bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
In vivo measurement of radiation dose during brachytherapy treatment using scintillation detectors
Authors: Sobiech Bogna , Winiecki Janusz , Witkiewicz-Łukaszek Sandra , Zorenko Yuriy , Makarewicz Roman , Wróbel Patrycja
Published: January 2025

Introduction: In vivo verification of the delivered dose in brachytherapy remains an unsolved dosimetric problem. Conventional detectors based on ionization chambers, semiconductors or thermoluminescent (TL) materials based on LiF or Al2O3:C compounds cannot be used for this purpose. The first way to solve this problem is to use dosimetric materials that can be placed in the patient’s body to record the delivered radiation dose in-situ using the OSL and/or scintillation phenomena.

Material and Methods: In this work, it was proposed to use a known scintillation crystal of Ce3+ doped Ga3Ga3Al2O12:Ce garnet (GAGG:Ce) attached with a long optical fiber to measure in situ the radiation dose during brachytherapy treatment. The measurements were first performed in a phantom, and then on patients in the clinical conditions of the Oncology Center in Bydgoszcz.

Results: The obtained results are very encouraging. Luminescence spectra from scintillators were recorded using a long optical fiber and a sensitive spectrometer, which can be placed in a safe place. Measurements on the phantom showed the perfect linear correlation between the dose and signal registered by the detector based on the GAGG:Ce crystal. Meanwhile, clinical measurements are subject to some uncertainty regarding the accuracy of detector placement in the treatment planning system and the possible passive emission response of the optical fiber.

Conclusion: Scintillation crystals combined with optical fibers and very sensitive luminescence spectrometers create an ideal measurement system for in situ determining the dose of various ionizing radiations. However, their use in clinical practice requires the development of procedures for precisely positioning the detector in relation to the radiation target.
Individual dosimetry and monitoring response to treatment in tandem PRRT with [177Lu/90Y]-DOTA-TATE
Authors: Kacperski Krzysztof , Budzyńska Anna , Kubik Agata , Pastusiak Patrycja , Chalewska Wioletta , Lenda-Tracz Wioletta , Borkowska Anna , Walecka-Mazur Agata , Szczodry Artur , Braziewicz Janusz , Kołodziej Maciej , Kamiński Grzegorz , Dedecjus Marek , Długosińska Joanna , Januszkiewicz-Caulier Joanna , Hubalewska-Dydejczyk Alicja , Opalińska Marta , Kowalska Aldona , Mikołajczak Renata
Published: January 2025

Introduction: The Duonen project aims to test the efficacy of tandem PRRT therapy of neuroendocrine tumors with DOTA-TATE labeled with 177Lu and 90Y radionuclides compared to conventional mono-radionuclide therapy using 177Lu with a fixed activity of 7.4 GBq. The paper presents the dosimetric procedure used and preliminary results obtained from the treatment of 40 patients and 113 cycles of therapy.

Material and Methods: Dosimetry is performed using the QDose program based on 4 SPECT/CT scans and 5 blood samples taken for bone marrow dosimetry. Calculation of the dose to the kidneys is done by segmenting them on images, fitting the corresponding activity versus time (TAC) curves and calculating the dose using the Voxel-S method. The dose to the red marrow is calculated based on the IDAC2 model using the TAC curve for blood obtained from the measurements (self-dose) and the segmented organs from images (cross-dose). In addition, the time-integrated activity coefficients of activity in selected tumors or high uptake areas in four consecutive cycles of therapy were calculated for several patients as a measure of response to therapy.

Results: Large variability of individual doses to kidneys is observed. The average specific dose for 177Lu was equal to 0.76 Gy/GBq, SD = 0.29 Gy/GBq, and for 90Y: 3.26 Gy/GBq, SD = 1.26 Gy/GBq. With the standard activity equal to 7.4 GBq in the first cycle, the activity in the next cycle could be increased by > 10% in 60% of cases and had to be decreased in 16% of cases.

Conclusion: Individual dosimetry is an important part of PRRT, leading to significant dose modifications in subsequent cycles in more than 80% of the cases studied.
Penicillin allergy management strategies relevant for clinical practice - a narrative review
Authors: Ghiordanescu Ileana-Maria , Molinari Nicolas , Forsea Ana-Maria , Schrijvers Rik , Hoarau Cyrille , Demoly Pascal
Published: January 2025

Penicillin allergy is the most commonly reported drug allergy, with prevalence rates ranging from 6% to 31% across various populations and geographic areas. The penicillin allergy label is linked to higher mortality and morbidity rates, extended hospital stays, increased readmission rates, and a greater reliance on second-line antibiotics. Research indicates that nearly 99% of those labeled as penicillin-allergic can tolerate the drug. However, alternative antibiotics are often prescribed without confirming the allergy, largely due to legal concerns regarding re-exposure. Even when a negative challenge test is conducted, non-allergist providers may remain hesitant to reintroduce penicillin. To address the considerable gap between reported and actual penicillin allergies, as well as to ensure the prompt use of penicillins by non-allergists, various management strategies have emerged in recent years. Although several comprehensive reviews have examined these strategies, selecting and applying the most suitable for routine practice is difficult. This narrative review focuses on the most relevant data regarding the efficiency of key penicillin allergy risk assessment tools, particularly those of clinical significance, and discusses their readiness for implementation in non-allergist settings.
The Biopotential of Bacterial Bioagents Isolated from Compost in Suppressing Botrytis cinerea and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Authors: Salman Özden , Koçak Raziye , Endes Eğribaş Züleyha
Published: January 2025

Recycling plant residues through various processes is essential for addressing waste issues in our country, because it contributes to the protection of the environment and ecosystems. Composting is one of the most important recycling methods for plant residues. Composts are not only natural, but they also enhance soil fertility and exhibit fungitoxic properties on the mycelial and spore germination of fungi. This study aimed to isolate bacterial bioagents from compost derived from various agricultural and household organic wastes, and to assess their antagonistic potential against important plant pathogens Botrytis cinerea and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum under in vitro conditions. A total of eight bacterial isolates were obtained, identified as belonging to Bacillus spp. Dual culture tests were used to evaluate the potential of these bacterial candidates to inhibit the mycelial growth of phytopathogenic fungi. In vitro trials revealed that six bacterial isolates exhibited varying degrees of antagonistic effects (23.3%- 63.3%) on the mycelial growth of B. cinerea. Among the tested bacteria, two isolates were effective against S. sclerotiorum, demonstrating antifungal activity ranging from 80% to 83.3%. The results indicate that composts provide a favorable environment for microorganisms with antagonistic potential, suggesting that these cultivation environments could play a significant role in the biological control of fungal pathogens in agriculture. In conclusion, this study contributes to the development of sustainable agricultural practices by ensuring a more efficient utilization of organic waste.
İskenderun Bölgesinde Kendiliğinden Yetişen Frenk İnciri (Opuntia ficus-barbarica A.Berger) Meyve ve Kabuklarının Biyoaktif Bileşenlerinin Araştırılması
Authors: Ergün Fatma
Published: January 2025

Küresel ısınma nedeniyle su gereksiniminin düşük ve yapısında değerli bileşenlerin bulunduğu bitkisel gıdalara olan ilgi giderek artmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, frenk inciri (Opuntia ficus-barbarica A.Berger) meyve (M) ve kabuklarının (K) toplam fenolik, flavonoid madde miktarları ve antioksidan aktiviteleri değerlendirilmiştir. Bu amaçla öncelikle numuneler metanol ile ekstrakte edilmiştir. Metanol ekstraktlarında fenolik miktarları K’da 835,66±21,12 mg GAE/100 g, M’de 760,66±17,61 mg GAE/100 g; toplam flavonoid madde miktarları K’da 222,00±4,35 µg KE/g ve M’de 204,76±0,87 µg KE/g olarak belirlenmiştir. Antioksidan aktivite, serbest radikal giderme aktivitesi (DPPH) ve Bakır (II) indirgeme kapasitesi (CUPRAC) yöntemleriyle değerlendirilmiş, indirgeme kapasitesi M’de 40,93±1,46 µg TE/mL ekstrak ve K’da 80,11±2,03 µg TE/mL ekstrak olarak hesaplanmıştır. Meyve ve kabuk ekstraklarının IC50 değerleri hesaplanmış ve standart BHT (Bütil hidroksi toluen) ile karşılaştırıldığında en yakın değerin K’da olduğu görülmüştür. Sonuçlar, frenk inciri meyve ve kabuklarının önemli miktarda biyoaktif bileşen içerdiğini ve yüksek antioksidan aktiviteye sahip olduğunu göstermiştir. Bu çalışma, geleneksel olarak halk hekimliğinde kullanılan frenk incirinin sağlığı teşvik eden bir gıda bileşeni veya doğal antioksidan kaynağı olarak potansiyelini ortaya koymaktadır.
Improvement of Bacillus subtilis Natto Viability by Alginate and Xanthan Gum as a Wall Material
Authors: Le Han , Vo Ly , Kieu Nhi , Dang Thuy , Lieu Dong
Published: January 2025

In this study, Bacillus subtilis natto was encapsulated in alginate, either coated with or mixed with xanthan gum as a supplemental component. The encapsulated bacteria were then evaluated for their survival in simulated gastric fluid (SGF) and simulated intestinal fluid (SIF). The results showed that B. subtilis natto biomass had a thrombolytic ability compared to the control sample. The viability of encapsulated B. subtilis natto was improved in which alginate 2.5% (w/v) had a high encapsulation efficiency, and there was no difference between the samples with or without the xanthan gum supplement. In the SGF and SIF tests, the viability of B. subtilis in samples supplemented with xanthan gum was higher than in samples that contained only alginate. Additionally, there was no significant difference in viability between the samples that mixed xanthan gum with alginate and those that were coated with it. The results indicated that adding xanthan gum is necessary to increase alginate's protective effect on B. subtilis natto.
Tarımsal Atığın ve Azot Dozlarının Mısır Bitkisine Etkilerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Çiftçi Sakin Songül , İdikut Leyla , Uskutoğlu Duygu , Yıldırım Mustafa
Published: January 2025

Mısır tarımındaki artışa paralel olarak bitki besin elementlerine duyulan ihtiyaç da yükselmektedir. Bu çalışmada, bitkisel atıklar ve sıvı hayvan gübrelerinin mısır bitkisinde gübre olarak kullanılmasının bitki gelişimi üzerindeki etkileri incelenmiştir. Bölünmüş parseller deneme deseninde yürütülen çalışmada, tarımsal bitki atıkları olarak nohut, buğday samanı ve kontrol grubu ana materyal olarak kullanılmış, ikinci alt faktör olarak ise kontrol grubu, sıvı hayvan atığı ve üre dozları uygulanarak mısır bitkisi üzerindeki etkileri araştırılmıştır. Araştırmada mısır bitkisinin tepe püskülü çıkış süresi, bitki boyu, ilk boğum çapı, bitkide sap kalınlığı, bitkide yaprak sayısı, koçan ve yukarısındaki toplam yaprak alanı, koçan uzunluğu, bin tane ağırlığı, ve tane verimi özellikleri incelenmiştir. Mısır bitkisin incelenen özelliklerinden bitki boyu, koçan yukarısı yaprak alanı, koçan uzunluğu, bin tane ağırlığı, tane tane verim değerleri, tarımsal bitki atığı, gübre uygulamaları, tarımsal bitki atığı × gübre uygulama interaksiyonunda istatistiki olarak önemli farklılıklar gösterdiği kaydedilmiştir. İncelenen diğer özelliklerden ilk boğum çapı tarımsal bitki atıklarına göre istatistiki olarak önemli farklılıklar gösterdiği, tepe püskül çıkış süresi, sap kalınlığı, bitkide yaprak sayısının ise uygulanan faktörlerden etkilenmediği belirlenmiştir. Araştırma sonucuna göre birçok özellikler bakımından en yüksek sonuçları veren nohut samanının organik tarım açısından tarımsal bitki atığı olarak mısır yetiştiriciliğinde kullanılabilirliği tespit edilmiştir. Sıvı hayvansal atık ve üre gübresinin ise mısır yetiştiriciliği üzerine etkisine bakıldığında, azot gübresinin 40 kg da-1 dozunun, sıvı hayvansal atık dozlarına göre daha yüksek değerler verdiği kaydedilmiştir.
Examination of Environmental Awareness of Students Studying in Landscape Architecture Departments
Authors: Gemici Ruhugul Ozge
Published: January 2025

The discipline of landscape architecture plays an important role in many environmental issues such as increasing green areas in urban areas, supporting biodiversity, and managing water resources. This study was conducted to determine the environmental awareness levels of landscape architecture students in Turkey and to understand how educational programs affect this awareness. In the study, first of all, all universities and faculties providing undergraduate landscape architecture education in Turkey were examined, and then landscape architecture departments in different universities and faculties were included in the scope of the research. Surveys were administered to students studying in the landscape architecture departments of the specified faculties to measure their environmental awareness levels. In addition, it was analyzed how the courses taken by landscape architecture students affected their environmental awareness. Thus, effective strategies were developed and suggestions were presented to increase environmental awareness in landscape architecture education.
Okul Bahçelerinde Yapılan Tarım Uygulamaları (School Gardening) ile İlgili Yapılan Çalışmaların İncelenmesi
Authors: Aysu Burçin , Aral Oğulcan , Aral Neriman
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırmada yenilikçi uygulamalar olarak görülen okul bahçelerinde tarım uygulamaları ile ilgili yapılan araştırmaların gelişim sürecinin tespit edilmesi ve erken çocukluk eğitimi ve çocuk gelişimi bağlamında tartışılması amaçlanmaktadır. Araştırma, betimsel nitelikte olup, tarama modeli tipindedir. Araştırmaya Web of Science veri tabanında yer alan tüm indekslerde “school gardening” anahtar kelimesi ile taranan okullarda tarım uygulamaları konusunda İngilizce dilinde yayınlanmış makale veya bildiri şeklindeki toplam 89 akademik yayın dahil edilmiştir. Yayınlar, bilgisayar ortamına aktarılarak yıllara göre yayın sayıları, yazarların, ülkelerin ve makalelerin yayınlandığı dergilerin dağılımı, anahtar kelimelerin sıklığı gibi birçok değişkene göre ayrılarak çözümlenmiş, grafiklerle gösterilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda; bilimsel yayınların sayısında zaman zaman düşüşler olmasına rağmen düzenli olarak artış eğiliminde olduğu, en çok Horttechnology isimli dergide yayın yapıldığı, en yüksek h indeksinin J. E. Cade isimli yazar olduğu, en çok araştırma yapılan kurumun ABD’de bulunan üniversiteler olduğu, çalışmalarda en fazla tercih edilen Web of Science veri tabanındaki micro konunun obezite, en fazla tercih edilen araştırma alanının eğitim araştırmaları, en fazla tercih edilen sürdürülebilir kalkınma amaçlarının sağlık ve kaliteli yaşam olduğu saptanmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlar doğrultusunda; okul bahçelerinin belli bölümlerinin tarım uygulamaları için ayrılması, tüm kademelerdeki eğitim müfredatına okullarda yapılabilecek tarım uygulamalarının entegre edilmesi, eğitim ile ilgili iç ve dış olmak üzere tüm paydaşlara okul bahçeciliği ile ilgili eğitimler verilmesi, okul bahçelerinde tarım uygulamaları ile ilgili araştırma ve disiplinler arası projelerin planlanması ve uygulanması, yapılacak araştırmalarda farklı ülkelerle etkili işbirliklerinin yapılması, okullarda tarım uygulamalarının yaygınlaştırılması için kongre, çalıştay gibi akademik faaliyetlerin uluslararası işbirlikleri ile düzenlenmesi önerilmektedir.
Impact of Foliar-Applied Essential Oils on Growth, Yield and Quality of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Authors: Şanlı Arif , Ok Fatma Zehra
Published: January 2025

In this study, effects of sage (Salvia officinalis L.), oregano (Origanum onites L.), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), dill (Anethum graveolens L.), cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce L.) and Turkish pickling herb (Echinophora tenuifolia L. subsp. sibthorpiana (Guss.)) essential oils applied to plant leaves at different doses on potato growth, tuber yield and quality were investigated. Essential oils were applied to the upper parts of the plant by spraying at doses of 300, 600, 900 and 1200 ppm three times at 15-day intervals, starting 15 days after the completion of emergence. The number of tubers and tuber yield per plant, marketable and total tuber yield, chlorophyll content, starch content, reducing and total sugar content parameters were examined. The effects of essential oil applications on tuber yield and quality were found to be statistically significant, and this effect varied according to application doses. Compared to the control, essential oil applications increased the marketable tuber yield by approximately 38% (300 ppm rosemary essential oil) and the total tuber yield by up to 28% (600 ppm rosemary essential oil). However, rosemary and oregano oils caused phytotoxicity and reduced tuber yield when applied in high doses. Except for sage and oregano, other essential oils positively affected chlorophyll synthesis. Essential oil applications reduced the accumulation of reducing sugar, which negatively affects tuber quality, and the lowest reducing sugar contents were detected in tubers to which fennel and oregano essential oils were applied. In the study, it was understood that tuber yield in potatoes could be increased significantly with the applications of 300 and 600 ppm rosemary essential oil and 300 ppm cumin essential oil.
Investigation of Important Park Features that Encourage Park Visiting, Physical Activity and Social Interaction Among Teenagers with the Case of Ihlamur Park
Authors: Güngör Sertaç , Özer Sabriye , Seyhan Murat
Published: January 2025

Today, the rapid increase in urbanization and the concentration of population density in urban centers have increased the need for individuals to be in touch with nature. In this context, urban use areas such as urban parks play an important role in meeting the physical and social needs of teenagers. Parks are not only spaces that encourage physical activity, but also spaces that increase social interaction, strengthen community ties and support physical activities. Ihlamur Park in Konya is an important living space where teenagers show great interest, offering various activities and social opportunities. However, detailed information on the purposes for which teenagers use the park and which features of the park encourage this use has not been fully identified. The aim of this study is to examine the purposes of the use of Ihlamur Park by teenagers and to identify the features of the park that encourage physical activity and social interaction. For the research, 116 teenagers were surveyed face-to-face on the basis of the law on the protection of personal data and voluntary participation of park users by visiting the area on random days on weekdays and weekends. The survey was carried out with the approval of the Ethics Committee of Selçuk University, Faculty of Architecture and Design. By determining the level of use of teenagers, it is the preparation of a resource that park users can reach. The research also provides a comprehensive evaluation to understand the park usage habits and motivations of teenagers, and in this context, it has contributed to the development of recommendations for the design and management of parks. Thus, the importance of park features that allow teenagers to lead a more active life and increase their social interactions is emphasized.
Niğde Kent Parklarının Yeterliliklerinin İrdelenmesi
Authors: Soydan Orhun
Published: January 2025

Kentin en önemli açık ve yeşil alanı olan parklar, kentsel yeşil alan sisteminin bir parçası olmalarına bağlı olarak yaşanılan kentleri çekici ve yaşanır hale getirir, çevrenin monotonluğunu hafifletir, kentlere imaj kazandırır, yapı kitlelerinin yumuşak bir görünüm kazanmasına olanak sağlarlar. Kentlerin sürdürülebilirliğini sağlayan, kent insanı için kaliteli ve konforlu yaşam alanı oluşturan kent parkları, sahip olduğu peyzaj tasarım özellikleri doğrultusunda hitap ettiği kullanıcıları etkilemektedir. Tasarım kriterlerine uygunluğun hem olumlu hem olumsuz yönleri yalnız kent parkını değil kullanıcısı ve kentin tümünü ilgilendirmektedir. İçerisinde hiçbir rekreasyonel aktivitesi bulunmayan, konforsuz, yeşil bir dokusu olmayan mekânlar kente olumlu anlamda bir şey katmadığı gibi bulunduğu çevrenin insanı için de fiziksel, sosyal ve kültürel anlamda bir etkileşim yaratmadığı için kent insanı psikolojisi üzerinde durağanlık ve huzursuzluğa neden olacaktır. Bu çalışmada Niğde ili Merkez ilçesinde bulunan 5 kent parkının yerinde gözlem, tespit ve mevcut durumlarının analiz edilmesi planlanmıştır. Çalışmanın amacı, Niğde İli sınırları içerisinde kent ölçeğinde hizmet sağlayan bazı parkların peyzaj tasarım kriterlerine uygunluğunun tespit edilmesidir. Bu bağlamda belirlenen peyzaj tasarım kriterlerine göre parkların peyzaj tasarımı açısından uygunlukları tespit edilip, parkların mevcut durumlarının analiz edilmesine yönelik değerlendirmeler yapılması planlanmaktadır. Değerlendirme sonucunda mevcut durumun sorununa yönelik peyzaj tasarım kriterlerine uygun olacak şekilde çözüm önerileri sunulacaktır.
Phytochemical Analysis and Antibacterial Effects of Anastatica hierochuntica Extracts on Foodborne and Clinical Pathogens
Authors: Badmos Amina Omodolapo , Onikola Hanahu , Onigbinde Sekinat , Onikola Rasaq
Published: January 2025

This study explores the phytochemical composition and antibacterial properties of aqueous and methanolic extracts of Anastatica hierochuntica against foodborne pathogens and clinical isolates. Phytochemical analysis identified key compounds, including alkaloids (7.15 ± 0.0365 mg/g), flavonoids (3.16 ± 0.007 mg/g), and tannins (0.18 ± 0.0025 mg/g). Food samples yielded Escherichia coli isolates, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Salmonella typhi, and Serratia marcescens. The antibacterial efficacy was assessed using the agar well diffusion method against these pathogens and clinical isolates, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The aqueous extract demonstrated strong antibacterial activity against all food pathogens, with Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, and Serratia marcescens exhibiting the largest inhibitory zones (34 mm). Among clinical isolates, only Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa showed selective inhibition. Conversely, the methanolic extract was largely ineffective, displaying activity only against Serratia marcescens (average inhibitory zone of 11.7 mm). These results underscore the potential of A. hierochuntica aqueous extracts as a natural antimicrobial agent and suggest further investigation into its bioactive compounds for improving food safety and addressing multidrug-resistant pathogens.
Göçmen Peyniri Üretiminde Reçete Standardizasyonu, Mikrobiyolojik Kalite ve Duyusal Özelliklerin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Saygılı Derya , Özden Onur
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışmanın amacı, İzmir ili merkez ilçelerinde üretilen Göçmen peyniri üretiminde standart reçetelerin tanımlanmasıdır. Bu amaçla ürünlerin mikrobiyolojik ve duyusal özellikleri değerlendirilerek tüketici profiline hitap eden ve endüstriyel üretime adapte edilecek en uygun standart reçetenin tanımlanması hedeflenmiştir. Araştırmada Balkan göçmeni bireylerden toplanan tarifler değerlendirilerek üretilen 4 farklı ürün için standart reçete çalışması yanı sıra duyusal analiz ve mikrobiyolojik analizler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Lor, Yoğurt, Lor-yoğurt ve Lor-süt şeklinde üretilen ürünlerde tat, koku, kıvam ve genel beğeni özellikleri hedonik skala (1-9) ile değerlendirilmiş ve  genel beğeni puanı ortalaması sırası ile 7,63; 4,32; 6,63 ve 7,84 olarak tespit edilmiştir. Benzer şekilde Lor, Yoğurt, Lor-yoğurt ve Lor-süt ile üretilen geleneksel ürünlerde Lactobacillus spp.sayısı sırası ile 8,18; 6,11; 6,41 ve 7,34 kob/g; Laktokok sayısı sırası ile 7,44; 7,51; 7,35 ve 7,36 kob/g ve maya-küf sayısı sırası ile 4,41; 5,61; 4,71 ve 2,85 kob/g olarak tespit edilmiştir. Lor, Yoğurt, Lor-yoğurt ve Lor-süt ile üretilen geleneksel ürünlerde Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) sayısı sırası ile 2,06; ˂10; 3,78 ve 2,58 kob/g olarak tespit edilmiştir. Escherichia coli (E.coli) aranan tüm örneklerde ˂10 kob/g olarak bildirilmiştir. Geleneksel ürünler içerisinde fermente süt ürünü olarak önemli olan göçmen peyniri Balkan topraklarından Anadolu’ya taşınan bir kültürel mirastır. Toplumları yansıtan yemek kültürüne sahip çıkmak, gelecek nesillere aktarılmasını sağlamak, gastronomi turizmini canlandırmak amacı ile standart reçete çalışmalarının yerel lezzetler üzerine yoğunlaşması önem arz etmektedir.
The Impact of Polyphenols on Nutrition and Health
Authors: Adal Eda , Aktar Tuğba
Published: January 2025

Polyphenols are plant-sourced compounds that exhibit important dietary features on human health. They have been defined and used either as a food source or as a raw material in the food industry to enhance functional properties and nutritional quality. They have significant positive bioactivities as; antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, cardiovascular health protection, immune supporter, and also benefits on digestion and brain functioning. The effects and bioactivity ranges were studied in the literature which has been discussed in the review to emphasize the importance of these natural compounds to provide insight into health and well-being.
Transformación del currículum geográfico costarricense: del enfoque regional al desarrollo sostenible y el conocimiento geográfico poderoso
Authors: Cascante Campos Alejandro
Published: January 2025

El currículum geográfico costarricense en la educación de su secundaria experimentó una transformación significativa en el año 2016. Se pasó de un enfoque basado en el paradigma regionalista a un análisis de desafíos de la sostenibilidad, desde una perspectiva geográfica fundamentada en el marco teórico del conocimiento poderoso geográfico. En este contexto, se plantea que el rol de la Geografía en la educación debe ser la formación de pensadores críticos, democráticos y participativos. Para lograrlo, se enfatiza en que el estudiante adquiera conocimiento disciplinar que le permita trascender su vida diaria para comprender y participar en el mundo de formas más activas. Parte de este desarrollo se centra el dominio de metaconceptos geográficos, los cuales son conceptos estructurantes de la Geografía. El presente artículo tiene como propósito presentar cómo, bajo este marco teórico del conocimiento geográfico poderoso, los docentes pueden interpretar metaconceptos como el de interconexión y utilizarlos en el desarrollo de sus actividades pedagógicas. Se presenta un ejemplo asociado a un tema geográfico del plan de estudios de Estudios Sociales costarricense, identificando cómo es que el concepto de interconexión puede ser analizado para el desarrollo de prácticas de clase que conlleven a aplicar una nueva perspectiva sobre la educación geográfica.
Los encuentros de ultratumba homéricos en la Odisea de Javier Negrete
Authors: Linares Sánchez Jorge Juan
Published: January 2025

In this article, a literary and comparative analysis is conducted of the otherworldly encounters that Odysseus has with various deceased figures (Elpenor, Anticlea, Tiresias, and Achilles) in the episode of the journey to Hades in Javier Negrete's Odyssey. The author draws upon the parallel passages from Book XI of the Homeric Odyssey. Additionally, various reworkings of the Nekyia and the katabases of other heroes are considered, from which certain literary trends reflected in Negrete's text can be inferred. The study of the similarities and differences in the journey to the underworld in this work compared to Odyssey XI and other subsequent texts contributes to the understanding of the reception mechanisms through which the Homeric poem has been adapted to the conventions of contemporary novels.
Leer a Manzoni en el siglo XXI: los caminos ecogóticos de Renzo y Lucía
Authors: Valvassori Mita
Published: January 2025

This work begins from the concept of Ecogothic, which combines the characteristics of the Gothic genre with the growing contemporary concern about the environmental crisis. From this perspective, it proposes a re-reading of Manzoni’s The Betrothed, focused on the most prominent gothic scenes of the work from an ecocritical and ecofeminist perspective, highlighting the value these have in the transformative journey experienced by the protagonists, Renzo and Lucia. The conclusions suggest that the sinister and threatening elements of the natural environment can be interpreted as a critique of traditional anthropocentric and phallogocentric models. The ecogothic re-reading of this important novel of 19th century Italian literature not only makes reflect on the complexity of the relationship between the human and the non-human, but also highlights the relevance and didactic potential of Manzoni’s work for contemporary readers.
“Sus dulces nombres llamo”: los episodios “Francisco de Quevedo” (1976) y “Lope de Vega” (1984) de la serie televisiva Paisaje con figuras (1976-1977 y 1984-1985) de Antonio Gala
Authors: Plaza González Pedro J.
Published: January 2025

This paper focuses on the literary and audiovisual analysis of the episodes “Francisco de Quevedo” (1976) and “Lope de Vega” (1984), both belonging to the television series Paisaje con figuras (1976-1977 and 1984-1985), which was written and presented by the versatile Andalusian writer Antonio Gala and was broadcast, for two seasons, on Radiotelevisión Española. Thus, first, a brief summary regarding the series and its scope is offered, and some impressions from Gala himself and critics regarding this project, and then the treatment of Quevedo’s poetic quotations is analyzed in the case of “Francisco de Quevedo,” and the treatment of Lope’s women in the case of “Lope de Vega.” In this way, the aim is to prove how a contemporary author builds, from a modern artistic medium, a surprising bridge with the literature of the Golden Age, to resize and reinterpret the biographies and images of two of the great writers of the Spanish Baroque.
El paratexto como transgresión metaléptica de Mundos Posibles. El imperio de Yegorov de Manuel Moyano
Authors: Remorini Paolo
Published: January 2025

This paper analyzes the science fiction novel El imperio de Yegorov by Manuel Moyano (2014) applying the apperception theory of fantastic linkages. In this novel –composed by different typologies of apparently non-fictional texts compiled by apocryphal editors–, the factual construction of the dystopian Possible World (PW2) of the story is materialized thanks to rigidly designated fictional elements, direct references of the actual world with which he builds the type I world model of the first part (PW1).
Applying the cognitive approach of the apperception theory and the analytical scheme on the text, this paper highlights the way in which the paratextual elements of the novel produce metaleptic displacements that dis-locate and re-locate the reading around different attractors that transgress the fictional logic and derive towards the creation of an Impossible World IW.
El tema gitano en las colecciones LIJ de las Bibliotecas Públicas españolas
Authors: Saurin Parra Julia
Published: January 2025

IFLA considers that the public library should strive to create just and equitable societies, getting closer to minorities in its community. In this aspect, the youngest members of these groups will be the main target by means of Children’s and Youth Literature books reflecting their culture. But that is not always the case for the Roma collective. Taking as a starting point the work of the Public Library with the Roma minority, the general objective is to see how Roma themes are presented in Children’s and Youth Literature collections of the public libraries of Spain. The specific objectives will be to make a compilation of Children’s and Youth Literature created in Spain and dealing with the Roma theme; then, this research will try to group it according to their autonomic origin, considering exclusively those of autonomic communities with an important Roma population. From this, the Collective Catalogue of Spanish Public Libraries will be consulted to see the presence in the libraries of each autonomous region. To achieve this, two techniques have been used, one of observation and the other of data analysis, which have given rise to two different conclusions, some of a formal nature and others of a library nature.
AS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DOS CONCÍLIOS DE NICÉIA I E CONSTANTINOPLA I NA FORMULAÇÃO DO DOGMA TRINDADE
Authors: Valente Fumo Francisco , Mutuque Dinis Osias
Published: January 2025

O presente artigo discorre sobre as contribuições dos concílios de Nicéia e Constantinopla na formulação do dogma da trindade divina. Para tal, busca-se analisar diferentes fontes que versam sobre o credo niceno-Constantinopla, com enfoque nas suas formulações a respeito de Cristo e do Espírito Santo. O 1º Concílio de Nicéia, convocado pelo imperador Constantino para resolver a questão ariana e o modalismo notório na época, foi o primeiro concílio ecuménico na história do cristianismo. Este defendeu a dualidade da natureza de Jesus Cristo e o monoteísmo trinitário de Deus, embora não tenha discutido a santidade do Espírito Santo. O Concílio da Constantinopla, segundo concílio ecuménico, foi o primeiro a discutir a questão da santidade do Espírito Santo e a importância d’Este na comunhão entre os entes divinos. Foi o concílio conclusivo sobre a formulação da trindade divina, tendo complementado as formulações do Concílio de Nicéia.
RELENDO NICEIA NA ESPIRAL DE NOSSAS TRADIÇÕES
Authors: Pestana Alvaro Cesar
Published: January 2025

Em 2025 o Concílio de Niceia completará 1700 anos. O momento desta celebração, importante para todos os esforços ecumênicos das igrejas cristãs, justifica e convida para uma nova leitura e apropriação dos cânones daquele primeiro grande sínodo ecumênico da cristandade de forma a motivar o diálogo e a aproximação dos vários setores do cristianismo de suas raízes históricas e comunitárias. O presente estudo apresenta uma nova tradução, de equivalência formal, em português, dos vinte cânones do Concílio de Niceia, originalmente redigidos em grego. Em conjunto com esta tradução, se apresentará uma discussão (midrash) atualizante de cada um deles, explorando as dimensões ecumênicas, sinodais e espirituais de cada cânone, mediados por uma leitura pela ótica protestante ecumênica atual. O resultado esperado e já obtido pelo próprio processo de envolvimento com os vinte cânones é a redescoberta da atualidade e relevância destes cânones fundacionais para toda a cristandade.
Analysis of Heavy Equipment Productivity in Road Rehabilitation Projects on Nanga Semangut-Putussibau-Tanjung Kerja and Putussibau-Nanga Era Roads
Authors: Paskasio Jhoni , Nuh Safaruddin M. , Rafie Rafie
Published: January 2025

This study analyzes the productivity of heavy equipment in road rehabilitation projects for the Nanga Semangut-Putussibau-Tanjung Kerja and Putussibau-Nanga Era routes to evaluate efficiency and operational costs. The research compares various equipment types' productivity and working hours across two time segments. The findings reveal that dump trucks demonstrated high productivity with shorter working durations in Time Segment 1, while asphalt finishers, pneumatic tire rollers, and tandem rollers maintained stable productivity with varying hours. Segment 1 was more efficient, exhibiting higher productivity and lower rental costs than Segment 2, which showed longer operational hours and increased total costs. The study also assessed heavy equipment combinations, identifying Combination 3, featuring 18 dump trucks with an 8 m³ capacity, as the most efficient. This combination achieved the shortest completion time of 44 days with a total cost of IDR 2,255,104,022.93. These results highlight the importance of optimal equipment selection, strategic resource allocation, and cost management in ensuring successful road rehabilitation projects.
Flood Hazard Level Analysis of Kapuas Hulu Sub-watershed Using Geographic Information System
Authors: Simanjuntak Nunut Rialdi , Umar Umar , Gunarto Danang , Soeryamassoeka S. B.
Published: January 2025

This article analyzes the flood hazard level in the Kapuas Hulu Sub-watershed using a Geographic Information System (GIS). The flood risk in this region is influenced by various factors such as soil types, land cover, elevation, slope, rainfall, and human activities. Ultisol (64.44%) significantly contributes to flood risk due to its low water permeability, leading to surface runoff during heavy rain. Inceptisol (31.73%) also plays a role in flood dynamics, with its water retention capacity dependent on vegetation. Smaller areas of Histosol (0.50%) and Spodosol (0.07%) pose localized flooding risks in lowland regions. The dominant land cover, primarily dryland forest, helps mitigate flooding, while settlements and agricultural zones increase vulnerability by reducing water absorption. Low-lying areas (50-100 meters) and steep slopes (25-45%) further exacerbate flood potential—areas receiving moderate to high rainfall increase surface runoff and flood risk. GIS-based analysis categorizes flood vulnerability into low, medium, and high levels, with 57.71% of the area classified as low vulnerability. Recommendations for flood risk mitigation include soil conservation, reforestation, sustainable land management, and drainage system improvements in vulnerable areas.
Production and Assessment of The Physicochemical Properties of Pasta Using Agra Bankye Flour
Authors: Fraikue F. B. , Deha C. I. , Tawiah V. , Barnes R. S.
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This aimed to assess the physicochemical properties of agra bankye for pasta production. The main objective was to determine the formulation ratio and physicochemical properties of agra bankye pasta.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Through experimental research design, agra bankye flour was produced using oven-drying. The product was peeled, grated, arranged onto baking sheets and dried at a temperature of 80⁰С for 2 hours, then milled to produce the flour. The pasta dough was prepared using a series of experiments to develop a standard recipe using a combination of cassava flour, salt, water, and egg.
Findings: Eleven proximate and mineral components in agra bankye pasta were fat, protein, crude fibre, carbohydrate, starch, energy, calcium, iron, manganese, moisture and ash, affirming the product as healthy for human consumption. Agra bankye flour has more starch and less fibre, making it stable for pasta production.
Research Limitation: Only the pasta’s physicochemical properties were assessed so that the results could be used to convince consumers of the healthy intake of agra bankye pasta.
Practical Implication: Agra bankye pasta is very nutritious, especially because, it has high calcium and less crude fibre. The high starch granules in agra bankye flour enable the product to be stretchy, unlike other cassava, while less moisture influences the shelf life. Since it is highly nutritious, more usage of agra bankye pasta for food production with diverse nutritional fortification should be encouraged and marketed.
Social Implication: This study had immense academic benefits, bridging the knowledge gap regarding the available literature needed to support the use of agra bankye for pasta production. The study also created awareness of the different cassava varieties and the type(s) suitable for pasta production.
Originality/Value: This has brought to the fore an innovation where a recipe is available for pasta production using cassava flour and not blending it with other cereals.
Influences of Rider Practices and Online Food Delivery Services on Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Mensah, E. E. , Adi D. D. , Olu E. L. , Akubia Y. M. , Nartey N. E. , Adonu R. E.
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study investigates the influence of rider practices on customer satisfaction in online food delivery (OFD) services within the Accra Metropolis, Ghana.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study was conducted using a survey. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were employed to select 120 participants who frequently use OFD services. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics, focusing on the OFD-SERV dimensions: system operation, traceability, reliability, meal maintenance quality, hygiene, assurance, and security.
Findings: Customers valued system operation, traceability, and meal maintenance, while assurance and security dimensions received lower satisfaction ratings. Rider politeness, neat appearance, and the use of protective gear were found to influence customer satisfaction significantly. However, issues such as food mishandling and late deliveries were identified as key concerns that negatively impacted customer experiences.
Research Limitation: One major limitation encountered was difficulty obtaining the sampled respondents to whom the questionnaire was to be administered.
Practical Implications: Improving rider training, especially in communication and hygiene practices, could enhance customer satisfaction and retention in the OFD industry.
Social Implications: The study has the potential to help marketing managers develop strategies that enhance service quality. This would strengthen the business brand and boost overall sales, improving customer satisfaction and economic growth.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the limited literature on OFD services in Ghana by addressing service assurance and security gaps that could further strengthen customer trust and loyalty.
TVET Graduates’ Tracer Study and Employability in Ghana
Authors: Ababio K. A. , Adarkwa S. A. , Owusu F. K. , Dankwa R. , Serwah A. , Adjei K. O. , Abayase R. , Ayesu M. S. , Crentsil T. , Kansanba R. F. , Siaw A. O. , Dadzie P. K. , Ribeiro J. X. F. , Laryea S. S.
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study examines the employment status and factors influencing TVET graduate employability.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A cross-sectional study was conducted. A 46-item structured questionnaire was randomly administered online to participants to collect data. A total of 374 responses were obtained from the survey. A descriptive and inferential model was adopted to analyse the empirical data.
Findings: This study revealed that 69.50% of TVET graduates had employment. Of these, 24.20% had permanent jobs, 39.20% were self-employed, and 36.60% had part-time or contract positions. The study also found that 58.50% of employed graduates worked in TVET organisations, while 41.5% worked in non-TVET-related organisations. The private sector was the primary employer of TVET graduates, while the government sector employed 29.60%.
Research Limitation: This study examined graduates of technical and vocational programmes at Kumasi Technical University from 2015 to 2021. The low response rate, however, may have impacted the inferences drawn from the survey data.
Practical Implication: This study has implications for understanding the educational and employment experiences of graduates from technical universities in Ghana.
Social Implication: This study aims to help stakeholders at technical universities develop policies to address infrastructure and skills gaps that impact the employability of TVET graduates.
Originality/Value: This study used an inferential model to examine factors affecting graduates’ employability and satisfaction levels in Ghana's higher technical and vocational education.
Phytochemical Profiling of the Methanol Extracts of Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) by FTIR and GCMS Analysis
Authors: M Sumathi , D Kosalai , Priyanka Rajendiran , Chandran Muthiah
Published: January 2025

Milk thistle is an annual or biennial plant belongs to family Asteraceae. All parts are used to cure many diseases such as treating toxin poisoning, hepatitis, cirrhosis, fibrosis of liver and stimulate liver Regeneration. From the period of time immemorial, this plant is used to cure all types of liver diseases. Their properties are due to presence of phytocompounds silymarin. It is a mixture of flavonoid this study aimed to analyze complexes, is the active component that protects liver and kidney cells from toxic effects of drugs, including chemotherapy. The seeds contain the highest amount of silymarin, but the whole plant is used medicinally. Hence, this study aimed to analyze the FTIR and GCMS profiles of bioactive phytocompounds present in the seed extract of Silybum marianum. The FTIR results of the present study showed the functional groups such as amine salts, ester, sulfoxide, alkene and halocompounds. The GCMS analysis showed the phytocmpounds such as 3-Octadecanone, Undecanoic Acid, 9,15, Octadecadienoic Acid, Methyl Ester, (Z,Z)-, 6-Octadecenoic Acid, Methyl Ester, (Z)-, Hexadecanoic Acid, 15-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, 8-Heptadecyne, 1-Bromo, and 9,12-Octadecadien-1-Ol, (Z,Z)-.
A Clinical Study on the Management of Peenasa (Atrophic Rhinitis) with Vyaghri Haritaki Lehya
Authors: Anil Bhat Gururaj , H Chaitra
Published: January 2025

Background The disease Peenasa is characterized by nasaavarodha nasakledata nasashosha and gandhaajnana. It is considered to be dominant with vata and kapha. Though it is not a life-threatening illness it could interfere with routine activities thereby affecting quality of work and life in many individuals. Atrophic rhinitis is a condition characterized by inflammation and atrophy of the nasal mucosa often resulting in foul-smelling nasal discharge nasal obstruction and dryness of nose. Vyaghri Haritaki Lehya the oral medication described in the classical text Bhaishajya Ratnavali was selected for the study. This medicine acts by removing undigested products increasing digestive fire and redirecting vitiated vata and kapha.Methodsnbsp The main objective of the trial was to study the efficacy of Vyaghri Haritaki Lehya in the management of Peenasa. Twenty patients received Vyaghri Haritaki Lehya and this was administered internally at a dose of 10 grams twice daily after food for a period of seven days.Results Out of twenty patients treated one patient showed a very good response eighteen patients experienced moderate relief while one patient showed poor response. Nasa kledata was predominantly relieved 50 while least response was noted with the Gandhajnana 10.5. Nasavarodha was relieved by 28.2 while dryness of the nose showed an improvement of 18.8.Conclusion Classical clinical and statistical evidence clearly indicates that the drug Vyaghri Haritaki Lehya is highly effective in the management of Peenasa.
Exploring the Power of Pranic Healing: An Evidence-based Perspective on Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa
Authors: M K S Vinushree , K V Venkatakrishna
Published: January 2025

Utilization of divine or subtle energies to treat disease constitutes Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa DC. Mantra Manidharana Dana Tapa Niyama etc. show effect through Prabhava. DC is the first among Trividha Chikitsa that offers multiple possibilities for utilizing the energy.nbsp Prana is the first Eshana Pradhana Vata a life force one responsible for physical psychological and spiritual health. Prana is universal and traditional practices like Tai Chi Chi-kung Acupuncture Marma therapy Reiki and Pranic Healing use Prana for therapeutic purposes. Pranic Healing PH is a science that uses Prana to balance the energy conditions of the body for restoring physical and psychological health. The healer removes the diseased energies and transfers fresh Prana to an affected part. PH acts on Pranamaya Manomaya and other subtle Koshas. This is a perfect example of DC. A comprehensive literary review was done using classical texts online and offline scientific journals in PubMed Scopus etc. to search for evidence on DC. Research papers on Prana Pranic perception effect of PH were collected and analyzed. Multiple studies prove that Pranic energy can be perceived easily which induces a sense of peace. PH produced positive change in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD mild to moderate depression and fibromyalgia. It improves the quality of life. PH has the potential to be used as an adjuvant therapy with Ayurveda. Since PH and DC share similar fundamental principles this will be a perfect example of the fusion of science with spirituality.