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TRAVEL EXPERIENCES OF MYKOLA LYSENKO: A GEOGRAPHICAL MAP OF THE COMPOSER'S DAILY LIFE DURING 1867–1870
Authors: MINENKO Kateryna
Published: December 2024

This study explores the travel experiences of Mykola Lysenko as a distinct phenomenon within the creative biography of the eminent Ukrainian composer. It characterizes Lysenko's epistolary legacy, revealing that his personal letters contain numerous impressions of his time spent in specific European cities, particularly Leipzig, where the composer studied during this period of his life. The investigation of the Ukrainian artist's impressions allows for a broader understanding of the issues pertinent to this timeframe, particularly regarding the influence of foreign travels on the composer’s life and creativity—an area that remains underexplored in existing research. A geographical map of Lysenko's travels during his time abroad, specifically while studying at the Leipzig Conservatory in Germany, has been reconstructed. It has been established that Lysenko undertook numerous journeys not only throughout Germany but also to other European cities. The study describes his travels to German cities such as Dresden and Berlin, examining the urban spaces of these cities and identifying the factors that influenced Lysenko's daily life. The interconnection between the everyday and creative spheres is emphasized, indicating that an examination of his creativity necessitates a consideration of the moments from the artist's daily life. The research reveals spatial details that surrounded the artist at the time: architectural landmarks, significant structures, transportation communications, and addresses where he resided. Works by O. Zynkevych, L. Hnatyuk, and N. Kryvets are analyzed, which provide substantial research into the everyday life of the Ukrainian composer during his studies at the Leipzig Conservatory. The examination of the composer’s daily life allows to discuss about the factors that shaped Lysenko's spatial practices, personal worldview, and artistic output. It is demonstrated that studying Lysenko's travel experiences is a promising avenue for further research. Despite the well-known fact of his studies abroad, particularly in Germany, a comprehensive understanding of the daily and spatial life of the composer during these years remains underdeveloped. This necessitates a cross-cultural perspective, which can enrich our understanding of the personality of the Ukrainian composer.
Baiаo as a component of soundscapes of Brazil: guitar reconstructions of the genre
Authors: Filatova Tetiana
Published: December 2024

The relevance of the article. The coverage of the pages of the guitar work of Brazilian composers seems to be relevant for the search for new horizons of the modern repertoire of South American music in the context of actualize genre and style projections of soundscapes of this big country and regional music traditions.
Main objective of the study is to reveal in guitar music the rhythmic and intonation-melodic archetypes of baiao as the titular genre and an important component of the Brazilian soundscape. The novelty of the article lies in the introduction into the Ukrainian musicological circulation the analysis of Latin American guitar works, which represent the specifics of this genre phenomenon.
The methodology includes interdisciplinary approaches and methods of cultural, musicological, historical, comparative, systemic, structural and functional analysis to determine the genre and style elements of folk music, its reflection in culture and academic guitar works.
Results and conclusions. Brazilian baiao, as one of the leading genres of the country’s musical culture, was first developed in its southeastern regions - Bahia and Pernambuco. During the last century, it acquired the status of an emblem of local domestic and concert creativity. Based on ritualistic and ceremonial ancient traditions, imprinted in the public dance processions of today, baiao is the personification of a certain musical archetype. It consists of recognizable timbral features of the Brazilian sound sonotype (Indian flutes, Angolan drums, Brazilian guitars) and is preserved in a solo guitar performance thanks to the techniques of sound imitation. The character of Brazilian timbres reflects the soundscapes of the rural and urban hinterland of the southeastern regions. The development of the genre’s ethnic roots in the conditions of new composer incarnations was facilitated by the musical aesthetics of the Movimento Armorial. Its manifesto was: the reflection of local national traditions in combination with the language resources of the baroque musical "dictionary" of European (Iberian) origin, the mixing of ancient modal elements and composer’s techniques, as well as the involvement of elements of modern academic and jazz cultures. The result of these processes is a wide stylistic amplitude of artistic embodiments of the genre in the guitar work of Latin American and European composers — A. Madureira, P. Bellinati, E. Gismonti, C. Aguirre, R. Dyens, M. Duplessy and others. The baiao rhythm (a sharp syncopated binary pulse) and the baiao mode (Lydian-mixolydian with other mixed variations of mode formation) are clearly defined in all analyzed works. Fast tempos generate powerful energy of a sonorous, motor-dance wave, which reproduces the soundscapes of the huge "musical continent" with its purely Brazilian flavor
Pianism of Volodymyr Horovits: the relationship of concertness and chamberity of the performing style
Authors: Ovcharenko-Pieshkova Olena
Published: December 2024

The relevance of the study. The topicality of the topic of the proposed exploration lies in the study of the specifics of the ratio of chamber and concert performance style on the example of the work of Volodymyr Horovyts. A complex methodology was applied, including biographical, comparative, and executive analysis methods. It has been investigated that the “genealogical” tree of V. Horovyts reaches the roots of the Viennese classical school, as well as representatives of the Romantic era. It has been found that the parameters of the chamber performance style prevail when the pianist interprets works close to a miniature; instead, concert performance is represented in works of various genres. However, it is substantiated that in the style of V. Horovyts, the mobile ratio of the two specified executive coordinates prevails. The conducted research opens up prospects for further understanding of the specifics of the relationship between the phenomena of concert and chamber performance style.
The purpose of the article to reveal the specifics of the performance style of V. Horovyts from the point of view of the ratio of chamber and concert performance.
The methodological basis of the research consists of the following methods: biographical (to understand the key stages of V. Horovyts life); performance analysis (in order to understand the specifics of V. Horovyts performance); comparative (when studying the specifics of the phenomena of chamber music and concert performance).
Results and conclusions. Summarizing the results of the research, we note that V. Horovyts is definitely a performer of limitless artistic and technical possibilities and artistic will. A comprehensive study made it possible to reveal the specificity of the phenomena of chamber performance and concert performance. As the research showed, over time, the division of these categories became more and more conditional, as performers interpret musical works from the standpoint of individual performance style. Thus, the same work can change its performance and stylistic parameters. Based on the intonation-semantic resources of the work and the mentioned lifecreating circumstances, V. Horovyts synthesizes both types of performance style — chamber and concert, and his sensitive artistic ear allows him to move from one stylistic coordinate to another.
Steatotic liver disease arising in an asymptomatic 20-year-old man with panhypopituitarism and elevated transaminases
Authors: Wiebe Nicole , Stueck Ashley , McLeod Magnus
Published: December 2024

Background:

Steatotic liver disease (SLD) may be caused by cardiometabolic risk factors, drugs/toxins, viral hepatitis, genetic diseases, malnutrition, or panhypopituitarism. SLD can advance to steatohepatitis with resulting lipid accumulation, inflammation, and hepatocellular damage. SLD is associated with pituitary dysfunction, in particular growth hormone deficiency, as insulin resistance leads to lipid buildup and oxidative stress. Growth hormone replacement may improve liver steatosis and fibrosis in patients with hypopituitarism.

Case:

We report a case of a 20-year-old man who was referred to Hepatology with abnormal liver enzymes. He had panhypopituitarism from a resected pituitary mass, for which he was treated with levothyroxine, hydrocortisone, growth hormone, and testosterone. He presented with elevated liver enzymes, normal liver function, obesity, dyslipidemia, and had no extrahepatic manifestations of chronic liver disease. Work-up for secondary causes of liver disease, including infectious, autoimmune, drug-induced, and genetic causes, were negative. An abdominal ultrasound revealed moderate hepatic steatosis with mild hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. His liver enzymes remained elevated, and his biochemical liver function remained normal despite withdrawal of hepatotoxic medications. Liver biopsy showed grade II/III steatohepatitis with stage III-IV fibrosis. The biopsy results suggested that panhypopituitarism, with growth hormone deficiency and related metabolic dysfunction, caused his liver disease.

Conclusions:

This is a unique case of an aggressive form of SLD due to panhypopituitarism, and treating growth hormone deficiency with hormone replacement did not improve liver enzymes or liver damage. Physicians should recognize SLD as a serious complication of panhypopituitarism and resulting growth hormone deficiency and follow patients closely given the risk of disease progression.
The use of variable D-dimer thresholds for the improved diagnosis of pulmonary embolism in the inpatient population: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Gerstein Lindsey , Zhong You Jia , Bendayan Solomon , Eintracht Shaun , Koolian Maral , Schwartz Blair
Published: December 2024

Introduction:

Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) among inpatients can be challenging, with the use of variable D-dimer thresholds validated only in outpatients. We sought to determine the negative predictive value (NPV) of such thresholds in inpatients for PE diagnosis.

Methods:

We performed a retrospective cohort study of inpatients with a D-dimer measured within 72 hours of a computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) or ventilation perfusion scan (VQ) for suspected PE at a tertiary care center in Montreal, Canada, between January 2012 and December 2019. D-dimers were assessed using the 500 μg FEU/L and age-adjusted thresholds and clinical pretest probability of PE using the Wells score and the PEGeD algorithm. The primary outcome of PE incidence was reported, and the negative predictive values of various D-dimer based approaches were determined. Using institutional and provincial cost information, we explored the cost-effectiveness of a D-dimer-based approach.

Results:

Our cohort included 290 patients, 68% female with a median age of 72 (52, 84) years old. Thirty-six patients were found to have a PE, for an incidence of 12%. Fourteen (5%) patients had a D-dimer value <500 μg FEU/L, yielding a NPV of 100%, 95% CI (76.8% to 100%). Twenty-seven (9%) inpatients had a negative age-adjusted D-dimer, yielding a NPV of 100%, 95% CI (87.2% to 100%).

Discussion:

This exploratory study suggests that D-dimer testing may have a role in inpatients to improve appropriate diagnostic testing and cost-effectiveness. The use of variable D-dimer thresholds in the inpatient population for PE diagnosis is an important area for further research.
Hormonal, biochemical, and hematological study of horses used in police patrol in an equatorial climate
Authors: Ricarte Suelen Andrade , Lima Misael Brito de , Oliveira Cleberson Eduardo Santos de , Nunes Neto Osvaldo Gato , Minervino Antônio Humberto Hamad , Sousa Rejane Santos , Gouvêa Luís Fernando , Lima da Silva Alanna do Socorro , Teixeira Ana Izabel Passarella , Morini Adriana Caroprezo
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to evaluate cortisol secretion and biochemical and hematological parameters in police patrol horses in order to evaluate how patrolling stress could alter these parameters. The sample consisted of ten healthy male adult horses. Blood collection occurred before and after patrols, as well as 24 and 31 hours after the first patrol. The analyses included cortisol levels and secretion, lactate, lactate dehydrogenase, creatine and kinase rates, as well as red and white blood cell counts. Results showed no significant changes in cortisol concentrations but indicated a reduced circadian rhythm. Biochemical variables such as lactate, lactate dehydrogenase and creatine kinase were within reference values. Hematological parameters showed an altered neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio during the entire sampling period, with values below the ideal reference. In conclusion, urban patrolling did not cause temporary changes in the evaluated parameters, suggesting that the animals are adapted to this activity and that rest time is adequate. However, alterations in cortisol circadian rhythm rate and neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio indicate potential chronic wear on the well-being of these animals.
Модель формування здорового способу життя в дітей старшого дошкільного віку
Authors: Пахальчук Наталя , Кривошея Тетяна , Вербська Анастасія
Published: December 2024

The article examines the issue of developing a healthy lifestyle in preschool children within the context of modern approaches to physical education. The authors emphasize the importance of active physical, mental, emotional, and social development in early childhood, as this period lays the foundation for health, forms motor skills, and establishes health-preserving competencies. It is noted that contemporary programs in various European countries focus on combining physical activity with a healthy lifestyle, particularly through the integration of motor exercises and play forms into the educational process. An analysis of different interpretations of the concept of a «healthy lifestyle» in scientific sources is presented. Researchers agree that a healthy lifestyle encompasses biological, social, and cultural aspects and includes a harmonious combination of physical, mental, and emotional components of health. Special emphasis is placed on the fact that physical activity is a key indicator of a child’s physical well-being and a factor that contributes to overall development and resistance to illness. The article also presents a project of a structural-functional model for developing a healthy lifestyle in older preschool children. The elements of this model are described, including motor activity, principles for cultivating health-preserving behavior, consideration of the child's psychological needs, and the implementation of play forms of physical activity
Knowledge, attitude, and their association with practices, related to the prevention of diabetic foot among 30-70 years patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, attending the diabetic clinic at teaching hospital Kalutara
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Kanuwana K.P.M.C. , Kariyapperuma D.P.W. , Kumarasiri H.K.S.T. , Kaviraja G.K.M.R.S. , Kiriharan K. , Lokunarangoda N.C. ,   Department of Medicine and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa
Published: December 2024

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represents a global crisis that mounts to serious complications such as amputations. However, these complications are largely preventable with appropriate foot care, knowledge, and attitudes. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) and to explore the associations between, knowledge and attitudes against practice. Additionally, evaluation of the strength of association between the socio-demographic factors against the KAP variables separately, was an objective.
Proportion, knowledge and associated factors of substance usage among grades 9-11 students in Kalutara education zone
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Thushan C. , Udesh W.A. , Sujani V. , Wafi A.M. , Wijethilaka K.G.V.N. , Dinupa K.D.T. ,   Department of physiology, Faculty of medicine, University of Moratuwa
Published: December 2024

The global impact of drug use extends to family conflicts, crimes, and economic burdens. The rising trend in teenage substance consumption in Sri Lanka requires targeted interventions and educational efforts for a safer future. The lack of focused statistics in Sri Lanka poses a challenge, emphasizing the urgent need for interventions. This study aimed to determine the proportion, knowledge, and associated factors that lead grades 9 - 11 school children towards substance usage, in the Kalutara education zone.
Prevalence of occupational health hazards among tea plantation field workers in Pedro estate Nuwara Eliya and its impact on their quality of life
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Malik S.H.A	. , Manodhya K.M. , Martin A.R. , Medhavi D. , Bataduwaarachchi V.R. ,   Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Published: December 2024

The Sri Lankan economy relies heavily on the tea industry for foreign exchange and jobs, making tea workers vital. However, they face numerous health risks and belong to a disadvantaged community, with limited research on their health. This study seeks to address these issues, acknowledging that the industry's sustainability depends on workers' well-being.
Proportion and factors associated with stress among undergraduates of selected government universities in the Colombo district
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Madushani A.P.S. , Madhushani P.Y.N. , Manoramya W.L.H.P. , Mushpika M.M.F. , Nafla M.N.F.
Published: December 2024

Studies have demonstrated that undergraduates undergo heightened stress levels due to various contributory factors. The study sought to evaluate stress prevalence and associated factors, facilitating university authorities to create a stress-reducing environment
Proportion of pregnancy induced hypertension and its associated factors in selected antenatal clinics in medical officer of health area Panadura
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Madhushika R.D. , Sahitha M.F. , Peiris M.D.C. , Niyomi S.R. , Muthumala T.S. , Gooneratne K.I. ,   Department of Medicine and Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa
Published: December 2024

Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is defined as new onset hypertension without significant proteinuria developing after 20 weeks of gestation and resolving within 42 days of delivery and it is a significant cause of adverse maternal and foetal outcomes including, maternal morbidity, maternal mortality, premature delivery, and foetal growth retardation. This study aimed at assessing the proportion of pregnancy induced hypertension and its associated factors in selected antenatal clinics in Panadura MOH area.
Developing an application to incorporate essential healthcare information and child health development record (CHDR) information to promote comprehensive care and early intervention in child health
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Cooray P.L.S.R. , Dissanayake D.M.R.N. , Thilakarathna S.S. , Pehara M.W.G.R. , Silva K.S.K. , Kottahachchi J. ,   Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Moratuwa, Thanthriwatta T.M. ,   Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa
Published: December 2024

Emergency care and education are now essential components of pediatric care, according to UNESCO. Advancements in technology and communication, coupled with the ease of accessing the World Wide Web through mobile devices, have presented both benefits and drawbacks. Although the information is easily accessible, the reliability and precision is now in doubt due to unreliable sources. Furthermore, there is a lack of attention from caregivers to maintain pertinent details in the Child Health Development Record (CHDR), which serves as the main repository for vital healthcare information and a child's developmental history.
The Proportion of overweight and obesity and its association between physical activity and diet among school children of grades 6 to 9 in Kalutara educational zone
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Cooray P.L.S.R. , Dissanayake D.M.R.N. , Thilakarathna S.S. , Pehara M.W.G.R. , Silva K.S.K. , Talagala I.A. ,   Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: December 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies overweight and obesity as a global health crisis, linked to sedentary lifestyles and influenced by factors such as screen time and dietary choices. This study aimed to assess the proportion of overweight and obesity among grades 6 to 9 school students in the Kalutara educational zone, and its association with diet and physical activity.
Advancing telemedicine technology to improve remote patient care
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Gamage U.I.A. , Ediriweera V.H. , Fazluna M.F.F. , Gokulavathanan P. , Wariyapperuma U.M. ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Wijesiriwardana C. ,   Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa
Published: December 2024

Telemedicine stands as a transformative solution amid Sri Lanka's healthcare landscape, marked by extensive yet unevenly distributed healthcare services and critical gaps in specialist consultation, especially in rural areas exacerbated by economic challenges and healthcare worker emigration. This study evaluates the feasibility of advancing telemedicine technologies to enhance remote healthcare delivery in Sri Lanka, addressing barriers and proposing remedial strategies.
Design and development of an inhalation assist dpi to improve lung deposition
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Nayanavee P.M.V.T. , Nethmini D.M.D.D. , Peiris W.A.D. , Peththanayake N.R. , Randeniya R.D.D.T.K. , Ranaweera R.K.P.S. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Mangala K.H.J. ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Samarasinghe S.M. ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: December 2024

A dry powder inhaler (DPI) is a small, handheld device that allows breathing in medicine through the mouth directly to the lungs to treat a wide variety of respiratory disorders. These disorders are not well controlled due to inefficient medicine delivery systems, poor treatment compliance, and inaccurate inhaler techniques. In dry powder inhalers, energy is needed for the deagglomeration of the drug and transport it into the lungs. Currently, available DPIs have a low lung drug deposition because deposition depends entirely on the patient’s inspiratory effort. Improvements are being made to introduce an internal energy to improve lung deposition.
A Technological solution to maintain the reliability of arterial blood gas sample prior to arterial blood gas analysis
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Madushani A.P.S. , Madhushani P.Y.N. , Manoramya W.L.H.P. , Mushpika M.M.F. , Nafla M.N.F. , Dayananda N.W.N. ,   Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Dinupa T. ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa
Published: December 2024

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis is used in medical wards to investigate acid-base status, hemoglobin concentration, blood glucose and electrolyte levels of a patient’s arterial blood sample. The sample must be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible for analysis within 15-30 minutes of collection. For accurate analysis, sample integrity must be maintained during transport. Temperature variations can significantly alter the composition of the sample, producing unreliable results. To address this issue, this study developed a unique device that monitors and regulates the temperature of ABG samples.
Proportion of patients with uncontrolled hypertension and its associated factors among medical clinic attendees in teaching hospital Kalutara
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Ediriweera V.H. , Fazluna M.F.F. , Gamage U.I.A. , Gokulavathanan P. , Rathnaweera R.H.A.I. ,   Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Paranavithana S.S. ,   Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa
Published: December 2024

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and mortality. However, many hypertensive patients have uncontrolled hypertension. Understanding the factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension may help in the management of hypertensive patients.
Prevalence of psychological distress and associated coping mechanisms of undergraduate medical students in selected universities in western province
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Dahanayake K.S.D. , Udesha K.S. , Yasassri R.G.C. , Perera K.K.G. , Gunarathna R.A.S.B. , Peries W.A.N.N. ,   Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa.
Published: December 2024

Psychological distress among medical undergraduates evidently impact on their daily lives and result in health risks like cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. Stress among medical students, stemming from academic and personal pressures, can lead to maladaptive coping strategies. Coping mechanisms, essential in managing stress, vary based on stress levels. This research aims to explore the prevalence of distress and coping strategies among medical students in selected universities Western province, examining the association between coping methods and their psychological distress levels.
Dynamic speed advisory systems for signalized intersections: enhancing fuel efficiency
Authors:   Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka, Aluthge A.D.K.H. , Kalansooriya P. ,   Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka
Published: December 2024

Signalized intersections serve as the most crucial nodes in the urban transportation system. Major issues associated with these intersections include unnecessary fuel consumption due to sudden accelerations or decelerations, high idling time at the intersections, and accidents that may occur with the sudden decision-making. As a solution to these problems, this research pro- poses a dynamic speed advisory system. This study presents a comparative analysis of existing systems and explores an adaptive speed management system designed to reduce fuel consumption through real-time speed recommendations. By integrating kinematic modeling into the SUMO simulation platform, the proposed system dynamically adjusts vehicle speeds based on real-time traffic conditions. The key outcomes of this research include the selection of the most suitable simulation platform and methods for speed calculation, as well as identifying the factors that influence speed adjustments and incorporating equations for estimating fuel efficiency. Simulation results indicate that the proposed system can achieve between 9% and 10% fuel savings. Future work will focus on refining the system for real-world implementation, ensuring it can effectively reduce fuel consumption at signalized intersections.
A Study on the contemporary insights of traffic signal design under heterogeneous conditions: a literature review
Authors:   Additional Director (Highway Design), Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka, Salawavidana S.A.S.T.
Published: December 2024

Traffic signal design is usually carried out based on one or other design guideline. While the developed countries like UK, USA, Canada and Australia have come up with their own guidelines, developing countries are still using these guidelines developed in the western world with very different traffic conditions. While the conventional guidelines are formed based on lane-based homogeneous car dominant traffic regimes, developing countries have their own traffic characteristics like non-lane based traffic, heavy presence of two wheelers, three wheelers and non-motorized vehicles. Driver behavior in the developing countries are significantly different from that of the developed countries. Recently various researchers have addressed this issue by observing the traffic patterns in such situations and proposing various methods to fine tune the signal design guidelines. Deviations from near homogeneous conditions happen basically due to the heterogeneous nature of the traffic. Heavy presence of motorcycles in the traffic stream has contributed to a distinct behavior in the signalized intersections resulting initial surge and grouping. They also tend to creep between the larger vehicles to occupy the available spaces resulting noncompliance to lanes and making it difficult to model their behavior. This is because most of the contemporary methods for PCU estimation is based on the systematic discharge of vehicles in a queue where a reasonable headway can be observed. Noncompliance to lanes challenges this methodology. When the traffic streams are composed of non-motorized traffic and three wheelers, their impact cannot be compensated through a constant PCU assigned to them. It is observed that PCU values in an intersection under heterogeneous traffic is not a constant but become dynamic based on various factors such as level of saturation, vehicle composition and type of facility. Proof for this phenomenon is strong in heterogeneous traffic conditions. The effects of bicyclists and red violating pedestrians are also having a detrimental effect on the assumptions used in classical design manuals developed in the developed world. Geometrical considerations like shared left lanes, shared right lanes, upstream short lanes and downstream lanes drops also have a significant impact on the performance of intersections under heterogeneous traffic. Therefore, this literature review concludes the necessity of a tailor made method of traffic signal calculations under heterogeneous traffic, especially when reaching saturation levels as witnessed in the developing countries.
Odbudowa gospodarki i stabilizacja walutowa Włoch w latach 1945-60 (część II)
Authors: Klimiuk Zbigniew
Published: December 2024

W okresie po II wojnie światowej z krajów zachodnioeuropejskich Włochy wykazywały największe tempo rozwoju. W 1950 r. rozpoczęła się faza długookresowego rozwoju gospodarczego. Rozwój ten nawiązywał do pierwszych lat odbudowy. Tempo wzrostu produktu narodowego brutto (PNB), które w dziesięcioleciu do 1959 r. wynosiło rocznie średnio 6%, w latach szczytowej koniunktury 1960-61wzrosło do 7,8%. Dynamika rozwoju gospodarczego Włoch była porównywalna w tym czasie z RFN i Japonią. Włoskie firmy uzyskały znaczne sukcesy w międzynarodowej walce konkurencyjnej oraz wykorzystywały impulsy wynikające z polityki Wspólnego Rynku. Wraz z zewnętrzną ekspansją dokonały się poważne zmiany strukturalne, które uplasowały Włochy w grupie krajów wysoko uprzemysłowionych. W 1962 r. tempo wzrostu produktu narodowego brutto (PNB) spadło do 6%, a w 1963 r. do 4,8%. Koniunktura ustąpiła miejsca objawom kryzysowym, które przejawiały się w „galopującej” inflacji. W obawie przed deprecjacją lira nastąpiła masowa ucieczka kapitału za granicę. Polityka walutowa prowadzona w tym okresie przez władze włoskie okazała się skuteczna. Lir włoski stał się mianowicie nie tylko walutą stabilną, ale także jedną z „twardych” walut europejskich. Potwierdzały to wypowiedzi na łamach bieżącej prasy międzynarodowej, ale również sytuacja w dziedzinie bilansu płatniczego Włoch, który od 1957 r. wykazywał wysokie dodatnie saldo. Jeśli wziąć pod uwagę handel zagraniczny Włoch w 1960 r. to należy stwierdzić, iż w tym roku został osiągnięty najwyższy wzrost obrotów zagranicznych w krajach Europy Zachodniej. Był to również najwyższy poziom obrotów osiągnięty przez Włochy w okresie powojennym (wyższy o 1/3 w stosunku do poziomu w 1959 r.). Globalny import Włoch, który w 1953 r. stanowił 3,2% importu światowego wzrósł do 3,8%, a udział eksportu zwiększył się w tym czasie z 2% do 3,2%.
Cuando se carece de inicio: propuesta de unificación de las oraciones con "se" en español desde el aspecto léxico
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Ferrera-Lagoa Aldar
Published: December 2024

En este trabajo se analizan las diferentes construcciones con se en español (anticausativas, antipasivas, pasivas reflejas, impersonales, reflexivas, recíprocas, oraciones con se aspectual y oraciones con verbos inherentemente pronominales). Las herramientas de análisis utilizados son el modelo de estructura argumental-eventivo de Ramchand (2008) y los postulados de la Morfología Distribuida. La comparativa de las diferentes construcciones con se y de las variantes sin clítico relacionadas permite dar cuenta unificada del papel del clítico. Se propone que el clítico se es una marca de concordancia verbal con el sujeto que se genera por Fisión del núcleo de concordancia cuando no hay un sujeto que posea el papel eventivo de iniciador.
The Existence of Women’s Representation in the House of Representatives in 2019-2024
Authors: Sapitri Imelda , Alkadafi Muammar , Rizal Yose
Published: December 2024

Indonesia as a democratic country must involve the participation of all components of society  in determining the direction and policies of the country. The female voter population of 96,572,045 is greater than the male voter population of 96,294,209. The author conducted normative legal research on the existence of women's representation in DPR. As for the research results, the urgency for gender equality is: 1. Women's freedom from the patriarchal system; 2. Women can determine their future direction and goals; 3. Women as Role Models; d. Women are able to compete. The presence of women parliament can successfully change the culture from a masculine to a more female-friendly one. Regulations on women's candidacy arestated in Article 246 of the Election Law and Article 3 of PKPU No. 20 of 2018. Currently, women's representation in the DPR is 20.87%. Women's representation has succeeded in accommodating women's rights in the form of Law No. 12 of 2022 concerning Crime of Sexual Violence. An obstacle to increasing women's representation is that political parties still tend to place the serial number positions of female legislative candidates at the bottom of the serial number. With this, political parties must also consider the potential of female legislative candidates to get the leading number
Peacebuilding Strategies and Internal Democracy in Lagos State: A Study of All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria
Authors: Moshood Abdul-Wasi Babatunde , Orunbon Nurudeen Olalekan
Published: December 2024

This research looked at the connection between the All-Progressive Congress's internal democracy in Lagos State, Nigeria, and peacebuilding techniques. To provide direction for the investigation, two hypotheses (tested at the 0.05 level of significance) were established. All political players in the state were included in the population, which was stratified into senatorial districts to provide a sample size of 289 using correlational and descriptive research techniques. Pearson's Product-Moment Correlation Analysis was used to evaluate the data. The results of the study show that there is a positive, moderate, and significant relationship between peacebuilding strategies and power-sharing arrangements with the All-Progressives Congress in Lagos State (r =.643, ρ < 0.05). Additionally, there is a positive, weak, and significant relationship between peacebuilding strategies and inclusivity and diversity with the All-Progressives Congress in Lagos State (r =.312, ρ < 0.05). The study concludes that power-sharing in Lagos State has become increasingly important due to the diverse nature of its population, which consists of people from different ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds as well as diversity and inclusivity, as it involves recognizing and celebrating the differences that exist among individuals and communities. It is recommended in the study that the political parties in Lagos State, particularly All Progressives Congress (APC) should endeavour to observe internal democracy so as to give room for transparent party primaries, as this would reduce incidences of replacing candidates, thereby promoting an atmosphere for peaceful coexistence, equity and fairness.
Formation of Complex Spatial Structure of DNA in the Process of ab initio Synthesis
Authors: Zyrina N. V , Selivanova O. M , Shevchenko E. V , Antipova V. N
Published: December 2024

Products with a complex spatial organization are formed during the ab initio synthesis under the action of Bst DNA polymerase, large fragment. Using the analysis of AFM images of the products obtained with the addition of a minimal amount of the nicking endonuclease Nt. BspD6I during this synthesis, it became possible to describe the structures formed as a result of this synthesis and suggest that their formation occurs by the mechanism of replication-dependent recombination.
Radioprotective Effect of Exogenous Peroxiredoxin 6 in Mice Exposed to Different Doses of Whole-Body Ionizing Radiation
Authors: Karmanova E. E , Goncharov R. G , Bruskov V. I , Novoselov V. I , Sharapov M. G
Published: December 2024

The search for effective and safe radio-modulating compounds that reduce cancer cell radioresistance and/or the concomitant damage to normal tissues caused by radiation remains a significant challenge in radiation therapy. Peroxiredoxin 6, a member of the thiol-specific peroxidase family, is a promising candidate to solve this problem. However, often in studies, insufficient attention is paid to radiation parameters, and there is no information about how different radiation parameters influence the radioprotective effect of exogenous peroxiredoxin 6. This article shows the peculiarities of the radioprotective effects of intravenous peroxiredoxin 6 at a concentration of 20 µg/g body weight and its mutant form Prx6-C47S (without peroxidase activity) administered shortly before X-ray or γ-irradiation with different dose rates and exposure times. Survival rates of the “10 Gy γ-irradiation 0.125 Gy/min” and “7 Gy X-ray irradiation 1 Gy/min” animal groups (8-fold difference in dose rate and exposure time) were correlated both for control and experimental animals.
Ecosystem Services Provided by Urban Soils and Their Assessment: a Review
Authors: Orlova K. S. , Savin I. Yu.
Published: December 2024

The history of the development of the concept of urban soil services, their current list, anthropocentric and pedocentric approaches to their assessment, and experience of application in various cities are considered. At present, the concept of ecosystem services is a comprehensive tool that allows, by analogy, to translate soil information into the sphere of management decision-making, as well as to maintain the sustainability of urban ecosystems by introducing measures to preserve urban soil services. Despite the accumulated experience in methods for assessing ecosystem services and examples of their application in urban planning in individual cities, there is no unified approach to assessing the services of urban soils. The widespread application of this concept is often hampered by insufficient knowledge of the properties of urban soils with their high spatiotemporal variability, as well as by the insufficient development of the approach itself for assessing soil services. However, the active development of theoretical and practical approaches to integrating information about soil characteristics into management is a prerequisite for optimizing the system of soil resource management in cities and towns.
Using of the δ13С Variations of Paleosols Organic Matter in Western Transbaikalia for Reconstruction of Paleoprecipitation Dynamics During Late Glacial and Holocene
Authors: Golubtsov V. A. , Ryzhov Yu. V. , Cherkashina A. A.
Published: December 2024

Analysis of the stable carbon isotopic composition (δ13C) of soil organic matter plays an important role in assessing past climate changes and feedback of landscape components. The object of the study was the soils of nine soil-sedimentary sequences formed in various landscape and geomorphological conditions of the Western Transbaikal region. The formation time of sections covers the last 15 kyr. The phases of pedogenesis occurred quite synchronously within genetically different landforms, which allows us to consider them as caused by regional landscape-climatic changes, which also influenced the δ13C of soil organic matter. There is a wide range of variations in δ13С values (from –20.99 to –27.00‰). The most contrasting changes in δ13С values over time were noted for sections formed in the driest steppe conditions; the smallest amplitude of δ13С values is characteristic of sections formed under taiga landscapes with the greatest moisture. However, in general, the trends in changes in δ13С values over time within different landscape zones are similar: the lowest δ13С values are characteristic of the organic matter of Late Glacial soils formed 14–15 and 12 kyr BP, as well as soils of the late Holocene (3.5–2.0 and 1.0–0.3 kyr BP). The organic matter of soils of the Middle Holocene (9.0–4.0 kyr BP) and the time interval of 13–14 kyr BP is enriched in 13C. Based on the identified dependence of the δ13C values of organic matter of modern soils in the region on the amount of precipitation, a quantitative reconstruction of precipitation during the growing season was carried out. The data obtained allow us to estimate the time intervals of 11.7–10.0 and 4.0–1.5 kyr BP as the most optimal for the formation of soils in Western Transbaikalia. An increase in temperatures and a decrease in atmospheric humidity in the Middle Holocene, characteristic of both Transbaikalia and adjacent territories, had a negative impact on the intensity of pedogenesis.
Composition and Genesis of Polyarenes in Soils of Various Aged Durnt Areas in the Baikal Nature Reserve
Authors: Koshovskii T. S. , Gennadiyev A. N. , Gamova N. S.
Published: December 2024

The article presents data on the content of eleven polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soils under burnt areas of various ages, single and repeated, in the taiga landscapes of the middle mountains of the Khamar-Daban ridge. Morphological features of soils inherited from the fire were identified, such as: layers of coals (pyr), ashes (Cpyr), charred forest litter (Opyr) and pyrogenic humus horizon (Apyr). The post-fire variability of the soil cover, formed due to the presence of areas inside the burnt area with six degrees of burning of forest litter material, is characterised. A decrease in the content of PAHs has been shown with an increase in the intensity of the fire, as well as in the case of repeated fire on the already burnt area. Background soils have a higher content of PAHs compared to 42-year-old burnt areas and to areas of intense burning in one-year-old burnt areas. By factor analysis, four groups of PAHs were identified, differing in origin: polyarenes of pyrogenic autochthonous origin, formed in situ – naphthalene, tetraphene, pyrene, chrysene, anthracene, naphthalene, and to a lesser extent benzo(a)pyrene, and benzo(ghi)perylene; a group of polyarenes of pyrogenic allochthonous origin that accumulate in soils due to atmospheric transport of ash – benzo(a)pyrene and benzo(ghi)perylene; a group of polyarenes of biochemical origin – fluorene and biphenyl; polyarenes of biochemical and petrogenic origin, accumulating at the depth of the soil – phenanthrene.
КІБЕРБЕЗПЕКА: ПРОБЛЕМИ, ВИКЛИКИ ТА МОЖЛИВІ РІШЕННЯ
Authors: ЛОЗОВСЬКИЙ Ростислав , МОРОЗ Антон , ДАРМОГРАЙ Давид
Published: December 2024

Надійна і захищена робота мереж передачі даних, комп'ютерних систем і мобільних пристроїв є критично важливою для функціонування держави і забезпечення економічної стабільності суспільства. Безпека роботи ключових інформаційних систем, які використовуються широким колом користувачів, залежить від безлічі факторів, таких як кібер-атаки, фізичні порушення, збої в програмному та апаратному забезпеченні, а також людські помилки. Ці проблеми чітко показують, наскільки сучасне суспільство залежить від стабільності інформаційних систем. Кожен з цих факторів може спричинити серйозні наслідки для функціонування критичних інфраструктур, від енергетичних систем до фінансових установ. Тому забезпечення безпеки інформаційних систем є не лише технічним завданням, а й важливою складовою загальної національної безпеки. Важливо також враховувати, що нові загрози постійно еволюціонують, що вимагає постійного оновлення та вдосконалення систем захисту. Окрім традиційних підходів до кібербезпеки, необхідно впроваджувати інноваційні рішення і технології, які можуть допомогти виявляти і реагувати на нові види загроз. Таким чином, ефективна кібербезпека є запорукою не лише стабільності держави, а й загального добробуту суспільства.
Chybiony desant dywersantów, czyli jak przeszkoleni przez Abwehrę Białorusini zostali żołnierzami wileńsko-nowogródzkiej Armii Krajowej
Authors: Rokicki Paweł
Published: December 2024

The article discusses the incorporation of a group of Belarusians, that were initially trained and parachuted into the rear of the Red Army by the German Abwehr, into the Home Army partisan unit „Komar” in the Vilnius Region. As a result of a coincidence, these paratroopers ended up fighting with Polish partisans against the Soviet occupiers from November 1944 to June 1945. The text addresses the subject of the German Third Reich’s support for anti-Soviet, national resistance movements in Central and Eastern Europe during the final period of World War II.
Zagadnienie polskie w działalności ukraińskiego podziemia w przełomowym i końcowym okresie II wojny światowej (1943–1945)
Authors: Zajączkowski Mariusz
Published: December 2024

The article presents the attitude of the ideologically and programmatically heterogeneous Ukrainian independence underground during the breakthrough and final period of World War II with regards to the Polish question. The analysis covers the activities of the nationalist trend in the Polish section, which was represented by two factions of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) – Stepan Bandera (OUN-B) and Andriy Melnyk (OUN-M), and that of Taras Borovets, pseudonym Bulba (Ukrainian Insurgent Army /UPA/ B-B/UNRA), referring to the tradition of the republican-democratic Ukrainian People’s Republic (UNR).