bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MAKRO İHTİYATİ BİR ARAÇ OLARAK ZORUNLU KARŞILIK UYGULAMASININ FİNANSAL İSTİKRAR ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ; TÜRKİYE EKONOMİSİ ÜZERİNE BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: Akça Murat
Published: December 2024

Temel amacı fiyat istikrarını sağlamak olan merkez bankaları 2008 küresel finans krizi ile birlikte finansal istikrarı da sağlamaya yönelik bir takım yeni para politikası araçları kullanmaya başlamışlardır. Direkt olarak para politikası uygulaması içerisinde yer alan araçlar geleneksel olmayan para politikası araçları olarak adlandırılırken, finansal piyasaları düzenlemeye yönelik kullanılan araçlar ise makro ihtiyati araçlar olarak adlandırılmıştır. Hem geleneksel olmayan para politikası araçları içerisinde hem de makro ihtiyati araçlar içerisinde yer alan zorunlu karşılık oranları TCMB tarafından kriz sonrası dönemde aktif olarak kullanılmaya başlamıştır. Zorunlu karşılıkların finansal istikrarı tehdit eden en önemli unsurlardan birisi olan kredi büyümesi üzerinde önemli etkileri vardır. Bu çalışmada da TCMB tarafından kullanılan zorunlu karşılık uygulamasının kredi büyümesi üzerindeki ve dolaylı olarak finansal istikrar üzerindeki etkileri incelenmiştir. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, Türk Lirası mevduatlarına uygulanan zorunlu karşılıkların kısa dönemde yabancı para mevduatlarına uygulanan zorunlu karşılıkların ise uzun dönemde kredi büyümesi üzerinde daraltıcı bir etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
KABİNDE “BİZ” ANLAYIŞIYLA EKİP RUHUNU PAYLAŞMAK: KABİN GÖREVLİSİ ADAYLARININ EKİPLERDE İLETİŞİM VE KOORDİNASYON YÖNLERİNE İLİŞKİN FARKINDALIĞI
Authors: Kaynak Özlem Munise
Published: December 2024

Sivil havacılık sektörü, taşıdığı risklerin yüksek olması sebebiyle emniyetin en önemli unsurlardan biri olduğu bir sektördür. Uçuş operasyonlarının başarılı bir şekilde gerçekleştirilmesinde ekiplerin doğru ve etkili iletişimi, iş birliği ve koordinasyonu hayati öneme sahiptir. Bu önemden yola çıkan bu araştırmanın temel amacı, kabin ekibi üyeleri olacak olan kabin görevlisi adaylarının ekip içi iletişim, koordinasyon ve iş birliği yeteneklerini değerlendirmek, ekip ruhu oluşturmaya yönelik aidiyet duygusunu anlamak, bir ekip olarak hareket etmeye ilişkin farkındalıklarını değerlendirmektir. Araştırma, kabin görevlisi adaylarının ekip içindeki rol ve sorumluluklarına uygun olarak nasıl bir katkı sağlayabileceklerini anlamayı hedeflemektedir. Ayrıca araştırmada kabin görevlisi adaylarının sahip olduğu demografik özelliklerin araştırma değişkenleri bakımından gruplar arası anlamlı farklılık gösterip göstermediğinin tespit edilmesi de araştırmanın bir alt amacını oluşturmaktadır. Bu amaçlar ışığında nicel araştırma yöntemine dayalı olarak iş birliği, iletişim, ekip esnekliği, aidiyet duygusu ve ekip yetenekleri olmak üzere beş ana boyutta toplanan ölçeği içeren yüz yüze anket tekniğiyle, kolayda örnekleme yoluyla erişilen ve havayolları alanında kabin görevlisi adayı pozisyonunda bulunan 387 katılımcıdan birincil veri elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler SPSS istatistik paket programlarında çözümlenmiştir. Analizler neticesinde erişilen bulgulara göre kabin görevlisi adaylarının aidiyet, iş birliği, iletişim ve esneklik gibi ekip içi dinamiklerde ve genel olarak ekip becerilerinde yüksek düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Korelasyon analizi, bu değişkenler arasında pozitif ve anlamlı ilişkiler olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Bu bulgular ışığında literatüre ve sivil havacılık uygulamasına dönük katkılar sunması beklenen birtakım çıkarımlar ve değerlendirmelerde bulunulmuştur.
Neoliberalismo y apocalipsis. Agamben, Stimilli y Villacañas más allá del proyecto Homo sacer
Authors: Periáñez Llorente Luis
Published: December 2024

El proyecto Homo sacer de Giorgio Agamben se propuso desarrollar la arqueología de la biopolítica contemporánea quedando, sin embargo, a las puertas de aquella. El reino y la gloria se detuvo en el liberalismo sin llegar a estudiar el carácter teológico del neoliberalismo. El presente artículo recupera otros análisis de Agamben y los sitúa en perspectiva con las investigaciones de Elettra Stimilli y José Luis Villacañas en torno al carácter teológico-político del neoliberalismo para, un poco más allá del proyecto Homo sacer, iluminar la racionalidad apocalíptica del neoliberalismo.
Simulation of the effect of roughness of contact surfaces on the risk of aseptic loosening of the endoprosthesis
Authors:   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, SMOLIN A.YU. , EREMINA G.M. ,   Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

Osteoarthritis and osteonecrosis of the femoral head are serious diseases that require surgical treatment (endoprosthetics). Aseptic loosening of the femoral component of the implant is a consequence of the micro-destruction of the bone tissue in the contact area. The mechanical behavior in the zone of contacting materials during endoprosthetics is determined by the morphology of the surfaces. To study the effect of the roughness of the contacting elements, computer modeling was used. A part of the femur with a pin from a superficial endoprosthesis was considered. The mechanical behavior of the model samples was studied under loading similar to the physiological one. Nonlinear features in the mechanical behavior of model samples with different surface roughness are revealed. It was found that the most optimal bone roughness is about 0.2 mm.
Formation of unsteady velocity profile in a flat channel
Authors:   Samara State Technical University, KUDINOV V.A. , TRUBITSYN K.V. ,   Samara State Technical University, GAVRILOVA T.E. ,   Samara State Technical University, KOLOTILKINA K.V. ,   Samara State Technical University, KOTOVA E.V. ,   Samara State Technical University, TKACHEV V.K. ,   Samara State Technical University
Published: December 2024

Based on the introduction of additional boundary conditions (ABC) and an additional unknown function (AUF), an approximate analytical solution is obtained for the problem of velocity profile formation in a flat channel under laminar fluid flow. In the limiting case (when n → ∞), this solution coincides with the exact solution. The physical meaning of the ABC lies in their fulfillment by the desired solution at the boundary points, which is equivalent to satisfying the original differential equation at these points. It is shown that the enforcement of the equation at the boundaries leads to its fulfillment inside the considered domain without directly integrating it with respect to the spatial variable. The additional unknown function, which describes the temporal variation of velocity at the center of the channel, reduces the partial differential equation to the integration of an ordinary differential equation. Its use allows for the exact determination of eigenvalues, which are conventionally obtained through the solution of the Sturm-Liouville boundary value problem defined in the spatial variable. Therefore, in this case, an alternative approach to finding eigenvalues is considered, specifically through the solution of a temporal ordinary differential equation involving the AUF. The integration constants of the ordinary differential equation are determined with a given accuracy from the initial condition using the method of least squares.
BİR TEKSTİL ATÖLYESİNİN DİKİMHANE BÖLÜMÜNDE KUMAŞ ATIKLARI VE ENERJİ TÜKETİMİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Katip Aslihan
Published: December 2024

Tüketimin artması, sanayi ve teknolojinin gelişmesi çevre kirliliği sorununu tehlikeli boyutlara çıkarmıştır. Tekstil sektörünün üretim ve tüketimin en çok olduğu sektörlerin başında olması sebebiyle büyük çevresel ve ekonomik öneme sahiptir. Bu çalışmada, bir dikim atölyesinde oluşan kumaş atık miktarları ve enerji sarfiyat verileri incelenerek oluşan kumaş atık türleri belirlenmiş ve yapılabilecek uygulamalar ile enerji verimliliği hesaplamaları yapılmıştır. Nisan, Mayıs, Haziran aylarında ölçülen kumaş ağırlıklarına göre, en çok çıkan kumaş türü olan poliesterin 3 aylık ortalama değeri 9 kg olarak bulunmuştur. En az bulunan viskon kumaş türü ortalama değerinin 1,32 kg olduğu belirlenmiştir. Toplam değerlere bakıldığında, sentetik kumaş toplamı diğer doğal lifli kumaş toplamının 2,43 katı olduğu görülmüştür. Enerji tasarrufu çalışmalarında, LED aydınlatmanın kullanımı ile yıllık 108,2$’lık bir kazanımının ve amortisman süresinin de 0,95 yıl olduğu hesaplanmıştır. Pencerelerin değişimi sonrasında yapılan ısı yalıtımı hesaplamalarıyla yıllık 9,13$’lık bir yakıt maliyetinde azalma görülmüştür. Aydınlatma ve ısı yalıtımı çalışmalarının toplam enerji verimliliğine katkısının toplam % 62 olduğu ve yapılabilecek basit uygulamaların bile önemli düzeyde enerji tasarrufu sağlayabileceği belirlenmiştir. Tekstil sektöründe, kumaş atıklarının geri dönüştürülmesi ve enerji tasarrufu çalışmalarının sürdürülebilir üretim açısında önemli faydalar sağlayacağı görülmüştür.
Purification of genomic DNA v1
Authors: Sandulache Vlad
Published: December 2024

This protocol details the purification of genomic DNA.
Editorial. The 10th yearly volume of JPOR is complete
Authors: Lundh Lars-Gunnar , Bergman Lars R.
Published: December 2024

The first issue of Journal for Person-Oriented Research (JPOR) was published in 2015, representing the first international journal specifically focused on person-oriented research. With this issue, the JPOR completes its tenth yearly volume. The status of JPOR as a truly international journal is reflected in the number of published articles from different countries. The number of submissions to JPOR has been steadily increasing, as has also its CiteScore as measured by Scopus. A call is made for papers on the application of non-linear dynamic system modelling.
Russian cultural diplomacy practices: an African case
Authors: Kurumchina A. E.
Published: December 2024

Developing Russian cultural diplomacy in African states requires conducting a scientifc analysis of inﬂuence spheres, inﬂuence forms, practices and technologies for promoting Russian culture deep into the Dark Continent. Thus the paper aims to reveal main achievements of the cultural diplomacy of the Russian Federation related to establishing friendly and working relations with African countries in different historical periods. The article compares two concepts similar in meaning, soft power and cultural diplomacy, it is argued that initially the concept of soft power was used to enhance the international image of the United States, and later – to strengthen the foreign policy of other countries through variety of non-violent methods of inﬂuence. The concept of cultural diplomacy, as a rule, refers to a system of formation and development of long-term, equal and multilateral relations between countries, which is responsible for exchanging ideas, information, objects and achievements of high and popular art, for developing creative industries and practices in order to promote mutual understanding and expand cooperation. The author focuses on the structural and institutional components of Russian cultural diplomacy, whose activities are aimed at strengthening cooperation between Russia and African states. The main empirical basis for the analysis of modern forms of cultural and communication interaction with African states are the materials of the international summits “Russia-Africa (2019-2023), as well as documents from the forums of the international BRICS alliance, which was joined by the Republic of South Africa (South Africa) in 2011, and Egypt and Ethiopia in 2024.
Saudi Arabia and Egyptian relations in  2010–2021 (an analysis of public statements and Arabic mass-media)
Authors: Pobedash D. I. , Khalfa A.
Published: December 2024

This article provides an image of the Saudi Arabia and Egypt relations in 2010–2021 constructed from the elites’ offcal discources of the two countries. As both countries are crucial players in Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, their interaction has been a central focus of regional politics. While limited in their capabilities, both states possess critical importance to the global economy, particularly in terms of oil supply and trade routes. Understanding the nuances of their relationship is thus vital not only for Middle Eastern politics but also for global politics and the great powers’ interests. The authors trace the evolution of Saudi-Egyptian relations, according to the offcal discoures of the elites of both countries, from the Arab Spring to the end of the Qatar crisis (2010–2021). The story is divided into three main parts. The authors delineate the reactions of Saudis offcials to the Egyptian revolution of 2011, placing them in the historical context. Next, the authors provide the discourses depicting the Egyptian government under the Muslim Brotherhood and Saudi Arabia relations with that Egyptian regime. Finally, the authors deal with the descriptions of the new Egyptian government under Abel el Fatah Si-si and Saudi-Egyptian relations. Relying exclusively on primary sources mostly from official statements of the states’ elites and Arab Media, this article analyzes the offcial narratives of both the Saudis and Egyptians concerning relations between the two states. The authors conclude that the offcial discourses of the two countries present almost identical depiction of their bilateral relations.
Was Marx really misunderstood?
Authors: Davydov D. A.
Published: December 2024

The article raises an important question of whether incorrect interpretations of K. Marx’s philosophy (i.e. mythologization) were the main reason for the collapse of the USSR and other socialist projects. For this purpose, a book entitled Nine myths about the philosophy of Karl Marx: From demythologization to reconstruction of original ideas authored by Pyotr Kondrashov is discussed. This book under review promised to reveal authentic views of K. Marx possessing both anthropological and existential dimension, and to purge his views from false, “non-humanistic” interpretations. So this article challenges such a strategy of demythologization, as it had been introduced by P. Kondrashov, due to the author himself created several myths, having tried to prove that K. Marx “was misunderstood” by Soviet and some foreign philosophers. He appears to ignore Soviet humanism, presenting many authors as having “not even read” the works of the classic. Furthermore, the article shows that the main problems associated with the attempts to reconstruct the entire K. Marx’s philosophy originate from internal inconsistency and incompleteness of his philosophy, and not exactly from “myths” created around it. K. Marx can be interpreted both as a humanist and as a non-humanist, whose views justifed violence and educational authoritarianism. There are several “myths” around Marx’s philosophy, such as “Marx is a Promethean thinker”, or “Marx’s materialism is an apology for lack of spirituality” that appear to be semi-myths, since the German thinker did not have a clearly defned position on a number of issues, e.g. he was rather ambiguous concerning the issue of nature. For many people, Marx’s views seem to be simply unacceptable (e.g., for those who are far from sharing the materialistic conception of the world as such). Finally, it should be noted that the book under review presents not so much a demythologization of K. Marx’s philosophy, as it had been announced, but P. Kondrashov’s conception of Marx’s ideas, which, despite all the arguments provided, remains personal.
An Impact of Political Media Discourse on Covering a Special Military Operation (SMO)
Authors: Fursov K. K.
Published: December 2024

The age of digitalization can be characterized by new media communication channels. Resulting from that, new influential subjects of information started to appear – they are often called influencers and their impact on public opinion should not be underestimated. This paper compared audience profiles of traditional Russian media and those of influencers, as well as the ways these actors provided feedback with their audience. Preferences of the above mentioned audiences primarily differ due to age: traditional media attract mainly people of the older generation, since they prefer reading personalized analytics, detailed reviews, whereas influencers’ audience is much younger, since young people tend to prefer brief, but expressively brought messages. Traditional media and influencers act as significant actors in the process of interpreting and promoting relevant political information related to important events, which should include a special military operation (SVO) conducted by Russia in Ukraine since 24 February 2022. This operation caused powerful streams of hostility discourse to develop, broadcast primarily by foreign media and influencers. These days political media discourse of hostility has become a crucial part of the information agenda, however it is variously presented on different channels of network environment. Thus, the discourse of hostility broadcast by Russian media discredit the leadership of Ukraine, the political course towards SMO conducted by the United States and a number of European states. It is also directed against a group of people who left Russia and are publicly calling for destruction of Russian’s state institutions. At the same time, Russian media and influencers are not engaged in dehumanizing the population of Ukraine, of the United States and Europe, while Ukrainian media institutions use the entire arsenal of information warfare to create an anti-human image of Russia. This paper aims to carry out a theoretical analysis of media discourse of hostility promoting through traditional media and influencers in terms of their covering the problems of the SMO. Methods used in the research appear to be mainly a comparative analysis and a discourse of hostility promoting method, the latter uses different media technologies to consider topical issues related to the SMO. The paper comes to a conclusion that since Russia’s military, political, economic and international positions strengthen during the course of its military and political campaign, information flows promoting the political discourse of hostility will naturally increase in volume.
El Liceo Granadino y la Academia Nacional: Razones del “fracaso” de dos proyectos institucionales en la Nueva Granada
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Ramírez Jaramillo John Fredy
Published: December 2024

Este artículo expone las principales razones por las que las dos empresas culturales más ambiciosas propuestas por la élite intelectual de Nueva Granada entre 1856 y 1857, el Liceo Granadino y la Academia Nacional, no se llevaron a cabo, pese a los visibles beneficios que podrían reportar para el progreso de la nación. Se argumentará que estas propuestas eran inviables por dos razones principales. Con respecto a la Academia Nacional, se demostrará que el proyecto fracasó debido a que no obtuvo ningún apoyo estatal del Congreso de la República para cumplir sus objetivos. En cuanto al Liceo Granadino, se sugiere que los intereses partidistas que afloraron al interior de la junta directiva generaron un visible malestar entre algunos miembros de la corporación, lo que en poco tiempo truncó su consolidación institucional. Para contribuir a entender estos acontecimientos, el escrito también expone el contexto histórico en el que surgieron estos proyectos culturales.
La constitución intelectual y de pensamiento en María Zambrano a través de los grupos y revistas literarias de España
Authors:   Universidad de Antioquia, Gallego Arroyave Carlos Andrés
Published: December 2024

El artículo explora la influencia de las revistas literarias y círculos intelectuales en el pensamiento de María Zambrano, partiendo de la hipótesis de que estos espacios fueron determinantes en la consolidación de su sistema poético-filosófico. Mediante un enfoque histórico-literario se revisan sus publicaciones en las diferentes revistas españolas: Los cuatro vientos, Cruz y Raya y Hoja Literaria, pero especialmente en Revista de Occidente y Hora de España. Se arguye que estas revistas no solo actuaron como plataformas de difusión de ideas, sino también como puntos de interacción cruciales que ayudaron a Zambrano a definir su voz filosófica en el contexto de la crisis política de España.
Metabolite profile of Passiflora mollisima leaf using UHPLC-ESI-MS and its potential anxiolytic activity in mice
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Marìn-Tello Carmen Luisa , Palacios-Briceño Esmeralda ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Castañeda-Marín Elio ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Caldas-Aburto Damian ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Castillo-Olivares Emer ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Llaure-Mora Alejandrina ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Costilla-Sánchez Noé ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Duarte Galhardo de Albuquerque Ricardo Diego ,   Universidad Federal Fluminense, Vásquez-Kool Jorge ,   Shaw University, Ganoza-Yupanqui Mayar ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
Published: December 2024

Background: Traditionally, extracts of Passiflora mollisima leaves are used as anxiolytics, but the existing metabolites are unknown.
Objectives: To identify by UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS some of the metabolites and the anxiolytic activity of the leaf extract.
Materials and Methods: The extract was subject to UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis and administered intraperitoneally (VIP) to 4 groups of mice: G1: white group 0.1mL of saline solution, G2: positive control group 1mg Kg¯¹ of diazepam and to treatment groups, namely, G3 50 mg Kg¯¹ and G4 100 mg Kg¯¹ and anxiety levels were evaluated with the light/dark transition test for mice.
Results: Six flavone C-glycosides were tentatively identified, namely vicenin 2, lucenin 2, schaftoside, orientin, vitexin, and glucopyranosyl methyl luteolin. Lower levels of anxiety were observed in animals of groups G3 and G4 based on the number of transitions, with a mean of 11±2 and 21±2, respectively, compared to G1, which was 2±1 (p<0.05). The groups displayed a significant difference among them (p<0.05). There was an increase in the total time spent in darkness in G3 and G4 Passiflora-treated mice with a mean of 70±8 and 113±8 respectively, compared to G1, which was 8±1 with a p<0.05.
Conclusion: The metabolites identified have biological activities, neuroprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer effects. The results of the effects of the 50mg Kg¯¹ and 100 mg Kg¯¹ doses of ethanolic extract of Passiflora mollisima leaves significantly decreased anxiety levels (p<0.05). This information contributes towards its further use in a therapeutic, clinical setting.
Psychological Well-Being of a Teenager: on the Issue of Diagnostic Tools
Authors: Egorova M.A. , Emelyanova I.V.
Published: December 2024

In the Federal State Educational Standard for Basic General Education, the promotion of the psychological and social well-being of adolescents is formulated as a professional task of specialists. The article presents an analysis of the work of a school psychologist with the basic characteristics of the quality of life of adolescents - psychological well-being and sociometric status as a reliable indicator of the social well-being of students. The relevance of the article is determined by two aspects – the deepening of knowledge about the psychological and social well-being of modern adolescents, as well as the justification for the use of a convenient diagnostic case by a school psychologist. The relevance of the article is determined by two aspects – the deepening of knowledge about the psychological and social well-being of modern adolescents, as well as the justification for the use of a convenient diagnostic case by a school psychologist. The purpose of the article is to present an analysis of the use of a compact diagnostic case that can be recommended to a teacher–psychologist for rapid diagnosis of the psychological well-being of adolescents, as well as for identifying adolescents at social risk. This case includes the following methods: sociometric measurements by J.L. Moreno, resilience by S. Muddy, scale of psychological well-being (Warwick-Edinburgh), self-confidence by N.B. Astanina. 148 schoolchildren of the 8th grades of Moscow, aged 14-15 years, participated in the study. The recommended diagnostic case meets the characteristics that are significant from the point of view of a school psychologist, which complement the regulatory requirements, including those corresponding to the evidence-based approach in psychodiagnostics. Additional characteristics of the case include: the availability of methods for presentation in various formats; a study procedure that is comfortable in terms of duration and processing of results; the correctness of the content and wording of the questions.
Dramatic Text Comprehension in Early Adolescence: Validating Assessment Criteria
Authors: Adaskina A.A. , Zaretskaya A.A.
Published: December 2024

The article discusses the problem of evaluating literary text understanding by teenagers aged 11–12. Theoretical analysis showed that the evaluation and development of dramatic text understanding is the most underestimated problem in pedagogical, philological, and psychological research. The diagnostic assessment «Understanding of Dramatic Texts» consists of two parts. The first part allows you to estimate the level of following reading skills: paratext interpretation; the ability to understand the emotional tone of the work; the ability to «recreate» the image of a literary hero; the ability to disclose the author’s claim. In this part of the study, the material used as the survey basis is presented by Alexander Vampilov’s dramatic work «Date» (1961). The second part of the discussed method is based on the creative transformation task. Aesop’s fable «The Liar» was used as epic text to be made into dramatic texts by the learners. The children’s works analysis allowed us to evaluate the formed within the study framework reading attitudes which are necessary for dramatic text decoding and understanding. We assessed the results in terms of form and content. The diagnostic assessment was conducted in three trial stages. First, we ran and recorded conversations with a reference group, which included 16 specialists in the field of philology and theater. This step allowed us to determine evaluation criteria. Grade 5–6 students took part in the second stage of testing. This stage made it possible to shorten and adapt the questionnaire for working with schoolchildren. In the third stage, the methodology was adapted for written implementation
Historical trends and current status of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla (Linnaeus, 1758) fishery in the Neretva estuary (eastern Adriatic, Croatia)
Authors:   University of Dubrovnik, Department of Applied Ecology Dubrovnik, Croatia, Glamuzina Branko
Published: December 2024

The European eel, Anguilla anguilla was the most important fishery resource in European estuaries for centuries. In more recent times, most local populations throughout the species' range have collapsed for various reasons. This article deals with the historical records and current status in the Neretva estuary (Croatia), the most important eel fishing area on the eastern Adriatic coast. The historical records were analysed by reviewing various available databases, including scientific articles and professional literature. Additional descriptions were obtained using local ecological knowledge and interviews with various stakeholders. The comparative analysis shows that the historical silver eel catch (1930-1940) under pristine habitat conditions should be estimated at 100 tons, officially recognized and additionally estimated. The decline in silver eel catches began between 1960 and 1970 and was related to the massive reclamation of important eel lagoons and wetlands for agriculture and port areas, when officially recognized silver eel catches at state stations averaged 45 tons per year. Recent scientific articles and reports as well as a survey of professional and recreational fishermen show that the annual catch in the period 2020-2022 is only 2 tons. The main reasons for this recent dramatic decline in eel fisheries and biological status in the Neretva estuary after 2015 are: a significant increase in recreational fishing, the establishment of invasive predatory fish and crab species, and the strong development of local tourism demand. The results of this study indicate that the local eel population is likely to be threatened with extinction in the near future unless various measures are developed and applied to protect it, including the restriction of fishing and better market control, habitat restoration and the control of invasive and competing species.
Stability and Determinants of Social Acceptance of Innovative Sustainable Technologies. Evidence from a Two-Wave Panel Study
Authors: Buntfuß Nelly , Holz Manuel , Mayerl Jochen
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the role of attitudinal factors in shaping the acceptance of emerging sustainable technology. Using panel data from two waves of surveys conducted in two districts of the city of Cologne, Germany (N = 204), this paper discusses the impact of environmental, prosocial, and technology attitudes, as well as beliefs about the costs and benefits of the technology. The study is part of an interdisciplinary research project, VertiKKA, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Autoregressive and cross-lagged structural equation models (SEM) are applied to examine the stability of attitudinal factors and their impact on the acceptance of the sustainable technology. The results of the study suggest that while most of the attitudinal factors analyzed show stable autoregressive effects, the acceptance of sustainable technology is more volatile. We also find that general attitudes have a significant impact on beliefs about benefits, while only general environmental attitudes have an effect on beliefs about costs. Both beliefs function as total mediators between general and specific attitudes, with benefits having a greater influence on acceptance than cost aspects.
Overall, the study highlights the importance of considering attitudinal factors in understanding the acceptance of sustainable technologies. The results provide insights that could inform the design and promotion of sustainable technologies, as well as help policymakers and practitioners to develop effective strategies to increase their adoption.
RADIODIFUSÃO PÚBLICA E NOVAS VOZES DO TERRITÓRIO DAS PEQUENAS CIDADES DA AMAZÔNIA
Authors: Toledo André Luiz de , Gomes Cilene
Published: December 2024

Esse trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar o cenário da comunicação pública na Região da Amazônia Legal, seja nos limites da infraestrutura estatal da radiodifusão pública, representada pela Rádio Nacional da Amazônia, seja em novas formas de se fazer a comunicação na região da Comunidade Santa Luzia do Baré, município de Maraã, AM. De um lado, relatos da vulnerabilidade das transmissões em Ondas Curtas, que sofre ameaças com falta de investimentos diante de novas tendências tecnológicas e, de outro lado, dados netnográficos de habitantes da floresta, por meio da produção de conteúdo do canal Ribeirinhas da Amazônia. Discute-se a importância da manutenção dos serviços da comunicação pública de longo alcance diante de tendências tecnológicas como fator de indução a novos hábitos de escuta e interação entre ouvintes e emissora pública e um consequentemente impacto e segregação socioespacial com a ruptura da condição humana de direito à informação e a cidadania
Non-pharmacological interventions for ICU nurses’ burnout syndrome: A meta-analysis
Authors: Sangati Chetan Ramesh , Patil Bhairgouda , Alagundi Sanjay , Pujar Veerupayya
Published: December 2024

Burnout syndrome is a critical issue among Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses due to high workloads, emotional distress, and constant exposure to life-threatening situations. Characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment, burnout negatively impacts both the well-being of nurses and the quality of patient care. While pharmacological interventions may offer some relief, non-pharmacological strategies are increasingly recognized as essential for preventing and managing burnout without the risk of medication-related side effects.

This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of various non-pharmacological interventions, such as art therapy, guided meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and peer support programs, in reducing the symptoms of burnout syndrome among ICU nurses.

A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library) for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies evaluating non-pharmacological interventions for burnout in ICU nurses. Studies published between 2010 and 2024 were included. The primary outcome measure was the reduction in burnout symptoms as assessed by validated scales such as the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by two reviewers, and statistical analyses were conducted using a random-effects model to calculate pooled effect sizes.

A total of 18 studies involving 2,346 ICU nurses were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled effect size indicated that non-pharmacological interventions significantly reduced emotional exhaustion (Hedges’ g = 0.67, 95% CI [0.45, 0.89], p < 0.01) and depersonalization (Hedges’ g = 0.59, 95% CI [0.38, 0.81], p < 0.01) while improving personal accomplishment (Hedges’ g = 0.53, 95% CI [0.30, 0.76], p < 0.01). Among the interventions, mindfulness-based stress reduction and CBT showed the highest efficacy, followed by art therapy and guided meditation. Peer support programs also demonstrated moderate effectiveness but were less studied.

The findings suggest that non-pharmacological interventions, particularly mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapies, are effective in reducing burnout symptoms among ICU nurses. These interventions offer a sustainable, low-risk alternative to pharmacological approaches, contributing to better mental health outcomes and improved nurse retention in high-stress environments. Future research should focus on larger, multi-center trials and explore the long-term impacts of these interventions.
Clinical profile and outcomes of ocular surface squamous neoplasia at the Philippine General Hospital: a retrospective study
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila-Philippine General Hospital, Manila 1000, Philippines, Diaz Mary Ellaine S. , Yao Justin Alan ,   Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila-Philippine General Hospital, Manila 1000, Philippines, Mercado Gary John V. ,   Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila-Philippine General Hospital, Manila 1000, Philippines; Eye and Vision Institute, The Medical City, Pasig 1800, Philippines
Published: December 2024

AIM: To evaluate the demographics, clinical characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of patients with ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) at the Philippine General Hospital.
METHODS: This was a single-center, 11-year retrospective, cross sectional case series on 18 cases of OSSN seen between January 2012 to June 2023. The patient’s demographics, presenting symptoms, tumor characteristics, histopathologic diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and duration of follow-up were reviewed.
RESULTS: Out of 33 identified cases of OSSN, only 18 were eligible for inclusion in the study. Mean age was 60.78y (range 31 to 80), with male predominance (66.67%). The left eye was most commonly affected (61.11%) with most presenting with fleshy mass (83.33%). Most tumors were located nasally (66.67%) and were predominantly papilliform (44.44%) in morphology with associated hyperpigmentation (38.89%). Squamous cell carcinoma (SCCA) was the most common histopathologic diagnosis (72.22%). The main primary treatment was surgical excision (94.44%) with or without adjunctive therapy, with only 1 patient undergoing first-line topical chemotherapy. Only 3 recurrences (16.67%) were noted with a median follow-up of 7.5mo. A statistically significant recurrence-free odds leaning towards the utilization of cryotherapy was noted.
CONCLUSION: OSSN seen at the Philippine General Hospital is presented as a limbal papilliform mass, most commonly affecting elderly males. Surgical excision with adjuvant cryotherapy and/or chemotherapy is the preferred mode of treatment.
Psicologando
Authors: Nascimento Felipe Targino do , Oliveira Débora Dantas de , Ferreira Fábio Raniery da Silva Alves , Barbosa Danillo Coelho , Carvalho Rennata Silva
Published: December 2024

Pesquisas afirmam que a depressão na adolescência é mais grave e danosa do que em adultos, e seu curso é mais refratário do que a depressão na idade adulta, tendo como uma das piores consequências o suicídio. Apesar do exposto, o tema ainda é abordado de diversas maneiras pelos meios de comunicação, os quais frequentemente recorrem ao senso comum para discutir o assunto. Por ela acabar sendo debatida de forma equivocada, são criados vários tabus a seu respeito, fazendo com que muitos interpretem a depressão como uma “fraqueza” ou até mesmo uma forma de chamar atenção, contribuindo para que pessoas que são acometidas pela doença não procurem ajuda, com medo do julgamento ou porque não sabem o que se passa consigo mesmo. Diante dessa realidade, esse artigo tem como objetivo detalhar a execução do projeto de extensão “Psicologando” fornecendo dados sólidos e debatendo os principais aspectos da depressão, dessa forma promovendo para uma compreensão mais abrangente sobre o transtorno e apresentando ações efetivas na abordagem e prevenção da depressão e do suicídio, especialmente entre os adolescentes
Reimplementation of madrasah ramah anak in building discipline character of students
Authors: Awaluddin Raisa Zuhra Salsabila , Sabililhaq Irhas , Nida Sofwatun
Published: December 2024

This study aims to discuss the implementation and impact of the Madrasah Ramah Anak (MRA) concept on the disciplinary character of students. This study uses a qualitative approach of field research type. This research took place at MAN 1 Sleman. Data collection was conducted through interviews and purposive sampling techniques. The results showed that the MRA program has been implemented following Sekolah Ramah Anak's (SRA) component. They are child-friendly school policy, educators and education personnel trained in children's rights and SRA, child-friendly learning process, child-friendly facilities and infrastructure, and child participation. MRA provides significant changes by shifting rewards and punishments towards a more humanist approach. The implementation of MRA, which is based on Albert Bandura's modeling theory, allows students to imitate the behavior of educators and peers. This modeling involves all madrasah stakeholders. The positive impact is the application of the principle of justice and increased networking with external parties such as BKKBN and Puskesmas. Then, the negative impact is the weakening of students' disciplinary attitude because they seem to feel safe from punishment. The solutions include involving students in competitions and formulating rules-related class agreements. This research is expected to make a scientific contribution to the formation of disciplinary character, especially through the concept of MRA.
Evidence Synthesis Instructional Offerings in Library and Information Science Programs
Authors: Lafferty Meghan , Premji Zahra , Herold Philip , Kocher Megan , Marsalis Scott
Published: December 2024

Objective – The goal of this study was to determine the extent to which evidence synthesis (ES) is incorporated into American Library Association (ALA)-accredited master’s level Library and Information Studies (LIS) programs. The study considered the depth of coverage, interest in additional curriculum content, and preferences for expanding existing coverage. 
Methods – A cross-sectional survey was implemented. Program administrators and instructors currently involved with ALA-accredited master’s level LIS programs in Canada and the United States were eligible to participate. Recruitment emails targeted faculty and administrators from a directory of institutions offering ALA-accredited MLIS programs. 
Results – 26 eligible responses from 20 unique institutions were obtained. Most respondents reported that ES is incorporated into the curriculum, albeit only briefly in most cases. Most of the respondents expressed interest in incorporating more ES content into the curriculum, specifically as a portion of a course. A greater number of respondents would prefer to bring in external guest speakers to teach the ES content, but a small percentage were interested in training for existing LIS instructors. 
Conclusion – In-depth instruction on ES in LIS programs is currently limited. However, there appears to be interest in increasing ES content in curricula, primarily in the form of guest lecturers.
Faculty at an R2 University Show Varied Perceptions Toward Publishing and Using Open Access Scholarship
Authors: Lewis Abbey
Published: December 2024

A Review of: 
Scott, R. E., Murphy, J. A., Thayer-Styes, C., Buckley, C. E., & Shelley, A. (2023). Exploring faculty perspectives on open access at a medium-sized, American doctoral university. Insights the UKSG Journal, 36(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1629/uksg.620 
Objective – To examine faculty members’ preferences, experiences, and current practices for publishing and using Open Access (OA) content.   
Design – Qualitative interviews and inductive coding of participants’ responses. 
Setting – Illinois State University (ISU), a public R2 university. 
Subjects – Twenty-five faculty members, representing all of ISU’s colleges. 
Methods – Authors recruited participants via a faculty electronic mailing list, selecting 25 faculty members representing all of ISU’s colleges, as well as differing academic ranks and length of time since earning their terminal degrees. Interviews were conducted, recorded, and transcribed over Zoom. Authors used inductive coding to identify themes, while also seeking input from participants and external professionals to guarantee accurate and detailed representation of participants’ responses to the interview questions. 
Main Results – All participants placed themselves somewhere on the spectrum between being completely opposed to, and enthusiastically participating in, OA publishing, with many noting tension between a principled belief in OA scholarship and difficulties with carrying out those beliefs due to journal quality or article processing fees. Some scholars were able to make use of grants, transformative agreements, or departmental funds to cover the costs associated with OA publishing. Disciplinary norms governed the sharing or use of unpublished, publicly accessible scholarship, with scholars in the sciences being more likely to place works in disciplinary repositories, such as arXiv. Participants expressed hesitation to post preprints to repositories due to lack of peer-review, legal considerations, and having one’s research ideas “scooped.” Lack of peer-review also contributed to hesitancy to cite preprints, although arXiv emerged as a highly regarded repository in terms of article quality for relevant scientific disciplines. 
Conclusion – The authors conclude that perceptions of OA publishing are heavily determined by disciplinary norms, leading to a broad range of practices even within an R2 university. This necessitates multiple approaches by libraries to make OA publishing more possible and palatable for scholars including facilitating access to funds that alleviate or cover article processing fees, hosting OA journals, and providing quality education and support for publishing in reputable OA journals in one’s field. The authors see sustained shifts toward publishing in OA models as also likely to lead to scholars' increasing their use of others’ OA materials.
Co-occurrence of Kimura's Disease and Keratoconus: A Case Report
Authors: Alosaimi Saad Mutlaq , Ali Hala M Nassim , Alshaibani Askar K
Published: December 2024

Kimura disease, often referred to as eosinophilic granuloma, is an uncommon and long-lasting condition that is mostly seen in people of Asian ancestry. Early signs include increased levels of IgE in the blood, nodules under the skin, and swelling of the lymph nodes. Keratoconus is a disorder where both corneas get steeper and vision is reduced. It is not genetically connected to Kimura disease, although both illnesses are more common among Asian people. Performing a histopathological investigation of the mass is essential in order to get an accurate diagnosis. This case reports a 24-year-old male patient living in Saudi Arabia who had a growth on his face that extended above and below the medial canthus of his eye. The patient also had a gradual decrease in vision in both eyes. The patient received a comprehensive biopsy procedure and topographical examinations. The biopsy findings indicated the presence of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, and no accompanying lymphadenopathy was seen. The diagnosis of Keratoconus was verified by the examination of the topography. Considering these results, the main therapeutic option is surgical removal of the tumor. This case report offers valuable insights into the diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and management of Kimura disease, specifically in relation to keratoconus. Additionally, it contributes to the existing literature by presenting the first documented case of Kimura disease with concurrent keratoconus.
Democracia y dictadura
Authors: Álvarez Galeano Manuel Felipe
Published: December 2024

Se presenta una investigación con método descriptivo, filológico y comparativo, a partir de un enfoque cualitativo no experimental, con el objetivo de analizar las nociones subyacentes de la dictadura: tiranía, autoritarismo, totalitarismo, despotismo y satrapía, desde sus respectivas etimología y denotación, para confrontar con las asimilaciones posteriores de las realidades y experiencias, desde el eje conceptual de la democracia en sus determinaciones reconstructivas y el restablecimiento del tejido social posdictadura. Se estima, como principal resultado, que la terminología investigada, si bien cuenta con gestos comunes que apuntan a un carácter de semejanza semántica, hay puntos divergentes que designan posibles tergiversaciones e imprecisiones discursivas en la concepción denotativa; esto permite concluir que la variedad de sus designaciones tiene una dirección semiótica que está acorde con el negacionismo del sector dominante y el revisionismo histórico; este cotejo supone un impacto en los niveles pragmático y léxico-semántico de la lengua y los estudios sociales.
Aproximación retórico-discursiva del género prospecto médico de anticonceptivos
Authors: Ahumada Javiera , Suy Álvarez Constanza , Vergara Toro Javiera
Published: December 2024

Este estudio propone un modelo de organización retórico-discursiva (ORD) para los prospectos médicos de anticonceptivos, fundamentado en los movimientos discursivos del género, como macromovidas, movidas y pasos, junto con sus propósitos comunicativos (Swales, 1990; 2004). Desde una perspectiva retórica-funcional, se aplican herramientas textográficas para explorar los propósitos comunicativos compartidos dentro de la comunidad médica. El análisis se realiza sobre un microcorpus de prospectos de anticonceptivos provenientes de diversos laboratorios y tipos de métodos anticonceptivos, destacando la escasez de literatura sobre este género en Chile. Los resultados evidencian una estructura retórico-discursiva que combina funciones expositivas e instructivas, alineándose parcialmente con las normativas internacionales. Este trabajo aporta al campo de la alfabetización en salud al ofrecer una descripción empírica y exhaustiva de los elementos retóricos y discursivos de los prospectos de anticonceptivos, sugiriendo mejoras para optimizar su legibilidad y comprensión por parte de los usuarios.