bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vitamin D Level in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients Before and After Adjuvant Chemotherapy and Endocrine Therapy
Authors: Al Obeidy Barrak F. , Al Zobair Alya A. , Hayawi Mohammed A.
Published: December 2024

Background:

Deficiency of vitamin D is associated with the risk of the development of several cancers.

Objective:

This study aimed to verify the effect of the adjuvant chemotherapy and hormonal therapy on the vitamin D level in breast cancer patients.

Materials and Methods:

This is a prospective case–control study consisting of 65 postmenopausal patients with breast cancers compared to 40 postmenopausal control women from Nineveh province, vitamin D level was measured at the time of the diagnosis; immediately after the completion of adjuvant chemotherapy and 6 months after completing chemotherapy attending Mosul oncology Hospital during 2017–2019.

Results:

The present study demonstrated that vitamin D level at the time of diagnosis was lower in patients group compared with the control group. After the completion of adjuvant chemotherapy, the mean value of vitamin D level was significantly lower than the mean value of vitamin D level at the time of diagnosis. Six months after finishing chemotherapy, the value of vitamin D level was slightly recovered but still significantly lower than the mean value of vitamin D level at the time of diagnosis of breast cancer patients.

Conclusion:

Vitamin D deficiency seems common among breast cancer patients in Nineveh province, which became more prominent after giving chemotherapy.
Perceived Anxiety among Undergraduate Dental Students During Oral and Written Prosthetic Examination
Authors: Al-Jammali Zainab Mahmood , Abed-Alhussian Alyassery Aoss Moez , Karkosh Zahraa Saad , Al-Yasiry Anas
Published: December 2024

Background:

The test of anxiety refers to emotional states with behavioral and psychological correlates.

Objectives:

To determine if anxiety induced by exams affects the oral and written prosthetic examination performance of dental students in Iraq.

Materials and Methods:

The study sample consisted of 5th year dental students (142 males and females). The participants were given the questionnaire in the first 2 min of the prosthodontic written exam and asked to complete it before opening the exam. For the oral exam, we asked the participating students to fill out the questionnaire while sitting in front of the exam professor committee at the beginning of the exam. Then, a 5-point Likert scale. All data were collected and analyzed using the mean with standard deviation as a simple descriptive statistic to describe the study variables of the association between categorical variables using Kandall’s tau test.

Results:

There was a significant difference between the anxiety scale and the degree of anxiety between the oral and written exams. The degree of males in the oral exam was higher than that of females. The anxiety from the written exam was 2.62 for males, whereas it was 3.51 for females, and the degree for males in the written exam was higher than for females.

Conclusion:

There were significant differences between the anxiety scale and the performance on the exam between males and females. There is a significant association between the degree of anxiety and the degree obtained from the oral and written prosthetic examinations. Females were more anxious than males from oral and written exams, and there is a significant difference between genders regarding anxiety levels and exam degrees.
Assessment of the Nutritional Status and Associated Factors among Adolescent Girls in Preparatory Schools at Al-Kut City
Authors: Okab Ammar Abbas , Jawad Ahmed Kadhim
Published: December 2024

Background:

Adolescence is a critical stage in human life, marking the shift from childhood to maturity and marked by a remarkably fast growth rate. Nutritional needs of adolescents at this phase of life are higher for the majority of nutrients than at any other time due to their fast growth.

Objective:

To assess the nutritional status domains of adolescent girls and identify the factors associated with their nutritional status among adolescent girls in preparatory schools in Al-Kut City.

Materials and Methods:

A descriptive cross-sectional study design has been carried out in preparatory schools in Al-Kut City. The study subjects included 650 adolescent girls selected from preparatory schools. The technique of adolescent student selection was simple random sampling. Data was collected via direct interview technique with each participant of adolescent students. The study instrument used a constructional questionnaire.

Results:

In the distribution of body mass index of the study population, the highest percentage was 67.08% of participants with normal weight, followed by underweight 18.46%; the majority 82.8% were fed both types of feeding; the number of meals per day was 2–3 (66.2%); regular exercise answer was no 75.2%; type of exercise was aerobic 39.4%, health, family, and the environment of adolescent girls; most of the answers were yes and high significant correlation between socio-demographic characteristics and nutritional factors of adolescent girls, including their age, family members, father’s occupation, mother’s occupation, and arrangement in the family and show the significant relationship of their economic status.

Conclusion:

Nutritional status is very important for adolescent girls and very important to growth, development, and learning in school.
A case of adenomyosis in a noncommunicating functional rudimentary horn mimicking a subserous myoma
Authors: Monte Mello Dee Padojinog , Alcantara-Boquiren Marie Janice
Published: December 2024

This report discusses a rare case of adenomyosis in a noncommunicating functional rudimentary horn, initially described as a subserous myoma on imaging. A 35-year-old nulligravid presented with dysmenorrhea since menarche, acute right lower quadrant pain, and a palpable right pelvic mass. A myomectomy was initially planned, but during the laparoscopic procedure, a rudimentary horn adjacent to a unicornuate uterus was discovered. The patient underwent a second procedure for diagnostic hysteroscopy, diaphonoscopy, chromotubation, laparoscopic excision of the rudimentary horn, and right salpingectomy, recovering without complications. Histopathology revealed diffuse adenomyosis with proliferative endometrium. The case emphasizes the challenges in diagnosing such conditions through imaging. It highlights the importance of considering Müllerian anomalies in pelvic mass diagnoses, particularly when atypical symptoms or imaging findings are present.
Case report on the management of ectopic pregnancy in uterine didelphys
Authors: Morales Arriane R. , Cagalawan Ricca Mae G. , Alcantara-Boquiren Marie Janice
Published: December 2024

The case report discusses a rare occurrence of tubal pregnancy in a patient with uterine didelphys, managed using combined hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. A 29-year-old Gravida 2 Para 0 (0010) with a right tubal ectopic pregnancy alongside incidental uterine didelphys detected via physical examination and three-dimensional transvaginal ultrasound. The patient underwent a combined diagnostic and operative laparoscopy, where a right salpingectomy was performed using a harmonic scalpel. Diagnostic laparoscopy showed two uterine horns with each attached fallopian tube and ovary with an interostial length of 4 cm. Diagnostic hysteroscopy confirmed the presence of two separate uterine cavities and cervices without communication. The procedure demonstrated that the technique for laparoscopic salpingectomy in cases of uterine didelphys parallels that for a normal uterus. The use of combined hysteroscopy and laparoscopy proved effective in evaluating both the external uterine structure and internal cavity, facilitating accurate diagnosis and treatment of Müllerian anomalies with ectopic pregnancy.
Long-term surgical results and comparison in childhood glaucoma
Authors: Gürpınar Abdülcemal , Arıtürk Nurşen
Published: December 2024

PURPOSE:

Comparison of visual and anatomical results according to surgery types in patients with primary congenital glaucoma (PCG), secondary childhood glaucoma, and glaucoma following cataract surgery (GFCS).

METHODS:

The medical records of pediatric glaucoma patients from 2005 to 2023 at the Ondokuz Mayis University Ophthalmology Clinic were retrospectively reviewed. Participants were classified as undergoing trabeculectomy (TRAB), Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implant, combined TRAB and trabeculotomy (CTT); AGV implant after failed TRAB surgeries (TRAB + AGV). Enrolled patients included PCG, secondary childhood glaucoma, and GFCS groups classified according to the Congenital Glaucoma Research Network guidelines. The groups were analyzed for success rate of surgery, visual acuity (VA), corneal diameter, corneal thickness, intraocular pressure (IOP), number of medications, and refractive errors.

RESULTS:

Sixty eyes of 38 patients with a mean age of 10.5 ± 6.1 years were included in the study. The final IOP was 16.9 ± 7.4, and the final VA was 0.68 ± 0.66 logMAR. The groups had similar final IOP, cup-to-disc ratio, and complications. The CTT group had the highest overall success rate at 91.7%, whereas the AGV implant group had the lowest at 50%. The final horizontal corneal diameter was 12.6–1.29 mm in the CTT group, 12.62–1.04 mm in the TRAB group (the lowest), and 13.72–0.93 mm in the AGV implant group (the highest) (P = 0.009). The proportion of patients with good VA at the final follow-up was highest in the CTT group at 50%.

CONCLUSION:

Various procedures can achieve effective IOP control in most patients. Childhood glaucoma requires long-term close follow-up for a good visual and anatomical prognosis. Considering the success rate and visual prognosis of CTT in childhood glaucoma, it may be a good choice as first-line surgery.
Assessment of Visual Evoked Potential in the Non-diabetic Offspring of Type II Diabetic Individuals - A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Tamilselvan K , Raju Aruna , Soundirarajan Subhashri , Niveatha S
Published: December 2024

Introduction:

Visual evoked potential (VEP) is a non-invasive tool to detect retinopathy at early stages, and it can be used as a predictive marker for diabetic retinopathy. The study aimed to analyse VEP in non-diabetic offspring of type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic parents.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 53 non-diabetic and normotensive offspring of type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic parents aged 18-25 years. Visual acuity and field of vision were assessed, and height, weight, and BMI were recorded. VEP was recorded using the standard operating procedure in the electrophysiology lab.

Results:

There is no significant difference in age, height, weight, and BMI between the two groups. Significant difference in P100 latency was observed in the right eye (P value is 0.003) and left eye (P value is 0.001) between offspring of diabetic parents and non-diabetic parents. Whereas no significant difference is observed in N75 latency, N 145 latency, and N75-P100 amplitude.

Conclusions:

The current study suggests that there is alteration in the VEP parameters in non-diabetic offspring of type 2 diabetic parents compared to offspring of non-diabetic parents.
Ocular Myocysticercosis Masquerading as Orbital Cellulitis
Authors: Shukla Ruchi , Banerjee Nilakshi , Mishra Ashutosh K. , Singh Kushal
Published: December 2024

Cysticercosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Taenia species parasites, can manifest in various clinical presentations, including orbital involvement. Extraocular orbital cysticercosis commonly affects the superior muscle complex and recti, often resembling subacute orbital myositis. Our case of a six-year-old boy underscores the importance of recognizing this condition. He presented with pain, redness, swelling and ptosis, leading to a diagnostic journey involving ocular examination, imaging and investigations. Treatment with oral steroids and anthelminthic medication was initiated, with clinical improvement upon regular follow-up. This case highlights the challenge of differentiating cysticercosis from other orbital pathologies and underscores the significance of prompt diagnosis and management to prevent ocular morbidity.
The Fault in our Stars – Starry-coloured Halos in Occipital Lobe Infarct
Authors: Asokan Kaaviya , Sigamani Venipriya P. , Srinivasan Renuka
Published: December 2024

Coloured halos occur due to the accumulation of fluid in the corneal epithelium and due to alterations in the refractive condition of the corneal lamellae. They are usually seen in glaucoma, cataract, and sometimes in conjunctivitis as well. Visual hallucination are observed in migraines, seizure disorders, and sometimes psychiatric disorders. This presentation is about a 55-year-old female who came to casualty with complaints of a severe headache and sudden onset of defective vision in the right side for 3 days. She also complained of seeing multi-coloured rings in a star pattern, each episode lasting for 10 to 15 min. A confrontation test was performed, which showed right homonymous hemianopia. A CT scan of the Brain was conducted, revealing a left subacute occipital lobe infarct. Gonioscopy and dilated fundus examination showed no evidence of glaucoma. In summary, coloured halos occur not only due to glaucoma or cataract, but they can also, though rarely, suggest occipital lobe infarcts. A thorough history and a detailed systemic and ocular examination in all cases of coloured halos will help in diagnosing rare causes.
Carbimazole-induced diffuse alveolar hemorrhage: An uncommon entity
Authors: Gupta Rahul Kumar , Mason Amita , Vashishht Meghaa , Gupta Dhruv
Published: December 2024

Carbimazole, an antithyroid drug commonly used in hyperthyroidism, is generally considered safe, with pulmonary toxicities being rare. While interstitial pneumonia, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, or pleural effusion have been sporadically reported, cases of agranulocytosis caused by carbimazole, which may present with pulmonary infections, are also infrequent. However, diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) without systemic vasculitis is exceedingly rare in patients taking carbimazole. Here, we present a case of DAH without systemic involvement in a patient receiving carbimazole. The patient presented with respiratory failure and responded well to steroids and withholding carbimazole.
Navigating the gray area: A questionnaire-based survey on the clinical practices among endocrinologists, obstetricians, and physicians in managing pregnant women with mildly raised thyroid-stimulating hormone (2.5–4 mIU/ml)
Authors: Sudhakaran Lekshmi , Kudugunti Neelaveni , Kalam Sumayya Abdul , Sahay Rakesh
Published: December 2024

Background:

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) in pregnancy, defined by elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels with normal free thyroxine (T4) levels, significantly impacts maternal and neonatal outcomes. Management practices for SCH vary, particularly for borderline TSH levels (2.5–4 mIU/ml). Understanding diverse clinical approaches and the factors influencing these practices is crucial for optimizing treatment guidelines.

Methodology:

A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among endocrinologists, obstetricians, and physicians managing pregnant women with thyroid dysfunction. Distributed through professional social media groups, the survey addressed various aspects of managing mildly elevated TSH levels, including decision-making factors for treatment, monitoring, and dosing of levothyroxine (LT4), as well as routine screening for antithyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies. Responses from 383 doctors were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods to assess differences in clinical practices.

Results:

Out of 383 respondents, 171 (44.65%) were endocrinologists, 156 (40.73%) were obstetricians, and 56 (14.8%) were physicians. A significant disparity was noted in the perspectives on initiating LT4 treatment. About 82.46% of endocrinologists do not consider it necessary to treat all pregnant women with a TSH level between 2.5 and 4 mIU/ml. On the other hand, 62.82% of obstetricians and 39.29% of general physicians believe that treatment should be initiated even in cases of mildly elevated TSH levels. Positive anti-TPO antibodies, bad obstetric history, history of gestational hypothyroidism in a previous pregnancy, and presence of goiter were considered the most important factors for deciding to initiate LT4 therapy in this specific group of pregnant women. The majority of the participants opined that the first trimester would be the ideal time to initiate LT4 therapy in pregnant women. Out of 171 endocrinologists, about 73% regularly conduct anti-TPO screening of pregnant women with TSH between 2.5 and 4 mIU/ml. Among 156 obstetricians, about 72% do not screen regularly for anti-TPO antibodies, and among 56 physicians, about 52% prefer regular screening, while 48% do not.

Conclusions:

This survey highlights significant variability in the management of pregnant women with mildly raised TSH levels among different medical specialties. The results underscore the need for more unified, evidence-based guidelines that take into account the complexity of individual cases and the variability of clinical practices. Further research is needed to establish a standardized approach to managing SCH in pregnancy, enhancing both maternal and fetal health outcomes.
YALIN ÜRETİM SİSTEMLERİNDE RİSK ANALİZİ: BULANIK VIKOR YÖNTEMİ İLE SERAMİK FİRMASINDA BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: Çoban Veysel , Çakır Güngör
Published: December 2024

Ticaret sınırlarının ortadan kalması pazarın genişlemesine ve rekabetinde yoğunlaşmasına neden olur. İşletmelerin küresel rekabette ayakta kalabilmesi müşterilere kaliteli ürünleri en uygun fiyatta sunmasına bağlıdır. Müşterilere sunulan uygun fiyatla birlikte karın arttırılması yalnız maliyetlerin düşürülmesi ile gerçekleşebilir. Üretimde gereksiz kaynak kullanımı ortadan kaldırarak verim artışı sağlayan ve maliyetleri düşüren yalın üretim tekniği kritik bir üretim aracı olarak ortaya çıkar. Bu çalışma, yalın üretim sistemlerinin uygulanması sürecinde karşılaşılan engellerin belirlenmesini ve etkilerinin gözlenmesi amaçlanır. Çalışma Bilecik ilinde bulunan bir seramik şirketinin tesislerindeki yalın üretim sistemleri ile ilgilenilir ve toplanan veriler ile uygulama önündeki risk faktörleri ve faktörlerin önem ağırlıklarını belirler. Veriler çalışanların bilgi ve tecrübelerine dayalı dilsel değerlendirmelerden elde edilir. Bulanık mantık teorisine dayalı yamuk aralıklı tip-2 bulanık kümeleri değerlendirmelerdeki bilgi kaybını azaltmak için başvurulur. Literatür taraması ve seramik sektöründeki tecrübeler yalın üretim sistemlerindeki on kritik risk faktörünü öne çıkarır. Uzmanlar tarafından önem ağırlıkları dilsel değerlendirilen risk faktörlerinin yamuk aralıklı tip-2 bulanık hesaplamaları on risk faktörünün sıralama değerlerinin 0,145-0,155 arasında değiştiğini ve faktörler arasında önemli bir fark olmadığını gösterir. Bu durum 23 faktör arasından ön değerlendirme ile 10 faktörün kritik faktörler olarak seçilmesinden kaynaklanır. İşletme koşul ve çalışan kabulünün risk faktörleri ile uyumuna göre yalın üretim sisteminin gerçekleşebilirliğini açıklamak için seramik işletmesinin üç farklı tesisi için uygulama çalışması yapılır. Tesisler risk faktörlerine göre dilsel değerlendirilir ve yamuk aralıklı tip-2 bulanık kümelere dayalı bulanık VIKOR (VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje) karar verme yöntemi ile yalın üretim sisteminin uygulamasına en uygun tesis belirlenir.
GRUP KARAR VERMEYE DAYALI MATEMATİKSEL YAKLAŞIMLAR İLE TZY’DE KRİTİK PARÇA ANALİZİ: OTOMOTİV SEKTÖRÜNDE BİR GERÇEK HAYAT UYGULAMASI
Authors: Yılmaz Kaya Burcu , Karşıgil Gülfidan
Published: December 2024

Rekabetçi iş ortamının gittikçe derinleştiği günümüzde şirketlerin karlılığını, arz çevikliğini ve süreç optimizasyonunu temelden etkileyen Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi (TZY) operasyonlarındaki iyileştirmeler önem kazanmaktadır. TZY, hammaddelerin tedariğinden nihai ürünlerin müşterilere teslimine kadar olan süreçleri yöneterek maliyetleri düşürmeyi ve verimliliği artırmayı amaçlayan bir süreçtir. TZY içerisinde kalite, maliyet ve teslimat süresi gibi birbiriyle çelişen faktörler altında farklı kararlarının alınmasını gerektiren karmaşık karar problemleri barındırır, ve yapıları gereği bu problemler Çok Kriterli Karar Verme (ÇKKV) problemi olarak ele alınmaya uygundur. Bu çalışmada uluslararası bir firmanın TZY süreçlerinin iyileştirilmesi analiz edilmiş, ele alınan gerçek hayat uygulamasında yürütülen kök neden analizi sonucunda belirlenen problem için matematiksel yöntemleri taban alan bir çözüm yaklaşımı geliştirilmiştir. Çalışmada öncelikle Avrupa merkezli otomotiv firmasının Türkiye üretimli ihraç ürünlerinin TZY süreci incelenmiş, en hızlı ve en az maliyetli çözüm potansiyeline sahip problem için kök neden analizi yapılmış, belirlenen kök nedenin ortadan kaldırılması için ele alınan karar problemi yapılandırılmış ve En İyi-En Kötü Yöntemi (Best Worst Method – BWM) - Birleştirilmiş Uzlaşık Çözüm (Combined Compromise Solution - CoCoSo) temelli bir yaklaşım ile sonuca ulaşturulmıştır. Uygulama çalışmasında firmanın stratejik olarak belirlemiş olduğu üç yönetimsel amacı eşzamanlı sağlayabilecek çözümün geliştirilebilmesi adına bu stratejik hedeflere bağlı operasyonları yöneten birden çok karar verici yer almıştır. Bu bağlamda; mevcut literatür örneklerinden farklı olarak “K2:boyut ve fiziksel uyumluluk” kriteri en yüksek ağırlık değerine sahip olurken, Tedarikçi C en iyi alternatif olarak belirlenmiştir. Karar probleminde ele alınan problem boyutları, faktör ve parametreler okuyuculara derinlemesine açıklanmış ve elde edilen sonuçlar detaylı şekilsel gösterimlerle desteklenerek bilimsel araştırmacıların ve alan uygulayıcılarının kullanımına sunulmuştur.
Larez Castillo, Chemary; Pardo Frías, Verónica y Luis Pérez-Valero (eds). Memorias de las II Jornadas de Investigación Musical - JOIM 2022. Loja (Ecuador): Universidad Nacional de Loja, 2023. 598 pp. ISBN: 978-9978-355-98-5
Authors: Larez Castillo Jassiel
Published: December 2024

Las Jornadas de Investigación Musical 2022 surgen dentro del proyecto ‘Repertorio Pianístico Ecuatoriano’, radicado en la carrera de Artes Musicales de la Universidad Nacional de Loja (Ecuador). Constituidas por un conjunto de actividades formativas, artísticas y divulgativas, se realizaron en el mes de julio de ese año incluyendo conferencias, clases magistrales, talleres, simposios y recitales. Este evento tomó como eje central la socialización de los resultados de diferentes investigaciones como también la formación y los diferentes métodos que se necesitan para la investigación musical; todo ello, con la intención de promover la producción científica y entender las necesidades en la investigación musical local, nacional y latinoamericana.
El nacionalismo musical de Julian Aguirre en revistas culturales: la canción las banderas en el semanario La Nota (1915)
Authors: García Luisina Inés
Published: December 2024

En el relevamiento de espacios de circulación de la obra del músico argentino Julián Aguirre (1868-1924), se deduce que las revistas culturales de comienzos del siglo XX fueron importantes tanto para la difusión como para la preservación de sus composiciones. Este artículo analiza la publicación de la canción escolar Las banderas en el semanario La Nota del 30 de octubre de 1915. La revista, editada en Buenos Aires por el cónsul general de Turquía en Argentina, el Emir Emin Arslan, tuvo una propuesta miscelánea con iniciativas de acercamiento al público y de incidencia en la conformación del gusto artístico. Se pone en diálogo a la canción de Aguirre con la postura ideológica del espacio editorial de La Nota, signado por una defensa del nacionalismo, un claro posicionamiento dentro del conflicto de la Primera Guerra Mundial, un interés por la educación estética y una difusión de las opiniones de la élite cultural porteña.
FUNCTIONAL AND SEMANTIC ASPECTS OF THE USE OF CONJUNCTIONS TE AND GDJE (ĐE) IN MONTENEGRIN TEXTS OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY AND EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost ‒ Cetinje, ABOVIĆ Miomir
Published: December 2024

In this paper, the author deals with the study of sentence context in which conjunctions te and gdje (đe) are used in Montenegrin texts of the nineteenth century (especially the second half of the nineteenth century) and the beginning of the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on those functional and semantic aspects of the use of these conjunctions, which, on the one hand, present the difference in relation to the use of these conjunctions in contemporary Montenegrin speech patterns, and on the other hand, an attempt is made to explain the reasons for the use of these conjunctions in certain syntactic contexts – use which was acknowledged in a number of previous studies, which is alive in modern language but for which no adequate linguistic explanation was found. The author uses material from several functional styles – administrative, legal, journalistic and poetic.
ERRORS IN FORMULATING QUESTIONS WITHIN GERMAN LANGUAGE WRITTEN EXAMS AT THE FACULTY OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY IN OSIJEK
Authors:   Prehrambeno-tehnološki fakultet − Osijek, ŠARIĆ Antonija
Published: December 2024

In this paper, the author attempts to identify the most common errors that occur in the interlanguage of students at the Faculty of Food Technology in Osijek when formulating questions in German language written exams. Given that interlanguage presents a dynamic language system that retains some features of the first language or generalizes the second language rules in speech or writing, the origin of errors can be found in mother tongue or in the misapplication of the rules when adopting a second language. Therefore, this paper focuses on identifying the most common errors in formulating questions and strives to determine whether the majority of those errors are interlingual or intralingual.
DEVELOPMENT OF MONTENEGRIN LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH (SLOBODAN VUKANOVIĆ’S ANTHOLOGY OF MONTENEGRIN POETRY FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS)
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost ‒ Cetinje, TERIĆ Marijana
Published: December 2024

In this paper, the author discusses the development of children’s literature in Montenegro with special emphasis on the poetic texts of the authors included by Slobodan Vukanović in his Anthology of Montenegrin Poetry for Children and Teenagers. Bearing in mind the thematic motif diversity of the book, the Anthology shows the way in which poets form their poetic visions and send them to their audience. Simplicity, witty point, sound-expressive features, colour synaesthesia, are just some of the peculiarities of diverse poetic universe, which is constituted in the mind of each child. Anthology shows a hint of the new themes as well, brand-new views of the world of poetry for children in which we recognize pedagogical-didactic component as well.
Чеканные оклады Ветки: пространство и время
Authors: Нечаева Г.Г.
Published: December 2024

Ветковский музей старообрядчества и белорусских традиций предоставляет уникальную возможность изучать иконопись и убор икон, происходящих из единого историко-культурного региона, в большинстве созданных в старообрядческом центре Ветки — Стародубье. Сравнение в стилистическом и семиотическом аспектах двух чеканных окладов XVIII века из деревни Новый Крупец на иконы «Успение» и «Никита-воин в житии» обнаруживает в композициях, сюжетах, мотивах и технологиях этих произведений способы создания единого образа пространства-времени, рассчитанного на взаимодействие иконы и зрителя. Семантически близкие процессы наблюдаются и в местной иконописи. Архетипы, древние приемы моделирования хронотопа иконы взаимодействуют с художественным языком Нового времени, порождая феномен визуальной иконы.

The Vietka Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian traditions is distinctive in that it offers the opportunity to study icon painting and icon decoration originating from a single historical and cultural region. The majority of these works were created in the Old Believers' centre of Vietka, known as Starodubye. A similar observation can be made with regard to the collection of embossed icon covers. A comparative analysis of two 18th-century embossed icon covers from the village of Novy Krupets (“Assumption” and “Saint Nikita the Warrior and the Hagiography”) reveals a number of similarities in the compositions, plots, motifs and technologies employed in these works. These features suggest the existence of a single, unified image of space and time, designed for the interaction between the icon and the viewer. Also in the local iconography, there are instances of semantic convergence. The archetypes and the traditional methods of modelling the icon's chronotope interact with the artistic language of the New Age, resulting in the phenomenon of the visual icon.
Композиция и стилистические особенности современных храмовых мозаик
Authors: Пономарев А.В.
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена изучению стилистических особенностей храмовых мозаик в интерьерах двух крупных современных сооружений — храма Святого Саввы в Белграде и главного храма Вооруженных Сил России. Актуальность настоящего исследования определена активным развитием церковного искусства, обилием художественных объединений, которые опираются на разнообразные стилистические ориентиры и имеют свои особенности в подходе к созданию композиций и технике набора, однако до сих пор эта область современного искусства остается малоизученной. В статье рассмотрена история создания и специфика организации внутреннего пространства церквей. Описаны современные подходы и методы организации работы мастерских, с помощью формально-стилистического анализа определены стилистические особенности и композиционная роль декоративных панно, а также затронуты некоторые задачи и проблемы, существующие в данной области монументального искусства.

The article is dedicated to an analysis of the stylistic characteristics of temple mosaics within the interiors of two prominent modern structures: the Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade and the Main Temple of the Armed Forces of Russia. The present study is relevant in light of the ongoing development of church art, the multitude of artistic associations that draw upon a diverse array of stylistic reference points and exhibit distinctive approaches to the creation of compositions and the technique of the set. However, this domain of modern Christian art remains understudied. The article considers the history of the creation and the specifics of the organisation of the interior space of Orthodox Christian churches. It also describes modern approaches and methods of workshop organisation, defines the stylistic features and compositional role of decorative panels with the help of formal and stylistic analysis, and touches upon some tasks and problems existing in this field of monumental art.
Начало творческого пути омского футуриста Виктора Уфимцева: к проблеме изучения ранних произведений из омских собраний
Authors: Богомолова Л.К.
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена ранним живописным и графическим произведениям одного из самых «левых» художников омского авангарда 1910-х – начала 1920-х годов Виктора Ивановича Уфимцева. Поступившие в Западно-Сибирский краевой музей в 1935 году в составе обширного архива омского писателя А.С. Сорокина, они, как и работы А.М. Громова, Н.А. Мамонтова, В.А. Тронова, В.К. Эттеля, Б.С. Шабль-Табулевича и других мастеров, были обнаружены только в конце 1970-х годов. Изучение анонимных работ, составлявших значительную часть архива А.С. Сорокина, проводилось с помощью стилистического анализа с опорой на эталонные работы В.И. Уфимцева. Значительную роль в уточнении названий и датировок сыграли дневники художника, поступившие в коллекцию Омского областного музея изобразительных искусств имени М.А. Врубеля в 2009 году.

The article is dedicated to the early painting and graphic works of Viktor Ivanovich Ufimtsev, who was one of the most prominent 'leftist' artists of the Omsk avant-garde during the 1910s and early 1920s. The works were received by the West Siberian Regional Museum in 1935 as part of the extensive archive of the Omsk writer A.S. Sorokin. They were discovered only in the late 1970s, along with the works of other masters such as A.M. Gromov, N.A. Mamontov, V.A. Tronov, V.K. Ettel and B.S. Shabl-Tabulevich. The study of the anonymous works, which constituted a significant part of A.S. Sorokin's archive, was carried out through a stylistic analysis in comparison with the reference works of V.I. Ufimtsev. The artist's diaries, which were acquired by the M.A. Vrubel Omsk Regional Museum of Fine Arts in 2009, played an important role in clarifying the titles and dates.
Из опыта атрибуции произведений западноевропейской живописи XVIII–XIX веков из собрания Омского областного музея изобразительных искусств имени М.А. Врубеля
Authors: Реутова Е.М.
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена атрибуции произведений западноевропейской живописи XVIII–XIX веков из собрания Омского областного музея изобразительных искусств имени М.А. Врубеля, одного из крупнейших региональных музеев страны. Изучение богатейших коллекций западноевропейского искусства, сосредоточенных в региональных отечественных музеях, — собраний, зачастую малоизвестных даже специалистам, имеет особую актуальность, позволяя восстанавливать страницы истории искусства и заполнять ее лакуны. Живописные произведения, ставшие объектом исследования в статье, относятся к числу первых музейных поступлений 1920-х годов. На протяжении долгого времени они не привлекали к себе внимания специалистов, их изучение происходило уже на современном этапе. Атрибуция проведена на основе применения комплексного подхода, предусматривающего использование сравнительного стилистического анализа, технико-технологических исследований, а также работу с архивными документами. Такой подход демонстрирует многообразие способов и путей атрибуции. В результате определено авторство трех произведений, в научный оборот введены ранее неизвестные произведения, принадлежащие кисти значимых европейских мастеров XVIII–XIX веков — венецианского живописца Грегорио Ладзарини (1657–1730), французских художников Жана-Луи де Марна (Демарна) (1752–1829) и Анри Дювье (Дюве) (1855–1902).

The article is dedicated to the attribution of works of Western European painting from the 18th to the 19th centuries, forming part of the collection of the Omsk Regional Museum of Fine Arts named after M.A. Vrubel, which is one of the largest regional museums in the country. The study of the most comprehensive collections of Western European art, concentrated in regional Russian museums, is often overlooked even by specialists. This makes it particularly relevant, as it allows for the restoration of the historical record of art and the filling of gaps in our knowledge. The paintings under consideration in this article were among the first to be acquired by the museum in the 1920s. For an extended period, these works failed to capture the attention of scholars, and their examination is only now being undertaken. The attribution is based on the application of a complex approach, which includes the use of comparative stylistic analysis, technical and technological research, as well as the examination of archival documents. This approach illustrates the variety of methods and techniques employed in the process of attribution. As a consequence, the authorship of three works has been established, and previously unknown works by prominent European artists of the 18th and 19th centuries, including the Venetian painter Grigorio Lazzarini (1657–1730), the French painter Jean-Louis De Marne (1752–1829) and Henri Duvier (Duve) (1855–1902), have been identified.
Махадева
Authors: Чандра Л.
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена иконографии Махадевы в девяти значениях этого термина и имени в буддийском искусстве. В статье рассматриваются особенности изображения Махадевы в буддийских сутрах, на колонне Академии искусств Гонолулу, в храме Харити на горе Гопучча (Непал), на главной стене второй галереи Боробудура (Индонезия), в сочинениях «Собрание изображений мудр в Мантраяне», «Пятьдесят пять паломничеств Дзэндзай Додзи», «Изображения и восхваления странствий Судханы в соответствии с наставлениями Манчжушри», научных трудах XX века. Иконографические описания, выполненные на материале многочисленных стран и регионов, охваченных буддийским влиянием, дают возможность не только достоверно реконструировать этапы формирования буддийского пантеона, но и практически применять полученные результаты для атрибуции и интерпретации памятников буддийского искусства. Научный перевод статьи Локеша Чандры из «Словаря буддийской иконографии» выполнен С.М. Белокуровой.

The article is devoted to an examination of the iconography of Mahadeva as represented in nine distinct meanings and forms of this term and name in Buddhist art. The authors consider the peculiarities of Mahadeva's depiction in Buddhist sutras, on the column of the Honolulu Academy of Arts, in the Hariti temple on Gopuccha mountain (Nepal), on the main wall of the second gallery of the Borobudur (Indonesia). Additionally, the article references the following works: the Collection of Images of Mudras in Mantrayana' (Shingon mikkyo zuin shu), the Zenzai Doji's Fifty-five Pilgrimages, also known as Zenzai Doji emaki, the Fo-kuo's work Wen-shu chih-nan t'u-tsan — Pictures and eulogies of Sudhana's journey in accordance with the guidance of Manjusri, and the scientific works of the 20th century. The iconographic descriptions made on the material from all countries and regions where Buddhism has exerted an influence permit not only the reliable reconstruction of the stages of formation of the Buddhist pantheon, but also the practical application of the results obtained for the attribution and interpretation of Buddhist art monuments. The scientific translation of Lokesh Chandra's article from the Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography is by S.M. Belokurova.
FROM PAST TO PRESENT ON DISCRIMINATION/NON-DISCRIMINATION IN PERFORMING ARCHIVAL ACTIVITIES
Authors:   Institut za uporedno pravo, Beograd, Srbija, Mihajlović Aleksandar
Published: December 2024

In the paper, the author sets the goals of the work in the introductory remarks: to point out the basic knowledge from the past about discrimination, as well as the prohibition of discrimination in any segment of the actions of civil servants, even in the one related to the performance of archival activities. The following basic research methods will be applied: historical-legal method; analysis of text content; normative method. In the first part of the paper, attention is drawn to the abundance of facts from the past about discrimination. In the second part of the work, the author first states the provisions of the normative acts that determine the basis of archival activity: the Law on Culture, the Law on Archival Materials and Archival Activities and the Code of Conduct of Civil Servants. In the last part of the paper, the author believes that research should be carried out in the digitized material of the Niš Historical Archive, namely those segments that may refer to discrimination, in the original use of words
or searching for descriptive content; perform a review and selection of all published texts in the
magazine Sandglass (Peščanik) describing cases of inequality, equality, discrimination.
AUSTRIANS IN NIŠ: NICOLAS DOXAT’S DREAM WHICH LAST SHORTLY
Authors:   Historical Archives Niš Serbia, Pejčić Anastasija , Janković Boban ,   Historical Archives Niš Serbia
Published: December 2024

After undergoing military training in order to become a fortification officer, Nicolas Doxat joined the Dutch army at the age of 18, as a result of which he later became a participant in the War of the Spanish Succession and the conflict in Flanders in the period from 1702 to 1714. After the siege of Lille, he entered the service of the Austrian imperial army, advancing to the rank of general. Gaining vast experience during the Austro-Ottoman conflicts in the Danube region from 1716 to 1718, and then during the conflict in Sicily from 1718 to 1720. He endured the siege of Timisoara the hardest, during which one of his injuries left him lame until the end life. Improving the defensive strength of the fortifications in Vienna and in Hungary, he paid special attention to moving strategic points outside their walls. The
reconstruction of the Belgrade fortress was considered one of his greatest successes. During 1737 a new Austro-Turkish war broke out, in which, suppressing the enemy, the Austrian army advanced quickly, reaching Niš. Although the city was successfully conquered, general Seckendorf, the commander-in-chief, decided to expand his conquering domain all the way to Novi Pazar. On an insufficiently organized terrain, the scattered Austrian army found itself in disarray. As 80.000 Turks approached Niš at high speed, Seckendorf sends word to General Doxat that he will help, sending reinforcements that he never planned to actually send.
ONE HUNDRED AND TEN YEARS OF CRAFTS AND TRADE IN VALJEVO 1824–1934
Authors:   Intermunicipal Historical Archive Valjevo Serbia, Damnjanović Vladimir
Published: December 2024

This work is an attempt to briefly describe the development of crafts and
trade in the territory of Valjevo, as well as the entire Kolubara district. Artisans and merchants
were a respectable social class. They had a huge impact on the growth of the city of Valjevo into
an economic-financial, administrative-administrative, cultural-educational, health and mili-
tary center. The legal regulation of their work, the formation of guilds, different types of crafts,
charity work, education and training, is the topic of this article.
ONE HUNDRED YEARS SINCE THE APPEARANCE OF BASKETBALL IN NIŠ
Authors:   High School of Economics Niš Serbia, Hadži Tančić Jugoslav
Published: December 2024

All previous research on the emergence of basketball in Nis proved that basketball first appeared in Niš immediately after the Second World War. However, through a deeper and more comprehensive research of available relevant documents, it is reliably known that the Nislishians first encountered the “American game” back in 1924. That year, Mr. William Weiland, in his capacity as director of the “American Red Cross in Paris” visited Niš and showed basketball and volleyball. In the period until the end of World War II, basketball was occasionally played, and after that period it became one of the most popular sports games in the family of small sports.
DATA ON THE ARCHEOLOGY OF THE AREA OF NIŠ ON THE PAGES OF THE JOURNAL KRUSEVAČKI ZBORNIK
Authors:   Museum Krusevac Srbia, Vasiljević Ljubiša B.
Published: December 2024

The paper presents articles published in the journal Kruševacki zbornik, which also touch on archaeological findings from the Niš area. Data recorded in seventeen articles are represented.
HISTORICAL REVIEW OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors:   Institute of Comparative Law (Belgrade) Serbia, Ćorić Vesna , Mihajlović Aleksandar ,   Institute of Comparative Law (Belgrade) Serbia
Published: December 2024

The analysis of the development stages of the construction of a harmonized system of human rights protection in Europe is focused on the legal aspect of its evolution using, among other things, historical and comparative legal methods. The paper will first present the expansion of the jurisdiction of the EU Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights and how they tried to prevent the development of inconsistent protection of human rights in Europe. After that, the efforts that have been undertaken in the way of the realization of the idea of joining the EU, or rather the former European Community to the European Convention, will be presented, which so far have not yielded the expected results. Due to the
re-actualization of the issue of the EU’s accession to the European Convention, it is important to look back at the efforts made so far in the way of building conformity within the European system for the protection of human rights in order to take a more comprehensive view of the problems that have not yet been overcome, as well as to learn lessons from the past.
PAX OTTOMANA – ADMINISTRATION, REGULATION AND SHARIA LAW OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
Authors:   University of Niš Faculty of Law Serbia, Đorđević Petar
Published: December 2024

The focus of this work named “Pax Ottomana” is to bring us closer and explain how the Ottoman empire functioned during 16th and 17th century – the period of which our research is focused on. Based on the fact that our own country was under the rule of Ottoman empire and that our authors are not usually focusing on how the rule looked like from the perspective of Ottomans the author of this work decided to bring us closed to the period of the Ottoman rule on these territories and on the global scene, a period which is known in new historiography as “Ottoman Peace”. Ottoman state in this time was at the peak of its power and conquered nations were under the direct rule of Turkish administrative apparatus. Through
one extensive overview and through legal-historic analysis of this period author would like to make basis for further researches in domestic academic circles in order to have better outlook on this historical period. Millet system was in special focus of this article as well as sharia law which made the very foundation of the Ottoman state of that time. Apart from that we have made an overview on the sources of the sharia law and genesis of its origin due to the fact that sharia law is very specific and that it also had its expansion during the period from the late 15th century and onward, especially after proclamations of qanun-nama’ by Turkish sultans which filled the legal loopholes (especially in terms of administration, finances and public law). This contributed greatly to the Islamic law and Islamic jurisprudence.
THE ORIGINS OF CORRUPTION IN EUROPE
Authors:   University of Niš Faculty of Law Serbia, Božović Jovan
Published: December 2024

The dominant trend in the study of corruption today is represented by attempts to measure corruption, the basis of which is the perception of the current state of corruption. However, the appearance and existence of corruption is closely related to the appearance and existence of the state, which is why it is necessary to take into account the origin of corruption when studying corruption. Therefore, in this paper, we will look at the origin of corruption in Europe, looking for it in the period of the creation of ancient and medieval European states. A brief analysis of the historical context in which the first forms of corruption and the first anti-corruption measures appeared will show that the then social order, based on slave ownership or class inequalities, regardless of belonging to the European West or East, was in
itself a risk factor for corruption and that it actually hides the origin of corruption in Europe.
INFLUENCE OF PATRIARCHY ON REACTIVE PARTNER HOMICIDE
Authors:   University of Niš Faculty of Law Serbia, Stojanović Sofija
Published: December 2024

Reactive homicide represents the killing of a violent individual by the victim of violence. This form of killing most commonly manifests as a reaction of a woman – victim of violence to endured partner violence. Analysing the factors contributing to the manifestation of this form of criminal behaviour, we can observe that some of them are greatly shaped under the influence of the patriarchal system of values. The paper presents characteristics of gender relations of patriarchy present in Serbian society and factors contributing to the phenomenon of reactive partner homicide shaped by the influence of the patriarchal system. The analysis of the correlation between social norms of the patriarchal system and factors contributing to the execution of reactive partner homicide points to the unequal position of women in Serbian society, which is particularly emphasized in cases of exposure to domestic violence.