bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Information activities of the Russian Federation in 2023
Authors: Kuśmirek Karolina
Published: April 2024

The subject of information activities carried out by the Russian Federation was taken up as a result of the dynamic changes taking place in the security environment. Research methods from the field of scientific research methodology typical for social sciences were used to implement the undertaken research problem. The comparative method was used to juxtapose narratives. The method of content analysis included the analysis of the source material obtained from the information environment. The introduction presents information on the essence of information activities as an element of military activities. The next section of the article presents information activities that enabled the achievement of political goals both in Russia itself and on the international arena. The conclusions indicate those activities that diversified the recipients. The result of the conducted research was the identification of those information activities that allowed the Russian Federation to impose its arguments on the Russian society and in the global competition of superpowers.
Kwalifikacje zawodowe wybranych zawodów medycznych – charakterystyka wymogów prawnych i aspektów praktycznych
Authors: Lipowski Paweł , Mydel Maja
Published: April 2024

In terms of legal requirements for medical personnel, education plays a key role – in each of the analyzed medical professions – it must be a higher education. In the field of post-graduate education (after obtaining the right to practice), it is also possible to complete a specialization course, as a result of which one is able to obtain the title of specialist. As a part of this form of education, medical personnel should constantly improve their professional qualifications in various forms, e.g. qualification courses and specialized training. The provisions of the analyzed acts relating to the so-called independent medical professions indicate, above all, that in order to practice each of the medical professions, it is necessary to hold (maintain) the right to practice the profession and that is subject to the obligation of continuous education, verified by medical boards. The law specifies legal requirements for people who want to practice medicine, in the first place, students of medical faculties. They establish the conditions for obtaining the prerequisite to practice the profession and provide for the need of the continuous postgraduate education after fulfilling the education requirement. This solution introduces a significant scope of legal liability for people who want to practice a given medical profession, which guarantees an appropriate level of protection for patients. Legal regulations for medical professions are in many cases similar, although there are separate legal solutions.
„Wjeżdża, ale nie szablę niezgody przynosi”. Poseł moskiewski – poemat dyplomatyczny Jana Żabczyca
Authors: Kolowca Tomasz
Published: April 2024

The article is divided into three main parts. First, the author introduces the subject, genre and historical background of the poem. The main content of the poem is a legation from False Dmitry to Cracow sent in order to keep an alliance with the Commonwealth by wedding per procura of Dmitry and Maryna Mniszech. Similar works of literature from the seventeenth century are also presented. The second part focuses on the details of the poem, referred to as a diplomatic poem, in New Diplomatic History’s language, since the subject of diplomacy determines the structure, the nature of the characters and the main purpose of their actions: agreement and settlement, as opposed to victory over the enemy as the subject of heroic poems. The third part provides a detailed analysis of diplomatic ceremonies, gifts, habits and customs, e.g. speeches and table seating during the wedding. It also proposes an interpretation of the tzar and aristocrat’s wedding as an image of the alliance between Russia and the Commonwealth.

It is concluded that Poseł moskiewski is a short but important poem in the history of Polish epics. As a representative of diplomatic literature, it is unique among early modern Polish epic poetry.
Rola ludzi świeckich we współczesnym przekazie Ewangelii
Authors: Bartoszek Jan
Published: April 2024

This article addresses the issue of the involvement of laypeople in the communication of the Gospel to the modern world. Its aim is to highlight the areas of particular impact of the laity in the realization of the Gospel in the daily lives of believers. The article enumerates some tasks and functions of laypeople in the Church, demonstrating the vast space of engagement of the lay faithful in the mission of the Church and their participation in the building and development of the Church community. However, the problem lies in the fact that, unfortunately, the involvement of lay faithful often boils down to external religious practices. The activity advocated by successive post- Vatican II popes and mandated by legal provisions must be revitalized through appropriate forms of preparation and instruction for the laity, as this is how they fulfill their vocation and mission in the Church and the world. This situation also requires a change in the mindset of the official priesthood in the Church. The church hierarchy should recognize the potential of the laity in proclaiming the Gospel „to the ends of the earth”. Therefore, bishops and priests should mobilize the laity to act and stimulate their work for evangelization. The current situation, nearly sixty years after the Second Vatican Council, necessitates a reconsideration of the role of the laity in the Church, so as not to waste the tremendous potential inherent in laypeople in the coming years.
Russian preservation syndrome
Authors: Chekalenko Liudmyla
Published: April 2024

Russia has been planning to annex Ukraine since the collapse of the USSR in 1991. For thirty years, proposals to Ukraine to join various Russian unification projects aimed at creating international organisations hastily “glued together” from the members of the former Soviet Union have been floated in the political space. Among these structures, Russia, with the active participation of Ukraine and Belarus, created the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) on 8 December 1991, the Customs Union in 1995, which grew into the Eurasian Economic Community in 2001, and the Common Economic Space in 2001. The security issue...
China’s experience of infrastructure megaprojects in Eurasia and Africa: Successes and contradictions
Authors: Stoiian Tetiana
Published: April 2024

The research relevance is determined by the unprecedented scale of Chinese infrastructure initiatives, their potential impact on regional development and the geopolitical balance of power, as well as the controversial nature of their socio-economic and environmental consequences in the context of current global transformations. The study aims to provide a critical analysis of the successes and contradictions of Chinaʼs infrastructure initiatives. Synthesis, comparative analysis, critical analysis, modelling, structural-functional and systematisation methods were used in the study. The results of the study demonstrate the significant potential of Chinese infrastructure megaprojects to stimulate economic growth, and infrastructure development and deepen regional integration in Eurasia and Africa. However, despite the declared benefits, these initiatives are characterised by several contradictions and challenges. Large-scale Chinese investments carry risks of debt dependence for recipient countries, as they are often provided on non-transparent and unfavourable terms. In addition, the implementation of megaprojects is accompanied by high corruption risks, a lack of proper accountability mechanisms, and limited involvement of local resources and companies. This minimises potential economic benefits for the countries involved and hinders technology transfer and local capacity development. Chinese infrastructure projects are also often associated with negative social and environmental impacts, such as forced resettlement of communities, ecosystem degradation, and pollution. To overcome these contradictions, recommendations have been developed to introduce mechanisms for transparency, accountability, active involvement of local companies and ensuring a fair distribution of economic benefits among all stakeholders. The practical significance of the study lies in the development of recommendations for optimising Chinese infrastructure megaprojects, given the interests of the participating countries, which can be used to improve cooperation strategies with China and ensure the sustainability, mutual benefit and inclusiveness of these initiatives
The Effect of a Program of Aerobic Exercises on some Physical and Psychological Variables of Female Secondary Stage Students
Authors: Orabi Samira Mohammad , Bayyat Manal M. , Yousef Eman Jaber , Abu- Muili Zainab H.
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to demonstrate the effect of the aerobic exercises program on body mass index and body circumferences (arm, chest, abdomen, hip, thigh) as a body variable, and on the level of self-esteem and sports activity attitudes as a psychological variable among female secondary stage students. The sample of the study consisted of (10) secondary stage students at Tiberias secondary school for girls in the city of Irbid in Jordan, and the experimental method was used. The implementation of the training program took a period of (8) weeks, three units per week for a period of (60-40) minutes per unit. The self-esteem scale developed by (Zayed, 2011), and the sports activity attitudes scale, which was developed by (Zayed, 2011), in addition to the two scales of mass and perimeters of the body, were employed for the pre-post measurement. Statistical treatments were calculated) arithmetic means, standard deviations, and Wilcoxon test (. The results showed a positive, statistically significant effect of the aerobic exercise program on both the level of self-esteem and sport activity attitudes in favor of post-measurement, in both body mass index and some of body circumferences.  The study recommended applying the aerobic exercise program proposed in this study to the students of the basic classes, to support the school activity on an ongoing basis.
Friendship Quality and Its Relationship to School Engagement and Academic Achievement among High School Students in Jordan
Authors: Bader Muna Husni , Mattar Jehan Wadiea
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to explore the relationship between friendship quality and school engagement, and academic achievement and their levels among high school students for academic year 2020- 2021 in Amman. The sample of the study consisted of (300) male and female students, whose schools were chosen randomly. The results showed: highest level of friendship qualities was for help dimension (mean 3.98), followed by closeness (mean 3.94), highest level of school engagement was for behavioral (mean 3.93), cognitive engagement was second (3.46), and lowest level was for emotional (mean 3.40), level of academic achievement was very good (mean 81.57). Moreover, a positive significant correlation between companionship, security, closeness with behavioral engagement, while a significant negative correlation between conflict and behavioral engagement. A positive significant correlational relationship was found between all dimensions of friendship qualities except for conflict dimension. And all friendship dimensions correlated positively with cognitive engagement. As for academic achievement, it correlated with three dimensions of friendship (closeness, help, security).
The Degree of Practicing of Organizational Optimism for the Public Basic School Principals in Jordan Based on the Theory of Leading with Joy and Happiness
Authors: Alabsi Ayah Thiab , Al-Sarhan Khaled Ali
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to identify the degree of practicing organizational optimism for the puplic basic school principals in Jordan based on the theory of leading with joy and happiness. The study was applied on a random sample consisting of (377) teachers, and used the descriptive survey methodology. For data gathering, a (37- item) questionnaire has been developed, consisted of (7) domains: (The Authentic behavior, humility, love others, optimism, having a vision, live in reality, team service) and reliability the validity of tool was affirmed.
The results of the study showed that the degree of practicing of the organizational optimism for the public basic school principals was moderate, and all the domains were at moderate level. Also showed that there were no significant differences according to the variables: gender, years of experience, and educational qualification at the total degree, and for all domains.
Difficulties faced by Novice School Principals at Irbid Governorate Schools and the degree of effectiveness of strategies that they use to counter them
Authors: Al-Rousan Salam Mamdouh , Atari Aref Tawfiq
Published: April 2024

This study aimed at identifying the difficulties faced by novice school principals at schools of Irbid Governorate, and the degree of effectiveness of strategies that they use to counter them, in addition to determining whether or not there are statistically significant differences that could be attributed to the demographic characteristics and organizational variables. The study applied the descriptive methodology. A two-part questionnaire composed of (45) statements, was administered to (243) novice principals after verifying its validity and reliability. The findings revealed difficulties with different levels of acuity, and that novice principals use strategies with different levels of effectiveness. Only one statistically significant difference was revealed and could be attributed to level of school in favor of secondary schools. The study recommended that the first-year post appointment be considered as a part of to the induction period; linking training of novice principals to the strategy of the Ministry of Education and replicating the study in other governorates.
The Extent to Which Applications of Ergonomics are Employed to Improve Students' Skill and Psychological Performance from the Point of View of Teachers of Physical Education
Authors: Al-Hasasneh Ala’a Alddin Khalil
Published: April 2024

The study aimed to identify the extent to which applications of ergonomics were employed to improve students' skill and psychological performance from the point of view of teachers of physical education, The researcher used the descriptive methodology, The study sample consisted of 55 teachers of physical education in the Third directorate of Amman, who were chosen in probability sampling method. After statistical analysis, the results of the study indicated that the extent to which applications of ergonomics were employed to improve students' skill and psychological performance from the point of view of the physical education teachers under study was at a high level in all fields, and there were no statistically significant differences in the extent to which the applications of ergonomics are employed to improve students' skill and psychological performance from the point of view of teachers of physical education due to the variables of experience and academic level. The researcher recommended the need to identify the extent to which the applications of ergonomics are employed to improve the level of skill and psychological performance of students from the point of view of teachers of physical education in other directorates of education, the need to include the concepts and applications of ergonomics in the courses of physical education at various levels of university education, and the need to include ergonomics in the curricula of physical education.
The Effect of Training Program Based on Instructional Practices According to the (NCTM) Standards on Improving the Pedagogical Knowledge among Mathematics Teachers in Jordan
Authors: Al-Sa’ad Saif J. , Al-Zoebi Ali M.
Published: April 2024

The current study aims at revealing the effect of a training program based on teaching practices according to NCTM standards in improving the pedagogical knowledge of mathematics teachers. The study followed the semi- experimental method. To achieve the aims of the research, a training program that is based on the standards of NCTM was designed.
The program consists of eight packages which are (Establish mathematics goals to focus learning, implement tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving, Use and connect mathematical representations, facilitate meaningful mathematical discourse, pose purposeful questions, build procedural FLuency from conceptual understanding, support productive struggle in learning mathematics, Elicit and use evidence of student thinking). After confirming the validity of the tool, a sample of (20) male and female teachers from Deir Ala Directorate of Education in the academic year 2020-2021.To reveal the effectiveness of the program, a test in pedagogical knowledge was prepared.
The test consists of six respects which are identification of mathematics content, the pedagogical knowledge of the mathematical content and knowing students' thinking.  The test validity and reliability were checked.
The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences between measuring averages in the post application of the test. These results were pro- sample in all dimensions and in the total degree. Depending on these results, the study asserted the necessity for the training department in the Jordanian Ministry of Education to benefit from the suggested and used program in the study to focus more on the teaching practices.
The Level of Friendship Skills and its Relationship to Hope among Bachelor's Students of Ajloun National University
Authors: Al-Rawashdah Uday Amjad Uqla , Al-Nawaisah Fatima Abdul Rahim
Published: April 2024

The study aimed to identify the levels of friendship skills and its relationship to hope among bachelor's students of Ajloun national university. To achieve the aims of the study a sample from bachelor students in Ajloun national university was chosen by simple random sample which consisted of 100 students. The two scales were developed: The Hope scale and friendship skills scale, and then their psychometric properties were verified. The results of the study concluded that there was a high level of hope and friendship Skills among students, and there was a positive relationship between the hope and friendship skills. Also, there were no statistical differences in the levels of hope and friendship skills due to gender. Based on the results of the study, some recommendations were made, including; Benefiting from the interrelated relationship between friendship skills and the hope, as increasing one of them contributes to increasing the other and conducting more educational and counselling studies for other categories of university students, such as graduate students, tofind out the level of friendship and hope skills they have.
Quadratic differential systems with the line at infinity of maximal multiplicity
Authors: ȘUBĂ Alexandru
Published: April 2024

In this paper we show that in the class of quadratic differential systems the maximal multiplicity of the line at infinity is five. In the cases when these systems have critical points with purely imaginary eigenvalues the maximal multiplicity of the line at infinity is three and the considered critical points are of the center type.
Inventive problems as a means of developing the creative abilities of students in the educational process in physics
Authors: DAVIDENKO Andrey
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of developing the creative abilities of schoolchildren and students in the process of teaching physics. During many years of research, the author came to the conclusion that one of the means that can contribute to the development of human creativity is inventive problems. The author gives the definition of an inventive problem. It also provides specific examples of their formulation and solution in the classroom in physics. Pedagogical practice has confirmed the effectiveness of using inventive problems both in physics lessons (in the classroom) and in extracurricular work in this academic subject. The Tournament of Young Inventors and Innovators, created on the initiative of the author (1998), deserved high appraisal at the international level. Problem solving by the participants of this event often ends with the filing of applications for patents for inventions. At the same time, the facts of the manifestation of creativity of schoolchildren and students in other areas of their activity are confirmed. The article will be useful to teachers and lecturers of physics, as well as students who plan to engage in the training and development of the younger generation of people.
Using open educational resources in physics
Authors: BOSTAN Carmen-Gabriela , CALALB Mihail
Published: April 2024

In the context of recent years, distance learning has acquired new values, being predominant in times of crisis. In addition, today’s society connects in the virtual environment, experiencing a true digital revolution in all fields. Given this progress, school education must adapt. Digital platforms flood the educational market and provide teachers with tools for creating interactive digital content, assessment tests as well as communication interfaces between educational actors, and open educational materials become accessible to all. Teachers can develop or customize intelligent content according to school curricula. In Romania, through the national CRED project, a free digital library with open educational resources for primary and secondary education was created, which makes video content available to teachers and students. This article presents the website „Fizica, gimnaziu” (physics, middle school), where you can find the resources developed for grades VI - VIII, as well as the creation of an interactive lesson through the Genially application. Using digital resources makes it easier to create personalized learning experiences for students. The use of technology in education could bring some benefits, such as: an engaging learning environment; interactive laboratories, experimental data processing, interactive assessment, address different learning styles; makes learning at your own pace possible.
EFFECT OF DAIRY AND MEAT WASTEWATER IRRIGATION ON SEEDLING GROWTH
Authors: APOSTOL Laura Carmen , ALBU Eufrozina , GHINEA Cristina
Published: April 2024

Milk and meat processing industries release large quantities of nutrient-rich wastewater with organic compounds (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) in high concentrations. Reusing and recycling this biodegradable wastewater for crop irrigation could be a sustainable solution once the phytotoxic effects of wastewater on crops have been investigated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of milk and meat processing wastewaters on germination percentage, seed vigour indices, the seedling tolerance index and the phytotoxicity index of pea (Pisum sativum L.), sugar maize (Zea mays saccharata), purslane (Portulaca oleracea), wheat (Triticum aestivum) and red spinach (Amaranthus dubius). The two wastewater types were collected at the inlet of the city’s sewage system and analysed to determine their physicochemical and microbiological characteristics. The seeds of all five plant species were irrigated with untreated wastewater effluents. The highest - germination percentages were obtained for wheat (92%) and the lowest for red spinach (2.5%). Wheat, purslane, pea and red spinach samples irrigated with meat processing wastewater had higher germination percentages than samples irrigated with dairy wastewater. A higher phytotoxicity was observed for sugar maize, followed by red spinach irrigated with both types of wastewater. Future investigation into the effects of effluent dilution on these types of plants is recommended.
Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma of the Uterus: Surgico-Pathological Correlations and Role of Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
Authors: Chee J J H , Ho T H , Tay T H , Low J J H , Yam K L
Published: April 2024

Introduction: In 1988, FIGO added lymph node surgery to the staging system for endometrial cancer. This change remains controversial to date. From our study we aim to determine the significance of surgico-pathological parameters of endometrioid carcinoma for pelvic nodal metastases and survival, as well as to study the role of pelvic lymphadenectomy in the surgical treatment of this disease.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in 198 women with endometrioid carcinoma who underwent full surgical staging including pelvic lymphadenectomy. The multiple variant regression analysis and the multi-variant logistic regression analysis were applied in the analysis of relationship.

Results: A positive correlation between nodal metastases and grade, myometrial invasion, peritoneal cytology, adnexal involvement, lymphvascular space involvement and tumour size was found. For survival, significant prognosticators were grade, myometrial invasion, peritoneal cytology, lymphvascular space involvement, adnexal involvement, associated atypia and pelvic nodal metastases. Thirty-five per cent of the patients had high risk of recurrence based on uterine pathological factors but were node negative. They were spared external beam radiation and its associated morbidities, and were treated with adjuvant vault brachytherapy instead. Six per cent of the patients would have been understaged based on uterine factors alone if pelvic lymphadenectomy had not been done.

Conclusion: We infer that routine pelvic lymphadenectomy should be considered for all surgically fit patients with endometrioid carcinoma. The accurate staging will allow individualised adjuvant therapy and prevent understaging and overtreatment.
Emergency Department Usage by Community Step-Down Facilities – Patterns and Recommendations
Authors: Lee S W , Goh C , Chan Y H
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study examines the interface between institutional community step-down facilities (CSDFs) and acute hospital’s Emergency Department (ED). It also provides a comprehensive description of the usage of an ED’s services by CSDFs in its vicinity.

Materials and Methods: This is a prospective 12-week observational study conducted in the Accident and Emergency Department of Changi General Hospital in Singapore. All patients from CSDFs transferred to the department were eligible for the study. Hospital records were used to extract relevant clinical data after admission for the length of stay and final discharge diagnosis.

Results: There was a total of 201 referrals to the ED over the 3-month period. The age of the patients ranged from 32 to 107 years, with a median of 83 years. Ninety-two patients (45.8%) were male residents. There were more referrals from CSDF on weekdays than on weekends. In particular, the number of referrals from CSDFs on Mondays were significantly higher (P <0.05, Poisson regression) than other days of the week. Fifty-one per cent of the ED visits occurred during regular working hours. Eighty-two per cent of the transfers were admitted. The main complaint was shortness of breath with cough, followed by fever and falls. The most common investigation ordered was chest radiograph, followed by electrocardiogram and other radiographs. The most common treatment procedure in the ED was placement of an intravenous line. For those admitted residents, average length of hospital stay was 8.27 ± 8.19 days (median, 5 days). Seventeen patients (10.3%) died within 3 days of admission, while 31 patients (18.8%) stayed less than 3 days. The admitted residents had an average turnaround time (from time of registration to time of leaving the ED and proceeding to ward) of 97.94 minutes. For patients discharged from the ED, the average turnaround time (time from registration to time of leaving the ED) was 177 minutes.

Conclusion: Residents from CSDFs are transferred to the ED for a variety of medical reasons. The most appropriate role of the ED in evaluation of residents of CSDFs is not yet clearly defined. There is increasing need to streamline processes in acute hospitals to cope with an increasing ageing population and to ensure that quality care is delivered to the institutionalised sick.
İnovasyon, Bilim, Teknoloji Ve Ekonomik Büyüme Arasındaki İlişkisi: Finlandiya Örneğinde Türkiye İle Bir Karşılaştırma
Authors: Ceyhan Said , Mayda Burcu
Published: April 2024

Bilgi, teknoloji ve inovasyon üçlüsü, günümüzün iktisadi büyüme kaynakları olarak anahtar rol durumuna gelmişlerdir. Bu çalışmada Finlandiya ile Türkiye’ nin inovasyon yapıları ele alınarak ekonomik büyüme ile inovasyon arasındaki ilişkinin ortaya çıkarılması ve ülkemizdeki genel durumun değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada iki ülke için 1984-2016 yılları arasındaki araştırmacı sayısı, patent başvuruları, yatırımların artış oranı ve ekonomik büyüme oranları ele alınmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda patent başvuruları ve personel sayısındaki artışla büyüme arasında Finlandiya için pozitif ilişki bulunurken; Türkiye için bir ilişki bulunamamıştır. Finlandiya’nın sonuçlarından yola çıkarak ülkemizdeki durumun değerlendirilmesi yapılmıştır.
Ecological implications of unintentional aquaculture escapees: an overview of risks, remediation strategies and knowledge gaps in the aquaculture sector of India and riparian East African countries
Authors: Harikrishnan Mahadevan , Syanya Fredrick Juma , Khanna A. R. Nikhila , Mumina Paul , Mathia Wilson M.
Published: April 2024

The global expansion of aquaculture has driven significant technological advancements, including raceways, Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) and marine offshore cages. However, unregulated aquaculture escapees pose a severe threat to aquatic biodiversity, acting as a potential time bomb for the entire ecosystem. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive understanding of the impact of unintentional escapees on aquatic ecosystems, particularly in India and riparian East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania). Using an exploratory research design drawing from various peer-reviewed sources, this study outlines the dynamic growth of aquaculture in these countries, identifies high-impact escape incidents, and correlates risks and remedies with global cases, especially in regions such as Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Colombia, and the United States, where serious incidents of aquaculture escapees have been reported. The research categorizes aquaculture development trends, discusses mechanisms of escapee impact, proposes remedies, assesses methods and inferential strength, and highlights gaps in the existing literature. The study revealed complex ecological shifts caused by aquaculture escapees from invasive non-native fish species, affecting predation, competition, and genetic diversity. Escaped fish from aquaculture facilities pose a significant threat to aquatic biodiversity, especially in the study regions. The escalating risk of unintentional escapes was highlighted in India and three East African countries. To mitigate this, the study proposes integrating escapee management into national fisheries systems, amending fisheries laws, holding fish farmers accountable for aquaculture system failure, and developing comprehensive regulations for non-native species in aquaculture within the study regions. It is recommended to standardize the planning for aquaculture facilities and implement emergency plans, training, local mobilization and further research on the impact thresholds of aquaculture escapees in the study regions. Ecological education in aquaculture communities and the recognition of the role of translational scientists are crucial for the dissemination of knowledge. Urgent government action is needed to address unreported aquaculture escapes, preventing further ecosystem degradation and ensuring global aquaculture sustainability.
A Mathematical Model of an Electoral Process and Predicting of Outcome
Authors: Azuaba Emmanuel , Ahiaba Abraham Augustine , Lois Joseph Folake , Olagunju Adeyemi Sunday , Akanji Ayodele , Ohwadua Emmanuel Obaro , Adeyemo Oluwatoyin Adelakun
Published: April 2024

We developed and analysed a mathematical model to study the dynamics of an electoral process and predict the outcome in Nigeria with three political parties as major actors. We model the ruling party (P1); major opposition party (P2) and minority opposition parties (P3). The model includes party campaigners of the three political parties and a class of eligible voters. The model also incorporates the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), electoral observers, judiciary, security personnel and thugs. The influx of voters into the system is determined by the registration rate of voter cards. The model’s interest lies in the measure of positive influence that the party campaigners who eligible voters to join their party. With this, the model mirrors election’s outcome and the movement of voters between the three groups of political parties involved. The model has proven that the pattern of election’s outcome for each political party is affected by the defection of party members and lack of policy consistency. We determine the equilibria analytically and discuss the stability of the system. Numerical simulations are graphed in combination with curve fitting to compare each party’s performances over the years. The result shows that no political party remains in power steadily from 2007 to 2019. Thus, the prediction of elections outcome to the political space of any region in Nigeria depends on political party structures and voters’ decisions.
Mechanisms of cartilage damage in gout and hyperuricemia
Authors: Panina E. V.
Published: April 2024

The prevalence of hyperuricemia (HU), which can be considered the first stage of gout formation, varies in different countries and tends to increase. Uric acid (UA), even in its dissolved form, activates damage and potentiates the death of articular cartilage cells through direct cytotoxicity and a number of other pathogenetic mechanisms. The possible association of HU and osteoarthritis may be due to a number of common pathogenetic mechanisms, but the direction of this relationship is still a debatable issue. The accumulated data suggest the need for a deeper study of the relationship between gout and HU with pathological processes leading to the development and progression of osteoarthritis and bone metabolism disorders.
Monogenic familial autoinflammatory Behçet-like syndrome/ haploinsufficiency A20 syndrome is a new form of autoinflammatory pathology. Literature review and description of cases
Authors: Fedorov Е. S. , Salugina S. О. , Zakharova Е. Yu. , Shapovalenko А. N. , Radenska-Lopovok S. G. , Matkava V. G. , Arefieva А. N.
Published: April 2024

Monogenic familial autoinflammatory Behçet-like syndrome/haploinsufficiency A20 syndrome is a hereditary autoinflammatory disease from the group of ubiquitinopathies which are caused by a mutation of the TNFAIP3 gene encoding the A20 protein with an autosomal dominant inheritance mechanism and clinical picture similar to Behçet’s disease. Pathogenesis is based on a 50% function decreasing of the nuclear factor inhibitor protein NFkB, what leads to overexpression of proinflammatory cytokines. The disease onset is usually in childhood. Clinical features are presented with recurrent aphthous stomatitis and genital aphthae in most patients and also inflammatory bowel damage is noted. Eye damage is noted rarely than in sporadic Behçet’s disease. In addition, the clinical picture may be presented with arthritis, skin rashes, lesions of the cardiovascular system (pericarditis), fever. Increasing of acute-phase markers is noticed, there is a high frequency of autoantibodies detection in contrast with “classic” autoinflammattory diseases. It can be combined with other autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), autoimmune thyroiditis, hepatitis, etc.). The description of two patients and comparison with another patient from Russia who was described earlier are presented. All patients had aphthous stomatitis and genital aphthaes, intestinal inflammation symptoms, which was dominanting in one of the patients. Another patient had severe polyarthritis in combination with immunological manifestations which were typical for SLE. The first patient had a good clinical response with the tumor necrosis factor inhibitor adalimumab, the second patient – the anti-B cell drug rituximab.
Total knee and hip replacement in rheumatoid arthritis: A current trend
Authors: Khlaboshchina V. N. , Karateev А. Е. , Polishchuk Е. Yu. , Makarov М. A.
Published: April 2024

Total joint replacement (TJR) is a surgical procedure widely used in severe destructive joint damage. TJR of the knee and hip joint (TKR and THR respectively) occupies an important place in the complex treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA), and can significantly reduce pain and improve function in patients with severe structural joint damage due to an ineffectiveness of conservative therapy. In recent years, due to the development of the modern concept of active treatment of RA (treat-to-target) and the introduction of new classes of anti-inflammatory drugs, such as biologic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs and JAK inhibitors, the need for TJR in RA has begun to decrease. At the same time, the aging of the population, the increase in the number of patients with OA and the lack of generally approved pathogenetic therapy determine the increase of TKR/THR incidence in this disease. This review presents the long-term dynamics of the incidence of TKR and THR according to the national registers of different countries. The issues of the complication risks in patients with RA and OA, current recommendations for anti-rheumatic therapy in RA in the perioperative period are also considered.
ЎЗБЕК ВА ИНГЛИЗ ТИЛЛАРИДА ТАКСИС КОНВЕРБИАЛ ВЕРБАЛИЗАЦИЯСИ
Authors: Исаров Оман
Published: April 2024

Мақолада ўзбек ва инглиз тилларида таксис семантикаси ва структурасининг лисоний тавсифи ҳамда ифодаланиш воситалари хусусида сўз юритилади. Хусусан, соф феъл (кесимлик шакли), равишдош, сифатдош, ҳаракат номи каби шаклларнинг таксис оператори сифатидаги таҳлили келтирилади.
Gastronomide Görsellerle Yiyecek İçecek Stilistliği
Authors: Coşkun Seda , Özata Şahin Esra
Published: April 2024

Gastronomide yiyecek içecek stilistliği, yemeklerin görsel estetiğini ve sunumunu düzenleyen, yaratıcı bir bakış açısıyla malzemelerin düzenlenmesi, renk uyumu, tabak düzeni ve dekoratif unsurların kullanılması gibi faktörlere odaklanarak yemek deneyimini görsel açıdan zenginleştirmeyi amaçlayan bir alandır. Bu alandaki profesyoneller, lezzetin yanı sıra görsel açıdan da etkileyici bir deneyim sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Yiyecek içecek stilistliği, mutfak sanatının yanı sıra tasarım ve estetik prensiplerini içeren kapsamlı bir disiplindir. Renklerin uyumu, tabak düzenlemeleri, malzeme kontrastları ve süsleme teknikleri, bir yemeğin estetik kalitesini belirlemektedir. Bu, yemekleri sadece tadıyla değil, aynı zamanda görsel çekiciliğiyle de unutulmaz kılmaktadır. Yiyecek içecek stilistleri, özel sunum teknikleri ve araçları kullanarak yemekleri çeşitli şekillerde düzenlemektedir. Sonuç olarak, gastronomide yiyecek içecek stilistliği, lezzetin yanı sıra görsel estetiği de ön planda tutan bir sanat anlayışını temsil etmektedir. Bu disiplin, mutfak dünyasına estetik bir bakış açısı kazandırarak yemek deneyimini unutulmaz kılmakta ve gastronomi sanatının sınırlarını genişletmektedir. Bu araştırmanın amacı, gastronomide kullanılmaya başlayan güncel bir yaklaşım haline gelen yiyecek içecek stilistliğinin derinlemesine incelenmesidir. Bu inceleme sonucunda kullanılan tekniklerin görsellerle desteklenerek sektöre ve yiyecek içecek işletmelerine fayda sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
State and Economy in Nigeria: Roles and Responsibilities of Political Economist
Authors: Abbass Isah , Dalha Aliyu
Published: April 2024

This paper examines the complex nexus between the state and economy in nations, with Nigeria standing as an illustrative reference point. It sheds light on the critical roles and responsibilities being played by political economists in interdisciplinary examination and analysis of the dynamics in the relationship between state actions and economic outcomes. It underscores the practical and theoretical role played and challenges encountered by political economists in the evolution and implementation of economic policies. The paper also examines the discourse on the theoretical underpinnings, history and significance of political economy, tracing the evolution of the field from classical to modern perspectives and highlighting the immense contributions made by political economists, including Adam Smith, Karl Marx and John Maynard Keynes. The paper conducted a comprehensive review of extant literature and empirical analyses as sources of data and information. It found that political economists play a profound role in shaping the contours of state micro and macro-economic policies and that state actions reverberate throughout the economic landscape determining the success or failure of economic decisions and policies aimed at economic growth, poverty reduction and equitable distribution of resources. The paper concludes that for a transparent and accountable governance framework, efficient resource allocation and minimizing rent-seeking attitude, political economists need to be given large latitude in discharging their practical and theoretical responsibilities in state policy conceptualization and implementation
Donald Judd frente a Peter Zumthor. El pabellón no construido del Kunsthaus Bregenz
Authors: Llamazares Blanco Pablo
Published: April 2024

Las incursiones en la arquitectura del artista estadounidense Donald Judd fueron una constante en el devenir de su trayectoria. Las investigaciones espaciales con sus objetos específicos y su gran interés por la práctica constructiva lo favorecieron. A través de esta investigación, se presenta uno de esos proyectos arquitectónicos en los que Judd tuvo una participación directa, como fue el pabellón no construido para el Kunsthaus Bregenz. Un proyecto poco conocido cuya definición se vio condicionada por las directrices del arquitecto Peter Zumthor, responsable de la configuración completa de la institución. A partir de ese planteamiento, el estudio parte de la consulta directa del material original conservado en los archivos de la Judd Foundation en Marfa, Texas, y se adentra en las transferencias creativas entre el arte y la arquitectura, en el análisis de una singular propuesta que no llegó a ejecutarse. La excesiva autonomía del diseño de Judd no consiguió adecuarse a los criterios fijados por Zumthor, que acabaría asumiendo la realización del pabellón. Pese al intento frustrado de colaboración, el transcurso del encargo revela los intereses de dos figuras como Judd y Zumthor trabajando en un mismo proyecto, al tiempo que descubre la gestación arquitectónica del Kunsthaus Bregenz.
The Analitical Solution of Linear and Non-Linear Differential- Algebraic Equations (DAEs) with Laplace-Padé Series Method
Authors: Myrzabekova Nooriza , Celık Ercan
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we apply Laplace-Padé Series method to solve linear and non-linear differentialalgebraic
equations (DAEs). Firstly, The basic properties of the Laplace-Padé Series method are
given. Secondly, we calculate the arbitrary order power series of differential-algebraic equations
(DAEs), then convert it to the series form Laplace-Padé. Then, the three differential-algebraic
equations (DAEs) are solved by Laplace-Padé Series method. It was seen that the method gave
effective and fast results. Therefore, the method can be easily applied to linear and non-linear
differential-algebraic equations (DAEs) problems in different fields.
Caracterização Histórica, Econômica, Ambiental e Sociocultural da Comunidade Remanescente de Quilombo de Santana, Salgueiro – PE
Authors: Oliveira Junior Geraldo Barboza de
Published: April 2024

Este artigo é um resumo do Relatório Antropológico de Caracterização Histórica, Econômica, Ambiental e Sociocultural elaborado no ano de 2009 como atividade do Programa Básico Ambiental Quilombola do Projeto de Transposição do rio São Francisco. O relatório teve por objetivo a definição do território da Comunidade de Remanescentes de Quilombo de Santana, localizada no município de Salgueiro – PE. O território quilombola de Santana, em Salgueiro-PE, distante da sede do município 22 quilômetros é constituído por 05 sítios interligados. A saber, são eles: Santana, Jurema, Olaria, Recanto e Livramento. No território habitam aproximadamente 66 famílias. Os limites atuais do território incluem as terras localizadas entre Umãs, Sítios Novos, Boqueirão, Pau Ferro e Várzea do Ramo.
TENDÊNCIAS DA POPULAÇÃO ECONOMICAMENTE ATIVA NAS CAPITAIS DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO: UM PANORAMA COMPARATIVO
Authors: Filho Antonio Carlos de Lima
Published: April 2024

O artigo analisa a dinâmica populacional e econômica das capitais nordestinas, destacando a diversidade étnica, cultural e socioeconômica da região. Ao considerar aspectos quantitativos e qualitativos da população, como acesso à educação, saúde, moradia, emprego e renda, o estudo visa compreender a qualidade de vida dos habitantes e a dinâmica socioeconômica das cidades. A análise da população economicamente ativa (PEA) nas capitais nordestinas revela a importância das políticas de emprego, setores econômicos predominantes e oportunidades de formação profissional. Transformações na estrutura demográfica e econômica, influenciadas por migração interna, mudanças nos padrões de ocupação e emprego, tecnologia e globalização, são discutidas. Para embasar políticas públicas mais eficientes e inclusivas, o estudo propõe uma análise aprofundada da evolução da população e da PEA nas capitais do Nordeste, utilizando dados do IBGE e estudos acadêmicos recentes. O artigo fornece uma visão abrangente sobre a população e a PEA nas capitais nordestinas, contribuindo para o debate acadêmico e para a formulação de políticas públicas mais eficazes e inclusivas, visando o desenvolvimento humano, social e econômico da região.
STRUKTURA POSJEDNIKA
VATRENOG ORUŽJA U
OKRUGU TUZLA 1904.
GODINE
Authors: Krpić Amir
Published: April 2024

Apstrakt
Kada je Austro-Ugarska okupirala Bosnu i Hercegovinu, donijela je mnoge socijalne i kulturne promjene. Jedna od
njih je suzbijanje široko rasprostranjene
kulture držanja i nošenja oružja koja je
postojala u osmanskoj Bosni. Držanje
oružja i dalje je bilo dozvoljeno, ali pod
strogom vladinom kontrolom. Oni koji su
legalno držali oružje bili su jedna mala,
privilegovana grupa unutar društva. U
ovom radu analiziramo vjersko-etničku i
socijalnu strukturu ove grupe na primjeru Okružne oblasti Donja Tuzla u 1904.
godini. Kolika je bila ova grupa? Da li su
postojale razlike u stepenu držanja oružja duž etničkih i socijalnih linija? Ovo su
ključna pitanja na koja tražimo odgovore u ovom radu, s ciljem sticanja prvih
uvida u cjelokupnu sliku držanja oružja u Bosni i Hercegovini pod kontrolom
Monarhije.