bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“AFTER-WAR” AND “POST-WAR”: VALUE-ORIENTED AND FUTURE-FOCUSED CONTENT OF THE SOVIET CULTURE FROM 1945 TO THE 1960s (WITH A FOCUS ON ART)
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Kruglova Т. А.
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the concept of “post-war situation” developed in the Soviet Union from 1945 until the late 1960s, focusing on the value-oriented and future-focused tendencies. The author challenges the understand-ing of this period as coherent one, as presented in Russian socio-humanitarian literature and public discourse. The complex semantics of this concept is outlined: it refers to the period after the end of the World War II (post-war time), which has a clear boundary between the two opposing social orders (war and peace) and is therefore relatively brief. However, in most historical and art studies, the entire period from 1945 to 1985 is often referred to as the postwar or after-war period. The specificity of the Soviet post-war situation is revealed in the article by comparing it with other concepts with the “post” prefix in their semantics, such as post-traumatic and post-conflict. These concepts are marked by a necessary feature, a boundary separating the past state (trauma, con-flict) from the state of completion (healing, discharge, etc.). The new “post-” state is characterized by the release from the power of the past and the ability to construct the future. The transition to this new state is facilitated by the reflective work of the entire culture on the experience of the past. It is hypothesized that the Soviet culture prolonged the military experience and military rhetoric on many levels of cultural projection. Analysis of visual art and cinema proves that the war has not been symbolically completed and retains its significance and rhetoric.
SYMBOLIC POLITICS (IN/OF) THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE: THE STATE OF THEORETICAL AND HISTORIOGRAPHIC FIELDS
Authors:   European University at St. Petersburg, Beshkinskaya V. S.
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the study of the symbolic politics in the Russian Empire in national historiography over the past two decades. The author examines the theoretical foundations of research, terminology, and charac-teristics of various political science approaches, arguing that these tools can be applied to historical studies of the long 19th century. These approaches help reframe the issues of cultural memory and commemorations, signifi-cantly expanding the source base for research and deepening our understanding of political and cultural process-es within the Empire. An analysis of Russian historiography over the last two decades reveals a shift in research strategies for this issue, driven by the integration of foreign approaches to cultural memory into Russian academ-ia. Through the use of various reference works as examples, the author describes the process of heuristic transi-tion from a narrow understanding of symbolic politics as a minor component of the political process, to the idea of its versatility, multi-actor nature, and interconnectedness with cultural, national, and social issues. The final part of the article analyzes a monograph by Russian historian Ekaterina Boltunova relevant to this topic. By pre-senting an example of using political science and the “mixed” approach of R. Wortman, the book clearly demon-strates the prospects for studying the symbolic aspects of autocratic power’s activities in connection with a wide range of issues of the national and cultural policies of the Empire.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL VANDALISM AND THE TURN OF ERAS: YEKATERINBURG ON THE EVE OF THE REVOLUTION
Authors:   Ural State Pedagogical University, Korobitsyna L. V.
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the phenomenon of historical and cultural vandalism in Yekaterinburg during the pe-riod leading up to the 1917 Revolution. The aim of this research is to analyze anti-commemorative vandal prac-tices aimed at devaluing and belittling the symbols of power of the emperor and the ruling house, as an important marker of the breakdown of moral principles, transformation of historical memory, and significant ideological changes in society. The article analyzes statistical data on criminal offenses considered by the Yekaterinburg District Court from 1910 to 1916, as well as materials from criminal cases containing elements of vandalism and insults to the person of the emperor and his family. It also examines periodicals published in the Urals from 1910 to 1917. For the first time, new historical sources have been introduced into scientific circulation. These include statistical information from the Annual Reports of the Yekaterinburg District Court for 1910, 1914 and 1915, the Report on the number and types of crimes in the district of the Yekaterinburg District Court for 1912, and the Report on the activities of judicial bailiffs assigned to the district court in 1916. The study employed an interdis-ciplinary approach, and used methods of historical, legal and statistical analysis. The author concludes that the Urals on the eve of the 1917 Revolution was an indicative region in terms of desacralizing tsarist power and los-ing the special divine status of the ruling house. This occurred against a backdrop of information silencing and the absence of harsh public censure. One form of expression of this ideological breakdown in society was acts of historical and cultural vandalism.
Predicting Bitcoin Price: Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models
Authors: Şimşek Ahmed İhsan
Published: October 2024

Bitcoin has become a prominent financial instrument in recent years, attracting increasing attention as a digital currency. Accurately forecasting the valuation of a financial asset carries substantial significance for both retail and institutional investors. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the predictive capabilities of various models, namely Support Vector Regression (SVR), Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), a hybrid model combining CNN and Bidirectional LSTM (CNN-BiLSTM), and XGBoost, in the context of forecasting Bitcoin price. The main aim of this study is to ascertain the algorithm that demonstrates the most efficacy in forecasting the price of Bitcoin. This study utilizes the S&P500 index, Gold/Dollar exchange rate, West Texas Spot Oil Price, and Dollar Index as exogenous factors in order to forecast the price of Bitcoin. The dataset encompasses a consecutive time span of 2191 days, commencing on January 1, 2015 and concluding on September 18, 2023. The models outlined in the study undergo a two-stage procedure, including of training and testing. The assessment of the models' performance was carried out by utilizing several statistical measures, such as Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), and R-squared (R2). The results indicate that the XGBoost algorithm had greater performance in projecting the price of Bitcoin, as evidenced by its consistently higher performance metrics across all evaluated aspects. The XGBoost model was succeeded by the CNN-BiLSTM, CNN, and LSTM models, which are hybrid methodologies, resulting in the most advantageous results. The SVR model demonstrated the least favorable performance..
Forecasting Sustainability Reports with Financial Performance Indicators using Random Forest for Feature Selection and Gradient Boosting for Learning
Authors: Dağıstanlı Hakan Ayhan , Özen Figen , Saraçoğlu İlkay
Published: October 2024

Problems such as excessive population growth, climate change, loss of biodiversity and resource scarcity in the world have led to an increase in global awareness in companies over the years. Lately companies have started to prefer sustainable models instead of existing economy models. As a result, they have started to prepare a sustainability report that includes social and environmental reports instead of just preparing an economic report. In recent years, the data of the circular economy model, which is a new approach for sustainable development to reach its goals, can also be followed through sustainability reports. Research shows that companies that attach importance to sustainability are seen as valuable by investors and sustainability indices are created in the stock markets of countries. This situation has increased the number of studies examining the impact of sustainability reporting or circular economy on financial performance. Firms want to be included in the sustainability indices in order to attract the attention of the potential investor. In this study, time series data of financial performance of companies in XUSRD are used. On the other hand, contrary to the statistical analyses in the literature, to predict whether companies will take part in XUSRD, a combination of two machine learning methods, namely random forest for feature selection and gradient boosting for learning, is used. In addition, to overcome the problem of data scarcity, the column-wise random shuffling method, which is a proven data augmentation technique in predicting stock market indices, has been used. The results show that the combination of random forest and gradient boosting reaches a test accuracy of 94.74% and outperforms state-of-the art models, namely, k-nearest neighbor, random forest, decision tree, support vector, naive Bayes classifiers that have been used in this study for comparison.
Yetenek Temelli Risk Tabanlı Savunma Planlaması için Bulanık AHP-TOPSIS ile Silah Seçimi
Authors: Aksoy Serkan , Begenirbaş Memduh , Kurtay Kemal Gürol
Published: October 2024

Yetenek temelli planlama (YTP), yeni bir paradigma olup stratejik veya uzun vadeli planlama için analitik bir çerçeve sunarak yetenek kavramını kullanmaktadır. Bu çalışmada askeri hedefleri sağlayabilecek yetenekler için 6 farklı senaryo oluşturulmuş ve buna göre YTP içerisinde her bir senaryo için meydana gelme riski hesabı yapılmıştır. Belirlenen hedeflerin başarılı olması için gerekli olan alt yetenekler tanımlanmıştır. Askeri hedeflerin karşılanmasına yönelik silah seçim problemi için Çok Kriterli Karar Verme (ÇKKV) yöntemlerinden Bulanık AHP ile kriter ağırlıkları hesaplanmış ve TOPSIS metodu ile önceliklendirilmesi yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmanın ana motivasyonu literatürdeki senaryo tabanlı yeteneklerin belirlenmesi ve değerlendirilmesi için karar süreçlerine ait analitik değerlendirmeye yönelik boşluğu doldurmaktır.
Akustisch optimierte Arbeitswelten
Authors:   Fraunhofer Institut für Bauphysik, Stuttgart, Zaglauer Maria , Späh Moritz ,   Fraunhofer Institut für Bauphysik, Stuttgart
Published: October 2024

Acoustically optimized working environments: Strategies to increase productivity, comfort and attractiveness In open office structures, noise is still a widespread source of dissatisfaction, annoyance, disruption and stress. The well-documented effects of noise in research, such as the “irrelevant speech effect”, i.e. the disruption of cognitive performance due to irrelevant background speech, can be found in practice as central challenges of acoustic design. Five aspects are presented below that should definitely be considered when planning and optimizing acoustics – for greater satisfaction, well-being and productivity in the office.
Wenn die Ruhe zum Problem wird
Authors:   SoundComfort GmbH, Berlin, Danner Gerd , Klein Achim , Machner Rainer , Brokmann Holher , Krummheuer Hannes
Published: October 2024

When silence becomes a problem In recent years, ambient and working noise in offices has virtually disappeared. Office buildings are now well protected against noise from outside, from adjoining rooms, from floors above or below due to legal regulations, and the general ambient noise is low. Office equipment has also become quieter by law. What has remained are people speaking, who are often well understood anywhere in the room due to the lack of ambient noise. The silence caused by the sinking of the surrounding and working equipment has become a problem.
On one way to choose a compromise in a family of conditionally optimal estimators
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Technical University, Gavrilov Konstantin V. , Veretel'nikova Evgeniya L. ,   Novosibirsk State Technical University
Published: October 2024

The work is devoted to the development of stable estimation theory by A. M. Shurygin in terms of a locally stable approach based on the analysis of the indicator of estimation instability (L2-norm of the influence function). Within the framework of this approach, a family of conditionally optimal estimators is considered, which can be defined as optimizing the asymptotic dispersion under a constraint on instability. In practice, there may be a question of a reasonable choice of one estimator from a family that provides a compromise between the criteria defining the family. To solve the problem, it is proposed to form a functional, which is a convex linear combination of the initial criteria are normalized in such a way that the center of the family corresponds to the solution of the maximin problem regarding the arguments of the functional. It is shown that the found estimator minimizes the product of the criteria.
CATALOGUING PROCUREMENT ITEMS AS A KEY CONDITION FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO DIGITAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Bayrashev Vitaly
Published: October 2024

The article examines the role of the catalogue of goods, works, and services for state and municipal needs in describing public procurement facilities in the process of transition to digital government contracts. The catalogue of goods, works, and services is considered both as an element of digital contracts and as a tool for ensuring the quality of purchased products, which, in turn, is a consequence of the existence of the problem of information asymmetry. Taking into account the review of Russian and foreign scientific literature on the value of product cataloguing in public procurement, the problems and challenges of digitalization in concluding government contracts, including those related to their regulation, the author hypothesizes about the insufficiency of product quality requirements contained in the catalogue, which is a significant obstacle to the execution of government contracts and the transition to digital government contracts. Based on the analysis of the survey results and an extended interview, these hypotheses are confirmed. As conclusions based on the results of the study, taking into account the obstacles to cataloguing goods, the author formulated the main reasons for the incomplete implementation of the potential of the catalogue of goods, works, and services in public procurement: an insufficient number of characteristics of goods in many positions of the catalogue, its insufficient visualization, as well as the unresolved problem of the complete transfer of government contracts to digital format.
Water Quality Modeling of Wastewater Discharges for Prediction of Sediment Transport and Deposition in Surface Water
Authors: JI Ubah , LC Orakwe , ICE Umeghalu , KN Ogbu , EC Chukwuma
Published: October 2024

Sediment deposition in surface water bodies can have a range of significant impacts, affecting everything from the aquatic ecosystem to water quality and infrastructure. It can affect the availability of food sources for aquatic organisms; and change the physical structure of habitats, such as riverbeds and lake bottoms. It can equally smother aquatic plants and animals, leading to a decline in biodiversity. A model of the governing equations of particle motion and fluid flow was developed with COMSOL Multiphysics 5.3a. With a coefficient of determination of 0.99, the model result demonstrated good agreement after result validation using experimental data. According to study findings, sediments in the study area, Ele River move more slowly than sediments in the midstream which causes a high deposition of sediments at the river banks. This sediment deposition affects the irrigation system for crop production considering the ability of the sediments to block sprinkler nozzles which limits it from supplying sufficient water for the production of crops.
Atık kâğıtlardan levha üretim denemeleri
Authors: Güler Cengiz , Üçüncü Büşra
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışma, hammadde kaynaklarımızı verimli bir şekilde değerlendirme amacı gütmektedir. Alternatif kaynakların kullanımını maksimize etmek ve geri dönüşüm yoluyla atıkları yeni ürünlere dönüştürmeyi hedeflemektedir. Bu doğrultuda, atık ofis kâğıtlarının belirli oranlarda kullanıldığı yonga levhalar üretilmiş ve bu malzemelerin teknolojik özellikleri incelenmiştir. Yonga levha üretiminde, tutkal olarak üre formaldehit, sertleştirici olarak amonyum klorür tercih edilmiştir. Levha üretimi, %0’dan %50’ye kadar değişen oranlarda atık kâğıt kullanılarak ve fabrikadan sağlanan odun yongaları ile karıştırılarak yapılmıştır.
TS-EN standartlarına uygun olarak test edilen yonga levhaların fiziksel ve mekanik özellikleri değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, ofis kâğıt atıklarının levha üretiminde %20’ye kadar kullanılmasının mümkün olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Geri dönüşümle kaynakların yeniden kullanımı, levha sektöründe üretim maliyetlerini düşürebilir ve böylece çevresel ve ekososyal faydalar sağlayabilir.
Tüketicilerin bitkisel ilaç/ürün kullanma ve satın alma davranışları: Artvin ili örneği
Authors: Öztürk Atakan , Filiz Mustafa
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada bireylerin bitkisel ilaç/ürün kullanma ve satın alma davranışlarının belirlenmesi ve çeşitli demografik değişkenlere (yaş, cinsiyet, gelir, medeni durum vb.) göre bu davranışlardaki farklılıkların ortaya konulması amaçlanmaktadır. Çalışmada veriler, Artvin ilinde yaşayan 18 yaş üstü bireylerden yüz yüze ve online (çevrimiçi) anket yöntemiyle toplanmıştır. Bireylerin bitkisel ilaç/ürün kullanma ve satın alma davranışlarını belirlemek amacıyla ortalama değerler hesaplanmıştır. Ayrıca, bireylerin bitkisel ilaç/ürün kullanma ve satın alma davranışlarının demografik değişkenlere göre farklılıklarını belirlemek için t testi ve Anova testi uygulanmıştır. Katılımcıların %66.8'i bitkisel ilaç/ürün olarak bitki çayı tüketirken, %49.3'ü bitki çaylarını yan etkisi olmadığına inandıkları için tercih ettiklerini ve %48.6’sı da bitki çaylarından çoğu zaman beklenen sonucu (olumlu etkiyi) elde ettiklerini belirtmektedirler. Yine katılımcıların %75.7’si piyasada öne çıkan ve kendilerine sunulan başlıca dört bitkisel ürün markasını daha önce kullanmadıklarını ya da bu markaların ismini duymadıklarını belirtirken, %54.1'i ise bu ürünleri daha çok kış mevsiminde ve eczanelerden satın aldıklarını ifade etmektedirler. COVID-19 döneminde katılımcıların %45.5'i hastalık geçirmişken, bahse konu dönemde %32.2'si tedavi için bitkisel ürün kullanmış ve %21.2'sinin ise bitkisel ürünlere ayrılan bütçelerinde artış olmuştur. Genel olarak, araştırma sonuçları katılımcıların bitkisel ürünler konusunda hem olumlu hem de olumsuz görüşlere sahip olduğunu ve sağlık hizmetleri tercihlerinin doktorlar yönünde yoğunlaştığını ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, araştırmayla COVID-19 pandemisinin bitkisel ürün kullanımını artırmış olabileceğine dair bulgular da elde edilmiştir. Bu sonuçlar, bitkisel ürünlerin sağlık yönetimindeki rolünü ve pandeminin bu alandaki etkilerini daha iyi anlamak için ileri düzeyde araştırmalara ihtiyaç duyulduğunu göstermektedir.
Generating multiple stage-matched C. elegans hybrids and parental strains simultaneously v1
Authors: Davis Bell Avery , Valencia Francisco , Paaby Annalise
Published: October 2024

Here we provide a protocol for generating RNA from synchronized C. elegans F1s from crosses of multiple wild strains to a common reference strain (for example, for allele specific expression analysis). This protocol, which comprises 9 sequential days (6 active days) followed by RNA extraction, is optimized for synchronization of parental and offspring worms, retention of embryos, and timing. Others could easily adapt this protocol for crossing designs other than the specified multiple wild strains x common reference. This protocol accommodates 8 concurrent crosses and one extra parent with 3-4 active worm pickers on Days 3 and 6, and should accommodate increased or decreased numbers of crosses with commensurate personnel adjustments.
Preparation of Sylgard® 184 PDMS v1
Authors: Pérez-Mateluna Guillermo
Published: October 2024

This protocol outlines the main steps, materials, equipment, and safety methods for the preparation of Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) on silicon wafers (or similar). It is intended for all users, visitors, and service providers of the laboratories of the Institute of Biological and Medical Engineering (IIBM).
Immunofluorescence of endolysosomal markers in human iNeurons v1
Authors: V Hundley Frances , A. Gonzalez-Lozano Miguel , JW Harper
Published: October 2024

Human induced cortical-like neurons (iNeurons) with endogenously tagged 3xFLAG-EEA1 and TMEM192-3xHA can be used to isolate endosomes and lysosomes, using Endo-IP and Lyso-IP, respectively. Here, we present an immunofluorescence protocol to assess the extent of colocalization between tagged and untagged EEA1 and TMEM192 and markers of the endolysosomal system in iNeurons.
Genomic Fragment Library Generation (Coaux-Seq) v1
Authors: Biggs Bradley , M. Deutschbauer Adam , Arkin Adam
Published: October 2024

Protocols for creation of genomic fragment libraries for complementation assay Coaux-Seq.
Protocol collection associated with "Endo-IP and Lyso-IP Toolkit for Endolysosomal Profiling of Human Induced Neurons" v1
Authors: V Hundley Frances , A. Gonzalez-Lozano Miguel , JW Harper
Published: October 2024

We present a protocol collection for "Endo-IP and Lyso-IP Toolkit for Endolysosomal Profiling of Human Induced Neurons".
Going Back to School: Reflecting on School Space as “Shared Space” to Shape Cities and Communities
Authors: Cilliers Jua , Herath Shanaka , Ghosh Sumita
Published: October 2024

There has been a growing interest in Australia for public schools to share their facilities (space) with local communities, driven by the understanding that these substantial public investments have the potential to yield additional social, environmental, and economic benefits to their immediate neighbourhoods. Yet, there is limited critical research on this topic, particularly from an urban planning perspective. This article reflects on schools within the broader spatial environment to understand how outdoor recreational and green spaces of schools can be enhanced to optimize their role within the city and to advance “schools beyond schools.” This study deviates from prior research by examining the conceptual progress in urban planning that envisions educational institutions not merely as pedagogical entities but as pivotal urban nodes capable of enhancing the socio-spatial dynamics of shared spaces. Through a systematic review, this article exposes the concept of “shared space” in reference to educational spaces (school grounds). It draws on the Share Our Space program of the New South Wales Department of Education to provide an in-depth understanding of the “shared space” framework, analysing both the inherent advantages and potential challenges in the future evolution of this model. The findings revealed a prevalence of academic studies on shared use or joint use agreements as the primary approach for granting community access to school facilities. In these agreements, the main challenges to sharing school spaces with communities or partner organizations were managerial and legal considerations. The research emphasized the need for a collective reimagining of school facilities and a comprehensive re-evaluation of shared school space within the broader urban context, which is particularly vital in the pursuit of resilient urban futures. This will require addressing gaps in collaboration between education and planning disciplines, the participation of the communities they serve, and developing a frame of reference to guide the dialogue. Local planning authorities are crucial in facilitating and implementing such a multi-disciplinary approach to reposition school spaces as the focal point of sustainable city and community development.
Execução penal, insignificância e direitos humanos
Authors: Ferreira Ana Lúcia Tavares
Published: October 2024

Trata da aplicação do princípio da insignificância no poder disciplinar sancionador no contexto da execução pena privativa de liberdade. O tema será desenvolvido em quatro etapas, além da introdução e considerações finais. Na primeira seção será abordado o princípio da lesividade, expondo-se brevemente as premissas teóricas para sua aplicação no âmbito da execução. O segundo tópico tratará das bases normativas do princípio da lesividade. A terceira seção abordará a relação entre o poder disciplinar sancionador e o princípio da lesividade, buscando-se identificar, a partir da normativa sobre execução da pena privativa de liberdade no Direito Internacional de Direitos Humanos. O quarto tópico tratará especificamente do princípio da insignificância, identificando-se os parâmetros para sua aplicação como instrumento de controle do poder disciplinar sancionador.
A aplicação do princípio da insignificância pelos tribunais superiores e seus reflexos na pesquisa sobre os processos de furto de itens alimentícios e de higiene no rio de janeiro
Authors: Haber Carolina Dzimidas
Published: October 2024

O artigo analisa os critérios utilizados pelos tribunais superiores, especialmente Superior Tribunal de Justiça e o Supremo Tribunal Federal, na aplicação do princípio da insignificância, com o intuito de produzir uma reflexão sobre sua viabilidade em uma realidade social complexa. Os dados produzidos durante a realização de pesquisa no âmbito da atuação da autora na Defensoria Pública do Rio de Janeiro sobre os casos de furto de itens alimentícios e de higiene durante a pandemia do COVID-19 foram analisados como forma de contribuir para essa reflexão, na medida em que trouxeram à tona uma série de questões que ainda funcionam como uma barreira para o reconhecimento do princípio da insignificância, tais como o valor, a quantidade e o tipo de bem furtado e os antecedentes e histórico criminal do agente.
Princípio da insignificância: do que falamos, quando tratamos de bagatela?
Authors: Almeida Felipe Lima de
Published: October 2024

Com a finalidade de se estabelecer uma distinção necessária, o presente artigo analisa o tratamento penal conferido aos crimes de bagatela, com a utilização do denominado “princípio da insignificância”. O texto examina os antecedentes da insignificância, bem como seus fundamentos principiológicos e dogmáticos, com o esclarecimento de questões conceituais e metodológicas. Em seguida, são tratados os aspectos relativos à natureza jurídica da insignificância e a sua própria categorização como princípio penal. Por fim, analisa-se o desenvolvimento do princípio da insignificância na jurisprudência brasileira e a sua utilização como vetor de política criminal, limitador da irracionalidade do poder punitivo estatal.
Importance of ocular examination as a prerequisite in renal dysfunction patients prior to renal transplantation - A case report
Authors: B Pranathi , J Keerthana , P Upendram , S Sowjanya
Published: October 2024

Alport’s syndrome is a heterogeneous genetic disease involving the basement membrane of the glomeruli, inner ear, retina, and lens capsule. A 30-years-old male patient, recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 5 awaiting for renal transplantation presented to the ophthalmology outpatient department with a complaint of gradual decrease in vision in both eyes since 2 years. Patient has a history of anemia, hypertension for the past 3 years and was on medication for both. On ocular examination, unaided vision was counting fingers (CF)- 2 meters in both eyes with pinhole improvement to 6/60 in both eyes. On slit lamp examination, bilateral anterior lenticonus was seen after pupil dilation. On detailed history taking, the patient has a history of hearing loss since the past 6 months. ENT consultation was done, and the patient was found to have bilateral moderate sensorineural hearing loss. The presence of ocular abnormalities, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and renal failure is highly suggestive of Alport’s syndrome. When a genetic disorder is identified, it aids in identifying the cause of renal dysfunction in that patient but also enables us to screen other family members for the same before deciding on the potential living donor. Keywords: lenticonus; hematuria; deafness; renal failure; Alport’s syndrome
Moisei Schwartz: A military surgeon, educator, and researcher
Authors: Iordanishvili Andrey K.
Published: October 2024

The personnel of the Department of Dentistry (after 1942, the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry) of the Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov made major contributions to the advancement of dentistry and maxillofacial surgery in Russia. This essay focuses on the professional life of Associate Professor Moisei Schwartz, Major of the Medical Service, whose research significantly contributed to experimental dentistry and periodontology. The essay uses the data presented in Russian literature on dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, as well as the recollections of dentists who knew Moisei Schwartz personally: V.P. Zabelin, Colonel of the Medical Service, and Associate Professor V.V. Fiolkovsky, Colonel of the Medical Service.
Associate Professor Moisei Schwartz, Major of the Medical Service, performed several studies of the functional properties of jaw vessels, primarily mandibular vessels. He was the first to use the Kravkov–Pisemsky technique in dentistry to assess the effect of biogenic amines on isolated jaw vessels. His comparative studies of ear and jaw vessels in dogs using this technique revealed that jaw vessels are hypersensitive to acetylcholine, histamine, and adrenaline. In 1936, Moisei Schwartz developed an experimental periodontitis model using chronic irritation (ligation) of the inferior alveolar nerve in dogs.
Moisei Schwartz fought in the Soviet-Finnish War of 1939–1940, as well as the World War II (1941–1945).
Moisei Schwartz was a prominent scientist and experienced doctor with good manual skills, including surgical care in maxillofacial wounds. Moreover, he was a passionate researcher and educator. His contributions to experimental dentistry and periodontology are impossible to exaggerate.
Reconstructing legal protection for the medical profession in the face of medical disputes during the COVID-19 pandemic from the dignified justice perspective
Authors: Nasution Muhammad A.S. , Prasetyo Teguh , Pakpahan Kartina , Mulyadi Mulyadi , Pakpahan Elvira F.
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND: Healthcare involves various stakeholders, including hospitals, healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and others, as well as patients. The direct relationship typically occurs between doctors and patients. In carrying out their duties, doctors always adhere to standard operating procedures, medical records, and informed consent. The COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia has led to a surge in the number of COVID-19 patients requiring treatment by doctors. On the one hand, doctors and other healthcare professionals face numerous challenges in providing healthcare services, potentially failing to ensure legal certainty for them.
AIM: This study aimed to reconstruct legal protection for the medical profession in medical disputes during the COVID-19 pandemic from a Dignified Justice perspective.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This research is a legal study based on the Dignified Justice Theory to understand the concept of legal protection for healthcare professionals, particularly doctors, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research methodology includes a legislative, conceptual, and case approach.
RESULTS: The research results are subsequently analyzed. Based on the research, it is evident that legal protection is derived from regulations related to recognition, protection of rights, and other relevant legal provisions. Legal protection for the medical profession during the COVID-19 pandemic is also framed within the framework of Pancasila, integrated with the Dignified Justice Theory.
CONCLUSION: Legal protection for doctors in the COVID-19 rapid response task force is evident because healthcare professionals have received legal protection through supervision and guidance provided by local governments and their employing institutions in handling COVID-19.
The Outline of the Model of Appealability of First Instance Court Decisions in Civil Proceedings before the Federal Courts in the United States: A Comparative Analysis and De Lege Ferenda Suggestions
Authors: Skawiński Franciszek
Published: October 2024

The article aims to formulate a proposal to improve the model of appealing judgments currently operating in Polish civil proceedings on the basis of the solutions in place in federal court proceedings in the United States. With the use of the analysis of relevant statutes and secondary legislation, case law and views of legal scholars, the most important aspects of the topic were presented with comparison to the Polish civil procedure regulations. As a result of the analysis appeals as of right and by permission were distinguished, the latter not being present in Polish civil proceedings, and de lege ferenda suggestions based on American solutions were formulated regarding the Polish civil proceedings.
Implementation of the Collegiality Principle before the Court of Second Instance after the Amendment to the Civil Procedure Code of 7 July 2023
Authors: Kruk Joanna
Published: October 2024

The principle of collegiality is one of the guiding principles of the justice system. It is assumed to ensure a higher standard of proceedings and thus increases the legitimacy of the judgment in public perception. By the Act of 7 July 2023 amending the Act – Civil Procedure Code and some other acts, it was adopted that the court of second instance adjudicates in a single-judge panel. The new regulations not only raise a lot of controversies, but also cause a number of interpretation problems. This article considers the essence of the principle of collegiality in second-instance proceedings and discusses the effects of the changes introduced by the amendment of 7 July 2023.
Risks in the Work of Doctors Pronouncing Death and Future Coroners: A Review of the Current Situation in Poland
Authors: Dębek-Kalinowska Karolina , Kalinowski Maciej , Mroszczyk Sylwia
Published: October 2024

A physician’s work involves exposure to various harmful factors, mainly biological and psychosocial. Their source can be either living or deceased patients. In connection with the upcoming reform of the post-mortem procedure, it becomes important to present the risks affecting doctors involved in the determination of death. The purpose of this paper was to emphasize the psychological burden associated with constant dealing with death, which can reveal itself as a significant problem. The current legal regulations on the determination of death in Poland are contained in acts dating as far back as 1959 and 1961. Therefore, it is expected that the law will be amended to clarify the controversial aspects of the duty to declare death. Although the aspect of exposure to biological agents in the medical profession has been regulated by law, the psychological consequences of exposure, which revolve around post-traumatic stress syndrome and occupational burnout, are not covered by adequate prevention. Various forms of prevention of these phenomena through education and multidirectional self-therapy are currently under consideration. Determining death is an activity that requires not only knowledge but also appropriate emotional training. The dangers of contact with corpses are multifaceted, indicating the need for a thorough analysis of the occupational risks of coroners.
Etiology and Risk Factors in Patients with Vulvovaginal
Candidiasis in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)
Authors: Abibatou Konaté-Touré , Fulgence Kondo Kassi , Paterne Akpa Gnagne , Estelle Gnanyo Massafoma Koné , Valérie Akoua Bédia-Tanoh , Henriette Vanga-Bosson , Etienne Kpongbo Angora , Sebastien Assouhoun Jean Miezan , Vincent Djohan , Kiki-Barro Pulchérie Christiane , Hervé Eby Ignace Menan , William Yavo
Published: October 2024

Background: Limited data on the molecular identification of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) pathogenesis in Côte d'Ivoire are available.
Objective: We sought to update the data on the causes of VVC in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Methods: Conducted between May 2023 and January 2024, this cross-sectional study focused on patients with symptoms suggestive of VVC in Abidjan. Each patient underwent swab collection, direct examination, and culture. Candida chromatic agar and Auxacolor®-based identification tests were performed. A molecular-based polymerase chain reaction (PCR) targeting the hyphal wall protein 1 (hwp1) gene was used to differentiate between C. albicans, C. africana, and C. dubliniensis.
Results: The overall prevalence of fungal VVC was 53.6% (222/414 patients). After PCR, no C. africana or C. dubliniensis were observed. C. albicans isolates exhibited two PCR profiles: 941 bp and 941+850 bp, with C. albicans being the most frequently isolated species (70.7%) after C. tropicalis (9.9%). The most affected groups were patients younger than 25 (p = 0.018), those living in precarious housing (p < 0.0001), and pregnant women (p = 0.006). In addition, the presence of vulvovaginal candidiasis was significantly associated with vaginal irrigation (i.e., douching) frequency (p = 0.003), douche used (e.g., antibacterial or not) (p = 0.003), and underwear type (p = 0.037). The most common symptom reported was vaginal itching (46.4%).
Conclusion: No strains of C. africana and C. dubliniensis were found. The increased prevalence of VVC in Abidjan warrants further studies.
Diffuse Lepromatous Leprosy with Lucio Phenomenon
Caused by Mycobacterium leprae
Authors: Kumalasari Diah Ngesti , Hendaria Made Putri , Dewi Arifiana Wungu Kartika , Indira Maylita Sari, Regitta , Indira Regitta , Kusumaputra Bagus Haryo , Alinda Medhi Denisa , Listiawan M.Yulianto , Prakoeswa Cita Rosita S.
Published: October 2024

Mycobacterium lepromatosis is the primary cause of diffuse lepromatous leprosy and has previously been linked to the Lucio phenomenon in Mexico. In this study, we demonstrate that M. leprae and M. lepromatosis are responsible for many of the leprosy infections in which the Lucio phenomenon occurs. A 47-year-old female
presented with chief complaints of erythematous and purpuric lesions on her left lower extremity and bilateral upper extremities. Over the past month, she had experienced recurrent tingling sensations in both legs. The patient had widespread infiltration, no nodules, madarosis (eyelash loss), and thickening in both ears. An acid-fast bacilli
analysis revealed a bacterial index of 4+ and a microscopy index of 7%. Biopsy tissue was lacking the epidermal layer, and there was a dermal layer of dilated blood vessels, an area of bleeding, and infiltration of neutrophil inflammatory cells, perivascular plasma cells, foam cells, histiocytes, lymphocytes, the endothelium, and perivascular
regions by acid-fast bacilli. A polymerase chain reaction identified the presence of both M. leprae and M. lepromatosis. The patient's symptoms worsened rapidly and she developed ulcers on both hands and both legs, extending to the soles of the feet. She was admitted to the hospital 3 days after presentation. Based on the clinical symptoms,
examination of tissue samples, and the polymerase chain reaction identification of coinfection with M. leprae and M. lepromatosis, a diagnosis of diffuse lepromatous leprosy was made. The M. leprae bacteria were verified by DNA sequencing.
International Humanitarian Assistance for Health: Türkiye’s Health Diplomacy Practices during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sancar Demren Gaye Aslı , Şekerci Yaşar
Published: October 2024

COVID-19 has significantly impacted the health systems of developed countries, leading to a surge in the demand for medical supplies and equipment. This study is dedicated to shedding light on Türkiye's health diplomacy practices and its pivotal role as a facilitator in addressing the escalating global humanitarian and medical aid demand for medical equipment, supplies, medicines, and vaccines due to COVID-19. The study employs the PRISMA systematic analysis method as a data collection protocol to scrutinize Türkiye's international humanitarian and medical assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of health diplomacy practices. The study's findings, which are categorized under four headings: international humanitarian aid based on COVID-19, international medical equipment and supplies, international ventilator aid, and Türkiye's international COVID-19 vaccine aid, reveal that Türkiye has extended a broad spectrum of medical aid and support, including ventilators, vaccines, and medical equipment, to 161 countries across five continents, demonstrating its global reach and impact.
Furthermore, as a testament to its “entrepreneurial and humanitarian foreign policy,” Türkiye has underscored regional and international cooperation through its medical and humanitarian endeavors. Türkiye's international humanitarian assistance has gone beyond material aid to encourage dialogue and has been a message of international solidarity for communities. In future research, establishing a connection between Türkiye's regional and international medical assistance and tangible political, social, and economic outcomes will validate the impact and benefits of its humanitarian efforts.
Impact of CrossFit® practice on pelvic floor dysfunction: a systematic review
Authors: Romero-Parra N , Rodríguez-Faggionato M , Rojo-Tirado MA
Published: October 2024

Introduction: CrossFit® is an sport modality that involves high-impact and intense exercise, gymnastic movements and weightlifting, whose practice has achieved great popularity in recent years, despite the high prevalence of urinary or fecal incontinence (UI e FI) associated to this practice. Therefore, the objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature to understand the impact of CrossFit® on pelvic floor dysfunction compared to other exercise modalities. Material and method: Following PRISMA (Preferred Reported Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines, a search was conducted in scientific databases. A total of 7 studies out of the 53 obtained were qualitatively evaluated and selected for the systematic review. Results: Stress UI seemed to be greater in female CrossFit® participants, than in female kickboxing, bootcamp, aerobic exercise and no CrossFit® practitioners, and also in comparison to sedentary women (P<0.05). Running was suggested to produced higher FI than CrossFit® (P<0.001), while no differences were observed in intra-abdominal pressure and pelvic floor contraction capacity through pelvic examination between female CrossFit® participants and women who practice light exercise, nonCrossFit® practitioners and sedentary women (P<0.05). Conclusion: CrossFit® practice appears to favor IU in a greater extent than other exercise modalities but not FI which seem to be more prevalent with running practice, although differences between exercise modalities were not observed through direct examination of pelvic floor contraction. Further studies are needed to clarify these findings, defining more accurately the assessment instruments, influencing factors and control groups.
Research and Practice of the Course Ideological and Political Education in the Case-Driven “Principles and Applications of Big Data Analysis” Course
Authors: Hai Mo , Li Haifeng
Published: October 2024

Taking the case driven “Principles and Applications of Big Data Analysis” course ideological and political education as the research object, we analyze the current problems of ideological and political education in science and engineering courses in universities, and propose an overall design framework for course ideological and political education. The principles and criteria for case selection were provided, while typical cases were provided for the four ideological and political elements of science and technology: Serving the country, scientific thinking, engineering ethics, and craftsmanship spirit. The specific implementation methods of case discussions were also introduced in detail. Through a questionnaire survey, it was found that case driven curriculum ideological and political education has a positive impact on students’ learning effectiveness and ideological and political literacy. This study provides new ideas and methods for the ideological and political education of science and engineering courses in universities, and has certain significance for the practice of ideological and political education in science and engineering courses in universities.
Exploring the Ideological and Political Model of Graduate Computer Courses under the Background of “Three Comprehensive Education”
Authors: Cao Chunhong , Chen Yuqiao , Ji Ce , Geng Rong
Published: October 2024

This paper expounds on the path exploration of constructing the cooperative education mechanism of “Curriculum Ideological and Political” in Computer Courses as the main content. Combined with the fundamental tasks and requirements of “establishing morality and cultivating people” and “Three Comprehensive education”, this paper analyzes and explores how to integrate “Curriculum Ideological and Political” in Computer Courses into the education process of engineering postgraduates, in order to realize the value of collaborative education mechanism in curriculum ideological and political teaching. This paper selects the “literature analysis and selection method” and the “expert consultation method” to screen and determine the connotation of evaluation indicators; and uses the “Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)” to determine the weights of each indicator in the evaluation indicator system. And provide reference value for training new engineering comprehensive talents with reliable politics, rich humanistic literacy, excellent professional skills, and good professional ethics. At the same time, the construction of the evaluation system and the method of compiling scientific questionnaires also provide reference and guidance for the evaluation of teaching quality in various universities.
Toward the Application of the Problem-Based Learning Paradigm into the Instruction of Business Technology and Innovation
Authors: Leon-Espinosa Maikel
Published: October 2024

At the University of Miami Herbert Business School, Fundamentals of Business Technology & Innovation is an introductory course designed for those seeking a tech career, primarily motivated by the current wave of digital transformation in nearly every business sector and industry. Instructing these topics is challenging due to the complexity of the computer science fundamentals students should be familiar with; therefore, we have recently introduced a much more practical approach that aligns well with Gen Z’s learning preferences. Problem-based learning is the primary instrument for engaging students and familiarizing them with daily situations at companies. These include but are not limited to structuring business problems that require a tech-based solution, the design of mobile apps and websites that satisfy the customer’s demands in a friendly and intuitive way, and the documentation and reporting of such solutions. The response to this approach has been highly positive, with a well-noticed increase in student satisfaction and knowledge retention.