bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Performance of commercial titanium dioxide samples in terms of dye photodegradation assessed using smartphone-based measurements
Authors: Danyliuk Nazarii , Tatarchuk Tetiana , Mironyuk Ivan , Kotsyubynsky Volodymyr , Mandzyuk Volodymyr
Published: September 2022

The photocatalytic activity of four titanium dioxide samples (TiO2-P25 Degussa, PC105 Millennium, PC500 Millennium, and Anatase) was studied in the degradation of dyes (Congo Red (CR), Methyl Orange (MO), and Direct Red 23 (DR23)) using cost-effective smartphone-based analysis. The obtained kinetic curves are well described by the first-order kinetic model. It was established that the phase composition, the size of the particles, and the specific surface area of ​​the catalyst have a significant effect on the photocatalytic activity of the studied TiO2 samples. It was investigated that the Millennium PC500 sample is the most effective photocatalyst due to a large specific surface area and a small particle size (8 nm). TiO2-P25 Degussa and Anatase also demonstrate a high photocatalytic activity in the degradation of CR and DR23 dyes, which can be explained by the accelerated process of electron transfer between the anatase and rutile phases. For the PC105 sample, a higher CR photodegradation efficiency is observed compared to PC500. It can be concluded that heterogeneous photocatalysis is an effective method for the removal of toxic dyes from wastewater. With the use of smartphone-based analysis, it is possible monitoring the photodegradation kinetics in real-time.
The effect of high purity rice husk silica synthesised using solvent-thermal extraction method on the properties of natural rubber compounds
Authors: Abdul Salim Zainathul Akhmar , Hassan Aziz , Ismail Hanafi
Published: September 2022

This work highlights the synthesis of high purity silica from rice husks and the effect of rice husk silica (RHS) loading on the mechanical, physical, and thermal properties of natural rubber (NR) compounds. The RHS was synthesised using the solvent-thermal extraction method, which was adopted from TAPPI T204 (2007) and TAPPI T264 (1997) standards with some modifications. The treatment successfully produced high purity RHS particles, with 99.9% SiO2 content between 100 to 300 nm in size. The high purity RHS was then incorporated in NR compounds at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 parts per hundred rubber (phr). Even without any surface modification, the high purity RHS-filled NR compounds showed tremendous improvements in strength-related properties at the optimum loading of 4 phr. In addition, the thermal stability of the NR compounds was remarkably improved with the addition of RHS.
Effect of sharpness angle and feeding speed on the surface roughness during milling of various wood species
Authors: Pinkowski Grzegorz , Szymański Waldemar , Krauss Andrzej , Stefanowski Stanisław
Published: September 2022

The article presents research on the effect of the sharpness angle on the quality of machined surface of native wood species (pine, beech, and black locust) and an exotic species called iroko. Four sharpness angle values were analyzed at 25, 40, 45, and 55°. The experiment was conducted on a bottom-spindle milling machine, with a constant spindle rotational speed (6000 min-1) and four feeding speeds of 3.2, 8.3, 12.5, and 16.7 m/min. The influence of sharpness angle, feeding speed, and wood species on the quality of machined surface of wood was determined. The optimum ranges of the sharpness angle were established with respect to wood surface quality. The surface roughness of the samples decreased with decreasing in the sharpness angle in range of 55° to 40°. The optimal value of the angle was 40°, and the roughness increased with increasing feeding speed. It was found that an increase in wood density decreased surface roughness.
Effect of surface pretreatment with natural essential oils on the weathering performance of spruce wood
Authors: Oberhofnerová Eliška , Pánek Miloš , Böhm Martin
Published: September 2022

The efficiency of surface pretreatment with natural essential oils relative to the weathering performance of Norway spruce wood was examined. This study investigated the combination of this pretreatment increasing biological resistance and oil-based coating with protection against ultraviolet light and hydrophobic topcoat with silicon nanoparticles during natural and artificial weathering. The coating systems were exposed to 24 months of natural weathering in climatic conditions of Central Europe and 2,016 hours of artificial weathering. The synergistic effect of a coating system based on safflower with essential oils and commercial oil-based coating was the most efficient. The application of one layer of an oil-based coating in a wet state of surface pretreatment exhibited results comparable to the application of two layers in a dry state. For all coating systems, increasing changes of colour, roughness, and surface wettability were observed, which differed according to the weathering method. Weathering performance of transparent coating systems was evaluated during both weathering tests by exact measurements, laser scanning microscopy and visual evaluation as well. Total colour difference did not prove to be a sufficient evaluation criterion to indicate coating performance during weathering.
Protection in Inheritance Relationships: Theoretical Issue
Authors: Pecheniy Oleg , Dolgopolova Liubov
Published: September 2022

This article explores the theoretical construction of civil rights protection in hereditary legal relations. Authors substantiate the use of both general and special ways of protection in the field of inheritance. Taking into account the requirements of judicial practice, the peculiarities of general protection methods in their extrapolation to inheritance law (recognition of rights, vindication of inherited property, etc.).
Case Study on the Fingerprint Processing in a Workplace under GDPR Article 9 (2, b)
Authors: Bulgakova Daria
Published: September 2022

The protection of personal data is the most important legal standard for the use of biometric data. Fingerprints are personal biometric data in accordance with Article 9 (1) of the GDPR. It is also a category of personal data that needs to be processed specifically in order to ensure the right to the protection of personal data and to reduce the risk of its restriction. The problem discussed in this study is fingerprint processing in the workplace.
Succession with the Foreign Element of a Share in a Limited Liability Company Registered in Ukraine
Authors: Dikovska Iryna
Published: September 2022

The paper aims at the revealing of the possible manifestations of foreign element in a succession of a share in a limited liability company registered in Ukraine; distinguishing the issues which should be governed by lex societatis and lex successionis; determining of lex societatis and lex successionis as well as international competence of notaries and international jurisdiction of courts in the matters of succession of share in a limited liability company registered in Ukraine. To achieve this aim the paper analyses some bilateral international treaties of Ukraine on legal assistance and the Law of Ukraine On Private International Law. The solution of the issues which have not been solved in Ukrainian law was offered taking into consideration the solutions of the Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and acceptance and enforcement of authentic instruments in matters of succession and on the creation of a European Certificate of Succession, as well as the law of Germany, France, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
Can History of Parasitic Diseases Increase Social Conservatism? Testing Behavioural Immune System Theory
Authors: Jędryczka Wiktoria
Published: September 2022

Aim. Using available data from previously published study the hypothesis that individuals with broader disease history are more conservative than those, who were infected less often in the past was tested.
Methods. Publicly available database containing data regarding perceived vulnerability to disease, social conservatism and participant’s history of parasitic disease was accessed. In the study 9409 cases from 43 countries were analysed. 
Results. When controlling for participant’s age, sex, education level, wealth and perceived infectability, it was found, that broader disease history was a significant predictor of social conservatism.
Conclusions. Individuals, who were in the past infected with parasitic diseases more often, were observed to be more conservative than people, who had suffered from these diseases less often.
Measuring the “Blue” Face Of Narcissism: Psychometric Properties of Ukrainian Translation of the Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale in Non-Clinical Groups
Authors: Kryvenko Iryna , Pylat Nataliya , Senyk Oksana
Published: September 2022

Aim. Little research has focused on hypersensitive narcissism in Slavic countries. One of the reasons for that is the absence of suitable inventories. The present study aims to make the Ukrainian adapted translation of the Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale (HSNS) and to check for its psychometric properties in a non-clinical sample.
Methods. To prepare materials, we first conducted a double-blind translation procedure with further linguistic analysis. The following two empirical studies to collect data for statistical analysis were then made.
Results. The data shows adequate internal consistency and scale validity, as well as a three-factor structure (obtained with the principal components analysis [PCA]), in line with the theoretical background. However, the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Cronbach’s alphas analysis yield the unidimensional scale to be the best fit for the Ukrainian version. The data also support evidence for maladaptive social relationship patterns of people with high HSNS scores.
Conclusion. We proved vulnerable and grandiose narcissism are qualitatively different phenomena and showed how a cultural context of narcissism manifestation may be reflected through social interactions and self-attitude. HSNS in Ukrainian is a reliable and valid tool for complex psychological personality research among non-clinical adult samples.
Practical application. The proposed translation of the HSNS is adapted to be used for research in Ukrainian culture, with Ukrainian-speaking respondents and psychologists’ and psychotherapists’ clients.
The Specifics of Religious Issues in Ukrainian Gender Electronic Mass Media
Authors: Karpovets Maksym , Petrushkevych Maria , Shershnova Olena
Published: September 2022

Aim. The purpose of this study was to analyze religious issues in gender and feminist electronic mass media in Ukraine, taking into account the specifics of their policy, audience, and communication strategy
Methodology. The empirical methods were gathered by a grouping of sites and electronic media: the official sites, the convergent scanned print media, and the social network Facebook. Overall, the 21 electronic mass media were analyzed. The main method of this research is a discourse analysis of religious topics. The main identified topics are representation of religions, political issues, gender history of religion, female priesthood, dogma of religion, pedagogical and scientific topics, critique of religion/church, anti-gender and religion, LGBT issues, sexuality, body, and religion. Only a small amount of material and topics are dedicated to religion, which is marginalized in the Ukrainian media.
Conclusions. Our main conclusion is that the more analytical analysis in the material, the more tolerant the authors are to religion, but not to religious organizations. The sensitive topics of sexual orientation, sexual violence, pedophilia, and abortion rights related to church activities, are raised in the feminist/gender mass media.
Originality. The coverage of religious issues depends on the type of media that presents a particular gender discourse: the more radical Ukrainian media in their visions, the less critical and stereotypical the representation of religion. Most Ukrainian gender media reflect general trends in the representation of religion.
Home-Field-Temple as Existentials of Ukrainian Culture
Authors: Vlasevych Tetiana
Published: September 2022

Aim. To analyse the spiritual and mental existentials of Ukrainian culture, which allows identifying the immanent features of Ukrainian culture itself through the symbolic-thematic series Home-Field-Temple and examine the symbolism of the concepts “Home,” “Field,” and “Temple.”
Results. The thesis that spiritual and mental existentials, in particular the Home-Field-Temple, reveal the mentality of the Ukrainian people, its spiritual and cultural identity has been further developed.
Conclusion. The essence of the mentality of the Ukrainian people is revealed with the help of spiritual and mental existentials Home-Field-Temple. They play an important part in the creation of a single mental field of the Ukrainian nation, being revealed in its ideological life by certain inclinations or archetypes. The Home-Field-Temple symbol is a reference point for searching for certain archetypes of the nation. The concepts of Home-Field-Temple symbolise the trinity of one spiritual state of man, which is objectified in three guises. These concepts are so intertwined in the minds of Ukrainians that they see them as an inseparable unity – something symbolising their homeland. Home, land, and church have always been reliable support for the Ukrainian people.
The Importance of Selected Criteria for Assessing the Credibility of Information on the Internet from the Perspective of Users Searching Health and Disease Information Websites
Authors: Rusová Jitka , Michková Adéla , Pleskot Ondřej , Podeszwa Ondřej , Hlaváčková Eva
Published: September 2022

Aim. The aim of the survey was to find out how and why users of websites containing health information searched for information, how they feel about selected criteria for assessing the credibility of information, and what they are more likely to trust when they encounter a discrepancy between information from the website and from a doctor.
Methods. An online survey of users of 4 health information websites, two of which are listed as trusted sites on MedLike. The respondents assessed 10 criteria for determining the trustworthiness of online information and websites by assigning a number of stars (5 stars = important).
Results. The questionnaire was answered by 32,428 respondents (79.5% women, average age 47 years). The most frequently cited reasons for seeking information were their own health or illness (49%). Most respondents searched for information through an Internet search engine (66%). The importance of the criteria for selecting information did not differ significantly. The respondents gave the highest score (2.29) to the criterion of ease (I can easily find what I need). This was followed by consistency with information from the doctor (2.28).
Conclusion. The respondents searched for information in the way described in the literature as most common (using a search engine) and tended towards a heuristic evaluation of online information and its sources (ease of information retrieval) and also appreciated if the information found concurred with information from a healthcare professional.
The Greek Catholic Church in Czechoslovakia under the pressure of normalisation in 1969 – 1989
Authors: Lukáčova Jana , Šturák Peter , Weis Martin
Published: September 2022

Aim. This article presents the status of the Greek Catholic Church during a defined period. It brings the functioning of this religion in the period of normalisation of society closer.
Methods. Our study is the result of archival and document-based research, as well as expert studies and monographs dealing with the above-mentioned issue.
Results. Although we can define the period studied in our research as a period of relative freedom when compared with the years 1950–1967, it cannot be perceived as a total liberation of the Church. Unfortunately, the political reality was also reflected in the life and functioning of the Church itself. The Greek Catholic Church and its leaders understood that without the necessary support from the state and regime, they would lose their freedom mainly attained in the first half of 1968.
Conclusion. The Greek Catholic Church had to face several important and ground-breaking tasks that were to ensure its stability for functioning and administration after 18 years of its non-existence. This involved receiving state consent for Consecrator ThDr. Basil (Vasiľ) Hopko, leadership of the Greek Catholic Church in general, consolidation of relationships and conflict resolution between the Greek Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, or even the area of support and consent for building its own institute of theological formation.
The Dual Model of Practical Professional and Pedagogical Training of Future Teachers for Vocational Schools in Germany
Authors: Turchyn Andrii , Kashuba Olexandra , Kravchuk Тetiana , Navolska Halyna , Derkach Halyna
Published: September 2022

Aim. The aim of the research is to identify and analyse the particularities of a dual model of practical professional and educational training of future vocational school teachers in Germany; to outline the prospects for the use of advanced ideas and positive experience of such a model in the training teachers in higher pedagogical educational institutions.
Methods. The following methods have been used: interpretative - analytical method, some elements of general philosophical dialectical method (analysis, synthesis, analogy, comparing, systematisation, generalisation); empirical level methods (interview, observation); the method of theoretical generalisation.
Results. The prospects of using the positive experience of a dual model of practical professional and pedagogical training of teachers of vocational school in Germany in a similar practice of teacher training have been determined: initiation of previous practical activity in the production of the chosen speciality as a necessary prerequisite for admission to a higher education institution; introduction of pedagogical internship; cooperation of higher education institutions with enterprises, institutions and organisations.
Conclusion. A dual model of organising practical vocational training for future vocational school teachers, guarantees a high level of practical training for higher education applicants, makes balance among the educational needs of young people, labour market requirements and educational opportunities.
Originality. The structure and content of the practical training of future professional school teachers in Germany have been characterised; the features of a dual model approach to its organisation have been investigated.
Flow Boiling Heat Transfer of Grooved Copper Foam with Open Gap
Authors: Zhang Donghui , Sun Lili , Mao Jijin , Lei Qinhui , Chen Daifen , Levtsev Alexey P.
Published: September 2022

Introduction. Copper foam material has various advantages. It has been proved effective in enhanced boiling heat transfer, but also increases pump power consumption. Grooved copper foam is a solution to achieve good balance between boiling heat transfer characteristics and pump power consumption.
Material and Methods. Grooveless and grooved copper foam in open space was studied. Copper foam specifications comprised the combination of porosities of 70, 80 and 90%, and pore densities of 90 and 110 PPI. The grooved copper foams have two specifications: 11 and 17 grooves. The corresponding rib widths are 2 and 1 mm, with groove depth 2.9 mm and width 0.6 mm. The flow boiling experimental system of copper foam sample includes four parts: a heating water reservoir, pump, a test section, and a data acquisition system. In the test section, liquid water turns into vapor and carries the heat away from a copper block surface, and then vapor condenses into liquid water in the terminal reservoir.
Results. Grooved copper foam samples presented significantly higher efficiency than grooveless ones. Grooved copper foams can increase the critical heat flux and heat transfer coefficient, compared with grooveless ones. Seventeen-grooved samples showed more excellent performance than 11-grooved ones. Visual observation disclosed that the stratified flow pattern dominated in moderate and high heat flux for grooved copper foam with open space. Covering vapor mass was more effective to be formed above 17-grooved samples, compared with 11-grooved ones. It indicated more vigorous boiling behavior occurs in 17-grooved sample.
Discussion and Conclusion. The number of grooves has a significant impact on boiling heat transfer. Grooved copper foam samples present a significantly higher critical heat flux and heat transfer coefficient. Structural parameters such as porosity and pore density, play a relatively secondly role in heat transfer argumentation. Visual observation shows there exists a cyclic alternation of flow patterns: bubbly flow, annular flow and mass vapor formation for grooved samples. Forming vapor mass is more effective to be formed in 17-grooved samples, compared to 11-grooved ones. It indicates more vigorous boiling behavior occurs in 17-grooved samples.
Sutcliffe, Steven J., and Carole M. Cusack, eds. 2017. The Problem of Invented Religions
Authors: Lutkajtis Anna
Published: September 2022

Sutcliffe, Steven J., and Carole M. Cusack, eds. 2017. The Problem of Invented Religions. Oxford and New York: Routledge. x + 152 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-09903-6 (pbk). £42.99.
Abstracts of participants of the XII All-Russian scientific-practical student conference «Mazurin Readings»
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: September 2022

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CONTRIBUIÇÃO DO PLANEJAMENTO DIALÓGICO NA CONSTRUÇÃO DE ESCOLAS DEMOCRÁTICAS RUMO À CIDADANIA PLANETÁRIA
Authors: Yllas Yayenca , Tozato Heloisa C. , Vendramini Ana Lúcia , Firmo Heloisa T.
Published: September 2022

Este artigo, de abordagem qualitativa, caracterizado como um estudo de caso, objetiva apresentar a análise crítica e reflexiva do processo de construção do Planejamento Dialógico Ecopedagógico (PDE) na Escola Municipal Pedro Ernesto, na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. O trabalho foi desenvolvido de maio de 2021 a dezembro de 2022, no contexto pandêmico do retorno às aulas presenciais após o isolamento pelo COVID-19. O conjunto metodológico foi centralizado na pesquisa-ação e complementado com a observação participante, com rodas de conversa e com a construção de mapas mentais colaborativos. Para a coleta de resultados, foram utilizadas a sistematização de experiências e percepções da pesquisadora como observadora participante, entrevistas semiestruturadas e rodas de conversa direcionadas à avaliação. Os resultados foram apresentados e discutidos em quatro ciclos do planejamento dialógico, todos desenvolvidos de forma presencial na unidade escolar. Observou-se o potencial de alcance do planejamento escolar ecopedagógico quanto às competências, habilidades e objetivos pedagógicos específicos do currículo escolar e às competências transversais dos alunos e docentes; aos aportes para o estímulo dos domínios cognitivos, afetivos e psicomotores nos estudantes; e ao engajamento e mobilização comunitária em diferentes escalas. Como conclusão, o trabalho evidenciou a potencialidade do PDE na construção de escolas públicas democráticas rumo à cidadania planetária.
IFSEMC 2022 SCIENTIFIC ABSTRACT ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Authors: IFSEMC 2022 abstracts
Published: September 2022

Oral presentation abstracts for the IFSEMC 2022
). Effect of export learning capability and management experience on export performance
Authors: Salehi Nader , Jamshidi Sahar
Published: September 2022

Purpose- All firms strive for a competitive advantage in their domestic and international markets, and they are constantly looking for new methods to differentiate themselves from competitors. Exports can be viewed as a strategic activity at the firm, industry, and national levels. However, some tactics are required to be successful in exporting. The goal of this study was to see how export learning capability and management experience affected export performance in Iranian handmade carpet enterprises, with the chaotic environment acting as a moderator and internal export barriers acting as a mediating factor.
Methodology-This study's statistical population includes 129 managers from Iranian handmade carpet export enterprises. The questionnaire was distributed to all managers, and 124 questionnaires were distributed. During the pre-test, the questionnaire's validity and reliability were assessed.
Findings- Data analysis by using PLS software and research findings demonstrate that export learning capability and management experience have an impact on export performance, with the turbulent environment moderating and internal export barriers mediating.
Conclusion- Exporting is a critical initial step for firms to develop and invest in in order to reach global markets and extend their international activities.

Keywords: Export performance, export learning capability, management experience, internal export barriers, export environmental turbulence
JEL Codes: E30, F20, M10
Brand equity, brand loyalty and the mediating role of customer satisfaction: evidence from medical cosmetics brands
Authors: Karami Mohammad
Published: September 2022

Purpose- The importance of concepts such as brand loyalty, brand equity and customer satisfaction towards brands has been dramatically shown in marketing literature throughout recent decades. Current study aims to examine the mediating role of consumer satisfaction in relation to consumer-based brand equity and brand loyalty in the medical cosmetics industry, whilst empirically investigating the inter-relationships between dimensions of brand equity.
Methodology- A theoretical model was adopted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) relying on data collected from 275 respondents. Moreover, the scales of this study borrowed from the literature were modified using validity and reliability tests.
Findings- The empirical results reveal a significant inter-relationship between dimensions of brand equity-perceived quality, brand knowledge and brand trust. Further, the result remarkably indicates the three dimensions having a positive effect on consumer satisfaction and brand loyalty, and customer satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between brand equity and brand loyalty.
Conclusion- The study findings may be applied to the cosmetics market, building, and enhancing long-term relationships with customers by focusing on brand equity culminating in successful brand loyalty.

Keywords: Brand equity, brand loyalty, customer satisfaction, medical cosmetics, Iran.
JEL Codes: M31, M11, L84
Interactive effect of exchange rates with remittance on informal remittance channel: a dynamic analysis
Authors: Okon Emmanuel Okokondem
Published: September 2022

Purpose- It has been commonly observed that remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries surpassed overseas development assistance. It is also often noted that the sums remitted through formal channels represent only a fraction of total remittances: a large though unknown amount of funds finds its way to families in migrants’ areas of origin through informal channels. In Nigeria for instance, there is high prevalence of informality and the country currently has multiple exchange rates and adopts the managed floating exchange rate system. The objective of this paper is to examine whether multiple exchange rate has been an incentive for the popularity of unsafe informal channels in the remittance ecosystem of Nigeria. In order to achieve the objective, this study examines the interactive effect of exchange rate with remittance on informal remittance channels in Nigeria.
Methodology- Annual time series data were employed for the study. The data spanned the period 2004 to 2020 and were sourced from Index Mundi.com and the Global Economy.com. Autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model was used to analyze the data.
Findings- The interactive term i.e., LOGOEXC*LOGREMR (official exchange rate * personal remittances received) has positive and significant influence on informal remittance channel only in the short run.
Conclusion- Exchange rate has been an incentive for the popularity of unsafe informal channels in the remittance system of Nigeria. The implication is that government must carry out exchange rate reforms, including a unified market-clearing rate that reduces the gap between official and parallel market exchange rates which would enhance sending remittances through formal channels.

Keywords: Exchange rates, remittance, commercial banks, autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL), Nigeria.
JEL Codes: B26, C51 F31
Advanced software development of 2D and 3D model visualization for TwinPrint, a dual-arm 3D bioprinting system for multi-material printing
Authors: AlZaid Shaddin , Hammad Noofa , Albalawi Hamed I. , Khan Zainab N. , Othman Eter , Hauser Charlotte A. E.
Published: September 2022

This research highlights the development of a two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) preview software for additive manufacturing (AM). The presented software can produce a virtual representation of an actuator’s path movements by reading and parsing the orders of the desired geometric code (G-code) file. It then simulates the coded sections into separate 2D layers and colored 3D objects in a graphical model. This allows users to validate the shapes before the 3D printing process. G-code is an operation language which is based on command lines of code written in an alphanumeric format. Each line of these commands controls one machining operation; this instructs the machine’s motion to move in an arc, a circle, or a straight line to perform a specific shape after compiling all code lines. AM technology is widely used in most manufacturing fields (e.g., medical, chemical, and research laboratories) as a prototyping technology due to its ability to produce rapid prototyping models. 3D printing creates physical 3D models by extruding material layer by layer as 2D layers. At present, the most critical challenges in AM technology are drastically reducing prototyping materials’ consumption and time spent. To address these challenges, the proposed software allows for visualization of G-code files and predicting the overall layers’ shapes, allowing both structure prediction and subsequent printing error reduction.
Determination of soil and vejetation characteristics of natural rangelands in Nebioğlu region (Zonguldak province)
Authors: PALTA Şahin , YÜCESOY Perihan
Published: September 2022

The aim of this study was to determine the ecological characteristics of natural rangelands. For this purpose, four different natural pastures were studied in Nebioğlu region in Zonguldak province. When the studies on the subject were examined, it was determined that, while studies were carried out on pastures in almost every region of our country; such a study has not been conducted in the Nebioğlu region before. This situation increases the original value of the research. Vegetation cover in the study areas were identified and the botanical composition was checked at the family level, including Fabaceae, Poaceae and other genus. Soil sampling was done in pasture areas. A total of 40 soil samples, compiled from 10 randomly taken samples from each study area, were subjected to some physical, chemical and biological analyses. In the collected soil samples, soil texture class, actual pH (H2O), lime content, electrical conductivity, total nitrogen, organic carbon, available phosphorus and available potassium contents were analyzed. According to the results of the study, one way-Anova analysis of variance was performed in the SPSS program in order to understand if the Fabaceae, Poaceae, other genus ratios and soil properties are different among the research areas. Duncan test was applied to determine different groups. According to the results of the study, the canopy coverage of vegetation was calculated as 100% in all pasture areas. The highest rate of legumes was in Hallaç rangeland with 48.7%, grasses rate was in Gölyanı range with 39.8%, other genus rate was 30.8% in Alçak and Hallaç pastures; The lowest rate of legumes was found in Alçak pasture with 38.3%, the rate of grasses in Hallaç with 20.5%, and the rate of other families in Gölyanı range with 20.1%. According to the results of the soil analysis, it was determined that the soils in all pasture areas were in the clayey soil class, slightly alkaline and had low electrical conductivity.
Determining the seasonal change of the feed values of bush species that are common around Kovada Lake
Authors: BIÇAKÇI Emre , TÜRK Mevlüt , KARATEPE Yasin
Published: September 2022

This study was carried out in Kovada lake national park in Isparta in 2018-2020 to determine the forage values of common grazeable bush species. Ten species including bush, shrub-shaped tree and shrub species (Phillyrea latifolia, Spartium junceum, Juniperus oxycedrus, Quercus coccifera, Quercus infectoria, Coronilla emerus, Colutea melanocalyx, Fraxinus excelsior, Paliurus spina-christi ve Crataegus monogyna) were used in the study. Leaf samples were taken from these species in all seasons. In this study, dry matter (DM) ratio, crude protein (CP) ratio, NDF, ADF, total digestible nutrients (TDN), relative feed value (RFV) and tannin ratios of each species were determined.According to the results of the analysis of variance, the difference between seasons and bush species was found to be statistically significant in all the examined characteristics.According to the two-year averages, when the seasons are compared, the highest crude protein ratio, TDN and RFV were obtained in the spring, while they decreased as the seasons progressed, and the lowest values were obtained in the winter. The lowest dry matter ratios, ADF and NDF values were obtained in the spring and increased in parallel with the progress of the seasons. The lowest tannin ratios were obtained in spring and summer, while the highest values were determined in winter.When the species were compared, the lowest dry matter and NDF ratio were found in C. melanocalyx, ADF ratio in P. spina-christi, and tannin ratio in P. latifolia, S. junceum, C. emerus, C. melanocalyx and F. excelsior. The highest crude protein ratio was determined in C. emerus, TDN P. spina-christi and RFV C. melanocalyx species.Consequently, it has been seen that the bush, shrub-shaped tree and shrub species in the maquis have an important potential as high quality feed for ruminant animals in the critical period in semi-arid and arid regions.
Göller yöresi sarıçam (Pinus sylvestris L.) orijin denemesinde bazı morfolojik özellikler bakımından orijinler arası farklılıklar
Authors: NACAKCI Fatma Merve , GÜLCÜ Süleyman
Published: September 2022

This study was carried out to evaluate some morphological features of a Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) provenance trial, which was established twenty years ago with thirty provenances in Isparta-Aydoğmuş and Burdur-Kemer, located in the Mediterranean climate zone. Within the scope of the research, measurements and observations were made on some morphological characteristics (tree diameter, branch thickness, number of branches, branch angle) in the most successful ten provenances, according to the results of scientific studies carried out from the day the experiment was established until today. When a common evaluation is made in terms of all studied characters, Çatacık, Mesudiye, Şenkaya, Sarıkamış, and Gölköy provenances can be recommended as an alternative seed source for the trial areas and their surroundings.
Transgender preventative healthcare-an exploratory study
Authors: Gillani Braveheart , Ganesh Prakash , Gupta Shubham , Caster Michelle , Matar George , Pettigrew Gaetan , Bracken Rebecka , Pope Rachel
Published: September 2022

Background: Transgender and gender diverse (TGGD) populations experience more health disparities than the general LGB (lesbian, gay, and bisexual) and the general cis-gender heterosexual population.Methods: A cross-sectional survey of preventative health screenings was done across the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population utilizing Qualtrics. Thirty-five (36%) transgender individuals and 63 (64%) cis-gender individuals were included in the analysis. Bivariate analyses were performed using Welch's t test for continuous variables and Fisher's exact or Pearson chi-square for categorical variables.Results: Cis-women were more likely than TGGD individuals with a cervix to have received a papanicolaou smear and reported being more up to date on cervical cancer screening via papanicolaou testing. Cisgender women were more likely to have had a mammogram than transgender men pre-breast removal. Of the 35 gender-diverse individuals, 14 did not have a PCP, 7 of whom never had one.  Fear of discrimination, fear of misgendering, inability to pay, lack of provider knowledge about transgender issues and incongruency with current name and gender with the most common causes for avoiding health care. For the most part, respondents report that these factors cause distress.Conclusions: This study provides data regarding the statistically significant differences in preventative screening prevalence within TGGD clients as compared to LGB populations. Additionally, the study provides series of recommendations for preventative health screenings based upon organ set of individuals rather than gender identity.
A cross-sectional study on beliefs about thirdhand smoke among the general population in Bangalore city, India
Authors: Chandran Manjusha P. , M. Pramila , S. Geetha , Madhavan Aswini , V. Akshay
Published: September 2022

Background: Thirdhand smoke (THS) is a recently discovered health hazard which has become a public concern over the recent years due to its wide distribution in indoor environment and significant adverse biological and health ill effects. The “four R’s” that define the concept of THS include tobacco chemicals (some toxic) that remain, react, re-emit and/or are re-suspended long after active smoking ends. Harmful effects of active smoking and second-hand smoke were widely studied, however, only few studies were conducted on THS and its health effects. The aim of the study is to assess the beliefs about THS among the general population in Bangalore city, IndiaMethods: This cross-sectional study used a structured multiple-choice questionnaire which incorporated the participant’s characteristics and the beliefs about THS (BATHS) scale. A sample size of 206 participants was obtained after study duration of 2 months. One-way ANOVA, student T test, generalized linear model and Pearson’s correlation were used for statistical analysis in SPSS version 22 software.Results: The test results showed a significant association between age (in years), gender, highest level of education, and smoking status with overall mean BATHS scale and subscales score. Pearson correlation analysis revealed the BATHS scale and its subscales scores to be interdependent.Conclusions: Older participants, females, participants who had a high level of education, and non-smokers were found to have higher knowledge regarding THS and its impact on health and persistence in the environment.
A cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitude and practices on HIV/AIDS among nursing students at a tertiary care centre, Hyderabad, India
Authors: Allenki Vineesh , Pokkuluri Abhishek , Chajhlana Sunil Pal Singh
Published: September 2022

Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a dreadful condition to treat. Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards the people living with HIV (PLHIV) has a pivotal role in preventing further progression of the disease. Nurse’s role in these aspects is essential because, the little knowledge, inappropriate attitude and inadequate practices towards PLHIV will hinder the delivery of services. Special nursing knowledge and expertise are required to care for these patients and the present study aimed to address this issue.Methods: A cross-sectional study of KAP on HIV/AIDS was conducted between January 2022 and February 2022 among nursing college students at a tertiary care centre using a standard questionnaire. Data collected was entered and analysed with MS excel 2013 and Epi info 7.2.5 and represented in form of tables.Results: Overall knowledge of the nursing students was good. There were few drawbacks in the perceived knowledge that majority of students believed that gloves and gowns are required for any contact with patients with HIV/AIDS (59.0%). Most students believed that patients living with HIV/AIDS have the right to the same quality of care as any other patient. (53.9%). Around 95.0% of the students practiced washing hands before examining patients.Conclusions: Training regarding HIV/AIDS for nursing students is a critical aspect in boosting understanding, correcting misconceptions, fostering a positive attitude, and improving compliance with universal precautions and other preventative behaviors. It also helps to deliver effective and appropriate care to PLHIV while protecting themselves from infection.
An epidemiological cross sectional study for screening of risk factors of diabetes using WHO STEPS guidelines in an urban slum of metropolitan city
Authors: Gohar Meraj , Kazi Yasmeen K.
Published: September 2022

Background: Diabetes is rapidly becoming one of the most common non communicable disease worldwide and its prevalence has increased. The risk factors associated with diabetes needs to be studied for its prevention and control.Methods: Study participants between the age group 25-64, at the community level were interviewed using the WHO steps questionnaire, which included their sociodemographic profile, history about their addiction, diet and physical activity. Their physical and biochemical measurements were also taken.Results: A total of 400 participants participated in the study. Out of this, 62.8% (251) were seen to be diabetic. Factors seen to be significantly associated with having the disease were age group 35-44 years, having education level above secondary, being unemployed, from nuclear family. Risk factors seen to be associated were being a smoker, having less than 5 servings of fruits, not doing physical activity, being obese and having hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia.Conclusions: Prevention and control of diabetes needs to adopt an approach which aims at changing the lifestyle of individual. Healthier food choices, encouraging regular physical activity right from school level would definitely shape and influence long term behaviour.
VALORIZAÇÃO E SALVAGUARDA DOS SABERES ANCESTRAIS DE CURA E CUIDADO NO QUILOMBO DE MATA CAVALO
Authors: Dias Lucimberg Camargo , Caetano Edson
Published: September 2022

Este artigo discute a valorização e a salvaguarda dos saberes ancestrais de cura e cuidado dos raizeiros e raizeiras, garrafeiros e garrafeiras do Coletivo Saberes e Fazeres Curativos do Quilombo de Mata Cavalo. A reflexão pautou-se na análise dos resultados da pesquisa empírica desenvolvida no âmbito do Projeto “Conhecimentos tradicionais e o direito de reconhecimento de benzedeiras e benzedores do Quilombo de Mata Cavalo/Nossa Senhora do Livramento/MT”, com o objetivo central de evidenciar a importância das práticas da medicina popular como forma de resistência e de construção da identidade do povo quilombola. O projeto foi desenvolvido por meio de pesquisa participante, com rodas de conversa, debates coletivos, observação e oficinas formativas, tendo como um dos objetivos a construção de um pequeno viveiro, como forma de conservação e acesso às plantas e ervas medicinais e a guarda de saberes, essenciais a este modo de vida e para a proteção do bioma.
CONHECIMENTOS TRADICIONAIS, CARTOGRAFIA SOCIAL E CURRÍCULO
Authors: Nobre Domingos Barros , De Oliveira Carolina Miranda , Neves Pedro Henrique Dos Santos
Published: September 2022

Este artigo apresenta como uma experiencia de construção de cartografia social, elaborada com estudantes indígenas Guarani Mbya do Curso de Ensino Médio com Habilitação em Magistério Indígena, possibilitou reflexões e olhares outros na perspectiva de diálogo entre conhecimentos escolares e os conhecimentos tradicionais sobre território, língua e cultura. O curso é realizado a partir de um Acordo de Cooperação Técnica assinado entre a Secretaria de Estado da Educação do Rio de Janeiro - SEEDUC-RJ - e o Instituto de Educação de Angra dos Reis - IEAR - da Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF. A partir de Oficinas de Cartografia Social para a reorientação curricular do Colégio Indígena Estadual Guarani Karai Kuery Renda – CIEGKKR, os estudantes Mbya construíram um material digital que fomentou importantes reflexões sobre o território, assim como um rico material didático interdisciplinar.
Health care delivery - Revisiting the concept of area wide planning with application to Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Rao Nallapu Samson Sanjeeva
Published: September 2022

For many marginalised families, availability of healthcare is uncertain leading to catastrophic costs. To meet the need in an orderly and efficient manner without duplication, Areawide / Regional planning was envisioned by health planners in the 1950s. This paper aims to revisit the above concept in healthcare with application to the existing system of Guntur district.

A search was made for available health facilities and bed strength in the public sector of the district. An effort is made to apply the arewide planning concept to the district in strategic locations.

The recent pandemic has shown the need for preparedness across the district in terms of bed strength, equipment and personnel. The urban population of the district is 33.8% (1.5 beds/1000 ) and the rural population is 66.19% (0.5/1000). Areawide planning envisages Mandal, Division and District level hospitals. The PHCs at the mandal level can be upgraded to have Maternal and Child health units and ICUs with the necessary specialists and equipment in place. The division level hospital must have all primary specialities with consultative support to the lower facilities. The District level hospital must have all the super specialities and provide referral services.

Regionalisation also looks at creating one special care unit like burns, mental health, cancer etc at each strategically located hospital. Areawide planning will improve efficiency and economy in health care delivery. Gaps in healthcare and wastage due to overlapping can be avoided.
Assessment of nutritional status and dietary habits of North Indian menopausal women
Authors: More Raghunath Shahaji , Dubey Pooja , Gupta Kalpana , Kumari Khushboo , Patel Jitendra
Published: September 2022

Menopause is the challenging period of a woman’s life marking the end of reproductive phases, normally occurring at mid forty between 45-55 years of age. Approximately 43 million of postmenopausal women is in India now. There is Drop in the level of estrogen and progesterone hormone that produce short-term and long-term effects.

Main objectives were to assess the interventional measures in order to bring awareness and improvement in the nutritional status of menopausal women.

A total of 100 post-menopausal women subjects were selected using purposive random sampling technique. Experiment was conducted in three phases. With help of Questionnaire collected Data were analyzed by using SPSS 16 software. Majority of Selected samples were from 46 - 50 year of age group, in which 26 % had the habit of consuming milk daily while 51% once a week.63% had the habit of exercise, 61.20 %, 26.86 % and 11.94 were following Walking, yoga and exercise percent respectively. 62 % of women had aching joint and muscle pain as a psychological symptom and vaginal dryness, skin wrinkling and skin itching. 28 % of menopausal women had problem of weight gain, bone disease. 67 percent, among all of the menopausal women had put an effort to lose weight.

The prevalence of physiological symptoms and psychological symptoms were reported in more percentage. After imparting nutrition education using developed material like booklet, diet-charts, significant improvement and awareness regarding various aspects of menopause were noticed among menopausal women.