bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UNDERSTANDING ASSOCIATIVE PORTRAITS IN LINGUISTICS: CONCEPT AND CORE PRINCIPLES
Authors:   Doctor of Philology, Professor, Institute of Uzbek Language, Literature and Folklore of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Lutfullaeva D.
Published: June 2024

In recent years, one of the most pressing issues in linguistics has been the determination of the linguistic landscape image of the external world as perceived by language speakers. This endeavour is primarily pursued through associative experiments conducted collectively among speakers of a language. Such experiments aim to uncover how individuals mentally map and interpret the world around them through language. A crucial aspect of this research involves creating associative portraits of notable individuals within society. These portraits help in understanding how famous people are collectively perceived and represented linguistically by different groups of speakers. In this context, the current article delves into the problem of studying associative portraits within the field of linguistics. It explores the methodologies used in these associative experiments, discusses the importance of these portraits in capturing societal perceptions, and elucidates the underlying linguistic principles that define the concept of the associative portrait. By doing so, the article aims to reveal the linguistic essence of associative portraits, offering insights into how language shapes and reflects our understanding of prominent figures in society.
Neither agreement nor pronouns
Authors: Saab Andrés
Published: June 2024

Baker & Kramer (2018) suggests that the distribution of clitic doubling in Spanish follows from Weak Crossover. Thus, the fact that in accusative clitic doubling bare wh-phrases cannot be doubled (e.g., *¿A quién lo viste? ‘Who did you see?’) is explained by the same reason that explains a standard WCO violation (e.g., *?¿A quién vio su madre? ‘Who did her mother see?’).  If this in on the right track, then, accusative doubling clitics must be considered plain pronouns. The fact that the distribution of dative clitic doubling is wider than accusative clitic doubling, allowing, for instance, the doubling of bare wh-phrases (e.g., ¿A quién le diste un libro? ‘Who did you give a book?’), is, consequently, taken by Baker & Kramer as evidence that dative doubling clitics cannot be pronouns, but mere agreement markers. In this reply, I show, mainly based on data from Rioplatense Spanish, that both conclusions are incorrect. Baker & Kramer’s suggestion regarding accusative doubling both overgenerates and undergenerates. What regulates the distribution of doubling clitics in Rioplatense Spanish and beyond is the inflectional makeup of objects. Concretely, direct objects are doubled whenever they bear a [person] feature (Di Tullio et al 2019), whereas indirect objects are doubled by the mere presence of a [D]-feature (Pujalte & Saab 2018). Yet, despite this difference, both are probes for A-movement and predicate-makers at LF, i.e., neither plain pronouns nor mere agreement markers.
V-Doubling subordinates of immediate succession
Authors: Pavón María Victoria , Suñer Avel.lina
Published: June 2024

In this paper we study a case of diachronic and diaphasic variation consisting in a subordination strategy for expressing immediate succession present in the cultivated narrative language of Classical Spanish. This strategy is based on verbal doubling (V-doubling), a pattern also found in some contemporary Atlantic creole languages. We analyze the elements that constitute this type of sequences and examine the similarities and differences between the constructions of Classical Spanish and those of the Creoles. We also compare the constructions of Classical Spanish with similar structures without V-doubling, present in all periods of Spanish, in order to detail the link of V-doubling with focalization of the end of the first event. The strategy analyzed was a transitory way to cover the absence of subordinators expressing immediate succession in an unambiguous way during the chronological period in which it existed.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Using Immunochemical Faecal Occult Blood test in Perak – A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors:   Consultant Family Medicine Specialist, Klinik Kesihatan Buntong, Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Kinta, Perak., A Subashini , Nasri Norazrul ,   Medical Officer, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Perak., Shamsudin Ummi Kalthom ,   Deputy Director of Public Health & Public Health Physician, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Perak., Sazly Ali Hanapiah Amir Arshad ,   Medical Officer, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Perak., Esa Norrina ,   Public Health Physician, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Perak.
Published: June 2024

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cancer in Malaysia (13.5%).1 Immunochemical faecal occult blood test (iFOBT) is known to be a newer, simpler, more sensitive, less expensive and non-invasive approach to CRC screening available.2, 3 The objectives of this study was to describe sociodemographic characteristics, prevalence of positive iFOBT tests and association between positive iFOBT tests, sociodemographic characteristics and colonoscopic findings of detecting CRC in Perak. This was a retrospective cross-sectional study, involving secondary data review of all patients screened for CRC using iFOBT in 96 government health clinics in Perak, from 1/1/2019 until 31/12/2019. Universal sampling method was used. Total of 819 patients were screened. Detailed colonoscopic findings were obtained from database in Perak State Health Department. Mean age was 62.64 (±7.37) years, 50.7% were females and 49.3% were males. Majority of respondents were Malays (57.4%) and iFOBT tests were done in urban government health clinics (67.8%). Out of 819 respondents, 3.1% obtained positive iFOBT results, majority being Malays (1.7%), females (1.6%) with age <65 years old (1.8%). Among the 3.1%, only 4 had pre-cancerous/cancerous lesion colonoscopic findings. Analysis of association between positive iFOBT results, sociodemographic characteristics and colonoscopic findings revealed no significant association between age and gender with colonoscopic findings. There was significant association between ethnicity and colonoscopic findings (p=0.037), however, only 4 tested positive. The detection rate for carcinoma is suboptimal using iFOBT test, probably due to the low numbers screened. Further strengthening of the program is needed to achieve a more favourable outcome.
Violencia hacia mujeres con discapacidad: una revisión de la literatura
Authors: Fernández Gutiérrez Rubén , Fernández Álvarez Natalia , Morán Suárez María Lucía , Solís García Patricia , Fontanil Yolanda , Alcedo Mª Ángeles
Published: June 2024

La violencia hacia las mujeres con discapacidad constituye un grave problema social que afecta a los diferentes ámbitos de sus vidas. Por ello, los objetivos de este estudio son: (a) identificar los tipos de violencia que sufren y las posibles diferencias en función del tipo de discapacidad y (b) determinar las consecuencias de la vio-lencia. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura siguiendo los criterios PRISMA en las bases de datos Web of Science, PsycINFO y Scopus. Un total de 28 artículos cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Los resultados muestran que las mujeres con discapacidad sufren diversos tipos de violencia, destacando la violencia sexual, especialmente en mujeres con discapacidad intelectual. Los maltratos son perpetrados sobre todo por sus parejas y cuidadores. Estas situaciones generan consecuencias negativas en todas las áreas de sus vidas y obstaculizan su inclusión social. Es necesario consensuar criterios más precisos para categorizar las diversas formas de violencia, aumentar la investigación sobre los factores de riesgo asociados a cada tipo de violencia y discapacidad, así como implementar programas de intervención adaptados a las necesidades específicas de las mujeres víctimas de violencia.
Help Your Clients Create More Readable Patient Education Materials
Authors: Walker Genevieve
Published: June 2024

Improving readability is a challenge for many of our clients who create patient education materials.1 Most studies addressing this problem focus on the language level of written content. Both digital and print materials produced for public audiences are typically more appropriate for health care providers and students than for patients, families, and caregivers, and this appears to be a global problem. As a medical communicator, you can help! Even if you don’t have specialized training in health communication or creating patient education, the simple tips below can help you improve the readability of materials prepared for the public.
Say the Right Thing: Developing a Program Lexicon for Cross-Functional Teams
Authors: Nagarajan Sowmya , Ryan Desmond
Published: June 2024

Achieving consistency in terminology and speaking with one voice in clinical documents is challenging for several reasons. Cross-functional team members, including medical writers, may use different terminology to describe the disease, condition, and study features, as well as to compare and interpret clinical data. Inconsistent use of terminology in clinical documents can negatively impact the overall quality, efficiency of development, and clarity of messaging and may lead to longer regulatory reviews, extensive questions from regulators, delays in approval, and the possible rejection of a regulatory submission.
The development and use of a program lexicon can alleviate some of these challenges. The lexicon is created by the lead medical writer with input from all involved functional areas. The purpose of the lexicon is to provide detailed program-specific guidance for appropriate terminology to create accurate and consistent content within and across documents for use by all contributing authors and reviewers from document initiation to finalization. For regulatory medical writers, a lexicon is an integral part of the focused authoring approach in using consistent comparison language. The lexicon identifies the terminology that should be used, should not be used, if any exceptions are allowed, and examples.
Medical writers often drive the development, implementation, and periodic updates of the lexicon to maintain it as a living document. Once developed and used, the lexicon can facilitate faster authoring, review, and quality control of regulatory documents, and meeting tight timelines for regulatory responses or submissions. By standardizing terms and definitions, the lexicon also facilitates automation, structured authoring, and content reuse. Finally, the lexicon can be included as a source file for artificial intelligence tools to produce first drafts of documents that meet regulatory requirements.
Copilot — Essential AI Assistant to Medical Writers
Authors: Ochotny Noelle , Morel Mario
Published: June 2024

This article presents a conversation between a medical writer and a system administrator, who discuss their experience with the deployment and use of Microsoft Copilot for creating content. The medical writer is Noelle Ochotny, PhD, a certified medical publications professional who works as a freelancer in publications. The system administrator is Mario Morel, who specializes in digital collaboration, cybersecurity, and privacy. They work together and have recently integrated Copilot into their workflow. This article aims to communicate their insights on working with Copilot in a medical writing environment.
Among the available licensing options, Noelle and Mario have Microsoft 365 E5, supplemented with the Copilot for Microsoft 365 add-on. Please be aware that the Copilot for Microsoft 365 add-on was only made available to all Microsoft 365 business customers on January 15, 2024, 6 weeks prior to writing this article.
Análisis de las medidas de protección administrativas y judiciales de los niños, niñas y adolescentes en Ecuador: desafíos y propuestas de mejora.
Authors: Cárdenas Hernández Sebastián Santiago , Rodriguez Clavón Nancy Paulina , Ordóñez González David Alejandro , Bermeo Bonilla Cristian Orlando
Published: June 2024

Las medidas judiciales de protección están diseñadas para garantizar que los derechos de los niños, niñas y adolescentes sean salvaguardados y no vulnerados. Estas medidas, emitidas exclusivamente por los Administradores de Justicia, se aplican cuando existe un riesgo inminente que amenaza los derechos de estos grupos vulnerables. En Ecuador, el Código Orgánico de la Niñez y Adolescencia es el cuerpo legal que aborda los derechos, obligaciones y procedimientos relacionados con los menores. Este código tiene prioridad sobre cualquier otra ley que pueda contradecir sus disposiciones, resaltando su importancia dentro del sistema legal del país. El objetivo de las medidas judiciales de protección es prevenir cualquier daño adicional durante el proceso judicial. Estas medidas sirven como salvaguardia temporal para los menores, asegurando que su bienestar no se vea comprometido mientras se resuelve el caso. Es crucial que los jueces actúen de manera rápida y eficaz ante cualquier vulneración de los derechos de los niños, niñas y adolescentes, garantizando así una protección efectiva y oportuna. En este artículo, exploraremos estos temas y propondremos fundamentos socio-jurídicos para una propuesta de mejora significativa.
A utilização de aprendizado de máquina para a previsão do desmatamento no sudoeste do Pará: um estudo comparativo
Authors: Santos Estêvão Damasceno , Carr Caroline Nunes , Lima Antônio Casanova Junior da Silva , Vieira André Fernandes , Melo Filho Djunio Rosa de , Dias Isabela Hadassa Fernandes , Silva Ryan Dias da
Published: June 2024

O Brasil, reconhecido por sua vasta biodiversidade, enfrenta ameaças significativas devido ao desmatamento, que não apenas prejudica a fauna e flora locais, mas também afeta comunidades locais e o clima global. O desmatamento está ligado a várias questões, como expansão agrícola, exploração madeireira ilegal e ocupação desordenada de terras, exacerbando as emissões de gases de efeito estufa. O Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (INPE) monitora o desmatamento desde 1988, utilizando imagens de satélite e técnicas de aprendizado de máquina para prever cenários futuros e informar políticas ambientais. O estado do Pará se destaca como uma área de intensa atividade de desmatamento, com as Áreas Protegidas sendo especialmente afetadas. A integração de métodos computacionais avançados com a compreensão dos processos ambientais locais pode oferecer insights valiosos para estratégias de conservação. Os algoritmos de Árvore de Decisão e Support Vector Regression se destacaram na previsão do desmatamento, enquanto outros apresentaram resultados menos precisos. A predição de crescimento do desmatamento ao longo dos anos destaca a necessidade de reflorestamento efetivo para reverter essa tendência.
Comparison of carprofen and firocoxib as analgesic for post-operative pain management in clinical cases of canine orthopaedic surgery
Authors: PADALIYA NILESH R , TALEKAR SHIVAJI H , VAGH ARSHI A , FEFAR DHAVAL T , BHATT RAGHUVIR H , VADALIA JIGNESH V
Published: June 2024

Canine orthopaedic surgery is always associated with varied degree of pre-operative and post-operative pain, and the assessment of pain in canine is not easy as in humans. This study was carried out in 36 cases of long bone fracture in dogs and which was further managed with locking compression plate and bone substitute. Thirty-six animals were randomly divided into three groups and in each group carprofen and firocoxib used as analgesic in 6 animals to know the analgesic effect of drugs in orthopaedic surgery. Pain assessment in the dogs was carried out using objective assessments, including the Hansen score card and lameness scoring. Result showed no significant differences in the scores between the groups at all measured intervals in behavior and biological variables of Hansen score card. Values of lameness scoring gradually decreased from day 7 to day 90 in all groups of Carprofen and Firocoxib treated group in present study. Values of lameness scoring were found non-significant between groups but differed significantly within groups at different intervals. Based on these, two scoring system there was no significant difference was found between analgesic effect of Carprofen and Firocoxib for pain management in canine orthopaedic cases. However, further study is required for scoring system alongwith it physiological parameters should be correlated and validate to know the effect of the analgesic and its comparison.
Expression of recombinant classical swine fever virus E2 glycoprotein instable High Five cells
Authors: BHARDWAJ EKTA , DEKA DIPAK , VERMA RAMNEEK
Published: June 2024

Classical swine fever is one of the most important viral diseases of domestic pigs and wild boar. It is a notifiable disease to the World Organization for Animal Health. In the present study, codon optimized CSFV E2 gene was cloned into a laboratory-modified insect cell expression vector for producing the recombinant protein in secretory form. Endotoxin-free recombinant plasmid prepared from the positive clone was transfected into the High Five insect cell line and then selected against zeocin antibiotic for the development of a stable cell line. The stable High Five cell line successfully secreted E2 recombinant protein with a molecular weight of ~65 kDa as revealed by SDS-PAGE and Western blot. The recombinant E2 protein showed efficient reactivity with known CSFV anti-serum and monoclonal antibodies (MAbs against E2) in dot blot assay indicating its potential as a diagnostic antigen.
Using Digital Tools for an Enhanced Risk Communication in Health Professionals – Patient Interactions
Authors:   Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Turkey, Dinçer Emre ,   Coordinator of the International Office, Lecturer, PhD
Published: June 2024

This study investigated the effect of integration of new media tools into health professionals –patient interactions to improve the communication of risks associated with medical interventions and healthcare decisions. As technology became increasingly prevalent in healthcare settings, understanding how digital tools could facilitate transparent and comprehensible risk communication was crucial. The study explored various digital platforms, communication strategies, and their impact on patient understanding, engagement, and shared decision-making. A qualitative case study design was adopted to delve deeply into the experiences, perceptions, and practices of health professionals and patients regarding the use of digital tools in risk communication. Semi-structured interviews were used to allow for flexibility in exploring participants' views while ensuring that key topics related to digital tools and risk communication were covered. Keywords: digital tools, risk intelligence, risk communication, doctor–patient interactions, healthcare, patient engagement, shared decision-making.
Occult bladder lesion following caesarean section - a case report
Authors: Laursen Rose Bryde , Joensen Ulla Nordström , Wahlstrøm Kirsten Lykke
Published: June 2024

Iatrogenic urinary bladder lesions are rare but potentially serious complications after caesarean sections. According to the NICE guideline the incidence is approximately 0.009 per cent in elective primary caesarean sections, and the majority is diagnosed during the operation. Undiagnosed lesions may persist years after the initial laceration. This case report describes a 43-year-old woman with recurring urinary tract infections and abdominal pain after a caesarean section 2.5 years earlier. Referral to a second opinion prompted explorative surgery which revealed a bladder lesion covered by peritoneum with recurring perforation, uroplania and uroperitonitis. The patient was successfully treated with resection of the affected tissue and suturing of the bladder.
Home alone: exploring the emotional challenges on children of overseas Filipino workers
Authors: Capol Katleen Keith , Federico Khy Ann , Espanto Froilien , Tan Lorhea , Diaz Gennaro
Published: June 2024

The economy's progress does not stop Filipino parents from working overseas and having to make the painful choice to leave their kids with their relatives; as a result, these kids face emotional difficulties that some people are unaware of their hidden feeling. This study aimed to discover the emotional challenges of Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)’s children, how these children overcome the difficulties and their insight. We employed a descriptive phenomenological research design. Ten Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) children participated in the interview, and the data was analyzed using Colaizzi's method. Results revealed the following themes: parental absence and emotional struggle with emotional challenges; healthy well-being and nurturing guidance for coping mechanisms; and acceptance for insights. The result of this study may become an aspiration to all their fellow Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)’s children who now may face different circumstances in life being far away from their parents and to the parents who work overseas to know the situation of their children.
Comment Letter to the IAASB on Fraud Auditing Standard
Authors: Winters Matthew , Peters Sandra
Published: June 2024

CFA Institute comments on the IAASB Exposure Draft of Proposed International Standard on Auditing 240 (revised).
Apuntes sobre el método de “seguimiento de procesos” (process tracing) en políticas públicas
Authors: Estevez Alejandro M.
Published: June 2024

Este artículo examina el método de seguimiento de procesos en Políticas Públicas, explorando sus orígenes, variantes, fases, calidad científica, así como sus fortalezas y debilidades. Se lleva a cabo un exhaustivo análisis del estado del arte y la bibliografía más relevante que ha explicado o empleado este método. El seguimiento de procesos emerge como una herramienta invaluable para la evaluación de políticas públicas, especialmente cuando se persigue comprender los mecanismos causales y evaluar intervenciones intangibles. No obstante, se destaca la importancia de reconocer sus limitaciones y emplearlo de manera adecuada, como se detalla en las conclusiones.
Morphology of Female Genitalia of Xylotrechus basifuliginosus Heller, 1926 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Clytini)
Authors: Ramola Gaurav Chand , Singh Arun Pratap
Published: June 2024

Female genitalia have been largely neglected in studies of genital evolution, perhaps due to the long-standing belief that they are relatively invariable and therefore taxonomically and evolutionarily uninformative in comparison with male genitalia. In the present study, the female genital structure of lesser known beetle, Xylotrechus basifuliginosus was examined for the first time for morphological descriptions using advanced microscopy techniques and dissection methods and compared with its female congener, Xylotrechus smei (Castelnau & Gory). In X. basifuliginosus, the tergite and sternite are generally equal in length. Fully extended genitalia is 3.78mm long from the proximal edge of 9th segment and 0.37mm at its widest.8th abdominal segment is 0.65mm long, 0.36 mm wide whereas eighth abdominal segment is 1.2 times longer than wide, apico-lateral margin, covered with intermix of few short and long setae in X. smei. The genital pocket is 1.36 mm long-scissor like, cylindrical in shape, strongly sclerotized. Spermatheca duct is reduced, “J” shaped just like the genera of  Chlorophorus and Plagionotus spp. Spiculum gastrale is 1.34 mm long, thin, slightly thickened at tip and almost three times the length of sternite 8  and ovipositor is 2.19 mm long, 0.85 mm wide, elongated and gradually narrows down to posterior end in X. basifuliginosus whereas in X. smei, spiculum gastrale is 3.43 mm long; ovipositor is with distinct paraproct, gonocoxite and gonostylus and surface of gonostylus is with few setae.
Անիի հուշարձաններն ըստ Կարապետ Հովհանջանյանի լուսանկարների
(Մատենադարանի գրադարանի լուսանկարչական ժողովածուների հավաքածու, Հմր 423 ժողովածու)
Authors: Թաջարյան Իվեթ
Published: June 2024

Summary
In the late 19th– early 20th century, interest in archeology increased. It was greatly contributed by the works of historians, among which there were many photographs. With their help, historical and later archeological researches were easier and more efficient.
Karapet Hovhanjanyan belongs to the number of people who started using his camera for that purpose. Hovhanjanyan was a 19th c. public figure, writer, archaeologist and photographer. In 1904, he presented an album of photographs to Ter-Movsisyan,Vardapet of Etchmiadzin. Now the album is stored in the collection of albums of the Matenadaran library, album № 423. It contains 22 photographs. These are imagesof archeological buildings and sculptures from the city of Ani, which came to the attention of Hovhanjanyan. All photographs in the album bear titles and inscriptions on the reverse side.
Thus, with his articles, drawings and photographs, Karapet Hovhanjanyan focused the attention of scientists on the Armenian culture with a brilliant past and the skill of Armenian artists. They are still in demand today and continue to maintain their importance as a source for arthistorians or restorers.

РЕЗЮМЕ
В конце XIX – начале XX века возрастает интерес к археологии. Этому в большой мере способствовали труды историков, в которых было большое количество фотографий. С их помощью исторические, а впоследствии и археологические исследования стали проходить намноголегче и результативнее.
Карапет Овганджанян относится к числу людей, использовавших фотоаппарат с этойцелью. Овганджанян – видный государственный деятель, писатель, археолог и фотограф XIX века. В 1904 году он дарит альбом фотографий Эчмиадзинскому архимандриту отцу Мовсисяну. Сейчас этот альбом хранится в собрании альбомов библиотеки Матенадарана в альбоме номер 423. В нем представлены 22 фотографии. В фотографиях предстают древние строения города Ани, а также скульптуры, оказавшиеся в фокусе внимания Овганджаняна. Все фотографии в альбоме озаглавлены и подписаны на обратной стороне.
Таким образом, Карапет Овганджанян своими статьями, чертежами и фотографиями привлекал внимание ученых к имеющей блестящее прошлое армянской культуре и мастерству армянских творческих деятелей. Они и сегодня являются востребованными и в качестве первоисточников продолжают сохранять свою важность для историков, искусствоведов и реставраторов.
An exploratory study of flow and enjoyment in a Dalcroze Eurhythmics-based intervention for seniors in Mexico
Authors: Treviño Elda Nelly , Bermúdez Javier Álvarez
Published: June 2024

In the past decade there has been an increasing demand for Dalcroze Eurhythmics sessions for seniors in Europe and the United States. However, in Latin America there is currently no established programme for this population. The effect of six sessions of a Dalcroze Eurhythmics-based intervention during three weeks was evaluated with a group of nine people (six women and three men), with a mean age of 69.8, using representative exercises of Dalcroze Eurhythmics to assess the ‘state of flow’, as described by Csikszentmihalyi using a Spanish version of the SFSS scale, and the level of enjoyment of the physical activity according to the PACES scale by Kendzierski and DeCarlo (abbreviated version). A single-group design assessed all variables following the first session and after the intervention. The results obtained from all the indicators of the PACES were identical after session 1 and at the end of the intervention. In contrast, the results of the measurement of three of the nine components of the SFSS vary slightly after session 1 compared to those post-intervention. The results of the remaining six components do not vary. Overall, the results suggest there is a need to review the effectiveness of the administration procedure of the scales.
Navigating New Normal: Evaluating the Effects of Blended Learning Models on College Student Outcomes in Southwest China Post-Epidemic
Authors: Hongxu Chen , Isa Zainudin Bin Mohd
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the impacts of blended learning models on college student outcomes in Southwest China post-COVID-19 epidemic, focusing on both academic performance and psychological well-being. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, the research assesses differences in outcomes between students engaged in traditional learning methods and those participating in blended learning. Quantitative data collected through standardized tests and structured questionnaires highlight significant improvements in academic performance and increased student engagement in the blended learning group compared to the control group. Furthermore, psychological assessments indicate enhanced satisfaction and reduced stress levels among students exposed to blended learning, suggesting that these models can offer robust support in a post-pandemic educational landscape. However, the study also identifies several challenges, including the digital divide and infrastructural limitations, particularly affecting students in rural and less urbanized areas. The findings underscore the need for strategic enhancements in technological infrastructure and comprehensive faculty training to support the effective implementation of blended learning models. Recommendations include policy interventions to bridge access gaps and targeted professional development programs for educators. Future research directions proposed include longitudinal studies to examine the long-term effects of blended learning and comparative studies across different regions to tailor educational strategies to diverse student populations. These insights contribute to the broader discourse on optimizing blended learning in emerging educational paradigms post-epidemic, offering valuable guidelines for educators, administrators, and policymakers in regions similar to Southwest China.
Analisa Implementasi Sistem Informasi Dalam Demand Side Management Pada Gardu Induk Terhadap Faktor Beban
Authors: Pratiwi Gita , Rachman Andi Ikmal , Halid Agus , Mz Luqman , - Suriansyah
Published: June 2024

Dalam Demand Side Management (DSM) Gardu Induk (GI), penerapan sistem informasi dapat meningkatkan efisiensi operasional dan mengoptimalkan distribusi beban listrik. Gardu Induk (GI) Siantan adalah bagian dari Sistem Khatulistiwa, yang merupakan jaringan listrik di Kalimantan Barat. Pada 2019, penggunaan listrik GI Siantan oleh pelanggan masih kurang efisien. Ini terutama berlaku saat waktu beban puncak (WBP), yaitu pukul 19.00. Penelitian ini menganalisis implementasi sistem informasi dalam manajemen sisi permintaan (DSM) pada Gardu Induk Siantan dan efeknya terhadap faktor beban. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi DSM dapat meningkatkan efisiensi operasional dan stabilitas gardu induk dengan mengurangi beban puncak dan mengatur distribusi beban secara merata. Nilai faktor beban yang rendah pasti disebabkan oleh penggunaan energi yang tinggi selama WBP, yaitu 0.843. Namun, terjadi penurunan nilai beban puncak setelah simulasi penerapan Demand Side Management (DSM) dengan metode pergeseran beban, yang menghasilkan nilai faktor beban meningkat menjadi 0.9045. Meskipun ada kendala dalam pelatihan dan integrasi sistem, keuntungan finansial dan operasional yang diperoleh sangat besar.
ENERGY SUBSIDY REFORMS, SOCIAL CONTRACT AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA
Authors: Menson Auta Elisha , Yari Dangiwa Elisha , Abdulkarim Kabir , Alkali Priscilla Nguumbur , Maiwada Kabiru , Sani Nuhu Mahmud
Published: June 2024

The study examined the relation among energy subsidy, social contract and poverty in Nigeria covering the period 1999-2022. The study used autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model, dynamic ordinary least square (DOLS), and fully modified ordinary least square (FMOLS) approaches to determine the outcome of long-term estimates of the ARDL robustness. The unit root tests shows that the series were stationary at levels I(0) and first difference I(1). Cointegration was established with 2 optimal lag. The results of DOLS and FMOLS show that energy reforms of petrol motor spirit, automobile gas oil, dual purpose kerosene and electricity tariffs have impacted on high level of poverty in Nigeria. The reforms have also affected control variables like inflation and per capital income as inflation erodes the purchasing power of economic agents. The study suggests the need to deepen and implement short-to medium term fuel subsidy removal using market-based pricing as a necessity to protect the poor. This should be complemented by conversion plan from petroleum to natural gas (CNG) vehicles. Strategic policies to strengthen the voice and accountability by the citizens are required. It is essential to trust between government and citizens to strengthen social contract in a manner that improves service delivery, reduce corruption and strengthen institutions which will enhance subsidy reforms more feasible.
Trust Deficit in Public Institutions and the African National Congress under the Democratic Experiment: Ominous Signposts Missed?
Authors: Tsheola Johannes , Sebola Mokoko
Published: June 2024

The article analyses survey and elections results from Afrobarometer and the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), respectively, to demonstrate the relationship between the worsening public trust deficits in institutions of the state, constitutional democracy, and politics, on the one hand, and the ruling ANC’s declining electoral fortunes. It asserts that South Africa’s democratic experiment, under the ANC’s 28 years state governance, was placed on the precipice of civil strife; and, that the July 2021 violent public unrest, destruction of infrastructure and pillage points to ominous signposts of popular citizenry acceptance of anarchy. The article offers three concluding remarks, thus: the ruling ANC’s declining electoral fortunes will be hard to halt and reverse because whereas it is easy to lose public trust, it is hard to regain and uphold; the ANC’s conduct of the 28 years state governance has set South Africa’s democratic experiment on the precipice of ominous signposts of civil strife as societal political leadership vacuum is formed and consolidated; and, unless if the ANC reverts to undemocratic and/or fraudulent electoral conduct to stay in power, it will be decades before it recovers from the ongoing electoral slide. Finally, it recommends that the South African citizenry needs to ensure that the societal political leadership vacuum created by the erosion of public trust may not be consolidated and exploited by undemocratic forces to install unelected government.
Effectiveness of inactivated and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines on sperm parameters
Authors: Afşin Muhamet , Acer Ömer , Yavuz Dilek
Published: June 2024

Objective: The mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine has been shown to have no adverse effects on semen parameters. However, it is yet unknown whether the inactivated vaccinations have the same effect. Thus, our objective was to evaluate the parameters of sperm prior and following the administration of mRNA and inactivated COVID-19 vaccinations.
Methods: In this study, the sperm quality was evaluated both before and after receiving the COVID-19 mRNA and inactivated vaccines. Of the participants, 28 received two doses of CoronaVac vaccine and 152 received two doses of mRNA BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech). Semen analyses were repeated 72 (57-145) days after the same individuals had received their second dose of COVID-19 vaccination.
Results: No significant differences were found in the parameters of sperm before and after administration of two doses of BNT162b2 vaccine. Prior to and following administration of the two doses of the inactivated vaccine, there was no appreciable variation in the volume of semen, sperm concentration, progressive motility, total motility, immotility, or morphologically normal sperm features. Following CoronaVac vaccination before and after two doses, only the total sperm count was shown to statistically decrease (p=0.03).
Conclusion: As a result, while there was no significant difference in the sperm parameters of the mRNA vaccine, it was determined that there was a statistical decrease in the total sperm count before and after two doses of CoronaVac vaccine. Since the semen volume of all patients is within normal limits, the first issue to be used here as a number is sperm per ml, which is important in terms of infertility, is the number.
How well do we recognise gout disease?
Authors: Bodakçi Erdal
Published: June 2024

Objective: The clinical burden of gouty arthritis has historically been well recognized; however, gout is often misdiagnosed and mismanaged. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the diagnoses and treatments given to gout patients admitted to different specialties.
Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with gout attacks and treated by a rheumatologist were included, while patients with other non-gout rheumatic diseases (connective tissue diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, calcium pyrophosphate disease, etc.) were excluded. The branches the patients applied to during the attack, the treatments and diagnoses they received drugs, the number of attacks they had, demographic data, comorbidities, and laboratory data were recorded retrospectively.
Results: 424 gout patients were included. Patients were mostly male (70.7%). The mean age was 62.4± 12.4 years, and women were older than men (67.9±10 vs 62.4±12 years, p
Evaluation of the Systemic Immune-Inflammatory Index (SII) and NAPLES Score (NS) in Patients with Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)
Authors: Gitmez Mesut
Published: June 2024

Objective: Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is the most common type of acute coronary syndrome and has a poor prognosis. The SII and NS are derived from blood cell counts and reflects the balance between inherited and acquired immunity and the association between the immune system and endothelial dysfunction. This study aimed to compare the prognostic value of two novel inflammatory biomarkers, the systemic immune-inflammatory index (SII) and the Naples score (NS), with that of other inflammatory markers and risk scores in patients with NSTEMI.
Methods: This was a retrospective cohort analysis of 50 NSTEMI patients and 50 controls matched by age and sex who were admitted to our hospital. We calculated the SII and NS scores and other ratios, indices, and risk scores for each patient. We used Pearson’s correlation coefficient and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis to examine the correlations and predictive values of the SII index, NS score, and other biometric markers and risk scores.
Results: The SII and NS were significantly greater in the NSTEMI group than in the control group. They had strong positive correlations with the NLR, MHR, PLR, and TC/HDL ratio, and moderate positive correlations with TIMI and HEART scores (r>0.3, p
Impact of Naples Prognostic Score on the development of surgical reexploration in open heart surgery patients
Authors: Karaçalılar Mehmet , Dinler İrfan , İnci Nurhayat , Göçer Sinan , Kuyumcu Mahir , Özbek Mehmet
Published: June 2024

Background: Significant and minor perioperative bleeding is common in patients undergoing open heart surgery. Perioperative bleeding has become an important prognostic indicator. Naples Prognostic Score (NPS); It is an effective tool that can be used to detect malnutrition, calculated according to serum albumin level, total cholesterol amount, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR). In our study,we were planned to evaluate malnutrition and show its negative effects by using the NPS score in patients undergoing open heart surgery.
Methods and Results: For the study, a total of 2071 patients who underwent open heart surgery were examined in detail randomly, sequentially and retrospectively. A total of 1825 patients were examined in detail after the patients covering the exclusion criteria were removed. It was determined that a total of 73 patients underwent surgical reexploration. In 53 (4.3%) of the patients with coronary artery bypass surgery, in 11 (3%) of the patients with heart valve surgery, in 8 (4.7%) of the patients with heart valve surgery combined with coronary artery bypass surgery, It was determined that surgical reexploration was performed in 1 (2.8%) of the other procedures. Multivariate regression model; showed that being in the high NPS score group, increasing age, and female gender were independent determinants of the need for surgical reexploration. It was determined that the need for reexploration was observed in the group with higher NPS score (median 3.18 vs 2.69, p
The Effect of Cerebral White Matter Lesions on Walking Time & Vascular Risk Factors
Authors: Erdem Miray , Ozdogru Derya , Tantik Pak Aygül , Söker Elif Banu , Arlıer Zülfikar
Published: June 2024

Introduction: White matter lesions are common neurological diseases in the elderly. In this study, we aimed to investigate the impact of cerebral white matter lesions on walking time and daily living activities in the elderly population.
Methods: A total of 82 individuals, including 40 healthy volunteers and 42 age and sex-matched patients, were enrolled in this study. Magnetic resonance imaging findings were recorded based on the Fazekas Staging System. Risk factors potentially predisposing individuals to white matter lesions were documented through laboratory testing. Additionally, atherothrombotic plaque formations and stenosis were graded using Carotid and Vertebral Artery Doppler Ultrasonography in patients with white matter lesions. The Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, Mini-Mental State Examination, and the Timed Up & Go Test were administered to both the patient and control groups to assess daily living activities and cognitive functions.
Results: The results of this research showed that as the percentage of stenosis increased in Carotid and Vertebral Artery Doppler Ultrasonography, there were corresponding decreases in Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale scores, haemoglobin and hematocrit values while fasting blood glucose and homocysteine levels increased as expected. Furthermore, significant differences were observed in the Timed Up & Go Test in advanced stages when evaluated according to the Fazekas Staging System.
Conclusion: Our study indicated that white matter lesions do not significantly affect daily living activities but prolong the walking time in elderly individuals.
Analysis of the state of the problem of psychological and pedagogical support for teenage athletes with hearing impairments
Authors: Баршай В.М. , Северин И.Н.
Published: June 2024

в статье авторы рассматривают психолого-педагогические аспекты вовлечения подростков с нарушениями слуха в адаптивный спорт. Особое внимание уделяется анализу особенностей психического развития данной категории спортсменов, выявлены специфические потребности этой группы лиц, которые подчеркивают необходимость создания специальных методик сопровождения с учетом их индивидуальных потребностей. Подчеркивается важная роль адаптивного спорта в реабилитации, социальной интеграции и самореализации лиц с ограниченными возможностями здоровья, в частности тех, кто страдает от нарушений слуха. Рассмотрены педагогические аспекты сопровождения юных спортсменов с нарушениями слуха в процессе их занятий адаптивным спортом. Проанализированы различные исследования и разработанные подходы к пониманию педагогического сопровождения, его целей и задач применительно к спортсменам с нарушением слуха. Авторы подчеркивают важность междисциплинарного взаимодействия специалистов различных областей для создания эффективной системы сопровождения. Акцентируется внимание на необходимости разработки специальных программ психолого-педагогического сопровождения, учитывающих особенности восприятия окружающего мира спортсменами-подростками с нарушениями слуха. Такие программы должны быть адаптированы к специфике данной категории и способствовать их успешной социализации и самореализации через адаптивный спорт.

in this article, the authors discuss the psycho-pedagogical aspects of involving teenagers with hearing impairments in adaptive sports. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the characteristics of the mental development of this category of athletes, and specific needs of this group have been identified, which emphasize the need to create special methods of support, taking into account their individual needs. The important role of adaptive sports in the rehabilitation, social integration and self-realization of people with limited health opportunities, in particular those who suffer from hearing impairments, is highlighted. Pedagogical aspects of accompanying young athletes with hearing impairments in the process of their adaptive sports activities have been considered. Various studies and approaches to understanding pedagogical support, its goals and tasks with respect to athletes with hearing impairments have been analyzed. The authors emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation of specialists from different fields for the creation of an effective support system. Emphasis is placed on the need to develop special psychological and pedagogical support programs, taking into account the features of perception of the surrounding world by teenage athletes with hearing impairments. Such programs should be adapted to the specifics of this category and contribute to their successful socialization and self-realization through adaptive sports.
"Soft Skills" formation and development in teaching a foreign language in the specialty of secondary vocational education 52.02.04 "Acting"
Authors: Бреева Н.В.
Published: June 2024

в данной статье рассматривается важность формирования и развития навыков «Soft Skills» в процессе преподавания иностранного языка для студентов специальности среднего профессионального образования 52.02.04 «Актёрское искусство». Автор статьи подчеркивает значимость навыков общения, критического и креативного мышления, а также других «Soft Skills» для успешного обучения иностранного языка и развития актёрских навыков. Статья содержит анализ теоретических аспектов формирования и развития «Soft Skills» в контексте преподавания иностранного языка, проведенный на основе изученного материала отечественных и зарубежных авторов, а также собственных работ. В основу исследования мягких навыков, необходимых для обучения по вышеуказанной специальности, был взят Федеральный Гостударственный Образовательный Стандарт, а также информация от работодателей, требующих выскококуонкурентных специалистов на рынке труда в сфере актерского искусства. В данной работе демонстрируются практические примеры, которые могут быть полезны в обучении иностранных языков для стимулирования формирования и развития «Soft Skills» по дисциплине «Иностранный язык» у студентов по специальности «Актёрское искусство». Статья будет полезна для преподавателей иностранных языков, студентов специальности 52.02.04 «Актёрское искусство», а также для исследователей и специалистов в области образования и педагогики, интересующихся развитием «Soft Skills» в учебном процессе.

this article discusses the importance of “Soft Skills” formation and development in teaching a foreign language to students of the specialty of secondary vocational education 52.02.04 "Acting". The author of the article emphasizes the main role of such skills as critical and creative thinking, communication skills and others in order to improve learning of a foreign language and the development of acting skills. The article contains an analysis of the theoretical aspects, based on the studied material of domestic and foreign authors, as well as her own research. The author offers a number of competencies necessary for training in the above-mentioned specialty, according to the Federal State Educational Standard and modern reality, which requires highly competitive specialists in the labor market. This paper demonstrates practical examples that can be useful in teaching foreign languages to stimulate the "Soft Skills" formation and development among students majoring in Acting. The article will be useful for teachers of foreign languages, students of the specialty 52.02.04 "Acting", as well as for researchers and specialists in the field of education and pedagogy interested in “Soft Skills” development in the educational proces.