bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The theological vindication of resistance against enforced motherhood
Authors: Nickel Mary
Published: September 2024

For the suffragists of the 19th century, women’s enfranchisement was a central goal. Yet the right to vote was not nearly as vital to the suffragists as the right to one’s own bodily freedom. Furthermore, as they saw it, bodily autonomy was a ‘sacred’ right: it was grounded theologically. Most concerning to the suffragists were the ways in which women of their time were forced against their will to become mothers. This article presents the suffragists’ theological grounds for resisting enforced motherhood. As I argue, doing so serves three purposes. First, it helps pro-choice Christians understand the ways in which their faith might support the defense of abortion access. Second, it foregrounds the political theological insights of the all too often overlooked suffragists. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, it gives the lie to a widespread mischaracterization of the suffragists as would-be advocates of the contemporary anti-abortion movement.
From the proper to the sound study of religion
Authors: Thibdeau John C
Published: September 2024

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Clinical Profile of Non-thyroidal Cancer Patients with Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor-Induced Thyroid Dysfunction in the University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Philippines
Authors: Luna Nenuel Angelo , Quinitio Jennilyn , Mendoza Erick , Kho Sjoberg , Caguioa Priscilla
Published: September 2024

Objectives. This study aimed to determine the clinical profile of non-thyroidal cancer patients with thyroid dysfunction associated with tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH), Philippines.
Methodology. This is a retrospective observational study of TKI-initiated adult non-thyroidal cancer patients with thyroid function testing from 2013 to 2018.
Results. Forty percent (95% CI: 26.2% - 58.61%) of the sixty individuals who had thyroid function tests (TFT) had incident thyroid dysfunction. Thirty percent had hypothyroidism (i.e., 25% overt [mean TSH 16.64 uIU/mL]; 5% subclinical [mean TSH 6.62 uIU/mL]). The median time at risk was 8 and 16 months for overt and subclinical hypothyroidism, respectively. Fifty-six percent had persistent hypothyroidism (median TSH 16.75, p = 0.009). The average time to recovery of transient hypothyroidism was 39 months. Ten percent had hyperthyroidism with a median time at risk of 1.5 months. Non-small cell lung cancer and renal cell carcinoma were possible associated risk factors of thyroid dysfunction.
Conclusion. TKI-induced thyroid dysfunctions are common. Screening and monitoring for thyroid abnormalities during TKI therapy is important.
Charakter prawny zarządzeń starosty i marszałka województwa
Authors: Chlipała Monika
Published: September 2024

The article discusses the legal regulations concerning ordinances issued by district governors and province marshals. The legal nature of these acts is not homogeneous. They are sub-laws, which are mostly domestically applicable instruments. Under the current legal status ordinances issued by district governors and province marshals can be universally applicable instruments, which are binding in their local government units. The article also presents aspects of the supervision and control of these acts as performed by the voivode and administrative court.
25 lat kształtowania się polskiego systemu partyjnego - teoria i praktyka
Authors: Danel Łukasz
Published: September 2024

The forthcoming 25th anniversary of political transformation in Eastern Europe inspires one to analyse the condition and development of chosen elements that constitute the Polish political system. The article examines the Polish party system, which remains less effective than those found in the consolidated democracies of Western Europe. The first part of the article lays out the theoretical basis of the analysis of the party system and looks at the entire Eastern Europe region with reference to this issue. The author then goes on to characterise the Polish party system with regard to the political parties that may be perceived as relevant during the past 25 years, as well as to each particular parliamentary election that formed, shaped or changed the party system.
Zastosowanie analizy spektralnej do weryfikacji hipotezy o rozłączeniu się gospodarek rozwiniętych i wschodzących
Authors: Stańczyk Zbigniew , Wyrobek Joanna
Published: September 2024

The paper discusses the viability of the decoupling hypothesis, which states that the performance of emerging economies becomes relatively independent from the changes in developed economies, and empirically verifies this hypothesis in the light of global economic developments over the past decade. Despite a very influential paper by Kose, Otrok, and Prasad (2008), we argue that there is no evidence that decoupling between developed and emerging economies took place before the last global financial crisis. In fact, the case was quite the contrary ‒ ties between the two groups of countries strengthened during the crisis years. It seems that either decoupling never took place or the recent crisis began a new trend of re-coupling, which is the instance of emerging economies returning to a state of strong dependence on their more developed counterparts. At the same time it raises doubts as to whether the high rates of growth in emerging economies can be sustained in the face of slowing growth in developed economies. In terms of methodology, linear and quadratic de-trending were used to obtain stationary data, then non-cyclical movements were removed with the Christiano-Fitzgerald band-pass filter. The cyclical parts of real GDP time series were then subjected to spectral and co-spectral analysis.
Korelacja procesów politycznych i ekonomicznych na przykładzie cykli koniunkturalnych USA
Authors: Krupa Marcin
Published: September 2024

The research described in the paper explores the links between political and economic processes. The correlation was detected at the international level in the politics and economics of the United States. U.S. foreign policy viewed in terms of the military constitutes the political process, while the economic process is the macroeconomic situation in the U.S. economy. Political events and economic phenomena are presented in the shape of cycles, which are then examined in terms of correlations: first intuitively and perceptually, then econometrically.
Ocena możliwości zastosowania analizy lotnych związków organicznych do detekcji aktywności mikrobiologicznej na przykładzie badań przeprowadzonych w Muzeum Narodowym w Krakowie
Authors: Sawoszczuk Tomasz
Published: September 2024

An evaluation of the viability of using volatile organic compound (VOC) measurements to detect mould was part of a VOC analysis carried out on the indoor air in selected rooms at the National Museum in Cracow. The simple assumption in this method is that moulds can be detected in any given place based on the identification of microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) that they emit into their surroundings. This mould detection procedure provides an alternative to the much more time-consuming traditional microbiological tests. Combining the results of VOC and microbial analysis with data from the literature shows that, in the rooms investigated, there is a correlation between the mould species identified and MVOCs. This suggests that the use of MVOC measurements to detect mould is possible but the method still needs to be developed, especially for museums and historical buildings.
Zachowania rynkowe starszych konsumentów z punktu widzenia projektowania warstwy wizualnej opakowań
Authors: Świda Jarosław
Published: September 2024

The article presents the psychological determinants of consumer behaviour in the elderly and their impact on the design of the visual layers of packaging. It characterises the unique behaviour of older consumers resulting from psychological changes that occur in the aging process, and proposes guidelines for designing the visual layers of packaging, taking into account the particular needs of elderly consumers.
Wzorce kulturowe a ustawa hazardowa
Authors: Frańczuk Magdalena
Published: September 2024

The study focuses on the recent amendments to the Act of 19 November 2009 on gambling (Journal of Laws of 2009, No. 201, item 1540, as amended). Issues were discussed from both socio-cultural and legal perspectives. The socio-legal approach to gambling looks at the history of and present day gambling. In addition to reflections of a sociological nature, the paper focuses on the legal definition of gambling, the latest regulations governing it, and, above all, the shortcomings in the regulation of protective provisions, which may lead to hazards, especially among inexperienced players involved in online gambling. The benefits of liberalising online gambling regulations in some EU countries are also analysed. The paper examines the risks and benefits of gambling in terms of social, religious and legal norms, and also compares appropriate normative orders in that field. The final section suggests changes that should be made to the gambling act in order to protect players from becoming addicted to gambling.
Zastosowanie metod matematycznych w naukach społecznych
Authors: Staszel Anna
Published: September 2024

This article shows that the language of mathematics is not used only in the natural sciences - mathematical tools are also used in the humanities. It starts with an elaboration of the differences between the natural sciences and humanities based on Wilhelm Dilthey's distinction. The mathematisation of knowledge and the use of mathematical tools in the humanities are discussed further in the article. Another of the paper's aims is to show the broad spectrum of possibilities for using mathematics in economic studies.
Wygląd i geograficzna symbolika herbów współczesnych państw Ameryki Południowej
Authors: Wrona Jerzy
Published: September 2024

The coats of arms of the countries of South America contain elements harking back to both the history and geography of particular countries. The coats of arms of many countries of this region contain references to land forms (e.g. Chimborazo), vegetation and the animal world. The coats of arms of as many as four states (Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile and Columbia) are crowned with the silhouette of the condor, which, for states from the region of the Andes Mountains, has been the embodiment of freedom and national force since the times of Spanish colonisation. The coats of arms of Bolivia and Peru emphasise the role of llamas and related animals in the lives and economies of the Indigenous people. Horns of plenty symbolise mineral resources in the coats of arms of Columbia, Peru and Venezuela. While a sheaf of wheat underscores the importance of agriculture in the economies of Bolivia and Venezuela, coffee and tobacco branches in the coats of arms of Brazil symbolise the huge importance of these crops as exports.
Wpływ eksportowania na strukturę kapitałową przedsiębiorstw w świetle badań empirycznych
Authors: Wyrobek Joanna
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the study was to verify whether exporters use more liabilities in their financing structure than non-exporters. The study was conducted for companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange for the years 2000-2009. Capital structure was measured with a debt ratio calculated as a ratio of total liabilities divided by total assets. To test the statistical significance of differences between exporters and non-exporters I used the Cochrane-Cox test. Differences in the debt ratios were not always statistically significant but, apart from companies manufacturing and selling metal products, all remaining exporters had comparable or higher debt ratio values than non-exporters.
Analiza zmian oksydacyjnych i zawartości kwasów tłuszczowych w oleju „Kujawski" pod wpływem ogrzewania mikrofalowego
Authors: Ostasz Lidia
Published: September 2024

The goal of this study was to analyse the qualitative changes occurring in oil during microwave heating. The subject of the study was Kujawski oil, manufactured by ZT Kruszwica, and purchased retail. Oil samples were heated in an RM 800 microwave reactor. Microwaves at a power of 200, 400, 600 and 800 W were used. The heating duration for the oil samples ranged from 3 to 30 minutes. As a result of heating, the oils were observed to increase in temperature depending on the microwave power. This resulted in oxidative changes in the oil samples, as evidenced by the increase in the values on the peroxide, anisidine and Totox index. The values for these parameters increased over time in all the analysed oil samples. In oils heated by a microwave power of 400-800W, changes in the anisidine value and Totox index over time are illustrated by increasing convex curves. The higher the power of the microwave, the higher the value of this parameter observed in the samples. The highest anisidine value, equal to 143.8, was found in oil samples heated by 800 W microwaves for 30 minutes. The highest Totox value - 155.4 mEq O2/kg - occurred in oil samples heated by 800 W microwaves for 30 minutes.
Szczególna ochrona stosunku pracy pracowników powracających z urlopów rodzicielskich
Authors: Mędrala Małgorzata
Published: September 2024

The paper examines the characteristics of protective legal regulations for employees returning from maternity or childcare leave. According to the Polish Labour Code, there are two groups of specified protective prescriptions granting employees the right to return to the same post and at the same pre-leave remuneration. An employer is required to give employees their positions back at the end of the childcare leave either in the capacity in which they were employed before taking leave, or, if that is not possible, at an equivalent position or one that corresponds to the employee's professional qualifications, for remuneration not lower than what they were receiving before taking leave. However, the law does allow the employer to change the employee's position without his or her consent. The paper assesses the effectiveness and justness of such regulations from the perspective of employers realising state social policy.
Charakterystyka i klasyfikacja ryzyka w działalności gospodarczej
Authors: Thlon Michał
Published: September 2024

Risk is an inherent part of economic activity. In practice we distinguish many categories of risk. These classifications are useful from a practical point of view, because they help to answer the question of where sources of risk may be identified. The main goal of this paper is to present basic definitions of risk, risk structures and measurement methods. The paper is structured with that goal in mind. The author first presents a review of the literature on defining risk, analyses definitions of risk and uncertainty and looks at the measures and the structure of risk. On the grounds of his analysis he ascertains that numerous types of risk exist in every enterprise, all of which to varying degrees affect the business's proper functioning. The analysis of the sources and structures of risk allows him to point out threats accompanying the different kinds of risk and to put forward the most effective measures for minimizing the influence of risk on financial results.
Potrzeba zarządzania ryzykiem działalności i jego mitygacji przez podmioty gospodarcze jako konsekwencja niepewności i niestabilności współczesnych rynków międzynarodowych
Authors: Pera Jacek
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this paper is to formulate the problem of managing and mitigating the risks involved in the activities of business organisations operating in both domestic and international markets in the light of the fact that international markets are unstable. In the absence of coherent, unified and widespread mitigation mechanisms at the level of national economies and in the face of the speculative strategies being commonly adopted by businesses, international financial markets are becoming increasingly turbulent and companies must cope with rising expenses. Risk management should be a comprehensive process involving all aspects of the company's business. It can be defined as taking a proactive approach to any potential risks and choosing an appropriate strategy for a given company to minimise the dangers it may face.
Promowanie „zielonego rozwoju" a konkurencyjność przemysłu
Authors: Szyja Paulina
Published: September 2024

Politicians as well as scientists are involved in the fight against climate change. People around the world are more aware of the need to be concerned about the environment. But the most important issue is the introduction of structural changes in economies, starting with changes in different branches of industry. This article presents examples of European and American companies bringing in new technologies to improve production processes so as to be more efficient and low-carbon emitting. It is also important to introduce changes in finished products that should be more environmentally friendly. Attempts have been made by companies functioning in the same industry to promote environmentally friendly technologies. That co-operation extends to the search for methods to help take advantage of by-products in an economical way as well to protect the natural environment.
Działania deregulujące rynek pracy w Polsce na tle innych krajów Unii Europejskiej - stosowanie wybranych elastycznych form zatrudnienia
Authors: Puzio-Wacławik Bogusława
Published: September 2024

The labour market is undergoing changes in structural transformations in the world economy, globalisation and technical progress and the development of computer techniques. The process of deregulation is inextricably linked with economic transformations in the world and is a response to the faster pace of these transformations. Those changes provide an additional competitive edge to business and national economies, but also create problems with the social security of persons employed on flexible terms. The labour market must be deregulated so that market participants can adapt to the changes resulting from new needs and economic threats. Flexible solutions, and in particular diverse forms of employment contracts, allow employers to react more quickly to changes in the business cycle and structural changes in market demand. While many firms have a flexible work policy, they continue to reward face time and full-time work. On the one hand, new flexible forms of employment may bring about a chance to enter the labour market. However, there can be no doubt that these new jobs are precarious and contain new risks, implying as they do low wages and a low level of social protection or indeed no protection at all. Labour market deregulation is therefore a necessity which the modern economy must contend with ‒ because without a flexible attitude, no market is able to rise to the challenges of its time.
Finansowanie szkolnictwa wyższego w świetle wybranych teorii ekonomicznych
Authors: Grabińska Barbara
Published: September 2024

The objective of the article is to present the main economic theories as they apply to higher education financing: human capital theory, enterprise (organisation) theory and the economics of the public sector. Human capital theory is applied in the study of the impact of monetary and non-monetary determinants on decisions concerning entrance into higher education. The theory of the enterprise leads to a better understanding of efficiency in education provision while the output of the public sector economics is used in determining the level of state intervention in the financing of higher education.
Zmiana wyceny składników bilansowych na przykładzie MSR 41 „Rolnictwo"
Authors: Grabiński Konrad
Published: September 2024

The main aim of the article is to present IAS 41 "Agriculture" as a sign of evolution in IFRS's valuation. From a historical point of view, agricultural activity has been based on historical cost accounting. The introduction of IAS 41 "Agriculture" can be considered a revolution where valuation is concerned. The first part of the article outlines the philosophy and detailed regulations of IAS 41. Assumptions of biological asset valuation are then analysed using the example of the timber industry. The final part of the article presents the most controversial aspects of IAS 41, especially where early income recognition is concerned. Additional practical examples are provided, when the fair value of biological assets and agricultural produce and its impact on the income statement generate negative consequences for an entity's financial statement.
Publiczna oferta akcji jako forma pozyskania kapitału przez przedsiębiorstwo - pozytywne i negatywne aspekty pierwszej oferty publicznej
Authors: Michorowski Michał
Published: September 2024

The key decisions made by a managing director should always be based on the analysis of the enterprise's requirements and financial possibilities. Without this knowledge, some investments could face the serious risk of failure. Many forms of raising capital allow investment aims to be tailored so as to be adequately implemented. Moreover, the selected method should coincide with the company's economic situation. Thanks to today's constant development of the capital markets and global free cash flow, the stock exchange has become one of the best alternative ways of raising capital. The paper presents the numerous positive and negative aspects of the IPO with consideration of the cost of raising capital and corporate policy. It is based on data on IPOs from the Warsaw Stock Exchange in the years 2005-2010.
Granice luki kapitałowej w Polsce
Authors: Prędkiewicz Katarzyna
Published: September 2024

The paper seeks to identify the limits of the funding gap in relation to equity capital in Poland. The following thesis was proposed: companies operating in Poland have difficulty obtaining equity capital from VC funds and business angel investors in the 1 million PLN to 15 million PLN range. An analysis is done on 36 VC funds and business angel preferences in Poland, confirming that the thesis is true. Further aims of the article are to: 1) put definitions related to the financial gap in order, 2) analyse the VC market in Poland, particularly in terms of investment limits and stage business financing, 3) analyse the business angel market in Poland.
Educative capital of online school students: searching for empirical referents
Authors: Proshkova Zoya , Yeremenko Yana
Published: September 2024

The article is about Russian online schools that issue state-issued certificates to
graduates. The relevance of the study is related to the accelerated process of digitalization of education and the need to improve the quality of human capital. The authors present a methodological model for analyzing the educational capital received by students in online schools. Empirical referents, with the help of which it is possible to identify the structure of educational capital and analyze its most developed elements and deficit zones, are substantiated. It was possible to classify the developed indicators and divide them into six groups.
Among the proposed indicators are academic performance, participation in Olympiads for schoolchildren, family educational capital, knowledge of foreign languages, computer literacy, profile and rating of schools, attendance at extracurricular activities. To understand the transmission of family educational resources, especially in the dynasties of technical specialists, not only the education and profession of the online school student's parents but also the education and professional activities of older generations of the family are taken into account.
The list of referents is made to study the educative capital of online school students but it is also relevant to other groups of students. Indicators can be used in various types of empirical sociological and interdisciplinary research. In general, the methodological model is more suitable for the analysis of reflective technologies: representative polling, standardized questionnaires, focus groups, open-ended questionnaires, biographical interviews and other qualitative sociological methods.
The results of the study are useful for various areas of social policy, as well as for evaluating the digital educational environment and distance learning methods at school.
Stronghold of Letters: Late Medieval Durham as a Symbol of the Epistolarity.
Authors: Amaya Lucas
Published: September 2024

In this article, we will explore how the consumption of ancient letter collections and the development of letter-writing practices, known as dictaminal culture, reflect the grandeur of Durham Cathedral Priory. Located near the Scottish border and in a place with a historical influx of Scandinavians, Durham Cathedral Priory was a distant Benedictine community which stood as one of the most significant examples against the idea of cultural and educational periphery. It had one of the most comprehensive and multidisciplinary libraries in Western Europe, of which a significant part is still available and heavily invested in primary and secondary education. In that context, Durham Cathedral Library was a beacon of erudition, social and political connectiveness and humane growth. Linked to all those advancements, we can find both the consumption of ancient letter collections, which we will present as a product of various techniques and genres and the development of letter-writing techniques, which were inherited from late Antiquity but were transformed into something utterly new in medieval Europe. Therefore, we intend to demonstrate how Durham Cathedral Priory was an epistolary stronghold in all senses, which allowed it to grow further than any other distant and small community in England.
Modelagem da estrutura de gestão dos efeitos dos gases de efeito estufa e seus impactos no ciclo hidrológico nas cidades
Authors: Silva Sidnei Pereira da , Hanai Frederico Yuri
Published: September 2024

The complexity of cities and the challenges of sustainable planning and management require processes to be treated from a systemic perspective, which, in this study, were carried out using the concept of urban metabolism and modeling of system dynamics. Thus, a model was investigated and proposed to evaluate the effects of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions on climate change and their impacts on the hydrological cycle in a hydrographic basin, addressing economic, social and environmental issues. The structured model makes it possible to visualize the cascade effect of the processes, leading to the observation of the necessary responses, in order to understand their effects, in a systemic, flexible and transparent way. The possibility of creating different scenarios through the dynamic model enables simulations of the present and the future that can be tested to facilitate physical interventions and strategic actions, helping in decision-making processes and in the formulation of public policies in cities.
Proposta de alternativa construtiva com enfoque ambiental para loteamento em Cuiabá – MT
Authors: Carignani Gisele , Guebara Déborah Karen Mansilha
Published: September 2024

This work presents a project proposal for the final year of the Architecture and Urbanism course and covers the creation of a condominium, a linear park and a proposal for a healthy house, with less environmentally impacting materials, to serve as a model for the lots. It is a work that was developed through qualitative research including some case studies for references in the project proposal. The problem arises from the analysis of the effects of climate change that are in evidence all over the world today. The strong temperatures, in addition to the estimated forecast for the municipality of Cuiabá MT, have been significantly exceeded. Among the countless possible actions to help alleviate this impact are project proposals aimed at solutions and the use of more sustainable materials and techniques. Thus, from studies aimed at better identifying the climatic conditions of the city of Cuiabá, information was obtained to support the project. Studies were carried out on the city's climate and temperature, as well as its biome and relative air humidity, aspects that directly influence the population's well-being and construction quality. The choice of materials was also evaluated, which helped in making design decisions, with an emphasis on thermal comfort, increasingly appropriating aspects of implementation and construction with less impact on the environment.
Impactos Socioambientais em Assentamentos Urbanos Informais
Authors: Mesquita Luís Fábio Gonçalves de , Almeida Alexandre Nascimento de
Published: September 2024

Aim – Analyze, critically, the environmental licensing process of informal urban settlements, seeking to improve the instrument in a context of climate change. Methodology - This is a qualitative approach in which the documentary research method was used in environmental licensing processes of informal urban land subdivisions in the Federal District. Originality/relevance - There is a scarcity of studies investigating licensing in informal urban settlements. Considering that environmental licensing is required for activities that may cause socio-environmental damage and aims to mitigate or compensate for such damage, research that empirically evaluates the application of the instrument should be encouraged. Results - In general, environmental licensing in informal urban settlements has not been efficient, mitigation measures are not complied with, monitoring is unsatisfactory, there is a lack of indicators to measure urban environmental quality, and there is a lack of analysis of technological alternatives that consider climate projections and nature-based solutions. Theoretical/methodological contributions: Research on environmental licensing processes for informal urban settlements for low-income (ARIS) and high-income populations (ARINE) has contributed to complement the global literature, focused on investigating the mining and energy sectors. Comparative research on informal urban land subdivision in other socioeconomic contexts is recommended. Social and environmental contributions - Low-income settlements in ARIS are more vulnerable to socio-environmental risks and climate change than settlements in ARINE, requiring greater attention from managers to reduce this vulnerability.
Inadequação de domicílios no Brasil: uma reflexão sobre seus conceitos e indicadores
Authors: Rosso Rafaela Ferreira , Souza Natallia Sanches e , Seabra Jessica
Published: September 2024

Research related to Brazil's housing deficit and inadequate housing conditions has been conducted for nearly 30 years with the aim of revealing housing-related deficiencies. While many authors focus on the housing deficit, this research concentrates on housing inadequacy, an index that reveals deficiencies preventing a residence from providing a high quality of life to its occupants. Such quality is measured by the building itself, the infrastructure of its urban area, and the legal title of the residence. This article proposes a brief historical context, demonstrating that the housing issue is deeply rooted in the country's socioeconomic inequalities, which have been perpetuated over the years by insufficient policies and challenges faced in urban planning. Furthermore, significant milestones in the history of the Fundação João Pinheiro (João Pinheiro Foundation - FJP) and the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - IBGE) related to the collection, organization, and dissemination of data on housing conditions in Brazil were identified, with both institutions being crucial in this regard. Therefore, the aim was to discuss the habitability of Brazilian households by presenting concepts, indicators, and data from the most recent FJP publication on housing inadequacy from 2019. These data were systematized and presented in graphs, allowing for visualization and analysis. In conclusion, it was determined that the data released by the FJP are essential for diagnosing the housing scenario, are directly related to the literature review conducted, and provide crucial data for public policy formulation.
Using Skimmed milk as a low-cost alternative to IPTG in plasmid expression induction (LacZ Promoter) v1
Authors: Shenekji Joseph
Published: September 2024

This protocol provides a framework for using skimmed milk as an alternative to IPTG for inducing lacZ operon expression in bacteria. Adjustments may be necessary based on specific experimental conditions or bacterial strains used.
Swarm Robotics Navigation Task: A Comparative Study of Reinforcement Learning and Particle Swarm Optimization Methodologies
Authors: Iskandar A. , Hammoud A. , Kovács B.
Published: September 2024

Automatic design methods focus on generating the collective behavior of swarm robotic systems. These methods enable multiple robots to coordinate and execute complex tasks in their environments autonomously. This research paper investigated two prominent methodologies: particle swarm optimization (PSO) and reinforcement learning (RL). A new comparative study was conducted to analyze the performance of a group of mobile robots through extensive experimentation. The objective was to produce navigational collective behavior through unknown environments. These environments differ in complexity ranging from obstacle-free environments to cluttered ones. The core metrics of the comparison include the time efficiency of individual robots and the overall swarm, flexibility in pathfinding, and the ability to generalize solutions for new environments. The obtained results from the Webots simulator with Python controller suggested that RL excels in environments closely aligned with its training conditions. RL achieved a faster completion time and demonstrated superior coordination among individual robots. However, its performance dips when facing untrained scenarios necessitating computationally expensive retraining or structural complexities to enhance adaptability. Conversely, PSO showed commendable consistency in performance. Despite its slower pace, it exhibited robustness in various challenging settings without reconfiguration.
ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM AS A COOPERATIVE SECURITY MECHANISM
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kovtun O.Yu. , Vartovnyk I.M. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: September 2024

The article explores the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) as a pivotal cooperative security framework in Asia-Pacific. Cooperative security, characterized by multilateralism, inclusiveness, transparency, and consensus-building, underpins the ARF’s functioning. The study delves into the ARF’s establishment during the post-Cold War era, highlighting ASEAN’s political and diplomatic gains, which fostered trust among major powers and regional actors. The authors analyse the ARF’s development, noting its primary focus on confidence-building measures, reflecting the principles of non-interference and consensus inherent in ASEAN’s norms. Key findings indicate that while the ARF has made strides in enhancing regional security dialogue, it remains constrained by its slow-moving approach to preventive diplomacy and the lack of coercive mechanisms. The Forum's ability to address traditional security challenges, such as the North Korean nuclear threat and the South China Sea dispute, is limited. Therefore, the ARF focuses on addressing non-traditional security issues, including counterterrorism and disaster mitigation. The findings show that ARF's role encompasses extending ASEAN’s cooperative security norms to the broader Asia-Pacific region, promoting transparency and fostering a collaborative security environment by means of confidence-building measures. The article posits that while ASEAN’s leadership in the ARF is more an outcome of regional circumstances than deliberate strategy, the ASEAN Regional Forum remains an important mechanism for security cooperation in Asia-Pacific.
“UKRAINE-ASEAN: VISION OF COOPERATION” BRIEF REVIEW
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Averianov S.V.
Published: September 2024

The article provides the research of relations between Ukraine and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In recent years, due to the external threat to the territorial integrity of our country, Ukraine's regional policy has undergone significant transformations. The Southeast Asia (SEA) region deserves special attention especially taking into consideration the «New Horizons Policy» of Ukraine. Despite the geographical distance, both sides recognize the importance of dialogue and finding ways to cooperate. Given the role and significance of ASEAN at the regional and global levels, Ukraine seeks to deepen cooperation with the organization, to promote its national interests in the international arena and to contribute to regional stability and prosperity. The article highlighted a brief analysis of the document «Ukraine-ASEAN: vision for cooperation», which outlines the current state and prospects of bilateral relations. The policy-paper is explored from the perspective of a roadmap for strengthening interaction and identifying specific areas of cooperation between Ukraine and ASEAN in the political, economic and humanitarian areas.
SPORTS DIPLOMACY AND SOFT POWER: ANALYSIS AND PROSPECTS OF APPLICATION OF WORLD PRACTICES FOR UKRAINE
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Matviуenko V. M. , Gryshuk R.Y. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: September 2024

This article explores the concept of sports diplomacy as an effective tool for enhancing national soft power and diplomatic reach, particularly for Ukraine. It examines successful models from Saudi Arabia, Australia, and the European Union. Saudi Arabia's approach demonstrates the power of using sports for global influence through significant investments and hosting international events. Australia's model highlights a government-led strategy that supports sports diplomacy, knowledge sharing and community development. The European Union's use of sports diplomacy focuses on promoting peace and cooperation among member states. For Ukraine, adapting these models offers a pathway to amplify its international voice and align sports initiatives with diplomatic goals. The article suggests that Ukraine can leverage sports diplomacy to strengthen international relationships, enhance its global presence, and promote values effectively.
THE ISSUES OF CHALLENGING EU SANCTIONS DECISIONS: MECHANISMS AND CJEU CASE LAW ANALYSIS
Authors:   State University of Trade and Economics, Kyiv, Ukraine, Panfilova Yuliya , Honchar Andrii ,   State University of Trade and Economics, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: September 2024

This article examines the legal framework and judicial oversight of the European Union's (EU) restrictive measures, which are integral to the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). The focus of this study is on the mechanisms available for challenging these measures and the pivotal role played by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in ensuring their legality and procedural fairness. Through a comprehensive analysis of relevant case law, this article explores the procedural requirements for challenging sanctions, including the prerequisites for standing, the timelines for lodging complaints, etc. It highlights the CJEU’s approach to balancing the EU’s policy objectives with the protection of fundamental rights, emphasizing the court’s scrutiny of the Council of the EU's decisions and the necessity for robust evidence supporting sanctions. Key findings include an examination of the evolving landscape of EU sanctions in response to geopolitical events, such as the conflicts involving Russia and Ukraine, and the legal challenges that have arisen from these measures. The article provides insights into the broader implications for international law and the ongoing need for judicial oversight to ensure the effectiveness and fairness of EU sanctions.
Barok Dönem ve Rembrandt’ın Eserlerinin Biçim ve İfade Açısından İncelenmesi
Authors: Düz Nazan , Özdemir Kardelen
Published: September 2024

Sanat yüzyıllar içinde, bir ifade şekli olarak doğa, yaşam ve insanlar hakkında soyut ya da somut birçok şeyin görsel olarak anlatıldığı bir biçim dili olmuştur. Birçok disiplini içinde barındıran sanat, dönem ve akımları ile dinamik bir gösterge olarak insanlık ile birlikte doğmuş ve gelişmiştir. Sanatın dallarından biri olan resim sanatı da ilkel toplumlar ile ortaya çıkmış ve günümüze kadar devam etmiştir. İlkel toplumlarda belge niteliği taşıyan, yaşamdan ve yaşam biçimlerinden örnekler sunan resim sanatı tarihsel süreç içerisinde evrilmiştir. Yeni Çağ ile yeni bir anlayışa sahip olan resim sanatı, saray ve kilise baskısından arınmış, bilimsel pozitif düşünceye sahip bir dünya bakışıyla yenilikleri de beraberinde getirmiştir. Barok Dönem, insanların yeni bir bakış açısına sahip olduğu Rönesans sonrası dönemlerden biri olarak sanatçılar tarafından çok sayıda eserin üretildiği bir dönemi kapsamıştır. Sanatçılar resimlerinde ışık-gölge, kompozisyon, denge gibi temel unsurların yanı sıra kullanılan imgelerde detaya, süslemeye ve abartıya önem vermiştir. Barok Dönem sanatçılarından biri olan Rembrandt, Hollandalı bir portre ressamı olarak eserlerinde kendine özgü Barok tarzını oluşturarak sanat tarihinde önemli sanatçılar arasında gösterilmiştir. Portre, grup portre ve bunların yanı sıra gravür sanatçısı olarak birçok ressama öncü ve ilham kaynağı olmuştur. Araştırmanın amacı Barok Dönem’i ve Rembrandt’ı tanımak, sanatçının eserlerinde Barok Dönem’in karakteristik özelliklerini analiz ederek, eserleri biçim ve ifadesel olarak incelemektir.
A Comparative Bibliometric Analysis of Ethical Leadership Research: Insights From Scopus and Web of Science (2010-2024)
Authors: Kıranlı  Güngör Semra , Shaıkh Güler
Published: September 2024

This research provides a bibliometric analysis of articles published between 2010 and 2024 on "Ethical Leadership" using Scopus and Web of Science databases. The analysis aims to see the status of the ethical leadership. Ethical leadership represents a crucial aspect of effective management, and it has been the subject of increasing interest from researchers. The investigation involved an examination of both Scopus and Web of Science. These databases are widely recognized as prominent sources of academic research. The comparative analysis is designed to provide detailed insight into the citation patterns, and collaborative networks associated with ethical leadership research. The search scope was narrowed by using the term "ethical leadership" as a keyword in both databases. Furthermore, other disciplines were excluded by entering "education" into the search filter. The term "Ethical Leadership" was entered into the search field. As a result, 122 articles obtained from the Web of Science database and 133 articles from Scopus. Different results were obtained from the data analyzed.
Assessment of Employees' Ergonomic Issues in The Workplace in Terms of Occupational Health and Safety Practices: A Meta-Analysis Study
Authors: Doğan Onur
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This study is a meta-analysis aimed at evaluating ergonomic issues in workplaces in terms of occupational health and safety practices.
Materials and Methods: This study is of a meta-analytic nature. Data used in the meta-analysis were obtained through searches on databases such as Google Scholar, YÖK Thesis, EBSCO, and Web Of Science without any time restrictions between January and March 2024. A total of 15 research studies were included in the search results. The data obtained were synthesized using narrative synthesis and meta-analysis methods. The total sample size of the studies used in this study is 65,160.
Results: In this meta-analysis study, it was found that the practices implemented for addressing ergonomic issues faced by employees in the workplace were effective (SMD: 0.367, 95% CI: 0.055-0.679; Z = 2.305, p = 0.021, I2 = 97.761%, Q = 625.169). The variance among studies is statistically significant according to the analysis results (p < 0.05). It is believed that challenges related to the structure of work in workplaces lead to various discomforts in employees, and therefore, ergonomic practices can minimize physical strains on employees, contribute to work efficiency, and enhance employee health and safety.
Development of methods of adaptation of gas-diesel engines of agricultural tractors to operation using LPG
Authors: Godzhaev Zakhid A. , Uyutov Sergey Yu. , Ovchinnikov Evgeniy V.
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: The methods of ensuring detonation-free combustion of liquefied petroleum gases (propane-butane mixtures) (LPG) in a cylinder of the gas-diesel engine with an ignition dose of no more than 25%, at maximal power modes are covered in this paper. Addition of a part of the exhaust gases and vaporous water to the fuel mixture, when using a nickel-based catalyst in the combustion chamber of the gas-diesel engine, which triggers the conversion reaction of lower alkanes, ensures reliable detonation-free combustion of the fuel charge.
AIM: Conducting the analysis of studies on the oxidative conversion of lower alkanes in the presence of nickel catalysts with the development of technical solutions to eliminate detonation in all operating modes. Conducting the research to improve system reliability, to optimize the supply of diesel and gaseous fuel for fuel efficiency improvement and reduction of harmful emissions from exhaust gases when turning the diesel engine into the gas-diesel engine.
METHODS: A nickel catalyst, which is an oxygen carrier, ensures cyclical reactions near its surface in the combustion chamber of the gas-diesel engine, which are metal oxidation when purging the combustion chamber and conversion of alkanes during the compression and combustion strokes. The problem of catalyst carburization is solved by burning off deposits during combustion of the fuel charge.
RESULTS: The preparation of a fuel steam-gas-air mixture with subsequent combustion in the presence of a catalyst ensures improved environmental, fuel consumption characteristics of the gas-diesel engine over the entire range of operating conditions and increases its reliability without detonation combustion of liquefied petroleum gases.
CONCLUSION: The use of the proposed system in diesel engines used in tractors aimed to agricultural technological operations helps to reduce fuel costs by more than 38%.
Bartter’s syndrome type II due to a novel mutation in KCNJ1 gene presenting in adulthood as recurrent hypokalaemic periodic paralysis
Authors: Kandari Sharon , Puri Rohit , Cheluvaiah Chandrashekar , Biswal Anshuman , Singh Arshdeep , Ahlawat Parul
Published: September 2024

Bartter’s syndrome affects salt reabsorption transporters in Henle's loop's thick ascending limb (TAL). Bartter’s syndrome type II begins in antenatal/neonatal period with an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance due to mutation in the KCNJ1 gene. Renal disorder begins early. It is a disorder which usually presents in infancy but not in adulthood. We report a case of late onset Bartter’s syndrome type II due to a novel mutation in the KCNJ1 gene manifesting with bilateral medullary nephrocalcinosis and recurrent hypokalaemic periodic paralysis.
Stroke in gliomas: a case report and literature review
Authors: Green Ryan J. , Caufield William , Parker Rhys Thomas , Chan Tsz Him , Kirkham Corey , Vennam Sarath
Published: September 2024

A 60-year-old patient presented to the emergency department with sudden onset neurological symptoms suggestive of a cerebrovascular event. Initial diagnostic imaging revealed a complex clinical picture with an unclear diagnosis, with differentials including aneurysm, neoplasm, ischaemia accompanied by cerebral oedema. CT angiography revealed a small aneurysm, while subsequent MRI demonstrated findings consistent with diffuse multifocal glioma and areas of restricted diffusion, suggesting post-compressive ischaemia. This case highlights both the diagnostic challenges of using CT imaging for early suspected stroke and the importance of multimodal imaging when the clinical diagnosis is uncertain.