bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preschool teachers’ emotional intelligence and beliefs: Informing emotion socialization in the classroom
Authors: Denham Susanne
Published: October 2023

Research on preschool teachers’ emotion socialization is relatively sparse. In this study, one specific line of inquiry is studied: examining how teachers’ beliefs about emotions, in conjunction with their own emotional competence, contribute to their fostering preschool emotional competence. Ninety-five teachers participated in this correlational study, providing self-reports on their emotion-related beliefs and emotional competence; as well, they were observed showing emotions and reacting to children’s emotions, as well as sharing emotion-laden picturebooks in the classroom. Further, their emotional support and feedback to children’s emotion utterances were rated. We found that preschool teachers’ own emotional competence, bolstered by beliefs valuing teaching and coaching children about emotions, as well as commitment to this teaching, contributed to more positive emotion socialization, whether observed or teacher-reported. Believing in punishing emotions undergirded teachers’ less frequent talking about emotions. Addressing in training early childhood educators’ emotional competence and their emotion-related beliefs could support their emotion socialization behaviors that facilitate preschoolers’ emotional competence.
Emotional women and promiscuous men: Language use as discursive stances of wives on cheating husbands
Authors: Uwen God’sgift Ogban , Ekpenyong Bassey Asukwo , Onah Gregory Ajima , Akpanika Ekpenyong Nyong
Published: October 2023

This paper investigates the dimensions of emotive language used by women to situate their stances on cheating husbands in Calabar, Southern Nigeria. The data for the study were generated by means of non-participant observation and semi-structured interviews, aided by audiotape recording and field notes. One hundred married women constitute the representative sample from whom the data were elicited. Findings show that the participants used emotional language to establish different stances in discourses on adulterous acts of their husbands. The participants’ stances are construed to be nuanced in religious, punitive, revengeful, sociobiological, reconciliatory and legal considerations. Participants’ choices were influenced by the women’s religious, gendered and sociocultural orientations, educational background and level of exposure, family and social pressure, personal safety and psychological state. These differentials connect the appraisal patterns with the consequences of each stance which should also serves as expository guide on the rational for such decisions by women on cheating spouses. The emotive outbursts by the participants stress the need for men to be faithful to their wives to sustain mutual happiness and peaceful marriages.
Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy: Lived Experiences of Mothers with Gay and Lesbian Children
Authors: Bidola Vionizer , Demillo Karylle , Duarte Joanne , Himor Michael , Bernabe Jover
Published: October 2023

This research explored the personal and social challenges experienced by parents with both gays and lesbians’ children. Phenomenological research was used to investigate some of these challenges experienced by the parents. The participants were selected through snowballing techniques. Six (6) participants were selected to be the research participants. An in-depth interview guide was used to uncover the participants’ experiences. The interview questions were unstructured, validated by experts, and complemented by possible probing questions that will be used if deemed necessary. The researchers had one-on-one interviews with the participants. The researchers transcribed the entire recorded interview and thematically analyzed each conversation. It may be difficult to accept their child’s coming out as gay or lesbian at first, but as a parent, they have a broad mind, and as a mother, they choose to accept and understand their children’s feelings and personalities. Acceptance of gay and lesbian children raises concerns as well. In general, parents welcome their gay and lesbian children’s gender disclosure, in terms of fully accepting their children’s gender representations and responsiveness in which they express sympathy when their child is hurt or frustrated. However, it cannot deny that there is a deep conviction that being a man is meant for a woman, and being a woman is meant for a man, which results of not accepting their children as gender-diverse individuals.
Administrative leadership priorities and their impact on improving employee performance: An exploratory study of the opinions of a sample of employees at general fertilizer Industry Company in Basra
Authors: AL-Hameed Raad Abduljabbar
Published: October 2023

The study aims to discover the relationship of influence between the dimensions of administrative leadership priorities (interest in employees, trust in performance, confidence, participation in decision-making, time management) as an independent variable and employee performance as a dependent variable. The study expressed the problem through a set of questions focused on whether there is a correlation and impact relationship between the study variables. Accordingly, a hypothetical model was developed from which the main hypotheses of the study stemmed. To test the validity of the hypotheses, data was collected through a questionnaire prepared for this purpose, and a sample of (200) individuals was selected from the leaders, department heads and section heads in the company under study. In light of the results, the researcher reached a set of conclusions: Administrative leadership priorities are one of the best orientations as a new pattern that relies on positive ideas and principles that create a way of working that makes the leader a person who serves subordinates by gaining their trust and helping them achieve their interests instead of being a person who controls their capabilities. The study recommended many recommendations, most notably: Working to set real priorities for the dimensions of leadership priorities and show their reflections on self-efficiency, taking into account that the influential value of each dimension of administrative leadership priorities has a role in employee performance, i.e. these dimensions should be adopted and the preference between them should be approved according to realistic indicators.
MODEL PENELITIAN EKSPERIMEN PADA PENELITIAN TENTANG BAHAN DINDING BATA INTERCOCKING TANAH PUTIH DAN SAMPAH PLASTIK
Authors: Bebhe Kristiana , Widjaja Robert R. , Purwanto L. M. F.
Published: October 2023

Salah satu metode penelitian adalah metode eksperiman. Metode penelitian eksperimen, merupakan salah satu metode penelitian kuantitatif. Pada penelitian tentang bata interlocking yang terbuat dari campuran tanah putih dan cairan sampah plastik, yang ingin dilihat adalah sifat, kekuatan,untuk dapat dipakai sebagai bahan dinding yang memiliki keunggulan lebih dari bahan lainnya. Metode penelitian eksperimen ini, membutuhkan peralatan/instrument untuk memperlancar proses eksperimen, guna mendapatkan jawaban penelitian yang valid. Selain itu, metode eksperimen ini memerlukan perencanaan prosedur dan takaran yang pas, agar menghasilkan data yang valid, sehingga bisa dianalisis penggunaannya pada bangunan serta mendesain menggunakan parametrik sehingga menemukan kebaruan. Pada penelitian yang menggunakan metode eksperimen memiliki kendala-kendala yang bisa membuat proses penelitian menjadi terganggu. Kemungkinan-kemungkinan yang bisa menyebabkan terganggunya proses penelitian, harus dikenali dari awal dan menyiapkan alternatif jalan kluarnya untuk meminimalisir kegagalan penelitian
HUBUNGAN PENGGUNAAN KB SUNTIK 3 BULAN TERHADAP SIKLUS HAID AKSEPTOR KB DI PMB YOSEPHINE PALEMBANG TAHUN 2022
Authors: Anggeriani Rini , Soleha Marchatus , Permadi Yan , Besi Afni Panggar
Published: October 2023

Kontrasepsi suntikan merupakan salah satu upaya yang dilakukan untuk mencegah kehamilan menggunakan suntikan hormonal, kontrasepsi hormonal jenis KB suntikan ini di Indonesia semakin banyak dipakai karena kerjanya yang efektif, pemakaiannya yang praktis, harganya relatif  murah dan aman, namun kontrasepsi hormonal ini sebagian besar dapat mengganggu pola haid dikarenakan hormon yang terkandung dalam kontrasepsi ini. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan penggunaan KB suntik 3 bulan terhadap siklus haid akseptor KB di PMB Yosephine Palembang. Penelitian ini bersifat survei analitik, dengan pendekatan cross korelasi, populasi pada penelitian ini ialah seluruh akseptor KB suntik 3 bulan di PMB Yosephine Palembang, sampel diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling, berjumlah 72 responden. Penelitian ini dilakukan di PMB Yosephine pada bulan April-Mei tahun 2022. Analisa data dilakukan dengan uji statistik chi-square (X2), dengan tingkat kemaknaan (α) = 0,05. Dari hasil penelitian diketahui dari 31 responden yang penggunaan KB suntik selama 1 tahun, didapatkan lebih banyak rmengalami polimenorea 18 (25%) responden sedangkan penggunaan KB suntik > 1 tahun didapatkan lebih banyak yang mengalami amenorea 27 (37,5%) responden. Hasil uji statistic chi-square diperoleh nilai P value 0,001, P value < 0,05. Kesimpulan : ada hubungan antara penggunaan KB suntik 3 bulan dengan siklus haid akseptor KB di PMB Yosephine Palembang.
PENGARUH KONSUMSI TABLET FE TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KADAR HEMOGLOBIN (Hb) PADA IBU HAMIL DI DESA SINDANGMULYA KECAMATAN CIBARUSAH KABUPATEN BEKASI TAHUN 2017
Authors: Purwani Rani , Wijayanti Adhika
Published: October 2023

Zat besi sangat dibutuhkan oleh ibu hamil untuk mencegah terjadinya anemia dan menjaga pertumbuhan janin secara optimal. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsumsi tablet Fe terhadap peningkatan kadar Hb pada ibu hamil di Desa Sindangmulya Kecamatan Cibarusah Kabupaten Bekasi Tahun 2017. Data penelitian ini adalah data primer dengan analisis deskriptif dan analitik. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan kuasi eksperimen menggunakan pretest-posttest control group desaign. Populasi dalam penelitian ini ibu hamil di Desa Sindangmulya yang berjumlah 38 ibu hamil. Analisis univariat menunjukan 81,6% kadar Hb ibu hamil meningkat. Hasil uji statistik diperoleh perbedaan yang signifikan antara kadar Hb ibu hamil sesudah dan sebelum pemberian tablet Fe (p Value 0,000), dari 2 karakteristik ibu hamil menunjukkan ada hubungan yang signifikan yaitu variabel paritas (pValue 0,002) dan usia (pValue 0,015). Dari hasil penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa konsumsi tablet Fe berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan kadar Hb ibu hamil. Disarankan kepada Puskesmas Cibarusah dapat mempertahankan kepatuhan ibu hamil dalam mengkonsumsi tablet Fe.
Developing a Scale to Measure Parents’ Reward and Praise Behaviours For Parental Involvement
Authors: BOLAT Özgür
Published: October 2023

Parental involvement in the educational process is crucial for creating an effective learning environment because parents' attitudes directly influence the child's behavior in classrooms. Two important parental behaviors that impact a child's behavior are rewards and praise. While rewards and praise are viewed positively by the behavioralist approach, they are generally perceived negatively by the socio-cognitive theory. It is vital for school leaders, researchers, and teachers to explore parents' rewards and praise behaviors, investigate their effects on students, and organize parental involvement programs based on these behaviors. However, there are no reliable and valid scales in the literature that measure parents' reward and praise behaviors. Thus, this scale-development research, conducted with a descriptive survey model, aims to develop two distinct, valid, and reliable scales to measure parents' reward and praise behaviors. According to Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis results, two separate scales have been developed. The first scale is named "Parental Reward Behavior Scale", and the second one is called "Parental Praise Behavior Scale". The Parental Reward Behavior Scale consists of two sub-dimensions. These factors are named "reward as a control tool" and "reward as a motivation tool". The Parental Praise Behavior Scale consists of a single factor. Confirmatory Factor Analysis has verified the structures of the scale. The Criticism Scale and Disrespect Scale have been used for concurrent validity. A positive relationship has been found between both scales and the developed scale. This finding indicates that reward and praise are negative parental behaviors, confirming the theories of the socio-cognitive school rather than the behavioral school. In conclusion, both the Parental Reward Behavior Scale and the Parental Praise Behavior Scale have been introduced to the literature as valid and reliable measurement tools for teachers, researchers and school leaders.
Evaluation of 4th Grade English Coursebook in Terms of Teachers’ Views
Authors: YAĞIZEL Kader , NİGAR ÇELİK Şehnaz
Published: October 2023

The role of teaching materials in English language teaching classes is relatively high. Among the teaching materials, the importance of textbooks cannot be denied. Textbooks play a fundamental role in a wide variety of materials. Despite different views about textbooks and differences of opinion about their use (Cunningsworth, 2005; Harmer, 2007; Meddings & Thornbury, 2009; Richards, 2014, 2009; Tomlinson, 2012), they are still used by most teachers. This study aims to evaluate the 4th grade English textbook in line with teachers' opinions. In this study, a mixed research method was used. The study was conducted with 115 English teachers working in Edremit, Tuşba, and İpekyolu, the central districts of Van province, in the academic year 2021-2022. "Textbook Evaluation Questionnaire" and "Semi-structured Interview Form" were used to collect data. Within the scope of the research, 12 English teachers were also interviewed. The teachers who participated in the study think that the visuals used in the book, the general appearance of their book, and the font size are reasonable. Most teachers think the book's content is appropriate for learning outcomes and teaching principles. It was determined that the teachers agreed with the items related to the exercises and activities of the book at a moderate level. Teachers think that exercises and activities should motivate students, and the exercises used in the book should be diversified. The textbook is one of the most essential materials in the teaching process, and the process of preparing a textbook should be done by considering the curriculum, learning outcomes, and student and teacher needs. In addition to the exercises and activities used in the content of the book, the formal features of the book should also be given importance. Especially the exercises and activities used in the textbooks prepared for young age groups should encourage students to learn and entertain them simultaneously.
Investigating The Relationship Between Turkish Teacher Candidates’ Attitudes Towards E-Learning, E-Learning Readiness, Digital Literacy Levels and Academic Achievement in Distance Education Process
Authors: ÇALIŞKAN Gürbüz
Published: October 2023

This study aims to examine the relationship between Turkish teacher candidates' attitudes towards e-learning, e-learning readiness, digital literacy, and their academic achievement in distance education process. The study was conducted using a survey model. The study group consists of 271 teacher candidates studying at the Department of Turkish Language Teaching in the 2021-2022 academic year. The study used e-learning readiness scale, attitude towards e-learning scale and digital literacy scale as data collection tools. As a result of the study, it was found that Turkish teacher candidates' attitudes towards e-learning and digital literacy levels were moderate, while their e-learning readiness were high. No significant relationship was found between Turkish teacher candidates' attitude towards e-learning and their academic achievement, and no significant relationship was found between attitude towards e-learning and digital literacy. There is a significant negative relationship between attitude towards e-learning and e-learning readiness. It was revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between digital literacy and academic achievement and between readiness and attitude towards e-learning. There is also a positive relationship between readiness for e-learning and digital literacy. Academic achievement of Turkish teacher candidates was significantly predicted by readiness for e-learning; however, academic achievement was not significantly predicted by attitude towards e-learning and e-learning readiness.
Teacher Opinions on the Process of Preparing, Implementing, and Evaluation of an Individualized Education Program for Primary School Mathematics Courses
Authors: FİLİZ Tunahan
Published: October 2023

This study is aimed to explore the views of classroom teachers who have inclusive students in their classrooms on IEP preparation, implementation and evaluation in mathematics lessons. The research was designed with the case study method, one of the qualitative research methods. The participant group of the study consisted of 22 classroom teachers with inclusive students in their classrooms. The research data were collected face-to-face in the second semester of the 2022-2023 academic year through a semi-structured interview form. The content analysis method was used to analyze the collected data. As a result of the content analysis, the data obtained were organized and interpreted under the themes of IEP preparation, implementation, and evaluation in mathematics lessons. As a result of the research, it was determined that classroom teachers could not find appropriate and sufficient materials and could not get expert support in the process of IEP implementation in mathematics courses. In addition, it was found that classroom teachers were inadequate in monitoring and evaluating the IEP in mathematics and used non-standard measurement and evaluation tools. It can be said that experimental studies are needed to assess whether or not the IEP preparation, implementation, and evaluation process improves students' achievement in mathematics.
The Primary Health Care Approach: Rhetoric or Policy? - A Review of National Health Policies in 8 Countries in Southern Africa
Authors: Gwaza Gamuchirai P. , MacBain Marcy McCall , Annette Plüddemann Annette , Heneghan Carl
Published: October 2023

INTRODUCTION: The Primary Health Care approach (PHC) can contribute towards universal health coverage (UHC). However, implementing the PHC approach in Africa remains suboptimal. One way to ascertain political commitment to the PHC approach is its reflection in the national health policies (NHP). Several PHC initiatives have helped define and guide the PHC definition, implementation, and evaluation. These include the Alma Ata PHC conference, the Ouagadougou Declaration on PHC in Africa, and the Astana conference. The aim of this paper is to explore to what extent the guidance and characteristics of the PHC approach have been reflected and integrated into the National Health Policies (NHPs) in countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

METHODS: The READ approach was undertaken to analyze eight publicly available NHPs. A 12-point checklist was developed to extract relevant data from the policy documents.  The WHO Health Systems building blocks are used as the analytical framework to understand the key features of the PHC approach mentioned in the policies.

RESULTS: All the NHPs were developed after the Alma Ata conference in 1978. Six of the eight NHPs reviewed were updated after the Ouagadougou declaration on PHC in Africa in 2008. None of the NHPs were updated after the 2018 Astana PHC conference. Based on the checklist, Lesotho had the most integrated PHC elements (n=12), while Eswatini had the least (n=4). Based on the policy review, there seems to be commitment and priority placed on leadership, governance, and access to essential medicines. However, more still needs to be done to improve service delivery in terms of integrated patient centered care (only included in 3 out of the 8), health financing for primary care, integrated health information systems and the community health workers as part of the health workforce.

CONCLUSION: In conclusion, NHPs should guide implementation, and the NHP is a reference document for many organizations wishing to partner with the government in improving health care services. As such, it should be updated in line with the new evidence and learning and reflect the country’s priorities to help align development actors.
Mapping Evidence on the Determinants of Postnatal Care Knowledge among Postpartum Women in sub-Saharan Africa: A Literature Review
Authors: Moyo Enos , Moyo Perseverance , Dzinamarira Tafadzwa , Murewanhema Grant , Ross Andrew
Published: October 2023

Maternal and neonatal deaths continue to pose significant public health challenges globally. In 2020, low-to-middle-income countries accounted for over 95% of all maternal deaths. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is the region most severely impacted, accounting for 70% of global maternal deaths in 2020. Most of the maternal deaths and about a third of child deaths occur in the postnatal period. These unnecessary deaths can be avoided if postpartum women have adequate knowledge about postnatal care (PNC). This literature review’s aim was to determine the factors that influence PNC knowledge among postpartum women in SSA. The methodology of this literature review was loosely guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) statement. Peer-reviewed articles describing determinants of PNC knowledge among postpartum women in SSA published in English between 2013 and 2023 were searched using several search engines. All the twenty-five articles used in this literature review reported on quantitative cross-sectional studies. Some of the individual-level determinants of PNC knowledge identified in this review include place of residence, age of the mother, marital status, educational status of the mother, and the socio-economic status of the woman while the health system-level determinants include distance to a healthcare facility, source of PNC information, place of delivery, and previous maternal healthcare service experience. To improve PNC knowledge of postpartum women, we recommend developing rural areas through improving transport networks, improving the socio-economic status of women, and devising strategies to increase maternal and child health services utilization.
Evaluation of Mungbean Varieties for Adaptation to Rice-Based Cropping Systems and Profitability in North-West Cambodia
Authors: Martin Robert J. , Srean Pao , Yous Sophea , Campbell-Ross Harry , Korn Chariya , Rien Ratha , Chhun Sokunroth , Kheav Santik , Ratt Saro , Tan Daniel K.Y.
Published: October 2023

Two varieties of mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) are most commonly grown in Battambang Province North-West Cambodia: KPS-2 (Thailand); and DX-208 (Vietnam). From the buyer’s point of view, the ideal variety would have large shiny seeds and from the farmer’s point of view, resistance to pod-shattering for single-pick or mechanical harvesting is a priority. KPS-2 has resistance to pod-shattering but small seeds and DX-208 has large seeds but has pods that shatter readily. The ideal variety would have both traits. This study evaluated 17 released mungbean varieties from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia for grain yield, seed weight and resistance to pod-shattering in a series of experiments from 2019 to 2021. In 2019, the four Cambodian varieties were evaluated alongside 11 Australian public varieties. Five of the Australian varieties were rejected because of low seed weight, dull seed coat and unacceptable color. Cambodian variety CMB-1 was rejected because of dull seed coat and indeterminate maturity. In 2021, the six remaining Australian varieties were re-evaluated together with locally grown varieties (DX-208, KPS-2) and Cambodian varieties (CARDI Chey, CMB-2 and CMB-3). The seed weight for Emerald was very similar to that for DX-208. Seed weights for CARDI Chey, CMB-3, King and Shantung were not significantly different to KPS-2. In laboratory testing for resistance to pod shattering, Delta, Emerald and KPS-2 were the most resistant and DX-208 was the most susceptible to pod shattering. The Australian varieties Delta and Emerald are recommended for further testing across other mungbean growing regions of Cambodia before submission for registration and commercial release.
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Herders’ Household Business Scale in the Multi Household Grassland Management Patterns: A Case Study of Maqu County in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Du Sanqiang
Published: October 2023

This study conducted an analysis of total production costs, gross production values, and net margins across varying scales (small, medium, and large) within herder households operating under the multi-household management pattern. Data was sourced from a random sample of 35 herder households representing six multi-household management patterns in Maqu County, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The results revealed that average total production costs per sheep unit were $168.43, $107.36, and $92.89 for small, medium, and large-scale operations, respectively. Gross production values in these scales were $243.50/SSU, $245.23/SSU, and $239.53/SSU. Significantly, large and medium-scale herder households achieved higher net margins, at $146.64/SSU and $137.87/SSU, while small-scale households obtained $75.06/SSU. An intriguing revelation is that net margins for large and medium-scale households predominantly fall within the range of $100.01/SSU to $200.00/SSU, signifying that while scaling may curtail total production costs per sheep unit, it does not assure enduring increases in net margins. These findings hold paramount implications for policymakers as they reassess the feasibility of upscaling multi-household management pattern operations for grassland ecological restoration on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. While scaling up can yield cost efficiencies, it does not inherently translate into sustained net profit growth. Hence, astute consideration of these insights is imperative in evaluating the potential of scaling up multi-household management patterns for grassland ecological restoration initiatives.
Essential Oils in the Control of Fusarium solani
Authors: Aguiar Rafaella Azevedo , Costa Sinara Patrícia Mendes da , Santos Isabela Oliveira , Martins Maria Josiane , Moreira Marcilio Nunes , Batista Isabelle Carolyne Cardoso , Moreira Thais de Castro , Ribeiro Regina Cássia Ferreira , Xavier Adelica Aparecida , Campos Viviane Aparecida Costa , Souza Lorena Gracielly de Almeida , Matrangolo Carlos Augusto Rodrigues , Alves Renato Martins , Nunes Natan Cantuária , Gonçalves Max Pereira , Souza Patrícia Nirlane da Costa , Santana Silas Silva , Oliveira Denílson Ferreira , Silva Polyana Danyelle dos Santos , Santos Mary Ingrid Alves e , Santos Raquel Venceslau , Barbosa Sindy Natany Martins , Limas Mariany de Jesus , Leles Wander Guilherme da Silva , Santos Helena Souza Nascimento , Faria Nathalia Lélis , Jesus Marcelo Ramos de , Silva Taylor Johnny Patricio , Sousa Irisléia Pereira Soares de , Castro Sabrina Gonçalves Vieira de , Leal Geisla Garcia
Published: October 2023

Fusarium solani is a soil pathogen and causes disease in several economically important crops. The development of research with essential oils is important. These present a diversity of active substances, with fungicidal properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of essential oils from Copaifera reticulata, Cymbopogon nardus, Origanum majorana, Allium sativum, Rosmarinus officinalis, Piper nigrum and Cymbopogon citratus on Fusarium solani. The oils were extracted using the technique of steam dragging, in a Clevenger apparatus. In Petri dishes containing essential oils and PDA medium, a fungal mycelium disc was added. After seven days, the mycelial growth, germination and sporulation of the fungus were evaluated. The essential oils of C. nardus, C. citratus and A. sativum were more efficient in controlling F. solani.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 15, No. 11
Authors: Brown Anne
Published: October 2023

Reviewer acknowledgements for Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 15, No. 11, 2023.
Hemşirelerin Bakış Açısından Hemşireliğin Geleceği: Nitel Bir Çalışma
Authors: Korkut Sevda , Ülker Türkan
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırma, hemşirelerin hemşireliğin geleceğine ilişkin görüşlerini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Nitel araştırma deseninde yapılan bu araştırmanın verileri, kartopu örnekleme yöntemi ile ulaşılan hemşirelerle derinlemesine görüşmeler yoluyla toplanmıştır. COREQ kontrol listesi takip edilmiştir. Çalışmaya yirmi iki hemşire katılmıştır. Hemşirelerin ifadeleri 4 temada analiz edilmiştir. Bu temalar; hemşirelerin pandemi sürecindeki deneyimleri, pandeminin hemşirelik mesleğine olumlu etkileri, pandeminin hemşirelik mesleğine olumsuz etkileri, hemşirelik mesleğinde acil ele alınması gereken konular için önerilerdir. Hemşireler pandemi sürecinde hemşirelerin birçok fiziksel ve psikolojik sorun yaşadığını ve bu sorunların tükenmişliğe yol açarak mesleğe yabancılaşmaya yol açtığını söylemiştir. Katılımcılar özellikle işten ayrılma veya hemşireliği seçmeme nedeniyle gelecekte hemşire açığı olacağı endişesini dile getirmişlerdir.
ENGELLİ ÇOCUĞA EVDE BAKIM VERENLERİN BAKIM VERME YÜKLERİ VE SOSYAL DESTEK ALGILARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ
Authors: Ersin Fatma , DİNCER Songül , ATÇİ KOYUNCU Ayşe
Published: October 2023

Çalışma, engelli çocuğa evde bakım verenlerin bakım verme yükleri ve sosyal destek algıları arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Tanımlayıcı tipte olan çalışma dört özel eğitim ve rehabilitasyon merkezinde, 01-13 Kasım 2022 tarihleri arasında yapılmıştır. Örneklemi 442 bakım veren birey oluşturmuştur. Verilerin toplanmasında bakım verme yükü ölçeği, çok boyutlu algılanan sosyal destek ölçeği, anket formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde bağımsız gruplarda t testi, varyans analizi ve korelasyon analizi yapılmıştır. Verilerin toplanmasında yüz yüze görüşme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışma için Üniversite etik kurulundan, kurumlardan ve katılımcılardan izin alınmıştır. Çalışmaya katılan bireylerin %71.7’si kadın, %22,4’ü ortaokul mezunu, %6,8’i bekar, %44,8’inin geliri giderine denktir. Katılımcıların bakım verme yükü ile algılanan sosyal destek düzeyleri arasında negatif düzeyde bir ilişki saptanmıştır (r= -.094, p= .048). Engelli çocuğa bakım verenlerin bakım verme yüklerini azaltmaya yönelik eğitimlerin planlanmasının farkındalığı arttıracağı düşünülmektedir. Sosyalleşmeleri için engelli çocuğa bakım verenlerin bir araya getirildikleri toplantıların planlanması oluşabilecek sorunların çözümünde destek sağlayabilir.
YOĞUN BAKIM HEMŞİRELERİNİN MAHREMİYET BİLİNCİ VE HEMŞİRELİK BAKIMINDAKİ ETİK TUTUMLARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: ERKUŞ KÜÇÜKKELEPÇE Gülhan , ÇOŞKUN PALAZ Simge
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmada yoğun bakım hemşirelerinin mahremiyet bilinci ile hemşirelik bakımındaki etik tutumları arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma tanımlayıcı, ilişkisel ve kesitsel tiptedir. Araştırmanın örneklemini Türkiye'de farklı büyüklükteki hastanelerin yoğun bakım ünitelerinde çalışan 194 yoğun bakım hemşiresi oluşturmuştur. Veriler kişisel bilgi formu, mahremiyet bilinci ölçeği ve hemşirelik bakımında etik tutum ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler, nonparametrik testler ve spearman korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmamızda yoğun bakım hemşirelerinin mahremiyet bilinç düzeylerinin yüksek olduğu ve hemşirelik bakımında etik tutumlarının olumlu olduğu belirlenmiştir. Araştırmaya katılan yoğun bakım hemşirelerinin Mahremiyet Bilinci Ölçeği puan ortalaması çalışılan kurum, mesleki deneyim ve etik sorun yaşama durumu değişkenleri açısından; Hemşirelik Bakımındaki Etik Tutum Ölçeği toplam puanı etik ve hasta hakları konulu eğitim alma, etik sorun yaşama ve etik sorunları çözme durumu değişkenleri açısından istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık göstermiştir. Yoğun bakım hemşirelerinin mahremiyet bilinci ile hemşirelik bakımında etik tutum düzeyleri arasında pozitif yönde zayıf bir ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir. Hemşirelerin mahremiyet bilinci ile etik tutum ve davranışlara yönelik farkındalığının artırılması ve sürdürülmesi için görsel ve yazılı materyaller kullanılarak düzenli hizmet içi eğitimlerin hazırlanması, hasta mahremiyetinin korunmasına yönelik izlem ve takip sitemlerinin oluşturulması, etik sorunların çözülemediği durumlarda başvurulacak etik komisyonların kurulması önerilmektedir.
Enterprise Risk Management Practices and Performance Microfinance Institutions in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State Nigeria
Authors: Asenge Emmanuel Lubem , Iortyom Douglas Kumawuese , Abakpa Nicholas Ajegba
Published: October 2023

The research explores the effect of enterprise risk management (ERM) on the performance of microfinance institutions in Makurdi Metropolis. The study particularly examines the effect of risk identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation on firm performance. The research employed a survey design. The targeted population consists of 42 management staff of seven microfinance banks within Makurdi Metropolis. The data obtained from the participants via self-administered questionnaire were analyzed with correlation and regression. The outcomes discovered that risk identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation have affirmative and significant effect on the performance of microfinance institutions in Makurdi Metropolis. It concludes that ERM strategies considerably affect the performance of microfinance institutions. The research therefore suggests that microfinance institutions should always evade risks that present superfluous consequences and they should institute plans and actions that will support them to anticipate and circumvent high risk situations.
Tribal Inclusive Ecotourism: Policy Recommendations to Boost Ecotourism in Chhattisgarh
Authors: T. Navin , Dutta Angel Protim
Published: October 2023

The present paper examines Chhattisgarh's potential for tribal inclusive ecotourism particularly in the Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary. A variety of research techniques are used in this study, including structured surveys, interviews, group discussions, and literature reviews. Important discoveries emphasize how little the indigenous tribal populations participate in ecotourism. In order to solve this, the paper makes policy proposals that include building partnerships, improving infrastructure, promoting local culture, and increasing community awareness. By promoting tribalinclusive ecotourism, these policies hope to foster local community development, economic expansion, and ecological restoration.
Invitro Determination Effectiveness of Acacia senegal and Juice of Actinidia deliciosa with Estimate Synergistic Effect Towards Some Pathogenic Bacteria of Human
Authors: Nayyef Sura Hameed , Yaseen Lina Qays , Wahab Marwa Hasan Abdul
Published: October 2023

Antimicrobial resistance is a real threat to human health in worldwide. One of these medicinal plants that are commonly used in addition to its source as food is also used as a treatment for some cases. Gum Arabic (GA) consider it protection against various bacterial infections. Kiwi fruit Commonly known as the, Actinidia deliciosa valuable medicinal properties such as its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-asthmatic efficacy. Gum Arabic in different concentrations (10,20,30 and 50)% also Actinidia deliciosa in concentrations (25,50,75 and 100)% were used to determine the effect and inhibition activity against 4 species of bacteria were isolated from the different sites of the human body's infection included Urinary tract Infection (UTI) ,skin infections (pus), and from stool  (diarrhea), these bacteria were (Staphylococcus aureus ,Salmonella sp. , Klebsiella pneumonia and  E. coli) and compared with  inhibitory effect of some antibiotic discs (Trimethoprim/Sulfamethaxazole (25 µg), Ciprofloxacin 10 µg, Vancomycin (30µg), Norfloxacin (10 µg), and Lincomycin (15µg). Salmonella sp. most affected by gum Arabic with an inhibition rate of 10, while with kiwi fruits the inhibition rate was 8 compared to the used antibiotics, which showed resistance to it. The Minimum Inhibitory concentration (MIC) of gum Arabic against all bacterial species was at 10%, while MIC of kiwi fruit solution was at 25%. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of gum Arabic against bacterial isolates was 10% and 25% of kiwi fruit.30% of gum Arabic showed highest inhibition activity toward Klebsiella pneumoniae and E. coli at 15 and 10 mm but 50% of it showed highest activity toward Salmonella sp and Staphylococcus aureus at 12 and 16mm, 75% and 100% of Kiwi fruit juice was more effective against Klebsiella pneumoniae and E. coli at same measure  inhibition zone at 9mm but Salmonella sp and Staphylococcus aureus were more affected by 75% Kiwi fruit juice at 11 and 12 mm respectively compared with other concentrations. The synergism effect of Gum Arabic (10 µg/ml) with Trimethoprim (25 µg/ml) was more effected against E. coli, the inhibition zone was at 12mm and Staphylococcus aureus was at 30mm, E. coli was resistant to Gum Arabic (10 µg/ml) and Triethoprime (25µg/ml) each of one alone, but Staphylococcus aureus bacteria the inhibition zone was at 9mm when treated with Gum Arabic (10 µg/ml) and resistant to Triethoprime (25µg/ml). in the same time Klebsiella pneumoniae and Salmonella sp. not affected with this synergism and Triethoprime (25µg/ml) aone, but they affected with Gum Arabic Acacia Senegal (10 µg/ml), the inhibition zones were 11 and 10 mm respectively.
Three-Dimensional Graph Drawing Procedures for Functions of Two and Several Variables
Authors: Hemati Ehsanullah , Tanweer Mohammad Zubair
Published: October 2023

Many functions depend on more than one independent variable. For instance, the volume of a right circular cylinder is a function of its radius and its height, so it is a function V(r, h) of two variables r and h.

Real valued functions of several independent real variables are defined similarly to functions in the single-variable case. In this article, we define functions of more than one independent variable and discuss ways to graph them. But their graph is impossible in the two-dimensional system and the MATLAB program is the language that guarantees computer implementation at a high level in mathematics, easily presenting calculations, images, graphs, and writing programs in its environment.

For achieving this goal, we first explained the plot3 procedure in the three-dimensional coordinate system to draw the graph of two dependent subordinates on the MATLAB program environment, followed by the surf procedure as well as the mesh procedure. Then we explained the procedures mentioned in the polar coordinates. We have provided examples to better understand each procedure.
信息科技新课标视角下算法的教学策略研究
Authors: 刘 晓楠
Published: October 2023

2022年版新课标对义务教育高质量发展具有重要意义，其中在《义务教育信息科技课程标准（2022年版）》中，算法作为贯穿全学段的六条逻辑主线之一，在学生问题解决能力、自主可控意识、数字素养与技能的提升上至关重要。从“算法是什么？”、“算法在新课标中有何种地位？”、“教师如何教算法？”这三个问题入手，介绍了算法的来源及概念、新课标中的“算法”以及提出了树立正确教学理念、明确教育教学目标、创新教育教学方式和注重多元教学评价四条教学策略。
Shallow Composition and Structure of the Upper Part of the Exhumed San Gabriel Fault, California: Implications for Fault Processes
Authors:   Department of Geosciences, Utah State University, Logan, UT, Crouch Kaitlyn , Evans James
Published: October 2023

Quantifying shallow fault zone structure and characteristics is critical for accurately modeling the complex mechanical behavior of earthquakes as energy moves within faults from depth. We examine macro- to microstructures, mineralogy, and properties from drill core analyses of fault-related rocks in the steeply plunging ALT-B2 geotechnical borehole (total depth of 493 m) across the San Gabriel Fault zone, California. We use macroscopic drill core and outcrop-sample analyses, core-based damage estimates, optical microscopy, and X-ray diffraction mineralogic analyses to determine the fault zone structure, deformation mechanisms, and alteration patterns of exhumed deformed rocks formed in a section of the fault that slipped 5-12 million years ago, with evidence for some Quaternary slip. The fault consists of two principal slip zones composed of cohesive cataclasite, ultracataclasite, and intact clay-rich, highly foliated gouge within upper and lower damage zones 60 m and 50 m thick. The upper 6.5 m thick principal slip zone separates Mendenhall Gneiss and Josephine Granodiorite, and a lower 11 m thick principal slip is enclosed within the Josephine Granodiorite. Microstructures record overprinted brittle fractures, cohesive cataclasites, veins, sheared clay-rich rocks, and folded foliated and carbonate-rich horizons in the damage zones. Carbonate veins are common in the lower fault zone, and alteration and mineralization assemblages consist of clays, epidote, calcite, zeolites, and chloritic minerals. These data show that shallow portions of the fault experienced fluid-rock interactions that led to alteration, mineralization, and brittle and semi-brittle deformation that led to the formation of damage zones and narrow principal slip zones that are continuous down-dip and along strike.
The Quest for Supremacy and Sagacity in AI
Authors: Saxena Anushka
Published: October 2023

Artificial Intelligence has now become critical to the geopolitical contest for technological supremacy. Paul Scharre's latest book, "Four Battlegrounds," uncovers key aspects of this technology, and the literal four battlegrounds this contest is being fought on – data, talent, compute, and institutions. This book review assesses a wide range of issues the book covers through a unique story-telling writing style, and highlights implications for how we understand AI and its uses. The book isn't entirely jargon-free, but this review argues that Scharre does a great job at bringing down the walls of incomprehensibility with regards to this key technology.
Políticas sobre corpo, sexualidade e gênero no Brasil
Authors: De Lima Valéria Soares , De Oliveira Elaine Ferreira , Campos Eude de Sousa , Magalhães Mara Rúbia , De Oliveira Gislene Lisboa
Published: October 2023

Esta investigação tem por objetivo analisar as políticas públicas e educacionais voltadas para as ações didático-pedagógica que podem contemplar a demanda quanto ao corpo, sexualidade e gênero no Brasil. Tem como referência, uma análise documental das principais políticas como, a Constituição de 1988, a Lei de Diretrizes e Base Nacional 9.394/96, os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacional de 1997, especificamente, no módulo sobre orientação sexual, e os Planos Nacional de Educação, conforme Lei N. 10.172/2001 e 13.005/2014. Identificar quais as principais discussões quanto as temáticas e verificar qual o viés imposto nesses documentos oficiais quanto as ações educacionais para minimizar as diferenças. Após análise, constata-se fortes indicações biologicistas e morfofuncionais dos assuntos. As especificidades quanto a natureza humana é colocada a parte considerando, apenas, os aspectos reprodutivos, a prevenção quanto as doenças sexualmente transmissíveis, a relação de gênero em âmbito binário (macho/fêmea) o que não contempla uma educação sexual emancipadora e crítica, para crianças, jovens e adultos.
Neurological complications in patients undergoing general surgery: A literature review
Authors: Wilczyński Bartosz , Śnieżyński Jan , Nowakowska Małgorzata , Wallner Grzegorz
Published: October 2023

Surgical procedures are extremely burdensome for patients, as in addition to complications directly related to the intervention, they expose the patient to further complications resulting from the disturbance of key functions of homeostasis in the body’s systems, particularly the circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems. Furthermore, they may contribute to the exacerbation of symptoms of underlying chronic diseases. This paper focuses on the most common possible neurological complications that may occur after surgical procedures and includes topics such as stroke, chronic pain, neuropathy, and delirium. The risk factors for neurological deficits, their known or possible etiology, the most characteristic symptoms, and potential preventive actions are discussed. The paper analyzes articles from the PubMed, ResearchGate, and Scopus databases. A surge0on’s knowledge of possible complications that may occur in the perioperative period enables early recognition and effective reduction of their negative impact on the patient’s functioning and quality of life after surgery, contributing to better overall treatment outcomes.
Splenectomy and tumor size are risk factors for serious perioperative morbidity of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomies
Authors: Wysocki Michal , Borys Maciej , Gałązka Krystyna , Stranek Maciej , Budzyński Andrzej
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The determinants influencing the risk for complications of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomies (LDP) are not yet fully defined, thus we aimed to determine risk factors for serious perioperative morbidity after LDP with spleen preservation, LDP and radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy for adenocarcinoma of the body and tail of the pancreas (RAMPS).

Material and methods: Retrospective cohort study of consecutive patients that underwent LDP between January 2019 and December 2022. The study group included cases of serious perioperative morbidity (III–V grades in Clavien-Dindo classification) during a 30-day period after operation. The control group consisted of patients without serious perioperative morbidity. As many as 142 patients were included in the study.

Results: Serious perioperative morbidity was found in 33 (23.24%) operated patients, while mortality in 3 cases (2.11%). Serious perioperative morbidity after LDP with spleen preservation was found in 9/68 (13.2%) patients (27.3% of the perioperative morbidity group). Thirteen out of 51 patients, i.e. 25.5%, after LDP with splenectomy were included in the perioperative morbidity group (39.4%). Serious perioperative morbidity after RAMPS was found in 11/23 (47.8%) patients (33.3% of the perioperative morbidity group). In multivariate logistic regression, the need for splenectomy during pancreatectomy (OR 3.66, 95%CI 1.20–11.18) and tumor above 28 millimeters in size (OR 3.01, 95%CI 1.19–9.59) were independent risk factors for serious perioperative morbidity.

Conclusions: The need for splenectomy during laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy and tumor size above 28 millimeters were independent risk factors for serious perioperative morbidity after laparoscopic distal pancreatectomies.