bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quantification of Rock’s Wettability Index Using Dielectric Measurements
Authors: Oshaish Ali , El-Husseiny Ammar , Mahmoud Mohamed , Al-Ofi Salah , Alarifi Sulaiman A. , Attia Hussein , Al-Yaseri Ahmed , Hassan Amjed
Published: January 2025

Wettability is a crucial parameter that governs several petrophysical attributes of oil- and gas-bearing rocks. However, the traditional methods to measure the wettability index are restricted to laboratory techniques, which makes that measurement expensive and time-consuming. Due to its sensitivity to fluid-solid interaction and the large contrast between the dielectric constant of oil and water, earlier studies investigated the use of dielectric measurements for wettability evaluation. Nevertheless, these studies mainly focused on the qualitative assessment of the wettability using the dielectric measurements and did not yield a practical and easy-to-implement dielectric-based wettability index correlation. Therefore, the objective of this study is to explore the response of the dielectric dispersion to wettability changes at two water saturation endpoints, full water saturation (Sw=1) and irreducible water saturation (Swirr), and to develop a correlation for obtaining the wettability index from dielectric measurements. A pair (master and sister) of Berea sandstone (BS) and Fontainebleau (FB) sandstone and Indiana limestone (IL) samples were used in the study. The wettability of the sister samples was altered (to make them less water-wet) without impacting porosity before measuring their wettability index. The widely recognized US Bureau of Mines (USBM) wettability index (WIUSBM) served as the benchmark for evaluating the newly developed dielectric wettability index (WIdielectric). Among all measured parameters, imaginary permittivity showed the most consistent and conclusive results, displaying (at frequencies below 200 MHz) a significant drop due to altering the wettability toward more oil-wet. This drop can be attributed to reduced electrical interactions between water and the grain surface due to wettability alteration. A strong linear relationship was also observed between the wettability index of each sample and the drop in its imaginary permittivity as saturation was changed from Sw=1 to Swirr. Therefore, a WIdielectric correlation was developed by incorporating the imaginary permittivity measured at both Sw=1 and Swirr. The developed correlation was able to predict the WIUSBM of the tested samples with R2 of 0.97 and a root mean square error of 0.066. Overall, this study offers an in-depth analysis of the dielectric response to various wettability conditions across different saturation levels, which has facilitated the formulation of an equation for determining the wettability index through dielectric measurements. The findings of this research lay the groundwork for broadening the application of dielectric measurements to additional petrophysical analyses and for more accurate characterization of the fluid-rock and fluid-fluid interactions.
Level of knowledge on preconception care and associated factors among healthcare providers working in public health institutions in Adama town, Oromia, Ethiopia
Authors: Feyissa Gemechu Dereje , Girma Gemechis
Published: January 2025

Background: Preconception care is the provision of biomedical, behavioral, and social health interventions to women and couples before pregnancy occurs. Preconception care is the most recently identified innovative approach among the spectrum of maternal and child health services to address all adverse pregnancy outcomes and to considerably reduce maternal, new-born, infant, and child morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the findings of this study may be used as preliminary information by concerned bodies.
Objective: The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on preconception care and associated factors among healthcare providers working in public health facilities in Adama town, Oromia, Ethiopia, from February 01 to 28, 2022.
Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 429 health care providers selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data was collected by an interviewer-administered questioner, then entered into Epi-Info version 7.2 and exported to SPSS version 22 for analysis. Descriptive statistics was performed to describe the study population. A simple binary logistic regression analysis was performed, and variables with a p-value < 0.25 were selected for multivariable regression analysis. The association between dependent and independent variables was estimated by an adjusted odds ratio along with a 95% confidence interval (CI). P-value < 0.05 was considered to declare statistical significance.
Results: Among the total study participants, 261 (61.3%) (95% CI: 56.8%–66.2%) of healthcare providers had a good level of knowledge of preconception care. Among respondents' characteristics, the odds of having a good level of knowledge on preconception care were significantly associated with: male healthcare providers (AOR: 2.25, 95% CI: 1.28–3.95); bachelor of science degree and above holders (AOR: 2.77, 95% CI: 1.4-5.52); medical doctors (AOR: 5.16, 95% CI: 1.6-16.57); midwives (AOR: 3.75, 95% CI: 1.52-9.3); urban extension workers (AOR: 0.34, 95% CI: 0.13-0.89); internet users (AOR: 2.73, 95% CI: 1.44-5.2) and access to a national preconception care protocol (AOR: 1.92, 95% CI: 1.07-3.44).
Conclusion: More than half of healthcare providers in Adama town public health facilities were knowledgeable about preconception care. Male healthcare providers, BSc degree holders, medical doctors, midwives, urban extension workers, internet users, and access to the national preconception care protocol were found to be significantly associated factors. The Regional Health Bureau and Ministry of Health should prepare comprehensive preconception care guidelines and provide learning opportunities for urban health extension workers, diploma health care providers to upgrade their education level and provide continuous pre-service and in-service training on preconception care for all health care providers.
SARS-CoV-2 spike protein activates NOX2-p66SHC axis via inhibiting SLAMF8 to promote thrombogenesis
Authors: Liu Quan , LUO XIZI , Liu Nan , Sui Liyan , Zhang Siwei , Wang Mengmeng , Tian Tian , Xie Hanxi , Zhu Mucuo , Pan Mingming , Tan Qianqian , Jin Fangyu , Fang Shu , Che Lihe , Xu Wenbo , Zhao Yicheng , Zhao Yinghua , Wang Guoqing
Published: January 2025

COVID-19 associated coagulation abnormalities and thrombosis are life-threatening complications after SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Here, we found that SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein induced excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, disrupting mitochondrial dynamics and causing endothelial cells damage, thereby promoting thrombogenesis. Mechanistically, the S protein inhibited the expression of signaling lymphocytic activation molecule family 8 (SLAMF8) to induce an upregulation of NADPH oxidase 2 (NOX2) expression and p66SHC phosphorylation. This activation of NOX2-p66SHC axis resulted in a persistent elevation of ROS and mitochondrial dynamics disorder, ultimately leading to endothelial cells injury. SARS-CoV-2 infection also promoted the transformation of endothelial cells into a prothrombotic phenotype by inhibiting the expression of SLAMF8. Furthermore, the single-cell sequencing analysis revealed a negative correlation between SLAMF8 expression and thrombotic activity of endothelial cells in COVID-19 patients. Notably, the overexpression of SLAMF8 reversed the S protein-mediated increase in blood flow obstruction and platelet aggregation observed in mice with ferric chloride-induced thrombosis. These findings suggest a distinct mechanism of the S protein in the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2-associated thrombosis, providing novel perspectives and strategies for the prevention, management and treatment of thrombotic complications in individuals with COVID-19 or long COVID.
Effectiveness of Blood Transfusion Screening Procedures in Preventing Transfusion- Related Infections
Authors: Ogolla Collince Odiwuor , Guya Benard , Maima Apollo O.
Published: January 2025

Background: Blood transfusion is an important life-saving procedure; however, transfusion risk infections (TRI) have remained a major problem of public health especially in resource-poor countries. Blood transfusions may still result in TRIs, even with screening protocols for blood-borne infections, such as HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), Syphilis, and Malaria.
Objective: The study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of blood transfusion screening procedures at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) in preventing transfusion-related infections.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study carried out analyses on data involving 108 blood transfusions done at KTRH between January 2022 to December 2023. Data were sourced from hospitals transfusion records including demographic data from patients, transfusion details, HIV screening results, Hepatitis B screening results, Hepatitis C screening results, Syphilis screening results, and Malaria screening results. Incidence of post-transfusion infections tracked and effectiveness of screening protocols determined as per sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value (PPV). Bivariate analysis was done to assess the risk factors for post-transfusion infections.
Results: The overall incidence of infections following transfusion was recorded at 2.78% with bacterial infections as the most common types. High sensitivity and specificity were associated with HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C screening; however, Malaria screening was found to be low in some high-risk groups. Risk factors for post-transfusion infections include long duration of storage of blood and the volume transfused. The cost-effectiveness analysis showed that strengthening of screening protocols on Malaria and contamination by bacteria would enhance blood safety in KTRH.
Conclusion: Findings of the study discovered that although the KTRH screening procedures were efficient in identifying the major bloodborne pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, screening gaps existed concerning Malaria and bacterial infections. Improving these procedures of screening would help to further decrease the incidences of transfusion-related infection into a more safe environment for patients. Recommendations on improving the screening protocols as well as addressing the identified risks have been given.
Polarization super-pixel and feature template for feature extraction from Mueller matrix images
Authors: Wan Jiachen , Pei Haojie , Yao Yue , Li Hao , Cui Wei , Huang Tongyu , Jin Xue , Wang Dakai , Liao Ran , Tao Lili , Ma Hui
Published: January 2025

Mueller matrix images contain rich microstructural information, comprehensively encoded in the high-dimensional polarization feature space. While Mueller matrix is sensitive to microstructural changes down to subwavelength scale, how to extract the relevant polarization features remains a primary challenge for its applications. In this article, we propose a new approach to obtain characteristic pathological features from polarization pixels. At pixel-level, we divide the density distribution of the polarization pixels into a collection of elementary subsets of similar polarization features, named polarization super-pixels (PSP). These PSPs approximate the distribution in polarization space while containing no image-textural information, enabling polarization feature representation. By assigning specific weight coefficients to PSPs, we construct polarimetry feature templates (PFTs) that represent the polarization characteristics of specific pathological structure of interest. Using spatial labels from pathologists, we calculate PSP contributions and assign weight coefficients to create PFTs for identifying cancerous structures. Additionally, with region-of-interest (ROI)-level labels distinguishing cancerous and benign areas, we isolate PSPs sensitive to cancer and construct PFTs for ROI-level classification, including differentiation of cancer subtypes. Validation on pathological tissue slides demonstrates the stability and completeness property of the derived PSP and PFT. We showcase its clinical applications, such as propagating spatial labels from a limited number of labeled pixels to larger regions, and detecting malignancy or cancer-subtype differentiation at ROI-level, enhancing diagnostic workflows.
The Effect of Principals’ Adaptive Leadership Practice on Teachers’ Work Engagement in Secondary Schools of Central Gondar Zone
Authors: Gebeyehu Elsabet
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of principals’ adaptive leadership practice on teachers’ work engagement in secondary schools of central Gondar zone. Explanatory sequential mixed design was employed. The size of the study population was 995. Of these, 283 teachers were selected by using simple random sampling technique while 4 school principals and 2 supervisors were purposely selected. Questionnaire and interview were used to collect the data. The data were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The result of one sample t-test and interview indicated that adaptive leadership practice and teacher work engagement were observed to some extent in the workplace. There was a statistically significant moderate relationship between adaptive leadership practice and teacher work engagement. The result of multiple regression indicated that 34.2% of the variance in work engagement was significantly predicted by the six dimensions of adaptive leadership. The result of two-way ANOVA indicated that a significant difference was not found among teachers in their perception of work engagement based on gender, educational qualification, and work experience. Resistance to change, lack of trust and collaboration among teachers and principals, lack of trained principals in leadership positions, and lack of human and financial resources were found the major challenges hindered the implementation of adaptive leadership. Therefore, it is concluded that adaptive leadership has a significant effect on work engagement. Thus, training programs need to be developed to improve the status of adaptive leadership and teachers' work engagement in the study area.
3D Vision-based Perception and Length Estimation of Green Asparagus for Selective Harvesting
Authors: Xu Jiajun , Lu Yuzhen
Published: January 2025

Green asparagus is a labor-intensive vegetable crop for harvesting. Rising labor costs and seasonal labor shortages are threatening the sustainability and profitability of the asparagus industry in the United States (U.S.), making harvesting automation more urgently needed than ever. A multitude of challenges, however, exist in developing practically variable automated harvesting technology for green asparagus. This study describes a novel effort aimed at the development and evaluation of a 3D vision-based asparagus perception system for selective harvesting of U.S. green asparagus. Three different types of 3D cameras were evaluated indoors for asparagus detection and length estimation. A time-of-flight technology-based camera yielded the best accuracy and was deployed on a mobile vision system for imaging asparagus in diverse field conditions. A new annotated dataset alongside ground-truth length measurements for 1008 spears was created for asparagus perception algorithm development and evaluation. Among three small-scale YOLO (v8, v9, and v10) models, YOLOv8s achieved the best F1 score of 0.849. The YOLOv8s-based pipeline point cloud processing algorithms including segmentation, clustering, and outlier removal, achieved a percentage accuracy of 89.4% (with the corresponding error of about 2.3 cm) in spear length estimation, and the averaged base point localization error of 1.4 cm. The entire algorithm pipeline for spear detection and localization could be run at about 3.3 frames per second on an onboard computer. The harvest eligibility analysis of detected spears showed a detection rate of 95.8% of harvestable spears when only the length criterion (greater than 8 inches or 20.3 cm) was applied and a detection rate of 84.5% when both the length and base point localization (error less than 2 cm) criteria were considered. The 3D vision-based perception system in this study is promising for reliable and real-time asparagus perception in production fields.
Moleküler Gastronominin Türk Mutfak Kültürü Açısından Değerlendirilmesi (Evaluation of Molecular Gastronomy in Terms of Turkish Cuisine Culture)
Authors: MESCİ Zeynep
Published: January 2025

Son dönemlerde dijital mecraların kullanımının artmasıyla özellikle de sosyal medyanın etkisiyle yemek içme alışkanlıklarında değişimler gözlenmektedir. Yeme içme alışkanlıklarındaki değişim eğilimi farklı mutfaklara ilgiyi artırdığı gibi aynı zamanda farklı pişirme tekniklerinin de tercih edilmesine yol açmıştır. Moleküler gastronomi de bu farklı pişirme tekniklerinden tercih edilenler arasında yerini almaktadır. Bu yöntem; yemeği oluşturan temel malzemeler, yemek bileşenleri, katkı maddeleri, yemek hazırlanma yöntemi ve yemeğin tüketiciler tarafından beğenilmesi konusunu içeren bilimsel bir alandır. Bu farklı ve yenilikçi teknikler üniversitelerin ilgili bölümlerinde başlı başına bir ders olarak verilmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı da Türkiye’de bu alanda eğitim veren akademisyenlerin, moleküler gastronominin Türk mutfak kültürü açısından değerlendirmesine yönelik düşüncelerini belirlemektir. Araştırma kapsamında nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda alanında uzman uygulamalı eğitim veren 17 akademisyen ile görüşme gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığıyla elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler betimsel içerik analizi tekniği ile yorumlanmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda; moleküler gastronomi ve moleküler mutfak arasındaki farklar olduğu, Türkiye’de bulunan üniversitelerde moleküler mutfak uygulamalarının yeterli ekipman ve altyapının temin edildiği takdirde uygulanabilir olduğu, moleküler gastronominin sağlık açısından herhangi bir risk oluşturmadığı, ilerleyen yıllarda Türkiye'de bulunan restoranlarda moleküler mutfağa uygulanabilirliğinin olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
On the Traces of Authenticity for Local Cuisine: Nevsehir s Key Local Agricultural Products
Authors: YILDIZ Onur Şevket , ÇOBAN YILDIZ Gamze
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the key local agricultural products which are the base for the authentic local cuisine of Nevsehir province. In order to determine the genuinely authentic, rather than claimed, local cuisine elements, some pre-research was conducted with experts. After determining the key local agricultural products, the villages/towns/districts in which these local products are grown/made were visited to gather in depth information on the products’ history and current issues related to them. The study adopted a qualitative approach and 16 key people were interviewed through semi-structured interviews in Ürgüp, Bahçeli, Ayhan, Topaç, Kalaba, and Kaymaklı. The findings indicate that these products, despite being quite authentic, face serious threats such as related social issues, climate change, and marketing/promotion disadvantages. The results also illustrate that the social context of any local cuisine is as important as other factors. In addition, flavor issues in the related products are reported by the interviewees, which could be another serious threat. Future research prospects of the key issues are proposed in the discussion part.
A New Concept in Gastronomy: Cinegastronomy
Authors: DOĞAN Murat
Published: January 2025

In this study, we aimed to define the theoretical and conceptual framework of cinegastronomy, a new concept we seek to introduce in the field of gastronomy. To achieve this, we conducted an electronic brainstorming session with 55 cinema professionals using the AnswerGarden® program. We analyzed the collected data using content analysis to create themes, and employed the nominal prioritization technique to prioritize these themes. As a result, we divided the concept of cinegastronomy into three main themes and twelve sub-themes: (1) gastronomic symbols, (2) the meeting of cinema and gastronomy, and (3) the reflection of humans and food in cinema. The twelve sub-themes are ranked in order of importance, with the top three being: (1) a narrative and representation tool within film; (2) innovative and engaging; and (3) the combined use of gastronomy and signs in cinema. Overall, we define cinegastronomy as the expression of gastronomic perceptions and, beyond that, realistic or metaphorical indicators through cinematographic techniques.
Müziğin Tadı: Duyular Arası Etkileşim Müziğin Tat Algısına Etkisi (Taste of Music: Intersensory Interaction The Influence of Music on the Perception of Taste)
Authors: AYDIN Adnan , YILMAZ İlkay
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışmada duyular arası etkileşim konu edinilmiştir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda duyular arası etkileşimin ne olduğu ve nasıl gerçekleştiği konusunda derinlemesine bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Bu alanda yapılan geçmiş çalışmalara bakılarak birçok farklı kaynak incelenmiştir ve 2 farklı müzik ve bir yemek belirlenmiştir. Belirlenen müzikler duyular arası etkileşim için bazı araştırmacılar tarafından üretilmişlerdir. Belirlenen müzikler acı tat ve tatlı tatla uyumlu olan müziklerdir. Deneyin amacına uygun yemek olarak ise Kore mutfak kültürüne ait “acı tatlı soslu tavuk” seçilmiştir. Tadım için bu yemeğin belirlenmesi hem acı hem tatlı tadı içerisinde bulundurmasıdır. Belirlenen müzikler ve yemek ile bir duyusal analiz deneyi planlanmıştır. Çalışmada duyusal analiz yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Duyusal analiz 3 farklı tadım yapılmıştır. İki farklı müziğin dinletisi ve bir de müziksiz kontrol grubundan oluşan üç aşamada aynı tadımcılara belirlenen yemek sunulmuştur İstatistiki analizler sonucunda acı tatla ilişkilendirilen müziğin bariz bir şekilde yemeğin içerisindeki acının hissedilişini manipüle ederek yükselttiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Rize de Faaliyet Gösteren Seyahat Acentalarının Profil İncelemesi ve Tur İçeriklerinin Tematik Açıdan Değerlendirilmesi (Profile Revıew of Travel Agencies Operating in Rize and Thematic Evaluation of Tour Contents)
Authors: AYSEN Esin , SAKLI Burcu Ayşenur
Published: January 2025

Seyahat acentaları, turistik çekiciliklerin pazarlanması ve nihai tüketiciler olan turistlere ulaştırılma-sında önemli bir konuma sahiptir. Rize ilinin sahip olduğu geniş turizm potansiyelinin görünür hale gelebilmesi için seyahat acentaları önemli bir misyon üstlenmektedir. Bu araştırmanın amacı Rize’de faaliyet gösteren seyahat acentalarının profilini incelemek ve sunmuş oldukları tur içeriklerinin tema-larını belirlemektir. Bu amaçla araştırmada seyahat acentalarının profili ve tur içeriklerinin öne çıkan temaları ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Araştırmanın yöntemi olarak nitel araştırma deseni tercih edilmiş olup, araştırma evrenini Rize ilinde faaliyet gösteren TÜRSAB’a bağlı acentalar oluşturmaktadır. Rize İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü web sitesinden edinilen güncel verilere göre Rize’de faaliyet gösteren ve işletme belgesi geçerliliği olan acenta sayısı 82’dir. Seyahat acentaları profilin incelenirken evrenin tamamı dikkate alınmıştır. Ancak tur içeriklerinin temalarının belirlenmesi için web sitesi bulunan, tur içerikleri web sayfasında yer alan ve faaliyet alanı seyahat organizasyonu olan 27 acenta çalışma grubu olarak belirlenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda Rize’de faaliyet gösteren acentaların büyük çoğun-luğu (%46) Rize şehir merkezinde yer almakta olup tamamı A grubu seyahat acentasıdır. Söz konusu acentaların çoğunluğunun (%59) web sitesinin bulunmadığı gözlenmiştir. Tur içerikleri incelendiğinde ise genel olarak doğal özellikler temasının öne çıktığı gözlemlenmiştir. Rize’ye yönelik tur programla-rında en sık karşılaşılan ifadenin ise sırasıyla “Çamlıhemşin”, “Ayder yaylası”, “doğa yürüyüşü”, “Kaçkar dağları” ve “Fırtına vadisi” olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Yapay Zekânın Gastronomi Turizmi Üzerindeki Etkileri: ChatGPT ile Bir Röportaj (The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Gastronomy Tourism: An Interview with ChatGPT)
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Sibel
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışmanın amacı, yapay zekâ teknolojilerinin özellikle ChatGPT’ nin gastronomi turizmi üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektir. ChatGPT, OpenAI tarafından geliştirilen ve doğal dil girdilerine yanıt verebilen bir sohbet robotu olarak kullanılmaktadır. Çalışmada ChatGPT ile yapılan bir röportaj aracılığıyla ChatGPT’ nin gastronomiyi nasıl dönüştürdüğünü ve gastronomi turizmini nasıl erişilebilir, kişiselleştirilmiş ve etkili bir hale getirdiğini araştırmaktadır. Elde edilen bulgular dijital platformlar, mobil uygulamalar, sanal gerçeklik ve artırılmış gerçeklik gibi yenilikçi teknolojilerin, turistlere yerel mutfaklar hakkında bilgi edinme ve etkileşimli deneyimler sunma fırsatları sağladığını ortaya koymaktadır. GPT teknolojisi yemek önerileri, restoran rehberlik hizmetleri ve trend analizleri gibi alanlarda kullanılarak gastronomi turizmini daha geniş kitlelere tanıtmakta önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Ancak veri erişilebilirliği, kültürel hassasiyet ve dil bariyerleri gibi zorluklar teknolojinin yerel gastronomi ile uyumlu ve hassas bir biçimde uygulanmasını gerektirmektedir. Sonuç olarak bu çalışma gastronominin turizmdeki stratejik rolünü ve yapay zekâ teknolojilerinin özellikle GPT’nin, bu sektöre olan katkılarını derinlemesine inceleyerek, gastronomi turizmi alanında önemli bilgiler sunmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Airbnblerin Mekânsal Dağılışında Etkili Olan Faktörlerin Mekânsal Analizi: Kaş-Kalkan Örneği (Spatial Analysis of Factors Influencing the Spatial Distribution of Airbnbs: The Case of Kaş-Kalkan)
Authors: KAYA Aşır Yüksel
Published: January 2025

Günümüzde gelişen teknolojiler yalnızca kentlerdeki çalışma ve hareketlilik biçimini değil, aynı zamanda bireylerin boş zaman ve turizm algısını da değiştirmiştir. Özellikle kentlerde başlayan paylaşımlı konaklama, son dönemlerde turizm bölgelerinde yaygınlaşmıştır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Kaş ilçesinde paylaşım ekonomisinin yaygınlaşması ile ortaya çıkan ve daha sonra alternatif turizm konaklamasına dönüşen ikincil konutların mekânsal dağılışı ile bu dağılışta etkili olan faktörleri ortaya koymaktır. Araştırma kapsamında, Kaş ilçe sınırlarında yer alan 18.296 Airbnb ilanının istatistiksel ve mekânsal analizinde Yoğunluk Analizi (Kernel Density), Mekânsal Otokorelasyon Yöntemi (Moran’s I), Mekânsal Otokorelasyonun Yerel Göstergeleri (LISA) ve Ağ (Network) Analiz Yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları, kıyılarda bulunan turizm destinasyonları ile benzerlik göstermektedir. Kaş ilçesinde, Airbnb’lerin dağılışında belirleyici unsurlar; denize konum, plaj ve koylar ile tarihi yapılara erişebilirlik ve kent merkezine yakınlıktır.
Investigating the Importance of Culinary Students Career Adaptabilities to the Culinary Profession in the Gastro-Tourism Branding Process of Amasya
Authors: DAŞKIN Mustafa , UĞURLU Kaplan , YAVUZ Engin , PALA Kenan
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this current study was to determine the connection between the professional emotions and career adaptability of culinary students in a university-based culinary arts program, and it was also emphasized that the career adaptability competencies of culinary students will play an important role in the branding process of Amasya city in the gastro-tourism field. The data were collected from a sample of students pursuing culinary careers. The questionnaires were self-administered by the participants. In the survey context, a total of 124 valid questionnaires were gathered. The data was analyzed using SPSS v.23 in conjunction with Process Macro. The statistical analyses show that there is a positive relationship between culinary profession affection and career adaptability dimensions such as concern, control, and curiosity. Additionally, the analysis demonstrates that the students’ preference moderates this relationship. This study is the first of its kind in related literature, offering novel insights into the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications for professionals in the field.
Yiyecek İçecek İşletmelerinin Pazarlanmasında Çocuk Menüleri: Üretici ve Tüketici Açısından Değerlendirilmesi (Children s Menus in The Marketing of Food and Beverage Businesses: Evaluation From The Perspectıve of The Producer and Consumer)
Authors: ZENGİN Burhanettin , TURAN Oğuzhan
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışmada, gastronomi sektöründe çocuk menülerinin pazarlama stratejilerindeki rolü incelenmiş, işletmelerin uygulama ve stratejilerindeki eksiklikleri belirleyip, yeni pazarlama yaklaşımları oluşturılması amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma, Türkiye'de çocuk menülerine yönelik yapılan bilimsel çalışmaların çok sınırlı olduğunu göstermiş, bu alanda derinlemesine bilgi toplanması hedeflemiş ve nitel yöntem tercih edilmiş, veriler yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniğiyle toplanmıştır. Toplanan veriler, içerik analizi ile değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmada, çocuk menülerine yönelik pazarlama uygulamaları ve stratejilerinde özellikle yerel işletmelerin çeşitli eksiklikleri olduğunu bu işletmelerin, çocuklu aileler gibi önemli bir müşteri kitlesine hizmet verirken bilgi ve uygulamada yetersiz kaldıkları görülmüştür. Buna karşın, kurumsal işletmelerin çocuk menülerinde daha çeşitli seçenekler sunduğu ve yerel işletmelere göre daha başarılı olduğu belirlenmiştir. Çocuk menülerinin, işletmelerin müşteri memnuniyeti, karlılığı ve büyümesini destekleyici bir araç olarak kullanılabileceği sonucuna varılmıştır.
Tüketicilerin Deneyime Açıklık Düzeyi, Gıda Yenilik Korkusu Algısı ve Yiyecek Seçimi Arasındaki İlişkilerin Belirlenmesi: Mersin İli Örneği (Determining The Relationships Between Consumers Level of Openness to Experience, Perception of Food Neophobia and Food Choice: Mersin Province Example)
Authors: GÜRGAH Alim , DURSUN KÜÇÜKOĞLU Meral
Published: January 2025

Her bir tüketicinin yiyecek tercihi birbirinden farklılık gösterebilmektedir. Bu farklılığın birden fazla nedeni olduğu gibi bireyin kişiliğiyle ve korkularıyla da ilgilidir. Bu çalışmada tüketicilerin deneyime açıklık kişilik özelliği düzeyleri, gıdada yenilik korkusu algıları ve yiyecek seçimleri arasındaki ilişki ele alınmıştır. Araştırma verileri Mersin ilindeki tüketicilerden anket aracılığı ile elde edilmiştir. Belirlenen örneklemde yer alan tüketicilere erişebilmek amacıyla kolayda örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında 397 anket değerlendirilmeye alınmıştır. Yapılan analizler ve testler sonucunda, tüketicilerin yenilikçi olma durumları, entelektüel olma durumları ve geleneksel olmama durumları arttıkça gıda yenilik korkularının azaldığı ortaya konmuştur. Ayrıca tüketicilerin aşina olma durumları ve etik kaygı durumları arttıkça gıda yenilik korkularının arttığı sonucuna varılmıştır. Bununla birlikte, tüketicilerin yenilikçi olma durumu ve entelektüel olma durumu arttıkça yiyecek seçiminin arttığı ancak geleneksel olmama durumu arttıkça yiyecek seçiminin azaldığı sonucu da elde edilmiştir.
Technology Integration Preparedness and its Influence on Teacher-Efficacy
Authors: Moore-Hayes Coleen
Published: January 2025

Recent inquiry has identified the establishment of positive self-efficacy beliefs as an important component in the overall process of successfully preparing new teachers for the classroom. Similarly, in-service teachers who reported high levels of efficacy for teaching confirmed feeling confident in their ability to design and implement enriching instructional experiences. This article presents findings from a quantitative, descriptive study regarding teacher-efficacy related to technology integration. Utilizing a six-point Likert-type survey with an open-ended question, the research instrument was administered to a sample of approximately 350 pre-service and in-service teachers within the Province of Nova Scotia, with a response rate of 48%. Analysis of quantitative research findings illustrated no statistically significant difference between the pre-service and in-service teachers’ perceptions regarding their preparedness to integrate technology into their teaching. However, responses to the open-ended questions revealed examples from practice where teachers from both segments of the sample experienced feelings of low self- efficacy related to technology integration.
FACTORS IN CARCINOMA BREAST PATIENTS POST-NEOADJUVANT THERAPY DETERMINING LYMPH NODE DISSECTION LEVELS: INSIGHTS FROM A REGIONAL CANCER CENTER IN EASTERN INDIA
Authors:   Surgical Oncologist, Aster DM Health Care Bangalore, India., Goyal Jyotsana , Belakawadi Suraga ,   Surgical Oncologist, Fortis Hospitals Bangalore, India., Bhushan Satpathy Bharat ,   Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack, India., Devi Padmalaya ,   Professor, Surgical Oncology, Sum Ultimate Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, India., Samantaray Sagarika ,   Professor, Pathology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack, India., Mohanty Swodeep ,   Professor, Surgical Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack, India., Pradhan Snehasis ,   Consultant, Surgical Oncology, IMS and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, India., Jain Siddharth ,   Consultant, Surgical Oncology, HCG Hospitals, Indore, India.
Published: January 2025

Background and Objectives: Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide as well as India. According to Globocon 2020 data, breast cancer constitutes 11.7 % of all cancer cases and is the fourth most common cause for cancer mortality in the world. In addition, the situation is equally alarming in India with breast cancer constituting 13.5 % of all cancers and being the most common cause of cancer mortality in India.Primary objective of this article is to study factors in post Neoadjuvant Therapy patients of Carcinoma Breast to determine the level of Lymph Node Dissection.

Methods: A single institute prospective study that included all the patients who underwent definitive surgery (MRM with SLNB with Level 1,2 and 3 LN dissection) for Breast cancer (post Neoadjuvant Therapy) with clinically node negative axilla post Neoadjuvant Therapy from 1st March 2021- 28th February 2023 . At the end of study, patients with positive lymph nodes were analysed for the factors that can predict the lymph node positivity, sensitivity, and specificity of blue dye only technique for SLNB in post NAT patients Results: Total 48 patients underwent surgery. Mean age of the patients was 46.5Â±8.7 years and median age was 45 years. SLN identification rate was 89.6%. In this study, we found that pathological complete response in breast tumour was significantly associated with complete pathological response in axillary lymph nodes. Patients with non-luminal subtype such as triple negative breast cancer had significant association with axillary lymph node pathological complete response.

Conclusion: Patients who are clinically N1 disease and become clinically node negative after neoadjuvant therapy and belonging to non luminal subtype have more chances of nodal PCR and so can be considered for sentinel dye technique to determine the level of lymph node dissection and hence to taper the axillary surgery and reduce morbidity, however blue only dye technique is not recommended due to high false negative rates.
SEMI-CONNECTED AND COMPACT SPACES IN IDEAL TOPOLOGICAL SPACES
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobichettipalayam - 638453, Tamil Nadu, India., Anis Fathima A. , Maheswari M. ,   Department of Mathematics, N.G.M College, Pollachi-642001, Tamil Nadu, India.
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we introduce -s-sep sets, -s-con and I -s-com spaces also study some of its properties in topological spaces via ideals.
Current knowledge about fetal and maternal microchimerism
Authors: Kharitonova L. A. , Grigoryev K. I.
Published: January 2025

Microchimerism is characterized by the presence of circulating cells that are bidirectionally transferred between genetically distinct individuals. This phenomenon occurs physiologically during pregnancy and iatrogenically following blood transfusion and organ transplantation. Migrated cells can persist for extended periods, even decades. Research varies on the role of microchimeric cells in the pathogenesis of different diseases and their significance in tissue repair. Microchimerism has been implicated in the pathogenesis of diseases such as systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune thyroid diseases, primary biliary cirrhosis, rheumatoid arthritis, among others. In some cases, microchimerism contributes to the development of autoimmune diseases, while in others, it aids the body in overcoming particular diseases. These findings suggest that foreign cells could serve as a potential target for drugs aimed at treating autoimmune diseases or promoting the regeneration of damaged tissues. The concept of maternal and systemic microchimerism offers insights into certain evolutionary questions and the potential for preventing various pathological conditions.
Clinical and genetic heterogeneity of SATB2-associated syndrome
Authors: Nagieva S. E. , Semenova N. A. , Morgul A. R. , Markova Zh. G. , Yanova T. I. , Vorobyov N. A. , Groznova O. S. , Vorontsova M. V. , Bodunova N. A.
Published: January 2025

Marfan syndrome (OMIM #154700) is an autosomal dominantly inherited connective tissue disorder caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene and is marked by significant clinical variability, including cardiovascular manifestations. The causes of this variability remain inadequately studied, and relatively few genotype-phenotype correlations have been identified to date. In this study, we examined 66 children with Marfan syndrome to identify genotype-phenotype correlations. Biochemical, functional, and genetic research methods were employed, confirming a positive correlation between ectopia lentis and missense variants in the FBN1 gene. Additionally, in our cohort, patients with loss-of-function (LoF) mutations, compared to those with missense mutations, statistically showed larger aortic dimensions, earlier onset of foot deformities, marked dolichostenomelia, a higher frequency of elbow contractures, chest deformities, and aortic dilation. Patients with missense variants involving cysteine loss, as opposed to those without cysteine involvement, demonstrated an earlier onset of spinal deformity, higher natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels, larger aortic sizes, increased prevalence of chest deformities, particularly carinatum, ectopia lentis, and a greater propensity for osteoporosis. Patients with mutations in exons 11 to 20, compared to those with mutations in other exons, were less likely to exhibit pectus carinatum and aortic dilation and had less pronounced dolichostenomelia. Patients with mutations in exons 51 to 66, regardless of mutation type, were less likely to present with ectopia lentis. Thus, based on an analysis of genotype-phenotype correlations in a cohort of 66 children with Marfan syndrome, we identified several statistically significant correlations between phenotypic features of Marfan syndrome and mutation type and location within the FBN1 gene. This study confirmed that stable genotype-phenotype correlations are increasingly important for understanding clinical variability and for predicting disease severity.
Dynamics of Claudin-2 tight junction protein levels in enterocytes of infants during the first months of life
Authors: Bavykina I. A. , Berdnikov A. A. , Zvyagin A. A. , Kubyshkina A. V. , Antakova L. N.
Published: January 2025

The non-specific symptoms of impaired tolerance to enteral feeding and the lack of laboratory and instrumental methods for early detection of changes in intestinal permeability make timely assessment of the intestinal barrier in newborns a complex clinical challenge. Identifying reliable and specific markers that differentiate between functional gastrointestinal disorders and early stages of surgical pathology in newborns is an area of significant interest for a wide range of specialists.

Purpose. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of gestational age on the serum levels of Claudin-2, a tight junction protein in enterocytes, in infants during the first months of life.

Material and methods. The study included 115 newborns with gestational ages (GA) ranging from 33 to 41 weeks (median GA 38.0 [36.0–39.0] weeks). The infants were divided into two groups based on GA: Group 1 (term infants, median GA 39.0 [38.0–40.0] weeks, n=80) and Group 2 (preterm infants, median GA 35.0 [34.5–36.0] weeks, n=35). Serum Claudin-2 levels were measured during the first months of life using a Human CLDN2 enzyme immunoassay kit. Results. Serum Claudin-2 concentrations increased from 3.434 [1.198; 7.866] ng/ml in the first 10 days of life to 5.147 [3.529; 8.211] ng/ml (p=0.02) by 1–1.5 months, with the most pronounced increase observed in term infants (from 1.508 [1.004; 4.33] ng ml to 4.302 [3.188; 5.776] ng/ml, p<0.001). An inverse correlation was noted between GA and Claudin-2 concentration in the first days of life (–0.507, p<0.001), which weakened by 1–1.5 months (–0.342, p<0.001). Additionally, higher Claudin-2 concentrations were observed in preterm infants at a postmenstrual age of 40–41 weeks compared to full-term infants at birth (p<0.001).

Conclusion. The findings demonstrate the influence of GA on Claudin-2 levels in the first months of life, suggesting increased intestinal permeability in infants with lower gestational maturity, mediated by variable Claudin-2 expression.
Adoção do orçamento por competência no Brasil a partir de experiências comparadas dos EUA, Canadá, Reino Unido, Austrália e Nova Zelândia
Authors: Gonçalves Andrew  Pereira , Nascimento Roberto Sérgio do , Viotto Ricardo
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: Analisar a viabilidade da adoção do orçamento por competência no Brasil.
Metodologia: Natureza qualitativa, exploratória, bibliográfica, documental e de análise de conteúdo, com a catalogação do material com base em atributos ambientais (comprometimento político, capital humano, sustentabilidade a longo prazo e política macroeconômica) e técnicos (depreciação e avaliação de ativos, despesa de capital, simetria entre relatórios, reconhecimento de benefícios e accountability). O trabalho possui natureza comparativa a partir das práticas adotadas nos EUA, Canadá, Reino Unido, Austrália, Nova Zelândia.
Resultados: Os exames dos atributos ambientais em comparação aos técnicos se mostraram mais homogêneos em referência aos países analisados. Identificou-se que os atributos técnicos foram os que se evidenciaram mais casuísticos, visando ao atendimento de situações especificas dos países participantes. No Brasil, caso a reforma fosse implementada, o estudo apontou os atributos relacionados à política macroeconômica (ambiental) e accountability (técnico) como sendo as mais favoráveis.
Contribuições do Estudo: Identificou-se que as experiências mais avançadas sobre orçamento por competência são oriundas de países de origem anglo-saxônica, cujos sistemas contábeis são convergentes com os utilizados pelas empresas. Neste sentido, espera-se que o trabalho possa contribuir para ampliação da discussão da sistemática, face a indicação de atributos ambientais e técnicos considerados facilitadores e/ou dificultadores do processo.
New Public Management, teoria institucional e as mudanças na contabilidade pública: um ensaio teórico
Authors: Santos Djones Derkyan Teixeira dos , Gonçalves Andrea de Oliveira
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: Este ensaio propõe discutir as mudanças na contabilidade do setor público provenientes da reforma proposta pela New Public Management (NPM), tendo por base a teoria institucional. A pesquisa foi motivada pela crescente necessidade de accountability na gestão pública, com foco em informações contábeis tempestivas demandadas por usuários internos e externos.
Metodologia: O estudo é dividido em duas partes principais. A primeira discute o conceito teórico e as características da NPM, bem como os fatores relevantes por trás de seu desenvolvimento global. A segunda parte relata as mudanças na contabilidade do setor público no contexto da NPM, com atenção especial às complexidades na implementação das mudanças, considerando os regimes de caixa e competência e registros patrimoniais.
Resultados: A discussão promovida neste ensaio demonstra que, apesar da contabilidade ser vista como fundamental à implementação, desenvolvimento e alcance da NPM, os aspectos culturais, políticos e institucionais podem afetar diretamente o resultado almejado. Isso inclui a transição entre a administração pública tradicional e a nova administração pública.
Contribuições do estudo: O ensaio oferece uma perspectiva da teoria institucional para a contabilidade do setor público, especificamente relacionada ao processo das mudanças trazidas pela NPM. A análise enfatiza a importância da contabilidade na implementação da NPM, ao mesmo tempo em que reconhece os desafios e complexidades que surgem na implementação das mudanças, incluindo a influência de fatores culturais, políticos e institucionais.
Tratamento contábil dos créditos tributários provenientes da exclusão do ICMS da base de cálculo do PIS e COFINS de empresas de capital aberto
Authors: Schmidt Douglas Willian Nascimento , Cescon José Antonio , Brunozi Júnior Antônio Carlos , Ferreira Júlio César
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi demonstrar o tratamento contábil adotado pelas empresas listadas na B3, Novo Mercado, referente ao contencioso da exclusão do ICMS da base de cálculo do PIS e da COFINS, bem como demonstrar a mudança de tratamento contábil, pós decisão do Supremo Tribunal Federal, favorável as empresas em 2017, modulado em 2021.
Metodologia: A presente pesquisa tem caráter, descritiva, documental e qualitativa. A amostra inicial foi composta pelas demonstrações financeiras (Balanço Patrimonial, Demonstração de Resultado do Exercício e Notas e Explicativas) de 80 empresas do segmento do Novo Mercado da Brasil, Bolsa e Balcão - B3, entre 2018 e 2021 (inclusive). Após análise inicial, foram excluídas as empresas que não apresentaram informações dos créditos tributários provenientes da exclusão do ICMS da Base de Cálculo do PIS e da COFINS, resultando em uma amostra final de 34 empresas. Na análise desses dados, foram utilizados os sistemas de planilhas eletrônicas Excel® e leitores de PDF (Foxit® e Adobe®), na busca das informações sobre o tratamento contábil dos créditos provenientes da exclusão do ICMS.
Resultados: Os resultados demonstram que houve uma mudança no tratamento contábil do registro desses créditos tributários. Em 2017, 8/9; em 2018 12/18; em 2019 5/27; em 2020 5/29, e; em 2021, 1/34 empresas registraram como Ativo Contingente. A mudança no tratamento iniciou-se em 2018, com 6/18; em 2019, 22/27; em 2020, 24/29, e; em 2021 33/34 empresas registraram como Ativo a Recuperar. Constatou-se também que os créditos oriundos da exclusão do ICMS da base de cálculo do PIS e da COFINS, impactaram positivamente nos resultados apresentados pelas empresas nos anos de 2018 a 2021.
Contribuições do Estudo: A principal contribuição do estudo, consiste em evidenciar que as empresas face a insegurança jurídica no país, fazem opções diferentes de registro/reconhecimento contábil, quando se trata de direitos/obrigações tributárias, pois o tema suporte do objeto do estudo, tramitou por quase 2 décadas até que teve seu desfecho final favorável as empresas em 2021