bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Post Weld Heat Treatment in Multi Layer Welding on Tensile Strength and Hardness
Authors: Anggoro Muhammad Rifqi , Anggono Agus Dwi
Published: December 2024

Post weld heat treatment is heating objects in the furnace to certain temperatures and times after the object has been welded. PWHT is expected to reduce residual stress on objects due to the welding process. In this case, we warm up annealing (holding in a furnace) at a temperature of 750 °C with a heating time of 40 minutes. We use MIG welding (metal inert gas) and a metal filler FS 705-6 with a diameter of 0.8 mm, with a total of 3 layers. First, the object will be formed according to the standard and welded in three layers with MIG welding. Then, the object will be cut and formed according to the tensile test standards, after which the tensile test and hardness test will test it to determine the mechanical characteristics of the object. From the testing that has been carried out, it is known that objects without PWHT have a higher stress and hardness value than objects with PWHT, with a stress value of 346.57 MPa and the highest hardness value of 93.5 HRB at the 3rd welding point. However, objects with PWHT have higher elasticity and strain values, with an elasticity value of 3.32 MPa, and the strain value of objects with PWHT is 13.1.
Study on the Adsorption Performance of Lead Ions in Water by Phosphate Base Polymer with Different Ratio
Authors: Jiang Xue , Jiang Xiao Mei , Li Nian , Hu Zhen Guang
Published: December 2024

Red mud, a by-product of the aluminum industry, poses a threat to the environment with its high alkalinity and heavy metal content and may seep into the soil and groundwater, endangering ecology and health. Effective utilization of red mud can reduce pollution and achieve resource recycling. In this study, a metakaolin/red mud geopolymer was prepared by phosphoric acid excitation to investigate its adsorption capacity for lead ions. The ratio of metakaolin to red mud and the additions of phosphoric acid and water were optimized, and the optimal formulations were 3/7 mass ratio of metakaolin to red mud, 2.2 molar ratio of H3PO4/Al2O3, and 0.5 water-solid ratio, which demonstrated good stability and operability.
Microstructure, Hardness, and Toughness Evolution in Nodular Cast Iron under 450°C Quenching and Tempering
Authors: Darmawan Agung Setyo , Yulianto Agus , Febriantoko Bambang Waluyo , Sugito Bibit , Masyrukan Masyrukan , Hamid Abdul , Ginta Turnad Lenggo
Published: December 2024

This study investigated the evolution of microstructure, hardness, and toughness in nodular cast iron following quenching and tempering at 450°C. The research explored how the heat treatment process impacts these mechanical properties, to identify an optimal balance between hardness and toughness. Untreated nodular cast iron displayed a microstructure comprising ferrite, pearlite, and spheroidal graphite, resulting in moderate hardness (24.33 HRC) and toughness (0.082 J/mm²). Quenching at 850°C, followed by rapid cooling in water, induced the formation of martensite, a hard and brittle phase, which significantly increased hardness to 56.73 HRC but decreased toughness to 0.068 J/mm². Tempering at 450°C transformed the martensite into tempered martensite, reducing hardness to 41.37 HRC while improving toughness to 0.11 J/mm². These findings highlighted the importance of tempering in achieving a better balance between hardness and toughness, making the material suitable for industrial applications requiring both wear resistance and impact durability. The results offered valuable insights for optimizing heat treatment procedures to enhance the performance and durability of nodular cast iron components in various industries.
Optimizing Explicit Model-Following Trajectory Control Laws for a Vectored Thrust Conguration
Authors: Comer Anthony M.
Published: December 2024

The complex vertical takeoff and landing conflgurations currently under development necessitate flight control system design that enables substantial reductions of pilot workload through simpli ed vehicle operations. This paper shows optimization and simulation of such a flight control
system architecture for a subscale vectored thrust aircraft conflguration. A full-envelope trajectory control system for longitudinal dynamics was coupled with explicit model-following inner-loop controllers and a scheduled control allocation logic. Control system parameters were determined
using a genetic algorithm optimization scheme subject to dynamic stability, robustness, and control responsiveness constraints. Flight simulation results for a series of representative maneuvers including departure and arrival transitions and forward ight maneuvers are presented to demonstrate
the effectiveness of the proposed flight control system architecture.
Technical development and preliminary physiological response investigation of a tendon-based robotic system for gait rehabilitation
Authors: Fang Juan , Haldimann Michael
Published: December 2024

Cable-driven robots are commonly applied in the rehabilitation field. Many tendon-based systems use parallel end-effector structures because of the advantages of fast reactions and high force outputs. We previously developed an active cable-driven robotic system that enabled accurate force control and was applied while walking on a treadmill. However, the kinematic and kinetic assistance methods need to be improved. Given the advantages of tendon-based parallel systems, this study investigated walking generated by four cables that were directly attached around the ankle. The aim of this work was to develop a tendon-based parallel robotic system to provide assisted walking on a treadmill with gait-specific position guidance and force compensation. To demonstrate the assistance effects, preliminary physiological responses of leg muscles during walking with the system were investigated. A parallel robotic system with four cable-driven units was developed. Kinematic and kinetic analyses of walking were performed, followed by the development of control algorithms for walking with impedance assistance only and walking with impedance assistance plus kinetic compensation. The muscle activity of the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, and gastrocnemius muscles was recorded and analyzed. On the basis of the kinematic and kinetic analyses, the tendon-based parallel robotic system produced treadmill walking with position and force assistance. The force control algorithms tracked the target force profile with a mean error of 6.4 N. During impedance-assisted walking, the rectus femoris, gluteus maximus and biceps femoris muscles produced a mean electromyography of 115.1% of the activity during independent walking (without assistance). However, the activity of the vastus lateralis and gastrocnemius reduced to only 82.5% of that during independent walking. Further kinetic compensation generally reduced the muscle activity, with the mean electromyography result being 88.7% of that during independent walking. From a technical point of view, the tendon-based parallel robotic system provided walking-specific position and force assistance in leg movement, accompanied by reduced muscle activity compared with independent walking. A technical feasibility study will be conducted to evaluate whether the tendon-based parallel robotic system is feasible for assisted treadmill walking in the general population and whether position guidance and force assistance are acceptable.
Magnetic stimulation of the abducens nerve reduces sixth nerve palsy after brain hemorrhage: case series
Authors: Shen Ying , Xiao Jianqiu , Yuan Ti-Fei , Meng Dianhuai
Published: December 2024

Magnetic stimulation has been explored for various neurological disorders, yet its application for abducens nerve paralysis, which often results from brain hemorrhage and severely impairs ocular mobility and quality of life, remains unclear. The report included three cases of eye abduction disorders secondary to brain hemorrhage: two brainstem and one temporal lobe hemorrhage. All cases were treated with 1 -Hz magnetic stimulation applied to the abducens nerve for 4–10 days, according to their medical history and clinical manifestations. All cases showed immediate significant improvements in ocular abduction movements following treatment. Walking function, hand-eye coordination, and daily living activities were also significantly enhanced, with a notable increase in self-reported life satisfaction. These cases suggest that magnetic stimulation might offer a promising avenue for treating abducens nerve paralysis, especially where traditional approaches prove ineffective. The observed outcomes highlight the versatility of magnetic stimulation as a treatment modality and its potential applicability to other cranial nerve dysfunctions. This case series underscores the potential efficacy of magnetic stimulation in treating abducens nerve paralysis, warranting more extensive studies to establish its safety, optimal parameters, and long-term benefits.
Predictors of Acceptance and Barriers to the Uptake of Mass Drug Administration Program for Eliminating Trachoma in Taura District, Jigawa State Nigeria: A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Idris Abdullahi , Ibrahim Umar Farouq , Habib Saudat Garba , Duke Roseline
Published: December 2024

Aim: To identify predictors and barriers to antibiotics acceptance during mass drug administration (MDA) for trachoma in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa state Nigeria, which is one of the trachoma-endemic districts with repeated reports of low coverage rates. Methods: A mixed-method cross-sectional survey was carried out. A survey questionnaire on attitude, belief, and practice associated with the acceptance of MDA for trachoma was administered to a cross- section of 1502 persons from 202 randomly selected households of 30 clusters. In addition, four key informant interviews (KII) and three Focus Group Discussions (FGD) were conducted to explore barriers to the acceptance of antibiotics during mass treatment. Quantitative data were analyzed using STATA version 14.0, while the qualitative data were analyzed using thematic framework. Results: Predictors of antibiotics acceptance were older age [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.84], higher educational qualification (AOR = 2.64), perception of being at risk of disease, perception of additional benefits of the drug, and household participation in the previous MDA. Major reasons for non-acceptance were previous personal experience of side effects (32%), fear of side effects (23%), and participants’ belief that they were not suffering from any illness (16%). Major barriers were low felt need, effect of rumor, fears of side effects, and unsuitable timing of distribution. Provider-related barriers were poor motivation of community drug distributors (CDDs) and lack of pre-distribution awareness campaigns. Conclusion: If MDA programs are to succeed, consideration must be made for a pre-distribution community awareness campaign, on-the-spot consumption strategy, appropriate timing, and motivation of CDDs.
Potential of ultrasound stimulation and sonogenetics in vision restoration: a narrative review
Authors: Ji Jie , Gong Chen , Lu Gengxi , Zhang Junhang , Liu Baoqiang , Liu Xunan , Lin Junhao , Wang Patrick , Thomas Biju B. , Humayun Mark S. , Zhou Qifa
Published: December 2024

Vision restoration presents a considerable challenge in the realm of regenerative medicine, while recent progress in ultrasound stimulation has displayed potential as a non-invasive therapeutic approach. This narrative review offers a comprehensive overview of current research on ultrasound-stimulated neuromodulation, emphasizing its potential as a treatment modality for various nerve injuries. By examining of the efficacy of different types of ultrasound stimulation in modulating peripheral and optic nerves, we can delve into their underlying molecular mechanisms. Furthermore, the review underscores the potential of sonogenetics in vision restoration, which involves leveraging pharmacological and genetic manipulations to inhibit or enhance the expression of related mechanosensitive channels, thereby modulating the strength of the ultrasound response. We also address how methods such as viral transcription can be utilized to render specific neurons or organs highly responsive to ultrasound, leading to significantly improved therapeutic outcomes.
Gut–brain axis and environmental factors in Parkinson’s disease: bidirectional link between disease onset and progression
Authors: Park Soo Jung , Kim Kyung Won , Lee Eun Jeong
Published: December 2024

Parkinson’s disease has long been considered a disorder that primarily affects the brain, as it is defined by the dopaminergic neurodegeneration in the substantia nigra and the brain accumulation of Lewy bodies containing α-synuclein protein. In recent decades, however, accumulating research has revealed that Parkinson’s disease also involves the gut and uncovered an intimate and important bidirectional link between the brain and the gut, called the “gut–brain axis.” Numerous clinical studies demonstrate that gut dysfunction frequently precedes motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients, with findings including impaired intestinal permeability, heightened inflammation, and distinct gut microbiome profiles and metabolites. Furthermore, α-synuclein deposition has been consistently observed in the gut of Parkinson’s disease patients, suggesting a potential role in disease initiation. Importantly, individuals with vagotomy have a reduced Parkinson’s disease risk. From these observations, researchers have hypothesized that α-synuclein accumulation may initiate in the gut and subsequently propagate to the central dopaminergic neurons through the gut–brain axis, leading to Parkinson’s disease. This review comprehensively examines the gut’s involvement in Parkinson’s disease, focusing on the concept of a gut-origin for the disease. We also examine the interplay between altered gut-related factors and the accumulation of pathological α-synuclein in the gut of Parkinson’s disease patients. Given the accessibility of the gut to both dietary and pharmacological interventions, targeting gut-localized α-synuclein represents a promising avenue for developing effective Parkinson’s disease therapies.
A priori bounds for quasi-linear SPDEs in the full subcritical regime
Authors: Otto Felix , Sauer Jonas , Smith Scott A. , Weber Hendrik
Published: December 2024

This paper is concerned with quasi-linear parabolic equations driven by an additive forcing

\xi \in C^{\alpha-2}

, in the full subcritical regime

\alpha \in (0,1)

. We are inspired by Hairer’s regularity structures, however we work with a more parsimonious model indexed by multi-indices rather than trees. This allows us to capture additional symmetries which play a crucial role in our analysis. Assuming bounds on this model, which is modified in agreement with the concept of algebraic renormalization, we prove local
a priori
estimates on solutions to the quasi-linear equations modified by the corresponding counter-terms.
Infectomics of Chikungunya Virus: Roles Played by Host Factors
Authors: Binti Adnan Nur Amelia Azreen , Kalam Nida , Lim Zi Jiunn Gabriel , Komarasamy Thamil Vaani , Balasubramaniam Vinod R. M. T.
Published: December 2024

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), prevalent in tropical regions, is known for causing frequent outbreaks, particularly in Central Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. It is an arbovirus transmitted by the Aedes (Ae.) aegypti and Ae. albopictus mosquitoes. Infections lead to severe joint and muscle pain, which can linger and significantly impair an individual’s health, quality of life, and economic stability. Recent climatic changes and the globalization of travel have facilitated the worldwide spread of these mosquitoes. Currently, no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug is available for treating CHIKV infection. Recently, the FDA approved a live, attenuated vaccine called Ixchiq. However, this vaccine has been linked to side effects, leading the FDA to mandate additional post-marketing studies to assess the risk of severe adverse reactions similar to the virus. An emerging strategy in drug development focuses on targeting host factors that the virus exploits rather than the viral proteins themselves. This review explores the interactions between CHIKV and host factors that could be potential therapeutic targets. Despite progress in understanding the life cycle of CHIKV, the immune system’s role in combating the virus still needs to be fully understood. Investigating treatments that enhance the host’s immune response may offer new paths to combating CHIKV.
Use of Synthetic Membranes and Bovine Blood in Artificial Feeding Systems of Mosquitoes Improves Feeding Rates: Results from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Kumar Surendra , Bhavsar Priyanka , Sudeep Anakkathil B. , Lole Kavita S. , Shamim Muhammed A. , Jadhav Santhoshkumar , D’Monte Glades , Raghunath Sreelakshmi P.
Published: December 2024

Artificial blood feeding of mosquitoes is essential for their rearing in insectaries as well as for mosquito-borne pathogen transmission experiments. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the different artificial feeding systems available for mosquitoes to synthesize evidence regarding their efficacy in terms of feeding rates and fecundity. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were systematically searched to retrieve 1,822 experimental studies assessing the efficacy of artificial feeding systems. After assessing eligibility and risk of bias, 25 studies were included in the final analysis. Studies were reviewed and meta-analysis was conducted using random-effects model. The primary outcomes were feeding rates and fecundity of mosquitoes belonging to genera Aedes, Culex, and Anopheles for the different systems. Subgroup analyses with respect to membrane, blood source, and mosquito genera were conducted. Sensitivity analysis was done to assess heterogeneity. The overall pooled estimate of feeding rate of mosquitoes and the average number of eggs laid per female mosquito using artificial blood-feeding systems were 72% (66–77%) and 71.9 (56.68–87.12), respectively. Results from this systematic review are suggestive of the advantages of novel techniques, such as Digital Thermo Mosquito Blood Feeder and 3D-printed feeders. The study provides evidence for improved feeding rates of mosquitoes in systems using bovine blood and synthetic membranes such as latex.
Od hałdy w perspektywie ludzkiej do perspektyw hałdy: wpływ pandemii na kształt badań terenowych
Authors: Leśniewska Anna , Kopel Konrad
Published: December 2024

This article is a description of the conceptual, methodological and practical changes that were applied to the project “Mining. Three Stories from the Slag Heaps” as a result of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, it was focused on the specific use of the space of three post-mining slag heaps: Ajska in Świętochłowice, Hałda Panewnicka in Katowice and Góra Antonia in Ruda Śląska. As a result of the developing pandemic situation, direct contact with people was impossible, and so the planned interviews had to be abandoned. Instead of asking about the slag heaps from a human perspective, the emphasis was placed on finding traces of the practices of the subjects creating the heaps. The change in the character of the research broadened the methods of collecting and organizing information, which made it possible to finalize the project with a different type of materials, which made it possible to create a visual-textual map that presents the paths of the researchers.
Antropologia aktywistyczna jako rozwinięcie obserwacji uczestniczącej
Authors: Tubacki Hubert
Published: December 2024

The text describes a consideration of activist anthropology, which the author treats as an extension of participant observation. It stems from and builds upon the methodological eclecticism of an-thropology/ethnology. For the author, activist anthropology is the closest to the original premise of participant observation because in its view the researcher’s participation is possibly closest to that of the research partners. The author present the theoretical foundations on which it is based and the circumstances of his research-activist practice from which the author’s interpretation of it was devel-oped. Its features that reinforce the need to distinguish the term of activist anthropology as a specific practice of participatory observation and anthropology itself are also showcased in the article.
What Will be Left of Those Years? The Ethnographic Archives in Poland in the Context of Contemporary Anthropological Criticism
Authors: Golonka-Czajkowska Monika
Published: December 2024

The subject of the present article is a reflection on the epistemological value of ethnographic materials collected by ethnologists in academic archives, especially during the period of the People’s Republic of Poland. The author disagrees with Filip Wróblewski, who, in one of his articles, radically criticises not only the scientific value of the aforementioned archives, but more broadly the activities of the researchers themselves at that time. Therefore, from the large catalogue of problems that emerge from reflection on these archives, the author first focuses on the possibilities of using these materials in current research, including attempts at re-contextualisation, as well as the ethical issues related to today’s archival methods and access rules.
Kościoły i inne związki wyznaniowe w porządku prawnym Unii Europejskiej – analiza wybranych orzeczeń Trybunału Sprawiedliwości Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Łukańko Bernard
Published: December 2024

Nie budzi wątpliwości, że Unia Europejska nie posiada kompetencji prawodawczych w zakresie prawa wyznaniowego, a jej stosunek do kościołów i innych związków wyznaniowych znalazł w prawie pierwotnym jedynie bardzo skromne unormowanie. Zgodnie bowiem z art. 17 ust. 1 TfUE „Unia szanuje status przyznany na mocy prawa krajowego kościołom i stowarzyszeniom lub wspólnotom religijnym w Państwach Członkowskich i nie narusza tego statusu”. Przepis ten pozwala postawić pytanie o zakres zastosowania regulacji prawa unijnego do wymienionych kategorii podmiotów. Przedmiotem opracowania jest analiza orzecznictwa Trybunału Sprawiedliwości Unii Europejskiej, który wielokrotnie wypowiadał się na temat tych relacji i który wskazał, jak daleko sięga ograniczenie zakresu dopuszczalnej regulacji w prawie wtórnym, wynikające z art. 17 TfUE, co jest kluczowe zarówno dla prawodawcy unijnego – na etapie tworzenia prawa, jak i dla organów i sądów krajowych – przy jego stosowaniu.
Nowelizacja wybranych przepisów Ustawy z dnia 4 lutego 2011 r. o opiece nad dziećmi w wieku do lat 3 w roku 2023. Komentarz
Authors: Szeląg Tomasz
Published: December 2024

Celem artykułu jest omówienie nowelizacji w przepisach w ustawie z dnia 4 lutego 2011 r. o opiece nad dziećmi w wieku do lat 3, wprowadzonych w roku 2023. Zmiany te skoncentrowały się na dwóch kierunkach. Ustawodawca przygotował podstawy do tworzenia standardów oraz wymogi podnoszenia kwalifikacji i aktualizacji wiedzy opiekunów dzieci. Omówione w artykule standardy składają się z bloków tematycznych, stanowiących szczegółowe ramy jakości opieki i edukacji. Jak możemy przeczytać bezpośrednio w wyjaśnieniach ministerstwa, bloki te tworzą plan opiekuńczo-wychowawczy, dzięki któremu usługi opiekuńcze świadczone przez żłobki, kluby dziecięce i dziennych opiekunów będą usystematyzowane i tożsame z regulacjami obowiązującymi w Unii Europejskiej. Należy jednak zwrócić uwagę na fakt, że art. 6d ustawy wprowadza fakultatywność stosowania powyższych standardów przez jednostki opiekuńcze. Drugi kierunek nowelizacji przepisów ustawy, który omawiam w niniejszym artykule, to doprecyzowanie przepisów związanych z finansowaniem opieki, głównie w związku z ustawą z dnia 17 listopada 2021 r. o rodzinnym kapitale opiekuńczym.
Prawo pracownika „do odłączenia” – uwagi na kanwie rezolucji Parlamentu Europejskiego z dnia 21 stycznia 2021 r. zawierającej zalecenia dla Komisji w sprawie prawa do bycia offline (2019/2181(INL)) (2021/C 456/15)
Authors: Zboralska Grażyna
Published: December 2024

Przedmiotem artykułu jest analiza postulowanych na gruncie prawa unijnego rozwiązań dotyczących ustanowienia prawa pracowników do odłączenia się od technologii cyfrowych wykorzystywanych do celów zawodowych, określanego również jako „prawa do bycia offline”. Parlament Europejski, dostrzegając wagę problemu rosnącej dyspozycyjności pracowników korzystających z technologii informacyjno-komunikacyjnych i uznając za istotną potrzebę uregulowania prawa pracownika do odłączenia się od narzędzi cyfrowych przedstawił 21 stycznia 2021 r. rezolucję zawierającą zalecenia dla Komisji w sprawie prawa do bycia offline (2019/2181(INL)) (2021/C 456/15). Załącznik do tej rezolucji stanowi tekst proponowanego wniosku ustawodawczego w postaci dyrektywy Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady w sprawie prawa do bycia offline. W artykule przedstawiono argumentację przemawiającą za i przeciw konieczności tworzenia nowego prawa pracowniczego „do odłączenia” się oraz wyzwania związane z tworzeniem takiej regulacji. Odniesiono się też do aktualnego orzecznictwa Sądu Najwyższego i Federalnego Sądu Pracy dotyczącego dopuszczalności kontaktowania się pracodawcy z pracownikiem w jego czasie wolnym.
Unia Europejska w obliczu wyzwań praworządności
Authors: Tubek Beata
Published: December 2024

Praworządność (ang. rule of law) to wartość, która stanowi fundament Unii Europejskiej, co wynika wprost z konstytuujących ją traktatów. Jak należy zatem rozumieć to pojęcie i czy rzeczywiście można mówić o wspólnej dla wszystkich państw członkowskich „praworządności”? Czy da się stworzyć definicję „rządów prawa” akceptowalną z perspektywy zarówno Unii Europejskiej, jak i tradycji konstytucyjnych wybranych państw członkowskich? Pomocna w tym zakresie była analiza literatury, aktów prawnych zarówno krajowych, jak i międzynarodowych, a także wykorzystanie metody dogmatyczno-prawnej, prawnoporównawczej oraz obserwacja trwającego od kilku lat problemu z istotą zasady praworządności w Polsce i w innych państwach Unii Europejskiej.
Bezpieczna szkoła – rola i zadania organów zarządzających
Authors: Sudoł Grzegorz K.
Published: December 2024

Artykuł przedstawia zagadnienie poszczególnych ról i zadań, jakie stoją przed organami zarządzającymi w systemie edukacji. Organy te odpowiedzialne są za zapewnienie bezpiecznych warunków uczestnikom procesu edukacyjno-wychowawczego. Wskazano również na podstawowe znaczenie synergii pomiędzy interesariuszami wpływającymi na rozwój i kształt bezpiecznej szkoły.
Nielegalna migracja a bezpieczeństwo Polski
Authors: Błaszczak Bartosz , Pietrzykowska Marta
Published: December 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza wpływu nielegalnej migracji i jaki ma wpływ bezpieczeństwo Polski, z uwzględnieniem kontekstu międzynarodowego i krajowego. W pierwszej części przedstawiono definicję i klasyfikację migracji, w tym różnice między migracją legalną a nielegalną, oraz omówiono przyczyny tego zjawiska, takie jak konflikty zbrojne, ubóstwo i poszukiwanie lepszych warunków życia. Druga część tekstu skupia się na historycznym tle migracyjnym Polski, podkreślając zmieniające się wzorce migracyjne na przestrzeni lat. Autorzy przybliżają również sytuację na wschodniej granicy Polski, która jest szczególnie narażona na nielegalne przekraczanie. W dalszej części omówiono zagrożenia związane z nielegalną migracją, takie jak przestępczość zorganizowana, przemyt ludzi, narkotyków i broni, oraz potencjalne ryzyko związane z terroryzmem. Poruszono również kwestie integracji społecznej, wyzwań dla systemu opieki zdrowotnej i społecznej oraz potencjalnych napięć społecznych. W końcowej części pracy autorzy omawiają odpowiedzi polityczne i administracyjne na problem nielegalnej migracji. Zwracają uwagę na potrzebę zintegrowanych działań na poziomie krajowym i międzynarodowym, w tym wzmocnienie kontroli granicznych i współpracę z innymi krajami oraz organizacjami międzynarodowymi. Przedstawione zostają także rekomendacje, dotyczące przyszłych działań, mających na celu skuteczniejsze zarządzanie migracją i minimalizowanie związanych z nią zagrożeń. W ramach omawianego tematu sformułowano problem badawczy: Jakie są główne zagrożenia dla bezpieczeństwa Polski wynikające z nielegalnej migracji? Na tak postawione pytanie sformułowano hipotezę: Główne zagrożenia dla bezpieczeństwa Polski wynikające z nielegalnej migracji obejmują wzrost przestępczości zorganizowanej, ryzyko terroryzmu oraz napięcia społeczne spowodowane trudnościami w integracji migrantów. W celu odpowiedzi na pytanie problemowe posłużono się metodami badawczymi, takimi jak krytyczna analiza literatury, analiza aktów prawnych i dokumentów, a także rzetelnych źródeł internetowych.
Działalność organizacji proobronnych w Polsce
Authors: Ochyra Patryk , Ochyra-Żurawska Katarzyna , Oskierko Marcin
Published: December 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza roli i znaczenia organizacji pozarządowych, o charakterze proobronnym w systemie bezpieczeństwa państwa. Autorzy dążą do ukazania, jak te organizacje przyczyniają się do podnoszenia poziomu bezpieczeństwa, poprzez różnorodne działania edukacyjne, szkoleniowe oraz wsparcie logistyczne i operacyjne. Artykuł rozpoczyna się od omówienia współczesnych zagrożeń i wyzwań w obszarze bezpieczeństwa, podkreślając konieczność elastycznego podejścia do strategii bezpieczeństwa oraz angażowania różnych sektorów społecznych, w tym organizacji pozarządowych. W kolejnej części autorzy definiują organizacje pozarządowe i podkreślają ich niezależność od struktur rządowych. Zwracają uwagę na ich rolę w systemie demokratycznym oraz na prawne ramy funkcjonowania organizacji pozarządowych w Polsce. W dalszej części autorzy omawiają szeroki zakres działalności organizacji pozarządowych, w tym promocję aktywności fizycznej, kulturę, edukację, pomoc społeczną, ochronę zdrowia, rozwój lokalny, ochronę praw zwierząt czy promowanie równości płci. Podkreślają, jak różnorodność tych działań przyczynia się do poprawy jakości życia obywateli oraz wzrostu świadomości społecznej. Na potrzeby artykułu sformułowano problem badawczy w postaci pytania: Jakie jest znaczenie i rola organizacji pozarządowych o charakterze proobronnym w systemie bezpieczeństwa państwa? Wobec tak przedstawionego problemu badawczego sformułowano hipotezę: Organizacje pozarządowe o charakterze proobronnym odgrywają istotną rolę w systemie bezpieczeństwa państwa, przyczyniając się do podnoszenia poziomu bezpieczeństwa poprzez edukację, szkolenia, wsparcie logistyczne i operacyjne oraz kształtowanie polityk bezpieczeństwa na poziomie lokalnym i narodowym. Na potrzeby badań posłużono się metodą analizy literatury, aktów prawnych oraz rzetelnych źródeł internetowych.
Tasavvufî Kavramlar Çerçevesinde Hz. Osman’ın İslâm Tasavvufundaki Yeri
Authors: Bozkurt Halil
Published: December 2024

Hz. Osman, Hz. Peygambere damat olmuş, zi’n-nûreyn lakabıyla nitelenmiş, Müslümanların üçüncü hâlifesi olarak İslâm tarihinde yerini almış mümtaz bir sahâbedir. Onun şehâdeti Müslümanları psikolojik ve sosyolojik açıdan derinden etkilemiş bir hâdisedir. O şehit edildikten sonra zühd hareketleri ortaya çıkmış ve dünyaya karşı mesâfeli bir tavır takınılmıştır. Hz. Osman zengin olmasına rağmen sâde ve mütevâzı bir yaşam sürmüş, malını Allah’ın rızâsını kazanmak için sonuna kadar sarf etmiştir. Onun gündüzleri oruçlu bir şekilde halka hizmeti, geceleri ise uzun Kur’an tilâvetleriyle Hakk’a ilticâsı sûfîler için örneklik teşkil etmiştir. Yine onun ömrünün sonuna kadar zühd, fakr, verâ’, takvâ, edep ve hayâ dolu yaşantısı, olaylara karşı firâset yüklü bakışı, melâmî neşvesi sûfîlerin örnek aldığı bir başka unsurdur. İlk dönemde yazılan Kitâbü’z-Zühd’ler ve tasavvuf klasiklerinde Hz. Osman’a diğer üç halifeye nazaran pek fazla yer verilmemiştir. Tabakât literatüründe de Hz. Osman’a açılan müstakil başlıklar bir elin parmağını geçmemektedir. Hz. Osman’ın zi’n-nûreyn şeklinde anılmasına sûfîler tarafından hilm-hayâ, tahkik-temkin, ilim-irfan, teslimiyet-ihlas, ikram-iyilik, sıdk-fakir gibi ikili terkiplerle mânevî anlamlar yüklenmiştir. Hz. Osman’ın zâhidâne yaşantısı zühd dönemindeki bazı sûfîlerin tasavvuf anlayışlarına etki etmiş, teşekkül dönemindeki bazı ekollerin temelini oluşturmuş, özellikle Nakşibendiliğin esaslarında kendini göstermiştir.
Dîvân-ı Hulûsî-i Dârendevî’de Tasavvufî Bir Terbiye Metodu Olarak Nazar: Bakmak, Yakmak, Yıkmak ve Yapmak
Authors: Demir Hamit
Published: December 2024

Tasavvufî bir terbiye metodu olarak nazar, mürşid-i kâmilin müridine bakmasından ibarettir. Söz konusu bakışı normal bakışlardan ayıran unsurlar; nazar edenle edilen arasında muhabbet doğurması, nazarla sağlanan cezbe, müriddeki psikolojik tesiri ve ahlaki dönüşüme katkısıdır. Zira sahabe tanımlarında görmenin öne çıkarılması, aşka düşmenin ve sûfî hayata yönelimin bir nazarla başladığı örnekler göz önünde bulundurulduğunda nazarın önemi ve ruhların göz maharetiyle tesir-teessürünün imkânı ortaya çıkacaktır. Bu çalışmada genellikle parapsikolojik bir vakıa olarak zarar verici etkisi ile bilinen nazarın manevi terbiye ve irşaddaki olumlu rolü konu edilmiştir. Makale son dönem sûfî şairlerden Osman Hulûsî Efendi’nin Dîvân-ı Hulûsî-i Dârendevî adlı eserindeki ilgili gazeller ve beyitlerle sınırlandırılmıştır. Bir sûfî şairin eserindeki nazarla ilgili beyitlere hususen eğilen bir makale yazılmadığı için bu çalışma öncü bir rol oynamaya aday olmak bakımından önemlidir. Çalışma bilimsel olarak kanıtlanamamış fakat olgusal olarak da reddedilemeyen nazarın özelliklerini ve muhataptaki etkisini tespit etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada mukayeseli metin tahlili ve şiir şerhi yöntemleri uygulanacaktır.
A case study on lentil to demonstrate the value of using historic data stored in genebanks to guide the selection of resources for research and development projects
Authors: Vus Nadiia , Bezuhla Olha , Houtin Hervé , Naudé Florence , Vasylenko Antonina , Klein Anthony , Leonov Oleh , Tayeh Nadim
Published: December 2024

Plant genetic resources are essential for sustainable agriculture and a secure and stable global food supply. One of the most important pulses and an integral part of a healthy diet is lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.). The National Centre for Plant Genetic Resources of Ukraine (NCPGRU), based in Kharkiv, manages a lentil collection of 1,140 accessions. In 2019, the first exchange of 37 lentil accessions between NCPGRU and a French research team took place. This exchange was accompanied by the transfer of phenotyping data for multiple traits. Considering that data collected in different environments provide important information on trait stability, the lentil accessions were phenotyped under new conditions through field research. This research allowed a comparative analysis of agroclimatic conditions for lentil cultivation in Ukraine (Kharkiv region) and France (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region). The possibility of using genebank information to guide plant material selection for research and development projects was assessed. As a result, six lentil genotypes that performed well in different environments were selected. This allowed the identification of genotypes with the highest yield potential: UD0600086, UD0600145, UD0600437, UD0600530, UD0600550 and UD0600638. Genotypes recommended for use in breeding to produce high-yielding, relatively stable lentil varieties were successfully selected in the application case of this study, confirming that the information in the trait database of the NCPGRU Genebank is an important resource for predicting the characteristics of lentil accessions. Of the eight accessions selected by GGE biplot analysis using field research, five were predicted to be more promising by previous genebank data.
Factores de riesgos psicosociales que inciden en la presentación del síndrome de burnout en el personal de salud del centro de especialidades médicas en la ciudad de Cuenca, 2024
Authors: Carangui Ordoñez Karla Mariela , Yambay Bautista Xavier Rodrigo
Published: December 2024

El burnout en los profesionales de la salud es visto como una crisis de gran escala. Este síndrome no solo afecta negativamente su bienestar físico y mental, sino que también repercute en la calidad de la atención que proporcionan a los pacientes; por lo que, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo determinar los factores psicológicos en el Síndrome de Burnout en el personal de salud del Centro de Especialidades Médicas de la ciudad de Cuenca; para lo cual se efectuó una investigación metodológica de tipo descriptiva, correlacional, las datos se recopilaron mediante cuestionarios aplicados a 25 profesionales de la salud que trabajan actualmente, obteniendo como resultado que el agotamiento emocional está fuertemente asociado con el síndrome de burnout, lo que resalta la importancia de abordar como un componente crucial para prevenir y tratar el burnout en los profesionales de salud.
Applying Community-Engaged Service Learning to Enhance Students’ Knowledge, Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility
Authors: Kaliappen Narentheren
Published: December 2024

This study demonstrates methods to enhance students’ knowledge, civic engagement, and social responsibility in international business education, based on community-engaged service learning. Reflecting on best practices of engaging 127 students through community-engaged service learning, we show the power of aligning course learning outcomes with real-world challenges, beyond problem-based learning. This reflection highlights the role of community-engaged service learning in academic capability building, suggesting that integrating such approaches contributes to addressing complex global challenges and nurturing socially responsible leaders. The recognition of this approach, shortlisted for the 2023 AIB T&E SIG Teaching Innovation Award, underscores its impact.
Karakteristik Pasien Desensitisasi Cepat di RSUP Prof. Dr. I. G.N.G Ngoerah Denpasar Tahun 2022-2024
Authors: Haditya Yogi , Suardamana Ketut
Published: December 2024

Rapid desensitization is the primary management for patients with hypersensitivity reactions to certain medications when no alternative therapy to the primary drug is available. The rapid desensitization process is routinely performed at RSUP Prof Ngoerah Denpasar, but there is little data on the characteristics of patients undergoing this procedure. This study used a cross-sectional descriptive design with a total sample of 24 patient. The research samples were collected using consecutive sampling methods from patient medical records. The study was conducted at the inpatient unit of RSUP Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah from January 2022 to June 2024. The inclusion criteria were adult patients aged ≥ 18 years who underwent the rapid desensitization protocol and had complete medical records. The study found that the sample was predominantly female (62.5%) with an average age of 42.6 years (SD ± 18.0 years). The most common underlying disease among desensitization patients was Tuberculosis, affecting 13 individuals (54.1%), with the most frequent manifestation of hypersensitivity reactions being pruritus-urticaria in 100% of patients. The categories of drugs for which rapid desensitization was performed included antituberculosis drugs (OAT) in 14 patients (58.3%), with a few patients receiving NSAIDs (4.2%) and antipyretics (8.3%). Among the total 24 patients undergoing desensitization, a positive reaction was found in 9 patients (37.5%). The average time to drug exposure until the hypersensitivity reaction occurred was 10.1 days with a standard deviation of ± 11.2 days.
Effects of dietary cysteamine addition to a plant-based diet on growth performance, body composition, hepatosomatic histological structure and metabolism of taurine synthesis in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.)
Authors: Qi Guoshan , Wang Lu , Zhang Yanying , Ai Qinghui , Mai Kangsen
Published: December 2024

This present study was conducted to illustrate the effect of dietary cysteamine on feeding, growth, biochemistry composition, hepatosomatic histological structure and metabolism of taurine synthesis in juvenile turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.) (2.0 ± 0.01 g) fed high plant protein diets. A fishmeal-based diet (72.5% FM) was designed as the control diet (DietFM). Four isonitrogenous and isolipidic diets consist of 14.0% FM, 23.0% soybean meal and 30.0% wheat gluten meal, which were formulated to substitute FM with 0.0%, 0.05%, 0.1% and 0.15% cysteamine hydrochloride (labeled as DietPP, DietCS-0.05%, DietCS-0.1% and DietCS-0.15% respectively). Fish were stochastically allocated into fifteen 200L tanks and fed twice daily (06:30 and 18:30) to apparent satiation for 9 weeks. Feed intake (FI) in fish-fed DietCS-0.05% was conspicuously higher than that in fish-fed DietPP (p<0.05), and no notable difference was discovered among fish-fed diets with cysteamine inclusion (p>0.05). No conspicuously upward trend was found with the increase of dietary cysteamine in FBW, SGR, WGR, FER, PER, and SR when there was a downward trend in CF, VSI, and HSI (p>0.05). A remarkable increase was discovered from 0.0% to 0.05% cysteamine inclusion in ash content (p<0.05) when no noticeable difference was observed among all the cysteamine inclusion groups in moisture, protein, and lipid content (p>0.05). Only the body taurine content showed a notable increase between fish-fed DietCS-0.05% and fish-fed DPP among the indexes of body taurine, liver taurine, and serum taurine content (p<0.05), whereas no notable difference was observed in hepatosomatic L-cysteine sulfinate decarboxylase (CSD) and cysteamine dioxygenase (CDO) activities among all the cysteamine inclusion groups (p>0.05). The cellular morphology and cell veins in the liver of fish-fed diets with cysteamine inclusion were clearer than those of fish-fed DPP. The results showed that 0.05% cysteamine addition in a high plant protein diet is optimal.
ARTSAKH: DISCOURSE STUDY OF THE CASE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
Authors: Gasparyan Seda , Hayrapetyan Zara
Published: December 2024

The following article addresses the long-lasting conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan the center of which is Artsakh. The case was taken to the International Court of Justice. We strive to analyze the case by studying the speech of each countries’ representative, i.e. Yeghishe Kirakosyan’s speech representing Armenia, and Elnur Mammadov’s speech representing Azerbaijan. Our goal in this article is to unveil some linguistic, extra-linguistic, and rhetorical properties present in their speeches. Linguisic means may be detrimental in affecting the judges’ decision, hence the intersection of legal discourse and linguistics creates a wider opportunity to reach a better outcome.
Voices of Resilience: Pakistani Artists Respond to War and Terror
Authors: Rizvi Syed Farjood Ailya , Latif Ayesha , Usmani Atifa
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of geopolitical incidents on Pakistani visual artists as they confront issues of war and terror. It focuses on individuals who transform pain into compelling visual narratives, illustrating how art can combat oppressive forces, document resilience, and foster a sense of hope and healing. Using qualitative research methods, data was gathered through interviews, primary and secondary sources, and an analysis of artworks from digital galleries, journals, and artists' social media profiles. The study highlights how artists such as Rashid Rana, Humaira Abid, and Abdullah M. Syed employ various mediums to explore themes of resilience, displacement and hope in response to terrorism. Furthermore, it outlines these artists and their works' crucial role in addressing the societal effects of war and terrorism. The study advocates for promoting art as a tool for peace-building and a means to raise awareness regarding socio-political issues.
Voices for Emancipation: A Speech Act Analysis of Feminist Activism on Twitter
Authors: Fatima Mahnoor , Ghilzai Shazia Akbar , Khanam Tahira
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the utterances of three foremost women activists namely Marvi Sirmed, Mahira Khan and Resham claiming to uphold the cause of women emancipation. This study endeavors to probe this phenomenon by employing the speech act framework proposed by Searle (1969). Attention has been drawn to this realm because the global trends are in the wake of subverting gender disparity in favor of gender equality. The nature of this study is predominantly qualitative however; it also attempts to quantify the utterances in the form of their percentages. The data was extracted from the tweeter handles of the women activists. A total of twenty-one tweets have been reserved by subjecting them to the lines of judgmental sampling. The findings show that representative speech acts are 61.90%, expressives are 23.80% and directives are 14.28% respectively. So this outcome clearly marks the fact that women activists for the most part are engaged in expressing their emotions and depicting the situation which exists around them. But their utterances lack the sense of direction and orientation. This study contributes in understanding the orientation of Feminism in Pakistan particularly the trends on social media which though offers a platform to speak yet offers no guidelines for the clear direction.
Building Psychological Capital: Role of Perceived Authentic Organization Behavior and Perceived Inclusion
Authors: Mehmood Khawaja Khalid , Mufti Siddiqa , Abbas Javaria
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the mediating role of perceived inclusion in the relationship between perceived authentic organizational behavior (AOB) and psychological capital, while examining the moderating influence of leader-member exchange (LMX) on the link between perceived AOB and perceived inclusion. Employing a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data were gathered from employees of Islamic banks across six major cities in Pakistan (N=254). Using structural equation modeling (SEM) in AMOS, we tested a moderated mediation model. Results indicated that perceived AOB positively influenced psychological capital through perceived inclusion, which served as a significant mediator in this relationship. However, the moderating effect of LMX on the AOB-inclusion relationship was not supported. This study addresses a notable gap in the literature by examining antecedents of psychological capital, focusing specifically on AOB, rather than the extensively studied construct of authentic leadership. Grounded in social exchange and LMX theories, this research contributes novel insights by applying a moderated mediation model within the distinct context of Islamic banking in Pakistan, offering implications for understanding organizational behavior and employee well-being in culturally specific work settings.