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O conselho municipal do direito da pessoa idosa protagonismo para o envelhecimento ativo na Amazônia Paraense
Authors: Dos Santos Albuquerque Baltazar Luciléa , Tavares Lourdes Maria Carvalho , Barros Jones , Ferreira Luciana
Published: December 2023

O envelhecimento da população é causa da formulação e implantação de políticas públicas para atender as necessidades das pessoas idosas. A Constituição brasileira de 1988 incorporou a democracia e nesse contexto temos a criação do Conselho Municipal do Direito da Pessoa Idosa (CMDPI). O artigo tem como objetivo analisar o papel do CMDPI da cidade de Santarém, como protagonista do envelhecimento ativo na Amazônia, descrevendo a sua composição, seus objetivos, e identificando as conquistas alcançadas ao longo dos anos, como órgão de caráter consultivo, deliberativo e fiscalizador da política de defesa dos direitos da pessoa idosa. Para tanto realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva, com fontes bibliográficas e documentais. Conclui-se que o CMDPI é atuante no local, trabalhando de forma intersetorial com outros órgãos, assim como em cooperação com entidades privadas, garantindo, dentre outros direitos, o envelhecimento ativo na Amazônia paraense, possibilitando a presença da pessoa idosa no mercado de trabalho.
The Poetry of Abdul Hai
Authors: Abdul Hai
Published: December 2023

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We Stand with You in Love, O Palestine!
Authors: Nurul Jannah Zainan Nazri
Published: December 2023

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Quo vadis, Periodismo? Inserción laboral, mercado de trabajo y formación de los graduados en Periodismo
Authors: Martínez-Nicolás Manuel
Published: December 2023

La disminución progresiva de la matrícula y de la nota de acceso a la titulación o la baja satisfacción de los graduados son algunos de los indicadores que apuntan a una situación, si no alarmante, sí cuanto menos intranquilizadora sobre el estado de los estudios universitarios de Periodismo en España. La retracción del mercado de trabajo con el ciclo de crisis económicas iniciado en 2008 y el impacto de la digitalización en el sector dificultan que el grado en Periodismo pueda atender el objetivo de una formación orientada a la empleabilidad que la Declaración de Bolonia (1999) colocó en el centro de la reforma de la educación superior en la Unión Europea. Las dificultades que generan estos factores exógenos se están viendo reforzadas por el diseño curricular de un grado anclado en una concepción estrictamente “mediática” de la actividad periodística y en la transmisión de un “ideal periodístico” que los graduados se ven incapacitados de poner en práctica cuando acceden al mercado de trabajo que tienen realmente disponible.
Trends in Pediatric Malignancy Cases at a Tertiary Care Center in Bihar, India: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Singh Dharmendra , Singh Pritanjali , Mandal Avik , Mondal Himel
Published: December 2023

Background and aim: Pediatric malignancies constitute a significant proportion of cancer cases in India, and yet, there is a dearth of information on the distribution of these cancers in the state of Bihar. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted this study to analyze the pattern of pediatric malignancies. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted in a tertiary care hospital in eastern India. The study was conducted at the Department of Radiotherapy where we enrolled patients between the ages of 0-18 years who were referred to our department. Result: We analyzed the data of 306 patients, of which 22 (7.19%) were diagnosed with benign tumors and 284 with malignancies. Of the 284 patients with malignancies, 208 (73.24%) had solid tumors, and 76 (26.76%) had hematological malignancies. The most common hematological malignancy was acute lymphoblastic leukemia (32.89%), followed by Hodgkin lymphoma (30.27%) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (27.63%). Among solid malignancies, sarcoma was the most prevalent (31.25%), followed by germ cell tumors (17.79%) and Wilms’ tumor (16.83%). Conclusion: Lymphoblastic leukemia and Hodgkin’s lymphoma are the most prevalent pediatric hematological malignancies, while sarcoma is the most common pediatric solid tumor, followed by germ cell tumors and Wilms’ tumor. In summary, our study highlights the distribution of pediatric malignancies in Bihar, India, and underscores the need for further research in this area.
Comparative Evaluation of Octa Shot Versus Quad Shot Palliative Radiotherapy for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Authors: Jakhar Shankar Lal , Dhaka Shankar Singh , Dhaka Saroj , Kumar Rajesh , Singh Guman , Sharma Neeti , Kumar Dr H. S.
Published: December 2023

Background: Majority of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer patients in India present in advanced stages. They are not candidates for multimodality treatment due to loco-regionally advanced disease and poor performance status. Hypo-fractionated regimens have been used for palliation of advanced head and neck cancers. Purpose: The purpose of this study to compare the acute and late toxicity and overall response of octa shot and quad shot radiation therapy as palliative regime in locally advanced head and neck cancers.Materials and methods: A hospital based prospective, randomized study was conducted with 50 patients of advanced Squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck, 25 patients taken in each arm. Two fractions(3.5Gy/#) per day six hours apart was given in four consecutive days (Octa shot). Two fractions (3.5Gy/#) per day six hours apart was given in two consecutive days repeated for one more cycle with a interval of two weeks (Quad shot). Acute toxicities monitored at day 15 &30 and late at 3 & 6 months after the treatment started. Results: Octa shot had slightly better loco-regional control but the difference was statistically insignificant. Octa shot had more grade 2 skin and mucosal reaction than Quad shot. Symptomatic relief, subjective regression and improved QOL were better in Octa shot than Quad shot. Conclusion: The study concludes that “octa shot” is an effective palliative radiotherapy regime with greater yet manageable toxicity in comparison to Quad shot regimen. This regime not only strikes a balance between the economic burden, treatment time, machine load but also helps in selecting patients for further dose escalation based on treatment response and symptomatic relief. However more such trials with longer follow up and larger sample size are required for stronger evidences.
Metastasis to Ascending Colon from Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cervix: Unusual Presentation
Authors: Ganesarajah Selvaluxmy , Christopher Vasanth , Madhavan Ram , P.R. Vengada Krishnan
Published: December 2023

Ascending colon is an unusual site of metastasis from primary carcinoma cervix. Unusual sites of metastasis from squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) cervix include bones, stomach, duodenum, colon, skin. Squamous cell carcinoma is a rare malignancy of gastrointestinal tract (GI). Metastasis of SCC of cervix to GI tract is uncommon and has been reported only in a handful of cases. It may present with intestinal obstruction requiring debulking surgery. Management is palliative and role of chemotherapy or radiation is unclear. In this report we discuss a 47 year old female with history of squamous cell carcinoma of cervix treated in 2014. She developed local recurrence in 2019 and received pelvic re radiation. She presented with intestinal obstruction and on evaluation diagnosed to have metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of ascending colon.
Bloodstream Infections in Paediatric Cancer Patients with Febrile Neutropenia in a Tertiary Cancer Centre in North-East India
Authors: Talukdar Amrita , Barman Rashmisnata , Hazarika Munlima , Das Gaurav
Published: December 2023

Background: The aim of the present study was to study the pattern of microbial flora, their susceptibility patterns, and clinical variables among bloodstream infections in febrile neutropenic patients with solid tumors and hematological malignancies in the paediatric age group in North-East India. Methods: It was a retrospective and observational study done in a single tertiary care cancer centre in North-East India. The study period was from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2021. The study population included all the patients below the age of 18 years who developed febrile neutropenia during treatment for a diagnosed cancer. Results: A total of 378 blood culture samples were studied. Febrile neutropenia was found in 252 patients (66.7%). There were 45 positive blood cultures (17.8%) among them. Gram-negative and gram-positive organisms accounted for 62% and 38% of all positive cultures respectively. Escherichia coli (39%) was the most common gram-negative isolate, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (32%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (18%) and Acinetobacter baumannii (7%). Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS) was the most common gram-positive isolate (47%). Sensitivity to beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor (BL/BLI) antibiotics like cefaperazone/sulbactam was seen in 60% of Pseudomonas isolates. Sensitivity to colistin was noted in 89% of Klebsiella and 82% of E. coli isolates. The incidence of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was 50%. Conclusion: The knowledge of the microbiological profile and resistance patterns among patients treated for paediatric cancer with febrile neutropenia is a key factor in deciding the antimicrobial policy.
Radiotherapy Administration Checklist for Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy: Development and Validation
Authors: . Savita , Kumar Ashok , . Nimarta , Pareek Puneet , K. Nair Shrikant
Published: December 2023

Background: Radiotherapy is the use of high energy ionizing radiation to treat diseases. With newer technological advancements, the application of radiotherapy in cancer treatment is increasing. Administration of radiation therapy requires great precision and competency, hence tools should be available to implement uniformity of care in the procedure of radiotherapy and to reduce medical errors. This necessitates the need of a checklist to serve as a standard guide for the procedure of radiotherapy. The objective of present study was to develop radiotherapy administration checklist for patients undergoing radiotherapy. Materials and methods: Radiotherapy administration checklist was developed by using methodological research design. The checklist was developed in five phases: i) the preliminary phase (including literature review, focused group discussion, assessment of current practices, generation of item pool and preparation of preliminary draft), ii) the validation phase (content validity by modified Delphi technique and construct validation by factor analysis), iii) pilot testing, iv) final try out followed by establishment of reliability (internal consistency and inter-rater reliability), v) evaluation phase. Results: The final draft of Radiotherapy administration Checklist consisting of 29 items was developed and the validity and reliability of the developed tool were established. In content validity, S-CVI/Avg. and S-CVI/UA were 0.97 and 0.79 respectively. Cronbach’s coefficient alpha, and interrater reliability were 0.64 and 0.76 respectively. All 29 items in final checklist were loaded under 8 factors. The checklist developed was found to be a valid and reliable tool for the procedure of Radiotherapy administration. Conclusion: Radiotherapy administration Checklist is a valid and reliable tool with psychometric properties within expected range. The Radiotherapy administration Checklist can be used as a standard tool to ensure safe, uniform and optimal delivery of radiotherapy.
Management and Immediate Outcome of Common Pediatric Oncological Emergencies from a Single Centre
Authors: Raman Radhika , Ramakrishna Sreenidhi , Muthukrishnan Lakshmi
Published: December 2023

The first presentaion of children with a malignancy is often an emergency. Pediatric oncological emergencies need to be recognized and managed early and effectively for a better outcome. In this prospective study of children, with oncological emergencies, we aimed to study the nature of oncological emergencies, emergency management and immediate outcome. There were 83 patients with 110 visits with median age of 6 years. Leukemia constituted 50.6% and 92.8% was acute lymphocytic, 26.5% intracranial malignancies 59% of them posterior fossa tumors. 36.4%, presented with fever, 18% severe anemia and 16.45 % febrile neutropenia, 8% TLS (tumor lysis syndrome) and 4.5% had respiratory distress as the presentation. Presenting symptoms in 31% were neurological. 42.7% required parenteral antibiotics and 16.4% packed cell tranfusion. 90.4% of blood cultures were negative. 26.5% needed intensive care, 12 required neurosurgical procedure.
Management of Synchronous Locally Advanced Carcinoma Oropharynx and Early Stage Carcinoma Esophagus in a Tertiary Cancer Center: A Case Report
Authors: A Dharmaraj , Singh Sharad , Singh Rumita , Manna Sumanta , Fatima Tazyeen
Published: December 2023

Risk factors for squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) of the head and neck (HN) and oesophagus are similar. As such, synchronous primary tumors in these areas are not entirely uncommon. Definitive chemoradiation (CRT) is standard care for locally advanced HNSCC and is a preferred option for inoperable oesophageal SCC. Simultaneous treatment of both primaries with CRT can present technical challenges. We report a case of synchronous oropharyngeal and oesophageal SCC primary tumors treated simultaneously with definitive chemoradiotherapy.
A Prospective, Multicenter, Observational Registry (ReCoRD) on Demography, Molecular Profile, Clinical Features, and Treatment Outcomes in Individuals undergoing Treatment for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Yadav Y Sunil Kumar , Desai Rohit , Sopory Pranav , Dawer Femina , Mittal Rajan , Gaurav Kumar , Rathod Rahul , Paspulate Akhila
Published: December 2023

Objective: Out of all newly diagnosed colorectal cancer cases globally, 20% of the patients present with metastasis, and 25% develop metastasis later. The 5-year survival rate after diagnosis for mCRC patients is <20%. Although many studies using population-based cancer registries from India are available on various cancers, data on mCRC in India is scarce. Therefore, the purpose of the ReCoRD registry is to obtain real world data on demographics, treatment pattern and outcomes in Indian patients with mCRC. Methods: This is a prospective, multicenter, observational study on 1000 participants with mCRC, who are enrolled in the registry in up to 15 centers for 2 years. The recruitment will be stopped 2 years following the first patient enrollment. A minimum follow-up of 12–18 months is being carried out post-enrollment in the registry. Data on the demography, clinical features, molecular profile, treatment options, and outcomes of treatment for these patients is being collected from the study sites by investigators. The Kaplan-Meier Plot will be utilized to examine the survival data, and the median time computed by the Kaplan-Meier technique will be presented with a confidence interval of 95%.Conclusion: Although mCRC remains incurable in most cases, survival rates have improved with the advent of newer cytotoxic chemotherapeutic drugs and targeted agents. The ReCoRD registry will collect details of the demography, tumor characteristics, molecular aspects, treatment, and treatment outcomes in individuals with mCRC, which can guide the clinicians in decision making and treatment based on Indian patient data.
Мирон Кордуба та Археографічна комісія НТШ: співпраця на початку ХХ ст.
Authors: Поліщук Юрій
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to find out the features of M. Kordub’s cooperation with the Archeographical Commission of the Taras Shevchenko Scientific Society (AK NTSh) at the beginning of the 20th century. The formation of the Korduba-Archaeologist occurred under the influence of M. Hrushevsky. The initiative of his teacher was an immediate impetus for the archaeological searches of a young scientist to publish the sources of the Ukrainian Cossacks, which were identified as a priority direction created in January 1896 by the Archeographical Commission of the NTSh. Including the long-term M. Korduba’s interest in the Ukrainian Cossacks and the already considerable source material he had gathered, M. Hrushevsky identified the student’s task to find, process and publish the documents which were covering the Khmelnytsky era. The peculiarity of M. Kordub’s collaboration with AK NTSh was that, unlike the other colleagues at the school of Lviv, for a long time he did not formalize his participation in the project of the Cossack archeology, being in the role of a guest lecturer. Another important feature was that, when he was working as a professor at a gymnasium in Chernivtsi, M. Korduba didn’t have the possibility of direct contact with the teacher to discuss the various aspects of the realized project. This discussion took place in writing, which gives us an unique opportunity to look into the creative laboratory as a whole project of the Cossack archaeography, and, more importantly, to recreate the process of becoming Korduba-Archaeologist. As a result of the painstaking study of the Viennese, Lviv and Moscow archives, during the first half of 1908 M. Korduba made arrangements and proposed his project to AK NTSh as another part of the archeographic series «Zherela to the History of Ukraine-Rus».
Постать Томаша Масарика в українській історіографії 20-30 рр. ХХ ст.
Authors: Кравчук Олександр
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the coverage of T. G. Masaryk's personality in the 1920's and 1930's by Ukrainian authors, his outlook, scientific and political activity. The author analyzes the estimation by Ukrainian scholars and publicists of philosophical and political views of T. G. Masaryk, his attitude to national problems in Europe, in particular to the issue of Ukraine's independence. In the conditions of the Ukrainian lands in the interwar period of different states, the objectivity of the coverage and estimations of the views and activities of the first president of Czechoslovakia depended on political conditions. T. G. Masaryk's presidential speech in the Ukrainian Soviet literature was characterized by the prism of the ideology of the Bolshevik Party, presented in the context of criticism of the capitalist system, in particular, in its concrete Czechoslovak incarnation. T. G. Masaryk's activities were disclosed more impartially and comprehensively by Ukrainian authors in Galicia, Transcarpathia, representatives of Ukrainian emigration. The political success of the first president of the Czechoslovak Republic has led to the glorification of his activities. Particular attention was paid to the relevance of the creative heritage of T. G. Masaryk for the liberation struggles of Ukraine. In general, the apologetic nature of publications, some authors expressed critical remarks regarding to T.G. Masaryk in connection with the unrealization of the autonomy of Transcarpathia. Comparison of publications allows us to conclude that the most complete objective publications were published in the Czechoslovak Republic, Galicia, USA. The factual material offered in the publications remains an value basis for the research of T. G. Masaryk's figure.
Hypersensitivity To Mosquito Allergens: Clinic, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Authors: Zaikov S. V. , Umanets T. R. , Bogomolov A. Ye. , Dmitrieva E. M.
Published: December 2023

Ab stract. The true prevalence of allergy to mosquitoes and many other types of insects is unknown, since practical allergology currently lacks a sufficient list of insect allergens for diagnosing this type of allergy. However, it has been established that allergic reactions to the bites of bloodsucking insects occur in 17-20 % of people suffering from atopic diseases. The occurrence of such an allergic reaction can be observed both in adults (most often between the ages of 16 and 35) and in children. Th e main source of mosquito allergens is their saliva, which enters the human body as a result of the bites of these insects. In addition, during a mosquito bite, it is possible to enter the human body and the products of the insect’s vital activity, which can also cause sensitization of the body to these antigens. To date, 12 polypeptides from the saliva of the mosquito Aedes aegypti (Mosguitoes) have been described and their allergenic properties have been proven. A number of studies have revealed crossreactivity of mosquito allergens with allergens of other arthropods, in particular, individuals with hypersensitivity to the venom of wasps, bees, dust mites, cockroaches and shrimp may be susceptible to hypersensitivity reactions due to contact with Aedes aegypti. At the basis of the pathogenesis of allergy to mosquitoes, as well as to other non-stinging insects, are both IgE-induced reactions of the immediate type, and allergic reactions of the immunocomplex and delayed types. That is why the clinical manifestations of allergy to mosquitoes can be different and have a local, systemic or mainly visceral (with damage to certain organs and tissues) character. With a local allergic reaction, swelling and hyperemia of the skin at the site of the bite, pronounced skin itching, usually develop. In the late phase of the IgE-induced reaction, these symptoms are observed 3-12 hours after the bite. Sy stemic allergic reactions in this type of allergy are identical (mild, moderate, severe, anaphylactic shock) to those observed in hymenoptera insect stings. Evidence of the presence of allergy to mosquitoes is the connection of clinical manifestations of an allergic reaction with a mosquito bite, the presence of positive skin tests (if they are available) with extracts of allergens from mosquito saliva, as well as the presence of specific IgE-antibodies to the mosquito allergen in the blood serum of patients. Tr eatment of patients with mosquito allergy consists of providing emergency care for systemic allergic reactions, usage of second-generation antihistamines, local corticosteroids and allergen-specific immunotherapy. Prevention of mosquito bites, especially in humans with allergy to mosquito, is key and is accomplished primarily through physical barriers and chemical repellents.
Sağlık Eğitimi Alan Öğrencilerin Karanlık Üçlü Kişilik Özellikleri ile Mutluluk Düzeyleri Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: FİLİZ Mustafa , BUDAK Olkan , ERDAL Nurgül
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışma da, üniversitelilerin karanlık kişilik özelliklerinin mutluluk düzeyleri üzerindeki etkisinin belirlenmesi ve demografik değişkenlere göre farklılıkların ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklemini 421 sağlık eğitimi alan üniversite öğrencileri oluşturmaktadır. Karanlık üçlü kişilik ve mutluluk ölçeğinin kullanıldığı çalışmada, online anket yoluyla veriler toplanmıştır. Veriler normal dağılım gösterdiği için, farklılıkları belirleme de t-testi ve ANOVA testinden yararlanılmıştır. Karanlık üçlü kişilik ve mutluluk arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek adına çoklu regresyon analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin, Narsisizm kişilik özelliklerinin en yüksek, Psikopati kişilik özelliklerinin ise en düşük değere sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Karanlık üçlü kişilik özellikleri ile mutluluk arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu görülmüştür. Öğrencilerin mutluluk düzeylerinin %9’luk kısmının karanlık kişilik özellikleriyle açıklandığı görülmüştür. Gelir arttıkça mutluluğun arttığı ve erkek öğrencilerin kadın öğrencilere göre daha yüksek düzeyde Psikopati davranışı sergiledikleri tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin mutluluk düzeyini, Makyavelizm ve Psikopati kişilik özellikleri olumsuz etkilerken, Narsisizm kişilik özellikleri ise olumlu yönde etkilemektedir.
Dış Politika Kültürünün Karar Alma Sürecine Etkisi: ABD’nin Irak İşgali
Authors: BEŞGÜL Birce
Published: December 2023

Dış politika, uluslararası sistemde yer alan ülkelerin birbirlerine karşı tutum ve davranışlarını tanımlayan stratejiler olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Ulusal güvenliklerini korumak ve kendi çıkarlarını gözetmek isteyen ülkeler, dış politika kararlarını fayda zarar analizine göre belirleyerek rasyonel bir sonuca ulaşmayı hedeflemektedir. Karar alma sürecini kritik bir perspektifle ele alan bürokratik politika yaklaşımı, sürece dahil olan aktörlerin geçmiş tecrübeleri, dış politika kültürleri, bireysel hırsları ve birbirleriyle olan rekabetleri nedeniyle ülkelerin kesin olarak rasyonel karar almasının mümkün olmadığını savunmaktadır. George W. Bush liderliğinde Irak’ın işgal karar sürecini bürokratik politika modeliyle inceleyen bu çalışma, ABD’nin dış politika kültürünün karar alıcıların görüşleri üzerindeki etkisini tespit etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada, Irak işgali karar sürecinde yer alan aktörlerin ABD dış politika kültür etmeni olarak tespit edilen idealizm, düşman algısı yaratımı ve süreklilik ve bütünlük algısı etkisinde gerçekleştiği açıklanmaktadır.
Solar Photovoltaic Systems: A Technical and Economic Feasibility Design Approach with Homer Pro
Authors: L Katche Musong , B Makokha Augustine , O Zachary Siagi , S Adaramola Muyiwa
Published: December 2023

With the declining cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and batteries used for energy storage, many users are now shifting towards solar energy because of its renewable nature and availability. Though this is a great step to combat climate change, most of the solar systems installed always fail due to poor system sizing. For this reason, optimal systems are required to be deployed. This paper presents a technical and economic feasibility design approach for a solar PV system using Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER) Pro software. The design is based on site-specific data collected from Moi University in Kenya. The temperature and solar radiation data were collected fromthe weather station of the university, while the power demand data was collected from the Margaret Thatcher Library of the university using the PCE-360 power analyzer.The simulation results show that a 100kW solar PV system is required to power the Margaret Thatcher library with a financial investment of KES 32,000,000. This system is strongly recommended to be used by the university as it will ensure reliability of power supply for students to study and also save on costs incurred on utility bills.
Feminism in the Poem "A Century Later" by Imtiaz Dharker: A Deconstructive Analysis
Authors: Arif Huma , Farid Aisha
Published: December 2023

This paper analyzes Imtiaz Dharker's poem 'A Century Later' using the critical perspective of deconstruction. Through a qualitative method, the poem's dissemination and flickering of meaning are deconstructed to derive a new sense in the context of feminism. The paper explains deconstruction as a critical theory of language and examines how it explores verbal contradictions, shifts, and implicit references in the poem to reveal the uncertainty of literary meaning and language. 'A Century Later', when studied from a Deconstructive standpoint, reveals nothing stable and unified and proves that there is no single particular meaning in the text. Visual imagery is used to unravel the struggles of women persecuted worldwide and how their perseverance drives freedom. Deconstructive analysis of this text informs us that a woman cannot be separated from her liberty and educational right. The poem illustrates the implied discourse of how dominating factors have regularized conventional beliefs in our culture and elucidates women's struggle against male superiority. Through profound analysis of the text, it is concluded that women's ability cannot be suppressed to stand against the despicable social system.
Facilitating Inclusion through Student-Driven Strategies: Perspectives of Early Childhood Teachers in Pakistan
Authors: Tahira Marryum , Anjum Maimoona , Anis Faisal
Published: December 2023

This phenomenological study explores early childhood teachers’ perspectives on using student-driven classroom management strategies to facilitate inclusive education. Twelve teachers from nine inclusive schools in Lahore, Pakistan, participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis of transcripts provides insights into teacher views on utilising self-directed approaches to promote positive student outcomes. Most teachers recognise the value of self-management strategies like self-monitoring and self-evaluation to improve student autonomy, behaviour, and learning.However, developmental, and disability-related challenges may limit young learners’ usage of such strategies. Findings indicate that student-driven approaches are promising but require training on scaffolded implementation, considering diverse learner characteristics. Self-directed methods should be integral to teacher preparation and inclusive education policies. The study addresses a knowledge gap and has implications for enhancing inclusive practices during early schooling.
Influence of Design Thinking in Integrated STEAM Inquiry-Based Learning on Primary School Students' Empathy and Confidence
Authors: Khan Mohammad Ahmed , Kazi Asma Shahid , Butt Abira Ismat
Published: December 2023

This study explores the impact of integrating design thinking into STEAM inquiry-based lessons on the development of empathy and confidence among primary school students. Students of grade 5 from a school for the underprivileged were taught integrated STEAM through inquiry-based design challenges for three months. This study focuses on the potential of the Design Thinking process within STEAM to enhance empathy and confidence among students. They exhibited high collaboration levels, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities. The design thinking process fostered empathy by making students consider user perspectives. The implications highlight the importance of explicitly teaching empathy and providing real-world examples during the design thinking process to help students understand and prioritize human needs. This dynamic approach transforms learning, making it engaging, relevant, and reflective of the real world. Design thinking in integrated STEAM lessons is a promising approach to enhancing empathy, confidence, and problem-solving skills in primary school students.
Nuclear Deterrence and Non-proliferation Regime: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Khan Muhammad Qasim , Khan Amna Munawar , Hussain Basharat
Published: December 2023

This research paper critically examines the intricate relationship between nuclear deterrence and the non-proliferation regime, focusing on India and Pakistan as a case study. It analyzes the role of the non-proliferation regime in preventing nuclear weapons proliferation and evaluates the motivations for states to acquire such arms. The paper also explores the concept of nuclear deterrence as a strategy for preventing aggression, discussing its effectiveness and limitations in maintaining global security. It delves into how possessing nuclear weapons can impact non-proliferation efforts, both strengthening and weakening them.Through the India-Pakistan case study, the research assesses the dynamics of nuclear deterrence in their bilateral relations and its influence on regional stability. The study evaluates the non-proliferation regime's effectiveness in managing their nuclear capabilities and minimizing conflict risk. These insights are valuable for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners working toward nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and global peace.
Funding of the activities of religious organizations in Ukraine
Authors: Bilash Oleksandr , Karabin Tetyana
Published: December 2023

This article is devoted to the legal regulations pertaining to funding the activities of religious organizations in Ukraine. First, the analyses concern the direct financing of religious organizations from public funds (funding from the state budget programs for the restoration of religious architectural monuments, as well as the educational subventions that can be directed to private institutions of secondary education founded by religious organizations). However, financing religious organizations is also possible from other public funds, particularly local self-government budgets. The so-called “indirect” funding of religious organizations takes the form of tax benefits, discounts on natural gas and electricity, as well as free transfer of property. The analyses concerning the self-funding of religious organizations are focused on voluntary donations made by faithful as well as the economic activity of enterprises founded by religious organizations. The considerations aim to facilitate the choice of possible directions and types of activity of religious organizations, taking the provisions of financial law into account.
Estetyka i teologia – próba określenia przestrzeni interakcji
Authors: Strumiłowski Paweł
Published: December 2023

Współczesność, określana mianem postmodernizmu jest epoką, w której kategorie estetyczne są szczególnie istotne. Związane jest to z mocnym ukierunkowaniem współczesnej egzystencji na aspekt doświadczenia. Taki klimat współczesności wpływa również na teologię, sprawiając, że kategorie estetyczne stają się w niej coraz bardziej dowartościowane. Niemniej właściwe uestetycznienie teologii wymaga prawidłowego opracowania metodologicznego. Zakres zainteresowań estetyki jest bardzo rozległy, a samo rozumienie kategorii estetycznych, w tym także kategorii piękna, w różny sposób było pojmowane na przestrzeni wieków. Twórcze wykorzystanie piękna w teologii domaga się z tego względu wstępnego określenia rodzajów interakcji estetyki i teologii.

Artykuł jest próbą określenia różnych sposobów wchodzenia obu dziedzin w dialog, w aspekcie historycznym i systematycznym, z uwzględnieniem otwartych problemów wzajemnej interakcji.
Synodalność Kościoła w ujęciu papieża Franciszka
Authors: Sawa Przemysław
Published: December 2023

Pontyfikat Franciszka naznaczony jest uwrażliwieniem katolików na synodalną strukturę Kościoła. Zwłaszcza zwołanie Synodu poświęconego synodalności jest w tym kluczowe, by odkryć synodalność, nauczyć się jej i wprowadzić w codzienność życia wspólnoty. W związku z tym konieczne jest pogłębiona analiza nauczania Franciszka o synodalności. Dlatego w artykule przedstawiono właściwy kontekst synodalności, którą jest ewangelizacja i odnowa Kościoła. Następnie ukazano właściwe filary Franciszkowej synodalności, która wiąże się ze spotkaniem, słuchaniem i rozeznawaniem. Nie ma to więc nic wspólnego z parlamentaryzmem, rezygnacją z prawdy czy hierarchicznej struktury Kościoła. Synodalność jest realizacją sensus fidei, a wyraża się w triadzie komunia, uczestnictwo, misja.
Właściwe funkcjonowanie synodalności domaga się również znajomość jej źródeł. Wśród teologicznych są Objawienie i dialog Boga z człowiekiem, eklezjologia Ludu Bożego i komunii, działanie Ducha Świętego, różnorodność charyzmatów i idea współuczestnictwa, antropologia relacji. Do kościelnych należą m.in. synody, kolegialność biskupów, formy współuczestnictwa ochrzczonych (m.in. rady). Wreszcie ważne są doświadczenia jezuickiego rozeznawania indywidualnego i wspólnotowego.
Artykuł podejmuje również kwestie wyzwań, które stoją przed Kościołem w kontekście synodalności. Nie mogą one jednak zatrzymać podążania wspólną drogą, by Kościół coraz bardziej przyciągał współczesnych ludzi do Ewangelii.
READINESS OF TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY TOWARD ONLINE SELLING INTEREST AMONG SME’S IN MALANG CITY
Authors: Sidi Agus Purnomo , Hanif Rifki
Published: December 2023

This study examines the complex relationship between social media use, digital literacy, and online selling among unemployed persons in Malang City. The study used simple linear regression analysis and a Likert scale questionnaire to examine the complex relationships between social media use, digital literacy, and online entrepreneurship. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the various dynamics and lays the groundwork for future research and strategic interventions to use digital environments to change economic trajectories and empower entrepreneurs. The link between social media use and entrepreneurship shows the power of internet platforms to change lives. It also shows how digital environments may become lively ecosystems that support entrepreneurship. This study advances digital entrepreneurship and workforce growth. Social media, digital skills, and entrepreneurship help Malang's economy. Targeted interventions to improve digital competency and social media use can unleash entrepreneurial spirit in the city.
THE INFLUENCE OF PRODUCT DESIGN AND INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ON CUSTOMER BUYING
Authors: Munthe Yusnita Ulfah , Nurbaiti Nurbaiti , Syarvina Wahyu
Published: December 2023

This article aims to observe the influence of product design and integrated marketing communication on customer buying interest in general insurance product at PT. Askrida Syariah Insurance Medan Branch. This studi utilized a quantitative way to deal with the concept of causality research. The process of collecting data by distributing research questionnaires via Google forms using a Likert scale. Information examination and testing in this study used a statistical tool, namely SPSSv26. The tests utilized in this study are Validity and Reliability tests, Classic Assumption tests, Multiple Linear Regression Analyssis, Significance tests, and Determinant Coefficient (R2) tests. In this study, the sample drawn using a simple random sampledrawn from population. The populace in this study is the client of PT. Askrida Syariah Insurance Medan Branch, aading up to 1011. Because the population in this study was very large, exceeding 1000, the researchers finally drew a sample utilizing the Slovin equation. In this manner the example got is 91 people. That’s what the outcome showed that the R Square coefficient was 45,9%, it very well may be reasoned that the influence of the magnitude of the Product Design variable (X1) and the Integrated Marketing Communication Variable (X2) on Customer Purchase Interest (Y) is equal to 0,459 (45,9%). Keywords: Product Design, Integrated Marketing Communication and Customer Buying Interest
THE EFFECT OF WORK MOTIVATION AND WORK DISCIPLINE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE WITH REWARD AND PUNISHMENT AS MODERATION VARIABLES (CASE STUDY : PT SALIM IVOMAS PRATAMA KOTA PEKANBARU)
Authors: Elfina Rini , Siregar Budi Alamsyah , Suma Dewi , Alhempi R Rudi , Putri Rumanintya Lisaria
Published: December 2023

The era of globalization where every company must compete to maintain and develop its existence, including PT Salim Ivomas Pratama. The main activities of PT Salim Ivomas Pratama start from research, seeding, processing to marketing, the complexity of all activities at PT Salim Ivomas Pratama must be supported by qualified employees and good human resource management. . One of the important elements to improve employee performance is motivation and work discipline. While  the reward and punishment  system plays a role in maintaining the motivation of high-performing employees. The study aims to determine the effect of work motivation and work discipline on employee performance with reward and punishment as mediation variables. Quantitative research using SEM-PLS analysis with the help of SmartPLS application version 3.0. The research instrument was in the form of a questionnaire with a total of 132 respondents. The results of the study found that reward and punishment variables  mediate work motivation variables on employee performance by providing a positive and significant influence shown through calculated values of 2.441< 1,979 tables and p-values of   0.015  < 0.05. Furthermore, reward and punishment can mediate between the variability of work discipline on employee performance positively  and significantly indicated by a calculated value of 4.323< 1,979 ttable and p-value  0.000< 0.05Keyword: Work Motivation, Work Discipline, Employee Performance and Reward And Punishment
Культурні проєкти Українського культурного фонду: 2018–2023 рр.
Authors: Комарніцька Олеся
Published: December 2023

Мета статті — дослідити діяльність Українського культурного фонду як показовий приклад культурного проєктування. Методи дослідження ґрунтуються на застосуванні загальнонаукових і спеціальних методів, зокрема аналізу та синтезу, абстрагування та узагальнення. Результати дослідження. Акцентовано, що сьогодні до реалізації культурних проєктів активно долучений Український культурний фонд та інші інституції, але саме Українському культурному фонду належить провідна роль у наданні грантів на підтримку і розвиток національної культури. Підсумовано, що діяльність Українського культурного фонду є незаперечним доказом високого попиту на підтримку програм і проєктів у сфері культури та мистецтва в Україні. Пропоновані фондом проєкти зорієнтовані на загальнонаціональний і регіональний розвиток культури і мистецтва, зокрема збереження культурної спадщини, відновлення та реконструкцію її об’єктів тощо. Наукова новизна одержаних результатів полягає в підсумовуванні проєктної діяльності Українського культурного фонду, введенні в науковий обіг нових даних про його аналітичну роботу та партнерську діяльність. Висновки. Завдяки активній діяльності Українського культурного фонду, навіть попри пандемію COVID-19 і російську збройну агресію, культурне життя в країні отримує вагому фінансову підтримку, сприяє ініціативності та креативності культурних інституцій, державних і громадських організацій у сфері культури і мистецтв, залученню усе більшої кількості людей до культурної діяльності, спонукаючи їх стати ініціаторами та водночас учасниками унікальних культурних проєктів. Культурні проєкти Українського культурного фонду — це синергія не лише фінансових та організаційно-управлінських компонентів, а й творчих, ціннісних, культурних, які в сукупності сприяють досягненню головної мети конкретного культурного проєкту.
Музеї України в умовах російської збройної агресії
Authors: Кузнецова Людмила
Published: December 2023

Мета статті — дослідити та узагальнити дані щодо руйнувань і втрат музеїв України з початку повномасштабного вторгнення Росії в Україну (з 24 лютого 2022 р. до червня 2023 р.), окреслити основні напрями подальшого захисту музейної спадщини України в умовах війни. Результати дослідження ґрунтуються на узагальненні конкретних фактів руйнування і втрат низкою українських музеїв історико-культурної спадщини в умовах війни, аналізі документів Міністерства культури та інформаційної політики та інших державних структур, онлайн-ресурсів за 2022–2023 рр., в яких висвітлюється діяльність і стан українських музеїв. Визначено, що основними причинами значних втрат музеями своїх фондів є як зовнішні — швидкий наступ РФ, тимчасова окупація окремих територій України, постійні обстріли тощо, так і внутрішні, пов’язані з недостатньою підготовкою музеїв до евакуації. Руйнуючи або привласнюючи культурні цінності, російські окупанти намагаються знищити українців як націю. Наукова новизна дослідження полягає у систематизації широкого фактичного матеріалу щодо стану музеїв з початку повномасштабної збройної агресії Росії на територію України; виявленні причин і наслідків втрат музейної спадщини; окресленні можливих шляхів забезпечення охорони музейних експонатів під час воєнних дій. Вперше введено в науковий обіг окремі статистичні дані та інформаційні матеріали щодо руйнування українських музеїв у 2022–2023 рр. Висновки. Проведене дослідження дає змогу стверджувати, що з початку широкомасштабного вторгнення РФ в Україну 24 лютого 2022 р. сфера культури загалом і музеї зокрема зазнали найбільших втрат за всю історію незалежності. Частину музеїв знищено або пошкоджено, пограбовано і вивезено до РФ музейні колекції з тимчасово окупованих територій. Значно вигідніші умови для евакуації і збереження колекцій мали музеї західних регіонів. Оцінка наслідків втрат музейної спадщини, впровадження сучасних інноваційних технологій із захисту і збереження музейних колекцій, зокрема оцифрування музейних фондів України і створення єдиного електронного реєстру музейних цінностей, реституція культурних цінностей після закінчення війни, мають бути першочерговими завданнями державних і місцевих органів влади в питаннях збереження і захисту національно-культурної спадщини України. Нагальною потребою постають і подальші наукові розробки щодо оцінки свідомого нищення російськими окупантами об’єктів культури і мистецтва.
Проєкти діячів сучасного танцю як інструмент культурної дипломатії України в умовах воєнного стану
Authors: Рубан Віктор
Published: December 2023

Мета статті — представити та проаналізувати події і проєкти сучасного танцю України, що відбулися після початку повномасштабного вторгнення, в контексті культурної дипломатії, визначити їх культурно-історичний вплив, врахувавши інституційний вимір. Результати дослідження. Задокументовано та репрезентовано різні форми міжнародної діяльності представників українського сучасного танцю, а також застосовано системно- структурний метод до огляду представлених кейсів, враховуючи інституційний аспект їхньої реалізації. На підставі компаративного аналізу окреслено їх культурно-історичний вплив у контексті культурної дипломатії України. Наукова новизна полягає в дослідженні культурного впливу актуальної мистецької діяльності діячів сучасного танцю України на процеси культурної дипломатії, а також виявленні ключової ролі локальних і міжнародних інституцій. Висновки. Серед розглянутих проєктів, ініційованих діячами сучасного танцю в межах титульних міжнародних подій, варто зазначити: Festival d’Avignon 2022 (Франція), Tanzmesse 2022 (Німеччина) та Edinburg Fringe Festival 2023 (Велика Британія). Проєкти, які відбулися в межах окреслених подій, були успішно представлені за підтримки та в співпраці з урядами цих країн, що є особливо значущим з огляду на те, що вони для України є країнами стратегічної важливості. Здійсненню ініціатив значною мірою сприяла солідарність партнерських інституцій незалежного сектору інших країн, і саме незалежний сектор в Україні здійснює успішну діяльність з популяризації сучасної української культури на міжнародному рівні. Подальше дослідження та порівняльний аналіз внеску діячів різних видів мистецтв до консолідації міжнародної підтримки дасть змогу окреслити прояви культурно-історичного впливу та допоможе значно доповнити розуміння ролі діяльності української культурної спільноти для держави.