bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gut microbiota profiles in feces and paired tumor and non-tumor tissues from Colorectal Cancer patients. Relationship to the Body Mass Index
Authors: Tesolato Sofía , Ortega-Hernández Adriana , Gómez-Garre Dulcenombre , Claver Paula , De Juan Carmen , De la Serna Sofía , Paz Mateo , Domínguez-Serrano Inmaculada , Dziakova Jana , Rivera Daniel , Torres Antonio , Iniesta Pilar
Published: October 2023

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) and Obesity constitute two of the most common malignancies in the western world, and previously have been associated with intestinal microbial composition alterations. Our main aim in this study is to provide molecular data on intestinal microbiota patterns in subjects with CRC, as well as to establish possible associations with their Body Mass Index (BMI). A total of 113 samples from 45 subjects were collected and submitted to metagenomics analysis for gut microbiota. This study was performed by 16S ribosomal RNA bacterial gene amplification and sequencing using the Ion Torrent™ technology. The same dominant phyla were observed in feces and colorectal tissues, although a greater proportion of Fusobacteriota was found in tumor samples. Moreover, at the genus level, LEfSe analysis allowed us to detect a significant increase in Fusobacterium and Streptococcus in colorectal tissues with respect to fecal samples, with a significant preponderance of Fusobacterium in tumor tissues. Also, our data revealed relevant associations between gut microbiota composition and tumor location. When comparing bacterial profiles between right and left colon cancers, those from the left-sided colon showed a significant preponderance, among others, of the order Staphylococcales. Moreover, phyla Firmicutes and Spirochaetota were more abundant in the group of right-sided CRCs and phylum Proteobacteria was increased in rectal cancers. In relation to BMI of patients, we detected significant differences in beta diversity between the normal weight and the obese groups of cases. Microbiota from obese patients was significantly enriched, among others, in Bacteroidales. Therefore, our results are useful in the molecular characterization of CRC in obese and non-obese patients, with a clear impact on the establishment of diagnostic and prognosis of CRC.
patronazgo artístico de Gracia de Olazábal: del estudio de su dote a las obras y negocios familiares
Authors: Peña Fernández Ana
Published: October 2023

Este artículo presenta, mediante el análisis de documentación de archivo, en parte inédita, un análisis del inventario de dote de Gracia de Olazábal y ejemplos de sus actuaciones como promotora y gestora de la casa Idiáquez-Olazábal. El objetivo principal radica en otorgar visibilidad a esta dama guipuzcoana y aproximarnos a sus intervenciones en el patronazgo artístico y en los negocios familiares.
Metal-nanopartikulen erabilera nanoteknologia farmazeutikoan
Authors: Fidalgo Mayo Luz
Published: October 2023

Norio Taniguchi zientzialari japoniarrak erabili eta definitu zuen lehenengo aldiz nanoteknologia hitza, 1974. urtean. Handik aurrera, mikroskopio elektronikoaren aurrerapausoak bultzatuta, gorenean izan da ohiz kanpokoa den teknologia berri hau. Nanoteknologia materia eskala atomikoan kontrolpean izatean datza eta, teknologia hau erabilita, etorkizunean garapen izugarria izango da gure bizitzako alderdi askotan. Azken hogei urteotan medikuntza eta farmazia arloetan nanoteknologiaren abantailak aztertu dituzte ikerlan ugarik eta gaur egun emaitza ikusgarriak ari dira agertzen. Artikulu honetan haietariko batzuk aurkezten dira, metal nanopartikuletan, nagusiki, arreta jarriz.
How is Corruption Portrayed in the Brazilian Media? An Analysis of Corruption in News Portals and Twitter
Authors: Silva e Souza Cibele
Published: October 2023

Considering that the media influence the construction and deconstruction of reality to operate in social narratives. This article analyzes the representation of corruption in the Brazilian media, especially in news portals and on Twitter. The main aim of the study is to capture the representation of corruption in contrast with the news portals and social media, in order to map the recurrences, scandals, actors involved, convergences, and divergences between the two communication vehicles. Results show that there is a different representation of corruption in the two kinds of media, which despite dialogizing with each other through the news grid, have different approaches. In the portals, corruption refers to the denunciation of scandals involving political actors and investigations, whereas on Twitter the phenomenon stands for morality, religiosity, party disputes, 2022 elections, and old scandals. The relevance of the study occurs when addressing the different forms that corruption takes in both environments.
Lactulose vs Polyethylene Glycol for Bowel Preparation: A Single-Center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study Based on BMI
Authors: Wenqi Sun , Bei Zhao , Yunrong Wang , Xinrong Wu , Yifan Li , Weiwei Wang , Muhan Ni , Peng Yan , Xiaotan Dou , Wen Li , Hua Yang , Lei Wang , Min Chen
Published: October 2023

INTRODUCTION:

Colonoscopy is currently considered as one of the principal techniques to diagnose the colorectal diseases. Admittedly, qualified bowel preparation before colonoscopy is a premise for high-quality examination. Lower quality bowel preparation might seriously impede visualization of the intestinal mucosa, resulting in missed and misdiagnosed intestinal lesions. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the appropriate oral laxative based on the guarantee of safety and efficacy.

METHODS:

This prospective randomized controlled study was conducted to compare lactulose oral solution and polyethylene glycol (PEG) electrolyte powder for bowel preparation using the following indicators: Boston Bowel Preparation Scale, Bowel Bubble Score, detection rate of adenoma and lesion, patients' satisfaction, and adverse effects. Our study investigated the suitability of 2 bowel preparation reagents for patients with different body mass indices mainly based on body mass index (BMI).

RESULTS:

In the lactulose group, there was a significant improvement in the quality of bowel preparation compared with those in the PEG group (P < 0.05), especially in people with normal BMI and higher BMI. Compared with the PEG group, individuals in the lactulose group had a significantly higher adenoma detection rate (50% vs 33.5%, P < 0.05) and taste scores (8.82 vs 6.69, P < 0.05), as well as significantly fewer adverse reactions (6.5% vs 32.5%, P < 0.05).

DISCUSSION:

Lactulose oral solution is superior to PEG in bowel preparation quality and taste, especially in normal BMI and higher BMI groups. It can be used clinically as a potential and promising bowel preparation agent in the future. Clinical Trial registration number: ChiCTR2100054318.
AUTOMATION OF DOCUMENT FLOW IN THE LEAN PRODUCTION TOOL SYSTEM
Authors:   South Ural State University, Denisova Taya , Prosvirina Irina ,   South Ural State University, Yusupov Arslan ,   TMK TSBU Pipe Metallurgical Company
Published: October 2023

The article discusses the automation of document flow in companies as one of the lean manufacturing tools. Lean manufacturing involves the involvement of each employee in the optimization process and maximum customer focus. This facilitates problem analysis and selection of solutions for business processes. Problems arising in the process of document flow at enterprises were analyzed using a tool such as the Ishikawa cause-and-effect diagram using the example of large enterprises (in particular TMK Group and Sinara). In addition, to streamline the document flow process, another management tool was considered from a lean manufacturing perspective – a value stream map, the result of which was a current state map and a target state map. An analysis of electronic document management systems was carried out, the most optimal for use in a group of companies.
PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC AND FOOD SYSTEMS
Authors:   Ural State Economic University, Karkh Dmitrii , Abbazova Venera ,   Ural State Economic University, Shkolnikova Marina ,   Ural State Economic University
Published: October 2023

Regional governments set the task for agricultural product manufacturers to ensure the food security of the region, expand the volume and range of goods produced by local manufacturers. However, agricultural product manufacturers face serious problems in ensuring their safety and subse-quent processing due to a lack of storage space for manufactured products and insufficient processing capacity. The purpose of this study is to assess the current state of the agro-industrial complex and the consumer market of the Sverdlovsk region and to identify promising areas for its development. The indi-cators of the state and development of the agro-industrial complex and the consumer market of the Sverdlovsk region are considered, the analysis of the availability of storage space for agricultural prod-ucts produced in the region is carried out, the most promising investment projects of the regional agro-industrial complex are studied. The solution of the tasks set makes it possible to determine the directions for the development of the regional agro-industrial complex.
INTEGRATION APPROACH AS THE BASIS FOR THE FORMATION OF AN ECOSYSTEM IN A TRANSITIVE ECONOMY
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State University, Pustynnikova Ekaterina
Published: October 2023

The article considers theoretical aspects of ecosystem formation; describes theoretical ap-proaches to the essence, terminology, and classification of ecosystems; systematizes the results of re-search on the types and purpose of ecosystems; clarifies the definition of ecosystem, forms of network interaction of subjects in an ecosystem; presents the process and stages of ecosystem formation and de-velopment; systematizes factors affecting partnerships in the format of integration; and proposes a model of coordination of interests for building partnerships of ecosystem entities on the terms of integration. It is obvious that in the conditions of modern realities with a focus on the multipolarity of international re-lations, the integration approach to the formation of economic unions on the terms of mutually beneficial partnership is fundamentally important, since economic, logistical, financial, foreign trade and other fac-tors have changed significantly, and adaptation to the new conditions of the transforming world politics and economy, which are irreversible, is necessary. The results of this study are recommended for imple-mentation when coordinating the conditions of interaction of subjects in the format of regional and inter-national economic relations, as well as the implementation of projects for the creation and development of cluster economic systems.
ORGANIZATIONAL APPROACH TO ENSURING THE RESILIENCE OF COMPANIES: KEY IDEAS
Authors:   South Ural State University, Tretiakova Elena , Tretiakova Mariia ,   Foxford online school
Published: October 2023

The growing uncertainty of business environment and decreasing of the companies’ life as a global trend actualize the developments to ensure their resilience. In the article the resilience study levels, different approaches toward the resilience of companies and their brief description are examined, the conceptual apparatus is clarified, and the relations of the concept of “resilience” with similar con-cepts of “survivability”, “hardiness”, “adaptability”, and “sustainable development” are determined. Based on the example of well-known works the insufficient theoretical development has been revealed in terms of the existing approaches, limiting the creation of scientific and practical tools. An organizational approach as a scientific basis for ensuring resilience of the companies is proposed, which is based on the identified universal principles of resilience. The key idea of the approach is formulated, according to which resilience can be ensured by forming the company’s behavior model, which is relevant to the business environment, conducting of monitoring, correcting the behavior model and the timely replace-ment. The author's idea of the essence and structure of the company’s behavior model, and the ways to ensure its flexibility is given, and the directions of development of the stated theoretical provisions are outlined.
INCREASING THE THROUGHPUT AT REGULATED INTERSECTIONS BY OPTIMIZING THE SPEED MODES OF TRAFFIC FLOWS
Authors:   South Ural State University, Fadina Olga , Shepelev Vladimir ,   South Ural State University, Varvorkin Mikhail ,   South Ural State University, Pluhin Lev ,   South Ural State University
Published: October 2023

This study presents a detailed analysis of the traffic flow parameters at regulated intersec-tions using machine vision. Based on the processing of video streams by a trained and optimized neural network (YOLOv4), data analysis was carried out to assess the capacity of lanes with traffic permitted only in a straight line, the characteristics of intersections were collected, and a mathematical model was developed for calculating the average speed of group cars to ensure non-stop passage of a regulated in-tersection with coordinated traffic management. The dependences of the average speeds of the leading car on the time of departure from the queue of vehicles were obtained. The proposed method makes it possible to increase the throughput of regulated intersections by up to 12 % and reduce the delay time of vehicles by up to 20 %.
KEBIJAKAN HUKUM PIDANA SEBAGAI UPAYA PENANGGULANGAN DELIK KESUSILAAN DALAM PEMBAHARUAN HUKUM PIDANA
Authors: Pratama Dida Agustia , Soponyono Eko , Sularto R. B.
Published: October 2023

Indonesia sebagai negara yang merdeka dan berdaulat harus mempunyai KUHP sendiri, guna menanggulangi kejahatan yang kian hari terus meningkat dan juga untuk disesuaikannya dengan filosofi dan kultur masyarakat Indonesia. Pembaharuan hukum pidana sebagai suatu upaya untuk melakukan reorientasi dan reformasi hukum pidana yang sesuai dengan nilai-nilai sentral sosio politik, sosio filosofi dan sosio kultural masyarakat Indonesia yang melandasi kebijakan soosial, kebijakan kriminal dan kebijakan penegakan hukum Indonesia. Sehubungan dengan hal tersebut penelitian ini mengkaji mengenai kebijakan hukum pidana mengenai delik kesusilaan dalam pembaharuan hukum pidana. Metode yang digunakan adalah yuridis normatif , namun juga digunakan pendekatan yuridis historis untuk melihat penerapan hukum yang sudah dilakukan terdahulu agar berkaitan dengan adanya proses pembaharuan hukum pidana. Penelitian ini juga membandingkan antara Konsep KUHP yang mengatur delik kesusilaan dengan KUHP Malaysia dan KUHP Singapura. Hasil penelitian ini dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa delik kesusilaan yang diatur dalam Konsep KUHP masih terdapat sebagian dari ketentuan perbuatan terhadap delik kesusilaan yang masih dirumuskan dengan perluasan, penambahan dan penyempurnaan. Disamping itu dalam KUHP delik kesusilaan masih dikatagorikan kedalam bentuk  kejahatan dan pelanggaran sedangkan Konsep menggunakan istilah tindak pidana kesusilaan. Sedangkan dalam perbandingan negara lain, pada dasarnya Konsep KUHP Indonesia maupun dengan KUHP Malaysia dan Singapura kesemuaanya mengatur tentang tindak pidana kesusilaan hanya jenis tindak pidana dan sanksinya saja yang berbeda.
Delivery-Associated Changes in the Levels of Inflammatory Molecules in Newborns
Authors: Mojžíšek Marek , Šibíková Michaela , Pánek Martin , Janec Petr , Haluzík Martin , Živný Jan , Janota Jan
Published: October 2023

Inflammation is considered a fundamental process accompanying physiological human birth, also playing a role in perinatal pathologies. The goal of the study was to assess the concentrations of inflammatory molecules with respect to the mode of delivery and dynamics of inflammatory molecules in neonatal samples in the first 48–72 hours of life. The concentrations of inflammatory cytokines were measured using the Luminex®xMAP multi-analyte profiling platform in cord blood and peripheral neonatal blood. Study groups included newborns delivered spontaneously (spontaneous group) and via elective caesarean section (elective group). Cord blood concentrations of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and procalcitonin were significantly higher (P < 0.0001) in the spontaneous group compared to the elective group. Neonatal blood concentrations of tumour necrosis factor (TNF) from the elective group were significantly higher com­pared to the spontaneous group (P = 0.0077). The concentrations of procalcitonin and TNF significantly increased within the first 48 to 72 hours following either mode of delivery. IL-6 and IL-18 were significantly higher in neonatal compared to umbilical cord blood in the elective group only, while the increase in the spontaneous group did not reach statistical significance. The concentrations of IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-17A and IL-22 did not show significant differen­ces between the spontaneous and elective groups as well as between umbilical cord and neonatal blood. Our findings show physiological differences in the levels of inflammatory molecules following spontaneous vaginal delivery and elective caesarean section. The results can be used as baseline values for the research of various pathologies in newborns.
Technical Note Cell Dysplasia – Cell Dysplastic Features (A Morphological Note)
Authors: Smetana Karel , Mikulenková Dana , Klamová Hana , Karban Josef , Trněný Marek
Published: October 2023

Cell dysplasia is a currently used term describing various cellular developmental abnormalities visible by microscopy. However, detailed description of these developmental abnormalities might provide useful information not only on the cell state but also on the abnormal developmental steps of cell lineages, tissues and organs. The frequently noted visualized cell dysplastic features reflect nuclear- or nucleolar-cytoplasmic anarchy (asynchrony), premature heterochromatin condensation state, marked aneuploidy, abnormal nucleus-cytoplasm ratio, abnormality of cell organelles including mitochondria, abnormal presence or absence of cell lineage-specific granules, and formation of peripheral buds or blebbing on the cell surface. The description of these frequently occurring cell dysplastic features might also be helpful in recognizing and studying defined specific disorders of the “whole macro-body” expressed as a disease.
Environmental Deterioration and Environmental Education: The Challenge of Climate Change
Authors: Ikporukpo Chris O.
Published: October 2023

The challenge of anthropogenic climate change has attracted considerable attention, particularly from the United Nations.  The United Nations has through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol, the Paris Agreement, the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the Conference of the Parties devised several strategies to address Climate Change.  Environmental Education and the associated Education for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Education, have been promoted as strategies.  The conceptualisation and employment of these ideals, whose emergence and significance are closely related to the concern for environmental deterioration, have been of considerable interest.  Be that as it may, there are several obstacles in the effective employment of Environmental Education/Climate Change Education in addressing the climate crisis.  These include the perspectives promoted by climate change sceptics and deniers, the reluctance/refusal of the Global North to accept responsibility for climate action based on a reparation principle, the insistence of the Global South on climate justice, and unorganised climate action laggards or inactive individuals and groups.  Aggressive and effective Climate Change Education is necessary in order to achieve the UN’s objectives of 1.5 degrees centigrade and the Net-Zero objectives.
Preferred language and diagnostic errors in the pediatric emergency department
Authors: Lowe Jeremiah T. , Leonard Jan , Dominguez Fidelity , Widmer Kaitlin , Deakyne Davies Sara J. , Wiersma Alexandria J. , Mendenhall Marcela , Grubenhoff Joseph A.
Published: October 2023

Objectives

To investigate the relationship between language and diagnostic errors (DxE) in the pediatric emergency department (ED).

Methods

Electronic trigger identified ED encounters resulting in unplanned hospital admission that occurred within 10 days of an index visit from January 2018 through February 2022. Manual screening of each triggered encounter identified cases where the index visit diagnosis and hospitalization discharge diagnosis differed, and these were screened in for review using the Revised Safer Dx instrument to determine if a diagnostic error (DxE) occurred. Non-English primary language (NEPL) and English-proficient (EP) groups were established based on caregiver language. The primary outcome was the proportion of DxE each group. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression to identify independent predictors of DxE.

Results

Electronic trigger identified 3,551 patients, of which 806 (22.7 %) screened in for Safer Dx review. 172 (21.3 %) experienced DxE. The proportion of DxE was similar between EP and NEPL groups (21.5 vs. 21.7 %; p=0.97). Age≥12 years and fewer prior admissions in the preceding 6 months predicted higher odds of DxE. NEPL did not predict higher odds of DxE.

Conclusions

NEPL was not associated with increased odds DxE resulting in unplanned admission.
The Commencement of Prescription (and what the Consumer’s Awareness of the Unfairness is) within the Unfair Contract Terms Directive
Authors: Ruiz Arranz Antonio
Published: October 2023

Directive 93/13/ECC does not regulate prescription periods. However, some parameters can be drawn from the effectiveness principle that national legislation must consider in order to comply with Directive 93/13. This paper argues that the commencement of prescription for restitutionary claims following the unfairness of a term within the Directive 93/13 is determined with a reasonable discoverability criterion concerning the unfairness of the term. A consumer is able to discover the unfairness from the moment when a litigation context concerning the term in question arises. The commencement of prescription cannot be postponed until a court of last resort has decided over the issue on the unfairness.182
EU Contract Case Law, April–June 2023
Authors: Esposito Fabrizio , de Almeida Lucila Gabriel , Winter Arthur
Published: October 2023

This article provides an overview of the most relevant cases decided by the Court of Justice of the European Union concerning contract law. The present issue covers the period between the beginning of April 2023 and the end of June 2023. Out of a total of 155 judgments decided in this period, 55 had a contract law dimension.
Postoperative intussusception: a rare but critical complication in adult patients with Crohn’s disease – case report and literature review
Authors: Eschlböck Sophie M. , Weixler Benjamin , Weidinger Carl , Pozios Ioannis
Published: October 2023

Objectives

Postoperative entero-enteric intussusception is a rare complication in adult patients with Crohn’s disease (CD). The knowledge of this distinct complication and its timely diagnosis and therapy are of utmost importance to prevent fatal intestinal necrosis. There is no consensus about the optimal management of postoperative entero–enteric intussusception, although surgical exploration is widely advised.

Case presentation

In this report we describe an unusual case of postoperative jejuno–jejunal intussusception following small bowel resection in a patient with stricturing CD. Furthermore, this report offers an overview of the available literature and summarizes the best approach and management strategies for adult intussusception associated with CD.

Conclusions

Delay in diagnosis and therapy can lead to life-threatening complications. Early diagnosis and emergent surgical treatment prevent intestinal necrosis and reduce the risk of short bowel syndrome.
Growth hormone use in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Crisci Melissa , Vellanki Srisindu , Baldassano Robert N. , Chen Yong , Liu Yu-Lun , Stein Ronen , Hatch-Stein Jacquelyn
Published: October 2023

Objectives

Impaired linear growth is a known complication of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but the use of growth hormone (GH) in this population is not well-described. The primary aim of this study is to determine whether growth hormone use in pediatric IBD leads to improved height outcomes.

Methods

This was a retrospective chart review of patients with IBD aged 0–21 years followed at a single center between 2018 and 2021 treated with at least 1 year of GH. Records collected included demographics, IBD phenotype, IBD disease activity scores, medications, weight z-score, height z-score, bone age, and details of GH therapy including testing for GH deficiency. The primary outcome measure was change in height z-score after 1 year of GH treatment.

Results

Forty-six patients were identified and 18 were excluded. Of the 28 patients included (7 female; 25.0 %), 26 (92.9 %) had a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease (CD) and 2 (7.1 %) had ulcerative colitis (UC). The mean (SD) age at GH initiation was 9.6 (3.4) years. Among all participants, there was a significant mean difference in height z-score from baseline to 1 year on therapy (−2.25 vs. −1.50, respectively; difference, 0.75; 95 % CI, 0.56 to 0.94; p<0.001). Among the 19 subjects that completed GH therapy there was a significant mean difference between baseline and final height z-scores (−2.41 vs. −0.77, respectively; difference, 1.64; 95 % CI, 1.30 to 1.98; p<0.001).

Conclusions

GH use was associated with improved height outcomes. The pediatric IBD patients in this cohort had significant improvements in height z-scores both after one year on therapy and at completion of GH therapy.
Effects of land use and slope position on selected soil physicochemical properties in Tekorsh Sub-Watershed, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia
Authors: Bayle Dilnesa , Feyissa Samuel , Tamiru Solomon
Published: October 2023

In the Tekorsh Sub-Watershed, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia, researchers investigated the impact of land use patterns and slope position on selected soil physico-chemical parameters. The study area was arbitrarily divided into three slope positions (higher, middle, and lower), two land uses types (grazing and cultivated land), and two soil depths (0–20 and 20–40 cm) with three replications, based on the in situ field survey. For laboratory analysis, a total of 36 composite samples were obtained. Sand, clay, and silt fraction were highly significantly (P ≤ 0.05) affected by the interaction effect of the three factors. Clay and clay loam were the textural classes of the soil in the study area. The interaction effects of the three factors were highly significant (P ≤ 0.001) affected bulk density (D
b), total porosity (TP), organic carbon (OC), available phosphorus (AP), exchangeable (Mg2+, Ca2+, and acidity), cation exchange capacity (CEC), and micronutrients (Fe, Mn, Cu, and Zn). The soils were medium to high (1.22–1.44 g/cm3) in D
b, very high (45.66–63.13%) in TP, medium to high (15.72–19.56% v/v) in available water holding capacity, low to medium (1.37–2.91%) in OC, very low (1.65–7.68 mg/kg) in AP, high (4.62–5.36 cmol(+)/kg) in exchangeable Mg2+, very high in CEC (43.60–51.06 cmol(+)/kg), Fe (25.20–52.91 mg/kg), Mn (37.29–105.55 mg/kg), Cu (4.04–7.87 kg/kg), and Zn (0.83 2.53 kg/kg). In general, it was discovered that the majority of the assessed soil properties were better in grazing land than in soils utilized for cultivated land uses, and that the lower slope position was preferable to the upper and middle ones.
How Has the War in Ukraine Shaped Taiwanese Concerns about Their Own Defense?
Authors: Rich Timothy S. , Banerjee Vasabjit , Tkach Benjamin
Published: October 2023

How does Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affect Taiwanese perceptions about their own defense? Despite frequent comparisons of the war in Ukraine with a potential invasion of Taiwan, existing analyses do not directly measure Taiwanese public perceptions of a linkage. Using survey data from the Taiwan Institute for Governance and Communication Research, we identify not only the extent of concern about the war but also how this corresponds to worries about a Chinese invasion, confidence in Taiwan’s ability to win such a war, and belief about US defensive commitments to Taiwan.
International Human Rights Protection Mechanisms Based on the Ideas of H. Lauterpacht
Authors: Sheredko Olga
Published: October 2023

The Article aims at revealing the ideas of Hersch Lauterpacht on the mechanism of human rights protection that can be found in today’s international mechanisms for safeguarding human rights. Analysis covers the idea of an international body suggested by H. Lauterpacht that was aimed to provide the observance of fundamental human rights and freedoms. The research involves a comparison of the human rights protection mechanism proposed by H. Lauterpacht and the current mechanisms on both universal and regional (European) levels.
From Legal Protection towards Animal Rights: Between Moral and Legal Consciousness. Evolution of Approach on the Example of Administrative Case Law
Authors: Kalisz Anna , Pawlicka Dorota
Published: October 2023

This article undertakes to analyse the possibility and necessity of empowering animals, as ‘non-personal’ subjects of law, with subjectivity in Polish Law, and to indicate the relevant case-law of the courts (inter alia, administrative courts) in this regard. This article was prepared as part of the framework of the National Science Centre funded research project No. 2017/27/L/HS5/03245 Constitutional Consciousness as a Remedy for the Crisis of Discourse and Democracy Deficit in the European Union (No. DEC-2017/27/L/HS5/03245).
Perspectives of artificial reproduction of the vyrezub (Rutilus frisii frisii Nordman, 1840) in Ukraine (a rеview)
Authors:   Institute of Fisheries of the National Academy of Sciences, Kyiv, Gurbyk V. , Mruk A. ,   Institute of Fisheries of the National Academy of Sciences, Kyiv, Kucheruk A. ,   Institute of Fisheries of the National Academy of Sciences, Kyiv
Published: October 2023

Purpose. The main goal of the thematic review was the analysis and generalization of literary sources on the peculiarities of its biology, technological aspects of artificial reproduction and growing of vyrezub (Rutilus frisii frisii Nordman, 1840) for the restoration of its natural population in water bodies of Ukraine. To evaluate the perspectives of artificial reproduction and growing of vyrezub in aquaculture of Ukraine. Findings. As a result of human impact on river networks of Ukraine, the abundance of vyrezub significantly decreased, it has become a rare and at the same time an endangered species. According to retrospective data, vyrezub previously belonged to the widespread commercial species of the Dnipro and Southern Bug rivers. The biological features of this species have been analyzed, the observance of which can allow obtaining viable fish seeds in aquaculture conditions. The adaptive possibilities of vyrezub to artificial conditions of reproduction have been reviewed. Historical information on the reproduction of this species over the last century has been analyzed. On the territory of Ukraine, first attempts to artificially reproduce vyrezub were carried out by specialists of Ukrcherrybvod. According to the results of studies of Ukrainian scientists, several stages of artificial reproduction of vyrezub have been identified, namely: taking spawners from natural water bodies, obtaining eggs and sperm, incubation of eggs in incubation devices, obtaining 6 g fish seeds, release of viable juveniles into natural water bodies. However, the works on artificial reproduction of vyrezub were not successful, which was the reason for their complete cessation. In particular, this species is promising for growing in polyculture, as it does not create intense trophic competition with most objects of freshwater aquaculture, and as a result of the consumption of mollusks will reduce the likelihood of the spread of some invasive fish diseases. Practical value. The review of information sources on various aspects of the use of vyrezub in aquaculture will contribute to the development of a system of separate links of the technology of its cultivation for the needs of rearing in the conditions of aquaculture enterprises and stocking of internal water bodies with viable juveniles. Key words: vyrezub (Rutilus frisii frisii Nord­man, 1840), aquaculture, biocontrol effect, artificial reproduction, viable juveniles, stocking, restoration of population abundance.
Peculiarities of ligulosis of bream (Abramis brama Linnaeus, 1758) and roach (Rutilus rutilus Linnaeus, 1758) in the Dnipro (Zaporizhzhiа) reservoir
Authors:   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Dnipro, Sydorenko V. , Marenkov O. ,   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Dnipro
Published: October 2023

Purpose. Study of the peculiarities of ligula infestation of roach and bream in the Dnipro (Zaporizhzhia) reservoir and the influence of Ligula intestinalis on the morphological and cytometric parameters of infected fish species. Methodology. The work presents the generalized results of studies conducted in 2020-2021 during planned test catches. Sampling was carried out along the shoreline of the Dnieper (Zaporizhzhia) reservoir in the lower part of the villages of Viiskove and Mykilske-na-Dnipri, Dnipropetrovsk region, in the summer-autumn period. The morphological study was carried out by carefully examining the surface of the scales and skin cover. Special attention was paid on fins, the amount of mucus, its consistency, color change, the presence of tumors, hemorrhages, ulcers, cysts, large ectoparasites, and the condition of eyes. The parasitological study was carried out by a complete anatomical dissection of the fish according to the classical method. Blood was collected at the catch site from the heart of the fish using a needle and a syringe into a dry test tube for the biochemical serum analysis. Blood was also collected for the preparation of smears and their subsequent microscopy. Blood smears were fixed with methyl alcohol and stained according to Romanovsky’s method with Giemsa’s standard solution. Blood smears were examined by microscopy at a 40x magnification. Blood smears of non-infected fish were used for comparison. Thirty fields of view were examined in each smear. Findings. In the course of the study, a decrease in the weight and condition factor of infected roach and bream was observed, and irreversible pathological changes in the internal organs caused by the mechanical pressure and migration of parasites were recorded. In addition, deviations from the normal values were found in the formed elements of blood. About 24.3% of erythrocytes in infected specimens of bream and roach were deformed: the cell membrane was not clear, erythrocytes had a slightly inflated shape. In some erythrocytes, the nucleus was faintly visible. Infected specimens had more juvenile forms of erythrocytes compared to non-infected fish. Originality. For the first time, a comparative morphological, cytometric analysis of blood during ligulosis infestation of infected specimens of bream and roach in the Dnipro (Zaporizhzhia) reservoir is presented. Practical value. The study of biological, clinical and epizootic peculiarities of parasitic helminths is of urgent interest for both science and fish farming. The obtained results can be implemented in the practical activity of fish farming and used in the development of measures to limit and prevent the development of parasitic diseases among the ichthyofauna of the Dnipro (Zaporizhzhia) reservoir. Key words: bream, roach, ligula, erythrocytes, albumins.
PERSONAL FACTORS OF STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION IN CONDITIONS OF USING DISTANCE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: SALYUK M. , DRUK M.
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Objective. This research was conducted to to theoretically analyse and empirically investigate the personal factors of students' academic procrastination in the context of distance learning technologies.

Methods. The subjects were 63 students from different faculties and educational institutions, aged from 17 to 45, who are using distance learning technologies. Among them 55 females and 7 males. Data were gathered through C. Lay's General Procrastination Scale (adapted by T. Yu. Yudyeyeva), «The reasons for the personal tendency to delay tasks» (M. S. Dvornyk), «Scale of Academic Motivation» (T. O. Hordyeyeva, O. A. Sychov, Ye. M. Osin), 5PFQ (adapted by A. B. Khromov), J. Rotter's Internal-External Locus of Control Scale, Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (adapted by A. Syrtsova), Self-Change Potential questionnaire (V. R. Manukyan, I. R. Murtazina, N. V. Hrishyna) and were analyzed by the Spearman's rank correlation coefficient, the Mann–Whitney U test and k-means cluster analysis.

Results. The results showed that there was a meaningful and negative relation between academic procrastination and «conscientiousness», future orientation, belief in possibility of self-change as a factor of self-change potential. Besides, a meaningful and positive relation was observed between academic procrastination and «neuroticism», negative past orientation, extrinsic motivation.

Conclusion. The results of the research can be recommended for application in the practical work of psychologists, in psychology of personality, creative psychology, psychology of health and social psychology. It also can be useful in the practice of correction and counseling psychology.

The results of the study can be used to develop programs of reducing and prevention of students' academic procrastination in the context of distance learning technologies.
INEFFICIENCY OF MANAGEMENT DECISIONS AS A CONSEQUENCE OF A CONFLICT OF VALUES AND NORMS
Authors: KONNOVA Nina , KOROTKOV Dmytro , KUZ Oleh
Published: October 2023

In the modern world, situations often arise in which the value-based regulation of human activity weakens and the old requirements lose their relevance. The need for analysis is associated with the “normality” of the state of anormativity as an attribute of a new social status relating to the sphere of government. The purpose of this article is to study the dynamics of the development of values and norms as a possible reason for the inefficiency of managerial decisions. The sociocultural method made it possible to consider the individual, the person and society as a single integral system in which the elements are not reducible to each other, as well as to describe the conflict of values and norms as a complex of sociocultural pathologies leading to ineffective managerial decisions. Value analysis was used to reveal the content of the conflict of values and norms and their manifestations in culture and to describe the axiological mechanisms of sociocultural interactions. The hermeneutical method made it possible to identify and study the factors of conflict between values and norms and to form an idea of value consciousness. The structural-functional approach was used to identify elements of society and culture that contribute to the emergence of a conflict of values and norms. The phenomenological method was useful in the analysis of the conflict of values and norms as a pathological state (deformation) of human consciousness. Methods of comparison, analysis, deduction, induction, generalization, analogy, classification, abstraction were also used. Value-normative and institutional analysis made it possible to clarify the nature of the norm and to define a negative value convention. It was found that the change in values is carried out through value consciousness as a special phenomenological feature of a person, the main pathology of which is fragmentation, which leads to a conflict of values and norms. In particular, the idea of interaction between value-normative and institutional analysis was introduced, which made it possible to clarify the nature of the norm, define a negative value convention, and also distinguish between two ways of thinking and behavior as a prerequisite for a conflict of values and norms: based on common axiological attitudes and particular institutions. It was determined that with the help of norms, society leaves a reflection on values, and social actors are able to initiate the normization of certain actions. If these actions do not correspond to norms and values, a process of denormization takes place, as a result of which anormia arise. Norms break away from values and merge with particular institutional rules, forming an agreement on the methods of obtaining benefits – a negative value convention. The practical value of this scientific work lies in the possibility of using its materials in the process of developing decisions to reform the management decision-making system.
SYSTEMIC-CYBERNETIC AND SYNERGISTIC APPROACHES IN THE STUDY OF MODERN ELECTORAL ENGINEERING
Authors: NIKOLENKO Yuriy
Published: October 2023

This paper considers the electoral engineering within the framework of systemic-cybernetic and synergetic scientific approaches. As a result of the study, it is concluded that the basis for consideration of the electoral engineering is the systemic-cybernetic approach, since the electoral sphere in its essence is a computational mechanism that, according to certain mathematical algorithms (electoral formula), translates the votes of electors (input data) into representative mandates (output data). Main components of the electoral engineering (the subject, the object and the process of the electoral engineering) can be fully considered within the framework of the systemic-cybernetic approach as a cybernetic system with the controlling and controlled components, where the management and feedback processes are running. The controlling component here is the subject of the electoral engineering (planning and carrying out of the electoral engineering activities), whereas the controlled component is the object of the electoral engineering (parameters of the electoral system and organization of the electoral process); management is the process of the electoral engineering itself. However, the electoral sphere is a constituent part of the political system, and it is possible to apply both the systemic-cybernetic approach and synergetic approach to its study. Therefore, application of the synergetic approach to the electoral engineering is possible only in an indirect way, i.e. through consideration of the political system in the context of synergetics (the electoral engineering in this case is considered as an activity within the political system). The bases for applying the synergetic approach to the electoral engineering carried out in practice are the following: 1) objectivist basis – the electoral engineering is carried out within the framework of a political system being a part of the social reality, and therefore cannot be fully modeled and predicted with the use of the systemic-cybernetic approach; 2) subjectivist basis – subjects engaged in the electoral engineering activities are political actors pursuing their own subjective goals and interests.
Visitando el lugar habitado: perspectiva sobre el habitar y el ritmo del caminar en la ciudad
Authors: Madrigal Chaves Graciela
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo aborda el tema del caminar. Se profundiza en los elementos del habitar la ciudad y el ritmo en ella, esto último se dirige en dos vías: el ritmo de la música y el paso que tienen los sujetos al caminar. Para el desarrollo de la propuesta, se recurrió a la observación in situ de lo que ocurre en la Avenida Central de San José y se contrastó lo observado con teoría psicoanalítica, así como con aportes de autores como Le Breton (2022) acerca del caminar, quienes se consideraron relevantes para realizar este análisis. Se encontró que, en el acto de emprender caminatas, participan distintas emociones y el deseo de la persona que camina. Resultó evidente que cada sujeto marcha de forma diferente, ya que posee experiencias diversas que inciden en su paso/ritmo, es decir, en la manera de transitar y habitar por los lugares.
ANALYSIS OF ACAD CONSTRUCTION ON SHARIA ONLINE LOANS AT PT DUHA MADANI SYARIAH
Authors: ROSIDAH MUALLIFATUR , AZIZ JAMAL ABDUL , MAHFUD MUNTAHA
Published: October 2023

Technological developments in the field of information and communication have had a major impact on the digitalization of finance, especially with the presence of a new innovation called financial technology. One such fintech is Duha Syariah. This study aims to analyze the construct of sharia online financing contracts at PT Duha Madani Syariah from the perspective of Sharia Economic Law. While this research uses library research. Normative juridical approach. Source of data using primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques using documentation. Data analysis consists of data reduction, data categorization, and data synthesis.The construct analysis of the sharia online financing contract at PT Duha Madani Syariah uses a Murabahah contract, Duha Syariah gives a certain amount of money to the customer to buy the desired item, then Duha Syariah gets a margin from the purchase of the item, and the customer makes installment payments to Duha Syariah.
CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS, FACILITIES, ACCESSIBILITY, AND REPEAT VISIT TOURISTS IN HALAL TOURISM
Authors: SEFIRA MARTA VINA , PUTRA ROMY YUNIKA
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of tourist attractions, facilities, and accessibility on interest in repeat visits among Istano Basa Pagaruyung tourists in Tanah Datar Regency. This type of research is called quantitative research. The data source in this research is primary data. The data collection method uses a questionnaire distributed to all visitors to the Istano Basa Pagaruyung tourist attraction, Tanah Datar Regency. The number of samples used amounted to 102 respondents, and the primary data was analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) data analysis technique with the help of the SmartPLS application program. The results of this study indicate that cultural attractions have a positive and significant effect on interest in repeat visits, facilities have a positive and significant impact on interest in repeat visits, and accessibility has a positive and significant impact on interest in repeat visits.
Suicide Among Adults Ages 55 and Older, 2021
Authors: Garnett Matthew F. , Spencer Merianne Rose , Weeks Julie D.
Published: October 2023

This report provides health data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Radiological risk assessment and characteristics of 210Po in selected water sources in Quang Nam and Da Nang, Vietnam
Authors: Hao Duong Van- , Chu Trung Tien , Danh Tran Hung , Nguyen Thi Oanh , Do Xuan Duc , Ha Nguyen Thi Hoang , Dinh Viet Hung
Published: October 2023

210Po, one of the harmful natural isotopes with a long enough half-life, plays a significant role in environmental processes. 48 samples, including groundwater (dug wells, thermal water, and drill wells) and surface water (lakes, rivers, and streams) in the Da Nang - Quang Nam region of Vietnam were analyzed by an alpha spectrometer. Relatively low activities of 210Po have been observed, whose mean values ranged from 0.15 to 4.58 and 1.34 mBq.L-1. There is no significant variation in 210Po activities between groundwater and surface water groups. The average 210Po activity of those groups is 1.28 and 1.40 mBq.L-1, respectively. The geological conditions of the study area, neutral pH values, and predominant oxidizing conditions supported the low 210Po activities in the selected water sources. Average annual effective doses for adults, children, and infants due to the consumption of water containing 210Po were found to be 1.15, 1.21, and 2.94 µSv.y-1, respectively.