bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Políticas de bonificação e responsabilização no contexto da educação brasileira
Authors: Ferreira Viviane Maria da Silva , Silva Givanildo da
Published: September 2024

No conjunto das políticas educacionais que foram desenvolvidas por meio da reforma do Estado na década de 1990, a cultura da avaliação está presente como dimensão pedagógica e política que redimensiona práticas, currículos e formação no contexto da escola pública. A Política de Bonificação Educacional é objeto de análise na presente pesquisa, tendo como objetivo analisar o Bônus de Desempenho Educacional, instituído em 2008, no estado de Pernambuco. Para a metodologia do trabalho, optou-se por uma abordagem qualitativa e como técnica, utilizamos o estudo de caso múltiplos, tendo docentes como participantes da pesquisa. Os resultados da pesquisa demonstraram que o Bônus de Desempenho Educacional é uma estratégia do sistema político e social para condicionar os profissionais da educação a internalizarem a responsabilidade pelo alcance de metas e resultados e, assim se sentirem motivados, por meio da bonificação, para viabilizar a concepção de educação alinhada aos ditames do capital.
Más allá del Consejo Federal de Educación, ¿de qué está hecho el federalismo educativo argentino?
Authors: Romualdo Vanesa
Published: September 2024

Este artigo analisa as instâncias de articulação federal da educação argentina que se configuraram para pactuar políticas para o nível secundário, como prelúdio ao Conselho Federal de Educação, no período 2006-2019. A análise centra-se em duas gestões de governos nacionais de partidos políticos distintos (Frente para la Victoria y Alianza Cambiemos), em três estados. A pesquisa possui uma metodologia qualitativa baseada na análise dados documentais e secundários, bem como em entrevistas semiestruturadas com técnicos e funcionários públicos. Os resultados demonstram que embora em cada gestão as instâncias articuladoras tenham assumido formas de ação diferentes, foram centralizadoras, permitiram relações intergovernamentais informais e os estados tiveram atuações díspares.
Pesquisa em ensino de Filosofia: um campo disciplinar?
Authors: Gallo Sílvio
Published: September 2024

Resumo: Este artigo interroga a consolidação da pesquisa em ensino de Filosofia no Brasil nas últimas décadas, em torno da perspectiva de se tomar o ensino de Filosofia como problema filosófico. Contextualiza o campo de disputas e debates sobre o ensino de Filosofia na educação básica como pano de fundo para estas pesquisas. A partir das reflexões de Michel Foucault sobre a disciplina e seu poder de seleção e organização dos saberes, introduz a noção de “campo disciplinar” para defender que houve um bom desenvolvimento das pesquisas no país, na interface da Filosofia com a Educação, que possibilitou a emergência e certa consolidação de um campo disciplinar, que tem produzido saberes em torno do ensinar Filosofia nos diversos níveis escolares e acadêmicos.
Palavras-chave: Disciplina; Campo Disciplinar; Pesquisa; Filosofia; Foucault
Research in Philosophy teaching: a disciplinary field?
Abstract: This article questions the consolidation of research in Philosophy teaching in Brazil in recent decades, around the perspective of taking the teaching of Philosophy as a philosophical problem. It contextualizes the field of disputes and debates about the teaching of Philosophy in basic education as a background for this research. Based on Michel Foucault’s reflections on discipline and its power to select and organize knowledge, it introduces the notion of “disciplinary field” to argue that there was a good development of research in the country, in the interface between Philosophy and Education, which enabled the emergence and some consolidation of a disciplinary field, which has produced knowledge about teaching philosophy at different school and academic levels.
Keywords: Discipline; Disciplinary Field; Research; Philosophy; Foucault
Investigación en enseñanza de la Filosofía: ¿un campo disciplinar? 
Resumo: Este artículo cuestiona la consolidación de la investigación en la enseñanza de la Filosofía en Brasil en las últimas décadas, en torno a la perspectiva de tomar la enseñanza de la Filosofía como un problema filosófico. Contextualiza el campo de disputas y debates sobre la enseñanza de la Filosofía en la educación básica como trasfondo de estas investigaciones. A partir de las reflexiones de Michel Foucault sobre la disciplina y su poder para seleccionar y organizar el conocimiento, introduce la noción de “campo disciplinar” para argumentar que hubo un buen desarrollo de la investigación en el país, en la interfaz entre Filosofía y Educación, lo que posibilitó el surgimiento y cierta consolidación de un campo disciplinar, que ha producido conocimientos sobre la enseñanza de la filosofía en diferentes niveles escolares y académicos. 
Palabras clave: Disciplina; Campo Disciplinar; Investigación; Filosofía; Foucault
Data de registro: 20/01/2023
Data de aceite: 21/02/2024
Notas en torno del origen del lenguaje en Epicuro
Authors: Sinnott Eduardo
Published: September 2024

En el presente artículo se expone un examen crítico y hermenéutico de la tesis de Epicuro acerca del origen del lenguaje según consta en su único y breve testimonio, consistente en dos parágrafos de la Epístola a Herodoto. El examen pone de manifiesto el carácter marcadamente problemático de la teorización, que pareciera no contener propiamente una explicación del origen del lenguaje. Mediante la reconstrucción teórica del proceso supuesto en la exposición de Epicuro y sobre la base de una comparación con la visión clásica (platónica y aristotélica) del lenguaje, se precisan las principales lagunas de la tesis examinada.
Euergesía, Euergétes y Euergetéo en Septuaginta y en el Nuevo Testamento
Authors: Coria Marcela , Hernández Aparicio Santiago , Lanza Joaquín
Published: September 2024

El sustantivo euergesía puede rastrearse hasta Homero y se registra en varios autores del período clásico. Sin embargo, junto con euergetéo, se resignifican en Septuaginta, traducción realizada en el período helenístico, en el cual es frecuente el uso de euergétes como título aplicado a soberanos y personalidades destacadas. En este artículo, analizaremos los significados de estos términos en sus contextos de uso en Septuaginta y en el Nuevo Testamento, con el objetivo de indagar el proceso de resemantización que experimentaron desde el sentido político que predomina en el helenismo hasta el claro perfil religioso y teológico que ya han adquirido en ambos textos.
Fulminant Myocarditis in Patients With Autoimmune Disease That Requires Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support
Authors: Depta Filip , Olejárová Ingrid , Rybár Dušan , Murín Pavol , Švajdler Marián , Grendel Tomáš
Published: September 2024

Myocarditis is a potentially life-threatening inflammatory disease of the myocardium, often resulting from infectious and immune-mediated responses. Clinical presentation in severe cases often results in a devastating illness requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support as a result of cardiogenic shock. Although endomyocardial biopsy is still considered the gold standard for diagnosis, it often reveals nonspecific lymphocytic infiltration. Because the precise cause is usually unknown, the initial treatment typically involves immunosuppression and frequent assessment of myocardial contractility. This report presents 3 rare cases of autoimmune diseases (polymyositis, immunoglobulin G4–related disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus) that require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support as a result of fulminant myocarditis, including their follow-up periods.
Landmark registration in CT for lung model approximation in EIT
Authors: Fuchs Reinhard , Unger Michael , Wolfgang Reske Andreas , Neumuth Thomas
Published: September 2024

For the visualization of pulmonary ventilation with Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT), most devices rely on generalized reconstruction models. Yet, fixed thorax dimensions, predetermined electrode locations, and standard lung shapes lead to multiple sources of EIT imaging distortion. The following work compares reconstructions of a library model, a practical model based on landmark fitting, and a detailed model based on manual segmentation. CT images of five pigs were segmented into torso surface, electrode positions, and lung borders. Practical models were created with reduced data, registration, and fitting. Detailed models were created by using the complete segmentation data. After EIT reconstruction and tidal image calculation, the overlap of CT lung segmentation and ventilated voxel was calculated. Compared with the results of a standardized model, the practical model reached an average ventilation/segmentation-overlap difference of an additional 12 %, and the detailed model achieved an average difference of 10 %. In conclusion, the shift of reconstructed impedance towards the segmented lung region is similar in both models when compared to the standard model, while the practical model requires a considerably less amount of information.
Generating Contrast-Enhanced Liver MRI Images from Native Sequences
Authors: Hürtgen Janine , Hille Georg , Saalfeld Sylvia , Kreher Robert , Hensen Bennet , Wacker Frank , Rose Georg , Ringe Kristina I.
Published: September 2024

Generating synthetic contrast-enhanced liver MRI scans from native MRI images can serve to mitigate the issue of sparse contrast-enhanced image datasets while concurrently circumventing the time-consuming and costly process of administering contrast agents during image acquisition. In this study, we conducted three experiments using paired image-to-image translation techniques. Native T1 sequences showing the abdominal liver region served as the input, while contrast-enhanced T1 sequences were the target. The data preprocessing methods and image boundaries were varied for the individual experiments in addition to the implementation of a 5-fold cross-validation for the top-performing approach. Focusing on liver regions achieved the best results with a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.0837 ± 0.0068, a mean squared error (MSE) of 0.0128 ± 0.0023 and a peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) of 18.99 ± 0.81 dB. Our findings serve as a proof-of-concept, demonstrating the feasibility of generating contrast-enhanced MRI images. However, the current state necessitates further enhancements for effectively addressing the challenge posed by limited dataset sizes with difficult anatomical circumstances as well as MR imaging-related heterogenous tissue contrasts.
Enhancing Operating Theatre Conduct through Virtual Reality Simulation
Authors: Moll Christian , Wagner Leonhard , Plattner Alexander , Zenzmaier Christoph , Biermann Kai Philipp , Ince Astrid , Schmirander Yunus , Sieber Daniel
Published: September 2024

In hospital operating theatres, inadvertent violations of behavioural rules by novices may increase risk. Virtual reality (VR) can provide a training environment to ease the burden for healthcare professionals. Our work develops and tests a VR training program for correct operating room (OR) etiquette. The VR simulator incorporates realistic 3D models as well as corresponding character and object interactions. The simulator provides a comprehensive interactive educational game covering hand hygiene and disinfection, surgical attire and OR behaviour. 13 clinical trainees and experts assessed acceptance and perceived benefit of the simulator. This evaluation shows promise in supporting clinical staff education. Future developments aim to enhance effectiveness, including the integration of hand tracking and a more detailed selection of interactive tasks.
Development and pilot validation of laser path anchor (LPA): A novel tool for augmented reality surgical navigation
Authors: Qi Ziyu , Zhang Jiashu , Chen Xiaolei , Nimsky Christopher , Bopp Miriam H. A.
Published: September 2024

Augmented reality navigation (ARN) enhances localization and operation by overlaying virtual guides onto realworld surgical fields. The study introduces a laser path anchor (LPA), a novel tool for ARN in surgery aimed at mitigating depth perception challenges. The LPA anchors the virtual planned path onto the physical laser beam, ensuring accurate puncture from any perspective. The tool consists of a rack, a primary laser emitter, an indicating laser emitter, and an AR marker with intrinsic and extrinsic properties validated through calibration and testing. Intrinsic validation involved measuring the parallelism between the indicating and primary laser using Cartesian graph screens. Extrinsic validation assessed the alignment and shortest distance between the virtual path and primary lasers. Results showed an angle deviation of 0.08° between the indicating and primary laser and 1.44° ± 0.47° between the virtual path and primary lasers, with a shortest distance of 7.60 mm ± 2.50 mm. The usability test demonstrated the LPA’s effectiveness in guiding needle insertions without altering the perspective or distracting the surgeon. Despite some limitations, the LPA enhances the user’s perception of linear objects and eliminates the need for perspective adjustments during puncture, warranting further development.
Subset selection for intracranial aneurysms for training simulations
Authors: Spitz L. , Umeh S. C. , Behme D. , Neyazi B. , Sandalcioglu I. E. , Preim B. , Saalfeld S.
Published: September 2024

We present a framework with two options for selecting a subgroup of training cases for intracranial aneurysm (IA) treatment. Option one, general training, describes training cases that represent a variety of different IAs that represent the diversity of real world cases. This can be achieved via instance selection (IS), which reduces size of a dataset by eliminating redundancies via outlier removal and clustering. Option two, a specific training scenario, describes training that is specialized based on IA features of a specific case, for which we present the novel reverse instance selection (RIS), which introduces similarity to the specific case to the IS methodology. We evaluated our IS and RIS by comparing them to subsets selected based on similarity (SIM) and random sampling (RndS). RIS outperformed SIM and RndS in 79% of experiments. IS outperformed RndS in 33% of experiments. In both scenarios, we observed that our approaches, which balance the weaknesses of SIM and RndS, perform best for small subset sizes close to the database cluster size. Our IS and RIS are flexible in regards to the underlying machine learning and weighting of metrics for evaluation, thus providing a way to select a representative and diverse subset not just for IAs, but also for different kinds of data.
Multi-Role BPMN Models for the Automatic Generation of Collaborative Checklists to Provide Role-specific Support in the OR
Authors: Wiskow René , Junger Denise , Beyersdorffer Patrick , Schaumann Katharina , Klenzner Thomas , Burgert Oliver
Published: September 2024

The operating room demands well-functioning workflows and optimized communication. Based on the formalization of specific surgical interventions via BPMN, intraoperative checklists can automatically be generated to support the surgical team by the provision of relevant clinical information and situation-dependent assistive functions. While focusing on the surgeon, other actors have not yet been considered. The aim of this work is therefore the extension of the intraoperative checklist to enable role-specific support and improved communication between the actors. The BPMN approach is adapted to depict role-specific surgical steps and clinical information to realize the collaborative, multi-role usage of the checklist. The proof of concept demonstrates the automatic generation of intraoperative checklists which provide relevant information depending on the role. An initial evaluation of the checklist based on the cochlea implantation use case shows promising results.
Some new Hermite-Hadamard-type inequalities for strongly h-convex functions on co-ordinates
Authors: Hong Weizhi , Xu Yanran , Ruan Jianmiao , Ma Xinsheng
Published: September 2024

In this article, we study some Hermite-Hadamard-type inequalities for strongly

h

h

-convex functions on co-ordinates in

R

n

{{\mathbb{R}}}^{n}

, which extend some known results. Some mappings connected with these inequalities and related applications are also obtained.
A review of the potential adverse health impacts of atrazine in humans
Authors: Arabi Sina , Heidari-Beni Motahar , Poursafa Parinaz , Roshanaei Minaalsadat , Kelishadi Roya
Published: September 2024

Atrazine is a widely used chlorinated triazine herbicide in agricultural settings, which has raised concerns over its potential adverse effects on human health. The extensive application of atrazine has resulted in its pervasive presence in the environment, contaminating soil, groundwater, and surface water. While earlier research suggested that atrazine is unlikely to pose a health concern, recent evidence has indicated the necessity to reassess this point of view. This review aims to assess the recent evidence on atrazine’s adverse effects on human health, focusing on (i) Cancer, (ii) Metabolic Diseases, (iii) Reproductive System, (iv) Neural System, and (v) Epigenetic Effects. Strategies to mitigate atrazine contamination and limitations of previous studies are also discussed. We strongly believe that further investigation is necessary to determine the potential detrimental consequences of atrazine in humans, particularly in developing countries, where herbicides are widely used without stringent safety regulations. Therefore, the current review will be beneficial for guiding future research and regulatory measures concerning the use of atrazine.
Quasinormal modes of the Mannheim–Kazanas black holes
Authors: Malik Zainab
Published: September 2024

A spherically symmetric black hole solution in the conformal Weyl gravity was found by Mannheim and Kazanas in 1988. While the quasinormal modes (QNMs) of these black holes have been considered in a few works, here we complement these studies by considering in detail the regime of vanishing cosmological constant and negative values of the Weyl parameter for which we find quasinormal frequencies for scalar, Dirac and electromagnetic perturbations with the time-domain integration and WKB methods. In particular, we derive the compact and remarkably accurate analytic formula for the frequencies in the form of expansion in terms of the inverse multipole number. Comparison with the time-domain integration shows that the 6th order WKB method with the Padé approximants is quite accurate, unless the black hole is in the near extreme state.
ESCAPE ROOMS IN GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING AND TEACHING
Authors: Béres András , Bálint Ágnes
Published: September 2024

Background: The use of escape rooms in education has gained traction as an innovative pedagogical approach to enhancing student engagement and alleviating learning-related anxiety. This study explored the effectiveness of escape rooms as an instructional tool in geography education, with a particular focus on Generation Z students, who are known for their preference for practical learning opportunities and active engagement.Results: The study conducted an educational experiment involving Hungarian 7th grade students, comparing the escape room methodology with traditional frontal teaching methods. The results indicated that students exposed to escape rooms exhibited heightened engagement and sustained attention compared to those in the control group. Furthermore, students generally preferred collaborative escape room sessions, which provided opportunities for social interaction and shared responsibilities. Analysis of end of-unit test results revealed a positive correlation between escape room methodology and student performance, particularly in tasks requiring higher cognitive levels and evaluation.Conclusions: The findings suggest that escape rooms align well with the learning preferences of Generation Z students, and contribute to enhanced student engagement, attention, and learning outcomes in geography education. Escape rooms offer a gamified approach that resonates with the characteristics and preferences of modern learners, emphasizing the importance of innovative teaching strategies tailored to contemporary student needs. These insights underscore the potential of escape rooms as an effective in structional tool for fostering meaningful learning experiences.
SURSULAPITSCHI AND THE JOURNEY A CONTRIBUTION TO RESEARCH ON CHILDRENS LITERATURE IN HUNGARY
Authors: Fekete Richárd
Published: September 2024

In the following brief reflection, I present some of the characteristics of current and recent Hungarian initiatives in childrens literature, based on the institutional framework and internal literary dynamics. The aim is to give the reader a realistic picture of the current state of research in contemporary Hungarian childrens literature. The paper focuses on the opportunities and challenges facing active and prospective researchers in childrens literature. The text describes the impact of the political and literary regime change on the institutional system and research practices in childrens literature; considers the reasons for counterproductive literary historical approaches, discusses the lack of methods of childrens book criticism and psychology, and proposes some modest methodological suggestion for textual analysis. Despite all the difficulties, for example the legacy of the literary history and the the poorer literary output of the nineties, childrens literature research in Hungary is moving in the right direction. So in this text particular attention is paid to the remarkable initiatives, projects and texts in childrens literature especially of the last 15 years.
Excavating ancient pilgrimage at Nessana, Negev
Authors: Tchekhanovets Yana
Published: September 2024

The ancient site of Nessana in the south-western Negev had an important role in the logistics of early-Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The arid climate, which preserved organic material, and the richness of multilingual epigraphic evidence from this region make Nessana a key site for archaeological study of the material culture of pilgrimage.
Regional variations in the demographic response to the arrival of rice farming in prehistoric Japan
Authors: Crema Enrico R. , Carrignon Simon , Shoda Shinya , Stevens Chris J.
Published: September 2024

Rice agriculture was brought to Japan during the first millennium BC by migrant communities of farmers from the Korean peninsula. Substantial geographic variation is observed in the uptake of this new subsistence economy, reflecting different forms of interaction between farmers and foragers. Here, the authors analyse a combination of settlement and radiocarbon data to determine the extent to which these different forms of interaction led to regional variations in population growth rate. Their results confirm the presence of different trajectories of growth, providing new insights into the diversity of demographic processes during the earliest stages of farming in Japan.
Antonija Mlikota, Zadar – obnova i izgradnja nakon razaranja u Drugome svjetskom ratu
Authors: Kajdiž Ines
Published: September 2024

Ova knjiga, vjerojatno poznata većini čitatelja ove recenzije, ima veliku važnost ne samo za akademsku zajednicu već i za sve koji su povezani s gradom Zadrom ili su zainteresirani za njegovu povijest. Nema svaki grad takvu čast – biti tema jednog vrlo detaljnog i opsežnog istraživanja, koje se odnosi na razdoblje između 1944. i 1967. godine, jedne vrlo posvećene i cijenjene znanstvenice. Činjenica da je autorica, izvanredna profesorica Antonija Mlikota, nagrađena godišnjom nagradom Ministarstva znanosti i obrazovanja za izniman znanstveni doprinos 2022. godine, dodatno potvrđuje važnost njezina rada.
Judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 30 April 2024 in the “EncroChat case” (case No. C-670/22): does this judgment really legitimise Forum Shopping in criminal proceedings, and how will it impact Lithuanian criminal proceedings?
Authors: Merkevičius Remigijus
Published: September 2024

The article analyses the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 30 April 2024 in case No. C-670/22 (EncroChat) and its implications for Lithuanian criminal proceedings. According to this judgment, only a senior prosecutor can issue a European Investigation Order to obtain evidence already in the possession of the competent authorities of the executing state during a pre-trial investigation in Lithuania, and only the court hearing the criminal case can issue a European Investigation Order when the criminal case is in the hands of a court. The Code of Criminal Procedure of the Republic of Lithuania does not provide a legal basis for the prosecuting authorities to secretly intercept the content of all communications of the users of mobile telephones, which are fully encrypted by means of a special software and a modified device, and it is therefore questionable whether (i.) the transfer of the data obtained in this way to Lithuania as an extraditing state meets the substantive legal conditions arising from Article 162 of the CPC, which, according to the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Republic of Lithuania, defines the legitimacy of the use of the information obtained in another criminal proceeding, and whether (ii.) the data obtained by the receiving state by means of such a measure can be used in the criminal proceedings of Lithuania as an issuing state as evidence in an incriminating sense. If the executing State does not disclose the nature and essential technical characteristics of the means used to intercept the full content of the users’ communications by means of mobile telephones, which, by means of special software and a modified device, provide a fully encrypted connection, the defendants in general are deprived of an effective opportunity to know and present their position on these incriminating facts; therefore, such evidence is inadmissible in Lithuania’s criminal proceedings as an extraditing state.
To Construe a Constitution: Constitutional Pluralism
Authors: Borusevičiūtė Miranda
Published: September 2024

The article explores the methodology of constitutional interpretation proposed by constitutional pluralism as one of the forms of ‘living’ constitutionalism. The article analyzes the main arguments of constitutional pluralism, then goes on to examine the conceptual structure of the debate between ‘living’ constitutionalism and originalism, and proceeds to investigate the importance of the two approaches to constitutional interpretation for Lithuanian legal scholarship. The article does not propose to choose one or the other theory to be adopted to construe the meaning of the Lithuanian Constitution. The article supports the idea of creating new theories of constitutional interpretation, theories that would combine the main elements of the two approaches to constitutional interpretation.
AI-Generated Object: Is it a ‘Work’ and Who Owns it?
Authors: Grumulaitis Artūras
Published: September 2024

The evolution of generative AI and the popularity of diffusion models have opened up new opportunities for creativity, but have also raised several legal challenges in the field of copyright. This concerns both the use of copyrighted works in databases for training algorithms and the legal protection of the generated results. The generation of new text, video, audio objects, software codes, and synthetic data is directly connected to the legal terminology, such as ‘author’, ‘work’, ‘originality’ and ‘copyright protection’. In practice, questions arise as to whether AI-generated creations meet the requirements of originality, who should be considered as the author of such an object, and so on.Therefore, the aim of this article is to assess the impact of the development of generative AI on today’s copyright law and to answer whether objects created by generative AI should be granted copyright protection. The paper assesses whether the objects created by generative AI are considered ‘work’ in the sense of the Lithuanian (EU) copyright law and discusses the current issues of the authorship and ownership of such objects.
The Function of Constant Epithets in the Poetics of the Bylina
Authors: Chernousova Irina
Published: September 2024

The article analyses constant epithets in the poetics of the bylina and determines their function in the creation of an epic worldview as an ideal, aesthetically transformed version of reality. The study of constant epithets, which accumulate folk ideals and values selected and polished by the longtime folklore tradition, made it possible to discover what the Russians think about, how they characterise and assess people, objects and phenomena of the surrounding world in terms of their perfection. The identified traditional meanings of statements with constant epithets, which demonstrate the ideal correspondence of an object and its characteristic to the norm in the epic worldview, participate in shaping the images of the Motherland, its defenders and the entire representational system of “one’s” epic world. For example, the set phrases “the land of Holy Russia,” “Orthodox/Christian faith,” “God’s/cathedral/ the Lord’s churches,” “saved monasteries,” “life-giving crosses” create the image of Holy Rus’; the series of the constant epithets “daring, portly, good youth” and “strong mighty bohatyrs of the Holy Rus” express the totality of physical and moral qualities that the defender of his native land, glorified in the epic, should possess; an “honouring feast” means a feast at which heroes are honored for their victories. The constant epithets “glorious,” “great,” “fair” that are often used to characterise oikonyms, indicating their fame, greatness and beauty, contribute to the celebration and glorification of Russian cities that embody the Russian land. Traditional cultural meanings (concepts), which are part of the folklore undergo a transformation, becoming meaningful constants of the epic picture of the world. For example, a hat/cap of the Greek land is a wonderworking object that functions as a military weapon, used by a bohatyr to defeat the enemy. The proposed approach to the study of constant epithets, which considers the mental existence of oral poetic invariables and the attitude to folklore as a worldvi
Exploring a Consumption Value Model for Islamic Halal Cosmetics
Authors: Yudha Ana Toni Roby Candra , Zidna Rizka Rahmatillah , Febriyanti Novi
Published: September 2024

Research Originality: Halal cosmetics segmentation requires detailed analysis to enable stakeholders from the industry sector to optimize marketing and sales. The findings of this study are interesting, the market opportunity specifically for women is not only in consumption volume but also production, especially with market segmentation among millennials and Gen Z.Research Objectives: This research aims to determine the simultaneous and partial effects of halal labeling, product quality, religiosity, and online consumer reviews on purchasing decisions regarding halal cosmetic products among female and male consumersResearch Methods: This research employed an online survey method with 203 respondents. It also employed the SEM-PLS to evaluate models and validate hypotheses, and Multi-Group Analysis (MGA), which is employed to determine the gender effect's position on the hypotheses.Empirical Results: The results with the SEM-PLS method show that product quality, online consumer reviews, and religiosity satisfactorily influence purchasing decisions, this is not the case with the halal label. It seems that online consumer reviews are more suitable for male consumers. Appearance and persuasive factors are more important for male consumers who value rational factors compared to female consumers.Implications: The findings of this research are significant due to the comparison drawn between male and female consumers. Such a comparison aids practitioners and business professionals in effectively delineating market demands and preferences. When developing halal cosmetic products, manufacturers must consider not only the product's sales potential but also its efficacy and potential side effects upon usage.JEL Classification: M5, M10, M21How to Cite:Yudha, A.T.R.C., Zidna, R.R & Febriyanti, N. (2024). Exploring a Consumption Value Model for Halal Cosmetics. Etikonomi, 23(2), 465 – 480. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v23i2.36080.
Developmental Milestones for Children With Down Syndrome
Authors: Baumer Nicole , DePillis Rafael , Pawlowski Katherine , Zhang Bo , Mazumdar Maitreyi
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVES

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children and adolescents with Down syndrome receive anticipatory guidance regarding development and behavior. However, few tools provide specific guidance on developmental norms for children with Down syndrome. Our objective was to estimate age ranges at which children and adolescents with Down syndrome achieve developmental milestones to facilitate developmental screening by pediatric practitioners.

METHODS

We used standardized questionnaires to obtain information from clinicians and caregivers of children with Down syndrome who received care at the Boston Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Program between March 2018 and March 2023. Data included information from 2599 visits for 842 individuals with Down syndrome ages 2 months to 24 years. We used mixed-effects logistic regressions to predict the probability of achieving 25 specific developmental milestones with 15%, 30%, 45%, 60%, 75%, and 90% probability as a function of age. We further stratified results by individuals’ sex.

RESULTS

We present age norms for our study’s population of people with Down syndrome for key milestones in academic, adaptive, language, and motor domains by calculating the ages at which milestone achievement was 75% probable. We then compare these norms to published norms for the general population.

CONCLUSIONS

This study provides clinicians and families with age-based norms for achievement of key developmental milestones for children and adolescents with Down syndrome.
Toxicity of geranium oil, geraniol and their nanoemulsions on protoscoleces of hydatid cyst under in vitro conditions
Authors: Assadi Chafgiri P. , Farahmand Habibi M. H. , Tabari M. A. , Shahavi M. H. , Youssefi M. R.
Published: September 2024

Surgery is the main efficacious treatment for many cases of cystic echinococcosis by removing Echinococcus granulosus cysts. However, to reduce risk of cyst spillage and insemination of the content, using a scolicidal agent is crucial. Considering side effects of available scolicidals, and growing nano-technological approaches in novel pharmaceuticals, the present study aimed to find out the scolicidal activity of geraniol (GL), geranium oil (GM), and their developed nanoemulsions (Nano-GL and Nano-GM) on the protoscoleces of E. granulosus. Nanoemulsions were developed by ultrasonication emulsification and characterised by dynamic light scattering method (DLS). The scolicidal effect of GL, GM, Nano-GL, and Nano-GM at different concentrations of 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 25, and 50 µg/mL were determined after 0.5, 1, and 2 hours of incubation. Mortality rates were measured by eosin exclusion test. The average droplet size for Nano-GM and Nano-GL were 124.8 and 88.59 nm, respectively. After one hour of exposure, all tested concentrations of GL and Nano-GL resulted in higher than 90% mortality rates, while GM and Nano-GM killed 70.66% and 90.33% of protoscoleces, respectively. Based on 50% lethal concentration, Nano-GL was significantly more potent than Nano-GM (LC50: 4.52 vs 102.95 μg/mL). Results of scanning electron microscopy revealed tegumental disruption in the treated protoscoleces. This study described an easily applicable and eco-friendly procedure of nano-formulating functional phytochemicals, showing promising scolicidal activity in vitro. The developed formulations, especially Nano-GL, showed the characteristics of an ideal scolicidal agent. Further studies are needed to assess in vivo efficacy and safety of this formulation
Assessment of haematological values and iron profile in dogs with iron deficiency, iron deficiency anaemia and anaemia without iron deficiency
Authors: Al-Kareem Qasim N. A. , Badawi N. M.
Published: September 2024

Iron deficiency (ID) has important effects on both animals and humans, causing illness and non-specific signs. The blood changes associated with ID develop as a decrease in some erythrocyte parameters and microcytic anaemia. In this study, 175 blood samples from dogs were obtained for the measurement of complete blood count (CBC), copper, and iron profiles that included serum iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin saturation (TS%), unbound iron binding capacity (UIBC), and canine ferritin. The cut-off values for serum iron and TS% were found using the receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve test. The estimated cutoffs for the diagnosis of iron deficiency in the dogs were 115.74 mg/dL (serum iron) and 34.07% (TS%). The dogs with serum iron ≤ 115.74 mg/dL and TS% ≤ 34.07 were iron deficient. The dogs were divided into three groups based on the ROC curve results: iron deficiency (ID), iron deficiency anaemia (IDA), and non-iron deficiency anaemia (NIDA). The iron concentration and TS% of ID and IDA dogs were significantly lower than those of NIDA dogs, while the TIBC, UIBC, and ferritin did not differ among groups. The serum copper was not significantly lower in dogs with ID, but in the ID group (85.85±11.30 mg/dL) was less than levels in IDA and NIDA dogs (98.46±15.92 and 78.69±11.77, respectively). The study concluded that the ROC curve and area under the curve provided guidelines for the diagnostic accuracy of tests and the diagnosis of iron deficiency in dogs. The coefficient of variation of red blood cell distribution width (RDWc) was significantly higher when iron deficiency anaemia developed, as indicated by red blood cell (RBC) anisocytosis. The decreases in serum iron and TS% were considered "golden tests" for the diagnosis of IDA in dogs
Joint responses to crying
Authors: Dreyer Florian , Schumann Elke , Behrens Heike , Buchheim Anna , Fegert Jörg , Gündel Harald , Karabatsiakis Alexander , Köhler-Dauner Franziska , Scheidt Carl Eduard , Waller Christiane , Ziegenhain Ute , Pfänder Stefan
Published: September 2024

One of the fascinating challenges in adult-child interaction is found in the fine-grained coordination of joint activities in the real time of play-interactions. In this contribution we take a closer look at caregiving activities that are jointly carried out by mothers and their five-year-old children. At this age, changing diapers, feeding, and comforting a crying baby (doll) is a challenging activity. The focus of our empirical study is on responses to crying. The investigation is innovative in so far as in prior research it was always the reaction by the mother (or the father or, not so often, by the sibling) that was under scrutiny. Here, we analyse sequentially how children comfort a lifelike doll together with their mother.
‘What would you do if…?’
Authors: Van Balen Johanna , Gosen Myrte N. , De Vries Siebrich , Koole Tom
Published: September 2024

In this study, we observed classroom discussions in which teachers aimed to work on subjectification. Teachers were found to ask ‘Experience Questions’, which we define as questions that prompt the recipient to disclose how he/she would act or feel in a given situation. By applying Conversation Analysis, we show that post-expansion is provoked by either 1) inviting other students to respond to the initial response; 2) inviting the same student to elaborate on his/her response. When teachers invite other students, discussions are elicited that mostly involve cumulative lists of different responses to the initial Experience Question. When teachers invite the same student, discussions follow in which students take learner-initiatives to address the given response.
Ujawnianie ryzyka przez spółki debiutujące na rynku NewConnect. Badanie empiryczne
Authors: Morawczyński Rafał
Published: September 2024

The paper presents the results of research on the number of risk factors disclosed in official admissions documents prepared by companies entering the NewConnect market in the first half of 2010. It was assumed that the informational content of admissions documents is similar to offering documents presented to investors who buy stocks in a private offer prior to a listing. A positive relationship between the number of risk factors disclosed in the documents and the amount of mispricing at the end of the first day of trading was found. A similar relationship was documented for market risk measured by standard deviation of returns after listing. It was also shown that companies operating in innovative sectors disclose more risk factors, especially those related to the firm itself and its operations. This may be observed mainly for factors related to entrepreneurship, technology and strategy.
Marketing relacji
Authors: Jasiak Małgorzata
Published: September 2024

Relationship management as the totality of actions taken to build a loyal group of regular customers can help a company gain access to new customers, while maintaining a balance with regard to its objectives, opportunities and threats in the market and the development of its resources. Relationship marketing, known also as affiliate marketing, is a modern system focused on the individual user, the guiding objective of which is to build long-term relationships with customers, allowing the company to increase profitability and reduce the cost of operations. Given the changes taking place within the enterprise environment, building lasting relationships with customers allows a company to achieve competitive advantage. An element conditioning the stability of the relationship is, however, knowledge about the modern economy - the most valuable resource on the market - the collection and appropriate use of which form the basis for making decisions of a strategic nature and designing the company's marketing strategy.
Current Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Allergic Rhinitis
Authors: Astaf’eva Natal’ya G. , Baranov Aleksander A. , Vishneva Elena A. , Daykhes Nikolay A. , Zhestkov Aleksander V. , Il’ina Natal’ya A. , Karneeva Olga V. , Karpova Elena P. , Kim Irina A. , Kryukov Andrey I. , Kurbacheva Oksana M. , Meshkova Raisa Ya. , Namazova-Baranova Leyla S. , Nenasheva Natal’ya M. , Novik Gennagiy A. , Nosulya Evgeniy M. , Pavlova Kseniya S. , Pampura Aleksander N. , Svistushkin Valeriy M. , Selimzyanova Liliya R. , Khaitov Musa R. , Efendieva Kamilla E.
Published: September 2024

The article presents modern approaches to the diagnosis and therapy of patients with allergic rhinitis. The document was developed by the professional association of pediatric specialists — the Union of Pediatricians of Russia — together with leading specialists of the Russian Association of Allergologists and Clinical Immunologists, the National Medical Association of Otorhinolaryngologists and is regularly updated taking into account the latest data on the effectiveness and safety of various medical interventions. The article provides information about the epidemiology of allergic rhinitis, provides characteristic diagnostic signs of the disease, allowing for establishment as timely as possible of a correct diagnosis and, taking into account a personalized approach, prescribe effective therapy.
Severe Antiphospholipid Syndrome in a Child with Chicken Pox: Clinical Case
Authors: Kamaltynova Elena M. , Bocharov Roman V. , Pogorelko Vladimir G. , Zgerskay Tatyana V.
Published: September 2024

Background. Antiphospholipid syndrome develops at autoimmune diseases, pregnancy, or genetic predisposition, and it is characterized by high risk of thrombosis in arterial, venous, and capillary vessels. This syndrome in children is rare, and necrotic skin lesions occur in the most extreme cases. Clinical case description. A child, 1 year old, with chicken pox has developed hemorrhagic rash on his back, swelling of the left shoulder and forearm on the 4th day of the disease. Medical treatment included acyclovir, ceftriaxone, sodium heparin. Aggravation of hemorrhagic rash over the body, spread of edema from the left shoulder to upper arm and neck, formation of flaccid bubble and necrosis locus (75 cm) on the outer upper third of the left shoulder were noted on the 5th-6th day. Increase in the levels of antibodies to 2-glycoprotein I (IgG — 48.9 U/ml, IgM — > 100 U/ml) and cardiolipin (IgM — 73.0 U/ml) was revealed. The diagnosis “antiphospholipid syndrome” was established. All necrotized tissues were removed on the 11th day, and the wound defect (86 cm) was subsequently covered by mesh skin grafts. The levels of antibodies (IgG + IgM) to 2-glycoprotein I remained high, 45.2 U/mL, 12 weeks after the onset of the disease. Thus, it has confirmed the development of antiphospholipid syndrome. The child continued treatment with warfarin (3.75 mg/day) with INR control. Conclusion. Hemorrhagic skin lesions in children with infectious diseases requires laboratory diagnostics of antiphospholipid syndrome, early prescription of anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy, and surgical support.
Diagnosis of Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
Authors: Kulbachinskaya Ekaterina K. , Bereznitskaya Vera V.
Published: September 2024

Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is primary electrical heart disease characterized by development of polymorphic, including bidirectional, ventricular tachycardia in response to adrenergic stimulation caused by physical or emotional stress. The major CPVT’s clinical manifestation is faintness caused by exercises, emotional stress, or beta-adrenergic agonists administration. This disease has high mortality rate without any treatment. The difficulties of preclinical diagnosis as well as late diagnosis after CPVT’s clinical signs manifestation dictate the need to analyze and systematize all the data on disease’s causes, clinical manifestations, and existing diagnostic approaches. This work has particular focus on the analysis of the disease molecular genetic causes and the spectrum of associated disorders in patients with CPVT regarding its diagnosis, management, and prognosis. Future research topics were determined for improving diagnosis quality and reducing mortality of patients with CPVT.