bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE SEX AND AGE STRUCTURE OF THE CITIZEN POPULATION OF LIBYA, 1954 -64
Authors: Srivastava M. L.
Published: January 2024

The study of the composition of population in general and that of sex and age in particular has several advantages (Hawley, 1959). To begin with, for example, it provides an inventory of human resources available and permits the description of the population in a community. In these contexts it also permits the comparison between or among population groups. The study, in addition, serves as a guide to future changes in the structure of population in a community because these changes are heavily affected by the present size and composition of the population in that community. Further, the study provides the factors which are most important in analysing the components of population change, namely, fertility, mortality and migration. The study of sex and age composition in any population has an added advantage of providing indirect estimates of population change.
MONETARY POLICY AND ITS APPLICATION IN THE LIBYAN ARAB REPUBLIC
Authors: El-Beih A. M. El-Beih
Published: January 2024

The following abstracts are short synopses of articles appearing in the Arabi part of the Review. They are summarized here for the benefit of those who cannot read Arabic. In a like manner, each major English or French article is presentedas a short résumé in the Arabic section.
THE PROBLEM OF EXPORTS AND IMPORTS IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Authors: Chileshe Jonathan
Published: January 2024

Accompanying statistical tables only reflect in part the extent to which world trade has expanded in recent years. To a very large extent, most of these tables deal with volume and values or rates of exports and imports. Some more tables could have been compiled to show the direction and flow of trade for particular trade areas as well as by commodity groups. 
At no time must sight be lost of certain salient features when it comes to interpreting export and import data of the trade of develop ing African countries which have a rather high incidence of inavailabi lity of correct data at any particular point in time. An additional factor to be borne in mind concerning export and import data is that they merely reflect recorded past performances. Hence they cannot be presumed as a true economic barometer in understanding some of the economic maladies of the countries or the region in general. 
These limitations apart, it is still possible that export and import figures could provide working basis for the formulation of sound commercial policy being designed for economic development ; secondly, they could provide a means for working out projeceted trade and development targets ; and are useful as a basis for comparison of economic performance in international trade etc.
تخفيض الدولار وقت سحب ج. ع. ل. الأرصدتها الاسترلينية
Authors: البيه د. عبد المنعم
Published: January 2024

ظلت الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية ، فترة طويلة ترفض تخفيض قيمة عملتها ( الدولار ) ، وتصر على أن ترفع اليابان والدول المحظوظة في أوربا قيمة عملاتها ، الاعتبارين هامين عند الأمريكيين : 
الاعتبار الأول أن عملات أوربا واليابان اذا ارتفعت ، تقل مقدرة بلادها نسبيا على التصدير ، وتزید عندئذ إمكانية الولايات المتحدة ، على المنافسة ( بالتصدير ) في الأسواق الدولية . 
والاعتبار الثاني يحمل بين طياته كرامة أمریکا ، واعتزازها بنفسها وثقتها في قوة اقتصادها ، بالرغم مما أصاب میزان مدفوعاتها من عجز كبير . فبينما حقق میزانها فائضا بلغ 227بليونا من الدولارات عام 1999 ، اذا بعجز كبير قدره 29,8 بليونا من الدولارات ، يحيق به عام 1970، ويستمر العجز في التزاید بصورة ضخمة جدا عام 1971، فيصل الى 6, 29 ؟ بليونا من الدولارات ، ويصبح بذلك أكبر وأضخم عجز ، منی به میزان المدفوعات الامریکی ، في كل ما س بق له من سنين .
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON THE CORRELATION BETWEEN BUDDHISM AND PSYCHOLOGY
Authors:   Faculty Of Foreign Languages -Social Sciences, Ba Ria -Vung Tau University, Vietnam, Vu Huong Xuan
Published: January 2024

Over the course of the past century, there have been significant connections established between Buddhist principles and practices and the field of modern psychology. Various aspects of Buddhism, such as its understanding of the mind, insights into the causes of suffering, methods for cultivating mindfulness and managing negative emotions, as well as its concept of a self without ego, have had an impact on and been incorporated by different branches of Western psychology. The focus in this paper is on areas where Buddhist thought has intersected with clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, and humanistic psychology. Specifically explored are topics like mindfulness-based interventions, meditation practices applied in therapy settings, emotions from a Buddhist perspective psychotherapy technique inspired by Buddhist philosophy. The first section provides an outline of how Buddhism views the nature of consciousness or subjective experience. It then goes on to discuss how mindfulness practices derived from Buddhism have rapidly gained popularity within clinical psychology and psychotherapy fields. Subsequent sections examine how ideas from Buddhism regarding the origins harmful emotions destructive feelings illusions about one's sense self-have influenced new approaches in psychological research. Finally discussed is effectiveness or efficacy therapeutic techniques drawn from Buddhism as well as mindful-based interventions used in clinical practice. Overall, this review highlights how concepts derived from Buddhist teachings have shaped modern Western psychological theory intervention strategies. By incorporating these principles into their work many psychologists are finding new ways to approach mental health treatment promote overall well-being.
Sex Education in Islamic Curricula: The Saudi Context
Authors: Alzarah Layla
Published: January 2024

The current study aims to identify female Islamic studies teachers’ attitudes towards including sex education concepts and to ascertain how many such concepts are included in the Islamic studies and Islamic culture textbooks for general education at elementary, intermediate, and higher levels in Saudi Arabia. The study also explores how Islamic studies teachers’ perspectives regarding sex education statistically relate to their academic background, years of experience, and level of education. The study uses a descriptive methodology and administers a questionnaire to 450 female Islamic studies instructors and a content analysis card to the texts on Islamic studies and culture. The survey concluded that the applicants favoured the inclusion of sex education as it was taught in Saudi Arabia's general Islamic studies courses. However, the sex education concepts in Islamic studies textbooks are inadequate, and there are very few chapters on the subject. No distinctions were found based on academic standing, but there were differences due to years of experience and educational level.
KEYWORDS
Islamic studies textbooks, Islamic culture, puberty and intimate body parts, female teachers’ attitudes, rights and responsibilities, sexual intercourse
A Semantic Approach to Examining English Causative Constructions
Authors: Inoue Ai
Published: January 2024

This phraseological study argues that the causative construction [make Object to Verb] ([make O to V]) derived from [make O V] is acceptable when a semantic approach is adopted, and clarifies that: (i) the essence of communication is to convey meaning, which is reflected in syntactic patterns and (ii) semantics takes priority over syntactic patterns. The semantic and syntactic features of [make O to V] were semantically examined and the extended constructions in other causative constructions, such as [get O to V], [have O V], and [let O V], were assessed. Because these are generally low-frequency, age-old contemporary English constructions, the derived constructions with causative usages, such as [make O to V], [get O V], [have O to V], and [let O to V], were found to be hindered by prescriptive grammar. As this study was focused on meaning, examining usages considered incorrect can reveal new unobserved language aspects.
El Estilo de Liderazgo Transformacional de los Docentes del Área de Ciencias Básicas del Programa Educativo de Ingeniería Industrial del TecNM/ITSLP y su Relación con el Desempeño Académico de los Estudiantes
Authors: Garcés Rodríguez Angela Rebeca
Published: January 2024

El objetivo del presente trabajo es identificar la relación que existe entre el estilo de liderazgo transformacional de los docentes que forman parte del departamento de ciencias básicas y que imparte su asignatura en el programa de ingeniería industrial del Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de San Luis Potosí y el desempeño académico de los estudiantes. La investigación tiene un enfoque cuantitativo, con diseño no experimental, de corte transversal y es un estudio correlacional-descriptivo. Para la recolección de datos de desempeño académico de estudiantes se extrajo del reporte final del semestre agosto diciembre 2022 por docente y se aplicó una encuesta de liderazgo transformacional a los docentes que imparten clase al programa educativo de ingeniería industrial en materias de ciencias básicas, por medio del cuestionario multifactorial de liderazgo, versión corta denominado MLQ (form 5X-Short). En el análisis se encontró que sólo el 3%  de los grupos estudiados que alcanzaron la competencia, tiene nivel excelente y el 20% de la población de estudiantes no alcanzó la competencia de desempeño académico y el 13% de estudiantes desertó. Y de la población de docentes sólo el 21.74 % tiene un liderazgo transformacional excelente. El resultado de este trabajo demostró que el liderazgo transformacional y sus dimensiones tiene una correlación positiva y significativa con el desempeño académico de los estudiantes.
Síndrome de Burnout y Calidad del Sueño en Médicos
Authors: Rodríguez Torres María Julieta , Medina Hernández Oscar , Moreno Contreras Marco Vinicio , López Pérez Isaac , Castillo Hernández Carla Josefina
Published: January 2024

El Síndrome de Burnout es consecuencia del estrés crónico, caracterizándose por despersonalización, agotamiento emocional y sensación de pobre realización personal, teniendo manifestaciones psiciológicas y físicas, incluyendo variaciones en la calidad y patrón del sueño, considerada una función fisiológica primordial para conservar la integridad de la salud de los individuos.La presente investigación pretende determinar la presencia de Síndrome de Burnout en médicos de un hospital, a través de (MBI-HSS), y buscar su asociación a la calidad del sueño aplicando (PSQI). El diseño fue observacional, analítico, prospectivo, corte transversal. Se utilizó Chi-cuadrada (X2) para analizar la asociación entre las variables principales, con una significancia estadística de p< 0.05, el resto se expresó con estadística descriptiva a través de medidas de tendencia central para las variables cuantitativas; frecuencias y porcentajes para las variables cualitativas. Obteniendo prevalencia del Síndrome de Burnout en médicos no familiares del 66%. Mediana en la antigüedad laboral de 12 años, media en la edad de 44 años, y moda en el número de empleos de 2.  El 60.3% de los sujetos con mala calidad del sueño de categoría de médico no familiar y el 80% de las personas con Síndrome de Burnout tuvo una mala calidad del sueño, concluyendo que existe relación entre el Síndrome de Burnout y una mala calidad del sueño.
Diagnóstico Acerca del Conocimiento de Estudiantes de Administración Pública sobre la Invasión Estadounidense a Panamá
Authors: Caballero Olmedo , Rodríguez Murillo Briceida Oxdalia
Published: January 2024

La Invasión de los Estados Unidos de América a Panamá en 1989, fue una acción militar, que tuvo como propósitos proteger la vida de los estadounidenses residentes en Panamá, detener a Manuel Antonio Noriega por delitos de narcotráfico, desmantelar las Fuerzas de Defensa y garantizar el cumplimiento de los Tratados Torrijos Carter. Este hecho aciago trastocó los cimientos de la nación panameña, de allí, la trascendental importancia que tiene el estudio profundo de este evento histórico. Analizar el nivel de conocimiento de los estudiantes de Administración Pública sobre la invasión de los Estados Unidos de América a Panamá y sus implicaciones en el contexto político, económico y social, es el objetivo central de este estudio con el fin de identificar posibles brechas de conocimiento sobre este relevante acontecimiento. Para lo cual, se realizó un acercamiento a la realidad con los estudiantes de Administración Pública aplicando una encuesta a 223 dicentes; dicha encuesta fue validada por tres expertos del área y el Alfa de Cronbach fue de 0.89, por lo que el instrumento es confiable. Se determinó que existen muchas lagunas sobre el conocimiento de este crucial suceso y que no se tiene claridad acerca de su importancia a nivel nacional e internacional.
Analysis of Solution Stability in Al2O3-Cu/H2O over a Stretching/Shrinking Wedge
Authors: Nurul Amira Zainal  , Najiyah Safwa Khashi’ie  , Iskandar Waini  , Khairum Hamzah  , Sayed Kushairi Sayed Nordin  , Abdul Rahman Mohd Kasim  , Roslinda Nazar  , Ioan Pop
Published: January 2024

In this study, the stability analysis is conducted in order to observe the reliability of the generated solutions. The influence of several parameters is taken into consideration including heat source/sink parameter, suction, magnetic field, and heat transfer. The well-known heat transfer fluid that is Al2O3-Cu/H2O hybrid nanofluid past a stretching/shrinking wedge is implied. The similarity equations are achieved after implying suitable similarity transformation which then needed to be solved numerically using bvp4c, embedded in MATLAB software. Dual solutions are observed along the investigation within specified values of involved parameters. It is important to note that verification results show excellent concordance with pre-existing reports.
Investigation of Single-Phase Immersion Cooling for Modern Data Centers
Authors: Chethana Gorur Dharanegowda  , Bommegowda Sadashive Gowda
Published: January 2024

Compact servers with a high energy density are the result of the telecommunications industry's rapid advancement. Innovative cooling solutions are required due to the expanding scale of data centers and related cooling needs. Servers in the data center might be cooled via immersion cooling by immersing them in a thermally conductive die electric fluid. In this study, three distinct dielectric liquids were used with variable circulation rates to examine the effectiveness of single-phase immersion cooling with varying heat inputs of 300, 400 and 500 Watts. Deionized water, white mineral oil and propylene glycol were the three dielectric fluids being considered, at circulating rates of 1, 2 and 3 litres per minute. Among the three fluids tested, deionized water consistently outperformed the others by maintaining the lowest outlet temperature across various heat inputs and flow rates. The average heat transfer coefficient for deionized water was calculated as the highest, with a value of 349.29 W/m²·K. Propylene glycol had an intermediate heat transfer coefficient, which was 194.69 W/m²·K, and mineral oil exhibited the lowest heat transfer coefficient at 74.44 W/m²·K.
Mathematical Model of Reiner-Philippoff Embedded with Al2O3 and Cu Particles over a Shrinking Sheet with Mixed Convection and Mass Flux Effect
Authors: Nur Syahidah Nordin  , Hussein Ali Mohammed Al-Sharifi  , Abdul Rahman Mohd Kasim  , Iskandar Waini  , Masyfu’ah Mokhtar  , Mohd Fakhizan Romlie  , Dafrizal Samsudin  , Didit Adytia
Published: January 2024

The investigation on the Reiner–Philippoff fluid model embedded with two different nanoparticles (Al2O3 and Cu) over a shrinking sheet is carried out. The Tiwari and Das model are applied in the study covering the continuity, momentum, energy equations, and Reiner-Philippoff relation. The flow studied also considers the mixed convection and mass flux influences. The respective equations are first transformed into ordinary differential equation form using the similarity transformation before performing the computation work using the bvp4c function in MATLAB. The present model is identical to the established model in special cases, and then a direct comparative study is executed to verify the current model. The results for respective problems are presented in tabular and graphical form. It is perceived that the presence of nanoparticles affects the fluid characteristic significantly.
Explainable artificial intelligence models for enhancing classification reliability of ground weapon systems
Authors: Bae Gimin , Lee Janghyong
Published: January 2024

This study focused on the development of a reliable artificial intelligence (AI) model to enhance the classification reliability of ground weapon systems for surveillance and reconnaissance applications. The proposed AI model overcomes the limited data availability of military objects such as tanks, canons, and multiple-launch rockets by leveraging transfer learning and fine-tuning techniques. A comprehensive evaluation of 35 deep learning models using the publicly available Military-Vehicles dataset on Kaggle identified MobileNet as the most suitable model for ground weapon system classification. The selected MobileNet model achieved an average F1 score of 92% when tested on a dataset comprising five types of ground-weapon systems. In addition, the application of the explainable AI technique Grad-CAM provided insights into the decision-making process of the proposed model and verified its reliability. Real-world evaluations using frames extracted from training videos demonstrated promising accuracy for tanks, canons, and multiple-launch rockets. However, challenges related to object occlusion and the absence of target objects in the images were observed, which resulted in misclassifications. Overall, this study contributes to the development of explainable and reliable AI models for enhancing the performance of ground surveillance and reconnaissance systems.
Spatiotemporal analysis of drone operations using armed conflict location and event data (ACLED): Focusing on the Russia-Ukraine war
Authors: Kim Hyungsuk , Cho Jaehee
Published: January 2024

This study was designed to determine the characteristics and tendencies of drones, which have emerged as a key weapon system in the Russian-Ukrainian War since 2022, and their use in modern warfare. A spatiotemporal analysis was conducted on 5,491 coordinates of drone-based battles within the city with a multidimensional model. The analysis revealed extensive drone operations by both Russia and Ukraine, with Ukraine shifting to offensive actions in 2023, and distinct temporal patterns by day of the week at battle sites, as indicated by the frequency of drone-based battles. Moreover, Russia maintained the momentum of offensive drone operations, intercepting 85.1% of Ukrainian drones and achieving a 54.0% success rate in drone-based attacks, whereas Ukraine intercepted 43.3% of Russian drones, with a success rate of only 14.3%. Based on this study, the spatiotemporal analysis of drone-based combat across Ukraine enabled an examination of the operating areas, roles, and efficiency of this weapon system as well as an understanding of the impact and multifaceted characteristics associated with its deployment on the battlefield.
COVID-19 Pandemisi Sürecinde Eğitimcilerin Fiziksel Aktivite Düzeylerinin, Kas İskelet Sistemi Şikayetlerinin Uyku, Yaşam Kaliteleri Arasındaki İlişkinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Kötüz Büşra , Aksoy Cihan Caner
Published: January 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı COVID-19 sürecinde ilk, orta ve yükseköğretim düzeyindeki eğitimcilerin kas iskelet sistemi sorunları, fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri, uyku ve yaşam kalitelerini belirlemek ve bu parametreler arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymaktır.
Yöntem: Araştırma COVID-19 sürecinde yüz yüze, uzaktan ve dönüşümlü şekilde çalışan toplam 151 eğitimci ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılara Tanımlayıcı Bilgi ve Sağlık Durumu Sorgulama Formu, Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi (UFAA)-Kısa Form, Genişletilmiş Nordic Kas İskelet Anketi (NMQ-E), Pittsburgh Uyku Kalite İndeksi (PUKİ) ve Kısa Form-12 Sağlık Ölçeği (KF-12) çevrim içi olarak uygulanmıştır.
Bulgular: Eğitimcilerin en çok ağrı hissettiği bölge sırt bölgesi, en şiddetli ağrı hissettiği bölge ise bel bölgesi olarak bulunmuştur. Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi sonucunda eğitimcilerimizin ortalama fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri düşük bulunmuştur. Yapılan değerlendirmeler sonucunda katılımcıların fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri ile KF-12 FK (Fiziksel Komponent) skorları arasında ve KF-12 FK ve KF-12 MK (Mental Komponent) ile uyku kalitesi arasında istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı ilişki saptanmıştır (p<0,05). Çalışmaya katılan eğitimcilerin tümünün PUKİ skoru 5’ten büyük olup uyku kaliteleri kötüdür. COVID-19 sürecinde uzaktan ve yüz yüze çalışanların PUKİ skorları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark tespit edilmiştir (p<0,05). Yüz yüze çalışan eğitimcilerin PUKİ ve KF-12 FK skorları arasında dönüşümlü ve uzaktan çalışanlara göre istatistiksel açıdan önemli farklılık bulunmaktadır (p<0,05).
Sonuç: Eğitimcilerin kas-iskelet sistemi şikayetleri omurgaya odaklanmaktadır. Bu şikayetler uyku ve yaşam kalitesini olumsuz şekilde etkilemektedir. COVID-19 pandemisi sürecinde eğitimcilerin fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri yetersizdir ve uyku kaliteleri kötüdür. Yüz yüze çalışan eğitimcilerin yaşam ve uyku kaliteleri uzaktan çalışanlardan daha yüksektir. Bu durum esnek/uzaktan çalışma sistemleri ve COVID-19 endişesi ile sokağa çıkma kısıtlamalarından kaynaklı olabilir. Bu nedenle aynı eğitimcilerin sürekli olarak uzaktan çalışmalarının engellenmesi eğitimciler açısından faydalı olabilir.
Determination of Deleterious SNPs in NUDT15 Gene Related to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia by using Bioinformatics Tools
Authors: Aşlar Öner Deniz
Published: January 2024

Aim: In acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), thiopurine group drugs are the most basic drugs and are included in almost all treatment protocols, especially in maintenance treatment. The mechanism of action of thioguanine nucleotides is to enter the DNA structure in cells, disrupt DNA synthesis, and trigger programmed cell death. The impact of deleterious SNPs on nucleotide triphosphate diphosphatase protein regarding ALL is not yet fully understood. In this study, it was aimed to determine the possible deleterious impacts of missense variants in the NUDT15 gene on protein structure and stabilization that play a significant role in susceptibility to the disease, using modern bioinformatics software.
Method: To access SNPs in the NUDT15, it was used National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Database (dbSNP). In bioinformatics tools used in this study included SIFT, PolyPhen-2, PROVEAN, SNAP2, and PANTHER, followed by I-Mutant, HOPE, and STRING.
Results: The results of the analysis showed that in a total of 6663 SNPs in the NUDT15, 6 variants have been identified as ‘deleterious’. According to the I-Mutant software, 4 deleterious SNPs decreased protein stability while 2 deleterious SNPs increased protein stability. In the HOPE database analysis, E115G, E57G, F52L, and K33N mutant amino acids were found to be smaller and more hydrophobic than wild-type amino acids, while G53R and G145D mutant amino acids were found to be larger. Thus, all variations resulted in alterations in the net charge on the NUDT15 protein.
Conclusion: Data on NUDT15 variants will contribute to the prediction of the patient’s response to thiopurine drugs in future studies, to a better understanding of the patient’s susceptibility to drug interactions, and ultimately to obtaining information about the prognosis.
Sağlık Bilimleri Öğrencilerinin Sağlık Okuryazarlık, Etik Duyarlılık Düzeylerinin ve Bilgi Güvenliği Farkındalıklarının Mobil Sağlık Uygulamaları (Aplikasyonları) Kullanımları Bağlamında Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Kenar Sinem , Malak Akgün Bahanur
Published: January 2024

Amaç: Doğu Anadolu Bölgesi’ndeki üniversitelerde örgün eğitim-öğretim gören lisans sağlık bilimleri öğrencilerinin sağlık okuryazarlık, etik duyarlılık düzeylerinin ve bilgi güvenliği farkındalıklarının mobil sağlık uygulamaları kullanımları bağlamında değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Çalışma kesitsel tanımlayıcı araştırmadır. 2020-2021 Bahar ve Yaz Eğitim-Öğretim Dönemleri’nde Doğu Anadolu Bölgesi’ndeki araştırma iznini onaylayan 7 üniversitenin 324 (18 yaş üstü) örgün eğitim-öğretim gören lisans öğrencisi örneklemi oluşturmuştur. Veriler Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu, Bilgi Güvenliği Farkındalık Ölçeği, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Ölçeği, Etik Duyarlılık Ölçeği kullanılarak çevrimiçi ölçek aracılığıyla kartopu yöntemiyle toplanmıştır.
Bulgular: Öğrencilerin %79’u 18-22 yaş aralığında, %75,9’u kadın, %57,1’i hemşirelik öğrencisidir. Öğrenciler sağlık okuryazarlığı eğitimi (%23,8), mobil sağlık uygulamaları eğitimi (%18,2), hasta güvenliği eğitimi (%60,2) almışlardır. Öğrencilerin bilgi güvenliği açısından saldırı ve tehditlere yönelik farkındalıklarının orta düzey, sağlık okuryazarlıklarının yüksek düzey, etik ikilem deneyimleme puanının orta düzey olduğu saptanmıştır. Eğitim alınan bölüm etik ikilem deneyimlemenin %2’sini, saldırı ve tehditlere yönelik farkındalığın %2’sini ve sağlık okuryazarlığın %2’sini açıklamaktadır. Sağlık okuryazarlık, etik ikilem deneyimlemenin %3’ünü açıklamaktadır.
Sonuç: Sağlık bilimleri öğrencilerinin başarılı mobil sağlık uygulamaları kullanımları, çalışma yaşamlarında kendilerinin ve toplumun akıllı sağlık hizmetlerini etkin ve güvenli bir şekilde kullanabilmelerini, sağlık hizmetlerinin ve lisans eğitimlerinin kalitelerinin artmasını sağlayacaktır.
The Relationship between the Health Literacy Levels of Parents Having Children Aged 1 Month to 5 Years and their Fever Management-Related Knowledge and Practices
Authors: Dokuyucu Zehra , Yıldırım Sarı Hatice
Published: January 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the health literacy levels of parents having children aged 1 month to 5 years and their fever management-related knowledge and practices.
Method: The research was conducted with 120 parents who agreed to participate in the study, which was applied to the child outpatient clinics of a state hospital in the Ödemiş district of Izmir. The data were collected between July 16 and December 31, 2019 by the face-to-face interview method. Data was collected using the sociodemographic questionnaire, the Fever Management Scale of Parents, and the Rehealth Literacy Scale.
Results: Of the parents participating in the study, 91 (75.8%) were mothers of their children, 63 (52.5%) were boys. 75.8% of the families had previously presented to the hospital due to fever, and 37.5% of the children were hospitalized due to high fever. It was determined that 53.3% of the parents who participated in the study had previously received information about fever, and 85.9% of the people who received information received information from healthcare professionals. It was found that 95.8% of the families were afraid of fever and 52.5% were afraid that the child had seizures. The correlation between the mother’s age variable and the Parental Fever Management Scale scores and between the father’s age variable and the Parental Fever Management Scale scores was negative.
Conclusion: Although the families have a good level of knowledge about the fever, they are afraid when their children have a fever. There was no relationship between health literacy and fever management knowledge levels.
Perimenopozal Depresyon Ölçeği (Meno-D): Türkçe Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: Gümüşay Mehtap , Hotun Şahin Nevin
Published: January 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmada Perimenopozal Depresyon Ölçeği (Meno-D)'nin Türkçe versiyonunun geçerlik ve güvenirliği incelenmiştir.
Yöntem: Metodolojik türde yapılan çalışmaya perimenopozal dönemdeki 120 kadın katıldı. Veriler Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve Perimenopozal Depresyon Ölçeği kullanılarak toplandı. Çalışmada Meno-D’nin dile ve kültüre uyarlanması, dil ve kapsam geçerliği, yapı geçerliği, iç tutarlılığı ve zamana karşı değişmezliği değerlendirildi.
Bulgular: Ölçeğin Kapsam Geçerlik İndeksi (KGİ) 0,93 olarak belirlendi. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi uygulanarak ölçeğin beş faktörlü yapısının uyum indeksi değerlerinin kabul edilebilir olduğu saptandı. Ölçeğin alt boyutlarının Cronbach α katsayısı 0,73 ile 0,85 arasında değişirken, ölçek toplam Cronbach α katsayısı 0,75 bulundu.
Sonuç: Perimenpozal Depresyon Ölçeği’nin Türkçe versiyonunun perimenopozal dönemdeki kadınların depresyon durumunun değerlendirilmesinde kullanılabileceği belirlenmiştir.
Video-Based Physical Exercise Effects on Young Adults in Social Isolation During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Authors: Buran Çırak Yasemin , Işıkcı Burcu , Kardeş Kübra , Tütüneken Yunus Emre , Yılmaz Yelvar Gül Deniz , İnal Habibe Serap
Published: January 2024

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of video-based exercises on the physical activity levels of individuals between the ages of 18-40 in social isolation to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method: 64 volunteers participated as the control and 64 study groups were divided randomly and equally into two groups, the video-based exercise group (VEG) and the control group (CG). The video-based exercise group was included in an exercise program for 20 minutes, 7 days a week for 6 weeks. The primary outcome measure was the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short Form) (IPAQ-SF). Secondary outcome measures were the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Distress Tolerance Scale (DTS), sit and reach test, shoulder flexibility test, squat test, plank test, lateral bridge test (LBT), crunch test and single leg stance test (SLST). Tests were applied to the groups at the beginning and the end of the study.
Results: There was a statistically significant difference in all parameters in the study group before and after the application (p<0.05). According to the intergroup comparisons, there was a statistically significant increase between the groups in IPAQ-SF, Sit and Reach Test, Push Up Test, Plank Test, LBT, and SLST Tests; there was a statistically significant decrease between the groups in DTS, BAI, PSQI, and NHP scores (except for pain and social isolation scores) (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Our findings will shed light on the management of the physiotherapy and rehabilitation process by contributing to the increasing evidence in the literature on the effectiveness of video-based exercises and improving health-related multifaceted parameters in various post-pandemic situations where access to health services and preventive rehabilitation is restricted.
Primer Dismenore’li Bir Genç Yetişkinde Transkütanöz Auriküler Vagus Sinir Stimülasyonunun Etkileri: Bir Olgu Sunumu
Authors: Demirer Hüsniye Merve , Alptekin Hasan Kerem , Erğun Keşli Esra
Published: January 2024

Amaç: Bu olgu sunumunun amacı Primer Dismenore’li bir genç yetişkinde transkütanöz auriküler vagus sinir stimülasyonunun ağrı, menstrüal semptomlar, depresyon ve anksiyete üzerine etkisinin araştırılmasıdır.
Yöntem: Olgunun, ilk menstrüal siklusunun 1. gününde, ağrı şiddeti “Visüel Analog Skala (VAS)”, ağrı eşiği “basınç algometresi”, depresyon düzeyi “Beck Depresyon Envanteri”, anksiyete düzeyi “Beck Anksiyete Envanteri”, menstrüal semptomları da “Menstrüal Belirti Ölçeği” ile değerlendirildi. Olguya menstrüal siklusun 14. gününden ikinci menstrüal siklusa kadar 10 seans vagus sinir stimülasyonu uygulandı. Uygulamalardan sonra ikinci menstrüal siklusun en ağrılı gününde olgu tekrar değerlendirildi.
Bulgular: Müdahale sonrası olgunun menstrüal ağrı şiddetinde azalma, ağrı eşiği değerlerinde artma, depresyon ve anksiyete düzeylerinde azalma ve menstrüal belirtilerinin şiddetinde azalma görüldü.
Sonuç: Primer Dismenore’li bireylerde vagal sinir stimülasyonu ağrı ve ilişkili belirtileri iyileştirmede etkili olabilir.
Investigation of the Effects of Music Therapy on Participation in Daily Living Activities and Quality of Life in Males Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
Authors: Yaman Hülya , Öztürk Başar
Published: January 2024

Aim: This study was created to increase the scope of music therapy for daily life, quality of life and functionality of individuals with schizophrenia.
Method: The study included 25 individuals between the ages of 25-75 who were diagnosed with schizophrenia, and living in a disability-free living center in the province of Istanbul. Selected individuals listened to Bûselik maqam music, which was recorded in advance, for 30 minutes, in a total of 6 sessions once a week in the morning, in the special area reserved for music therapy. Sociodemographic information form, KATZ Activities of Daily Living Scale, Life Satisfaction Questionnaire, Lawton and Brody's Auxiliary Activities of Daily Living Scale, Brief Selectivity Assessment Scale, and Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale are used in the study. Wilcoxon Signed Ranks analysis was used for intragroup comparisons.
Results: As a result of the study, no significant difference was detected in the intervals in daily living activities, quality of life and functionality of music therapy before and after the intervention (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Regarding this study, receptive music therapy alone is not effective in individuals with schizophrenia. We think that leisure activity training under the leadership of occupational therapists during receptive music therapy will produce healthy results. In this way, we foresee that the intervention programs prepared by occupational therapists in a person-centered manner will increase the social functionality and range of patients and lead to positive results in society.
Huzurevinde Yaşayan Yaşlılarda COVID-19 Pandemi Sürecinde Ölüm Kaygısı ve Yalnızlık
Authors: Aksakal Sadık , Kendirkıran Gülcan
Published: January 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışma, huzurevinde yaşayan yaşlılarda COVID-19 pandemi sürecinin ölüm kaygısı ve yalnızlık üzerine etkisini belirlemek amacı ile gerçekleştirildi.
Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel desende gerçekleştirilen çalışma, Darülaceze Başkanlığı Huzurevi’nde kalmakta olan 421 kişiden 109 kadın ve 92 erkek olmak üzere toplam 201 kişinin katılımı ile tamamlandı. Çalışma süresi, 24.02.2022-15.04.2022 tarihleri arasını kapsamaktadır. Veriler; Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Yaşlılar için Yalnızlık Ölçeği (YİYÖ) ve Ölüm Kaygısı Ölçeği (ÖKÖ) ile toplandı. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde; frekans tabloları ve tanımlayıcı istatistikler, Mann-Whitney U testi, Kruskal-Wallis H testi, Bonferroni düzeltmesi, ANOVA ve Spearman korelasyon katsayısı kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların yaş ortalamasının 69,24±6,83 (yıl) olduğu, %54,2’sinin kadın, %77,1’inin bekar ve %52,2’sinin eğitim düzeyinin ilköğretim olduğu belirlendi. Katılımcıların YİYÖ alt boyutlarından “Duygusal Yalnızlık” puan ortalaması 6,67±3,08; “Sosyal Yalnızlık” puan ortalaması 4,02±3,55 ve YİYÖ-Toplam puan ortalaması 10,69±5,91; ÖKÖ için ise 7,02±3,89 bulundu. Bu çalışmada, erkeklerde yalnızlık ve duygusal yalnızlık, kadınlarda ise ölüm korkusu istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede yüksek bulundu (p<0,05). Pandemi sürecinde yalnızlık hissettiğini belirtenlerde duygusal ve sosyal yalnızlık ile ölüm korkusu, sağlığı ile ilgili olumsuz düşünceleri olan ve korku hissettiğini belirten katılımcılarda duygusal yalnızlık ve ölüm korkusu puan ortalamaları anlamlı derecede yüksek bulundu (p<0,05). Katılımcılarda, duygusal yalnızlık ve sosyal yalnızlık arttıkça ölüm korkusu da artmaktadır.
Sonuç: Katılımcılar, pandemi sürecinde yalnızlık ve ölüm korkusu yaşamış olup erkekler yalnızlığı daha fazla yaşarken kadınlar ölüm korkusunu daha fazla yaşamıştır. Pandemi gibi zorlu süreçlerden daha fazla etkilenen yaşlı bireylere yalnızlık ve ölüm kaygısı ile ilgili araştırmaların artırılması ve sağlık profesyonellerinin de bireylerde kaygıyı ve yalnızlık hissini azaltılmaya yönelik girişimler uygulanması önerilebilir. Yakınlarının da bu süreçte bireyleri daha fazla desteklemesi ve yalnızlık hissetmelerini engelleyici faaliyetlerde bulunması önerilebilir.
The Effect of Epidural Electrical Stimulation Application in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Açar Görkem , Mutuş Rıfat , Konakoğlu Gülşah
Published: January 2024

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a significant cause of disability, affecting both children and adults worldwide. These injuries can arise from various conditions, including traumatic, vascular, tumor-related, infection-related, inflammatory (such as multiple sclerosis), or neurodegenerative (like motor neuron disease) origins. Among these, traumatic spinal cord injuries caused by reasons like falls and traffic accidents stand out, particularly in developed countries. Epidural electrical stimulation (EES) was initially used to inhibit chronic pain. Subsequent studies have shown its effectiveness in individuals with SCI. In research spanning from the past to the present, EES applications have been utilized for activities such as motor function improvement, sensory enhancement, bowel functions, increased sexual functionality, and regulating heart rhythms in people with SCI. However, the exact impact of EES remains inconclusive at present and is still a subject of debate.
The Gluten-Casein-Free Diet in Children with Autism: A Clinical Results of the Ophthalmic and Behavioral Manifestations
Authors: Özcan Öznur Özge , Şahbaz İbrahim , Taşdöndüren Emre , Karahan Mesut
Published: January 2024

Aim: To evaluate the ophthalmic and behavioral effects of a gluten-free casein-free diet (GCFD) in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Method: The study was conducted from November 2020 to January 2023. We designed an 8-week clinical trial of GCFD on corneal reflex, pupil size, body mass index (BMI), weight, Autistic Disorder Index, Communication, Social interaction, and Stereotype Behavior.
Results: A total of thirty participants completed the trial. GCFD reduced BMI [%95 CI -4.8895 to -2.1305 (P < 0.0001)], weight [%95 CI -8.5153 to -0.0647 (P = 0.0467)], Autistic Disorder Index [%95 CI -28.0359 to -16.2841 (P < 0.0001)], Communication [%95 CI -3.3325 to -1.6675 (P < 0.0001)], Social Interaction [%95 CI -4.3190 to -2.4010 (P < 0.0001)], and Stereotype Behavior [%95 CI -2.3939 to -0.2461 (P =0.01)] significantly. GCFD also reduced left [%95 CI -2.2421 to -1.6779 (P <0.0001)] and right pupil size [%95 CI -2.2999 to -1.7201 (P <0.0001)] significantly. Conversely, corneal reflex was significantly increased [95% CI 0.2159 to 2.1241 (P = 0.01)]. No differences were observed for IPD.
Conclusion: This study suggested that the GCFD can effectively control ASD behaviors as well as regulate autonomic functions related to ophthalmic markers such as pupil size and corneal reflex, but more research is needed.
Kanser Türlerinde Diyet Posası Alımının Etkisi Nedir?
Authors: Kuyulu Bozdoğan Fatma Bengü , Tazeoğlu Aybala
Published: January 2024

Diyet lifleri kardiyovasküler hastalık, diabetes mellitus, obezite ve kanser gibi yaşamı tehdit eden kronik hastalıkların kontrolünde yararlı etkilerinden dolayı insan sağlığında potansiyel formülasyonlar olarak bilinir. Son yıllarda dünyanın dört bir yanındaki bilim insanları diyetle lif alımı ile kanser arasındaki etkileşimi değerlendirmek için büyük ilgi gösterdiler. Mevcut incelemenin ana odak noktası diyetle lif alımının önemini açıkça vurgulamaktır. Şimdi, beslenme ile lif alımının gelecek vaat eden sağlık yararlarını kanıtlamak için yeni formülasyonlar geliştirilmesi hedeflenmektedir.
Can Skin Aging be Reversible by Anti-Aging Treatments with Genetic Analysis?
Authors: Yılmaz Özlem Özge , Polat Tolga , Tacal Aslan Beste , Ulucan Korkut
Published: January 2024

Skin aging is affected by internal and external factors. The stratum corneum consists of keratinocytes, and as these mature in the epidermis, their proliferative potential gradually decreases and the skin undergoes programmed destruction. There are many single nucleotid polymorphism (SNP)s associated with skin aging. The COL1A1, MMP1, and CYP1A2 genes are responsible for collagen degradation and production. Changes in these genes affect collagen degradation and production. The MCR1 and STXBP5L genes are important for ultraviolet (UV) protection and moisturizing the skin. Due to changes in these genes, the skin cannot be well protected from UV rays, and skin aging accelerates. As free radicals in the skin increase, oxidative stress increases. The SOD2, GPX1, and GSTP1 genes play a role in protecting the body against oxidative stress. Also, coenzyme Q10 acts against oxidative stress. The change in the NQO1 gene cannot convert coenzyme Q10 to its active form, ubiquinol, which causes increased oxidative stress in the skin. Another factor that affects the aging of the skin is the aggressive immune system. The TNF-α gene influences the inflammatory responses generated by the immune system. If the TNF-α gene is not working properly, it can create an overly aggressive reaction and damage tissue. In addition, vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, and changes in the APOA5 gene cause vitamin E deficiency. This affects the protection of the skin from UV rays. Another important vitamin for the skin is vitamin C, and the SLC23A1 gene is involved in vitamin C transport. Changes in this gene cause vitamin C deficiency and affect oxidative stress and collagen production in the skin. These polymorphisms affect the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect the aging of the skin. In order for individuals to prevent skin aging, these polymorphisms should be analyzed, and skin aging can be delayed with skin care products suitable for the person.
Africa and the Cattle Without History
Authors: Brown Tad
Published: January 2024

African historiography of tsetse-borne trypanosomiasis has yet to fully embrace the genetic basis of cattle tolerance to the disease due to the literature’s emphasis on human illness and landscape modification. By the early 1980s, empirical research indicated that N’Dama cattle possessed a heritable tolerance to trypanosomiasis that could be strengthened through breeding. The Gambia’s first president, who was a former veterinary surgeon, contributed to the breed’s reappraisal. In exploring this history, I show how an international scientific network positioned The Gambia as a supplier of N’Dama breeding stock for livestock developments in sub-Saharan Africa. My argument is that research on cattle genetics has theoretical consequences for writing about the history of African tsetse ecosystems.

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MEASURING THE FDI ATTRACTIVENESS IN THE EAP COUNTRIES FROM AN INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Sorcaru Sergiu Lucian , Nuta Florian Marcel , Topliceanu Stefan Catalin , Ambrozie Alisa Mihaela
Published: January 2024

Countries in the European Union’s neighborhood, such as those in the Eastern Partnership (EaP), have a particular interest in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) because investment inflows can guarantee them a number of advantages needed for accession. This paper proposes a comparative analysis of the investment attractiveness of the EaP countries in the period 2005–2019 considering the institutional theory of FDI inflows. The research methodology considers a quantitative approach that uses the composite index as a tool. The results show that half of the EaP countries have a high level of investment attractiveness, while the institutional quality has an important influence on attracting FDI.
CAN FINTECH CURB INCOME INEQUALITY IN CHINA?
Authors: Liu Kefu , Hao Yunping , Ge Yuhang , Mu Weiwei
Published: January 2024

The effect of FinTech on income inequality in China and the characteristics of the existing thresholds are examined in this study based on China provincial panel data from 2011 to 2020 by combining dynamic panel differential GMM with panel threshold models. As revealed by this study, (1) FinTech can significantly curb income inequality. (2) FinTech can mitigate income inequality in all regions, and the degree of mitigation is more significant in the central and western regions of China. (3) The improvement of FinTech development can reduce income inequality in all quantiles. The regions with high-income inequality and low-income inequality are compared. The comparison results reveal that FinTech can reduce income inequality to a greater extent in regions with lowincome inequality. (4) FinTech can restrain income inequality under different threshold variables, and the restraining effect of economic growth is the most significant. The policy significance of this study is to fully exploit the empowerment and income-generating role played by FinTech, build a more inclusive financial system, create a good financial environment, cultivate residents’ financial knowledge level, enhance the ability of low-income groups to obtain income from financial services and reduce income inequality, to fulfill the development goal of common prosperity.
His bundle pacing in a patient with atrioventricular conduction abnormalities, persistent atrial flutter at high thromboembolic and bleeding risk after hybrid coronary revascularization and left atrial appendage closure - case report
Authors: Szotek M , Kula W. , Malik A. , Czunko A. , Lelakowski J. , Traykov V. , Matusik P.
Published: January 2024

We present a case of a 78-year-old patient with persistent atrial ﬂ utter, history of atrial ﬁ brillation and atrioventricular conduction disturbances, including ﬁ rst-degree atrioventricular block (AVB) and paroxysmal complete AVB. Echocardiography revealed mildly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF, 44%). The patient had high thromboembolic risk, had previous ischemic stroke, suffered from chronic coronary artery disease treated with hybrid coronary revascularization (minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting and subsequent percutaneous coronary intervention) as well as left atrial appendage closure. Because of high bleeding risk, double antiplatelet therapy (acetylsalicylic acid and clopidogrel) combined with low dose of low-molecular-weight heparin after cardiac surgery were introduced. Due to persistent atrial ﬂ utter, complete AVB, lack of intraventricular conduction abnormalities, mildly reduced LVEF and expected high right ventricle pacing burden, the patient was referred for dual-chamber pacemaker implantation using conduction system pacing (CSP), preferentially His bundle pacing (HBP). The procedure was performed with good outcome and CSP was utilized via HBP. After reassessment of thromboembolic and bleeding risk, the patient was discharged home on reduced dose of dabigatran. Short-term follow-up showed stable HBP parameters along with no additional symptoms. Despite good short-term outcomes and no complications in studied patient, large randomized controlled trials are needed to verify long-term safety and efﬁ cacy of HBP to optimize clinical care of patients with atrioventricular conduction abnormalities using a personalized approach. 