bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dietary supplement intakes among adults living in Kota Kinabalu during the COVID-19 pandemic: A crosssectional study
Authors:   Nutrition Programme, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia, Vun Fredrica Li Ling , Ooi Yasmin Beng Houi ,   Nutrition Programme, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia, Khor Ban-Hock ,   Nutrition Programme, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia
Published: August 2023

Introduction: During the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the public may seek a non-pharmacological approach, such as dietary supplements, to prevent or manage COVID-19. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the use of dietary supplements during the COVID-19 pandemic among adults in Kota Kinabalu. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 213 adults living in Kota Kinabalu through convenient sampling from October 2021 to March 2022. A validated questionnaire was used to evaluate their perception on the use of dietary supplements, and the types of dietary supplements consumed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: One-hundred sixty-one (75.6%) adults reported that they were told to consume dietary supplements during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily from close family members (64.0%) and social media (58.4%). One-hundred and thirty-two (62%) adults were consuming dietary supplements and 46 (34.8%) of them only started taking them during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reasons for taking dietary supplements during the COVID-19 pandemic included enhancing the immune system (83.6%) and for prevention of COVID-19 infection (64.4%). The most common dietary supplements consumed during the COVID-19 pandemic were vitamin C (90.2%), followed by multi-vitamin and mineral (32.6%), and fish oil (25.8%). After adjusting for age, sex, education level, and income level, KadazanDusun adults were most likely to consume dietary supplements (adjusted odds ratio = 2.369, 95% CI: 1.070 - 5.248, p=0.034). Conclusion: There was an increase in the number of adults consuming dietary supplements during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was likely driven by information sharing via family members and social media.
Bladder Lesions in Cystoscopic Bladder Biopsies-A Clinicopathological Study
Authors: Sedhain Sapana , Dhakal Sushil , Poudyal Punam , Pradhan Anju , Upadhyay Paricha , Agrawal Chandra Shekhar
Published: August 2023

Introduction: In urinary bladder lesions, the clinical presentation is quite variable, the nonneoplastic lesions can mimic neoplastic and vice-versa bothering both clinicians and patients. The present study aims to study the clinic-pathological and histological features of various lesions of the urinary bladder in the specimens received through cystoscopic biopsy or transurethral resection.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to study the clinicopathological features of various bladder lesions and their frequencies and to correlate the clinical diagnosis with histological diagnosis.

Methodology: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional involving patients with urinary bladder lesions requiring cystoscopic biopsy or transurethral resection conducted in the Department of Pathology of BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan over a period of one year (November 2016 to October 2017) .

Results: Among 40 patients, mean age was 56.40 years and male and female ratio was 1.5:1. The mean duration of symptoms was 3.49 months. The most common presenting feature for both neoplastic and non-neoplastic was 75%, but hematuria was (86.36%) presenting feature in neoplastic cases and dysuria (88.88%) in non-neoplastic with each group accounting 55% and 45% respectively. Urothelial carcinoma (86.36%) was the commonest neoplastic lesion while cystitis (72.22%) was the commonest non-neoplastic lesion. NMIBC was the predominant lesion (78.95%) in urothelial tumor. Grading showed low grade (63.15%) and high grade (36.85%) respectively. The correlation analysis between clinical diagnosis and histological diagnosis revealed perfect correlation for non-neoplastic lesions and strong correlation for neoplastic  lesions having highly significant result (p<0.001)

Conclusion: Urinary bladder is a common site of diverse lesions; with neoplastic being more common. Urothelial carcinoma was the most common type of neoplastic lesion and cystitis was the most common type of non-neoplastic lesion. Non-neoplastic lesions can mimic neoplastic lesions clinically.  Histological diagnosis differs significantly from the clinical diagnosis indicating the importance of histological diagnosis in planning treatment.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Arus Kas Pada PKBM Ratu Kencana
Authors: Misriati Titik , Alfarizi Salman , Aryanti Riska , Martenia Rina
Published: August 2023

Sistem pengelolaan arus kas pada PKBM Ratu Kencana masih dilakukan secara manual. Kondisi tersebut dapat mempengaruhi kinerja serta tata kelola laporan keuangan pada PKBM Ratu Kencana. Pembuatan laporan arus kas masih belum terkontrol dengan maksimal, misalnya dalam menangani proses penerimaan kas penulisan data masih menggunakan buku besar yang harus ditulis tangan kemudian di input ulang di Microsoft Excel. Sedangkan untuk mencatat pengeluaran kas yang ada pada PKBM Ratu Kencana harus ditulis tangan di buku pengeluaran kas, kemudian di input ulang di aplikasi SIMDAK (Sistem Informasi Dana Alokasi Khusus Kemendikbud) sesuai RKAS (Surat Rencana Kegiatan Dan Anggaran Sistem Pendidikan). Metode pengembangan software yang digunakan dalam pembuatan website penerimaan dan pengeluaran arus kas pada PKBM Ratu Kencana Karawang menggunakan waterfall mulai dari analisis kebutuhan perangkat lunak, desain, pembuatan kode program, dan pengujian. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut,  peneliti merancang sistem pemasukan kas dan pengeluaran kas serta pembuatan laporan menggunakan aplikasi berbasis website. Penggunaan aplikasi berbasis website dapat mempermudah dalam kegiatan administrasi berupa pencatatan penerimaan maupun pengeluaran kas, untuk melakukan pencatatan bisa langsung diinputkan melalui aplikasi berbasis web serta memudahkan bendahara dalam pembuatan laporan untuk meminimalisir terjadinya kesalahan, dan memudahkan dalam pencarian data.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Pendapatan Atas Jasa Penyewaan Dekorasi Wedding Pada Rayainaja Decoration
Authors: Setiawati Tita , Istigfarin Rahmi
Published: August 2023

Sistem informasi akuntansi adalah sistem informasi fungsional dan mendasari sistem informasi fungsional lainnya seperti informasi keuangan, sistem informasi lainnya memerlukan data keuangan dari sistem akuntansi. Di zaman perkembangan sekarang ini, seiring teknologi yang semakin maju, banyak orang, organisasi, dan bisnis menggunakan teknologi untuk aktivitas sehari-hari. Berbagai bidang kehidupan juga banyak yang menggunakan teknologi untuk mendukung aktivitasnya. Instansi atau perusahaan yang maju dan berkembang membutuhkan sistem informasi yang akurat, cepat dan akurat untuk melayani kegiatan pengelolaan usahanya. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, observasi dan penelitian dokumen. Maka setelah melakukan penelitian, penulis mencoba meneliti, merancang dan mengembangkan sistem informasi pendapatan sewa dekorasi pernikahan di Rayainaja Decorations, sebuah perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang sewa dekorasi. Rayainaja Décoration merupakan perusahaan jasa yang proses pengelolaan datanya masih menggunakan sistem manual dan non komputerisasi, namun Rayainaja Décoration membutuhkan sistem atau teknologi yang dapat mempermudah dan mengurangi kesalahan dalam pengerjaannya. Dengan adanya pembaharuan sistem informasi ini dapat menjadi solusi yang baik untuk membantu menyelesaikan permasalahan yang ada di Dekorasi Rayainaja, sehingga proses pendataan menjadi efisien dan efektif.
Long Term Culture of Mesenchymal Stem Cells: No Evidence of Chromosomal Instability
Authors: Zamani Hamid , Karami Fatemeh , Mehdizadeh Mahshid , Baakhlag Sedige , Zamani Mehdi
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) technology has opened promising roads toward different aspects of medicine and biology. However, possible tumorgenic potential of MSCs has raised many concerns in using them in regenerative medicine. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the safety of MSCs by in-vitro culture and karyotype analysis. Materials and Methods: MSCs were successfully cultured in DMEM medium including 3.5 ng/ml recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and 20 % fetal bovine serum (FBS) within 25 passages. Results: No significant abnormality was observed in basic karyotype and morphology of MSCs in different passages of culture. Conclusions: Using of EGF free medium containing low bFGF concentration are possible explanations for observed integrity in karyotype and morphology of MSCs. Our findings would be further convincing evidence on the safety of MSCs under suggested conditions to guarantee using of them in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
Of Words, Change, and Transplantations
Authors: Brusadelli Federico , Schmiedl Anne , Grimberg Phillip
Published: August 2023

In 2008, Jin Guantao and Liu Qingfeng published the result of a decade-long work on conceptual transformation in late imperial and early Republican China. Their Studies in the History of Concepts (Guannian shi yanjiu) marked an important step in the development of conceptual history in China, after the timid tendencies of the early 1980s and the growing attention of the following two decades.
Enigmatic Concepts
Authors: Schmiedl Anne
Published: August 2023

In this article, I contribute to the understanding of conceptual boundaries in the Chinese context by discussing the rift between “old” and “new” concepts as well as “inside” and “outside” perspectives on these concepts. To address these problems, I analyze one aspect in the field of literature, the concept of riddle. My article shows that riddle is conceptually linked to folklore, orality, and play in modernity. It juxtaposes these observations with two different literary phenomena, yinyu and mi, and their conceptual development in the imperial Chinese tradition. Finally, my article proves that “modern” observers often struggle with defining yinyu and mi, because of the way riddle is conceptualized in modernity.
Investigating Antiquity
Authors: Grimberg Phillip
Published: August 2023

In China, antiquarianism or jinshixue, literally the “study of bronze and stone,” is first used to describe the activity of studying historical artifacts in texts of the eleventh century. The modern Chinese term for archaeology—kaoguxue, “investigating antiquity”—on the other hand, is a term borrowed from the title of a catalog of collectibles by Song scholar Lü Dalin (1046–1092). The aim of this article is to retrace the formation of the concept of archaeology that developed from antiquarian traditions to its reintroduction to China from Japan as an approximation to the phenomenon of modern field archaeology at the beginning of the twentieth century.
СТАН НАУКОВОГО ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ТЕОРЕТИКО-ПРАВОВИХ АСПЕКТІВ ФОРМАЛІЗАЦІЇ ЦИВІЛЬНИХ ПРОЦЕСУАЛЬНИХ НОРМ ПРАВА У ВІТЧИЗНЯНІЙ ЮРИДИЧНІЙ НАУЦІ
Authors: Адаскалиця К.К. , Дідич Т.О.
Published: August 2023

У статті розглянуто стан дослідження теоретико-правових аспектів формалізації цивільних процесуальних норм права серед вітчизняних науковців. Звертаючи увагу на відсутність системних досліджень у цій частині, автори запропонували синтезувати базову картину наукового уявлення з напрацювань у проблемах юридичної техніки та проблем цивільного процесу.
Актуальність даної роботи обумовлена як практичними, так і теоретичними складовими. З практичної точки зору законотворча/нормотворча діяльність потребує ефективної науково обґрунтованої методології, що дає змогу покращити відповідні якісні та кількісні виробничі показники. З теоретичної точки зору актуальність обумовлена необхідністю розширення відповідного кола наукових знань, оскільки предметних досліджень у цьому напрямку поки що не проводилось.
В роботі розглянуто місце даної проблеми у загальному колі питань юридичної науки. А також проведено аналіз дискусії серед науковців довкола деяких питань, пов’язаних з формалізацією у праві.
Окреслено рівень напрацювань проблем юридичної техніки та виокремлені ті з них, що є актуальними для формалізації цивільних процесуальних норм. В другій частині статті розкрито рівень напрацювань у проблемах цивільного процесу та виокремлено питання, які можуть бути вирішені шляхом покращення юридичної техніки формалізації.
У підсумку автори пропонують узагальнення про те, які існуючі проблеми цивільного процесу можуть бути вирішені шляхом покращення юридичної техніки формалізації відповідних норм. Таким чином, стаття висвітлює важливість дослідження теоретико-правових аспектів формалізації цивільних процесуальних норм права, розкриває основні проблеми та виклики у цій галузі, а також пропонує шляхи їх вирішення.
Pacing Induced Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Laksono Sidhi , Angkasa Irwan Surya , Hosanna Cliffian
Published: August 2023

Permanent pacemaker is the mainstay treatment indicated for bradycardia caused by sinus node dysfunction. However, heart failure may appear in patients with chronic right ventricle pacing, this is known as Pacing-Induced Cardiomyopathy (PICM). There is no internationally accepted definition for diagnosis of PICM. Studies show the prevalence of PICM is 9% in the first year and increases in proportion to the duration of PPM implantation, but varies widely according to diagnostic criteria used. PICM causes a higher all-cause death, hospital admission, and cardiac death. Therefore, detecting risk factors may be an important part of the prevention and early treatment of PICM. Once PICM develops, several therapy options are available but Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with biventricular Pacemaker is currently the forefront of treatment. But insight into other more novel therapeutic options such as; His bundle pacing and Left Bundle Branch Pacing shows promising results as an alternative treatment option in the near future.
Proses Layanan Konseling Individu dalam Menentukan Jurusan yang Akan Dipilih Sesuai dengan Minat Siswa
Authors: Rahmadani Dian Tri
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan suatu gambaran pelaksanaan konseling individu. Mengentaskan permasalahan yang dialami oleh salah satu siswa SMA di kota Kendal. Permasalahan ini berkaitan dengan pemilihan jurusan yang akan dipilih di perguruan tinggi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah menggunakan penenlitian lapangan (terjun langsung) di sekolah dan penelitian ini sifatnya deskriptif. Hasil yang diperoleh dari dua kali sesi proses konseling individu adalah siswa dapat menentukan jurusan yang akan dipilihnya, siswa membuat suatu sikap pada diri sendiri untuk bisa menjadi lebih bersemangat dan optimis dan dapat bermanfaat untuk konseli. Konseli menjadi paham yang harus dilakukan dan membuat alternatif lain jika mengalami suatu kendala. Konselor senantiasa mendampingi konseli sampai bisa mencapai tujuan yang diinginkan.Â Â
Evaluation of Bcl 2 and Ki 67 expression in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia .
Authors: AL- Mudallal Subh S. , Jasim Huda N.
Published: August 2023

Background :Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a low-grade B-lineage lymphoid malignancy. Both  Ki-67 which is a large nuclear protein associated with cell proliferation and Bcl-2 which is an anti-apoptotic protein which is associated with dysregulation of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway , were thoroughly investigated in many cancer patients particularly in hemopoietic malignancies .
Patients, materials and methods: This retrospective study was conducted from November 2009 to May 2010 , on fifty formaline fixed paraffin embedded blocks of CLL cases retrieved from Medical City Teaching Hospital ; their age range was 39-75 years along with twenty control cases with benign reactive marrow , The sections of bone marrow biopsies were processed routinely in Al-Kadimiya teaching hospital laboratory and stained with H&E and the expression of  Bcl2 and Ki67 was evaluated by light microscope. Smears stained for Bcl2 were classified according to the scoring system used by  Soini Y,et al. ,whereas those stained for ki67 were evaluated by estimation the percentage of positive stained nuclei in the smears as was adopted by Diop S,et al.
Results :    Immunohistochemical staining of CLL cases  revealed that 11/50  cases (22%) were positive for Ki67   showing  diffuse or granular nuclear brown  stain   ,  whereas  all control cases were negative for the marker . Those positive cases significantly correlate with modified Rai system   , Hb concentration  and platelet count ,but they  did  not  significantly  correlate with white blood cell count or lymphocyte % in the bone marrow and peripheral  blood smears .  Regarding Bcl 2  , 32/50 cases(64%) were positive for the marker showing diffuse  cytoplasmic brown reaction ,however no significant correlation was found between Bcl2 score  and modified Rai system or  with any of the mentioned hematological parameters .Finally , there was no significant correlation between Ki67 and Bcl2 expression .
Conclusions: The  proliferative marker Ki-67 expression closely related to the clinical stage of  CLL patients , thus it could be considered as an informative and simple tool for assessing disease activity . On the other hand ,although  Bcl2 expression  was high in CLL patients but it did not related with the clinical stage of those patients . Finally .  Ki67 and Bcl2 were independent markers  and no correlation was found between them as they act on different pathways since ki67 is a proliferative and Bcl2 is an antiapoptotic marker.
کرنل ڈاکٹر ابدال بیلا بحیثیت سیرت نگار: منہجی و اسلوبیاتی مطالعہ
Authors: Gulnaz Hafiza Sobia
Published: August 2023

The God Almighty blessed Pakistan with precious diamonds. These diamonds are forces of Pakistan. It is only because of these forces that was spend peaceful life. These soldiers spend their whole lives to protect borders of our country. We are always proud of them. Our soldiers are not only successful in performing their duties, they also express their feelings and emotions through their writings. There are many literary names in our army that painted the land of literature with the pen. In literature they have created such master pieces, for which their names will remain till the end of this universe. These master pieces are good addition in literature. Among one of these military men, one famous name is Col. Abdal Bela. Doctor Abdal Bela was born on 14 December 1956 in Sialkot. Your father's name was Chaudhry Fazal Din. Who was a resident of Ludhiana. And came to Pakistan at the time of establishment of Pakistan. Abdal Bela received his primary education and college education from Lahore. Apart from this, he also studied from Faisalabad Punjab Medical College. He started his career in Pakistan Army as MBBS Doctor, Captain. He also served in Pakistan Navy and Saudi Army. In 2007, Abdal Bela retired from serving Pakistan as Deputy Director ISPR Primary education sailkot. After that, he obtained degrees in nutrition, journalism, and MBA from other educational institutions. Commissioned as Captain in Pakistan Army on 21 June 1980, promoted to Colonel in 1999. Retired from the army in December 2008, Abdal Bela wrote more than 10 books and his books have been translated into many languages like Arabic, Hindi, English and Sindhi etc. His books are unparalleled in modernity and literary style in Urdu prose, Islamic teachings in his works. Ishq Rasool is prominent in Islamic civilization and Sufism. Deeply immersed in the love of Rasool, he wrote the book Aqa on the Zaat Mubaraka of Rasoolullah. In it, the blessings of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) have been described in a very beautiful way and in very touching words
ریاست کی تشکیل و تعمیر میں خصوصی افراد کےکردار کی عصری تطبیقات:عہد نبویؐ کےتناظر میں تجزیاتی مطالعہ
Authors: Hafiz Intizar Ahmad  , Ghaffar Abdul
Published: August 2023

The Holy Prophet SAW took active measures to bring about a state. Education, parenting, food, housing, and atonement are all covered in those steps. They were greatly helped by the companion of the holy prophet SAW. Although everyone participated in these actual actions, unique individuals continued to play a significant role. The Holy Prophet SAW built the Islamic state by utilising the specific skills of these individuals. For instance, Ammar ibn Jamu was a jihadi figure, while Mauz ibn Jaaml was dispatched as the agent of Yman. Abdudullah ibn Makhtoom was chosen as Mouzn (Azan calling man) and teacher along with the deputy Madina Munwwra. Abdur Rahman ibn Auaf's economic and social contributions are readable. In the contemporary age, notable figures like Dr. Tah Hussain, Abdulallah Ibn Baz, and Ahmed Yaseen attained prominence in society despite having physical disabilities and fulfilled their political, social, and educational roles. There is no such state or nation where persons with disabilities are not present. The holy prophet made these handicapped persons useful by describing their traits, which is what is needed right now. They (the specialists) thereafter took part in state construction. It's time to use these people to the advantage of their nation and state by including them directly or indirectly in governmental decisions.
معاصر سماج میں ایک مسلم ماں کو درپیش چیلنجز اور ذمہ داریاں:شریعتِ اسلامی کی روشنی میں حل
Authors: Shams Shehla , Zaheer Shams ul Hussain , Iqbal Abid
Published: August 2023

The norms of everyday life are diverted from past to current situation with fast changes in contemporary human life. People often depend in these changes/veracities upon the needs of the day but according to their thinking not the revealed law. A mother in past had its own responsibilities according to the challenges she was facings it those days, and today these responsibilities have been changed to a new shape with passage of time. Today as the whole world shaped to be a global village and the print, electronic, mass and social media has been accessed and new discoveries have come into being, the challenges of a Muslim mother increased to be accepted and resolved by her with courage and patience, supported by wisdom and knowledge of sharia. When Muslims ruled about the whole earth, their mothers were literate, knew the challenges of that era and played their role honestly, wisely, and believing that in reward to their obeying duties, they will be paid in hereafter. That was the reason which pushed them obeying their duty devotedly, and made their children to rule the world. In the contemporary era the same role with new power and courage is required to be played for this great cause. This article handles the said issue in a research manner and put a road-map for the new scholars, and opens new aspects of research for them. As this area relates to a case study so the said research method has adopted in this article.
The origin of dark energy and dark matter: the galactic antigravitation
Authors: Rockenbauer Antal
Published: August 2023

In standard cosmology ordinary matter consists of only 5% of the universe. Alternative cosmology is developed including exclusively observable baryonic materials. In this model gravitation is given by a mediation process represented by spherically symmetric spatial circulations denoted as keplerons, which are emitted by massive objects. The velocity of circulation follows the Kepler’s law reproducing the Newtonian gravitation including also the Schwartzshield correction, but at long distances the accelerating expansion of space converts gravitation into antigravitation. Inside galaxies attractive gravitation predominates due to the elliptic geometry, but in the intergalactic space hyperbolic geometry brings to a repulsive interaction between galaxies. The attractive force of hypothetic dark matter is replaced by external compression caused by repulsive antigravitation between galaxies. The repulsive galactic interaction does not decrease with distance and even increases when the recession velocity is close to the speed of light. This relativistic increase gives the predominant contribution to the dark energy. The external compression can explain why the orbiting velocities of stars are the same in the spiral arms of galaxies, why mass density of nebulae clusters is enhanced and why the gravitational lensing is so intensive. The model derives the overall mass of universe as 1.74x1053 kg, which is in accordance to the estimated number of galaxies.
Evaluating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Principles in Educational Institutions: Occupant Insights
Authors: Komal Komal , G Radhika
Published: August 2023

This research study explores the application of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles within educational institutions in the built environment. CPTED aims to create safe and secure environments by strategically designing physical spaces to deter criminal activities. The study assesses how occupants, including students, faculty, and staff, perceive and interact with the implementation of CPTED measures in educational settings, taking into account the insights provided by prominent researchers in the field.

Randy Atlas is a prominent researcher in the field of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. His work focuses on implementing CPTED strategies in various settings, including educational institutions. His findings have contributed to understanding how effective design can reduce crime and enhance safety within schools and campuses. Ray Jeffery is another well-known researcher who has extensively studied CPTED principles and their application in educational settings. His research has provided insights into the role of the physical environment in influencing human behavior, crime prevention, and creating safer educational institutions. Incorporating the knowledge and expertise of these researchers, this study aims to shed light on the effectiveness of CPTED strategies in promoting safety, enhancing the learning environment, and fostering a sense of security among the occupants.

To achieve these objectives, both qualitative and quantitative analysis will be conducted in this research. Online survey tools will be utilized to gather data from the occupants, allowing for a comprehensive examination of their perspectives on CPTED measures in educational institutions. The combination of qualitative insights and quantitative data will provide a robust understanding of the impact of CPTED strategies on safety and security within the built environment of educational facilities. The findings of this investigation could provide valuable insights for policymakers, architects, and educational institutions to improve safety standards and overall well-being within educational facilities.
Time evolution and convergence of simple migration models
Authors: Kluge Lucas
Published: August 2023

In this project, we consider two of the most fundamental mobility models, Gravity and Radiation model, and investigate their long-term trends. The analysis consists of determining the model's steady states and investigating their temporal dynamics for different applications and scenarios. We find that a simple Gravity model results in two different long-term solutions, depending on its parametrization, which are independent of spatial population divisions and initial population distributions. The Radiation model on the other hand shows a strong dependency on spatial properties, due to its usage of intervening opportunities. We find that the dynamics differ significantly when it is applied to gridded population division or on population distribution divided into heterogeneous administrative units, like national counties or municipalities.
Exploring the Boundaries of Behavioral Robotics: Understanding the Limitations of Psychokinesis
Authors: Cheok Adrian David , Karolyi George
Published: August 2023

Advancements in behavioral robotics have enabled remarkable emulation of human abilities within artificial intelligence (AI) systems. However, amidst these technological achievements, the question of whether some human capacities lie beyond the reach of robots remains unanswered. This paper delves into the enigmatic realm of psychokinesis, exploring the purported ability of the human mind to directly influence physical objects and processes. Inspired by our previous book, "An Excursion into the Paranormal," we present the paper as a call for submissions and discussions on the limits of robotics and AI.

Psychokinesis, one of the three branches of paranormal phenomena, challenges conventional scientific explanations and is often considered a domain of delusions or fraud. To address this skepticism, we propose employing statistical verification methods used for extrasensory perception to explore the existence of psychokinetic phenomena.

Through coin tossing and dice throwing experiments, we illustrate the potential for statistical validation of psychokinetic influence. The results indicate that statistically significant outcomes might suggest psychokinetic abilities beyond conventional human capacities.

By inviting researchers, scientists, and enthusiasts to contribute to this journal, we seek to foster an academic discourse on the boundaries of behavioral robotics and the interface between consciousness and AI. Our paper endeavors to prompt an exploration of the extraordinary, shedding light on uncharted frontiers, and unraveling the mysteries that lie at the crossroads of science and the human mind.
Can Urolithin A Help in Curing COVID-19 Infection?
Authors: Abdul-jabar Rafeef
Published: August 2023

Urolithin A (UA) is a natural gut microbiome-derived food metabolite that is synthesized after eating certain foods high in polyphenols. UA offers high health benefits for our body, especially its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory roles, which lead us to wonder if UA can participate directly or indirectly in curing or, at the very least, lessening the symptoms of COVID-19. To date, there has been no study investigating UA's role in curing COVID-19 or any viral infection.
Potential Life Prognostic Marker for Mesenchymal Tumor Resembling Uterine Leiomyosarcoma
Authors: Nishikawa Shoko , Hayashi Takuma , Yaegashi Nobuo , Abiko Kaoru , Konishi Ikuo
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND/AIM: Benign uterine leiomyoma (U.LMA) and malignant uterine leiomyosarcoma (U.LMS), which are both uterine mesenchymal tumors, are distinguished by the number of cells with mitotic activity. However, uterine mesenchymal tumors contain tumor cells with various cell morphologies; therefore, making a diagnosis, including differentiation between benign tumors and malignant tumors, is difficult. For example, cotyledonary dissecting leiomyoma (CDL) or uterine smooth muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential (STUMPs), etc. are a group of uterine mesenchymal tumors for which performing a differential diagnosis is challenging. A standardized classification system for uterine mesenchymal tumors has not yet been established. Furthermore, definitive preoperative imaging techniques or hematological examinations for the potential inclusion of CDL or STUMP in the differential diagnosis have not been defined. Several clinical studies showed that there is no correlation between biomarker expression and mitotic rate or tumor recurrence. The immunohistochemical biomarkers reported so far cannot effectively help determine the malignant potential of CDL or STUMPs in patients who wish to become pregnant in the future.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The establishment of gene expression profiles or detection of pathogenic variants by employing next-generation molecular techniques can aid in disease prediction, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. We examined the oncological properties of STUMP in adults using molecular pathological techniques on tissue excised from patients with uterine mesenchymal tumor.

RESULT: In a clinical study conducted by our medical team, the gene expression profiling results identified factors that may be associated with the malignancy of uterine mesenchymal tumors.

CONCLUSION: Here, we describe the problems in diagnosing uterine mesenchymal tumors along with the results of the latest clinical studies. It is expected that establishing a diagnostic targeting characteristics of mesenchymal tumor cells will lead to the treatment of malignant tumors with a low risk of recurrence and metastasis.
International Clinicians and Academics Supporting the Refugee Journey- A Personal Experience and Perspective
Authors: Kelly Clive
Published: August 2023

Life isn’t meant to be easy, but some have it much harder than others. I’ve spent most of my life looking after people with disability and disease. And within the last decade, I’ve also become involved in caring for refugees as a medical volunteer. Western society is generally sympathetic to those with illness, and at least until recently, those of us responsible for their care have received recognition and usually appreciation. However, our society is much more divided when it comes to refugees. Opinions vary widely and there has been significant resistance to accepting refugees into the UK and some other western countries. Supporting them, even in their own countries, can generate adverse comments or criticism, sometimes from unexpected quarters. This article is a reflection on my role, both as a doctor and a humanitarian, in supporting refugees mainly in their own country. I describe my experience and achievements, along with the challenges we have faced. I invite comments and constructive criticism, because I believe it is important to share and exchange experience and perspective without rancour.
Analysing the conglomeration of various urban pockets through the lens of environmental design for crime prevention: A case of Kolkata
Authors: Bose Rahul , Banerjee Pallabi , Saha Rohit , Roy Proma
Published: August 2023

Historically, the built fabric of Kolkata had a dynamic morphological influence. The influences transfigured from the rulers; nawabs to British capitalism; zamindaris to political sweepstakes. This dynamism is not idiosyncratic and can essentially be distinctive upon closer inspection of the morphological carpet of Kolkata. Upon inspection it becomes evident how, from the very beginning, crime prevention was catered through the built fabric, irrespective of changes in architectural styles over time. Thus, be it central/north Kolkata or suburbs, the buildings would often have elevated, publicly accessible sitting platforms in front of houses, often referred to as ‘Dalan’. These ‘Dalan’s’ served multiple purposes, but most importantly catering to the four principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) guidebook.

With the increasing demand, the housing market bloomed to the construction of just one particular type of building in Kolkata. This typology is, apartment; be it apartment buildings or complexes. This scenario has created a cacophony of build fabric, slowly resulting in losing the city's identity. Most importantly resulting in losing the natural security systems of the city. Thus, to maintain the natural security system, addressing the discombobulated policy, planning and political juxtaposition, is a subject on its own. However, denominating simple measures, towards the problem that can bring out the desired outcome, is the way forward. Measures related to case-wise urban design, planning and design interventions.

The research paper aims to address the issue and provide simple implementable environmental design measures. The research paper would focus on ward-level requirement-wise intervention. Wards selected across Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA). The selection of wards would provide an opportunity to gaze across the KMA urban to the sub-urban morphological carpet. Upon selection, the probable solution is to have a holistic approach. An approach that would also incorporate the ‘Defensible Space Theory’ by Oscar Newman. Furthermore, the solution would help create the ‘fit-all’ category. With this category, the solution can easily be implemented in urban Kolkata core to sub-urban Barrackpore. Though, the scope of the paper will be limited to KMA. However, the ‘fit-all’ category would have the potential to be implemented in other urban areas as well.
The outcome of Photocoagulation Treatment of Retinal Vascular Diseases
Authors: Al –Qaysi Fatin Abdulsalam , Awheash Abdullah Ahmed , Sirwan Khor
Published: August 2023

Due to the significance of macular edema in retinal vascular diseases, this study aims to determine whether laser photocoagulation is effective in the treatment of macular edema and in the improvement of visual acuity. This is a prospective data study considering 80 patients with 52 eyes, with a follow-up of 6 weeks, 3 months, and six months with macular edema treated with double frequency yag laser photocoagulation in Aso Eye Hospital in Sulaymaniyah City, Kurdistan, Iraq, from February 2010 to October 2010. With six months of follow-up, visual acuity was improved in 36.4% of eyes, unchanged in 61.3%, and worsened in 2.3%. After this period the macular edema was improved in 78.85% and not improved in 21.15%. According to this study, baseline visual acuity and retinopathy severity were two important intervening factors in response to laser therapy. Comparing the current results with other studies, it has been found that, in assessing visual outcomes, laser photocoagulation is an effective modality in the treatment of macular edema, and it improves visual acuity in retinal vascular diseases.
Rapid diagnostic test for renal failure accompanying toxic digitalis heart failure patients by estimating Na, K in serum
Authors: AL-Mashhadani Firdaws A.
Published: August 2023

This study was undertaken to compare the electrolytes K, and Na levels serum of (67) toxic digitalis uremic heart failure patients and their levels in the serum of 50 digitalis (not toxic) heart failure patients.

The electrolyte level of K and Na was found to be very low and severe hyponatremia and hypokalemia in the serum of toxic uremic and heart failure patients while their levels were found to be near normal values or slightly higher in digitalis heart failure patients. This study does not support that digoxin might have a protective effect against renal dysfunction in heart failure patients.
Tratamento do Câncer do Esôfago
Authors: Burnier Egberto Penido
Published: August 2023

O câncer do esôfago é das localizações mais graves. Por suas implicações no ato de nutrição, impedindo-a mecanicamente e mais ou menos precoce, altera profundamente o estado geral do enfermo. Via de regra, o portador de câncer do esôfago é indivíduo em profundo estado de carência alimentar, subnutrido, pálido, fraco, sem iniciativa muscular e também mental. Trabalho apresentado à IV Jornada Brasileira de Cancerologia, realizada de 17 a 23 de outubro em Porto Alegre — Rio Grande do Sul.
Paratuberculosis Cases in the Livestock Industry in Nigeria: A Review
Authors: Gana Samuel Ndakotsu , Kuyet Zigwai Gloria , Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril
Published: August 2023

Paratuberculosis, also known as Johne’s (Yo’-ness) disease, is a significant bacterial disease of large and small ruminants, including other animals, caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP). Due to its impact on animal health and severe economic loss, the disease is recognized and reported in developed countries as a significant disease of livestock importance. The paper aims to review the current information about paratuberculosis in Nigeria. About 95 research articles were downloaded from various online journals databases such as Scopus, Google Scholar, Research Gate, PubMed, and CABI abstracts based on the following keywords: Johne’s disease, paratuberculosis, Africa, prevalence, Nigeria, report, occurrence, and Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis. In addition to the perusal of organization databases, 60 research articles were used in writing this review article. Few cases and suspected cases of paraTB were reported in Nigeria by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). Despite growing global concerns, Johne's disease can be considered an unreported disease of livestock animals in Nigeria based on the knowledge gap and lack of reports about this significant disease of livestock animals. Studies need to be carried out to address the knowledge gaps before the disease becomes endemic and causes severe economic and public health menace in Nigeria and, by extension, Sub-Saharan Africa.
Amiloidose primária, um diagnóstico facilitado pelo ecocardiograma: um relato de caso
Authors: Carvalho Rayanne Rodrigues , Carvalho Jacqueline Rodrigues de , Negreiros Sandra de Barros Cobra
Published: August 2023

A amiloidose cardíaca (AC) é uma doença rara que se enquadra no grupo de cardiomiopatias infiltrativas por depósito de amilóides, subdividida em grupos de acordo com as proteínas amiloides precursoras. A amiloidose primária ou AL é o segundo subtipo mais comum de amiloidose sendo que, em cerca de 50% dos casos há acometimento cardíaco. Como é uma doença sistêmica que afeta diversos órgãos, seu diagnóstico é um desafio por vezes tardio, o que interfere diretamente no tratamento e prognóstico desses pacientes. Reporta-se o caso de um homem de meia idade que apresentava sintomas de diferentes sistemas orgânicos e que teve o diagnóstico de amiloidose presumido após a realização de um ecocardiograma que mostrou sinais sugestivos da patologia. Os dados de anamnese, exames físicos e laboratoriais, foram coletados do prontuário e a revisão de literatura permitiram concluir que a ecocardiografia pode ser uma ferramenta valiosa nesses casos, tanto para suspeição e direcionamento para o tratamento, quanto para o acompanhamento desses pacientes.
ХАРАКТЕРНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ТУРИСТИЧНОГО ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Самодай Валентина , Левковська Жанна
Published: August 2023

У статті визначено категорію туристичного потенціалу як широке багатогранне поняття, що охоплює сукупність природних, рекреаційних, культурних, історичних, організаційних та економічних складових, які можуть становити передумови для розвитку певних видів туризму та туристичної галузі загалом. Розвиток туризму будь-якої території є залежним від туристичного потенціалу. Туристичний потенціал є базовим фактором формування та розвитку туристичної галузі на території держави, а також одним із чинників консолідації суспільства. У статті висвітлено питання формування туристичного потенціалу та визначено його особливості. Туристичний потенціал є сукупністю туристичних ресурсів та туристичних можливостей певної території, які органи державного управління використовують і можуть в перспективі використати для консолідації суспільства на державному, регіональному та місцевому рівнях. Основними стратегічними цілями розвитку туристичного потенціалу України є: створення якісного туристичного продукту на основі ефективної маркетингової діяльності; ефективне та комплексне використання існуючого потенціалу туризму.
РИЗИКООРІЄНТОВАНИЙ ПІДХІД В СИСТЕМІ ПОДАТКОВОГО КОНТРОЛЮ ЗА ТРАНСФЕРТНИМ ЦІНОУТВОРЕННЯМ
Authors: Краєвський В.М. , Муравський О.Ю.
Published: August 2023

У статті розглянуто концептуальні засади та зміст ризикоорієнтованого підходу в системі податкового контролю за трансфертним ціноутворенням. Досліджено генезу застосування концепції ризик-менеджменту в діяльності податкових органів. Розглянуто вітчизняну законодавчу базу на предмет трактування ризикоорієнтованого підходу до контрольно-перевірочної діяльності, податкового ризику як об’єкта в процесі застосування ризикоорієнтованого підходу. Запропоновано власне визначення ризикоорієнтованого підходу в системі податкового контролю за трансфертним ціноутворенням та податкового ризику у сфері трансфертного ціноутворення. В якості методологічної бази розглянуто матеріал, представлений до практичного використання країнами, що розвивають законодавчу базу у сфері податкового регулювання трансфертного ціноутворення.
„Łobgórce”, „tłoczypianki” i „bekscelencje”. O strategiach tłumaczenia neologizmów i humoru językowego w dwóch polskich przekładach powieści Roalda Dahla The BFG
Authors: Olech Karolina
Published: August 2023

Roald Dahl to nie tylko „mistrz opowieści” i klasyk powojennej literatury dla najmłodszych, którego utwory tłumaczone były wielokrotnie również na język polski, lecz także wirtuoz kreatywności językowej, która najpełniej objawiła się w języku używanym przez głównego bohatera powieści The BFG (1982). Nowatorstwo idiolektu tej postaci polega m.in. na neologizowaniu, tworzeniu specyficznych połączeń słownych oraz stosowaniu kalamburów. Dahlowskie indywidualizmy (dahlizmy?), na których opiera się humor całej powieści, stanowią jeden z najistotniejszych problemów przekładowych dla tłumaczy dzieł tego pisarza, a jednocześnie pozwalają postawić pytanie o nieprzekładalność powodowaną rozbieżnościami systemów językowych oraz zakorzenionych w kulturze skojarzeń czytelniczych. Celem artykułu jest analiza dwóch polskich przekładów The BFG będących do niedawna (w 2022 ukazała się wersja Michała Rusinka) skrajnymi ogniwami polskiej serii translatorskiej powieści Dahla: tłumaczenia autorstwa Michała Kłobukowskiego pt. Wielkomilud (1991) oraz przekładu pióra Katarzyny Szczepańskiej-Kowalczuk pt. BFG (2016). Dzięki takiemu ujęciu, w oparciu o rozpoznania dotyczące funkcjonowania neologizmów w polszczyźnie oraz badania zagadnień przekładu innowacji językowych – również w literaturze dziecięcej, możliwe stanie się prześledzenie tendencji w zakresie norm tłumaczeniowych oraz stworzenie charakterystyki strategii translatorskich na tym polu, które obejmować mogą elementy takie jak: domestykacja języka, derywacja, homonimia, homofonia czy świadome popełnianie błędów leksykalnych. Ambicją tekstu jest także zapoczątkowanie dyskusji o polskich tłumaczeniach powieści Dahla, które – choć dokonywane przez uznanych tłumaczy oraz istniejące w seriach translatorskich – nie doczekały się dotąd szerszego opracowania z zakresu badań nad przekładem literatury dziecięcej.
“The child portrayed in both the short stories and the children’s books seems closely associated with the child within Clarice Lispector herself”: A Conversation with Mell Brites
Authors: Kostecka Weronika
Published: August 2023

This conversation with Mell Brites concerns the work of Clarice Lispector in the context of the themes of the child and childhood.
Konopnicka (nie tylko) dla dzieci. Rozmowa z Dawidem Marią Osińskim
Authors: Skowera Maciej , Niewieczerzał Marta
Published: August 2023

Rozmowa z Dawidem Marią Osińskim dotyczy twórczości Marii Konopnickiej dla dzieci oraz reprezentacji dziecka i dzieciństwa jej twórczości dla dorosłych.
La investigación curricular en Chihuahua. Un estado del conocimiento en el periodo 2007-2021
Authors: Carrera Hernández Celia , Madrigal Luna Josefina , Lara García Yolanda Isaura
Published: August 2023

La investigación educativa en Chihuahua ha tenido un desarrollo significativo en las últimas décadas debido a la apertura de nuevos programas de doctorado en México. El objetivo fue juzgar desde una perspectiva teórico-metodológica bien definida el estado que guarda la producción generada de la investigación educativa en Chihuahua respecto al campo del currículo durante el periodo 2007-2021. El enfoque fue cualitativo con un paradigma hermenéutico/interpretativo a través del marco interpretativo de la hermenéutica dialógica con el método de análisis de contenido. Se utilizaron fichas descriptivas de cada uno de los documentos revisados. Se identificaron 109 productos, entre ellos 14 tesis doctorales, 13 capítulos de libros, 9 libros, 54 ponencias y 19 artículos publicados en revistas indexadas. Los aspectos identificados en la producción fueron el propósito, la tendencia teórica, la orientación y recursos metodológicos, así como los propósitos y resultados, desde los cuales se identifican las tendencias teórico-metodológicas de la investigación curricular. Se encontró que predomina el interés técnico y práctico en la investigación curricular en Chihuahua y la tradición interpretativa como tendencia metodológica.