bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Survival and Prognostic Factors of Laryngeal Cancer Patients in Colombia: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Navarro Pilar Carola Pinillos , Figueroa-Bohórquez David , Navas Antonio José Cuesta , Montoya Julio , Buitrago Giancarlo , Pachón Paloma Beltrán , Pavia Sergio Zúñiga
Published: November 2024

Background
Laryngeal cancer is the second most common head and neck cancer worldwide, primarily affecting males with an average age of diagnosis at 65. Although international statistics on this cancer are well-documented, Colombia's national data is limited, hindering public health policy development. Were explored key clinical and sociodemographic findings of Colombian patients with laryngeal cancer undergoing surgical treatment from 2012 to 2017.
Materials and Methods
A retrospective cohort study using population records from a health administrative database was conducted. The cohort consists of all patients aged ≥ 18 with a diagnosis of laryngeal cancer who underwent surgical treatment from January 1st 2012 to December 31st 2017.
Results
Of the 1,546 patients analyzed, 74.3% were male, and 6.7% underwent major laryngeal surgery. Three-year overall survival was 78.5%, and differences in survival were noted based on age, gender, comorbidities, surgical procedure, and adjuvant therapy. The data revealed that survival significantly decreased with increasing age and was lower among male patients. Advanced surgical procedures were associated with reduced survival, suggesting that early diagnosis and intervention are crucial. Higher comorbidity scores were linked to poorer outcomes, highlighting the importance of holistic patient management. Adjuvant chemotherapy was also linked to lower survival rates.
Conclusions
The study's findings underscore the need for comprehensive cancer registries and support efforts to understand the disease's burden and plan targeted interventions. This work provides the first national insight into the prognosis of surgically managed laryngeal cancer patients in Latin America, aiding healthcare strategies and decision-making for this condition.
Frailty and Neurocognitive Impairments in Chinese Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Authors: Wei Yihui , Deng Weishang , To Kenneth Kin-Wah , Lam Teddy Tai-Ning , Tso Winnie Wan-Yee , Chan Agnes Sui-Yin , Ness Kirsten K , Li Chi Kong , Cheung Yin Ting
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of frailty and the association between frailty and neurocognitive impairments among Chinese survivors of childhood cancer.
Methods
A total of 185 survivors of childhood cancer were recruited from a long-term follow-up clinic in Hong Kong (response rate: 94.4%; 48.1% female; mean age 28.9 years, standard deviation = 6.7 years). Frailty was assessed using the Fried frailty criteria. Neurocognitive outcomes were evaluated using a performance-based test. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify the predictors of frailty. Multivariable generalized linear models were used to explore the associations between frailty and cognitive outcomes.
Results
The proportions of survivors with frailty and pre-frailty were 22.7% and 27.0%, respectively. “Frail” survivors were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at a younger age (odds ratio [OR] = 0.93, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.87–0.99, P = 0.041) and to have coexisting chronic health conditions (OR = 4.63, 95% CI: 1.68–12.80, P = 0.003) than “non-frail” and “pre-frail” survivors. Survivors with frailty exhibited worse attention detectability (unstandardized point estimate [Est] = 4.57, standard error [SE] = 1.69, P = 0.007), omissions (Est = 3.68, SE = 1.15, P = 0.001), and cognitive flexibility (Est = 8.08, SE = 3.08, P = 0.009) than “non-frail” and “pre-frail” survivors.
Conclusions
More than one fifth of the participating Chinese survivors of childhood cancer were identified as phenotypically frail. Frailty was associated with worse performance in attention and executive function.
Implications for Cancer Survivors:
The findings highlight the needs for regular monitoring and early interventions that can modify the aging pathway in the cancer continuum, to mitigate frailty and improve psychosocial outcomes during long-term cancer survivorship.
Increasing boreal fires reduce future global warming and sea ice loss
Authors: Blanchard-Wrigglesworth Edward , DeRepentigny Patricia , Frierson Dargan
Published: November 2024

Biomass burning can affect climate via the emission of aerosols and their subsequent impact on radiation, cloud microphysics, and surface and atmospheric albedo. Boreal biomass burning emissions have strongly increased during the last decade and are expected to continue increasing as the climate warms. Climate models simulate aerosol processes, yet historical and future Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) simulations have no active fire component, and biomass burning emissions are prescribed as external forcings. Here we show that CMIP6 used future boreal emission scenarios with unrealistic near-zero trends that have a large impact on climate trends. By running sensitivity experiments with ramped up boreal emissions based on observed trends, we find that increasing boreal emissions reduce global warming by 12% and Arctic warming by 38%, reducing the loss of sea ice. Tropical precipitation shifts southward as a result of the hemispheric difference in boreal aerosol forcing and subsequent temperature response. These changes stem from the impact of aerosols on clouds, increasing cloud droplet number concentration, cloud optical depth, and low cloud cover, reducing surface shortwave flux over northern latitudes. Our results highlight the importance of realistic boreal emissions in climate model simulations and the need for improved understanding of boreal emission trends and aerosol-climate interactions.
The Growths of Different Fern Plants were Enhanced by the Inoculations of a Plant Endophytic Bacterium Burkholderia seminalis Strain 869T2
Authors: Hwang Hau-Hsuan , Chien Pei-Ru , Huang Fan-Chen , Wu Chih-Lin , Chen Liang-Yu , Hung Shih-Hsun Walter , Huang Chieh-Chen
Published: November 2024

Ferns represent a primitive lineage within the vascular plant kingdom characterized by distinct reproductive and structural traits that set them apart from seed-bearing plants. Their diverse foliage makes them suitable for various horticultural applications, including indoor decoration, landscaping, and garden design. Despite their lack of economic products like grains or fruits, ferns contribute significantly through their biomass, ornamental value, and potential applications in traditional medicine and bio-fertilization. The bird’s nest fern (Asplenium nidus), with its rosette of large lance-shaped leaves, is a popular ornamental plant and a source of food and traditional medicine in Taiwan. The oriental chain fern (Woodwardia orientalis) and dwarf tree fern (Blechnum gibbum), which are members of the Blechnaceae family, are similarly valued for their distinctive leaf structures and esthetic appeal, whereas silver lace fern (Pteris ensiformis), known for its decorative foliage, is widely used in horticulture. Endophytic bacteria, which reside within plant tissues without causing visible harm, are known to confer numerous benefits to their host plants. Although the beneficial effects of these bacteria in seed plant have been extensively studied, their interactions with ferns remain largely unexplored. In this study, we investigated the potential of the Burkholderia seminalis strain 869T2, which is an endophytic bacterium isolated from vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides), to promote the growth of four different fern species. The leaf numbers and biomass of aerial parts of four types of fern plants were greatly increased after inoculating the strain 869T2. These data demonstrated the possibility of using endophytic bacteria isolated from seed plants to enhance the growth of more primitive vascular plants, thereby increasing their horticultural and ornamental value.
Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices by Professional Florists
Authors: Etheredge Coleman L. , DelPrince James , Waliczek Tina M.
Published: November 2024

As businesses strive to become more environmentally sustainable, methods by which retail floral providers source floral material, create floral designs, market, and brand their company are increasingly becoming important considerations as consumers indicate a willingness to spend a premium on more sustainable floral designs. Branding can increase profits by raising awareness and increasing demand among consumers through promotion. The main purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of environmentalism and the use of sustainable floral design practices within the floral industry. Results found the majority of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that it is the right choice for professional workers within the floral industry to become more environmentally sustainable when creating floral designs. Additionally, a majority of respondents indicated they were interested in learning more about sustainable floral design. These findings indicate that additional innovations are needed by suppliers of floral materials so that more sustainable alternatives are available for professional florists when creating a broad range of designs for a variety of different occasions. Additionally, floral educators should consider incorporating lessons focused on sustainable mechanics into their curriculum so that students have a broad understanding of ways in which to create more sustainable designs.
End-of-production Cooling Alters Foliage Color, Yield, and Nutrition of Red Leaf Lettuce
Authors: Brewer Devin S. , Walters Kellie J. , Armstrong Sarah P. , Boldt Jennifer K. , Lopez Roberto G.
Published: November 2024

In controlled environments (CE), temperature can be adjusted to increase anthocyanin concentration and thus improve foliage color of crops before harvest. Our objective was to quantify how end-of-production (EOP) cooling influences yield, growth, development, quality parameters, and foliage color of red leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Seeds of red leaf lettuce ‘Barlach’, ‘Rouxai’, and ‘Thurinus’ were sown in a growth chamber with a mean daily temperature (MDT) set point of 22 °C, carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration of 500 µmol·mol−1, and a photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) of 180 µmol·m−2·s−1 provided by light-emitting diodes (LEDs). After 11 days, seedlings were transplanted into deep-flow hydroponic tanks in the same growth chamber with a CO2 concentration of 800 µmol·mol−1, day/night temperature set point of 28/21 °C (MDT of 26 °C) and under LEDs that provided a PPFD of 300 µmol·m−2·s−1 for 17 h·d−1. During the last 6 to 8 days of production, plants were either left in the same conditions or transferred to growth chambers with a constant MDT of 8, 14, 20, or 26 °C. In addition, spectrum was adjusted to a ratio (%) of 75:25 blue (400 to 500 nm):red (600 to 700 nm) (B:R) light and a PPFD of 150 µmol·m−2·s−1. EOP cooling negatively influenced shoot fresh mass (SFM) and dry mass of ‘Barlach’, ‘Rouxai’, and ‘Thurinus’. Compared with uncooled plants, the SFM and shoot dry mass (SDM) in the 14 °C EOP cooling treatment were 27% and 17% (‘Barlach’), 25% and 20% (‘Rouxai’), and 51% and 52% (‘Thurinus’) smaller, respectively. The chromametric a* value of each cultivar increased, indicating a change in color from green to red, under all EOP cooling treatments. By day 2, a* of ‘Rouxai’ and ‘Thurinus’ at 14 °C increased from −1.7 to 0.06 and from −0.99 to 1.08, respectively. By day 6 of EOP treatment, a* of ‘Barlach’ under the EOP 14 °C treatment increased from −4.18 to −1.66, whereas the a* of uncooled plants decreased from −5.06 to −6.97. Plants exposed to EOP cooling also had greater anthocyanin concentrations. At 14 °C ‘Barlach’, ‘Rouxai’, and ‘Thurinus’ possessed 62%, 53%, and 59% greater anthocyanin than the control. Foliar concentrations of magnesium, manganese, and zinc increased by 23%, 20%, and 21% in ‘Barlach’, and by 26%, 21%, and 13% in ‘Rouxai’ at 14 °C. We observed the highest concentration of violaxanthin, lutein, and total carotenoids in ‘Barlach’ at 14 °C and at 20 °C in ‘Thurinus’. Total water-soluble vitamin (WSV) concentration of ‘Rouxai’ and ‘Thurinus’ was reduced under EOP cooling. In addition, we observed altered concentrations among the WSV, such as reduced vitamin B1, but the highest concentration of vitamin B6 for each cultivar in plants exposed to EOP. Vitamin C was 24%, 29%, and 37% greater in ‘Barlach’; 19%, 23%, and 24% greater in ‘Rouxai’; and 34%, 29%, and 45% greater in ‘Thurinus’ control plants than plants exposed to 20, 14, or 8 °C, respectively.
Rethinking energy poverty alleviation through energy efficiency: Evidence from Ukraine
Authors: Naumenkova Svitlana , Tishchenko Ievgen , Mishchenko Volodymyr , Mishchenko Svitlana
Published: November 2024

Providing people with access to sustainable energy and overcoming energy poverty are essential tasks of the energy transition to a climate-neutral economy. The paper aims to examine the financial measures to alleviate energy poverty in Ukraine, such as the provision of energy subsidies and the financing of local programs to improve the energy efficiency of buildings through the Energy Efficiency Fund. Using statistical data of the International Energy Agency, Eurostat, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, and the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, the paper analyzes the state of energy poverty in Ukraine compared to EU countries. In the context of Ukraine’s intensifying energy and economic crises, the assessment of the fiscal cost of energy subsidies reflects a significant increase in an additional burden on the state budget. The fiscal cost of subsidies was assessed using the price-gap approach. The paper presents the results of energy modernization of buildings in Ukraine through the Energy Efficiency Fund. Implementation of energy modernization projects for buildings reduces energy costs and СО2 emissions, increases housing energy efficiency, and expands the possibilities of overcoming energy poverty. The application of the cost-benefit analysis method to sustainable housing renovation projects is demonstrated to more accurately assess energy and carbon impacts and to obtain financial support. The formulated proposals aim to raise awareness of power structures and support informed decision-making to overcome energy poverty and build a sustainable energy future for Ukraine.
AcknowledgmentThis article presents the results of a study conducted as part of the scientific project “Formation of the foundations of nationally rooted stability and security of the economic development of Ukraine in the conditions of the hybrid “peace-war” system” (state registration number 0123U100965).
Neurologic complications of foam sclerotherapy
Authors: Shcheglov E. A. , Evmenсhikov A. V. , Kalinovskaya O. A. , Danilova A. S. , Maksimov V. I. , Popova M. A.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the description of a clinical case of neurological complications of foam sclerotherapy. The goal is to familiarize doctors with a fairly serious complication of the procedure, most often performed for cosmetic purposes. Stroke and transient ischemic attacks have been reported as “isolated cases” following sclerotherapy. Visual disturbances and complaints of headaches and migraines are much more common (0.1–1%). The main causes of these disorders are either gas embolism, which occurs immediately after the procedure, or paradoxical thromboembolism, which is recorded some time after sclerotherapy. The main cause of disorders is congenital heart disease, atrial or ventricular septal defect, however, total screening before the procedure is considered inappropriate. It is recommended to limit the volume of foam injected to 10 ml and carefully collect anamnesis. A history of heart disease with a right-to-left shunt is an absolute contraindication to the procedure. A clinical case is described with a 39-year-old patient who had previously unde rgone foam sclerotherapy sessions for cosmetic reasons. During the third session of sclerotherapy, the patient developed signs of acute cerebrovascular accident, which required hospitalization and treatment in the neurological department. Congenital heart disease has not been previously detected. Subsequently, with the treatment, all neurological disorders completely regressed. Conclusions. Doctors should be aware of the possibility of developing the serious complication described in the article, which, under unfavorable circumstances and lack of timely medical care, can lead to disability of the patient. If this complication develops, it is necessary to refer the patient to a neurologist as soon as possible to establish a diagnosis and begin therapy.
Potential of intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP) as a biomarker in ischemia and intestinal damage
Authors: Kuznetsov M. R. , Chernookov A. I. , Atayan A. A. , Ramazanov A. A. , Antonov O. N. , Belykh E. N.
Published: November 2024

Violation of mesenteric circulation and intestinal damage are life-threatening conditions that require early diagnosis and, if necessary, prompt surgical intervention. Currently, the diagnosis of these conditions remains a difficult task due to the nonspecific nature of clinical symptoms andlimitations of existing diagnostic tools. The aim of the study is to study the potential of intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP) as a biomarker of mesenteric circulatory disorders and intestinal damage. The article discusses the structure and function of I-FABP, its expression and distribution in the small intestine, the mechanisms of release of I-FABP. Clinical studies of I-FABP levels in patients with these conditions are analyzed, assessing the accuracy of diagnosis and potential thresholds. The results of this study show that I-FABP has significant potential as a biomarker of OMI, intestinal ischemia and intestinal damage. Elevated levels of I-FABP have been observed in patients, and the diagnostic accuracy of I-FABP appears to be superior to other currently used biomarkers. However, further research is needed to determine optimal thresholds and establish standardized I-FABP measurement protocols. Thus, the introduction of I-FABP as a biomarker into clinical practice may lead to earlier diagnosis and improved outcomes in patients with intestinal ischemia.
Treatment of patients in the immediate and long-term periods of acute aortic dissection of type A complicated by malperfusion syndrome
Authors: Kamaltdinov R. R. , Akhmetzianov R. V. , Dzhordzhikiya R. K. , Bredikhin R. A.
Published: November 2024

Introduction. Acute aortic dissection type A is still considered one of the most formidable conditions in urgent surgery. The occurrence of malperfusion significantly worsens the results of treatment, leading to an increase in the incidence of complications and mortality. Patients who have undergone reconstructive interventions in the acute period require dynamic observation due to the development of aortic remodeling, leading in some cases to repeated dissection.Aim. To improve the results of surgical treatment of patients with acute type A aortic dissection and malperfusion.Materials and methods. From 2006 to 2021, 117 patients with acute type A aortic dissection and malperfusion were treated at the Interregional Clinical and Diagnostic Center of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan, 107 of whom received surgical treatment.Results. The following factors had a statistically significant impact on survival: aortic rupture with hemotamponade, myocardial infarction, anastomotic bleeding, renal and coronary malperfusion. The right coronary artery, brachiocephalic trunk, common carotid, renal and common iliac arteries had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on the occurrence of malperfusion with a true lumen narrowing degree of at least 60%. Remodeling of the aorta and its branches requiring correction occurred in every 5th (17%) case.Discussion. The introduction of new predictors of unfavorable outcome is an urgent problem; their dissemination and implementation makes it possible to modernize existing treatment methods. The problem of aortic remodeling in patients after acute dissection is the most pressing in modern aortic surgery, because repeated acute aortic syndrome against the background of the previous development of a more malignant disease.Conclusions. In the acute period, it is necessary to carefully assess the presence of risk factors and the degree of narrowing of the true branches of the aorta in order to reduce thelevel of complications and mortality. To prevent acute aortic syndrome, it is necessary to monitor pathological remodeling of the aorta.
Atypical manifestations of vulvar varicose veins during pregnancy: A case report
Authors: Dzhenina O. V. , Bogachev V. Yu.
Published: November 2024

During pregnancy, the rate of vulvar varicose veins (VVVs) is 4 to 22%. It is commonly believed that VVVs is mostly asymptomatic during pregnancy in the prevailing majority of cases, that’s why little attention is paid to the symptomatic forms, especially in cases where VVVs mimic the soft tissue formation or are accompanied by inflammatory events. The article presents two clinical cases of atypical manifestations of VVVs in pregnant women. The key complaints included itching, burning sensation and swelling in the vulva, changes in the volume of vaginal discharge, which were initially considered as manifestations of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and combined with bacterial vaginosis. However, the symptoms were not relieved after local and systemic therapy with natamycin in the first case and repeated courses of local therapy with neomycin combined with ternidazole and nystatin accompanied by the systemic use of metronidazole in the second case. The examination findings showed VVVs in both pregnant women. The use of phlebotropic therapy with diosmin 600 mg resulted in a reduction in itching severity, a decrease in swelling, and disappearance of burning sensation. No negative effects of diosmin on the course of pregnancy and childbirth, or the well-being of newborns were observed. Both cases clearly demonstrate the impact of atypical VVV symptoms on the overdiagnosis of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the vulva, and inadequate choice of pharmacological therapy associated with that, ultimately leading to the persistence of complaints, decreased quality of life in pregnant woman and increased risk of side and adverse effects during treatment. It seems appropriate to consider the probability of contribution of VVVs when pregnant women complain about itching, burning sensation and swelling of the vulva, especially in the absence of positive laboratory results of vaginal candidiasis and/or bacterial vaginosis and in the presence of persistently recurring symptoms on antifungal, antibacterial and antiinflammatory therapy. The use of diosmin as a trial therapy appears promising if there is a high probability that such symptoms originate from venous diseases.
Laser treatment of dilated periorbital veins
Authors: Bogachev V. Yu. , Lobanov V. N. , Abdosh R.
Published: November 2024

Delated periorbital veins causing cosmetic discomfort are one of the most common reasons why patients seek treatment at clinics specializing in aesthetic phlebology. The etiology and pathogenesis of the expansion of once-normal veins on the lower and upper eyelids, as well as in the temporal region have not been established. The potential risk factors include various injuries, invasive cosmetic procedures, intake of female sex hormones, exposure to unfavourable environmental conditions, natural skin ageing, heavy sports activities, and sudden body weight loss. It should be noted that dilated periorbital veins can not only cause aesthetic discomfort, but also induce spontaneous haemorrhages into nearby soft tissues. Initially, dilated periorbital veins were treated using various sclerotherapy options or radiofrequency coagulation with a hair-thin electrode. In recent years, owing to the advent of latest laser platforms, especially neodymium activated yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) ones, percutaneous laser coagulation (PLC) has become the first-choice technique for treating dilated facial veins. The modern long-pulsed Nd:YAG lasers generate 1064 nm laser radiation, which ensures the achievement of target veins located at different depths under the skin's surface, and also demonstrates high affinity towards haemoglobin and its derivatives. In other words, Nd:YAG lasers are the optimal option to treat dilated facial veins, including those in the periorbital region, in patients with any skin phototypes. The multi-application XEO (Cutera) platform designed for photo and laser therapy is the most successful representative of Nd:YAG lasers. The case reports presented in this article highlight the successful treatment of dilated periorbital veins.
Siirt İlinin Yağış ve Sıcaklık Değişkenlerinin Trend Analizi
Authors: Kaya Kübra , Alkanjo Safa , Kartal Veysi , Yavuz Veysel Süleyman , Arıman Sema
Published: November 2024

Meteorolojik değişkenlerin trend analizi iklim değişikliğinin belirlenmesinde önemlidir. Özellikle yağış, hidrolojik çevrimin önemli bir bileşenidir. Sıcaklık ve yağıştaki değişimler tarımı, canlı ekosistemleri ve su kaynakları yönetimini etkiler. Bu çalışmada, Siirt ilinin 1980-2023 yılları arasında sıcaklık ve yağış değişkenlerinin eğilimlerini belirlemek için İnovatif Trend analizi (ITA), Mann-Kendall, Sen eğimi ve İnovatif Poligon Trend Analiz (IPTA) analizleri yapılarak iklim değişikliği göstergeleri belirlenmiştir. Meteorolojik değişkenler aylık, mevsimsel ve yıllık olarak ayrı ayrı değerlendirilmiştir. Yağış ve sıcaklık değişkenlerinin, Mann-Kendall, ITA, IPTA ve Sen trend analizlerinden elde edilen sonuçları birbirleriyle karşılaştırılmıştır. Yağış bütün trend analizlerinin sonuçlarına göre azalan bir eğim gösterirken, sıcaklık değerlerinde ise artan bir trend tespit edilmiştir. Aylık ve mevsimsel ölçekte daha büyük trend değerleri elde edilmiştir. Mevcut çalışmada elde edilen trend sonuçlarına göre Siirt ilinde kuraklık risk yönetimi ve su kaynakları yönetimine daha fazla dikkat edilmesini göstermektedir.
Boarding schools for male youth in Polish lands at the turn of the 18th and 19th cnturies
Authors: Żołądź-Strzelczyk Dorota
Published: November 2024

Among the schools operating in the Old Polish era, boarding schools, or institutions that accepted children and youth for education and accommodation, began to appear from the 18th century. These institutions were separate for girls and boys. This text is dedicated to the latter. Chronologically, it covers the period of the decline of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the reforms of the Commission of National Education, the beginnings of the partitions, and the era of the Duchy of Warsaw. Various sources have been used, including diaries, regulations of the Commission of National Education and the Educational Chamber, and announcements in the “Gazeta Warszawska.” This type of educational and upbringing institution for boys has not yet attracted special interest from researchers of Old Polish education history. These were usually small, often short-lived institutions. They accepted few students, who were cared for by the person running the boarding school, assisted by directors, teachers, and servants. Because for a long time they were not subject to any regulations, they were established and run by individuals without the necessary qualifications. As a result, they were often criticized in various writings, and parents were discouraged from sending their children to them. The situation changed somewhat when the Commission of National Education issued regulations to organize their functioning, which continued in the later period. Among boarding schools for boys, two types can be distinguished. The first type were schools with boarding facilities, where the students both studied and lived together under the supervision of the boarding school owner. The second type were those where students lived but studied in separate schools.
Władysław Lam 1893-1984 – artysta, pedagog, krytyk i popularyzator sztuki
Authors: Lewińska Beata
Published: November 2024

O Władysławie Lamie – jednej z najciekawszych postaci w dziejach polskiego kształcenia plastycznego – wspomina się dotychczas głównie w kontekście pedagogiki sztuki. Był świadkiem przemian w sztuce polskiej, które miały wpływ na jego twórczość: począwszy od inspiracji polskim modernizmem, poprzez formizm, koloryzm aż do abstrakcji aluzyjnej. Jako dydaktyk realizował się na wszystkich szczeblach kształcenia. Włączał się czynnie w polskie życie artystyczne, będąc członkiem wielu ugrupowań i organizacji artystycznych. Jako popularyzator i krytyk sztuki pozostawił po sobie znaczący dorobek w postaci książek, głównie rozważań estetycznych i poradników metodycznych. Artykuł ujmuje najważniejsze obszary aktywności Władysława Lama.
„Skazani za działalność antypaństwową”. Śledztwa kryminalne przeciwko rzymskokatolickim duchownym na terenie USRR na przełomie lat dwudziestych i trzydziestych XX wieku. Analiza dwóch przypadków
Authors: Olechowski Piotr
Published: November 2024

Tekst poświęcony został analizie dwóch śledztw kryminalnych prowadzonych przeciwko rzymskokatolickim duchownym na Podolu, w granicach ZSRR, na przełomie lat dwudziestych i trzydziestych XX wieku. W tym czasie Kościół rzymskokatolicki uznawany był za instytucję antypaństwową, sterowaną przez siły zewnętrzne z Polski i Watykanu. Dlatego też księża sprawujący posługę na analizowanym obszarze stali się obiektem licznych represji. Zanim jednak doszło do wydania wyroków skazujących, przeprowadzano śledztwa kryminalne, w których miano wykazać winę duchownych w zakresie działalności antypaństwowej. W praktyce natomiast postępowania te opierały się wyłącznie na sfingowanych dowodach i poszlakach. Z tego powodu zeznania złożone przez obu księży interpretowano w sposób z góry przyjęty przez śledczych.
Cmentarz chrześcijański wieków średnich i jego początki w Polsce. Głos w dyskusji na temat „chrystianizacji śmierci”
Authors: Rębkowski Marian
Published: November 2024

W artykule podjęto próbę zdefiniowania kluczowych elementów chrześcijańskich zwyczajów pogrzebowych we wczesnym średniowieczu. Na ich podstawie przedstawiono stanowisko w toczącej się na nowo dyskusji na temat czasu pojawienia się w Polsce pierwszych cmentarzy chrześcijańskich oraz ich upowszechnienia się, a tym samym procesu „chrystianizacji śmierci” w tej części Europy.
Two renaissance stoneslabs from Sztum and Boreczno with reprsentations of armoured men
Authors: Żurek Magdalna , Gawroński Radosław Andrzej
Published: November 2024

Among the tombstones preserved in the territory of former East Prussia, two Renaissance effigies deserve attention: the slab showing Johannes von Schönaich kept at Boreczno (Ducal Prussia) and the other one of Achatius von Zehmen from the church of Sztum (Royal Prussia). The deceased belonged to the local gentry and were depicted in similar poses. The authors discuss the appearance of both stone slabs, trying to compare the visible armour representations with surviving examples from the period in question and, on this basis, identify one of the tombstones as belonging to Johannes von Schönaich (IV, died 1549), one of the six representatives of the family bearing that name who lived in the 15th and 16th centuries at Boreczno.
Kościół i klasztor Kanoników Regularnych w Żdżarach. Ze studiów nad architekturą sakralną na Mazowszu w czasach staropolskich
Authors: Łatak Kazimierz
Published: November 2024

Artykuł zawiera wstępne ustalenia podjętego studium nad zespołem budowli prepozytury kanoników regularnych laterańskich w Żdżarach k. Nowego Miasta nad Pilicą. Ufundowana na przełomie XVI i XVII wieku prepozytura istniała do początku XIX wieku. W przestrzeni, w której działała przez ponad dwieście lat, spełniała ważne społecznie i kulturowo funkcje. Dotąd jednak nie doczekała się odrębnego i całościowego opracowania swoich dziejów. W ramach najnowszych studiów nad kanonikatem regularnym w Polsce autor postanowił zająć się także przeszłością tego ośrodka, czego rezultatem jest m.in. tekst przedłożony do publikacji. Wiedza o zespole budowli klasztornych prepozytury żdżarskiej będzie bez wątpienia użyteczna w szerszych badaniach nad przeszłością Mazowsza i jego kultury religijnej.
Profesje budowlane w Wilnie w pierwszej połowie XVIII w. w świetle wybranych ksiąg miejskich – stan badań i perspektywy badawcze
Authors: Manyś Bernadeta
Published: November 2024

W niniejszym artykule podjęto próbę odpowiedzi na pytanie, jakie wiadomości o profesji budowlanej oraz jej przedstawicielach, działających w mieście stołecznym W. Ks. Litewskiego w pierwszej połowie XVIII stulecia, przekazują księgi magistratu wileńskiego. Prezentowane rozważania mają więc na celu z jednej strony charakterystykę wileńskiego „rynku” usług budowlanych, z drugiej zaś grup zawodowych działających na terenie jurydyki magdeburskiej i oferujących swoje usługi w zakresie prac budowlanych. Podstawę źródłową niniejszych rozważań stanowi 21 ksiąg taksy składanki gromnicznej pochodzących z lat 1722-1748 i przechowywanych w Lietuvos Valstybės Istorijos Archyvas.
Associations between Physical Performance Tests with Cognitive Changes: The Moderating Effect of Cognitive Status
Authors: Lim Zhi Hao , Yu Junhong , Kuparasundram Sangita , Mahendran Rathi , Ng Ted Kheng Siang
Published: November 2024

Introduction/Objective:

Age-related cognitive decline has been linked with risk factors,
including physical performance. Prior studies investigating such associations were typically
conducted in clinical settings within Western populations with a frequent focus on late neurocognitive
diagnostic stages (i.e., Alzheimer’s disease), reducing their generalizability to the Asian population
and early neurocognitive stages. To address these knowledge gaps, our study investigated
longitudinal associations between physical performance measures at baseline and cognitive
change in global cognition, executive functioning (EF) based and non-executive functioning (non-
EF) based cognitive domains within the Singaporean population. The moderating role of early neurocognitive
status, namely mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and cognitively normal (CN), was also
examined.

Methods:

This paper examined data from 347 participants (CN = 284; MCI = 63) who participated
in the Community Health and Intergenerational (CHI) study at baseline and follow-up. Data
from a neurocognitive battery and three physical performance tests, namely the timed-up and go
(TUG), fast gait speed (FGS) and 30-second chair-stand test (30s-CST), were analysed using multivariate
linear regression models.

Results:

Only one significant association between FGS scores and cognitive change in Semantic
Fluency was observed; other associations were not significant. Cognitive status also significantly
moderated associations between TUG/30s-CST tasks with several neurocognitive tests.

Conclusion:

The lack of significant longitudinal associations between baseline physical performance
measures and cognitive change differed from findings in the literature. Nevertheless, the
moderating role of cognitive status further highlighted the need to account for cognitive status
when exploring such associations within a heterogeneous group of older adults without dementia.
Exploration of the Role of Vitamins in Preventing Neurodegenerative Diseases: Comprehensive Review on Preclinical and Clinical Findings
Authors: Changkakoti Liza , Rajabalaya Rajan , David Sheba R. , Balaraman Ashok Kumar , Sivasubramanian Hemalatha , Mukherjee Ashis K. , Bala Asis
Published: November 2024

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) are a multifaceted and heterogeneous group of complex
diseases. Unfortunately, a cure for these conditions has yet to be found, but there are ways to
reduce the risk of developing them. Studies have shown that specific vitamins regulate the brain
molecules and signaling pathways, which may help prevent degeneration. This review focuses on
examining the role of vitamins in preventing five significant types of neurodegenerative diseases,
including Parkinson's disease (PD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), Huntington's disease (HD), Multiple
Sclerosis (MS), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This review also highlights promising
and controversial findings about the potential impact of vitamins on this group of diseases. Several
developed countries standardize daily dietary vitamin intake to meet nutrient requirements, improve
health, and prevent chronic diseases like NDDs. However, more research is necessary to gain a more
comprehensive understanding of their therapeutic benefits, including studies exploring different
drug-dose paradigms, diverse humanized animal models, and clinical trials conducted in various
locations.
Ebelerin Profesyonel Değerlerinin Mutluluk ve Mesleki Aidiyetleri İle İlişkisi
Authors: Kurt Nuray , Yılmaz Ayşe Nur , Altıparmak Sümeyye
Published: November 2024

Giriş: Ebelik, profesyonel değerler üzerine temellenmiş bir sağlık disiplinidir. Ebelerin profesyonel değerlerinin, mesleki mutluluk ve aidiyet üzerindeki etkisini anlamak, sağlık hizmetlerinin kalitesini ve ebelik mesleğinin sürdürülebilirliğini artırmak açısından büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu araştırma, ebelerin profesyonel değerlerinin mutluluk ve mesleki aidiyetleri ile ilişkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Kesitsel ve ilişki arayıcı olarak tasarlanan bu araştırmanın örneklemini, Ağustos-Ekim 2022 tarihleri arasında Elazığ il merkezinde bulunan kamu hastaneleri ile aile sağlığı merkezlerinden çalışan 231 ebe oluşturmuştur. Veriler, “Kişisel Tanıtım Formu”, “Ebelerin Profesyonel Değerleri Ölçeği (EPDÖ)”, “Oxford Mutluluk Ölçeği-Kısa Formu (OMÖ-K)” ve “Ebelik Aidiyet Ölçeği (EAÖ)” ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde; tanımlayıcı istatistikler, pearson korelasyon ve regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Ebelerin yaş ortalamasının 35,83±6,55, %45,9’unun toplam görev süresinin 0 ile 10 yıl arasında olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ebelerin %48,1’inin aile sağlığı-toplum sağlığı merkezinde, %32,5’inin ise diğer servislerde, %10,4’ünün doğum salonunda çalıştığı, %70,1’inin lisans, %16,0’sının lisansüstü eğitim mezunu olduğu belirlenmiştir. EPDÖ puan ortalaması ile OMÖ-K puan ortalaması arasında pozitif yönde, çok zayıf düzeyde önemli bir ilişki olduğu ve ebelerin profesyonel değerleri arttıkça mutluluklarının arttığı belirlenmiştir (p= 0,003). EPDÖ puan ortalaması ile EAÖ puan ortalaması arasında pozitif yönde orta düzeyde önemli bir ilişki olduğu ve ebelerin profesyonel değerleri arttıkça aidiyetlerinin arttığı belirlenmiştir (p=0,000). Ayrıca EPDÖ puan ortalaması ile EAÖ alt boyutları puan ortalaması arasında, pozitif yönde zayıf düzeyde önemli bir ilişki olduğu ve ebelerin profesyonel değerleri arttıkça duygusal aidiyet, mesleki rol ve sorumlulukları yerine getirme, mesleki gelişme ve olanakları değerlendirme ve meslekte görev ve yetki sınırlarının da arttığı belirlenmiştir (p= 0,000). Ebelerin profesyonel değerleri üzerinde mutluluk düzeyi ile mesleki aidiyet toplam ve alt boyutlarının etkisini ortaya koymaya yönelik olarak yapılan regresyon analizi sonucunda anlamlı bir regresyon modeli F(5,383)= 22,632, p<0,001 olduğu, bağımlı değişkendeki varyansın %33’ünün (R2adjusted=0,335) bağımsız değişkenler tarafından açıklandığı bulunmuştur.
Sonuç: Araştırmada ebelerin profesyonel değerleri arttıkça mutluluk düzeylerinin ve mesleki aidiyetlerinin arttığı belirlenmiştir. Ebelerin, profesyonel değerlerinin mesleki mutluluk ve aidiyet üzerinde olumlu bir etkiye sahip olduğunu ve bu değerlerin sağlık hizmetlerinin kalitesini ve ebelik mesleğinin sürdürülebilirliğini artırmada önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Ebelerin, profesyonel değerlerini güçlendirecek eğitim ve politika çalışmalarının, mesleki mutluluk ve aidiyetlerini artırarak sağlık hizmetlerinin kalitesine katkıda bulunabileceğini göstermektedir.
Kadınların Menstrüel Tutum Düzeylerinin Menstrüasyon Semptomları ile İlişkisi
Authors: Fışkın Siyahtaş Gamze , Altay Beyza Nur , Erdem Mihriban
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Bu araştırmada 18-49 yaş aralığındaki kadınların menstrüasyona yönelik tutum düzeylerinin belirlenmesi ve menstrüel semptomlarıyla ilişkisinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve ilişki arayıcı tipte planlanan araştırmanın verileri, Aralık 2023-Ocak 2024 tarihleri arasında Türkiye genelinde en çok tercih edilen sosyal medya platformlarından online anketler kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemi 18-49 yaş aralığında ve menstrüel döngüye sahip 402 kadından oluşmuştur (n=402). Veriler, literatürden faydalanılarak hazırlanan 15 soruluk Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Menstrüasyon Tutum Ölçeği ve Menstrüasyon Semptom Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Bilgisayar destekli istatistik paket programıyla analiz edilen verilerde sayı, yüzde, frekans, medyan gibi tanımlayıcı istatistikler kullanılmıştır. Nonparametrik karşılaştırma testleri uygulanmış ve istatistiksel anlamlılık değeri p<0,05 olarak kabul edilmiştir. Ölçekler ve değişkenler arası ilişki ise Spearman Korelasyon Testiyle incelenmiştir.
Bulgular: Yaş ortalaması 24,37 (±6,99) olan kadınların %81,1’nin bekâr olduğu ve 103,12 (±10,28) puanla menstrüasyona yönelik olumlu tutuma sahip oldukları saptanmıştır. Menstrüasyon Semptom Ölçeği’nden 70,98 (±15,83) puan alan kadınların şiddetli semptomlar yaşadıkları belirlenmiş olup çeşitli değişkenlerin tutum ve semptomlarla arasında istatistiksel anlamlı sonuçlar elde edilmiştir. Araştırmada menstrüasyona yönelik tutum ve semptomlar arasında pozitif yönlü zayıf düzeyde ilişki tespit edilmiştir (r=0,108, p=0,031).
Sonuç: Kadınların menstrüasyona yönelik olumlu tutum sergiledikleri ancak yaygın şekilde menstrüel semptom gösterdikleri ve tutum düzeyi arttıkça semptomlarının şiddetlendiği belirlenmiştir. Menstrüel tutum ve semptom arasındaki ilişkinin daha iyi anlaşılabilmesi için kapsamlı çalışmaların yapılması önerilebilir.
The Role Of Leader In Work Addiction
Authors: Véghné Madarasi Veronika , Barizsné Hadházi Edit
Published: November 2024

Over-attachment to work is an increasingly common phenomenon in the lives of people in organisations, and can also be a condition of work addiction. Whoever becomes involved in an organisation, be it a subordinate or even a manager, work addiction has a number of negative consequences at both individual and organisational level. Without being exhaustive, work addiction can have an impact on organisational performance, organisational effectiveness, workplace conflict, career prospects, health maintenance. In this paper, we aim to highlight the most relevant publications from the last five years to report on the impact in an organisation when work addiction arises among subordinates or managers, and how different leadership styles are associated with work addiction among organisational members. The publications were retrieved from Google Scholar and Scopus, and the results of 19 articles are presented in this paper after a review of 263 papers retrieved. The results show that transformational, servant and ethical leadership styles have ambiguous effects on work addiction, unlike laissez-faire or abusive leadership styles, the former enhancing and the latter reducing the incidence of work addiction in an organisation. Work addiction of managers also has a dual effect: on the one hand, it can enhance creativity, but it can also increase turnover among subordinates. Social support from the manager can be an antidote to subordinates' work addiction, but this effect may be modified by the quantity and quality of interaction between manager and subordinate, the sense of meaningfulness of the work, or even the organisational culture. Overall, the manager, as a key actor, can have an impact on work addiction in the organisation, but there is not always a consistent position in the research on the cases and the way in which this is done, which calls for further research in the future.
Influence of Partnership Relationships on Long-Term Neurological Rehabilitation in Germany: Protocol for a Qualitative Retrospective Study
Authors: von Bosse Alexa , König Peter , Jansen Eva
Published: November 2024

Background

Acquired neurological diseases entail significant changes and influence the relationship between a patient and their significant other. In the context of long-term rehabilitation, those affected collaborate with health care professionals who are expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the affected individuals.

Objective

This study aims to examine the changes in the relationship between the patient and their loved ones due to acquired neurological disorders and the influence of health care professionals on this relationship.

Methods

Through sociogenetic type building, we will identify different types of patient-caregiver dyads and their effects on health care professionals and vice versa. The results will then be integrated into a model based on the theory of symbolic interactionism and Baxter’s Relational Dialectics Theory.

Results

This study is not funded and was approved by the ethics committee of the German Society for Nursing Science, and it complies with the Declaration of Helsinki. The data collection started in June 2024 based on narrative couple interviews and is running. We assume that patients and their relatives will demonstrate heterogeneity as individuals, as well as in their interactions within the dyad, regarding certain orientations such as coping with illness, motivation for therapy, and coping strategies.

Conclusions

Our findings address a biopsychosocial perspective that enhances treatment approaches in neurological long-term care. Understanding the influence of professionals on dyadic couple relationships can improve rehabilitation effectiveness by tailoring therapeutic approaches to various patient types, relatives, and dyadic relationship constellations. This fosters patient- and family-centered therapy in line with holistic care.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/63949