bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Use of hypofractionated radiotherapy for fungating and bleeding breast cancer mass in an elderly patient
Authors: Jotwani Amit K. , Padmini P. Hema 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
Elderly patients presenting with metastatic, locally advanced breast cancer present a unique challenge in terms of management. This is especially so for patients aged 80 years and above with comorbidities, where it becomes difficult to offer any surgical or cytotoxic chemotherapy. This may lead to local disease progression if left unattended. Here, we present a case of a nonagenarian patient who presented with a large fungating growth in the breast associated with bleeding and foul smell. She could not be offered surgery or chemotherapy due to poor performance status. She was therefore treated with a 2-week hypofractionated radiation treatment protocol. Within 3 months after radiation, there was significant regression in breast mass, and all the ulcers healed with secondary intention. Few studies have reported the palliative role of hypofractionated radiotherapy for primary breast cancers with locally advanced disease. Radiation not just improves local control of disease; it profoundly relieves patients’ emotional distress associated with a fungating foul-smelling growth.
Knowledge, Attitudes and Lifestyle Practices among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at University Teaching Hospital, Butare- Rwanda
Authors: Rwabuneza Richard , Okova Rosemary , Marete Onesmus 
Published: November 2024

Purpose: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease related to insulin and is one of the most significant worldwide health problems. In the developing world, the number of people afflicted by type 2 diabetes mellitus continues rising, and carries with it considerable morbidity and mortality. Type 2 diabetes mellitus problems can be avoided or even stopped with behavior adjustment and the adoption of healthy living practices. Nevertheless, the majority of diabetes mellitus patients lack adequate knowledge of and application of healthier lifestyles. Aim of the study is to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding lifestyle modification in type 2 diabetes patients at CHUB.
Methodology: A cross section study was applied with the sample size of 364 participants, almost the half 189(51.9%) of the participants were aged between 41-60 years old. regarding the marital status the majority 246(67.6%) were married. Concerning to education level almost a half 188(51.6%) did primary school only. In this population, 39.8% of the participants were farmers while only 9.1% formal employment. Data collected with a structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS version 26.
Findings: The study found that 98.4% of participants had good knowledge about lifestyle modifications for managing type 2 diabetes, with all 364 participants aware of the importance of health checks and screening. However, 13.2% were unaware that limiting fatty foods contributes to managing the condition. Nearly all participants (98.1%) had a positive attitude towards a controlled diet, and all agreed on the importance of regular exercise to prevent complications. While 12.9% believed traditional healers could cure diabetes, 94.8% followed effective lifestyle practices. Factorial ANOVA revealed significant effects of BMI, marital status, and occupation on lifestyle practices (p<0.001).
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: As recommendations, measures should be taken to maintain and to improve the health promotion about life style modifications to prevent and manage the type two diabetes mellitus and other none communicable diseases.
En los límites del Islam. La naturaleza del hombre a la luz del espíritu, rūḥ, coránico, según Algazel
Authors: Tornero Poveda Emilio 
Published: November 2024

Según Algazel, el espíritu infundido por Dios en el hombre, tal como dice el Corán, hace posible que el hombre pueda amar verdaderamente a Dios, pues le proporciona una naturaleza afín a la divina y la afinidad de naturalezas es la causa más profunda y verdadera de la que surge el amor. Muestra Algazel algunos de los aspectos de la naturaleza humana afínes a la divina con lo que se sitúa en los límites extremos del islam, ya que la afinidad se puede interpretar en un sentido de igualdad, cosa que él no admite. Pese a ello, ha habido quien, como Ibn al-‘Arabī, le ha negado rotundamente dicha afinidad. En cualquier caso, Algazel se mantiene dentro de los límites del islam al negar, como la ortodoxia, la libertad en el hombre, pues esta es un atributo exclusivo de la divinidad. Pero dado que la esencia del espíritu es la libertad (Hegel), esta doctrina del espíritu presentada es totalmente ilusoria. Sigue finalmente la traducción del texto de la causa quinta del amor del hombre a Dios: la afinidad de naturalezas
Impact of the Constructivist EDGA Model on Learning Some Basic Volleyball Skills for Middle School Female Students
Authors: Hussein Amena Kareem 
Published: November 2024

Study purpose. This research aimed to identify the effect of using the constructivist EDGA model on developing female students’ performance of some basic volleyball skills.
Material and methods. The researcher used the experimental method with an equivalent group design with a pre-test and post-test to suit the nature of the research problem. The researcher then identified the research population as the fourth-grade middle school students at the March 11 Girls’ Middle School in the Kirkuk Education Directorate, who numbered (151) students. The researcher used the statistical package to reach scientific results on which she based her research conclusions.
Results. The study found significant differences in basic volleyball skills (underhand serve, overhand pass, and underhand pass) in favour of the experimental with the arithmetic mean for basic volleyball skills (36.700, 28.950, 25.350), respectively. However, the control group obtained the arithmetic mean (26.050, 20.850, 18.150), respectively. The constructivist EDGA model was used in the curriculum, stimulating students' minds and helping them develop. The development unit's clear goals, aligned with the student's current level, will enhance learning and help achieve the educational objectives.
Conclusions. One of the most important of these is using the educational curriculum according to the constructivist EDGA model, which has achieved remarkable development in basic volleyball skills. Using the stages and steps of the EDGA model, along with the nature of the skills and the sample level, led to the theoretical and practical learning of research skills. The research recommendations came as follows: Emphasizing the adoption of the EDGA model in educational curricula related to learning sports skills. Urging the use of modern methods and models in learning basic volleyball skills.
<span>Hấp thụ hai photon trong chấm lượng tử với thế Yukawa</span>
Authors: Thái Thị Đăng Khương , Nguyễn Bích Thảo , Nguyễn Văn Công , Huỳnh Vĩnh Phúc 
Published: November 2024

Chúng tôi nghiên cứu tính chất hấp thụ quang phi tuyến của chấm lượng tử có thế Yukawa, thông qua việc khảo sát quá trình hấp thụ hai photon (TPA) và sử dụng GaAs làm vật liệu minh họa. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy sự khác biệt rõ rệt giữa dịch chuyển nội vùng và dịch chuyển liên vùng: chuyển tiếp nội vùng có phổ TPA hẹp hơn và giá trị cực đại cao hơn so với dịch chuyển liên vùng. Đáng chú ý, đỉnh hấp thụ tương ứng với luôn nằm bên trái đỉnh tương ứng với . Hơn nữa, sự phụ thuộc của vị trí đỉnh hấp thụ vào bậc dịch chuyển, , đối với các nội vùng và liên vùng là trái ngược nhau. Chúng tôi cũng quan sát thấy xu hướng dịch chuyển xanh trong phổ TPA với giá trị tăng dần của cả hai tham số và . Những phát hiện này hứa hẹn quan trọng cho sự phát triển của các thiết bị quang tử cải tiến bằng cách tối ưu hóa các đặc tính vật liệu của chấm lượng tử.
<span>Ảnh hưởng của bột tấm gạo l&ecirc;n men trong khẩu phần thức ăn cỏ l&ocirc;ng t&acirc;y l&ecirc;n sinh kh&iacute; methane trong điều kiện <em>in vitro</em> từ dịch dạ cỏ b&ograve;</span>
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Trang 
Published: November 2024

Nghiên cứu được thực hiện tại Trường Đại học An Giang với mục tiêu xác định ảnh hưởng của các mức bột tấm lên men bằng nấm men (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) bổ sung trong khẩu phần lên sinh khí methane trong điều kiện In vitro với chất nền là cỏ lông tây (Brachiaria mutica). Thí nghiệm được bố trí hoàn toàn ngẫu nhiên với 4 nghiệm thức là các mức bổ sung bột tấm lên men 0; 5; 10; 15% (w/w) tính trên vật chất khô là cỏ lông tây với 3 lần lặp lại.
Kết quả phân tích cho thấy bột tấm lên men có hàm lượng vật chất khô là 42,86% và CP là 8,13% (tính trên vật chất khô). Kết quả pH của các nghiệm thức có sự khác biết có ý nghĩa thống kê với các giá trị 6,99; 6,81; 6,68 và 6,64 tương ứng với các mức bột tấm lên men bổ sung trong khẩu phần 0; 5; 10 và 15% tính trên vật chất khô (P<0,05). Bổ sung bột tấm lên men trong khẩu phần cơ bản là cỏ lông tây trong điều kiện in vitro cho thấy không ảnh hưởng đến tổng lượng khí sinh ra nhưng ảnh hưởng rõ rệt đến nồng độ khí methane và tổng lượng khí methane sinh ra với các giá trị 17,15; 15,64; 16,25 và 14,83% và 11,75; 10,45; 10,01 và 9,60 (ml/500mg vật chất khô) tương ứng với các mức bổ sung 0;5; 10 và 15% bột tấm lên men tính trên vật chất khô.
Điều này cho thấy khi bổ sung bột tấm lên men trong khẩu phần cơ bản là cỏ lông tây không ảnh hưởng đến tổng lượng khí sinh ra nhưng ảnh hưởng rõ rệt đến nồng độ khí methane và tổng lượng khí methane sinh ra.
THE MAIN PROBLEMS OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN KAZAKHSTAN: THE IMPACT OF DUAL TRAINING ON THE QUALITY OF STAFF TRAINING
Authors: Doskeyeva G. Zh. , Kuzembekova R. A. 
Published: November 2024

Purpose. This research aims to explore how dual education introduced as part of the state policy of modernizing the education system enhances academic performance and increase students' satisfaction with learning outcomes in Kazakhstani technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions.Methodology. A survey involving 523 students from TVET institutions in Almaty city was conducted for this purpose. Using the SPSS software, the survey data were analyzed to investigate two hypotheses. The first hypothesis proposes that students in dual education systems achieve superior academic results, thereby potentially enhancing their success in the labor market compared to students in non-dual education systems. Hypothesis 2 suggests that dual education students report higher satisfaction with their learning outcomes and greater confi dence in their employability compared to students in non-dual education systems. Originality / value of the research. This study serves as a methodological trial to explore how dual education affects the quality of education in TVET institutions. It also aims to assess the impact on students' satisfaction with their learning outcomes and their confidence in employability.The findings indicate that students in dual education programs exhibit greater confidence in their job market prospects, higher satisfaction with their educational outcomes, and superior academic achievement compared to those in traditional (non-dual) education.
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY ON KAZAKHSTAN’S ECONOMY: TRENDS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Beketova K. N. , Kinasheva Zh. B. , Smagulova A. M. 
Published: November 2024

Purpose. By analyzing the relationship between agricultural production, emissions, agricultural employment and local communities, the study aims to highlight the role of agriculture in economic development, as well as provide specific recommendations for policymakers in prioritizing agriculture.Methods. The authors use linear regression as a methodology to establish and identify the relationship between agricultural indicators and GDP growth. The data was taken from various reliable sources, such as the Statistics Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the World Bank. The regression includes both dependent variables (GDP) and independent variables (agricultural activity). Statistical tests are also presented to assess the significance and reliability of the findings.Originality / Value. The article presents new evidence of the dependence of the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the agricultural sector. The uniqueness of the work lies in the identification of the main problems of the agricultural sector and the proposed solutions. The consideration of carbon dioxide emissions and rural employment issues adds a special scientific depth to the study.Findings. The regression analysis identified factors that directly influence the growth of the GDP of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Moreover, the R-square indicates that a significant portion of the variance in the dependent variable can be explained by the selected independent variables, demonstrating the model's effectiveness in identifying the key determinants of agricultural productivity. As observed from the research results, Kazakhstan's agricultural sector requires more attention compared to the industrial sector. This sector is responsible for the growth of GDP and economic productivity, with empirical evidence supporting this. By supporting agrarian policies and investments, it is possible to combat poverty and sustainably develop the rural population.
Evaluating the Investment Period in a Novel Citizen Science Program: A Case Study from Cold Water SCUBA Surveys
Authors: Obaza Adam , Bird Amanda , Lowry Dayv , Gaydos Joseph , Wilken Heidi , Selbitschka Jackie , Troyer Stena , Peltonen John , Berger William , Selleck Jamey , Tonnes Daniel 
Published: November 2024

Citizen Science approaches are now frequently applied to research questions requiring extensive sampling efforts that produce large data sets. The possible benefits of this strategy often lead researchers to overlook the critical early development period. This case study follows the startup of a citizen science project using volunteer cold-water SCUBA divers to track recruitment dynamics of endangered rockfishes. We track the early growth phase of this project using the number of outreach events, and resulting dive effort over the first seven years of the program. Though group members possessed diverse backgrounds and skills, all five participating groups exhibited several year lags in which outreach resulted in little survey effort. After several years, participation dramatically increased. Groups that joined later increased participation more rapidly, suggesting an interaction among divers in disparate groups, improvement in project messaging, and/or attraction to a successful project. Expectations for a slower starting phase, consistent messaging, direct teamwork alongside citizen science divers during data collection, and involvement in some elements of project design were helpful in building participation. Having realistic expectations and understanding the relationship between outreach effort and participant engagement level allows scientists starting citizen-science data efforts to better estimate resource requirements.
АПРОБАЦИЯ ШКАЛЫ ОЦЕНКИ КОМФОРТНОСТИ ГОРОДСКОЙ ИНФРАСТРУКТУРЫ ДЛЯ ЖЕНЩИН (НА ПРИМЕРЕ ОДНОГО ИЗ РАЙОНОВ ГОРОДА РОСТОВА-НА-ДОНУ)
Authors: Д.А. ГУГУЕВА 
Published: November 2024

Различие между мужчинами и женщинами при использовании городской инфраструктуры (общественного транспорта, тротуаров, пандусов, магазинов, аптек и т.п.) детерминированы теми функциональными обязанностями, которые на них накладывает современное общество, так как в большинстве случаев именно женщина заботится о детях и пожилых родственниках, зачастую совмещая это с работой. Данное обстоятельство обуславливает ее традиционный маршрут по городу, который отличается от мужского. Цель данной статьи описать и классифицировать те требования, которые предъявляют женщины к городской инфраструктуре и провести оценку одного из микрорайонов города Ростова-на-Дону по выработанной шкале. Для достижения поставленной цели были поставлены и решены следующие задачи: на основании методов наблюдения и контент-анализа проведена классификация требований, которые предъявляют женщины к городской инфраструктуре, на основании классификации предложена система оценивания района/города, и далее эта система была апробирована на примере одного из микрорайонов города Ростова-на-Дону. По результатам проведенного исследования был определен уровень комфорта исследуемого микрорайона для женщин разных возрастов. По нашему мнению, предлагаемая оценка может быть использована в рамках социологического анализа городских пространств для дальнейшего повышения комфортабельности российских городов.
The differences between men and women in their use of urban infrastructure (public transport, sidewalks, ramps, shops, pharmacies, etc.) are influenced by the functional responsibilities imposed by contemporary society. In most cases, women are primarily responsible for the care of children and elderly relatives, often balancing these duties with their work. This results in a traditional route in the city for women that differs from that of men. The aim of this study is to describe and classify the requirements that women have for urban infrastructure and to evaluate one of the microdistricts in Rostov-on-Don using the developed scale. To achieve this goal, the following tasks were set and solved: a classification of women’s requirements for urban infrastructure was conducted based on observational methods and content analysis; a system for evaluating districts/cities was proposed based on this classification; and this system was subsequently tested in one of the microdistricts of Rostov-on-Don. The results of the evaluation determined the comfort level of the studied microdistrict for women of various ages. We believe that the proposed evaluation can be used within the framework of sociological analysis of urban spaces to further enhance the comfort of Russian cities.
«НАЦИОНАЛИЗМ ОКАЗАЛСЯ СИЛЬНЕЕ ИДЕЙ БРАТСТВА[1]: МАСОНСКИЕ ИДЕИ В ОБЩЕСТВЕННО-ПОЛИТИЧЕСКОЙ ЖИЗНИ СЕВЕРОКАВКАЗСКОЙ ЭМИГРАЦИИ В 1920–1930-Е ГГ.
Authors: И.Л. БАБИЧ , Т.Л. БАБИЧ 
Published: November 2024

В статье исследованы причины, по которым северокавказцы согласились на участие в деятельности русских (а затем и кавказских) лож во Франции в 1920–1930-е гг. Источники статьи – архивные материалы, полученные авторским коллективом в двух ложах Франции – Великой ложе Востока и Большой ложе Франции, а также материалы ложи «Северная звезда» (работы Л. Кандаурова, П. Переверзева и П. Бурышкина). Авторы выделяют три этапа массового привлечения кавказцев в русские ложи: 1923–1924 гг. – ложа «Астрея», 1924–1926 гг. – ложа «Золотое Руно», 1927–1928 гг. – ложа «Прометей». В статье показано, что мотивация и смысл пребывания северокавказцев в русских масонских ложах на протяжении вышеозначенных трех этапов были и общими, и одновременно разными. Авторы отвечают на вопрос: дал ли что-нибудь опыт участия северокавказских эмигрантов в трех масонских ложах для их общественно-политической жизни? Думается, что в целом для движения данный опыт не дал определенных результатов. Тем не менее, отдельные северокавказцы, такие как Г. Газданов, И. Гайдар, К.Н. Хагондоков, не только получили свой личный опыт в духовном развитии, но и принесли общественно-политическую пользу, но не для Кавказа, а в целом для русской эмиграции.
The article investigates the reasons why North Caucasians agreed to participate in the activities of Russian (and later Caucasian) lodges in France in the 1920s-1930s. The sources for this study include archival materials obtained by the authors from two lodges in France—the Grand Orient de France and the Grande Loge de France—as well as documents from the lodge “Northern Star” (the works of L. Kandaurov, P. Pereverzev, and P. Buryshkin). The authors identify three phases of mass recruitment of Caucasians into Russian lodges: 1923–1924, represented by the lodge “Astraea”; 1924–1926, associated with the lodge “Golden Fleece”; and 1927–1928, linked to the lodge “Prometheus”. The article demonstrates that the motivations and significance of North Caucasians’ involvement in Russian Masonic lodges during these three phases were both shared and distinct. The authors address the question of whether the experience of North Caucasian emigrants participating in these three Masonic lodges contributed to their socio-political life. It seems that, overall, this experience did not yield significant results for the movement. Nevertheless, individual North Caucasians, such as G. Gazdanov, I. Gaidar, and K.N. Khagondokov, not only gained personal insights into spiritual development but also provided socio-political benefits, albeit not for the Caucasus specifically, but rather for the Russian emigration community as a whole.
ПРИОРИТЕТНЫЕ НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОГО ПЛАНИРОВАНИЯ ИНФРАСТРУКТУРЫ МЕГАПОЛИСОВ: МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ ТРАНСГРАНИЧНЫХ ИННОВАЦИЙ В РОССИЙСКО-КИТАЙСКОМ ПРИГРАНИЧЬЕ
Authors: Л. ВАН , И.С. КАРАБУЛАТОВА 
Published: November 2024

Основная цель – рассмотрение приоритетных направлений стратегического планирования инновационного развития инфраструктуры мегаполисов и их роли в российско-китайском приграничье. Теоретико-методологическая базаисследования опирается на труды ведущих ученых и аналитиков в сфере экономической социологии и урбанистики, внешнеэкономического публичного дискурса, китаеведения, цифровой гуманитаристики и урбанистики, международного разделения труда и кооперации. За основу взята концепция «умный город», реализуемая в России и Китае. Основными задачами стали определение авторской позиции по планированию инновационных технологий в развитии инфраструктуры мегаполисов и крупных городов России и Китая, а также проведение типизации в условиях интенсивного сотрудничества и обмена технологиями. Итоговые результатыдемонстрируют расчеты оснований реструктуризации основных капитальных фондов для создания инновационной системы инфраструктуры мегаполисов для снижения социально-экономических рисков в российско-китайском приграничье с последующим формированием трансграничного сверхгорода, включенного в планы народнохозяйственного развития обеих стран. Авторы обосновывают введение таких понятий, как трансграничный мегаполис и трансграничная мегаполисная агломерация, доказывая ее обоснование на примере северо-восточных провинций Китая и Дальнего Востока России, демонстрируя параллели с историей государств и регионов Кавказа.
The main goal is to examine the priority directions of strategic planning for the innovative development of the infrastructure of megacities and their role in the Russian-Chinese border area. The theoretical and methodological basisof the research is based on the works of leading scientists and analysts in the field of economic sociology and urban studies, foreign economic public discourse, Chinese studies, digital humanities and urban studies, international division of labor and cooperation. The concept of a “smart city”, implemented in Russia and China, is taken as a basis. The main tasks include defining the author’s position on planning innovative technologies for the development of megacity and large urban infrastructure in Russia and China, as well as conducting typologies under conditions of intensive cooperation and technology exchange. The final results demonstrate calculations for the restructuring of the main capital funds to create an innovative system of megalopolis infrastructure to reduce socio-economic risks in the Russian-Chinese border area, subsequently facilitating the formation of a cross-border supercity integrated into the economic development plans of both countries. The authors substantiate the introduction of such concepts as a cross-border megapolis and a cross-border megalopolis agglomeration, proving its justification by the example of the northeastern provinces of China and the Russian Far East, while drawing parallels with the history of the states and regions of the Caucasus.