bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
One-year outcomes of Pulmonary Vein Isolation with a novel cryoballoon: Primary results of the FROZEN AF Trial
Authors: KA Ellenbogen , S Mittal , Varma Niraj , Aryana Arash , Marrouche Nassir , Anic Ante , Nair Devi , Champagne Jean , Iacopino Saverio , Asmundis Carlo de , Weiner Stanislav , K Makati , Raybuck Jon , Richards Elizabeth , Su Wilber
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Cryoablation therapy for pulmonary vein isolation
(PVI) to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) is well established.
A novel 28 mm cryoballoon system designed to operate under low pressure
to safely reach a lower nadir temperature and maintain constant balloon
size during cooling has not been prospectively studied in a large
patient population for safety and efficacy. The FROZEN AF (NCT04133168)
trial was an international multi-center, open-label, prospective,
single-arm study on the safety and performance of a novel cryoballoon
system for treatment of PAF. Methods and Results: The study
enrolled patients at 44 sites in 10 countries across North America,
Europe, and Asia. Subjects were indicated for PVI treatment of PAF and
had failed or were intolerant of 1 or more antiarrhythmic drugs.
Procedural outcomes were defined based on the 2017 HRS consensus
statement. Follow-up was performed at 7 days, 3, 6, and 12 months. Data
are reported as mean±SD or Median (IQR). PVI was performed with a 28mm
cryoballoon in 325 drug refractory PAF patients. Complete PVI was
achieved in 95.7% of patients. In cryoablation lesions longer than 60s,
60.1% of PV isolations required only a single cryoballoon application.
Procedure related complications included: phrenic nerve palsy
[transient 4 (1.2%), persistent 0 (0.0%)], cardiac
tamponade/perforation 2 (0.6%), and air embolism 1 (0.3%). Freedom
from documented atrial arrhythmia recurrence at 12 months was 79.9% (AF
82.7%, AFL 96.5%, AT 98.1%), Antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD) were
continued or re-initiated in 26.8% of patients after the 3-month
blanking period. Additionally, an extension arm enrolled 50 pts for
treatment with 28/31mm variable size cryoballoon. A single temporary PNP
occurred in this group, which resolved prior to discharge. Freedom from
documented recurrence at 12 months in these pts was 82.0%.
Conclusions: This novel cryoballoon may facilitate PVI to treat
PAF, providing more options to address the variety of anatomy present in
patients with PAF. This cryoballoon system was safe and effective for
treatment of patients with drug refractory or drug intolerant PAF.
New moment formulas for moments and characteristic function of the geometric distribution in terms of Apostol-Bernoulli polynomials and numbers
Authors: Simsek Buket
Published: March 2024

Although it is very easy to calculate the 1st moment and 2nd moment
values of the geometric distribution with the methods available in
existing books and other articles, it is quite difficult to calculate
moment values larger than the 3rd order. Because in order to find these
moment values, many higher order derivatives of the geometric series and
convergence properties of the series are needed. The aim of this article
is to find new formulas for characteristic function of the geometric
random variable (with parameter p) in terms of the Apostol-Bernoulli
polynomials and numbers, and the Stirling numbers. This characteristic
function characterizes the geometric distribution. Using the Euler’s
identity, we give relations among theis characteristic function, the
Apostol-Bernoulli polynomials and numbers, and also trigonometric
functions including sin w and cos w . A relations between the
characteristic function and the moment generating function is also
given. By using these relations, we derive new moments formulas in terms
of the Apostol-Bernoulli polynomials and numbers. Moreover, we give some
applications of our new formulas.
Predicting and prioritizing coexistence: learning outcomes via experiments
Authors: Blonder Benjamin , Lim Michael , Godoy Oscar
Published: March 2024

Community assembly provides the foundation for applications in
biodiversity conservation, climate change, invasion ecology, restoration
ecology, and synthetic ecology. Predicting and prioritizing community
assembly outcomes remains challenging. We address this challenge via a
mechanism-free LOVE (Learning Outcomes Via Experiments) approach
suitable for cases where little data or knowledge exist: we carry out
actions (randomly-sampled combinations of species additions), measure
abundance outcomes, and then train a model to predict arbitrary outcomes
of actions, or prioritize actions that would yield the most desirable
outcomes. When trained on <100 randomly-selected actions, LOVE
predicts outcomes with 2-5% error across datasets, and prioritizes
actions for maximizing richness, maximizing abundance, or minimizing
abundances of unwanted species, with 94-99% true positive rate and
12-83% true negative rate across tasks. LOVE complements existing
approaches for community ecology by providing a foundation for
additional mechanism-first study, and may help address numerous
ecological applications.
Microhomology-mediated repair machinery and its relationship with HPV-mediated oncogenesis
Authors: Starrett Gabe , Chatterjee Subhajit
Published: March 2024

Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) are a diverse family of non-enveloped dsDNA
viruses that infect the skin and mucosal epithelia. Persistent HPV
infections can lead to cancer frequently involving integration of the
virus into the host genome, leading to sustained oncogene expression and
loss of capsid and genome maintenance proteins. Microhomology-mediated
double-strand break repair, a DNA double-stranded breaks repair pathway
present in many organisms, was initially thought to be a backup but it’s
now seen as vital, especially in homologous recombination-deficient
contexts. Increasing evidence has identified microhomology (MH) near HPV
integration junctions, suggesting MH-mediated repair pathways drive
integration. In this comprehensive review, we present a detailed summary
of both the mechanisms underlying MH-mediated repair and the evidence
for its involvement in HPV integration in cancer. Lastly, we highlight
the involvement of these processes in the integration of other DNA
viruses and the broader implications on virus lifecycles and host innate
immune response.
Recent Research on Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries: A review on Electrolyte Preparation, Mass Transfer and Charge Transfer for Electrolyte Performance Enhancement
Authors: Ye Man , Zhang Ni , Zhou Tuankun , Wei Zeng , Jiang Fei , Ke Yan
Published: March 2024

Vanadium electrolyte is one of the most critical materials for vanadium
redox flow batteries (VRB). Reducing the cost of vanadium electrolyte
and improving its performance are ongoing research priorities for VRB.
Currently, the control of the cost of vanadium electrolyte mainly relies
on the development of new processes and optimization of traditional
processes. Improving the performance of electrolytes mainly involves two
aspects: mass transfer and charge transfer, such as introducing
additives, optimizing supporting electrolytes, and developing new
electrode catalysts. This article reviews the progress in improving the
performance of VRB in the past 10 years, including three main aspects:
the preparation of electrolytes, the influence of mass transfer on
battery performance, and the influence of charge transfer on battery
performance. Further discussed the impact of different factors on the
improvement of VRB performance. Finally, summarized the challenges faced
by VRB in performance improvement and commercial applications, and made
suggestions for future research and development of VRB.
Stability of environmental DNA methylation and its utility in tracing reproductive activities of fish
Authors: Hirayama Itsuki , Minamoto Toshifumi , Wu Luhan
Published: March 2024

1. The use of environmental DNA (eDNA) as a new method of ecological
monitoring is widely applied. Although eDNA can provide important
information on the distribution and biomass of particular taxa, an
organism’s DNA sequences remain unaltered throughout its existence,
which complicates identifying crucial events, including reproduction,
with high accuracy. We thus examined DNA methylation as a novel source
of information from eDNA, considering that methylation patterns of eggs
and sperm released during reproduction differ from those of somatic
tissues. 2. Despite its potential applications, little is known about
eDNA methylation, including its stability and methods for detection and
quantification. Therefore, we conducted tank experiments and performed
methylation analysis targeting 18S rDNA through bisulfite amplicon
sequencing. 3. Methylation of eDNA was not affected by degradation and
was equivalent to the rate of genomic DNA from somatic tissues.
Unmethylated DNA, which is abundant in the ovary, was detected in eDNA
during reproductive activity of fish. 4. These results indicate that
eDNA methylation is a stable signal reflecting genomic methylation and
demonstrate that germ cell-specific methylation patterns can be used as
markers for detecting reproductive activity.
Dynamically Securing the Data by 1O2 Sensitization of Fluorescent Composites with A High Latency and Uncrackable Features
Authors: Chen Yuanyuan , Chen Jiamao , Wu Huacan , Liu Yifan , Wang Donghui , Huang Weiguo
Published: March 2024

Dynamic fluorescent materials used in data encryption suffer from
photodegradation, poor latency, and susceptibility to unauthorized
access. Herein, we propose a photochemically modulated dynamic
fluorescent encryption system based on 1O2 sensitization of fluorescent
composites, comprising a 1O2-sensitive fluorophore (F2) and non-emissive
polymers. After UV irradiation, in-situ generation of 1O2 from the
polymer effectively binds with F2 to form endoperoxides (F2EPO),
resulting in a significant redshift in emission, up to 150 nm. The 1O2
concentration is closely related to the irradiation time, enabling
time-gated encryption with diverse fluorescent colors. Moreover, polymer
properties can be manipulated to further regulate F2EPO emission.
Relying on these merits, we develop a dynamic data encryption method
with various non-emissive polymers as the data storage media, UV light
irradiation as the data encoder, and F2 as the data decoder. UV light
irradiation of diverse polymer solutions generates 1O2 at different
concentrations, effectively encoding the data, which remains invisible
under both UV and natural lights. The addition of F2 to these irradiated
polymer produces different redshifted fluorescence, enabling secure data
decryption. Attributing to the non-emissive polymers, time-gated readout
fashion, excellent latency of 1O2, and subtle interactions between 1O2
and F2, this data encryption is nearly undecipherable.
Chemotherapy-Induced Bone Marrow Suppression Complicated by Pyogenic Liver Abscess: A Case of Endogenous Endophthalmitis and a Literature Review
Authors: Tao Wei Jie , Gao Ying , Wang Jin Miao , Wang Shou Jun , Duan Ran , Hao Jie
Published: March 2024

Objective: In this article, we review the clinical data of a case
involving chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression complicated by
pyogenic liver abscess, leading to endogenous endophthalmitis (EE). By
consulting the relevant literature, we comprehensively analyse and
summarise the information, ultimately offering diagnostic and
therapeutic insights for similar cases. Methods: This article presents
the case of a 65-year-old female patient with breast cancer who
developed bone marrow suppression during postoperative chemotherapy.
Imaging examinations revealed the presence of a pyogenic liver abscess,
and the patient subsequently experienced visual impairment. Following a
thorough examination, the diagnosis indicated secondary EE resulting
from a pyogenic liver abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae. Upon
hospitalisation, the patient underwent treatment with granulocyte
colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) to stimulate bone marrow
haematopoiesis and she also received comprehensive systemic
anti-infective therapy. Additionally, a pyogenic liver abscess drainage
procedure was performed, coupled with intravitreal injection of
antibiotics into the vitreous cavity of the affected eye. Results: After
comprehensive systemic and local treatments, the patient’s laboratory
parameters normalised. The volume of the pyogenic liver abscess reduced
noticeably, allowing for the removal of the drainage tube. At the time
of discharge, there was a reduction in intraocular inflammation.
Nevertheless, complete loss of vision persisted in the affected eye.
Conclusion: In patients with bone marrow suppression following
chemotherapy, it is crucial to conduct liver imaging examinations to
promptly exclude the possibility of bacterial pyogenic liver abscess. To
prevent serious complications such as EE leading to blindness, timely
pyogenic liver abscess drainage procedures must be performed.
Administering antibiotics empirically for comprehensive systemic
anti-infective therapy, along with localised ocular treatment, is also
essential. This approach preserves vision as much as possible and
enhances the overall prognosis for patients
Equine asymmetry: current concepts and potential applications
Authors: Lesniak Kirsty , Randle Hayley , Parker Matthew
Published: March 2024

Asymmetry in horses has been suggested as an indicator of genetic
quality, affecting disease resistance and performance potential. This
review argues that equine bilateral trait asymmetries do not correlate
with the directionality of competitive disciplines or selective breeding
practices. The presence of similar limb asymmetries in both competitive
and non-competitive horses strongly suggests a species-wide trait, with
horses with superior athletic ability exhibiting fewer asymmetries.
While limb asymmetries may not severely impact biomechanical function,
they may indicate underlying physiological or anatomical problems. The
review will suggest to readers several research questions that will help
to understand the development of limb and hoof asymmetries, their effect
on horse welfare and performance, and the factors contributing to these
imbalances.
The role of muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 in cardiovascular disease
Authors: liu xinxing , Yu Yi , Zhang Haiying , zhang min , liu yan
Published: March 2024

The muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 (M3-mAChR) is involved in
various physiological and pathological processes. Owing to specific
cardioprotective effects, M3-mAChR is an ideal diagnostic and
therapeutic biomarker for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Growing
evidence has linked M3-mAChR to the development of multiple CVDs. This
review summarizes the expression patterns, functions, and underlying
mechanisms of action of M3-mAChR in CVDs, especially
ischemia/reperfusion injury, cardiac hypertrophy, and heart failure.
On Infantile Amnesia and Network Structure
Authors: Esen Ersin
Published: March 2024

We propose a novel analogy between infantile amnesia and the concept of
network stability in neural networks. We argue that this analogy can
provide significant insights into the mechanisms underlying memory
formation and retention. We propose spectral analysis of connectivity
matrices to demonstrate how transitions in network structure may
contribute to memory consolidation, offering a potential explanation for
infantile amnesia.
Communicating with the Purchaser Before, During and After the Purchase Examination
Authors: Baus Mark
Published: March 2024

Buyers expect much from the veterinarian examining a prospective
horse for purchase. To compound this, the veterinarian is the gatekeeper
in a highly unregulated transaction. The examining veterinarian must
determine precisely what the buyer’s expectations are for the
examination and their prospective new horse. How we communicate our
findings to them is critical for helping them make an informed
purchasing decision.
Effect of amubarvimab-romlusevimab for treatment of severe COVID-19 in intensive care units: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Qu Peng , Lou Anni , Dan Rong , Wang Canmin , Zhong Qinglei , Cui wanfu , Gong Jiacheng , Xu Qihan , Chen Zhuoer , Song Weihua , Li Xu , Chen Cheng
Published: March 2024

Amubarvimab-romlusevimab is used antiviral regimens currently
recommended in China for the treatment of adult patients with mild or
moderate SARS-CoV-2 infections who are at a high risk factor for
progression to severe COVID-19, but its exact efficacy in patients with
severe COVID-19 is not yet known. This is a single-center retrospective
cohort study. A total of 121 patients in intensive care units(ICU)
diagnosed with severe COVID-19 were evaluated.The
amubarvimab-romlusevimab therapy can reduce the 14-day
mortality（23.40% vs 41.89%, p=0.037）, 28-day mortality（29.79 % vs
51.35%，p=0.02）, and ICU mortality（29.79% vs 55.41%，p=0.006) of
severe COVID-19. To reduce bias and make the two groups balanced and
comparable, a 1:1 PSM was performed. In the matched population（n=47),
there were no statistically significant differences between the mAbs
(monoclonal antibody)group and the Non-antiviral group in 14-day,
28-day, and thromboembolic events in COVID-19 patients. The 40-day
survival analysis shows that mAbs therapy can improve patient prognosis
(HR=0.45, 95%CI=0.26-0.76, p=0.008). However, no significant intergroup
difference in the 40-day cumulative viral conversion rate. In a
univariate Cox regression analysis, The Amubarvimab - romlusevimab
therapy( HR:0.464; CI:[0.252-0.853];p:0.013),CRP, PCT, PLT, Lactate,
PT, PT-INR, and pt% level at admission were risk factors for clinical
prognosis. After including the above covariates, Multifactorial COX
regression shows that the Amubarvimab - romlusevimab therapy( HR:0.464;
CI:[0.252-0.853];p:0.013), CRP, Lactate and PT-INR at admission are
independent factors for mortality of severe COVID-19. Based on the
current data, we conclude that amubarvimab-romlusevimab therapy is
beneficial for patients with severe COVID-19.
Identification of Diseases caused by non-Synonymous Single Nucleotide Polymorphism using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Anjum Muhammad Junaid , Tariq Fatima , Anjum Khadeeja , Rahman Hameed ur , Ahmad Faizan , Shaheen Momina
Published: March 2024

The production of vaccines for diseases depends entirely on its
analysis. However, to test every disease extensively is costly as it
would involve the investigation of every known gene related to a
disease. This issue is further elevated when different variations of
diseases are considered. As such the use of different computational
methods are considered to tackle this issue. This research makes use of
different machine learning algorithms in the identification and
prediction of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism. This research presents
that Gradient Boosting algorithm performs better in comparison to other
algorithms in genic variation predictions with an accuracy of 70%.
Evaluating Different Approaches for Modelling Rotor Aero-servo-dynamics in Frequency-Domain Analysis of Floating Wind Turbines
Authors: Abdelmoteleb Serag-Eldin , Bachynski-Polić Erin E.
Published: March 2024

Computationally efficient frequency-domain models can play a very
important role in facilitating conceptual design optimization of
floating wind turbines (FWTs). However, achieving sufficient accuracy in
such models is challenging due to the nonlinear variation of the
aerodynamic loads, particularly the interaction between the floating
platform motions and the controller. Building on previously proposed
approaches from the literature, this work implements and improves upon
three methods to evaluate the influence of rotor dynamics on FWTs
dynamics in frequency domain. The investigated methods rely on: coupled
fixed-nacelle simulations in turbulent wind; decay tests in steady wind;
and linearized analytical expressions of the steady state aerodynamic
loads. The main objective is to assess the suitability of these methods
for future optimization of the floating platform and the mooring system.
The various techniques are compared through a case study of three
semi-submersible FWTs with increasing rotor size. While all approaches
have good accuracy below-rated wind speed, only the decay test approach
provide good estimates of the wind-induced global responses across all
tested conditions.
Impact of Internet of Things (IoT) devices on Network Security at Financial Institutions
Authors: Kannan Yamini
Published: March 2024

This paper provides an in-depth examination of the network
security threats associated with Internet of Things (IoT) in the
financial industry. Due to the rapid adoption of IoT devices for
optimizing operations and enhancing services, financial institutions
have seen an enlarged attack surface for potential cyber threats. The
paper explores specific serious dangers, such as Distributed Denial of
Service (DDoS) attacks, data breaches, and vulnerability exploits, with
a particular emphasis on the risks and implications of DDoS attacks. It
offers an analysis of significant case studies and how they reflect the
severity of these threats. Comprehensive mitigation strategies to secure
IoT devices from such risks are also proposed, including but not limited
to robust encryption practices, regular audits, and network traffic
monitoring. The paper argues that while IoT brings numerous advantages
to financial institutions, adequate and ongoing attention to network
security must be mandated to balance innovation with robust defense
strategies, thus ensuring the secure functioning of these institutions
in a digital and interconnected era.
What is “dust”? Three-decade observations of aerosol chemical composition during dust storms over the continental United States
Authors: Tong Daniel
Published: March 2024

This work presents 30-year observations of dust chemical composition by
the IMPROVE network in the United States. Analysis of 1,253 large dust
storms detected at the IMPROVE sites shows that dust PM2.5 (particles
less than 2.5 micrometers in fresh dust plumes) crustal materials
(64%), organic matter (13%), sulfate (7%), nitrate (2%), Cl, Br, and
heavy metals. Dust composition stays relatively stable during near
source transport. There are distinct spatial variations in dust
composition, including high carbon and sulfate in Oklahoma, high Cl in
Washington, and high fractions of heavy metals in Arizona. Compared to
the Earth’s crust, dust PM2.5 contains less crustal elements but more
OC, EC, sulfate, nitrate, and halogen elements due to influence by human
activities and biogeochemical processes. This rich pool of dust
composition data provides useful information to study the roles played
by dust in the Earth system and its effects on human society.
Pre-flight and In-flight Calibration and Performance of the Terminal Tracking Cameras (TTCams) on the NASA Lucy Mission
Authors: Zhao Yifan , III James F. Bell , Sahr Eric M , Lessac-Chenen Erik , Adam Coralie D , Cisneros Ernest , Winhold Andrew , Caplinger Michael , Ravine Michael A. , Schaffner Jacob A , Shamah Joseph M , Mottola Stefano
Published: March 2024

The Terminal Tracking Camera (TTCam) imaging system on the NASA Lucy
Discovery mission consists of a pair of cameras that will be used mainly
as a navigation and target acquisition system for the mission’s asteroid
encounters. However, a secondary science-focused function of the TTCam
system is to provide wide-angle broadband images over a large range of
phase angles around close approach during each asteroid flyby. The
scientific data acquired by TTCam can be used for shape modeling and
topographic and geologic analyses. This paper describes the pre-flight
and initial in-flight calibration and characterization of the TTCams,
including the development of a radiometric calibration pipeline to
convert raw TTCam images into radiance and radiance factor (I/F) images,
along with their uncertainties. Details are also provided here on the
specific calibration algorithms, the origin and archived location of the
required ancillary calibration files, and the archived sources of the
raw calibration and flight data used in this analysis.
Assimilating Morning, Evening, and Nighttime Greenhouse Gas Observations in Atmospheric Inversions
Authors: Monteiro Vanessa , Turnbull Jocelyn Christine , Miles Natasha L , Davis Kenneth J. , Barkley Zachary Robert , Deng Aijun
Published: March 2024

Improved urban greenhouse gas (GHG) flux estimates are crucial for
informing policy and mitigation efforts. Atmospheric inversion modelling
(AIM) is a widely used technique combining atmospheric measurements of
trace gas, meteorological modelling, and a prior emission map to infer
fluxes. Traditionally, AIM relies on mid-afternoon observations due to
the well-represented atmospheric boundary layer in meteorological
models. However, confining flux assessement to daytime observations is
problematic for the urban scale, where air masses typically move over a
city in a few hours and AIM therefore cannot provide improved
constraints on emissions over the full diurnal cycle. We hypothesized
that there are atmospheric conditions beyond the mid-afternoon under
which meteorological models also perform well. We tested this hypothesis
using tower-based measurements of CO2 and CH4, wind speed observations,
weather model outputs from INFLUX (Indianapolis Flux Experiment), and a
prior emissions map. By categorizing trace gas vertical gradients
according to wind speed classes and identifying when the meteorological
model satisfactorily simulates boundary layer depth (BLD), we found that
non-afternoon observations can be assimilated when wind speed is
>5 m/s. This condition resulted in small modeled BLD biases
(<40%) when compared to calmer conditions
(>100%). For Indianapolis, 37% of the GHG measurements
meet this wind speed criterion, almost tripling the observations
retained for AIM. Similar results are expected for windy cities like
Auckland, Melbourne, and Boston, potentially allowing AIM to assimilate
up to 60% the total (24-h) observations. Incorporating these
observations in AIMs should yield a more diurnally comprehensive
evaluation of urban GHG emissions.
Planetary interior configuration control on thermal evolution and geological history.
Authors: Lark Laura , Huber Christian , Parmentier E.M. (Marc) , Head James W
Published: March 2024

The terrestrial planetary bodies display a wide variety of surface
expressions and histories of volcanic and tectonic, and magnetic
activity, even those planets with apparently similar dominant modes of
heat transport (e.g., conductive on Mercury, the Moon, and Mars). Each
body also experienced differentiation in its earliest evolution, which
may have led to density-stabilized layering in its mantle and a
heterogenous distribution of heat-producing elements. We explore the
hypothesis that mantle structure exerts an important control on the
occurrence and timing of geological processes such as volcanism and
tectonism. We investigate numerically the behavior of an idealized model
of a planetary body where heat-producing elements are assumed to be
sequestered in a stabilized layer at the top or bottom of the mantle. We
find that the mantle structure alters patterns of heat flow at the
boundaries of major heat reservoirs: the mantle and core. This modulates
the way in which heat production influences geological processes. In the
model, mantle structure is a dominant control on the relative timing of
fundamental processes such as volcanism, magnetic field generation, and
expansion/contraction, the record of which may be observable on
planetary body surfaces. We suggest that Mercury exhibits
characteristics of shallow sequestration of heat producing elements and
that Mars exhibits characteristics of deep sequestration.
Sytuacja majątkowo-finansowa przedsiębiorstw logistycznych województwa świętokrzyskiego w dobie kryzysu gospodarczego
Authors: Piątek Edyta , Dziedzic-Jagocka Ilona
Published: March 2024

Celem publikacji jest ocena i rozpoznanie sytuacji majątkowo-finansowej przedsiębiorstw z branży logistycznej zlokalizowanych w regionie świętokrzyskim. Można w związku z powyższym postawić następujący problem badawczy: czy sprawozdania finansowe przedsiębiorstw logistycznych i wyniki dokonywanej na ich podstawie analizy finansowej zapowiadały nadchodzący z opóźnieniem do Polski obecny światowy kryzys gospodarczy. W celu zbadania tego problemu poddano analizie sprawozdania finansowe przedsiębiorstw logistycznych województwa świętokrzyskiego za lata 2005-2010 i podjęto próbę sprawdzenia czy wskaźniki finansowe zapowiadały i potwierdzają kryzys gospodarczy, który dotknął polską gospodarkę z początkiem 2009 roku. (abstrakt oryginalny)
Obciążenie podatkiem rolnym gospodarstw rolniczych według województw
Authors: Mądra Magdalena
Published: March 2024

Celem opracowania jest określenie zmienności obciążenia podatkiem rolnym gospodarstw, przy uwzględnieniu ich położenia według województw i poziomu dochodu z rodzinnego gospodarstwa rolnego. (abstrakt oryginalny)
Podatek rolny a nadwyżka bezpośrednia gospodarstw rolniczych według regionów FADN
Authors: Mądra Magdalena
Published: March 2024

W opracowaniu przedstawiono obciążenie podatkiem rolnym w gospodarstwach rolnych według nadwyżki brutto w podziale na regiony FADN w Polsce. W artykule omówiono także odchylenie standardowe i współczynnik zmienności podatku rolnego w odniesieniu do jednostki wielkości ekonomicznej. Prezentowane badania przeprowadzono w latach 2004-2009, we wszystkich 4 województwach. Na podstawie przeprowadzonych badań stwierdzono, że relacje pomiędzy zróżnicowaniem podatku rolnego a marżą brutto wykazują tendencję spadkową. Wyjaśniła naturalny wpływ podatku rolnego na osiągane dochody wśród gospodarstw rolnych. (tłumaczenie)
Innowacja jako zmiana
Authors: Wasilewska Anna
Published: March 2024

Innowacje są przyczyną i reakcją przedsiębiorstw na jakąś zmianę w ich otoczeniu. Dlatego celem artykułu było wprowadzenie definicji innowacji na skutek konkretnej zmiany, która została wywołana. W artykule przedstawiono także związki pomiędzy wynalazkiem, innowacją i naśladownictwem. Autor rozważa także zalety innowacji i ich powiązanie z postępem. Podejście to zostało dostosowane do teorii innowacji Schupmetera. Określił takie pojęcia, jak: wynalazek – absolutna nowość, innowacja – wprowadzenie wynalazku w życie oraz naśladownictwo jako upowszechnianie innowacji. Co więcej, teoria Schempetera jest zagrożona jako tło dla opracowania kolejnych definicji innowacji. (tłumaczenie)
Źródła informacji dotyczących wdrażania innowacji w przedsiębiorstwach przemysłu rolno-spożywczego
Authors: Wasilewski Mirosław , Wasilewska Anna
Published: March 2024

W opracowaniach ustalono źródło informacji, które wykorzystywano podczas wdrażania innowacji w przedsiębiorstwach rolno-spożywczych. W badanych firmach źródła informacji w tym zakresie były zróżnicowane. Głównym źródłem wewnętrznym była wiedza kadry kierowniczej, natomiast z asortymentu rynkowego – dostawców. Znaczenie zarządzania w tym aspekcie było zauważalne zwłaszcza w przedsiębiorstwach produkcyjnych i usługowych, a także produkcyjnych, usługowych i handlowych. W przedsiębiorstwach produkcyjno-usługowych oraz zakładach przetwórstwa mięsnego dominowali dostawcy jako główne źródło informacji. W przedsiębiorstwach produkcyjnych, usługowych i handlowych te źródła informacji nie miały już tak dużego znaczenia. Znaczenie wykonawców w tym zakresie było największe w przedsiębiorstwach produkcyjnych. Uczelnie wyższe jako źródło informacji o innowacjach były w dużym stopniu wykorzystywane przez przedsiębiorstwa produkcyjne, usługowe i handlowe, natomiast konferencje i wystawy przez przedsiębiorstwa produkcyjne i usługowe.
Innowacyjność technologiczna przedsiębiorstw przemysłu rolno-spożywczego
Authors: Wasilewski Mirosław , Wasilewska Anna
Published: March 2024

W opracowaniu przedstawiono cele i kierunki działania innowacyjnego w zakresie nowych lub ulepszonych produktów lub procesów w przedsiębiorstwach rolno-spożywczych. W większości przedsiębiorstw wprowadzono istotne innowacje w zakresie doskonalenia produktów i procesów. Dotyczyło to głównie tych podmiotów, które prowadziły działalność produkcyjno-usługową. Zasadniczym celem działalności innowacyjnej przedsiębiorstw było poszerzanie oferty i podnoszenie jakości towarów i usług. Założone cele zostały w największym stopniu zrealizowane w przedsiębiorstwach produkcyjnych i usługowych, natomiast w przedsiębiorstwach prowadzących działalność produkcyjno-handlową cele te były realizowane w mniejszym stopniu. W badanych przedsiębiorstwach wykazano stosunkowo duże zróżnicowanie postawionych celów w zakresie działalności innowacyjnej. W branży mleczarskiej i mięsnej firmy zaobserwowały stosunkowo podobne odpowiedzi dotyczące celów związanych z innowacyjnością produktów i procesów. Różnice te dotyczą głównie aspektów zmniejszania jednostkowych kosztów pracy i zwiększania jakości towarów. (tłumaczenie)
Procesy konsolidacji w opiniach zarządzających bankami spółdzielczymi
Authors: Kot-Zacharuk Agnieszka
Published: March 2024

W artykule przedstawiono opinię kierownictwa banków spółdzielczych na temat procesów konsolidacyjnych w tym sektorze. W Polsce zdaniem respondentów najlepszym rozwiązaniem dla banków spółdzielczych jest dwupoziomowa struktura organizacyjna. Respondenci stwierdzili, że głównymi przyczynami konsolidacji są niski poziom funduszy własnych i odgórnie ustalone progi kapitałowe. Wymagany poziom kapitałów własnych w badanych bankach został osiągnięty głównie poprzez wygenerowane zyski oraz procesy konsolidacyjne, które pozwoliły osiągnąć progi kapitałowe. Jednakże fuzje w tym sektorze bankowym doprowadziły do wielu trudności w standaryzacji dokumentów i procedur bankowych. (Tłumaczenie)
Kierunki współpracy banków spółdzielczych funkcjonujących w ramach zrzeszenia w opiniach zarządzających
Authors: Kot-Zacharuk Agnieszka
Published: March 2024

W artykule przedstawiono, w opinii kierownictwa, kierunki współpracy banków spółdzielczych działających w dawnym Związku MR Banku SA. Członkostwo w stowarzyszeniu zapewnia m.in. wspólne strategie, wsparcie marketingowe, obniżanie poziomu ich kosztów oraz jednolitość zarządzania ryzykiem w całej grupie. Jednocześnie podmiot ten zapewnia bezpieczeństwo funkcjonowania sektora bankowości spółdzielczej. Każdy bank spółdzielczy może swobodnie wybierać pomiędzy obydwoma stowarzyszeniami, bez względu na ograniczenia terenowe. Gwarancją bezpieczeństwa jest także zatrudnienie wykwalifikowanej kadry i jej ciągłe szkolenia. (tłumaczenie)
Wpływ zmian demograficznych na stan finansów gminnych na przykładzie Szczecina oraz gmin powiatu polickiego
Authors: Sobczyk Andrzej
Published: March 2024

Celem artykułu jest więc zwięzła próba porównania perspektyw rozwoju kilkunastotysięcznego powiatu na tle kilkusettysięcznego miasta wojewódzkiego. Za wskaźniki potencjału przyjęto wybraną grupę przychodów gmin, ilość pozwoleń wydanych na budowę oraz zmiany w liczbie mieszkańców i udziale poszczególnych funkcjonalnych grup wieku, które w dużej mierze kształtować będą stan budżetu. (fragment tekstu)
Sytuacja społeczno-ekonomiczna gminy w rejonie zagrożonym depopulacją (na przykładzie miasta i gminy Drohiczyn)
Authors: Bogdan Klepacki , Klepacka Anna
Published: March 2024

Celem badań było rozpoznanie zjawiska depopulacji oraz określenie stanu gospodarki w mieście i gminie Drohiczyn, położonych w województwie podlaskim w powiecie siemiatyckim. Drohiczyn w latach 1975-1998 był miastem administracyjnie należącym do województwa białostockiego. Badania obejmują lata 2000, 2005 i 2008. (fragment tekstu)
Wybrane problemy wdrażania standardów Bazylei III w bankach spółdzielczych
Authors: Domańska-Szaruga Beata
Published: March 2024

Celem artykułu jest poszukiwanie odpowiedzi na pytania: czy polskie banki spółdzielcze będą zobowiązane wypełniać wymogi zaprojektowane dla większych instytucji kredytowych, jakie zmiany w procesie implementacji przepisów CRD IV i CRR oraz jakie działania dostosowawcze powinny mieć miejsce, aby polskie banki spółdzielcze nie miały problemów z wypełnieniem norm adekwatności kapitałowej i płynności? Rozważania oparto na analizie dokumentów źródłowych oraz czasopiśmiennictwa poruszającego problemy polskiej bankowości spółdzielczej. Zastosowano również metodę wywiadu swobodnego przeprowadzonego wśród prezesów banków spółdzielczych. (fragment tekstu)
Optymalny portfel produktów a dźwignia finansowa
Authors: Mielcarek Jarosław
Published: March 2024

W niniejszym artykule badany będzie wpływ kształtowania się DFL na zmiany portfela produktów na optymalny, i tu powstaje problem, w jaki sposób zostanie wyznaczony portfel początkowy i portfel optymalny. W związku z tym zostanie przedstawione rozwiązanie problemu niższego rzędu, który dotyczy tego, jaki wpływ na kształtowanie portfela produktów ma zastosowanie wiedzy dotyczącej rachunku kosztów pełnych (RKP) i rachunku kosztów zmiennych (RKZ). (fragment tekstu)
Pomiar zmienności cen na rynku zbóż paszowych oraz roślin strączkowych
Authors: Just Małgorzata , Śmiglak-Krajewska Magdalena
Published: March 2024

Obserwowana w ostatnich latach zwiększona zmienność cen produktów rolnych spowodowała większą ekspozycję uczestników rynku na ryzyko rynkowe. Głównym celem artykułu jest podjęcie testu szacowania zmienności zwrotów cenowych na rynku zbóż paszowych i roślin strączkowych. Materiałem badań był szereg czasowy tygodniowych zwrotów cen zbóż paszowych w okresie 11.01.2004-13.05.2012 oraz miesięcznych zwrotów cen roślin strączkowych w okresie 1.02.2006-31.12.2010. Do szacowania zmienności zwrotów cenowych wykorzystano: klasyczne i pozycyjne miary zmienności oraz modele ARMAX, GARCH. Wyniki badania wykazały dużą zmienność na rynku zbóż oraz przewidywalne i nieprzewidywalne składowe szeregu cenowego, które należy rozróżnić, aby właściwie ocenić realną ekspozycję na ryzyko. Ze względu na brak jednolitych cen roślin strączkowych oraz obserwowaną właściwość zwrotów cenowych, do szacowania zmienności cen roślin strączkowych można zastosować metodę klasyczną.
Chefers positioneringar i relation till breddat deltagande i kulturskolan
Authors: Jeppsson Cecilia
Published: March 2024

This article sheds light on policy enactment in response to political goals of widening participation in Swedish community schools of music and arts (kulturskola). The data for this article is based on interviews with five principals from five such schools. The principals’ accounts were interpreted in a discourse psychological framework and six different ways to position themselves as leaders were found: The Trend-spotter, The Progressive Enforcer, Friend of Long-term Learning, The Implementer, The Critic and The Chameleon. The position The Trend-spotter and The Progressive Enforcer are associated with a common tendency to pronounce the schools’ mission to reach new target groups and a focus on new marketing and teaching methods. The Friend of Long-term Learning and The Critic guard long-term and in-depth learning and sufficient resources to achieve it. The principals’ policy enactment can be described as a balancing act defined by loyalty to local political goals versus loyalty to learning goals. The principals’ positioning in relation to the teachers express loyalty as well as a marked tendency to urge the teachers to renew the teaching methods. Whether the principals position themselves as Implementer or Critic is interpreted as depending on allocated resources. The Chameleon strives to integrate different positions. These positions are discussed relative to widening participation and institutional discourses such as breadth versus depth discourse and management discourse versus a discourse for learning.
Pensamento geométrico, arte e questões raciais na educação infantil:
Authors: Silva Ariene Vitalino da , Souza Bruno Gonçalo Penedo , Barbosa Gabriela dos Santos
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo, apresentamos e discutimos os dados de uma pesquisa que se propôs a investigar a construção do pensamento geométrico por crianças negras e faveladas na Educação Infantil, na favela da Maré, município do Rio de Janeiro, em uma perspectiva decolonial, a partir da arte. Mais especificamente, desenvolvemos e analisamos atividades que favorecem a construção do pensamento geométrico, tendo como principal recurso a obra Autorretrato de Tarsila do Amaral. O método empregado foi a pesquisa-ação. Concluímos que as crianças são extremamente capazes de analisar, nomear, relacionar e diferenciar as formas geométricas com os elementos encontrados na tela de Tarsila do Amaral e nos objetos que fazem parte do cotidiano, entre eles o próprio corpo. Constatamos também que a estratégia de ensino pautada nos projetos pedagógicos com viés interdisciplinar possibilita validar um currículo que perpassa a geometria e a arte, promovendo diálogos enriquecedores à aprendizagem integral das crianças. Essas ações, por sua vez, oportunizaram ações didáticas baseadas na decolonialidade e seus desdobramentos. A observação e análise do Autorretrato nos conduziu a reflexões sobre a cultura afro e à construção da identidade negra de forma afirmativa, favorecendo o protagonismo infantil.
Narrativas de licenciandas em matemática cujos corpos fogem dos padrões hegemônicos sobre seus percursos formativos
Authors: Luna Jéssica Maria Oliveira de , Esquincalha Agnaldo da Conceição
Published: March 2024

Este artigo analisa percursos de jovens mulheres estudantes de licenciatura em matemática sob a perspectiva das epistemologias feministas. A pesquisa fundamenta-se em epistemologias feministas, investigando várias facetas das mulheridades em diferentes contextos. O corpo é examinado através das óticas butlerianas e do transfeminismo, destacando dimensões interseccionais do feminismo negro. O estudo adota uma abordagem qualitativa feminista e utiliza entrevistas narrativas como fonte de dados. Duas licenciandas em matemática auto identificadas como feministas e com corpos políticos dissidentes das normas hegemônicas (uma negra e outra travesti) foram entrevistadas. A análise dos dados inclui a identificação de singularidades nas narrativas das licenciandas e a convergência de temas nas entrevistas. Os resultados indicam que várias mulheridades, enquanto corpos políticos, fomentam uma pedagogia inclusiva pautada na justiça social, questionando a pseudoneutralidade da matemática. Também ressaltam como a visibilidade desses corpos diversos na relação entre professores e alunos enriquece a formação matemática com uma abordagem crítica e envolvente.
WAR AND HERITAGE: EXPERIENCE OF PRESERVING CULTURAL IDENTITY
Authors: Polishchuk Larysa , Hrach Mykyta
Published: March 2024

The culture and conflicts have always been intertwined throughout the history of humanity. During armed conflicts, deliberate targeting of cultural heritage sites takes place. The aggressor's goal is not only the occupation of lands but also the imposition of a different ideology and the erasure of historical memory. As cultural heritage is a component of cultural identity, it can also be directly attacked for ideological reasons, as we can observe in Ukraine. Disrespect for another's cultural space manifests itself in the deliberate destruction of historical structures and monuments, the theft of artworks, the burning of archives and libraries, and the destruction of architectural and urban spaces. The preservation of cultural heritage in the context of armed conflicts is one of the most challenging tasks within the spectrum of global conservation efforts. The inadequacy or absence of preventive measures in accordance with the 1954 UNESCO Convention is a significant obstacle to the effective preservation of cultural heritage during times of war. Now it is essential to study global experiences in preserving cultural treasures in situations of armed conflicts to find ways to address the conservation challenge, Redefining and emphasizing national and local cultural identity, as well as reflecting memory in restoration projects in Ukraine. The aim of the article is to analyze global experiences in post-conflict cultural heritage restoration and propose principles for preserving cultural identity during the reconstruction phase in Ukraine after the war. During the heritage restoration phase in Ukraine, within the framework of urban restoration projects (revalorization, regeneration), it is crucial to focus on experiences from situations of armed conflicts. More attention should be given to post-conflict memory in restoration projects. Based on the analysis of literary sources and field studies, we propose five principles that can be applied during the post-conflict reconstruction phase: "Immortalization of Memory", "Global Identification", "Documentary Representation", "Museification, Symbolic Marking", "Interpretation". Among international projects and implementations, there are various approaches, including those with opposing views on the preservation of cultural identity, which align with the proposed principles of іmmortalization of memory and global identification.
PECULIARITIES OF THE FORTIFICATION SYSTEM OF THE INCASTELLATED COMPLEX OF THE HOLY CROSS MONASTERY OF THE SKETE MANIAVSKY
Authors: Fedunkiv Zenoviy , Bastron Sophia
Published: March 2024

For several centuries, the Maniavsky Skete played the role of a significant sacred, cultural, and defensive centre of the region. The first two factors have been studied quite thoroughly, but the third one has been neglected by scholars. Therefore, the study of the defence system of the sacred abode is quite relevant. Its study can help to reconstruct the appearance of the complex, the location and planning of the main structural elements, especially since the monastery is listed in the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine as an architectural monument of national importance under the number 239/0, as well as its individual buildings: the gate tower (No. 239/1), the treasury (No. 239/2), the defensive tower and walls (No. 239/3), and the refectory (No. 2394). The article is aimed at clarifying the structural units, historical architectural and functional type, typology by the method of fortification, location features (in the landscape environment, in the hydrographic environment, in the urban environment), as well as outlining the architectural and fortification features of the defensive monastery complex. Based on the results of the study of iconographic, cartographic sources and field surveys, the article examines the planning structure of defensive structures and fortifications and the fortification system of the encastled complex of the Holy Cross Monastery of Skete Maniavskyi, founded in the forest of the Carpathian foothills on the lands of the village of Maniava in the Galician district of the Galician land of the Ruthenian Voivodeship in the late Middle Ages as a monastery of Orthodox hermit monks.
An Ongoing Concern of Diabetic Management with SGLT2i - Its Potential Medico-Legal Implication
Authors: Wong Wu Shun Felix , Yeung Vincent Tok Tai
Published: March 2024

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening diabetic emergency. There is now an emerging risk of DKA because of a potential adverse effect of the new diabetic medication - Sodium Glucose Transporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) that can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis. This paper shares our experience of unexpected events in two diabetic patients taking SGLT2i, resulting in urgent hospitalization in one case and medical litigation in the other. It also brings to the doctors' attention that ketone breath sensors are now available to diagnose DKA quickly and accurately. They can offer a non-invasive approach to detecting and monitoring DKA in diabetic patients; hopefully, it could have averted similar events and prevented medical litigation in the future.