bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Awareness and attitude about mental illness in the rural population of India: A mixed method study
Authors: Kulkarni Kaustubh S. , Joshi Mudita N. , Sathe Harshal S. , Maliye Chetna
Published: October 2023

Context:

Recent systematic review and meta-analysis of public attitudes have shown that despite improvements in mental health literacy, public attitudes and desire for social distance with mental illnesses have remained stable over time.

Aims:

To assess the awareness and attitude of the rural community towards mental disorders using the CAMI scale.

Materials and Methods:

This mixed method study was conducted under the ICMR-STS grant scheme after IEC approval. It included administration of a pre-tested questionnaire adapted from CAMI scale on 196 adults aged 18-60 years from an adopted village in the field practice area of medical college along with 8 in-depth interviews of key people in the same community. Thematic analysis was done for the qualitative part whereas for the quantitative part, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, independent t-test, ANOVA and Kruskall-wallis test were used.

Results:

Age was positively correlated with the attitude of authoritarianism, social restrictiveness, CMHI and showed a negative correlation with attitude of benevolence. Females showed higher scores for authoritarianism and social restrictiveness. There was a statistically significant difference between APL and BPL groups for authoritarianism attitude towards the mentally ill (P value = 0.02) and CMHI (P value = 0.033). It was observed that with increase in the education levels there was a rise in the mean score of the values for the attitude of benevolence but the difference wasn’t statistically significant (P > 0.05). Thematic analysis of the key informant interviews suggested various perceptions of the community regarding mental illness, available options for management, current practices of the community and what can be done further to improve facilities for mental health.

Conclusions:

People in the community have a varied perspective to mental illnesses which has changed for the better over time but community still approaches quacks first which warrants the need for more awareness. For this, feasibility and effectiveness of increasing involvement of females from the community in health-related decisions can be explored further. We recommend further awareness generation in the younger generation with community-based research on perceptions of the community about mental health. This will provide more practical and feasible solutions to complement the national mental health program.
The fundamentals of Indian personality: An investigation of the big five
Authors: Shetty Tanisha , Thomas Nitha , Munoli Ravindra Neelakanthappa
Published: October 2023

Context:

The Big Five model is a well-accepted model of personality but there is scant research on the factor structure of personality from Asian populations. It is unclear whether the Big Five personality model can account for cross-cultural variation in personality structures.

Aim:

To explore the factor structure of personality by analyzing the Big Five personality factors in a sample from Karnataka, South India.

Settings and Design:

This was a cross-structural observational study conducted in Udupi and Mangalore.

Methods and Material:

400 community participants (200 women) from diverse socio economic backgrounds were recruited for the study and were assessed on either an English or Kannada version of the BFI-2-S. The reliability of the translated version of BFI-2-S was established.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Exploratory factor analysis using Principal Component Analysis with Varimax Rotation and Kaiser Normalization was carried out.

Results:

Factor Analysis revealed a four-factor and a five-factor solution that varied distinctly from the original Big Five. None of the identified factors fit into the original five factors. The four-factor solution explained 36.86% of the variance and the five-factor solution explained 41.74%. The five factors were named as – Social Effectiveness, Interpersonal Ability, Altruism, Emotional Instability, and Innovativeness. The translated tool showed good temporal stability.

Conclusions:

The Five factors identified in the present study differ from the Big Five model or the General Factor of Personality. This raises questions about the cross-cultural validity of the Big Five model as well as highlighting the need to adopt more culturally adaptive methods of assessing personality.
The solvability for a nonlinear degenerate hyperbolic–parabolic coupled system arising from nematic liquid crystals
Authors: Hu Yanbo
Published: October 2023

This paper focuses on the Cauchy problem for a one-dimensional quasilinear hyperbolic–parabolic coupled system with initial data given on a line of parabolicity. The coupled system is derived from the Poiseuille flow of full Ericksen–Leslie model in the theory of nematic liquid crystals, which incorporates the crystal and liquid properties of the materials. The main difficulty comes from the degeneracy of the hyperbolic equation, which makes that the system is not continuously differentiable and then the classical methods for the strictly hyperbolic–parabolic coupled systems are invalid. With a choice of a suitable space for the unknown variable of the parabolic equation, we first solve the degenerate hyperbolic problem in a partial hodograph plane and express the smooth solution in terms of the original variables. Based on the smooth solution of the hyperbolic equation, we then construct an iterative sequence for the unknown variable of the parabolic equation by the fundamental solution of the heat equation. Finally, we verify the uniform convergence of the iterative sequence in the selected function space and establish the local existence and uniqueness of classical solutions to the degenerate coupled problem.
Error estimate for classical solutions to the heat equation in a moving thin domain and its limit equation
Authors: Miura Tatsu-Hiko
Published: October 2023

We consider the Neumann-type problem of the heat equation in a moving thin domain around a given closed moving hypersurface. The main result of this paper is an error estimate in the sup-norm for classical solutions to the thin domain problem and a limit equation on the moving hypersurface which appears in the thin-film limit of the heat equation. To prove the error estimate, we show a uniform a priori estimate for a classical solution to the thin domain problem based on the maximum principle. Moreover, we construct a suitable approximate solution to the thin domain problem from a classical solution to the limit equation based on an asymptotic expansion of the thin domain problem and apply the uniform a priori estimate to the difference of the approximate solution and a classical solution to the thin domain problem.
The Hybrid Vigor of Heterodox Economics: A Feminist Perspective
Authors: Folbre Nancy
Published: October 2023

This case study in the evolution of heterodox economics describes the emergence of feminist perspectives on care provision and their implications for a larger theory of bargaining over the distribution of gains from cooperation. It testifies to the hybrid vigor of diverse and ongoing efforts to challenge the narrow focus of the neoclassical paradigm.
Applications of Proteomics in Human Medicine
Authors: Tiwari Vivek kumar , Harika Bairi
Published: October 2023

Technology is used in proteomics to count and estimate how many proteins are present in each cell, tissue, and organism. It aids in the identification of an organism's proteins and the comprehension of the structure and functions of a particular protein, complementing other "omics" technologies like genomics and transcriptomics. Proteomics is fundamentally complicated because it entails categorizing and examining all of the protein signatures in a genome. Mass spectrometry is the foundation of contemporary proteomics, with LC-MS-MS and MALDI-TOF/TOF being widely utilized devices. However, finding biomarkers is still a challenge in proteomics due to their entanglement and dynamic nature. Consequently, using a proteomics technique in conjunction with genomics and bioinformatics will help to interpret the data about biological systems and how illness alters them. However, most studies have only examined a small portion of the blood proteins. This review emphasizes the several types of proteomics, the available approaches, and their applications in numerous research fields.
Análisis económico del crecimiento del sector inmobiliario en la provincia de El Oro, Ecuador: periodo 2015 – 2022
Authors: Marín Apolo Elsa Mariuxi , Vega Jaramillo Flor Yelena , Herrera Peña Jonathan Neftalí , Salcedo Muñoz Virgilio Eduardo , Macías Sares Bernard César
Published: October 2023

El sector inmobiliario es parte esencial para dinamizar la economía; sin embargo, en las últimas décadas ha experimentado decrecimiento entre otras razones por la crisis financiera de 2008, la caída de los precios del petróleo, y la pandemia generada por el Covid -19, generaron la contracción de la oferta y la demanda tanto en la construcción de nuevas edificaciones como la compra – venta de las existentes. Esta realidad no ha sido ajena al Ecuador, en especial para la Provincia de El Oro; la cual al igual que el resto de las ciudades de América Latina ha experimentado un acelerado y desordenado proceso de urbanización, en especial en las áreas periféricas donde han surgido aproximadamente 209 barrios sin ningún tipo de planificación, fundamentalmente hacia el norte de Machala, existen sectores poblacionales que carecen de servicios básicos. De manera que, el objetivo de la investigación es analizar el crecimiento económico del sector inmobiliario en Provincia El Oro–Ecuador durante el periodo 2015 – 2022. La metodología empleada se enmarca en el enfoque cuantitativo, mediante diseño no experimental, se aplicó la técnica de la encuesta a una muestra de 21 empresas del sector inmobiliario que tienen sus operaciones en la Provincia El Oro. Entre los principales resultados de la investigación, resaltan que es un mercado competitivo y poco concentrado, ya que existe un número importante de inmobiliarias para una población con baja densidad. Como conclusión, la principal actividad del sector inmobiliario es el alquiler de viviendas y la compra – venta de unidades habitacionales.
Optimizing the Synthesis of Folic Acid Conjugated Silver Nanoparticles by Box-Behnken Design to Target Breast Cancer Cells
Authors: SOYLU Safa Furkan , ZIDAN Ahmed , GÖKŞEN TOSUN Nazan , KAPLAN Özlem , GÖKÇE İsa
Published: October 2023

In this study, the synthesis of folic acid conjugated silver nanoparticles (FA&AgNPs) was optimized. FA&AgNPs were synthesized by reduction of silver nitrate with folic acid, which is widely used to target folate receptors in cancer cells. Five independent variables (stirring speed, AgNO3 concentration, folic acid concentration, AgNO3 volume/folic acid volume, and temperature) that were effective on silver nanoparticle synthesis were determined. Based on the independent variables, an experimental plan consisting of 46 experiments was created using the Box-Behnken design (BBD). Nanoparticle formation, physical color change, UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) analysis, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis were evaluated. The mean particle size and zeta potential of FA&AgNPs produced under optimized conditions were measured as 207±4.3 nm and -51.6 mV±2.5, respectively. Cytotoxicity tests were performed to evaluate the anticancer activity of FA&AgNPs in breast cancer cell lines. The IC50 values for MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells at 24 hours and 48 hours were 20.0 µg/mL and 16.9 µg/mL, respectively, and 26.3 µg/mL and 31.5 µg/mL for MCF-7 cells. The findings indicated that FA&AgNPs have the potential to be an effective anticancer agent in breast cancer cells.
Exploring the Characteristics and Population Trends of Pote Goats in the Lowland Region of Madura Island
Authors:   Magister Program of Animal Science Student Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Rohman Abdul , Kuswati Kuswati ,   Magister Program of Animal Science Student Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya Malang, East Java, Indonesia, Susilorini Tri Eko ,   Magister Program of Animal Science Student Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Brawijaya Malang, East Java, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

This research aims to examine the productivity characteristics, structure, and dynamics of the Pote Goat population, a local Indonesian breed in Bangkalan Regency, Madura Island, East Java Province. The study was conducted on smallholder farms from September 2022 to January 2023. The study encompassed 139 respondents who participated as research subjects, contributing a total of 867 female and male Pote Goats of varying ages. To capture a comprehensive understanding, descriptive methods involving surveys and interviews were employed. The data collection process utilized the purposive sampling technique. The research findings indicate that the Pote Goat population consists of 65.17% females and 34.83% males. The adult male to female ratio is 1:12.20. The annual natality rate is 131.61% (70.78% females, 60.83% males). The kids mortality rate is 8.07% per year (5.77% females, 2.31% males). The mortality rate for goats of various ages is 9.34% (6.57% females, 2.77% males). The NI is 122.27% per year (64.20% females, 58.07% males). The migration rate is 37.37%, and the emigration rate is 12.34%. The average litter size ranges from 1.76±0.54 to 1.98±0.47 head per birth, increasing with the age of the doe. The types of births include twin births (73.48%), single births (14.70%), triplet births (10.39%), and quadruplet births (1.43%). The DPI values range from 30.14 to 33.91 kg per year, increasing with the age of the doe. The kids harvest rate is 291.15% per year.
The Effect of Topical Gel Secretome Hypoxia Mesenchymal Stem Cells (SH-MSCs) on TGF-Β and IL-6 Gene Expression in Wistar Rats Excision Wound Models
Authors:   Postgraduate student of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Jl Kaligawe KM 4 Semarang 50012, . Metalia , , Chodidjah ,   Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Jl Kaligawe KM 4 Semarang 50012, arosa Hadi S ,   Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Jl Kaligawe KM 4 Semarang 50012
Published: October 2023

Wounds on the skin result in damage to the epithelial tissue and skin structure, hampering wound healing and causing acute wounds to become chronic. Secretome Hypoxia Mesenchymal Stem Cells are capable of secretes cytokines and growth factors, including TGF-β which are useful for wound healing. IL-6 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that is produced in infectious lesions and is also important in wound closure. The aim of the research was to prove the effect of topical SH-MSCs gel on TGF-β and IL-6 gene expression in male Wistar rats with an excision wound model. This study aims to prove the effect of topical gel administration secretome Hypoxia Mesenchymal Stem Cell (SH-MSCs) on TGF-β and IL-6 gene expression in male Wistar rats with an excision wound model. This study is Experimental research with Post-test Only Control Group Design. The number of samples was 18 male Wistar rats with the excision wound model divided into three groups, Group I (K-) was given a basic gel placebo, Group 2 (K+) was given a Clobetasol dose of 0.25g/kg, and Group 3 (P1) was given SH-MSCs gel at a dose of 400 μl/kg BW, treatment for 5 days, on day 6 the skin tissue was examined by RT-PCR to see the expression of the TGF-β and IL-6 genes analyzed by One Way Anova test, continued by Post Hoc LSD test. The average TGF-β gene expression in the P1 group was the highest (1.38) and the mean IL-6 gene expression in the P1 group was the lowest (0.72). One Way Anova test result showed a significant difference in TGF-β gene expression with a value of p=0.056 (p<0.05) and IL-6 p=0.47 (p<0.05). Post Hoc LSD test result on TGF-β gene expression shows that administration of 400μl/kg BW SH-MSCs can increase TGF-β gene expression and reduce IL-6 expression in Wistar rats with an excision wound model. The administration of topical gel SH-MSCs dose of 400 μl/kg BW was proven to significantly increase TGF-β levels in male Wistar rat excision wound model. The administration of topical SH MSCs dose of 400 μl/kg BW can reduce IL-6 levels in male Wistar rat excision wound models.
Update on Treatment of Enteric Fever in Pediatric Patients According to Current Multidrug Resistance
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México., Gómez de Alba Saulo Emmanuel , Nucamendi Leonardo Ramírez ,   Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México., Sandoval Vania Barbara Escobedo ,   Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México., Villafaña Martínez Nayeli Verónica ,   Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México., Zamudio Naranjo Paola Lizbeth ,   Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México., García Godínez Claudia Jazmín ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Centro Universitario de los Altos. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Enteric fever is a severe systemic disease caused by a gram-negative bacillus, Salmonella Enterica serotype Typhi. It commonly occurs in children and young adults. The aim of the research is to address the treatment of enteric fever in pediatric patients including multidrug resistance to first-line drugs. The treatment of enteric fever has been complicated by the worldwide spread of typhoid organisms resistant to ampicillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and chloramphenicol. Ceftriaxone damages the germ structure that can kill Salmonella typhi, germ resistance is limited and there are no harmful side effects when administered to children. Discussion: The interest in this pathogen is based on Salmonella typhi strains that have become multiresistant to antibiotics such as some cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, etc. The importance in terms of antimicrobial resistance lies in the failure of conventional treatments, which causes a delay in effective therapeutic management. Conclusion: Cephalosporins are currently the first line against enteric fever, specifically ceftriaxone and cefixime. In order for the treatment to conclude satisfactorily, it is necessary to observe the disappearance of fever and the decrease of accompanying symptoms.
Management of Keloid Scars with Radiotherapy
Authors:   Hospital General Regional No. 6 Ignacio García Téllez, cd Madero, Tamaulipas del IMSS, Zapata Farfán Josselyn Nataly , Zapata Farfán Ruth Nohemi ,   Hospital General Regional No. 6 Ignacio García Téllez, cd Madero, Tamaulipas del IMSS
Published: October 2023

Keloid scars are a challenging dermatological condition characterized by excessive scar tissue formation beyond the boundaries of the original wound. This review explores the epidemiology and clinical significance of keloid scars, emphasizing the substantial impact they have on patients' quality of life and psychosocial well-being. The theoretical framework delves into the definition of keloid scars, identifies risk factors contributing to their development, discusses potential complications, and outlines current management strategies. The discussion section evaluates the role of radiotherapy in managing keloid scars, providing insights into its mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of a personalized approach to keloid scar management, with radiotherapy as a valuable therapeutic option.
Public Health Risks and External Food Safety in the Canadian Marketplace
Authors: Tchou-San-Da Nikita , Chen Dale , Piesik Chris
Published: October 2023

The expansion of the food industry has increased the demand for diverse food products, which poses new challenges to food safety. The production, transportation, and handling of food products from various sources and countries can increase the likelihood of foodborne illness outbreaks and product contamination. Regulatory developments, such as the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems, have helped mitigate trade barriers and ensure a safe food supply chain. However, different food safety regulations and standards in importing countries can make it challenging to determine if imported goods are as safe as domestically produced ones. Total coliform testing is a commonly used indicator of potential fecal contamination in food products. Thus, this study aims to provide a comparative analysis between a domestic and an international pasteurized dairy product falling under category 3 to provide literature and the means to mitigate safety risks.
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Restaurant Food Safety
Authors: Shah Waqar , Kambo Amardeep
Published: October 2023

Restaurants and other food service establishments are of major concern to public health as they can be sources of illnesses and disease outbreaks. Many of the measures that were put forth by public health to reduce COVID-19 transmission, would also have been beneficial to the overall food safety of restaurants. On the contrary, psychological stress, staff shortages and revenue losses may have had a negative impact on food safety practices in restaurants. This study aims to determine if the COVID-19 pandemic had a measurable impact on post-pandemic food safety in restaurants.
Post COVID-19 Manifestations: An Observational Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern India
Authors:   Peerless Hospitex Hospital and Research Center Limited, Kolkata, India, Das Satadal , Basu Srijani ,   St Xavier’s College, Kolkata, India
Published: October 2023

Background: Post-COVID-19 problems now exist worldwide with a significant number of mortalities, morbidity and incapacity. In this study, we evaluate the pervasiveness of post-COVID-19 syndrome given the different age groups and gender. Complications if present were documented and grouped. Materials and Methods: Five hundred hospitalized patients during the mid episode of COVID-19 infection were observed for 15 months after being recovered and discharged from the hospital to find out any health problems related to COVID-19. We could collect health-related information of 500 such patients after our effort to communicate with 1670 patients Result: Out of those 500 post-COVID-19 individuals 279 (55.8%) were normal, 48 (9.6%) persons expired and 173 (34.6%) had complications. PostCOVID-19 persons above 60 years of age were found to have more post-COVID-19 complications and a higher mortality rate. Among those males were predominant than females. Amongst different complications extreme weakness, lung problems, psychological difficulties and increased suffering from preexisting systemic diseases were found more common. Conclusion: Death and complications in post-COVID-19 cases were found in a significant number of cases. However, most of them did not complete the full course of the COVID-19 vaccine indicating a positive role of COVID-19 vaccination in preventing post-COVID-19 syndrome conditions. Future research is needed for a better understanding of the mechanism of post-COVID-19 complications and death.
Percentage and Absolute CD4+ Count and Factors Influencing Their Levels in Tuberculosis Patients in a Tetiary Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, Suzie Madaki , Mohammed Yusuf ,   Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
Published: October 2023

Background: The role of CD4+ T cells in immunity against tuberculosis have been widely acknowledged. This study determined CD4+ absolute, CD4 percentage and haemoglobin (HB) levels in tuberculosis (TB) patients undergoing TB treatment and compared these levels with presence of some factors which could modify the quantities of CD4+, CD4% and HB in TB patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study of eighty-five persons attending TB DOTS clinic in tertiary hospital between 2020 to 2021. Multicolour fluorescence imaging and absorbance spectrometry microscopy was used to enumerate CD4+ absolute count, CD4+ percentage and HB concentration in whole blood. Questionnaire and interviews were used to determine history, demographic data, BCG vaccination, BCG scar, vitamin A supplementation, awareness of zoonotic diseases and zoonotic TB, maternal BCG vaccination status, maternal BCG scar and undernutrition for each respondent. Results: CD4% significantly differed between forty-seven males (mean age: 33.5) and thirty-eight females (mean age: 32.2) (p <0.05). T-test indicated no significant difference in CD4+ count, CD4% and HB compared with BCG vaccination status, presence of BCG scar, knowledge of zoonotic diseases, knowledge of zoonotic TB and with vitamin A supplementation (p <0.05). There was also significant difference in CD4% compared with undernutrition and in absolute CD4+ counts compared with drug resistance (p <0.05). Conversely, there was significant difference in CD4% and absolute CD4+ count when compared with maternal BCG vaccination, presence of maternal BCG Scar. Pearson correlation coefficient indicated weak negative relationship between CD4%, absolute CD4+ count and age. Also, weak positive relationship between HB and age. Both relationships were not significant (p <0.05). Conclusion: Undernutrition, gender, maternal BCG vaccination (with or without scaring) and age influence levels of CD4+ in TB patients.
Rational Drug Use
Authors:   Doctor of Pharmacy, India, Kumari Arshita
Published: October 2023

Drugs are important component of healthcare and play a crucial role in saving lives their use is a complex issue concerning the physician, the dispense & the patient as a whole. Hence , to tackle the problem of inappropriate drug used the concept of “rationalized use of drugs” evolved around 300 BC.
Antihyperlipidemic Activity of Phormidium Tenue on High Cholesterol Diet Induced Hyperlipidemia in Wistar Albino Rats
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Thanthai Hans Roever College, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, India, Silambarasan Ganesan , Kathiresan Kandasamy ,   Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: October 2023

This study investigated antihyperlipidemic activity of Phormidium tenue on high cholesterol diet induced hyperlipidemia in Wistar albino rats. The ethanolic extract of P. tenue was given at the dose of 1 g/kg to the group of animals once in a day along with the high cholesterol diet orally, for 25 days. There was a significant increase in body weight of high cholesterol diet rats, compared to normal rats. However, there was no change in the body weight of test groups treated with P. tenue. The treatment also significantly reduced the levels of serum cholesterol, Triglyceride (TG), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) and increased the level of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) in hyperlipidemic rats nearer to standard drug. Histopathological studies revealed that the coronary artery wall appeared normal, with no foam cells, no disturbance in the endothelial cell and no change in the muscle fibers in the control group or standard drug treated group. The coronary artery wall of the algal treated rats was similar to that of the normal rats. Our study suggests that P. tenue has the potential protective role for coronary heart disease, and hence further clinical trials are required to explore natural biomolecules towards developing drug.
Cartesian Approach to Developing the Foundations of Quantum Physics
Authors:   Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Republic of Kazakhstan, Karabalayevich Altaev Namaz
Published: October 2023

In 1900, Planck presented an equation that became fundamental to quantum physics and paved the way for interpreting the nature of radiation. However, in a 1911 article where he attempted to theoretically justify this equation, some errors might have been introduced. In this paper, Planck proposed that the central concept in quantum physics is the quantum of action, which diminished the significance of the energy quantum. Many researchers argue that this approach was flawed, as it contradicted the foundational ideas he introduced in 1900, termed the “quantum hypothesis.”
PELATIHAN PENGGUNAAN MICROSOFTT OFFICE WORD, POWERPOINT, EXCEL 2010 DAN GMAIL DI SMA ARASTAMAR AIR UPAS
Authors: Aswan Aswan
Published: October 2023

SMA Arastamar merupakan satu-satunya SMA yang ada saat ini di wilayah Air Upas, Kecamatan Air Upas, Kabupaten Ketapang, Kalimantan Barat.  Kehadiran sekolah ini adalah untuk meningkatkan sumber daya manusia di wilayah tersebut. Berdasarkan hasil observasi yang dilakukan kepada siswa-siswi kelas XII IPA dan IPS terdapat siswa siswi yang kurang aktif dalam mengerjakan tugasnya. Hal ini terjadi karena proses pembelajaran yang bertransmigrasi menjadi pembelajaran jarak jauh atau lebih dikenal dengan PJJ akibat dari covid-19. Covid-19 dan memaksa siswa harus bisa menggunakan Teknologi Komputer dengan baik dan benar. Pembuatan tugas-tugas yang harus dibuat dalam Office word, Power Point dan Excel itu tidak berjalan dengan baik, dikarenakan kurangnya pemahaman anak-anak dalam mengoperasikan perangkat tersebut, dan bukan hanya itu siswa-siswi juga harus bisa menggunakan gmail guna pengiriman tugas-tugas yang ada. Dengan observasi yang ada maka penulis terdorong untuk melakukan pengabdian pelatihan kepada siswa-siswi kelas XII jurusan IPA dan IPS SMA Arastamar guna meningkatkan mutu siswa-siswa dalam pendidikan berbasis teknologi informasi. Hasil pengabdian akan dilaporkan dalam bentuk artikel dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif.
PEMBIMBINGAN PEMUDA PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL AGAR TETAP MEMILIKI KOMUNITAS SEBAGAI MEDIA INTERAKSI VERBAL
Authors: Abraham Victor , Hermanto Yanto Paulus
Published: October 2023

Sosial media telah menjadi bagian penting dalam kehidupan sehari-hari pemuda di Indonesia. Namun, pengaruh sosial media dapat menjadi tidak sehat jika digunakan secara berlebihan atau dengan cara yang salah. Komunitas dapat menjadi solusi bagi pemuda yang mengalami pengaruh sosial media yang negatif. Artikel ini membahas tentang peran komunitas dalam membantu pemuda mengatasi dampak buruk dari pengaruh sosial media dan mendorong perkembangan positif di dalam diri pemuda di Indonesia. Jurnal ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus atau observasi partisipan. Lewat penulisan jurnal ini penulis dapat menarik kesimpulan bahwa komunitas bisa memainkan peran yang sangat krusial pada membantu mempertinggi pemahaman dan kesadaran masyarakat akan manfaat dari teknologi. Dari hasil yang didapatkan juga bisa memberikan pencerahan bahwa komunitas bisa memainkan peran krusial dalam membantu masyarakat mengoptimalkan penggunaan teknologi dan sosial media. Jadi penelitian ini berkontribusi bukan hanya mengingatkan para pengguna sosial media di luar sana untuk berlaku bijak akan kegunaan sosial media, tetapi penelitian ini juga mengingatkan para penggerak komunitas diluar sana yang sangat paham akan potensi sosial media di era ini untuk mengajarkan dan membimbing dalam bentuk apapun ke masyarakat Indonesia, agar negara Indonesia dapat maju pesat seperti kemajuan yang terjadi di dalam teknologi yang ada.
SOSIALISASI PEMAHAMAN KEPADA ORANG TUA DI GKSI El-SHADDAI BOJO TENTANG PENTINGNYA PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN
Authors: Laia Noni Berkat Arianto
Published: October 2023

Pelaksanaan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini diselenggarakan di GKSI El-Shaddai yang bertempat di Desa Bojo, Kecamatan Budong-budong, Kabupaten Mamuju tengah, Sulawesi Barat. Adapun metode yang digunakan yaitu, survei lapangan, wawancara, diskusi, serta didukung oleh research pustaka. Orang tua di GKSI El-Shaddai merupakan masyarakat yang sedang membutuhkan pemahaman dan pembekalan tentang pentingnya pendidikan agama Kristen dalam keluarga. Mengapa? Mengacu dari hasil PkM yang dilakukan, maka penyebabnya adalah kurangnya pemahaman orang tua tentang kegunaan dan fungsi PAK dalam keluarga. Akibatnya anak-anak di GKSI El-Shaddai mengalami kemerosotan spiritual, karakter, dan moral. Sebagai bentuk tanggung jawab, pengabdi berinisiatif menyelenggarakan sosialisasi kepada orang tua dan anak-anak di GKSI El-Shaddai guna memberikan pemahaman kepada mereka tentang hakikat, fungsi, dan peran PAK dalam keluarga. Adapun sumbangsih pemikiran dari pengabdi yakni: pertama, memberikan pencerahan kepada orang tua bahwa PAK merupakan figur edukasi yang efektif dan ampuh dalam mendidik anak dalam kebenaran. Kedua, mengedukasi orang tua bahwa penerapan PAK dalam keluarga merupakan tanggung jawab mulia dari Tuhan yang diberikan kepada mereka supaya diajarkan kepada anak.
TRUST IN THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE CHELYABINSK REGION TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   Chelyabinsk State University, Benz Daria S.
Published: October 2023

Trust is a necessary condition that becomes a factor in the formation of an eff ective environment necessary for the eff ective development of any subsystem. The authors proceed from the hypothesis that trust can be “nurtured” and this should be done in an educational environment. The purpose of the study is to determine the confi dence factors of the subjects of the higher education system of the Chelyabinsk region (students, faculty and university staff ); quantify the level of institutional trust in the educational environment; prove the degree of infl uence of the found factors on the level of trust. The research materials were collected by interviewing students and universities employees in the Chelyabinsk region. The number of respondents was 382 people. The materials were processed by grouping, graphic illustration, ranking of responses. Integral trust indicator is proposed. The authors conducted a correlation analysis on two samples: students and university employees. According to the same samples, two regression models were built to assess the elasticity of the studied factors. The authors found three key factors that form the level of trust. This is the level of quality of the educational environment, the level of importance of higher education, the level of information transparency. The authors identifi ed two forms of trust — a priori and conditioned. The authors proved the hypothesis: the closer the trust object is to the trust subject, the higher the level of the latter. Students to a greater extent trust the faculty of the university, somewhat to a lesser extent the administration of the university, to an even lesser extent the federal institutes of the higher education system. The analysis made it possible to quantitatively measure the infl uence of the three established factors on the level of trust among the subjects of the educational environment of the Chelyabinsk region in the higher education system, as well as to establish the degree of their infl uence on the level of trust. The closest relationship, typical for both categories of respondents, is noted between the quality of the educational environment and the level of trust in it. A weak connection has been established between information transparency and the level of trust in the educational environment. The results of the study can be used in the development of support measures from the regional authorities of the Chelyabinsk region, aimed at creating a favorable environment that forms the basis of trust in the higher education system.
RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE ORGANIZATION OF HIGHER AND POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ONLINE TRAINING FORMAT ON THE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MASTERS AND DOCTORS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA AND DBA)
Authors:   Educational program “Doctor of business administration (DBA) in healthcare”, Karalidze Gela V.
Published: October 2023

In the presented article, the main results of the study on the necessity and specifi cs of risk management in the implementation of postgraduate business education in a distance format are presented for consideration. The author considers factors that increase the uncertainty of the external environment of organizations of higher and postgraduate education, the infl uence of these factors on the process of making managerial decisions and its eff ectiveness. In addition, the applicability of international practices and approaches to risk management in the system of higher and postgraduate education is determined. General and specifi c risk groups are established that arise precisely in the distance education format, where appropriate, tools for monitoring or reducing the impact of uncertainty that can cause these risks are proposed. The paper provides a classifi cation of risks, which, in the author’s opinion, quite fully structures the main risks associated with higher education in general, business education and distance learning in articular. In the article, the author gives his practical experience of adapting the international standard to postgraduate distance business education programs, including in the absence of a formalized risk management system in the organization of higher and postgraduate education in which these programs are implemented.
DYNAMICS OF TRADE COOPERATION BETWEEN TURKEY AND TATARSTAN IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Authors:   Military University of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation named after Prince Alexander Nevsky, Volkova Svetlana L.
Published: October 2023

The article considers a new — intra-country vector of the policy of geographical diversifi cation of Turkish exports. The Republic of Tatarstan stands out as a promising trading partner. The author notes the importance of creating various non-governmental structures for the development of relations. The dynamics of foreign trade is given. The commodity structures of exports and imports are also analyzed. Because of the analysis, it is noted that, cooperating with the Republic of Tatarstan, Turkey has had signifi cant success in implementing an export-oriented strategy. Thus, Turkey›s exports to Tatarstan increased by about 30 times during the period under review. Imports, on the contrary, decreased by 4 times. The foreign trade balance has become positive for the Turkish side. The ratio of exports to imports exceeded 100%. At the same time, Turkey increased the range of exports, diversified its structure and expanded the geography of trade. The tendency of the predominance of medium-tech industries in the export of goods indicates an increase in the manufacturability of export products. In addition, mineral products have ceased to occupy leading positions in Turkish imports due to an increase in the share of wood and transport. The author notes the possibilities of further industrial cooperation of the parties and integration into the value chains of production.
THE PROBLEM OF OVERCOMING INFORMATION ASYMMETRY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Authors:   Chelyabinsk State University, Silova Elena S. , Kovina Elizaveta E. ,   Chelyabinsk State University
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the problems of overcoming information asymmetry in decision-making of any enterprise of any form of ownership, as well as consideration of the eff ects of this phenomenon on the company’s activities, on its eff ective development and unctioning in the market, the impact of information asymmetry on the competitiveness and viability of the company. Information asymmetry carries additional costs of decision-making, negatively aff ects the competitiveness of the company. To solve the identifi ed problems, the authors have developed proposals to reduce information asymmetry, which include institutional design of information systems, three main directions of state policy in the fi eld of overcoming information asymmetry have been identifi ed. The paper describes the problem of asymmetry in the work of state and municipal government, the conditions and nature of its manifestation, the factors that strengthen it, as well as the main tools aimed at overcoming and minimizing it. The main indicators characterizing the openness and effi ciency of public administration are considered, the relationship between them is revealed.
THE LEVEL AND DIFFERENTIATION OF INCOMES OF EDUCATORS IN THE RUSSIAN REGION
Authors:   Chelyabinsk Branch of Institute of Economics, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Artemova Olga V. , Nesterenko Irina Y. ,   Chelyabinsk Branch of the Institute of Economics, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences,   Ural Socio-Economic Institute (branch) of the Academy of Labor and Social Relations
Published: October 2023

The problem of signifi cant diff erentiation of incomes of the population in Russia and the regions is still acute. Indeed, there is a signifi cant diff erentiation of incomes and wages of the population according to territorial, sectoral and other characteristics, which is refl ected in a signifi cant stratifi cation of the population in terms of living standards. This requires eff ective measures to overcome the social polarization of society and reduce poverty. In the national development goals of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030, in the context of preserving the population, the health and well-being of people, such priorities are defi ned as ensuring the rate of sustainable growth in the population’s income, reducing poverty. The authors of the article, within the framework of the study, set the goal, which was to determine the degree of diff erentiation in the incomes of educators in the region (Chelyabinsk region). For this, a sociological survey of employees of educational institutions was conducted, the generalization of the results of which made it possible to identify the level of income of employees in the context of territories, types of educational institutions and categories of education workers. For a comparative assessment of the income of employees, the ratio of the level of income recorded in the survey with such indicators as the minimum wage, the subsistence minimum, and the average monthly income in the fi eld of education in the region was demonstrated. This made it possible to assess the current situation with regard to the incomes of workers in the educational sector, to show how the importance of labor in education corresponds to the wages received and, in general, to incomes in this area.
PROBLEMS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC ALIGNMENT OF INDUSTRIAL, RAW MATERIAL, AGRICULTURAL REGIONS (by the example of the Ural Federal District)
Authors:   Chuvash State University named after IN Ulyanov, Zotikov Nicholas Z.
Published: October 2023

The Russian Federation, which is a federal state, is characterized by a high degree of diff erentiation of federal districts, within the districts themselves — regions in terms of the level of socio-economic development. The reasons for the uneven socio-economic development of the regions lie in varying degrees of provision with a resource and raw material base, historically developed infrastructure, natural and climatic conditions, customs and traditions of the indigenous population, its mentality and other factors of an objective nature. Ultimately, all of the above forms the social conditions of life of the population, which eventually lead to an increase in the differentiation of regions in terms of the level of development: rich regions can accumulate their own resources for their development, while poor regions will need much more time and eff ort. Social diff erentiation, together with territorial fragmentation, poses a clear threat to national strengthening within the country and in the international arena. Agro-industrial, industrial and raw materials (export oriented) regions are no exception. The purpose of the study is to establish the diff erences between the regions of the Ural Federal District in the level of socio-economic development and quality of life. The study is based on the materials of the rating conducted by the rating agency RIA Rayting / Russia Today on the basis of offi cial data from Rosstat, the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. Research method — in the course of the study, cognitive methods were used: analysis and synthesis, grouping, comparison, correlation, logical, tabular, etc. The study found that there is a relationship between the level of socio-economic development and quality of life: a high level of development and quality of life provide raw material regions, the outsider in the ranking is the agro-industrial region (Kurgan region). The practical signifi cance of the study is that its results can be used in practice in the development of regional social policy.
HUMAN CAPITAL AND TRUST IN THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Authors:   Chelyabinsk State University, Belova Irina A. , Rudenko Daria S. ,   Chelyabinsk State University
Published: October 2023

Human capital is the main resource of any company. It ensures the viability and competitiveness of the company in the market. In view of the rapidly changing conditions both within the country and abroad, caused by the development of the economy and the transition to new technological structures, in order to increase the effi ciency of the functioning of companies, it is necessary to constantly improve the skills, abilities, and increase the level of professionalism of an important element of the company — human capital. In this vein, it is the educational environment that acts as the foundation and basis for the formation of various kinds of professional competencies. Moreover, the formation of such competencies will be faster and more effi cient if there is trust between the subjects of the educational environment. The purpose of the study is to assess trust in the educational environment of higher education between its participants. The “old” and “new” trusts are considered. The basic principles of the “new” trust are revealed. The results of a survey of respondents obtained during the survey are given, indicating a very high level of trust in the educational environment (71% of student respondents are satisfi ed with the quality of the educational environment of universities) and teaching staff trust (87% of student respondents gave a positive answer). Another 80% of students are satisfi ed with the information openness of the educational environment. The results obtained made it possible to draw a conclusion about the ongoing processes of formation and “cultivation” of a “new” trust in the educational environment of higher education. The results of the study can be used in developing a methodology for assessing the level of trust in higher education, as well as in managing the processes of forming a “new” trust in the educational environment.