bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ornamental Invasive Plants in Florida with Research-founded Alternatives
Authors: Wilson Sandra B. , Deng Zhanao
Published: July 2023

The ornamental horticulture industry has long been significant in its vast economic contributions to the US agricultural sector, with Florida ranking second in nursery and greenhouse plant sales. A small proportion of introduced plants eventually escape cultivation and become invasive, leaving fragile ecosystems at risk. In response, a series of propagation and production research studies have been conducted over the years to 1) evaluate the female sterility and landscape performance of cultivars and/or hybrids of ornamental invasives, and 2) develop reliable propagation systems of novel or underused natives having ornamental and ecological value. Attractive, fruitless selections of popular species such as butterfly bush (Buddleja sp.), heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica), Mexican petunia (Ruellia simplex), lantana (Lantana strigocamara), trailing lantana (Lantana montevidensis), privet (Ligustrum sp.), maiden silvergrass (Miscanthus sp.), and fountain grass (Pennisetum sp.) have been identified as suitable non-native alternatives to the invasive or potentially invasive resident species (wild type). Simultaneously, researchers have taken a closer look at native plant alternatives that may offer similar aesthetic traits as invasive plants, while bringing added biodiversity and function for more ecologically friendly landscapes and gardens. As such, successful multisite trialing and/or propagation systems have been developed for a number of species native to Florida, such as squareflower (Paronychia erecta), coastalplain honeycombhead (Balduina angustifolia), wireweeds (Polygonella sp.), blue porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis), wild coffees (Psychotria sp.), sweet acacia (Vachellia farnesiana), and wild lime (Zanthoxylum fagara). With pronounced marketing and consumer education, it is hopeful that together sterile cultivars and native species will ultimately replace wild-type forms of commercially available ornamental invasives. This paper summarizes the current status of ornamental invasives in Florida and the role of native species and sterile non-native cultivars.
Relieving the Burden of Self-Reliance: Centering the Experiences of Black Women Graduate Students in Predominantly White Institutions
Authors: Jason Kendra , Richardson Sonyia , Dennis Kima Nuru
Published: July 2023

Research to explore the experiences of Black women graduate students in colleges and universities is limited despite the increased focus and prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, particularly at Predominantly White Institutions. This is problematic as Black women have the highest increases of graduate school attainment rates in the United States of all gender and racial/gender groups; yet, these settings are not equipped to support them. Grounded in Intersectionality and Womanist perspectives, this study explores the educational experiences of 19 Black women who recently obtained graduate degrees from Predominantly White Institutions. Findings from the study reveal that in these environments, no spaces were created to nurture them in their interlocking identities, students engaged in distancing dilemmas, diversity efforts appeared delusional, collective efforts by the students generated achievement, and positive mentoring lessened inequality gaps. Concrete and practical strategies are provided to systematically support Black women graduate students and relieve them of the burden of self-reliance.
Aktualisasi Sistem Green School dalam Meningkatkan Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat pada Siswa MI Gunungkidul Yogyakarta
Authors: Zarin Puti Astias , Ichsan Ahmad Shofiyuddin , Yunianta Rohmat Dwi
Published: July 2023

This research aimed to analyze the actualization of the Green school system in improving clean and healthy living behavior in students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 4 Gunungkidul Yogyakarta. This research was a field research using descriptive qualitative method. Sources of research data obtained from interviews, observation and documentation. The method of data analysis used the concept of Miles and Huberman and tests the validity of the data using source triangulation techniques. The research results were that the habituation of caring for the environment and living clean and healthy had been made into a school program, such as integration in all subjects, using nature as a learning medium, maintaining the classroom environment, the student obligations to bring food and drinking bottles from home, clean the environment around the school every Friday, recycling garbage, and commemorating environmental days. It made the students realize that protecting the environment also means maintaining the cleanliness and health of themselves, others, and their environment. It made the students realize that protecting the environment also means maintaining the cleanliness and health of themselves, others, and their environment. From this habituation, students became accustomed to disposing of trash in its place according to the waste type, students were also used to picking up trash that was not in its place. In addition, students were also accustomed to washing their hands before and after activities. Factors supporting the implementation of the green school system included: strong motivation from teachers, village government and local government, supporting facilities and infrastructure, good cooperation, and conducive school locations and conditions. While the inhibiting factors were the lack of student discipline, lack of parental awareness, and the existence of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dubbing as a Pedagogical Tool: An Experimental Study on Eleventh-Grade Students at SMAN 8 Samarinda
Authors: Arbain Arbain , Rohman Abdul , Sonia
Published: July 2023

This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of the dubbing method on the speaking ability of eleventh-grade SMAN 8 SAMARINDA students. This research is related to the findings of previous studies, which continue to indicate that many students lack adequate speaking skills.  This study employs experimental research to determine whether the dubbing method is effective or ineffective for teaching students how to communicate. The study was conducted six times, once during each of the pre- and post-tests and four times during the experiment. The obtained data is based on the pre- and post-test scores of the students. The author concludes, based on the research conducted, that the use of the dubbing method in learning is effective in enhancing students' speaking skills, as indicated by their test scores. Furthermore, the calculation of the paired sample t-test reveals a significant effect, as indicated by the sig value. 0.01 0.05, therefore Ho is rejected, so it can be inferred that the dubbing method is effective on the speaking ability of SMA Negeri 8 Samarinda eleventh graders.
The Pandemic and Media Discourse: Linguistic Framing of Covid-19 in Egyptian Advertisements
Authors: Lotfy Nohayer Esmat
Published: July 2023

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in late 2019, media discourse worldwide has attempted to frame the pandemic as an invisible enemy everyone needs to fight. The total lockdown that took place due to the pandemic has also had an impact on media discourse in its different forms, such as television commercials. Business companies have tried to address the theme of the pandemic and the urgency to abide by the lockdown and social distancing in their advertisements produced during the period of 2019-2020. This paper aimed to examine selected Egyptian commercials, either on television or YouTube, to analyze how they tackled the pandemic. Eight Egyptian commercials were analyzed, focusing on how the pandemic was framed verbally and visually. Analysis was carried out on two levels. The first level was concerned with examining the ideas/themes that were promoted in the selected commercials that would shape how the audience would regard the pandemic. The second level investigated how these themes were represented verbally and visually by analyzing the linguistic as well as the visual layout used in the selected commercials. Significant results showed that the pandemic was linguistically framed in metaphors related to war, enemy, family, and Lockdown/Stay Home. These linguistic frames were also supported by the visual representation that highlighted the themes of social distancing and the lockdown.
Second Language Refugee Learners in Egypt: Needs and Challenges
Authors: Soliman May
Published: July 2023

The act of leaving one's country, home, friends, and family seeking a haven in another country is a traumatizing process that has a long-lasting impact on humans. Refugees always face a lot of challenges concerning the cultural, psychological, and educational aspects of the countries in which they seek refuge in. The case of refugees in Egypt is rather different from any other country. Egypt is the refuge for many neighboring Arab and African countries experiencing political and civil turmoil. Many of these refugees succeed in blending in Egyptian society, while others keep struggling. This paper aims at understanding the learning goals of refugees from different countries in learning English as a second language though English is not the first language in Egypt. The paper also aims at understanding the different needs of the refugees when learning English as a second language and the challenges they face. In addition, the paper seeks to understand whether the nationality of the teacher differs in the refugees’ perception of success in learning a second language. The paper employs both qualitative and quantitative methods in collecting data from displaced learners of English as a second language and the instructors who teach them to achieve a comprehensive view of the needs and challenges of refugees from different origins, nationalities, and circumstances. The results of the present study indicate that refugees in Egypt mostly learn English for relocation purposes which entails being keen on learning specific language skills more than others. In addition, both the views of the learners and the instructors differ regarding how effective they see the nationality of the instructor in the process of learning a second language. These results should be considered by curriculum developers, instructors, and NGOs to accommodate the refugees’ needs in learning a second language.
A symbol and coaction for higher-loop sunrise integrals
Authors: Forum Andreas , von Hippel Matt
Published: July 2023

We construct a symbol and coaction for the ll-loop sunrise family of integrals, both for equal-mass and generic-mass cases. These constitute the first concrete examples of symbols and coactions for integrals involving Calabi-Yau threefolds and higher. In order to achieve a symbol of finite length, we recast the differential equations satisfied by these integrals in a unipotent form. We augment the integrals in a natural way by including ratios of maximal cuts \tau_iτi. We discuss the relationship of this construction to constructions of symbols and coactions for multiple polylogarithms and elliptic multiple polylogarithms, and its connection to notions of transcendental weight.
Assessment of the population’s quality of life in Kazakhstan during COVID-19: The effectiveness of public policy
Authors: Mukayev Amangeldi , Satpayeva Zaira , Kangalakova Dana , Doskeyeva Gulashar , de Matos Pedro Eugenia
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Kazakhstan’s public policy during the pandemic related to healthcare, education, and the financial situation of the population by assessing the population’s quality of life (QoL). The study proceeded from the assumption that the effectiveness of state measures can be assessed through the manifestation of citizens’ reaction to the ongoing public policy, i.e., satisfaction with its results. The source base was the Bureau of National Statistics and the Adilet information and legal base covering 2020–2021. During the pandemic, the population’s satisfaction with their material provision, health, education, and living conditions decreased but not critically. The population’s QoL in Kazakhstan is satisfactory. Satisfaction among rural residents with their life (70.7%) and conditions (63.7%) is higher than among urban residents (56.1% and 49.8%, respectively). One-third of the population reported improved well-being and only 6.5% reported a deterioration. The high number of citizens satisfied with their QoL indicates the effectiveness of Kazakhstani public policy. It is the result not only of the implementation of temporary anti-crisis measures of government through program, organizational, and economic mechanisms during the pandemic but systematic work on modernization of the social, medical, and educational systems from 2019. The practical value of the study is the development of recommendations for the development of public policy in the field of improving QoL and the development of anti-crisis management in Kazakhstan.
AcknowledgmentsThis study is supported by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (targeted funding program BR10965247 “Study of factors, features and dynamics of demographic processes, migration, urbanization in Kazakhstan, development of digital maps and forecasts”).
Meşrutiyet Dönemi Osmanlı Aydınlarının Hurûfat Ve Dil Meselesi Hakkındaki Bakışları
Authors: YALÇINKAYA Abdurrahman , KARDAŞ Abdulaziz
Published: July 2023

751 Talas Savaşı’ndan sonraki süreçte Türklerin İslâmiyet’i kabul etmesi, sadece bir din değişikliği olarak gerçekleşmemiş, aynı zamanda onların kültürel hayatına da etki etmiş ve Arap Alfabesi’ne geçişleri başlamıştır. Arap Alfabesi ile Türk Alfabesi arasında ses farklılıklarının giderilmesi yoluna gidilmiş ve bu bağlamda Türkçe’de olup da Arap Alfabesi’nde olmayan sesler için Farsça’da olduğu gibi bazı harflere noktalar eklenerek bu sorun çözülmüştür. Böylece Arap Alfabesi, daha sonra kurulan Türk İslâm devletlerinde de kullanılmaya başlanmıştır.

Osmanlı Devleti’nde Arap harflerinin ıslah edilmesi tartışmaları İkinci Meşrutiyet Dönemi’nden çok önce başlamıştır. İkinci Meşrutiyet Dönemi’nde Arap harflerinin ıslahını savunan aydınlar olduğu gibi, bu harflerin tamamen terk edilip yerine Avrupa devletlerinin kullandığı Latin harflerinin kabul edilmesini savunanlar da olmuştur. Batılılaşmanın ve ilerlemenin önündeki engel olarak Arap Alfabesi’ni gören batıcı aydınlar ile Arap Alfabesi’ni Müslümanların arasındaki güçlü bir bağ olarak gören İslâmcı aydınlar arasındaki kalem savaşları Meşrutiyet Dönemi basınında görmek mümkündür. Hurufat meselesindeki bu tartışmalar, Cumhuriyetin ilanından sonra daha da artarak devam etmiş ve nihayet 1928’de Latin Alfabesi’nin kabulüyle sonuçlanmıştır.

Bu çalışmada, Cumhuriyet Dönemi’nde gerçekleşen önemli inkılâplardan olan Harf İnkılâbı öncesinde hurufat meselesi hakkında Meşrutiyet Dönemi aydınlarının basın, kitap ve risaleler aracılığıyla savundukları görüşler incelenmiştir.
NANOCÁPSULAS DE NÚCLEO LIPÍDICO: PREPARAÇÃO, CARACTERIZAÇÃO E APLICAÇÕES BIOLÓGICAS
Authors: Dallemole Danieli , Ciocheta Taiane , Frank Luiza , Alves Aline , Zoche Bárbara , Guterres Silvia , Paese Karina , Pohlmann Adriana
Published: July 2023

LIPID-CORE NANOCAPSULES: PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS. Lipid-core nanocapsules (LNCs) are core-shell structures, in which the core is an organogel formed by a solid lipid dispersed in a triglyceride, and the shell is a polymer. Those nanocapsules encapsulate poorly-water soluble drugs by dispersion in the core and/or interaction with the polymer. The core and the shell act as diffusional barriers differenting the LNC from previously developed polymeric nanocapsules containing an oily core and a polymer shell, which unique diffusional barrier is the shell. In this review, we discuss the supramolecular structure, the physico-chemical characterization, including sizing, surface potential, fluorescent labeling strategies, as well as the interfacial reactions in water to coat and functionalise the LNC surface. Different organometallic complexes have been synthesized to decorate the nanocapsules envisaging the treatment of atherosclerosis, cancer, mucopolysaccharidosis I, and hypertension. We also describe the main applications of the nanoformulations in the pharmaceutical, medical, and veterinary fields, including in vitro and in vivo evaluations of toxicity and efficacy.
Da’wah values in the opening ceremony video of the World Cup Qatar 2022 (A John Fiske’s semiotic analysis)
Authors: Fikri Fikri , Septiyatik Dyta , Andri La Ode , Umamah Mudhiah
Published: July 2023

This study aims to identify the three levels of semiotics based on John Fiske's semiotic theory and to explain da'wah values in the opening video of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. This study uses a descriptive method with an interpretive qualitative research data approach. The data were collected by watching the video and taking screenshots. The data were categorized and analyzed based on John Fiske's semiotic theory. The results show that there are da'wah values including faith, sharia, and morals. In addition, the three levels of signs conveyed by John Fiske are reflected in the costumes of actors, singers who cover their genitals (reality level), angels, lighting, music, sounds (representative level), love for animals or other living things, mutual respect between religions, races. culture, hospitality, and Arab nationalism (ideology level). As the opening ceremony of the World Cup is a moment where all eyes will be on, that was a great opportunity to deliver the ideology and broadcast the da'wah values. Therefore, the da'wah values can be shared massively compared to when da'wah is delivered orally.  This study contributes to the development of a culture-based da'wah model, which is in accordance with the principles of a friendly and universal Islam. ***Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi tiga level semiotika berdasarkan teori semiotika John Fiske dan menjelaskan nilai-nilai dakwah dalam video pembukaan Piala Dunia Qatar 2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan data penelitian kualitatif interpretatif. Data dikumpulkan dengan menonton video dan mengambil screenshot. Data dikategorikan dan dianalisis berdasarkan teori semiotika John Fiske. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat nilai-nilai dakwah yang meliputi akidah, syariah dan akhlak. Selain itu, tiga level tanda yang disampaikan John Fiske tercermin dari kostum aktor, penyanyi yang menutup aurat (level realitas), angle kamera, tata cahaya, musik, suara (level representasi), kasih sayang kepada hewan atau makhluk hidup lainnya, saling menghormati antar agama, ras, budaya, keramahtamahan, dan nasionalisme Arab (level ideologi). Karena, upacara pembukaan Piala Dunia merupakan momen di mana semua mata akan tertuju, maka hal tersebut merupakan kesempatan yang baik untuk menyampaikan ideologi dan menyebarkan nilai-nilai dakwah. Dengan demikian, nilai-nilai dakwah dapat disebarkan secara masif dibandingkan dengan dakwah yang disampaikan secara lisan. Kajian ini berkontribusi bagi pengembangan model dakwah berbasis kebudayaan, yang sesuai dengan prinsip Islam yang ramah dan universal.
Study of da'wah texts on muslim.or.id: The perspective of Sara Mills' critical discourse analysis
Authors: Nur Rifqi Syauqi , Riyadi Agus
Published: July 2023

The massive transformation towards digitalization has brought about many innovative media approaches in preaching, such as the emergence of preaching websites and other platforms. The ease and fast process of publication have resulted in diverse texts of preaching, each with its unique characteristics. One of these websites is muslim.co.id, which focuses on discussing the virtues of men and glorification. This research is a qualitative study utilizing the critical discourse analysis model proposed by Sara Mills. The findings of this study reveal that the choice of words or phrases used and the focus of several articles on the Muslim.co.id website tend to exhibit a strong patriarchal tendency. This is evident through the gender issues in the texts and the superiority of men. Gender issues identified in the analysis include the subordination of women, stereotyping, and neglecting.  This study contributes to efforts to encourage the presence of egalitarian online religious media in accordance with religious (Islamic) principles that reject all forms of injustice. ***Transformasi besar besaran menuju digital memunculkan banyak inovasi media dakwah seperti hadirnya situs dakwah ataupun dalam platform yang lainnya. Kemudahan serta proses yang cepat untuk publikasi berdampak pada teks dakwah yang semakin beragam dengan keunikannya masing masing. Salah satu situs tersebut ialah muslim.co.id. Situs media dakwah tersebut mempunyai corak dakwah yang cukup konsen dalam membahas keutamaan laki laki dan glorifikasinya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan critical discourse analysis model Sara Mills. Hasil dari penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa diksi atau kalimat yang dipakai serta konsen dari beberapa artikel yang ada di situs Muslim.or.id memuat tendensi patriarkal yang cukup lekat. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dengan objektifikasi perempuan dalam sebuah teks dan superioritas laki laki. Adapun isu gender yang dapat dideteksi ialah subordinasi perempuan, stereotiping, dan neglecting. Kajian ini berkontribusi bagi upaya mendorong hadirnya media keagamaan online yang egaliter sesuai dengan prinsip keagamaan (Islam) yang menolak segala bentuk ketidakadilan.
Community perceptions, participation, and satisfaction with existing Water Resource Management Plans: a case study of a polluted water system in South Africa
Authors: Maruapula K. , Yessoufou K. Y. , Modley L. S.
Published: July 2023

Globally, there has been increased competition and demand between different water uses to find new and innovative approaches towards managing water resources. This has resulted in a dire need for an integrated approach which needs different sectors to achieve future action on water and sustainable development. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to understand community perspectives of the function and management of the highly eutrophic Roodeplaat Dam (RD) and its tributaries. The required data was collected through interviews and surveys in the surrounding communities. The results of the study showed that in terms of community perceptions, more highly educated people tend to qualify the quality of water as very bad and their perceptions on the potential effects of poor water quality were correlated to gender. People's satisfaction level of the current management plan was negatively correlated to employment status. Surprisingly, the community's involvement in the management and use of water resources in the Roodeplaat Catchment Area were correlated to their ethnicity. Some key recommendations from this study included the development of an ongoing community-based water management plan which adopts a bottom-top approach which incorporated community perspectives and opinions into final decision-making process.
Environmental drivers and ecological implications of a ctenophore swarm: a case study from the Bay of Bengal, northern Indian Ocean
Authors: Siddique Alfisa , Bhowal Aishee , Purushothaman Jasmine , Madhusoodhanan Rakhesh , Banerjee Dhriti
Published: July 2023

Ctenophores are quick responders to coastal environmental changes and play a crucial role in marine food web dynamics. We report the environmental drivers of a ctenophore swarm (Pleurobrachia spp.) and associated ecological changes in estuarine and coastal waters of the Sundarbans mangrove–estuarine complex in the northern Bay of Bengal (BoB). Plankton and fish samples were collected from estuarine and coastal waters at the peak of estuarine outflow in the northeast monsoon (NEM). Sampling locations at the estuarine mouth witnessed ctenophores (Pleurobrachia pileus and  Pleurobrachia globosa) in swarming proportions. Multivariate statistical analysis revealed significant differences in hydrographical and biological properties between the swarm and non-swarm areas. The sea surface salinity, ammonium, and mesozooplankton (MSP) density were positively correlated while microzooplankton (MCZ) density was negatively correlated with the ctenophore swarm. Fish caught from swarm locations, dominated by microbial food web consisted of species of less market value, while those from the non-swarm locations, dominated by conventional plankton food web consisted mainly of commercially important species. Thus, in the first-ever record from a commercially important fishing ground in the BoB, this study provides evidence of how a ‘dead end’ plankton predator affects the plankton food web organization and fisheries in tropical coastal waters.
Tunnel water burst disaster management engineering based on artificial intelligence technology – taking Yonglian Tunnel in Jiangxi Province as the object in China
Authors: Li Dandan , Xu Haowen , Jiang Ting , Ding Hong , Xiang Yong
Published: July 2023

Due to the influence of the groundwater system, mountain rock layers, climate rainfall, and tunnel length and depth, underground tunnels (UT) are prone to water inrush (WI) disasters, thus leading to delays and obstacles in construction projects. This paper takes the Yonglian Tunnel as the research objective and explores the water and mud inrush disasters that occurred from July to August 2012. The Yonglian Tunnel is a control project of the Jilian Expressway in Jiangxi Province. This paper aims to study and analyze the WI disaster management of the UT using artificial intelligence technology, and to deepen the understanding of its causes. It will affect the factors, hazards, and related disaster management engineering methods of the UT WI disaster. By establishing a back-propagation neural network model and a radial basis function neural network model, the risk of WI disasters in tunnels, the degree of harm caused by WI, and the ability to control them were predicted and analyzed, and the stability and error values of the models were compared.
Alcohol consumption in a Russian metropolis: factors and risk groups
Authors:   Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management, 9 Sharikopodshipnikovskaya Str., Moscow, 115088, Russian Federation, Bogdan I.V. , Gornostalev M.D. ,   Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management, 9 Sharikopodshipnikovskaya Str., Moscow, 115088, Russian Federation, Kuzmenkov V.A. ,   Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management, 9 Sharikopodshipnikovskaya Str., Moscow, 115088, Russian Federation, Potyaeva T.A. ,   Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights in Moscow, 14 Uspenskii Lane, bldg 1, Moscow, 127006, Russian Federation, Chistyakova D.P. ,   Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management, 9 Sharikopodshipnikovskaya Str., Moscow, 115088, Russian Federation
Published: July 2023

In recent years, Russia has seen a considerable decrease in the number of consumers of alcoholic beverages. However, mortality from alcohol-related causes is still quite high. In the context of the Concept for lowering alcohol use in the Russian Federation up to 2030, it is promising to assess the risks of alcohol involvement of Muscovites as residents of a certain metropolitan region. The purpose of the study is to identify the characteristics of alcohol intake by Moscow residents, including factors and risk groups. An empirical sociological survey (CATI, randomized sample, N = 1002) was conducted in October 2022 among adult residents of Moscow. The study has showed that 78 % of Muscovites have consumed alcohol over the past year; the rate of heavy drinking is 14 % among male drinkers and 7 % among female drinkers, which is consistent with data from previous studies conducted on a nationwide sample. Also, 16 % of Muscovites note that they have consumed homemade alcohol over the past month, which means that they represent a potential risk group for poisoning. The study identified the structure of alcohol consumption, which served as the foundation for consumer classification: “bar type” (24 %), “homemade alcohol of various strengths” (21 %), “strong alcohol and homemade wine” (20 %), “wine” (18 %), "only vodka" (17 %). Alcohol abuse is uncommon among young individuals. Involvement in drinking alcohol is frequently influenced by relatives (including parents), colleagues and friends, highlighting the need to address alcoholism's social components. Respondents evaluate the current anti-alcohol measures in Moscow rather positively.
Risks of HAIs: problems and pitfalls
Authors:   Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, 3a Novogireevskaya Str., Moscow, 111123, Russian Federation, Shulakova N.I. , Tutelyan A.V. ,   Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, 3a Novogireevskaya Str., Moscow, 111123, Russian Federation, Maleev V.V. ,   Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, 3a Novogireevskaya Str., Moscow, 111123, Russian Federation, Akimkin V.G. ,   Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, 3a Novogireevskaya Str., Moscow, 111123, Russian Federation
Published: July 2023

At present, a major challenge in research that addresses risks of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is the lack of methodological and theoretical studies generalizing the available knowledge in the sphere whereas applied works are plentiful. In recent years, methods of influence on the epidemic process of HAIs have been reassessed and some experts believe transition to the risk-based approach to be quite promising in this respect. This approach makes it possible to take timely measures aimed at reducing risks of such infections in advance. Since the risk-based approach within epidemiological safety is only starting to be integrated into the whole system of healthcare safety, development and specification of its individual components seems to be a promising trend in healthcare support. The key role in creating an effective system for control and surveillance over hospital-acquired infections belongs to activities related to development of scientific approaches to systematizing and unifying indicators that describe the subject area of HAIs risks in healthcare organizations of various profiles; improvement of the methodology for analyzing HAIs risks, the risk-based approach and risk management technologies within surveillance over such infections; optimization of science-based approaches to decision-making that relies on the risk-based approach and HAIs risk management technologies; development of methodical guidelines on monitoring, assessment, and prediction of HAIs risks in healthcare organizations of various profiles.
Predicting risks of prothrombotic readiness under COVID-19 using genetic testing
Authors:   Northern State Medical University, 51 Troitskii Ave., Arkhangelsk, 163000, Russian Federation, Vorobyeva N.A. , Vorobyeva A.I. ,   Northern State Medical University, 51 Troitskii Ave., Arkhangelsk, 163000, Russian Federation, Vorontsova A.S. ,   Northern State Medical University, 51 Troitskii Ave., Arkhangelsk, 163000, Russian Federation
Published: July 2023

COVID-19 poses a significant hazard as regards decompensation of underlying chronic diseases, specific damage to the cardiovascular system, and a high risk of negative health outcomes such as thrombotic events. The coronavirus infection pathogenesis is rather complicated and has not been studied yet; this is largely due to peculiar features of the virus and the initial state of homeostasis in a patient. In this study, our aim was to analyze molecular-genetic markers of homeostasis in patients with the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 as a prognostic trigger of developing pro-thrombotic readiness. Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 were chosen as study objects. We performed molecular-genetic analysis of basic genes significant for homeostasis including several factors such as V (rs6025), II (rs1799963), I (rs1800790), VII (rs6046), XIII A1 (rs5985)), IGN A2 (rs1126643), IGN B3 (rs5918), and PAI-1 (rs1799889). The thrombinemia severity was identified by thrombin generation tests using the Ceveron®alpha automated coagulation analyzer with TGA-module. Allelic variants of PAI-1, prothrombin (FII), and fibrinogen (FI) determined high thrombinemia as per the thrombin kinetics test (endogenous thrombin potential (AUC), peak thrombin concentration (peak-thrombin), time necessary to reach thrombin peak (tPeak), levels of fibrinogen and D-dimer) in COVID-19 patients during the entire hospitalization. We established that elevated thrombin generation becoming apparent through elevated levels of endogenous thrombin potential (AUC) might be a prognostic indicator of the pro-thrombotic state in patients with genetic polymorphisms of PAI-I and fibrinogen. The study results indicate that pro-thrombotic readiness is determined genetically in case COVID-19 patients have allelic variants in PAI-I, prothrombin (factor II) and fibrinogen (factor I) genes.
Glutathione as a prognostic factor of health risk in working population
Authors:   Nizhny Novgorod Scientific Research Institute for Hygiene and Occupational Pathology, 20 Semashko Str., Nizhny Novgorod, 603105, Russian Federation, Blinova T.V. , Strakhova L.A. ,   Nizhny Novgorod Scientific Research Institute for Hygiene and Occupational Pathology, 20 Semashko Str., Nizhny Novgorod, 603105, Russian Federation, Troshin V.V. ,   Nizhny Novgorod Scientific Research Institute for Hygiene and Occupational Pathology, 20 Semashko Str., Nizhny Novgorod, 603105, Russian Federation, Kolesov S.A. ,   Nizhny Novgorod Scientific Research Institute for Hygiene and Occupational Pathology, 20 Semashko Str., Nizhny Novgorod, 603105, Russian Federation, Umnyagina I.A. ,   Nizhny Novgorod Scientific Research Institute for Hygiene and Occupational Pathology, 20 Semashko Str., Nizhny Novgorod, 603105, Russian Federation, Ivanova J.V. ,   Nizhny Novgorod Scientific Research Institute for Hygiene and Occupational Pathology, 20 Semashko Str., Nizhny Novgorod, 603105, Russian Federation
Published: July 2023

Redox balance plays the key role in maintaining health. Optimizing glutathione levels has been proposed as a strategy for health promotion and disease prevention, although cause-effect relationships between glutathione status and disease risk or treatment have not been fully clarified. This study aims to estimate glutathione as a non-specific prognostic risk factor of health disorders in people exposed to industrial aerosols at their workplaces. Our observation covered the following occupational groups: workers employed at a metallurgic plant who contacted industrial aerosols (welding and silicon-containing aerosols with predominantly fibrogenic effects); patients with non-obstructive chronic industrial bronchitis (NCIB) without exacerbation; patients suffering from occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (oCOPD) who were in a post-exposure period; workers who were not exposed to industrial aerosols at their workplaces. Total glutathione (TG), reduced glutathione (GSH) and oxidized glutathione (GSSG) were identified in whole blood by the Ellman method. Elevated GSSG levels (higher than 100 µmol/l) and low values of the GSH/GSSG ratio (less than 10 units) were identified in more than 50 % of the workers exposed to industrial aerosols. These markers were established to have diagnostic sensitivity of more than 50 %, diagnostic specificity of more than 85 % and prognostic significance of more than 80 % for the examined groups. The GSSG level and GSH/GSSG ratio can be used as a prognostic indicator of health disorders in workers exposed to industrial aerosols and a possibility of chronic bronchopulmonary pathology developing in future.
Geo-blocking – bariera w budowaniu jednolitego rynku cyfrowego UE
Authors: Pietrzak Weronika
Published: July 2023

Przedmiotem artykułu jest ogólna analiza praktyki rynkowej zwanej blokowaniem geograficznym w kontekście zaliczenia jej do barier w budowaniu jednolitego rynku cyfrowego Unii Europejskiej. Jako stosunkowo nowa regulacja ma szerokie perspektywy rozwoju, które znacząco wpływają na transgraniczną dostępność e-commerce i usług świadczonych drogą elektroniczną. Szczegółowa analiza dokumentów urzędowych instytucji Unii Europejskiej pozwala na spojrzenie na geo-blocking jako na zjawisko wieloaspektowe, które dotyczy różnych dziedzin prawa. Ponadto pozwala na ocenę skutków obecnej regulacji oraz dostrzeżenie szans i ryzyka związanego z jej rozszerzeniem o inne usługi.
Sprawozdanie z Ogólnopolskiej Konferencji Naukowej „Współczesne problemy ochrony praw człowieka” 10 grudnia 2022 r., Warszawa
Authors: Kosecki Alan , Czerwiński Jan , Majcher Maja , Kazakowa Stefania
Published: July 2023

Członkowie Koła Naukowego Prawa Międzynarodowego i Praw Człowieka UKSW zorganizowali 10 grudnia 2022 r. Ogólnopolską Konferencję Naukową, której celem miało być uczczenie Międzynarodowego Dnia Praw Człowieka poprzez zwrócenie uwagi na najbardziej palące problemy związane z ochroną praw człowieka. Konferencja została podzielona na cztery panele, które dotyczyły różnych dziedzin prawa. Niniejsze sprawozdanie w syntetyczny sposób przedstawia przebieg wydarzenia określając zarówno ramy tematyczne, wskazując znakomitych prelegentów, którzy wzięli czynny udział w wydarzeniu, a także poprzez wskazanie patronatów oraz uczestników ukazuje zasięg i wagę Konferencji. Zróżnicowanie tematyczne referatów, które zostały wygłoszone podczas przedmiotowej Konferencji wskazuje ponadto na szerokie pole możliwych naruszeń praw człowieka we współczesnym świecie.
Sposoby walki z przestępczością zorganizowaną w Polsce i w Europie
Authors: Koza Konrad
Published: July 2023

Artykuł prezentuje metodykę walki z przestępczością zorganizowaną zarówno na terytorium Polski, jak również na obszarach wybranych państw europejskich. Zamiarem autora jest ukazanie, że sposoby radzenia sobie ze zjawiskiem zorganizowanej przestępczości na terytorium Starego Kontynentu wykazują pewne podobieństwo i wpisują się w określony schemat. Aby osiągnąć zamierzony cel, autor, dokonując analizy materiałów źródłowych związanych z podejmowaną tematyką przedstawia obraz metodyki zwalczania z przestępczości zorganizowanej w krajach takich jak Polska, Francja, Włochy, Hiszpania, czy Wielka Brytania. Takie ujęcie zagadnienia, w zamyśle autora pozwoli stworzyć właściwy zarys poruszonego tematu i odpowiednio nakreślić obraz walki z przestępczością zorganizowaną na terytorium Polski, umiejscawiając go na tle europejskim.
Status organizacji społecznej w postępowaniu administracyjnym po interwencyjnym odebraniu zwierzęcia. Glosa aprobująca do uchwały Naczelnego Sądu Administracyjnego z 24.02.2020 r., sygn. akt II OPS 2/19
Authors: Zieliński-Andrysiak Filip
Published: July 2023

W uchwale Naczelnego Sądu Administracyjnego z 24.2.2020 r., sygn. akt II OPS 2/19 orzeczono, że organizacja społeczna, której przedstawiciel interwencyjnie odebrał zwierzę na podstawie art. 7 ust. 3 ustawy o ochronie zwierząt, ma status strony. Część sądów administracyjnych przyznawała organizacji status strony, część podmiotu na prawach strony, a część zupełnie odsuwała ją od postępowania. Autor niniejszej glosy zgadza się z rozstrzygnięciem uchwały. Krytyce poddane zostało jednak uzasadnienie. Status strony organizacji i jej interes prawny wywodzić należy z dualistycznego charakteru postępowania, czego Naczelny Sąd Administracyjny nie zrobił. Analizie zostały poddane także skutki orzeczenia, to jak ukształtowana została sytuacja właściciela, organizacji i samego zwierzęcia.
Sino-Africa Relations and Implications for Neo-colonialism: a Case of China’s Involvement in Ghana’s Textiles and Mining Industries and its Implications in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana
Authors: Yeboah Gideon Asante , Acheampong Kelvin , Ebbey Prince Henry
Published: July 2023

China’s progressive assumption as a major actor on the African scene needs critical academic attention and examination. Although there are undoubtedly varied benefits, there are also concerns about whether China’s win-win rhetoric is sincere or just empty propaganda. This paper contributes to the debate by examining the relationship between China and Africa through the lens of neo-colonialism. In this regard, the paper examines China’s involvement in the tex-tiles and mining industries of Ghana as a case study to argue whether the partnership between China and Africa is one that actually promotes development or engenders a new trend of neo-colonialism. Since this research focuses on areas such as partnership (i.e., between Ghana and China) and illegal mining with its effects, it intersects four of the SDGs (clean water and sanitation [SDG 6]; sustainable cities and com-munities [SDG 11]; life below water [SDG 14]; and partnership for the goals [SDG 17].
Consciousness and enlightenment in the Boletim de Eugenia (1929-1933): Rethinking the concept of eugenic education in Brazil
Authors: Prado Roitberg Guilherme
Published: July 2023

This article analyzes the concept of eugenic education in the Boletim de Eugenia (1929-1933), the biggest specialized newspaper in the science of racial improvement and the main means of scientific racism's dissemination in Brazil. Edited in Rio de Janeiro by the doctor and pharmacist Renato Kehl between 1929 and 1931, its direction was assumed from 1932 by the professors of the Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz” (ESALQ) Octavio Domingues and Salvador de Toledo Piza Júnior. Besides changing the periodical's characteristics, losing the aspect of a propaganda newspaper, and assuming the format of a scientific journal, the two renowned geneticists from Piracicaba scientifically supported Kehl's Mendelian eugenics, ensuring the continuity and radicalization of his project. Taking as a theoretical-methodological framework documentary research in dialogue with Critical Theory, we investigate the mobilization and the interrelation between the concepts of consciousness and enlightenment in the articles published in the Boletim de Eugenia. We found that the concept of eugenic education was presented in an ambiguous and contradictory way in these texts, reflecting the broad sense in which the term was structured by Francis Galton, but also how the notions of enlightenment and eugenic consciousness were interpreted by the journal's directors. We conclude that the term eugenic education, used in a generalizing form in the historiography of eugenics, is insufficient for a critical understanding of the narrow and broad meanings of education developed from Galton to the most radical members of the Brazilian eugenic movement.
Doing Gender, Doing History. Mijn weg tot de (gender)geschiedenis
Authors: Bosch Mineke
Published: July 2023

Mineke Bosch vraagt zich af of zij met al haar kennis van de geschiedenis van vrouwen, gender en wetenschap in staat is de werking van gender in haar eigen academische carrière onder ogen te zien en of het wel verstandig is die te benoemen. Het inzicht dat het persoonlijke politiek is heeft haar echter overtuigd van het belang van wat wetenschapshistoricus Donna Haraway credible witnessing noemde. Hopelijk zet haar terugblik aan tot verdere autobiografische reflectie van feministische wetenschappers.
Intention to apply rehabilitation exercises to patients in healthcare facilities in Vietnam
Authors: Dung Phung Xuan , Trung Vo Thanh , Thao Truong Duc , Hoang Canh Chi
Published: July 2023

The intention to adopt new methods is a topic commonly explored within the context of the technology acceptance model (TAM). TAM primarily focuses on assessing the perceived effectiveness and ease of use of these new methods, without directly comparing them to existing methods. This approach stems from the belief that the newly adopted method will be more effective than the existing one. Additionally, the influence of self-perception on individuals' decision-making processes and their inclination to accept new innovations is widely acknowledged. In light of these considerations, this article presents survey findings obtained from 438 healthcare service facilities in Vietnam, specifically targeting board members and rehabilitation doctors. The results reveal that the intention to implement rehabilitation exercises for patients in these facilities is significantly influenced by three main factors: (1) the perceived effectiveness of rehabilitation exercises compared to current methods; (2) the visibility of rehabilitation exercises in patient treatment; and (3) the perception of rehabilitation exercises' effectiveness in patient treatment. Furthermore, the self-identification of healthcare facility managers as either adhering to modern or traditional practices can either facilitate or hinder their intention to employ rehabilitation exercises in patient treatment, respectively. Based on these findings, the article puts forth several proposed solutions to enhance the intention to utilize rehabilitation exercises for patient treatment within the medical service facilities of Vietnam.
“They Took My Milk”: A Psychoanalytic Study of Toni Morrison’s Beloved
Authors: Mohammed Ali Baram , Noori Berzenji Latef  Saeed
Published: July 2023

Although slavery has ended, the African-American people remained the object of oppression, violence, and racism in the white countries, particularly America, which is the setting of the novel. Beloved, which was written in 1987 by Toni Morison, depicts the multiple sorts of oppression that black people have experienced in America by their white oppressors. On the other hand, Fanon argues that black people in white societies are reduced to mere objects and exploited endlessly, therefore, they develop identity crises and wear white masks to win the approval or equal rights and recognition of the white people. However, regardless of their efforts and endeavors, the black people cannot change white man’s perception about them and remain an alien to them. This paper aims at representing the adversities black people encounter in white societies by applying Fanon’s ideas of psychoanalysis to Toni Morrison’s novel, Beloved. The paper is a psychoanalytic study, where the reasons behind the actions of the characters are explained and analyzed. Sethe, the main character in the novel, is exploited and treated like an animal, therefore she turns into a murderer and kills her own daughter.
Neutral red dye as a novel reagent in spectrophotometric determination of Doxycycline via oxidation and bleaching color of the dye
Authors: Mouyed Khalaf Nameer , Sabeeh Othman Nabeel
Published: July 2023

A simple and accrued spectrophotometric method was developed to estimate Doxycycline as pure and in its formulation. The method included using a novel reagent neutral red dye the present method. The method was based on the oxidation of Doxycycline with an excess amount of N-bromosucinimide in an acid medium, then the residual amount of N-bromosucinimide oxidized the neutral red dye and caused bleaching of the color of the dye. The absorbance of the dye's color did not bleach measured at wavelength 525 nm. The absorbance is proportional to the concentration of Doxycycline in the solution. The linearity was from 1 to 15 µg/ ml, and the higher concentration above 15 µg/ ml gave deviation from Beer's law. The important analytical parameter included molar absorptivity and Sandell's sensitivity index, which were calculated and equal to 3.67 x104 l/mol.cm, 0.01261µg/cm2, respectively. An application part included estimating Doxycycline in its dosage form (capsule) from different manufacturers with satisfactory results.

Keywords: Doxycycline, Neutral red, Bleaching Color, Oxidation,