bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ENDÜSTRİYEL GIRGIR BALIKÇI GEMİLERİNDE İŞ SAĞLIĞI VE GÜVENLİĞİ
Authors: YALÇIN KAPLAMA Esin
Published: December 2023

Endüstriyel balıkçı gemilerinin güverte üstünde/köprüüstünde kullanılan mekanik ve elektronik ekipmanlarının arızaları, olumsuz deniz ve hava koşulları, yetersiz güvenlik önlemleri, eğitim eksikliği, yorgunluk, uykusuzluk gibi insan kaynaklı hatalar özellikle açık denizde yapılan balıkçılık faaliyetleri sırasında kazalar ve hatta ölümlere sebep olabilmektedir. Çalışmanın amacı proaktif bir yaklaşımla ulusal ve uluslararası sularda avcılık faaliyetlerinde bulunan endüstriyel Türk balıkçı gemilerinde olası kazaların önüne geçmek ve güvenliği temin etmek amacıyla tehlikeler/riskler konusunda gözleme dayalı tespitte bulunmak ve güvenlik kültürünün yaygınlaşmasına katkı sağlamaktır.

Çalışmada Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı’nın “Balıkçı Gemilerinde İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Kontrol Listesi” karasularımızda ve uluslararası sularda avcılık faaliyetlerini sürdüren Türk orkinos filosuna ait 12 adet endüstriyel gırgır balıkçı gemisine uyarlanarak kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veri setleri Elmeri gözlem yöntemi ile analiz edilmiş ve ortalama Elmeri güvenlik endeks değeri %80 olarak hesaplanmıştır. En yüksek güvenlik endeksli kategori başlığı %93 ile makine dairesi, en düşük güvenlik endeksli kategori başlığı ise %67 değeri ile personel sağlığıdır. Diğer kategorilere göre ortalama güvenlik endeks değerleri şöyledir; gemiye iniş ve binişler için %75, güvertedeki genel çalışmalar için %70, gırgır ağını atma ve sarma operasyonu için %90, ağ makarası ile yapılan faaliyetler için %71, vinç ve halat ile yapılan faaliyetler için %86, hasarlı donanımın tamiri için %80, kaptan köşkündeki faaliyetler için %80, gemi mutfağı/lavabo kullanımı için %80, yatakhane için %85, geminin iskeleye/gemiye bağlanması için %75, gemi güvenliği için %86, elektrik için %75, çöp kutuları için %75 ve köprüüstü elektronik cihazları için %86 olarak bulunmuştur. Analiz sonuçları mevcut güvenlik endeks değerlerini vermiş, risk oluşturan unsurlar üzerinde çalışarak risk değerlendirmesi yapmamıza yardımcı olmuştur.
Որոշ գեղազարդ ծառերի և թփերի տերևների գումարային բետա-ռադիոակտիվությունը հիդրոպոնիկայի և հողի պայմաններում Արարատյան դաշտում
Authors: Ղալաչյան Լ. Մ. , Մայրապետյան Խ. Ս. , Թադևոսյան Ա. Հ․ , Հովհաննիսյան Լ. Է. , Հակոբջանյան Ա. Ա․ , Էլոյան Ս. Ա. , Եղիազարյան Ա. Ս.
Published: December 2023

Ուսումնասիրվել են մի շարք գեղազարդ ծառերի և թփերի (Հայաստան ներմուծված՝ կենսածառ արևելյան, սոֆորա ճապոնական, նոճի մշտադալար, կատալպա բիգնոնիանման, գիհի վիրգինյան, բալենի չինական, բուգենվիլիա, ձյունապտղիկ սպիտակ, սրնգենի կով-կասյան, յասաման հնդկական, մեղվաթուփ, չմենի հորիզոնական, աբորիգեն՝ կաղնի արևելյան, սոսի արևելյան, խուրմա կովկասյան) տերևների գումարային β- ռադիոակտիվության առանձնահատկությունները բացօթյա հիդրոպոնիկ և հողային մշակության պայմաններում Հիդրոպոնիկայի պրոբլեմների ինստիտուտի (ՀՊԻ) տարածքում (Հայկական ԱԷԿ-ի (ՀԱԷԿ) 30 կմ շառավղով գոտի): Որպես ռադիոնուկլիդների (ՌՆ) կուտակիչներ առանձնացել են կովկասյան խուրման, ճապոնական սոֆորան, արևելյան կենսածառը, չինական բալենին, սպիտակ ձյունապտղիկը, բուգենվիլիան, կովկասյան սրնգենին: Ուստի դրանք՝ որպես ռադիոէկոլոգիապես առավել նպաստավոր ծառաթփատեսակներ, առաջարկվում է կիրառել կանաչ գոտիների, անտառների ստեղծման համար: Դա կունենա կարևոր բնապահպանական նշանակություն, քանի որ կնվազեցնի ՌՆ-ի տեղաշարժը կենսոլորտում:
Исследовались особенности суммарной β-радиоактивности листьев ряда декоративных деревьев и кустарников (интродуцированные в Армении: туя восточная, софора японская, кипарис вечнозеленый, катальпа бигнониевидная, можжевельник виргинский, вишня китайская, бугенвилия, снежноягодник белый, чубу́шник кавказский, сирень индийская, лабурнум, кизильник горизонтальный, аборигенные: дуб восточный, платан восточный, хурьма кавказская) в условиях открытой гидропоники и почвы в окрестностьях Института проблем гидропоники (ИПГ) (зона Армянской АЭС (ААЭС) радиусом 30 км). Хурма кавказская, софора японская, туя восточная, вишня китайская, снежноягодник белый, бугенвилия, чубу́шник кавказский выделялись как накопители радионуклидов (РН). Поэтому, рекомендуется использовать как радиоэкологически наиболее благоприятные древесные породы для создания зеленых поясов и лесов. Это будет иметь важное экологическое значение, так как уменьшит миграцию РН в биосфере.
The specificities of the gross β-radioactivity of the leaves of some decorative trees and shrubs (introduced into Armenia oriental thuja, sophora japonica, mediterranian cypress, catalpa bignonioides, juniperus virginiana, chinese cherry, bugenvilia, snowberry, caucasian philadelphus, crape myrtle, golden chain, and horizontal cotoneaster, and native eastern oak, oriental plane, caucasian persimmon) were studied under outdoor hydroponic and soil cultivation conditions in the territory of the Institute of Hydroponics Problems (IHP) (a zone with a radius of 30 km from the Armenian NPP (ANPP)). Caucasian persimmon, sophora japonica, oriental thuja, chinese cherry, snowberry, bugenvilia, and caucasian philadelphus excelled as accumulators of radionuclides (RN). Hence, using them as radioecologically more beneficial tree-shrubs is suggested to create green zones and forests. This may be of great ecological importance since it will reduce the movement of RN in the biosphere.
Armenians Of Van Province During The Reign Of The Viceroys Mahmud- Khairi, Ferit And Yaver In 1908-1909
Authors: Harutyunyan Avetis
Published: December 2023

In 1908 the Young Turk coup, the restoration of the constitution and the measures taken by the government raised certain hopes and great enthusiasm among the Armenians of Van, because from the point of view of the security of personal and national interests, the Armenians preferred the new constitutional rather than the old Abdul Hamid II dictatorial order. A period of rallies, meetings, fraternization of the Armenian and Turkish peoples began among the Armenian and Turkish population, which was a novelty in the social and political life of Ottoman Turkey. The Armenian political prisoners of Van were released, the activities of national parties were declared legal, and many figures of the Armenian liberation struggle were universally honored. However, the Young Turk revolution not only did not introduce revolutionary changes, but also caused deep despair among the Armenians of Van province.
Regarding The Demographic And Emigration Processes Of Armenians
Authors: Aleksanyan Hovhannes
Published: December 2023

During the Soviet years, the number of the Armenian population increased significantly, population movements were not significant. In the 1990s, population migration from Armenia began, the main destination of which is the Russian Federation and post-Soviet countries, the European Union, the USA, etc. The region's socioeconomic, military, and political instability as well as the perspective's ambiguity were the determining factors. For a variety of reasons, the trend and rate of Armenians returning to their homeland have been apparent in recent years.
Design features of work apparel for nannies’ childcare tasks in families/households for sustainable child’s health in Nigeria
Authors: Azonuche Juliana Ego , Akeni Erhuvwu Joyce , Okedi Ekorememata Anthonia
Published: December 2023

This paper describes the task-related apparel design features involved in developing prototypes for nannies. Clothes that are presently used in childcare tasks do not meet the users’ needs for carrying out activities and tasks in families. This makes their tasks more cumbersome to perform, while comfort, health, and safety are not well guaranteed. Therefore, this work aims at identifying task-related design features and developing prototype nannies’ work apparel that would facilitate babysitting tasks and minimize work hazards while ensuring the comfort, protection, and safety of children and users. A purposeful sampling technique was used to select 293 respondents. Questionnaires and body measurements were used to collect data and were analyzed with means, percentages, and Chi-square. Users were involved in the process of prototype development. The design was tested to assess its appropriateness and modified for final fitting.
Deep Learning for Predicting University Academic Fees in a Semi-Urban Area
Authors: Heritier Nsenge Mpia , Mystere Kivuyirwa Kanduki , Ange Katya Kitakya
Published: December 2023

Academic fees are an annual amount that students must pay in return for the training they receive. These fees can change according to several factors. Among these factors, some can influence the increase of tuition fees, while others can ensure that fees are moderate. Therefore, this research aimed to analyze these factors and integrate them as predictors in a deep-learning model for predicting university tuition fees. Hence, the authors used quantitative analysis based on secondary data on tuition fees at the Université de l’Assomption au Congo (UAC). These data were used to develop two regressive neural network models, namely the three-hidden-layer neural network and the four-hidden-layer neural network, to determine the best model for prediction and deployment purposes. The metrics used to evaluate the performance of these two models were mean absolute error, mean square error, root mean square error and coefficient of determination. The results revealed that academic costs increase as a student moves up the promotion ladder. After developing these models, although they all performed successively at 95.3% and 95.6%, the hidden 4-layer model was deployed. The predictors used as features were six: academic year, promotion, tuition fees, dissertation fees, partial time lecturers fees and equipment fees.
Deep Learning based Frameworks for Real-time Cyber Threat Analysis
Authors: Almutairi Laila
Published: December 2023

Developing efficient deep learning-based frameworks for real-time cyber threat analysis is needed to enhance cybersecurity defenses. This research investigates the effectiveness of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) in real-time cyber threat analysis within the domain of Cyber Security. The primary objective is to assess the capabilities of CNN-based frameworks in swiftly detecting, categorizing, and mitigating cyber threats in dynamic network environments. The study employs the widely used "NSL-KDD" dataset, sourced from 'the University of New Brunswick's Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity,' to evaluate the CNN-based framework's performance to identify malicious activities, anomaly detection, and behavior analysis within network traffic. The NSL-KDD dataset's comprehensive coverage of various attack scenarios and normal traffic instances serves as a benchmark to train and evaluate the proposed model. The evaluation tool utilized in this study is the widely adopted "TensorFlow" framework for assessing the CNN-based framework's effectiveness due to its robustness in handling deep neural networks and facilitating real-time analysis. This research comprehensively analyzes the CNN-based approach's strengths and limitations in real-time cyber threat analysis, considering factors such as model interpretability, scalability, and computational efficiency. By elucidating the performance metrics and insights derived from this evaluation, the paper aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on leveraging Deep Learning (DL) methodologies for proactive cyber threat identification and response mechanisms.
Research progress of collagen in application
Authors: Li Xinhui , Wang Yuhui
Published: December 2023

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the animal body, is the cartilage, tendon and ligament of the connective tissue and the key structural component of the skin. According to the source, collagen can be divided into terrestrial collagen and marine collagen, different sources of collagen in the safety and use of differences. In recent years, with the improvement of People's living standard, the demand of collagen products in cosmetics and health products industry is increasing, and the market income is increasing year by year. Based on the structure and classification of collagen, this paper mainly introduces the differences of different types of collagen in application, the aim is to provide a reference for people to choose which type of collagen to buy according to their needs.
EKSISTENSI JURNALIS PEREMPUAN SEBAGAI KONTRIBUTOR
Authors: Citra Antasari  , Nur Haidar  , Retno Retno
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini melalui pendekatan fenomenologis secara khusus ingin mengurai bagaimana peran kontributor perempuan Times Indonesia dalam menjalankan tugasnya, bagaimana profesionalismenya dapat menjalankan peran sebagai jurnalis juga mengimbangin dengan perannya yang lain sebagai ibu dalam keluarga. Metode penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengambilan informan menggunakan purposive. Teknik pengumpulan data ialah wawancara mendalam (Indepth Interviewing) dan observasi langsung. Untuk teknik analisis menggunakan Reduksi Data, Penyajian Data dan Conlusion Drawing/Verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Selaku kontributor, jurnalis perempuan Times Indonesia di Kota Palu mengambil peran yang esensial. Bukan hanya mengambil bagian dalam melaksanakan fungsi-fungsi jurnalistik tetapi ikut terlibat dalam manajerial Times Indonesia di Kota Palu dan sekitarnya. Peran jurnalis perempuan selaku kontributor di Times Indonesia jauh lebih kompleks dan dilibatkan secara penuh dalam setiap keputusan.
Strategi Green Marketing Communicationm Baterai Isi Ulang Smartoools Melalui Media Sosial (Tiktok, Instagram dan Youtube)
Authors: Regita Hening Ajeng Baroto Putri
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini membahas tentang strategi green marketing communication baterai isi ulang Smartoools  melalui media sosial Tiktok, Instagram dan Youtube. Smartoools merupakan Perusahaan yang menjual baterai isi ulang yang dapat di cas dengan kabel cas hp. Smartoools menggunakan media sosial Tiktok, Instagram dan Youtube sebagai tempat pemasaran. Fokus penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan strategi green marketing communication baterai isi ulang Smartoools melalui media sosial Tiktok, Instagram dan Youtube. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi green marketing communication baterai isi ulang Smartoools melalui media sosial Tiktok, Instagram dan Youtube.  Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data wawancara, observasi  dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang akan digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis data model Miles and Huberman dengan menggunakan teori green marketing . Dari hasil wawancara dan didukung dengan bukti pada akun Instagram Smartoools ,  strategi green marketing communication baterai isi ulang Smartoools melalui media sosial Strategi green marketing communication melalui media sosial telah menerapkan prinsip Green Marketing yakni, Product dan Promotion seperti yang dijelaskan oleh (Polonsky, 1994). Meskipun pada dasarnya Smartoools tidak mengerti dan tidak berniat  untuk melakukan green marketing. Namun tanpa mereka sadari, mereka telah melakukan proses strategi green marketing melalui media sosial
FEATURES OF THE DECENTRALIZED MODEL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT OF GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Authors: SHYPITSYNA Yevheniia
Published: December 2023

The article examines decentralized models of general secondary education management in Poland and Germany. It was revealed that reforming the system of public administration in the field of education became a component of preparation for European integration. However, the specific steps of the transformation of the management system in today's conditions involve not only the introduction of elements of European models of education management into domestic education, but also a comprehensive analysis of their positive and negative impact on the functioning of the educational system. It was determined that many countries of the European Union consider the idea of introducing a decentralized model of education management to be progressive, therefore, studying the experience of the functioning of mechanisms of public management of the education system of European countries is instructive for the post-war development of the education management system in Ukraine. The article notes that in Poland, the management of reform processes and activities of secondary education institutions is carried out by self-governing bodies. Here, the powers of the public regarding control over the activities of educational institutions of local communities are maximally expanded, which are strengthened by the organizational and financial responsibility of local authorities for the development of education. Financing of school education in Poland is carried out from the state budget, and local self-government bodies set the rules for paying teachers, are responsible for investing in education, and set the rules for receiving and using private funds by schools. It is noted that the decentralized system of education management in Germany is determined by its federal structure: each state conducts its own educational policy.

It was concluded that the democratization of the society of Poland and Germany is characterized by the search for such options of education management that would most successfully ensure the support of educational institutions from the local community. In these countries, it was considered expedient to abandon the system of centralized management of the network of educational institutions and transfer responsibility to the local executive authorities in whose territory they are located. The considered experience of functioning of the decentralized model can be useful when introducing similar models in Ukraine.
REGULATORY MECHANISMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING: INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT
Authors: SOKOLOVA Iryna , POLOVIAN Nataliia
Published: December 2023

The article addresses the problem of the development of nursing in the international context. Based on the analysis of regulatory documents of the World Health Organization, the WHO European Regional Office, the World Council of Nurses, information materials, resolutions of the World Health Assembly & other subjects of international policy, world trends that influence the development of the health system, determine the regulatory regulation of health workers at different levels of management have been identified.

The international context of the world trends for the nursing professional development is disclosed: patient-oriented and family-centered approaches to the professional activity of a nurse, a competent approach to the continuous professional development of a person during his career, which includes continuous medical education, continuous professional education and training of medical workers at a medical institution; legal regulation of nurses’ activities for the provision of high-quality comprehensive medical services; strengthening the role of junior medical staff as an important component of human resources to improve public health; expanding the functions of junior medical staff and engaging them actively in health care management, interprofessional cooperation and joint practices; personalization, leadership development; introduction of competent models for health professionals aiming at continuing education and training.

It is concluded that the defined global strategic guidelines and directions of action should be considered in the context of reforming the healthcare sector in Ukraine as imperatives of forming the latest state policy on nursing for implementation at the state, regional, local levels of management, as a guide for providers of continuous professional development of health professionals.
USE OF INNOVATIVE FORMS OF LEARNING IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM OF PUBLIC SERVANTS
Authors: ROMANENKO Kateryna , SHEVCHENKO Nataliia
Published: December 2023

The article examines the possibility of applying innovative forms of education for professional training of public servants in view of the need for their effective work in the conditions of European integration, the formation of a democratic state, and the development of civil society in Ukraine. It was determined that the sphere of human activity is constantly expanding, and until recently the universal concept of "state service" was supplemented by the concept of "public service" in the national legislative practice. Today, public service in the broadest sense is carried out by employees of all state power organizations, state enterprises and institutions, local self-government bodies, communal enterprises, in a narrow sense - it is the activity of officials of state authorities and local self-government bodies. It was found that in order to ensure the provision of quality services to citizens and the effective performance of their duties, public servants must constantly update their knowledge and skills, as well as constantly develop professional competences. It was determined that the processes of training and development of competencies of public service specialists are affected by the use of various forms of training, among which it is worth highlighting mixed training that combines traditional training methods with online resources. The peculiarities of the implementation of online, dual and mixed forms of education are considered. It was found that the network form of education is a way of organizing the education of education seekers with the participation of various subjects of educational activity interacting with each other on a contractual basis, the dual form of education involves combining the training of individuals in educational institutions with training at workplaces, the mixed form requires flexibility and taking into account the peculiarities of work in the field of public administration. It was concluded that innovative forms of education are important for the development of the modern educational system of training and professional development of public servants, and it is expedient to use such forms of education as online, dual and their combination - mixed education. These forms can be effective options for obtaining education for public servants, provide accessibility, flexibility and individualization of education, help increase the level of qualification and training of public servants for better performance of their duties.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF THE QUALITY OF PROFESSIONAL PRE-HIGHER PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION
Authors: VOLOSHKA Yevheniia
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the concepts of the quality of education and the quality of professional pre-higher pedagogical education in the context of different approaches to the definition, both from the side of the legislation and in the context of several fields of knowledge (in particular, public administration and pedagogy). The author emphasizes the role of the state in the management of pedagogical education and examines the influence of other subjects of management, reveals the importance of ensuring the continuous improvement of the quality of education, focuses on the development of the quality of pedagogical education as a basis for sustainable development of the country.

In the course of the study, the development of the problem of the quality of professional pre-higher pedagogical education was updated and it was established that there is no strategy for the development of this component of education in Ukraine, which is a significant obstacle for public administration in accordance with the pressing issues. In order to determine the priority directions for the development of the quality of professional pre-higher education, the article analyzes the regulatory and legal field within the defined issues, namely: The National Strategy for the Development of Education of Ukraine, Laws of Ukraine «On Education», «On Vocational Pre-Higher Education», Concept of the Development of Pedagogical Education. During the analysis, the key advantages and disadvantages of the existing legal regulation were identified.

Special attention in the article was paid to the Law of Ukraine «On Professional Pre-Higher Education» and the chapter on ensuring the quality of professional pre-higher education. A detailed analysis of this system confirmed its integrated nature, which combines not only internal aspects of quality control and assessment of professional pre-higher education, but also external mechanisms that contribute to objective assessment and maintenance of education quality standards. On the basis of the analyzed materials, the author developed the stages of the process of quality management of the professional pre-higher education, identified the advantages and disadvantages of quality provision of the professional pre-higher education, and proposed ways to improve it.
Perilipin2 inhibits the replication of hepatitis B virus deoxyribonucleic acid by regulating autophagy under high-fat conditions
Authors: Wang Chuang , Gao Xiao-Yun , Han Mei , Jiang Meng-Chun , Shi Xiao-Yi , Pu Chun-Wen , Du Xuan
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is often associated with increased lipid deposition in hepatocytes. However, when combined with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or hyperlipidemia, it tends to have a lower HBV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) load. The relationship between lipid metabolism and HBV DNA replication and its underlying mechanisms are not well understood.

AIM

To investigate the relationship between lipid metabolism and HBV DNA replication and its underlying mechanisms.

METHODS

1603 HBsAg-seropositive patients were included in the study. We first explored the relationship between patients' lipid levels, hepatic steatosis, and HBV DNA load. Also, we constructed an HBV infection combined with a hepatic steatosis cell model in vitro by fatty acid stimulation of HepG2.2.15 cells to validate the effect of lipid metabolism on HBV DNA replication in vitro . By knocking down and overexpressing Plin2, we observed whether Plin2 regulates autophagy and HBV replication. By inhibiting both Plin2 and cellular autophagy under high lipid stimulation, we examined whether the Plin2-autophagy pathway regulates HBV replication.

RESULTS

The results revealed that serum triglyceride levels, high-density lipoprotein levels, and hepatic steatosis ratio were significantly lower in the HBV-DNA high load group. Logistic regression analysis indicated that hepatic steatosis and serum triglyceride levels were negatively correlated with HBV-DNA load. Stratified analysis by HBeAg showed significant negative correlations between HBV-DNA load and hepatic steatosis ratio in both HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative groups. An in vitro cell model was developed by stimulating HepG2.2.15 cells with palmitic acid and oleic acid to study the relationship between HBV-DNA load and lipid metabolism. The results of the in vitro experiments suggested that fatty acid treatment increased lipid droplet deposition and decreased the expression of cell supernatant HBsAg, HBeAg, and HBV DNA load. Western blot and polymerase chain reaction analysis showed that fatty acid stimulation significantly induced Plin2 protein expression and inhibited the expression of hepatocyte autophagy proteins. Inhibition of Plin2 protein expression under fatty acid stimulation reversed the reduction in HBsAg and HBeAg expression and HBV DNA load induced by fatty acid stimulation and the inhibition of cellular autophagy. Knocking down Plin2 and blocking autophagy with 3-methyladenine (3-MA) inhibited HBV DNA replication.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, lipid metabolism is a significant factor affecting HBV load in patients with HBV infection. The in vitro experiments established that fatty acid stimulation inhibits HBV replication via the Plin2-autophagy pathway.
Preferences and perceptions of MBBS students towards blended learning in medical education
Authors: Zubair Mohd. Yasir , Ahmad Absar , Ahmad Sameena , Mehnaz Saira , Eram Uzma , Satyamoorthy Ragul Jayaprakasam , Ahmad Zeeshan
Published: December 2023

Introduction: With the advent of COVID-19 pandemic there has been a rapid shift in the mode of delivering education. A swift transition from place-based offline classes to virtual online learning platforms has emerged during the pandemic. The present study explored the acceptance, perceptions and preferences of blended learning among medical undergraduate students.

Methods: MBBS undergraduate students of second and final professional (Part I & II) phases from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, UP were enrolled in the study. We studied acceptance, perception and preferences regarding blended mode of learning of MBBS students using online Google Form. Semi structured questionnaire was drafted by the research team, based on thorough and critical review of pertinent literature and other similar survey tools. Each item was discussed separately and changes were made where required. Then, it was transformed to an online form through Google Forms.

Results: Out of a total of 432 students, more than 3/4th of students (78.2%) believed that combined approach would lead to improvement in learning. Around half (53.6%) of the female students were relying predominantly on offline learning compared to 37.0% of male students (p = 0.004). Flexible schedule and personal convenience was reported as the most common benefit of online learning while lack of interaction with peers and connectivity issues were found to be the major disadvantages.

Conclusion: Majority of the students echoed a positive attitude towards blended mode of teaching and learning. Medical education is largely demonstration and application based for acquiring skills. Therefore, a combined approach where the theoretical aspect of the curriculum is made online, might offer a more convenient, flexible and effective alternative way of teaching and learning.

IMC J Med Sci. 2024; 18(1):009. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55010/imcjms.18.009

*Correspondence: Mohd. Yasir Zubair, Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. Email: yasmuhsin@gmail.com
TÜRKİYE’DE BÜTÇE DENGESİ VE ENFLASYON İLİŞKİSİ: SON 20 YILIN AMPİRİK ANALİZİ
Authors: GÖZE KAYA Dilek , DURGUN Ayşe
Published: December 2023

Ricardocu Denklik Teorisini savunan iktisat okulları (Klasikler ve Parasalcılar gibi) maliye politikalarının ekonomide etkisi olmadığını savunurken, Ricardocu Olmayan Maliye Politikasını savunan iktisat okulları (Keynesyen iktisat, hoş olmayan parasalcı aritmetik ve fiyat düzeyinin mali teorisi gibi) ise bütçe açıklarının enflasyonist etkiye neden olduğunu savunmaktadırlar. Türkiye’de son yirmi yılda bütçe açıklarının enflasyon üzerindeki etkisinin ampirik analizi sonucunda söz konusu politikalardan hangisine meyledildiği ortaya konulmak istenmektedir.

Türkiye’nin son yirmi yılını ele alan bu çalışmanın amacı bütçe açıklarının enflasyon üzerindeki etkisini ortaya koymaktır. Bütçe dengesi, tüketici fiyat endeksi ve para arzı değişkenlerinin aylık verileri ile zaman serisi analizleri yapılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre değişkenler uzun dönemde eşbütünleşik çıkmışlardır. Bütçe açığında %1’lik artış enflasyonu %0,06 oranında arttırmaktadır. Aynı şekilde para arzındaki %1’lik artış %0,2 oranında enflasyonu arttırmaktadır. Türkiye’de son yirmi yılda bütçe açıklarının enflasyon üzerindeki etkisinin ampirik analizi sonucuna bakılarak Ricardocu Olmayan Maliye Politikasının benimsendiği görülmektedir.
A Study on Translation Methods and Strategies in the English Translation of the Li Sao by Yang Xianyi and Gladys Yang
Authors: Yang Weiwei
Published: December 2023

The poem Li Sao in Chu Ci first created the form of the unique genre “Sao Ti” in Chinese literature, displaying a positive romantic spirit. It has been included in textbooks multiple times and has had a significant impact on the development of Chinese literature. After the Han Dynasty, later literati always highly respected Qu Yuan. The quality of the English translation of Li Sao, as a representative chapter of the Chu Ci, directly reflects the quality of the selected translation. This article takes the English translation of Li Sao by Yang Xianyi and Gladys Yang as the starting point, analyzes its translation methods from three levels: rhythm, rhetoric, and culturally-loaded words, and explores the translation strategies the translators adopt. This will provide valuable reference experience for translators and have a certain guiding significance for the English translation of literary classics in China.
Case Study Evaluation of a New Approach to Price Metropolitan Highways for Congestion Relief, Sustainability and Equity
Authors: DeCorla-Souza Patrick , Minett Paul
Published: December 2023

This paper addresses the practically important challenge of devising efficient and politically feasible congestion pricing policies in the context of metropolitan highways. Congestion on metropolitan highways continues to grow while governments struggle to fund alternative modes of travel. The purpose of this paper is to explore the viability of a new approach to address highway congestion while also accommodating the mobility needs of those who don’t drive. It involves creating congestion-priced lanes on limited access highways without adding new lanes. The lanes would be taken from general use and reserved for high-occupancy vehicles (HOV), transit vehicles and toll-payers, with cash rewards paid to HOV and transit users to attract solo drivers to shared travel. Variable tolls charged to lower-occupancy vehicles on the dedicated lanes would limit traffic demand on the lanes, keep traffic flowing, and fund the cash rewards. Rewards would be high enough to attract a sufficient number of drivers to ride as passengers instead so that congestion would be eliminated on the toll lanes and reduced on the remaining toll-free lanes through mode shifts. The policy-level analysis using a real-world case study of a radial highway segment with directional peaking suggests that this congestion pricing/cash rewards strategy could generate surplus revenues and provide financial support for bus rapid transit operating on the congestion-free lanes.
Biodiversity of earthworm (Oligochaeta- Annelida) in Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors:   Vermibiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, 273009, Uttar Pradesh, India., Singh Pankaj Kumar , Singh Keshav ,   Vermibiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, 273009, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Published: December 2023

Earthworm samples were collected in different fields at intervals of 25 days at 768 randomly selected locations (8 blocks x 4 villages x 4 fields x 6 sites) in the Kushinagar district of northeast Uttar Pradesh, India. A total of 18893 individuals were collected, representing 9 species, 7 genera, and 3 families. Among them, the most dominant species was Lampito mauritii (15.68%) followed by Metaphire posthuma (14.44%), Eisenia fetida (11.01%), Perionyx excavatus (10.22%), Ramiella bishambari (10.17%), Eutyphoeus waltoni (9.87%), Eutyphoeus incommodus (9.82%), Amynthas morrisi (9.69%), and Dichogaster bolaui (9.10%). In Kushinagar district, Megascolecidae and Acanthodrilidae accounted for the largest families, each representing 50.03 % and 38.96% distribution in the fields in different blocks. Lumbricidae family represents only 11.01% of distribution in the fields. Different ecological indices were calculated at all the locations and date intervals and its consequences were discussed
The leaf-aqueous extract of Pseudopanax arboreus(Pa)(Araliaceae) (L.F.Phillipson)repairs some reproductive indices impaired by Amitriptyline in male rats
Authors:   Zoology Laboratory, Department of Animal Biology and Conservation, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63 Buea, Cameroon, Besong Egbe B. , Benjamin Nchegan ,   Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems Mnagement ; Institute of Fisheries and Aquatic Science   at Yabassi ; University of Douala ; Cameroon, Gilbert Ateufack ,   Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, P.O. Box 67 Dschang, Cameroon, Kamanyi Albert ,   Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science,  University of Dschang, P.O. Box 67 Dschang, Cameroon.
Published: December 2023

Antidepressants have been associated with toxicity of the male reproductive system, altering testicular architecture, affecting hormonal profile and sperm characteristics, especially when administered for a long duration. Earlier, we reported the sex-enhancing potentials of Pseudpanax arboreus in normal male rats and its potentials to correct sexual deficiencies induced by amitriptyline in male rats. We undertook the present investigation to determine the curative properties of the leaf-aqueous extract of P. arboreus (Pa) on some indices of amitriptyline-induced male sexual impairments in rats. Sexually mature Albino male rats pre-exposed to10 mg/kg body weight of amitriptyline hydrochloride suspension for 56 days then allowed to self-recover for 11.5 days, were divided into 5 groups of 8 rats each and treated as follow: Group 1, pre-treated with amitriptyline, was allowed time for self-healing; Group 2 received 10ml/kg distilled water and served as negative control; Group 3 received 6mg/kg sildenafil citrateTM (Viagra) (positive control); while Groups 4 and 5 were administered 75 and 150mg/kg of the aqueous extract of P. arboreus, respectively. All extract-treated animals showed significant increase in relative weight of some sex and accessory organs, increased sperm motility and concentration as well as increased plasma concentrations of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone compared to the negative control animals. Also, the extract induced a significant improvement in the histo-architecture of the testes in sexually impaired animals, compared to the control group. In conclusion, the leaf-aqueous extract of Pseudopanax arboreus possesses curative properties on some male reproductive indices induced by amitriptyline.
Reproductive biology of the flying gurnard Dactylopterus volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) from the coastal waters of Cote D’Ivoire
Authors:   Laboratory of Natural Environment and Biodiversity Conservation, University Felix Houphouët-Boigny, 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22, Côte d’Ivoire., Regina N’ZI N’Goran Nina , Justin KONAN Kouadio ,   Oceanological Research Centre, BP V 18 Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Toussaint JOANNY Tapé Gnahoré , OUATTARA Nahoua Issa
Published: December 2023

The flying gurnard Dactylopterus volitans is one of the most important by–catch fish species in the inshore trawl fisheries of Côte d’Ivoire. Its reproductive characteristics were studied in order to provide fisheries managers with the essential data for science–based management. A total of 1337 specimens (including 351 males and 986 females) with size 60–390 mm in standard length (SL) were caught by industrial trawlers in waters of Côte d’Ivoire between January 2019 and December 2020. The sex ratio was defined as the proportion of females to males following month and marine seasons. The reproductive activity was assessed using the gonadosomatic index and the percentages of maturity stages. The overall sex ratio of 1 female for 0.36 male was in favour of females (χ2 = 301.59 p < 0.05). At 50% sexual maturity, males matured at of 192.8 mm, SL while females matured at 158.6 mm. The flying gurnard spawned twice during a relatively long reproductively active period, from May to August and from November to February. The total fecundity ranged from 4164 to 112232 oocytes/ovary and showed a significant correlation with fish length and body weight. This information will contribute to a scientific basis for future management.
Acaricidal effect of crude aqueous extract of Nicotiana tabacum along with turmeric and Annona leaf extract on cattle ticks
Authors:   Central University Laboratory, Centre for Animal Health Studies, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai -51, G Kalaiselvi , R Jayanthi ,   Central University Laboratory, Centre for Animal Health Studies, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai -51, M Ramya ,   Central University Laboratory, Centre for Animal Health Studies, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai -51, M Anada Chitra ,   Central University Laboratory, Centre for Animal Health Studies, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai -51, G Balakrishnan ,   Central University Laboratory, Centre for Animal Health Studies, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai -51, S Jaisree ,   Central University Laboratory, Centre for Animal Health Studies, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai -51, C Soundararajan ,   Central University Laboratory, Centre for Animal Health Studies, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai -51
Published: December 2023

The ectoparasites produces severe economic and production loss in farm animal’s through tick bites, sucking of blood, tick worry, tick toxicosis, tick paralysis and transmission of haemoprotozoan diseases. Ticks developed resistance against chemical acaricides and also the residues of chemical acaricide producing environmental pollution. The herbal based acaricide used as biocontrol agent for protecting environment particularly hilly area. As per indigenous technical knowledge records, the Nicotiana tabacum was a traditional control remedy for control of ectoparasites in India. In vitro acaricidal efficacy of crude aqueous leaf extract of Nicotiana tabacum along with neem and turmeric followed by Annona leaves on immature and adult stages of Rhipicephalus sp. was carried out at different concentrations of with different time interval. These extract combo had a significant effect on the mortality of nymphal and adult stages of ticks. The 70%, 80% and 90% mortality of Nymphal and adult stages of ticks at 24-36 hours post treatment with 40%, 50% 70% concentration of herbal extract in invitro assay. The mortality rates of ticks increased with the increasing the extract concentrations both in vivo and in vitro. Nicotiana tabacum causes paralysis of ticks and leads to detachment from the body of animal and concluded that Nicotiana tabacum along with turmeric and annona extract is effective biocontrol agent for controlling ectoparasites without any environmental pollution and harmful side effect in animal health.
Insights into the ecotoxicological effects associated with imidacloprid: A Review
Authors:   ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Matsyapuri P.O., Cochin - 682029, Kerala, India, K.V Stephy Rose , Chatterjee Niladri Sekhar ,   ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Matsyapuri P.O., Cochin - 682029, Kerala, India, Mathew Suseela ,   ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Matsyapuri P.O., Cochin - 682029, Kerala, India, Rangasamy Anandan ,   ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Matsyapuri P.O., Cochin - 682029, Kerala, India
Published: December 2023

Imidaclopridis a neonicotinoid insecticide contently used in agricultural fields with excellent systemic and contact activity, used in the largest volume worldwide against sucking pests of Diptera, Coleoptera and Lepidoptera in chilly, cotton, grapes, groundnut, okra, paddy, sugarcane, sunflower and tomato. It functions as an agonist at the acetylcholine receptors of the pest, affecting invertebrate movements, leading to palsy and mortality. It has an approbative toxicity profile, due to its poor penetration of the blood–brain barrier in vertebrates. Moreover, it does not exhibit any mutagenic, carcinogenic, teratogenicor immunotoxic properties. Besides these boons of imidacloprid, several studies reported the high leaching potential and persistence of imidacloprid in the ecosystem, creating threat to non-targeted organisms by altering their biochemical and reproductive processes.
Influencia de las variables sociofamiliares y culturales en el rendimiento académico en la asignatura d Educación Física
Authors: Córdoba Caro Dr. Luis Gonzalo , García Preciado Dr. Ventura , Luengo Pérez Dr. Luis Miguel , Vizuete Carrizosa Dr. Manuel , Feu Molina Dr. Sebastián
Published: December 2023

El objetivo del estudio ha sido evaluar la influencia de variables sociodemográficasy culturales sobre el rendimiento académico en educación física (E.F.) en estudiantes de educaciónsecundaria obligatoria (ESO) de Ba dajoz. En el estudio participaron una muestra de 1197 alumnos(49,9% hombres y 50.1% mujeres), que contestaron un cuestiona rio autoadministrado con datos sociodemográficosy familiares en el que se analizaron ocho variables relacionadas con este tipo dedatos, además de incluir la calificación final en la asignatura de E.F. El análisis estadístico mostró diferenciasaltamente significativas (p≤.001) en las calificaciones en E.F. en relación al género, a la estructurafamiliar y al nivel económico y cultural de las familias, mientras que el tipo de centro en el que seestudia muestra una significación de (p≤.05),. Las variables sociodemográficas analizadas tienen unagran influencia sobre el rendimiento académico en la asignatura de E.F. en los alumnos de la ESO deBadajoz, obteniendo mejores resultados los varones, de centros concertados, de familias ampliadascon un nivel económico y cultural alto.
Análisis del mecanismo de producción de lesión de los participantes postoperados del ligamento cruzado anterior en el Hostpital Clínico de San Carlos de Madrid
Authors: Sampedro Molinuevo Dr. D. Javier , Piñonosa Cano D. Sergio
Published: December 2023

El ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA) es una de las estructuras corporales que másriesgo de lesión corre en varias modalidades deportivas, pero no es muy usual en otras circunstancias.En cambio, encontramos gran incidencia en los hospitales. Con este estudio se pretende analizar lascausas que producen la lesión de ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA), en una población que no practicadeporte habitualmente.
PERCEPCIONES DEL ESTUDIANTE DE PRIMARIA SOBRE EL USO DEL MODELO DE EDUCACIÓN DEPORTIVA PARA LA ENSEÑANZA DEL MIMO
Authors: Méndez-Giménez Antonio , Martínez de Ojeda Diego
Published: December 2023

Los objetivos de este trabajo fueron tres: a) Analizar la percepción de un grupo de estudiantes de sexto de educación primaria sobre el modelo de Educación Deportiva (ED) y sus características en una temporada de mimo, b) Examinar la eficacia del modelo en términos del cumplimiento de los objetivos perseguidos, y c) Estudiar el efecto del modelo de ED en la percepción de dicho contenido. Se realizó un diseño cuasi-experimental con medidas pretest y postest con un grupo escogido por conveniencia. Participaron 24 estudiantes de Educación Física (13 varones y 11 mujeres) con una edad media de M= 11,46 años (DT= ,59) de un colegio de Murcia (España). Se implementó una temporada basada en el modelo de ED para la enseñanza del mimo con una duración de 12 sesiones. Se emplearon medidas tanto cuantitativas como cualitativas. Los estudiantes contestaron un cuestionario sobre el modelo: características y objetivos, y realizaron dibujos acerca de su percepción sobre la unidad de mimo. Los resultados mostraron puntuaciones altas en todas las características del modelo menos en afiliación (que fueron algo más moderadas). Asimismo, los datos señalaron mejoras significativas en dos de los objetivos del modelo: competencia y cultura. Los dibujos reforzaron estos resultados y pusieron en valor la experiencia positiva sobre el mimo desde la perspectiva de los estudiantes. El modelo de ED parece proporcionar un marco metodológico eficaz para la enseñanza del mimo. Se sugieren nuevos estudios para explorar esta innovación metodológica en otras modalidades de expresión corporal.