bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Methods of maximizing power system voltage stability margin using active distribution networks
Authors: Πριονιστής Γεώργιος
Published: April 2024

Η συνεχώς αυξανόμενη διείσδυση των Ανανεώσιμων Πηγών Ενέργειας τόσο στο Σύστημα Μεταφοράς, όσο και στο δίκτυο διανομής, αλλά και άλλων συσκευών που συνδέονται μέσω ηλεκτρονικών ισχύος, οδηγεί σταδιακά στη μείωση των συμβατικών μονάδων παραγωγής που παραδοσιακά εξασφάλιζαν την παροχή επικουρικών λειτουργιών στο Σύστημα Μεταφοράς σε επισφαλείς καταστάσεις, όπως η ενδεχόμενη αστάθεια τάσης. Για αυτό το λόγο και μεγαλώνει η ανάγκη άντλησης επικουρικών υπηρεσιών από τα δίκτυα διανομής. Η διατριβή αυτή εξετάζει κατά πόσο μπορούν να συμβάλουν τα δίκτυα διανομής σε αυτές τις υπηρεσίες, αλλά κυρίως στο ποιος είναι ο βέλτιστος τρόπος να το κάνουν ώστε να υποστηρίξουν το Σύστημα Μεταφοράς ηλεκτρικής Ενέργειας σε περιπτώσεις που εμφανίζεται αστάθεια τάσης. Για το λόγο αυτό, εξετάζονται βέλτιστα σχήματα μεγιστοποίησης των περιθωρίων ασφάλειας τάσης του Συστήματος Μεταφοράς, αξιοποιώντας τα δίκτυα διανομής, χωρίς παράλληλα να τίθεται σε κίνδυνο η λειτουργία τους και του εξοπλισμού που συνδέεται σε αυτά. Για το λόγο αυτό, εφαρμόζονται μέθοδοι βελτιστοποίησης, δηλαδή εφαρμογή του προβλήματος της Βέλτιστης Ροής Φορτίου τόσο για τον υπολογισμό των περιθωρίων ασφάλειας τάσης, όσο και για το βέλτιστο έλεγχο στα δίκτυα διανομής. Αρχικά, γίνεται πλήρης περιγραφή της μοντελοποίησης του Συστήματος Μεταφοράς καθώς και ορίζεται το κεντρικό πρόβλημα βέλτιστης ροής φορτίου για τον υπολογισμό των περιθωρίων ευστάθειας τάσεως. Κάνοντας χρήση αυτού του προβλήματος, μελετάται η επίδραση που μπορούν να έχουν οι Ανανεώσιμες Πηγές Ενέργειας στα περιθώρια ασφάλειας τάσεως μέσω της γρήγορης έγχυσης ρεύματος που μπορούν να παρέχουν, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη και τις απαιτήσεις των Ευρωπαϊκών Κανονισμών. Έπειτα, γίνεται μοντελοποίηση των Ενεργών Δικτύων Διανομής καθώς και ορίζεται η περιοχή ευελιξίας των Ενεργών Δικτύων Διανομής καθώς και προτείνονται μέθοδοι για τον υπολογισμό της περιοχής ευελιξίας. Η επικοινωνία μεταξύ του Διαχειριστή του Συστήματος Μεταφοράς και του Δικτύου Διανομής είναι συνήθως περιορισμένη. Γι αυτό το λόγο υπάρχει η ανάγκη να διαμορφωθούν συγκεκριμένα σχήματα ενίσχυσης με την ανταλλαγή περιορισμένης πληροφορίας. Στην κατεύθυνση αυτή, στη διατριβή, αναπτύσσονται δυο σχήματα ενίσχυσης του Συστήματος Μεταφοράς από Ενεργά Δίκτυα Διανομής, για περιπτώσεις αστάθειας τάσης. Το πρώτο σχήμα αποτελεί διορθωτική μέθοδο και βασίζεται στην αξιοποίηση των ευαισθησιών που προέκυψαν από το κεντρικό πρόβλημα βελτιστοποίησης και διεσπαρμένη υλοποίηση στα επιμέρους Ενεργά Δίκτυα Διανομής. Το δεύτερο σχήμα είναι προληπτικό και αξιοποιεί τις περιοχές ευελιξίας των Ενεργών Δικτύων Διανομής, συμπεριλαμβάνοντας τες στο κεντρικό πρόβλημα βελτιστοποίησης για μεγιστοποίηση των περιθωρίων ασφάλειας τάσης. Τα σχήματα ενίσχυσης εφαρμόζονται σε δοκιμαστικά Συστήματα και δίκτυα διανομής. Τέλος, αξιοποιείται το κεντρικό πρόβλημα βελτιστοποίησης για την ανάλυση ενός πραγματικού συμβάντος στο Ελληνικό Διασυνδεμένο Σύστημα Μεταφοράς και αξιολογείται η επίδραση της υποστήριξης από τα διασυνδεδεμένα αιολικά πάρκα.
The genome sequence of the Spruce-seed moth, Cydia strobilella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Authors: Hammond James ,   University of Oxford and Wytham Woods Genome Acquisition Lab,   Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Management, Samples and Laboratory team,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: Sequencing Operations,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Core Informatics team,   Tree of Life Core Informatics collective,   Darwin Tree of Life Consortium
Published: April 2024

We present a genome assembly from an individual male Cydia strobilella (the spruce-seed moth; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Tortricidae). The genome sequence is 542.6 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 28 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the Z sex chromosome. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 16.78 kilobases in length. Gene annotation of this assembly on Ensembl identified 13,058 protein coding genes.
„Troskliwi chwilowi gospodarze” – japoński obcy we wspomnieniach dzieci syberyjskich
Authors: De Zoete-Leśniczak Marcelina
Published: April 2024

Na początku lat 20. XX w. w wyniku porewolucyjnej zawieruchy na Syberii i w Mandżurii znajdowało się wiele osieroconych dzieci polskich zesłańców. Dzięki inicjatywie podjętej przez Polski Komitet Ratunkowy Dzieci Dalekiego Wschodu i uzyskanej przezeń pomocy Japońskiego Czerwonego Krzyża w latach 1921–1922 z Syberii i Mandżurii wywieziono do Japonii 877 dzieci. Był to przystanek transferowy małych repatriantów w drodze do ojczyzny, która wiodła dalej przez Stany Zjednoczone Ameryki do Polski. Tematem dzieci syberyjskich już w latach 80. zajął się W. Theiss, gromadząc i analizując materiały z archiwów (m.in. polskich i japońskich) oraz 66 niepublikowanych relacji samych dzieci. Celem niniejszego tekstu jest próba przedstawienia tychże wspomnień okiem japonisty. Wyjaśnione w tekście fundamentalne aspekty z zakresu kultury, religii czy myśli społecznej Japonii pomagają zrozumieć pełne miłosierdzia i empatii postawy Japończyków wobec dzieci i być może pozwolą także odpowiedzieć na pytanie, dlaczego dzieci nazywały ich „troskliwymi gospodarzami”, a Japonię „drugą ojczyzną”.
Emigracyjna twórczość dla młodego odbiorcy w dorobku Marty Reszczyńskiej-Stypińskiej. Próba rozpoznania
Authors: Lutomierski Marcin
Published: April 2024

Artykuł jest rekonesansowym przybliżeniem twórczości Marty Reszczyńskiej-Stypińskiej (1905–1995), dotychczas szczegółowo niebadanej, jako jednej z najważniejszych autorek emigracji niepodległościowej specjalizujących się w literaturze dla dzieci i młodzieży. Tekst jest próbą rozpoznania utworów rozproszonych w czasopismach, czytankach i innych książkach. Londyńskie utwory pisarki pełniły przede wszystkim funkcje: wychowawczą i edukacyjną, a czasem także estetyczną. Artykuł omawia najważniejsze formy i zagadnienia poruszane przez autorkę w wierszach, sztukach scenicznych, opowiadaniach i czytankach. Ponadto wskazuje perspektywę dalszych badań nad twórczością tej autorki.
Obraz drugiej wojny światowej w utworach pisarzy emigracyjnych kierowanych do młodego czytelnika
Authors: Wróblewski Maciej
Published: April 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza w kontekście historycznym zarówno powieści dla dzieci, jak i młodzieży, opowiadań i opowiadań poświęconych II wojnie światowej, napisanych przez emigracyjnych pisarzy. Utwory Anatola Krakowieckiego, Ryszarda Kiersnowskiego, Jana Lechonia, w odmienny sposób przedstawiają obraz czasu wojny niż autorzy publikujący w Polsce. Pisarze emigracyjni podkreślają własne doświadczenie związane z wychodźstwem, które wiąże się z ich życiem prywatnym w czasie II wojny światowej. Następnie umieszczają oni swoje historie zarówno w okupowanej Polsce, jak i w obcych krajach, w których wraz z aliantami Polacy walczyli z nazistami (np. Egipt, Anglia, Norwegia, Francja). Analizowane w tym artykule utwory,  Lechonia Historia o jednym chłopczyku i o jednym lotniku, Lisiewicza Gdzie goręcej biją serca i Czarne żórawie Krakowieckiego ukazują Rosję i Armię Czerwoną jako wrogów Polski. Ponadto autorzy ci wspominali w swoich tekstach o inwazji Armii Czerwonej na ziemie polskie 17 września 1939 r. Literatura emigracyjna o II wojnie światowej dla dzieci i młodzieży jest swoistym porozumieniem międzypokoleniowym, zawierającym wyraziste znamiona nostalgii.
Związek Polaków w Armenii „Polonia”
Authors: Lis Wojciech
Published: April 2024

W tekście omówione zostały losy Polonii w Armenii, a także historia powstania i główne obszary aktywności Związku Polaków w Armenii „Polonia” (w tym m.in. wydawanie kwartalnika „Póki My Żyjemy”).
Polish Literature in Hebrew Translations
Authors: Löw Ryszard
Published: April 2024

English version. Original issue: “Archiwum Emigracji” 2000, no. 3https://www.bu.umk.pl/Archiwum_Emigracji/gazeta/ae_3.pdf
Biographical Romance, or The Wonders of ihe Life of An Émigrée of Choice: Fryderyk Járosy (1889–1960) – the Author of Unwritten Memoirs of Life Among the Polish Diaspora in London
Authors: Mieszkowska Anna
Published: April 2024

English version. Original issue: “Archiwum Emigracji” 2009, no. 1 (10)https://apcz.umk.pl/AE/article/view/AE.2009.010
“Old Lecher, it’s Time for You to the Grave…” – Late Elegies (?) by Czesław Miłosz
Authors: Olejniczak Józef
Published: April 2024

English version. Original issue: “Archiwum Emigracji” 2007, no. 1 (9)https://www.bu.umk.pl/Archiwum_Emigracji/gazeta/ae_9.pdf
Lithuanian Culture in the Conditions of Post-War Emigration (Literature and Fine Arts in Camps for Displaced Persons)
Authors: Czerwonnaja Swietłana
Published: April 2024

English version. Original issue: “Archiwum Emigracji” 2006, no. 1–2 (7–8)https://www.bu.umk.pl/Archiwum_Emigracji/gazeta/ae_7.pdf
Lost and Found, or about Henryk Gotlib’s "Polish War-Time Triptych" and its Changing Fate
Authors: Gawrońska (Ligocka) Roksana
Published: April 2024

English verion. Original issue: “Archiwum Emigracji” 2015, no. 1–2 (22–23)https://apcz.umk.pl/AE/article/view/AE.2015.018
Adam Kossowski’s Religious Art
Authors: Szwejka Magdalena
Published: April 2024

English version. Original issue: “Archiwum Emigracji” 2006, no. 1–2 (7–8)https://www.bu.umk.pl/Archiwum_Emigracji/gazeta/ae_7.pdf
“An English Woman in Paris.” Halina Korn-Żuławska’s Letters to Her Husband (May–June 1950)
Authors: Krasnodębska Joanna
Published: April 2024

English version. Original issue: “Archiwum Emigracji” 2012, no. 1–2 (16–17)https://apcz.umk.pl/AE/article/view/AE.2012.013
Tracing the drivers of waste generation in Poland (2010–2018): a structural decomposition and input–output approach
Authors: Gacek Kamil
Published: April 2024

The paper discusses the application of Structural Decomposition Analysis (SDA) in an extended input-output model to trace main sources of waste generation in Poland between 2010 and 2018. Poland is a country that has experienced significant economic growth in recent years, but this growth has also led to a corresponding increase in waste generation. The economy relies on sectors and their production, generating waste in quantities that depend on various factors. SDA, as a quantitative method, can be used to examine the drivers of this waste generation. It provides insights into how changes in final demand and technology have affected the amount of waste generated by sectors over the analyzed period of time. Analyzing the results of the proposed model allows policymakers to develop targeted interventions to reduce waste and promote sustainable development. The paper concludes that this technique can be a valuable tool for environmental analysis, providing a comprehensive view of the connections between economic activity, environmental impacts and waste generation.
Does Tax Aggressiveness Lead to More Earnings Management: the Case of Tunisian Firms
Authors: Ben Hassoun Amira , Hadrich Manel
Published: April 2024

The aim of this study is to determine whether a firm tax avoidance activity can be used as an instrument for corporate earnings management in an emerging market called Tunisia. The study also investigates the role of firm size, leverage and audit quality on earnings management. Evidence of earnings management is examined by focusing on accounting earnings management. From a sample of 20 Tunisian listed firms from 2017 to 2019, the results estimated from the linear regression model argue that tax aggressiveness has a positive effect on earnings management but not significant. Furthermore, the results show that larger Tunisian firms exhibit more earnings management. However, findings don’t show any significant effects of leverage and audit quality on earnings management.
Foreign Financial Flows on Financial Efficiency in Sub-Sahara African Countries
Authors: Ibrahim Rahji Ohize , Nageri Kamaldeen Ibrahem
Published: April 2024

The level of financial efficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remained low and incomparable to that of industrialized nations of the world, despite the supposed advantages of foreign capital inflows. This study examined the relationship between foreign financial inflows and financial efficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa against this backdrop (SSA). This study's specific goals are to look into how remittance inflows affected financial efficiency in SSA and how FDI inflows affected it as well. Out of 49 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, 42 were chosen for the study using a purposive sampling technique and an ex-post facto research design. The study used pooled mean group, mean group, and dynamic fixed effects techniques to estimate the model parameters using panel autoregressive distributed lag (PARDL) methods of estimation. The findings revealed that remittance inflows have significant positive impact on the financial efficiency, while FDI inflows have insignificant influence on the financial efficiency. In addition, the combination of economic growth with remittance inflows yielded negative impact on the financial efficiency while the combination of economic growth with FDI inflows yielded a positive impact on financial efficiency. The study concluded that remittance and FDI inflows play vital roles in guaranteeing improvement in financial efficiency of Sub-Sahara African countries directly and indirectly through inclusive economic growth. The study recommended that financial openness policies, like removing restrictions and encouraging free flow of financial resources between entities in domestic economy and foreign economies to promote further foreign financial inflows and enhance further financial efficiency. It is also recommended that financial openness policy should be pursued alongside inclusive economic growth measures such as economic diversification policies.
Facing the challenge of hospitality: Ukrainian refugees and local policy in a less developed region
Authors: Źróbek-Różańska Alina , Zysk Elżbieta , Pawlewicz Katarzyna , Źróbek-Sokolnik Anna
Published: April 2024

Motivation: Since the beginning of the war, Poland has welcomed more than 1.5 million Ukrainian refugees. This new reality has put pressure on local authorities, especially those managing less developed, poorer regions with less experience in receiving immigrants, as they faced the sudden urge to accommodate the needs of these new arrivals.Aim: This article aims to present the profile, needs, and potential of people who have found refuge in less developed areas (i.e., Warmia and Mazury). It helps to anticipate and understand Ukrainian migration — as the influx of refugees has long-term effects, requiring local authorities to take action, i.e., to ensure the availability of social services. Integrating thousands of refugees requires careful planning, developed infrastructure, and funds. It is also worth considering the benefits of the potential of new residents. Another purpose is to share objective knowledge on the effects of the ongoing war.Results: Through the research, it has been possible to obtain a great deal of information about people who found refuge in a less attractive area for migration. Profile of the immigrant was created, and the needs in terms of social infrastructure and the set of advantages that immigrants can offer on the labor market were described.
Predictive strength of Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure indicators
Authors: Biegun Krzysztof , Dahl Martin , Karwowski Jacek
Published: April 2024

Motivation: The Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure (MIP) is a key step in the European Semester, aimed at the coordination of the economic policies of the EU Member States to prevent excessive macroeconomic imbalances in the EU and support structural reforms. The MIP was originally envisaged as a legal tool for crisis prevention, allowing macroeconomic imbalances to be detected and then remedied, but is also used as an Early Warning System. However, the real strength of MIP indicators to predict crises has not been proved in practice and is widely contested in the literature.Aim: Fourteen scoreboard (“main”) and 28 auxiliary MIP indicators are currently in use. This paper is aimed at the assessment of the power of all MIP indicators in predicting crises.Results: The added value of our research is to test the MIP’s ability to predict changes in GDP, which may be considered as a proxy for the deterioration or improvement of the economic situation. Very little investigation has been done in this area so far. In addition, to our knowledge, no research papers have investigated the relevance of auxiliary MIP indicators. Our results show that only four main indicators (house price index, nominal unit labour cost index, general government sector debt, and export market shares) and another four auxiliary indicators (residential construction as percentage of GDP, activity rate, people living in households with very low work intensity, and export performance against advanced economies) seem to be able to predict the upcoming crises.
Działalność kapitana Juliusza Wilczura-Garzteckiego w Polskiej Misji Wojskowej Likwidacyjnej w Rzymie
Authors: Krok Tomasz
Published: April 2024

Artykuł koncentruje się na mało znanym epizodzie z życia kpt. Juliusza Wilczura-Garzteckiego i jego działalności polegającej na rozpracowywaniu środowiska związanego z 2 Korpusem gen. Władysława Andersa oraz osoby ambasadora Tymczasowego Rządu Jedności Narodowej w Rzymie, Stanisława Kota. Tekst oparty został na archiwaliach i istniejącej literaturze przedmiotu.
Konspiracja w PRL w latach 1956–1970. Próba charakterystyki
Authors: Byszewski Piotr
Published: April 2024

Tematem artykułu jest konspiracja w PRL w okresie rządów Władysława Gomułki. Przedstawiono działalność tajnych grup i organizacji oraz działania antysystemowe prowadzone niejawnie – ulotki, napisy, listy anonimowe. Podjęto też próbę charakterystyki ówczesnej konspiracji z uwzględnieniem jej rozmiarów, zabarwienia politycznego, form działania, ludzi w nią zaangażowanych (wiek, wykształcenie, poglądy polityczne, powody zaangażowania się w działalność opozycyjną). Większość organizacji i grup wymienionych w artykule, a także działań (przede wszystkim akcji ulotkowych) została opisana po raz pierwszy. Z tego względu podstawę źródłową stanowią materiały archiwalne zgromadzone w Archiwum IPN – materiały sprawozdawcze i informacyjne, wybrane akta operacyjne, charakterystyki tajnych organizacji, opracowania sporządzone dla Służby Bezpieczeństwa.
Statut cechu piwowarskiego Starego Miasta Torunia z 1521 roku na tle rozwoju ustawodawstwa wewnątrzmiejskiego
Authors: Możdżeń Julia
Published: April 2024

W artykule przeanalizowano treść tzw. statutu piwowarów Starego Miasta Torunia z 1521 r., który został narzucony członkom cechu przez radę miasta w odpowiedzi na zamieszki z 1515 r. Autorka stawia pytanie o to, czy jest to faktycznie statut w rozumieniu ustawy wewnątrzcechowej. W tym celu analizuje wszystkie zachowane ordynacje i wilkierze wewnątrzmiejskie z obszaru obu miast toruńskich od XIV do początku XVI w., by przedstawić ewolucję tych zapisów i wykazać, jaka ich część ma charakter dyscyplinujący, mający przywrócić porządek i dobro wspólne w mieście przez panującą radę. Analizy te wskazują, że „statut” ten ma charakter ustawy wewnątrzmiejskiej, a zatem powinien być uznany za wilkierz miejski, wydany w reakcji na złamanie porządku w mieście.
Struktura gospodarstw domowych w Warszawie i Lwowie w połowie XVII wieku. Wpływ indywidualnej pozycji społeczno-majątkowej
Authors: Wysmułek Jakub
Published: April 2024

W artykule podjęta została próba analizy składu osobowego gospodarstw domowych z dwóch dużych miast Rzeczypospolitej z połowy XVII w. – Warszawy i Lwowa. W tym celu wykorzystano dwa rejestry podatku pogłównego – z 1658 i 1662 r. W rezultacie przeprowadzonych badań potwierdzona została ścisła relacja między zamożnością głów rodzin a wielkością i strukturą ich gospodarstw domowych. Zebrane w ten sposób informacje zostały także skonfrontowane z wynikami badań z innych ośrodków miejskich Rzeczypospolitej.
Elity w społeczności chłopskiej starostwa krzeczowskiego w XVIII wieku
Authors: Kuc Patryk
Published: April 2024

Wśród lokalnych społeczności wiejskich w przedrozbiorowej Polsce istniało niewątpliwie rozwarstwienie pod względem prestiżu. Formowanie się i ewolucja składu elit były jednak procesami o dużej rozpiętości czasowej, być może zachodzącymi na przestrzeni wielu pokoleń. Wiele wskazuje też na to, że zdobywanie poważania wśród sąsiadów odbywało się na różne sposoby, wśród których wyróżnić można pełnienie urzędów gromadzkich, posiadanie dużego majątku i piastowanie innych funkcji istotnych z punktu widzenia społecznego, ekonomicznego i kulturowego życia wsi. Zagadnienie to zostało opisane na przykładzie starostwa krzeczowskiego – kompleksu dóbr królewskich zlokalizowanego niegdyś w okolicy Bochni.
Włodzimierza Mędrzeckiego wizja Drugiej II Rzeczypospolitej, czyli o książce „Odzyskany śmietnik. Jak radziliśmy sobie z niepodległością w II Rzeczypospolitej”, Wydawnictwo Literackie, Warszawa 2022, ss. 487
Authors: Grata Paweł
Published: April 2024

Artykuł jest próbą znacząco wykraczającego poza klasyczną recenzję odniesienia do wydanej w 2022 r. pracy Włodzimierza Mędrzeckiego Odzyskany śmietnik. Jak radziliśmy sobie z niepodległością w II Rzeczypospolitej, stanowiącej długo zapowiadaną i przygotowywaną przez Autora nową syntezę dziejów międzywojennej Polski, będącą jego osobistą, opartą na najnowszych wynikach badań wizją tych dziejów.
The foundation of San Miguel de Colera: Territorial policy and agricultural colonisation in Spain under Charles III (1768–1771)
Authors: De la Fuente de Pablo Pablo
Published: April 2024

The article examines the process that led to the foundation of San Miguel de Colera, a Spanish town officially established in 1770 on the French border. The founding of San Miguel de Colera was the result of actions taken by Isidro Ferrán, a landowner who was interested in expanding viticulture and wine production in the Colera Valley, which led to serious problems with the San Quirico Monastery who had jurisdiction over the area. Ferrán got his way with the support of King Charles III, turning a simple clearing of land into a planned and regulated process of urbanisation of a previously uninhabited area lying on the border of the state, which was a merit for the Crown for which he was raised to the rank of nobility.
“The Range of the Future”: An outline of the development history of ski tourism in the Western Bieszczady Mountains in the 1930s
Authors: Organ Michał
Published: April 2024

In the early 1930s, the Western Bieszczady Mountains were yet to become a popular destination for skiing. However, thanks to the efforts of tourist and skiing organisations, attempts were made to promote the area as an attractive place for skiing tourists. This was done through cooperation with the railway and offers of special discounts for skiers who were members of organisations such as the Polish Ski Association (Polski Związek Narciarski), as well as the organisation of skiing holidays and stays.
Wyznaczenie pasa drogi granicznej, strefy nadgranicznej i pasa granicznego w województwie poznańskim (1946–1950)
Authors: Zyglewski Zbigniew
Published: April 2024

Artykuł ukazuje proces wyznaczania pasa drogi granicznej, strefy nadgranicznej i pasa granicznego w powiatach nadgranicznych: gorzowskim, sulęcińskim, rzepińskim, gubińskim i krośnieńskim, należących do województwa poznańskiego. Przedstawiono proces decyzyjny przy kształtowaniu tych stref, trudności w ich tworzeniu i sposoby oznakowania. Podstawą źródłową badań, obok skromnej literatury przedmiotu, są materiały archiwalne pochodzące archiwum w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim i Zielonej Górze.
Technology as an Ally: Renewed Resilience and Spirituality Through the Impact of Augmented Reality (AR) in the Context of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Lavandeira Amenedo Yago
Published: April 2024

Augmented reality (AR) is a resource that, when applied to people with dementia and cognitive impairment, reduces the latency of response to stimuli and facilitates the development of personal abilities, with greater autonomy and quality of life.
Broadening the range of an individual’s functioning has an impact not only on an operational level, but also on a spiritual level. The autonomy provided by AR impacts the person’s self-awareness and allows them to recognize themselves as an agent of change capable of actively and consciously triggering cognitive processes. In other words, it strengthens their internal control center, which is referred to in the scientific literature as a pillar of resilience. At the same time, identity empowerment benefits the spiritual health of the person, linked to resilience and referred to as a factor in health and emotional well-being.
How Can Social Understanding in Adolescence Be Enhanced? Observations Based on Short-Term Conversation-Based Training
Authors: Sikorska Iwona , Stępień-Nycz Małgorzata , Białecka Marta
Published: April 2024

Adolescence is a developmental period characterized by significant changes and intensified social interactions. The role of parents decreases and the importance of peer groups increases. Peers, especially friends, may deliver instrumental aid and emotional support; they may also promote a sense of security and be a significant source of affection and intimacy. Additionally, peer relations provide a testing ground for exercising many competencies necessary in complex social situations, such as social problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation. The intensified contact with peers may also enhance adolescents’ social understanding skills. Therefore, practicing social understanding skills within a peer group may enhance one’s social functioning in adolescence. For these practical and educational reasons, we aimed to confirm the effectiveness of conversation-based training in these skills and identify what factors potentially support or hinder its effectiveness.
Social understanding, the ability to understand oneself and others in various social situations, develops in childhood and adolescence. As this ability impacts satisfactory social functioning in adolescence and develops in a social context, a training process was proposed with the aim of enhancing the development of this ability based on the social-constructivist approach to social understanding. The efficacy of the training to enhance the understanding of one’s own and others’ mental states was verified using a sample of 65 Polish adolescents (mean age: 14.6 years). They participated in nine one-hour sessions and were divided into an experimental group (social understanding, n = 26) and two control groups: attention/perception (n = 17) and film/text literacy (n = 22). Although no direct effect of the theory of mind training was found, the results provided important observations for further work on adolescent social understanding training programs.
Stoma care: an update
Authors: Nazarko Linda
Published: April 2024

Each year an estimated 13 500 stoma surgeries are carried out in the UK ( Kettle, 2019 ). Stoma surgery may involve the formation of a colostomy or an ileostomy. The person with a stoma may require help and support from the community nurse. This article aims to update readers on the indications for colostomy and ileostomy surgery and to enable them to support ostomates to reduce the risks of complications.
Making a difference: neurological support in the community
Authors: Kinnear Eleanor (Ellie) , Beales David , Paton Alan , Challice Sara
Published: April 2024

Nearly 3 million people in the UK have a neurological condition; stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumour, motor neurone disease, among others – all affecting the person for the rest of their life.

The NHS provides treatment at the onset of a condition but after that, there is a huge need for ongoing support. Research shows that those who are supported and know more about their condition are less likely to have to call on further in-hospital and GP care. There is enormous scope for improving the quality of life for those with neurological conditions. The right support—therapeutic and social—makes all the difference.

The book, which this article is based on, shows how those with neurological conditions benefit from integrated ongoing support provided in the local community and self-help, and how lives can be improved. It explains good practice and encouraging methods in the support and treatment of those with life changing conditions.
Having a ball
Authors: Manners Lala
Published: April 2024

Ball skills can help with hand/eye co-ordination and can be introduced in developmentally appropriate ways, says Dr Lala Manners
Their thrills of discovery
Authors: Moylett Helen
Published: April 2024

In the first of a four-part series on the Characteristics of Effective Learning (CoEL), Helen Moylett explains CoEL in the context of a changing statutory framework
An A to Z of enhancements T is for Transport
Authors: Jackson Amy
Published: April 2024

Children's ongoing interest in transport was enhanced by a role-play train station and various experiences, explains Amy Jackson
Breath of fresh air
Authors: Mountain Julie , Robinson Felicity
Published: April 2024

Air is not only essential for life but is also a fantastic STEM resource in its own right, and Julie Mountain and Felicity Robinson's ideas will blow your mind
Harsh words
Authors: Vollans Caroline
Published: April 2024

A study on the lasting impact of ‘childhood verbal abuse’ highlights the need for all adult caregivers to be mindful of how they communicate to children, finds Caroline Vollans
HR guru: IN WAITING
Authors: Edmunds Imogen
Published: April 2024

Imogen Edmunds, managing director of Redwing Solutions, which specialises in HR for early years settings, on probationary periods
safeguarding in 2024: Filling the gaps
Authors: Buckler Rachel
Published: April 2024

Rachel Buckler on strategies for supporting an emerging workforce to keep the children in their care safe
Potty prejudice
Authors: Jozwiak Gabriella
Published: April 2024

What is the most effective way to respond to a parent's request that male staff do not take their child to the toilet, Gabriella Jozwiak asks our early years panel
The Social Return on Investment of Participatory Digital Disease Detection System for One-Health Problems in Community
Authors:   Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand, Yano Terdsak , Kewprasopsak Tossapond ,   Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, Na Lampang Kannikar ,   Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand, Singhapreecha Charuk ,   Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, Srikitjakarn Lertrak ,   PODD center, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50100, Thailand
Published: April 2024

Participatory One-health Digital Disease Detection system or PODD was developed for human health, animal health and environmental problems surveillance in communities since 2015. It was implemented in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as the pilot area. PODD was expanded throughout Thailand with the support from funders. It seems to be the successful system, but the evidence has never been demonstrated. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of PODD system during 2015-2016, which was implemented in Chiang Mai, Thailand before expanding to other areas. The Social Return on Investment or SROI was performed to evaluate the impact. The Social, economic, and environmental impact were determined by interviewing the direct stakeholders. The results showed that SROI ratio was 2.46. The farmers, including backyard chicken, pigs, and dairy cattle farmers, were the stakeholders who received the highest impact (31.98%). The reduction of livestock loss was the highest impact from PODD implementation in community. While the local government and PODD volunteers, who were the intended stakeholders, received the impact 26.84% and 20.04%, respectively. The PODD system created social and economic impact 73.89% and 26.11% respectively. The environmental impact did not occur in during the study period. This study indicated that the participatory surveillance system, which using digital technology, as PODD system established the socio-economic impact on community, and it is successful when implemented in the pilot area. The PODD should be promoted to be used widely, either in Thailand or other countries.
Draft genome sequence of multidrug resistant Proteus mirabilis strain MAD23
Authors:   Department of pathology and Poultry diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Qadisiyiah 58001 ,Iraq., Khudeir Mahasen A. A. , Al-sallami Dhama ,   Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah 58001, Iraq, Alsultan Amjed ,   Department of Internal and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al- Diwaniyah 58001, Iraq
Published: April 2024

Genome sequencing became one of the important tools for diagnosis of microorganisms. Proteus mirabilis is an enteric Gramnegative bacterium causes gastrointestinal and urinary tract infections in human and animals. Here, the draft sequencing of Proteus mirabilis (MAD23) strain was performed. The strain was collected from Chinese duck cecum suffering from diarrhea. Bacteria was identified by biochemical tests and characteristic swarming pattern on the plate. Antimicrobial susceptibility test was performed by VITEC-2 MS system. Also, draft genome sequencing was conducted using the Illumina platform NovaSeq sequencer. The genome is about 3,729,695 bp long, GC content is of 38.9%., number of contigs is 123, largest contig is 137547pb, smallest contig is 513, total of protein-coding sequences (CDSs) is 3410, and number of RNA genes is 72. Genome Pairwise comparisons of Proteus mirabilis MAD23 with other vs. type strain was detected based on is DDH, GC content, δ- value, genome size and number of proteins. Neighbour-Joining phylogenetic trees show relationship between Proteus mirabilis MAD23 and the close strains of Proteus species based on 16S rRNA sequences. In addition, analysis of the sequence reveals presence of many antibiotic resistance genes as dfrA1, sul2, dfrA32, aadA2b, aph(3’)-Ia, aadA1, aph(6)-Id, aph(3’’)-Ib, ere(A), aadA1, aadA2b, tet(J), tet(C), floR, and Cat genes.These genes encoding the resistance to different antibiotics including Aminoglycosides, Macrolides, Aminocyclitol, Tetracycline and Amphenicol. This work is considered as an important study can help in more understanding of WGS in Proteus spp. and recognize the genes that related to antibiotic resistance in this pathogen.
The General and Systemic Consequences of Obesity in Cats and Dogs
Authors:   Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (46210), Pakistan, Masood Wajahat
Published: April 2024

Obesity, is a life-threatening condition common among various animals, is a multisystemic disorder that may affect the gastrointestinal system, urinary system, reproductive system, respiratory system, and musculoskeletal system. According to various studies, more than 50% of cats and dogs are obese. Many proinflammatory and inflammatory cytokines, hormones, and enzymes play a part in the production of fat tissues that lead to obesity. Excessive deposition of fats give rise to conditions involving inflammation, oxidative stress and damage, immunomodulation, hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia, neoplasia, hypothyroidism, and insulin resistance. This review paper acquires the knowledge of various scientific manuscripts to discuss the development and consequences of obesity in pets especially cats and dogs.
Optimum Level of Lactobacillus plantarum Supplementation as Probiotic on In Vitro Digestibility and Rumen Fermentation Products in Thai Native Cattle
Authors:   Graduate Program in Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University Under the CMU Presidential Scholarship, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, Fitriyah Nursaadah Syahro ,   Department of Animal and Aquatic Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, Oluodo Lukman Abiola ,   Graduate Program in Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University Under the CMU Presidential Scholarship, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand,   Department of Animal and Aquatic Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand,   Outreach Department, Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Benin City 1069, Nigeria, Hnokaew Patipan ,   Department of Animal and Aquatic Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, Umsook Siriporn ,   Department of Animal and Aquatic Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, Thirawong Prayad ,   Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen, Kasetsart University, Nakhon Pathom 73140, Thailand, Khamlor Trisadee ,   Department of Animal and Aquatic Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, Yammuen-Art Saowaluck ,   Department of Animal and Aquatic Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Published: April 2024

The objective of this study was to determine in vitro gas production kinetics, and rumen fermentation products of total mixed ration (TMR) supplemented with different level of Lactobacillus plantarum supplementation in Thai native cattle. The experiment design was Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The in vitro procedure was completed using 200 mg DM of TMR and four different concentration of L. plantarum; CON (without supplementation of L. plantarum), T1 (107 CFU / mL of L. plantarum supplementation), T2 (108 CFU / mL of L. plantarum supplementation), and T3 (109 CFU / mL of L. plantarum supplementation). The samples were prepared in three replications and incubated for 96 hours for gas production. Rumen fermentation products (pH, NH3, VFA) and digestibility experiment were done in four replications and incubated for 24 hours. In vitro gas production for 96 hours, gas production from insoluble fraction (b), and potential extent of gas production (|a|+b) were improved in the T1 and T2 groups (P < 0.05). The in vitro dry matter and organic matter digestibility, and true digestibility were particularly enhanced in the T1 group compared to other treatments (P <0.05). The pH and NH3 in this study were significantly affected (P<0.05). The significant improvements on the in vitro rumen fermentation products and digestibility endorse L. plantarum supplementation at concentration of 107 CFU/mL as probiotic candidate.
The Emergence of In-Silico Models in Drug Target Interaction System: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Jeyasingh Janet Reshma , Josephine I Glory
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT: The dawn of computational models in healthcare has revolutionised the drug development industry. The wet lab experiments entail enormously expensive and laborious procedures. As a result, the applications of computational designs have been a better replacement for manual experimentations. Identifying drug-target interaction (DTI) is a vital drug design process. In this review, we have explored the various computational methodologies actively used in the field of DTI prediction. We have hierarchically categorised the models into three broad domains: ligand-based, structure-based and chemogenic. We have further classified the domains into their subcategories. The functioning and latest developments achieved in each subcategory are further analysed in depth. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the tools and methodologies of each model. We have also compared the advantages and limitations of each model in every category. Finally, we look into the future scope of the machine learning models by addressing the possible difficulties faced in DTI. This article serves as an insight into the various models used in DTI prediction.
Molecular Identification of the Diversity of Insects, Spiders, Lizards, Birds and Mammals of Tuensang District, Nagaland, India
Authors: Phom Chaueichongla , Somasundaram Jeyaparvarthi
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT: DNA barcoding is a method of species identification that revolutionized the way we study and understand biodiversity. With advancements in molecular genetics and DNA sequence archives, it has become possible to use short DNA sequences to identify species, even when the specimens are difficult to distinguish by traditional morphological methods. In this article, we explore the utility of DNA barcoding in the Tuensang ecosystem of Nagaland, India and evaluate its effectiveness for species identification, informing ongoing conservation of populations and species. A total of 62 species, which included insects, spiders, lizards, birds and mammals, were collected from Tuensang areas of northeast India and identified using DNA barcodes. DNA was extracted from muscle tissue and PCR was done with two pairs of primers targeting the mitochondrial COI gene. Sanger sequencing was employed and the obtained sequences were analysed to identify the species and reconstruct the evolutionary relationships amongst them. Our results provided molecular characterization of species from Tuensang areas of Nagaland for the first time.
Breaking Barriers with Nanosuspension: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Malgundkar H. K. , Pomaje M. D. , Nemade L. S.
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT: Nanosuspension have emerged as a promising and versatile nanotechnology-based approach for improving the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the formulation, characterization and application of nanosuspension in pharmaceuticals. The article includes basic principles of nanosuspension preparation, encompassing both top-down and bottom-up methods. It delves into the selection of stabilizers as nanosuspension are sterically stabilised by steric polymers like polyethylene glycol (PEG) and other numerous stabilizers which results into product having particle size in nanometre ranges. Post processing treatment like freeze drying and spray drying can be use to impart stability (thermolabile drugs) in nanosuspension. Different characterization techniques such as electron microscopy, zeta potential, particle size analysis, x-ray diffraction essential for evaluating nanosuspensions have been discussed in this review article. Various advantages of nanosuspension have enabled its use in different dosage forms. The main body of this review focuses on the diverse applications of nanosuspensions including drug delivery, drug targeting and sustained release. Site specific delivery of poorly water-soluble drug is an emerging application of nanosuspension.
A Review on Paragonimiasis and its Differential Diagnosis Technique
Authors: Resuh Vekutolu , Kotso Avolu , Kera Viswedenu , Walling Lipoksenla , Mawlein Ibasiewdor , Wankhar Wankupar
Published: April 2024

This review highlights the existence of Paragonimus (PRG) and how they are mistaken for Tuberculosis (TB) during diagnosis. PRG is a parasitic lung fluke (flatworm) that infect the lungs, human serves as the first hosts, crabs, crayfish, and snails as the second intermediate hosts. The north-eastern states of India are endemic to PRG and infection is acquired by consuming uncooked or partially cooked crustaceans. Due to their similar clinical presentation to TB, PRGs are usually misdiagnosed, leading to delayed treatment. Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) stain, conventional wet film for staining the sputum, pleural fluid, and stool, and lung biopsy are different laboratory tests to determine PRG infection. In addition, efficient technique that can aid diagnosis are immunological assays, like Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), dot-ELISA, complement fixation test (CFT), intradermal test (ID), Western blot, immunodiffusion and indirect haemagglutination test (IHA). In India, PRG infection is most likely to persist until medical professionals and governing bodies raise awareness to implement adequate management measures.
Fabrication of Amisulpride Nanosuspension for Nose to Brain Delivery in the Potential Antipsychotic Treatment
Authors: Kakad* Smita P. , Bharati Yash R. , Kshirsagar Sanjay J. , Dashputre Neelam , Tajanpure Anjali , Kankate Rani S. , Maurya Pratibha , Dhikale Shalaka
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT: Background: This research was aimed with the development of antipsychotic drug delivery for olfactory administration which could deliver drug to the brain. Amisulpride is a psychoactive drug that belongs to the benzamide derivatives class. It enhances dopaminergic neurotransmission by inhibiting presynaptic dopamine D2/D3 auto receptors selectively at lower dosages. Method: The nanosuspension was prepared by media milling technique for nose to brain delivery. The nose to brain delivery developed an effective route to bypass the BBB and deliver the drug to the brain. Factorial design was used for the designing and optimizing formulation based on various process and formulation factors. The optimized batch further analyzed to determine particle size, PDI, zeta potential, and drug content. With appropriate selection of process parameters like speed and bead amount. The media milling method is one of the effective methodology to reduce particle size and with the help of stabilizers nanoparticles could be stabilised. Result: The average particle size range of nanosuspension batch was observed 100-150 nm with a polydispersity index of 0.0927, Zeta potential +39.14 mV and drug content 88.12 ± 2 %. Conclusion: Intranasal administration is a promising alternative for bypassing the blood-brain barrier, reducing the adverse effects, and lowering the doses.
Zinc Nanoparticles and Nanocomposite Membrane Synthesized Using Leaves of Cinnamomum Tamala(Tejpatta) and Packaging Potential in Food Sector
Authors: Bhatti Laxmi , Bagiyal Meena , Khatak Sunita
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT: Zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using leaves of Tejpatta (Cinnamomum tamala) readily available as local herb in India. First confirmation was made by change of color of plant extract into cream color solution for zinc nanoparticle synthesis. The plant used as capping and reducing agent showed absorption peak of 329.4nm for zinc nanoparticle. While FESEM analysis further validated the nature of nano-particle synthesized of tetrahedral and crystalline zinc nanoparticles. The plant parts can be exploited for drug development as the plant is available in plenty growing all over arid region. Nanobiotech has served in recent years and utilized natural polymers or polymeric films, which have overcome the side effects of synthetic packaging films available commercially. The safety assessment should be in agreement with scientific advisory committee before permitting to packaging industries. The texture, flavor, processing, shelf life and transport of foods will become economical to meet the demand of food safety for future generations. Generally regarded as safe, packaging materials can be considered for globalization and revolution in food packaging sector. The present investigation reports zinc nanoparticle synthesis where potent zone of inhibition were reported against standard pathogen S. aureus and nanocomposite membranes were synthesized using different polymeric components available in reach like gelatin, sodium alginate and agarose instead of cellulose. The research will be further supplemented with application of biomembrane synthesized in antimicrobial resistance offered to food products.