bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Does COVID-19 affect thyroid more than non-COVID-19 infections? A retrospective study
Authors: Ucal Yasemin , Serdar Muhittin , Karpuzoğlu Hande , Yurttutan Uyar Neval , Kilercik Meltem , Serteser Mustafa , Ozpinar Aysel
Published: February 2024

Objectives

To evaluate the thyroid hormone levels and infection markers in COVID-19 patients and compare them to those in non-COVID-19 patients with infection in a large retrospective dataset.

Methods

In this study, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroid hormones (free T3 and free T4), and several infection markers were reviewed. The study group was divided into three groups that had no thyroid-related disorders: control patients (Group 0; n=7,981), COVID-19 patients (Group 1; n=222), and non-COVID-19 patients with infection (Group 2; n=477). The data were assessed for correlation and group comparisons.

Results

There was a reduction in median (25th–75th percentile) fT3 levels in COVID-19 patients 4.17 pmol/L (3.46–4.85) compared to non-COVID-19 patients with infection 4.65 pmol/L (4.12–5.15), p<0.0001. We detected a negative correlation between fT3 and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in Group 1 (r=−0.534) and Group 2 (r=−0.346) (p<0.0001), indicating a relatively stronger link between fT3 and NLR in COVID-19 patients than non-COVID-19 patients with infection. Additionally, the fT3 levels remained significantly different between study groups when the model was adjusted for age, gender, and infection markers.

Conclusions

COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 infections are associated with low fT3 levels, which likely represent the suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis from non-thyroidal illness syndrome.
Reading Romans 4 Backwards: Abraham Mirrored in His σπέρμα, Isaac
Authors: Sandnes Karl Olav
Published: February 2024

This article argues that the different aspects at play in Rom 4 come together to depict Abraham as a paradigm, mirrored in both the Isaac story and in Ps 31 LXX. Abraham is not only an example of faith but also of how God justifies sinners. Abraham was ungodly, a trait that Paul develops in line with Rom 1,18–3,20 on universal sinfulness. The birth story of Isaac, his physical σπέρμα, illustrates how God makes the impossible possible and how the ungodly are reckoned righteous. Abraham trusts God, who calls into being what does not exist; in so doing, he mirrors the sinner in Ps 31, cited in Rom 4,7–8, who trusts and puts his hope in God.
No, Galatians 4:3 τὰ στοιχεῖα τοῦ κόσμου Does Not Refer to a

Schmuck
Authors: Carlson Stephen C.
Published: February 2024

This note refutes a recent proposal that κόσμος in the phrase τὰ στοιχεῖα τοῦ κόσμου (“the elemental constituents/principles/spirits of the world”) in Gal 4:3 is a reference to the foreskin.
Post-Activation Performance Enhancement of Punch Force and Neuromuscular Performance in Amateur Boxing: Toward a More Individualized and “Real-World” Approach
Authors: Finlay Mitchell James , Greig Matt , Bridge Craig Alan , Page Richard Michael
Published: February 2024

Finlay, MJ, Greig, M, Bridge, CA, and Page, RM. Post-activation performance enhancement of punch force and neuromuscular performance in amateur boxing: Toward a more individualized and “real-world” approach. J Strength Cond Res 38(6): 1063–1071, 2024—Previous research on post-activation performance enhancement has been applied in several sporting settings, although this is lacking in a boxing setting. This study explored the effectiveness of 2 upper-body conditioning activities in improving punch-specific performance during an amateur boxing-simulated bout. On 3 separate occasions, 10 male senior elite amateur boxers performed the following conditioning activities before a boxing-specific simulation protocol: isometric (ISO) punch, elastic resistance (ER) punch, and a control trial. Boxers performed maximal punches against a vertically mounted force plate, and countermovement jumps (CMJ) at baseline, before round 1, after each round, and 4 minutes after the simulation. Both conditioning activities, but not the control trial, produced small worthwhile increases (effect size ≥ 0.20; equal to or greater than the smallest worthwhile change) in punch force, although worthwhile increases in rate of force development were limited to the cross during the ISO trial. No group-based improvements in CMJ performance were observed. Individual analysis revealed that 6 boxers improved punch-specific performance to the greatest extent in the ISO trial; in contrast, only 1 boxer did so in the ER trial. Three boxers exhibited similar performance increases across trials. In conclusion, both conditioning activities may be applied to an amateur boxer's warm-up to acutely enhance punch-specific performance. The ISO conditioning activity seems most effective; however, the interindividual variability suggests a need for protocols to be individualized to each athlete. The conditioning activities in the present study may be applied to sparring, competitive bouts, or to other combat sports.
Canagliflozin Alleviates Atherosclerosis Progression through Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Autophagy in Western Diet-fed ApoE−/− Mice
Authors: Zuo Qingjuan , He Lili , Ma Sai , Zhang Guorui , Zhai Jianlong , Wang Zhongli , Zhang Tingting , Wang Yan , Guo Yifang
Published: February 2024

Purpose: This study was aimed at investigating the effect of canagliflozin (Cana) on atherosclerosis and further exploring its potential mechanism.

Methods: ApoE−/− mice were fed a Western diet (WD) and randomly divided into a WD group and WD+Cana group. After 15 weeks of canagliflozin treatment, serum levels of fasting insulin and inflammatory cytokines were determined with ELISA kits. HE, Oil Red O, and Masson staining were used to estimate the extent of atherosclerosis. Immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, ROS staining, and RT-PCR were used to further investigate Cana’s potential mechanism.

Results: Histological analysis indicated that Cana restrained atherosclerotic plaque development. Furthermore, Cana decreased the percentage of F4/80 positive cells, and the areal density of ROS and relative fluorescence intensity of P62, but enhanced the relative fluorescence intensity of LC3 in the aortic root. Analysis of factors associated with the inflammatory response mediated by AP-1, oxidative stress mediated through the ROS/Nrf2 pathway, and autophagy in the aorta indicated elevated mRNA levels of F4/80, MCP-1, VCAM-1, AP-1, ROS, NOX4, P62, NLRP3, and IL-1β, but diminished mRNA levels of Nrf2, GST, eNOS, and LC3, in the WD+Cana group.

Conclusion: Canagliflozin may attenuate atherosclerosis by decreasing the inflammatory response mediated by AP-1, alleviating oxidative stress through the ROS/Nrf2 pathway, and enhancing autophagy in WD-fed ApoE−/− mice.
Reseña del libro: Familias e infancias en la historia contemporánea. Jerarquías de clase, género y edad en Argentina, de Isabella Cosse (compiladora)
Authors: Silva Balerio Diego
Published: February 2024

Research on childhood, adolescence, and family in Latin America has a longstanding tradition and, at the same time, an arduous task that lies ahead. The book under review is the result of a collaborative project that studies 20th-century social hierarchies in Argentina from the perspective of childhood and the family. Its authors are researchers with a solid background in history. These researchers conduct their work within the framework of the Historical Research Group on Families and Childhood in Contemporary Argentina, based at the Interdisciplinary Institute of Gender Studies within the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters at the University of Buenos Aires.
Basis Weight Control – Sub-Optimum Approach – Prepared Discussion Contribution
Authors:   Empire Paper Mills, Whight W. T. , Jones R. E. ,   G.E.C.-A.E.I. Automation Ltd
Published: February 2024

Automatic basis weight regulation on No. 1 fine paper machine at Empire Paper Mills has been achieved by using a substance gauge at the dry end, connected to a central control digital computer, this computer performing direct digital control (DDC) upon various areas of the papermachine.
On-Line Development of Process Control Computer Programs
Authors:   Wiggins Teape Research & Development Ltd, Unthank R. H.
Published: February 2024

Almost without exception, process control computer systems have been to some extent development projects. Most have been applied to commercially operated production units, for which the improved control of the process provides adequate financial justification for the computer installation. In such cases, conflict arises between the use of the computer for the basic control of a continuously running process and the development of new programs. One solution is to provide α comprehensive conventional standby control system so that the computer can be taken off line at any time; alternatively, to limit the system to supervisory set point control . This approach is very expensive and there is α tendency for the computer to become purely α research too l, imposed upon α rather unwilling production unit. Another common approach is to use a relatively expensive computer system with backing store and full time-sharing facilities. This second method is justifiable when the process control computer is required to carry out α large amount of off-line work such as scheduling and invoicing, but is unnecessarily expensive if the computer’s principal task is process control.
Community agroecology. Basis for food resilience in the face of extreme events
Authors: Vázquez Luis L
Published: February 2024

The transition towards a decentralized and diversified agriculture is analyzed, as a response to the economic crisis unleashed in Cuba since the 90s, with greater prominence by the peasant family farming and urban agriculture movements. It is evident that agroecology has become popular in human settlements, facilitating the participation of the population in the development of small-area production systems (intensive gardens, organoponic gardens, plots, docks and farms), where they obtain more than 40 fresh products that are consumed in their own communities
Participation of women in general surgery in Colombia: an x-ray of the latin American reality
Authors: Rodriguez Vargas Carolina Maria , Forero-Rios Maria Paula , Morales Valentina Noguera , Almonacid Lilian Torregrosa , Chamorro Adriana Cordoba , Ibarra Ladino Danna Julieth , Cabrera Vargas Luis Felipe
Published: February 2024

Background: Women choose surgery because academic challenges and technical components. With this work we want to establish the real participation of women in the general surgery residency and the professional level in Colombia. Methods: We conducted a survey in academic and surgical training centers, surgical centers in capital cities and in university teaching centers 2020 to establish the percentage of participation of women in residency and employment in general surgery. Results: Women represent 39% of residents in training in general surgery. In the main hospitals, women represent only 9% of work positions. Only 21% of university surgical teaching positions are held by women. Conclusions: Although in our environment the possibility of admission to residency and surgical work has increased for women, based on our results there is still a large participation gap in our country. Mentoring and diversity must continue to end the gender bias in the surgical field.
Congenital heterotopic gastrointestinal duplication cyst of the face: a rare case report
Authors: Heredia M Néstor A , Ramírez Laura Angélica , Gutierrez Magali , Pérez Ligia
Published: February 2024

Gastrointestinal duplication (GDC) cysts have various synonyms; choristoma, enterocystoma, and duplication cyst. They are infrequent congenital benign lesions diagnosed mainly in children in the first decade of life, comprising approximately less than 5% of the pediatric population with a predilection for the male sex. It is exceedingly rare in the oral cavity but it is possible, particularly on the tongue, floor of the mouth, and pharynx. From 1895 until 1994, 30 cases of this lesion in the oral cavity were reported. Nowadays, none of the authors reported a GDC in the facial region. We report an exceptional case of heterotopic gastrointestinal duplication cysts (HGDC) in the facial region of a 13 -years -old male teenager who was referred to our medical department for an evaluation of a painless progressive facial asymmetry. In the first instance, the ultrasound facial soft tissue was made with a 6.5 MHz convex transducer, reporting a big anechoic image with regular borders to a 60 x 26 x 56 mm diameter with a 46cc approximate volume. Following this, a non-contrast magnetic resonance image was executed with an open Philips PanoramaⓇ machine performed at 3T, reporting a hyperintense image in T2-weighted (repetition time msec/echo time msec: 5,500/112) sagittal sequence and FLAIR-weighted (5,714/80) axial sequence; and an isointense image in T1-weighted (24/80) coronal sequence to 54 x 30 x 51 mm diameter compatible with space occupant lesion with interior walls. A complete tumor resection was achieved under balanced general anesthesia, and the specimen was sent for histological examination. Microscopic examination showed a cystic cavity lined mostly by mucous secretory gastrointestinal epithelium and other areas by stratified squamous epithelium. The cystic wall was composed of fibrous connective tissue and contains abundant gastric cells. Its deepest portion exhibits a smooth muscle layer. In summary, HGDC is an unusual congenital head and neck lesion, but it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of neonates and children. The diagnosis of gastrointestinal tract duplications may be suggested by imaging studies; however, the correct diagnosis is defined by histopathologic analysis. Due to the risk of destruction potential and malignant transformation, HGDC should be treated surgically by complete excision.
Autoimmune encephalitis, a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in the intensive care unit
Authors: Cordero David Sanabria , https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5436-3366 Ignacio Alberto , Trejo-Rosas Saúl , Ortega Labra Yuridia Marisela , Flores Sonia Damián , De La Rosa Vázquez Juan José , Jacobo Castro María Verónica , Nieves Hernández Rodríguez, María de las , Barragan Aurora Medrano , Avendaño Hernández Francisco Omar , de Jesús Miriam Galicia , Garcia Karen Quirino , Cisneros Betzahida Meneses , Avalos Garci Magdalena , Velázquez Rivera Adriana Desireé
Published: February 2024

Autoimmune encephalitis is a progressive inflammation of the brain, from acute to subacute, associated with antibodies against neuronal cell surface and synaptic protein, most commonly encephalitis against the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. New significant findings on etiology show that autoimmune encephalitis is triggered by several etiologies, for example neoplastic processes (breast, lung, kidney, thyroid cancer, ovarian teratoma, and B-cell lymphoma) but also by infections of the nervous system, such as herpes encephalitis. Antibodies against neuronal surface structures are usually direct pathogens and develop their effect through internalization of target proteins, through receptor blockade or complement activation. The type and titer of the antibody e.g. against NMDA receptors, Gamma Amino Butyric (GABA), α-Amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptors or voltage-gated potassium channel complexes. An associated tumor, biomarkers, imaging studies, and cerebrospinal fluid are decisive for the prognosis. We present the clinical case of a male patient in the fourth decade of life who is diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis, we will address the diagnosis and treatment.
Transverse magnetic mode excitation in an atomic mirror
Authors: Ghezali S. , Slimani M
Published: February 2024

We present a study of a transverse magnetic mode excitation in a multi-layer atomic mirror. We give the continuity relationships at the interfaces of the setting.1 We deduce the transverse and parallel components of the electric field through the atomic mirror and then the total component. We show that there is no enhancement of the electric field in the vaccum contrarily to the transverse electric field excitation.2
Characteristics of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program Directors
Authors: Trost Margaret J. , Allen Ann H. , Naifeh Monique , Tseng Ashlie , McDermott Allyson , Shah Snehal , Winer Jeffrey C. , Hoefgen Erik , Thomson Joanna , Dudas Robert A
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

Rapid growth in pediatric hospital medicine (PHM) fellowships has occurred, yielding many new program directors (PDs). Characteristics of PDs have potential implications on the field. To describe characteristics (demographic, educational) and scholarly interests of PHM fellowship PDs.

METHODS

We developed and distributed a 15-question, cross-sectional national survey to the PHM PDs listserv. Questions were pilot tested. The survey was open for 4 weeks with weekly reminders. Responses were summarized using descriptive statistics.

RESULTS

Fifty-six current fellowship leaders (40 PDs, 16 associate PDs [APDs]) responded, including at least 1 from 43 of 59 active PHM fellowship programs (73%). Most respondents identified as female (71%) and ≤50 years old (80%). Four (7%, n = 2 PD, 2 APD) leaders identified as underrepresented in medicine. About half (n = 31, 55.4%) completed a fellowship themselves (APDs > PDs; 87.5% vs 42.5%), and 53.5% (n = 30) had advanced nonmedical degrees (eg, Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy; APDs > PDs; 62% vs 45%). Most leaders (59%, n = 33) chose multiple domains when asked to select a “primary domain of personal scholarship.” Education was the most frequently selected (n = 37), followed by quality improvement (n = 29) and then clinical research (n = 19).

CONCLUSIONS

This survey confirms a high percentage of women as PHM fellowship leaders and highlights the need to increase diversity. Less than half of senior PDs completed a fellowship in any specialty. Leaders report interest in multiple domains of scholarship; few focus solely on clinical research.
Características y resultados del retransplante cardíaco en España: Análisis del Registro Nacional de Trasplante Cardíaco
Authors:   , Salterain Nahikari
Published: February 2024

Introducción y objetivos: El retrasplante cardiaco (ReTC) supone tanto un reto científico como un dilema ético en la práctica clínica, donde el número de donantes no es suficiente para todos los pacientes incluidos en lista de espera. El objetivo de este trabajo fue describir las características y analizar la supervivencia de los pacientes retrasplantados en nuestro país. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio retrospectivo del Registro Español de Trasplante Cardiaco (RETC) en el que se incluyeron los trasplante realizados desde 1984 hasta 2018. Se recogieron variables del receptor, donante, procedimiento quirúrgico, tratamiento inmunosupresor y supervivencia. Se determinaron las características de los pacientes retrasplantados, las indicaciones para el ReTC así como su supervivencia. Se estudiaron además, diferencias en supervivencia según la indicación para el ReTC y el intervalo de tiempo entre trasplantes. Resultados: Se estudiaron en total 7592 trasplantes cardiacos (TC) y 173 ReTC (que supone el 2,3% de todos los trasplantes) con una mediana de edad de 55,0 y 52,0 años respectivamente. El grupo ReTC se caracterizó por más pacientes con insuficiencia renal (46,8%), hipertensión (42,2%), ventilación mecánica (29,5%), necesidad de soporte circulatorio (34,1%) y mayor tiempo de isquemia fría (mediana 3,3 horas; RIQ, 2,6-4,0). La enfermedad vascular del injerto fue la indicación más frecuente para el ReTC (42,2%) y 59 pacientes (80,8%) se retrasplantaron más allá de 5 años tras el primer TC. El rechazo agudo (RA) y el fallo primario del injerto (FPI) disminuyeron en frecuencia como indicaciones para ReTC a lo largo del periodo estudiado (RA 68,8 % y FPI 58,5% en 1984-1999 vs RA 31,2% y FPI 41,5% en 2000- 2018). La mediana de seguimiento del ReTC fue 5,8 años. El ReTC se asoció con peor supervivencia que el TC (HR ajustado, 1,43; IC95%, 1,17-1,44; p < 0,001). El rechazo agudo (HR ajustado, 2,49; IC95%, 1,45-4,27; p < 0,001) 19 fue la indicación de mayor mortalidad así como el intervalo de 1-5 años (HR ajustado, 2,07; IC95%, 1,39-3,07; p < 0,001). El ReTC tardío presenta una supervivencia similar al TC primario (HR ajustado, 1,14; IC95%, 0,86-1,50; p < 0,001). Conclusiones: El ReTC se asoció con una mayor mortalidad que el TC, especialmente cuando el retrasplante es por RA. El ReTC realizado en el intervalo de 1-5 años se relacionó con mayor mortalidad. En cambio, el pronóstico del retrasplante realizado en un intervalo de tiempo superior a 5 años es similar al del TC primario.
Development of a low-power solar energy harvester PMU integrated circuit optimized for indoor environments.
Authors:   , Lopez-Gassó Alberto
Published: February 2024

Wireless electronic devices face a common and important constraint: the limited lifespan of their batteries. The concept of quasi-perpetual electronic devices, particularly for tiny and low-power electronic systems, is progressively becoming attainable. En-ergy harvesting can be the part of the solution by improving, attenuating or even eliminating this limitation by extending its autonomy. The ﬁnal goal is to convert them into a virtually perpetual system. Energy Harvesting can be deﬁned as the collection and storage of ambi-ent energy from the surroundings, to later convert it into electrical energy and use it to power a small and low-power electronic devices. These devices are often. The energy harvesting technique is intended to be used in devices where it is impractical or inconvenient to use traditional battery or grid power sources. Moreover, it have recently received more attention due to its in-creasing use in the Internet of Things (IoT) and the appearing of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). This work describes an energy-eﬃcient monolithic Power Management Unit (PMU) that includes a charge pump adapted to photovoltaic cells with the capability of charging a large supply capacitor and managing the stored energy eﬃciently to provide the required supply voltage and power to low energy consumption wireless sensor nodes such as RFID sensor tags. The proposed system starts-up self-suﬃciently with a light source lumi-nosity equal to or higher than 245 lux, meaning a voltage input of 595 mV using only a 1.42 cm2 solar cell. The result energy harvester integrates an energy monitor that gives the ability to supply autonomous sensor nodes with discontinuous operation modes. The full PMU occupies an area of 1.073 mm2 using a standard 180 nm CMOS technology. The half-ﬂoating architecture of the integrated charge pump avoids losses of charging the top/button plate of the stray capacitors in each clock cycle. Measurements’ results on a fabricated IC exhibit an an output power of 13.9 µW with 70.2 percent of peak-to-peak eﬃciency at indoor light conditions (680lux) with an output voltage of 2V.
Praca zdalna na tle różnic międzypokoleniowych
Authors: Bielińska-Dusza Edyta , Hamerska Monika
Published: February 2024

Istniejące badania dotyczące pracy zdalnej obejmują różne aspekty, w tym ocenę efektywności, wpływu na zdrowie i samopoczucie pracowników, wykorzystywaną technologię czy przyszłość pracy. Przeprowadzono jednak niewiele badań dotyczących różnic międzypokoleniowych, które mogą wpływać na postrzeganie i ocenę pracy zdalnej w sektorze publicznym. Przeprowadzone badanie ma na celu porównanie opinii pokoleń BB, X, Y na temat pracy zdalnej. Uzyskane wyniki wskazują, że istnieje zależność pomiędzy wiekiem pracowników a stopieniem preferencji pracy zdalnej w stosunku do pracy tradycyjnej, efektywnością wykonywanej pracy zdalnej oraz oceną czasu realizacji zadań podczas pracy zdalnej. Brak jest natomiast zależności pomiędzy oceną problemów technicznych oraz mentalnych związanych z przejściem na pracę zdalną, jak również oceną wpływu pracy zdalnej na relacje w zespole. Wyniki te mogą przyczynić się do rozwoju międzypokoleniowych strategii zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi, wspomagać podejmowanie decyzji zarządczych oraz powinny być eksplorowane w przyszłości.
Zrównoważone zarządzanie projektami. Krytyczny przegląd literatury
Authors: Ćwikła Małgorzata
Published: February 2024

Artykuł w formie krytycznego przeglądu literatury pokazuje ewolucję dyskusji naukowej na temat zrównoważonego zarządzania projektami. Na podstawie 129 anglojęzycznych artykułów naukowych przeprowadzono analizę opisową i tematyczną tego trendu, który wzbudza duże zainteresowanie badaczy. W ten sposób wyodrębniono dominujące narracje dotyczące prób określenia definicji i zakresu zrównoważonego zarządzania projektami, szukania argumentów przemawiających za wdrażaniem zrównoważonych praktyk, wpływu na tradycyjne sposoby zarządzania projektami, łączenia praktyki projektowej z logiką zrównoważonego rozwoju. Dodatkowo także podkreślono rolę menedżera projektów, interesariuszy oraz całych organizacji. Zwrócono również uwagę na dysproporcję między zainteresowaniem zrównoważonym zarządzaniem projektami a rolą i znaczeniem projektów w czasie kryzysu klimatyczno-ekologicznego. Wnioski z literatury wskazują, że zrównoważone zarządzanie projektami jest koncepcją, która ma potencjał dalszej eksploracji w nowatorskich przedsięwzięciach badawczych, choć nie jest wolna od ograniczeń.
Cyfryzacja jako game changer w procesie zarządzania nowoczesną kulturą organizacyjną
Authors: Wziątek-Staśko Anna , Krawczyk-Antoniuk Olena
Published: February 2024

Artykuł ma charakter teoretyczny. Zaprezentowano w nim wybrane koncepcje kultury organizacyjnej oraz cyfryzacji, wskazując powiązania między nimi. W ciągu lat badaczom nie udało się sporządzić ani powszechnie akceptowanej definicji kultury organizacyjnej, ani cyfryzacji, których zastosowanie stanowiłoby narzędzie wspierające menedżera w jego trudnej pracy, a jednocześnie wpływające na zachowania i emocje pracowników. O efektywności wdrażania cyfryzacji przez menedżera, w tym zastosowanych narzędzi i metod, z pewnością decyduje poziom jego kompetencji, ale także kształt i specyfika środowiska pracy, której najbardziej wyraźnym przejawem jest kultura organizacyjna panująca w organizacji. Nabiera ona szczególnego znaczenia w procesie optymalizacji skuteczności zarządzania współczesną organizacją, o czym starają się przekonać autorki niniejszego opracowania, przeznaczonego zarówno dla teoretyków, jak i dla praktyków zarządzania.
A novel “microscrew with tie-down sutures” technique for FGG anchorage: A case report
Authors: Xu Anbin , Wu Tao , Sun Jiahui , Huang Bo , Wang Liujixiang , Liu Yi , Zhou Yi
Published: February 2024

The most difficult and time-consuming step in the free gingival graft (FGG) for keratinized mucosa augmentation is the compression suture anchoring the FGG to the periosteum. In this article, a novel “microscrew with tie-down sutures” technique was proposed to anchor the FGG to the recipient site without the traditional trans-periosteum suture. This patient’s keratinized mucosa width (KMW) around the healing abutments of teeth #29 and #30 was less than 1 mm. After an apically positioned flap (AFP) was prepared, two microscrews were placed at the buccal plate of the alveolar ridge bone, which is the coronal margin of the AFP. Then, the sutures winded between the microscrews and the healing abutments to anchor the FGG. In conclusion, the “microscrew with tie-down sutures” technique offers a feasible and simple alternative for the trans-periosteum compression suture, particularly in situations when the periosteum is fragile, thin, or injured.
Konten Keislaman dalam Aplikasi Edukatif sebagai Media Komunikasi Keluarga
Authors: Pambudi Buyung , Nunung Prajarto  , Budi Irawanto
Published: February 2024

This research aims to examine the usage of digital applications for educational purposes produced in Indonesia and containing Islamic messages in order to improve family communication. This study used a descriptive qualitative method and considered Educa Studio and Solite Kids applications as research objects. The results of this research state that these two digital applications provide benefits for intensifying communication among family members, between parents and children in particular. In addition, the Islamic content within educational games in both the Educa Studio and Solite Kids applications is a means of spreading Islamic values from an early age. In short, through these digital applications, the intensity of interaction between children and parents can prevent children's accessibility to negative media contents that are not in accordance with Islamic religious values.
Odpowiedzialność pełnomocnika finansowego komitetu wyborczego za korzyści majątkowe przyjęte przez komitet wyborczy z naruszeniem prawa
Authors:   Uniwersytet Warszawski, Podkowik Jan
Published: February 2024

The paper discusses the question of the nature of the forfeiture of the equivalent of a material benefit, as provided for in the Electoral Code, applied to the financial representative of the committee, and whether and under what conditions this regulation can be considered constitutionally permissible. This issue has not been the subject of extensive doctrinal analysis but is of practical importance. The article discusses the purpose of financing party electoral committees exclusively through the party’s electoral fund, as well as the reasons for introducing the discussed solution into the Electoral Code. Then, guided by the proportionality test developed by the Constitutional Tribunal, an assessment of the usefulness, necessity, and proportionality sensu stricto was carried out. This analysis led to the conclusion that the provisions establishing financial liability for the financial representative are indeed restrictive, but in the existing normative environment, they may be considered as meeting constitutional requirements.
Ustawa o Państwowej Komisji ds. badania wpływów rosyjskich a ochrona danych osobowych
Authors:   Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego, Piskorz-Ryń Agnieszka , Sakowska-Baryła Marlena ,   Uniwersytet Łódzki
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyze the provisions of the Law on the State Commission for Investigating Russian Influences on the Internal Security of the Republic of Poland for 2007–2022 and its impact on the application of the provisions shaping the system of personal data protection. The text points out the numerous shortcomings of the provisions of this law, its inconsistency with the provisions of the Constitution and its inconsistency with the provisions of RODO – the General Data Protection Regulation, the provisions of the Law on Personal Data Protection and the Law on the Protection of Personal Data Processed in Connection with Preventing and Combating Crime. The analysis shows that the Commission’s action may significantly harm human freedoms and rights, including privacy and the right to the protection of personal data, and the manner of its action is contrary to the principles of a democratic state of law.
Monarchy in the Republic – Sultanate of Yogyakarta in the Republic of Indonesia
Authors:   University of Gdańsk, Wiszowaty Marcin M. , Wahyuni Indria ,   Airlangga University, Indonesia
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this article is to present the key elements of the unique system of the Yogyakarta Sultanate as the monarchical part of Indonesia’s republican system, against the theoretical background of the concept of ‘monarchy within a republic’ and the trends in the systemic practice of modern monarchies. Indonesia is in many respects a unique example of a mixed system in which republican and monarchical elements coexist. The incorporation of monarchical elements into the republican system has been done in a very original way – by giving one region of the state dual constitutional status, with the traditional ruler of that territory in the dual role of republican governor and hereditary ruler. The Yogyakarta Sultanate, despite its uniqueness, is subject to problems typical of all modern monarchies, arising from the need to adapt to civilizational and cultural changes, such as gender equality, while respecting rich traditions and cultural identity.
Constitutional and Legal Aspects of the Use of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland Against Non-military Threats
Authors:   University of Szczecin, Piątek Jarosław
Published: February 2024

The objective of this article is to point to legal foundations of the crisis management system and to specify principles it is built on, its actors, their competences, mechanisms of cooperation and coordination and principles for financing crisis management tasks. The author places special emphasis on the need to observe human rights and freedoms in the context of actions taken by the state that aim to ensure security and to create an effective crisis management system. The starting point for this discussion is an assumption that security-related problems affect the entire society whereby this society has the right and obligation to participate in efforts to ensure security. At the same time, institutional mechanisms of ensuring security only use participation of institutions by various kinds of interrelations and support. This article shows certain mechanisms of building national security by state bodies and institutions that are responsible for it and competent to respond in crisis situations. How-ever, the exegesis covers participation of the armed forces and legal aspects of employing the Polish Armed Forces in the event of non-military threats.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Local Press in Poland: The Internet Instead of Print?
Authors:   Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce (Poland), Kępa-Mętrak Jolanta
Published: February 2024

This article examines changes in Polish local press at the turn of the second and the third decade of the 21st Century, directly or indirectly related to the coronavirus pandemic. For years, statistics have been showing declining sales of printed press. This is mainly the case of the general-interest newspapers – national, regional, and local alike. Internet media platforms are increasingly important and often take over the role of the leading local media. Due to their limited reach, local publishers felt the losses from reduced advertising revenue and copy sales even more acutely than national publishers. Local press and small publishing teams struggled to cope with the impact of the pandemic and demand for digitization. So, what will the local press look like in the following years? How will the pandemic change the face of the local press? This study addresses these issues based on findings from desk research, case studies, and content analysis of relevant media. The result of the research is the confirmation of changes in the field of local communication, especially in its channels. The printed press arouses less and less interest among recipients and ceases to function as the fourth estate.
Community Radio in Hungary and Its Place in the Society, Politics, and Education
Authors:   University of Warmia and Mazury (Poland), Doliwa Urszula , Velics Gabriella ,   Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary)
Published: February 2024

This article examines the community radio scene in Hungary, focusing on two stations in Budapest: Tilos Radio and EPER Radio. The authors explore the unique characteristics and principles of community radio in Hungary through desk research and interviews with key players in the community radio movement conducted in October 2022. They highlight how these two stations, while differing in their specific forms of community broadcasting, share a commonality of being independent and offering an alternative to mainstream and public radio programming. Sustainability was identified as a significant challenge facing community radio stations in Hungary, primarily because of unfriendly media policy promoting voices supporting the government. The article also provides characteristics of the community radio concept and the historical context of community radio in Hungary, noting that this country was the first in Central and Eastern Europe to incorporate the third broadcasting sector into media law.
Senior TV – producing information as a way of deepening media literacy and defending against misinformation
Authors: Pato Luís Miguel , Torrijos Fincias Patrícia , Margarido Cristóvão , Pocinho Ricardo
Published: February 2024

Historically, media have always been a lens through which society witnesses and deciphers the countless events that make up the world. Today, disinformation is one of the scourges of society, and the elderly are regarded as being an age group most susceptible to its effects.

            However, it is almost commonplace to consider that, despite the persistence of a historical distance, the older generations are not exempt from the incessant dynamics that the imposition of technological development represents in our society. Gone are the days of "laggards" (Rogers, 1995), a term used to characterize the technological gap that occurred among the elderly. As digital media perform numerous ritualistic and instrumental functions in this age group, they are currently “digital immigrants” (Prensky, 2001).

            In this case, the ability to produce, create, and broadcast content stands out as a characteristic of a society that is increasingly participatory. By underlining the importance that video, television, and television information has traditionally for seniors, the Senior TV project is being developed at the College of Education of Leiria of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, in which, through a team of senior students (from the 60+ program of this school), television content of an informative nature is being produced (interviews and reports), and these students are responsible for all the inherent phases and processes (carried out outdoors and in studio) to the creation of these programs from the preproduction moment to the final one when the content is broadcasted. The results of this study allow us to suggest that, through the administration of skills and methodologies for the production of media content, in this case regarding television production, media literacy is increased in this age group. To this extent, it also allows us to consider that more informed television and media consumption about their production conditions could help combat misinformation, particularly in this age group.
Impact of Substrate Disinfection on Yield and Efficiency of Drying Methods for Quality Preservation of Elm Oyster Mushroom Hypsizygus ulmarius (Agaricomycetes) and Its Medicinal Value
Authors: Singh Nivedita , Jandaik Savita
Published: February 2024

This paper evaluated the effect of different substrate disinfection methods viz. hot water treatment, autoclaving and steam pasteurization at 100°C, 121°C, and 65°C, respectively, on yield of Hypsizygus ulmarius and effects of sun drying, oven drying and cabinet drying techniques at 25 ± 2°C, 40 ± 2°C, and 50 ± 2°C, respectively, on nutritional qualities of H. ulmarius. Hot water treated substrate gave higher yield (215.36 ± 1.49 g) and biological efficiency (71.78%) compared with autoclaved (194.45 ± 3.36 g and 64.81%) and steam pasteurized substrate (194.45 ± 3.36 g and 65.28%). The different drying methods used for drying the fruit bodies significantly influenced the nutrient profile of H. ulmarius. Highest moisture (6.95%), fiber (16.94%) and protein content (22.49%) was retained in sun dried fruit bodies whereas ash content (5.52%) was highest for oven dried fruit bodies. Cabinet dried fruit bodies showed significantly higher percentage of fats (1.82%) and carbohydrates (53.58%). In the DPPH assay the cabinet dried fruit bodies showed the highest antioxidant activity followed by sun dried and oven dried fruit bodies with respective IC50 values as 104.21 ± 0.14, 117.17 ± 0.07 and 163.57 ± 0.02. The drying methods proved to be effective in controlling the bacterial growth for a period of two months after which significant bacterial growth was noted.
Características del acero como material estructural
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Gutiérrez Aguilera Pedro Alexander
Published: February 2024

A lo largo del tiempo, el acero se ha producido a través de diferentes procesos físico-químicos y empleado como material estructural desde mediados del siglo XVIII en la industria de la construcción. Inicialmente su uso se limitaba a la industria naval pero alrededor de 1908 se comenzaron a fabricar las primeras vigas de patín ancho y su empleo se extendió a la construcción de puentes y edificaciones. Como material en las estructuras el acero presenta muchas ventajas en comparación con otros, como por ejemplo su alta resistencia, tenacidad, uniformidad, durabilidad elasticidad y ductilidad. Por otra parte, también presenta desventajas como la corrosión, fractura frágil, altas temperaturas, fatiga y pandeo. No obstante, el comportamiento mecánico del acero es interesante y a través del análisis de curvas esfuerzo - deformación se pueden obtener algunas propiedades mecánicas importantes para el diseño estructural, como el esfuerzo último, esfuerzo de fluencia, módulo elástico, módulo de endurecimiento, módulo de rigidez y relación de Poisson. Existen diferentes aceros estructurales regulados por la ASTM (en inglés, American Society for Testing and Materials). En Colombia, éste material está regulado por el ICONTEC (Instituto Colombiano de Normas Técnicas), por medio de las NTC (Normas Técnicas Colombianas) y la Norma Sismorresistente Colombiana NSR-10 permite su uso como material estructural
Desenvolvendo contadores criativos
Authors: Carraro Wendy Beatriz Witt Haddad , Bruxel Letícia Bersch , Momo Fernanda da Silva , Pinheiro Alan Bandeira
Published: February 2024

Por abordar a inovação, criatividade e solução de problemas nos contextos corporativos, o Design Thinking tem despertado interesse tanto de acadêmicos, quanto de profissionais. Apesar disso, essa metodologia ainda tem sido pouco difundida entre os profissionais contábeis. Portanto, este estudo teve por objetivo identificar como a metodologia do Design Thinking pode ser utilizada para promover a valorização do profissional contábil. O estudo envolveu 521 discentes que cursaram a disciplina de Planejamento Contábil, ofertada na sétima etapa do curso de Ciências Contábeis de uma universidade federal do sul do Brasil. Utilizando o levantamento como procedimento técnico, realizou-se a análise de conteúdo dos registros das percepções e das ideias geradas em oficinas de Design Thinking, com uso do Nvivo e Microsoft Excel. As percepções dos estudantes, quanto à aplicação da metodologia, evidenciaram que sua utilização é propícia para a criação de ideias inovadoras, bem como fez com que eles saíssem da zona de conforto. Os estudantes registraram estar cientes de que utilizam muito pouco a criatividade, mas se preocupam com seu desenvolvimento, pois entendem que agrega valor profissional e pessoal, além de beneficiar a profissão como um todo. Tem-se como implicação prática a ilustração de como essa metodologia pode contribuir para o estabelecimento de uma nova imagem profissional, sendo possível que conselhos federais e estaduais de contabilidade a utilizem.
Influence of the flowering stage in the production of urechitol A in Agrobacterium rhizogenes-transformed plants of Pentalinon andrieuxii
Authors: Pires-Moreira Marlene , Chan-Poot Samuel , Avilés-Berzunza Elidé , Garcia-Sosa Karlina , Godoy-Hernández Gregorio , Peña-Rodríguez Luis Manuel
Published: February 2024

Background: Pentalinon andrieuxii, is a medicinal plant used in Mayan folk medicine against leishmaniosis. It is an important source of terpenoids whose biosynthesis has been reported to be influenced by the ontogeny of the plant.

Hypotheses: Flowering positively influences the production of urechitol A in Pentalinon andrieuxii.

Studied species: Pentalinon andrieuxii (Müll. Arg.) B.F. Hansen & Wunderlin (Apocynaceae)

Study site and dates: Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, 2019 and 2020.

Methods: Flowering was induced by exposing plants to temperatures above 32 °C. Plant tissue samples were collected before flowering induction and at full bloom and extracted with methanol. Analyses of the dichloromethane-soluble fraction of the crude extract by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry allowed the detection and quantification of urechitol A.

Results: Flowering stage of P. andrieuxii has a positive influence on the production of urechitol A in the root of the plant, with the contents of the tri-nor-sesquiterpene increasing from a minimum of 43 to a maximum of 91 times during the flowering stage of plants, both transformed and wild type.

Conclusions: P. andrieuxii perceives high temperatures as an important environmental cue to flower; flowering positively influences the production of urechitol A in the roots of the plant; production of the tri-nor-sesquiterpene is controlled by the plant.
On the Problems of Counteracting Insurance Fraud
Authors: Okhrimenko Igor , Tsyganov Alexander
Published: February 2024

Insurance fraud is a wide-spread crime in Russia. This type of publicly dangerous behavior is characterized by a variety of methods, forces and means. The specialists of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation conducted research aimed at identifying gaps in the normative legal regulation and other factors contributing to unlawful practices in the insurance market, and at developing countermeasures. The research made it possible to determine the most common ways of performing insurance fraud, to highlight modern trends of using cutting-edge technologies, a trend for the organized forms of committing criminal actions, and to identify key factors responsible for the insufficiently effective policy of counteracting insurance fraud. The latter include: problems of law enforcement, including those connected with the limited opportunities for the insurance companies to obtain necessary information; discrepancy between the time limit set for the government bodies to provide information at the request of an insurance company and the established time limit of making a decision regarding an insured event; factual lack of interest from the law enforcement bodies in either accepting documents for further examination and making a decision on the initiation of a criminal case, or in collecting the evidentiary basis through their own efforts; lenient legislation against insurance fraudsters, and an opportunity to terminate criminal prosecution at the stages of inquiry, investigation or court proceedings provided by it. The research results allowed the authors to formulate some suggestions on amendments to the legislation of the Russian Federation aimed at suppressing fraudulent actions at the insurance market, as well as other initiatives of organizational, institutional, information character.