bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kadı Ahmed Gaffârî’nin Târîh-i Cihân-ârâ Adlı Eserinde Büyük Selçuklu Devleti
Authors: Tansü Yunus Emre , Çiftçi Ömer
Published: December 2024

Safevî şahı I. Şah Tahmasb’ın (ö. 984/1576) dönemi tarihçilerinden olan Ahmed b. Muhammed-i Gaffârî-i Kazvînî (ö. 975/1567), kendinden önceki ve sonraki dönemler ile ilgili verdiği bilgiler açısından oldukça önemli bir yazardır. Müellifin bilinen iki eseri günümüze ulaşmıştır. Bunlardan birisi çalışmamızın da konusu olan ve “Dünyayı süsleyen tarih” mânasına gelen Târîh-i Cihân-ârâ veya Nüsah-i Cihân-ârâ adlı eserdir. Eser, İslâm öncesi dönemden başlayarak 972 (1564/1565) yılına kadar gelen muhtasar bir umumi tarih kitabıdır. Müellif eserini kaleme alırken, özellikle de XIV-XV. yüzyıllarda gerçekleşmiş olan olayları anlatırken kendinden önceki tarihçilerin eserlerine başvuru yapmış, sözlü rivayetlerin yanı sıra yazılı kaynaklardan da yararlanmıştır. Eserin dördüncü bâbının altıncı faslı Selçuklular’a ayrılmış ve Selçuklular tarihi dört bölüm halinde anlatılmıştır. Müellif, Selçuklular tarihini anlatırken çok fazla ayrıntıya girmeyerek sadece zikrettiği Sultanın dönemindeki önemli olayları nakletmiştir. Ayrıca müellif sadece Büyük Selçuklular’dan bahsetmeyerek Türkiye Selçukluları (1075-1308), Irak Selçukluları (1118-1194), Suriye Selçukluları (1079-1117) ve Kirman Selçukluları (1048-1187) hakkında bilgiler veriyor olması da Selçuklular tarihi açısından ayrı bir önem kazandırmaktadır. Çalışmamızda eserin Hasan-ı Nerâkî tarafından yapılan neşri esas alınarak, Selçuklular tarihi çalışmalarına katkıda bulunulması açısından tercüme edilmiş ve notlandırılmıştır.
Challenges of Nanotechnology, Nanoscience, Nanobiosensors and Internet of Nano Things with its Applications.
Authors: Prof. Prajakta M. Nimse  , Mr. Prashant A. Ubale  , Prof. Shukracharya S. Gore
Published: December 2024

This paper represents comprehensive study on the challenges of nanotechnology, nanoscience, Nano biosensors and internet of nano things with its applications. Nanotechnology, nanoscience, nano biosensors and the Internet of Nano Things (IoNT) are groundbreaking fields that promise transformative applications in healthcare, energy, environment and industry. Despite their potential, these technologies face significant challenges. Nanotechnology and nanoscience grapple with issues like scalability, cost, toxicity and the lack of standardized regulations. Nano biosensors, which are pivotal in diagnostics and environmental monitoring, encounter hurdles such as stability, reproducibility and integration into existing systems. IoNT, a convergence of nanotechnology and IoT, faces complexities in energy efficiency, secure communication, data management, and interoperability. Addressing these challenges requires interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical governance, and technological innovation to unlock their full potential and enable solutions to global challenges while ensuring sustainability and societal acceptance
Perceptions of clothing and physical appearance among young men and women from Split
Authors: Besednik Stella , Lončar Marija
Published: December 2024

Aim: To assess whether young people are influenced by social and fashion trends related to body, physical appear-ance, and clothing, as well as to explore their understanding of fashion, styles, and trends.Methods: We used a mixed methods approach consisting of both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The first phase of the study included a survey among a conve-nience sample of 200 young men and women from Split. The second phase consisted of semi-structured interviews with nine young women.Results: Most participants considered their physical appear-ance to be average (77.5%). More than half were satisfied with their physical appearance (59.5%), while women tend-ed to be more preoccupied with their body, appearance, and beauty. Participants mostly prioritized the quality of their garments (77%), minimalism (69%), and their personal style (86%) rather than eye-catching cuts or statement pieces. The majority of participants stated that what they wear is not lim-ited by the opinions of society, as well as that they do not place importance on other people’s opinions (72.5%). The analysis of semi-structured interviews showed that female interview-ees follow fashion trends and consider them an indispens-able part of their lives. They mostly follow fashion through social media, namely because they want to follow trends, wear beautiful clothes, and improve the way they present themselves. They associate trends with transience and fitting the mold, whereas they consider style to be an expression of one’s personality. Regarding their clothing, they are focused on quality, functionality, and the feel of the materials on their body, and they support the concept of ‘slow fashion’.Conclusions: The results from our survey point to the impor-tance of personal style and the quality of garments, while the interviews build on these findings, as female interview-ees further emphasized the importance of garment func-tionality and quality. They also state that they are mindful when choosing materials, as well as that they are interested in the concept of sustainable fashion. Although young peo-ple follow fashion and fashion trends, their limiting influ-ence in their own clothing is not overemphasized.
Le coût de l’autonomie : la trajectoire des 'Éditions du Progrès' à l’épreuve de la perestroïka et la transition post-socialiste, 1986-1996
Authors: Petushkova Daria
Published: December 2024

Cet article examine la transition du système éditorial soviétique, passé du modèle socialiste ultra-centralisé et contrôlé à celui du marché entre la fin des années 1980 et le milieu des années 1990. L’étude se concentre sur le cas des ‘Éditions du Progrès’ [Издательство Прогресс] (1963-1996), seule maison d’édition spécialisée dans la traduction de la littérature soviétique vers les langues étrangères destinée à l’export, qui a réussi à se réinventer en promotrice principale du mouvement de la glasnost au sein du champ éditorial en URSS pendant les années de la perestroïka. Par son engagement pour les réformes et sa quête d’autonomie professionnelle, la maison a contribué à la démocratisation de la sphère publique dans le pays ainsi qu’à la désétatisation du secteur éditorial. L’article s’intéresse aux conditions sociopolitiques et aux stratégies d’acteurs ayant permis une telle reconversion, en s’appuyant sur des sources archivistiques, des articles de presse spécialisée, des mémoires d’anciens responsables de la maison d’édition et des entretiens semi-directifs. Cette étude entend ainsi contribuer aux recherches récentes sur la sociologie historique et l’histoire intellectuelle de l’édition en Russie et apporter un éclairage sur la période cruciale du passage d’un contexte soviétique à celui post-soviétique.
De « national-hipsters » aux supporters de l’État en guerre : la maison d’édition ‘Centurie Noire’ et la librairie Feuillage face à l’invasion à grande échelle de l’Ukraine par la Russie en 2022
Authors: Delacroix Ostromooukhova Bella , Khriakov Dmitrii
Published: December 2024

Cet article analyse la transformation de l’activité et de la ligne idéologique de la maison d’édition russe d’extrême droite ‘Centurie Noire’ [Черная Сотня] et des librairies Feuillage [Листва] à Moscou et à Saint-Pétersbourg qui y sont associées, dans le contexte de l’invasion russe de l’Ukraine. Tant la maison d’édition que les librairies ont été créées dans les années 2010 comme un projet étudiant visant à redorer le blason du nationalisme en le rendant attractif auprès des jeunes. La ligne éditoriale de la maison d’édition visait à glorifier la Russie pré-révolutionnaire et l’émigration russe blanche, tout en critiquant violemment la période soviétique et en adoptant une posture sceptique vis-à-vis de la Russie actuelle. Une seconde ligne éditoriale, plus discrète à l’époque, visait à faire l’hagiographie des « indépendantistes » de Donetsk et de Louhansk. Les librairies associées, proposant un catalogue plus éclectique, étaient des lieux de socialisation et de débat visant un public plus large et instaurant parfois le dialogue avec des penseurs de gauche. La guerre en Ukraine a brisé les équilibres établis : la composante hagiographique est désormais l’unique ligne éditoriale de la maison d’édition tandis que les librairies, devenues des espaces moins accessibles au public, fédèrent désormais une communauté davantage radicalisée, qui soutient l’invasion russe en Ukraine, ce qui se traduit par une recomposition des collaborations et des réseaux.
Sterile osteomyelitis: a cardinal sign of autoinflammation
Authors: Borges Tiago , Santos João , Silva Sérgio
Published: December 2024

Autoinflammatory bone disorders (ABDs) are characterized by sterile bone inflammation stemming from dysregulated innate immune responses. This review focuses on the occurrence of sterile osteo­myelitis in ABDs and related diseases, notably chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) and its sporadic and monogenic forms, such as deficiency of the interleukin-1 (IL-1) receptor antagonist, Majeed syndrome, CNO related to FBLIM1 mutation, and pyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, and acne (PAPA syndrome). Additionally, other autoinflammatory disorders (AIDs) are discussed, including classical periodic fever syndromes (e.g., familial Mediterranean fever, cryopyrin- associated periodic syndromes), monogenic rare AIDs (such as hyperostosis-hyperphosphatemia syndrome, H syndrome, interferonopathies, and Singleton-Merten’s syndrome), polygenic AIDs with bone involvement (e.g., Schnitzler’s syndrome, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, adult-onset Still’s disease, and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease), and bone dysplastic syndromes. Sterile osteomyelitis emerges as a cardinal sign of autoinflammation, aiding clinicians in both dia­gnosis and management of ABDs. Treatment typically involves tumor necrosis factor inhibitors or IL-1 antagonists.
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Salmonella Isolated from Household Cockroaches Using Carica Papaya Leaf Extract
Authors: C. O Afolabi, , C. K Ogu , A. A Amos,
Published: December 2024

The human pathogen, Salmonella, constitutes a significant source of human infections through poultry products. Salmonella is a bacteria that exists in both domestic and wild animals, and there are need to subdue its strength since its remains a significant source of food borne infection worldwide. The aims of these work are to investigate the antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella when exposed to natural organic substances, specifically carica papaya (pawpaw) leaf extract, and to bring to the understanding of the medicinal and vital importance of pawpaw leaf. Household cockroaches, known as carrier of salmonella, were used as the as source of bacterial isolation. To do this, isolation of Salmonella were obtained from the bodies of thirty household cockroaches samples by immersion in peptone water, followed by a serial dilution was performed in order to reduce the microbial load, which is aseptically cultured in a sterile disposable petri dish containing Xylose lysine deoxycholate agar to selectively grow Salmonella colonies. The distilled water and ethanol were used as solvent in producing the carica papaya leaf extract in varying concentration to perform an antimicrobial susceptibility tests. In conjunction, Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were conducted using the agar well diffusion method to evaluate the inhibitory effects of the extracts on the Salmonella isolates. The results indicated that pawpaw leaf extracts possess bioactive compound capable of inhibiting Salmonella growth, with ethanol extracts showing higher antimicrobial activity compared to aqueous extracts. However, limitations of this research were explored, and we considered ways to improve its accuracy. This research has implications for food safety, human well-being, and the development of natural antimicrobial agents and future studies should focus on optimizing extraction method and identifying specific active compounds to enhance its efficacy.
Psychological Distress among Informal Caregivers of Children with Autism: A Thematic Analysis
Authors: Okoro Dorothy John , Inyang Usen Essien
Published: December 2024

This study examined the psychological distress experienced by informal caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study was conducted in two phases: Phase One focused on developing the interview guide, which included defining research questions and creating open-ended questions to explore the caregivers’ experiences. The guide was piloted, refined, and finalized for clarity and relevance. Phase Two involved conducting semi-structured interviews with 30 caregivers using the finalized guide. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, which involved coding and categorizing recurring themes and patterns in caregivers’ responses to identify key challenges and coping strategies. The study identified five key themes: emotional impact, stigmatization and social isolation, financial strain, physical exhaustion, and uncertainty about the future. Caregivers reported high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, often feeling helpless and emotionally exhausted. The lack of adequate support services and social understanding exacerbated their distress, with many feeling isolated. Financial strain and the physical demands of caregiving further contributed to psychological distress, while concerns about their children’s long-term well-being intensified anxiety. The findings highlighted the multidimensional challenges faced by caregivers, underscoring the need for comprehensive support systems. It was concluded that addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach, including improved public awareness, policy interventions, and tailored support for caregivers.
Mapping and Analysis of Groundwater Table Fluctuations in Barind Area Using GIS Technology
Authors: Hossain Khan Mohammad Zakir , Islam Farjana , Islam Md. Saniul
Published: December 2024

The study analyzed groundwater fluctuations potential in the Barind area of Naogaon district, North Bengal, Bangladesh, focusing on five Upazilas, Niamatpur, Badalgachi, Patnitala, Mohadevpur, and Manda. Utilizing GIS techniques and secondary data from the BMDA office, the study highlighted the critical need for sustainable water resource management due to significant groundwater depletion, especially from February to May, and recharge during August to October, the findings emphasize the insufficiency of groundwater in parts of the Barind region to meet current water demands, urging the adoption of balanced use of groundwater and surface water. Using data from the BMDA office and employing remote sensing and GIS techniques, the study maps groundwater depths from 2013 to 2022, revealing significant fluctuations with maximum depletion from February to May and elevated levels from August to October. Key findings include a 66.04 feet water table depth in Niamatpur in 2022 and 13.2 feet in Patnitala in 2021.
Knowledge level and clinical approaches of dentists in Turkiye on controlled extraction of poorly prognosed permanent first molars
Authors: Yalman Hayriye Şeyda , Akleyin Ebru
Published: December 2024

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge and clinical approaches of general dentists and dentists with different specialties in Turkey about the controlled extraction of young permanent first molars (PFM) with poor prognosis in children.
Methods: The questionnaire study consisted of 23 questions measuring the demographic data of dentists, dentists' opinions and information needs about the controlled indications and extraction criteria of PFM teeth. The survey questions were administered online via Google Form on a voluntary basis. Shapiro Wilk's, Kolmogorov Simirnov and Kruskal Wallis-H tests were used for statistical analysis of the parameters.
Results: A total of 261 dentists participated in our survey study, including 48 pediatric dentists, 11 orthodontists, 12 oral and maxillofacial surgeons, 34 dentists with a different specialty and 156 general dentists. 93.1% of the participants stated that they considered controlled extraction of PFM teeth in children at the ideal age range as a treatment method. The proportion of all dentists practicing controlled extraction as a treatment in children was 52.11%. It was observed that dentists, except pediatric dentists and orthodontists, had a low level of knowledge about compensation and balancing extractions. The average knowledge score was 6.08 (out of 9) in terms of the answers given to the questions regarding the level of knowledge. Pediatric dentists and orthodontists had the highest knowledge score, while general dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons had the lowest knowledge score.
Conclusion: It was determined that general dentists considered controlled extraction of PFMs as a treatment method, but preferred to refer the patient to pediatric dentists or orthodontists at the point of application. Pediatric dentists and orthodontists had higher knowledge scores regarding controlled extraction. The proportion of dentists who thought that the subject of controlled extraction was not sufficiently covered in undergraduate or graduate courses and that there was a lack of guideline on this subject was quite high.
Fâtıma bnt. Kays’ın Rivâyetlerinde Zekât: İhtilaflı Görüşler ve Ulemânın Yaklaşımı
Authors: Tahtacı Hakan
Published: December 2024

Fâtıma bnt. Kays önde gelen hanım sahâbedendir. Hz. Peygamber’den naklettiği rivâyetleri nikâh, talak, zekât ve fiten olmak üzere dört ana konuda sınırlandırmak mümkündür. Onun rivâyetlerinin nikâh ve talakla ilgili olanları sahabe döneminde ashâb arasında tartışma konusu olurken, fitenle ilgili rivâyeti ise günümüz âlimlerince ihtilâf edilen meselelerdendir. Fâtıma bnt. Kays’ın zekât konusunda nakilleri incelendiğinde ise anlam bakımından birbirine zıt iki rivâyeti merfu olarak naklettiği görülmektedir. Malda zekâttan başka bir hakkın olmadığını ifade eden İbn Mâce rivâyeti, diğer tarikler arasında tek olması, İbn Mâce rivâyetinde istinsah hatası olabileceği ihtimalini akla getirse de bâb başlığının rivâyete uyumu bu iddiayı zayıflatmaktadır. Malda zekâttan başka hakların olduğunu ifade eden diğer tariklerle birlikte her iki tarîkinde anlamını destekleyici rivâyetlere ulaşmak mümkündür. Hadis usûlcüleri arasında metinde ıztırâba örnek gösterilen bu iki rivâyetin bazı âlimlerce telif edilerek cem edilmesi mümkün görülse de diğer bazısına göre rivâyetlerin zayıf olması delil yeteneğini kaybeden bu rivâyet üzerine konuşmayı gereksiz kılmaktadır. Ancak rivâyetin fukaha tarafından birçok konuda delil niteliğinde kullanılması, müfessirlerin rivâyetten çokça yararlanmaları denilenin aksine rivâyetin üzerinde durulması gerektiğini göstermektedir. Nitekim iki farklı formda nakledilen rivâyetlerin tarikleri ile öne sürülen iddiaları da incelediğimiz bu çalışmada, fukahanın meseleye nesh çözümüyle yaklaşması, ortaya koyduğumuz illetler sebebiyle haklı görülmektedir. Zekât konusunun tedrici olarak belirlenmesi müsbet formda nakledilen rivâyetin zekâtın nisabının belirlenmesinden önce menfi formun ise daha sonra Fâtıma bnt. Kays’tan aktarıldığını göstermektedir.
Hıristiyanlığın İlk Dönemindeki 'Yasa' Probleminin 4. Yüzyıldaki Yansımalarından Biri Olarak Jerome ve Augustinus Tartışması
Authors: Kaymaz Yunus
Published: December 2024

Hıristiyanlığın ilk döneminde İsa’ya inananlar arasında yaşanan problemlerin ilki Musa yasasının Yahudi kökenli olmayan imanlılarla ilişkisi etrafında şekillenmişti. Temel problem gentile halklarının İsa Mesih’i kabul etmesinden sonra Yahudi yasasının bu halklar için bağlayıcı olup olmadığıydı. Yeni Ahit’te özellikle Elçilerin İşleri’nde ve Pavlus’un mektuplarında izlerini gördüğümüz yasa tartışmasının ilk dönemde bir çözüme kavuşturulamadığını sonraki Hıristiyan teologların metinlerinde de görebilmekteyiz. Bu makale 4. yüzyılda yaşamış olan meşhur iki kilise babası Jerome ile Augustinus arasında yaşanan mektuplaşmalar vasıtasıyla Pavlus’un Galatyalılara Mektup’ta nakledilen ve Petrus ile Pavlus arasında yaşanan bir hadise üzerinden yasanın nasıl yorumlandığı hususuna yoğunlaşacaktır. Bu iki kilise babası arasında mektuplaşma şeklinde yaşanan bu tartışma, onların Yahudi yasasının gentile halk üzerindeki bağlayıcılığı konusuna getirdikleri açıklamalar üzerinden yürütülecektir. Jerome, Galatyalılara Mektup’ta nakledilen bu hadisede Pavlus ile Petrus arasında yaşandığı iddia edilen sahnenin bir plan dâhilinde tertiplenmiş bir kurgu olduğunu iddia edecekken; Augustinus Jerome’un bu yorumunun hakikatte olmayan bir olayın Yeni Ahit’te nakledilmesi anlamına geleceğini, bu durumun da kutsal metinlerin otoritesini sarsacağını savunacaktır.
A Critical Hermeneutics Approach to Courses in Geography and Geography Education Departments
Authors: Bilgili Münür
Published: December 2024

Currently, transformations are taking place in various fields in both philosophical, theoretical and practical terms. This transformation is reflected in science, universities and the courses taught in universities. However, this reflection is not always realised at the desired level. In other words, rapid changes in the world do not affect every point at the same speed. What is expected from institutions such as universities, which are at the centre of knowledge production, is both to lead development and change and to catch up with these changes. In coordination with these changes, it is essential that similar innovations are reflected in the courses taught at the university. In this study, the relevance of the field knowledge courses in Geography and Geography Teacher Education departments is questioned and the relationship between the changes and geography courses is examined. In the article, the data obtained from focus group interviews with postgraduate students were analysed by descriptive analysis using critical and interpretive approaches. The results of the study point to the necessity of a large-scale change in geography content knowledge courses. Some of the important results of the study are that the participants do not find the distinction between physical and human geography very meaningful; they see the interdisciplinary approach in geography courses as incomplete and emphasize the need for more specialized courses. For this reason, a broad discussion on the subject is included in the conclusion section.
DRG付费下医务人员满意度评价及制度实施的策略研究——以重庆市为例
Authors:   Asia Social Science Academy, Tang Zhenwei , Zhang Wei
Published: December 2024

DRG（疾病诊断相关分组）付费制度作为我国医保支付方式核心改革措施之一。重庆市作为试点城市正积极推进DRG付费制度改革。以重庆市内已实施DRG付费模式的X医院作为主要调查对象，对医务人员的满意度进行分析，包括加速推广DRG付费制度、加强培训与交流、完善监督评估体系等措施。通过这些策略的实施，进一步推动DRG付费制度在重庆市的普及和应用，实现医疗服务效率和医保基金使用绩效的提升，为重庆市乃至全国的医疗改革提供可行的路径和经验。
Going concern audit reporting in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Pobrić Amira
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This paper deals with going concern audit reporting in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The research objectives are to determine whether, in conditions of increased economic uncertainty, auditors issue this type of audit report more frequently, whether the bankruptcy of a company can be predicted based on a going concern audit report, and whether companies that receive this type of audit report engage in audit opinion shopping.Methodology: The research was conducted on a sample of audit reports of 187 companies referring to the period from 2017 to 2021. Content analysis method was used.Results: The average rate of going concern audit reports was 19.2%. Observed by year, the rate of going concern audit reports ranges from 18.1% to 19.9%. All companies that received a going concern audit report in the considered period one or more times are still operating. In 17.5% of cases, companies replaced the auditor after receiving a going concern audit opinion, while in 16.4% of cases, companies replaced the auditor even though they did not receive a going concern audit opinion.Conclusion: The increase in economic uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic led to only a slight increase in the rate of going concern audit reports. This type of audit report cannot serve as a predictor of the company’s bankruptcy. Companies that receive a going concern audit report do not engage in audit opinion shopping in order to avoid receiving the same type of audit report in the following year.
The impact of macroeconomic factors on real estate prices
Authors: Peša Anita , Latorre Guillem Miguel Ángel , Jerić Marijana
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The paper deals with the comparison of real estate price trends in two European markets such as Spain and Croatia, well-known tourist destinations. Trends in macroeconomic variables in the period from 2013 to 2022 were considered, such as the house price index, overdue mortgage or rent payments, direct investment, production in construction, real GDP per capita, average adjusted wage per employeeand unemployment rate. The aim of this study is to compare real estate prices in these two countries with regard to macroeconomic variables.Methodology: The applied methodology is based on the model averaging technique, which has been used in a few previous similar research studies.Results: The obtained results point to the fact that real estate price movements are strongly negatively influenced by the unemployment rate in both observed countries.Conclusion: The real estate prices in Croatia are strongly negatively influenced by arrears on mortgage or rent payments, while in Spain, they are strongly positively influenced by production in construction. Recommendations for further research refer to research that would cover a wider range of Southeast European countries with common characteristics of strongly developed tourism.
TVP-VAR frequency connectedness analysis on CPI-based monthly real return volatility of financial investment instruments
Authors: Akbulut Nesrin , Aktürk Berkay , Ari Yakup
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study explores volatility transmission among the real returns of financial investment instruments, using the Diebold-Yilmaz approach and data from the Turkish Statistical Institute. The dataset includes monthly real return rates of instruments like Gross Interest Rate (GIR) for deposits, ingot Gold (GOLD), Istanbul Stock Exchange 100 Index (BIST-100), United States Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), and Government Domestic Debt Instruments (GDDI) from January 2005 to April 2023.Methodology: Real return rates were adjusted using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Absolute values of real returns served as volatility proxies. To evaluate volatility spillover among these instruments, the Time-Varying Parameter Vector Autoregressive (TVP-VAR) frequency connectedness approach was utilized.Results: The average of the Total Connectedness Index (TCI) suggests 40.37% of error variance in investment instruments is due to network connectedness, with short-term and long-term values at 33.95% and 6.41%, respectively. Dynamic TCI values spiked during events like the 2008 crisis, 2018 and 2021 exchange rate shocks, and COVID-19. USD and EUR consistently caused net volatility spillovers, GOLD in the longrun, GDDI in the short run and aggregate. GIR was most impacted by network shocks. The study also examined the Net Pairwise Connectedness Index (NPCI) to identify dominant instruments in the network.Conclusion: The findings show the interdependencies and significant roles of particular investment instruments in the transmission of volatility, offering insights for portfolio diversification and risk management.
PENGARUH PRESTASI PENDIDIKAN KETERAMPILAN DAN TINGKAT PENDAPATAN KELUARGA TERHADAP MOTIVASI BERWIRAUSAHA SISWA BALAI LATIHAN KERJA
Authors: ZANNAH SITI NUR
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of vocational education achievement and family income levels on students' entrepreneurial motivation. The method employed involves data collection through questionnaires administered to 63 students from a Vocational Training Center. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression tests, along with normality, homogeneity, and variable independence tests. The results indicate that vocational education has a significant positive effect on entrepreneurial motivation, while family income levels have a negative impact. These findings highlight the importance of vocational education in enhancing students' interest and capability in entrepreneurship.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh prestasi pendidikan keterampilan dan tingkat pendapatan keluarga terhadap motivasi berwirausaha siswa. Metode yang digunakan melibatkan pengumpulan data melalui angket/kuesioner dengan responden sebanyak 63 siswa dari Balai Latihan Kerja. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan uji regresi linear ganda, uji normalitas, homogenitas, serta uji independensi variabel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan keterampilan memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap motivasi berwirausaha, sementara tingkat pendapatan keluarga memiliki pengaruh negatif. Temuan ini mengindikasikan pentingnya pendidikan keterampilan dalam meningkatkan minat dan kemampuan berwirausaha pada siswa.
STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN BERDIFERENSIASI DENGAN MEDIA CLASSPOINT
Authors: MARDLIYAH AINAUL , U.S SUPARDI
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze and develop a differentiated learning strategy by utilizing ClassPoint media in the learning process. The differentiated learning approach aims to meet the diverse learning needs of students by adjusting the methods, content, and learning media based on the level of ability, interests, and learning styles of students. ClassPoint media is used as an interactive tool that supports student engagement in learning and provides direct feedback to teachers. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of a differentiated learning strategy with ClassPoint media can increase student participation, facilitate more personalized learning, and provide effectiveness in learning evaluation. This study provides recommendations for educators to integrate interactive technology such as ClassPoint into learning strategies, in order to create an inclusive and adaptive teaching and learning process.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mengembangkan strategi pembelajaran berdiferensiasi dengan memanfaatkan media ClassPoint dalam proses pembelajaran. Pendekatan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi bertujuan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan belajar siswa yang beragam dengan menyesuaikan metode, konten, dan media pembelajaran berdasarkan tingkat kemampuan, minat, serta gaya belajar siswa. Media ClassPoint digunakan sebagai alat interaktif yang mendukung keterlibatan siswa dalam pembelajaran serta memberikan umpan balik langsung kepada guru. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan strategi pembelajaran berdiferensiasi dengan media ClassPoint dapat meningkatkan partisipasi siswa, memfasilitasi pembelajaran yang lebih personal, dan memberikan efektivitas dalam evaluasi pembelajaran. Penelitian ini memberikan rekomendasi bagi pendidik untuk mengintegrasikan teknologi interaktif seperti ClassPoint dalam strategi pembelajaran, guna menciptakan proses belajar-mengajar yang inklusif dan adaptif.
A CONTRIBUIÇÃO DA AFETIVIDADE NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DAS ATIVIDADES EM SALA DE AULA E RENDIMENTO ESCOLAR DOS ESTUDANTES DO 8º DO 9º ANO DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL II
Authors: Santos Antônio Pires de Carvalho , Martins Marcela Tarciana Cunha Silva
Published: December 2024

O trabalho escolar com a afetividade é extremamente importante para o desenvolvimento da escolarização do estudante, por isso, a escola não pode instituir-se como uma instituição meramente formativa, é preciso considerar também a influência dos aspectos afetivos no desenvolvimento desse estudante e na sua formação escolar, pessoal e social, visando o seu melhor desempenho. O presente estudo trata-se do resultado de um dos objetivos da dissertação do Curso de Mestrado em Ciências da Educação da Veni Creator Christian University e teve como principal objetivo verificar as circunstâncias interativas que os estudantes estabelecem com os que compõem o ambiente escolar para o seu desenvolvimento educacional. A metodologia utilizada foi um estudo de natureza aplicada, de caráter descritivo e abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa, tendo como procedimento um estudo de campo na Escola Municipal Maria José Nóbrega de Figueiredo Moura, localizada no município de São José do Belmonte, Pernambuco. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram os 05 professores do Ensino Fundamental II, 29 estudantes do 8º e 29 estudantes do 9º ano, tendo como instrumento de coleta de dados a aplicação de um questionário. Os resultados apontaram a compreensão de que as relações afetivas vivenciadas pelo aluno no ambiente familiar é um elemento que deve ser levado em consideração na prática pedagógica dos professores, destacando a relevância desses aspectos na concretização de uma aprendizagem significativa. Concluindo que a afetividade do aluno no ambiente familiar é algo que precisa ser muito refletido pelos educadores, em função das condições socioculturais e econômicas em que vivem, por se tratar de fator determinante para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem e seu desenvolvimento cognitivo. Esta investigação não apenas expõe a profundidade do problema, da falta de afetividade e afastamento dos pais no acompanhamento do estudo dos filhos, mas também aponta para a necessidade urgente de medidas concretas para desfazer essa estrutura, promovendo a conscientização, a educação e a implementação de ações que possam contribuir para a participação mais efetiva dos pais no acompanhamento escolar do filho e no contexto escolar. É importante que novos estudos sejam realizados com questões pontuais entre elas pode-se sugerir a realização de atividades extraclasse com a utilização dos espaços da escola visando a participação de todos quem compõe o ambiente escolar além da família para aumentar a interação e a afetividade com os estudantes.
A MOROSIDADE DO PROCEDIMENTO SUCESSÓRIO NO JUDICIÁRIO BRASILEIRO E SUAS PRINCIPAIS CAUSAS
Authors: Silva Lucas Marques da , Azevedo Flávia Regina Porto de
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo facilitar a compreensão acerca da espera prolongada a que estão submetidas as decisões referentes aos processos de inventário e quais as razões responsáveis pelo fato no hodierno nacional, a ter em vista a capacidade limitada do Poder Judiciário em direcionar recursos para diminuição da morosidade processual. Nessa margem, far-se-á uso do método indutivo, sendo a abordagem qualitativa, a fim de facilitar a análise dos dados fornecidos pela jurisprudência acerca dos processos em questão, bem como das notícias veiculadas na mídia, debates doutrinários e legislação codificada. Como possíveis resultados, prioriza-se alcançar uma compreensão mais eficaz no manuseio dos processos que versam sobre o Direito Sucessório por partes dos profissionais da área, além do entendimento pormenorizado acerca das particularidades do procedimento, quais sejam, a adoção de um procedimento bifásico quando na ocorrência de testamento, a apresentação das certidões negativas de débito tributário e a persistência do processo referido como um rito extremamente delimitado em razão de sua natureza documental.
AVALIAÇÃO DO USO DE TERAPIAS IMUNOSSUPRESSORAS EM PACIENTES COM LUPUS ERITEMATOSO SISTÊMICO REFRATÁRIO: EFICÁCIA E SEGURANÇA A LONGO PRAZO
Authors: Lobo Daniel Mendes Lira , Evangelista Filho Osmar Pereira , Barreto-Román Sergio Adrián , Piazza Thiago Antunes
Published: December 2024

O Lupus Eritematoso Sistêmico (LES) é uma doença autoimune crônica que pode envolver múltiplos órgãos e sistemas, frequentemente com evolução imprevisível e refratariedade aos tratamentos convencionais. A utilização de terapias imunossupressoras tem sido central no manejo de casos refratários, no entanto, a eficácia e segurança a longo prazo dessas terapias permanecem áreas de intensivo estudo. Este trabalho visa avaliar o impacto do uso de terapias imunossupressoras em pacientes com LES refratário, abordando a eficácia no controle das manifestações clínicas e a segurança no longo prazo. A revisão integrativa de estudos clínicos e observacionais permitiu a análise de diferentes regimes terapêuticos, incluindo ciclofosfamida, micofenolato de mofetil, rituximabe e belimumabe, com foco nos resultados terapêuticos e nos efeitos adversos prolongados. A revisão destaca que, embora haja evidências de eficácia para essas terapias, com redução das flares e melhora em alguns desfechos clínicos, a segurança a longo prazo permanece um desafio, com potenciais efeitos adversos, incluindo infecções, toxicidade hematológica e malignidade. Esses achados reforçam a necessidade de monitoramento contínuo e individualização do tratamento para otimizar os benefícios e minimizar os riscos terapêuticos.
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Narratives: A Comparative Critical Analysis
Authors: Bhuiyan Mohammad Shakil , Yi Wang
Published: December 2024

This review aims to analyze critically the Western and Chinese narratives surrounding the BRI and their intricate connections. Western skeptic narratives, particularly those from the US, are often critical of BRI from three angles: geopolitical, economic, and security. The US views the initiative as a means for China to pursue its hidden ambition of becoming the world's foremost power. This is a nonviable economic scheme that only serves China's rise. On the contrary, China portrays BRI as an economic initiative for shared progress and win-win collaboration. The analysis finds that the narratives put forth by the United States tend to place excessive emphasis on political motives due to their competition with Beijing. While no strong empirical evidence supports Western allegations, China has struggled to convey the BRI's vision appositely in the global sphere. Furthermore, some financial tribulations in a few BRI states created puzzles and gave more life to Western narrations. Failure to address the different state-based BRI challenges could reinforce biased perceptions. The descriptive-interpretive qualitative analysis method is employed to realize the article's objectives. This precise analysis comprehensively elucidates the reasons behind the diverse reactions towards the BRI and its future challenges. The findings and recommended measures offer constructive and pragmatic actions for policymakers or stakeholders to navigate the complex partisan perceptions and concerns. Proper execution of these measures could ensure the smooth implementation of BRI and greater positive consequences. The insights of inquiry may help future research in this domain.
From Unilateralism to Multilateralism: WTO Mediation of Legal and Financial Challenges in International Intellectual Property Disputes
Authors: Feng Siyu , Peng Sik Cheng
Published: December 2024

The research aims to discuss a shift from unilateralism to multilateralism in the process of mediating international intellectual property (IP) disputes particularly referring to the World Trade Organization (WTO). It focuses on the history and previous actions of major economies and the background to the establishment of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM). It explains several major legal problems including conflicts of jurisdiction, inequality of IP protection between participating countries, and existing gaps in IP protection because of the fast development of technologies. Concerns about financial aspects are also analyzed including litigation costs, simultaneous legal proceedings in different countries, and decreased economic activity as a consequence of inadequate IP protection. The research also looks at the contribution of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement in handling IP disputes discusses the use of punitive damages and analyses how different territories have applied punitive damages as a tool of compliance and enforcement. Thus, using specific examples of the United States, European Union member states, and India involved in disputes with China, the research assesses the role of the WTO's DSM in addressing these issues. Therefore, the results shed more light on the WTO's functions to increase awareness of compliance with the international IP standards to improve the legal and financial performances of the parties involved and facilitate a stable global trading environment. The research presents some recommendations for the existing situation including increasing the speed of the dispute settlement procedures and strengthening cooperation with other international organizations towards betterment of the IP protection.
Study of Thyroid Disorders in Patients of Stroke
Authors: Shadani A. K. , Yadao Anand , Nema Akash , T Vigneswar
Published: December 2024

To study the prevalence of thyroid disorders among patients of ischemic stroke and to correlate it with the severity of stroke on basis of NIHSS score and functional outcome after 3 months on basis of modified Rankin Scale (mRS).1
Method: This hospital based descriptive, randomized, single blinded, analytical study was done in the department of Medicine, SRIMSR hospital, Raipur from September 2023 to Dec2024. A total of 82 patients above 18 years of age who had ischemic stroke were included. Every patient was subjected to detailed clinical history and neurological examination. Two neurological scores, namely NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) was used.
The severity distribution of NIHSS score on admission was divided into 3 categories, mild: NIHSS <8; moderate: 8-14; severe: >14. Neurological impairment and improvement were assessed using NIHSS, together with modified Rankin Scale (mRS)[1,2] from follow up OPD visits. Favorable outcome is defined as mRS<2[3]. The first OPD follow up usually occurs 2-4 weeks after discharge from hospital and we have assessed clinically after 3 months of discharge. Basic and clinical characteristics including demographic data such as sex, age, concurrent illness, medication was collected and categorized.
We have divided patients into 5 group on the basis of serum free T3 (FT3), free T4 (FT4) and TSH; NTIS, Euthyroid, Hyperthyroid, Overt hypothyroid & Subclinical hypothyroid (SCH) [4].
Results: Among 82 patients with available laboratory data and relatively complete neurological impairment documentations met all inclusion criteria, 59 men and 23 women. Patients with subclinical hypothyroid had significantly mild neurological impairment at presentation on basis of NIHSS score (P = < .05) and have good functional outcome on follow up after 3 months on basis of mRS score.
Conclusion: on the basis of this study it can be concluded that ischemic stroke patients with subclinical hypothyroid (SCH) at presentation has less stroke severity and these group of patients have better functional outcome at 3 months of follow up but further studies with large sample size are needed to validate our findings.

Keywords: Thyroid disorder, stroke, cerebrovascular accident, modified Rankin Scale (mRS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Yamaguchi Syndrome (Ace of Spades) in an Elderly Male. Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Mehrotra Akhil , Illahi Siddiqu Faiz
Published: December 2024

Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (AHCM) is a rare phenotypic variant of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), most commonly seen in Asian men (Yamaguchi syndrome). It is characterized by hypertrophy, predominantly affecting the cardiac apex, with an "ace of spades"-shaped left ventricular (LV) cavity best seen on the 4-chamber view of a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE). However, TTE can be falsely negative in 30% of AHCM cases, largely due to difficulties in delineating endocardial border. The diagnostic criteria for apical cardiac hypertrophy are: 1) asymmetric LV hypertrophy - predominantly at the apex of the ventricle; 2) LV wall thickness of 15 mm or more during diastole; and 3) apical to posterior wall thickness ratio of 1.5 or more determined by 2-dimensional echocardiography or cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. Here, we are presenting a case of elderly male who visited our cardiac OPD for a check-up due to atypical chest pain, cough and mild fever for 5 days. His resting ECG showed left ventricular hypertrophy with deep T wave inversion in precordial leads V2-V6, consistent with AHCM. An exhaustive transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) with contrast study (CS) and speckle tracking imaging by 4Dimensional XStrain speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) was performed to provide a clinching diagnosis.

Keywords: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Ace of spades, Strain echocardiography, Contrast imaging in apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Yamaguchi syndrome, 4Dimensional XStrain echocardiography.
Aerodynamic Challenges and Innovations in Wing Designs for Supersonic Flight: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Julian Ooi Hong Yee
Published: December 2024

Supersonic flight has been of interest for decades due to the advantages it offers in speed and efficiency of transport, which are advantageous to both commercial and military aircraft. This paper covers a comprehensive review of various wing configurations for supersonic flight. We explore the aerodynamic and structural challenges associated with the various wing types. Supersonic flight offers significant benefits, but also poses complex engineering challenges including concerns with drag, stability, and sonic booms. This review examines the performance of straight, low-sweep, swept-back, delta, forward-swept, and oblique wings and highlights their respective advantages and limitations across different regimes. Straight and low-sweep wings excel at subsonic speeds, but struggle with high drag at supersonic velocities, while swept-back wings and delta wings offer superior performance at high speeds but come with trade-offs in lift and low-speed efficiency. Forward-swept wings provide potential for noise reduction and overall favorable supersonic flight characteristics, but face challenges like aeroelastic instability. Oblique wings, though promising in reducing drag and sonic booms, have significant structural challenges at high Mach numbers. Ongoing research in materials science and aerodynamic modeling continues to advance supersonic aircraft design. These studies and development efforts are paving the way for next-generation supersonic aircraft.

Keywords: Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering; Computation and Theory; Supersonic Flight; Wing Design; Aerodynamics and Sonic Booms
An Overview of Postgraduate Theses on Values in Music Education in Türkiye
Authors: Celik Sibel
Published: December 2024

Values have a substantial place in education and have begun to gain significance in recent years. With this study, postgraduate theses on values in music were examined. The study, designed with a qualitative methodology, was conducted with document analysis. The review reached a total of nineteen theses that were conducted between 2013-2023, and it was found that female researchers did most of them. The studies were carried out mostly in 2019, and there were no studies between 2016-2018. The initial study appeared as a doctoral thesis in 2013. Accordingly, it is seen that the studies are mostly carried out in Marmara and İnönü Universities, qualitative research methods are widely used, and mixed methods are rarely preferred. It was revealed that the sample groups were mostly used as books and music notes, followed by students, and then music teachers and teacher candidates were the least preferred. It was observed that the data collection tools were mostly demographic information form, expert opinion and scales, frequency/percentage, graphic representation, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and normality tests by the analysis types. Some results and suggestions were presented by examining the postgraduate theses on values in the field of music education.