bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Asynchronous digital tools and continuing professional development of librarians in tertiary institutions in South–South, Nigeria
Authors: Orim Faith Sylvester , Undie Moses Agba , Igligli Joseph Ungwugwaye
Published: December 2023

The study was carried out to examine asynchronous digital tools and continuing professional development of librarians in tertiary institutions in South-South, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated for the study. The study adopted a correlational research design with stratified sampling and purposive technique was used to collect a sample of 300 respondents who are certified librarians from universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in South-South geopolitical zone, Nigeria. A 40-item questionnaire instrument titled „Asynchronous digital tool and continuing professional development Questionnaire (ADTCPDQ)‟validated, pilot tested and found suitable was applied for gatherings of data. The data were collected by the researcher with some research assistant. Data collected were analyzed using Pearson product moment correlation on statistics. The result showed that use of emails and participation in new group significantly contributes to continuing professional development of librarians. Based on the findings, it was recommended that tertiary institutions in the south south of Nigeria should provide array of digital communication tools and infrastructural facilities that can enable librarians and other professionals to look-up or log-in to access information desired for learning and professional development and that there is need for continual awareness creation among librarians in tertiary institutions about the availability and viability of these online tools to explore and use for their professional development and practice.
Awareness and perception of cybersecurity among librarians in federal universities in South-West, Nigeria
Authors: Adenike Omoike , Raliat Alabi
Published: December 2023

This study investigated awareness and perception of cybersecurity among librarians in federal universities in South-West, Nigeria with the aid of descriptive survey research approach. Questionnaire was used to elicit information from 179 librarians and system librarians, out of which 167 (93.3%) copies of the questionnaire were duly completed and returned. The data collected were analyzed using frequency count, percentages and Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis to test for the significant relationship between awareness and perception of cybersecurity among librarians tested at 0.05 level of significance with the aid of SPSS Version 21. The study revealed that the level of awareness of cybersecurity among librarians in Federal Universities in South-West, Nigeria is moderate. The findings also revealed that to a high extent are librarians in federal universities in South-West, Nigeria are aware of the potential cyber threats and attacks to library resources. The study showed that librarians perceived that deliberate attack to destroy sensitive data in the library database is unjust (mean=1.62), the use of the computer in committing crimes is unjust (mean=1.61) and that having an unauthorized access to data and other computerized systems (hacking) is considered unjust (mean=1.56). The study revealed that hardware skill (mean= 3.21), software skill (mean=3.10), operating system skills and programming language skills (mean=3.01) were the main librarians’ information technology skills to secure library resources. The study further showed that librarians make use of technical security measures in the libraries through access control and password security (mean=3.26), through video surveillance (CCTV system) (mean=3.25) and through installation of updated software (mean=3.11); and the use of non-technical security measures in libraries are through burglary protection and fire extinguishers (mean=3.16) and architectural considerations (mean=3.07). The study also showed that crashing of a computer due to virus, malware, hackers etc (mean=2.99), lack of fund (mean=2.94) and lack of trained information technology (IT) manpower (mean=2.91) were the main challenges encountered in securing information resources against cyberattacks by librarians. There is no significant relationship between awareness and perception of cybersecurity among librarians in Federal Universities in South-West Nigeria. The study recommended that Government should provide adequate fund for universities to run their library effectively. Many universities experiences lack of fund to improve their library. Meanwhile, to provide appropriate security measures in libraries, there is a need of availability of funds.
ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN ERKEN YAŞTA EVLİLİĞE YÖNELİK TUTUMLARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: ATAMAN BOR Neşe
Published: December 2023

Küresel ölçekte 18 yaş altında olan ve çocuk olarak kabul edilen bireylerin yaptığı evlilikler erken evlilik olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Tanımlayıcı tipteki çalışma, meslek yüksekokulu öğrencilerinin erken yaşta evliliğe yönelik tutumlarının değerlendirilmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. 30 Haziran - 31 Temmuz 2021 tarihleri arasında kolayda örnekleme yöntemi ile ulaşılan, Hakkâri Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu'nda eğitim gören 435 gönüllü öğrenci ile çalışma yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada kişisel bilgi formu ve Erken Yaşta Evliliklere Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği (EYEYTÖ) uygulanmıştır. Yaş ortalaması 20.06±3.13 olan öğrencilerin %54,9'u kadın, %96,6'sı bekâr, %76,8'i çekirdek ailede yaşamakta, %16.3'ü İlk ve Acil Yardım şubesinde %50.6'sı 1. sınıftadır. %46.9'u Doğu Anadolu bölgesinde yaşamaktadır. Öğrencilerin %41.4'ü erken evliliğin nedenlerinden birinin düşük eğitim düzeyi, %36.8'i düşük sosyoekonomik nedenden kaynaklı olduğunu, %54.8'i erken evlenenlerde en yaygın sosyal sorunun düşük eğitim seviyesi, %29.9'u en yaygın psikolojik sorunun bunalım olduğunu, %40.0’ı kadınlarda görülebilecek en yaygın sağlık sorunlarından birinin aşırı doğurganlık olduğunu belirtmiştir. Anne ve baba evlilik yaşı 18'den küçük olan, geniş ailede yaşayan, 1. sınıf olanların EYEYTÖ puan ortalamasının anlamlı düzeyde yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır (p
THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MUSIC: EXPLORING ITS INFLUENCE ON COGNITION, BEHAVIOR AND EMOTIONS
Authors: DUMAN Nesrin
Published: December 2023

The aim of this general review is to delve into music's transforming potential and examine how it profoundly affects numerous facets of human experience, such as cognitive processes, behavioral patterns, and emotional responses. The model of this research is an interpretivist literature review. The existing literature consists of books and articles written by pioneering researchers examining the effect of music on cognition, behavior, and emotions. Four explanatory hypotheses —arousal-based effects, priming effects, the influence of emotions on action, and dominance and control—proposed for the effect of music on cognitive, behavioral, and emotional responses were reviewed. Arousal-based effects explained how music has the power to stimulate and calm people, profoundly affecting their mood and cognitive performance. According to the priming effects idea, music has the power to change a person's preparedness for particular tasks or activities by fostering the best possible mental and emotional state. The astonishing power of music to evoke and alter emotions has the potential to affect behavior and decision-making. The review's final section explored the ideas of dominance and control by looking at how music might affect people's experiences, perceptions, and overall attentiveness. Music may intensify sensory perceptions, heighten emotional involvement, and even influence how we interpret story contexts when it is combined with visual cues or immersive situations. As a whole, this review has demonstrated the transforming power of music by analyzing its impact on mental processes, behavioral routines, and emotional responses. The complex and profound connection between music and the human experience has been made clear through research into arousal-based effects, priming effects, the influence of emotions on action, and dominance and control. It is possible to unlock the power of music to enhance our lives and influence the course of society by comprehending these dynamic relationships.
ÖĞRETMENLERİN YÖNETİCİLERDEN BEKLEDİĞİ DAVRANIŞSAL LİDERLİK ÖZELLİKLERİ
Authors: SAĞLAM Derya , BAYRAM Arslan
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, öğretmenlerin, okullarındaki yöneticilerden beklediği davranışsal liderlik özelliklerini, öğretmen ile idare (yönetici) arasındaki ilişkinin iyi ve kötü yanlarının ortaya konulmasıdır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması kullanılmıştır. Yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği ile toplanan veriler betimsel analiz yöntemi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığına bağlı ilk/ortaokullarda görev yapan, amaçlı örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenen 17 öğretmen görüşmeye katılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı belirlenen çalışma grubuna uygulanmış ve cevaplar öğretmenlerden yazılı şekilde alınmıştır. Araştırmaya katılan katılımcıların bilgi güvenirliği ve gizliliği göz önünde bulundurulmuş, çalışmada isimlerinin kullanılması yerine Ö1, Ö2, Ö3, Ö4, … ve Ö17 şeklinde kodlama yapılmıştır. Sorular, alan uzmanları tarafından gözden geçirilmiş ve geliştirilmiştir. Kullanıma hazır ve etkili olacağı görüşüne varıldıktan sonra çalışma grubu üzerinde uygulanması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Öncelikle görüşmeden elde edilen veriler kodlanmış, bu kodlardan yola çıkarak temalar belirlenmiştir. Kodlama işlemi yapılırken veriler farklı kişilerce okunmuş ve güvenirlik sağlanmaya çalışılmıştır. Verilerden yola çıkarak öğretmenlerin yöneticilerden daha demokratik ve ılımlı liderlik davranışları beklediği görülmüştür. Bunun yanında örgüt kültürünün güçlenmesi, başarının artması ve motivasyonun sağlanması için etkili iletişim, ödüllendirme ve kararlara katılmanın önemli olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın dataları; kurum yöneticilerinin göreve başlamadan önce yönetici ve liderlik eğitimi almalarına olumlu katkılar sağlayabilir.
Medicación de alto riesgo en personas adultas
Authors: Chiriguaya Savinovich Coraima Dayana
Published: December 2023

Introducción: La medicación de alto riesgo en personas adultas se refiere a aquellos medicamentos que pueden causar efectos adversos graves o incluso poner en peligro la vida del paciente; estos medicamentos requieren una atención especial en su prescripción, administración y seguimiento para minimizar los riesgos-garantizar la seguridad del paciente. Objetivo: Determinar pautas que posibiliten una adecuada medicación de alto riesgo en personas adultas en Ecuador. Materiales y métodos: cualitativa, descriptiva, revisión bibliográfica e infográfica de los últimos cinco años. Resultados: la mayoría son mujeres en un 76,8%, siendo la edad promedio de 64,3 años. Los medicamentos de alto riesgo más usado fueron los anestésicos, opiáceos, antiarrítmicos, Agonistas adrenérgicos, trombolíticos. Además, los errores consecutivos, estuvo la dosis, concentración, volúmenes y presentación. Conclusiones: El riesgo aumenta a partir de la edad superior a los 60 y ser mujer duplica el peligro, junto a la interacción fármaco-edad y la poli farmacología recurrente durante el período de vida, ya que, el triángulo de riesgo sobre fármacos es preocupante para una incidencia mayor a daños. Por eso, es importante la concepción de los protocolos y manejo de los fármacos de alto riesgo sobre la base de los errores más frecuentes
Enfermedades hídricas que afectan a la población como efecto del uso y consumo de agua disponible: una mirada desde las acciones de enfermería
Authors: Jaramillo Vera Edith Nile , Marines Batalla Patricia
Published: December 2023

Introducción: El consumo y uso de agua de mala calidad son la principal causa de enfermedades hídricas en la población en general. Objetivo: Identificar las enfermedades hídricas que afectan a la población por uso del agua en el sector La Primavera en el sur de la ciudad de Esmeraldas. Materiales y métodos: El método que se utilizó en este estudio fue transversal, descriptivo, cualitativo y cuantitativo, en una muestra de 114 familias con lo que se pudo conocer información demográfica, de acceso al agua, saneamiento salud e higiene y principalmente de enfermedades hídricas. Resultado: Se obtuvo que la población objeto del presente estudio ha sufrido alguna de las enfermedades causa del uso del agua no segura, como producto del deterioro acelerado de la infraestructura sanitaria, pocas medidas de prevención y poca o ninguna capacitación al respecto. Conclusión: La falta de higiene de los reservorios de agua por contaminación, la presencia de vectores en los reservorios de agua en un 85%, el 82% de la población trata el agua para su consumo, mientras que en las características del agua se encontró la turbidez con un 83%, el tratamiento inadecuado del agua con 98.04%, esto de acuerdo a lo que se pudo obtener de las familias objeto de este estudio, determinando que  respecto a los cuidados de enfermería a nivel comunitario puede contribuir en la disminución de enfermedades hídricas en los pobladores del sector.
Aproximación teórica de la enfermedad de chagas en ecuador 2023
Authors: Zamora Quispilema Evelyn Michelle , Cabadiana Galarza Brayan Humberto , Soliz Ordoñez Leonor , Belitama Montero Alba Adriana , Coello Zamora Ivon Tatiana
Published: December 2023

Introducción: La enfermedad de Chagas fue descubierta hace más de 100 años por el brasileño Carlos Chagas, la misma que sigue siendo uno de los mayores problemas de Salud Pública, con respecto a las enfermedades transmitidas por vectores en Latinoamérica. Objetivo: Describir la enfermedad de Chagas. Materiales y métodos: La investigación se realizó a través de una investigación de tipo bibliográfica -documental a través de la búsqueda de fuentes primarias y secundarias como: libros, artículos científicos, sitios web, noticias actuales, entre otros. Resultados: Actualmente, se presenta en varias regiones donde coexiste con otras patologías de gran incidencia en sectores tropicales, por lo que frecuentemente pasa desapercibida como un problema prioritario y de interés local. Esta enfermedad, también denominada Tripanosomiasis Americana, es una zoonosis causada por el protozoario parásito Trypanosoma cruzi, el cual infecta al ser humano a través de la picadura de insectos conocidos como chinches, besucones, vinchucas barbeiros, pitos, etc., la misma que se desarrolla en dos fases: aguda y crónica. Conclusión: aproximadamente el 30% de los casos crónicos desarrollan complicaciones graves, como problemas del aparato cardiovascular, problemas del aparato digestivo y daños en el sistema nervioso. El diagnóstico temprano y el tratamiento oportuno son fundamentales para prevenir complicaciones fatales. Finalmente, las medidas de vigilancia, prevención y control de la salud pública establecidas en contra de este vector se han concentrado en lugares de focos activos
Eventos adversos relacionados con el cuidado de enfermería en la unidad de cuidados intensivos del Hospital Esmeraldas sur Delfina Torres de Concha.
Authors: Sevilla Erazo Fabiola , Sosa Bone Mirna Patricia
Published: December 2023

Introducción: Un evento adverso es la lesión o daño de manera no intencionada provocada por acción u omisión al paciente de manera no intencionada, estos sucesos ocurren durante la atención asistencial por tal razón el personal sanitario debe estar capacitado para afrontar la problemática, disminuir su recurrencia y mejorar la calidad de atención que se ofrece al paciente. Objetivo: Analizar los factores que ocasionan la aparición de eventos adversos en la unidad de cuidados intensivos del Hospital Esmeraldas sur Delfina Torres de Concha. Métodos: Estudio mixto cuantitativo/cualitativo con alcance descriptivo transversal retrospectivo. La población estuvo constituida por el total de enfermeras del servicio. Como técnica de recolección de datos se utilizó la revisión documental, la encuesta aplicada al personal de enfermería del servicio y la entrevista dirigida a la responsable de eventos adversos del departamento de calidad del establecimiento. Resultados: Los eventos más frecuentes son los relacionados a los procedimientos clínicos con un 48% seguidos de las úlceras por presión, dispositivos médicos y biomédicos y administración de medicamentos. El personal conoce acerca de los eventos adversos y posibles causas donde el 52% refirió que la sobrecarga laboral afecta la atención que se da al paciente. Se evidenció que el establecimiento realiza el proceso de notificación de eventos y respectivo seguimiento de los planes de mejora. Conclusión: los eventos adversos más frecuentes guardan relación con los procedimientos clínicos, el personal de enfermería tiene conocimiento del llenado y notificación además de cómo actuar para evitar mayor daño al paciente y se trabaja para disminuir la recurrencia mejorando la calidad de atención.
Análisis de la aplicación del programa de seguridad del paciente en el área de emergencia del hospital Delfina Torres de Concha
Authors: Cortez Espinoza Jorge Oswaldo
Published: December 2023

Introducción: en la actualidad la seguridad o integridad del paciente en las Unidades de Salud forma un mecanismo base en la eficacia de los servicios asistenciales, por lo que es necesario implementar programas, que permitan reducir eventos adversos en los pacientes asociados a una atención insegura. Objetivo: el objetivo del presente estudio fue realizar un análisis de la aplicación del programa de seguridad del paciente en el área de emergencia del hospital Delfina Torres de Concha. Materiales y métodos: la metodología utilizada de tipo descriptivo-transversal, se esgrimió una investigación de tipo cuantitativa, aplicando el cuestionario Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture (MOSPS) dirigido a 30 profesionales de salud que participaron de manera voluntaria. Resultados: Como resultados se determinó que el 100% del personal de salud del servicio ostenta conocimientos en lo que concierne a higiene de manos, identificación del paciente y administración correcta de los medicamentos, el 40% a veces identifica los eventos adversos y el 87% los notifican. Conclusiones: Se concluyó, que el personal tiene un cumplimiento total de las prácticas seguras relacionadas a la atención directa del paciente como higiene de manos, identificación del paciente y administración correcta de medicamentos, no así en lo relacionado con la identificación y notificación de eventos adversos por temor a ser amonestado.
Breve revisión sobre el tamizaje primario para cáncer de cuello uterino
Authors: Coello Zamora Ivon Tatiana , Pastaz Farinango Ana Lucia , Salas Salazar Yessenia Carolina , Soliz Ordoñez Leonor , Jingo Ichau Rocío Verónica , Pérez Manzano Santiago Javier
Published: December 2023

Introducción: En la actualidad el cáncer de cuello uterino se ha convertido en un problema de salud pública a nivel global, en Latinoamérica la incidencia de este tipo de cáncer es mayor que las otras regiones del mundo como en el Norte de América y Europa. En Ecuador dos mujeres mueren al día por el cáncer de cuello uterino, cuyo agente causal en más del 90% de los casos es la infección por el Virus del Papiloma Humano (HPV), el cual está íntimamente relacionado con la conducta sexual. Objetivo: Describir el tamizaje primario para cáncer de cuello uterino Materiales y métodos:  revisión bibliográfica a través de las bases de datos PubMed, EBSCO, Scielo, LILACS y Google Académico, en donde, se usaron descriptores como: cáncer de cuello uterino, papiloma virus humano, infección de transmisión sexual y tamizaje. En conclusión, este tipo de cáncer se puede prevenir y eliminar, si es detectado de forma temprana, mediante acciones de promoción y prevención en salud. Resultados: El desarrollo de estrategias para la prevención y el control del cáncer de cuello uterino, como la estrategia 90-70-90 establecida por la OMS, en el año 2021, ha permitido visibilizar la problemática de este cáncer femenino de forma concreta a través de acciones enfocadas en la vacunación, tamizaje primario, diagnóstico y tratamiento, con la finalidad de erradicarlo para el año 2030. Conclusión: La estrategia para eliminación del cáncer para el año 2030 es un pilar fundamental a nivel mundial, regional y nacional para en las redes de atención primaria en salud enfocada desde la promoción y prevención de la salud.
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the “Green” Growth Policy Pursued at the Regional Level in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: Denissova Oxana , Belgibayeva Anargul , Suieubayeva Saltanat
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to evaluate the effectiveness of the "green" growth policy pursued at the regional level. An analysis of various approaches to assessing the sustainability of the socio-economic development of the region is presented. To achieve this purpose, a comprehensive methodology was used, considering territorial factors and sectoral conditions for the development of the regions. Domestic and foreign experience in assessing the sustainability and effectiveness of the territory development were analyzed. Existing methods for assessing the region stability are studied. An integral indicator of sustainable development of the region is calculated, which includes indicators of economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The typology of Kazakhstan regions has been carried out according to the level of their environmental and economic development for the purposes of developing an effective environmental and innovation policy. It has been proved that the list of socio-economic indicators used in the calculation of the integral index makes it possible to determine with a sufficient degree of certainty the effectiveness of the ongoing regional development policy from the standpoint of observing the principles of "green" growth. It has been revealed that the modern model of socio-economic development of the country and its regions requires further efforts to develop adequate indicators of "green" development that consider economic, social and environmental components in a balanced way. The empirical conclusions of the work can find practical application in the process of developing an effective environmental and economic regional policy.
Effect of Palmaris Longus on Handwriting Skills
Authors: Shukri Mohammed Emad Ghanem , Hameed Ahmed Fakhir , Marzook Ahmed Abed , Yasser A. Alsharqi
Published: December 2023

Background: Kinesiologists, Physical Anthropologists, and Anatomists have all long been captivated by the structure and development of the superficial forearm flexor, the Palmaris longus.
Objective: To study the effect of Palmaris Longus on certain handwriting skills.
Subjects and Methods: Three Palmaris Longus occurrence tests were conducted on 200 students (100 males and 100 females) affiliated to Colleges of Medicine of Baghdad University then the participants were tested for certain handwriting skills to correlate the presence of Palmaris Longus in the dominant side with handwriting.
Results: 89% of all subjects (178 subjects) and 91% of males were right-handed. Dominant Palmaris Longus among males (61%) was significantly higher than that of females (30%). Regarding the Motor assessment scale; female participants achieved good and it was significantly higher than that of males (23%). There was a significant association between left Palmaris Longus only and acceptable horizontal line assessment. Good sentence composition was noticed significantly in dominant Palmaris Longus.
Conclusions: Variation of presence of Palmaris Longus in both sexes in the studied group meets with normal recorded variation. Presence of Palmaris Longus in the dominant forearm has correlation with good certain skills of handwriting skills.
Is the Clinical Diagnosis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Justified in Endemic Regions?
Authors: Al-Mendalawi Mahmood D.
Published: December 2023

Leishmaniasis is a transmissible infection brought about by an obligatory intracellular protozoan from the genus Leishmania.  It occurs worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions and can be burdensome in resource-constrained countries. The infection ranges in severity from mild cutaneous lesions to more severe and sometimes life-threatening visceral and distorting mucocutaneous sicknesses. Importantly, cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is prevalent in the Middle East with a pooled prevalence of 12%. It imposes a significant health and socioeconomic burden
Assessment of Serum Metalloendopeptidase level in Patients with Double Diabetes
Authors: Hassan Hussein Jawad , Mohammad Taghreed Uloom , Hameed Ekhlas Khalid
Published: December 2023

Background: Double diabetes is the term used to describe situations in which a patient exhibits characteristics that are a combination of type 1 and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Metalloendopeptidase or Neprilysin is membrane-bound metallopeptidase. It has a wide range of physiological function and a variety of substrates. It has a significant impact on the proteolytic functions of the kidney, cardiovascular health, immunological response, cell proliferation, and fetal development. It also has a preventative effect on the onset of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer.
Objective: The study aims to assess the level of MEP in patients with double diabetes and determine its predictive value in the diagnosis of double diabetes.
Subjects and Methods: Eighty participants were divided into two groups for this study. 40 patients with double diabetes made up the first group (G1), whereas 40 age- and gender-matched apparently healthy subjects made up the second group (G2), which served as the control group. ELISA was used to measure the serum's metalloendopeptidase level. For the measurement of HbA1c, whole blood was used. The measurement of insulin, blood glucose, and lipid profile were performed using serum. The HOMA test measured insulin resistance.
Results: This study revealed a significant elevation in serum metalloendopeptidase levels in patients with DD (p value < 0.05). The ROC curves analysis for serum metalloendopeptidase level   showed the area under the curve (AUC) of serum metalloendopeptidase (pg/mL) was 0.992.
Conclusions: Serum metalloendopeptidase level could be used as a novel biomarker in patients with double diabetes.
Integrating Education And Culture: Towards A Community Immersion Framework For Enhancing Educational Utility In Mogoditshane Village, Botswana
Authors: Mcelelwa Sikhangele , Musarandega Happwell
Published: December 2023

This paper proffers a comprehensive framework that illustrates the integration of education and culture. Many African formal learning institutions have propagated generations of learners that have tripped off their cultural footing in pursuit of Western standards. However, sustainable education is that which is aimed at acculturating an individual. It must aim to preserve, transmit, and develop the societal culture, beginning at the early childhood development (ECD) phase. The study employed a qualitative study embedded in a case study design done based on Mogoditshane Village, Botswana. Data was drawn from the teachers who were willing to share their cultural experiences with various community settings in which they were deployed to teach. In-service teachers and school heads deployed in Mogoditshane were interviewed to explore the methods that they use to integrate the local culture in the teaching and learning process; including the challenges that they face in trying to cultivate a sense of cultural belongingness in the learners. Parent Teacher Association representatives (PTA) were drawn from selected early childhood settings. PTA members have a deep understanding of local community cultural values and traditions. They also represent various stakeholders including teachers, parents, community members and administrators thus making it easy to capture wide range of perspectives. Accordingly, in-depth interviews were conducted with purposively chosen respondents up to the data saturation level. A thematic content analysis approach was used to obtain opinion patterns and subsequent lines of inference. The findings revealed a broad range of cultural traits ranging from language, music, dance, games and traditional diets all of which are highly valued in the Mogoditshane Village. The study helped to pave way for the formulation of a teaching and learning framework that seeks to further submerse the teachers and learners into the prevailing system of norms and standards that Botswana has often cherished to develop over the course of several generations. The study recommends extended efforts by all educators and policy-makers to use the education of children as a medium of cultural perpetuation into the current and future generations.
Unemployment and Economic Growth: Testing the Validity of Okun’s Law in Nigeria
Authors: Muhammad Ibrahim Sahabi
Published: December 2023

This study explores the dynamic relationship between unemployment and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the context of the Nigerian economy from 1991 to 2021. Guided by Okun’s Law, which posits a negative correlation between these two variables, rigorous econometric analysis was employed to investigate their empirical validity in the Nigerian context. The results of the analysis demonstrate a statistically significant and negative relationship between the unemployment rate and GDP growth. Specifically, a one-percentage-point increase in the unemployment rate is associated with a substantial decrease in GDP growth of approximately 2.5 percentage points. These findings affirm the relevance of Okun’s Law in Nigeria, highlighting the significant effect of unemployment on economic performance. The study also provides valuable insights for policymakers, offering evidence-based recommendations to guide the formulation of effective macroeconomic policies, including targeted measures to reduce unemployment and enhance economic forecasting.
Assessment of The Level of Adoption of E-commerce by Selected Star-rated Hotels in Nairobi City: A Case of Extended Model of Internet Commerce Adoption
Authors: Okumu Paul O.
Published: December 2023

E-commerce, particularly internet marketing and website design is one of the emerging strategies in creating competitive advantage in the tourism and hospitality industry. The confidence level of using internet among potential travellers has increased drastically and hence hoteliers have to put efforts to develop website that meets the contemporary emerging trends. This paper aims to evaluate the e-commerce adoption by selected hotels in Nairobi City due to rising growth of the hospitality industry in the city. As a result of the Covid 19 pandemic, many businesses resorted to using e-commerce in providing their services to their esteemed clientele. The study is based on the concept of Extended Model of Internet Commerce Adoption (EMICA) in order to compare the website features and performance. A total of 35 hotel websites in Nairobi were examined using leading search engines including- Google, Yahoo Search and MSN. This study established the time and resources efficiency associated to e-commerce in relation to physical correspondence in accessing the hotel services. The study also revealed that hotels in Nairobi lose revenue by providing limited contents on products and services and that a competitor can easily take away the customers online despite property offering more superior products. The study gives reveals how the hospitality industry loose revenue by not offering real-time reservations on their own online platforms. Suggestions are given on the possible ways that hotels can apply to create competitive advantage and have improved revenue. The study also offers recommendations on how tourism and hospitality industry in Nairobi may increase the destination profile online by offering products and services all under one portal instead of transferring potential customers to third party platforms at a booking stage.
Quantum Mechanical Calculations, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis, Molecular Docking, ADME and Toxicology Studies of the Ethyl 4-chloro-2-[(4-nitrophenyl)hydrazono]-3-oxobutrate Compound
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Sefa , AYCAN Tuğba , DEMİRCİOĞLU Zeynep , ERSANLI Cem Cüneyt
Published: December 2023

The theoretical chemical activity parameters of the compound Ethyl 4-chloro-2-[(4-nitrophenyl)hydrazono]-3-oxobutrate, which had previously been synthesized and crystallographically studied, were determined using Density Functional Theory (DFT). With Hirshfeld surface analysis, the effects of molecular interactions on the surface were defined with surface maps and the percentage contribution of the interactions of atoms with each other was determined. In addition, second-order nonlinear optical properties (NLO) and thermodynamic parameters were examined at temperatures between 100 and 1000 K. In addition, molecular docking study was carried out by downloading structure of a B-DNA dodecamer (PDB ID: 1BNA) from PDB (Protein Data Bank). ADME and toxicology properties were examined using the complex, in-silico method and it was discussed whether it had drug properties.
Lossless Grounded Capacitance Multiplier Based On Two CFOAs
Authors: YÜCEHAN Tolga
Published: December 2023

A new lossless grounded capacitance multiplier (GCM) based on two current-feedback operational amplifiers (CFOAs) is proposed. The proposed circuit is built with a least number of passive elements. The capacitor is selected as grounded in the proposed circuit, while one resistor is grounded and the other is floating. The proposed GCM has low power consumption and a very large multiplying factor. The passive element matching conditions are not necessary for the designed GCM. The SPICE program is used for the simulations, and all the simulations are performed with 0.18µm CMOS technology parameters. The simulation results verify the ideal results from 10Hz to 15MHz. Further, the designed GCM is tested in the application circuit, which is a second-order passive filter. The experiments of the desgined GCM are achieved by using AD844s instead of CFOAs.
Biomimicry: Journey to the Future with the Power of Nature
Authors: TEZEL ERSANLI Elif , ERSANLI Cem Cüneyt
Published: December 2023

Biomimicry involves studying and imitating nature's strategies and features in man-made design and technology. This approach fosters innovation in industrial, scientific, and design projects, drawing inspiration from the exceptional adaptations, processes, and structures of organisms. The primary goal of biomimicry is to comprehend the complexity and efficiency of natural ecosystems, leveraging this understanding to develop sustainable technologies and utilize natural resources more effectively. While humans have drawn inspiration from nature for thousands of years, the modern term gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Biomimicry is integral to sustainability, offering solutions in harmony with nature by integrating its balances into man-made systems. In medicine, biomimicry taps into the characteristics and processes of natural organisms to inspire innovative treatment methods and materials. In education, it equips students with the skills to comprehend and replicate nature responsibly, inspiring future designers and scientists. Ethical considerations emphasize that learning from nature should occur without causing harm to the natural environment. To unlock its full potential, biomimicry requires broader acceptance, integration into industrial applications, and technological advances for sustainable resource use. The energy sector, for instance, can benefit from biomimicry by enhancing the efficiency of solar panels through inspiration from photosynthesis, offering environmentally friendly energy production solutions. In essence, biomimicry is the key to discovering sustainable, innovative, and ethical solutions inspired by nature. As we delve into the richness of the natural world, this approach plays a pivotal role in shaping future technology and design. This review focuses on current biomimicry research, particularly highlighting its potential in the energy sector. The paper aims to serve as a blueprint for future achievements while shedding light on the unseen limitations of biomimicry.
Revitalizing Turkish Mythological Elements through Artificial Intelligence Applications in Graphic Design: A Case Study on Midjourney
Authors: AYDEMİR Dilek
Published: December 2023

Artificial intelligence has become a new form of expression within our digitally evolving lives. By using illustrations to narrate stories visually, it's possible to visualize cultural values, traditions, and myths, making them more understandable. Fusing traditional storytelling techniques with the digital capabilities of new technologies like artificial intelligence is a powerful tool for revitalizing stories and traditional narratives, adding a new dimension to these tales and myths. Understanding how we can revive traditional narratives and myths is crucial in grasping their role in preserving cultural heritage and passing it down to future generations. Therefore, comprehending how artificial intelligence can be utilized in this field is essential. This study examines how traditions and myths can be revived through artificial intelligence, addressing fundamental concepts like AI and graphic design. To achieve this, some legendary characters from Turkish mythology were selected, and reconstructions of these characters were created in the Midjourney application, contrasting with previous illustration examples. This research article is believed to contribute to defining this contemporary technology in today's ever-changing world and tomorrow's design, where it redefines the design concept.
Türkçe Dersini Okutan Öğretmenlerin Okuma Alışkanlıkları Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: SEVİN ÖZTÜRK Müjgan , KARDAŞ Mehmet Nuri
Published: December 2023

Çalışmanın amacı Türkçe ve sınıf öğretmenlerinin Türkçe kitap okuma alışkanlığı düzeylerini ve bazı değişkenlerin (cinsiyet, branş, kıdem, çalışılan kurum, eğitim düzeyleri, görev yaptıkları yerleşim yeri, şahsi kütüphaneye sahip olma, aylık okunan kitap sayısı) okuma alışkanlığına etkisini belirlemektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda çalışmada nicel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışma nicel araştırma modellerinden “ilişkisel tarama” kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın katılımcılarını Türkçe dersine giren sınıf ve Türkçe öğretmenleridir. Örneklemi ise uygun örnekleme ile belirlenmiş 156 öğretmen oluşturmuştur. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak “Okuma Alışkanlığı Tutum Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Ölçek üç boyut ve 34 maddeden oluşmaktadır. Veri toplama aracıyla el edilen verilerin analizinde parametrik olmayan analiz teknikleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonunda Türkçe ve sınıf öğretmenlerinin Türkçe kitap okuma alışkanlığının yüksek düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada; cinsiyet ve aylık okunan kitap sayısının öğretmenlerin okuma alışkanlıkları üzerinde anlamlı düzeyde ve olumlu yönde etki ettiği bulunmuştur. Buna karşılık branş, kıdem, çalışılan kurum, eğitim düzeyleri, görev yaptıkları yerleşim yeri, şahsi kütüphaneye sahip olma değişkenlerinin öğretmenlerin okuma alışkanlıkları üzerinde bir etkisinin olmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Temel Matematik Kavramlarının Okul Öncesi Çocuklarına Öğretiminde Kullanılan Yöntemlerin İncelenmesi: Pilot Çalışma
Authors: GÜNAYDIN Nuray , KÜÇÜK-DEMİR Betül , TUTKUN Cansu
Published: December 2023

Okul öncesi dönem yaşamın tüm evrelerini etkileyen çok önemli bir dönemdir. Bu araştırma 48-60 aylık çocuklara matematik kavramlarının öğretiminde kullanılan yöntemlerin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırmaya katılan çocukların sınıfları önceden belli olduğundan ve rastgele deney gruplarına aktarılmaları söz konusu olmadığından araştırma nicel araştırma desenlerinden yarı deneysel model ile yapılmıştır. Çalışma Doğu Karadeniz’in bir ilinde Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı’na bağlı anaokullarına devam eden 48-60 aylık toplam 40 çocuk ile yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak “Boehm Okul Öncesi Temel Kavramlar Testi-3” kullanılmıştır. Çocuklar 4 yaş 0 ay ve 5 yaş 11 ay yaş aralığında olduğundan testin 25-76 arası maddeleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırmaya ön test ile başlanmış ve çocukların düşük puan aldıkları dört kavram için farklı yöntemler kullanılarak etkinlikler hazırlanmıştır. Etkinlikler dört hafta boyunca çocuklara uygulanmıştır. Daha sonra bir hafta ara verilip son test uygulanmıştır. Veriler SPSS paket programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda okul öncesinde temel matematik kavram öğretiminde drama, düz anlatım, oyunla anlatım ve müzikle anlatım yöntemleri arasından en etkili yöntemin müzikle anlatım yöntemi olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda çalışmanın okul öncesi kurumlarda çalışan öğretmenler için müzikle anlatım yöntemi ve drama yöntemi ile ilgili daha fazla etkinlik hazırlamaları konusunda rehber olması beklenmektedir. Düz anlatımın diğer yöntemlere göre çok daha az etkili olduğu düşünülürse okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin düz anlatımdan kaçınmalarının çocukların öğrenimi için daha iyi olacağı söylenebilir.
Tarihi Geçmişi ve Savunma Yapısıyla Tokat Kalesi
Authors: ÇITAK Mesut
Published: December 2023

Tokat Kalesi, Akdağların uzantısı olan sarp bir tepe üzerinde kurulmuştur. Konumu itibariyle merkezî bir noktada bulunan kale, Tokat şehrinin önemli simgelerinden biridir. Şehir yerleşimi kalenin doğu ve güney yamaçlarında konumlanmıştır. Bu nedenle şehir kalekent tipolojisine sahiptir. Kalenin tam olarak ne zaman yapıldığı hususu net olmamakla birlikte, Pont Krallığı dönemine ait kaya mezarı ve basamaklı su tüneli kalenin ilk olarak bu krallık döneminde inşa edilmiş olma ihtimalini güçlendirmektedir. Kalenin savunma mimarisi, üzerinde bulunduğu tepenin topografik yapısına göre şekillenmiştir. Bu nedenle oldukça korunaklı olan kale, kuşatmalara günlerce direnebilmiştir. Kale ile ilgili kayıtlarda geçen ilk kuşatma Dânişmendli hükümdarı Dânişmend Gazi tarafından yapılan kuşatmadır. Bu kuşatma sonucu kalede Bizans hâkimiyeti sona ermiş, böylelikle günümüze kadar sürecek Türk hâkimiyeti başlamıştır. Sırasıyla Dânişmendli, Türkiye Selçuklu, Eretna, Kadı Burhâneddin ve Osmanlı idaresi ile yönetilen kale pek çok tarihi hadiseye tanıklık etmiştir. Korunaklı yapısı nedeniyle Osmanlı döneminde Çardak-ı Bedevi olarak adlandırılan kalenin zindanında önemli isimler tutsak edilmiştir. Zindan dışında; kale camii, dizdarhane, zeredhane gibi yapıların da kale içinde inşa edildiği bilinmektedir.
An Evaluation on the Pictures of Jâmiʿ Al-Tevârîkḫ 's Tashkent Copy, Numbered 1620
Authors: MAKHMUDJONOVA AKAY Gulzoda
Published: December 2023

This research is an evaluation of the Tashkent copy of the illustrated work Jâmiʿ al-tevârîkḫ, which was prepared by the vizier Rashid al-Din (d. 1318) and collective writers in the early 14th century, near Tabriz, the capital of the Ilkhanid dynasty. The copy, which was preserved in N. 1620 at the Institute of Oriental Studies, named Abu Rayhan Beruni, of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, is one of the copies prepared in the first quarter of the 14th century, which has the least painting program among the Jâmiʿ al-tevârîkḫ copies that have survived to the present day. The illustrated Tashkent copy does not show any resemblance to the usual compositions of other Jâmiʿ al-tevârîkḫ copies that have survived to the present day. The fact that only the throne scenes are included in the completed painting program of the work, that a few paintings have the quality of sketches, and that crowded compositions are avoided, indicate that the work was prepared in a workshop outside the centers where the other copies were produced.
In the study, a comparison will be made on the Paris copy of Jâmiʿ al-tevârîkḫ compiled in Tashkent and Timurid palace and a few pictures in the Diez Album. The subject chosen to be depicted, the figure in the composition and the similar and different aspects of the clothing features will be evaluated. In our study, the codicological features of the copy will be examined. It is thought that the work was prepared by other local artists who were influenced by Tabriz-based workshops under the rule of the Ilkhanids.
Kâkûyî Hükümdarı Zahîrüddin Ebû Mansûr Ferâmurz ve Dönemi
Authors: GENÇTÜRK Cihan
Published: December 2023

Ebû Mansûr Ferâmurz, X. ve XI. yüzyıllar arasında İsfahân, Rey, Hemedân ve Yezd çevresinde hüküm sürmüş olan Kâkûyîler’in ikinci hükümdarıdır. Ferâmurz babası ve aynı zamanda hânedanın kurucu olan Ebû Ca’fer Alâüddevle Muhammed b. Rüstem Düşmenziyâr’ın iktidarının sonlarına doğru, Gazneliler’e rehin olarak bırakılmıştı. Fakat Gazneliler’in 1040 yılında meydana gelen Dandanakan Savaşı’nda Selçuklular karşısında yenilmesiyle birlikte, özgürlüğüne kavuşmuş ve Selçuklu Sultanı Tuğrul Bey tarafından Kâkûyîler’in başına getirilmiştir. Ebû Mansûr Ferâmurz, 1041 yılında babasının ölümünün ardından gerçek anlamda iktidarı eline aldı. Ferâmurz’un iktidarı döneminde Kâkûyîler; Büveyhîler’in ve Gazneliler’in zayıflamasıyla birlikte İran’da önemli bir güç olarak ortaya çıkan Selçuklular ile Kâkûyîler’in ilişkileri bazen dostane bazen de hasmane şeklinde olmuştur. Bu durum ise Ebû Mansûr Ferâmurz’un iktidarının büyük bir kısmını Selçuklular ile mücadele içiresinde geçmesine neden olmuştur. Bu mücadelenin sonucunda ise Selçuklu Sultanı Tuğrul Bey hânedanın başkenti olan İsfahân şehrini ele geçirmiş ve hânedan üyelerini buradan uzaklaştırarak onları Yezd şehrine yerleştirmiştir. Bu çalışmada İran’nın öenmli bir bölgesi olan ve Rey, Hemedân, İsfâhân gibi önemli şehirleri içinde barındıran Cibâl bölgesinde hâkimiyet kuran Kâkûyîler’in Ebû Mansûr Ferâmurz dönemindeki siyasî faaliyetleri mevcut kaynaklar ışığında değerlendirilecektir.
Ortaçağ İslam Dünyasının İki Felsefi Sembolü el-Kindî ve İhvân-ı Safâ’nın Müzik Risâleleri: Benzerlik ve Farklılıklar
Authors: ŞAHİN Osman
Published: December 2023

Bu makalede, Ortaçağ İslam dünyasının önemli filozof ve müzik kuramcılarından el-Kindî ve dönemin felsefi ekollerinden İhvân-ı Safâ’nın müzikle ilgili risâleleri değerlendirilmiş, aralarındaki benzerlik ve farklılıklar ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu bağlamda, önce Kindî’nin yaşamı, eserleri ve Ortaçağ İslam dünyasındaki müzik kuramına olan katkısı ele alınmış, sonra insan, müzik, inanç ve evren arasındaki bağlantı çerçevesinde eserler ortaya koyan ve felsefi bir düşünce okulu sayılabilecek İhvân-ı Safâ’nın ortaya çıkışı, çalışmaları ve müzik risâlesi değerlendirilmiştir. Böylece, bu iki önemli sembol ismin müziğe getirdiği kuramsal ve felsefi bakış açısı irdelenmiştir. Son bölümde, Kindî ve İhvân-ı Safâ’nın müzik risâleleri arasındaki benzerlik ve farklılıklar ortaya konulmaya, bu benzerlik ve farklılıkları etkileyen felsefi iklimle birlikte anlamlandırılmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışmada, Ortaçağ İslam dünyasında inanç, evren, insan ve müzik arasındaki bağlantıyı ve evrendeki sonsuz döngünün insan, müzik ve doğa eksenindeki yansımasını felsefi bir bakışla ifade etmeye çalışan Kindî ve İhvân-ı Safâ’daki bilimsel derinlik, müzik risâleleri ekseninde ele alınmıştır. Sonuç olarak, Kindî ve İhvân’ın perspektifinden müzik, evren, inanç ve insanın kozmik çerçevede nasıl değerlendirildiği, müziği nasıl algıladıkları ve onların anlam dünyasında müziğin nasıl bir yer edindiği sorularına cevap aranmıştır.