bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Transactional Sex and its Drivers among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Plateau State North Central Nigeria
Authors: Afolaranmi Tolulope O. , Dogo Joy M. , Adeoye Philip A. , Ugwu Raluchukwu A. , Omokore Oluseyi A. , Wekpe Solomon , Ogunshola Olabanjo O. , Zoakah Ayuba I. , Kanki Phyillis 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background:
Involvement in transactional sex encompasses a spectrum of activities ranging from casual sex to continual professional exchange of sex for benefits. Transactional sex is driven by economic, structural, social, legal, and psychological vulnerability factors that are common among men who have sex with men (MSM) and could negatively impact the gains and mileage achieved in HIV/AIDS epidemic control. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the prevalence and drivers of transactional sex among the MSM population in Plateau State Northern Central Nigeria.

Methodology:
This was a cross-sectional study conducted among the MSM population between October 2021 and June 2022 using a quantitative data collection method. Respondent-driven sampling (RDS) was used to recruit participants into the study. SPSS version 22 was used for data analysis with crude and adjusted odds ratios as well as 95% confidence interval used as point and interval estimates with a P ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant.

Results:
The mean age of the study participants was 26.7 ± 5.4 years with 203 (42.6%) being strictly homosexual and 273 (57.4%) bisexuals. The prevalence of self-reported engagement in transactional sex was 89.9%, which was found to be driven by lack of employment in jobs (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.1-2.3), bisexual orientation (AOR: 2.7, 95% CI: 1.1-6.4), positive family history of same-sex engagement (AOR: 4.6, 95% CI: 1.8-11.6), and being married (AOR: 2.6, 95% CI: 1.1-8.1).

Conclusion:
This study found a higher prevalence of engagement in self-reported transactional sex being driven by lack of employment, bisexual orientation, and positive family history of same-sex engagement.
A Cross Sectional Study on the Risk Perceptions and Barriers towards Smoking Cessation in a Rural Setting in Goa
Authors: Sawant Rajat , Dias Amit , Naik Saish 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Tobacco use is the leading single preventable cause of death worldwide. Every tenth adult in India currently smokes tobacco. India, in particular, grapples with a high prevalence of NCDs, surpassing previous estimations. Smoking being a well-established risk factor for NCDs it is important now more than ever to address this issue with a greater aim to alleviate the burden of NCDs in India. The study was conducted among 200 adult current cigarette smokers. Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine dependence and PHQ-9 to assess the mental health status were used. Nicotine dependence was present in 52.5% of the study participants. 152 (76%) of the study participants reported their willingness to quit smoking. The majority reported a lack of self-control and factors related to nicotine dependence as a barrier to smoking cessation. 76% of the participants had depression. A significant association was noted between nicotine dependence and depression. Current willingness for smoking cessation was found to be significant in the younger age group. A total of 74.3% of participants who were nicotine-dependent were willing to quit smoking. Individuals who had previously attempted to quit smoking were 2.7 times more likely to express a current willingness to quit. A significant proportion of current smokers are willing to quit smoking, but face multiple barriers. The younger age group and depression status were found to be significantly associated with willingness to quit. Past attempts to quit emerged as a strong predictor of current cessation intentions.
Implementing and Evaluating Risk Assessment as a New Learning Tool in Family Adoption Program: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Arulmozhi Madhivanan , Raveendran Aswathy , Ganapathy Kalaiselvan , Kandasamy Premanandh 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Background:
Training and engaging undergraduates in Family Adoption Program (FAP) is challenging due to increased visits, a large batch of students, limited resources, and less community cooperation. Routinely students are involved in history taking and community diagnosis. Risk assessment has the potential to be a part of the learning tool in FAP as it has not been utilized. To explore the perceptions of students, faculty, and villagers on risk assessment tool application in FAP and understand its challenges and suggest solutions.

Methodology:
Various risk-scoring scales and screening tests were introduced to the second-year students. It was a program development and evaluation design using qualitative techniques. By purposive sampling, focus group discussions were conducted with students, in-depth interviews obtained from villagers, and written feedback from the faculty. Data were collected till information saturation and manual thematic analysis was performed.

Results:
This method showed improved student knowledge and clinical skills, enhanced communication, health education, early case identification, and management. The impact on villagers was increased awareness, improved trust in community response, and positive behavior change. Faculty perceived it as an effective utilization of visit timings with educational benefits and engaged students as it is a task- and outcome-based learning. Challenges included limited resources, community mobilization, language barriers, and insufficient training. Adequate student training and preparedness, provision of learning resources, improved patient referrals, and follow-up care were the major solutions suggested.

Conclusion:
Adopting risk assessment tool learning in the FAP curriculum facilitates better student learning and engagement, along with improved community response and patient outcomes.
Countering Oral Health Implications and Misconceptions of Vaping
Authors: Shrivastava Saurabh RamBihariLal , Bobhate Prateek Sudhakar , Badge Ankit 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In recent years, vaping has rapidly emerged as a universal trend, especially among youth and young adults, predominantly because of the widespread use of e-cigarettes and other types of vaping devices. Vaping has been linked with multiple oral health implications, and these must be monitored among the users. Multiple misconceptions have been reported about vaping and oral health, which have played their part in the excessive use of these devices. Due to the presence of these misconceptions, users have not understood the potential adverse oral health risks posed by vaping, thereby justifying the need for better education and awareness. Acknowledging the widespread use, the existing misconceptions, and the associated harmful consequences of vaping, there is an immense need to implement targeted public health interventions to minimize the use of vaping. In conclusion, vaping has been associated with a wide range of oral health conditions; nevertheless, due to the presence of various misconceptions, these adverse consequences have been ignored. The need of the hour is to strengthen awareness activities and support them with regular dental checkups and lifestyle changes to arrest the development of oral diseases.
Role of PDGFRA-Associated miR-140 in Modulating Necroptotic Proteins in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Molecular Docking Study
Authors: Krishnan Reshma Poothakulath , Pandiar Deepak , Dilipan Elangovan , Inbarajan Athiban , Ramani Pratibha , Jayaraman Selvaraj 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Aim:
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) exhibits dysregulation of cell death pathways, including necroptosis. miR-140 closely regulates the pathogenesis of OSCC and also interferes with different steps of the necroptotic pathway. This study investigates the molecular interaction between platelet-derived growth factor receptor A (PDGFRA)-associated miR-140 and necroptotic proteins (receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 [RIPK3] and mixed lineage kinase domain like pseudokinase [MLKL]) using computational docking.

Materials and Methods:
This is an in silico docking analysis performed to elucidate the involvement of PDGFRA-related microRNAs in necroptosis in OSCC. TargetScanHuman 8.0 was used to identify the micro ribonucleic acids (miRNAs) and obtain their sequence related to PDGFRA. The secondary structure of miRNA was predicted using the RNAfold web server, and the 3D structure was constructed using the RNAComposer (ibch.poznan.pl). The protein structures of RIPK3 and MLKL were retrieved from RCSB PDB: Homepage and molecular docking between the necroptotic proteins and miRNA was performed with HDOCK Server.

Results:
The docking analysis revealed that hsa-miR-140-5p binds to position 59-65 of PDGFRA 3′ UTR. The sequence of hsa-miR-140-5p was determined as 23| CAGUGGUUUUACCCUAUGGUAG |44, and its secondary structure was predicted as CAGUGGUUUUACCCUAUGGUAG. HDOCK Server revealed molecular interactions between miR-140 and the necroptotic proteins. The docking analysis between miRNA and its target proteins, MLKL and RIPK3, yielded binding scores of −262.88 and −350.92, respectively.

Conclusion:
Our findings demonstrate that miR-140 binds to specific regions of RIPK3 and MLKL, potentially modulating necroptosis and influencing cancer progression. These insights could pave the way for miRNA-based therapeutic strategies targeting regulated cell death in OSCC.
The Interaction of Religion with the Political Culture of Nigeria: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Benaiah Wendy Chinonyerem 
Published: February 2025

This article was intended to examine the interaction of religion with the political culture of Nigeria. The positive influence of Nigeria’s socioeconomic and political development shouldn’t be understated since its economy is one of the giant economies of Africa, and its contribution to the continent is very significant. However, the politicization of religion has obstructed Nigeria’s progress. This study employed functionalist and conflict theories to explore the challenges and opportunities posed by religion in Nigerian politics. Similarly, a qualitative research design was adopted. My study subjects were adult Nigerians, purposefully selected. Secondary data and literature from various sources were collected to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. This study reveals that religion can be functional or dysfunctional depending on how it is utilized by religious practitioners. In its functional state, religion can facilitate peacebuilding, and socioeconomic development. In contrast, the dysfunctional state of religion triggers unintended consequences that impede socioeconomic development. By examining the interaction of religion and politics in Nigeria, this study illuminated the subtleties and complexity of the interplay between religion and the political culture of Nigeria. It was, therefore, recommended among other things that regulatory frameworks should be implemented to promote interfaith cooperation, and an ideal political culture that is conducive to the socio-economic development of Nigeria.
A Philosophical Perspicacity into Environmentcentered Ritual in Ethiopia
Authors: Zewdie Mindaralew 
Published: February 2025

The circle-dominated Adbar Ritual unfolds in a manner where everything in its procession comes in the shape of albo (which in Amharic means zero or circle-like). The objectives of this research were meant to show the metaphysical implications of the albo-shapes dominated ritual concerning the zero-point field theory of Quantum physics and to explain the significance of environment-friendly ethos that is deeply embedded in the Adbar ritual. To this end, this study availed itself of methods that are home to philosophy. So came in handy first and foremost was a gamut of methods that are denizens of criticality and rationality. Intent on substantiating the metaphysical findings of the study within an Ethiopian context, I conducted fieldwork, wherein stood prominent the Adbar ritual, at Debeso Giorgis kebele, East Arsi zone, Oromiya regional state, Ethiopia. And that was where methods of data gathering such as unstructured interviews with key informants and focus group discussions stepped in. The study unearthed findings that hold we are inalienably connected with the rest of the cosmological energy in the plenum dubbed zero point energy. The Adbar ritual in its Albo (circle) centered ensemble is a cultural confirmation of the metaphysical reality that lies beyond the physical givens.
The Effects of learning through retelling strategy on reading Comprehension
Authors: Tsegaye Banchiamlak , Alemu Marew , Tesfa Agegnehu 
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to exmine the effects of reading-retelling strategy on reading comprehension. To achieve this purpose, a pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was used. Students of sections were chosen at random from fourth-grade at a Meseret primary school in Gondar city in 2023. The study included 98 students, with 49 in each of two sections that were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. A reading comprehension exam was also used to collect data. Reliablity and validity of the data gathering tool were checked and found to be significant. Following the collection of pretest data, the experimental group were given reading comprehension lessons using a reading-retelling strategy, whereas the control group was taught reading comprehension by conventional methods for eight weeks (16 sessions). The data were analyzed with a one-way ANCOVA. The results showed a significant difference (F(1, 96)=18.004, p <.001, η2=.159) between experimental and control groups. As a result, the study found that the reading- retelling strategy increased reading comprehension more than the control one. The findings also suggested that the reading-retelling strategy could be used as an alternative means of enhancing reading comprehension. It is hoped that this finding will inspire future scholars to investigate the strategy in a variety of scenarios.
EFL Postgraduate Students’ Perceptions, and their Practices of Online Instructions in the University of Gondar: A Qualitative Case Study
Authors: Luele Solomon Admasu 
Published: February 2025

This study was aimed to explore EFL postgraduate students’ perceptions, and their practices of online instructions at the Department of English Language and Literature in the University of Gondar. In order to attain this aim, a qualitative case study research design was employed. To collect data from EFL postgraduate students, semi-structured interview to eight postgraduate students and nine online observations were employed. The data were categorized thematically, they were analyzed accordingly. The results of the study indicated that although EFL postgraduate students had a positive perception of online teaching and learning platforms during COVID-19, they were unsure of its effectiveness. The findings also indicated that the practices of online instructions among EFL postgraduate students were not effective compared to face-to-face learning. The study concluded that EFL postgraduate students viewed online platforms positively, but they did not have positive perception towards its effectiveness. It was also concluded that EFL postgraduate students did not practice online instructions properly. As a result, University of Gondar should encourage EFL postgraduate students to use multiple virtual technology resources that are essential for online teaching and learning practices.
The Ideal Vision of the Constitution According to Socrates: An Analysis of Critical Philosophy in the Realm of Political Law
Authors: Duarte Efatha Filomeno Borromeu , Usfunan Yohanes , Usfunan Maria Virginia 
Published: February 2025

This study examines the vision of the ideal constitution according to Socrates, viewed from the perspective of legal and political philosophy, as well as its relevance to the modern context. The method used is normative legal research, through a statute approach and a conceptual approach. The results of the study show that Socrates, who is often labeled as a negative thinker because of his elenchus method, actually provides a critical framework that emphasizes justice and morality in the formation of the constitution. This review is relevant amid the challenges of corruption, oligarchy, and potential human rights violations. In practical terms, it includes the urgency of freedom of expression, leadership integrity, and the rule of law that promotes the common good (algemeen stripe). This article recommends strengthening the mechanism for testing constitutionality and the implementation of deliberative dialogue in order to achieve een ideale constitution which is in line with the principles of justice and people's welfare.
Развитие газодобывающей отрасли Туркменистана: аналитический обзор
Authors: Васильев Е.В. , Абдырахманов А. 
Published: February 2025

Возможности и перспективы развития газодобывающей отрасли любого государства складываются из нескольких ключевых компонентов: это геологические и технико-экономические возможности, ограничения ресурсной базы, а также использование добываемого газа и монетизация запасов путем маркетинга и доставки газа на внешние рынки, либо его использования внутри страны. Все это во многом определяется эффективностью национальной энергетической политики, однако комплекс независящих от нее эндогенных и экзогенных факторов также может сыграть решающую роль. Важное место в этом контексте занимает ресурсная база государства и ее объективная оценка. В статье рассматривается газовый потенциал Туркменистана и приводятся оценки ресурсного потенциала отрасли с опорой на различные источники.
The opportunities and prospects for the development of a country's gas production industry are determined by several key components: geological and techno-economic capabilities and constraints of the resource base, the utilization of extracted gas, and the monetization of reserves through marketing and exporting gas to foreign markets or by domestic consumption. Much of this depends on the effectiveness of national energy policy, yet a complex array of endogenous and exogenous factors, independent of policy, can also play a decisive role. The article examines these factors in greater detail with reference to Turkmenistan. A crucial role in this context is played by the country’s resource base and its objective assessment. The article reviews Turkmenistan's gas potential and provides estimates from various sources regarding the resource potential of the industry.
Перспективы формирования газового хаба в Иране
Authors: Исаева Е.А. 
Published: February 2025

Создание газовых хабов является важным шагом в направлении диверсификации поставок и гибкости ценообразования. Развитие хабов в таких регионах, как Европа (TTF), США (Henry Hub), и Азия (SPEX, SHPGX), стимулирует региональное сотрудничество и укрепляет стабильность рынка природного газа. Создание газового хаба в Иране может предоставить уникальные возможности для его экономики, а также для России и стран Азии. Иран обладает развитой сетью газопроводов, связывающих его с Турцией, Арменией, Азербайджаном и Туркменистаном, и в перспективе может расширить газопроводную сеть в сторону Пакистана и Индии. Обладая значительными запасами природного газа и выгодным географическим положением, Иран способен стать важным центром торговли газом для стран Ближнего Востока, Центральной Азии и Европы. Это, в свою очередь, может привести к увеличению стабильности поставок и конкурентоспособности на мировом газовом рынке.
The creation of gas hubs is an important step towards diversification of supplies and price flexibility. The development of hubs in regions such as Europe (TTF), the US (Henry Hub) and Asia (SPEX, SHPGX) promotes regional cooperation and strengthens the stability of the natural gas market. The establishment of a gas hub in Iran can provide unique opportunities for its own economy, as well as for Russia and Asian countries. Iran has an extensive network of gas pipelines connecting it to Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, and could potentially extend its gas pipeline network to Pakistan and India. With its significant natural gas reserves and favorable geographical location, Iran has the potential to become an important gas trading center for the Middle East, Central Asia and Europe. This, in turn, could lead to greater supply stability and competitiveness in the global gas market.
PENGGUNAAN MODEL COOPERATIVE INTEGRATED READING AND COMPOSITION (CIRC) DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA PADASUB TEMA 3 USAHA PELESTARIAN LINGKUNGAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS V DI UPTD SD NEGERI SIUF TAHUN AJARAN 2023/2024
Authors: Sose Maria Fenisiana , Meilani Dian , Kenedi  
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penggunaan model cooperative integrated reading and composition dalam pembelajaran bahasa indonesia pada sub tema 3 usaha pelestarian lingkungan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas V Di SD Negeri Siuf tahun ajaran 2023/2024. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang terdiri dari 4 tahap yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Banyak subyek penelitian ini adalah 16 siswa. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan tes, dokumentasi dan lembar observasi. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan perhitungan ketuntasan hasil belajar. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian aktivitas guru pada siklus I memperoleh presentase sebesar 73,30% (Baik) dan siklus II mengalami peningkatan menjadi 90% (sangat baik). Sedangkan hasil belajar peserta didik yang diperoleh siklus I hasil tes belajar siswa terdapat semua siswa tidak tuntas dengan nilai tertinggi 65 dan dengan nilai terendah 37 dengan rata-rata 63,50 dan pada siklus II terjadi peningkatan yaitu 16 siswa yang tuntas dengan ketuntasan sebesar 100%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan menerapkan model cooperative integrated reading and composition dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa.