bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of systemic hypertension in COPD patients with GOLD stage 1 disease
Authors: M Saravana Ethinder , Satkar Pravin Parmeshwar
Published: October 2024

Morbidity and death in COPD patients is greatly influenced by co morbidities. We aim to study the prevalence of systemic hypertension in the initial stages of COPD, i.e. in patients with GOLD stage 1 disease having a FEV1 greater than 80% of predicted value in PFT. We conducted a period prevalence study on patients with early stages of COPD. Patients were evaluated for systemic hypertension after being diagnosed with COPD by pulmonary function test. The study was conducted at Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai. A total of 205 patients were identified with COPD meeting the necessary inclusion and exclusion criteria. 150 patients were male and 55 were female. Among them 53.6% patients were diagnosed with systemic hypertension. 20.9% of the hypertensive patients were having obesity. 95.4% of the patients with hypertension were tobacco smokers. 4.6% of the patients with hypertension were having a history of biomass fuel smoke exposure. Tobacco smoking, biomass fuel smoke exposure and obesity are important factors which influence lung function and many cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases. Patients in the early stages of COPD have a higher prevalence of systemic hypertension. Systemic hypertension must be identified and treated early to prevent long term cardiovascular/cerebrovascular complications in COPD patients.
Динамика развития разновозрастных когорт лесных насаждений (на примере республики Мордовия)
Authors: Сыромясов Алексей Олегович , Мамедова Татьяна Фанадовна , Шалаева Анна Андреевна
Published: October 2024

В работе модифицируется и исследуется математическая модель, позволяющая описывать развитие лесонасаждений с целью прогнозирования динамики разновозрастных когорт лесных экосистем. Модель представляет собой систему разностных уравнений, учитывает конкуренцию внутри когорт и угнетение младших возрастных групп старшими. Полученные результаты позволяют проводить дальнейшее моделирование экологических процессов в биоценозе с точки зрения управления ими. Работоспособность модели проверена на реальных статистических данных. Проведена оценка значимости «конкурентных» слагаемых.

Authors of the paper modify and analyze the mathematical model that describes afforestation dynamics in order to predict evolution of different-aged contingents of forest ecosystems. The model under study includes system of difference equations and takes into account competition inside the contingents and between them. The results obtained allow further modelling of ecological processes in biocenosis from a control point of view. The model is validated on real statistical data. Importance of ``concurrence'' terms in equations obtained is estimated.
Тheoretical and methodological approaches to determining the geographical factor
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Akhmetbekova Gulnara , Saipov Abdimazhit
Published: October 2024

The concept of «geographical preconditions» refers to factors that are formed from the geographical location of a particular region. Prerequisites may include climate, topography, soils, water resources, flora and fauna, and its geographic location relative to other regions. Geographical prerequisites influence various aspects of the life and activities of people in this region, as well as the development of the economy as a whole. The purpose of the article’s research is to consider theoretical and methodological approaches to defining the concept of a geographical factor and geographical prerequisites, the evolution of the view of the geographical factor in science, the changing role natural environment during the development of science. This study is important, since the importance of geographical premises will increase with the development of global forecasts associated with the analysis of natural resource shortages and global problems. The research methodology includes theoretical (deduction), comparative and logical methods. As a result of the study, a comparative table was compiled on changes in the approach to the interpretation of the concept of geographical factor. At the conclusion of the study, it was determined that, taking into account the development of society, the attitude towards the natural environment as an important source of existence for states has changed. The study has practical value for theoretical geography, since the geographical factor determines the possibility and limitation for the development of agriculture, industry, trade, and also influences lifestyle, culture and social relations.
SPATIO-TEMPORARY CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND THEIR MANIFESTATIONS IN THE WATERSHED OF THE ASSA-TALAS RIVER BASIN
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Mustafaev Zhumakhan , Kozykeyev Aliya , Abdeshev Kuanysh , Tursynbayev Nurzhan
Published: October 2024

To predict current climate changes and their manifestations in the watershed of the Assa-Talas river basin, a research base has been created based on many years of information and analytical materials from RSE «Kazhydromet» and «Kyrgyzhydromet», the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the reference and information portal «Weather and Climate», allowing to study trends on a spatio-temporal scale. Based on the established research base for the weather stations Susamyr, Talas, Kyzyl-Adyr, Nurlykent, Taraz, Saudakent and Oyyk, located in the catchment areas of the Assa-Talas river basin, graphs of time series of average annual air temperatures and annual precipitation amounts were constructed using classical and modern methods mathematical statistics based on standard application packages of digital technology and equations of their linear trend were obtained, which made it possible to develop a mathematical model of the growth rate of climatic and hydrological indicators, which has a fairly high physical and mathematical meaning, based on the law of nature. An analysis of the growth rate of climatic indicators in the catchment area of ​​the Assa-Talas River basin shows that their quantitative values ​​for all meteorological stations do not coincide, that is, in modern conditions, the growth rate of average annual air temperatures in comparison with the growth rate of annual precipitation is twice as high, which contributes to increasing the shortage of water consumption of natural and cultivated agricultural land up to 25% and reducing the surface hydrological runoff up to 15% in comparison with the middle of the twentieth century, ensuring the water security of the region.
CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN A HUNGARIAN INDUSTRIAL CITY
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Gálicz Ivett , Dаvid Lorant
Published: October 2024

The aim of our research is to show how Székesfehérvár, an industrial city in Hungary, can adapt to the challenges of the 21st century in the field of sustainability from the perspective of tourism. The city has launched a number of initiatives that directly address the sustainability of tourism. These projects include the expansion of green spaces, the promotion of environmentally friendly transport solutions and the protection of the local economy and heritage. A key element in the development of sustainable tourism is raising environmental awareness, which includes the organisation of educational programmes and community events to promote sustainable lifestyles among residents and visitors. Our research looked at how sustainability is integrated into the city's tourism-related developments and how this approach is becoming a key element of urban development. In our analysis, we look in detail at specific projects and programmes that have been implemented in Székesfehérvár in the context of sustainability, and assess their effectiveness, challenges and reception by residents and tourists.
TIME SERIES FORECASTING MODELS OF NON-SCHEDULED PASSENGER AIR TRANSPORTATION
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Nazarli Dashqin
Published: October 2024

The change in the time series of non-scheduled passenger air transportation is random and variable, which creates a number of problems in forecasting the demand for this type of transportation. In calculations based on trend models, it is usually not possible to take into account all extraneous factors affecting non-scheduled passenger air transportation. For this reason, the accuracy and practical significance of the forecast are low. Considering the mentioned facts, this paper investigates the application of combined autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) and support vector machine (SVM) methods to improve the accuracy of charter air transportation demand forecasting. ARIMA and SVM models usually complement each other in forecasting due to their inherent characteristics. These features include detecting temporal dependencies and trends, as well as handling non-linear relationships within historical data. The integration of these methods aims to obtain optimal forecast results using the time series analysis of the ARIMA model and the non-linear relationship detection feature of the SVM model. The obtained results emphasize the ability of ARIMA-SVM models to adapt to the dynamic demand patterns of non-scheduled air transportation and also offer a number of efficient ideas for the optimization of operational strategies and resource allocation in this field. The theoretical-practical results of this study, conducted with ARIMA and SVM methods, will be effective in the field of non-scheduled passenger air transportation.
Realistic Approach to Description of Signals at Output of A/D Converters
Authors: Borys Andrzej
Published: October 2024

It is common knowledge that no signals having the form of a sequence of weighted Dirac deltas, as they are currently modelled so, are present, in reality, at the output of analog-to-digital converters (ADC). No such signals are available in the otherwise large variety of physical signals. This has been illustrated in many works and shown by means of measurements. However, it is highly intriguing that the same papers (with the exception of this article) consider it necessary to model the signals at the output of ADC via sequences of Dirac deltas because only such an approach allows to describe the aliasing effect occurring in the spectra of these signals. But due to this incorrect description such an approach is obviously incomprehensible to everyone. In accepting this, however, it has been overlooked that this does not have to be the case at all. The effect of aliasing in the spectrum of a sampled signal may be explained by modeling this signal as a weighted step function. Moreover, such an approach offers also a quantitatively more accurate result for this spectrum than the one obtained using the current method. All that is illustrated in this paper that focuses on this specific theme.
Fertility and teratogenic study of the aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. in
female Sprague Dawley rats
Authors: C.A. Iffah Izzati , H.G. Mohamad Luqman , W.A. Wan Amir Nizam , M.F. Wan Ezumi
Published: October 2024

Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle) has long been gaining attention in phytotherapy research due
to its medicinal properties. Despite its benefits, there is very scarce information available
on the reproductive toxicity of this plant. The aqueous extract of H. sabdariffa (AEHS)
was tested in the present study to investigate its potential effects on fertility and
teratogenicity in 40 female Sprague Dawley rats. AESH treatment was administered orally
by gavage at four different dosages: 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg/day or distilled water
(control). Treatment began from pre-mating and continued through mating up to the 19th
day of pregnancy periods. Throughout this study, the reproductive parameters were
evaluated until the day of sacrifice (day 20th of pregnancy). Results obtained revealed no
significant differences in general physical health, behaviours and maternal body weights
throughout the treatment period. Furthermore, the mean length of the oestrous cycle was
not statistically affected, even though a few rats displayed irregular cycles. In addition,
there was no statistical significance in the mating and pregnancy indices, number of
corpora lutea and implantation sites, percentages of pre-implantation loss and postimplantation death and reproductive organ weights. Foetal parameters such as the number
of live foetuses, sex ratio and body weight were also not statistically affected by AESH.
Ultimately, there were no signs of teratogenicity observed since none of the foetuses
exhibited congenital malformations. In conclusion, these findings imply that the oral
administration of AEHS up to 1000 mg/kg/day did not pose any significant toxicity on the
fertility and teratogenicity but slightly affected the oestrous cycle in rats.
Stability of phenolic antioxidants in coffee leaf beverage during pasteurization
Authors: Annazhifah N. , Syamsir E. , Herawati D.
Published: October 2024

Coffee leaf beverage is prepared from pasteurized Robusta coffee leaves. This work aimed
to study the stability of phenolic antioxidants in coffee leaf beverages during
pasteurization. Robusta coffee leaves were dried using the smoking method. They
contained 6.82 g gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/100 g of total phenolic compounds and
71.15% antioxidant activity. Dried coffee leaves were brewed and pasteurized under
different conditions: two different temperatures (70°C and 90°C), two duration of times
(15 mins and 30 mins) and two different pH conditions (adjusted and non-adjusted). The
total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of pasteurized beverages ranged between
0.48-0.61 g GAE/L and 14.72-18.58%, respectively. Caffeoylquinic acids were stable
during pasteurization at 90°C for 30 mins without pH adjustment. Our results indicate that
pasteurized coffee leaf beverages may be a potent source of phenolic antioxidants.
Modeling of Bacillus cereus evolution in pasteurized cow milk locally distributed
at point of sale: a case of three companies in Tlemcen region, Algeria
Authors: Guermoudi S. , Ziane M. , Bouamra M.
Published: October 2024

Bacillus cereus is among the most hazardous bacteria that could reduce the shelf life of
pasteurized milk and could threaten consumers’ health. These bacteria groups are known
for their heat resistance and their ability to produce two types of toxins, diarrheic and
emetic. This study aimed to enumerate the B. cereus in raw cow’s milk collected from
three companies in the Tlemcen region, then modeled, based on a probabilistic approach,
their evolution throughout the process, split into six steps, until the point of sale. At first,
the analysis of 242 samples on MYP medium, shows a high prevalence between 92% and
98% of B. cereus with variable concentrations among the three companies. Throughout
the storage of milk at refrigeration temperatures (2°C, 4°C and 5°C), no growth of B.
cereus was estimated. Otherwise, the pasteurization process reduces the contamination
level depending on pasteurization temperature as for company A, the mean concentration
decreases from 1.53 log CFU/mL to 1.07 log CFU/mL. In this study, the distribution step
at ambient temperature changes significantly the B. cereus concentration to reach a critical
concentration during July and August. In conclusion, the quality of raw cow milk must be
controlled before reception on the farm and the cold chain must be maintained throughout
all process points until consumption.
Inventory of Roman Mosaics in Portugal. Cataloguing and Analysis of Geometric Motifs: 2. The Pelta
Authors: Duran Kremer Maria De Jesus
Published: October 2024

As part of the RoGeMoPorTur international cooperation project and in parallel with the Inventory of Roman Mosaics in Portugal, a catalogue of the different geometric motifs present on these pavements is being drawn up. In the present work - the second in a series that began with the study of the meander (Duran Kremer 2016) and is dedicated to analysing the meaning and iconography of the motifs chosen for the decoration of Roman mosaics in the current territory of Portugal - we focus on one of the oldest motifs present in the decoration of the pavement - the pelta.
Sosyal Kaytarma Algısının İş Doyumu ve Performans Üzerine Etkisi: Öğretmenler Üzerinde Bir Araştırma (The Effect of Social Loafing Perception on Job Satisfaction and Performance: A Research on Teachers)
Authors: Öztoprak Menekşe , Delil Yılmaz , Yersel B. Özge
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada, öğretmenlerin sosyal kaytarma algısının iş doyumları ve iş performansları üzerindeki etkilerin ölçülmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma; nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden ilişkisel tarama modeli uygulanarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma için hazırlanan anketler, Ankara ili içindeki özel ve kamu kurumlarında çalışan öğretmenlere kolayda örneklem yöntemiyle whatsapp, instagram ve e-posta yoluyla ulaştırılmıştır. Katılımcılara gönderilen anketlerden, 399 adedi geri dönmüştür. Araştırmanın örneklemini bu geri dönüşü sağlanan 399 anket oluşturmaktadır. Örneklem grubuna uygulanan ankette iş doyumu, performans ve sosyal kaytarma konularında sorular yönetilmiştir. Anket değerlendirmelerinde, SPSS.27 (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) kullanılmış ve Pearson Korelasyonu, Frekans, Ortalama, Regresyon, T-testi ve Anova analizleri yapılmıştır. Sonuçta, ankete katılan öğretmenlerin sosyal kaytarma algıları, iş doyumu ve performansları arasında ilişki tespit edilmiş ve bu ilişkinin ters yönlü olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca yapılan regresyon analizinde de araştırmaya katılan örneklem grubunun sosyal kaytarma algısının iş doyumu üzerine %2’lik (r2=,027), sosyal kaytarma algısının işgörenin performansı üzerine de %9’luk bir etkisinin olduğu görülmüştür. (r2=,090).
Immigrants as entrepreneurs in emerging economies: Institutional, self-efficacy, and social networking effects on enterprise performance
Authors: Urban Boris , Moti Mahad
Published: October 2024

While extensive research exists on immigrants as workers and migrant laborers, studies on immigrants as entrepreneurs in emerging economies are only beginning to emerge. This article addresses the limited knowledge on how immigrant entrepreneurs' agency, particularly their motivations, influences their enterprise growth. It provides a novel, in-depth analysis of how immigrant entrepreneurs leverage self-efficacy and social capital to navigate the challenges posed by the regulatory institutional environment. The study was conducted in South Africa using primary survey data, analyzed through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the proposed hypotheses. The findings indicate that entrepreneurial self-efficacy has a positive and significant impact on the growth and innovation performance of immigrant enterprises. However, the moderating effects of institutional factors were not significant in this relationship. This study underscores the importance of key drivers of immigrant entrepreneurship within emerging market contexts. The insights gained may be adapted by immigrant entrepreneurs to their specific local environments. The originality of this research lies in establishing closer empirical connections between previously unlinked factors in the study of immigrant entrepreneurship within an African market context.
Classificação da cobertura do solo com base em imagens RGB e multiespectrais obtidas por VANT para área de floresta seca
Authors: Da Silva Filho Rivaildo , De Paulo Rodrigues da Silva Vicente
Published: October 2024

A Caatinga Brasileira é um bioma que corresponde à uma das maiores Florestas Tropicais Sazonalmente Secas (FTSS) do mundo e o entendimento da cobertura do solo nesta área contribui para estudos voltados a preservação ambiental e a mitigação de impactos ambientais. Um dos desafios na classificação da cobertura do solo nessa área é a distinção entre os diferentes padrões vegetativos. Nesse contexto, surgem os Veículos Aéreos Não Tripulados (VANT’s) capazes de obter dados com alta resolução espacial e superar esta limitação. Esta pesquisa  avalia a precisão da classificação da cobertura do solo através de dados obtidos a partir de VANT com câmera multiespectral embarcada. Duas abordagens utilizando o classificador Random Forest (RF) foram aplicadas, a primeira baseada nas bandas  Red, Green, Nir e no NDVI obtidos da câmera multiespectral e a outra baseada nas bandas Red, Green, Blue e no NGRDI obtidos da câmera nativa do VANT. Os resultados das classificações foram avaliados com base em amostras de validação do modelo e indicam que a primeira abordagem apresentou o melhor desempenho com Acurácia Global de 95,33% e Coeficiente kappa de 93,33%. A varível mais importante, segundo índice MDG, foi o NDVI, o que mostra a importância do uso de índices de vegetação para realçar as características vegetativas. A partir dos resultados, conclui-se que o uso de VANT com a câmera Mapir Survey 3w embarcada é uma ferramenta eficiente para classificação da cobertura do solo na Caatinga, com alta capacidade de distinção dos padrões vegetativos.
Propulsive Motion of Cylindrical Vibration-Driven Robot in a Viscous Fluid
Authors: Anisimov V. D. , Egorov A. G. , Nuriev A. N. , Zaitseva O. N.
Published: October 2024

The propulsive motion of a multimass system, vibration-driven robot (VR), in a viscous incompressible fluid was studied. The VR consisted of a round cylindrical body submerged in the fluid and an internal mass (IM) performing small-amplitude pendulum-like oscillations inside the body. Using the method of asymptotic expansions, the combined mechanical and hydrodynamic problems that describe the self-propulsion of the system in the fluid were solved. The hydrodynamic problem was formulated on the basis of the complete non-stationary Navier–Stokes equation. An analytical solution was derived to describe the cruising regime of the VR motion in the fluid. The non-stationary hydrodynamic influence on the VR was determined. The efficiency of the propulsive system’s motion was assessed.
Capacity of a communication channel with quadrature phase-shift keying and phase quantization
Authors: Brychkov Yu. A. , Savischenko N. V.
Published: October 2024

The influence of the number of phase quantization levels L on the capacity CM,L of a communication channel with additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) was studied in a communication system using QPSK (4-PSK).
Mapping Iron Oxide Distribution on the Ground Surface of the Tugu Barat Oil and Gas Field Using Landsat 8 OLI and Field Data
Authors: Susantoro Tri Muji , Suliantara Suliantara , Wikantika Ketut , Saepuloh Asep , Harto Agung Budi , Setiawan Herru Lastiadi , Agustin Fitriani , Jayati Adis , Kurdianto Kurdianto , Sulma Sayidah , Sukristiyanti Sukristiyanti
Published: October 2024

Previous studies have demonstrated that Landsat series data can be utilized to map rock change in arid and semi-arid environments. In this study, Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager (OLI) was used to map the presence of iron oxide (ferrous, ferric, and hematite) in the topsoil of the Tugu Barat Oil and Gas Field, Northwest Java Basin, Indonesia. The aim is to map the distribution of iron oxide and analyze it for detection of the presence of microseepage. The results show that the concentration of the mineral hematite indicates an anomaly, where the edge of the field is very low and tends to rise in the middle, but this condition is unclear, because of the presence of red soil containing high hematite in the north. Based on analysis indicates an anomaly, where the edge of the field is very low and tends to rise in the middle, but this condition is unclear, because of the presence of red soil containing high hematite in the north. Based on analysis of Landsat 8 OLI data, ferrous oxide concentrations show an increase at the edge of the field, especially in the southeast. However, this condition is less visible in the west because of the high vegetation density. The ferric oxide concentration shows the opposite pattern to the ferrous oxide concentration. These results are supported by the ferrous oxide index results from soil reflectance spectra recorded using Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD). Where the ferrous oxide concentration is low at the edge then tends to rise in the middle of the field. Meanwhile, the analysis of ferric oxide from the spectral reflectance of soil from ASD results does not show clear differences. The Normalized Iron Oxide Difference Index (NIODI) analysis shows the presence of small amounts of hematite and no geotite. The research results show evidence of microseepage indications at the edge of the field, especially at the southeastern edge. Iron oxide mapping has the potential to support oil and gas exploration through analysis of alteration processes which are thought to be the impact of micro-seepage.
Laboratory Study on The Use of Local Additive of Clam Shell in Water Based Mud
Authors: Suhascaryo Nur , Dhaffa Farrel M
Published: October 2024

The use of clam shells as additives in water-based mud has gained attention as a natural material in drilling fluids. This study tested the physical properties and rheology of water-based mud with varying amounts of clam shells. The density of the mud after adding clam shell additives was determined using a mud balance, and the rheology was tested using a viscometer. Filtration volume and mud cake thickness were also tested using an LPLT (Low-Pressure, Low-Temperature) filter press for 30 minutes. The pH measurement was performed from the filtrate volume. The results showed that adding varying amounts of clam shell additives increased the density by 8.7 ppg, 8.9 ppg, and 9 ppg, respectively. The filtration loss and mud cake produced were considered good, with filtration loss and mud cake being 13 mL and 1.6 mm, 12.2 mL and 1.4 mm, and 10.4 mL and 1.3 mm, respectively. Clam shell can be used as a fluid loss reducer because it can affect the viscosity value of the mud, resulting in a low filtration loss value. Proportional to filtration loss: if the filtrate comes out a little, the resulting mud cake is thinner.
ENDÜSTRİ 4.0 VE MUHASEBE MESLEĞİ: DOĞU ANADOLU BÖLGESİNDE FAALİYET GÖSTEREN MUHASEBE MESLEK MENSUPLARI ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: Doğan Yunus , Korkmaz Ersin , Polat Müslüm
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, Endüstri 4.0 kapsamında değerlendirilen bilgi teknolojisi ürünlerine ilişkin muhasebe meslek mensuplarının bakış açılarını Teknoloji Kabul Modeli Ölçeği (TKM) kullanarak değerlendirmektir. Çalışma, Doğu Anadolu Bölgesinde faaliyet gösteren muhasebe meslek mensupları üzerinde yapılan bir anket çalışmasına dayanmaktadır. Elde edilen veriler, SPSS 25.0 ve AMOS yazılımları kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir.
Araştırma sonuçları, muhasebe meslek mensuplarının bilgi teknolojilerine karşı genellikle olumlu bir tutum sergilediğini göstermektedir. Katılımcıların Engel, Algılanan Fayda, Tutum, Niyet, Davranış, Verimlilik ve COVID-19 Pandemisi ile ilgili sorulara verdikleri cevaplar, Algılanan Kullanım Kolaylığı haricinde genellikle ortalamanın üzerinde seyretmiştir.
Analizler, katılımcıların demografik özelliklerine göre TKM bileşenlerine olan algılarında anlamlı bir farklılık olmadığını ortaya koymuştur. Bu bulgular, muhasebe meslek mensuplarının Endüstri 4.0'a yönelik algılarının genellikle benzer olduğunu ve demografik faktörlerin bu algılarda belirleyici bir rol oynamadığını işaret etmektedir.
Sonuç olarak, bu çalışma Endüstri 4.0'ın muhasebe mesleği üzerindeki etkilerini anlamak ve uyum sağlamak için gerekli stratejileri belirlemek açısından önemli bir adım olarak değerlendirilmektedir.
KADINSILAŞAN TOPLUM: XVII. YÜZYIL İSPANYA’SINDA ERKEK OLMAK
Authors: Kalkan Mehmet Talha
Published: October 2024

XVII. yüzyıl İspanya’sında patlak veren gerileme tartışmaları yüzyılın ilk yarısından itibaren birçok yazarın ilgili konuyla alakalı fikirlerini içeren eserlerin ortaya çıkmasıyla sonuçlanmıştır. Birçok İspanyol yazar, monarşinin karşı karşıya kalmış olduğu kriz sürecini göz önüne alarak geçmiş hüküm sürmüş ve bir süre sonra yıkılmış tüm krallıklar gibi İspanya’nın da eski gücünden uzaklaşarak gerilemeye başladığı düşüncesini benimsemiştir. Monarşinin içerisinde bulunduğuna inanılan gerilemenin olası nedenlerini de bulmaya çalışan bu yazarlar, çok farklı görüşler ortaya koymuşlar; İspanyol erkeklerinin eski kimliklerinden uzaklaşmaları ve kadim değerlerini ve erdemlerini muhafaza etmemeleri ciddi sorunlar olarak görmüşlerdir. Daha da önemlisi erkeklerin İspanyol toplumu tarafından kendilerine verilen sorumlulukları yerine getirmemeleri, aile kurmaktan kaçınmaları, başta tembellik, aşırılık ve lüks tüketim bağımlılığı olmak üzere kötü alışkanlıkları benimsemeleri, asker olmaktan veya tarlada çalışmaktan imtina etmeleri, kıyafetlerine dikkat etmeleri ve çalışmadan para kazanmak istemeleri gibi durumlar erkeklere yönelik eleştiriler içerisinde yer almış ve bu eleştiriler vasıtasıyla onların kadınsılaştığı/efemine hale geldiği vurgusu yapılmıştır. Günden güne hem fiziksel hem yaşayış tarzı olarak daha fazla kadına benzetmekle suçlanan İspanyol erkeklerinin mevcut durumu da toplum nezdinde büyük bir erkeklik krizi yaşandığının göstergesi olmuş ve yaşanan gerilemenin başlıca nedenleri arasında erkeklik anlayışının değişmesi yer almıştır. İşbu çalışma da İspanyolların yaşadıklarına inanmış oldukları gerileme süreci ile efemine hale geldiklerini ileri sürdükleri ve her türlü erdemi ve iyi alışkanlığı unutmakla suçladıkları İspanyol erkekleri arasındaki bağlantıyı ortaya çıkarmayı amaçlamıştır.
‘THE CALL IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE’: SURVEYING THE FEAR FACTOR OF STRANGER DANGER THROUGH THE LENS OF NABOKOV’S LOLITA (1955)
Authors: Petts Melissa Aleyna , Şentürk Selçuk
Published: October 2024

‘The Call is Coming from inside the House’ trope, emblematic of betrayal, has permeated both visual and written narratives, evoking dread and questioning characters’ innocence. This paper critically explores the fear instilled by the stranger danger narrative, juxtaposing it with Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita (1955) to underline the insidious nature of domestic abuse. While once a potent social warning, the overuse of the trope has desensitised audiences to domestic violence, rendering it banal. The narrative unpacks how social conditioning perpetuates fear, particularly among women and girls, confining them indoors with potential abusers. Drawing parallels between the narrative of Lolita and real-life instances of grooming and abuse, the paper elucidates how abusers manipulate victims into complicity. By examining Lolita as a lens through which to understand social dynamics, the paper prompts a revaluation of cultural tropes and their implications for gender relations and individual autonomy. Through Humbert Humbert’s manipulation of Lolita’s memories and perceptions, the paper highlights the pervasive control exerted by abusers. The paper advocates for a multilayered understanding of fear and safety, challenging the narratives that perpetuate gender-based violence. It critiques social responses to stranger danger, arguing that they perpetuate victim-blaming culture and fail to address root causes. By unpacking the parallels between the patriarchal culture and grooming tactics, the paper finally exposes the false security offered by domesticity, as in Lolita.
DIŞ BORÇ VE CARİ İŞLEMLER DENGESİNİN EKONOMİK İSTİKRAR ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ
Authors: Öncebe Şaban , Uğur Ahmet
Published: October 2024

Gelişmekte olan ülkelerde yurt içi tasarruf düzeyi düşük olduğundan ekonomik büyüme ve kalkınmanın finansmanı için dış borçlanma çok sık tercih edilen bir kaynaktır. Aynı zamanda bu ülkelerde cari açığın kapatılmasında da yine bu kaynağa müracaat edilmektedir. Türkiye’de de benzer bir şekilde bilhassa 1980’li yıllardan sonra dış borç adeta ekonominin ayrılmaz bir parçası haline gelmiştir. Dolayısıyla bu kaynağın makroekonomik değişkenler üzerindeki etkisi de merak edilen bir konu olmuştur. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye ekonomisinde 1990-2021 dönemi için dış borçlanma ve cari işlemler açığının makroekonomik istikrar üzerindeki etkisi incelenmektedir. Makroekonomik istikrar değişkeni için Uluslararası Ülke Risk Rehberi (ICRG) metodolojisi baz alınarak ekonomik istikrar endeksi oluşturulmuştur. Otoregresif Gecikmesi Dağıtılmış Model (ARDL) sınır testine dayalı analizler yapılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre, uzun dönemde toplam dış borç servisi makroekonomik istikrarı pozitif yönde etkilemektedir. Fakat aralarındaki ilişki istatistiksel olarak anlamlı değildir. Cari açık ile makroekonomik istikrar arasında ise uzun dönemli negatif ve anlamlı bir ilişkinin varlığı tespit edilmiştir. Daha iyi bir borç yönetimi ile dış borçlar yatırımlara kanalize edildiği takdirde, dış borçlanma ekonomik istikrar üzerinde daha da olumlu bir etkiye sahip olabilir. Aynı şekilde cari dengenin ekonomik istikrara katkı sağlaması için ödemeler bilançosunda da ihracatın artırılması ithalatın da azaltılması gerekmektedir.
Sialorrhea: Less Commonly Addressed Symptom of Patients Presenting with Neurological Disorders in Neurology and Oral Medicine Specialties
Authors: Sohail Aqib , Amjad Aneela , Zahid Nighat , Ahmad Chisti Fareed Ud Din , Saba Shah Syeda LalaRukh , Talat Nawal
Published: October 2024

Background: Saliva-related challenges significantly impact individuals diagnosed having motor neuron disease (MND). Despite existing clinical guiding principles outlining evaluation and management protocols, research attention towards the management of saliva problems has been limited. Objective: To evaluate physicians' perspectives on sialorrhea as a major concern for patients presenting with neurological disorders in neurology clinics. Study Design: Retrospective hospital-based cross-sectional study. Settings: Department of Oral Medicine, Lahore Medical and Dental College. Neurology departments of various hospitals in Lahore including Lahore General Hospital, Jinnah Hospital and Sharif Medical & Dental College, Lahore Pakistan. Duration: An analysis was conducted on individuals diagnosed with MND between January 2021 and January 2023. Methods: The association between clinical factors and drool matters was scrutinized through univariate and multivariable logistic regression, with outcomes presented as odds ratios and corresponding 95% confidence intervals. Additionally, a survey involving health care authorities responsible for patients with motor neuron disease (pwMND) care was carried out to provide context to the conclusions. Results: 250 individuals with motor neuron disease (pwMND) received a diagnosis, with data on saliva issues available for 125 (50%) through direct questioning. Those without available data on saliva problems were slightly older (mean age 68.0 vs. 65.2 years; p = 0.032), but no significant differences found in terms of gender, location of onset, and MND subtype. Conclusion: Saliva problems are prevalent in individuals with MND. Despite this association, a noteworthy proportion of pwMND encountering drooling did not undergo suggested treatments.
THE INFLUENCE OF AGILE PRACTICES ON PROJECT OUTCOMES: PERFORMANCE, STAKEHOLDER SATISFACTION, AND TEAM DYNAMICS
Authors: Calvina Suhas Maharao
Published: October 2024

Agile methodologies have become a cornerstone in modern software development, promising enhanced project performance, improved stakeholder satisfaction, and positive team dynamics. This study investigates the influence of Agile practices on key project outcomes, focusing on performance, stakeholder satisfaction, and team dynamics. The primary objective is to explore the core principles and practices of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and how these frameworks are applied in diverse project settings. The research examines the direct impact of Agile practices on project performance, including time efficiency, cost management, and quality delivery. Additionally, the study assesses how Agile approaches enhance stakeholder satisfaction by fostering continuous communication, adapting to changes, and ensuring alignment with project goals. Furthermore, the analysis explores the effect of Agile practices on team dynamics, emphasizing collaboration, self-organization, and cross-functional teamwork. By synthesizing findings from case studies, interviews, and surveys across various industries, this study aims to provide valuable insights into how Agile methods influence overall project outcomes and contribute to improved performance, stronger stakeholder relationships, and enhanced team cohesion. The results are intended to guide organizations in effectively implementing Agile practices to maximize project success and foster sustainable growth in dynamic environments.
Applications of Nanotechnology in Treating Infections Caused by Multidrug Resistance Bacteria
Authors: AL-Rafyai Hawraa M. , Ridha Dalal M. , Hussein Rasha Hashim
Published: October 2024

Nanotechnology is increasingly being used for therapeutic applications, particularly as a new paradigm for infectious diseases. Infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are becoming a major source of morbidity and mortality around the world. Antibiotic choices for infections caused by MDROs are frequently restricted. These clinical issues underline the crucial need for alternate and effective antibacterial treatments. Nanoparticles (NPs) can penetrate the cell membrane of pathogenic microbes and disrupt critical molecular processes, resulting in novel antibiotic actions. NPs have proven synergy when combined with appropriate antibiotics and may help to prevent the global challenge of growing bacterial resistance. In this review, we summarized current studies on the broad classification of NPs that have shown in vitro antibacterial action against MDROs, including the Pathogens associated with (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species) ESKAPE.The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic properties of NPs, as well as bacterial resistance mechanisms to NPs, were also discussed.
THYROIDOGENESIS AND TRACE ELEMENTS: PREDICTOR POSSIBILITIES
Authors: Logvinenko A. , Morozova G. , Poleschuk V. , Sadykov A. , Yurasov V. , Skalny A.
Published: October 2024

Introduction. Trace elements are widely involved in various metabolic processes in humans, including thyroid hormones. Iodine is a part of thyroid hormones, is actively involved in the work of thyroid enzymes, copper, zinc and manganese are included in the composition of antioxidant enzymes, which, in particular, in iron, need the synthesis of hormones. Purpose: to study the correlation between the levels of trace elements in the blood serum and thyroid hormones and TSH; determination of the prognostic sensitivity of the determination of trace elements, thyroid hormones and TSH in human serum. Material and methods. The study was performed on the basis of a database of analyzes collected in the course of laboratory practice. Iodine, selenium, copper, zinc, manganese were measured in blood serum by the ICP-MS method, thyroid hormones and TSH were measured by the immunochemiluminescent method. The total number of examined patients was 4162 people. In order to evaluate the quality of models for predicting deficiency or excess of an elevated ratio of thyroid hormones or TSH and vice versa, we used the ROC curve model, which is widely used to determine the diagnostic value of new markers. Results. The possibility of using TSH as a predictor of iodine deficiency in women was revealed. Also, the content of T4 can be predictors of iodine disease for sexes, and according to the content of total T3 and total T3 can only be predicted by iodine deficiency, also for sexes. Based on the study data, it was revealed that the concentration of thyroid hormones and TSH can be dangerous with the likelihood of an excess or deficiency of selenium, copper, zinc in both women and men. In turn, the level of thyroid hormones and TSH can be called as a predictor of excess or deficiency of sugar in the blood. Conclusion. Trace elements play an important role in thyroidogenesis and may be useful in the diagnosis and detection of cases of thyroid disease.
Pengaruh Motivasi Kerja dan Beban Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada PT Bio Farma (Persero) Kota Bandung
Authors: Andina Mourien Rahmalia , Luturlean Bachruddin Saleh
Published: October 2024

One of the main goals of a business organization or company is to achieve profits, human resources are part of the key factor in achieving these goals. Therefore, companies need to have the ability to manage their human resources well in order to improve employee performance throughout the organization. This also applies to the company PT Bio Farma (Persero) Bandung City, which must have a quality workforce to be able to compete with other companies in the current competitive environment. One factor that can increase human resource productivity is efforts to increase work motivation and pay attention to employee workload. This research aims to find out whether work motivation and workload have an influence on the performance of employees of PT Bio Farma (Persero) Bandung City. In this research, the author used a quantitative approach method with descriptive research type. Sampling was carried out using the probability sampling method, with a simple random sampling type, and involved 95 employees as respondents. The data analysis techniques used are descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The results of descriptive research show that work motivation, workload and employee performance are in the good category. Multiple linear regression analysis reveals that work motivation variables (X1) and workload (X2) have a significant and positive effect on employee performance (Y). The conclusion of this research is that work motivation and employee workload, both partially and simultaneously, have a positive and significant effect on the performance of PT Bio Farma (Persero) Bandung City employees.
Analisis Gaya Bahasa Dalam Kumpulan Puisi Hujan Bulan Juni Karya Sapardi Djoko Damono
Authors: Nama Maran Leonardus R. , Mario Leu YoakimYolanda , Pande Rikardus
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana penggunaan gaya bahasa metafora, personifikasi, dan hiperbola dalam kumpulan puisi Hujan Bulan Juni karya Sapardi Djoko Damono. Peneliti menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Pada penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan kajian stlistika. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa gaya bahasa yang digunakan dalam kumpulan puisi Hujan Bulan Juni karya Sapardi Djoko Damono adalah (1) gaya bahasa metafora, (2) gaya bahasa personifikasi, dan (3) gaya bahasa hiperbola.
Kata Kunci: gaya bahasa, puisi, stilistika
ABSTRACT
This study aims to describe how the use of metaphorical, personification, and hyperbole language styles in the poetry collection Hujan Bulan Juni by Sapardi Djoko Damono. The researcher used a descriptive qualitative research method. In this study, the researcher used a stylistic study. The method used is a descriptive qualitative method. The results of the study show that the language styles used in the poetry collection Hujan Bulan Juni by Sapardi Djoko Damono are (1) metaphorical language style, (2) personification language style, and (3) hyperbole language style.
Keywords: language style, poetry, stylistics
Strategic Planning as a Determinant of Business Unit Success at AMGPM Ranting Sion Jemaat Poka
Authors: Waileruny Hulawa Theresia , Hadinda Hadinda
Published: October 2024

The aim of implementing this community service activity is to provide an understanding of the importance ofstrategic planningfor the success of adaptive and sustainable business unitsThe Youth of the Maluku Protestant Church (AMGPM) Zion Branch, Tiberias I, Poka Congregation. Presenting Gen Z who are in the AMGPM Zion Branch, Tiberias I, Poka Congregation, this activity is expected to be the answer to the lack ofeducation related to strategic planning, seeing more than 34% who failed to run a business. This activity is in the form of socialization on topics raised according to the theme "Creating an Adaptive Generation Z in the Digital Era”, specifically onstrategic planning. The average satisfaction of this activity is very good with the number of presentations very satisfied and satisfied at 96.6%. Thus, this activity is expected to be an initial collaboration for the implementation of the knowledge transfer process why the younger generation.
البرمجة الضبابية وتحسين أداء الخوارزميات في بيئة متعددة المتغيرات الرتيبة
Authors: محمد عبيد السكماني علي , وهاب نصر الله مهدي
Published: October 2024

In many situations of daily life, when we start statistical analysis, we encounter data that we suffer from inaccuracy in its measurement, either due to observation or measurement errors or the lack of appropriate conditions for collecting this data, such as failure times of machines, equipment, electrical devices, medical, engineering and economic data. In many medical studies, the researcher may have a strong conviction that the regression function used to describe the relationship between two variables has a certain form or formula that can be characterized by certain ordering restrictions such as monotonicity; monotonic regression has important applications in statistics, operations research, and signal processing, and these applications are often characterized by a very large value of n. For such large-scale problems, it is of great practical importance to develop algorithms whose complexity does not increase rapidly with increasing n. It is a nonparametric regression technique that preserves order. In this thesis, the proposed fuzzy autoregressive monotonic method, fuzzy autoregressive monotonic least squares (FILSR), fuzzy autoregressive M estimator (FIM), and fuzzy autoregressive maximum likelihood estimator (FIML) were proposed. The best method for estimating the autoregressive function is the fuzzy autoregressive maximum likelihood method with a mean square error of (0.51455).
FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA EM UMA LIGA ACADÊMICA: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA SOBRE O USO DE METODOLOGIA ATIVA DE ROLE-PLAYING GAME NA LIGA ACADÊMICA DE SAÚDE COLETIVA DA UFCSPA.
Authors: Temoteo Isabella Folego , Almeida Leonardo Rocha de
Published: October 2024

Introdução: As Ligas Acadêmicas são espaços para a socialização e aprofundamento em diferentes temas, neste caso focaliza-se a Liga Acadêmica de Saúde Coletiva da UFCSPA (LiSC) que traz a temática Saú
ABORDAGEM MULTIDISCIPLINAR E CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS EM PACIENTES COM CONDIÇÕES CLÍNICAS COMPLEXAS: MODELOS DE INTERVENÇÃO E DESAFIOS NA COMUNICAÇÃO
Authors: BITTENCOURT RICARDO VIEIRA , MARQUES VICTORIA SOUZA , RIBEIRO JULIANA SILVA , OLIVEIRA CECÍLIA SOARES DE
Published: October 2024

Introdução: O aumento da complexidade nas condições clínicas de pacientes em cuidados paliativos exige
abordagens integradas e multidisciplinares. Pacientes com comorbidades avançadas demandam intervenções que
abordem os aspectos físicos, emocionais e sociais. No entanto, desafios de comunicação entre profissionais e
pacientes dificultam a tomada de decisões e a qualidade do cuidado. Objetivo: Identificar modelos de
intervenção mais eficazes na abordagem multidisciplinar dos cuidados paliativos e avaliar o impacto dos desafios
de comunicação no atendimento a pacientes com condições clínicas complexas. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma
revisão integrativa da literatura, com busca nas bases de dados BVS, Scopus e Web of Science entre 2019 e 2024.
A estratégia de busca incluiu descritores relacionados a cuidados paliativos e equipes multidisciplinares. Após
triagem, foram selecionados 7 artigos para análise, utilizando o método GRADE-CERQual para avaliação crítica
dos estudos. Resultados e Discussão: Os modelos mais eficazes incluíram equipes colaborativas focadas no
suporte social e controle emocional. A comunicação inadequada entre profissionais e pacientes compromete a
tomada de decisões e a coordenação do cuidado. Modelos baseados em critérios claros e discussões regulares
entre equipes foram identificados como essenciais para melhorar a qualidade do atendimento, especialmente em
casos complexos. Considerações Finais: Modelos multidisciplinares centrados no paciente são fundamentais
para um cuidado eficaz em condições clínicas complexas. No entanto, os desafios de comunicação afetam
diretamente a qualidade do cuidado.
Palavras-chave: Cuidados Paliativos; Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente; Planejamento de Assistência ao
Paciente; Qualidade de Vida.