bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Nim, Npl, Firm Size and Exchange Rate on Profitability with Car as an Intervening Variable in the Company Conventional Banking Sector Registered In Indonesia Stock Exchange 2015-2019 Period
Authors: Dwilita Handriyani , Mingka Alfan Yuharbi
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of NIM, NPL, Firm Size and Exchange Rate on ROA with CAR as the intervening variable. The problem in this research is the finding of inconsistencies between theory and the phenomena behind the change in ROA. Methods: The data analysis method used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis, classical assumption test, and Sobel test to determine the effect of mediation (intervening). Findings: Based on the results of the study, it is known that NIM has no effect on CAR with a significance value of 0.092 ≥ 0.05 and NIM has an effect on ROA with a significance value of 0.000 ≤ 0.05. NPL has an effect on CAR with a significance value of 0.006 ≤ 0.05 and NPL has an effect on ROA with a significance value of 0.000 ≤ 0.05. Firm Size has an effect on CAR with a significance value of 0.021 ≤ 0.05, and Firm Size has an effect on ROA with a significance value of 0.002 ≤ 0.05 and Exchange Rate has no effect on CAR with a significance value of 0.757 ≥ 0.05 and Exchange Rate has no effect on ROA with a significance value of 0.949 ≥ 0.05. Meanwhile, for the two regressions, NIM, NPL, Firm Size and Exchange Rate have a simultaneous effect on CAR and ROA with a significance value of 0.001 and 0.000. Based on the results of the Sobel test and t arithmetic, it was found that the CAR variable was not able to mediate the effect of NIM, NPL, Firm Size and Exchange Rate on ROA. Originality: This study adds an intervening variable (mediation) in order to determine whether CAR is able to mediate the effect of NIM, NPL, Firm Size and Exchange Rate on ROA.
The influence of promotion on consumer purchasing decisions to increase the income of paint shops in Medan
Authors: Manurung Lambok , Ningsi Etty Harya
Published: August 2024

This research aims to assess the extent of the influence of Pro Ningsiotion on Consumer Purchase Decisions. The research design employed is quantitative explanatory research. The data processed were obtained from the distribution of questionnaires, and the data analysis technique used in this study is multiple linear regression. To explain the research description related to hypotheses, various analyses such as Validity Test, Reliability Test, and t-Test (Partial) were employed. Based on the results of the data analysis for the significance of the t-Test, it is indicated that the Promotion (X1) have a positive and significant influence on Consumer Purchase Decisions.
ANGGARAN ANALISA PENJUALAN TERHADAP PERENCANAAN LABA PT WAHANA PERSADA KARTON PALEMBANG
Authors: Elsa Putra Rizky , Liansyah Irka
Published: August 2024

This study explores the strategy of sales budgeting in relation to profit planning through a combined analytical approach that includes both qualitative and quantitative methods. The author collected data through documentation, interviews, and related literature studies. The analysis results indicate that the company failed to prepare the budget effectively due to the use of a top-down (authoritarian) approach in collecting sales data from the previous year. The author suggests that the company consider using quadratic sales forecasting techniques when preparing the sales budget
The impact of documentary filmmaking
Authors: Atakav Eylem
Published: August 2024

In this article, I draw on three documentaries I have made (Growing Up Married [2016], Lifeline [2020], and Left Behind [2023]) on different forms of gendered violence. I use these as examples to discuss ways in which films made within academic contexts can inform and influence policy. While doing so I reflect on how I built a network of policy makers and charities and used film as a potentially useful tool for partnership development. I explore how scholars can consider filmmaking as a form of activism while arguing that strategies developed within the frame of creative practice afford us alternative ways of promoting social, cultural and political change. I examine the relationship between academic research and activism and the specific role that filmmaking can play in enhancing/problematising this relationship, and argue that the cultivation of impact (as activism) goes beyond institutional, and funding imperatives.
Documentary and the question of knowledge
Authors: Thynne Lizzie
Published: August 2024

Ruthless Times: Songs of Care /Armotonta menoa – Hoivatyön laulujaan (Helke 2002) is an acclaimed musical documentary about the privatization of elderly care. I explore how the film was framed by the director Susanna Helke, in written articles and in an interview, as artistic research, and consider how this research engages with the question of knowledge production in terms of the director’s stated aims and reference points, particularly Bertolt Brecht and Jacques Rancière. I analyse to what extent, as Helke suggests, it can be seen as creating a “rupture”, in Rancière’s sense, in relation to previous documentary forms and languages. I argue that while the film faces some of the same issues that critical art often confronts in terms of spectator address, its process of working with its topic and its participants nonetheless embodies a progressive model of feminist witnessing.
Making Space for Film with Film Geographies
Authors: Jacobs Jessica
Published: August 2024

In this article I will argue that the online filmmaking and screening initiative Film Geographies is shaping (and has been shaped by) our understanding of what a geographical film is.  It has achieved this by opening up a previously unavailable space for geographers to make and screen films allowing the creation and curation of a growing archive of work that is a significant contribution not just to filmic geographies as a sub field but to the discipline more widely. Film Geographies was established in 2016 as an online digital platform for the making and screening of films by geographers and/or about geography. In the last eight years it has amassed an archive of over 200 short films and over 1200 subscribers from around the world. Film Geographies also collaborates with other disciplines with joint calls highlighting the importance of building networks for film practitioners and researchers within and without the academy. The mostly short films are collected via two annual calls attached to major geography conferences. The online platform screens film online and in cinemas and organises filmmaking training workshops. I argue that the origins of the platform on the margins of the discipline, and diverse elements of the Film Geographies platform, have created much needed accessible film space for geographers to make films, watch films and debate film and filmmaking, enabling participants to shape and influence a range of film-focused and practice-led contributions to the discipline.
A Filmmaking Research Continuum
Authors: Kerrigan Susan , Frankham Bettina , Verdon James
Published: August 2024

Exploring aspects of the development of filmmaking research within the Academy over past decades, this article focuses on creative practice-based methods and the establishment of filmmaking as a legitimate research endeavour. It delves into the nuances of filmmaking research methodologies, specifically the rearticulation and repositioning of research practices to encompass both the work of filmmaking production and further filmmaking engagement with its reception. The importance of research statements in elucidating scholarly contributions made by films and other screen works, like scripts and video essays, is emphasised, alongside discussions of peer-review processes and the role of creative practice research journals in fostering critical dialogue within the filmmaking research community. Despite ongoing tensions between academic and industry requirements, the article argues for the progress of filmmaking research as a distinctive discipline with distinct methodologies, highlighting the need for continual refinement in quality assessment metrics to reflect the evolving nature of the field.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ENGLISH-LANGUAGE METAPHORISED MEDICAL TERMS
Authors:   ФГБОУ ВО Чеченский государственный педагогический университет, Khakieva Z. U., , Harsaeva M. R. ,   Чеченский государственный университет имени А. А. Кадырова
Published: August 2024

Аннотация. В статье рассматриваются метафорические термины англоязычного медицинского дискурса. Описывается роль терминов-метафор в медицинском дискурсе. В расширении компонентного состава терминологии важную роль играет вторичная номинация, выраженная преимуществом метафоризации. В практической части работы рассматриваются особенности метафоризированных терминологических единиц в пространстве медицинского дискурса английского языка. Последовательно рассматриваются модели формирования метафорических терминов, их лексико-семантческие особенности. Проведен количественный анализ терминов-метафор для выявления закономерностей в функционировании и формировании метафорической медицинской терминологии английского языка.
VERMİKULİTİN ÇİMENTODA PUZOLANİK KATKI MADDESİ OLARAK KULLANILMASI
Authors: Oymael Sabit
Published: August 2024

Vermikülit, genleşebilen mika sınıfından bir malzeme olup magnezyum alümina silikat kil esaslı esaslı bir malzemedir. Vermikülit mika mineralleri ve kloritin değişikliğe uğramış halidir. Vermikülitin bu özelliği çimento üretiminde puzolanik katkı maddesi olarak kullanım için umut vermektedir. Nitekim vermikülitin hafif beton üretiminde agrega ve çimentolarda puzolanik katkı maddesi olarak kullanıldığı da görülmektedir. Bu çalışmada, 1200 ℃’de pişirilerek elde edilen vermikülitin öğütülerek PÇ42.5 R çimentolarında puzolanik katkı maddesi olarak kullanılması durumunda özellikleri araştırılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, %0, %10, %15 ve %20 oranlarında pişirilerek öğütülen vermikülitin %20 oranında katılmasıyla 28 günlük basınç dayanımı 50,6 N/mm2 çıkmıştır ki, bu değer CEM I 42,5R çimentolarının 42,5 N/mm2 lik limit değerinin üzerindedir.
FARKLI ORANLARDA İZOOKTAN-DİZEL YAKITI İLE BESLENEN BİR RCCI MOTORUNUN MOTOR PERFORMANSI VE EMİSYONLARI ÜZERİNE DENEYSEL BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: Fırat Müjdat , Okcu Mutlu , Varol Yasin
Published: August 2024

Yapılan çalışmada deney motoru, modifiye edilerek RCCI konseptine göre çalışır hale getirilmiş tek silindirli dizel motordur. HRF olarak dizel ve LRF olarak ta izooktan (%15, %30, %45 ve %60 karışım oranlarında) kullanılmıştır. Deneyler üç farklı yükte (%20, %40 ve %60) ve 2400 (d/d) sabit motor devrinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. %20 yükte basınç pik değerinde LRF kullanımı ile önemli bir değişim olmamakla birlikte, motor yükü ve LRF karışım oranı arttıkça basınç ve HRR pik değeri artmış, bu değerlerin oluştuğu krank açısı ilerlemiştir. Motor performansı için önemli olan OİB’de LRF oranına bağlı olarak kısmi azalmalar görülmesine rağmen, %15 LRF oranı kullanımının tüm yüklerde OİB’nin dizel yakıtlı deneyde oluşan değerle hemen hemen aynı seviyede oluştuğu belirlenmiştir. LRF kullanımı ile düşük yükte NOx emisyonu, yüksek yükte CO emisyonu başarılı bir şekilde azaltılırken, HC emisyonu tüm deneylerde artış göstermiştir. Duman opaklığı tüm yük deneylerinde LRF ile azaltılırken, en büyük azalma %60 yükte yaklaşık olarak %97 oranında gerçekleşmiştir.
Knowledge of Intravenous Cannulation among Nursing Students at Two Private Nursing Schools Karachi
Authors: Khan Jehangir , Ali Mahboob , Bibi Afsha , Ali Roomana Mumtaz , Hassan Muhammad , Naseem Muhammad , Ali Abdul Qadir , Jahanzeb Amir Mustafa , Arshad Shaheen , Rachel .
Published: August 2024

Intravenous Cannulation (IVC) is a widely used, basic procedure carried out in all health care settings. Any kind of error or suboptimal practice can lead to serious complications and can worsen patient health. Objective: To assess the knowledge of nurses regarding IVC. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Horizon and Suvastu School of Nursing among post-RN BSN students from October to December 2023. Sample size was calculated with the help of openepi.com version 3.9 with a 95% confidence interval and a total of 134 participants were approached through the purposive sampling technique. Data were collected with Google Forms, shared with the students via whatsapp groups. An adopted questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: The results showed that 49.3% of participants were male, 50.7% were female, and 35.8% were between 26 and 30 years old. Considering the year of education, the majority 73.1% were studying in their second year. Results also showed that 35.8% of the respondents had a low level of knowledge, 32.8% had moderate knowledge, and 31.3% had a high level of knowledge regarding IVC. Conclusions: The study showed a low level of knowledge of IVC among nursing students; therefore, there should be an educational seminar to enhance the knowledge of nursing students regarding IVC.
Comparative Effects of Preoperative Carbohydrate Loading And Fasting on Recovery Outcomes in Colorectal Surgery
Authors: Mureed Ayesha , Dian Asifa , Shafique Umer , Zia Kanwal , Ahmad Zeeshan , Sattar Abdul
Published: August 2024

Preoperative oral carbohydrate treatment improves postoperative recovery. Fasting before surgery increases stress response and insulin resistance. Objective: To examine the effects of preoperative oral carbohydrate loading and traditional fasting on gastrointestinal function, independent walking time, and hospital stay after colorectal surgery. Methods: A quasi-experiment study with 90 individuals diagnosed by extensive history, clinical examination, and pertinent investigations split patients into Group A and Group B. General Anesthesia was used for all surgeries. Group A had surgery after 6 hours of nil per os, whereas Group B had a clear carbohydrate drink 14 hours before surgery and another 2 hours before anesthesia induction. Up to 72 hours after surgery, bowel noises, first flatus and feces, and time to independent ambulation were monitored. Results: The conventional approach in Group A produced a mean time of 51.4 ± 5.2 hours for bowel sounds, 62.9 ± 6.5 hours for first flatus, 77.95 ± 1.00 hours for defecation, 82.73 ± 9.6 hours for independent ambulation, and 5.02 ± 1.4 days for hospital stay. Group B, who received oral carbohydrate loading therapy before surgery, had shorter times for bowel sounds (43.5 ± 9.1 hours), first flatus (54.8 ± 4.6 hours), defecation (67.5 ± 11 hours), and independent ambulation (72.7 ± 6.6 hours), but a similar hospital stay (5.02 ± 1.49 days Hospital stay was not substantially different (p-value = 0.744), but surgical results were (0.000). Conclusions: Oral carbohydrate loading before colorectal surgery improves gastrointestinal function, speeds independent walking, and reduces hospital stays.
Comparison of Serum Zinc and Iron Levels Among Pregnant Women of Rural and Urban Areas Visiting Tertiary Care Hospital Jamshoro
Authors: Ansari Shabnam , Akbar Sadia , Mumtaz Nazia , Chang Abid Hussain , Aamir Kiran , Ujjan Ikram din
Published: August 2024

Nearly two-thirds of pregnant women in underdeveloped nations suffer from anemia, which increases the risk of maternal illness and death as well as low birth weight for the baby. Objective: Hospitalized pregnant women from rural and urban locations were compared for iron and serum zinc levels in this study. Methods: Total 146 pregnant women were presented in this Comparative Cross sectional study. This study was conducted in Department of Pathology, Laboratory, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Hyderabad. A red tip simple tube and Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) were used to disperse 10 milliliters of blood sample. Cobas 601 was used for the analysis of serum iron. Micro Lab 300 was used for the analysis of zinc and copper. Results: There were 66 (45.2%) females had age 21-25 years, followed by 32 (22%) cases had age 26-30 years, 28 (19.1%) cases had age 17-20 years and 20 (13.7%) cases had age >30 years. There were 96 (65.8%) cases had history of consuming iron folic acid. There were 67 (45.9%) cases had good meal intake per day. Anemia was found in 103 (75.5%) cases. It was found that deficiency of serum zinc in 86 (58.9%) cases. Frequency of serum ferritin level was severe low in 44 (42.7%) cases, 49 (47.5%) cases had low serum ferritin level and normal ferritin level was only observed in 10 (9.8%) cases. Conclusions: it was found that pregnant women have increased anemia rates. Rural pregnant women are more likely than metropolitan ones to have this condition.
Ambulatory Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry “Knowledge and Practice of Dental Graduates of Karachi” A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Ali Iqra , Maryam . , Zareef Uzma , Faizan Afshan , Ahmed Tauseef , Haque Arifa
Published: August 2024

Ambulatory sedation in pediatric dentistry is crucial for managing anxiety and pain, ensuring effective treatment. Assessing the knowledge and practice of dental graduates regarding this technique is essential for improving pediatric dental care. Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and practice of dental graduates in Karachi regarding ambulatory sedation in pediatric dentistry. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from July 2023 to December 2023 among dental graduates in Karachi using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured, self-administered questionnaire, which included 5 demographic questions, 14 knowledge questions, and 3 practice questions. The knowledge questions were scored, with each correct answer allocated 1 point, and the total score categorized into poor (0-4), good (5-9), and excellent (10-14) knowledge levels. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0, with descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests employed for analysis. Results: Out of 200 respondents, 45% demonstrated excellent knowledge, 40% had good knowledge, and 15% had poor knowledge regarding ambulatory sedation in pediatric dentistry. The practice assessment revealed that 60% of the graduates regularly used ambulatory sedation techniques, while 40% reported occasional use. Significant associations were found between knowledge levels and years of practice (p<0.05). Conclusions: The study indicates that while a substantial proportion of dental graduates in Karachi have excellent knowledge of ambulatory sedation, there is a need for continued education and training to ensure consistent practice. Enhancing knowledge and practice through targeted programs can improve pediatric dental care outcomes
Prevalence of Extensively Drug Resistant Salmonella typhi and its Susceptibility against Meropenem, Tigecycline, Fosfomycin and Azithromycin among Clinical Isolates from a Tertiary Care Hospital Laboratory
Authors: Irfan Zona , Afridi Faisal Iqbal , Fatima Ambreen , Zafar Hira , Muhammad Pervaiz Yousra , Farooq Lubna
Published: August 2024

The emergence of Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) Salmonella typhi in Pakistan has posed a significant public health challenge. Traditional antibiotics, including ampicillin, chloramphenicol, and fluoroquinolones, have become ineffective due to widespread resistance, necessitating the exploration of alternative treatment options. Objective: To assess the in vitro efficacy of four antibiotics fosfomycin, tigecycline, meropenem and azithromycin against XDR Salmonella typhi strains isolated from patients in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Microbiology, Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi, over six months. Blood samples from both inpatients and outpatients aged 1 to 60 years were collected for culture and sensitivity testing. Antibiotic susceptibility was determined using the standard disc diffusion method. Data were analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of the selected antibiotics against XDR Salmonella typhi. Results: The susceptibility patterns of Salmonella typhi and XDR Salmonella typhi revealed that meropenem, azithromycin, tigecycline, and fosfomycin were effective in all tested samples. Conversely, antibiotics such as ampicillin, aztreonam, cefixime, ceftriaxone, chloramphenicol, co-trimoxazole, and ciprofloxacin demonstrated resistance, with varying patterns observed between Salmonella typhi and XDR Salmonella typhi. The distribution of XDR and Non-XDR Salmonella typhi cases by gender and age, with no significant association found between these variables and XDR status. Conclusions: Meropenem and azithromycin remain effective against XDR Salmonella typhi; however, fosfomycin and tigecycline present promising alternatives. These findings underscore the need for continuous surveillance and the development of new treatment strategies to combat the rising threat of XDR Salmonella typhi in Pakistan.
Awareness and Knowledge Regarding the Concept of Shortened Dental Arches Among Dental Surgeons in Karachi, Pakistan
Authors: Kumar Kelash , Tariq . , Ambreen . , Saqib . , Iqbal Uzma Anam , Mushtaque Saher
Published: August 2024

Tooth loss remains a major oral health problem with a high public and individual health effect. impacting the majority of persons in their middle and older years. Objective: To evaluate knowledge and comprehension of the idea of shortened dental arches among dental surgeons of Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: A convenience sample of 300 dentists who work in private hospitals in Karachi was used to perform a descriptive cross-sectional survey. A self-administered questionnaire was given to the participants to ask opinions regarding awareness, function, aesthetics, and comfort of the shortened dental arch concept. SPSS version 25.0 was used to statistically analyze the data from June 2023 to December 2023. Results: The results of the study revealed that approximately 31.7% believed that shortened dental arches offer a generally good periodontal prognosis, 33.8% of dental surgeons revealed that few restorative treatments were available, 31.2% believed that shortened dental arches do not lower the risk of overtreatment, 32.66% prolong the retention of natural teeth, 30% decrease the occlusal vertical dimension and 32.4% had TMJ issues. Conclusions: Dental surgeons' attitudes and comprehension of the shortened dental arches concept were inadequate. Hence shortened dental arches provide a practical approach to dental care by preserving posterior tooth function without requiring complete arch restoration. By improving clinical decision-making, it was possible to improve patient outcomes by having a better understanding of the existing level of awareness and expertise among dental surgeons.
Impact of Letrozole on Mature Follicle Rate in Treatment of Subfertility Due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Authors: Javeria Mehvish , Noor Lubna , Taj Urfa , Hanif Qurat Ul Ain , Hussain Samar , Hanif Asif
Published: August 2024

Letrozole was an aromatase inhibitor that has gained prominence as an alternative to the clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction in females with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Objective: To assess the frequency of mature follicle rate as a result of letrozole treatment in subfertility due to PCOS. Methods: This interventional study was performed at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Combined Military Hospital, Multan, over a period of 6 months, from March 1, 2023 to September 1, 2023.  The study included 322 cases aged between 20–40 years, who reported infertility for longer than a year, had Body Mass Index (BMI) <28, and had subfertility due to PCOS. All study participants were subjected to letrozole treatment. Development of mature follicles was observed utilizing transvaginal ultrasound starting from the 10th day of treatment. Results: The mean age of patients was 32.82 ± 4.30 years. The mean weight was 61.74 ± 7.35 kg, whereas the mean height was 1.61 ± 0.069 m. The mean BMI was 23.68 ± 2.96 kg/m². Among the participants, 161 (50.0%) patients had primary infertility, and 161 (50.0%) had secondary infertility. After receiving letrozole treatment, 237 (73.6%) patients had mature follicles on ultrasonography. Conclusions: Letrozole seems to improve the rate of follicle maturation in women with subfertility due to PCOS, thereby increasing the likelihood of pregnancy. Based on these findings, letrozole can be regarded as a suitable alternative to first-line therapies such as clomiphene citrate, providing favorable outcomes and minimal side effects, specifically in patients with clomiphene citrate resistance.
Measurement of Fetomaternal Outcome in Pregnant Patients with Sepsis
Authors: Huma Zill E , Jabeen Asma , Jan Sadiq , Afzal Madiha , Aziz Uzma , Salman Nayla
Published: August 2024

Sepsis during pregnancy is a severe condition associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. It necessitates early identification and intervention to mitigate adverse outcomes. Objectives: The study was aimed to evaluate and compare feto-maternal outcomes in pregnant patients with sepsis versus those without sepsis. Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at Social Security Teaching Hospital, Lahore, from July 2023 to January 2024. A total of 240 pregnant women were included, with 120 diagnosed with sepsis and 120 without sepsis (control group). Obstetrically modified qSOFA and SOFA scores, were used for sepsis diagnosis. Data on vital signs, laboratory investigations, and fetal monitoring were collected and analyzed using SPSS version 24.0. Multivariate analysis was employed to adjust for potential confounders, and p-values of ≤ 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The sepsis group exhibited significantly worse outcomes compared to the control group. The mean age was 27.8 ± 9.4 years, and mean Body mass index (BMI) was 25.3 ± 5.6. Maternal outcomes included 8.3 % oligohydramnios, 46.67 % cesarean sections for non-reassuring fetal profiles, and 15 % preterm premature rupture of membranes. Maternal Intensive Care Unit ICU admission was necessary for 8.3 % of patients, with a maternal mortality rate of 1.67 %. Fetal outcomes included 5 % intrauterine fetal growth restriction, 28.33 % small for gestational age, 3.3 % stillbirth, and 53.33 % neonatal ICU admissions. Conclusion: Sepsis in pregnancy significantly increases the risk of adverse feto-maternal outcomes, including preterm birth, fetal distress, intrauterine growth restriction, and neonatal complications. Early detection and aggressive management are crucial to improving outcomes.
A case of successful treatment of a deep chemical burn of a finger using osteopathictechniques
Authors: Stepanova Marina , Egorova Irina , Zinov'ev Evgeniy , Barsukova Irina , Narushak Irina
Published: August 2024

Treatment of chemical burns is a serious problem of modern science and practice. There was the first experience of using osteopathy for the diagnosis and treatment of skin burns. Materials and methods. A clinical case of a patient with a limited deep chemical burn of the finger is presented, in whicha combined method of treatment with the use of osteopathic technique was applied according to the severity of the process course. Clinical, osteopathic and analytical methods were applied. Treatment results. The mechanical method was able to separate the adhered scab (formed from the effects of a chemical reagent) and the underlying tissues of the finger, to ensure the outflow of purulent contents of the wound and diminution of intoxication syndrome, to achieve scarring of the burn wound. Conclusion. The use of the osteopathic technique allowed us to achieve the desired result - complete recovery of the patient.
Actividades con los primeros números naturales mediante un cuento en un aula de Educación Infantil
Authors: Cauhé Paula , Arnal-Palacián Mónica
Published: August 2024

La literatura infantil, y en particular los cuentos, permiten trabajar una gran variedad de aspectos que hacen posible la enseñanza de algunas nociones matemáticas en la infancia. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar la capacidad de un cuento, Ser quinto, como herramienta para el aprendizaje del número con significado ordinal en alumnos de Educación Infantil. Para alcanzarlo, se realizaron dos tipos de implementación en dos aulas con alumnado de cuatro años: la primera con el alumnado como protagonista y la segunda como mero espectador. Esta implementación vino acompañada de una sesión previa y una sesión posterior. Entre los resultados encontrados se destaca que, a pesar de tener adquirido el número con significado cardinal hasta el cinco sin cometer errores, se presentan serias dificultades cuando el significado del número cambia a ordinal, especialmente para la quinta posición, pese a haber sido el elemento central del cuento y de las actividades que rodearon a la implementación.
Lead Acetate-Induced Hepatotoxicity and the ameliorative effect of Aqueous Extract of Adansonia digitata Fruit Pulp in Clarias gariepinus
Authors: Abdulsalam Hassan , Gadzama Joseph , Chiroma Mohammed , Dahiru Sani , Gambo Halima , Atata Jamila , Sambo Sohnap , Adamu Sani
Published: August 2024

Aim: To evaluate serum hepatic changes induced by lead acetate (PbA) and the ameliorative effect of aqueous extract of Adansonia digitata fruit pulp (AEADFP) in Clarias gariepinus.
Methods: A total of 120 Clarias gariepinus (185 ± 5 g) were assigned randomly into 6 groups (A, B, C, D, E and F) of n=20. Group A was administered borehole water for 35 days; Group B, C, D, E and F were administered PbA for 14 days and subsequently borehole water, 195 mg/L of AEADFP, 390 mg/L of AEADFP, 585 mg/L of AEADFP and 15 mg/L of dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), respectively, for 21 days. Four fish per group were randomly selected on weekly basis for serum biochemical analysis of hepatic function markers.
Results: There was significant (p<0.05) elevation in alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), total bilirubin and total cholesterol levels in the PbA-induced groups B, C, D, E and F, at week 2 post-induction. Contrarily, total protein and albumin decrease in group B, C, D, E and F, to the lowest mean values of 1.1 ± 0.1 g/dL and 0.7 ± 0.2 g/dL, respectively at week 2 post-induction. However, treatment of PbA-induced group C, D, E and F with AEADFP and DMSA, respectively, significantly ameliorated the negative effects of PbA when compared with the PbA-induced but untreated group.
Conclusion: The findings in this study suggest that Adansonia digitata fruit extract has a mitigating potential against PbA-induced hepatotoxicity by ameliorating the upsurge and downturn of liver function parameters. Hence, Adansonia digitata fruits can serve as a natural plant agent in the treatment of lead-induced hepatotoxicity in Clarias gariepinus.
Parents' attitudes and refusal towards childhood vaccinations and associated factors
Authors: Berk Erhan , Tas Ayse , Vicnelioglu Elanur , Sinanoglu Muhammed , Kurt Harun
Published: August 2024

The aim of this study is to determine the demographic characteristics of vaccine refusals in Malatya province, identify reasons for vaccine hesitancy, and guide future intervention efforts. Data for this descriptive study were collected through face-to-face interviews using a socio-demographic form developed by researchers, reasons for non-vaccination, and the short form of the "Turkish Vaccine Hesitancy Scale" and "Parental Attitudes towards Childhood Vaccinations" (PACV) scales. Statistical analysis included chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Spearman correlation test. Vaccine hesitancy was found in 86.0% of parents who did not vaccinate their children. The most common reasons for non-vaccination were "lack of confidence in vaccine content" (65.1%), "observation of side effects in others after vaccination" (19.8%), and "exposure to negative statements about vaccines on social media". As the educational level of both parents increased, non-vaccination due to a lack of confidence in vaccine content was more common. There was no relationship found between the presence of vaccine hesitancy and socio-demographic characteristics. Parents who do not vaccinate have low confidence in vaccines, and the influence of media, particularly press and social media, is significant in vaccination decision-making. Efforts should be made by both healthcare professionals and policymakers to increase confidence in vaccines and prevent access to misinformation about vaccines, thus minimizing vaccine hesitancy.
Analysis of reaction time, psychomotor speed and concentration levels in individuals who had COVID-19 infection
Authors: Bodur Furkan , Senol Deniz , Senol Demet , Ozer Cenk
Published: August 2024

This study was conducted to analyse reaction time, psychomotor speed and concentration parameters in individuals who had previously been infected with COVID-19 and to compare these parameters with those of the control group. The study recruited 56 individuals previously diagnosed with COVID-19 with PCR and 56 healthy individuals. COVID-19-related information and sociodemographic characteristics of the participants were recorded. Light Trainer Exercises System (Model LTV2, Türkiye, 2017) was used for the evaluation of reaction time, while the d2 attention test was used for the evaluation of concentration performance. Psychomotor speed percentage (p<0.05) and achievement score percentage (p<0.05) of individuals who had COVID-19 were found to be statistically significantly lower than those of the control group. In terms of reaction time performance, when compared with the control group, upper extremity reaction time (p<0.001) and lower extremity reaction time (p<0.001) values were found to be statistically significantly longer in the COVID-19 group. The results showed that when compared with the control group with the same age group, the participants between the ages of 18 and 26 who had previously been infected with COVID-19 were negatively affected in terms of reaction time and psychomotor speed parameters.
Ultrasonographic evaluation of thoracic and abdominal neoplasia in domestic ruminants: A systemic review
Authors: Tharwat Mohamed , Shafaey El , Alkheraif Abdulrahman
Published: August 2024

There is a lack of literature on the usefulness of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and prognosis of thoracic and abdominal neoplasia in domestic ruminants, such as cattle, camels, sheep, and goats. This review aims to shed light on the current applications and prospects of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of thoracic and abdominal neoplasia in domestic ruminants. The scientific literature on ultrasonographic evaluation of the thoracic and abdominal neoplasia in domestic ruminants has been systematically reviewed to verify the potential role of ultrasonography in diagnosing such neoplasia. Based on the literature results, cattle (71.03%) were the most affected animals by thoracic and abdominal neoplasia, followed by sheep (11.86%), goats (11.57%), and camels (5.54%). In all included species, the abdominal neoplasia was more frequent (6.18%) than the thoracic neoplasia (2.97%), and the most frequent neoplasms were forestomach neoplasia. It is concluded that ultrasonography is not widely used in diagnosing thoracic and abdominal neoplasia in ruminant practice. Using ultrasonography in conjunction with guided needle aspiration and biopsy can offer veterinarians the opportunity for more precise diagnosis and treatment decisions guidance of thoracic and abdominal neoplasia in domesticated ruminants.
Regimes, structural breaks, and scenarios in fixed income markets
Authors:   , Klerkx Henrik Anton
Published: August 2024

In this thesis, I explore the existence of regimes and structural breaks in fixed income markets, with a focus on monetary policy rules (MPRs) and their impact on long-term interest rates. It proposes using narrative-based scenario generation for robust portfolio optimization in these markets. The thesis aims to validate and expand upon the work of Clarida, Galí, and Gertler (CGG) on MPR and potential structural breaks. Furthermore, behavioral macroeconomics is applied to help explain interest rate patterns observed in interest rates. Finally, to deal with regimes and structural breaks in fixed income markets, it is suggested to combine robust optimization and scenario techniques.

The key conclusions are: (1) Monetary policy regimes exhibit structural breaks linked to leadership changes and evolving use of unconventional policies like QE. (2) Endogenous regime shifts in long-term rates can arise from investor behavior dynamics. (3) Narrative-based scenario generation allows robust optimization of fixed income portfolios under uncertainty.
The thesis contributes to understanding regime changes, incorporates QE effects, proposes novel interest rate modeling, and presents a structured approach to scenario-based decision-making for fixed income investors. It highlights the importance of accounting for potential structural breaks and regime shifts in this market.
HABITAT E ECOLOGIA DE TRÊS ESPÉCIES FLORESTAIS AMAZÔNICAS EM RISCO DE EXTINÇÃO
Authors: Nascimento Júnior Luís Gonzaga Lopes do , Scudeller Veridiana Vizoni
Published: August 2024

Espécies ameaçadas de extinção deveriam ter prioridade em pesquisas, devido à urgência em preservá-las. Dentre essas: o macucú (Aldina heterophylla Spruce ex Benth), a itaúba (Mezilaurus itauba (Meisn.) Taub. ex Mez.) e a ucuúba (Virola surinamensis (Rol.) Warb.). Dessa forma, este estudo utilizou-se de uma revisão de literatura focada nas características morfológicas, ecológicas e adaptações aos ambientes dessas três espécies florestais amazônicas a fim de entender suas vulnerabilidades e seus status nas listas de espécies ameaçadas de extinção brasileiras e internacionais. Também buscou-se informações de distribuição geográfica na base de dados da Mil Madeiras Preciosas, do Instituto de Proteção Ambiental do Amazonas – IPAAM e do SIBBr para a confecção de mapas e análise de ocorrência dessas espécies frente ao seu status de conservação; Sendo assim, observa-se que Aldina heterophylla ocorre predominantemente em áreas de campinaranas que representam apenas 7% de toda a extensão amazônica; Virola surinamensis está adaptada às áreas periodicamente alagadas pelos grandes rios amazônicos, principalmente na calha do Rio Negro e Mezilaurus itauba ocorrendo em todos os ambientes amazônicos, entretanto com maior concentração em florestas de terra firme. As espécies em questão possuem habitats e distribuições distintas, porém todas estão extremamente afetadas pela retirada ilegal e excessiva de madeireira e especulação imobiliária na Amazônia, que nos últimos anos atingiu dados recordes. São espécies mais vulneráveis à extinção, devido seu alto valor comercial e pela grande demanda por seus produtos florestais, madeireiros e não madeireiros. Além disso, com o aumento das temperaturas globais, o bioma Amazônia pode sofrer com secas severas e aumento de períodos secos, e consequentemente, ocorrerá maior pressão sobre espécies já com a população em declínio. A ocorrência das espécies encontradas no banco de dados do IPAAM, mostram maior distribuição da espécie Mezilaurus itauba, seguido de Virola surinamensis, e com uma distribuição mais restrita, Aldina heterophylla, com ocorrência mais concentrada na região metropolitana de Manaus e mais próximos da região central do Estado do Amazonas.
PAPARAN MULTIBAHASA DALAM LINGKUNGAN KELUARGA: IMPLIKASI TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN BAHASA PADA ANAK PRA-SEKOLAH
Authors: Arsya Deanna Tatsbita  , Primaditha Noorrizqyka Putri Hilmana  , Sabitasari Nauraleza  , Shaula Virgincia Rizqina Wardana  , Syahla Luzaina Khadar  , Mochamad Whilky Rizkyanfi
Published: August 2024

Kemampuan multibahasa pada individu semakin meningkat tajam. Ada banyak faktor yang menyebabkan hal tersebut, salah satunya adalah lingkungan keluarga. Oleh karena itu, tujuan pembuatan artikel ini adalah untuk mengulas tentang perkembangan awal bicara anak pra-sekolah yang terkena paparan multibahasa dalam lingkungan keluarga. Berbagai artikel yang relevan dengan tujuan pembahasan telah penulis review dan rangkum dari berbagai database untuk keperluan metode penelitian ini yaitu studi literatur. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa paparan multibahasa dapat memiliki efek positif terhadap perkembangan bahasa anak, meningkatkan fleksibilitas berbahasa, serta kemampuan kognitif mereka. Namun, penelitian juga mengungkapkan adanya tantangan tertentu, seperti konflik bahasa dan kebingungan anak dalam membedakan antara bahasa. Implikasi dari hasil penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya dukungan lingkungan keluarga yang memadai dalam memfasilitasi perkembangan bahasa anak pra-sekolah yang terpapar multibahasa. Penelitian ini memiliki nilai penting dalam memperkaya pemahaman kita tentang bagaimana bahasa berinteraksi di lingkungan keluarga dapat membentuk kemampuan awal berbicara pada anak-anak pra-sekolah.
PEMANFAATAN MATERIAL LIMBAH KAYU JATI DARI PT. RISKO JAVA RAJASA GROUP DALAM PERANCANGAN KABINET TV MININALIS DENGAN TEKNIK SALUR UNTUK MENINGKATKAN NILAI TAMBAH EKONOMI
Authors: Muhammad Fauzi Abdul Adhim  , Drajad Wibowo  , Dwi Agus Susila
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memanfaatkan material limbah kayu jati dari PT. Risko Java Rajasa Group khusunya dalam perancangan kabinet TV minimalis dengan teknik salur, dengan tujuan meningkatkan nilai tambah ekonomi. Limbah kayu jati yang dihasilkan oleh industri mebel sering kali tidak dimanfaatkan secara optimal dan hanya dibuang, sehingga menyebabkan pemborosan sumber daya alam dan berdampak negatif pada lingkungan. Penelitian ini berfokus pada transformasi limbah kayu jati menjadi produk bernilai tinggi melalui desain inovatif dan teknik pengerjaan yang tepat. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif mencakup lima tahapan, yaitu: 1] Identifikasi, 2] pengembangan konsep, 3] Prototype, 4] Iterasi dan Penyempurnaan, 5] Evaluasi.  Data yang dikumpulkan melalui observasi dilapanagan memberikan tambahan dalam menjalankan langkah-langkah perwujudan produk melalui eksplorasi desain, pemilihan desain, gambar kerja, pemotongan bahan, perakitan, finishing dan evaluasi. Evaluasi produk mencakup uji kualitas bahan, ketahanan struktur, dan survei kepuasan konsumen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kabinet TV minimalis dengan teknik salur dari limbah kayu jati memiliki kualitas yang baik dan diterima dengan baik oleh konsumen. Penelitian ini berhasil menunjukkan bahwa limbah kayu jati dapat diolah menjadi produk bernilai tinggi yang tidak hanya ramah lingkungan tetapi juga memiliki daya tarik pasar yang kuat. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini tidak hanya memberikan solusi untuk mengurangi limbah kayu jati tetapi juga menawarkan peluang ekonomi baru bagi industri mebel. Inovasi ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap perekonomian lokal dan lingkungan, serta mempromosikan praktik produksi yang berkelanjutan.
BANK TRANSFORMATION IN MODERN CONDITIONS: BETWEEN NEOBANK AND FINTECH
Authors: Боловина О.Ю.
Published: August 2024

Данная статья рассматривает существующие тренды в аспекте развития банковского сектора в России и изменения поведения и предпочтений клиентов. Под влиянием стремительного роста цифровой экономики и изменения клиентского поведения банковский сектор трансформировался, представив модель необанкинга. В соответствии с приведенной классификацией были разобраны примеры реализации моделей необанков в России. Были рассмотрены количественные показатели изменения банковских институтов для оценки эффективности существующих банковских моделей. Подтверждение состоятельности гипотезы основано на сравнение финансовых показателей АО «Тинькофф Банк» с компаниями финансового сектора: традиционными банками, микрофинансовыми компаниями и лизинговой компанией. Анализ проводился через сравнение кредитных организаций, используя сравнительный метод через оценку мультипликаторов компаний. В статье обосновывается вывод о возрастающей роли необанков в банковской сфере и их будущей роли в структуре российской экономики. Причинами данного процесса являются высокая рентабельность необанков по сравнению с традиционными банками за счет цифровизации бизнес-процессов и возможность привлекать клиентов, предлагая гибкую настройку продуктов. Продолжением подтвержденного тренда является прогноз развития необанкинга и его укрупнение в национальной банковской системе.

This article examines the existing trends in the aspect of the development of the banking sector in Russia and changes in customer behavior and preferences. Under the influence of the rapid growth of the digital economy and changes in customer behavior, the banking sector has transformed by introducing a non-banking model. In accordance with the above classification, examples of the implementation of non-banking models in Russia were analyzed. Quantitative indicators of changes in banking institutions were considered to assess the effectiveness of existing banking models. Confirmation of the validity of the hypothesis is based on a comparison of the financial performance of JSC «Tinkoff Bank» with companies in the financial sector: traditional banks, microfinance companies and a leasing company. The analysis was carried out through a comparison of credit institutions, using a comparative method through an assessment of company multipliers. The article concludes about the increasing role of non-banks in the banking sector and their future role in the structure of the Russian economy. The reasons for this process are the high profitability of non-banks compared to traditional banks due to the digitalization of business processes and the ability to attract customers by offering flexible product customization. The continuation of the confirmed trend is the forecast of the development of non-banking and its consolidation in the national banking system.
Роль стилів сімейного виховання у розвитку резильєнтності підлітків
Authors: Пінчук Н. І.
Published: August 2024

Реалії життя сучасних підлітків в умовах війни характеризуються високим рівнем невизначеності та тривалого стресу, тому розвиток їхньої здатності витримувати, протистояти та відновлюватися є важливою умовою збереження психічного та фізичного здоров’я підростаючої особистості. На розвиток резильєнтності як ключової якості у відновленні та адаптації до змінюваних обставин життя впливають як внутрішні, так і зовнішні чинники, серед яких провідну роль відіграє наявність батьківської підтримки. Метою статті є систематизація досліджень та теоретичне обґрунтування ролі сімейного середовища у розвитку резильєнтності особистості підліткового віку, зокрема через аналіз батьківсько-дитячих взаємин, стилів виховання та їх впливу на здатність підлітків протистояти життєвим викликам. Для досягнення мети та завдань дослідження використовувалися такі теоретичні методи як аналіз, синтез, узагальнення та систематизація наукових джерел для визначення ролі типів сімейного виховання у розвитку резильєнтності підлітків. Констатовано виняткову важливість ефективної реалізації виховної функції сім’ї у розвитку резильєнтності як здатності підлітків протистояти життєвим викликам. Виділено ключові чинники розвитку резильєнтності особистості підліткового віку. Обґрунтовано вплив стилів сімейного виховання, типів ставлень батьків до дитини, специфіки батьківсько-дитячих взаємин, поведінкових патернів під час стресу та особистісних якостей батьків на розвиток резильєнтності підлітків. Перспективним напрямком подальших досліджень передбачено вивчення механізмів впливу відмінностей у вихованні батьків на резильєнтність підлітків, аналіз взаємозв’язків між індивідуально-психологічними особливостями особистості підлітків та соціально-психологічними механізмами розвитку психологічної стійкості.