bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of Physical Activity on Menstrual Pain Among Young Women in Ahmedabad
Authors: Patel Hetal Dhanraj , Patel Hemal
Published: February 2024

Background: menstrual pain is one of the most common gynecologic complaints. the purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between physical activity and menstrual pain among young women in Ahmedabad.
Introduction: primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual discomfort without pelvic disease along with cramping abdominal pain associated with menses. it affects quality of life and physical activity of women. Any disturbance in menstrual pattern can eventually affects ones physical as well as psychological health which in term hamper the quality of life of women. according to early research women who does exercise have much less indication of menstrual pain than women with sedentary lifestyle.
Methodology: The study conducted on 100 young women from Ahmedabad based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Women of age group 18 to 30 years were included. The outcome measure used for physical activity is international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) and for menstrual pain is numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) was filled by 101 individuals with menstrual pain and submitted through google form.
Result: Data was analyzed by using SPSS 29.00 version. For the correlation between physical activity and menstrual pain spearman rho test was applied (r =-0.436 and p = less than 0.001).
Conclusion: There is significant negative correlation between physical activity and menstrual pain among young women. study suggest that subjects with higher physical activity have lower menstrual pain.

Key words: physical activity, menstrual pain, numeric pain rating scale, international physical activity questionnaire.
Psychological Effects of the Postpartum Period on Women of Reproductive Age
Authors: Jibirilla Fatima Mahmood , Peter Victor Omeiza , Dabai Aisha
Published: February 2024

Postpartum depression is a depressing episode that is not related to psychosis which usually starts before childbirth and sometimes continues after delivery. This research was undertaken to ascertain the psychological effects of postpartum depression among women of childbearing age attending National Hospital, Abuja. Eighty (80) women attending the postnatal clinic of the National Hospital, Abuja were recruited and a cross-sectional descriptive design was adopted. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Demographic data revealed that the age group of 21 – 30 years had the highest number of responses with 42.5 % followed by 31 – 40 years with 27.5 % and the least was the age group of 41 and above with 12.5 %. The psychological effects of postpartum depression among the women revealed that 53.8 % of the women are faced with complications during their pregnancy, 81.3 % encountered postpartum blues, 57.5 % encountered stress, 22.5 % are faced with the lack of support to care for the baby during their postpartum period. The study reveals pregnancy complications, postpartum blues, lack of support from husband and partners, and lack of help to care for the baby are psychological effects of postpartum depression among women of childbearing age attending National Hospital, Abuja.

Key words: Postpartum depression, psychological effects, postpartum period, reproductive age.
A Prospective Observational Study on the Prescription Pattern of Anticancer Drugs and Adverse Reactions of Chemotherapy in Patients with Breast Cancer
Authors: Nayak Hanuma , Raju Govinda , Reddy Rama Brahma
Published: February 2024

Background: Every hospital should conduct a periodic study of prescription patterns as a potential tool for determining the function of pharmaceuticals in society.
Objective: The study’s primary goals were to evaluate prescription patterns and frequent adverse reactions in individuals undergoing breast cancer chemotherapy.
Materials and methods: At the American Oncology Institute in Guntur, a prospective observational study was carried out. The breast cancer patients who met the inclusion criteria underwent a six-month period of purposive sampling in a daycare centre. Information about the patient’s demographics, recommended medications, and adverse responses was gathered using a standard data collection form.
Results: The study included 230 patients with breast cancer who, according to the study, were found to be in the 50–60year age range. Of the 230 patients, 117 had left breast cancer and 113 had right breast cancer; 226 of the patients were female and 4 were male. The most frequently used chemotherapeutic agent was cyclophosphamide (26%), which was followed by docetaxel (19%) and Adriamycin (14%). Adriamycin + Cyclophosphamide was the most frequently suggested regimen, followed by Docetaxel + Carboplatin + Trastuzumab. The most often reported ADR was nausea, which was followed by alopecia, fatigue, vomiting, and skin rashes.
Conclusion: The medication most frequently prescribed was cyclophosphamide. ADR incidence was highest when cyclophosphamide and Adriamycin were used. Despite receiving prophylactic antiemetic medication, the majority of patients experienced nausea and vomiting. This suggests that more steps should be taken to prevent emesis, as these adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with antineoplastic medicines are typically avoidable.

Keywords: breast cancer, prescription medications, anti-cancer drugs, breast cancer therapy, adverse effects.
Update on Management of Alveolar Osteitis (Dry Socket): A Review of The Literature
Authors: P Rilna , Viswanathan Chythanniya , Sudhakaran Anjali
Published: February 2024

An inflammation of the maxilla or mandible's alveolar process is known as alveolar osteoitis (AO). The disease is usually self-limiting, but it can occasionally persist for up to seven days after extraction. It is characterized by dull, radiating discomfort that can affect the neck, eyes, or temple. Despite the fact that dry socket has been known about for over a century, its etiology is still not well understood, and there are many different treatment options with variable results. This review's objective is to look into upgrades for dry socket management. The three types of treatment endeavors were regenerative techniques, conventional approach, and empirical methodology. While contemporary therapeutic approaches influence angiogenesis and granulation tissue production, earlier approaches focused on controlling pain, preventing infections, and resolving inflammation. These later arsenals employ laser and ultrasonic technology to induce and disseminate tissue regeneration while using blood-based consumables like platelet-rich plasma.

Keywords: Dry socket, Alveolar osteitis, Low Level Laser Therapy
Study of Teacher Education Institutions in Jammu and Kashmir with Reference to NCTE-2014
Authors: Khan Bashir Ahmad , Chahal Dinesh
Published: February 2024

Teacher education system of Jammu and Kashmir has passed through various shambles due to the lack of one single monitoring system. The present study is aimed to explore the status of teacher education institutions in Kashmir with reference to the prevailing NCTE’s norms and standards. Keeping in view the nature and objective of the present study, Descriptive Survey Method is employed by the investigator. Hence, Institutional Survey Schedule for institutional survey and an Interview Schedule for the respondents were used to collect the necessary data and information from the selected institutions. For the study twenty teacher education institutions were randomly selected for the sample and the respondents were taken conveniently from the selected institutions due to the less availability of teachers in the institutions. The study has shown the alarming results pertaining to the current status of teacher training institutions in the region in terms of basic facilities such as physical and structural facilities and infrastructural as well as instructional facilities. However the hope was seen by a few in the extension of national governing bodies such as NAAC’s and NCTE’s implementation in teacher education system towards teacher education institutions after the revocation of article 370 in the region, which lead not only NCTE but all other national laws into the socio-political as well as educational aspects in the region.

Keywords: Teacher education; NCTE; B. Ed. Colleges; Teacher Educators,
The Effect of Storytelling Learning Using Role Playing Model Assisted by Audiovisual Media on Students Written and Storytelling Skills of Students Grade V Elementary School in Pringsurat Sub-District Temanggung District
Authors: Erista Helda Mega , Raharjo Tri Joko , Sholeh Muh
Published: February 2024

The Role Playing learning approach aims to make learning more meaningful for students. The Role Playing learning approach, combined with multimedia resources, stands out as a chosen and viable strategy for overcoming emerging challenges. In this study, experimental research with a quantitative approach was applied to assess the impact of using storytelling learning models paired with various media on storytelling skills and writing stories in a fifth-grade elementary school class.
Based on the assessment process that has been carried out, the results in this study are an assessment of typical differences in comprehension tests between experimental and control groups supporting the acceptance of H1 versus H0. With a bidirectional significance probability value of 0.005, H1 is accepted, and H0 is rejected because 0.000 is less than 0.05. Therefore, this study ensures that the Role Playing learning model has a significant influence on students' storytelling skills. Similarly, the evaluation of typical differences in comprehension tests between the experimental group and the control group also favored the acceptance of H1 over H0. With a bidirectional significance probability value of 0.005, H1 is accepted, and H0 is rejected because 0.000 is less than 0.05. In summary, role playing has a significant influence on students' storytelling skills. Assessment of typical differences in comprehension tests between the experimental group and the control group led to acceptance of H1 versus H0. With a bidirectional significance probability value of 0.005, H1 is accepted, and H0 is rejected because 0.000 is less than 0.05. In conclusion, Role Playing significantly affects students' ability to tell stories and write stories.

Keywords: role playing, storytelling skills, story writing skills, audio-visual media.
The Effect of Fiscal Decentralization, Balanced Budget, Provincial Financial Aid, and Public Investment on Human Development Index with Population as a Moderation Variable in Regency/City Regional Government in North Sumatra Province
Authors: Simatupang Mohammad Syarif Hafizh , Maksum Azhar , Situmeang Chandra
Published: February 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of Fiscal Decentralization, Balancing Funds, Provincial Financial Assistance, and Public Investment on the Human Development Index partially and simultaneously. This research also analyzes the influence of Fiscal Decentralization, Balancing Funds, Provincial Financial Assistance, and Public Investment on the Human Development Index with Population as a moderating variable. The population of this research is the Regency/City Government in North Sumatra Province, totaling 33 Regency/Cities.
Data collection methods were carried out using documentation techniques using secondary data, namely APBD Realization Reports, Population Data, and Human Development Index data for 2017-2021. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling based on specific criteria. Based on these criteria, a total of 145 analysis units were obtained. The data analysis methods used in this research are descriptive statistical analysis methods, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, sensitivity test analysis, hypothesis testing, and residual tests using SPSS version 25.
This research shows that Fiscal Decentralization, Balancing Funds, Provincial Financial Assistance, and Public Investment affect the Human Development Index. Partially, fiscal decentralization and provincial financial assistance have positively affected the human development index. The Balancing Fund has a negative effect on the Human Development Index, and Public Investment does not affect the Human Development Index. This research also concludes that population is a moderating variable in strengthening and weakening the relationship between Fiscal Decentralization, Balancing Funds, Provincial Financial Assistance, and Public Investment on the Human Development Index.

Keywords: fiscal decentralization, balancing funds, provincial financial assistance, public investment, human development index, population.
Mathematical Modeling for Non-Linear Behaviorial Analysis of Job Embeddedness on Organization with Improved Statistical Tools
Authors: Swati Singh Et al.
Published: February 2024

This research endeavors to enhance our understanding of job embeddedness within organizations by employing advanced mathematical modeling and statistical tools to analyze its non-linear behavioral dynamics. Job embeddedness refers to the extent to which an individual feels deeply connected to their job, colleagues, and the organization, which has significant implications for employee retention, performance, and organizational success. Our study applies cutting-edge statistical techniques, such as nonlinear regression models, machine learning algorithms, and network analysis, to decipher the complex interplay of factors that contribute to job embeddedness. By examining various intrinsic and extrinsic factors, including job satisfaction, organizational culture, social networks, and employee engagement, our mathematical models aim to provide a comprehensive perspective on the phenomenon. Through a rigorous analysis of large-scale organizational datasets, we uncover hidden patterns, nonlinear relationships, and critical tipping points that influence job embeddedness. This research not only contributes to a deeper theoretical understanding of job embeddedness but also offers practical insights for organizational leaders and human resource professionals to design targeted strategies for fostering employee commitment and reducing turnover. Ultimately, our mathematical modeling approach improves the accuracy of predicting and managing job embeddedness within organizations, thereby assisting businesses in creating more engaged, satisfied, and embedded workforces.
Mathematical Modeling and Comparative Assessment of Centroid Based Leach Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Network
Authors: Dharmendra Yadav Et al.
Published: February 2024

This research evaluates the performance of two key routing protocols, LEACH and an enhanced version of Centralized LEACH, in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). The study sets initial simulation parameters, gathers data over numerous rounds, and presents results through diagrams. Additionally, it conducts a comparative analysis with existing research. In WSNs, nodes within transmission range communicate directly, while distant nodes rely on intermediaries. The study introduces hierarchical clustering with cluster heads for network efficiency. The number of cluster heads significantly impacts energy consumption .LEACH is explored, emphasizing its two phases: setup and steady-state. The setup phase involves autonomous cluster formation without central control. Cluster heads are selected based on thresholds and advertise their presence. Nodes then choose clusters based on signal strength. TDMA scheduling optimizes data transmission. In the steady-state phase, nodes follow a timetable to send data to cluster heads. Uneven node distribution among cluster heads may lead to varying data loads. Power control minimizes energy usage, and TDMA scheduling maximizes bandwidth use. Cluster heads forward aggregated data to the base station. The paper includes an energy model detailing communication components. Findings offer insights into LEACH and its enhanced variant, contributing to energy-efficient routing protocols in WSNs.
The Future of Peer Review and Reproducible Science
Authors: Malicki Mario
Published: February 2024

The ability of peer review to improve manuscripts, e.g., conduct, reporting, and validity of study findings, as well as deter publication of “bad” studies is increasingly being questioned. 1 In the past I have made a call to showcase changes that occurred to each study due to peer review. 2 In this talk I will reflect on the findings of the living review of changes that occur to manuscripts (or preprints) due to peer review, as well as on the implementation of structured peer review. I will additionally share considerations on future of peer review, use of LLMs and other models in peer review, and how journals and institutions could guarantee the (computational) reproducibility of research.
Top-down vs. Traditional Anatomical Endoscopic Enucleation of the Prostate (AEEP): Does the direction of enucleation matter?
Authors: Elmansy Hazem
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND: The top-down holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) technique recently emerged as a safe and effective modification of traditional HoLEP. In our randomized controlled trial, we compared intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of traditional and top-down HoLEP for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in patients with a prostate size ≥80 g.

METHODS: One-hundred patients with BPH and a prostate volume ≥80 cc participated in this prospective randomized controlled trial. Outcome measures were collected and compared, including IPSS, QoL, flow rate, PVR, IIEF-15, PSA, and TRUS prostate volume changes. Perioperative complications were also recorded. All patients were followed up at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months.

RESULTS: There were no significant differences in preoperative baseline characteristics between the two surgical groups. The median prostate volume for the traditional and top-down HoLEP groups was 107 and 102 cc, respectively. The operative parameters and postoperative outcomes were comparable for both cohorts. The median enucleation time for traditional HoLEP was 60min, which was not significantly longer than that of top-down HoLEP (52min) (p=0.07). At 3 months follow-up, there was no statistically significant difference in transient stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in the traditional HoLEP (4.1%) versus the top-down HoLEP group (2.2%), (p =0.61). There were no significant differences in functional and sexual outcomes between the two groups at 12 months.

CONCLUSIONS: The HoLEP procedure significantly improves patients’ urinary functional outcomes and has comparable postoperative outcomes regardless of the technique utilized.
Circulating tumor cells as prognostic marker in pancreatic cancer
Authors: Yakar Melek , Etiz Durmuş
Published: February 2024

In this editorial we comment on the article by Zhang et al published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Clinical Oncology . Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related mortality and has the lowest survival rate among all solid cancers. It causes 227000 deaths annually worldwide, and the 5-year survival rate is very low due to early metastasis, which is 4.6%. Cancer survival increases with better knowledge of risk factors and early and accurate diagnosis. Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are tumor cells that intravasate from the primary tumor or metastasis foci into the peripheral blood circulation system spontaneously or during surgical operations. Detection of CTC in blood is promising for early diagnosis. In addition, studies have associated high CTC levels with a more advanced stage, and more intensive treatments should be considered in cases with high CTC. In tumors that are considered radiologically resectable, it may be of critical importance in detecting occult metastases and preventing unnecessary surgeries.
Elucidating the molecular basis of ATP-induced cell death in breast cancer: Construction of a robust prognostic model
Authors: Zhang Hao-Ling , Doblin Sandai , Zhang Zhong-Wen , Song Zhi-Jing , Dinesh Babu , Tabana Yasser , Saad Dahham Sabbar , Adam Ahmed Adam Mowaffaq , Wang Yong , Wang Wei , Zhang Hao-Long , Wu Sen , Zhao Rui , Khaled Barakat
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Breast cancer is a multifaceted and formidable disease with profound public health implications. Cell demise mechanisms play a pivotal role in breast cancer pathogenesis, with ATP-triggered cell death attracting mounting interest for its unique specificity and potential therapeutic pertinence.

AIM

To investigate the impact of ATP-induced cell death (AICD) on breast cancer, enhancing our understanding of its mechanism.

METHODS

The foundational genes orchestrating AICD mechanisms were extracted from the literature, underpinning the establishment of a prognostic model. Simultaneously, a microRNA (miRNA) prognostic model was constructed that mirrored the gene-based prognostic model. Distinctions between high- and low-risk cohorts within mRNA and miRNA characteristic models were scrutinized, with the aim of delineating common influence mechanisms, substantiated through enrichment analysis and immune infiltration assessment.

RESULTS

The mRNA prognostic model in this study encompassed four specific mRNAs: P2X purinoceptor 4, pannexin 1, caspase 7, and cyclin 2. The miRNA prognostic model integrated four pivotal miRNAs: hsa-miR-615-3p, hsa-miR-519b-3p, hsa-miR-342-3p, and hsa-miR-324-3p. B cells, CD4+ T cells, CD8+ T cells, endothelial cells, and macrophages exhibited inverse correlations with risk scores across all breast cancer subtypes. Furthermore, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis revealed that genes differentially expressed in response to mRNA risk scores significantly enriched 25 signaling pathways, while miRNA risk scores significantly enriched 29 signaling pathways, with 16 pathways being jointly enriched.

CONCLUSION

Of paramount significance, distinct mRNA and miRNA signature models were devised tailored to AICD, both potentially autonomous prognostic factors. This study's elucidation of the molecular underpinnings of AICD in breast cancer enhances the arsenal of potential therapeutic tools, offering an unparalleled window for innovative interventions. Essentially, this paper reveals the hitherto enigmatic link between AICD and breast cancer, potentially leading to revolutionary progress in personalized oncology.
Endoscopic resection for calcifying fibrous tumors of the gastrointestinal tract
Authors: Geng Zi-Han , Zhu Yan , Fu Pei-Yao , Qu Yi-Fan , Chen Shi-Yao , Zhong Yun-Shi , Zhang Yi-Qun , Chen Wei-Feng , Qin Wen-Zheng , Hu Jian-Wei , Cai Ming-Yan , Yao Li-Qing , Li Quan-Lin , Zhou Ping-Hong
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Calcifying fibrous tumors (CFTs) are rare mesenchymal lesions that can occur in various sites throughout the body, including the tubular gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

AIM

To analyze the clinical findings of 36 patients with GI tract CFTs to provide guidance for diagnosis and treatment.

METHODS

This retrospective study included 36 patients diagnosed with CFTs of the GI tract. We collected demographic and clinical information and conducted regular follow-ups to assess for local recurrence.

RESULTS

The stomach was the most commonly involved site, accounting for 72.2% of the 36 CFTs. Endoscopic mucosal resection (n = 1, 2.8%), endoscopic submucosal dissection (n = 14, 38.9%), endoscopic full-thickness resection (n = 16, 44.4%), and submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (n = 5, 13.9%) were used to resect calcifying fibrous tumors. Overall, 34 (94.4%) CFTs underwent complete endoscopic resections with a mean procedure time of 39.8 ± 29.8 min. The average maximum diameter of the tumors was 10.6 ± 4.3 cm. No complications, such as bleeding or perforation, occurred during an average hospital stay of 2.9 ± 1.2 d. In addition, two patients developed new growth of CFTs near the primary tumor sites, and none of the patients developed distant metastases during the follow-up period.

CONCLUSION

GI tract CFTs are rare and typically benign tumors that can be effectively managed with endoscopic procedures.
Bambini, trattori e marce su Roma
Authors: Tamburlini Giorgio
Published: February 2024

Le conseguenze di quello che sta accadendo (pesticidi, degrado e altro) riguardano fortemente le nuove generazioni di cui non si parla. Sui trattori dovremmo esserci anche noi (pediatri/educatori dimenticati) e i bambini.
Du Bois, Marx, and the Jewish Question Reconsidered
Authors: Angermann Asaf
Published: February 2024

W. E. B. Du Bois’s groundbreaking scholarship on race and racial prejudice was inseparable from his lifelong struggle for racial justice, Black liberation, and against social and political oppression. Both in his theoretical and in his historical-political work, Du Bois substantially and critically engaged with the “Jewish question”: with Jewish life, history, and politics, with the experiential perspective of an oppressed minority, and with the fight against prejudice and racial hatred. Throughout in life, and in particular in later years, Du Bois was influenced by Karl Marx’s critical analysis of social and economic life; Marx’s own discussion of the “Jewish question,” concerning the difference between political equality and human emancipation, proved substantial to his argument on civil rights and racial justice. In this article, I argue that Du Bois did not only draw from the Jewish experience and from Marx’s work on the “Jewish question” in his work on African American history and politics, but also that he, in fact, reconsidered the “Jewish question” from an African American perspective, offering his own reading and understanding of the “Jewish question,” thus applying his concept of double consciousness for rethinking it as a question of racial identity and racial consciousness, and as relevant and applicable to Black liberation and the fight against racism.
“This Land of Thorns Is Not Habitable”: Diagnosing the Despair of Racialized Meta-oppression
Authors: Scott Jacqueline Renée
Published: February 2024

This article addresses the growing literature in critical race studies, which holds that racism is permanent or incurable, and that by adopting this pessimistic view of racism, we can enact improved and healthier racialized lives. I argue that the focus on curing anti-Black racism, and the failure to do so in the civil rights era and its aftermath has left people of all races, to varying degrees, stuck in pessimistic states of racialized anger, resentment, guilt, and shame. These pessimistic states have brought about an additional level of oppression for targets of racialized oppression. I call it “meta-oppression,” and it is the oppression of being oppressed. I argue that this oppression has exacerbated the effects of the social disease of racism, and it has literally affected the physiologies of many African Americans. This article provides a diagnosis of these existential and physiological states of meta-oppression and a clarification of its characteristics. This diagnosis is an initial step in a larger project of formulating and enacting effective treatments for it. I then argue that meta-oppression is a helpful diagnostic tool for clarifying the characteristics and ramifications on Blacks of US systemic racism during the post–civil rights movement period. I aim to establish meta-oppression as an existential and physiological condition that requires attention so as to expand the social imaginations of people of color and to allow us to engage in more systemic joyful affirmations of our racialized lives while still living within racist conditions.
Creating an environment for people to explore their potential
Authors: Hunt Lilian
Published: February 2024

Work to create greater equity, diversity and inclusion has been taking place for decades STEM is a creative activity and needs equity, diversity and inclusion to flourish Many of the initiatives in the area come from the grassroots The world of STEM reflects the imbalances of wider society EDI is a matter of social justice.
A sovereign AI capability for the UK
Authors: Girolami Mark , Wooldrige Michael
Published: February 2024

An enormously successful new class of AI systems – Foundation Models – is causing profound changes in the technology sector Foundation models require enormous computational and data resources. Because of this they are currently owned by a small number of foreign-owned companies There are many arguments in favour of a sovereign AI capability in foundation models, and in part to address these, the Government set up a taskforce in April 2023 There are many possibilities for a sovereign AI capability, ranging from a moonshot to develop UK foundation models from scratch, down to simply licensing of technology.
Practical learning for life
Authors: Lucas Bill
Published: February 2024

Good learning involves head, heart and hands Learning has become overly focussed on knowledge at the expense of other aspects Real-world problems offer excellent opportunities for effective learning Key skills and dispositions need to be absorbed from the earliest days in school A Digital Learner Profile would provide a lifelong record of a wide range of learning experiences.
Universities have a special place in the research landscape
Authors: Stern Vivienne
Published: February 2024

The UK needs to take a longer term approach to research, development and innovation Universities are international communities located in the UK International students contribute significantly to universities’ research spend UK research must be part of a wider regional effort Universities give UK research visibility on the world stage
Priorities for creating a decarbonised world
Authors: Turner Lord
Published: February 2024

Annual investment in green technologies will need to more than triple to $3.5 trillion in the next decade Electricity systems across the globe will need to be substantially expanded New distribution and transmission networks must be planned ahead, rather than built reactively Balancing supply and demand for electricity is a major challenge around the world Decarbonisation could create hundreds of thousands of new jobs in the UK alone
The road to 2050
Authors:   Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Monks Paul
Published: February 2024

Achieving net zero is a complex challenge requiring a systems approach The UK was the first country to legislate for net zero Achieving the necessary reductions in emissions requires a combination of social, technical and economic measures Some sectors will be much harder to decarbonise than others Research and innovation will be critical to delivering net zero by 2050.
The emerging shape of the 2028 Research Excellence Framework
Authors: Gottlieb Grace
Published: February 2024

What will the 2028 Research Excellence Framework (REF) mean for UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)? As a major mechanism for assessing and rewarding research quality and excellence – to the tune of £2 billion a year in Quality-Related (QR) funding and devolved equivalents allocated to institutions across the UK – there are few levers as influential as REF in shaping the value system underpinning UK research. Revisions to the REF have ramifications for institutions in terms of both prestige and funding, prompting both excitement and apprehension in the sector.
Designing NGO Interventions in Forest Commons of the Western Ghats, India: Is it Possible to Avoid Institutional Panaceas While Using Design Principles?
Authors: Narayan Visweswaran Anushri , Van Laerhoven Frank
Published: February 2024

Scholarship shows that community forests can be sustainably self-governed through collective action. In the Western Ghats (India), many NGOs have risen to support communities with this task. Few scientific studies explore NGO interventions in CPR governance. As a result, we observe a risk of over-generalising scientific knowledge over many different contexts when designing interventions, resulting in prescriptive institutional panaceas. We ask: Can design principles be applied by practitioners, NGOs in particular, in designing forest CPR interventions while avoiding institutional panaceas? We identified 12 design principles for sustainable community CPR governance in literature. We compared these conditions against NGO interventions in the Western Ghats. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and document analysis of 10 NGOs. We found that NGOs applied most design principles through a range of particular activities. By combining these activities in different ways based on local contexts and intervention stage, we show how the concern about over-generalisation of design principles could be avoided.
Establishing a library as an Open Science partner for economic research through impact-oriented public relations work
Authors: Siegfried Doreen
Published: February 2024

The article describes how ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics is working to strengthen its perception as a competent partner and promoter of Open Science for its target group of economic researchers. This article describes the challenges, goals and opportunities of impact-oriented communication for libraries using the example of the ZBW. The article describes the path from the challenges and goals of the concrete communication activities and the evaluation of the impact-oriented communication work.
BUHARA EMİRLİĞİ’NİN İŞGALİ VE  BOŞEVİK İHTİLALİ’NİN ETKİSİ
Authors: Şevik Osman
Published: February 2024

Türkistan, jeopolitik konumu ve zengin doğal kaynakları nedeniyle XIX. yüzyılın ortalarından itibaren Çarlık Rusya ve İngiltere’nin, Asya hâkimiyeti ile emperyalist politikaları için önemli bir mücadele sahasına dönüşmüştür. Rusya’nın sıcak denizlere inme saikiyle Türkistan’a yönelmesi, Hindistan’ı sömürgesi altında tutan İngiltere’nin endişe ederek bölge üzerinde ilgisinin artmasına neden olmuştur. Rusya’da siyasi hedeflerine ulaşmak için bölgeye gönderdiği casusların hazırladığı raporlar doğrultusunda Türkistan işgalini hızlandırmıştır. Sonuçta iki emperyalist devlet arasında yaşanan mücadeleyi kazanan, jeopolitik konumunun da kendisine sağladığı avantajı kullanan Rusya olmuştur. Türkistan’da ve Buhara Emirliği’nde iç dengeleri etkileyen en önemli siyasi gelişme ise Çarlık Rusya’sında yaşanan siyasi gelişmeler olmuştur. Rusya’da muhalif gruplarca monarşi yönetimine karşı 1917 yılının şubat ayında gerçekleştirilen darbe neticesinde Çarlık Rejimi’ne son verilmiştir. Aynı yıl Bolşevikler ülkedeki siyasi boşluktan yararlanmak suretiyle geçici hükümete darbe yaparak iktidar olmuşlardır. Rusya’da halk hareketi ile iktidar olan Bolşevikler, Buhara Emirliği’nde bulunan reform yanlısı Yaş Buharalılara değişim için örneklik teşkil etmiştir. Rusya’da yaşanan devrimden etkilenen Buharalı Cedidcilerin ülke içinde siyasi söylemlerini değiştirmeleri, emirlik yönetiminin Yaşlar’a karşı siyasi tutumunda değişikliğe neden olmuştur. Bunun neticesinde ülke içinde Yaşlara karşı gözaltı, tutuklama ve işkencelerin başlamasıyla çok sayıda Yaş Buharalı, Bolşeviklerin kontrolü altında bulunan Türkistan şehirlerine kaçmışlardır. Bolşeviklerin, Emir yönetiminden kaçan Yaş Buharalılara kucak açması, Yaş Buharalılar ile Bolşevikler arasında Buhara’nın işgali ile sonuçlanacak iş birliğinin başlamasına neden olmuştur. Bu çalışmamızda Rusların Türkistan üzerindeki tarihî jeopolitik ve jeostratejik emelleri, Türkistan’ın geri kalması sonucu ortaya çıkan Cedidcilik hareketi, 1917 yılında Rusya’da yaşanan çifte devrim sonunda iktidara gelen Sosyalistlerin, Türkistan ve Buhara Emirliği siyasal yapısı üzerine etkisi, Buhara Emirliğinde meydana gelen Kadimci-Cedidci çatışması ve Bolşevik-Yaş Buharalı işbirliği neticesinde Rusların, Buhara Emirliğini işgal süreci incelenmiş, konuyla ilgili makale ve telif eserlerden istifade edilmiştir.
Trauma informed care and the Applied Trauma Responsive Classroom Model (ATRCM)
Authors: Carter Jemma
Published: February 2024

Key digested message

Education settings have a unique and vital role to play in supporting children to manage and overcome adversity, and to build their resilience for future experiences. The applied trauma responsive classroom model (ATRCM) was developed considering the resilience literature, the experiences the author has as a local authority educational psychologist, and a desire to empower education settings to deliver the support that the evidence suggests will make a difference. the ATRCM hopes to offer an easily accessible and inclusive means to establishing developmentally sensitive and childcentred approaches of trauma informed care in the classroom.
Is intimate partner abuse normalised in the digital world?
Authors: Meade Frankie
Published: February 2024

Research has shown coercive control and stalking are integral concepts to understanding intimate partner abuse (IPA). Attitudes towards IPA in the real world and digital world have been shown to differ and digital IPA as harder to recognise. The digital nature of the abuse is suggested to alter judgements of its appropriateness, normalising the behaviours. This study aims to determine if IPA (conceptualised as coercive control and stalking) has been normalised in the digital world. This study’s quantitative methods found that stalking behaviours were considered more appropriate in the digital world than the real world, which was assumed to mean they had been normalised. Thematic analysis explored attitudes towards digital IPA and how it was conceptualised. Limitations of the study and future implications are discussed.
A service evaluation measuring the effectiveness of ABC training on staff confidence in reporting ABCs and their understanding of the framework rationale
Authors: Jaber Sophie , Murray Alexandra , Byrne Christopher , da Silva Ramos Sara
Published: February 2024

The Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence (ABC) model is commonly used to document and analyse challenging behaviours within brain injury rehabilitation services. Data from these recordings can be utilised to implement Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) plans and inform effective support strategies to manage challenging behaviour. Therefore, it is pivotal that staff within these settings are adequately trained in recognising and reporting challenging behaviours and feel confident in their ability to do so. Currently, there is no existing literature that evidences the effect of ABC framework training on staff confidence in recognising and reporting challenging behaviours. In this service improvement project, nineteen staff members from a neurorehabilitation service completed one training session focusing on challenging behaviours and the ABC framework. Participants completed an eight item Likert scale questionnaire pre-training (immediately before training), post-training (immediately after training) and at a four-week follow-up to assess their self-perceived confidence in their knowledge around the ABC model, the rationale behind this framework and their ability to effectively complete an ABC report. Descriptive statistics and a repeated measures ANOVA were conducted to examine whether training had an effect on self-reported confidence scores. Findings revealed a significant effect of training on staff confidence, Wilks Lambda = 0.35, F (1,18) = 1252.42, p = .000, with an effect size of np2 = .98, with an increase in confidence post-training. This effect was also maintained at follow-up indicating that staff confidence was retained after a 4-week period.
An evaluation of trauma informed care training to multi-agency professionals in Herefordshire
Authors: Tominey Rachael , Hill Laura
Published: February 2024

Background

Adverse experiences can have a significant impact on individuals mental and physical health. Trauma informed approaches have been called upon to address this, with a focus on Trauma Informed Care (TIC) across services. One element of this approach is the delivery of training.

Aims & Rationale

Aims of this evaluation are to consider attendees level of awareness, knowledge and perceived relevance of TIC before and after a TIC training session, in hope of spreading awareness of this approach. Further aims considered evaluating the attendees’ views about the most and least valuable parts of the session, including how they might implement TIC in their working practices.

Methodology

A mixed method design was employed. Respondents completed pre- and post-training questionnaires regarding their awareness, knowledge and perceptions of relevance to their roles, as well as their views regarding the content of the training and how they might implement this in their work. Quantitative analysis using the Wilcoxon signed rank test was employed, alongside the use of template analysis for the qualitative data.

Results

The analysis showed that attendee’s level of awareness, knowledge and relevance of TIC had significantly increased following attendance at the TIC training session. Qualitative template analysis identified nine sub themes within the three main themes.

Discussion

Results revealed that the training had a positive effect on the awareness, knowledge and perceived relevance of TIC for attendees. These findings are discussed in relation to existing literature and the implications of these are considered, alongside possible recommendations for future training, based on possible limitations of the study.
Investigation of Primary School Teachers' Experiences on Teaching Science in Distance Education Process
Authors: Kalemkuş Jale
Published: February 2024

It is seen that many opportunities are offered to both students and teachers thanks to the integration of technology into teaching environments. It can be thought that using instructional technologies in the teaching process can enable students to be active in this process, make learning enjoyable, concretize the information, and thus ensure that this information is permanent. In addition to this, distance education opportunities can be provided so that students can continue their education under extraordinary conditions. In this research, it is aimed to examine the experiences of primary teachers in teaching science during distance education. In the research, which was carried out using the case study design, which is one of the qualitative research methods, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 primary school teachers who were determined based on the purposive sampling method. Content analysis was used in the analysis of the data. According to the research findings, in the distance education process, most of the teachers adapted the strategy-method-techniques they used before according to the distance education process. Teachers have taken various measures to increase permanent learning, student motivation and interest. However, they also needed support during this process and had limited content development experience. It is all-important that teacher candidates are trained in terms of instructional technologies in primary school teacher training programs. In addition, if teachers need technological support, it is thought that appointing information technology teachers not only at secondary school level but also at primary school level institutions will contribute to the process in order to meet these needs.
Collaborative Virtual Environments (CVEs) in the Preparation of Pre-service Mathematics Teachers
Authors: Olawale Babawande
Published: February 2024

In recent times, teacher preparation programmes have faced significant challenges as many universities transitioned to fully online or hybrid instructional models as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. These sudden shifts drastically decreased classroom teaching opportunities, which was a cornerstone of teacher preparation programmes to help preservice teachers learn how to teach effectively. Therefore, considering the importance of visualizations in mathematics education for facilitating teaching, motivating students, and satisfying their desire to comprehend abstract mathematical concepts, this study investigates the barriers to utilizing, and the effective ways of integrating Collaborative Virtual Environments (CVEs) in the preparation of pre-service mathematics teachers. Underpinned by an interpretivist paradigm, the study employed a qualitative research approach and a case study design. Data were collected from twenty-five pre-service mathematics teachers, two mathematics teacher educators, and one department head. For this study, data collected were analysed using thematic analysis, and data trustworthiness was ensured through triangulation of the unit of analysis. Research findings revealed that the use of CVEs in teacher education programs is hampered by several factors, which include resistance to change, technological limits, costs and time constraints, assessment difficulties, equality and access issues, and a lack of training and support. Furthermore, the findings highlighted that for CVEs to be effective in teacher preparation programmes, mathematics educators should encourage the simulation of classroom scenarios, facilitate group discussions and cooperative learning and participate in virtual professional development opportunities.
Revolusi Pemikiran: Memahami Peran Pendidikan dalam Menghadapi Era Teknologi 5.0
Authors: Peea Febriano , Anneke Djoys Rantung , Naibaho Lamhot
Published: February 2024

Artikel ini membahas bagaimana pendidikan dapat berperan sebagai pilar fundamental dalam membentuk pemikiran manusia untuk menghadapi tantangan kompleks yang muncul seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi. Pendidikan tidak hanya membimbing individu dalam aspek spiritual, moral, dan etika, tetapi juga memainkan peran sentral dalam membentuk paradigma manusia terhadap inovasi teknologi, kemampuan guru dalam menggunakan teknologi juga menjadi salah satu bentuk kesiapan untuk menghadapi era teknologi 5.0. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan peran pendidikan dalam menghadapi era teknologi 5.0. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi Pustaka. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa integrasi teknologi dalam pengajaran pendidikan dapat meningkatkan keterlibatan siswa dan membantu mereka mengembangkan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang nilai-nilai agama. Revolusi pemikiran dalam konteks memahami peran pendidikan dalam menghadapi Era Teknologi 5.0 mencerminkan perlunya transformasi dalam sistem pendidikan untuk menjawab tantangan dan peluang yang muncul seiring dengan kemajuan teknologi. Dalam era ini, pendidikan tidak hanya dianggap sebagai penyampai informasi, tetapi juga sebagai katalisator untuk mengembangkan keterampilan abad ke-21 seperti kreativitas, kritis berpikir, dan kolaborasi. Pendidikan harus mampu menghasilkan individu yang tidak hanya terampil dalam menggunakan teknologi, tetapi juga mampu beradaptasi dan berinovasi dalam menghadapi perubahan yang cepat. Revolusi Pemikiran ini juga menekankan pentingnya inklusi dan aksesibilitas pendidikan di tengah perkembangan teknologi yang merata.
Identifikasi Faktor Perubahan Bidang Tanah dalam Lingkup Administrasi Pertanahan dengan Pendekatan Sistem Informasi Geografis
Authors: Rendra Mrabawani Insan
Published: February 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi faktor apa saja yang mempengarui perubahan bidang tanah yang terkait dengan pendaftaran tanah serta pajak bumi dan bangunan. Metode yang digunakan yaitu pendekatan secara spasial terhadap perubahan bidang terkait dengan administrasi pertanahan khususnya pendaftaran tanah serta pajak bumi dan bangunan. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa jumlah bidang yang mengalami perubahan disebabkan adanya pembagian hak bersama atau disebut juga dengan warinsan. kemudian untuk faktor penggunaan lahan pada permukiman paling tinggi yang mengalami perubahan yaitu 70 %. Perubahan bidang tersebut disebabkan adanya pemecahan bidang tanah dengan persentase 72% dengan lokasi yang bersekatan dengan akses jalan desa maupun jalan lorong atau gang.