bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kant e a universalidade do gosto: do período pré-crítico à Crítica da faculdade de julgar
Authors: Miranda Sena Carolina
Published: July 2024

A investigação estética e sistemática de Kant pela busca do princípio a priori da faculdade de julgar, que, dentre outras coisas, justificaria a universalidade e validade necessária sem conceitos do juízo de gosto, é tema de investigação da Crítica da faculdade de julgar. No entanto, antes da redação da terceira Crítica, obra publicada em 1790, a compreensão kantiana sobre o fundamento de uma universalidade do gosto, sobre um princípio a priori para o gosto, e sobre a autonomia dos juízos de gosto e suas relações com o conhecimento vão sofrendo alterações. Este breve ensaio objetiva percorrer essas mudanças de posições de Kant em relação à universalidade do gosto, seu fundamento e sua aprioridade, do período pré-crítico, através de algumas Reflexões das décadas de 1760 e 1770, passando pela Crítica da razão pura, obra publicada em 1781, chegando ao projeto de uma Crítica da faculdade de julgar anunciado em carta a Reinhold em 1787.
El encuentro clandestino de Kant con Diderot en pro del ateísmo ético
Authors: R. Aramayo Roberto
Published: July 2024

Aquí se relata la conversación intelectual que Kant mantuvo con Diderot en el ámbito de las ideas, comprobándose una gran coincidencia entre los planteamientos de ambos en relación con un ateísmo ético, es decir, con esa emancipación que la ética debe tener con respecto a cualquier instancia o código externo, aunque uno lo hiciera sinfónicamente con su sistema crítico y el otro tan rapsódica como fragmentariamente. Se acentúa por otro lado que ambos manifestaron su compromiso e intervencionismo político al final de sus respectivas trayectorias.
¿Glauben o Wissen? La falsa simplicidad del rechazo kantiano al ateísmo.
Authors: Muñoz Velasco Julia
Published: July 2024

En el “Prólogo” a la segunda edición de la Crítica de la Razón Pura, Kant afirma: “Debí, por tanto, suprimir el saber, para obtener lugar para la fe”. (Bxxx) En el presente trabajo tomaré como punto de partida este famoso pasaje para mostrar por qué Kant rechaza cualquier concepción metafísica del ateísmo, al mismo tiempo que desplaza la discusión del plano metafísico al psicológico. De igual forma señalaré que, aunque este desplazamiento esté aparentemente justificado por la razón práctica, la apuesta kantiana por una especie de teísmo psicológico-práctico encierra diversos problemas para su sistema filosófico.
Discerning the Kantian Mind
Authors: Vereb Zachary
Published: July 2024

This is a book review (no abstract)
The Playroom of Virtue
Authors: Branca Antonio
Published: July 2024

Review of: Immanuel Kant, Elementi metafisici della Dottrina della virtù, trad. italiana e commento a cura di Francesca Fantasia e Carmelo Alessio Meli, con una presentazione di Luca Fonnesu, Milano-Udine, Mimesis, 2023, 415 pp.; ISBN: 9791222302966
Transparencia y legitimidad de la seguridad pública. Un enfoque de valor social, gestión responsable y eficacia social
Authors: Del Olmo Fernández Ignacio , Briones Peñalver Antonio Juan , Fernández Cañavate Francisco José
Published: July 2024

En este trabajo se estudia la transparencia y legitimidad desde la perspectiva de su contribución a las Fuerzas y Cuerpos de Seguridad del Estado (en adelante, FCSE). Para ello, se hace una exposición teórica sobre el significado del principio de transparencia y buen gobierno y su aplicación a través de la legitimidad, así como su importancia para justificar la llamada justicia procedimental, piedra angular de la relación de los ciudadanos con las fuerzas de policía. Para verificar dicha teoría se ha realizado un estudio empírico basado en una encuesta dirigida a ciudadanos de la cual, se han obtenido 421 cuestionarios. Mediante un análisis estadístico multivariante se estudia la importancia y percepción que tienen los ciudadanos de la seguridad pública. La misma es valorada en base a la acción de la fuerza policial como bien público y se asocia a la responsabilidad en el uso de la fuerza desde la perspectiva tanto personal como corporativa. La satisfacción ciudadana de la seguridad pública es evaluada positivamente en base a la transparencia de los actos de la fuerza policial y su eficacia en el servicio, adquiriendo la misma un gran valor social cuando existe legitimidad en sus acciones, actuando en base a sus competencias de gobierno para preservar el orden público. Se aportan varias recomendaciones sobre la aplicación de los principios de transparencia y buen gobierno de las FCSE, recogiendo líneas de investigación sobre las mejoras para la sostenibilidad en el futuro de la acción policial como garante de la seguridad pública.
¿Por qué los riders de plataforma son parte del proletariado del siglo XXI?
Authors: Aillon Gómez Tania Leda
Published: July 2024

Este artículo tiene el objetivo de explicar la expansión de los “trabajadores por cuenta propia” en la era digital del capitalismo tardío. Para esto, con información primaria, recogida entre riders de plataforma en Cochabamba- Bolivia, se pone a prueba la siguiente hipótesis: El carácter intermitente de la relación de producción del trabajo de distribución de los riders de plataforma, que mistifica la relación salarial,  reproduce la subsunción formal y real del trabajo al capital, lo que niega la figura de los riders como “emprendedores independientes” y  los  afirma  como  población obrera que fluctúa de forma intermitente, entre la ocupación y la desocupación; de esta manera,  se explica la expansión   de los “trabajadores por cuenta propia” y la aparente desaparición de las relaciones capitalistas de producción.
"Cigarreras madrileñas", la experiencia de una tesis doctoral que me llevó más allá del estudio del trabajo en la fábrica: a la vida y a la comunidad
Authors: Candela Soto Paloma
Published: July 2024

Este texto responde a la invitación de reflexionar sobre el proceso de producción de mi tesis doctoral dedicada al análisis histórico y sociológico del trabajo y la vida de las cigarreras madrileñas entre 1888 y 1927. Mi primer empeño es reflexionar sobre lo que significó la experiencia de la tesis en mi formación investigadora. Con esta intención reviso algunos aspectos del proceso de fabricación de la investigación, los desafíos teóricos y metodológicos que tuve que afrontar para construir y comprender la compleja realidad histórica y sociológica de las cigarreras. Con esta práctica reflexiva he querido compartir preguntas que nos acompañan en esa transición que vivimos como investigadoras que hemos sido dirigidas y, ahora, dirigimos en la encrucijada del sistema académico actual, donde la situación de la formación inicial del personal investigador y el propio trabajo de dirigir y acompañar tesis doctorales ha cambiado notablemente y no siempre para mejor.
Un estudio de caso: Calzados Coloma empresa pionera del fordismo español
Authors: Galán Carretero Aurora
Published: July 2024

Revisar después de los años el proceso de trabajo de la investigación que dio paso a la tesis doctoral defendida en el año 2010, resulta estimulante. Es un proceso reflexivo sobre la investigación realizada entonces, pero también sobre los abordajes teóricos, metodológicos y estrategias de las investigaciones actuales.
Desde planteamientos de disciplinas como la Sociología del Trabajo, la Historia social y la Arqueología Industrial, se planteó un estudio de caso: la empresa Calzados Coloma. En un territorio manchego eminentemente rural, nos encontramos una empresa paradigmática en la introducción de sistemas tayloristas y fordistas que se convierte en referente de la aplicación de los principios de la Organización Científica del Trabajo en la Industria del Calzado en España. Estas transformaciones tienen un impacto en el desarrollo económico y social de Almansa y de Castilla La Mancha.
An Evaluation of Khanmigo, a Generative AI Tool, as a Computer-Assisted Language Learning App
Authors: Shetye Shamini
Published: July 2024

The recent advancement in technology has attracted learners’ attention worldwide to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) for educational purposes. While GenAI has shown promising results for general language purposes (Godwin-Jones, 2023; Xiao & Zhi, 2023), the potential of GenAI for language learning has not been fully explored. This paper, therefore, endeavors to decipher the potential of a GenAI app, Khanmigo, as a language learning tool, specifically for learning French. The app was analyzed by the researcher through her interactions of about 17.5 hours using Chapelle’s (2001) Evaluation Framework for discerning the task appropriateness of a given Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) tool. While the app does not show robust performance in all the six criteria suggested for evaluation, it still holds some promise.
Virtual English as a Lingua Franca: Investigating the Discourse of Digital Exchanges and Understanding Technology-Enhanced Learning
Authors: Ralston Miriah
Published: July 2024

The edited volume Virtual English as a Lingua Franca: Investigating the Discourse of Digital Exchanges and Understanding Technology-Enhanced Learning edited by Pineda and Bosso (2023) is the first book ever to be published with a focus on the study of virtual English as a lingua franca. This collection of empirical studies seeks to present a comprehensive account of the development of intercultural communication strategies through virtual English as a lingua franca, reflecting on the ways in which we make pragmatic meaning in today’s technology-informed, globalized world. This work emphasizes analyzing transmodal, trans-semiotic, and transcultural discourse practices in online spaces, providing a counterpoint to existing English as a lingua franca (ELF) research which has leaned towards unpacking formal features of ELF communication in face-to-face interactions.
PENGARUH METODE TALAQQI TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MENGHAFAL SURAT AL-ADIYAT PADA ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Alfani Zahrah Aghliya
Published: July 2024

Pengajaran Al-Qur’an pada anak usia dini merupakan modal terbesar untuk membentuk pribadi-pribadi insani.  Proses menghafal Al-quran, dengan menggunakan metode yang baik dan benar akan mempengaruhi proses pengajaran tersebut. Berdasarkan hasil observasi di RA Halimatus Sa’diyyah Kecamatan Margahayu Kabupaten Bandung, diperoleh kenyataan bahwa siswa dan siswi disana masih ada yang kesulitan dalam proses menghafal Al-Qur’an. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu pendekatan kuantitatif. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah quasi experimental. Hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pada perkembangan kemampuan menghafal anak antara melalui penggunaan metode talaqqi (kelas eksperimen) dengan metode ummi (kelas kontrol). Hal ini dibuktikan melalui uji t yang menunjukkan nilai thitung = 11,538 > ttabel = 1,734 dan dapat diinterpretasikan hipotesis alternatif (Ha) diterima dan hipotesis nol (H0) ditolak. Artinya, terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pada perkembangan kemampuan menghafal anak antara menggunakan metode talaqqi dengan metode ummi di kelompok B RA Halimatus Sadiyyah.
PERSEPSI GURU DAN ORANG TUA TENTANG PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI PAUD
Authors: Rahmawati Sri , Jamilah Sri
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi persepsi guru dan orang tua terhadap pendidikan karakter di Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD). Pendidikan karakter dianggap sebagai salah satu komponen penting dalam pembentukan kepribadian anak sejak usia dini. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi partisipatif di beberapa Paud di kota Bima. Partisipan penelitian terdiri dari guru Paud dan orang tua yang memiliki anak berusia 4-6 tahun. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa baik guru maupun orang tua memiliki pandangan yang positif terhadap pentingnya pendidikan karakter di Paud. Guru memandang pendidikan karakter sebagai landasan utama yang harus ditanamkan sejak dini untuk membentuk anak yang berakhlak mulia, disiplin, dan bertanggung jawab. Guru juga mengidentifikasi beberapa metode efektif dalam mengajarkan karakter, seperti pembelajaran berbasis cerita, permainan edukatif, dan kegiatan kelompok yang menekankan nilai-nilai kerjasama dan empati.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERBICARA MELALUI MEDIA GAMBAR BERSERI PADA ANAK USIA DINI KELOMPOK A DI TK NEGERI 19 SANTI
Authors: Rahmah Indi , Hendra Hendra , Lukman Lukman
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi pentingnya pengembangan bahasa pada Anak Usia Dini, terutama fokus pada keterampilan berbicara. Penelitian ini mengamati bagaimana anak-anak pada usia 4 tahun mengembangkan kemampuan berbicara mereka dalam konteks Taman Kanak-kanak (TK). Berbicara merupakan keterampilan bahasa yang dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor, termaksud aspek linguistik dan non-linguistik. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian tindakan kelas untuk memperbaiki kemampuan berbicara Anak Usia Dini. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 20 anak kelompok A di TK Negeri 19 Santi. Melalui penggunaan media gambar cerita atau berseri, peneliti berusaha meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara anak-anak tersebut. Hasil penilian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam kemampuan berbicara anak–anak setelah penerapan strategi pembeljaran, dengan skor meningkat dari siklus I (148,5) ke siklus II (211). Impilkasi dari penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya penggunaan media gambar dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara Anak Usia Dini di TK.
Residential tenant's demand for renewal of a lease and termination of the renewed lease - Focused on Supreme Court Decision 2023Da258672 Decided January 11, 2024 -
Authors: Kwon Ohsang ,   Korean Civil Law Association
Published: July 2024

The subject judgment concluded that if a notice to terminate a renewed contract based on a residential tenant's demand of a lease for renewal reaches the landlord before the commencement of the renewed contract's rental period, the effective date of the termination is three months after the notice of termination.
To examine the validity of the ruling, the court first examined the provisions relating to the right to renew and termination under the Civil Code and the Residential Tenancy Protection Act, and also examined the validity of the lower court's ruling that the tenant's right to terminate is restricted if there is an agreement between the landlord and the tenant regarding the rental period of the renewed contract.
Regarding the effective date of the renewal, the tenant's right to renew the contract is in the nature of a right of formation, which means that the renewal is effective when the notice of intention to renew reaches the landlord. However, the time at which the renewal becomes effective and the time at which the renewal period begins to run should be determined differently, with the time at which the renewal period begins to run being the day after the expiration of the term of the original lease.
In addition, if the tenant gives notice of termination of the renewal and the notice reaches the landlord before the start of the renewal term, it is reasonable to assume that the termination is not effective until three months after the start of the renewal term. If the termination is effective three months after the tenant's notice of termination reaches the landlord, it is contrary to the plain meaning of the provisions of the Residential Tenancy Protection Act, unduly harsh on the landlord, and leaves room for other problems in practice.
In conclusion, while the target judgment aims to achieve the purpose of the Housing Lease Protection Act, which guarantees the tenant's right to live, it is difficult to fully agree with the conclusion, and protecting the interests and trust of not only tenants but also landlords should not be overlooked.
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia Among Pregnant Women Attending Primary Health Care Center Malala Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: U. Maimuna , R. S. Dauda , J. S. Pauline
Published: July 2024

Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy is an important health issue resulting in high maternal morbidity and mortality. The purpose of the current study was to identify the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia among pregnant women attending primary healthcare center malaladukku local government of Gombe state, the researcher pick interest on the topic as a result of high rate of anaemia in pregnancy in the research setting primary healthcare center malala, a cross sectional descriptive non-experimental design was adopted by the researcher. Questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection various literature were review which include conceptual review, theoretical review, and empirical review of prevalence, causes and preventive measures. The study assesses the prevalence iron deficiency anaemia among pregnant women, causes of iron deficiency anaemia, and the preventive measures of the condition. The result of the study shows that the prevalence of iron deficiency was high at (74.9%) many factors were considered responsible with the condition as revealed by the research work which includes previous history of the condition, imbalanced nutrition 66.6% () and malaria in pregnancy. Supplementary iron therapy during pregnancy 83.3% (), antenatal services as soon as pregnancy is confirmed, sleeping under mosquito treated net (58.3%) s and chief alternative of healthy diet (46.6%) are the preventive measures of iron deficiency anaemia as revealed by the study. There is also need for further studies on ways of preventing and reducing the rate of iron deficiency anaemia. The research work will help in enlightening the midwives, healthcare providers on the disease and its preventive measures wsith regards to clinical practice and it will also add to the body of knowledge in the medical field and the researcher’s knowledge on the condition.
Impact of Customer Satisfaction on Organizational Performance in Nigeria's Brewery Industry
Authors: O. O. Obafemi
Published: July 2024

This study investigated how customer satisfaction influences the profitability of Nigeria's brewery industry. The objective is to establish the connection between customer satisfaction and organizational performance if any. Primary and secondary data were used for this study. The primary data was collected with the aid of questionnaires while the secondary data was compiled and gathered from the selected organization periodicals and journals. The population of the study included 84 staff of three (3) brewery companies in Lagos, Nigeria. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The descriptive tools included tables and percentages while the inferential tools included regression analysis and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The findings from the study show the R2 values of 0.630 which revealed that customer satisfaction independently explains 63% of the variation in organizational performance in Nigeria’s brewery industry. The f-statistics of 3.838 of the organization revealed that the model is statistically significant at 0.05 significance level. The study findings also revealed that the satisfaction of customers leads to better organizational performance. It was recommended that brewery companies should invest more in product quality and prioritize customer service in order to improve customer satisfaction levels.
Acute-onset heart failure and diabetes mellitus: A multicenter database analysis
Authors: Alrayyashi Mohamed ,   Internal Medicine, Wayne State University Medical Center, Detroit MI, USA., Uddin Mohammed , Mir Tanveer , Qureshi Waqas , Mujeeb Sheikh ,   Cardiovascular Disease, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.,   Internal Medicine, Wayne State University Medical Center, Detroit MI, USA.,   Division of Cardiology, Promedical Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, USA.,   Interventional Cardiology, The University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA, USA.
Published: July 2024

Background: Literature regarding outcomes of acute Heart Failure with reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) and acute Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) in patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is still evolving.
Total patellectomy in a dog: Long term outcome
Authors: Androniki Krystalli ,   Surgery & Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece., A Vorloka , SK Papaefthymiou , MN Patsikas , NN Prassinos ,   Surgery & Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.,   Surgery & Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.,   Imaging and Diagnostic Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.,   Surgery & Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Published: July 2024

Patellectomy alters stifle biomechanics and has been demonstrated to result in degenerative joint lesions and to increase the force required for its extension. A 3-year-old male dog was admitted with right hindlimb lameness due to a penetrating wound in the stifle. After exploratory arthrotomy, diagnosis of straight patellar ligament avulsion and patellar fracture was established. In three months, the dog underwent three surgeries to repair the straight patellar ligament, drainage of the stifle, and total patellectomy. Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs were administered. Restriction of activity and physiotherapy were also advised. Patellectomy was performed because the patella was no longer adhered to its adjacent soft tissues and appeared to be necrotic. Follow-up information for seven years showed mild lameness in the affected limb and a body attempt to substitute the patella.
Endoprosthesis in distal esophageal perforations: A therapeutic possibility
Authors: Leal Daniel Cuenca ,   Department of general and digestive surgery, Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena, Madrid, Spain.
Published: July 2024

Esophageal perforation presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to its variability in clinical manifestations and the lack of published literature.
Not every separation is ugly: Umbilical cord clamping
Authors: Sapkal Anuja ,   Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, India.
Published: July 2024

The most important step during the delivery of a child is the third stage of labor known as umbilical cord clamping. In this step the newborn is separated from the placenta and mother as shown below (Figure 1).
Bilateral combined laryngocoele: A case report
Authors: PS Suhaima ,   Junior Resident, ENT Department, AIIMS, Patna, India.
Published: July 2024

Laryngocele, an uncommon condition, involves an abnormal cystic enlargement of the saccule within the larynx, often containing air and communicating with the laryngeal space. It can manifest as internal, external, or mixed types. Here, we present a case of laryngocele that posed a diagnostic challenge initially but was eventually confirmed through radiological examination. Subsequently, the patient underwent surgical intervention via combined approach. Our article underscores the necessity of employing a combined open and Endo laryngeal approach for the comprehensive removal of a mixed laryngocele.
Non-traumatic gallbladder hemorrhage with shock in Asia: A case report
Authors: Yang Tu Chung ,   Department of Chemical Biology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.
Published: July 2024

Gallbladder hemorrhage, rare due to trauma, iatrogenic factors, or conditions like liver/kidney dysfunction or cancer, presents with symptoms such as right upper abdominal pain and fever. In severe cases, gallbladder blood may enter the gastrointestinal tract, causing melena or hematemesis, necessitating surgical intervention. Delay can lead to life-threatening hemorrhagic shock. Diagnosing in the emergency room is challenging, with delayed recognition risking severe outcomes. Ultrasound is vital for diagnosis. A 64-year-old female presented with three days of epigastric pain and nausea, denying trauma, fever, respiratory or chest symptoms. Unstable vital signs were noted. Blood tests showed no abnormalities; ultrasound revealed a distended gallbladder without stones. Post-cholecystectomy confirmed acute hemorrhagic cholecystitis, highlighting ultrasound’s pivotal role. Gallbladder hematoma, rare with vague symptoms, poses diagnostic challenges linked to trauma, tumors, anticoagulant use, or liver/renal disease. Initial symptoms include right upper quadrant pain, tenderness, nausea, and vomiting, resembling cholecystitis. Persistent bleeding may result in dark or bloody stools. Laboratory tests may reveal abnormalities, but sensitivity is limited. Diagnosis is complex, delayed recognition in the emergency department can lead to severe shock and increased mortality. The literature review emphasizes the association with liver/kidney dysfunction and anticoagulant use, presenting symptoms akin to gallbladder inflammation and occasional gastrointestinal bleeding. Ultrasound is pivotal for diagnosis, showcasing features like uneven echoes and localized wall thickening. Treatment approaches vary, with some cases opting for deferred surgical intervention after conservative treatment. Non-traumatic gallbladder hematoma is linked to risk factors like liver/kidney diseases and chronic anticoagulant use. Gallbladder inflammation and gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms coexist, underscoring ultrasound’s crucial role. This study establishes early detection and diagnosis protocols for emergency room settings.
Botriomycoma on arteriovenous malformation
Authors: Belmaati G Cherkaoui ,   esearch Laboratory in Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed I University, Morocco.
Published: July 2024

Botriomycoma and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) are two different entities. The botriomycoma or also called Pyogenic Granuloma (GP) is a vascular tumor benign of the skin and mucous membranes, often post-traumatic, whereas AVM is a high flow vascular malformation. The occurrence of GP on AVM is extremely rare. We report an original clinical image of this association. This is a 12 year old patient, without any notable pathological history, who consults for a fleshy nodule bleeding post traumatic injury to the forehead (Figure 1A). Clinical examination reveals a warm underlying mass and pulsatile which dates back to the age of 7 years. The diagnosis is suggested clinically and by Doppler ultrasound, and confirmed intraoperatively (Figure 1B) and after histological study of the specimen excision. The diagnosis was made after elimination of other causes: Isolated GP, GP on fistula arteriovenous and others.
Infantile systemic hyalinosis
Authors: Hempel Conrad ,   Skills Centre University of Leipzig Leipzig Germany.
Published: July 2024

A 6-year-old dystrophic girl presented to the pediatric clinic’s emergency department with infected wounds
Gross hydronephrosis secondary to pelviureteric junction structure, complicated with caliceal rupture
Authors: Mazian Assyifaa Nik ,   Radiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Malaysia.
Published: July 2024

A 23-year-old Myanmar male with previous history of percutaneous nephrolithotomy was presented with acute abdominal pain for 2 days. The pain was pricking in nature and started at left lumbar region and later became generalized. There was no fever, vomiting or history of trauma. The bowel and urinary output were normal. On examination, he was alert and mildly dehydrated. The vital signs were stable. Per abdomen revealed generalized guarding and tender mostly over the left lumbar region. Abdomen radiograph showed left abdominal homogenous opacity with bowel displacement to the right. A round calculus was appreciated at the left lumbar region (Figure 1a). Urgent contrast enhanced CT abdomen revealed gross hydronephrosis with stricture at the left pelviureteric junction (Figure 1b). There was caliceal wall defect at the upper pole calyx (Figure 2a) with perirenal free fluid (Figure 2b). Patient underwent urgent ultrasound-guided left nephrostomy insertion and was discharged well.
Factors Affecting Success or Failure in Software Projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Ahmad Abdullah N. Alghamdi
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to identify factors affecting the success or failure of software projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study used the descriptive method as a study approach and employed the questionnaire as a study tool. The study included (111) employees in some software projects in administrative, medical, educational, military and commercial facilities of the public and private sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study findings indicated that administrative projects were the most common type of project, with government projects having a higher percentage. Teams with one to ten members were the most typical size, and most projects were completed within six months to a year. Project success depended on an appropriate timeline, teamwork, and thorough task schedules. Project failures were often caused by delays, lack of teamwork, and legal permission requirements. Public opinion on project success was not significantly impacted by project type or team size. The study recommended the need to analyze and estimate the project, identify potential risks, conduct training for team members, develop a clear task schedule, and focus on selecting team members to achieve project objectives and ensure adaptability and collaboration.
Exploring Emotional Intelligence in Jordan’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Healthcare Adoption: A UTAUT Framework
Authors: Mahmoud Mohammad Ahmad Ibrahim
Published: July 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been reshaping healthcare globally. However, the AI adoption in Jordan is met with cautious progress. AI has shown substantial potential to enhance healthcare services and foster Emotional Intelligence (EI), especially in advanced economies. Despite its proven effectiveness elsewhere, the Jordanian populace is reluctant to adopt AI in the healthcare sector, with predictions for hospitalizations, medical consultations, and treatment recommendations being sluggish to gain acceptance. This study investigates the combination of Emotional Intelligence and AI adoption in the healthcare system in Jordan, guided by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. While UTAUT typically considers performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions as key determinants of technology acceptance, this study argues that emotional intelligence, including self-regulated, self-awareness, motivation, empathy, and social skills, should be integrated as direct determinants of behavioural intention. In this study, a quantitative approach has been employed, whereby questionnaires were delivered through email and messaging apps to evaluate the impact of emotional intelligence on Jordanians’ willingness to adopt AI technology in the healthcare sector. The findings suggested that the UTAUT model should be further expanded to encompass emotional intelligence as its fifth construct, particularly in developing countries like Jordan, where user models for AI adoption are less explored. The implications of the study extend to healthcare planners and developers in Jordan, providing insights into factors, which influence the successful adoption of AI technologies among diverse user groups. This study has provided valuable recommendations for developers of AI-based healthcare systems, enabling them to align their assistance with the perceptions and behaviours of Middle Eastern users. By doing so, they can foster increased acceptance of AI-based healthcare systems in the Middle East and other developing regions to improve healthcare services.
Gender barriers to career growth and support programs for women managers
Authors: Lyan Zh. A. , Nietalina G. K. , Tayauova G. J.
Published: July 2024

In the modern world, where equality and justice are the key principles of social development, the issue of gender equality in the workplace is becoming particularly relevant. This article analyzes the gender barriers that women face in the process of career growth and examines effective support programs aimed at strengthening their positions in leadership roles.

   Purpose of the research – analyze gender barriers to leadership positions and evaluate the eff ectiveness of support programs for women leaders.

   Methodology – use of such methods of analysis as comparison, collation, systematization and statistical analysis.

   Originality / value – manifested in an integrated approach to the problem of gender inequality in career growth, which takes into account both structural and institutional, as well as individual and socio-cultural aspects.

   Findings – consist in the formulation of specifi c strategies and recommendations for organizations and government agencies to eliminate gender barriers in career growth. This includes the development of effective mentoring and sponsorship programs, the creation of educational and training programs, as well as the introduction of changes in corporate culture to reduce gender bias and stereotypes. The recommendations presented in the article can be used to shape gender equality policies and create a more equitable and inclusive work environment in various organizations and industries.
International practice of the bonus-malus system
Authors: Bazarbayev A. O. , Kupeshova B. K. , Akpanbetova B. J.
Published: July 2024

Purpose of the research – evaluation of the eff ectiveness of the "bonus-malus" in the class of compulsory insurance of civil liability of vehicle owners and the identification of the conceptual foundations of compulsory insurance of civil liability inherent in the experience of foreign countries, as well as the development of proposals to improve the rules of this insurance.

   Methodology – the methodological basis of the research was the works and publications of foreign economic scientists, a set of general scientifi c and private methods of scientific cognition (analytical, systematic method, analysis, synthesis, comparison, etc.).

   Originality / value – in order to ensure a balance with favorable values of compulsory civil liability insurance, methodological approaches to the modernization of the bonus-malus system are provided and determined by the expediency and possibility of use in the insurance market of kazakhstan.

   Findings – it provides for the use of optimal ways of differentiating insurance tariff s by domestic insurance companies, taking into account the degree of risk and interests of policyholders of various categories, and maintaining the availability of tariffs for a wide range of consumers of insurance services.
Individual income tax in the context of achieving social justice
Authors: Berstembayeva R. K. , Yeraliyeva Ya. A.
Published: July 2024

Purpose of the research is to assess the current practice of individual income tax, to justify the need to replace the proportional rate with a progressive scale.

   Methodology – the theoretical and methodological basis of the research is based on the principles of a systematic approach and methods of comparative, quantitative and qualitative analysis and economic and statistical data processing.

   Originality / value of the research – a feature of the study is the scientifi c justification of the expediency of introducing a progressive scale for individual income tax, the development of an author's scale of rates based on economic and mathematical calculations.

   The results of the research show that the current practice of calculating individual income tax in the republic requires adjustments and the introduction of a progressive scale replacing the current single rate of 10 %. The introduction of a progressive scale will contribute to reducing social risks, leveling social inequality and increasing tax revenues to the budget.
The Impact of the Carbon Neutral Era on City Branding and Response Strategies
Authors: Lai Weidong
Published: July 2024

Against the backdrop of increasingly severe global warming, carbon neutrality has become a common goal for all countries, and carbon emission reduction has become an urgent action that all countries and cities need to take. As the center of human activities, cities are the main source of global greenhouse gas emissions, bearing tremendous responsibilities and challenges, and are crucial to promoting carbon neutrality and sustainable development. To achieve the goal of carbon neutrality and sustainable development, more and more cities have adopted various carbon emission reduction strategies to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and enhance the quality of life for citizens. Urban branding is not only a reflection of the image and reputation of the city, but also an important tool for attracting talents, investments, and tourism. As an important component of urban image, urban branding and communication also need to be adjusted and optimized under the background of carbon neutrality era to adapt to and meet the needs of society and citizens. This article aims to explore the strategies and methods of urban branding and communication in the era of carbon neutrality, in order to help cities shape and disseminate competitive and attractive brand images under the carbon neutrality era, and provide suggestions and guidance for relevant urban managers and marketers on urban brand building and development, thereby promoting the sustainable development of urban brands.
New species and records of Palaearctic, Afrotropical and Neotropical ichneumon wasps (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)
Authors: Vas Zoltán
Published: July 2024

Palaearctic, Afrotropical and Neotropical species of the subfamilies Campopleginae, Acaenitinae, Cryptinae, Ophioninae and Tryphoninae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) are treated. Regarding Campopleginae, two new species are described, namely Hyposoter daeva sp. nov. from Iran and Nemeritis centurio sp. nov. from Argentina, and the first records of Bathyplectes incisus Horstmann, 1974 and B. quinqueangularis (Ratzeburg, 1852) from Ukraine, Campoletis yaga Vas, 2024 from Argentina, Casinaria pyreneator Aubert, 1960, Diadegma compunctellae Horstmann, 2013, D. longicaudatum Horstmann, 1969, D. nigrostigmaticum Horstmann, 1969 and D. semiclausum (Hellén, 1949) from Hungary, Hyposoter caedator (Gravenhorst, 1829) and H. didymator (Thunberg, 1822) from Malta, and H. orbator (Gravenhorst, 1829) from Iran are reported. Regarding Acaenitinae, Hieroceryx pseudoglomiger Benoit, 1951 is reported for the first time from Ghana. Regarding Cryptinae, Gabunia coerulea Kriechbaumer, 1895 is also reported for the first time from Ghana. Regarding Ophioninae, Enicospilus babaulti (Seyrig, 1935) and E. biimpressus (Brullé, 1846) are reported for the first time from Guinea, and Thyreodon boliviae Morley, 1912 is reported for the first time from French Guiana. Regarding Tryphoninae, Netelia caucasica (Kokujev, 1899) is reported for the first time from Hungary. With four figures.
Hyoid metastasis an unusual location from lung cancer
Authors: Montijano Miguel , Ocanto Abrahams , Couñago Felipe
Published: July 2024

Bone metastases from lung cancer account for 8.5%, with those located in the hyoid bone being extremely rare. In this editorial, we made a review about Hsu et al case report highlighted the importance of palliative radiotherapy, even with an unusual but effective scheme in pain control in a patient with non-small cell lung cancer in stage IV.
Poly (ADP-ribose): A double-edged sword governing cancer cell survival and death
Authors: Jeong Keun-Yeong , Kang Ji-Hyuk
Published: July 2024

Poly (ADP-ribose) (PAR), a polymer of ADP-ribose, is synthesized by PAR polymerase and is crucial for the survival of cancer cells due to its vital functions in DNA repair and post-translational modifications. Beyond its supportive role, PAR also triggers cancer cell death by excessive accumulation of PAR leading to an energy crisis and parthanatos. This phenomenon underscores the potential of targeting PAR regulation as a novel anticancer strategy, and the rationale would present an engaging topic in the field of anticancer research. Therefore, this editorial provides an overview of the mechanisms determining cancer cell fate, emphasizing the central role of PAR. It further introduces promising methods for modulating PAR concentrations that may pave the way for innovative anticancer therapies.
Amelanotic primary cervical malignant melanoma: A case report and review of literature
Authors: Duan Jin-Lin , Yang Jing , Zhang Yong-Long , Huang Wen-Tao
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Primary malignant melanoma of the cervix (PMMC) is an extremely rare disease that originates from primary cervical malignant melanoma and frequently represents a challenge in disease diagnosis due to unclarified clinical and histological presentations, particularly those without melanin.

CASE SUMMARY

Here, we report a case of amelanotic PMMC, with a history of breast cancer and thyroid carcinoma. The patient was finally diagnosed by immunohistochemical staining and staged as IB2 based on the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics with reference to National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines and was treated with radical hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy. She then received combination therapy consisting of immunotherapy with tislelizumab and radiofrequency hyperthermia. She has remained free of disease for more than 1 year.

CONCLUSION

The differential diagnosis process reenforced the notion that immunohistochemical staining is the most reliable approach for amelanotic PMMC diagnosis. Due to the lack of established therapeutic guidelines, empirical information from limited available studies does not provide the rationale for treatment-decision making. By integrating 'omics' technologies and patient-derived xenografts or mini-patient-derived xenograft models this will help to identify selective therapeutic window(s) and screen the appropriate therapeutics for targeted therapies, immune checkpoint blockade or combination therapy strategies effectively and precisely that will ultimately improve patient survival.
Una comune caduta per una rara diagnosi: un caso di emicrania emiplegica
Authors: Ferrera Giulia , Gammeri Carmela , Di Cataldo Giulia , Gauci Maria Cristina , Dierna Federica , Biasco Arturo , Greco Filippo
Published: July 2024

The Authors describe the case of a three-year-old girl with hemiplegic migraine triggered by mild trauma; the diagnosis was confirmed through genomic analysis (heterozygous missense variant c.1091>T in the ATP1A2 gene).
Keeping the time: the impact of external clock-speed manipulation on time-based prospective memory
Authors: Laera Gianvito , Mioni Giovanna , Vanneste Sandrine , Bisiacchi Patrizia Silvia , Hering Alexandra , Kliegel Matthias
Published: July 2024

Several studies have suggested that time monitoring is important for appropriate time-based prospective memory (TBPM). However, it is still unknown if people actively use internal timing processes to monitor the approaching target time, and whether they do so by tracking the duration between clock digits, or by counting and matching the numerical progression of clock ticks' digits with the target time. Therefore, in the present study, we investigated whether a manipulation of the external time affected time monitoring and TBPM performance. In two experiments, participants performed two identical TBPM tasks: a first TBPM block with no clock-speed manipulation followed by a second TBPM block, where the clock-speed was manipulated as faster or slower (experimental conditions) or normal (control condition). The results showed that only participants in the slower clock condition increased time monitoring in the second compared to the first TBPM block (d = 0.42 and 1.70); moreover, particularly in Experiment 2, participants in the faster clock condition checked the clock significantly less frequently than participants in the slower clock (d = -1.70) and in the control condition (d = -0.98), but only during the 4th minute. No effect was found for TBPM performance. Overall, results suggested that people tracked the target time by counting and matching the numerical progression of clock ticks' digits with the target time. The findings are discussed considering the most recent theoretical advancements about the relationship between time perception and TBPM.
Infrastructure and International Competitiveness: Trends and Challenges
Authors: Stratan Alexandru , Fala Victoria
Published: July 2024

During the last few years, the business and Governments in the region should operate in an extremely uncertain environment caused by the Covid-19 pandemic crisis and the Russian-Ukrainian war consequences. Moldova is not an exception, sharing a common frontier with Ukraine and recording frequent economic declines during the last decade as a reaction to many shocks. Moldovan authorities are more than ever concerned with improving competitiveness and increasing enterprises resilience. Given the importance of infrastructure in consolidating international competitiveness, the Moldovan public authorities continue to invest in developing infrastructures especially: road and telecommunication ones. Many services and programs are provided and implemented for enterprises to become more competitive and resilient to internal and external shocks, to facilitate their internalization. The goal of the present research is twofold: to present the main trends and challenges for improving Moldova’s international competitiveness and the second, to evaluate the impact of infrastructure and services provided by Government for business to increase their competitiveness and to facilitate internationalization. In order to carry out the study a quantitative and qualitative research have been undertaken using national and international statistic data, researches and official reports, the results of the business survey carried out in 2022 within the applied research project 20.80009.0807.38 „Multidimensional assessment and development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the national and regional level in order to boost the SME sector in the Republic of Moldova”, financed from the state budget of the Republic of Moldova. The main conclusions of the research states about the modest results of the Republic of Moldova to become more competitive internationally and of the Government to support enterprises to cope with some critical challenges that hinders them to boost productivity, and become more competitive and resilient to crisis. At the same time while the telecommunication infrastructure is becoming better due to many public policy incentives, it is not accessible for business from different regions at the same extent, while the road infrastructure is yet a critical challenge for enterprises operating both in the Chisinau city (the capital and the largest city in Republic of Moldova) as well as in other regions of the county.
Online University Marketing: Opportunities And Strategies
Authors: Belostecinic Grigore , Jomir Eudochia
Published: July 2024

Under the conditions of intensifying competition, increasing costs and rapidly decreasing student numbers, universities are facing difficulties in promoting educational offers and attracting students, trying to find the best ways to interact with target audiences to improve and develop the institutional image and reputation, increasing notoriety, increase the attractiveness of study programs and stimulate enrollment. Therefore, the issue of marketing strategies, policies and tactics becomes increasingly current and of major interest to universities. At the same time, the studies conducted allow us to find that marketing remains one of the fields often ignored by universities. The use of digital channels becomes a necessity for any university marketing strategy.