bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of repeated freezing and thawing on the tenderness of beef
Authors: Hridhya V.C. , Irshad A. , Vasudevan V. N. , Sathu T. , Sreeranjini A.R. , Anjitha J.K. , Akhila V.V. , Manasa M. , Sunil B.
Published: October 2023

The present study was conducted to find the effect of repeated freezing and thawing on beef tenderness. The Biceps femoris muscle from six adult crossbred female cattle were collected hygienically, portioned into a chunk size of 10×10×5 cm, and subjected to ageing for 72 hours at 4ºC. Meat samples were subjected to freezing at -18ºC for seven days and thawed under five different thawing methods, viz. ambient temperature (AT) at 31-34ºC, chiller temperature (CT) at 4ºC, microwave thawing (MT) at 2450 MHz, immersion thawing with water replacement (ITW), immersion thawing without water replacement(ITWO). Three freeze-thaw cycles were carried out. The unfrozen meat samples after ageing and meat samples after every freeze-thaw cycles were subjected to assessing myofibrillar fragmentation index (MFI), Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF), collagen content, collagen solubility and cooked sensory evaluation for assessing the tenderness. The results of the present study suggested that as the number of freeze-thaw cycles increased, a significant decrease (p≤0.05) was observed in the myofibrillar fragmentation index and WBSF. The collagen content and collagen solubility remained non-significant throughout the freeze-thaw cycles. The sensory scores for tenderness increased significantly (p≤0.05) with an increased freeze-thaw cycle. In conclusion, beef tenderness increased as the number of freezethaw cycles increased.
Differentiation of amphistome species of cattle in Kerala by polymerase chain reaction - restriction fragment length polymorphism
Authors: Thulasi K. , Devada K. , Shameem H. , Thomas Naicy , Jayavardhanan K. K.
Published: October 2023

The present study evaluated the PCR-RFLP of ITS-2+genes for species differentiation of three major amphistomes namely Gastrothylax crumenifer, Fischoederius cobboldi and Paramphistomum spp. Molecular analysis using PCR yielded amplicons of 515 bp for each species. The nucleotide differences among the sequences of the three species of amphistomes at different positions were further used for designing suitable RFLP. The amphistome parasites were distinguished taking into account the differences in the recognition sequences of TspRI on the ITS-2+ region by PCR-RFLP. The enzyme cleaved F.cobboldi at two recognition sites, CAGTG and CACTG and yielded 331, 93 and 91 bp products. Gastrothylax crumenifer had one recognition site CAGTG and resulted in 331 bp and 184 bp fragments. Since no recognition sequence was found in Paramphistomum spp., there was no cleavage. It is concluded that PCRRFLP was a promising molecular tool for species identification of amphistomes.
Optimisation of the formulation of fibre incorporated reduced calorie herbal rasmalai
Authors: Ambili M.V. , Singh Dinker
Published: October 2023

The present study was carried out to optimise the process of manufacturing of fibre incorporated reduced calorie herbal rasmalai. Ocimum tenuiflorum (Tulasi) extract, Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) root powder and Plantago ovata (isabgol) were the variables in the rasmalai balls studied by employing the 3-factors Central Composite Rotatable Design (CCRD). Optimisation of sucralose content in concentrated milk was carried out by Kruskal Wallis test. The formulation with tulasi extract (6.951%), ashwagandha root powder (0.423%) and isabgol (0.583%) in the rasmalai ball with 100 ppm sucralose in the sweetened concentrated milk was found highly suitable for optimisation of fibre incorporated reduced calorie herbal rasmalai. The desirability index of optimised fibre incorporated reduced calorie herbal rasmalai was 0.90.
Development of fermented wheat flour using indigenous yeast lactic starter consortium
Authors: Anjali M.K. , Manu Harikesh , Chandran Archana , Linsha C.K.
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to develop fermented wheat flour (FWF) using native yeast lactic starter consortium isolated from dahi, a popular Indian fermented dairy product. Yeast and Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) were isolated from samples of local household dahi to assess their milk fermentation potential. Molecular methods were used to identify the LAB isolates, while yeast isolates were identified using a carbohydrate fermentation profile. Dahi samples were prepared with LAB isolate Lactiplantibacillus pentosus, and yeast isolate Candida spherica, and their combination showed superior sensory scores. The FWF was prepared using LAB, yeast and their combination, and sensory evaluation of FWF-based soup was performed. The FWF prepared had lower moisture (6%), carbohydrate (71.14%) and calorific value (345.4 kcal) content compared to commercially available wheat flour/atta. Microbiological analysis showed the absence of coliforms, E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, indicating hygienic preparation and inhibition of spoilage and pathogenic bacteria. The low moisture content and acidic pH (4.4) of the FWF contributed to its storage stability. In conclusion, fermented wheat flour produced using native LAB from dahi is a costeffective, storage-stable functional food with live beneficial microorganisms, suitable for promoting gut health.
Molecular and serological investigation of Coxiella burnetii in goats with reproductive disorders
Authors: Pushpa M. Bindu , Sethulekshmi C. , Latha C. , Menon K. Vrinda , Sankar Surya
Published: October 2023

One of the important yet neglected diseases in goats that affect the reproductive system is Q fever, caused by the Gram-negative, obligate intracellular pathogen, Coxiella burnetii. Molecular techniques cannot be used solely to detect the presence of this pathogen, due to the shedding pattern of the organism. So, both molecular and antibody detection assays were used to know the actual burden of the disease. Although many countries and states have reported Q fever in independent studies, the actual scenario of C. burnetii in Kerala is unknown. In the present study milk, vaginal swabs and blood samples were collected randomly from 150 goats with reproductive disorders in Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram districts. The presence of antibodies (7.99 per cent) against C. burnetii revealed the presence of seropositive goats in Kerala. None of the samples were positive by PCR targeting the Com1 gene and IS1111 genes.
Fructobacillus trapaeoli - A fructophilic lactic acid bacteria isolated from Manilkara zapota
Authors: Divanshi A. S. Mariya , Aparna S.V. , Beena A.K. , Ligimol J. , Aysha C. H.
Published: October 2023

The study was undertaken to isolate and characterize fructophilic lactic acid bacteria from the fruit Manilkara zapota (chikoo). Microscopic, phenotypic, biochemical and molecular characterisation of the isolates was done. The Gram-positive thin rods (5 μm length and 0.25 μm thickness) were catalase and oxidase negative and did not hydrolyze arginine. The carbohydrate fermentation studies showed that the isolate preferred fructose similar to glucose as an energy source. The isolate had an optimum growth at 37ºC and also had grown at 45ºC. 16S rRNA sequencing confirmed the isolate as Fructobacillus tropaeoli DMM03 (NCBI accession number MT158673). There are very few reports of isolation and characterization of Fructobacillus from India. The osmotolerant nature of the isolate was established by its ability to grow in pH 5, 8 per cent NaCl, 35 per cent D-Fructose and 50 per cent D-Glucose. The isolate had also shown growth in the presence of heavy metals with a maximum concentration of 60 ppm cadmium and 2425 ppm lead. An autoaggregation of 46.3 per cent and cell surface hydrophobicity value of 22 per cent with apolar solvent xylene suggested the high adhesion potential. The isolate was found to be non-haemolytic and not liquefying gelatin which implies its safety in use for product preparation. The results point out a prospective area for future research in Fructobacillus tropaeoli DMM03 for tapping its potential in the field of probiotics and bioremediation.
Confirmatory Factors Influencing Innovative Schools in Indonesian Rural Areas
Authors: Meizatri Ranti , Rusdinal Rusdinal , Rifma Rifma
Published: October 2023

This study aims to describe the results of research on how schools in the rural areas of West Pasaman sub-district, Indonesia lead innovation at individual, class, and institutional levels. The study particularly identify the leadership role of school principals and school readiness to make changes. This research was conducted quantitatively with an expost facto and correlational study approach. The population was principals and elementary school teachers selected based on geographical considerations, namcely the location or distance of the schools from the district administration center. 200 elementary school teachers were selected as participant of the research. Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) was used for the analysis of quantitative data using an algorithm, bootstrapping, and blindfolding techniques. The results of this study prove that change leadership and readiness for change have a positive and significant impact on school innovation in Indonesian rural areas. Change leadership can foster readiness for change for school residents, especially teachers so that school innovation ultimately occurs. The results of this study prove that change leadership and readiness for change have a positive and significant impact on school innovation in Indonesian rural areas. Linearly, it can also be interpreted that change leadership can build readiness for change among school members, especially teachers, so that in the end a school innovation is formed. The role of the principal in the context of change starts from initiation, then implementation to the institutionalization of change.
Knowledge and Perception of Telemedicine and Telerehabilitation on patient data sharing during COVID-19
Authors: Krishnan Premala , Krishnan Kamala
Published: October 2023

Fostering the community in Selangor, Malaysia with sufficient knowledge and perception toward telemedicine and telerehabilitation will be the key factor that leads to better health care service delivery nowadays due to COVID-19 situation. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the association between the knowledge and perception levels of telemedicine and telerehabilitation with community acceptance on patient data sharing. A total of 369 community of Selangor, Malaysia was recruited into a cross-sectional study. An online questionnaire which consists of demographic, knowledge, perception, and willingness adoption of telemedicine and telerehabilitation, acceptance of patient data sharing was used for data collection. The questionnaire link was sent via social platform. Majority of the community have good perception toward telemedicine and telerehabilitation, overall community acceptance is high. However, only 29% of community have high knowledge about telemedicine and telerehabilitation. There is a statistically significant between perception and community acceptance of patient data sharing. As a conclusion, the perception of telemedicine and telerehabilitation and the concern to share data will influence the community acceptance of patient data sharing. Therefore, it is important to have webinar that open to public to develop a good impression of telehealth and decrease the concern of public when applied telehealth in daily life.
Molecular Identification of Marine Symbiont Bacteria of Holothuria scabra from Tanjung Tiram Beach and its Potential as a Methicilin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Antibacterial agent
Authors: Sugireng Sugireng , Suwarny Suwarny , Sanatang Sanatang , Rasyid Sri Anggarini , Rosdarni Rosdarni
Published: October 2023

The resistance of Staphylococcus aureus may occur to many types of antibiotics, especially in the cases of noncompliance in using antibiotics, which is likely to allow the evolution of Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) bacteria. Holothuria scabra are marine invertebrates that were reported being capable of producing secondary metabolites as antibacterial MDR. The purpose of the study was to identify the Holothuria scabra symbiont bacteria found in Tanjung Tiram, southern Konawe, South Sulewesi, which has the ability to produce antibacterial compounds against MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus). The stages of this research began with the isolation of bacteria, antibacterial activity test, DNA extraction, amplification by PCR 16S rDNA and sequencing. The results of the study showed that 9 isolates of bacteria were isolated from Holothuria scabra, those are HS1, HS2, HS3, HS4, HS5, HS6, HS7, HS8 and HS9. Among them, 2 isolates showed highest activity against MRSA test bacteria. The highest activities were displayed by HS2 and HS3 isolates code with the largest inhibition zone were 35mm and 36mm. The molecular identification of HS2 isolate has 72% homology with Streptomyces albus, while HS3 isolate has 97% homology with Streptomyces albus.
Large right heart thrombus caused by nuss bar displacement
Authors:   Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, 289, Jianguo Rd., Sindian District, New Taipei City 23142, Taiwan., Lin Han-Yu
Published: October 2023

We reported a case of a 43-year-old woman with a funnel chest who presented with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation resulting from bar flipping after the Nuss procedure
Uterine rupture in a non-pregnant woman after multiple cesarean sections: A case report
Authors:   Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Clinic Donaustadt, Vienna, Austria., Hartmann Beda
Published: October 2023

Long-term complications after cesarean section like abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea or chronic pelvic pain are often due to dehiscent uterine scars. Here we present a case of a non-pregnant women with vaginal bleeding due to a ruptured hematoma in the cesarean section scar nine months after cesarean section.
Post-vaccine COVID-19 acute myocarditis: Case report
Authors:   Emergency Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Rabat, Morocco, A Benhlima
Published: October 2023

COVID-19 vaccines have reduced both lethality and hospitalization rates of the novel coronavirus disease. Nevertheless, multiple side effects have been reported in the literature, most often are harmless. We report two cases of acute myocarditis, hospitalized in the emergency department for chest pain occurring after the second dose of mRNA vaccine AstraZeneca
A case series of spindle cell neoplasm of extremities
Authors:   National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) Mohali, Punjab, India., Kar Bikram
Published: October 2023

A soft tissue sarcoma is a heterogeneous group of neoplasms that predominately arise from cells of embryonic mesoderm, i.e., connective tissue, muscle, joints, fat, blood vessels, and peripheral nerves.
A case of mucous membrane pemphigoid masquerading as an adverse food reaction in the allergy clinic
Authors:   University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, United States of America., Pardo Lyda Cuervo
Published: October 2023

Adverse food reactions are a common reason for allergist consultation. Many patients assume their symptoms to be allergic in nature, but severe conditions like mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) can be missed if not considered. We report the case of a patient presenting with concern for food allergy found to have MMP.
Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency in pulmonary langerhans cell histiocytosis: A case report
Authors:   Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, Fabozzi Antonio
Published: October 2023

The association between Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH) and Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) is currently undefined; in fact, the largest scientific study available in literature was performed on 50 patients.
Where is home? War-displaced Ukrainians in New Zealand
Authors: Seals Corinne
Published: October 2023

On 24 February 2022, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, and since then over 6 million Ukrainians have been registered as refugees globally (UNHCR, 2023). Last year, New Zealand opened the 2-year Special Ukraine Visa for displaced family members of New Zealand residents. Of those who arrived since on the visa, only half have remained, and the other half of visa holders have chosen instead to return to Ukraine early. This has prompted the current research which asks - why do some Ukrainians choose to return while some choose to remain in New Zealand? In this talk, I will share some of the results of this cross-disciplinary collaborative project that involves a longitudinal qualitative research process with displaced Ukrainians and their New Zealand family sponsors. The data, which include semi-structured interviews, linguistic identity portraits, participant photography, linguistic landscape interpretations, and neighbourhood walks together give insight into a complex journey of finding home and a place to belong.
Political System of Ukraine: Constitutional Model and Political Practices
Authors:   Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Zelenko Galyna , Rafalskiy Oleg , Mayboroda Oleksandr , Pereveziy Vitaliy , Kondratenko Oleg , Bevz Tetyana , Karmazina Maria , Lyashenko Tetyana , Brekharya Svitlana , Dmytrenko Olena , Kovalevskiy Vladislav , Nikolaiets Yuriy , Kyjak Maxym , Shaihorodskyi Yuriy , Kononenko Nataliya
Published: October 2023

The monograph is devoted to the study of the institutional, normative-legal and informative-communicative subsystems of the political system of Ukraine from the point of view of the combination of formal and real constitutionalism. Non-political institutions are studied – civil society organizations, financial and industrial groups, media, which directly influence the nature of the political system and political practices. The publication is designed for politicians, experts, scientists, students and postgraduate students and everyone who wants to understand the intricacies of the functioning of the political system of Ukraine, understand cause-and-effect relationships and explain the peculiarities of political practices.
Evolution and State of the Art in Password Storage
Authors: KOCATEKİN Tuğberk
Published: October 2023

Passwords have historically been pivotal for access control and authentication, yet their security remains a recurring concern in today’s digital world. As evidenced by high-profile data breaches, secure password storage has always been paramount, but often not achieved. While users grapple with the creation of strong, memorable passwords, the burden also falls on service providers to store these passwords securely. Even though alternative authentication mechanisms have emerged, password-based authentication remains pervasive. Surprisingly, studies highlight that developers frequently exhibit misconceptions or negligence towards password storage security. This paper traces the progression of password storage methods by explaining four password hashing methods. By informing of four modern password storage systems, this work seeks to bridge the knowledge gap, advocating for better practices and illuminating the significance of prioritizing security alongside functionality.
A UTILIZAÇÃO DE TREINAMENTO COM OCLUSÃO VASCULAR COMO REABILITAÇÃO A INDIVÍDUOS QUE SOFRERAM RUPTURA NO LIGAMENTO CRUZADO ANTERIOR (LCA): UMA REVISÃO SISTEMATIZADA
Authors: Todeschini Sasso Guilherme , João Tagliari Nelson , Soares Ben Hur , Pasqualotti Adriano
Published: October 2023

O treinamento com oclusão vascular se encontra numa constante crescente no que diz respeito a estudos acadêmicos acerca da técnica, devido à sua popularização nos últimos anos, tanto no âmbito visando hipertrofia quanto como tratamento de recuperação para indivíduos com lesão articular. Outro tema que acumula pesquisas na área da saúde é relativo à reabilitação de ruptura do LCA, trauma sofrido por praticantes esportivos. O presente estudo tem como objetivo mapear o que se tem produzido cientificamente sobre a utilização de treinamento com oclusão vascular na reabilitação de indivíduos com ruptura de LCA. Uma pesquisa sistemática foi realizada nos dias 25 e 26 de maio de 2023, para o escopo desta investigação foi utilizada a base de dados da PubMed, alguns termos foram utilizados para a composição da string utilizada na busca: Vascular occlusion training, rehabilitation" AND "anterior cruciate ligament. Sinônimos foram consultados na literatura para compor a string de busca. A pesquisa bibliográfica resultou em um total de 39 estudos. Na sequência, 20 estudos foram excluídos durante a revisão de títulos, 6 retirados após a leitura do resumo, restando 13 artigos completos para a avaliação da elegibilidade. Os resultados comprovam que o método é de fato eficaz, desde que aplicado aos exercícios corretos, em consonância à pressurização ideal para o membro do utente e carga. Comprovou-se que o treinamento com oclusão vascular a indivíduos submetidos à reconstrução de LCA apresenta resultados positivos aos utentes, respeitando 80% de restrição do fluxo sanguíneo executados exercícios de até 30% de 1 RM.
A Manifesto for Community Management at Research and Knowledge Organisations
Authors: Club Community Managers
Published: October 2023

Research and Knowledge Organisations are impactful primarily through their capacity to bring people together. Therefore, Community is crucial to the generative function and success of Research and Knowledge Organisations. And so, Community formation and maintenance, as undertaken by Community Managers, is a consequential form of labour within Research and Knowledge Organisations.
Heat stress induced in vitro affects cell viability and gene expression of dermal fibroblasts from bovine and buffalo
Authors: BORGES Natasha P. , SOUZA Eduardo B. , SANTOS Simone S. D. , OHASHI Otávio M. , SANTANA Priscila P. B. , SILVA-FILHO Ednaldo
Published: October 2023

Aim of study: To evaluate the response of dermal fibroblasts to heat stress and different time exposures on the cell survival and gene expression.
Area of study: Belém city, Pará state. Brazil.
Material and methods: Fibroblasts were isolated from ear skin of bovine (n= 4) and buffalo (n= 4), cultured in vitro until the 3rd passage and submitted to heat stress at 42°C for 3, 6 and 12 h, except for the negative control (38.5°C for 24 h). Cell survival was measured using Trypan blue, and RNA isolation was performed using Trizol method following qRT-PCR to quantify the relative expression of the inducible heat shock protein HSPA1A, the pro-apoptotic BAX and pro-inflammatory IFN-γ genes.
Main results: Heat stress induced in vitro affected the cell viability and gene expression in a time-dependent manner. Gene expression was relatively lower in buffalo (p<0.05) than in bovine. Until 3 h of heat stress, HSPA1A showed a slight increase in both bovine and buffaloes, and BAX was 5.82-fold greater in bovine (p<0.05). After 6 h, HSPA1A was 75.81-fold (p<0.0001) and INF-γ was 20.15-fold greater (p<0.05) in bovine than buffalo. Only after 6 h the cell viability started to decrease significantly (p<0.05) in both species.
Research highlights: Dermal fibroblasts of buffaloes and bovine were sensitive to heat stress induced in vitro, which was most detrimental to cell survival after 6 h. The expression of HSPA1A, BAX and INF-γ genes in response to heat stress indicate a slight sensibility of the dermal fibroblasts of bovine compared to their buffalo counterpart.
Effects of dietary supplementation with garlic powder (Allium sativum L.) on broiler performance, carcass traits, lymphoid organ development and intestinal biometrics
Authors: MORAIS Marcos V. M. , SOUZA Renata M. , FERREIRA Alexandre T. , BARROS Lucíola F. , PEREIRA Lucca G. B. , RODRIGUES Tailson J. A.
Published: October 2023

Aim of study: To assess the effects of dietary supplementation with garlic (Allium sativum L.) powder as a growth-promoting additive on the productive performance, carcass traits, intestinal biometrics, and lymphoid organ development of broilers.
Area of study: Machado, Minas Gerais, southeast region of Brazil.
Material and methods: A total of 660 one-day-old chicks were used in a completely randomized design with 5 treatments (0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10.0 g/kg garlic powder), 6 replications, and 22 animals per experimental unit during 42 days of production, divided into phases: initial (1 to 7 days), growth (8 to 22 days), and finishing (23 to 42 days).
Main results: In the total production period, the birds that were fed rations containing 5, 7.5 and 10 g/kg garlic powder showed increased weight gain and feed conversion ratio (p<0.05). Among the carcass yield variables, live weight and carcass yield showed a positive linear effect (p<0.05). Birds supplemented with garlic powder showed increased weight (p<0.05) and relative length of the small intestine (p<0.05). The absolute weight of the lymphoid organs, thymus and bursa of Fabricius, and the relative weight of the thymus, bursa of Fabricius and spleen also increased linearly with the level of dietary supplementation with garlic powder (p<0.05).
Research highlights: Dietary supplementation with 5 g/kg and higher concentrations of garlic powder is recommended as a growth promoter for broilers because this feed additive enhances lymphoid organ development, improves intestinal biometric variables and consequently maximises the productive performance and carcass yield of broilers from 1 to 42 days of age.
Creative Approach in Teaching CEFR Reading Comprehension Using Bubble Map and Tree Map Method
Authors: Selvarajasingam Shanthini , Nair Subadrah Madhawa , Wider Walton
Published: October 2023

In Malaysian secondary schools, the dynamic tool of teaching CEFR reading comprehension is to give students a greater exposure and increase their motivation in conducive learning environment. The topmost objective of this study is to investigate whether the use of Bubble Map and Tree Map method improves students’ learning of open ended and cloze test questions in the CEFR reading comprehension framework. For this purpose, the researcher employed a quasi-experimental design with a sample of 105 Form One students (13 years old) from three different schools (school A, B and C) from Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Three groups of students were taken as intact groups to fulfill the requirement of this study. All the three groups were comprised with equal participants (35 students in each group). The Experimental Group 1 (EG1) from school A was taught using Bubble Map, Experimental Group 2 (EG2) from school B was taught using Tree Map and the Control Group (CG) from school C was taught using conventional method. In order to collect the data, the researcher administered pre-test and post-test (instruments for this study). First, the quantitative data was analyzed using MANCOVA test and Tukey HSD (SPSS program for Windows version 26). The findings from the MANCOVA test demonstrated that EG1 (using Bubble Map) significantly outperformed EG2 and CG in answering open ended comprehension questions and the cloze test questions. The results of Tukey HSD also indicated that EG2 (using Tree Map) performed significantly better than CG (using conventional method) in answering the open ended and the close test comprehension questions. This study has crucial pedagogical implication because it revealed that utilizing Bubble Map and Tree Map methods can enhance students CEFR reading comprehension. As such, teachers can use Bubble Map and Tree Map method as an alternative method to teach CEFR reading comprehension in the ESL classroom.
Surviving downsizing: Navigating stress, tensions, and contradictions
Authors: Caidor Pascale
Published: October 2023

This study explored the intricate nuances of the tensions and dualities that underlie the stress experienced by survivors of a downsizing process, encompassing the embodied dimensions of these tensions. Data was analyzed from a large public organization located in Canada, providing empirical evidence of the various tensions experienced by individuals while responding to the changes brought about by downsizing. It was suggested that these tensions could be understood as discursive strategies employed by members to navigate the stress and uncertainty of the process. To examine these accounts more closely, communication ventriloquial approach was utilized, offering a robust framework and analytical method that proved instrumental in dissecting the responses of organizational members as they confronted the multifaceted challenges stemming from the downsizing process. This research presented a tension-centered perspective of change, challenging traditional approaches to change. This approach enabled a deeper understanding of individuals’ communicative strategies and discourses during this period. By tracking figures, and tensions, the analysis shed light on preoccupations constituting the downsizing process. The analysis revealed three main tensions during the change process: supportiveness vs. equity, effectiveness vs. authority, and accountability vs. collegiality. It has been proposed that recognizing the communicative construction of these tensions is pivotal in effectively addressing issues of change and employees’ concerns throughout this process. The current literature did not explain how employees voiced their concerns or how these preoccupations interacted with one another to create multiple tensions. The findings suggested that employees’ preoccupations and concerns provided a deeper and more global picture of their experiences during the organizational change process, offering a better understanding of the tensions that were also part of the change process.
Examining Parental Alienation Syndrome Behaviors in Divorce, Custody and Personal Relationship Cases
Authors: NALBANT Aygül
Published: October 2023

In this study, the objective was to conduct an analysis of behaviors associated with Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) within the context of divorce, custody disputes, and personal relationship with children. The present inquiry employed the document/text analysis method, one of the qualitative research methodologies. The reports prepared by psychologists, social workers, and pedagogues (psychological counsellors), including the researcher, in the cases held by Ankara 10th Family Court were included in the study. 27 selected files were descriptively analyzed with respect to PAS behaviors and alienation strategies. Answers were sought to the questions about PAS behaviors toward mother, father and relatives, and what PAS behaviors are in court processes and relations with the child. Results showed that parental alienation behaviors toward parents and relatives are common in divorce, custody, and personal relationship with the child cases. It was found that divorce, custody, and personal relationship with the child cases negatively affect the relationship between the mother, the father, and the child. The research findings, PAS behaviors put all the parties in a difficult situation in the legal process. Therefore, providing psychosocial services to the families, raising the awareness of court experts about PAS, and conducting more research on this issue are important.
Developing the Digital Competencies of Instructors in the Process of Distance Education
Authors: KORKMAZ Zehra Sedef , BİLGİN Hilal
Published: October 2023

The general purpose of this study is to improve the digital competencies of the instructors in distance education through a professional development program. It was also intended to identify the efficiency of the professional development program designed and implemented with regards to this general purpose. An embedded mixed design, one of the mixed research models, was used. The participants in the research are the instructors working in all faculties, colleges and vocational schools in a public university. In the research, a needs analysis was conducted initially to determine the areas in which instructors need the most support in distance education. In this context, a professional development program regarding "Course Design in Distance Education" and "Web 2.0 Tools and Application Samples" was prepared for the instructors. This professional development program was implemented and evaluated. As a result of this process, it was determined that the majority of the instructors needed training on Web 2.0 tools and applications, instructional design in distance education, and methods and techniques appropriate for distance education. It was concluded that the professional development program prepared in line with the needs analysis conducted within the scope of the research had a positive effect on the self-efficacy perceptions of the instructors towards distance education. In the research, suggestions were made to increase the quality of the teaching service during the distance education process.
Exercise and Health: Examination of the Relationship between Gym Attendance, Mental
Health, and Perceptions of Body Image
Authors:   Irvine Valley
            College, Nguyen Nicholas
Published: October 2023

The present study examined the relationship between frequency of gym attendance,
workout length, happiness, and perceptions of self-esteem, appearance, and the benefits
of exercise. A total of 85 participants (48 females, 37 males) completed eight
self-report measures, including the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1989), the
Subjective Happiness Scale (Lyubomirsky & Lepper, 1999), the Appearance Anxiety
Inventory (Veale et al., 2013), the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire (Phillips,
2005), the Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder Inventory (Zeeck et al., 2018), the Exercise
Benefits/Barriers scale (Sechrist et al., 1987), and two additional measures reporting
weekly gym attendance and duration. Results showed that the frequency of weekly gym
attendance and time spent in the gym had no relationship to Body Dysmorphic Disorder
(BDD), Muscle Dysmorphia (MD), and appearance anxiety. Time spent in the gym had no
relationship to BDD, MD, and appearance anxiety. However, both frequency of gym
attendance and workout duration had a strong positive relationship to beneficial views
of exercise and self-esteem. Lastly, happiness was found to have no relationship with
the frequency of gym attendance but had a positive relationship with the amount of time
spent at the gym. Overall, it was concluded that gym attendance in general helps to
improve certain aspects of mental health, perhaps through creating a more positive
self-perception and increased subjective happiness
Investigating the Mediating Role of Problematic Internet Use in the Relationship Between Coping Humor and Subjective Vitality of University Students
Authors: YILMAZ M. Fatih
Published: October 2023

This research investigates the mediating role of problematic internet use in the relationship between coping humor and subjective vitality of university students. A total of 378 university students (243 females and 135 males, Agemean = 20.27 ± 1.78) participated in the study and completed The Subjective Vitality Scale, Coping Humor Scale, Young Internet Addiction Scale - Short Form and Personal Information Form. Structural Equation Modeling was used for data analysis. According to the Structural Equation Modeling, coping humor predicts subjective vitality through the partial mediation of problematic internet use. In the discussion and conclusion section, explanations related to the research findings, limitations of the study, and suggestions for future research were provided.
Investigation of Pre-Service Teachers' Attitudes Towards Virtual Classroom Environment
Authors: ÇETİN Filiz
Published: October 2023

This study was conducted to determine the attitudes of pre-service teachers towards the virtual classroom environment. The research data were collected from a total of 355 students, 294 females, and 61 males, studying at different grade levels in the fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year in four different teaching programs randomly selected from the teaching programs within the Faculty of Education of a state university with the "Scale for Determining Attitudes Towards Virtual Classroom Environment" developed by Çetin and Demirkan (2023). The survey model was used in the study, and the attitudes of pre-service teachers towards the virtual classroom environment were described as they are. The collected data were first subjected to normality tests in the context of variables, and after the normality of the distribution was concluded as a result of the analyses, T-test and One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) techniques were used for independent groups. In addition, effect size values were calculated to determine to what extent the independent variables used in the research questions have an effect on attitudes towards the virtual classroom environment. As a result of the research, it was observed that pre-service teachers' attitude scores towards the virtual classroom environment were concentrated in the "undecided" option, and this attitude structure was preserved according to different independent variables, and differences occurred within itself according to some variables.
基于“BOPPPS+微课”的数据结构课程混合式教学设计
Authors:   东莞城市学院, 李 红艳 , 张 娟 ,   东莞城市学院
Published: October 2023

数据结构是计算机专业必修的一门专业基础课。熟悉掌握数据结构这门课程是解决复杂工程问题的重要基础，也是后续深入学习专业知识和开展高层次计算机科学研究的必备基础。传统的课堂教学以“三教中心”范式为主，即教师在教室讲教材，因此，学生学习积极性不高。本文以数据结构课程的教学实际案例出发，基于BOPPPS教学模型，探讨了结合线上线下混合教学模式，并对每个阶段的混合式教学的实施方法进行详细的讲解。我们认为，这种新的教学设计方法循序渐进，可以帮助提升学生的自主学习能力，更能达到教学目标、提高课堂教学质量。
Innovatieve aanpak bij aanhoudende nekklachten met Virtual reality
Authors: Stam B.M.
Published: October 2023

Innovatieve aanpak bij aanhoudende nekklachten met Virtual reality

Veel van de dossiers die ons gezamenlijk bezighouden, gaan over mensen die te maken kregen met een achterop-aanrijding en last hebben van aanhoudende (nek)klachten. Veel van hen blijken gelukkig in staat om van hun klachten af te komen. Er is echter ook een groep bij wie dit niet lukt. Ervaring leert dat hoe eerder een cliënt aan de slag gaat met zijn klachten, hoe eerder hij weer aan het werk gaat en plezier hervindt in het leven. Een pilot tussen Corpus VR en DBC wees uit dat – naast de reguliere behandeling – training met virtual reality een verrassend positief effect had op de verbetering van de mobiliteit en het herstel.
Herstelgerelateerde dienstverlening in de letselschade
Authors: Peters F.Th.
Published: October 2023

Herstelgerelateerde dienstverlening in de letselschade

Herstelgerelateerde dienstverlening is een term die in de letselschade sinds 2007 in opkomst is. Hoewel de term nu vaak wordt gebruikt, is toch voor veel letselschadeprofessionals onduidelijk wat er nu precies mee wordt bedoeld. Dit brengt met zich mee dat verwarring kan ontstaan over de vraag wanneer welke dienstverlener van meerwaarde is in het herstelproces. In dit artikel worden de volgende 3 vragen beantwoord:

Waarom zou je gebruikmaken van herstelgerelateerde dienstverleners?

Wat doen de verschillende herstelgerelateerde dienstverleners?

Op welk moment heeft het inzetten van herstelgerelateerde dienstverleners de meeste meerwaarde?
Entorno Empresarial y Gestión del Marketing: Perspectiva Teórica para el Desarrollo de Proyectos de Titulación
Authors: Guerrero-Velástegui César Andrés , González-Garcés Liliana Elizabeth
Published: October 2023

El entorno empresarial, la gestión del marketing y la forma de administrar empresas cambia de manera constante conforme el ambiente en el que se desenvuelve, razón por la cual es fundamental identificar una ruta de investigación que delinee el camino a seguir. Por esta razón es fundamental iniciar estos procesos desde la academia, pues un proyecto de grado es un aspecto crucial del desarrollo académico de los estudiantes que cursan estudios de pregrado o posgrado. Es una oportunidad para que los estudiantes demuestren su dominio de un tema en particular y muestren sus habilidades de investigación. En esta obra, discutiremos el propósito de un proyecto de grado, los pasos necesarios para desarrollar un proyecto exitoso y los desafíos comunes que enfrentan los estudiantes durante el proceso. Hay diferentes tipos de proyectos de grado, incluidos tesis, disertaciones, artículos académicos y proyectos finales; cuyos resultados y entregables esperados incluyen un informe escrito, una presentación oral y una defensa del proyecto, la finalidad es brindar acompañamiento en el proceso mediante la inclusión de elementos técnicos, dinámicos y rigurosos que permitan la generación de conocimiento emergente en el ámbito empresarial, incluyendo elementos reflexivos y prácticos que permitan aportar con rigurosidad académica y científica el desarrollo de trabajos de titulación y reformular la forma de trabajar y replicarlo en el ámbito laboral.
Multi-sector fair project management
Authors: Tonial Luiza Dal Bosco , Locatelli Débora Regina Schneider
Published: October 2023

Fairs, like projects, can be understood as a temporary endeavor that will provide a unique product, within a pre-defined budget. This article aims to analyze how the project management of multisectoral fairs in the Alto Uruguai Gaúcho region is carried out. For this, it is necessary to identify how the projects are elaborated, what are the elaboration and management methodologies, who are the stakeholders and how the projects are managed throughout their life cycle. The methodology has an exploratory and qualitative approach. Data collection took place through interviews with the organizers of the fairs in 9 municipalities and the analysis was performed with the categorization based on the research objectives and lexical analysis with Iramuteq. With the accomplishment of this study it was verified that the analyzed events do not elaborate projects to assist in the management of the fairs, consequently, the management occurs empirically, varying according to the profile of the organizing committee and without prior planning. The results can help fair organizers, municipal managers and even professional project managers to get to know the reality of fairs and make it possible to improve management with the use of recognized tools.
A mensuração do EVA® sob os efeitos da inflação
Authors: De Mendonça Wesley Sidney , Soares Giancarlo Fernandes , Marinho Sara Lima , Lima Nilton Cesar , Queiroz Lisia de Melo
Published: October 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho consiste em examinar se a inflação causa ou não distorções no cálculo do EVA®. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa descritiva, quantitativa e documental. Para realização do cálculo do EVA® e para a observação das distorções causadas pela inflação, utilizou-se como base teórica o estudo de Warr (2005). A amostra desse estudo consiste em 231 empresas não financeiras listadas na BM&F Bovespa, que foram agrupadas de acordo com a divisão setorial definida pelo Instituto Assaf Neto, no período de 2009 a 2013. As informações necessárias para cálculo do EVA® foram extraídas no software Economática e no site do Instituto Assaf Neto. Os resultados apontam que o EVA® nominal apareceu, predominantemente, superestimado, subestimando aos valores encontrados pelo EVA® real. Isto corrobora com os estudos de Warr (2005), que afirma que a inflação causa distorções no processo de identificação da riqueza gerada pela empresa. Algumas empresas apresentaram EVA® negativo, o que demonstra que estão, na verdade, destruindo valor, ou seja, não estão remunerando o capital investido de forma correta. Segundo Stewart (1991), a inflação não causa distorções no cálculo do EVA® quando for inferior a 10%, sendo que o presente estudo identificou distorções no cálculo do EVA® no período em que a inflação variou de 4,31% a 5,91%.
Immediate breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients with the use of Serasynth and SeragynBR synthetic meshes. Single-oncological center experience, analysis of complications
Authors: Grous Aleksander , Mazur Slawomir , Winter Paweł , Kozak Krzysztof , Jagiello-Gruszfeld Agnieszka , Napierała Marcin , Nowecki Zbigniew
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The use of meshes in mastectomies with immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) has become the gold standard.

Aim: The use of meshes in mastectomies with immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) has become a gold standard. The purpose of the study was to analyze the complications and own experience with the use of Serasynth fully absorbable and SeragynBR partially absorbable synthetic meshes.

Material and methods: In the period from December 2017 to July 2020, 118 IBR were performed in the Author’s Department with the use of SeragynBR and Serasynth meshes in 93 patients operated for breast cancer. 78 Serasynth meshes (Group 1) and 40 SeragynBR meshes (Group 2) were implanted.

Results: The most common complication was persistent seroma collection, which was reported in 17.9% of cases in Group 1 and 25% in Group 2. Skin inflammation was reported in 7.6% and 17.5%, while infections in 2.5% and 5% of the operated breasts in Group 1 and Group 2. Reoperation was required in 5.1% and 5% of the patients in Group 1 and Group 2. The percentage of complications was lower when Serasynth rather than Seragyn BR meshes were implanted. The frequent incidence of the seroma collection did not contribute in any significant way to serious complications such as removal of mesh/implant or infection. The complications, which developed following the implantation of both mesh types, were similar to those presented in other publications concerning mastectomy with IBR with the use of synthetic meshes. The percentage of implant losses/explanations in the discussed groups was lower than that reported in the literature.

Conclusion: Despite the complications, both types of meshes can be considered as safe additions to reconstructive breast surgeries.

Level of Evidence: Level III.
Prevalence of Colonic Polyps Detected by Colonoscopy in Symptomatic Patients and Comparison Between Different Age Groups. What Age Should be Considered for Investigation?
Authors: Ejtehadi Fardad , Taghavi Ali Reza , Ejtehadi Farshid , Shahramian Iraj , Niknam Ramin , Moini Maryam , Tahani Masoud
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The Burden of Colorectal cancer (CRC) as one of the most common malignancies is considerable worldwide, with 1.8 million diagnoses each year. Although it is well established that most CRCs arise from colonic polyps, guidelines and recommendations indicate different ages as starting points for endoscopic examination of the colon, either as cancer screening programs or in symptomatic patients. Most standard guidelines adapt the cut-off age of 50. However, this has been challenged by the results of recent studies. This multicentric prospective study aimed to investigate the frequency, distribution, and histopathological findings of colonic polyps in patients who underwent colonoscopy with special attention to the age group of 40–49-year-olds compared with 50–59 in the population.

 Material and methods: This multicentric, prospective study was designed to enroll adult patients referred to three universityaffiliated endoscopy units. As many as 723 patients met all the inclusion criteria. Data analysis was performed on endoscopic and histopathological characteristics of all detected lesions, including colonic polyps and neoplastic lesions.

 Results: A total of 723 patients with a mean age of 46.03 (16.8) years were included in this study. Rectal bleeding was the most frequent symptom (40.9%). One hundred and thirteen patients (15.6%) were found to have colonic polyps, and 11 cases (1.52%) of CRC were detected. Most polyps were located in the left colon (67.5%). There was no statistical difference in the prevalence of adenomatous polyps between the age group of 40–49 years and 50–59 years (P = 0.77). Detailed examination of data using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis not only showed age is a risk factor for the presence of colonic polyps but also revealed the cut-off age of 42.5 for the presence of all types of colonic polyps (44.5 years for adenomatous polyps).

 Conclusion: This study has showed a similar polyp prevalence in the age group of 40-49 years as compared to 50-59. Our study suggests that appropriate colon examination should be performed at a younger age to achieve early detection of colonic polyps, specifically in patients with red flag symptoms.