bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ENDÜSTRİYEL DEĞİŞİM SÜRECİNİN İNSAN KAYNAKLARI YÖNETİMİ UYGULAMALARINA ETKİSİ ÜZERİNE NİTEL BİR ÇALIŞMA
Authors: ŞENTÜRK Göksel , BÜBER Harun
Published: December 2023

18. yüzyıldan başlayarak günümüze kadar uzanan endüstriyel devrimler, bu süreçte yaşanan bilimsel

ve teknolojik gelişmeler sayesinde insan hayatına köklü değişimler getirmiştir. Endüstri 1.0 ile

başlayan süreç, günümüz endüstrisini oluşturan Endüstri 4.0 ile devam etmektedir. Endüstri 4.0 insan

yaşamının her alanında etkili olmakta, özellikle işletme fonksiyonları büyük değişimler geçirmektedir.

Bu bağlamda eldeki araştırmanın amacı Endüstri 4.0’ın işletmelerin insan kaynakları uygulamaları

üzerine olası etkilerini ortaya koymaktır. Bu maksatla Kütahya ilinde faaliyet gösteren şirketlerde

insan kaynakları birimlerinde görevli, beyaz yakalı 10 kişilik bir çalışma grubundan, yapılandırılmış

görüşme soruları kullanılarak e-posta aracılığıyla ve e-görüşme yöntemi ile gerekli veriler toplanmıştır.

Veriler, içerik analizi ve betimsel analiz yöntemleriyle analiz edilmiş ve yorumlanmıştır. Bulgulara

göre; Endüstri 4.0’a geçişin henüz tamamen gerçekleşmediği, ancak Endüstri 4.0 unsurlarından siber

güvenlik ve büyük veri analitiğinin insan kaynakları uygulamalarında en büyük etkiyi göstereceği ve

insan kaynakları uygulamalarının robotlar ve sanal gerçeklik uygulamalarına doğru kayacağı tespit

edilmiştir. Endüstri 4.0’ın insan kaynakları fonksiyonlarını en çok da seçme ve yerleştirme ile eğitim

ve geliştirme alanlarında etkileyeceği belirlenmiştir. Özellikle seçme ve yerleştirme aşamalarında yüz

yüze mülakatın yerini, robotlarla mülakatın alacağı elde edilen önemli bir bulgudur.
TRANSCRIPTION OF THE LEDGER DECLARING THE MONTHLY REVENUE STATEMENT OF İZMİR EFRENÇ CUSTOMS
Authors: KÖSE Eda , APALI Ali , ÇULCU Tuğba
Published: December 2023

Throughout history, it is known that the Ottoman Empire had commercial relations with other

states. It is possible to access customs records from the provide information about these relations

and the maintained ledgers. However, studies focusing on transcription and analysis in the field of

accounting history are limited. In this regard, the Presidency of Republic of Türkiye Directorate of

State Archives (PMOA) transcription of brief ledger number ML.VRD.d, encoded as 867, belonging

to Izmir Efrenç Customs, obtained from the Prime Ministry Ottoman Archives, was conducted in the

study, and inferences were made. The transcription of the document was limited to the period from 13

Rabiu’l-ahir 1259 (May 13, 1843) to 14 Cemaziye’l evvel 1259 (June 12, 1843), serving as the temporal

boundary for the study. The purpose of the study was to contribute to individuals conducting

research on accounting history by examining the accounting records in the brief ledger of Izmir Efrenç

Customs. The results of the study, revealed that the records were related to the fundamental concepts

of accounting, including complete explanations and expressions in terms of monetary values, and the

total customs revenue amounted to 136,367.5 Guruş and 19 Akçe.
Relationship between glycated hemoglobin and blood glucose levels in fasting and two hours after 75 g oral glucose in gestational diabetes mellitus
Authors: Jadhao Avinash N. , Vengurlekar Shubhada G. , Shah Meeta P. , Pathare Santosh S.
Published: December 2023

Background: Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) performed at 24-28 weeks gestation is the current recommended method to the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Many recent studies investigating glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in detecting GDM yield different results. There are no published data on HbA1c in the diagnosis of GDM in India.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at T.N.M.C. Mumbai during the period from January to June 2021 to assess the reliability of HbA1c in the diagnosis of GDM.
Results: We included 397 pregnant females. The age range of the patients was 18 to 35 years, with a mean of 24.57±11.10 years. The mean fasting blood glucose level was 129.73 mg/dl and the mean 2 hours after 75 g oral glucose level was 188.21 mg/dl. The difference between the two was statistically significant. The Spearman's correlation coefficient (r) between fasting blood glucose and HbA1c was 0.610 (p<0.05) and between postprandial blood glucose and HbA1c was 0.683 (p<0.05). Scatter plots of FBG and 2 hours after 75 g oral glucose with HbA1C shows a positive correlation.
Conclusions: This study showed that 2 hours after 75 g oral glucose had a better correlation with HbA1c than fasting blood glucose level. In the absence of HbA1c facility or unreliable HbA1c report, postprandial blood glucose can be a surrogate marker of HbA1c for management and monitoring of gestational diabetes mellitus, but a larger study is needed to confirm this finding.
Prevalence, common clinical presentations and severity patterns of post-dural puncture headache among parturients who underwent cesarean section using spinal anesthesia in western Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Hakizimana Theoneste , Jelle Osman Mohamud , Ishimwe Marie Pascaline Sabine
Published: December 2023

Background: Post-dural puncture headache is a complication of regional blocks that results from intentional dural puncture during spinal anesthesia and unintentional dural puncture during epidural anesthesia. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, common clinical presentations and severity of post-spinal puncture headache among parturients who underwent cesarean section using spinal anesthesia in western Uganda.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 249 mothers who were consecutively enrolled in their 3rd post-partum day during the period from April 2022 to July 2022 from postnatal ward of Fort portal Regional Referral Hospital. The data needed for analysis was gathered using pretested questionnaires. Data was entered into microsoft excel version 16, coded and transported into SPSS version 22 for analysis. Descriptive statistics was carried out using SPSS version 22.0.   
Results: The prevalence of post-dural puncture headache among parturients who underwent cesarean section using spinal anesthesia was 81 (32.5%). Commonest clinical presentation being front/back headache 59 (72.8%), worsened with upright posture 81 (100%), coughing/sneezing 81 (100%) and improved on lying flat position 81 (100%).  The commonest form was mild one 35 (43.2%).
Conclusions: This study revealed a high prevalence of post-dural puncture headache as compared to studies done in the region which mainly presented as frontal/back with the commonest form being mild.
Rural adolescents schooling, skills learning-economic development for their own and community health and development
Authors: Chhabra Shakuntala , Bhaktraj Thombre , Manoj Kanade
Published: December 2023

Background: Adolescents should be studying, have socio-cultural development, economic sufficiency is essential. But in remote, rural regions, there are many school drop-outs because of various reasons with possibilities of sequalae which affect health, development and wellbeing.
Methods: After Institute’s Ethics Committees’ approval descriptive study was conducted in 100 villages to collect information from adolescents/young, 14-25, years neither studying nor working, as per objectives, 1046 study subjects. divided into, 14-17 years, 18-21 years, and 22-25 years.
Results: Of 1046 study subjects, 717 (68.54%) were girls/ women 29.72% of 14-17 years, 32.35% of 18-21 years 37.93% of 22-25 years, 45 (6.27%) illiterates, 28.17% dropped at primary school. Reasons for dropouts included care of siblings, work in farms, household work. Total 693 of 1046 wanted to learn stitching. The 329 (31.46) boys/men, 30.30% 14-17 years old, 32.21%, 18-21 years, 37.99% 22-25 years 21 (6.38%) males were illiterate, 37.38% dropouts at primary level due to poverty, lack of interest, failure in examinations. Reasons for dropouts included work in farms; work at other places, household work. When asked about desires for skills learning, 1st choice of most of girls/women boys/ men was stitching second choice beauty parlour.
Conclusions: Some adolescents/young were illiterate, many school dropout at primary level, more females married. Lack of support from family, poverty, care of sibling, infrastructure, lack of interest in education, repeated failure in exams, were reasons for drop outs. Most were interested in tailor’s job/beautician. They lacked vision of many possibilities.
Lymphedema with dermatitis neglecta: a case rare report
Authors: Shyma Zuha , Farooqui Saba , Zulekha Suha , V. V. Adarsh , Martis Jacinta , Naik Ravikumar
Published: December 2023

Psychodermatology, an emerging field in dermatology, investigates the complex relationship between the skin and the mind. Dermatitis neglecta, a rare disorder, manifests as the accumulation of bacteria, perspiration, corneocytes, and sebum in a localised area of skin, leading to the development of a hyperpigmented patch or verrucous plaque. This case study presents dermatitis neglect, where the condition was triggered by a deliberate disregard for personal hygiene. Upon clinical examination, the patient presented with a hyperpigmented scaly patch, which was further confirmed through spirit testing. Alcohol swabbing can be used as a therapeutic and diagnostic approach for this particular case. The medical literature and textbooks provide scarce information on dermatitis neglecta, contributing to the limited understanding of this condition. Consequently, misdiagnosis is frequent, leading to unnecessary and aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Dermatitis Neglecta is frequently misdiagnosed. Raising awareness of this condition is crucial in order to prevent unnecessary interventions. When required, emollients should be used judiciously, and appropriate patient education on maintaining personal hygiene and the application of keratolytics should be emphasized.
Breaking barriers in HIV treatment: the game-changing impact of lenacapavir
Authors: Mukhtar Sameen , Haris Muhammad
Published: December 2023

HIV is a lentivirus that selectively targets and infects CD4 cells, which are integral to the immune system. Through viral integration and replication, infected cells are gradually destroyed, leading to a weakened immune system and an increased susceptibility to illnesses. The HIV epidemic has resulted in approximately 40.1 million deaths and 84.2 million infections to date, with 38.4 million individuals living with HIV as of the end of 2021. The estimated global prevalence of HIV in adults aged 15 to 49 is 0.7%.
Oral isotretinoin induced giant lobular capillary haemangioma over scalp: a rare case report
Authors: Khan Shafaq , Pathak Prateek , Kulhari Monika , Singh P. K.
Published: December 2023

With the advent of isotretinoin in the last 2 decades, dermatotheraputics has reached a major milestone especially in treating moderate to severe acne. Oral isotretinoin is an isomer of all-trans retinoic acid and a metabolite of retinol (vitamin A). In addition to its excellent response in moderate to severe acne, there are a number of well-documented side effects related to the use of isotretinoin. Lobular capillary haemangioma is a very rare side effect. It is sometimes known as granuloma pyogenicum and it is an acquired, benign vascular tumor that arises in tissues such as the skin and mucous membranes. Herein, we report a case of isotretinoin-induced lobular capillary hemangioma over the scalp (an atypical site).
Unraveling a mysterious skin eruption in a case of Down syndrome
Authors: Saikumar Sanjana , Thankappan T. P. , Balachandran P. K. , Thankappan Asha , Shihabudeen Shabna , Kanichai Antony P.
Published: December 2023

Collagenoma, also known as collagen naevus, is a connective tissue hamartoma which manifests as a single or localized group of fibrous dermal papules and plaques on the skin, and is characterized by increase in dermal collagen with normal or reduced elastin on histopathology. Cases have been reported in Down syndrome, as isolated or localized lesions, and were presumed to be due to altered free radical metabolism by the enzyme superoxide dismutase, its gene being located on chromosome 21. However, eruptive collagenoma in Down syndrome patients are rarely reported. We present a 22-year-old male Down syndrome patient with asymptomatic eruption of skin lesions on trunk and upper extremities since the past 18 months. He was offered surgical and laser therapy, but at his request, we kept him on regular follow-up.
A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding blood donation among adults at selected urban area of Rewa (M.P)
Authors: Prajapati Archna , Singh Suman , Kushwaha Priyanka , Bamaniya Sangeeta
Published: December 2023

The present study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programon knowledge regarding blood donation among adults at selected urban area of Rewa (M.P).

Blood donation must be increased in half countries of world so that reliable supply of safe blood shall be available to dependent patients. Globally the collection of blood donations are around 108 million and most of them or nearly 50% of them are from prosperous countries. It is found that high income countries have nine times higher blood donation collection with respect to low-income countries. The reason for taking this study was to spread the knowledge regarding blood donation and also creating awareness.

On the basis of selected objective, the nature of the study and to accomplish the objectives of the study quantitative research approach was found to be appropriate and pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used in this study. Sample consists of 60 adults from the selected urban area of Rewa, non-probability purposive sampling technique was used for the selection of subjects. In this study independent variable is the Structured Teaching programme on knowledge regarding blood donation and dependent variables is knowledge regarding blood donation. The instrument used for the study was sociodemographic variables and self-structured questionnaire. The knowledge of adults regarding blood donation was assessed before and after administration of the Structured Teaching Program and the data were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

The calculated chi-square value obtained for age and pretest score 10.015 which is lower than the tabulated value at, p value <0.05, which is statistically non-significant. The calculated chi-square value obtained for educational status and pre-test was 13.015 which is higher than the tabulated value at, p value >0.05, which is statistically significant. The calculated chi-square value obtained for marital status is 19.0749 which is higher than the tabulated value at, p value >0.05, which is statistically highly significant. The calculated chi-square value obtained for dietary pattern and pretest is 5.0225 which is lower than the tabulated value at, p value <0.05, which is statistically non-significant. The calculated chi-square value obtained for employment status is 16.0288 which is higher than the tabulated value at, p value > 0.05, which is statistically highly significant. The calculated chi-square value obtained for source of information 11.0857 which is lower than the tabulated value at, p value < 0.05, which is statistically non-significant.

The conclusion was drawn from the finding of the study was the adults did not have adequate knowledge regarding blood donation. The required information regarding blood donation will definitely lead to promote awareness and build healthy society.
The Prevalence of Serum Anti Nuclear Antibodies in Children Treated With Anti-Epileptics
Authors: Karimzadeh Parvaneh , Shiari Reza , Amouzadeh Masoud Hassanvand , Rahimi Samane , Nejad Shaghayegh Sadat Esmail , Montazeri Seyed Mohammad Hashem , Arjmandnia Mohammad Hossein
Published: December 2023

To evaluate the prevalence of positive serum antinuclear antibody (ANA) in children with epilepsy using three major antiepileptic drugs (phenytoin, carbamazepine and ethosuximide), 60 children under 18 years with epilepsy who were referred to pediatric neurology clinic or had admitted to neurology ward in Children Hospital in Tehran, Iran, were entered our study. They had been treated with one of the three antiepileptic drugs (carbamazepin, phenytoin, ethosuximide) with suitable dose for at least one month. The patients were divided into two groups according to the classification of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE): drug-resistant and drug-responsive. We studied the epidemiological and clinical characteristics and also serum ANA of the patients in both groups. In this research, we studied ANA in 60 epileptic children. 30 patients were diagnosed with drug resistant epilepsy and the other 30 were drug responsive. None of them showed the clinical manifestations of lupus erythematosus. As a whole, 7 patients (11.7%) were ANA-positive, 6.7% of drug resistant and 16.7% of drug responsive group showed this finding. There was no relationship between drug resistancy and ANA according to statistical studies (P=0.21). Although in our study, epidemiological and clinical data of the patients was reported in two separate groups of resistant or responsive to antiepileptic drugs, and no meaningful statistical difference was found between these two groups. Overally in our study, the prevalence of positive ANA in patients receiving antiepileptic drugs was less in comparison with previous studies and was more common in males. Finally, we suggest a more comprehensive and extensive study with more cases and further follow-up period in order to find the cause of immunological reactions to antiepileptic drugs in children with epilepsy.
Investigating the Effect of Serotonin II and III Receptor Inhibitors on the Chronotropic Changes of the Heart to Isoproterenol in Rat Models of Biliary Cirrhosis
Authors: Asvar Sahar , Jazaeri Farahnaz , Algazo Mohammad Abdullah , Jafari Razieh Mohammad , Dehpour Ahmad Reza
Published: December 2023

Cirrhotic patients have hyperdynamic circulation and at-rest tachycardia, and agents that activate the sympathetic pathway, such as physical practice and pharmacologic stimulations, compared with the normal population, cannot cause enough increase in heartbeat, a condition known as cirrhotic cardiomyopathy. Concerning the presentation of 5-HT2 & 5-HT3 receptors in rat hearts, we used Ketanserin as a 5-HT2 receptor inhibitor & Tropisetron as a 5-HT3 receptor inhibitor to evaluate chronic therapeutic effects of 5-HT2 & 5-HT3 antagonists on the cardiac chronotropic response of cirrhotic rats to adrenergics. Cirrhosis was induced by surgical ligation of the bile duct in Male Wistar rats, and another group remained sham. A week after bile duct ligation or sham surgery, the subjects were given an intraperitoneal injection of either saline or Tropisetron (2 mg/kg). In other BDL & Sharm groups, the subjects were given an intraperitoneal injection of either saline or Ketanserin (6 mg/kg) every other 3 days in the last 3 weeks. Four weeks after bile duct ligation or sham surgery, the atria were isolated and chronotropic responsiveness to Isoproterenol was assessed using a standard organ bath. Our data showed that chronic treatment with Tropisetron (5-HT3 antagonist) in cirrhotic rats could decrease the cardiac chronotropic response. Chronic treatment with Tropisetron can cause a significant decrease in cardiac chronotropic response to Isoproterenol in healthy and cirrhotic rats, even lower than that in cirrhotic rats (without any special treatment). Chronic treatment with Ketanserin cannot change their impaired chronotropic response to Isoproterenol.
Pure Non-Gestational Choriocarcinoma: A Case Report
Authors: Azimi Helena , Jafarian Amir Hosein , Davachi Behrouz , Zandieh Elaheh , Shirzadeh Fatemeh , Yousefi Zohreh
Published: December 2023

Choriocarcinoma usually occurs in the uterine body. Non-gestational choriocarcinoma is an extremely rare malignant tumor with a poor prognosis and is difficult to distinguish from gestational choriocarcinoma. In this case report, we describe a case of pure non-gestational choriocarcinoma. A 35-year-old woman was referred to our academic hospital with a pathology report of non-gestational choriocarcinoma of right ovarian cystectomy. Since the diagnosis did not coordinate with the patient's symptoms, PCR amplifying, and genomic DNA were performed. Finally, the diagnosis of pure non-gestational choriocarcinoma was confirmed. In follow-up, lung and brain metastasis was determined. Brain radiotherapy and BEP regimen chemotherapy were prescribed. However, the response was not appropriate, so she is currently undergoing palliative chemotherapy. Stage IV primary pure ovarian choriocarcinoma is a very aggressive tumor. Regardless of the nature of the tumor, the response to the treatment may not be good. Indeed the treatment of each case should be individualized.
The effect of laparoscopic ovarian drilling on pregnancy outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome women with more than 2 in-vitro fertilization cycle failures: A pilot RCT
Authors: Moini Ashraf , Esfidani Tayebeh , Arabipoor Arezoo , Hosseini Reihaneh , Mohiti Shima , Noor Mohammadi Sakineh
Published: December 2023

Background: The effect of laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) before in vitro fertilization/ intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) cycles on pregnancy outcomes is an unclear and challenging subject.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of LOD before IVF/ICSI cycles on controlled ovarian stimulation and pregnancy outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women with a history of more than 2 IVF failures.
Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, women with PCOS diagnosis who referred to Arash Women’s hospital, Tehran, Iran for IVF/ICSI cycle from August 2015-January 2018 were evaluated. Eligible participants were allocated into 2 groups randomly (n = 17/each group). The participants in the LOD group (intervention) were treated with laparoscopic couture, and after one month, they underwent IVF/ICSI cycles using the gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist protocol. The control group had no intervention. The oocyte and embryo qualities, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome rate, the rates of chemical and clinical pregnancy and early miscarriage, live birth, and pregnancy complications, were compared between groups.
Results: Finally, 34 participants were evaluated. The controlled ovarian stimulation outcomes were similar between groups. The ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome rate in the LOD group was significantly lower than in the control group (p = 0.04). One case of spontaneous pregnancy was reported in the LOD group. No significant difference was observed between groups in clinical pregnancy, miscarriage, and live birth rates. The rates of pregnancy complications (gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, and preterm birth) were similar between groups.
Conclusion: Performing LOD before IVF/ICSI cycles did not improve the pregnancy outcomes in PCOS women, a clinical trial with a larger sample size is needed to prove these results.
 Key words: Laparoscopy, General surgery, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Embryo implantation, Immunology, Pregnancy outcome.
Asymmetric Effects of Exchange Rate Shocks on Urban Household Health Expenditures in Iran
Authors: Shiri Reza Hashemi , Dehghan Tafti Mohammad Ali , Alavirad Abbas , Ghafoori Mohammad Hossein
Published: December 2023

Background: The evidence of Iran's economy shows that many economic variables, including household health expenditures, can be affected by exchange rate shocks. According to previous studies, the increase in the exchange rate from two channels of the general increase in prices, as well as the increase in the price of medicines and imported medical supplies, increases health expenditures. This study investigated the asymmetric effects of the unofficial exchange rate on the health expenditures of urban households in Iran.
Methods: The present applied study investigated the short-run and long-run effects of positive and negative shocks of the unofficial exchange rate, gross domestic product (GDP), and CO2 emissions on the health expenditures of urban households during 1971-2019 using time series data. The data were collected from the database of the Statistics Center and the Central Bank. To investigate the reliability of data, generalized Phillips-Prone and Dickey-Fuller tests and to check the stability of the coefficients, cumulative sum and cumulative sum squares were used. Also, to check the short-run dynamics and adjustment towards the long-run, the error correction model was estimated. The regression model was estimated using the Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag approach by Eviews (12.0) software. After estimation, diagnostic tests including Wald test, normality, heterogeneity of variance and autocorrelation were performed.
Results: The results showed that the increase in exchange rate has a positive and significant effect on household health expenditures, its reduction has no significant effect Therefore, the effect of exchange rate shocks was asymmetric. Accordingly, 1% increase in the unofficial exchange rate led to a 0.237 % increase in household health expenditures in the short-run and  0.55 % increase in the long-run. In addition, 1% increase in GDP led to 0.49 % increase in household health expenditures in the short-run and 1.57% increase in the long-run. Finally, 1 % increase in CO2 emissions led to a 1.49 % increase in household health expenditures in the long-run.
Conclusion: Based on the results, after the increasing exchange rate shocks and possible future declines, due to the persistence of the shocks effects for up to three years, it is suggested not to stop supportive policies for providing health expenditures, especially for low-income groups.
The Future Study of Government Funding in the Healthcare Supply Chain: A Scenario Analysis Approach
Authors: Safari Mohammadreza , Nasrabadi Esmaeil Mazroui
Published: December 2023

Background: Health financing is very important and means providing money, budget or necessary resources for it. Considering the vital role of the government in financing health, in this research, the drivers of financing were identified by the government and possible futures were investigated.
Method: The present qualitative study was developed in 4 phases. Judgmental and snowball sampling methods were applied in all stages. In the first stage, based on theoretical saturation, 15 people and in other stages, 12 experts participated. In the first phase, financing drivers were identified through interviews and thematic analysis. In the second phase, using the researcher-made questionnaire and Micmac 6.1.2 software, the main drivers were extracted. In the third phase, the uncertainty of each of the key drivers was determined by an interactive management approach, and finally, in the fourth phase, compatible scenarios were determined using a researcher-made questionnaire and its analysis with the Scenariowizard 4.3.1 software.
Results: In this research, 14 factors influencing the government funding of the healthcare sector were identified. Moreover, 5 compatible scenarios for financing were obtained. In the "wealthy government" scenario, the financing conditions were favorable by the government, but in the scenarios of "calm inefficient", "inefficient without a plan", "inefficient unstable" and "bankrupt government", the government had many problems and the health sector should focus on other financing methods.
Conclusion: Due to the lack of favorability of most scenarios, it is necessary for healthcare managers to reduce dependence on the government budget and promote financing from other methods. Methods such as financing through the provision of services, charitable donations and insurances, and the stock market should be given serious consideration.
Ranking Competencies of Managers with the Combined Method of Dimtel and Network Analysis (Case study: Public Hospitals of Yazd Province)
Authors: Biuki Nahid Amrollahi , Azhdari Ali , Safaei Fereshteh , Ardakani Mohamad Shaker
Published: December 2023

Background: The success of any organization depends on the expertise and competence of human resources, especially its managers. Competence is defined as the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a job. The current study aimed to rank the competencies of managers based on the competence model of Dolewis and Higgs (2005), which was carried out using multi-criteria decision-making techniques (combined method of Dimtel and network analysis) in public hospitals of Yazd province.
Methods: This inductive approach research was carried out quantitatively during 2021 to 2022 in public hospitals of Yazd province. In this study, multi-criteria decision-making techniques were used including the combined method of Dimtel and network analysis. The statistical population was a group of human resources experts and senior managers of public hospitals in Yazd province. Sampling was done first by judgment and then by snowball method and through the introduction of experts and based on the possibility of access to them, and 15 experts were selected as a sample. After extracting the data from the experts' questionnaires, Dimtel method was used to evaluate the relationships between the indicators.
Results: In the current study, according to the experts’ opinions, the competence model of Doleviz and Higgs (2005) was considered, which included three managerial, personal, and intellectual dimensions. The dimension of managerial competence included components of success, empowerment, development, engaging and effective communication, resource management. The dimension of intellectual competence included components of judgment and critical analysis, perspective and foresight of strategic views. The dimension of personal competence included components of self-awareness and emotional resilience, intuitive understanding, interpersonal sensitivity, influence, motivation, and conscience. Based on the results of the super matrix of network analysis, the weights of competence in order of priority included managerial, intellectual, and personal competence. In managerial competence, the component of resource management, in personal competence, the influence component, and in intellectual competence, the components of foresight and perspective were more important.
Conclusion: In order to be more successful in achieving future goals and perspective, hospital managers should strive to strengthen their competencies, since improving the competence of managers helps them in effective use of resources, better response to clients, and achieving goals, in accordance with the accreditation standards of public hospitals in Yazd province
Phytochemical Properties and Antidepressant Potential of Satureja khuzestanica Jamzad Essential Oil in Mouse Models of Depression
Authors: Seyedi Seyed Sepehr , Abbasi-Maleki Saeid , Najafi Ghader
Published: December 2023

Oxidative stress may play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of depression. Furthermore, antioxidants are also believed to have antidepressant properties. Previous studies have reported the antioxidant effects of Satureja khuzestanica Jamzad. Therefore, this study examined the antidepressant potential of Satureja khuzestanica essential oil (SKEO) in male mice based on a forced swim test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST). The GC-MS was used to evaluate the phytochemistry of SKEO. In behavioral studies, 72 male mice were allocated to twelve groups of six and intraperitoneally received the vehicle (10 mL/kg), fluoxetine (20 mg/kg), imipramine (30 mg/kg), or SKEO (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg). Immobility time in TST and immobility, swimming, and climbing times in FST were measured. In the open-field test (OFT), the number of crossings and rearings was recorded. According to GC-MS results, carvacrol, γ-terpinene, cymene, and 2-pinene were the most abundant compounds in SKEO. In FST and TST, all doses of SKEO (except for 25 mg/kg in FST), fluoxetine, and imipramine reduced the immobility time compared to the control group. Moreover, 50 and 100 mg/kg doses of SKEO and fluoxetine increased the swimming time without significantly changing the climbing time. However, imipramine increased the climbing time without significantly changing the swimming time. None of SKEO doses caused a significant change in the number of crossings or rearings in OFT. According to our findings, the antidepressant-like effects of SKEO are similar to those of fluoxetine. While the compounds in SKEO seem to induce their effects through the serotonergic mechanism, further studies are warranted to clarify their exact mechanism of action.
Chenopodium murale L.: A Weed of Medicinal Importance - A Brief Review
Authors: Rehman Tayyeba , Rao Huma
Published: December 2023

Weeds are considered a great threat to crops. So weed eradication is an important task to increase crop yield. Chemical weed control in various crops decreases their nutritive potential. To overcome this problem to some degree, it is suggested to use these weeds instead of destroying them. Keeping this in view, such losses can be compensated by exploring their medicinal utility and identifying their future medicinal prospects. Chenopodium murale L. (Amaranthaceae) is an annual weed growing throughout the world. This review aims to summarize the reported pharmacology and phytochemistry of C. murale to explore its medicinal utility and identifying their future medicinal prospects. The review was done by literature collection from textbooks and online databases without a time limit. The weed name was confirmed by ‘The Plant List’.  C. murale extracts, their isolated active constituents, and nanoparticles have been reported for various pharmacological actions like hepatoprotective, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, anticancer, antimicrobial, nematicidal, antioxidant, and cytotoxic. The pharmacological effects of C. murale may be due to the presence of secondary active metabolites such as phenolic acids, flavonols, terpenes and terpenoids, flavonoids and a steroidal glycoside. Reported phytochemistry and pharmacology suggest that C. murale could be an important medicinal agent for leishmaniasis, hypertension, infections and liver diseases. However, further studies are warranted.
Is value investing based on scoring models effective? The verification of F-Score-based strategy in the Polish stock market
Authors: Pilch Bartłomiej
Published: December 2023

The aim of the paper is to analyse the effectiveness of F-Score-like models using the example of the Polish stock market. F-Score is a scoring model based on a high B/M investing strategy, which uses fundamental signals to assess the economic condition of an entity. So far, its effectiveness has been generally proven in numerous stock markets worldwide. However, no comprehensive study focusing on the Polish market has been conducted. Therefore, F-Score and similar models (FS-Score and PiotroskiTrfm) were analysed in this regard. It was shown that companies with higher scores generated positive both raw and market-adjusted returns on average. However, they were lower than the mean returns of low-score companies (for FS-Score) or total high B/M portfolio (regarding F-Score and PiotroskiTrfm). The results of the study show that F-Score, FS-Score and PiotroskiTrfm are generally effective investing tools. However, it might be more advisable for value investors to choose a total high B/M portfolio instead of shares of high-score entities according to F-Score or PiotroskiTrfm.
Microporous and Mesoporous Activated Carbons from Tea Stalk and Tea Stalk Pulps: Effect of Lignin Removal by One-Step and Two-Step Organosolv Treatment
Authors: BAŞAKÇILARDAN KABAKCI Sibel , ÇEVİK Başak , BAŞ BERKEM Gamze Sultan
Published: December 2023

Delignification is a crucial pretreatment in the production of diverse value-added products from lignocellulosics. While modifying the surface functional groups, delignification also increases the specific surface area by providing a porous structure to the lignocellulosic biomass. Hydrothermal pretreatment can be used prior to delignification, to recover hemicellulose and boost delignification. By removing lignin and hemicellulose, cellulose-rich pulp becomes more accessible for activation. In the present study, three different activated carbons were prepared: activated carbon from tea stalk itself (ATS), activated carbon from tea stalk pulp obtained by using glycerol organosolv pretreatment (ATP), activated carbon from tea stalk hydrochar pulp obtained by using sequential hydrothermal pretreatment-organosolv delignification (AHTP). Each precursor was carbonized (at 800 °C) in the presence of KOH (KOH/precursor: 2/1). Activated carbons were characterized for their elemental content, surface functional groups, thermal stability, crystallinity, surface morphology, surface area and porous structure using elemental analysis (C-H-N-S), FTIR, TGA, XRD, SEM and, BET analysis, respectively. While hydrothermal pretreatment prior to organosolv pulping reduced the delignification yield, it also altered the pore structure of activated carbon. Among the activated carbons, only ATS had microporous structure with an average pore radius of 1 nm. ATP had the highest surface area (2056.72 m2/g) and micropore volume (0.81 cm3/g). Having mesopores (with an average pore radius of 5.74 nm) in its structure, AHTP had the least micropore volume (0.464 cm3/g) and surface area (1179.71 m2/g). The presence of micro and mesopores broadens the potential applications of activated carbon ranging from environmental applications to energy storage.
CPI Welcomes the Summer 2023 Special Issue “All That Glitters is Not Gold: Culturally Responsive Online Assessment and Pedagogy in Uncertain Times” with Kim Koh, Jennifer Lock, and Cecille DePass, invited Guest Editors
Authors: DePass Cecille , Abdi Ali A.
Published: December 2023

Introduction to the Summer 2023 Issue of Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry (Volume 15, Number 1) entitled “All That Glitters is Not Gold:  Culturally Responsive Online Assessment and Pedagogy in Uncertain Times”  welcoming guest editors Kim Koh, Jennifer Lock, and Cecille DePass.  This Special Issue concentrates on culturally responsive, online assessment and pedagogy and addresses the ways in which educators and students grappled with online educational experiences during the 2020-2023 global pandemic
The Wonder Test
Authors: Lee Carol
Published: December 2023

Carol Lee’s short poem highlights the enduring and unquantifiable aspects of nature. To do so, the poem invites the reader to see the natural world with fresh eyes. The poem states that if one is immersed in the natural world that it cannot be reduced and measured in a mechanical manner.
Closing Research-Practice Gaps in the Delivery of Online Teaching and Learning
Authors: MacGregor Stephen , Pigeon Joshua
Published: December 2023

In this article, the authors introduce four areas of practice—equity and inclusion, instructional design, assessment, and leadership—where the relationship between research and practice either fell out of step or was strained during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resonant with broader conversations about research-practice connections, neither research nor practice contexts are considered to bear the blame; the challenge emerges from the educational ecosystems we co-construct and co-inhabit. With the prevalence and complexity of online learning only growing with time (e.g., relating to OpenAI’s ChatGPT), the authors conclude by discussing inroads toward stronger research-practice connections in online teaching and learning.
Come Pandemic and Lockdowns, School Must Go On!
Authors: Kellock Kathleen
Published: December 2023

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced schools to close in many countries around the world, compelling teachers and students to adapt to an alternative modality of instruction and assessment. This essay outlines the challenges experienced while trying to prepare my high school students for their national standardized examinations. It highlights Integral Theory, a framework from American philosopher Ken Wilber, to situate my experience working as a teacher in an independent school in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas during this unprecedented time.
The Remembered Children of Maui - Pan-Pacific Conversations and Solidarities
Authors: Romero Noah , Mutch Carol , Grant Wairehu
Published: December 2023

Call for submissions for the Summer 2024 (Volume 16, No. 1) issue of Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry entitled The Remembered Children of Maui - Pan-Pacific Conversations and Solidarities, with guest Co-Editors Noah Romero, Carol Mutch and Wairehu Grant.
The Unheard Voices, the Unheard Struggle: Una fuerza poderosa que lucha por expresarse
Authors: Mendoza Reis Noni , Quintanar-Sarellana Rosalinda , Lee Enid , DePass Cecille
Published: December 2023

Call for Submissions for the Winter 2025 (Volume 16, No. 2) Special Issue of Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry entitled The Unheard Voices, the Unheard Struggle: Una fuerza poderosa que lucha por expresarse with Guest Co-Editors Noni Mendoza Reis, Rosalina Quintanar-Sarellana, Enid Lee and Cecille DePass.
Voices of the Forcibly Displaced: Transition, Resettlement and Education
Authors: Duran Marcela S. , Stewart Jan , Dippo Don , Duale Mohamed , DePass Cecille
Published: December 2023

Call for Submissions for the Winter 2025 (Volume 16, No. 2) Special Issue of Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry entitled  Voices of the Forcibly Displaced: Transition, Resettlement and Education with Guest Co-Editors Marcela S. Duran,  Jan Stewart, Don Dippo, Mohamed Duale  and Cecille DePass.
The Effect of Utilizing Different Types of Organic and Bio-Fertilizers on Growth, Elements Concentration, Seed Yield and Essential Oil of Coriandrum sativum L.
Authors: Tabasi H. Ghasemi , Darzi M.T. , Hadi M.R. Haj Seyed
Published: December 2023

Background: Bio-fertilizers may be used to maintain soil fertility and soil improvement. Methods: In this study involving 12 treatments and 3 replications was conducted in Tehran, Iran. The experiment was conducted in 2018–2019 as a randomized complete block design. The treatments were 1- vermicompost (10 t/ha), 2- nitroxin, 3- bio-superphosphate, 4- biosulfur, 5- vermicompost + nitroxin, 6- vermicompost + bio-superphosphate, 7- vermicompost + biosulfur, 8- nitroxin + bio-superphosphate, 9- nitroxin + biosulfur, 10- bio-superphosphate + biosulfur, 11- chemical fertilizer and 12- control (without fertilizer). Result: The results showed that the treatments had a significant impact on the characteristics examined such as the highest plant height (75.3 cm) in the treatment combining vermicompost and biological superphosphate and the highest number of shoots/plant. The highest concentration of N in seeds (2.92%) was obtained when plants were treated with nitroxin and biosulfur and the highest concentration of P in seeds (0.83%) when treated with biological superphosphate. In addition, the highest K content in seeds (4.06%) and grain yield (1297.5 kg.ha-1) were found in the treatment of nitroxin and bio-superphosphate, as well as the content of essential oil (0.32%). and the yield of essential oils (2.89 kg.ha-1) was obtained when treated with nitroxin. Consequently, Bio-organic fertilizers can be considered as an alternative to chemical fertilizers in organic coriander cultivation.
Aplicação do DesviUFPE para descarte das primeiras águas de chuva viabilizando o uso para fins potáveis em residências populares no semiárido pernambucano
Authors: Domingos Siméia , Azevedo Luz de Lima Julio Cesar , Rodrigues de Mendonça Câmara Isabelle , Gavazza dos Santos Pessôa Savia , Amaral Pastich Gonçalves Elizabeth
Published: December 2023

Devido ao aumento da demanda, a gestão da água torna-se cada vez mais desafiadora, sobretudo em centros urbanos de regiões áridas e semiáridas. O uso de água de chuva para fins potáveis é uma medida de adaptação às mudanças climáticas para construir cidades mais resilientes. O descarte do primeiro milímetro da chuva para separação das primeiras águas é uma técnica que favorece o enquadramento da água da chuva para fins potáveis. Esta pesquisa objetivou avaliar a qualidade da água da chuva armazenada em reservatórios domiciliares que utiliza o sistema de captação e tratamento DesviUFPE para descarte automático das primeiras águas, e a adequação da água armazenada aos padrões de potabilidade para fins de abastecimento humano, em conjuntos habitacionais populares urbanos no semiárido de Pernambuco, Brasil. Para tanto, foram realizadas coletas em 24 residências. O estudo durou 12 meses e abrangeu períodos de chuva e seca da região. Foram analisados os parâmetros: turbidez, dureza, alcalinidade, cloretos, condutividade elétrica, salinidade, coliformes totais e Escherichia coli. Para todas as residências foi necessário realizar simples desinfecção da água armazenada. Dessa forma, a utilização do sistema DesviUFPE em conjunto com a desinfecção por cloração mostrou-se uma solução eficaz para tornar a água da chuva potável e apropriada para consumo humano.
Social support provided to care leavers by residential care facilities in Gauteng Province, South Africa, during their transition to independent living
Authors: Wilson Lizane , Mokgoko Lydia
Published: December 2023

This study explored the social support of the residential care facility to care leavers during the transition phase to independent living as perceived by the social workers as well as the care leavers. Purposive sampling and semi-structured one-on-one interviews were conducted with 12 care leavers as well as 12 social workers to gain a detailed picture of the participants’ views on the social support provided in preparation for independent living. Content analysis was used to analyse the data. Finding highlights were that ongoing residential social support and motivation are of paramount importance to shape the transitioning of the care leavers toward independent living. Strong ties with other people and networks assist them with access to the resources they need for goal attainment. Care leavers apply both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to their advantage. They appeared to appreciate the significant part played by the group networks. Care leavers mostly preferred to stick with their existing relationships as it provided them with a sense of belonging and strengthened their self-esteem, reiterating the central importance of ongoing residential support. care facility during the transition phase.
Conectando a eScience à Ciência da Informação
Authors: Marques Luana Farias Sales , Sayão Luís Fernando
Published: December 2023

Introdução: No ambiente da eScience, os objetos digitais de pesquisa são caracterizados por terem um ciclo de vida complexo e longo, que depende de diferentes contextos disciplinares e perspectivas de (re)uso. Este ciclo de vida começa antes do início da pesquisa e se estende para além do final do projeto, ao longo dessa jornada, vários tipos de metadados são adicionados aos objetos, atribuídos por diferentes atores, incluindo aqueles gerados automaticamente por instrumentos científicos e ferramentas de workflow, num processo contínuo de agregação de valor aos conjuntos de dados e a outros objetos de pesquisa. Nesse contexto, os objetos digitais de pesquisa são acompanhados por uma ampla gama de metadados - com muitas funções e propriedades - que muitas vezes superam os próprios dados em volume e até em importância, configurando um “big metadado científico” de difícil organização e gestão. Objetivo: Apresentar de forma sistematizada as funções dos novos metadados a fim de apoiar a gestão de metadados e a construção de esquemas disciplinares. Metodologia: Subjacente à construção da proposta, quatro eixos dão sustentação metodológica ao estudo: histórico, pragmático, de padronização e epistemológico. Resultado: Como resultado é proposto um modelo para esquematização dos diversos elementos de metadados baseado nas suas funcionalidades, tendo como pressuposto a conexão da eScience com a Ciência da Informação estabelecida pelo big metadado. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o big metadado cria uma conexão entre a eScience e a CI, e que para além da necessidade da curadoria dos objetos de pesquisa, é necessário também uma gestão FAIR especifica para os metadados.