bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Reparations Withdrawals Of Metallurgical Equipment in Central and Eastern European Countries at Final Stage of Great Patriotic War (1944—1945)
Authors: Zapariy V. V. , Zapariy V. V. , Melnikov N. N.
Published: December 2023

This article is dedicated to the lesser-known aspects of Soviet policy regarding the compulsory seizure of industrial equipment in territories liberated by the Red Army from the fascist bloc states in 1944—1945. Based on an analysis of decrees by the State Defense Committee, the principles of interaction between representatives of industrial People’s Commissariats and military authorities in liberated territories are revealed, with the aim of dismantling and transporting the most promising industrial assets back to the USSR for the needs of restoring the country’s metallurgical complex. The paper provides examples of property disputes among leading economic entities — the industrial People's Commissariats of the USSR — over the right to dismantle industrial facilities for their own benefit. It also sheds light on the activities of Special Assembly Managements under the People’s Commissariat for Construction of the USSR and their authority in the process of seizing industrial assets in territories freed from German control in Eastern Europe. Using the case studies of non-ferrous and ferrous metallurgy enterprises located in territories of fascist bloc countries (Germany, Hungary) liberated by the Red Army, typical approaches to organizing the compulsory dismantling of their equipment are analyzed. The research conducted vividly demonstrates the significance of reparations seizures of industrial equipment in Eastern Europe for the modernization and recovery of the USSR’s metallurgical complex during 1944—1945.
Counterintelligence Activities of Gendarmerie Railway Police before and during World War I
Authors: Kolpakov P. A. , Arslanov R. A.
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the role of the gendarmerie railway police in the system of counterintelligence agencies in the Russian Empire before and during World War I. Based on documentary materials, the goals of enemy espionage on railways are revealed. Measures taken by the gendarmerie to restrict photography of railway infrastructure are examined. Through analysis of secret correspondence between gendarmerie leaders and railway department heads, categories of individuals most actively recruited by German and Austro-Hungarian intelligence for espionage are identified: prisoners of war, foreign nationals not involved in combat, and children. The organization of surveillance of foreign officials’ railway transport movements within the Russian Empire is also explored. The conclusion is drawn that the gendarmerie railway police’s ability to carry out counterintelligence tasks was complicated by their simultaneous duties as general and political police, as well as the scale of the infrastructure they were tasked with protecting.
Models of Dissertation Defense: From Post-Reform University to Soviet Era (Case of Saint Petersburg University)
Authors: Rostovtsev E. A. , Sidorchuk I. V.
Published: December 2023

This study explores the issue of obtaining academic degrees in prerevolutionary Russia, a process that was an integral part of scientific initiation, allowing individuals to enter the ranks of the country’s intellectual elite. The aim of this paper is to determine the interplay between socio-political, corporate, and scientific elements in shaping the discourse of academic disputation. The analysis presented herein draws upon data primarily concerning Saint Petersburg University, which was a leading center for Russian scholarly activity. Specifically, this research utilizes unpublished materials from the minutes of the University Council meetings, journals of public assemblies of various faculties, and archives managed by the Saint Petersburg educational district, containing information on planned disputes. The authors conclude that there were eight formal obstacles a candidate had to overcome in the pursuit of a degree. The key hurdle was access to the public defense, which was a closed affair, being an internal corporate matter that excluded not only the degree candidate but also external authorities and society at large. The public defense of a thesis served more as a socially significant rite of corporate initiation, demonstrating the public importance of the corporation.
Rural Settlement Network in Territory of Contemporary Omsk Region from Last Quarter of 19th Century to Early 20th Century
Authors: Sokolova E. V.
Published: December 2023

The article examines the characteristics of the formation of the rural settlement network in the territory of modern Omsk region during the last quarter of the 19th century through the early 20th century. The relevance of this study is driven by societal and governmental interest in rural history, as well as by the expansion of the source base, which is related to the popularization of museum collections and personal archives. Throughout the research, the author analyzes a wide range of sources and identifies features of the territory’s settlement, lifestyle, and everyday life of peasants, as well as the nature of relationships between settlers and natives. The author concludes that natural and geographical conditions played a significant role in shaping the network of rural settlements, organizing economic life, and the daily routines of peasants. Particular attention is paid to the study of the economic life of peasants, as it was one of the defining factors in the formation of the rural settlement network of the territory. The investigation reveals that agriculture was the main occupation for peasants in the Omsk Irtysh region, despite the limited amount of arable land available. Livestock breeding was confined to its economic significance. Additional income for peasants depended on their settlement location and was determined by the natural resources of the territory. Natural and geographical conditions also dictated the external appearance of settlements.
New Tatar Settlements in Lower Tara Area in Last Third of 19th Century: Foundation History, Population Structure, and Livelihoods
Authors: Tikhomirova M. N. , Tikhomirov K. N.
Published: December 2023

The article is dedicated to the history of the establishment of the villages of Malye Murly in the Tarsky District and Molodtsovo in the Muromtsevsky District of the Omsk Region, founded by Tatars during the period of mass migrations to Siberia. These villages no longer exist. The paper introduces documents from regional archives into scholarly discourse. Materials from the First All-Russian population census of 1897 have been analyzed to study the age, gender, and ethnic composition of the inhabitants. The article reconstructs the economic activities of the settlers. The authors conclude that the village of Malye Murly (also known as Novo-Murlinskaya) was established by Tatars from Ust-Tarskaya in the 1870s, while Molodtsovo (also known as Molodtsovsky settlement) was settled by residents of the Chipliarovski yurts prior to 1897. It is reported that both settlements lasted for about a century. Evidence suggests that the inhabitants of both settlements engaged little in agriculture; they had more developed livestock practices but lacked sufficient land resources, as the best lands were occupied by older settlements or belonged to the state. The authors conclude that in their formative stages, these settlements exhibit similar characteristics to another Tatar village, Mamshenkino in the Bolsherechensky District of Omsk Region, which was also founded during this period and whose residents eventually dispersed.
International Experience of Constitutionalization of Criminal Law Regulations Regarding the Creation of Elected Public Bodies
Authors: HARUTYUNYAN Armen , HARUTYUNYAN Zhenya
Published: December 2023

The scientific paper focuses on examining the challenges associated with incorporating criminal law norms into the formation of the highest public authorities within the constitutional framework. The need to study the problems of constitutionalizing of criminal law regulations in the sphere of formation of the highest public authorities was clarified. The experience of constitutionalizing of criminal law regulations in the sphere of formation of the highest public authorities of the Russian Federation, the United States of America, France, and Germany was studied. As a result, it became evident that, in developed states, there are deficiencies in incorporating criminal law regulations into the constitution, particularly regarding the establishment of higher bodies of public authorities. These regulations do not always align with constitutional principles and the state’s philosophy.
Digital Arbitration Is a New Way of Dispute Resolution for the Unified Digital Space of the EAEU: Political, Philosophical and Legal Aspect
Authors: ERMAKOVA Elena , PROTOPOPOVA Olga
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the theoretical legal foundations of a new type of arbitration – digital arbitration (or blockchain arbitration). The author formulated the concept of digital arbitration and analyzed the differences between digital arbitration and traditional arbitration from the point of view of theories about the legal nature of arbitration. In particular, the author believes that the term digital arbitration (blockchain arbitration) is used in three meanings. Firstly, the term digital arbitration refers to a way to protect the rights arising from smart contracts. This method is considered as an alternative to those methods that imply the need to seek judicial protection from the State or traditional arbitration. Secondly, digital arbitration refers to the body that organizes the digital trial of a legal dispute. And, thirdly, this concept denotes an artificial intelligence agent (robot), which considered the dispute submitted for its resolution. The author believes that due to its features, digital arbitration can be recommended as an alternative way to resolve disputes in the digital space of the EAEU.
Rekognisi Moderasi Beragama terhadap Penganut Kepercayaan di Indonesia
Authors: Tungkagi Donald Qomaidiasyah
Published: December 2023

This article wants to answer the question, is it possible for religious moderation to accommodate believers? This stems from the fact that believers in Indonesia are still often discriminated against in social life. Various programs and policies have been attempted, but this phenomenon continues as if it is endless. On the other hand, religious moderation as a state policy is challenged to be a solution to the problem. Using a library research method, reinforced by Otto Scharmer's Iceberg Analysis and U-Process (Unity in Diversity), this research tries to explore the layers that influence the phenomenon of discrimination against believers. In the first stage, the sociological divide will explore patterns & trends that include attitudes, behaviors, and habits that can be seen. The structure divide will explore the causal structures including traditions, culture, regulations, policies, government systems, etc. The spiritual-psychological divide will explore mental models that include paradigms, perspectives, and mindsets. The second stage starts with rethinking the mental model by changing the paradigm, followed by redesigning policies, structures, etc. The contribution of this research is to explore the root causes of the phenemona (event) of discrimination against believers, and to offer new action solutions (reacting) based on these issues to overcome the problem of intolerance and discrimination against belief groups in society.
The Relationship Between Employee Voice and Organizational Effectiveness Becomes Significant with The Mediation of Work Engagement
Authors: Dewi Deppi Andam , Prasetyo Budi , Setiawan Doddy
Published: December 2023

The best human resource (HR) management practices organizations implement worldwide are still being discussed. One of the causes is a lack of understanding of the decision-making process. Management must develop a strategy for generating constructive ideas and receiving employee feedback to manage the organization effectively. This study aims to understand the mediating effect of work engagement on employee voice and organizational effectiveness with a social exchange approach. One hundred ninety-three employees of Statistics Indonesia were used to assess the hypothesis. The technique used in this study was purposive sampling. To collect data using Google Forms. The results show that employee voice has no direct effect on organizational effectiveness but has a positive and significant impact after being mediated by work engagement. For practical implications, practitioners need to strengthen the employee's voice mechanism by providing opportunities for employees to voice their opinions by feeling heard. Employees will be motivated to become more engaged in their work to increase their effectiveness.
Model for Post-Pandemic Bureaucracy in Indonesia: Is Post-Bureaucracy Relevant?
Authors: Faedlulloh Dodi , Yulianto Yulianto
Published: December 2023

This research aims to investigate alternative post-pandemic bureaucratic models. This research contributes to the theoretical and practical knowledge of appropriate bureaucratic models during the pandemic and its aftermath. This research employed a qualitative method with a constructivist approach through a comprehensive literature review from credible sources, including scientific journals, books, and information from official government websites or international institutions. The results show that post-bureaucracy can be an antithesis and alternative to Indonesia's dominant Weberian bureaucratic paradigm. While the Weberian bureaucracy relies on rigid rules and structures, post-bureaucracy thrives on flexibility, citizencenteredness, open organizational boundaries, and a focus on people. These postbureaucratic characteristics are particularly relevant to the Indonesian context. The practical implication is that the Indonesian government needs to consider the postbureaucratic model to initiate a transformative change in bureaucracy in response to the evolving challenges posed by the pandemic and its aftermath.
Interagency Coordination Drivers, Instruments, and Success Factors: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Syarien Muhamad Imam Alfie , Samarah Ghina
Published: December 2023

Interagency coordination remains a classic and ever-expansive topic in public administration theory. Often considered the key to successful policy or program implementation, coordination also presents its complexities. Research on this subject continues to evolve regarding its sheer numbers, the diversity of locations, problems, and sectors of concern, and the type of government agencies being the subject. This article employed a systematic literature review to identify and analyze coordination drivers, instruments, and critical success factors associated with coordination. The study focused on original articles published from 2010 to 2021 in relevant journals indexed by Scopus. The review revealed that coordination can be driven by problems, institutions, or a combination of both simultaneously. Coordination instruments may involve one or a variety of interventions from governance and structure, systems and processes, policies and agreements, or the engagement of intermediaries. Factors of institutional settings, managerial capacity, and the accuracy of coordination strategies also determine the success of this intervention.
Identifying the probability of genetic mutations in lung cancer using predictive and prognostic biomarkers from histopathological images
Authors: Venkataramana Lokeswari Y. , Prasad D. Venkata Vara , Varma G. V. N. Akshay , Vishnusree Chitraju
Published: December 2023

Background: Lung cancer is the highest deadliest disease and second largest disease being diagnosed worldwide. In the age of precision medicine, determining a patient’s genetic status is critical. Finding the percentage of gene mutation of a particular biomarker will help in targeted therapy of a patient at an early stage. Objective: Histopathology images are larger in size which needs to be converted into smaller tiles for the computational purpose. Deep Learning Techniques could be applied on this huge number of histopathological images to derive the probability of gene mutation occurrence in predictive and prognostic biomarkers of lung cancer. Methods: In this work, a deep learning convolutional neural network (CNN) model (InceptionV3) is trained on histopathology images obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) to accurately predict the mutated genes in lung adenocarcinoma. The convolutional neural network-based model predicts 10 major genetic mutations percentage, i.e., EGFR, FAT1, FAT4, KEAP1, KRAS, LRP1B, NF1, SETBP1, STK11, TP53. Results: InceptionV3 predicted the probability of gene mutation from the histopathology images and categorized the genes as predictive and prognostic. InceptionV3 yielded an accuracy of 82.36% and cross entropy of 37.62%. Conclusion: InceptionV3 was trained on histopathology images to predict gene mutations with an accuracy of 82%. Prediction of gene mutations with different CNN models like AlexNet and ResNet can be explored further.
Preparation of astaxanthin/zeaxanthin-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for enhanced bioavailability: Characterization-, stability-and permeability study
Authors: Radić Kristina , Barbosa Ana Isabel , Reis Salette , Marijan Marijan , Lima Sofia Antunes Costa , Čepo Dubravka Vitali
Published: December 2023

Astaxanthin (ASTA) and zeaxanthin (ZEA) are xanthophyll carotenoids showing a wide spectrum of health-promoting properties. However, their utilization is limited, mostly due to poor water solubility, limited bioavailability, and a tendency to oxidate, as well as photo- and thermal instability. The aim of this work was to develop ASTA- and ZEA-loaded nano-structured lipid carriers (NLCs) that would protect them against degradation and improve their intestinal stability/permeability. Obtained NLCs were characterized by an effective diameter of 294 nm for ASTA-NLC and 280 nm for ZEA-NLC; polydispersity index (PDI) lower than 0.2; and zeta potential of –29.4 mV and –29.0 mV, respectively. Interestingly, despite similar physicochemical characteristics, our investigation revealed differences in the encapsulation efficiency of ASTA-NLC and ZEA-NLC (58.0 % vs. 75.5 %, respectively). Obtained NLCs were stable during a 21 day-storage period in the dark at room temperature or at 4 °C. Investigation of gastrointestinal stability showed no change in effective diameter and PDI under gastric conditions while both parameters significantly changed under intestinal conditions. Our results showed for the first time that both ASTA- and ZEA-NLCs intestinal absorption investigated in the in vitro model is significantly increased (in relation to pure compounds) and is affected by the presence of mucus. This study provides useful data about the advantages of using NLC as a delivery system for ASTA and ZEA that might facilitate their applications in the food and pharmaceutical industry.
Effects of epidurally administered dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone on postoperative pain, analgesic requirements, inflammation, and oxidative stress in thoracic surgery
Authors: Peršec Jasminka , Šribar Andrej , Ilić Monika , Mamić Ivan , Kifer Domagoj , Domijan Ana-Marija , Maleš Željan , Turčić Petra
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone as adjuvants to preoperative epidural administration of local anesthetic (ropivacaine) in thoracic surgery on the postoperative level of pain, use of analgesics, inflammation, and oxidative stress. The study enrolled 42 patients who underwent elective thoracic surgery in a one-year period at the University Hospital Dubrava (Zagreb, Croatia). Based on a computer-generated randomization list the patients were assigned to the dexmedetomidine (n = 18) or dexamethasone (n = 24) group. Postoperatively, patients of dexmedetomidine group reported lower pain (VAS value 1 h post surgery, 3.4 ± 2.7 vs. 5.4 ± 1.8, dexmedetomidine vs. dexamethasone, p < 0.01) and had lower anal-gesic requirements in comparison with dexamethasone group. Thus, dexmedetomidine in comparison with dexamethasone was more efficient in lowering pain and analgesia requirements 24 h after the surgery. On the contrary, dexamethasone had better anti-inflammatory properties (CRP level 24 h post surgery, 131.9 ± 90.7 vs. 26.0 ± 55.2 mg L−1, dexmedetomidine vs. dexamethasone, p < 0.01). Both dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone exhibited antioxidant effects, however, their antioxidant properties should be further explored. The results of this study improve current knowledge of pain control in thoracic surgery.
Simultaneous determination of macrolides in water samples by solid-phase extraction and capillary electrophoresis
Authors: Pavlović Dragana Mutavdžić , Babić Sandra , Čizmić Mirta , Sertić Miranda , Pinušić Tea
Published: December 2023

Solid-phase extraction (SPE) coupled with capillary electrophoresis (CE) for the determination of macrolide antibiotics (azithromycin, clarithromycin, roxithromycin, tylosin) and tiamulin in water samples was described in this article. These compounds were extracted with different types of sorbents ( Oasis HLB, C18, C8, SDB, and Strata-X) and different masses of sorbents (60 mg, 200 mg, and 500 mg) using different organic solvents (methanol, ethanol, and acetonitrile) and different pH values of water samples (pH 7.00, 8.00, and 9.00). It was found that the highest extraction efficiency of the studied compounds was obtained with 200 mg/3 mL C18 cartridges with methanol as eluent at pH 9.00 of the water sample. The developed SPE-CE method for macrolide antibiotics and tiamulin was validated for linearity, precision, repeatability, the limit of detection (LOD), the limit of quantification (LOQ), and recovery. Good linearity was obtained in the range of 0.3–30 mg L−1 depending on the drug, with correlation coefficients higher than 0.9958 in all cases except clarithromycin (0.9873). Expanded measurement uncertainties were calculated for each pharmaceutical, accounting for 20.31 % (azithromycin), 38.33 % (tiamulin), 28.95 % (clarithromycin), 26.99 % (roxithromycin), and 21.09 % (tiamulin). Uncertainties associated with precision and calibration curves contributed the most to the combined measurement uncertainty. The method was successfully applied to the analysis of production waste-water from the pharmaceutical industry.
Exploring adherence in patients with advanced breast cancer: focus on CDK4/6 inhibitors
Authors: Baković Matea , Bago Martina , Benić Lucija , Krajinović Magdalena , Silovski Tajana , Plavetić Natalija Dedić , Turković Lu , Sertić Miranda , Hadžiabdić Maja Ortner
Published: December 2023

Treatment adherence is crucial for optimal outcomes in advanced breast cancer, but can be challenging due to various factors, i.e. patients’ attitudes and behavior upon diagnosis, and complex therapies with high adverse effect rates. Our aim was to explore the adherence to oral anticancer medications (OAM) in women with advanced breast cancer, focusing on cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitors (CDKI), and identify factors associated with the adherence. We conducted a cross-sectional study at the University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia, involving women with stage IV advanced breast cancer receiving OAM. Data collection included a questionnaire assessing socio-demographic and clinical information, Beck Depression Inventory-II for depressive symptoms, Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS-5) for adherence to OAM, and Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire. Plasma concentrations of CDKI were confirmed by LC-MS/MS in three randomly selected participants. A total of 89 women were included. The most prescribed OAMs were anti-estrogen (71.3 %) and CDKI (60.9 %). MARS-5 scores (mean: 24.1 ± 1.6) correlated with CDKI plasma concentrations. Forgetfulness was the primary reason for non-adherence (25.9 %). Women receiving CDKI (p = 0.018), without depressive symptomatology (p = 0.043), and with more positive beliefs about medicines were more adherent (p < 0.05). This study enhances understanding of medication adherence in advanced breast cancer and identifies influential factors.
Oleuropein in olive leaf, branch, and stem extracts: stability and biological activity in human cervical carcinoma and melanoma cells
Authors: Benčić Đani , Barbarić Monika , Mornar Ana , Klarić Daniela Amidžić , Brozovic Anamaria , Dabelić Sanja , Fadljević Mihaela , Marković Ana Karković
Published: December 2023

Olive leaves as a main byproduct of olive oil and fruit industry are a valuable source of phytochemicals such as polyphenols, with multiple biomedical effects. Apart from leaves, olive branches and stems make up a significant amount of olive waste. It is well known that the drying process and long-term storage affect the stability and concentration of polyphenols present in raw materials. For that matter, two different means of storing olive waste, at room temperature and +4 °C, were compared by determining the content of the polyphenol oleuropein (OLE) in olive leaf, branch, and stem extracts (LE, BE, and SE) by HPLC-DAD method. Total phenols (TPC), o-diphenols (o-DPC), and total flavonoids (TFC) content in extracts were assessed by UV-Vis measurements. LE prepared from leaves stored at +4 °C had the highest OLE content, 30.7 mg g−1 of dry extract (DE). SE from stems stored at +4 °C was the richest in TPC and TFC (193 mg GAE/g DE and 82.9 mg CE/g DE, respectively), due to the higher purity of the extract. The biological activity of extracts was determined on cervical cancer (HeLa), melanoma (A375), metastatic melanoma (A375M) tumor cell lines, and on spontaneously immortalized cell line of keratinocytes (HaCaT), using the MTT assay. The data show that all extracts had a similar dose-dependent effect on cell viability in HeLa cells, while the effect of LE on melanoma A375 and A375M, and HaCaT cells was cell-line dependent.
On k-semi-centralizing maps of generalized matrix algebras
Authors: Ashraf Mohammad , Kumar Mohit , Jabeen Aisha , Ahmad Musheer
Published: December 2023

Let 𝒢 = 𝒢 (A, M, N, B) be a generalized matrix algebra over a commutative ring with unity. In the present article, we study k-semi-centralizing maps of generalized matrix algebras.
Norm and almost everywhere convergence of matrix transform means of Walsh-Fourier series
Authors: Blahota István , Gát György
Published: December 2023

We show the uniformly boundedness of the L1 norm of general matrix transform kernel functions with respect to the Walsh-Paley system. Special such matrix means are the well-known Cesàro, Riesz, Bohner-Riesz means. Under some conditions, we verify that the kernels

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, (where Dk is the kth Dirichlet kernel) satisfy

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holds. Besides, for each integrable function f we have that these means converge to f almost everywhere.
Two applications of Grunsky coefficients in the theory of univalent functions
Authors: Obradović Milutin , Tuneski Nikola
Published: December 2023

Let S denote the class of functions f which are analytic and univalent in the unit disk 𝔻 = {z : |z| < 1} and normalized with

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. Using a method based on Grusky coefficients we study two problems over the class S: estimate of the fourth logarithmic coefficient and upper bound of the coefficient difference |α5| − |α4|.
Formation of a Favorable Filtration Regime of Soils in Saline Areas of the Danube Delta Rice Irrigation Systems
Authors: Turcheniuk Vasil , Rokochinskiy Anatoliy , Kuzmych Lyudmyla , Volk Pavlo , Prykhodko Nataliia
Published: December 2023

The environmental state of rice irrigation systems (RIS) is determined by many factors, including natural ones (soil, topographical, hydrogeological, and climatic factors) and technological ones (irrigation norm, design, and parameters of irrigation and drainage networks, etc). The most significant influence on the ecological reclamation state of the RIS carries is effected by its drainage network (DN). The need to maintain a flushing water regime with specific filtration rates to prevent secondary salinization in the Danube Delta’s rice systems is a crucial aspect of managing these agricultural areas. In the saline areas of rice systems located in the Danube Delta, the DN must ensure the maintenance of the flushing water regime with the rates of filtration ranging between 10 to 12 mm/day. This is a prerequisite for preventing secondary salinization of irrigated lands of these rice systems. According to the results of studies, the filtration from the surface of the irrigation checks of the Danube Delta RIS has been established, and its values in the area of the rice check vary significantly. Different intensity of filtration in the area of rice checks causes the difference in mineralization of groundwater and in the content of salts in the soil. This leads to the fact that the same rice check created various natural reclamation conditions and different productivity of cultivated crops.
Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections among pregnant women in Taiz Governorate, Yemen: A hospital-based study
Authors: Alharazi T.
Published: December 2023

Background

Intestinal parasitic infections in pregnant women have been associated with severe adverse outcomes such as anemia, low birth weight, and mother and fetus morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and its associated risk factors among pregnant women in Taiz, Yemen.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2022 and January 2023. Sociodemographic and other explanatory variables were obtained via face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. The wet-mount and formol-ether concentration techniques were applied to identify the IPIs. Data were analyzed using SPSS, version 20, and p-values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. An analysis of descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression was conducted. A p-value < 0.05 was deemed statistically significant. The study included a total of 393 pregnant women.

Results

Of the 393 pregnant women screened for intestinal parasites, 144 (36.6 %) had at least one parasite. The most common intestinal parasite was Giardia lamblia (12.2 %), followed by Ascaris lumbricoides (10.9 %), Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (7.4 %), Enterobius vermicularis (14.3 %), and Hymenolepis nana (1.8 %). Being a farmer (AOR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.69–4.26, p = 0:003) and drinking from unsafe water wells, streams, rain, and dams (AOR = 2:6, 95% CI: 1.68–4.25, p ≤ 0:001) were significantly associated with IPIs.

Conclusion

Pregnant women in the study area still face a severe health burden due to intestinal parasitic infection. Therefore, it is recommended that health education should be improved, and safe tap water should be provided to pregnant women to reduce the incidence of IPIs.
Advancing biomedical engineering: Leveraging Hjorth features for electroencephalography signal analysis
Authors: Alawee Wissam H. , Basem Ali , Al-Haddad Luttfi A.
Published: December 2023

Biomedical engineering stands at the forefront of medical innovation, with electroencephalography (EEG) signal analysis providing critical insights into neural functions. This paper delves into the utilization of EEG signals within the MILimbEEG dataset to explore their potential for machine learning-based task recognition and diagnosis. Capturing the brain’s electrical activity through electrodes 1 to 16, the signals are recorded in the time-domain in microvolts. An advanced feature extraction methodology harnessing Hjorth Parameters—namely Activity, Mobility, and Complexity—is employed to analyze the acquired signals. Through correlation analysis and examination of clustering behaviors, the study presents a comprehensive discussion on the emergent patterns within the data. The findings underscore the potential of integrating these features into machine learning algorithms for enhanced diagnostic precision and task recognition in biomedical applications. This exploration paves the way for future research where such signal processing techniques could revolutionize the efficiency and accuracy of biomedical engineering diagnostics.
Effect of magnetic treatment of mixing water on the behavior of cement-based materials: A review
Authors: Guelmine Layachi
Published: December 2023

Magnetic treatment technology for concrete mixing water is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach that can enhance the performance and durability of cement-based materials. This technology aligns with the principles of sustainable development. In their studies, researchers have utilized static magnetic fields (SMF) of varying intensities to treat regular water and produce magnetically treated mixing water (MTMW) for a specific duration. Various research laboratories have successfully employed MTMW in the production of cement-based materials such as cement paste, mortar, ordinary concrete, foam concrete, self-compacting concrete, and rubber concrete. The main objective of this investigation is to review previous research that evaluated the impact of MTMW produced using different methods on the fresh, hardened, durability, and microstructure properties of cement-based materials. Most studies revealed that magnetic treatment technology improves physical and chemical properties of regular water, including solubility, surface tension, and conductivity. Regarding cement-based materials produced with MTMW, most investigations have demonstrated a significant enhancement in mechanical strength, durability, and microstructure. However, it seems that some researchers may have exaggerated their findings regarding the effect of MTMW on mechanical properties. Consequently, further research is needed to validate these results. I recommend considering the utilization of the MTMW technique for all cement-based materials to enhance their mechanical strength and durability performance.
Determination of the possibility of using phosphorus slag in the road industry
Authors: Yang Shilin , Krayushkina Kateryna , Akmaldinova Oleksandra , Ji Junwen , Bieliatynskyi Andrii
Published: December 2023

The use of crushed, granulated slag is now a rational direction in the use of phosphorus waste in various areas of construction. The modern state of science and technology and the accumulated experience allow to use almost all types of metallurgical slag for the production of road-building materials. The use of slag from other industries will expand the raw material base and improve its geographical location, increase material production and quality, reduce the distance of material transportation and reduce the road construction cost. The use of slag is an environmental task that will have a social impact. The study theoretically proved and experimentally established the feasibility of laying asphalt concrete coatings with phosphorus slag on roadways. The technology of asphalt–concrete mixture preparations and compaction is developed, which ensures high operational properties of road surfaces. It was established that it is possible to produce homogeneous asphalt concrete with phosphorus slag, gravel, mineral powder, and sand, unlike traditional mineral materials of natural origin, such as limestone.
Influence of Sociodemographic, Organizational, and Social Factors on the Engagement of Long-Term Care Employees
Authors: Krsnik Sabina , Ramovš Ana , Cvelbar Ajda , Erjavec Karmen
Published: December 2023

Aim. The aim of the study was to identify the most important macro-, meso-, and micro-level factors influencing work engagement and motivation for employment in long-term care (LTC) in Slovenia.

Material and methods. A correlational cross-sectional survey design with a self-reported standardized online questionnaire was used among Slovenian workers (N = 452LTC).

Results. The results show that LTC workers generally enjoy going to work (68%), feel enthusiasm for their work (61%), and take great pride in their work (90%). Enjoyment increases with age, and is correlated with education and position. Joy is the lowest among those working in nursing homes. However, nursing and care teams show the greatest enthusiasm for and pride in the work done. Those who believe that their work is valued by society and their family enjoy going to work more. Although income is the most important factor in leaving the LTC sector, there are no differences in work engagement regarding the level of monthly income. Over 58% of the variance in work engagement was explained by the influence of sociodemographic characteristics, social recognition, and work environment..

Conclusions. To promote employee engagement, LTC leaders should provide a better work environment and social recognition.
Translating -ING Adjectival Compounds Into Romanian – A Case of Explicitation
Authors: Drăgan Ruxandra
Published: December 2023

While compounding is highly productive in English, typically joining two words in a tight-knit semantic and syntactic unit, it is a minor derivational process in Romanian, which favours affixation instead. In light of this typological difference between the two languages, the present paper investigates the translation of English -ing adjectival compounds into Romanian in order to shed light on the strategies translators employ to compensate for the general absence of compounding in the latter language. It is shown that different translation strategies produce a number of regular patterns which lean towards explicitation, though implicitation is not excluded (Blum-Kulka 1986, Klaudy 2003, 2009, Klaudy & Károly 2005 etc.).
Pacifist Literature During WWII: T. H. White’s the Once and Future King
Authors: Bourontzi Eirini Dimitra
Published: December 2023

T.H. White, an acclaimed author and one of the representatives of Fantasy and the Matter of Britain in the twentieth century, explores the topic of war in Arthurian society in the novel The Once and Future King (1958). In this article, I will demonstrate the central conundrum of this political allegory as the opposition of “Might versus Right” and Arthur’s endeavours toward solutions against violence and warfare. T. H. White and (by extension) Arthur are trying to find an “antidote to war” by exploring types of governing to pinpoint which one is the most pacifist, inspired by the horrors of the Second World War.
Cost-Optimal Policy Strategies for Reaching Energy Efficiency Targets and Carbon Neutrality
Authors: Pakere Ieva , Freimanis Ritvars , Alena-Ozolina Signe , Asaris Pauls , Demurtas Andrea , Gorner Marine , Yearwood Jessica
Published: December 2023

The TIMES Latvia optimization model was developed to evaluate cost-effective pathways for reaching energy efficiency targets in 2030 and carbon neutrality in the Latvian economy by 2050. The model includes both the end-use sectors such as transport, buildings, industry and agriculture and the energy sector, with a well-developed database of existing and future RES and storage technologies. The modelling framework allows to identify the cost-optimal future energy mix by considering the electrification potential of each sector. Therefore, it allows the analysing of the impact of different policy strategies on sectoral integration levels and the necessity for additional energy storage capacities. The results show that one of the optimal solutions for reaching the energy efficiency targets in 2030 is the wide expansion of heat pump utilization merged with ambitious building renovation policy to increase energy efficiency. The building heat supply transformation also brings higher power consumption and interacts with the wider utilization of wind power. Alternative pathway could rely on increased solar power installation for self-consumption coverage which shows lower costs than building energy efficiency increase.
Back to the Future: How the Convergence of Globalization and Technology is Changing Labour and Mobility
Authors: Oltean Ovidiu , Taylor Andrew
Published: December 2023

Throughout this research we reflect on how the convergence of technology and migration is changing highly skilled labour mobility and the relationship between place and value production. We reflect on the impact of these transformations on the tech sector and IT labour market in Cluj-Napoca. We aim to understand how the pandemic coupled with the current trends in labour mobility and value production have affected labour markets and highly skilled labour migration. The paper stems as reflection from a fieldwork which are currently conducting in Romania with a focus on transnational entrepreneurship, social networks of innovation and labour migration in the tech industry. The article brings forward findings from the field, drawing on the developments that accelerated and changed the way we work in the post-pandemic period and analysing what implications these trends could have on the nature of migration and the connection between value production and place.
Beyond Urban Civilization
Authors: Koroleva A. A.
Published: December 2023

The genre of travel notes or a traveler's diary is definitely of interest to a wide audience and to field researchers due to the close interweaving of the cognitive and emotional levels of perception of the events observed by the author. The classic works of cultural anthropology are precisely the field notes from which future generations learn. The book under review Appropriation of Space from the series Letters of a Russian Traveler does not pretend to be scientific, but this is its advantage. The author, prose-writer Ilya Kochergin, based the text on his autobiographical experience of travelling in Siberia in the 1990s. He plunges into his memories to bring to life visions of the past. The first part of the book, Sensitivity to Geography, tells the story of his return to Altai, where he once was a forester in the Barguzinsky Nature Reserve. Despite all the measures taken, human intervention is visible in the Reserve. The author questions the very possibility for a city-dweller to experience virgin nature. In the second part, My House, the author takes the reader from the mystical space of the Altai mountains to the construction of a house in a village in the Ryazan region. The collective image here is associated with the interpretation of historical heritage. While the first chapter runs about man and nature, the second is devoted to the city versus the countryside. The third part brings the readers to the natural landscape of the middle zone, to fields, swamps, rivers, and forests. We cannot get back to nature, the cultivated lands are void of life, people, animals… The author observes the world shrink over the past decades: Russian cultural code rife with concepts of grandeur and vastness of the environment has been passed down from generation to generation, yet now it might not be adequate. In modern Russian society, the urban population predominates; in large agglomerations it is difficult to feel the true space and breadth. In the fourth part, Walks in the Water Meadows, I. Kochergin shares a tourist’s view of outdoor recreation on the left bank of the Oka river between Old Ryazan and Kasimov. The image of almost untouched nature relatively close to Moscow causes him boredom, anxiety or even fear. In the wild, different species of animals coexist in the same territory; it belongs to them, and humans are strangers here. In the final part, Inheritance, the author sets off with his teenage son along the route to the Barguzinsky Nature Reserve. A lot has changed in 30 years: transport accessibility, everyday life, and perhaps people. This part poses the key question of the book: “How can you inherit a space that doesn’t seem to belong to you? At times it is completely yours, appropriated and mastered, and at times it is completely alien.” Thus, balancing between involvement and alienation, Ilya Kochergin shares his field experience, shedding light on what is outside the urban civilization.
15th Congress of the International Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature in Saint Petersburg: Russian Language and Literature in the Changing World
Authors: Dianina S. Y. , Gromova L. G.
Published: December 2023

This September saw hundreds of delegates come to Saint Petersburg to participate in the Congress on Russian Language and Literature in the Changing World organized by the International Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature (IATRLL). The Congress gathered participants from 63 countries, from Armenia, Serbia, and Hungary to Kenya, China, Mexico, and Peru. This vast geography is no wonder: the Congress has been held for decades, with experts in the fields of linguistics and literature, interpreters, translators, and teachers gathering every five years to discuss Russian literature studies and key issues of the Russian language functioning and teaching. The first Congress was held in Moscow and over the years it was hosted by Warsaw, Bratislava, Shanghai, Astana, etc. On September 13, 2023 (declared the Year of the Russian language as the language of Interethnic communication by the Council of the CIS Heads of State), its 15th jubilee conference opening took place in the Hermitage. V. V. Putin, A. D. Beglov, S. V. Lavrov, V. A. Sadovnichiy, Ye. A. Primakov, V. A. Nikonov, and other officials greeted the participants. Russian cosmonauts send their greetings from the International Space Station, in their video they acknowledged the Russian language to be the language of friendship and cooperation of international space programs. In his speech, IATRILL President V. I. Tolstoy stressed the importance or promoting the Russian language. The plenary session included reports by N. M. Kropachev (The Russian Language as the Official Language of Russia), T. V. Chernigovskaya (Language and Brain in the 21st Century), Ye. G. Vodolazkin (Petersburg. Reality of the Myth). The next day there were thirteen thematic sessions and panel discussions held. N. D. Afanasyeva, M. V. Belyakov, and N. Yu. Yarygina from MGIMO University presented their reports on teaching the Russian language to foreigners. Participants of the Congress enjoyed an immersive social program that included visits to the best Russian museums. They also had a unique opportunity to see an exhibition dedicated to the distinguished Russian linguist V. G. Kostomarov with his unique pictures, documents, and personal items brought from Moscow museums. The President of the Indian Association of Teachers of the Russian Language and Literature Charanjit Singh and the Head of the Russian Language Department of the Dakar University in Senegal Manetu Ndiaye addressed the Congress at the closing Ceremony in the Tauride Palace. The next Congress is to take place in 2027 in China.