bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Managing Mental Health Problems and Quality of Life among Dialysis Patients through Stress Management Intervention
Authors: Sultan Sarwat , Munir Rabia , Kanwal Frasat 
Published: November 2024

Objective. Chronic diseases and psychological disorders have privileged co morbidity with each other; dialysis patients are also at high risk of internalizing problems. This study investigated the effectiveness of stress management techniques in controlling internalizing problems and kidney disease related quality of life of the dialysis patientsMethod. This study was completed using repeated measure research design with 20 diagnosed kidney patients found high on mental health problems who were randomly selected from initially approached sample of 100 registered patients in Nishtar Hospital Multan. 20 participants were then randomly assigned to intervention and control group equally. Stress management techniques were administered to intervention group only. Pre and post data were obtained on Kidney Disease Related Quality of Life Scale (Hays et al., 1994) and Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995). This study was conducted during 2016-2017.Results. Significant differences were found in pre and post-scores on kidney disease quality of life, depression,anxiety and stress for intervention group (t = 5.03, < .001 and t = 8.12, 1.42,3.02 at <0.01 respectively) while insignificant findings were found for control group. It implies that patients after receiving stress management intervention (Meichenbaum, 1993) reported an increase in quality of life and decrease in their symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.Conclusion. Stress management techniques have been found effective in improving kidney related quality of life and lowering depression, anxiety, and stress of kidney patients.Implications. The findings of present study are useful for the physicians and family members of kidney patients. Stress management techniques if are employed by kidney patients' professionals in particular and their family members in general can extend the quality of life and let down the depression, anxiety, and stress. Seminars and workshop should be conducted for the awareness of these internalizing problems and importance of stress management.
Exploring the Role of Family Dynamics in Suicide Attempt: Indigenous Perspective
Authors: Mubashar Dr. Tahira , Butt Tayyab Ali 
Published: November 2024

Background. In recent years, incidences of suicide appear to have increased in Pakistan and suicide has become a major public health problem. Being Islamic country, in Pakistansuicide is, considered an offense and one of the understudied phenomenon.
Objective Present qualitative inquiry aimed to explore different family dynamics that leads to suicide attempt.
Method. In present study collective case study was used as research strategy. Research participants were recruited through purposive sampling strategy. Sample comprised of two suicide attempt survivors, aged between 24 and 25 years. Semi-structured interviews were used as a tool of data collection.
Results. The findings of the study revealed that in family dynamics, parental neglect, hostility, disregard, bundles of restrictions, lack of warmth and communication gap had the leading role towards suicide attempt in young adults. Moreover, findings showed that conflictual relationship with parents and siblings makes an individual feel worthless, and seeing self as burden for the family ultimately leads to suicide attempts. It is also emerged from the data that parental disputes had devastating effects in life of young adults.
Conclusion.Research findings contribute to a meaningful understanding of how suicide risk is increased by unhealthy family dynamics and paved the way for an effective intervention plan.
Psychological Determinants of Volunteerism in Context of Theory of Planned Behavior
Authors: Tanveer Syeda Dua , Zubair Dr Aisha , Latif Kainat , Ashraf Samiya , Yaseen Tayyabah 
Published: November 2024

Background. The present study was aimed at investigating the relationship among helping attitude, subjective norms of helping behavior, community related efficacy, and volunteerism among volunteers. Moreover, it also focused to ascertain the role of demographics (gender, education, duration of volunteering, monthly family income) across all study variables.
Method. Measures of Helping Attitude Scale (Nickell, 1998), Subjective Norms of Helping Behavior Scale (Khattak, 2019), Community Related Efficacy Scale (Reeb et al., 1998), and Bales Volunteerism-Activism Scale (Bales, 1996), were used to assess the study variables. The sample consists of 350 male and female volunteers with the age range of 23 to 29 years.
Results
Results showed that helping attitude, subjective norms of helping behavior, and community related efficacy positively predicted volunteerism. Findings revealed that female volunteers were high on helping attitude, and subjective norms of helping behavior and low on volunteerism as compared to male volunteers. Moreover, significant differences were observed on education, monthly family income, type of volunteering, and duration of volunteering in relation to study variables.
Implications. Implications of the study involve the significance of volunteerism as a component of prosocial behavior, drawing the attention of both academics and professionals. Limitations and suggestionsfor future researches had also been discussed.
Keywords: Helping attitude, subjective norms, community related efficacy, volunteerism, theory of planned behavior
Time Series Perspective on the Sustainability of the South African Food and Beverage Sector
Authors: Masena Thabiso E. , Mahlangu Sarah L. , Shongwe Sandile C. 
Published: November 2024

This study aims to quantify and graphically illustrate the negative lingering effect that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the sales in South African Rands (ZAR) of the food and beverage sector using the time series seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average with exogenous components (SARIMAX) intervention model. The SARIMAX2, 1, 00, 1, 212 intervention model provided the best fit, supported by the lowest values of the model selection and error metrics (Akaike’s information criterion, Bayesian information criterion, and root mean square error). The total estimated loss of sales in the 52 months during the intervention period (March 2020 to June 2024) amounts to ZAR 130,579 million. The most affected months were April 2020 and May 2020 with estimated losses of ZAR 7719 million and ZAR 7633 million, respectively. The findings of this study align with the Statistics South Africa® statistical report based on empirical estimation without any model fitting, thus highlighting the effectiveness of the SARIMAX intervention model in quantifying the effects of the pandemic. The lingering negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic still continues to threaten the sustainability of the South African food and beverage sector, violating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal, Number 2, which is to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
Barriers to diagnosing and treating vulval lichen sclerosus: a survey study
Authors: Crew Arabella , Leatherland Rheanne , Clarke Louise , Owen Caroline , Simpson Rosalind C 
Published: November 2024

BackgroundVulval lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that is frequently misdiagnosed and under-recognised. To date, qualitative research has focused on lived experience of VLS, with women attributing diagnostic delay to poor interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs), often due to lack of knowledge. In the UK, women with VLS are most likely to present to primary care.AimTo establish HCPs’ perspectives on the identification, management, and education of vulval skin disease, with a focus on VLS.Design and settingA mixed-methods study survey undertaken across the UK.MethodHCPs were recruited through opportunistic sampling. The survey was distributed via email and WhatsApp through professional networks and in hard-copy format at events, and completed between 1 November 2023 and 14 December 2023. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Spearman’s rank correlations, and thematic analysis.ResultsOf 122 responders, most were GPs (n= 53) and GP trainees (n= 59). In total, 37.7% of responders had never participated in teaching or learning on vulval skin disease. Confidence in the identification of vulval skin disease positively correlated with experience, exposure, and female gender, although this last correlation was weak. The top identified barriers to diagnosis and treatment included lack of knowledge, embarrassment, and absence of VLS diagnostic criteria. Almost all participants (97.5%) felt that VLS diagnostic criteria would be helpful in clinical practice.ConclusionThis study provides insight into the barriers to diagnosing and treating VLS in primary care. HCPs recognise deficiencies in training and referral pathways, and a lack of tools to support VLS diagnosis. Training should include skills to address stigma and embarrassment. This study highlights the importance of developing interventions, such as reproducible diagnostic criteria, to overcome barriers, thereby expediting diagnosis and treatment.
Perfil epidemiológico das internações por Espinha Bífida de 2013 a 2023
Authors: Moreira Andressa Franco , Motta dos Anjos Jorge Luís , Ferraz Moreira Jader 
Published: November 2024

Objetivo. Descrever o perfil epidemiológico das internações por espinha bífida em crianças e adolescentes, na faixa etária equivalente de 0 a 19 anos de idade, no período correspondente de jan/2013 a julho/2023. Método. Estudo epidemiológico, ecológico, realizado através da consulta do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde, por meio do Sistema de Internações Hospitalares, pela ferramenta Tabnet. Foram analisados os números de internações, óbitos e valor de serviços hospitalares, conforme regiões do Brasil, faixa etária, cor/raça e sexo, referentes ao período de jan/2013 a julho/2023. A coleta foi realizada em setembro/2023. Resultados. No período analisado, ocorreram 10.401 internações. Foram registrados 205 óbitos. Relativo a valores dos serviços hospitalares, foram gastos R$ 29.606.189,56. Conclusão. O Nordeste destacou-se no quantitativo de internações e óbitos. Os menores de um ano de idade foram predominantes quanto aos números de internações, óbitos e valores de serviços hospitalares. Não houve prevalência quanto a cor/raça.
ТЕОРЕТИЧЕСКИЕ АСПЕКТЫ ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИСЕАНСА АРТ-ТЕРАПИИ
Authors: С.Р. Николаева , В.А. Демарева 
Published: November 2024

В данной статье рассматривается теоретический аспект эффективности сеанса арт-терапии. Статья подчеркивает важность комплексного подхода к оценке арт-терапии, обращая внимание на значимость взаимодействия между терапевтом и клиентом, а также на необходимость учета индивидуальных характеристик участников терапии. Результаты теоретического исследования могут быть полезны как практикующим специалистам, стремящимся повысить качество своей работы, так и ученым, занимающимся изучением методов психотерапии. Это исследование призвано углубить понимание арт-терапии как уникального инструмента в арсенале психотерапевта и способствовать дальнейшему развитию данной области, а также обозначить необходимость психофизиологических исследований для более глубокого понимания эффекта арт-терапии для человека.
This article discusses the theoretical aspect of the effectiveness of an art therapy session. The article emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to the evaluation of art therapy, drawing attention to the significance of the interaction between the therapist and client, as well as the need to take into account the individual characteristics of therapy participants. The results of the theoretical study may be useful to practitioners seeking to improve the quality of their work as well as to scholars studying psychotherapy methods. This study is intended to deepen the understanding of art therapy as a unique tool in the psychotherapist's arsenal and contribute to the further development of the field, as well as to outline the need for psychophysiological research to better understand the effects of art therapy on the individual.
ДУХОВНОСТЬ ЧЕЛОВЕКА СКВОЗЬ ПРИЗМУ ПСИХОФИЗИОЛОГИИ
Authors: Р.Р. Сулейманова 
Published: November 2024

В статье рассмотрена связь между духовностью и психофизиологией человека. Дан анализ влиянию духовных практик на физическое и психическое здоровье, а также описана роль духовности в развитии личности.
The article examines the connection between spirituality and human psychophysiology. It analyzes the influence of spiritual practices on physical and mental health, and describes the role of spirituality in personality development.
РОЛЬ ТЕЛЕСНО - ОРИЕТИРОВАННОЙ ТЕРАПИИ В ВОСТАНОВЛЕНИИ ПОСТСТРЕССА
Authors: Л.Н. Смелышева , А.И. Драгилева 
Published: November 2024

Оценено влияние телесно-ориентированной терапии (ТОТ) на восстановление пациентов с постстрессорными расстройствами. Показатели вариабельности сердечного ритма (ВСР) до и после терапии продемонстрировали значительные изменения в уровнях стресса, активности симпатической и парасимпатической нервных систем, а также общего объема энергии.
The influence of body-oriented therapy (BOT) on the recovery of patients with post-traumatic stress disorders was assessed. Heart rate variability (HRV) indicators before and after therapy demonstrated significant changes in stress levels, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity, as well as overall energy levels.
ДИНАМИКА ЭМОЦИОНАЛЬНОГО СОСТОЯНИЯ ЧЕЛОВЕКА ДО И ПОСЛЕ ТРЕНИНГОВ В ВИРТУАЛЬНОЙ РЕАЛЬНОСТИ
Authors: М.М.А. Аранива , А.Б. Демарев , В.А. Демарева 
Published: November 2024

В данном исследовании изучается динамика эмоционального состояния человека до и после тренингов в среде виртуальной реальности (VR). В исследовании применяется смешанный подход, в котором используются как психологические, так и физиологические данные, чтобы получить полную картину эмоциональных изменений. Участники (11 студентов) прошли серию из пяти VR-тренингов, при этом их эмоциональное состояние оценивалось до и после тренинга. Предварительные результаты свидетельствуют о том, что VR-тренинги могут способствовать снижению уровня тревожности и улучшению общего эмоционального состояния.
This study examines the dynamics of a person's emotional state before and after trainings in virtual reality (VR). The study uses a mixed approach that combines psychological and physiological data to get a complete picture of emotional changes. The participants, 11 undergraduate students, completed a series of five VR trainings, and their emotional state was assessed both before and after the training. Preliminary results suggest that VR trainings can help reduce anxiety levels and improve overall emotional well-being. Key words: virtual reality, emotional state, training.
ДИНАМИКА ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО СТАТУСА СТУДЕНТОВ ПРИ ОБУЧЕНИИ В МЕДИЦИНСКОМ ВУЗЕ
Authors: Ю.В. Кашина , И.Л. Чередник , В.М. Покровский , В.В. Полищук , А.В. Шаханова 
Published: November 2024

Цель исследования выявить динамику показателей психологического статуса студентов при обучении в медицинском вузе. Среди студентов-медиков второго и пятого курсов Кубанского государственного медицинского университета к концу учебного года увеличивалось количество человек с высоким уровнем тревожности (на 5,5%); со средним (на 3,2%) и повышенным (на 2,8%) уровнями агрессии; с легким (на 12,1%) и умеренным (на 18,4%) уровнями депрессии. Также наблюдалась отрицательная динамика эффективности работы, степени врабатываемости, психической устойчивости, самочувствия, активности, настроения на фоне снижения индекса регуляторно-адаптивного статуса, который имел более низкие значения в группах с высокой тревожностью, повышенной агрессией, умеренным уровнем депрессии, особенно в конце учебного года.
The study objective was to study the dynamics of students’ psychological status indicators during their studies at a medical university. By the end of the academic year, medical Years second and fifth students revealed the enhanced (by 5.5%), with medium (by 3.2%) and increased (by 2.8%) levels of aggression; with mild (12.1%) and moderate (18.4%) levels of depression. Against the background of a decreased index of the regulatory and adaptive status, there was a negative dynamics of the effectiveness of workability, mental stability, well-being, activity, and mood. Lower index of the regulatory and adaptive status index values were observed in groups with a high personal anxiety, elevated aggression, and moderate depression levels, especially at the end of the school year.
ХРОНИЧЕСКИЙ СТРЕСС СКУЧЕННОСТИ У КРЫС. НЕКОТОРЫЕ ПРИЗНАКИ АДАПТАЦИИ ОРГАНИЗМА К ДЛИТЕЛЬНОМУ ОГРАНИЧЕНИЮ ЖИЗНЕННОГО ПРОСТРАНСТВА
Authors: А.А. Потехина , Н.А. Логинова , Е.В. Лосева 
Published: November 2024

Социальный стресс перенаселенности в человеческом обществе приводит к различным негативным последствиям для организма. Адекватная модель длительной перенаселенности в замкнутом пространстве – долговременная скученность (СК) грызунов в виварии. Задачи работы состояли в том, чтобы при 6-и месячной СК у крыс 1) выявить особенности поведения в тестах на тревожность и депрессию; 2) определить массу тела и ряда органов, входящих в стресс-систему. При СК у крыс наблюдалось умеренно тревожное и выраженное депрессивно-подобное поведение, однако признаков ангедонии у них не было; макроскопических изменений внутренних органов не выявлено, но масса тела была на 25,7% меньше, чем в контроле, и имели место характерные для хронических стрессов изменения массы тимуса, селезенки, надпочечников. Скученные крысы спали вертикально носом вверх у стенки клетки. Предполагается, что депрессивно-подобное поведение, уменьшение массы тела и новая поза для сна у крыс при длительной СК могут говорить не только о патологических процессах, но и об адаптации организма к условиям скученного содержания.
The social stress of overcrowding in human society leads to various negative consequences for the organism. An acceptable model of long-term overcrowding is long-term crowding of rodents. The objectives of the work were to 1) identify characteristics of behavior in tests for anxiety and depression during 6-month crowding in rats; 2) determine the weight of the body and a number of organs included in the stress-system. The crowded rats demonstrated moderately anxious and expressed depressive-like behavior, but there were no signs of anhedonia; macroscopic changes of internal organs were not revealed, but body weight was 25,7% less than in the control, and there were changes in the weight of thymus, spleen, and adrenal glands typically for chronic stress. The crowded rats slept vertically with their noses up. It is assumed that depressive-like behavior, decrease in body weight and new sleeping posture in rats with long-term crowding may be not only pathological processes, but also may be an adaptation of the organism to the crowding.
ДИНАМИКА ВАРИАБЕЛЬНОСТИ РИТМА СЕРДЦА ПРИ КОГНИТИВНОЙ НАГРУЗКЕ ДО И ПОСЛЕ АЭРОБНЫХ УПРАЖНЕНИЙ: ПИЛОТНЫЙ ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТ
Authors: С.О. Олауво , В.А. Демарева 
Published: November 2024

Статья посвящена исследованию динамики вариабельности ритма сердца (ВРС) во время выполнения тестов на рабочую память до и после аэробных упражнений у 10 студентов. Оценивались временные и спектральные показатели ВРС при выполнении задачи «n-назад» до и после 15-минутной сессии аэробных упражнений. Результаты показали значительное снижение большинства метрик ВРС после аэробных упражнений, что указывает на увеличение симпатической активности и снижение парасимпатической модуляции. Эти изменения подтверждают, что аэробные упражнения влияют на вегетативную регуляцию, что также может быть опосредовано влиянием когнитивной нагрузки. Необходимо продолжение данного исследования для сопоставления успешности решения задач на рабочую память и динамики ВРС, а также привлечение контрольной и экспериментальной групп для оценки влияния аэробных упражнений на улучшение показателей рабочей памяти.
The article is dedicated to investigating the dynamics of heart rate variability (HRV) during working memory tests before and after aerobic exercise in 10 students. Time and frequency domain HRV metrics were assessed during the n-back task before and after a 15-minute aerobic exercise session. The results showed a significant decrease in most HRV metrics after aerobic exercise, indicating increased sympathetic activity and reduced parasympathetic modulation. These changes confirm that aerobic exercise affects autonomic regulation, which may also be influenced by cognitive load. Further research is needed to compare working memory task performance and HRV dynamics, as well as to involve control and experimental groups to evaluate the impact of aerobic exercise on improving working memory performance.
Pemerolehan Bahasa pada Anak Penyandang "Down Syndrome"
Authors: Muldawati* Muldawati , Rosidin Odien , Juansah Dase Erwin 
Published: November 2024

This article analyzes, classifies and explains the acquisition of speech in children with Down syndrome, both reduction and substitution. Qualitative descriptive research method, data collection techniques: listening, taking notes, interviews and documentation. The results of speech reduction research for people with Down syndrome experienced difficulties with vowels [e] and vowels [i]. Consonant difficulties include the bilabial consonant phoneme [b] [m] [p], the alveolar consonant phoneme [l] [r] [n] [s], the glottal consonant phoneme [h], and the dental consonant phoneme [t]. Meanwhile, in speech substitution, 15 phonemes are substituted, namely [l] ? [y], [l] ? [r], [j] ? [s], [d] ? [i], [k] ? [ t], [g] ? [h], [s] ? [w], [b] ? [w], [b] ? [y], [r] ? [y], [t] ? [w] , [t] ? [?], [?] ? [g], [n] ? [?], [?] ? [n].Keywords: down syndrome; psycholinguistics; speechAbstrak:Artikel ini menganalisis, mengklasifikasikan, menjelaskan pemerolehan ujaran pada anak down syndrome baik reduksi maupun substitusinya. Metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, teknik pengumpulan data simak, catat, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian reduksi ujaran penyandang down syndrome mengalami kesulitan vokal [e] dan vokal [i]. Kesulitan konsonan yaitu fonem konsonan bilabial [b] [m] [p], fonem konsonan alveolar [l] [r] [n] [s], fonem konsonan glotal [h], dan fonem konsonan dental [t]. Sedangkan pada substitusi ujaran fonem yang mengalami substitusi sebanyak 15 fonem, yaitu [l] ? [y], [l] ? [r], [j] ? [s], [d] ? [i], [k] ? [t], [g] ? [h], [s] ? [w], [b] ? [w], [b] ? [y], [r] ? [y], [t] ? [w], [t] ? [?], [?] ? [g], [n] ? [?], [?] ? [n].Kata kunci: down syndrome; psikolinguistik; ujaran