bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relationship of Child Agency and Subjective Well-Being
Authors: Fedina Ludmila V. , Bruk Zhanna Yu. , Volosnikova Ludmila M.
Published: April 2024

The multidimensionality and complexity of the child agency` phenomenon determines the presence of different approaches and grounds for its study, which are in diametrically opposite positions. The aim of the study is to analyze agency and its indicators in the structure of subjective well-being of senior schoolchildren. The empirical base was made up of data obtained from a survey of 3,282 students in grades 7-11 of the Tyumen region. The questionnaire of the international survey of children's subjective well-being - Children's World is taken as a basis. The questionnaire was supplemented with indicators showing the level of agency, as well as the impact on the subjective well-being of security, health and romantic relationships.  Factor analysis in the space of 47 SWB indicators allowed us to identify 8 factors reflecting the contribution to the SWB of family, school, health, agency, status, social loyalty, security and romantic relationships. In addition, students were asked to evaluate the SWB indicators from two angles: how important this or that SWB indicator is for them (the desired level) and how much they assess the presence of this indicator in relation to their lives (the real level). At the actual and real levels, the greatest contribution to subjective well-being is made by such factors as: family satisfaction, agency, security and safety (psychological, physical). There are direct significant moderate correlations between the relevance of factors and their real level. Agency is a significant factor in the subjective well-being of schoolchildren and ranks second in importance after safety. The relevance of agency increases with age. The gap between the desired and real levels of agency is most pronounced in older students with disabilities. A comparison of the SWB structure in groups with different levels of agency showed that high school students with an average level of agency demonstrate a higher level of SWB, and students with a high level of agency have the lowest level of SWB. The results obtained are discussed in the critical field of research.
Sence of Agency: Concept, Structure, Assessment
Authors: Kulyapina Alena M. , Fam Anna H. , Zolotareva Alena A.
Published: April 2024

In recent years, the sense of agency has been the subject of interest for researchers in psychology, economics, sociology, political science, and education. To psychologically measure this phenomenon, Adam Tapal and his colleagues developed and validated the Sense of Agency Scale (SoAS).
The aim of this study was to adapt the Russian version of the SoAS.
The participants were 224 volunteers recruited through the online services.. Besides the Russian SoAS, all respondents completed instruments measuring general self-efficacy, locus of control, and belief in freedom/determinism. To analyze the psychometric properties of the Russian SoAS, methods of descriptive statistics, correlational and confirmatory factor analyses, and ω-MacDonald coefficients were used.
The Russian SoAS has a clear two-factor structure, is reliable (ω = 0,81 for the sense of positive agency scale and ω = 0,87 for the sense negative agency scale), and is valid (due to theoretically substantiated relationships between the SoAS scores and the scores of general self-efficacy, locus of control, and belief in freedom/determinism).
The adapted scale is reliable and valid, and can be recommended for scientific research and psychodiagnostic surveys of Russian-speaking respondents.
Virtual ward: The future in the management of neutropenic sepsis in the NHS
Authors: Taiwo DD , Nnamani N , Ochai A , Adeyinka OO
Published: April 2024

Virtual ward offers patients with neutropenic sepsis a unique opportunity to receive hospital level of care in the comfort of their home, especially for patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital because of their acute treatment. On the virtual ward, patients can receive hospital level of care with a significant opportunity to mitigate any risk of hospital-acquired infection in this subset of patients who are already immunocompromised amongst other benefits. Additionally, hospital length of stay can be shortened leading to reduced admission pressure in hospitals, increasing hospital admission avoidance, and encouraging safe discharge from hospital while still providing the best care for the patients. We report a case of a 76-year-old cancer patient who presented with neutropenic sepsis and was successfully managed on the virtual ward in a district hospital. This case highlights the importance of virtual wards an evolving innovation that can define the future management of cancer patients in NHS. It is safe and reduces the cost of inpatient care in healthcare.
Fecal Carmine Red Protocol v1
Authors: Hamilton Adam , N Krout Ian , Sampson Tim
Published: April 2024

This assay is used to determine whole gut transit time. Mice are given an oral gavage containing a known volume of bright red carmine dye. Mice are placed into empty cages and are then observed in 15-minute intervals until they produce a bright red fecal pellet. The time between gavage and pellet expulsion is the time the dye takes to travel down the length of the GI tract, which is influenced by gastric emptying, and small and large intestinal transit.
Efektivitas Latihan Pull Down dan Alternate Squat Terhadap Peningkatan Kecepatan Renang Gaya Dada
Authors: Bagaskara Zidane Artya , Hidayah Nida'ul , Rismayadi Alen
Published: April 2024

It is known that both leg strength and arm strength have a significant influence on breaststroke swimming speed. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to determine whether there is a significant impact of Pull Down and Alternate Squat exercises together on the 25-meter breaststroke swimming speed. This research method employs a Quasi-Experiment (pseudo-experiment). The sample consists of 10 members of the Bandung City Shining Star SC who can consistently and continuously participate in the training program and already have a foundation in breaststroke swimming. The instrument used is a 25-meter breaststroke swimming test in a 25-meter pool without a poolside start. The research design used in this study is the One Pretest-Posttest Group Design. Data is processed using the t-test to determine whether there is a difference in variables between the pretest and posttest in the experimental group. The results of the research indicate a significant impact of Pull Down and Alternate Squat exercises together on the 25-meter breaststroke swimming speed.
Shrinking Cities for Economic Growth? Insights From the Housing Sector
Authors: Ferreira António , Von Schönfeld Kim C. , Augis Fanny , Conceição Paulo
Published: April 2024

This research focuses on examining how the pursuit of economic growth can contribute to urban shrinkage. In contrast to the prevalent definition of urban shrinkage that links population loss to insufficient levels of economic growth, this study examines the case of Coimbra, Portugal, where something different is happening. We hypothesise that Coimbra experiences population loss due to urban policies that promote economic growth through housing speculation. We conclude that the hypothesis is valid using semi-structured interviews and document analysis as data collection methods. The identified phenomenon disproportionately affects younger and vulnerable residents, forcing them to relocate due to unaffordable housing options. However, it benefits the local authority and national government, which collaborate with global economic powers that invest in real estate to accumulate capital. The conformist and legalistic-bureaucratic nature of the Portuguese planning system, evident in Coimbra’s local authority, exacerbates the problem. We emphasise the potentially transformative impact of economic degrowth thinking on housing policy. The implications of this research question the validity of mainstream economic theory as commonly applied to urban planning.
Numerical Investigation of the Steel Ball-Ice Plate Low-Speed Collision
Authors:   Московский физико-технический институт, Валид Халид , Голубев Василий И. ,   Московский физико-технический институт, Гусева Евгения К. ,   Институт проблем механики им. А.Ю. Ишлинского РАН
Published: April 2024

Рассматривается процесс динамического деформирования при низкоскоростном столкновении деформируемых твёрдых тел. Полная трёхмерная контактная задача численно решена в проблемно-ориентированном программном комплексе Abaqus, основанном на явном конечно-элементном методе на структурных расчётных сетках. Применены две основные механико-механические модели – линейная изотропная упругая и упругопластическая. Полученные результаты моделирования продемонстрировали возможность воспроизведения результатов лабораторных экспериментов, доступных в открытой литературе, для различных скоростей столкновения. Понимание процесса деформирования льда востребовано в ряде прикладных задач, например, для оценки влияния ударов льда по крылья самолётов и фильтрации переотражённых от контактной границы лёд-вода паразитных волн, возникающих в процессе проведения сейсмической разведки в Арктическом регионе.
Exploring the Dynamics of Legal Incentives and Restrictions in Budget Law
Authors: Bobkova Lilia L.
Published: April 2024

This article examines various scholarly perspectives from legal theorists, administrative law experts, and financial experts concerning the relationship between activities, financial undertakings of the state and municipality, and budgetary activities of the state and municipality. Specifically, it examines the distinctive features of budgetary activities and the methods by which legal incentives and restrictions are implemented within the domain. Legal incentives and restrictions are conceptualized as paired fiscal regulations, each with its own classification. The author categorizes these incentives and restrictions as paired budgetary and legal norms, delineating them into compensation and incentive categories.
La ejecución transfronteriza de las sanciones administrativas de tráfico
Authors: Ballesteros Panizo Covadonga Isabel
Published: April 2024

La Decisión Marco 2005/214/JAI del Consejo de 24 de febrero de 2005, relativa a la aplicación del principio de reconocimiento mutuo de sanciones pecuniarias, supuso un paso determinante en lo tocante a la ejecución transfronteriza de resoluciones penales y administrativas de tráfico. Sin embargo, los requisitos previstos por la norma para que eso sea posible se han interpretado como un obstáculo insalvable para España. En este trabajo se estudia la cuestión en profundidad, analizándola a partir de la doctrina de los conceptos autónomos y desde la jurisprudencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea. Todo ello, con el fin de aportar soluciones que pongan remedio a una situación, que ha dejado a España en una posición desigual respecto al resto de Estados miembros y que afecta al funcionamiento del mercado único y la libre circulación de personas en la Unión Europea.
Kamu Sektöründe Görev Yapan Kadın Çalışanların Cam Tavan Sendromu Algıları ile İşten Ayrılma Niyetleri Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Can Ahmet , Sakal Murat
Published: April 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, cam tavan sendromu ile işten ayrılma niyeti arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktır. Çalışmada veriler anket formu ile toplanmıştır. Elde edilen temel bulgu; çalışanların cam tavan sendromu alt boyutlarından çoklu rol üstlenme algısı ile örgüt kültürü ve politikaları algısının, işten ayrılma niyeti üzerinde doğrudan bir negatif etkisinin olduğudur. Örgüt kültürü ve politika algısı ile işten ayrılma niyeti arasında ters yönlü ve orta üstü negatif ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Kamu sektöründe görev yapan kadın çalışanların örgüt kültürü ve politikalarına dair algılarının işten ayrılma niyetleri üzerinde negatif bir etki ettiği saptanmıştır.
Effect of seed bed types on growth and yield of onion seedlings (Allium cepa L.) Under the influence of fertilizer types in Makurdi, Nigeria
Authors: Ifeoma Odiaka, Ngozi , Kemi Akinyemi Bosede , Detuhan Ugese Felix , Richard Ugoo Tavershima , Mercy Injor Madoo , Moses Nyam Tyokyaa
Published: April 2024

Field experiments was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi to evaluate the effect of bed types and fertilizer types on the growth and yield of onion seedlings/bulbs (Allium cepa L.). The study was a 2x4 factorial experiment {2 types (bed and ridge) and four fertilizer types (NPK20:10:10, poultry manure, cattle dung, and no application served as control)} laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) replicated thrice. Data were collected were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Fisher's least significant difference (FLSD) was used to separate means. Results of the study revealed that onions raised on beds had statistically higher growth and yield parameters than the ridge bed system. Therefore, the onion planted on bed type system recorded the highest yields with bulb weight (13.45t/ha) and (23.35 t/ha) in both years. On the fertilizer types, NPK 20:10:10 application recorded the highest bulb weight of 14.57t/ha and 35.75t/ha in both years, followed by poultry manure with bulb weight of 11.29t/ha and 11.61t/ha and cattle dung with bulb weight of 10.70t/ha and 12.94t/ha while untreated (control) gave the lowest yields with bulb weight/plot 9.21t/ha and 7.40t/ha respectively. It is recommended that the application of NPK 20:10:10 fertilizers on bed type system be adopted for optimum yield of Onions in Makurdi, Nigeria. Furthermore, in the scarcity or high cost of NPK fertilizers, smallholder farmers in the study location can adopt either poultry manure or cattle dung as a substitute to boost yields of onions.
Influence of Different Glucose Concentrations on the Expression of miR-29c-3p microRNA in Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Authors: Mansournejad Somayeh , Mehrabi Mohammadreza , Yari Reza , Saleh Mahshid
Published: April 2024

Background: miR-29c-3p manages a set of genes involved in regenerative medicine, and It seems that hyperglycemia in diabetic patients influences the power of stem cells to tissue regeneration the difficulties of diabetes by affecting the expression miR-29c-3p in mesenchymal stem cells. The study aims to analyze the effect of various glucose concentrations on the miR-29c-3p expression in mesenchymal stem cells.
Materials and Methods: After receiving donated mesenchymal stem cells from Tarbiat Modares University, these cells were cultivated in a DMEM culture medium, including three different concentrations of glucose 250, 140, and 100 mg/dl. RNA was extracted from these cells after 72 hours, the Real-Time PCR technique assessed the expression of miR-29c-3p, and the results were analyzed by REST software.
Results: miR-29c-3p expression in cells at concentrations of 140 and 250 mg/dL compared to typical situations (100 mg/dl) was significantly decreased (P˂0.05), which declined at a concentration of 250 mg/dl was more.
Conclusion: Reduced miR-29c-3p expression in mesenchymal stem cells in chronic and mild diabetic situations demonstrated that diabetes might be one of the significant reasons for mesenchymal stem cells' reduced ability to repair tissue damage.
Serum Interleukin 6 (IL -6) as Prognostic Marker in Egyptian CLL patients
Authors: Hassan Essam Abdelwahed , Abdelhady Emad Abdelmohsen , Abdelsamee Hanaa Fathey , Hamza sallam Mohamed Tarif , El-Razzaz Mostafa Kamal
Published: April 2024

Background: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia in adults. Currently, several biomarkers are being used as CLL prognosticators, including elevated protein levels, elevated RNA levels, gene mutations, and epigenetic changes.
Materials and Methods: This study is a prospective study conducted on 55 patients newly diagnosed with CLL, serum IL-6 level was measured initially and after a 6-month treatment course. Correlation with the course of the disease and the known CLL prognostic parameters was done initially and after 6 months.
Results: The initial serum IL-6 level in the patient group (pre-treatment) ranges from 36-91 pg/mL (median 57), and in the patient group (post-treatment) ranges from 1-32 pg/mL (median 2). Serum IL-6 level was positively correlated with WBC count, β2 microglobulin, LDH, ESR, B symptoms, Uric Acid, BM Aspirate (% of lymphocytes), and Binet and Rai staging systems.
Conclusion: Serum IL-6 is a useful poor prognostic marker in newly diagnosed CLL patients; its prognostic value goes with the other known prognostic markers such as the BM lymphocyte count, ESR, and LDH.
Potential Diagnostic Value of Abnormal Pyroptosis Genes Expression in Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS): A Primary Observational Cohort Study
Authors: Soltani Mohammad , Sharifi Mohammad Jafar , Khalilian Parvin , Sharifi Mehran , Nematollahi Pardis , Shapourian Hooriyeh , Hakemi Mazdak Ganjalikhani
Published: April 2024

Background: Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are determined by ineffective hematopoiesis and bone marrow cytological dysplasia with somatic gene mutations and chromosomal abnormalities. Accumulating evidence has revealed the pivotal role of NLRP3 inflammasome activation and pyroptotic cell death in the pathogenesis of MDS. Although MDS can be diagnosed with a variety of morphologic and cytogenetic tests, most of these tests have limitations or problems in practice.
Materials and Methods: In the present study, we evaluated the expression of genes that form the inflammasome (NLRP3, ASC, and CASP1) in bone marrow specimens of MDS patients and compared the results with those of other leukemias to evaluate their diagnostic value for MDS.
Primary samples of this observational cohort study were collected from aspiration samples of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (27 cases) and patients with non-myelodysplastic syndrome hematological cancers (45 cases). After RNA extraction and c.DNA synthesis, candidate transcripts and housekeeping transcripts were measured by real-time PCR method (SYBER Green assay). Using Kruskal-Wallis the relative gene expressions were compared and differences with p value less than 0.05 were considered as significant. Discrimination capability, cut-off, and area under curve (AUC) of all markers were analyzed with recessive operation curve (ROC) analysis.
Results:  We found that Caspase-1 and ASC genes expressed at more levels in MDS specimens compared to non-MDS hematological malignancies. A relative average expression of 10.22 with a p-value of 0.001 and 1.86 with p=0.019 was detected for Caspase-1 and ASC, respectively. ROC curve analysis shows an AUC of 0.739 with p=0.0001 for Caspase-1 and an AUC of 0.665 with p=0.0139 for ASC to MDS discrimination.
Conclusion: Our results show that Caspase-1 and ASC gene expression levels can be used as potential biomarkers for MDS diagnosis. Prospective studies with large sample numbers are suggested.
HHV-8 Linked to Kaposi's Sarcoma and Castleman's Disease in HIV-1-infected patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Zaghdoudi Aida , Harrabi Hajer , Benaissa Hanene Tiouiri
Published: April 2024

Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) and multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD) are both linked to human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) infection which most commonly affects people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).  Herein, we describe the case of a 57-year-old patient who has been admitted for fever, night sweats, weight loss, and diffuse lymphadenopathy with abdominal pain. HIV status was confirmed by a positive Western blot test. His initial CD4 cell count was equal to 270 cells/µL. A histological study of a peripheral lymph node concluded that KS is associated with MCD. These two conditions found in the same patient highlight the malignant potential of HHV-8, particularly in the case of HIV-induced immunodeficiency.
Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Psychosocial Interventions on Recurrence of Symptoms in Adolescents with Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review Study
Authors: Rahbar Karbasdehi Ebrahim , Ghasemzadeh Sogand
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Considering the problems of emotion regulation and social skills in adolescents with bipolar spectrum disorders, one of the methods that can help these adolescents is psychosocial intervention. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of evidence-based psychosocial interventions on the recurrence of symptoms in adolescents with bipolar spectrum disorders.
Methods: In the present study, keywords like psychosocial intervention, recurrence, bipolar disorder, bipolar and related disorders, and adolescence were selected based on the database of medical subject headings (MeSH) and searched on English databases such as Scopus, PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar in the period of 2008 (from March) to 2023 (until December). In this study, the PRISMA systematic review study reporting guide was used.
Results: The results of the conducted research indicated the existence of problems in the sleep schedule, emotion regulation, social functioning, and problem-solving skills of these adolescents. Although drug interventions were the front line of mania treatment, psychosocial interventions using models such as psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral therapy focused on children and families, dialectical behavior therapy, and interpersonal as well as social rhythm therapy has helped the process of treatment stability and effectively prevent the symptoms of the disorder from returning.
Conclusion: Early psychosocial treatment, along with pharmacotherapy intervention, can reduce the negative impact of symptoms and lead to improved short-term and long-term outcomes by equipping adolescents and their families with knowledge and skills to improve understanding and management of the disorder.
Investigating the Effect of Resistance-Aerobic Training on the Absorption and Resorption Biomarkers of Bone Tissue in Young, Adult and Elderly Male Rats
Authors: Shiri Mahshid , Fadai Chafi Mohammad Reza , Gholamrezaei Shahram
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Exercise training is likely to be a non-pharmacological intervention to improve bone health in children and the elderly. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of resistance-aerobic training on RUX2, CTX, RANKL and ALP biomarkers in rats of different ages.
Methods: In the present experimental study, 30 male Wistar rats were obtained from Instituto Pasteur of Iran and were divided into three groups according to their age: immature (2 weeks old), mature (6 weeks old) and elderly (96 weeks old). In each age group, the mice were randomly divided into two training (n=5) and control (n=5) groups. Six weeks of combined training included three sessions of aerobic training and three sessions of resistance training per week. Extracting genes by PCR method was used. One-way analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc test and SPSS16 software were used. The significance level P≥0.05 was considered.
Results: One-way analysis of variance showed that resistance-aerobic training has had a significant effect on RUNX2, RANKL and ALP variables of rats in different age groups (P < 0.05). This significance was not observed in CTX variable (P > 0.05). On the other hand, the results of Tukey's RUNX2 test were significantly different between the adult training and elderly training groups (p=‌0.019) as well as between the elderly control groups (p = 0.01) and adult training (p = 0.002). Regarding the RANKL variable, it showed that there was a significant difference only between the adult exercise group and the elderly control group (p = 0.01).
Conclusion: Resistance-endurance training probably increases absorption and reabsorption biomarkers such as RUX2, RANKL and ALP in immature, mature and elderly male rats.
Evaluation of Yazd General Dentists’ Knowledge about Vital Pulp Therapy in Immature Permanent Teeth in 2022
Authors: Ayatollahi Fatemeh , Abbasi Alireza , Ardakani Faezeh Fotuhi , Khodarahmi Elahe
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Vital pulp therapy includes is differnt methods that are used to preserve pulp vitality and root development in immature permanent teeth with thin dentin wall and open apical foramen which have been damaged or inflamed due to dental caries, trauma, or during the restoration. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge of Yazd general dentists toward Vital pulp therapy in immature permanent teeth in 2022.
Methods: In this descriptive-cross-sectional study, a valid and reliable questionnaire, including demographic information and 15 questions related to the knowledge of vital pulp therapy was distributed among 150 general dentists in Yazd City, Iran. Data were analyzed using SPSS-22 software, T-test and ANOVA.
Results: The participants in this study, included 55.3% men and 44.7% women with an average age of 34.25 (±7.32) years old and an average years of job experience of 8.32 (±7.04). Among them, 35.3% had participated in dentistry retraining courses. The average knowledge score of the participants in this study was 9.2 out of 15. The average score in different groups did not show any significant difference in terms of age, sex, job experience, work place and participation in retraining courses. (P-value >0.05)
Conclusion: Yazd general dentists had intermediate level of knowledge about the vital pulp therapy of immature permanent teeth. It seems that the need for retraining courses to improve the level of knowledge about vital pulp therapy to help choosing the best treatment plan for young permanent teeth is evident.
Sustainability of Nigeria’s Rail Transport System: An Economic Perspective
Authors: Soretire O. O. , Osinubi O. B , OJO A.J. , Ajayi A. P. , Oluwakoya A.
Published: April 2024

The availability of an efficient transport system is germane in achieving trade promotion, social integration, business connectivity and economic development because transport plays relevant role in the growth of nation’s market. Some scholars have given undeniable linkages to the role of rail transport in economic development while there are deferring summations by some scholars hence this study explored the economic sustainability of Nigeria’s rail transport system to contribute to the body of knowledge debating the economic sustainability of rail transport globally. Previous researches have also been done in Nigeria and internationally on the subject area using different approaches but this research used concurrent triangulation design to validate the formulated hypothesis that rail transport system has not significantly affected local economic development. This was validated using simple linear regression and key informant interview (KII). The theoretical lens for the study is the Rostow’s stages of economic growth. The result, [R2= .12, F (1, 172) = 24.31, p < .01] showed that rail transport has contributed significantly to the local economic development and the KII generally reinforce the empirical findings hence hypothesis is rejected. This study recommended the permitting of more vendors providing services at the terminal as this will lead to vibrant local economic development whilst improving the standard of living of residents and the adoption of a holistic economic sustainability policy be embraced by the managers of rail transport system in the country.
Sovereignty and Common Will: Forced Agreement
Authors:   Head, Department of History of State and Law of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Distinguished Lawyer of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Science (Law), Professor, Isaev Igor A.
Published: April 2024

The article examines the relationship between the two most important categories of political and legal science — “sovereignty” and “the general will”, whose formation falls mainly at the turn of the Middle Ages and the Modern Times. Subsequently, they, as components of the broader concept “power”, altered the direction of their development over a considerable historical period.
The Historical and Legal Science in Search of Historical Synthesis
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Theory and History of State and Law of the Saint Petersburg Law Institute (Branch) of the University of Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation, Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, LL.D., Professor, Chestnov Ilya L.
Published: April 2024

The author of the article shows the crisis state of methodology of the historical and legal science. The development of “total law history” or historical synthesis seems to be a way out of the crisis. Such postclassical scientific program is possible based on the dialogical nature of law history. A dialogue between a personal intention and structural limitations creates a promising historical synthesis option. It provides for a study of the form of external manifestation of law in the historical dimension and identification of the actual way of functioning of studied provisions.
History of Group Cultural Rights and Their Protection: Theoretical Conflicts of International Law
Authors:   Professor of the Department of History and Philosophy of the Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Doctor of History, Professor, Mikhaylov Vadim V. , Bulatov Rashid B. ,   Professor of the Department of Public Law of the Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Honored Worker of Education of the Russian Federation, LL.D., Associate Professor
Published: April 2024

The issues of the international legal protection system have become particularly acute in recent years, since the existing practice has shown a lack of effectiveness and revealed cardinal shortcomings in the ability of the international community to prevent human rights violations leading to military conflicts and social explosions. The article shows by historical examples that the liberal-individualistic approach to the definition of human rights has led to the fragmentation of international legal acts, the absence of generally recognized criteria for the systematization of human rights, including those of a collective nature. It is proposed to create a system of international legal protection based on the development of the concept of cultural group rights, including a set of non-individual factors of self-determination of the individual and his participation in collective human existence.
Russian Liberals of the Early 20th Century on the Liability of Ministers as a Constitutional Law Institution
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and General Humanities of the Orel Branch of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, PhD (History), Vostrikova Vlada V.
Published: April 2024

The article examines the theoretical ideas of Russian liberal statesmen of the early twentieth century on the problem of ministerial responsibility. The reflection of the theoretical views of liberals on the responsibility of ministers in the program documents and political activities of liberal parties is analyzed.
The Establishment of the Institution of the Judiciary in Post-Soviet Russia
Authors:   Rector of the International Law Institute, PhD (Law), Professor, Zhiltsov Nikolay A. , Cherdakov Oleg I. ,   Vice-Rector for Research and Innovations of the International Law Institute, LL.D., Professor
Published: April 2024

The author’s position is presented, revealing the importance of modernization and digitalization of the Russian judicial system at the beginning of the XXI century. The prospects for the introduction of the institution of judicial conciliation, virtual and electronic justice, electronic document management are studied.
Barambangan: Dynamics and Challenges in Resolving Husband and Wife Disputes in the Banjar Community
Authors: Munisah Munisah , Hasan Ahmadi , Muzainah Gusti , Setyadi Yusuf
Published: April 2024

Abstract: This study will discuss the concept of barambangan  in the Banjar community which is used in resolving conflicts between husbands and wives during a marriage that is almost on the verge of divorce. This research is different from other researchers because it emphasizes the findings about the argumentation of separation by peaceful means or can also unite household disputes by way of reconciliation through tetuha. The research method used is normative with legal material from the 18th century Sultan Adam Law, then observations in society with an anthropological sociological approach to the Banjar community are studied based on the facts of people who were in conflict in the household at the time of their marriage. This study found that conflicts that do not end without divorce according to the Banjar custom, namely barambangan , can be a solution in ending household disputes, through religious leaders (tetuha) to determine legal certainty regarding the status of the husband-wife relationship. The formalization of barambang as a customary institution promises a good balance between legal certainty and benefits.Keywords: barambangan , banjar, conflict, marriageAbstrak: Penelitian ini akan membahas tentang konsep Barambangan di Masyarakat Banjar yang digunakan dalam penyelesaian konflik antara suami dan istri pada masa pernikahan yang sudah hampir pada perceraian. Penelitian ini berbeda dengan peneliti lainnya karena lebih menekankan temuan tentang adanya argumentasi perpisahan dengan cara damai atau dapat juga menyatukan pertikaian rumah tangga dengan cara islah melalui tetuha. Metode penelitian yang digunakan bersifat normative dengan bahan hukum dari Undang-undang Sultan Adam abad ke-18, kemudian pengamatan di masyarakat dengan pendekatan antropologi sosiologi masyarakat Banjar yang diteliti berdasarkan fakta masyarakat yang bertikai dalam rumah tangga pada masa pernikahannya. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa konflik yang tidak berkesudahan tanpa ada perceraian menurut adat Banjar yaitu Barambangan   dapat menjadi solusi dalam menyudahi pertikaian rumah tangga, melalui pemuka agama (tetuha) untuk menentukan kepastian hukum dari status hubungan suami-istri tersebut. Formalisasi barambangan  sebagai sebuah lembaga adat menjanjikan keseimbangan yang baik antara kepastian hukum dan manfaat.Katakunci: barambangan , Banjar, konflik, pernikahan
Mam, jestem, mogę
Authors: Walęcka-Matyja Katarzyna , Napora Elżbieta
Published: April 2024

Książka porusza problematykę odporności psychicznej, rozpatrywaną zarówno w aspekcie teoretycznym, jak i praktycznym. W pierwszej części pracy skoncentrowano się na zagadnieniu stresu, jego obliczach ujętych w perspektywie dzieci i młodzieży, a także na zróżnicowanych sposobach radzenia sobie z nim. Zaakcentowano rolę odporności psychicznej w pokonywaniu trudności życiowych, podkreślając możliwość skutecznego wzmacniania i rozwijania jej, poprzez różnego rodzaju oddziaływania psychologiczne.
W drugiej części monografii przedstawiono scenariusze zajęć psychoedukacyjnych. Zostały one ujęte w formie modułowej i tworzą kompendium specjalistycznej wiedzy psychologicznej dla osób pracujących z dziećmi i młodzieżą.
Scenariusze zajęć psychoedukacyjnych rekomendowane są w celu uzupełniania działań odnoszących się do kształtowania i wzmacniania odporności psychicznej młodych ludzi. Poruszane w nich zagadnienia dotyczące m.in.: integracji, rozwijania kompetencji społecznych, radzenia sobie z wieloaspektowo ujmowanym stresem, uważa się za wyjątkowo istotne w pracy z dziećmi i młodzieżą. Scenariusze zajęć psychoedukacyjnych zostały ustrukturalizowane dzięki czemu są klarowne dla nauczycieli znajdujących się na zróżnicowanych poziomach awansu zawodowego. Zaproponowane metody aktywizujące, stwarzają możliwość pracy w oparciu o interakcję i podejście podmiotowe w psychoedukacji, tym samym mogą przyczynić się do wzmacniania motywacji dzieci i młodzieży do dokonywania zmian. Zadbano o wskazanie specjalistycznej literatury z zakresu psychologii, pomocnej w realizacji poszczególnych modułów zajęć psychoedukacyjnych.
Książka adresowana jest do osób pracujących z dziećmi i młodzieżą, psychologów, pedagogów, terapeutów. Stwarza ona przestrzeń do podejmowania kreatywnej aktywności oraz skłania do realizowania nowatorskich działań w obszarze psychologii stosowanej.
Effect of Curcuma longa on GPER-1 and Oxidative/Nitrosative Stress Biomarkers in Cardiac Ischemia-reperfusion Injury
Authors: IKIKARDES Seda , DEMIRHAN İlter , KURUTAS Ergul Belge
Published: April 2024

Background: The death rate caused by cardiovascular diseases is increasing all over the world. To investigate the cardioprotective effects of Curcuma longa on cardiac ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury, which was further examined through G protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1 (GPER-1) and oxidative/nitrosative stress biomarkers. Methods: Twenty-four male Wistar-albino rats were divided into three groups (I/R group; n=8, sham group; n=8, treatment (Curcuma longa) group; n=8). 1 ml Curcuma longa 50 mg/kg was administered intraperitoneally in the treatment group. While catalase, superoxide dismutase and malondialdehyde values were measured by spectrophotometric method, the measurement of GPER-1 was performed by ELISA method. In the histopathological examination, the groups were evaluated in terms of hemorrhage, myocardial edema, myocytolysis and polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMNL) infiltration. Result: Statistically significant differences were observed between the treatment and I/R groups in terms of oxidative stress (malondialdehyde) level and antioxidant enzyme activities (catalase, superoxide dismutase) (p less than 0.05). The GPER-1 level was higher in the treatment group compared to the I/R group (p less than 0.05). Histopathologically, PMNL infiltration, hemorrhage, edema and myocytolysis were observed in the I/R and sham groups, whereas only hemorrhage was detected in the treatment group. This study showed that treatment with Curcuma longa inhibited lipid peroxidation by restoring existing antioxidant enzymes against cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injuries.
Effect of Tillage and Mulching on Growth and Yield Performance of Barley under Different Nitrogen and Irrigation Application Rates
Authors: Al-Menaie Habibah , Al-Ragam Ouhoud , Al-Shatti Abdullah , Al-Hadidi Mai Ali , Babu Merlene Ann
Published: April 2024

Background: Integrated management of soil, water and nutrient resources is critical in improving animal feed production sustainably as it is highly resource demanding. Barley is considered as an excellent choice for animal feed owing to its rich nutritional composition, energy content, palatability, versatility and economic feasibility. Implementing sustainable crop management practices that improve soil health as well as enhance water and nitrogen availability is critical for improving crop productivity and ensuring improved animal feed production in these challenging environments. In arid regions with scarce water resources and less fertile soil, an interplay between water availability and nitrogen fertilization plays a significant role in enhancing barley production. Thus adoption of conservation agricultural practices coupled with optimized irrigation and fertilization regime is crucial in establishing sustainable animal feed production in the region. However, much insight is not delivered in the area of interactive effects of irrigation and fertilization with conservational agricultural practices on sustainable intensification of animal feed production in arid and semi-arid lands. The study investigated the interactive effect of tillage, mulching, irrigation and nitrogen application rates on growth and yield performance of barley under Kuwait’s environmental conditions. Methods: The study was conducted at KISR Station for Research and Innovation-KSRI (29.3156°N, 47.8403°E), Kuwait. The effect of tillage and mulching on the growth and yield performance of barley was evaluated under combinations of three different irrigation (100% ETc, 75% ETc and 50% ETc) and fertilization application rates (0 kg/ha, 50 kg/ha and 100 kg/ha). Split-split plot experimental design was employed with three replications to study the effect of different treatments on plant height, number of plants per square meter, spike length, number of spikes per square meter, biomass yield, grain weight, harvest index and residue yield. Result: Tillage, mulching, irrigation and fertilization application rates imposed a significant interaction effect on barley biomass and grain yield. Minimum tilled plots with mulching under 100% ETc irrigation and 100 kgN/ha recorded the highest biomass and residue yield. For grain yield, minimum as well as conventional tillage with mulching produced the highest value under 100% ETc irrigation and 50 kgN/ha. Highest plant height and number of spikes per square meter was noted in plots with minimum tillage and mulching under 100% ETc irrigation.
Applications of Mobile Health Technologies to Address Cardiometabolic Health Disparities in the United States: A Systematic Review
Authors: Cora-Cruz Marisol S. , Wilson Elena M. , Vargas Grecia B. , Thompson Valerie , Enenmoh Ikechukwu , Goffe Chelsea , Martin-Hammond Aqueasha M. , Purnell Tanjala S.
Published: April 2024

Introduction

Black and Hispanic adults are disproportionately burdened by cardiometabolic disorders. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of mobile health technologies to promote disease prevention and self-management among US adults in diverse communities.

Methods

Potential studies were identified using a comprehensive search of the PubMed and EMBASE databases for recent studies published from December 2018 through 2021. Keywords and search strategies were established to focus on health disparity populations and the application of mobile health technology for cardiovascular disease risk reduction. Titles and abstracts were assessed and, if a study was eligible, 2 independent reviewers completed a full-length review with extraction in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Results

A total of 13 studies met our inclusion criteria. Study sample sizes ranged from 8 to 533 baseline participants. Studies were conducted in diverse communities (eg, North Carolina and California). Most studies used mobile applications (n=11) and a majority used accelerometers or similar technologies (eg, smartwatches) to assess changes in dietary behavior, blood pressure control, and physical activity. Overall, studies reported positive associations between mobile technology use and risk factor reduction actions and behaviors. Long-term adherence varied across studies. Those that prioritized culturally tailored approaches reported more significant impacts than those that did not.

Conclusions

Evidence suggests that mobile technology may be useful in promoting disease self-management and risk reduction among populations at higher risk of cardiometabolic diseases. The use of mobile health technologies, particularly when tailored to target populations, may be a practical approach to advancing population health equity.
Notes From the Field: Diverse Partner Perspectives Improve the Usability and Equity Focus of Implementation Guides
Authors: Huebschmann Amy G. , Gleason Melanie , Armstrong Rachel , Sheridan Amy , Kim Ana , Haas-Howard Christy , Bobo Nichole , Wagner Nicole M. , Begum Anowara
Published: April 2024

Context

School-based asthma programs (SBAPs) have improved health and educational disparities among youth with asthma.

Design

To support scaling out effective SBAPs, our school partners identified a need for online implementation guides that are “always available,” to meet the needs of school nurses’ demanding schedules. School nurses play a key role in the adoption and implementation of SBAPs, so it is important to ensure the implementation guide would be highly usable and acceptable to them.

Objective

Accordingly, our research team collaborated with human-centered design experts to identify the “user journeys” of school nurses and co-created our online implementation guide as a public-facing website with input from local and national school nurse partners.

Main Results

In this perspectives article, our school nurse implementation partners and human-centered design experts reflect on challenges overcome in this process of developing a tailored implementation guide to school nurses and offer lessons from the field to others seeking to co-create implementation guides with community partners.
A Community-Engaged Process for Adapting a Cardiovascular Health Intervention for Persons with Serious Mental Illness
Authors: Yuan Christina T. , Daumit Gail L. , Cooper Lisa A. , Cook Courtney , Corches Casey , Dalcin Arlene T. , Eidman Benjamin , Fink Tyler , Gennusa Joseph , Goldsholl Stacy , Liebrecht Celeste , Minahan Eva , Osorio Brianna , Smith Shawna N. , Wang Nae-Yuh , Woltmann Emily , Kilbourne Amy M.
Published: April 2024

Introduction

People with serious mental illness experience grave disparities in cardiovascular disease risk factors. To promote scale-up of effective cardiovascular disease risk reduction interventions from clinical trials, it is important to involve end-users in adapting interventions to fit the needs of community-based settings.

Objective

We describe a novel, theory-informed process of garnering community input to adapt IDEAL Goals, an evidence-based intervention for improving cardiovascular disease risk factors in persons with serious mental illness.

Setting

Outpatient community mental health programs in Maryland and Michigan implementing behavioral health homes, which provide enhanced support to people living with both physical and mental illnesses.

Participants

Clinicians, frontline staff, and administrators from community mental health organizations and persons with serious mental illness.

Methods

Our approach to community engagement is based on the Replicating Effective Programs (REP) framework. During the REP preimplementation phase, we used 2 community engagement activities: (1) a “needs assessment” to identify anticipated implementation barriers and facilitators, and (2) “community working groups” to collaboratively engage with end-users in adapting the intervention and implementation strategies.

Main Findings

We used the Stakeholder Engagement Reporting Questionnaire to describe our processes for conducting a needs assessment, involving site-level surveys (N=26) and individual interviews (N=94), and convening a series of community working groups with clinicians and staff (mean, 24 per meeting) and persons with serious mental illness (mean, 8 per meeting).

Conclusions

By specifying the nature and extent of our community engagement activities, we aim to contribute to the evidence base of how to better integrate and measure community-engaged processes in the adaptation of evidence-based interventions.