bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Feasibility of web-monitoring methodology for measuring online cancer misinformation exposure (Preprint)
Authors: Turner Cindy , Heidorn David , King Andy J , Tovar Ida , Millar Morgan M , Codden Rachel R , Guo Jia-Wen , Johnson Skyler , Kirchhoff Anne C , Raber Margaret , Sheng Xiaoming , Kepka Deanna , Warner Echo L
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Understanding the impact of online cancer misinformation exposure on health outcomes is an area of growing concern, but few methods exist to objectively measure this exposure.

OBJECTIVE

The primary aim of this paper is to describe the acceptability and feasibility of using web-monitoring software to measure exposure to online cancer misinformation among cancer patients.

METHODS

We conducted a prospective pilot study from 10-2022 to 08-2023 wherein we adopted commercially available web-monitoring software to capture cancer-related web content. N=56 cancer patients completed a baseline survey and n=17 of these participants installed web-monitoring software on their personal computer for 30 days and completed a follow-up survey.

RESULTS

Participants (n=17) who installed web-monitoring software were 41.2% female and mean age 39 (SD: 15 years). Participants who completed the entire study found the use of web-monitoring software for research purposes to be highly acceptable. A complex installation process and the inability to install software on mobile devices negatively impacted implementation and caused an unknown number of participants to drop out after the baseline survey.

CONCLUSIONS

This pilot study demonstrates mixed acceptability for using web-monitoring software for research purposes among cancer patients and is a promising first step towards refining a tool to objectively capture cancer-related web content. Future studies should address implementation issues by exploring perceptions of web-monitoring among non-participants, considering alternative approaches, and expanding web-monitoring to include mobile devices.
MANAJEMEN ANESTESI PADA PASIEN DENGAN TUMOR ADRENAL DISERTAI CUSHING SINDROM
Authors: Pratama Roufisma Abdi , Herman Ruli
Published: September 2024

Tumor kelenjar adrenal dengan prevalensi sekitar 532/100.000 yang merupakan neoplasma jinak yang berasal dari korteks adrenal. Kondisi ini meningkatkan produksi kortikosteroid dan aldosteron yang mengakibatkan komplikasi seperti hipertensi, hiperglikemi, hingga cushing sindrom. Seorang perempuan 29 tahun dengan keluhan wajah bengkak, rambut rontok, perut membesar, dan mudah memar pada ekstremitas, dikonsultasikan untuk tindakan adrenalektomi. Pada pasien dilakukan tindakan anestesi umum. Intra-operatif pasien didapatkan hemodinamik stabil. Pasca operasi pasien dirawat di ruangan ICU. Kontrol perioperatif hipertensi, hiperglikemi, hipokalemi, dan kortisol sebagai akibat dari reseksi adrenal menjadi peran anestesiologis pada pasien dengan tumor kelenjar adrenal yang disertai dengan cushing sindrom.
Phonetic Integration in Google Dictionary: Shaping English Pronunciation from the TESL Students’ Perspective in Universiti Selangor
Authors: Rahman Fasihah Raihani Binti Abdul , Saravanan Manivanan Bala , Jambulingam Keisha , Shafie Rus Shafrena Binti Sapee , Abdullah Siti Noor Azilah Binti
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the influence of phonetic integration in Google Dictionary on English pronunciation from the perspective of TESL students at Universiti Selangor. The study used a quantitative approach with a descriptive design to determine if there is a link between how often TESL students use Google Dictionary and how well they pronounce words. It also examines how different features of Google Dictionary affect their pronunciation skills. The sample comprised 120 students from the Foundation in TESL, Diploma of Education (TESL), and Bachelor of Education (TESL) programs. Data was collected through a survey administered via Google Forms and analysed using SPSS with descriptive statistics. The instrument demonstrated high reliability, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.951 across 22 items. The result indicated that Google Dictionary is an effective tool for pronunciation learning and positively impacts TESL students. It helps the students improve their English pronunciation. The phonetic features integration in Google Dictionary significantly aids TESL students in enhancing their pronunciation skills. This study highlights the importance of utilising digital tools in language learning and suggests that educators should encourage students to use such resources to support their pronunciation practice.
AMPLIACIÓN DE LA DISTRIBUCIÓN DE LA RANA Charadrahyla taeniopus (ANURA: HYLIDAE) EN EL ESTADO DE SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, MÉXICO
Authors: Escobedo-Cadena Rocio Gabriela , Hernandez-Marmolejo Linda Lili , Grünwald Christoph Imre , Garcia Vazquez Uri Omar
Published: September 2024

Charadrahyla taeniopus es una especie de rana endémica de México que ha sido reportada para los estados de Hidalgo, Puebla y Veracruz, México. Se registra por primera vez a la especie para el estado de San Luis Potosí, estos registros representan una extensión de 92 kilómetros desde la localidad más cercana y representa el registro de distribución más norteño de la especie.
FIRST RECORD OF THE RING-NECKED COFFEE SNAKE Ninia diademata BAIRD & GIRARD, 1853 (SQUAMATA: DIPSADIDAE) FOR QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO
Authors: Nahuat Cervera Pedro Enrique , Arellano-Ciau J. Ismael
Published: September 2024

Ninia diademata is a small-sized snake that inhabits from evergreen seasonal forest to marginally pine-oak forest. This species is found from Mexico to Honduras, in Central America. In the Mexican portion of the Yucatan Peninsula, this species had previously only been reported in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, at the base of the state of Campeche. On November 7th, 2023, we found an active adult N. diademata at night, located 6.8 km south of Nuevo Becar, municipality of Othon P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico. This observation marks the first record of N. diademata in the state of Quintana Roo, and the second known locality of this species on the Yucatan Peninsula.
NEW DISTRIBUTIONAL RECORDS FOR AN ENDANGERED TURTLE, Claudius angustatus (REPTILIA: TESTUDINES), AND NOTES ON ITS THREATS IN VERACRUZ, MEXICO
Authors: Contreras-Calvario Angel Ivan , Mora-Reyes Abigail , Fuentes-Moreno Axel , Arreortúa Medardo , Cázares-Hernández Erasmo , Lara-Hernández Felipe A. , López Luna Marco Antonio
Published: September 2024

Claudius angustatus is an endangered species of freshwater turtle. In this work, we provide new records that increase its geographical distribution by 25.1 km and increase the altitudinal range by ca. 209 m. We highlight the fact that most of these data come from areas highly modified by human actions, mainly due to the sugar cane industry and cultivation.
PRIMER REGISTRO DE CRIPSIS INVERSA EN Crotalus triseriatus (CASCABEL TRANSVOLCÁNICA)
Authors: Domínguez-Acevedo Ricardo Abraham , Arvizu-Meza Mariángel , Pavón-Vázquez Carlos J.
Published: September 2024

Reportamos el primer caso de comportamiento de cripsis inversa en Crotalus triseriatus (Wagler, 1830) y el tercero en vipéridos. Este comportamiento implica movimientos de la cabeza y la parte anterior del cuerpo, alternando entre proyección y retracción durante el avance. Sugerimos que este comportamiento es común en serpientes de cascabel que comparten hábitat y ecología, ya que, incluyendo el presente registro, la cripsis inversa ha sido reportada en dos linajes evolutivos independientes. Observamos este comportamiento en Tlalpan, Ciudad de México, México.
Study of Elevated Levels of FSH Rarely cause Specific Symptoms Menopause, Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Babu Dr. Chilakalapudi Meher
Published: September 2024

Abstract: Emphasis is made on the importance of explaining to women about the stages and many on sequences of the menopause, which extends beyond flushes and sweats and includes psychological symptoms, musculo-skeletal, vaginal, bladder and sexual effects, as well as long term effects on bone and cardiovascular health. Note is also made of the need for contraception during the perimenopause and the importance of providing appropriate information for women who are about to undergo treatment which may lead to menopause. Much work is needed to provide this information in many formats such as websites, leaflets, magazines, as well as traditional face to face consultations. According to this article, to provide advice for healthcare professionals and women regarding the menopause and the way symptom relief can be achieved
Revolutionizing Education: The Impact of AI-Enhanced Teaching Strategies
Authors: Mishra Mr. Siddhant
Published: September 2024

In recent years, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into educational settings has revolutionized traditional teaching methodologies, leading to the development of innovative teaching strategies. This paper explores how AI-enhanced approaches are transforming education by personalizing learning experiences, improving student engagement, and optimizing instructional methods. Through adaptive learning platforms, AI tailors educational content to meet individual student needs, fostering a more inclusive and effective learning environment. Intelligent tutoring systems provide real-time feedback and support, enabling students to progress at their own pace and achieve mastery in various subjects. Additionally, AI-driven analytics offer educators valuable insights into student performance and learning patterns, facilitating data-informed decisionmaking and targeted interventions. By leveraging AI technologies, educators can create dynamic, interactive, and studentcentered classrooms that cater to diverse learning styles and preferences. This paper discusses the potential benefits and challenges of AI-enhanced teaching strategies and highlights the importance of integrating AI thoughtfully and ethically to maximize its positive impact on education.
Optimized Frame Design for Head Loss Testing Equipment Through Material Strength Analysis
Authors: Wermasaubun Hendrikus , Fitri Muhamad , Hamid Abdul , Romahadi Dedik
Published: September 2024

This article presents the design and analysis of a frame for head loss testing equipment, crucial for evaluating flow losses in pipe installations. The objective was to develop a robust yet lightweight frame that could withstand the operational loads imposed by the testing equipment. The frame, which supports essential components such as pipes, venturi meters, elbows, and reducers, was constructed using ASTM A500 hollow sections with dimensions of 20 x 20 x 1.6 mm and 35 x 35 x 1.6 mm. These dimensions were selected for their balance between strength and weight, validated through strength analysis and SolidWorks simulations. Conducted at Universitas Mercu Buana, the project involved the design, manufacturing, and testing of the frame to determine its load-bearing capacity. The results from the SolidWorks simulations confirmed the frame's structural integrity, which was further validated by its successful application in a practical setup. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a systematic design approach, integrating material selection, load analysis, and simulation to achieve an optimal solution. The findings contribute valuable insights into the use of ASTM A500 hollow sections in structural applications, particularly where both strength and weight are critical. This work sets a precedent for future designs in mechanical engineering, offering a reliable framework for developing durable and efficient testing equipment.
FRASER’S HILL 1919 – 2019: REVIEW ON LANDSCAPE’S EVOLUTION AND FEATURES THROUGH ARCHIVAL RECORDS AND SITE OBSERVATION
Authors: Zaini Siti Farrah , Ali Zuraini Md , Kayan Brit Anak
Published: September 2024

The creation of the hill station landscape was one of the tangible evidences of British imperialism in Malaya from the late 18th century until 1957. In the past, British expatriates retreated from lowland to higher lands due to their inability to adapt to hot climates and the threat of malaria. However, despite looking at landscapes as colonial remains, hill stations depict the human genius in taking the opportunity offered by the natural environment with specific geographical factors to satisfy one’s needs and bring comfort to their health. Fraser’s Hill is one of the hill stations in Malaysia and is famously known as a tourist’s destination because of its colder climate. Unfortunately, there are unstoppable threats to this landscape and the risk of it being forgotten as a historic landscape. Hence, this paper is objectively to document the history and evolution of Fraser’s Hill landscape and to explore its built environment over a 100-year timeline. These objectives were achieved through a qualitative review of archival documents and on-site observation on Fraser’s Hill. The evolution of Fraser’s Hill proves that this historic landscape is more than just a cold mountainous landscape because it portrays the value of cultural landscapes that deserve to be protected.
Residência Pedagógica em Língua Portuguesa: memórias, reflexões e experiências na busca de uma educação atenta às relações étnico-raciais
Authors: Santos Michele de Jesus
Published: September 2024

O presente texto é escrito por uma estudante residente do subprojeto de Língua Portuguesa, do Programa Residência Pedagógica (PRP), da Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB), Centro de Formação de Professores (CFP). Esta escrita parte de inquietações do sujeito mulher negra e professora em formação e como esse reconhecimento incide em seu fazer docente em construção, bem como da importância e necessidade de um ensino pautado na educação e relações étnico-raciais e no que preconiza a Lei 10.639/03. Além disso, destaca-se a formação de professores sob óticas que enfatizem as questões de raça/racismo na sociedade, sobretudo na escola, e a carência da contínua busca de professores em formação, e docentes já atuantes, por conhecimentos que os encaminhem para um fazer consciente e antirracista. É também pensando na escola, como um lugar que não se deve subsistir as máscaras de silenciamentos virtuais (Kilomba, 2019), que se afirma o dever do educador em estar atento a não reprodução de modelos excludentes dos sujeitos negros, instituindo-se, a partir disso, uma “pedagogia da implosão” (Pinheiro, 2023). Por fim, enfatiza-se a relevância de Programas como o PRP para a formação docente de qualidade.
MEZAR YAZITLARI IŞIĞINDA HERAKLEIA PONTIKE, TIOS VE AMASTRIS KENTLERİNİN ROMA DÖNEMİ SOSYO-KÜLTÜREL HAYATI İLE AİLELERİNE GENEL BİR BAKIŞ
Authors: Öztürk Bülent
Published: September 2024

Herakleia Pontike (Zonguldak-Karadeniz Ereğli), Tieion/Tios (Zonguldak-Filyos) ve Sesamos/Amastris (Bartın-Amasra), Bithynia’nın doğusu ile Paphlagonia coğrafi (kültürel) bölgelerinin kesiştiği bölgede konumlanan, birbirine komşu üç kıyı antik kentidir. Anılan kentlerin mezar yazıtları sayesinde Roma İmparatorluk Dönemi’nde bölgenin yerel halkının sosyal, kültürel ve ailevi yaşamı (dil, din, eğitim, yarışmalar, festivaller vb.) ile aile bireylerinin kimliği hakkında değerli veriler elde edilebilmektedir. Günümüze ulaşan her üç kentin Roma İmparatorluk Dönemi mezar yazıtlarının büyük bir oranı Eski Hellence yazılmış olup az sayıdaki Latince veya Latince-Hellence çift dilli mezar yazıtı bölgedeki Romalı yönetici ve askerlere aittir. Bu durum, Roma hegemonyası altındaki bölgede Hellence’nin ortak bir halk dili olarak kullanımının ve Hellen kültürünün sürekliliğini ortaya koymaktadır. Hellen kişi adlarının çoğunluğu arasında yer alan ve Hellen tanrı-tanrıçalarının adlarından türetilen çok sayıda theoforik ad, bölgedeki Hellen dinî inançlarının ve geleneksel-mitsel tanrı kültlerinin bir göstergesi olarak kabul edilebilir. Sayısı az olsa da bazı isimlerin Thrak, Bithyn, Paphlagon ve Pers kökenli olduğu anlaşılmakta bu durum da bölgenin geçmişinde var olan ilgili kültürlerin devamlılığı veya bu kültürlerin yaşatılma çabası ile açıklanmaktadır. Her üç kentin mezar yazıtları, başka hiçbir kaynak grubunun sağlayamayacağı şekilde, bölgedeki ailelerin hane halkı örgütlenmesinin yanı sıra bireylerin kökenleri ve meslekleri hakkında da veri sağlamaktadır. Bithynia-Paphlagonia’nın bu bölümünde bazen bir çekirdek ailenin en geniş halini sunabilen mezar yazıtları olduğu gibi, bazen de bunun daha küçük yapılanmalarını bizlere tanıtan örneklerine rastlanmaktadır. Bölge insanlarının mezar veya mezar-onurlandırma yazıtlarında geçen ephebarkhos, paidotribes, gymnasiarkhos, tropheus, palaistes gibi unvanlar ilgili kentlerdeki gymnasion eğitim kurumlarının ve agon’ların varlığına ve olası devamlılığına işaret etmektedir. Ayrıca threptos/threpte (besleme), seb(b)aston apeleutheros (imparatorlar azatlısı) gibi unvanlar, ilgili kişilerin sosyal sınıfını; oikonomos (çiftlik kahyası), iatros (doktor), naukleros (armatör), zographos (ressam), bouleutes (meclis üyesi), paraphylaks (kısal alan güvenlik) unvanları hem bu mesleklerin varlığını hem de yine bu kişilerin (ve ailelerinin) toplum içerisindeki statüsünü ve sınıfını yansıtmaktadır.
Presence of minimal residual disease determined by next-generation sequencing is not a reliable prognostic biomarker in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors: Bozhinovikj Elizabeta Krstevska , Matevska-Geshkovska Nadica , Stojovska Marija Staninova , Gjorgievska Emilija , Jovanovska Aleksandra , Ridova Nevenka , Panovska-Stavridis Irina , Kocheva Svetlana , Dimovski Aleksandar
Published: September 2024

Background: The definition of molecular remission by more
sensitive methodologies became a cornerstone for stratification and
therapeutic decisions in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
The role of next-generation sequencing (NGS) for minimal residual
disease (MRD) assessment is still under consideration. Methods:
Fifty pediatric patients treated with ALL-IC-BFM-2002 protocol were
prospectively evaluated for specific clonal rearrangements of
immunoglobulin and T cell receptor genes using two PCR-based methods:
multiplex PCR following the BIOMED-2 protocol and NGS analysis. The
NGS-MRD status and level were determined on day 33 and day 78 from
therapy onset with a sensitivity level of 10 -4 and
their prognostic value was analyzed after a median follow-up of 4 years.
Results: All but one patient with negative NGS-MRD status on
day 33 are in clinical remission, emphasizing its predictive value for
favorable outcome with event free survival (EFS) exceeding 95%. A total
of 29 (58%) patients were NGS-MRD positive on day 33, of which 9 (18%)
patients remained positive on day 78. However, only a small percent of
the patients with positive NGS-MRD status on day 33 and day 78 relapsed:
21% (6/29) and 33% (3/9), respectively. Conclusion: Positive
NGS-MRD status is not a reliable prognostic biomarker in children with
ALL and warrants careful consideration in disease stratification.
Stochastic Sumudu transform and its applications for solving stochastic differential equations
Authors: Alhassoun Mohsen , Yahya Khalil , Amer Mohammed , Abdallah A. M.
Published: September 2024

This manuscript introduces the development of the stochastic Sumudu
transform theory of Itô type for stochastic calculus. We employ the
stochastic integration by parts method to achieve this. The purpose of
the stochastic Sumudu transform is to solve stochastic differential
equations and establish a method for solving them using integral
transforms. Furthermore, we derive the Sumudu transforms of commonly
used functions in stochastic differential equations. These findings will
contribute to the enhancement of literature on stochastic differential
equations and have practical applications in fields such as applied
mathematics and finance. Additionally, we provide several examples to
demonstrate the validity of our work.
A Factor Two Difference in 21st-Century Greenland Ice Sheet Surface Mass Balance Projections from Three Regional Climate Models for a Strong Warming Scenario (SSP5-8.5)
Authors: Glaude Quentin , Noël Brice , Olesen Martin , Broeke Michiel R. van den , Berg Willem Jan van de , Mottram Ruth , Hansen Nicolaj , Delhasse Alison , Amory Charles , Kittel Christoph , Goelzer Heiko , Fettweis Xavier
Published: September 2024

The Arctic is warming rapidly, significantly reducing the Greenland ice
sheet (GrIS) surface mass balance (SMB) and raising its contribution to
global sea-level rise. Since these trends are expected to continue, it
is essential to explore the GrIS SMB response to projected climate
warming. We compare projections from three polar regional climate
models, RACMO, MAR, and HIRHAM, forced by the Community Earth System
Model CESM2 under a high-end warming scenario (SSP5-8.5, 1970-2099). We
reveal different modeled SMB by 2100, including a twofold larger annual
surface mass loss in MAR (-1735 Gt/yr) and HIRHAM (-1698 Gt/yr) relative
to RACMO (-964 Gt/yr). Discrepancies primarily stem from differences in
projected runoff, triggering melt-albedo positive feedback and
subsequent modelled ablation zone expansion. In addition, we find
different responses of modeled meltwater production to similar
atmospheric warming. Our analysis suggests clear avenues for model
developments to further improve SMB projections and contribution to
sea-level rise.
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Authors: Mehtab Parveen Mehtab Parveen
Published: September 2024

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Strict fixed point and Ulam-Hyers stability of multivalued asymptotically regular mappings
Authors: Oyetunbi Dolapo , Khan Abdul , Saleh Khairul
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we establish the existence and uniqueness of strict fixed
point for an asymptotically regular multivalued mapping in a metric space.
We also study the Ulam-Hyers stability, well-posedness and data dependence
of the associated strict fixed point problem. We give an example to
illustrate our results. Our work extends and complements important results
existing in the literature.
New generalized blended trigonometric Bézier curves with one shape parameter
Authors: Kaur Harmanjit , Goyal Meenu
Published: September 2024

This paper introduces a new basis for generalized blended trigonometric (GBT)
B?zier curves along with one shape parameter. The recursive technique is
adopted to formulate the basis for higher order GBT-B?zier curves. The
curves are better approximated using the proposed basis than the traditional
Bernstein basis. New basis functions and curves satisfy all the properties
followed by classical B?zier curves. The shape of these curves can be
adjusted by changing the values of the parameter, keeping the control
polygon unchanged. This adds to the flexibility of new GBT-B?zier curves.
Appropriate conditions for parametric (C0,C1,C2 and C3) and geometric (G0,
G1, G2 and G3) continuities to compose two or more GBT-B?zier curves have
been worked upon. Applications of the proposed GBT-B?zier curves are
discussed with different formations.
Manual Therapy versus Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: SA Abdalbary , A Saied , E MD El- Shaarawy , A El- Shaarawy
Published: September 2024

Background: Frozen shoulder is the painful condition known as adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder results in a progressive loss of glenohumeral mobility in passive. The study aimed to determine whether shock wave or manual therapy was more successful in treating frozen shoulder. Material and Methods: Patients admitted to the Department of orthopaedic physical therapy diagnosed with frozen shoulders according to the guidelines presented in a previous study 11 were deemed eligible for inclusion in the study. The age range for inclusion was 40–60 years old, with shoulder joint pain and a restricted range of motion lasting more than four weeks (the stiffness stage of the frozen shoulder). We used manual therapy versus shockwave therapy 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. Results: There were significant differences at all measure outcomes superior for the shockwave therapy group at p ≤ 0.05. Conclusion: This study discovered that shockwave approach, as opposed to conventional manual therapy, was more beneficial in helping patients with frozen shoulder restore the joint function.
Industria 4.0 e innovación educativa: antecedentes y tendencias futuras de las competencias tecnológicas
Authors: Alvarez-Aros Erick Leobardo , Castillo-Martínez Jessica Aracely , Moreno Castellanos Marco Antonio
Published: September 2024

Los avances tecnológicos de las nuevas revoluciones industriales están cada vez más presentes en diferentes áreas de la ciencia, y la educación no es la excepción. Por otro lado, las competencias tecnológicas tienden a especializarse más, con la relevancia de las habilidades blandas y duras en los próximos escenarios futuros. Además, la tecnología y las innovaciones ha avanzado aceleradamente en diferentes sectores y contextos, como por ejemplo el sector industrial o inclusive el sector educativo. Sin embargo, no existe un panorama claro en cuales nuevas tecnologías emergentes y competencias tecnológicas impactaran el sector educativo. Por lo tanto, este trabajo tuvo como propósito estudiar la influencia de las competencias tecnológicas y las tecnologías emergentes de la industria 4.0 en la transformación de la innovación educativa en el desarrollo de la educación 4.0 mediante una bibliometría y una revisión sistémica de literatura. Los resultados muestran a las tecnologías emergentes más estudiadas, como el internet de las cosas, la robótica, la realidad virtual, la automatización, la digitalización y la inteligencia artificial, entre varias. Otro hallazgo es que la tendencia de las competencias tecnológicas está orientada a la educación de la ingeniería, el aprendizaje electrónico, la innovación, la educación computacional, el desarrollo sustentable y los sistemas de aprendizaje entre otros. Se concluye que la cuarta revolución industrial aún está desarrollándose, pero este trabajo sirve de guía para encaminar los esfuerzos de la educación hacia los caminos fructíferos de las tecnologías habilitadoras y las competencias a desarrollar en los individuos.
"There is not a word I speak that has not been given to me by somebody else"
Authors: Egido Alex Alves , Novelli Josimayre , Phipps Alison
Published: September 2024

it does not apply.
Predicting New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: the Precise-Dapt Score
Authors: Küçük Uğur , Şahin Serpil
Published: September 2024

Aim: Postoperative new-onset atrial fibrillation (POAF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is associated with adverse events. The Predicting bleeding complications in patients undergoing stent implantation and subsequent dual antiplatelet therapy (PRECISE-DAPT) score is used to predict the bleeding risk after dual antiplatelet therapy and has been associated with arrhythmias in recent years. Therefore, the present study sought to investigate the association between the PRECISE-DAPT score and POAF after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Materials and Methods: 350 patients who underwent CABG were retrospectively screened. After exclusion criteria, 135 patients were included in the study. A total of 135 patients who underwent on-pump CABG were divided into two groups: patients with POAF and those without POAF. The PRECISE-DAPT score was calculated for each patient, and intergroup comparisons of the calculated scores were performed.

Results: POAF was detected in 66 patients out of 135. Patients with POAF had longer hospital stays. PRECISE-DAPT score was higher in the patients with POAF compared to the patients without POAF (p<0.001). PRECISE-DAPT score was determined to be a predictor of POAF after CABG (odds ratio [OR]: 1.305; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.268–2.030; p<0.001). The PRECISE-DAPT score for POAF risk had a sensitivity of 60% and a specificity of 79% at cut-off values of 14.5 and above.

Conclusion: An increased PRECISE-DAPT score may be used as a predictive score for POAF that may develop during hospital stay after on-pump CABG.
Ginekologicheskie problemy u podrostkov: tendencii obrashchenij k ginekologam i zhalob
Authors: Уйаныклар О. О. , Рахимлы Очакоглу С. , Атак З. , Суэр Э.
Published: September 2024

Podrostkovyj period predstavlyaet soboj klyuchevoj etap perekhoda ot detstva k vzroslosti. Podrostkovaya ginekologiya zanimaetsya lecheniem ginekologicheskih problem, voznikayushchih v etot period. Osnovnoj cel'yu raboty bylo podcherknut' vazhnost' podrostkovoj ginekologii, issledovav ginekologicheskie prichiny obrashcheniya podrostkov za medicinskoj pomoshch'yu i osobo otmetiv razlichiya, kotorye neobhodimo uchityvat' pri obrashchenii za klinicheskoj pomoshch'yu u takih pacientov. V retrospektivnoe kogortnoe issledovanie, provedennoe na baze specializirovannoj universitetskoj bol'nicy, byli vklyucheny lica podrostkovogo vozrasta, obrashchavshiesya za ekstrennoj pomoshch'yu v otdelenie akusherstva i ginekologii ili v polikliniku. Byl proanalizirovan celyj ryad faktorov, v tom chisle vozrast, imeyushchiesya simptomy, rezul'taty obsledovaniya, rezul'taty ul'trazvukovogo issledovaniya, laboratornye dannye i neobhodimost' gospitalizacii. Issledovannuyu kogortu sostavili 750 pacientov podrostkovogo vozrasta, 71,3% iz nih obrashchalis' za ginekologicheskoj pomoshch'yu. Podrostki chashche vsego obrashchalis' k vrachu po povodu narushenij menstrual'nogo cikla (57,6%), vtoroj po znachimosti prichinoj byla dismenoreya. Rezul'taty ginekologicheskogo obsledovaniya pokazali, chto narusheniya menstrual'nogo cikla imeli mesto u 62,9% pacientov. Iz nih u 53,4% byli neregulyarnye menstruacii, u 4,5% — prodolzhitel'nye i/ ili obil'nye krovotecheniya, u 3% — amenoreya. Ul'trazvukovoe issledovanie vyyavilo patologicheskie izmeneniya u 25,8% pacientov. Rezul'taty issledovaniya pokazali, chto narusheniya menstrual'nogo cikla predstavlyayut soboj naibolee shiroko rasprostranennuyu v podrostkovoj populyacii ginekologicheskuyu problemu. Fiziologicheskie osobennosti podrostkov trebuyut osobogo podhoda k diagnostike i lecheniyu po sravneniyu so vzroslymi zhenshchinami, chto mozhet negativno povliyat' na budushchuyu fertil'nost' i obshchee reproduktivnoe zdorov'e.
The subjective side of real estate fraud
Authors: Perelyhina R. V. , Urlapova O. Y.
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the subjective side of the criminal offense under Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, in particular, real estate fraud. The author establishes that the subjective side of a criminal offense is of great importance for characterizing fraud. As is known, the subjective side of a criminal offense is its internal side, namely, the mental activity of a person which reflects his/her attitude to the socially dangerous act which he/she commits and its consequences.
It is noted that the content of the subjective side of the criminal offense of real estate fraud includes such features as guilt, motive and mercenary purpose. The author concludes that when committing real estate fraud, a person realizes the socially dangerous nature of the offense which he/she commits. Guilt in committing real estate fraud is characterized by direct intent, the content of which is formed by two aspects – intellectual and volitional. The mercenary purpose in committing real estate fraud is expressed in obtaining personal property benefits and is a necessary subjective feature of this type of fraud; it arises in the mind of the guilty person in the form of the final result of the criminal offense – the achievement of material benefit. The motives for committing real estate fraud are of a mercenary nature. They are manifested as internal motivations that guide the perpetrator in committing real estate fraud and form the structure of criminal mercenary motivation.
Real estate fraud is committed by persons who are psychologically prepared to commit a criminal offense, clearly realize the illegal actions aimed at seizing ownership of residential property, clearly realize the illegal actions aimed at seizing ownership of someone else’s real estate (to obtain money in a particularly large amount), and the consequences in the form of harm to the victim. Persons who develop such fraudulent schemes mislead victims about their true criminal intentions or abuse the victim’s trust for material gain. The criminals are certainly guided by a selfish purpose and mercenary motives that are fundamental to their behavior.
International experience in criminalizing interference with the judiciary
Authors: Holdberh N. O.
Published: September 2024

The study of international experience helps to unify approaches to criminalizing interference in judicial activities, which contributes to the harmonization of national legislation with international norms. Moreover, such an analysis of best practices from different countries allows us to identify effective practices for protecting courts from external pressure and interference, which is key to ensuring fair justice. The study of legislative initiatives and their consequences in different jurisdictions helps to identify the shortcomings and advantages of existing legal norms, which contributes to the improvement of national laws.
The article analyzes the international experience of criminalizing interference with the judiciary. The study covers legal mechanisms and legislative initiatives aimed at protecting the independence of the judiciary in different countries of the world, namely: The United States of America, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Poland. It is established that liability for obstruction of justice and pre- trial investigation is criminalized in the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan. The author examines different approaches to determining criminal liability for such actions and compares the effectiveness of the measures applied. The article emphasizes the need to adapt national legislation to international norms in order to ensure the effective functioning of the judicial system and protect it from external interference.
It is concluded that national legislation on protection of the judiciary from interference is in line with the main trends in criminal legislation of European countries. However, having studied the international practice of criminalizing interference with the judiciary, it can be concluded that the US experience can be a useful example for national legislation, since the transparency and detail with which the US legislator approached the regulation of such a sensitive matter as interference with the judiciary require attention and are worthy of borrowing.
Features of preventing abuse of authority or official position committed by public servants
Authors: Buchynskyi O. Y.
Published: September 2024

Corruption in Ukraine is recognized as a threat to national interests, sustainable development and European integration. Despite the significant efforts made by the state and international institutions to overcome corruption in the main spheres of public life, its level still remains high. When defining the essence of corruption, one should first of all proceed from the fact that it cannot be reduced to any specific socially dangerous act, to a specific offense. Corruption is the result of the historical development of society and the state, including Ukrainian society and the Ukrainian state. At the same time, in the last decade, corruption in Ukraine gained an unprecedented scope and influence on political, economic and other social processes. It іs found that the problems of countering corruption in Ukraine in many respects coincide with similar problems in other countries. This coincidence is caused by the same social essence of corruption as the corrosion of power, which consists in the abuse by officials of state authorities and local self-government bodies of power or official position for selfish or other personal interests. Regardless of the differences in the state system, the main socio-economic prerequisites of corruption are the same in principle for all countries − the imperfection of the mechanism of the exercise of power, the desire of subjects endowed with power to use this power for personal purposes, and the main directions of combating corruption − restrictions, neutralization and elimination of its social prerequisites, causes and conditions of corrupt acts, determination of restrictions and prohibitions for civil servants, establishment of responsibility for their violation. The reduction of corruption to a certain type of offense by a certain part of scientists and practitioners is one of the most significant mistakes in the understanding of corruption. Corruption is a social phenomenon that has social conditions, social patterns of development and exerts a negative influence on social processes. Existing in society and being a product of social relations, it permeates various social spheres of society, deforming social relations in different ways.
The relationship of advocate investigation and evidence in criminal proceedings
Authors: Mudretska H.
Published: September 2024

The article examines the institution of a lawyer’s investigation in criminal proceedings, as well as the activity of a defense attorney in collecting evidence within the framework of criminal proceedings, which should be regulated as fully and qualitatively as possible (as far as possible) in order to implement such principles of criminal proceedings as the presumption of innocence, ensuring the suspect’s right for the defense, competition of the parties, and these principles should apply not only at the stage of the trial, but also at the stage of the pre-trial investigation.
Attention is drawn to the fact that currently, in practice, in the absence of legislative regulation of the procedure for the inclusion of information collected by the defense counsel in the materials of criminal proceedings, the defense counsel has to make a reasoned request to officials who are conducting criminal proceedings.
It is noted that evidentiary information collected by the defense attorney on his own without involving the materials of the criminal proceedings cannot be used in the process of proving and substantiating the position of the defense in the criminal proceedings, i.e. become evidence in the full sense of the word. In this regard, it is proposed to make changes to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine regarding the procedure for the inclusion of information collected by the defense attorney in the materials of criminal proceedings, including the procedure for providing it by the defense attorney and the procedure for receiving it from the defense attorney by the inquirer, investigator, prosecutor, and court, specifying that no the right, and the duty of persons conducting pre-trial investigation in criminal proceedings to attach evidentiary information to the materials of criminal proceedings.
It is pointed out the need for regulatory regulation of the specified legal relations in view of the importance of the development of the institution of evidence collection by the subjects of criminal proceedings, including the defense attorney; since his activity in this field is necessary for the practical implementation of the principle of adversarial criminal proceedings, equality of the parties, as well as for objective pre-trial investigation and trial of each specific criminal proceeding.
Grounds for application of criminal law measures to legal entities - a critical look
Authors: Didyk I. M.
Published: September 2024

The article highlights the problem of regulatory regulation in the current Criminal Code of Ukraine, as well as in its draft, of the grounds for applying criminal law measures (criminal law remedies) to a legal entity. The analysis of the scientific literature has shown that scholars, as well as the drafters of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, have not identified the criteria for selecting those criminal offenses which are the basis for applying criminal law measures to a legal entity if committed by an authorized person on behalf of and/or in the interests of a legal entity. The author proposes a number of conclusions necessary to improve the grounds for application of criminal law measures against legal entities. The grounds for application of such measures are of a regulatory and definitional nature, since they are provided for in the norm of regulatory (part 1) and definitional (note to the article) nature, and the application of the relevant components should be carried out as a whole and together. The grounds for application of criminal law measures are provided in six separate paragraphs. The substantive part of the grounds contained in paragraphs 1, 3-6 of Part 1 of Article 96-3 of the CC contains different components: actions on behalf of and in the interests of a legal entity (paragraphs 1, 4-6) and actions on behalf of a legal entity (paragraph 3). In the first case, it is necessary to establish the mandatory presence of the above components. The presence of a logical contradiction in clause 2 of part 2 of Article 96-3 of the CC, which provides for the failure to ensure the fulfillment of the obligations imposed on the authorized person by law or the constituent documents of the legal entity to take measures to prevent corruption, and the commission of non-corruption criminal offenses by subordinates under Articles 209 and 306 of the CC. There are no criteria for determining the list of criminal offenses for which the authorized person may apply criminal law measures to a legal entity. The author suggests that the main criterion for compiling the list of such criminal offenses should be the need for Ukraine to fulfill international treaties ratified by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and peaceful conflict resolution: international legal and political analysis
Authors: Ahmadov E. M.
Published: September 2024

The study was focused on examining the legal status of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and determining its role in international relations within the OSCE region. The fact that this body is not part of the OSCE’s intergovernmental system, but is an independent international entity actively involved in international affairs, gives this research a specific scientific nuance and significance. There are few scientific studies in the international doctrine dedicated to this topic, especially with an emphasis on its international legal issues.
One of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s priority areas is promoting peaceful conflict resolution through parliamentary diplomacy. However, parliamentary diplomacy, unlike traditional diplomacy, possesses unique characteristics and comparatively fewer opportunities for resolving serious international problems.
Nevertheless, by enhancing the connectivity of the OSCE PA with the OSCE’s intergovernmental bodies through the efforts of parliamentarians in this direction, in our opinion, it will be possible to significantly increase the OSCE PA’s role in peaceful conflict resolution. The fact that parliamentarians are members of the legislative body and consequently participate in discussions and enactment of laws predetermines their role as qualified individuals who potentially can play a more significant role in the development of international law compared to professional diplomats.
Thus, the goal of this study is to explore the potential of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in peacefully resolving conflicts from the perspective of international law and international politics, and to identify negative factors that hinder the more productive activity of this parliamentary body. According to the research findings, the activities of parliamentarians within the OSCE PA can bring considerable benefits not only for the peaceful resolution of specific conflicts but also for the entire OSCE dispute settlement system through the development of carefully considered projects of international legal documents in this area.
The impact of EU law on national legal systems and the world order
Authors: Ivanov A. V.
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes the impact of EU law on national legal systems and the world order. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the EU began active work on strengthening its authority and influence. In the 1990s, the EU (whose members also belonged to the Council of Europe) made the ratification of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (with Protocols) (European Convention on Human Rights) a necessary condition for EU membership, which involved a lot of preparatory work in the field of human rights for candidate countries. The founding treaties of the EU, in contrast to ordinary international treaties, established a new legal order with its own institutions, in favor of which states limited their sovereign rights in increasingly wide areas, the subjects of which are not only member states, but also their citizens. The active development of integration processes taking place within the framework of the EU leads to further convergence and closer interaction of the national legal systems of the member states with the EU, as a result of which the circle of legal relations, which are legally regulated by the norms of EU law, is expanding. A key role in the proper functioning and implementation of these norms (EU law) is played by the specific procedure of their implementation into the national law of the member states, which is understood as the process of transposition of the norms of EU law, including the creation of the order and procedures for their introduction into the national legal systems of the member states. With the deepening of European integration, the constitutionalization of EU law began: the founding treaties evolved from a set of agreements binding only on member states to founding treaties that provide the basis of a single legal regime. This regime grants rights and imposes obligations on all public and natural persons on the territory of the EU, since the norms of the founding treaties have direct effect and absolute supremacy, forming a kind of integration legal system. Currently, there is a close connection between EU law and the national legislation of the EU member states. The impact of EU law on the national legal systems of candidate countries for EU membership is indisputable. These trends suggest that while the emergence of Community (now Union) law has given rise to a new legal order, distinct from national law, these historically distinct legal orders now form a common legal system.
System of sources and principles of international tax law
Authors: Korvyakov V. A.
Published: September 2024

In international cooperation on taxation, countries strive to achieve equality in international taxation and, thus, create the basis for a fair international tax system. Justice exists in an international system of taxation only when states allocate taxing powers among themselves in a manner consistent with dominant views of justice internationally. A fair international tax system will not exist until there is some international consensus on how countries should allocate taxing powers among themselves.
International cooperation allows countries to improve the coordination of tax policy at the international level. We can talk about several types of coordination. For example, one type aims to make a country’s tax system more similar to others - in other words, to harmonize taxes. Other types aim to establish minimum or maximum tax rates to avoid double taxation of cross-border income streams, prevent transfer pricing, coordinate arrangements with competent authorities and limit harmful tax competition. The current official agreements mean business activities through a permanent establishment and give the source country the primary right to tax profits from this operation. The country of residence is obliged to exempt these profits from tax, at least to the extent that they were taxed by the country of source.
A tax treaty also often provides for an exemption from taxation of the employee’s income from personal services provided the employee is in the country for no more than a specified period of time and the compensation is received by a non-resident employer without a permanent establishment. The treaty usually reduces or eliminates withholding tax on at least some items of investment-type income, such as interest, dividends, rents and royalties, that are not attributable to business carried on through a permanent establishment. The tax treaty also provides that the country of residence can tax capital gains.