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The Intersection of IoT, Marketing, and Cybersecurity: Advantages and Threats for Business Strategy
Authors: Yamin Ahmad Bin , Talla Rajasekhar Reddy , Kothapalli Srinikhita
Published: January 2025

This paper examines how IoT, marketing, and cybersecurity affect current corporate strategy, including its benefits and drawbacks. The research examines how data-driven insights from IoT improve marketing tactics and the cybersecurity risks of linked devices. The research synthesizes secondary data to explore the dynamic interaction between IoT, marketing, and cybersecurity. The key results show that IoT helps organizations create targeted marketing campaigns using real-time data, but it also increases the attack surface, posing cybersecurity threats. Many IoT devices lack security and data privacy, which threatens corporate operations. The report also stresses integrating strong security measures into design, using adaptive security frameworks, and collaborating between marketing and IT departments. Policy implications include enterprises implementing more apparent cybersecurity principles and educating employees, while legislators should regulate data privacy, secure gadget manufacture, and cross-sector cooperation. This report emphasizes balancing innovation and security to maximize IoT-driven marketing tactics while minimizing cybersecurity concerns.
El paisaje y el pensamiento indígena y popular
Authors: Cárdenas Aria Julián , León Forero Ana María
Published: January 2025

The following article presents the different elements of indigenous and popular thought raised by Rodolfo Kusch from the work bearing the same name, with the purpose of establishing a relationship between the main aspects of such thought with what the Argentine philosopher defines as landscape. The structure of the chapter begins with a first section where, from Kusch's perspective, the central axes of indigenous and popular thought are approached from scenarios such as knowledge, ritual, the relationship of opposites, the thus and the seminality. In a second moment, it is presented the way in which the action of indigenous and popular thought is glimpsed towards the construction of the American being through the landscape.
De “siempre fiel” a “siempre fidelísima”
Authors: Fuentes Alain J. Santos
Published: January 2025

Durante el Trienio Liberal, el pacto entre el capitán general de Cuba y las élites agroexportadoras de La Habana fue cuestionado por el liberalismo radical, especialmente por los representantes del gran comercio español en la ciudad. Para defender el modelo agroexportador y su autonomía, las élites fortalecieron la figura del capitán general Francisco Dionisio Vives. Este renovado pacto consolidó una restauración pacífica basada en el poder del capitán general, la tolerancia política y el libre comercio, reconocido con el lema “siempre fidelísima” otorgado por Fernando VII a la ciudad en 1824.
Comparison of post operative outcomes of non-stented versus stent for 7 days versus stent for 14 days following uncomplicated ureteroscopic lithotripsy-a single institution study
Authors: P. Madhavakumaran , Sundar V. Ezhil , K. Subramaniyan , R. Balasubramaniam
Published: January 2025

Background: Ureteral stenting after uncomplicated URSL (ureteroscopic lithotripsy) is preferred by most urologists. Routine stenting exposes patients to more stent related complications. This study was done to compare post-op outcomes of stented and non-stented URSLs and to determine the optimal stent duration time following uncomplicated URSLs at our institute.
Methods: A total 90 patients with ureteric stones of <1.4 cm size admitted to our Institute between August-2023 and March-2024 were treated by URSL and randomized to 3 groups namely-non-stented group (n=30); stented for 7 days group (n=30); stented for 14 days group (n=30). The patients were followed up for 4 weeks following URSL. The primary outcomes assessed were post-op LUTS, dysuria, flank/suprapubic pain, hematuria and stone free state. The secondary outcome assessed was rehospitalization rate.
Results: The incidence of flank pain, LUTS and dysuria was higher in the stented groups compared with non-stented group. Loin/suprapubic pain, Irritative symptoms were higher in the 14 days stented group than 7 days stented group. However, there was no statistical difference in the three groups in terms of stone-free rate. Mean operation time was less in non-stented group than in stented groups (p<0.05).
Conclusions: The non-stented group has less incidence of pain and irritative symptoms with comparative stone free rate to the stented groups. The incidence of post op stent related complications increases with increasing duration of stent. We suggest that it is not necessary to place a ureteral stent routinely after uncomplicated URSL for ureteric stones smaller than 1.4 cm.
A rare case of thoracoscopic management of post operative chylous neck fistula
Authors: Bansod Atish N. , Agrawal Anshu
Published: January 2025

Background: Thoracic duct injury is commonly iatrogenic. It can present as chylothorax, chylous neck fistula or rarely as chylopericardium. Injury to the main thoracic duct, rarely closes spontaneously while a chylothorax after lung resection rarely requires operative intervention as the leak is through the tributaries of the main duct. Chyle fistula can lead to high morbidity due to fluid loss causing nutritional deficiency and immunosuppression with mortality up-to 50%.
Methods: A 37 years old male was referred to our hospital with left supraclavicular malignant swelling which was a spindle cell tumor for which his local neck exploration and the excision of tumor was done. Patient had iatrogenic thoracic duct injury in the neck and developed a chylous neck fistula on post operative day 2, with output of 1200- 1400 ml chyle per day in drain. We did a video assisted thoracoscopic ligation of thoracic duct just at its entry point in right hemithorax between azygous vein and aorta.
Results: Patient had an uneventful post operative recovery with complete stoppage of chyle leak in the neck.
Conclusions: Conservative management of chyle leak is rarely successful and has high incidence of morbidity and mortality due to nutrition loss. VATS introduced in early 90’s has been applied in the management of chyle leak also. Injury to the main thoracic duct rarely closes spontaneously and surgical management in the form of thoracoscopic thoracic duct ligation is the treatment of choice.
Knowledge and management practices of infantile colic among mothers attending the paediatric outpatient clinic in port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: West Boma A. , Wonodi Woroma
Published: January 2025

Background: Infantile colic is a functional gastrointestinal disorder not explained by organic or biochemical abnormalities. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice of infantile colic management among mothers in Southern Nigeria.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional study carried out over one-year period using interviewer-administered questionnaires.
Results: Of 327 mothers recruited, most were of age group 28-37 years 204 (62.4%), had tertiary level of education 226 (69.1%), with parity of two 214 (65.4%) and were presently nursing infants of 1-12 months of age 227 (69.4%). Majority 259 (79.2%) lived in urban areas and belonged to the upper socioeconomic class 163 (49.8%).  Most mothers 249 (76.1%) had heard of infantile colic majorly from parents/relatives/in-laws (29.1%). Majority of them said colic was a physiologic process 201 (82.0%) while 142 (58.0%), due to gas in the intestines. Incorrect knowledge of features of colic included vomiting, passage of green-coloured stools and fever.  Most mothers had good knowledge of infantile colic (44.3%) and this was significantly associated with higher level of education and socioeconomic class. Most children 206 (63.0%) brought to the clinic had had infantile colic which started mostly at 0-4 months 223 (68.2%) and resolved by 3-5 months of age 171 (52.3%). The most common treatment practices were the use of nospamin (38.1%) and grippe water (33.5%), prescribed mostly by healthcare workers (27.3%) and purchased from chemist shops (71.8%).
Conclusion: There was good knowledge of infantile colic among mothers in the study. However, there is still need to increase public enlightenment on the benign and self-limiting nature of infantile colic.
Prediction of hearing impairment by indirect hyperbilirubinemia in neonates
Authors: Alam Simi Maliha , Hoque M. Mahbubul , Saha Shovon , Rahman M. Shaidur
Published: January 2025

Background: Hearing is a special sense and one of the most important components of communication. The ability to communicate and acquiring skills largely depends on the ability of hearing. Hearing impairment can have a substantial influence on a child's speaking ability, language development and social skills. Early detection and timely initiation of treatment for childhood hearing loss is very crucial as inadequate auditory input during first few years of life irreversibly delays the language skills for communication and reading. This study aimed to predict the frequency of hearing impairment in neonates with indirect hyperbilirubinemia.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and Special care neonatal unit (SCANU) of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from January 2020 to December 2021. In this study, we included 85 hospitalized neonates with hyperbilirubinemia based on the selection criteria.
Results:  The mean age of the patients was 5.6 (±1.6) days. Pre-term babies were 63.5% and 36.5% were termed babies. Among all patients, 49.4% and 43.5% of patients had indirect bilirubin levels from 15 to<20 mg/dl & 20 to<25 mg/dl respectively. Among 11 hearing-impaired neonates, 3 (27.2%) had mild to moderate impairment, 6 (54.5%) had moderate to severe impairment and 2 (18.1%) had severe to profound hearing impairment. Sepsis, ototoxic drugs and indirect hyperbilirubinemia were independent predictors of hearing impairment.                                 
Conclusions: This study concluded that indirect hyperbilirubinemia of≥15 mg/dl in preterm and≥20 mg/dl in term neonates is an important predictor of hearing impairment in neonates.
Perfusion index monitoring and its correlation with outcome in neonates undergoing surgery
Authors: Ahmad Sheikh Irshad , Yaseen Souliha , Wani Waquar Amin , Yaqoob Shaista , Bhagat Neha
Published: January 2025

Background: The perfusion index (PI) has been found to be a reliable indicator of peripheral perfusion and can be used to monitor perfusion in neonates undergoing surgical procedures. To study correlation of perfusion index with the need for post op mechanical ventilation, ICU care and inotropic support in neonates undergoing surgery.
Methods: Eighty neonates posted for surgery were enrolled after taking proper written informed consent from the parents. HR, BP and SPO2 and PI were recorded at 3 minutes interval for the first 30 minutes of surgery, followed by every 5 minutes till the end of procedure. Neonates requiring admission in the Department of Pediatrics were shifted to the Neonatal ICU or ward.  Post-operative vitals were monitored initially every 30 minutes for first 24 hours followed by 2 hourly.
Results: There was a statistically significant association between PI and need for post-op mechanical ventilation (MV). Duration of post-operative MV based on PI showed no significant difference. A lower PI was strongly correlated with an increased likelihood of requiring ICU-level care post-operatively, but not the duration of ICU stay. There was a potential association between PI and the requirement for inotropic support. Mortality rate was higher in patients with low PI, but not statistically significant.
Conclusions: Low PI in neonates is associated with poor outcome in terms of need for ICU stay, need of postoperative mechanical ventilation and inotropic support.
A study on clinical profile and correlation between electroencephalogram and neuroimaging in unprovoked seizures in children aged between 2 months to 12 years
Authors: R. Ramanathan , K. R. Siva
Published: January 2025

Background: Seizure is one of the commonest neurological illnesses in children and is also an important cause of mortality and morbidity in childhood proper diagnosis and management helps in improving the everyday life of children with seizures. The study is conducted to find the clinical profile and correlation of electroencephalogram (EEG) and neuroimaging and their correlation in the unprovoked afebrile seizures in children aged between 2 months and 12 years.
Methods: This is a hospital based prospective observational study conducted for a period of 1 year and total of 63 children were included in the study with unprovoked seizures admitted in pediatric department of government Cuddalore medical college and hospital, Chidambaram. The data regarding their name, age, sex, type of seizure, past history of seizures, treatment history, developmental history, family history and EEG/neuroimaging findings are collected and recorded in a preformed proforma and analysed.
Results: Among the 63 children, majority belonged to 1-5 years age group with male preponderance. About 80% of patient had generalised seizures and 20% had focal seizures. About 90% had abnormal EEG whereas 25.8% had abnormal neuroimaging. Majority of the abnormal neuroimaging is shared by focal seizures group. About 83% of children required single antiepileptic only.
Conclusions: The EEG abnormality occurred equally in both generalised and focal seizures. Higher incidence of neuroimaging abnormality is seen in focal seizures. Idiopathic seizures were the most common etiology. There is a higher correlation between neuroimaging abnormality and EEG changes in focal seizures than generalised seizures. Electroencephalogram and neuroimaging are mandatory in evaluating children with unprovoked seizures.
Comparative assessment and effectiveness of rotavirus vaccine among 2 months to 5 years old children with acute gastroenteritis including dysentery
Authors: Aravind Akshay , Vyas Bhadresh R. , Vaghela Dhiman M. , Kharadi Hemangini , Baloda Mamta
Published: January 2025

Background: Rotavirus infection is a leading cause of severe gastroenteritis in children under five, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study aims to find out impact and effectiveness of Rotavirus vaccine (RV5) among 2 months to 5 years old children with acute gastroenteritis including Dysentery.
Methods: This is a Prospective Observational study to find out impact and assessment of ROTAVIRUS VACCINE (RV5) among 2 months to 5 years old children admitted with Acute gastroenteritis including Dysentery in a hospital-based setting in Department of Paediatrics, Government medical college between October 2023 to October 2024. Vaccination information collected from Mamta card / Vaccination card.
Results: In this study, we compared the severity of AGE based on dehydration among patient who received complete series of Rotavirus vaccine (RV5) and those who not taken the complete dose followed by χ²=9.84 and p value= 0.007 which is statically significant, which indicate that persons who have taken the complete set of rotavirus vaccine has significant decreases in AGE severity than those who have not taken complete dose of Rotavirus vaccine. AGE with no dehydration is observed more in those who had taken complete dose of vaccine and also AGE with severe dehydration is less in those who had taken complete dose of vaccine.
Conclusions: Children who have taken all doses of rotavirus vaccine (RV5) has duration of hospital stay and duration of vomiting and duration of diarrhoea is less compared to those who have not taken complete doses of Rotavirus Vaccine.
Anterior thoracic myelomeningocele presenting with neck pain: an unusual spinal dysraphism
Authors: Tanwar Rekha , Mehra Shibani , Gupta Pooja , Singh Shahsi Kumar
Published: January 2025

Cervicothoracic myelomeningocele is a rare entity with few cases reported in previous literature of anterior thoracic myelomeningocele. Spinal dysraphism (SD) is a congenital malformation of the spine involving the spinal cord which is characterized by incomplete midline closure of mesenchymal osseous and nervous tissue in the developing fetus. Early diagnosis of myelomeningoceles offers several benefits, including parental counselling, treatment planning, and reducing potential associated complications. MRI is the best modality to study soft tissue morphology of the cord as well as vertebral and discal pathologies. We report a case of 4-year-old female child presented with multiple episodes of neck pain of 1 year duration. The antenatal history was unremarkable except for lack of folic acid intake as a supplement during the pregnancy. There was mild kyphoscoliotic deformity in upper thoracic spine. Radiological imaging was done for further evaluation. MRI revealed herniation of a CSF containing thecal sac ventral to the spine protruding from D1 to D3 vertebral level through a midline defect with neural placode was seen within and tethering of the neural placode. On MRI, the radiological diagnosis of true anterior myelomeningocele was made. Congenital malformations of the spinal cord include a range of abnormalities with varying but distinctive imaging features thereby making MRI the best modality for evaluation and diagnosis. Radiologists and neurologists must both be aware of the wide spectrum of SD and the unusual presentations like neck pain or paraparesis, for early diagnosis and effective management. MRI of brain and spinal cord is the key in detection of anterior myelomenigocele which is an occult form of SD.
Co-presentation of diabetic ketoacidosis and hepatitis an infection with anasarca: a case report
Authors: Ranabijuli Pradeep Kumar , A. Nazparveen L. , Sitaram Arangale Pankaj , Kamble Komal
Published: January 2025

Diabetic ketoacidosis is the common initial presentation of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in paediatric practice. Hepatitis A infection is a common cause of jaundice in children with varied constitutional symptoms. However, co-presentation of diabetic ketoacidosis and hepatitis A infection with anasarca is rare. One four-year-ten-month-old male child presented to the emergency department of our hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis with new-onset Type 1 diabetes mellitus. At the time of presentation, the blood sugar level was in the diabetic range, 677 mg% laboratory value and was suggestive of diabetes mellitus. The HbA1c level was 14.47% at that time; however, there was no history of the classical triad of polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia in the child. The child presented with mild acidosis (pH 7.3) and responded to the Milwaukee regimen of DKA management. During the course of the management, the child developed clinical jaundice on the 5th day of hospital admission and was investigated and diagnosed as having viral hepatitis A. On the 7th day of illness, the child developed anasarca in the form of moderate pleural effusion and gross ascites, leading to respiratory distress along with pedal edema and scrotal edema. The anasarca responded to symptomatic treatment and the clinical improvement of Hepatitis A occurred after 15 days. The stressful event of brewing hepatitis A, precipitating DKA in a relatively asymptomatic child of type 1 diabetes mellitus, is more likely in our case. The chance association of both the conditions in an underweight child with a history of 3rd degree consanguinity is noted in our child. The child also developed anasarca, which is uncommon in viral hepatitis A or diabetic ketoacidosis alone.
Efficacy of dynamic MRI sleep study in the management of obstructive sleep apnea: an observational study
Authors: Mohanty Sanjeev , Thiruvengadam Dharani , Rajam Haripriya Gopinathan , Padmanabhan Deepthi , Kumaragurubaran Balaji , Ramesh Guna Keerthana
Published: January 2025

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea has become a more common health problem owing to a more sedentary lifestyle and work culture. Dynamic MRI in the preoperative evaluation of these patients aims at diagnosing the actual cause, level and pattern of obstruction and guides the surgeon in decision making among the various treatment options established.
Methods: In this retrospective study, Dynamic MRI was performed in 66 patients who were previously diagnosed with polysomnography. The levels and pattern of obstruction were analysed with the severity of AHI grading and their significance in planning the treatment protocol is discussed.
Results: 62 patients had significant retropalatal collapse and 53 had lateral pharyngeal wall collapse in the Dynamic MRI. Retroglossal collapse is usually presenting with the retropalatal collapse and are found in six patients. Collapse at all three levels namely retropalatal, retroglossal and hypopharyngeal are present in three patients. 48 patients were advised for surgical management after pre-operative evaluation with MRI and 30 patients who underwent surgery had promising results at the six month follow up visit.
Conclusion: This study shows that lateral pharyngeal wall collapse is majorly contributory to the AHI severity although multilevel collapse is seen in both mild and severe OSA patients. Hence, Dynamic MRI is suggested before proceeding with the management of the OSA patients.
Spot the signs, save the sight: pediatric orbital cellulitis from rhinosinusitis
Authors: A. Safana , M. Vijayakumar , R. Hariprasad , P. Naseeba , R. Meena Nandini , M. Hari Meyyappan
Published: January 2025

Orbital cellulitis is a potentially devastating condition characterized by acute infection of the orbital contents. While it can occur at any age, it is more prevalent in the pediatric population. Key red flag signs include conjunctival chemosis, proptosis, restricted ocular movements, and reduced visual acuity. Recognizing these signs is crucial for diagnosing post-septal cellulitis, which requires aggressive management involving surgical intervention and parenteral antibiotics to prevent serious complications. This case series presents 8 cases of orbital cellulitis encompassing 3 boys and 5 girls aged 3 to 15 years who were thoroughly assessed, investigated and followed up. Three patients who presented with pre-septal cellulitis were managed conservatively with antibiotics, antihistamines and nasal decongestants while the remaining five who presented with post-septal cellulitis underwent transnasal endoscopic orbital decompression surgery. Post-operative recovery was good. All patients are currently asymptomatic and are under follow-up.
Quick identification and preservation of facial nerve using only posterior belly of digastric muscle
Authors: Sengupta Shuklima , Nath Kripamoy
Published: January 2025

Parotid glands are the largest salivary glands separated into two lobes by the neurovascular plane of the facial nerve. Superficial or total parotidectomy is considered the best therapeutic option for different Parotid lesions. There are various key indicators for locating the anatomical landmarks of the facial nerve in either anterograde or retrograde manner or using nerve monitoring, microscope, gamma probe etc. The Aim here is to promptly detect and preserve the facial nerve trunk and its terminal branches during parotid surgery with using only the posterior belly of the Digastric muscle aided with microscope. This is a one-year prospective observational study of 19 cases undergoing parotidectomy. The time taken to find the facial nerve trunk and its distance from the posterior belly of the digastric muscle were documented intraoperatively followed by post-surgery cranial nerve VII’ examinations. The “facial nerve” was satisfactorily preserved in 16 out of 19 (84.21%) cases with sole usage of the “posterior belly of the digastric muscle.” The mean time to identify the FNT was calculated as: 21.78 mins. The average distance of the FNT from the anterior border of the PBDM was estimated as 6.44mm. Prompt exposure of the PBDM, followed by locating the FNT just at a distance of 6.5 mm anteromedial to PBDM, can be done within 20-22 minutes, which is found to be the quickest and easiest method to identify and preserve the facial nerve with pes anserinus using PBDM as the robust indicator, preventing facial disfigurement and mental stress to the patient.
Primary Ewing's sarcoma of the temporal bone: a rare oncological enigma
Authors: Chakravarti Arunabha , Bahuguna Akhil , Agrawal Kiran
Published: January 2025

Ewing's sarcoma is an uncommon neuroectodermal malignancy that rarely develops in the temporal bone. The early clinical recognition and definitive management of this condition pose unique challenges. This report presents a case of a 4-year-old girl with right ear pain, right post-aural swelling and progressively increasing right-sided facial nerve palsy for the past 6 months. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) temporal bone revealed an ill-defined soft tissue lytic lesion epi centred in the right mastoid extending to the external auditory canal and intracranially. Microscopic sections revealed round blue cells which were strongly positive for CD-99. The diagnosis of primary Ewing's sarcoma of the temporal bone was made. Considering the intracranial extension of the tumour, chemotherapy as the first line of treatment was initiated and 9 cycles have been administered resulting in marked regression of the tumour. A range of nonspecific symptoms, such as otalgia, otorrhea, sensorineural hearing loss, post aural mass, and facial nerve palsy, are indicative of the clinical manifestation of primary Ewing's sarcoma in the temporal bone. Because of how subtle these symptoms are, more clinical knowledge is required, especially in light of the small number of documented cases. When children and adolescents present with similar symptoms, clinicians should rule out Ewing's sarcoma even though it is a rare entity.
The otoacoustic emissions-applicability in the diabetic individual: a brief review
Authors: Munjal Manish , Kaur Hardeep , Munjal Shubham , Arora Vineeta , Nanda Kshitij , Gupta Pritish , Binepal Tegbir S. , Patel Ayame D.
Published: January 2025

Untoward effects in the organ of corti and the stria vascularis are documented on histopathology in the diabetic individual with consequent hearing impairment. Hearing loss is even hypothesized to be due to the synergistic effect of hyperglycemias plus oxidative stress causing cochlear microangiopathy as well as auditory neuropathy. Control of the glycemic index in the diabetic improves the quality of life (QOL).
Społeczne role pedagogów wobec kryzysu zaufania i solidarności w społecznościach lokalnych
Authors: Kromolicka Barbara
Published: January 2025

W artykule, poza zobrazowaniem niepokojącego stanu zaufania i solidarności międzyludzkiej w Polsce, skupiono się na wskazaniu znaczenia działania pedagoga w roli organizatora społeczności lokalnej, którego ważnym zadaniem jest osiągnięcie jakościowej zmiany w sposobie funkcjonowania społeczności lokalnej i międzyludzkich relacji. Wzmacnianie solidarnościowego współdziałania jest możliwe dzięki pracy środowiskowej ukierunkowanej na aktywizowanie społeczności lokalnych, czyli aktywizowanie sił ludzkich i społecznych oraz odkrywanie istniejącego potencjału społeczności lokalnej. Coraz bardziej dynamiczny rozwój centrów usług społecznych w Polsce – w odpowiedzi na dokonujące się zmiany w polityce społecznej Unii Europejskiej, akcentującej konieczność rozwoju usług dla obywateli oraz formowanie się grupy zawodów pomocowych, otwiera nowe możliwości i przestrzeń dla wykorzystania potencjału pedagogów.
Znaczenie i wielowymiarowość przestrzeni domu rodzinnego: Część 1
Authors: Olearczyk Teresa , Osewska Elżbieta
Published: January 2025

Głównym celem artykułu jest ukazanie znaczenia przestrzeni domu rodzinnego i jego wielowymiarowości, zwłaszcza w wymiarze fizycznym, psychologicznym, społecznym, kulturowym i duchowym / religijnym dla rozwoju i wychowania człowieka. Jeżeli nowa rzeczywistość określana „płynną nowoczesnością” szybko zmienia odniesienie do fundamentów życia człowieka, w tym do jego przestrzeni życiowej, to dużego znaczenia dla młodego pokolenia nabiera odpowiedzialne tworzenie przestrzeni domu rodzinnego w celu wzmocnienia integralnego wychowania człowieka.
Wychowanie religijne w rodzinie w świetle wypowiedzi osób dorosłych przeżywających kryzys wiary
Authors: Chmielewski Mateusz
Published: January 2025

Celem niniejszego artykułu był opis i ocena wychowania religijnego w rodzinie z perspektywy osób dorosłych w kryzysie religijnym. Badania były przeprowadzone metodą studium indywidualnych przypadków poprzez prowadzenie wywiadów pogłębionych z pięcioma osoba, które określiły, że są w kryzysie wiary. Perspektywa dorosłych osób znajdujących się w kryzysie religijnym pomogła w głębszej analizie tych czynników wychowania w wierze, które w zależności od swojej jakości mogą być albo czymś pomocnym w sytuacji pojawiających się kryzysów wiary lub wręcz mogą mieć udział w ich genezie. Elementy uznane przez respondentów za wartościowe w wychowaniu religijnym w rodzinie zostały również określone jako pomocne w przeżywaniu kryzysu wiary w wieku dorosłym. Natomiast elementy wychowania, których w większości brakowało respondentom w wychowaniu religijnym, zostały określone jako postulowane w perspektywie możliwości pojawienia się kryzysów w wierze. Należą do nich: pogłębiona rozmowa na tematy religijne oraz przekazanie osobowej więzi z Bogiem.
Political-Legal Representations about the Lawful State During the Soviet Period
Authors:   Saratov State University, Vestov F. A.
Published: January 2025

In work are stated political-legal representations about a lawful state from the moment of an establishment of the Soviet power in Russia till 70 th years ХХ centuries.
Building Distinctiveness: Navigating Brand Identity and Image Challenges for Homestays in Samiran Tourism Village
Authors: Nevia Afriansari Dayang , Baiquni M. , Kuntoro Priyambodo Tri
Published: January 2025

Purpose of the Study: During the Covid-19 pandemic, tourist villages in Indonesia became popular as safe, nature-based getaways. In Samiran Tourism Village, homestays support the local economy and offer authentic experiences. However, growing competition makes strong branding crucial. This study explores the brand identity and image of two community-run homestays: DWS Homestay and Damandiri Homestay.
Methodology: This study using qualitative research methods, including observation, interviews, and a literature review.
Main Findings: Findings show that DWS Homestay has a stronger brand identity (71.43%) than Damandiri Homestay (57.15%), with DWS needing improvements in branding elements like jingles and a spokesperson. A well-developed brand identity can enhance customer loyalty, brand satisfaction, and recognition.
Implication/Application: The study emphasizes the importance of refining brand identity to differentiate homestays, improve brand image, and foster tourist loyalty. Recommendations include enhancing marketing strategies and collaboration among operators to strengthen Samiran's tourism ecosystem.
The originality of the study: This study underscores the critical role of brand identity in enhancing customer loyalty and competitiveness for homestays. By analyzing gaps and strengths in the branding strategies of Homestay DWS and Homestay Damandiri, it provides original insights into improving brand visibility, consistency, and consumer recall in Samiran Tourism Village.
A Future of Governance in the Digital Era
Authors: Dogou Martial
Published: January 2025

In this paper, I provide an overview of digital government, covering its characteristics, scope, objectives, current status, and future potential. I believe digital government involves leveraging Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), particularly the internet, to transform the interaction between government and society positively. I briefly introduce two concurrent reform paradigms: the participatory and managerial approaches, striving to enhance the government's responsiveness, accessibility, transparency, responsibility, participation, shift, development, efficiency, and effectiveness. Additionally, I present digital government models that elucidate its development trends. I also outline the paper's target audience, structure, and educational objectives. Moreover, I introduce 'A Future of Governance in the Digital Era' as a novel paradigm in public administration studies, emphasizing the evolving role of digital technologies in public governance. I underscore the challenges posed to public administration and society by emerging digital technologies like big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. By contrasting the evolving functions of digital technologies in government, public value creation, human resources, and governance, I argue that the theoretical and practical implications of 'A Future of Governance in the Digital Era' diverge from those of Dunleavy et al.'s 'Digital Era Governance'.
Napredne kvantitativne raziskovalne metode v zdravstveni negi
Authors: Gosak Lucija , Cilar Budler Leona , Watson Roger , Štiglic Gregor
Published: January 2025

Publikacija "Napredne kvantitativne raziskovalne metode v zdravstveni negi" daje študentom zdravstvene nege in medicinskim sestram znanje in spretnosti za razlago različnih statističnih metod na njihovem področju, kar lahko izboljša spretnosti uporabnikov pri zbiranju, analizi in razlagi rezultatov iz klinične prakse ter tako prispeva k izboljšanju kakovosti zdravstvene oskrbe. Vsebuje podrobna navodila za uporabo programa IBM SPSS in izvajanje statističnih analiz, ki jih morajo medicinske sestre poznati pri svojem delu, saj pri vsakodnevnem delu s pacienti uporabljajo in ustvarjajo podatke. Glavni cilj zdravstvene nege pacientov je zagotavljanje kakovostne in na dokazih temelječe zdravstvene nege, zato so medicinske sestre dolžne slediti najnovejšim raziskavam in dokazom ter jih uporabljati pri svojem delu. Znanje, pridobljeno v tej knjigi, lahko medicinskim sestram pomaga tudi pri boljšem razumevanju in interpretaciji predhodno objavljenih rezultatov ter s tem pri kritični presoji veljavnosti in zanesljivosti rezultatov, ki jih bodo uporabljale v klinični praksi.
Forms and Methods of Internationalization of Enterprises – The Case Study of Polish Manufacturer of Household Furniture
Authors: Krawiec Wioletta
Published: January 2025

This paper addresses the problem of forming a company's expansion strategy in foreign markets – for example, a Polish furniture manufacturing company. Therefore, it is undertaken to characterize the furniture market in Poland and describe the expansion method of a selected Polish furniture company. Included are such elements as the motives for internationalization of the company, methods of evaluation and selection of foreign markets, forms of expansion into international markets, and methods of determining the effects of the company's activities in foreign markets. Given the above problem, it will be explained by available secondary sources from the furniture industry and own research with a representative of a home furniture manufacturing company in Northern Poland.
Exploring Business Model Innovation Process: Evidences from a Czech Virtual Reality Start-up
Authors: Sibińska Anna
Published: January 2025

The presented paper addresses the problem of business model innovation process. The article examines how a start-up can bring about changes in business model operations in the area of using virtual reality in healthcare education. It also presents a novel approach to the use of virtual reality (VR) in the educational process. The study aimed to show the mechanisms of business model innovation.  The study was based on the case study method and was conducted on the example of a Czech startup, which conducts its activities based on virtual reality technology and its application in such industries as healthcare, education, social services and government sector.  The study identified the main mechanisms shaping the elements of the business model and showed the wide application of virtual reality technology. Business model development is required in today's market, typical of the fourth industrial revolution, which leads to automation and digitalization of business processes.
CSR as an Element of a Marketing Strategy – The Example of IKEA
Authors: Fabicka Wioletta
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this paper is to explain the essence of the CSR concept and the validity of its practical implementation by large companies, the essence of corporate social responsibility in building the company's image and in the procurement process, and to present practical solutions for applying CSR in the marketing space. IKEA not only cares about its image through various CSR activities, but also uses CRM strategies in the context of marketing. These strategies are used not only to acquire new customers but also to build lasting business relationships based on mutual trust and shared values.
Business Relations and Networking as One of the Best Marketing Practices
Authors: Michałus Małgorzata
Published: January 2025

Networking is an excellent way to develop and establish new business contacts. The paper includes issues related to the functioning of business clubs, ways of acquiring new customers and advantages of belonging to the said organization on the example of "Partners Business Club". The following parts focus on networking activities used within the business club, its current situation in Poland and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on its functioning. This article proves that networking should be the basis of every business venture, as it is very effective in increasing sales.
Discounts and Rebates
Authors: Skonieczka Oliwia
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the paper is to present the essence of discounts and rebates, the purposes of their use in business practice, as well as their types. Discounts and rebates are an important tool for attracting and retaining customers - it can be concluded that they are useful from both transactional and relational perspectives for customers and for entities offering their products and services. Due to the often colloquial, partial understanding of these concepts, it is therefore worth presenting their broad spectrum to systematize theoretical and practical knowledge in this area.
Sojusznicy z rozsądku
Authors: Ciszewska Ewa
Published: January 2025

Niniejsza praca przedstawia historię sukcesów i porażek powojennego projektu filmowej współpracy między Polską a Czechosłowacją, ukazując jednocześnie paradoksy tego przedsięwzięcia. Mimo że po drugiej wojnie światowej polsko-czechosłowackie relacje były obciążone wieloma sporami terytorialnymi i ludnościowymi, stosunkowo szybko udało się uregulować współpracę kulturalną. W efekcie, spośród wszystkich krajów przyszłego bloku wschodniego, Polska i Czechosłowacja miały największe szanse na urzeczywistnienie projektu „socjalistycznej przyjaźni filmowej”. W jaki sposób przebiegała jego realizacja? Jakie były jej przełomowe momenty? Jakie konsekwencje spowodowała? Dlaczego niektóre z punktów współpracy zrealizowano z naddatkiem, a inne zakończyły się fiaskiem? Pytania te wyznaczają oś niniejszej rozprawy.
Celem przeprowadzonych badań jest udowodnienie tezy o pragmatycznym, a nie wyłącznie ideologicznym, wymiarze stosunków polsko-czechosłowackich w dziedzinie kinematografii. Analiza narzędzi i praktyk współpracy filmowej obu państw podkreśla realistyczną ocenę sytuacji oraz dążenie do skutecznych działań jako jeden z kluczowych wymiarów socjalistycznego internacjonalizmu filmowego w okresie zimnej wojny. Asymetryczny status obu kinematografii w okresie tuż powojennym skutkował – w znacznym stopniu – jednostronnym funkcjonowaniem sojuszu polsko-czechosłowackiego. Służył on modernizacji polskiej kinematografii, budowaniu kapitału symbolicznego filmów, zdobywaniu wiedzy oraz doświadczenia relacyjnego studentów, filmowców i pracowników przemysłu kinematograficznego, a także budowaniu marek aktorek i aktorów.
Soybean Leaf Disease Identification Through Smart Detection using Machine Learning-convolutional Neural Network Model
Authors: Kim Bong-Hyun , Seo Ssang-Hee
Published: January 2025

Background: Soybean, a vital global crop, faces threats from diverse leaf diseases impacting yield and quality. By utilizing cutting-edge Machine Learning-Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models, this study develops a Smart Detection System for the precise identification of soybean leaf diseases. Methods: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are used in this study to identify soybean leaf diseases. Different images that depict different diseases are used to train the CNN model. The dataset obtained from Mendeley includes three essential categories: Diabrotica Speciosa, Caterpillar and Healthy soybean leaves. Labeling, grayscale conversion and scaling are all part of image processing. 80% of the dataset is used for training, 20% is used for validation and the accuracy of the model is assessed. Result: The CNN model showcases exceptional capabilities, achieving an impressive 95 per cent accuracy in precise soybean leaf disease classification. The Smart Detection System emerges as a powerful and timely tool for disease identification, holding significant implications for advancing precision agriculture. This study underscores the transformative potential of advanced machine learning in reshaping sustainable soybean crop management practices.
Reflexiones en torno a la enseñanza de las ciencias económicas
Authors: López Sánchez Lina Marleny , Salcedo Plazas Luis Alfonso , Delgado Ruiz Siervo Tulio , Jerez Gil Francy Liliana , Murcia Pardo Sandra Milena , Manrique Joya Gloria Mercedes , Chaparro Cardozo Arley Zamir , Villamil Pachón Jonathan Steven , Saavedra Najar Rodrigo , López Sánchez Mary Luz , Leguizamón Romero José Francisco , Orlando Caro Edgar
Published: January 2025

La Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Administrativas de la Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica (UPTC) se prepara para conmemorar el cincuentenario de la creación de los programas originarios. Por ello, los textos incluidos en este libro muestran los diversos aspectos que a lo largo de estas cinco décadas han contribuido a forjar y consolidar los programas que integran esta unidad académica. Los acápites del libro comprenden diversas facetas de este cincuentenario. El texto hace un recorrido por los hechos que dieron origen a la creación de la Facultad, acudiendo a los testimonios de quienes fueron protagonistas de su gestación. Asimismo, se traza la evolución de la Facultad con base en las entrevistas a quienes se desempeñaron como decanos, lo que se enmarca en las transformaciones de la enseñanza de las ciencias económicas en el país. Por otra parte, el libro aborda los métodos y las estrategias de enseñanza-aprendizaje ensayados en los tres programas de la Facultad. Simultáneamente, se examina lo concerniente a las competencias y evaluación de resultados en el contexto de las nuevas exigencias formuladas por el Ministerio de Educación Nacional. El libro concluye con la experiencia del uso de las herramientas tecnológicas, además de los medios y materiales educativos en la enseñanza universitaria. Esta obra es una iniciativa del grupo de investigación GIDICON y su semillero SIDIC, y contó con el apoyo entusiasta de docentes investigadores participantes de la UPTC. Esta es una afortunada oportunidad para reflexionar sobre lo acontecido en estas cinco décadas en la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Administrativas de la UPTC, así como sobre los éxitos y los protagonistas de los sucesos más relevantes de este memorable periodo.
Nomenclature commerciale des Shorea et Parashorea
Authors: Durand Patrick Y.
Published: January 2025

Les genres Shorea et Parashorea, appartenant à la famille des Diptérocarpacées, sont d'une très grande importance économique pour les pays producteurs tels que la Malaisie, l'Indonésie et les Philippines, en raison du nombre élevé d'essences qui y sont exploitées et du volume important qu'elles représentent. Cependant la nomenclature de ces bois paraît parfois très complexe et même confuse, du fait de la multiplicité des noms vernaculaires utilisés et qui regroupent, le plus souvent, plusieurs espèces, en fonction de critères de couleur et de densité.L'objet de cette note introductive est de rappeler la nomenclature scientifique des Shorea et Parashorea, et de faire le point sur les nomenclatures commerciales dans les divers pays producteurs.Un système de groupement d'espèces en sous-genres botaniques et par classes de densité, s'inspirant de la norme malaise et utilisant des noms génériques pilotes est proposé.
Angiogenin: biological role, mechanisms of action, and participation in oncogenesis
Authors: Mikhalev D. E. , Korotenko S. N. , Lomovskikh A. Yu. , Baydik O. D.
Published: January 2025

Angiogenin is a small polypeptide consisting of 123 amino acids involved in the processes of angiogenesis and tumorigenesis. This protein plays an important role in various physiological and pathological processes through the regulation of cell proliferation, survival, migration, invasion, and differentiation.

The lecture presents data on angiogenin production and interaction with various proteins, describes mechanisms of its action, and shows its biological role in angiogenesis and oncogenesis. The literature search was carried out in the PubMed, Medline, Elibrary, Scopus, The Cochrane Library, and RSCI search engines.
The role of mediators in the formation of leading pathological processes in psoriatic arthritis
Authors: Pogonchenkova D. A. , Chetvernya L. V. , Vasilyeva O. A. , Kononova T. E. , Poletika V. S. , Abramov V. K. , Chumakova S. P. , Eliseeva L. V. , Urazova O. I.
Published: January 2025

The lecture analyzes the results of research on the role of humoral and cellular mediators, their interaction, as well as the imbalance of angiogenic factors in psoriatic arthritis. The information is presented with identification of the leading typical pathological processes: inflammation and microcirculation disorders, formed due to the activation of protein cascades and interaction of molecular proinflammatory mediators and angiogenic factors. It is known that the clinical phenotypes of psoriatic arthritis are diverse. A deeper understanding of the pathogenesis and changes in the predominant pathological process can become the basis for the development of a personalized treatment strategy based on the pathogenesis to minimize iatrogenic complications and economic costs, as well as for the introduction of modern diagnostic methods for verification, differentiation, and monitoring of psoriatic arthritis in order to timely correct drug treatment.