bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SOSYAL MEDYA BAĞIMLILIĞI VE GÖSTERİŞÇİ TÜKETİM İLİŞKİSİNDE BENLİK SAYGISININ ARACILIK ROLÜNÜN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Aydoğan Doğan
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışma tüketim olgusunu bireyler ve gruplar arası toplumsal rekabetin deneyimlendiği bir alan olarak ele almaktadır. Dolayısı ile sosyal medya platformları toplumsal etkileşimin yoğun olarak yer aldığı; benlik sunumu, statü talebi, sosyal karşılaştırma ve bu kavramlara bağlı olarak gösterişçi tüketim olgusu ile ilişki içinde ele alınmaktadır. Sosyal medya bağımlılığı ise bu etkileşim süreçlerine maruz kalma yoğunluğunu işaret etmektedir. Çalışma, sosyal medya bağımlılığı ve gösterişçi tüketim ilişkisinde grup etkileşimlerinden farklı olarak bireysel bir nitelik olan benlik saygısının aracılık rolünü incelemektedir. Çalışmada Bergen Sosyal Medya Bağımlılık Ölçeği, Rosenberg Benlik Saygısı Envanteri ve Gösterişçi Tüketim Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre sosyal medya bağımlılığı ile gösterişçi tüketim arasında anlamlı ve pozitif yönlü bir ilişki vardır. Benlik saygısı ve gösterişçi tüketim ilişkisi yüksek benlik saygısına sahip kişilerde anlamlıdır. Düşük benlik saygısı ise sosyal medya bağımlılığı ile anlamlı bir ilişki kurarken, gösterişçi tüketim eğilimi ile bir ilişki kurmamaktadır. Dolayısı ile benlik saygısını bir aracı değişken olarak değil, gösterişçi tüketim olgusunu yordayan bağımsız bir değişken olarak ele almak gerektiği görülmüştür. Ölçeklere yönelik yapılan cinsiyete dayalı bağımsız gruplar t testi sonuçlarına göre ise bütün ölçeklerde erkeklerin daha yüksek skorlar ürettiği görülmüştür.
ATATÜRK DÖNEMİNDE ASKERİ GÜÇ DENGELERİ VE KIBRIS SORUNU ( 1923-1938)
Authors: Erkan Mehmet Sedat
Published: October 2024

Kıbrıs Adası, Osmanlı Devleti tarafından fethinden önce tarih boyunca değişik medeniyetler tarafından el değiştirmiştir. 1571 yılında Osmanlı Devleti tarafından fethinden sonra 300 yıldan fazla Türk egemenliğinde kalan ada, 1877-78 Türk-Rus savaşında Rus ordusu Yeşilköy’e kadar ilerleyince Birleşik Krallığın yardım ve destek sözü karşılığında 4 Haziran 1878 tarihinde Kıbrıs Sözleşmesi ile İngiltere’ye kiralanmıştır. Doğu Akdeniz’de stratejik açıdan önemli bir konumda olan ve Türkiye kıyılarına sadece 65 kilometre uzaklıkta bulunan Kıbrıs Adası ve orada yaşayan Türk nüfusunun can ve mal güvenlikleri, cumhuriyet döneminde de Türk dış politikasını şekillendiren temel sorunlardan biri olmuştur. Kıbrıs Türk halkının hak ve menfaatlerini koruyabilmek için bu süreçte Cumhuriyet Hükümeti Kıbrıs Türkleri ile irtibatı devam ettirmiş ve yardımlarda bulunmuştur. Kıbrıs Adası’nı hükümranlığında tutan İngiltere, dönemin başat gücü olarak büyük bir donanmaya sahiptir. Siyasî gücün gelişmelere göre etkin bir şekilde kullanılabilmesi ve millî menfaatlerin gerçekleşmesi için yeterli askerî gücün oluşması için Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, bu dönemde çalışmalara başlamış ve modern bir donanmanın oluşturulması için adımlar atılmıştır. Yöntem olarak Kıbrıs ile ilgili döneme ait literatür analiz edilmiş, millî güç unsurlarından askerî gücün önemi ve özellikle deniz gücü ele alınmıştır.
KAMU YÖNETİMİNDE BİLGİ VE İLETİŞİM TEKNOLOJİLERİ (BİT) DESTEKLİ ORTAK YAPIM ÇALIŞMALARININ BİBLİYOMETRİK ANALİZİ
Authors: Saylam Ayşegül
Published: October 2024

Bilgi ve İletişim Teknolojileri (BİT), vatandaş ve devletin ortak yapımına ilişkin girişimlerde (kamu politikalarının ve/veya hizmetlerinin geliştirilme, tasarlanma ve sunum süreci vb.) önemli bir aracı görevi üstlenmektedir. Günümüzde kamu yönetiminde BİT destekli ortak yapım girişimleri artmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı da bu alanda ortaya çıkan literatürün, betimsel, kavramsal, sosyal ve entelektüel yapısına ilişkin genel resmini analiz etmektir. Bu amaçla Web of Science Core Collection (WoS) veri tabanında bulunan 170 çalışma, R istatistik programı kullanılarak bilimsel haritalama ve sistematikleştirilmiş literatür taraması ile analiz edilmiş, bu alandaki kavramsal, betimsel, sosyal ve entelektüel yapı irdelenmiştir. Çalışma bulguları, kamu yönetiminde artan BİT destekli ortak yapım girişimlerine yönelik çalışmalara rehberlik etme ve ilerdeki çalışmalara referans noktası olma amacı gütmektedir.
Alberta Hunter, Musical Qualia of Blackness, and Black Women Working Together
Authors: Gómez Jonathan A.
Published: October 2024

In this article, I argue for a culturally specific and historically informed understanding of Black voice and musical identity through an examination of the musical practices of vocalist Alberta Hunter (1895–1984), whose long career can be broken into two distinct periods: first from the middle of the 1910s to 1956, and a second between 1977 and her death in 1984. Within, I reframe musical practices emergent from and developed within Black American communities as musical “qualia”—socio-culturally informed and chronotopically situated embodiments of something’s properties—of Blackness, to enable a more direct investigation of how and why certain sounds signal or index Blackness to both listeners and performers. To demonstrate the musico-semiotic function of Black vocality and musical performance, I employ a synthetic methodology combining theorizations of qualia from the field of linguistic anthropology with detailed transcription and analysis of four recordings of “Downhearted Blues,” a piece she co-composed with pianist Cora “Lovie” Austin and recorded several times throughout her long career. Close examination of three recordings made by Hunter (1922, 1939, and 1977) and one made by vocalist Bessie Smith (1923) allows for a more granular understanding of how Hunter’s musical practice transformed over time in dialogue with broader genealogies of Black musical history. I focus particularly on Hunter’s relationships with other Black women in the performance of this tune, arguing that “Downhearted Blues” ultimately becomes a site for the development of a Black feminist epistemology exemplary of what musicologist Tammy Kernodle has identified as “Black Women Working Together” (2014).
The Mediating Effects of Ambivalence over Emotional Expressiveness Moderated by Generativity in the Relationship Between Gender Role Stress and Subjective Well-Being Among Middle-Aged Men
Authors: Kim Hakhwan , Jang Yoojin
Published: October 2024

This study aims to examine the mediating effect of ambivalence over emotional expressiveness on the relationship between gender role stress and subjective well-being among middle-aged men, and to explore whether this mediating effect is moderated by generativity. An online self-report survey was conducted with 480 married middle-aged men aged 40-59 years. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS PROCESS macro 4.2. The results revealed several key findings:. First, ambivalence over emotional expressiveness mediated the relationship between gender role stress and subjective well-being. Second, the impact of ambivalence over emotional expressiveness on subjective well-being varied depending on generativity levels. Third, the mediating effect of ambivalence over emotional expressiveness was contingent upon generativity levels. Specifically, higher levels of generativity among middle-aged men attenuated the maladaptive mediating effect of ambivalence over emotional expressiveness, suggesting a mitigation of the decline in subjective well-being due to gender role stress. The significance of this study lies in providing evidence for developing activities and programs aimed at enhancing generativity as a protective factor for middle-aged men.
The Effect of Early Childhood Teachers' Coping Flexibility on Mental Well-Being Mediated by Anger Regulation Efficacy and Anxiety Regulation Efficacy
Authors: Ji Hyo-Jin , Jang Yu-Jin , Lee Joo-Mi
Published: October 2024

This study aims to investigate the effects of early childhood teachers' coping flexibility on their mental well-being and to determine whether anger regulation efficacy and anxiety regulation efficacy play a mediating role in this process. A survey was conducted with 329 early childhood teachers, and the collected data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 22.0. The results showed that coping flexibility, anger regulation efficacy, anxiety regulation efficacy, and mental well-being were all positively correlated, and the relationship between coping flexibility and mental well-being was mediated by anger regulation efficacy. These findings suggest that early childhood teachers who can cope flexibly with stressful situations are more mentally healthy and that effective emotional regulation skills, particularly the ability to regulate anger, may play an important role in the mental health of early childhood teachers. This study confirms the need for interventions to improve coping flexibility and anger regulation efficacy to promote the mental well-being of early childhood teachers.
The Effects of Adolescents’ Sleep Quality on Academic Helplessness through Attention Problems and Self-Esteem
Authors: Han Sae-Young , Sohn Eun-Hye , Kim Ji-Won , Mo In-Kyung
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the indirect effects of adolescents’ sleep quality in academic helplessness through attention problems and self-esteem. For this purpose, data from 2,265 first year middle school students from the ‘Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey 2018’ were used. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0 and AMOS 23.0. As a result, the adolescents' sleep quality was positively related to self-esteem and negatively related to attention problems and academic helplessness. Furthermore, sleep quality directly predicted attention problems, and attention problems directly predicted academic helplessness and indirectly through self-esteem. Finally, the indirect effects of sleep quality on academic helplessness through attention problems and self-esteem were significant. This research confirms that adolescent academic helplessness should be addressed not only through sleep quality and attention problems, but also through the psychological issue of self-esteem. These results are significant in that they provide a basis for educational and counseling programs to alleviate adolescent academic helplessness in South Korean culture, where academic performance is a major task of adolescence.
Exploring the Variations in Mental Well-Being: Grit and Growth Mindset Using Latent Profile Analysis
Authors: Kim Uni , Jeung Haeun , Yang Sujin
Published: October 2024

This study aims to identify latent profiles using indicators of K-Grit (persistence effort, passion-enjoyment, passion-meaning) and growth mindset. Furthermore, we test whether these profiles differ in mental well-being. An online self-report survey was conducted with 535 college students aged 19-31 (240 males, 295 females), assessing K-Grit, growth mindset, and mental well-being, A 3-step latent profile analysis revealed four profiles: Growth-Oriented(15.5%; above-average scores in all factors), Average (55.8%; all scores at the mean level), Low-Growth (23.3%; all scores below average), and Meaning-Deficient (5.4%; all scores are the lowest in general, especially the lowest passion-meaning). Significant differences were found in mental well-being among the four latent groups, with higher levels of grit and growth mindset associated with greater mental well-being. In particular, the Meaning-Deficient profile revealed the lowest overall well-being. Our findings emphasize the necessity of finding purpose and meaning in one's life to promote better mental well-being. This study lays the foundation for developing intervention strategies aimed at enhancing the mental health of college students.
The Physical, Chemical, Microbiological, Antibacterial and Prebiotic Characteristics of Fermented Porang Flour with Addition of Bacteria and Yeast
Authors: Helmi Henny , Eni Kariningsih
Published: October 2024

Porang (Amorphophallus oncophylus) tubers are one of the export commodities due to their glucomannan content. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of water fermentation and the quality of porang fermented flour with the addition of Lactobacillus plantarum (LP), Bacillus subtilis (BS), and Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC). Fermentation was conducted using four treatments, namely LP+BS, LP+SC, BS+SC which consisted of 10%v/v of inoculum, respectively, and LP+BS+SC which consisted of 7%v/v LP, 7% BSv/v, and 6%SCv/v. During fermentation, pH, total acidity, and total microorganisms were observed. Proximate, glucomannan content, starch content, fiber content, and antibacterial and prebiotics characteristics were observed for fermented porang flour. The results showed that pH decreased while total acidity increased during fermentation. Total aerobic bacteria had the highest population at 24 hours of fermentation while lactic acid bacteria had the highest population at 24- and 48-hour fermentation. Yeast reached the highest population at 72 hours of fermentation. Porang fermented flour with the addition of BS+SC contained the highest glucomannan content, carbohydrate, and fiber content. Moreover, the flour with BS+SC had an antibacterial effect against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus and supported the growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus. Porang fermented flour which is processed with the addition of a mixed culture of BS and SC can be developed to improve the nutrititional and functional properties of porang flour.
Topical Ointment Anredera cordifolia Leaves Ethanolic Extract-Loaded Nanochitosan Promotes Wound Healing in Hyperglycemic Rat
Authors: Alfatinnisa Zalfa , Andriyan Mohammad Wahyu , Saputra Muhammad Ragil , Astuti Endah Puji , Sunarno Sunarno , Isdadiyanto Sri , Subagio Agus , Jaya La Ode Irman
Published: October 2024

Wound healing in hyperglycemia patients is still a challenge in the medical field. Bioactive compounds of binahong leaf extract can support the wound healing process. Nanoencapsulation of the extract can avoid oxidation and optimize drug delivery to target tissues. This study aimed to analyze the effect of nanochitosan encapsulated binahong extract ointment (NEBE/Oint) on the percentage of wound healing, angiogenesis, collagen density, and epithelial thickness in hyperglycemic rats. This study used 80 mg/kg streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemia rats injured in the back area. Rats were divided into P0 (0,9% NaCl), P1 (10% povidone-iodine ointment (PI/Oint)), P2 (10% NEBE/Oint), P3 (20% NEBE/Oint), P4 (30% NEBE/Oint). Phytochemical screening of binahong leaves extract showed positive results for flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, and tannins. NEBE particle size was 169 nm with a size distribution of 0.2 and a zeta potential value of -40,2 mV. The results showed NEBE ointment had a significant effect when compared with negative control on wound healing hyperglycemic rats. The conclusion is that nanochitosan drug delivery has the potential as an alternative wound treatment. The novelty of this study is the use of nanochitosan to accelerate wound healing in hyperglycemic rats. The results of this study are expected to become a reference for new wound-healing methods in the medical field.
Forecasting Exchange Rate in a Large Bayesian VAR Model: The Case of Taiwan
Authors: Chin Kuo-Hsuan , Lee Zi-Mei
Published: October 2024

We study the out-of-sample forecasting performance of 32 exchange rates vis-a-vis the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) in a 32-variable vector autoregression (VAR) model. The Bayesian approach is applied to a large-scale VAR model (LBVAR) and its forecasting performance is compared to the random-walk model in terms of both Diebold-Mariano and the Giacomini-Rossi fluctuation tests. Several results are found in the paper when we pay attention to the top three trading partner for Taiwan, particularly the China, U.S. and Japan, in which the corresponding bilateral exchange rates forecasts are denoted as CNY-NTD, USD-NTD and JPY-NTD respectively. First, a LBVAR model has a relatively better forecasting performance of CNY-NTD exchange rate in both medium-run and long-run. Second, a LBVAR model performs better than the random-walk model only in the short-run when forecasting USD-NTD exchange rate. Lastly, the random-walk model outperforms a LBVAR model all the time on forecasting JPY-NTD exchange rate.
Chinese early childhood teachers' perceptions regarding teaching by using analysis of the concept map
Authors:   Research Institute for Early Childhood Education - Korea National University of Education, Ding Rui-xin , Cho Boo-kyung
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to analyze the teaching concepts of Chinese early childhood teachers using concept map analysis. Twelve teachers were selected to generate and categorize focus statements, while 110 teachers rated the importance of these concepts. The analysis revealed 52 key statements, categorized into dimensions of ‘Essence-Method’ and ‘Content-Relation’ and further grouped into seven types, including ‘teacher's planning and practice,’ ‘children's learning,’ ‘interaction with learning,’ ‘environmental support,’ ‘teacher's guidance,’ ‘variety based on standards,’ and ‘sustaining children's interest.’ The study found that ‘sustaining children's interest’ concepts were rated as highly important, while ‘teacher's planning and practice’ concepts were considered less significant. These findings provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the current perceptions of teaching among Chinese early childhood teachers and offer insights for teachers to reflect on their educational practices.
Difficulties of early childhood teachers in implementing global citizenship education
Authors:   Research Institute for Early Childhood Education - Korea National University of Education, Na Ye-Won , Kim Koeun
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore the challenges experienced by early childhood teachers in implementing global citizenship education. To this end, two individual in-depth interviews were conducted with five early childhood teachers who had more than five years of field experience and had been implementing global citizenship education for over a year. Concepts were derived from the interview transcripts and analyzed through iterative re-categorization, and the following findings emerged. First, the teachers described the challenge of addressing politically sensitive and controversial issues while ensuring that children do not develop prejudices or stereotypes. Second, while teachers believed that global citizenship education can be implemented in early childhood education if the content and level are appropriate, they struggled with how to deal with complex and heavy topics such as war. Third, teachers experienced difficulties when addressing certain topics or conducting activities due to concerns about negative parental evaluations and precautionary measures taken by administrators. Fourth, teachers reported difficulties with not having an adequate support system and having to rely solely on individual teacher capacity and effort. Fifth, teachers wanted to go deeper into the topic of global citizenship, but experienced difficulties in sustaining and expanding young children's interest and excitement. The findings of this study are significant in that they provide a deeper understanding of the challenges of implementing early childhood global citizenship education and provide a basis for developing teacher support measures.
Changes in the area of ‘Aesthetic art’ in the kindergarten curriculum
Authors:   Research Institute for Early Childhood Education - Korea National University of Education, Lee Ga Been , Kim Jung Mi
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the evolution of the structure, goals, and content in the area of aesthetic art in the kindergarten curriculum by analyzing the respective curricula and guidebooks from the 1st Kindergarten Curriculum (1969) to the 2019 revised Nuri Curriculum. The names and characteristics of the area of aesthetic art have evolved with the demands of the times and educational contexts, transitioning from ‘Art and Music’ to ‘Social and Emotional Development,’ ‘Emotional Development,’ ‘Expressive Life,’ and ‘Art Experience.’ The primary goals of art education have consistently emphasized ‘aesthetic sensibility’ and ‘creativity’ across all curricula, with additional goals such as emotional development, basic skills, and the exploration of artistic elements being incorporated over time. In terms of content, ‘exploration’ was included in the content categories starting from the 6th curriculum. ‘Expression,’ initially focused on music, art, and movement, gradually expanded to encompass literature and dramatic play, eventually emphasizing ‘integrated’ expression from the 6th curriculum onwards. ‘Appreciation’ similarly broadened from traditional art fields to include nature and objects, with a recent focus on fostering an appreciation attitude as a key content area.
A narrative inquiry into the experiences of novice early childhood teachers in the process of generating pedagogy: Focusing on public kindergarten teachers
Authors:   Research Institute for Early Childhood Education - Korea National University of Education, Jang Woo-Jung , Lee Youn-Sun
Published: October 2024

This study aims to explore the experiences of novice early childhood teachers in the process of generating pedagogy in public kindergartens. Individual interviews and focus group discussions were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using narrative inquiry. The research results are as follows. First, all teachers experienced anxiety and growing pains in new situations but showed a strong desire for self-growth. Mentoring and experiences led to new perceptions of young children, shifting their educational practices toward play-based and child-centered approaches. Second, teachers naturally developed their pedagogy while implementing the curriculum, focusing on children's learning through play. They formed important relationships with senior teachers, peers, children, and educational materials, which influenced their practices. Based on the research results, we discussed the need to view and support novice early childhood teachers as being in the process of ontological ‘becoming’ through their unique practices. We also discussed the necessity of educational approaches that positively impact teachers' practices, in connection with early childhood teacher training programs and professional learning communities.
IPA (Importance-Performance Analysis) on the digital competency of childcare teacher
Authors:   Research Institute for Early Childhood Education - Korea National University of Education, Hong Jihye , Lee Kyeonghwa
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to explore the contents for the education and training to enhance the digital competencies of childcare teachers through Importance Performance Analysis (IPA), which compares the importance of digital competencies perceived by childcare teachers with their own evaluation of their competencies, i.e., the level of performance. As a result of analyzing the survey data of 397 childcare teachers, it was confirmed that the respondents perceived their own competencies (performance) as relatively low compared to the importance of digital competencies. In addition, it was found that in order to foster the digital competencies of childcare teachers, it is an urgent task to include in education and training the production of digital content for teaching and learning of young children, the creation of a digital environment suitable for young children, the management of SNS information, and the collection and analysis of digital data. Tasks that require gradual improvement include a positive attitude toward the production of digital content, the utilization and reconstruction of digital content, the evaluation of virtual/augmented reality content suitable for young children, the use of online communication platforms, the ethical awareness of digital works and communication, the understanding of changes in the digital society, and efforts to foster digital competencies. Finally, it was suggested that the current status and needs of digital competencies of childcare teachers should be specifically reflected when organizing and operating digital education and training programs for the teachers.
New-generation Leadless Pacemaker Implantation: First Procedures in Central Asia
Authors: Bakytzhanuly Abay , Otegen Tolegen , Nuralinov Omirbek
Published: October 2024

In this article, we describe our first experiences implanting the AVEIR VR leadless pacemaker (Abbott) in Kazakhstani patients, a significant step in the development of this technology in Central Asia. This case series includes five male patients, with a range of symptoms (presyncope, dizziness and dyspnoea on exertion), ranging in age from 14 to 77 years; some individuals also had comorbidities, including atrioventricular block and AF. Indications for pacing were identified in each patient. The parameters of postimplantation stimulation and the results of initial observations were recorded. The procedure was quite successful and radiographic confirmation of the location of the leadless pacemaker was obtained. All patients demonstrated clinical improvement and satisfactory pacing parameters at early follow-up. The potential of the AVEIR leadless pacemaker to minimise lead insertion complications has been demonstrated, with no immediate complications observed in the patients in this study.
Analysis of Research Trends of ‘Journal of Education Science’(1999~2023): Using Keyword Network Analysis
Authors: Lee In-Hoi , Hong Ji-Hwan , Oh Seung-Chun
Published: October 2024

This study aims to elucidate the research trends and knowledge structure of‘Journal of Education Science [JES]’through keyword network analysis and to derive directions and implications for Jeju education research. To achieve this, a total of 561 papers published in 1999 to 2023 were collected. The main research findings are as follows: First, the proportion of papers related to Jeju has been decreasing, with the majority of papers focusing on subject education and field education in relation to educational studies. Second, a detailed analysis of the field on educational studies showed that subject education accounted for 369 papers(65.8%), with science education, mathematics education, korean language education, and english education following in order of prevalence. Third, in the centrality analysis, the terms “learning,” “mathematics,” and “high school” ranked high in degree centrality, while “learning,” “science,” and “environment” ranked high in betweenness centrality. Based on these findings, the following implications were drawn. First, to further promote [JES], it is necessary to recruit editorial board members from across the country and provide support for various academic activities. Additionally, conditions must be established to diversify research topics and promote interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary convergence. Finally, there is a need for studies that address the unique status of the Special Autonomous Province and prepare for future education of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Support measures should also be put to encourage research related to the keyword “teacher.”
Determination of the antimicrobial action of "Coldisept nanoSilver nasal spray" and "Coldisept nanoSilver throat spray"
Authors:   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Kosakovskyi A.L. , Holovnya O.M. ,   National Children's Specialized Hospital "OKHMATDYT", Kyiv, Ukraine, Gunko S.G. ,   National Children's Specialized Hospital "OKHMATDYT", Kyiv, Ukraine, Kosakivska I.A. ,   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Sinyachenko V.V. ,   Shupyk National Healthcare University, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: October 2024

Acute respiratory diseases are caused by viruses and bacterial flora. Treatment of acute pharyngitis as the main clinical form of respiratory diseases is mainly local. The aim is to study the antimicrobial effect of "Coldisept nanoSilver nasal spray" (manufacturer "ARKONA", Poland) and "Coldisept nanoSilver throat spray" (manufacturer "ARKONA", Poland) on clinical isolates of microorganisms Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Moraxella catarrhalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenza (hospital strains) and Candida albicans isolated from the nose and oropharynx of patients. Materials and methods. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated after 5, 10 and 20 minutes of action of one dose of "Coldisept nanoSilver nasal spray" and "Coldisept nanoSilver throat spray" on microorganisms. Bactericidal and fungicidal effect (inhibition of the growth of cells of microorganisms) is expressed as a percentage. Results. Koldisept nanoSilver nasal spray shows an antimicrobial effect on clinical isolates after 20 minutes: 79.6% - on Streptococcus pneumonia, 77.7% - on Moraxella catarrhalis, 44.0% - on Haemophilus influenza; and fungicidal effect (76.0%) on Candida albicans. Antimicrobial activity of Coldicept nanoSilver nasal spray against the hospital strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus was not detected. Coldisept nanoSilver throat spray shows 100% antimicrobial activity after 5 minutes against clinical isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis, 100% antimicrobial activity after 20 minutes against clinical isolates of Streptococcus pyogenes, 75% fungicidal activity against Candida albicans strains through 20 min. A low antimicrobial effect of Coldisept nanoSilver throat spray against the hospital strain of Staphylococcus aureus, which is resistant to most antibiotics, was revealed. Conclusions. The results obtained in the study of the antimicrobial action of the Coldisept nanoSilver nasal spray and the Coldisept nanoSilver throat spray on clinical isolates of microorganisms will contribute to a more rational prescription of these drugs in clinical practice. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction in children. The diagnosis is established - what is next?
Authors:   Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Godik O.S. ,   National Children’s Specialized Hospital “OKHMATDYT”, Kyiv, Ukraine, Diehtiarova D.S. ,   National Children’s Specialized Hospital “OKHMATDYT”, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: October 2024

Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) is the most common cause of portal hypertension in children, the most life-threatening manifestation of which is variceal bleeding, with a mortality rate of 4-19%. The aim of the study is to determine the treatment tactics for children with symptomatic portal hypertension from the moment of diagnosis of EHPVO, indications for the endoscopic prevention and surgical procedures; to study the risk factors that influence the esophageal variceal bleeding to become the first sign of EHPVO. Materials and methods. The data of patients, which was collected retrospectively from 245 case histories between January 2011 and January 2022, revealed 55 (22.4%) children with EHPVO, who had not undergone surgical procedures. The median follow-up period was 25 (95% CI 20-35) months. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS for Windows version 24.0 and EZR(R-statistics). A P-value˂0.05 was considered statistically significant. Scheffe’s method, Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn’s tests were used to compare the follow-up results. Chi-square test was used to assess varices grade dynamics. Results. The mean age of patients in the group was 5.1±0.54 years, 34 (61.8%) patients were males. 36 (65.5%) patients had complicated delivery with subsequent umbilical catheter insertion. 27 (47.1%) patients manifested bleeding episodes. Endoscopic ligation showed good results in improving varices grade (p<0.001). The logistic regression model identified factors connected to the bleeding risks: “way of delivery” (p=0.027) and “hemoglobin level” (p=0.0015). Indications for surgical intervention were failure to decrease the esophageal varices grade (n=4; 7.2%) and an increase in the volume of the spleen with thrombocytopenia progression (n=6; 10,9%). Conclusion. The most careful medical attention to babies of the risk group is required. Endoscopic ligation has shown good results in variceal grade decrease. Indications for surgical treatment are failure to decrease the grade of esophageal varices, an increase in the volume of the spleen with thrombocytopenia progression. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. The research protocol was approved by the Local Ethics Committee of the participating institution. The informed consent of the patient was obtained for conducting the studies. No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
Mechanisms of development, diagnosis and conservative therapy of Crohn's disease in pediatric practice
Authors:   Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ukraine, Alekseieva Yu.I. , Synoverska O.B. ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ukraine, Dutchak G.M. ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ukraine, Urbas O.V. ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ukraine, Ivanyshyn L.Ya. ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ukraine
Published: October 2024

In recent years, the incidence of Crohn's disease has significantly increased among both adult and pediatric populations, currently standing at 58 per 100,000 individuals. This study aims to investigate the primary etiopathogenetic features, diagnostic methods, and conservative treatment options for this condition in children, based on a comprehensive literature review. It highlights the fundamental differences, including higher disease activity scores, more complicated course of the disease, with the involvement of other organs and systems in the pathological process, difficulty of diagnosis and resistance to treatment, adverse impact on the child's growth and development, presence of protein and energy deficiency manifestations, impaired of psychosocial functions and adaptation capabilities in both physical and social spheres. Among the main etiological and pathogenetic factors of the disease, the genomic theory, infectious theory, intestinal microbiome influence, imbalance of cytokine regulation with an increase in the content of pro-inflammatory cytokines and environmental factors are considered. On the basis of the conducted analysis, it was established that at the current stage, a significant spread of the inflammatory process is determined, which is diagnosed for one meter or more of digestive tract, with the formation of crypt-abscesses and the development of deep ulcers. The main clinical syndromes and complications that characterize the course of this disease and its features in children are described. Modern principles of diagnosis and conservative treatment of pathology are considered, in which the use of mesalazines and antibiotics is highlighted. It is emphasized the need to use enteral therapy and, in the absence of an effect from treatment, the need for a timely transition to the use of immunomodulators, biologics in the treatment regimen. The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest concerning the publication of this article.
Medical and social aspects of health care for adolescents aged 11-14 years by improving physical activity
Authors:   Shevchenko National University «Chernihiv Colehium», Ukraine, Nosko M.O. , Nosovets N.M. ,   Shevchenko National University «Chernihiv Colehium», Ukraine, Nosko Yu.M. ,   Shevchenko National University «Chernihiv Colehium», Ukraine, Makohonchuk N.V. ,   В. Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Khmelnytskyi, Hryshchenko S.V. ,   Shevchenko National University «Chernihiv Colehium», Ukraine
Published: October 2024

Physical activity plays an important role in the effective health care of adolescents aged 11-14. The peculiarities of the formation of motor skills of adolescents aged 11-14 years do not deny the fundamental principles of the reflexive nature of voluntary exercises. The basic regularities of the reflex theory have not only not lost their significance, but find new confirmation in research on the relationship between the central and executive systems of automated forms of voluntary movements. There is a need to intensify the process of acquiring motor skills of adolescents aged 11-14. Taking into account the individual interests of teenagers, the use of innovative forms and means of forming children’s motor skills will help to more effectively introduce a healthy lifestyle and the formation of motor skills of adolescents 11-14 years old. The aim of the study is to conduct a systematic analysis of scientific sources regarding the medical and social aspects of health care for adolescents aged 11-14 years by optimizing physical activity. Research of medical and social aspects of health care by optimizing the mode of motor activity of adolescents aged 11-14 allows us to state the importance and necessity of involving adolescents in physical education and sports. In the conditions of martial law today, the need for the interest of every teenager in motor activity and its use in general secondary education institutions has been identified. The problem of the health of adolescents aged 11-14 years becomes an important direction in the development of the educational system of a modern school, the purpose of which is physical, mental, and social health. Scientists note that an individual lifestyle is actively formed during adolescence. It is at this stage of growing up that it is important to encourage teenagers to form useful habits, teach them to manage their behavior and, thus, actualize subjectivity in preserving and strengthening health. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
A clinical case of a complicated form of pneumonia in a child after COVID-19
Authors:   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, Ukraine, Mantak G.I. , Andrikevych I.I. ,   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, Ukraine, Oliinik V.S. ,   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, Ukraine, Yushchenko L.O. ,   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya, Ukraine, Hodasevich О.I. ,   Communal non-commercial enterprise «Vinnytsya Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital Vinnytsya Regional Council», Ukraine
Published: October 2024

Aim - on the basis of the clinical evaluation of the main symptoms of the clinical case, present the diagnostic features of a complicated form of pneumonia in an older child after COVID-19. Clinical case. A clinical case of a complicated form of pneumonia in a child after COVID-19 is described. It is known that a 10-year-old boy became acutely ill due to the appearance of pain in the chest and abdomen. He was hospitalized in severe condition. The pain syndrome in the chest was strongly expressed and paroxysmal in nature, mainly localized in the region of 3, 4, 5 ribs. At the same time, the boy was in a forced position - on the right side with bent legs. The pain was so intense that the child became pale and the skin of the forehead was covered with sweat. Conclusions. Organs of the respiratory system are most often affected in patients with COVID-19, wich is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms after an acute illness of COVID-19. It should be noted that the list of clinical signs and symptoms is not specific for the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia, which complicates the primary diagnosis and requires the inclusion of additional diagnostic methods in the list of the methods of examination. The detection of acute phase parameters should be considered as an addition to the blood count, especially for patients as a subject to hospitalization. These parameters are a useful tool for making a diagnosis, and also can be useful for controlling the course of the disease and treatment. Chest radiography is considered a routine method for diagnosing diseases of the respiratory system, but ultrasound examination of the lungs is a more sensitive and save imaging method, especially for the examination of the pediatric patients with parapneumonic pleural effusion to determine the presents and characteristics of the fluid in the pleural cavity, and further monitoring of the child's condition. The assessment of the probability of COVID-19 according to the CO-RADS classification is carried out based on the results of computer tomography in the case when the patient has an indication for carrying out this method of examination, but it is not used for the primary diagnosis of respiratory system diseases. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. The informed consent of the patient was obtained for conducting the studies. No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
Reconstructing Afrobeat as a Scene-Based Genre
Authors: Carter-Ényì Aaron , Àìná David , Carter-Ényì Quintina , Nzewi O’dyke
Published: October 2024

In 1960s–70s Lagos, a nascent musical movement formed fusing West African highlife and American popular music, fortified by James Brown’s 1970 tour of West Africa. Political corruption was confronted by music, catapulting Felá Kuti to international fame and silencing ?égún Bucknor. Kuti’s positive impact is diminished because Afrobeat became more of a brand than a genre among international audiences. Evidence from an audio survey (n=168) conducted in Nigeria, musical analysis, ethnographic fieldwork, the blogosphere and a reexamination of the scholarly literature and music journalism supports an alternate history of Lagosian music, contesting the accounts of musicologist Chris Waterman and sociologist Jennifer Lena, among others. Based on converging evidence, we offer a resolution to the competing claims of creating Afrobeat from Orlando Julius and Felá Kuti: the genre developed as part of a new social scene that emerged in Lagos during the Nigerian Civil War.
The Spirit of ‘Buss Head’
Authors: Castor N Fadeke
Published: October 2024

This article explores the Machel Montano and Bunji Garlin song ‘Buss Head’ as an example of the invocation of culture, history and spirit in soca music towards social healing and change. I argue that this song has gone beyond the levels of entertainment commonly associated with soca music by invoking the spirit of Joe Talmana, a nineteenth-century Trinidadian stick fighter, as an ancestor and warrior to inspire in a new generation a connection to their history and its cultural traditions. My analysis of ‘Buss Head’ employs a close reading of the song and video, and draws from an archived roundtable discussion with the artistes and community leaders. I find that the multiple intertwined layers of historical memory, the spiritual and the social, are conveyed through a rite of passage narrative with a focus on the liminal as locating possibilities for social change.
Andrew Simon. 2022. Media of the Masses: Cassette Culture in Modern Egypt
Authors: Stokes Martin
Published: October 2024

Andrew Simon. 2022. Media of the Masses: Cassette Culture in Modern Egypt. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press. 299 pp. ISBN 9781503629431 (hbk).
The Safety Standards Protecting Against the COVID-19 Disease in Communal Cultural Institutions in Poland as Exemplified by Selected Communes
Authors: Bohdan Anna , Maziarz Bartosz , Dornfeld-Kmak Agnieszka
Published: October 2024

Objectives: The article aims to present the principles of conducting activities by communal cultural institutions in Poland in the era of the pandemic in the context of actions taken to reduce the risk of virus transmission between unit employees and between the unit employees and people using its services.
Research Design & Methods: The article uses dogmatic-legal analysis and the document analysis metod.
Findings: The employed methodology enabled the authors to establish that in communal cultural institutions in Poland measures were taken to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of the spread of the virus.
Implications/Recommendations: According to the authors, the exposure of the measures against preventing the spread of the virus in communal cultural institutions can deepen cooperation between these units in implement- ing effective measures to counteract the spread of the virus.
Contribution/Value Added: In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the dynamically changing health situation in the world, as well as the related lack of up-to-date sources and studies, partial scientific studies demonstrating a selected fragment of reality are critical. In the short and long term, they will enable researchers to learn about the type of actions taken by communal cultural institutions in terms of preventing the spread of the virus.
Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, communal cultural institutions, safety procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, public policies.
Article classification: research paper
JEL: H12, H56, H83
New Technologies in Humanitarian Logistics
Authors: Płaczek Ewa , Świtalska Angelika
Published: October 2024

Objective: The aim of the article is to present new technologies and the possibilities of their implementation by entities involved in the implementation of logistics activities (humanitarian logistics).
Research Design & Methods: To achieve the assumed goal, the method of analysing literature in the area of humanitarian logistics and new technologies related to the so-called digital revolution is used. Based on a literature review, general considerations on humanitarian logistics were related to the needs of business models of entities carrying out humanitarian aid activities in the implementation of new technologies.
Findings: The article outlines the role and importance of new technologies in humanitarian logistics, which is an interesting and prospective research area. All presented examples of new technologies that are used in humanitarian logistics are extremely important for the easy, fast, and effective flow of information, finances, and supplies with humanitarian aid. The key to success is appropriate use of technology while ensuring the security of humanitarian supply chains.Implications / Recommendations: There is a need to deepen research in the field of humanitarian logistics, because identifying needs and barriers in the implementation of humanitarian logistics processes can significantly streamline and improve the effectiveness of humanitarian supply chains.
Contribution / Value Added: The article shows that the role of new technologies treated as support for aid activities in humanitarian actions is the ability to quickly obtain and disseminate information that guarantees the effectiveness and efficiency of the undertaken actions. New technologies are an element of new business models of organisations involved in humanitarian aid.
Article classification: theoretical/review paper