bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUATION OF CLINICAL AND X-RAY SIGNS OF BODY DISPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER JAW IN PATIENTS WITH TMJ DYSFUNCTION IN ATRICULATION-OCCLUSIVE DISORDERS
Authors: Proshchenko A.M.
Published: December 2024

Background. It is important to determine the corporal displacement of the lower jaw in the TMJ as a predictor of its dysfunction and, accordingly, to create strategies for planning orthopedic treatment and predicting its effectiveness.
Aim: determination of CT diagnostic criteria for body displacement of the lower jaw in patients with TMJ dysfunction in case of occlusion.
Materials and methods. A comprehensive clinical and radiological examination of 150 patients with occlusal disorders and TMJ dysfunction was carried out - the experimental group and 30 practically healthy people - the control group. Both groups are comparable in terms of age and gender. The first stage of the patient's examination was a facial examination followed by a dental examination. All patients of the control and experimental groups underwent cone beam tomography on the MyRay, Hyperion X9 PRO device.
Results. In our study, 44 (29.33%) patients were found to have a body displacement of the lower jaw to the right, no displacement in any of the joints in only 2 (1.33%) observations. In 25 (16.67%) case displacement of the lower mandible was manifested by a pain syndrome and unilateral distal displacement of the lower jaw, which was established when assessing the ratio of the anterior/posterior joint space in the sagittal projection and was described in detail in our previous studies. Shift in the right TMJ to the right in 127 (84.67%) patients, to the left in 9 (6.00%). Shift in the left TMJ to the right in 62 (41.33%) patients, to the left in 49 (32.67%). Such a frequency of displacements of the heads of the lower jaw in one of the joints can obviously be associated with their simultaneous displacement dorsally or medially in the sagittal plane with possible rotation of the heads of the lower jaw along the hinge axis and definitely significant anatomical diversity of the structure of both the heads of the lower jaw and articular dimples
Conclusion. Cone-beam CT enables a comprehensive assessment of intra-articular relationships in the TMJ and is a valuable tool not only for diagnosing TMJ dysfunction, but also for planning orthopedic treatment of such patients and evaluating its effectiveness in dynamics.
FEATURES OF ETIOPATHOGENESIS OF CARIES AND PERIODONTISIS IN MILITARY PERSONNEL: INFLUENCE OF STRESS AND GENETIC FACTORS (literature review)
Authors: Kopchak O.V. , Dmytrashko V.V. , Novikov R.A. , Yakovets O.V.
Published: December 2024

Background. The most common diseases that lead to tooth loss are caries and periodontitis. Among military personnel, these processes are quite common, which can be related to both extreme stress and genetic factors.
Aim: to establish the features of the etiopathogenesis of tooth caries and generalized periodontitis in military personnel, in particular, the influence of stress and genetic factors, based on the analysis of literary data.
Materials and methods. The subject of the search was scientific publications of the Ukrainian and foreign literature of the last 5 years, containing the keywords: dental diseases, dental caries, complications of caries, periodontitis, etiology, pathogenesis, stress, cortisol, candidate genes, genetic polymorphism, miRNA, military personnel, combatants, veterans using the open medical scientific database PubMed of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Medical Library USA (NLM). At the first stage, 250 sources were selected, of which 49 were selected for this article.
Results. Caries and generalized periodontitis have great social significance among the population of the whole world. Their social burden is manifested in significant global costs for health care, which reach 5%. The incidence of caries and periodontitis is a particularly acute issue among personnel, in particular the Armed Forces, which is manifested in a decrease in combat effectiveness and an increase in the frequency and duration of medical evacuation. Among the numerous etiological factors of caries and periodontitis in military personnel, the key is stress, which is of a chronic nature. Stress-induced disorders of neuro-humoral regulation become specific triggers in relation to the development of caries. It has been established that caries and periodontitis have a clear genetic determinism, which is realized through the interaction of structural genes and regulatory genes. A special place in the metabolism of periodontal tissues is occupied by epigenetic regulation, in particular the influence of miRNA. MiRNA-146a and miRNA450b-5p are diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of inflammatory periodontal diseases and caries.
THE ROLE OF GENETIC POLYMORPHISM IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS OF MYOPIA
Authors: Tarambula S.Yu.
Published: December 2024

Background. The urgency of the problem of myopia lies primarily in its high prevalence in the world. In addition, the global economic costs of treatment and losses due to reduced working capacity of the population due to vision-threatening complications of this pathology are important and significant. In Ukraine, among the diseases of the eye and accessory apparatus in children, myopia is most often detected. According to the most recent data, by 2050, more than half of the population of Eastern Europe may have this refraction anomaly. Over the past few decades, numerous polymorphisms have been discovered in hundreds of genes that are associated with myopia because they control the growth and development of eyeball structures, signal transmission from the retina to the sclera, remodeling of the latter, and other biochemical processes in the eye.
Genes whose polymorphisms are associated with myopia are responsible for modulating the growth and development of eyeball structures, signal transmission from the retina to the sclera, remodeling of the latter, and other biochemical processes in the eye that are involved in the pathogenesis of myopia. A stable association with myopia was established for such genetic polymorphisms as rs6214 of the IGF1 gene, rs339501 of the FGF10, and rs644242 of PAX6. With the discovery of new genes associated with myopia, as well as the study of the epigenetic architecture of this pathology, it will be possible to understand in more detail the molecular mechanisms of its pathogenesis, and the possibilities of medicine will increase in identifying individuals from risk groups for better treatment, management, and prevention of myopia development and complications.
Conclusion. The data on the epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis of myopia were analyzed and systematized, and the influence of genetic polymorphisms on the risks of its occurrence and progression was clarified.
The Psychology of Generative AI in Higher Education: Mapping Benefits and Risks
Authors: Koscielniak Maciej , Bielecki Maksymilian
Published: December 2024

In this review, we discuss the psychological aspects of using generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) in higher education. Although these technologies may appear unprecedented, we argue that they align with the recurring _Sisyphean Cycle of Technology Panic_: a well-documented phenomenon characterized by fear and skepticism toward major technological changes. Our primary focus is on the psychological dimensions of LLM accessibility for educators and students, which are often overlooked in favor of technological, legal, or economic considerations. We identify and examine ten key psychological areas relevant to the use of generative AI in academia: accessibility, ethical judgments, determinants of trust in AI, cognitive offloading, cognitive biases, creativity, social relationships, educational motivation, well-being, and potential clinical risks. We provide a balanced analysis for each of these areas, considering the potential benefits and risks associated with integrating AI algorithms into academic practices. We emphasize the necessity of addressing both perspectives when implementing technological solutions in education and suggest directions for future research. We believe this review offers a comprehensive overview of the psychological implications of generative AI in academic contexts.
In vitro antioxidant, antimicrobial and antidiabetic properties of the organic fraction of distillate of Salvia hispanica seeds
Authors:   University of Oum El Bouaghi, Rahmoune Ibtissem , Karoune Samira ,   Mohamed Khider University, Azzam Clara ,   Agricultural Research Center, Saad Somia ,   Mohamed Khider University, Foughalia Abdelhamid ,   Mohamed Khider University, Sarri Madani ,   M’sila University, Chebrouk Farid ,   Center for Scientific and Technical Research in Physico-Chemical Analyzes, Abidat Hana ,   University of Oum El Bouaghi, Kechebarre Mohamed Seif Allah ,   Mohamed Khider University
Published: December 2024

This work aims to test in vitro biological properties and phytochemical composition of the organic fraction of distillate of Salvia hispanica seeds. Twenty-five bioactive compounds were identified, constituting 90.40% of the total organic fraction. The chemical composition of organic fraction revealed that fatty acids were the main component at 78.93%, followed by steroids (6.95%) and tocophérol (1.87%). The organic fraction showed interesting antioxidant activity for DPPH, DMSO, ABTS, PHE and FRAP tests. Furthermore, the in vitro enzyme inhibitory activity against α-amylase exhibited the best activity (IC50 = 34.97 ± 0.68 μg/mL). The results indicated that organic fraction displayed good antimicrobial effect.
Pengaruh Healthcare Supply Chain Risk Management, Healthcare Supply Chain 4.0, Healthcare Supply Chain Integration dan Healthcare Supply Chain Performance terhadap Business Performance pada Industri Kesehatan di Wilayah Jabotabek
Authors: Abidin Ali Zainal , Siagian Yolanda Masnita
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini menginvestigasi hubungan antara Healthcare Supply Chain 4.0 dan kinerja rantai pasok kesehatan (Healthcare Supply Chain Performance), serta dampaknya terhadap kinerja bisnis. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh signifikan dari Healthcare Supply Chain 4.0 terhadap Healthcare Supply Chain Performance. Namun, tidak ditemukan pengaruh Healthcare Supply Chain Risk Management dan Healthcare Supply Chain Integration terhadap Healthcare Supply Chain Performance. Selain itu, kinerja rantai pasok kesehatan berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja bisnis. Temuan lain mengidentifikasi bahwa indikator terendah dari kinerja rantai pasok terkait dengan gangguan yang mempengaruhi kelancaran rantai pasok, seperti bencana atau kejadian tak terduga. Oleh karena itu, perusahaan disarankan untuk mencari alternatif pemasok dan meningkatkan komunikasi dengan pemasok serta pelanggan guna memitigasi risiko gangguan rantai pasok.
Anteseden dan Konsekuensi Kinerja Pegawai Pengadilan Tata Usaha Negara Gorontalo
Authors: Suja’i Ahmad , Fikri Amir , Sultan Zulkifli
Published: December 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji pengaruh disiplin dan kompetensi terhadap kinerja pegawai dengan motivasi sebagai variabel intervening. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada pegawai Pengadilan Tata Usaha Negara Gorontalo yang berjumlah 33 responden. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik sampel jenuh. Data yang diperoleh kemudian diolah dengan menggunakan alat bantu SmartPLS.  Berdasarkan hasil uji penelitian yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa variabel disiplin berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai, variabel disiplin berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap motivasi, variabel kompetensi berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai, variablel kompetensi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap motivasi, variabel motivasi berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai, variabel motivasi tidak mampu memediasi antara disiplin terhadap kinerja pegawai, variabel motivasi tidak mampu memediasi antara kompetensi terhadap kinerja pegawai.
Metacognitive Awareness and Autonomous Learning Skill Levels in Gifted Children
Authors: Savaş  Yağcı Bahar , Demirtaş Zeynep
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between metacognitive awareness and autonomous learning skill levels of gifted students. The research sample consists of 338 gifted students in the 3-4-5-6-7-8th grade levels studying at Izmit Science and Art Center. The research was designed in the correlational screening model, one of the quantitative research methods. The research data were collected with Metacognitive Awareness A and B Scales and Autonomous Learning Scale. In the study, it was found that there was no significant relationship between metacognitive awareness and autonomous learning skills of gifted students studying at the 3-4-5th grade levels. It was found that there was a moderate, positive and significant relationship between metacognitive awareness and autonomous learning skills of gifted students studying at the 6-7-8th grade level. It was found that the metacognitive awareness levels of gifted students studying at the 3-4-5th grade level were at a medium level, while the metacognitive awareness levels of gifted students studying at the 6-7-8th grade level were at a high level. In the study, it was determined that the autonomous learning skill levels of gifted students studying at both 3-4-5th grade levels and 6-7-8th grade levels were at a medium level.
The Transformative Role of Mobile Applications in Digital Banking: A Comprehensive Analysis of Customer Engagement and Service Evolution
Authors: Jaspreet Kumar
Published: December 2024

The digital transformation of banking services through mobile applications represents a pivotal shift in the financial services industry, fundamentally changing how customers interact with their financial institutions. This comprehensive article research examines the multifaceted role of mobile applications in driving digital banking transformation, with particular emphasis on security implementations, customer engagement strategies, and the impact of automation and personalization on service delivery. The article analyzes the critical aspects of mobile banking infrastructure, including multi-layered security protocols, regulatory compliance frameworks, and technological integration strategies that have shaped the modern banking landscape. Special attention is given to the accelerated digital adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic, which served as a catalyst for unprecedented changes in banking behavior and technological advancement. Through analysis of industry data and expert insights, this research demonstrates how mobile banking applications have evolved from simple transaction tools into sophisticated platforms that integrate advanced security protocols, artificial intelligence, personalized analytics, and seamless customer engagement features. The article reveals significant improvements in customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and service accessibility, with mobile banking users showing an increase during the pandemic period and an increase in customer engagement for institutions implementing advanced analytics and personalization strategies. This article contributes to the understanding of mobile banking's evolutionary trajectory and provides valuable insights for financial institutions seeking to enhance their digital banking capabilities in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Advanced Detection and Prevention of SQL Injection Attacks Using Machine Learning Techniques for Enhanced Web Security
Authors: Pooja Panadiya  , Prof. Manish Kumar Singhal
Published: December 2024

In this paper the SQL injection attacks (SQLIAs) continue to pose significant threats to web applications, exploiting vulnerabilities in poorly secured databases. Traditional detection and prevention mechanisms often struggle to adapt to the evolving techniques employed by attackers. This paper presents an advanced framework for detecting and preventing SQL injection attacks using machine learning techniques to enhance web security. The proposed system employs a combination of supervised and unsupervised learning models to analyze query patterns, identify anomalies, and classify malicious inputs in real time. Our methodology involves preprocessing web application traffic, feature extraction from SQL queries, and model training using labeled datasets. Various algorithms, including decision trees, support vector machines, and neural networks, were evaluated to determine their effectiveness in detecting SQLIAs. The results demonstrate that machine learning-based approaches can significantly improve the detection and prevention of SQL injection attacks compared to traditional rule-based methods. This study also highlights the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in cyber security frameworks. The proposed solution provides a robust and scalable tool for enhancing web application security, paving the way for further research into the integration of artificial intelligence in cyber security.
Biomass increase of Spirulina platensis as a feed additive with different doses of sulfur in the nutrient environment
Authors: Hryhorash Y. V. , Merzlov S. V.
Published: December 2024

Spirulina biomass is a renewable resource that can be cultivated on cheap nutrient media and used as a feed supplement for animal and poultry diets. It contains many complete proteins, vitamins, trace elements, and other biologically active substances. The nutrient medium for growing spirulina contains many macro-elements and micro-elements. Sulfur is essential for algae. This element is very important in nitrogen anabolism and protein and chlorophyll synthesis. The issue of the effectiveness of using increased doses of Sulfur and its various sources as part of the nutrient medium for spirulina remains insufficiently researched. The work aimed to study different doses of Sulfur in purified, alimentary form and in the form of Glauber's salt to increase spirulina biomass and the total protein and chlorophyll content in its biomass. Four groups of phytoreactors were formed for research. Zarruk nutrient medium with standard sulfur content was placed in the phytoreactors in the control room. Additional purified alimentary Sulfur was added to the nutrient medium from the I, II, and III research groups to bring the level of the element in the medium, respectively, to the level of 250.0; 300.0 and 350.0 mg/dm3 (I series of experiments). In the II series of experiments in the I, II, and III experimental groups, the Sulfur content in the nutrient medium was brought to the level of 250.0, 300.0, and 350.0 mg/dm3 using Glauber's salt. During the experiment, the optical density of the nutrient medium with spirulina and the content of total protein and chlorophyll in the biomass of spirulina were determined. During the first series of studies, it was established that the intensity of the increase in spirulina biomass depended on the concentration of Sulfur in the nutrient medium. The lowest optical density of the nutrient medium was found in the control group and the highest in the medium containing 350.0 mg/dm3 of Sulfur. The difference between the optical density index in the III experimental group and the control one was 16.7%. Using Glauber's salt as an additional source of Sulfur, the tendency was maintained that the higher the element's content in the nutrient medium, the higher its optical density. It has been proven that the cultivation of spirulina on a nutrient medium with a sulfur content of 350.0 mg/dm3 in alimentary form and the form of Glauber's salt leads to an increase in the content of total protein and chlorophyll in the spirulina biomass, respectively, by 4.2 and 5.7 % and 11.4 and 13.4 % relatively to the control group.
МАКРОЕКОНОМІЧНІ ТА ІНСТИТУЦІОНАЛЬНІ АСПЕКТИ МОДЕЛІ РОЗВИТКУ АГРАРНОГО ПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВА
Authors: Лівінський А.І. , Мельничук О.І. , Петренко О.П.
Published: December 2024

Метою дослідження є окреслення стану розвитку підприємництва як інституту забезпечення ефективного розвитку аграрного сектора та структурного аспекту моделі аграрного підприємництва. В результаті вивчення макроекономічних та інституційних аспектів структурних зрушень в розвитку організаційно-економічних форм аграрного підприємництва виявлені тенденції підвищення рівня концентрації виробничих ресурсів в сільському господарстві. Зроблено висновок про багатоукладний характер структури аграрного господарювання, особливістю якої є одночасне функціонування різних форм аграрного підприємництва, до яких відносяться фермерські господарства, середні аграрні підприємства приватної форми власності, сільськогосподарські виробничі та обслуговуючі кооперативи, великі підприємства корпоративного (холдингового) типу, а також державні підприємства. Визначені основні переваги та недоліки форм аграрного підприємництва.
РОЛЬ БІЗНЕСУ НА РЕГІОНАЛЬНОМУ РИНКУ ПРАЦІ: АНАЛІЗ СТАНУ СУБ’ЄКТІВ ГОСПОДАРЮВАННЯ ТА ЗАЙНЯТОСТІ НАСЕЛЕННЯ
Authors: Бондаренко С. О.
Published: December 2024

Дана стаття присвячена вивченню питання ролі бізнесу на ринку праці, аналізу поточного стану підприємництва в Україні та визначенню ключових напрямків і перспектив його розвитку. У статті наведено статистичні дані щодо поточного стану справ бізнесу прифронтового Запорізького регіону, динаміка показників в період до пандемії, під час епідемії та після, а також з моменту початку повномасштабного вторгнення росії на територію України. Так, з'ясовано, що протягом 2022 року спостерігався масовий відтік бізнесу через закриття, банкрутство та зміну місця реєстрації. Однак вже у 2023 та 2024 роках частина бізнесів вийшла на заплановані показники або навіть перевищила їх, хоча загальний обсяг робіт скоротився. Водночас майже третина все ще оцінюють свій фінансовий стан як негативний. Крім того, бізнес повідомив, що стикається з низкою викликів, серед яких непередбачуваність ситуації в країні, непрогнозованість дій держави, а також дефіцит кваліфікованих працівників і загальний дисбаланс між попитом і пропозицією робочої сили. Також у статті розглянуто механізми із допомогою яких держава нині допомагає бізнесу стабілізувати своє становище та розвиватися в сучасних реаліях. Зокрема, це політика «Зроблена в Україні», яка включає десяток дієвих програм. В першу чергу це програми «Доступні кредити 5-7-9%» та «Власна справа», офіси «Зроблено в Україні», а також ініціативи щодо надання компенсацій аграріям за придбання ними техніки й обладнання українського виробництва, грантів для ветеранів та їх родин. Окреме місце в статті присвячене саме регіональному бізнесу, його особливостям та місцю на регіональному ринку праці на прикладі Запорізької області. З’ясовано, що бізнес на регіональному ринку праці формується під впливом економічної специфіки територій та потреб конкретних галузей економіки. Дані особливості створюють різноманітні робочі місця та формують попит на працівників з відповідними кваліфікаціями.
ДИСТАНЦІЙНЕ НАВЧАННЯ ДЛЯ ЗДОБУВАЧІВ НАПРЯМУ ПУБЛІЧНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ ТА АДМІНІСТРУВАННЯ: ПЕРЕВАГИ ТА АДАПТАЦІЯ ДО КРИЗОВИХ УМОВ
Authors: Варнавська І. В.
Published: December 2024

Актуальність дослідження дистанційного навчання та його адаптації до кризових умов обумовлена сучасними викликами, з якими стикається система освіти у всьому світі. Глобальні події, такі як пандемія COVID-19, військові конфлікти та природні катастрофи, змусили освітні установи кардинально змінити традиційні форми навчання та шукати нові підходи до забезпечення освітнього процесу. Дистанційне навчання стало ключовим інструментом для збереження освітнього континууму, але цей формат потребує ґрунтовного дослідження для розуміння його особливостей і труднощів в умовах криз. В умовах непередбачуваних змін, таких як соціальні та економічні потрясіння, навчальні заклади змушені швидко адаптуватися до обмежень на фізичну присутність і шукати нові методи навчання, що зумовлює потребу у дослідженні ефективності дистанційних технологій, їх переваг і недоліків. Особливо актуальним є аналіз впливу дистанційного навчання на мотивацію і психологічний стан учнів, що відображає необхідність створення комфортних умов для підтримки їхньої успішної адаптації. Аналіз останніх досліджень у сфері дистанційного навчання та його адаптації до кризових умов демонструє значний інтерес науковців до проблем і можливостей цього формату. Дослідження зосереджені на аспектах, таких як вплив дистанційного навчання на якість освіти, адаптація учнів до онлайн-формату, психологічний стан учасників навчального процесу, а також технологічні рішення для покращення навчального процесу. Серед ключових тем, що розглядаються дослідниками, виокремлюється необхідність розробки нових педагогічних підходів та інтерактивних методів для підвищення результативності навчання. Мета дослідження полягає у визначенні ключових переваг дистанційного навчання та його адаптації до кризових умов, а також в аналізі можливостей і викликів, що виникають при впровадженні дистанційних форм навчання у нестабільний час. Це дослідження не лише збагачує існуючі наукові знання про дистанційне навчання в умовах криз, а й має практичне значення для педагогів, адміністраторів та розробників освітніх програм, допомагаючи підвищити ефективність навчання в умовах нестабільності та забезпечити більш рівний доступ до освіти для всіх учнів.
АНТИКОРУПЦІЙНИЙ ДОСВІД НІМЕЧЧИНИ: ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Карнаушенко А. С.
Published: December 2024

У статті розглядається досвід Німеччини у боротьбі з корупцією та оцінюється можливості його впровадження в Україні, де корупція залишається основною перешкодою для соціально-економічного розвитку нашої держави. Мета дослідження – визначити перспективи застосування досвіду антикорупційної політики Німеччини в Україні. В досліджені аналізується правові та інституційні механізми ефективної протидії корупції на різних рівнях державного управлянні у Німеччині. Наведені в дослідженні дані свідчать про те, що ключові чинники успіху Німеччини, такі як чітка правова база, незалежність антикорупційних органів і міжвідомча співпраця, можуть мати позитивний вплив на ефективність боротьби з корупцією в Україні. Досліджено кількість корупційних злочинів у Німеччині за 2023 р. також в межах дослідження проведено регресійний аналіз, розраховано коефіцієнт кореляції та здійснено аналіз дисперсії (ANOVA) для оцінки факторів, що впливають на рівень корупцію. В результаті було встановлено, що рівень корупція в Німеччині залежить від доходу громадян, рівня безробіття і довіри до державних інституцій. Також встановлено залежність між рівнем корупції та різними рівнями доходів, що свідчить про особливу вразливість до корупції серед громадян із нижчими доходами. Проведений SWOT-аналіз свідчить, що Німеччина має потужні інструменти для боротьби з корупцією, однак, існують проблеми, які потребують уваги, зокрема підвищення кількості корупційних злочинів у приватному секторі та на міжнародному рівні, а також зниження показника CPI за останні 5 р. Практичне значення статті полягає в запропонованих на основі глибокого та всебічного аналізу антикорупційної політики Німеччини ключових кроків боротьби з корупцією для України. Оригінальність дослідження полягає у глибокому та ґрунтовному аналізі факторів, що впливають на рівень корупції у Німеччині та розробці рекомендацій для України.
Popular Culture and Mothering
Authors: Podnieks Elizabeth
Published: December 2024

Popular culture is a broad term deriving from the more general definition of culture as that which constitutes the customs, beliefs, behaviors, and productions of particular societies or groups of people. In the most basic sense, popular culture suggests the culture within the ordinary or everyday world in which people work, go to school, interact with others, and be entertained, for instance. The notion of the popular is rooted in preindustrial or folk culture, but today it is generally taken to refer to the goods and services created, consumed, and interpreted by members of societies in the specific historical context dating roughly from the industrial revolution in the Western world from the mid-19th century on. As such, popular culture is synonymous with mass culture, in which products are mechanically manufactured and reproduced via industrial and later electronic technologies.

Popular culture is also a commodity or commercial culture, in which products and activities are mass marketed to a populace whose tastes in and frequency of consumption determine levels of popularity. Popular culture is both widely disseminated in and represented by mass entertainment outlets such as radio, film, television, newspapers, commercial books, magazines, advertisements, songs and music videos, and the Internet. Mothers have been largely underrepresented in the past; however, from the 1980s and especially from the 21st century, they have been occupying an increasingly prominent position within popular culture, where they are not only the subject of representation but are also the creators and purveyors of maternal content.
Una escudella d’orelles de reflexos daurats i la construcció de la Capella de Santa Maria Magdalena del Claustre de la Catedral de Tarragona: un context datat a través de la inscripció fundacional de 1536
Authors: Gutiérrez Soto Itziar , Muñoz Virgili Andreu
Published: December 2024

Es presenta l’estudi sobre una escudella d’orelles de reflexos daurats recuperada a la rasa constructiva de la Capella de Santa Maria Magdalena al Claustre de la Catedral de Tarragona en el marc de les darreres intervencions arqueològiques dutes a terme a la galeria del rereclaustre nord. El context en qüestió està associat a una estructura que compta amb la inscripció fundacional. Tot plegat, permet contextualitzar la peça amb un notable grau de precisió cronològica i fiabilitat estratigràfica.
Adaptive residual subsampling algorithms for kernel interpolation based on cross validation techniques
Authors: Cavoretto Roberto , Haider Adeeba , Lancellotti Sandro , Mezzanotte Domenico , Noorizadegan Amir
Published: December 2024

In this article we present an adaptive residual subsampling scheme designed for kernel based interpolation. For an optimal choice of the kernel shape parameter we consider some cross validation (CV) criteria, using efficient algorithms of $k$-fold CV and leave-one-out CV (LOOCV) as a special case. In this framework, the selection of the shape parameter within the residual subsampling method is totally automatic, provides highly reliable and accurate results for any kind of kernel, and guarantees existence and uniqueness of the kernel based interpolant. Numerical results show the performance of this new adaptive scheme, also giving a comparison with other computational techniques.
Assessment of the Possibility of Verification of Proton Dose Distributions by the Method of Induced Positron Activity in Human Tissue
Authors:   National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, Shimchuk G.G. , Skobliakov A.V. ,   National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, Golubev A.A. ,   National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, Kantsyrev A.V. ,   National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”, Shimchuk Gr.G. ,   National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”
Published: December 2024

A computational assessment was made of the possibility of verifying dose distributions during proton radiation therapy using PET imaging of positron activity in human tissues, which was formed as a result of proton irradiation. To compare the dose distribution of a particle energy-modulated proton beam with a diameter of 10 mm with an initial particle energy of 100 MeV, ensuring uniform irradiation of the target in a 13 mm zone (at the level of 90 % of the radiation dose) at the end of the particle path, with a map of induced activity from the radionuclides 11C, 13N and 15O, numerical calculations were performed in a Monte–Carlo code using the Geant4 simulation program. In the modeling process, a volume with dimensions of 50 × 50 × 100 mm was used, simulating soft tissues of the human body with a density of 1 g/cm3, consisting of hydrogen atoms (62 %), carbon (12 %), oxygen (24 %) and nitrogen (1.1 %). The cross sections for the formation of radionuclides 11C, 13N and 15O in the reactions 12C(p, pn)11C, 14N(p, α)11C, 16O(p, αpn)11C, 14N(p, pn)13N, 16O(p, α)13N, 16O(p, pn)15O have been calculated, which were used to calculate the distributions of positron activity in the irradiated volume. Taking into account the short half-lives of the radionuclides under consideration (primarily oxygen-15), calculations of isoactivities and depth distributions of accumulated radioactivities were performed for various time intervals after irradiation.

The performed computational modeling of the distributions of activities of radionuclides 11C, 13N and 15O during the passage of a modulated proton beam, taking into account the decay of produced radionuclides after irradiation, shows that by recording for 15 minutes the induced activity of PET radionuclides 2 minutes after irradiation, it is possible to obtain data on the compliance of the planned and irradiation of tumors performed during proton therapy. However, small levels of generated activity (at a level of 2 Gy for finely fractionated irradiations) require a device with high efficiency in recording annihilation radiation and high spatial resolution at the level of 1.5–2.0 mm.
Vigas reticuladas en base a perfiles conformados en frío con nudos soldados
Authors: Ruffo Hector Marcelo , Ferreras María Emilia , Avendaño Lucas , Erck Pablo
Published: December 2024

La utilización de vigas reticuladas diseñadas con perfiles conformados en frío de sección C se ha popularizado en el país en construcciones de galpones de pequeña envergadura. En estudios anteriores se ha evaluado, mediante elementos finitos y ensayos de vigas a escala real, el comportamiento de la conexión de barras diagonales soldadas al labio rigidizador del cordón. En este trabajo se evalúa la eficiencia en el uso del material de estos reticulados, en comparación con otros también habituales en base al mismo tipo de perfiles. Se analiza en primera instancia la capacidad teórica de la tipología de celosías en estudio y se la compara con soluciones de nudos rígidos mediante el uso de chapas de nudo y con vigas de diagonales ángulo soldadas de forma directa al cordón. Finalmente, se analizan nuevos modelos de elementos finitos de vigas teóricas para evaluar la incidencia de la excentricidad geométrica que se presenta en los nudos en el plano de la cercha.
Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on Undernourishment in Central Asia
Authors: Bopushev Stalbek , Fehér István , Bozsik Norbert
Published: December 2024

The Global Hunger Index reports a troubling rise in the global number of undernourished people, increasing from 572 million in 2017 to 735 million in 2023, highlighting persistent global challenges. In Central Asia, undernourishment poses a serious threat to public health and impedes both economic and social progress for millions. This study emphasizes the critical roles of political stability and remittances as primary determinants influencing undernourishment in the region. Utilizing a fixed-effects panel data model, we analyze the impact of these key factors, alongside other economic and social indicators, on food security. Our findings indicate that higher remittance inflows are inversely related to undernourishment, suggesting that increased household income from remittances greatly enhances food access and security. Furthermore, the analysis highlights that political stability plays a crucial role in mitigating undernourishment, with more stable governance correlating with lower rates of food insecurity. These insights emphasize the necessity for targeted policies that foster political stability and encourage remittance flows while ensuring inclusive food access and local production.
Fenntarthatóság az autóiparban
Authors: Pónusz Mónika , Klinszky Kitti
Published: December 2024

Tanulmányunkban áttekintést kívánunk adni az elektromos autók magyarországi felhasználásáról. Ismertetjük a hagyományos és elektromos autók kialakulásának rövid történetét. Hazai és nemzetközi aspektusból igyekszünk megvilágítani az elektromos autó használatot a fenntarthatósággal összefüggésben. A szabályozások, trendek és fogyasztói elvárások mind azt mutatják, hogy a fenntarthatóság fontos téma, és az autóipar is ennek középpontjában van. Megvizsgáljuk azt, hogy milyen minőségben van jelen Magyarországon az elektromos autó köré kialakult infrastruktúra, a napelemparkok létesítése. Illetve az elektromos autó töltők telepítése, mely tényezők hatással vannak a felhasználói oldalra az elektromos autózás terén hazánkban. Vizsgáljuk, hogy az elektromos autó fenntarthatóbb- e, mint a hagyományos autó. Költségeit tekintve gazdaságilag jobban megéri -e az elektromos autó vásárlás a hagyományos autóval szemben. Szeretnénk ráirányítani a figyelmet a környezet, az életterünk védelmének, a környezettudatos magatartás gyakorlásának fontosságára az autóhasználattal kapcsolatosan. Kevert módszertant alkalmaztunk: szekunder forrásokat és primer kutatásként szakértői mélyinterjút.
The Associations Between Functional Mobility, Dynamic Stability and Back Pain in Women After Caesarean Section Surgery
Authors: Žalienė Laura , Arup Irina
Published: December 2024

Background. Lower back pain is more common in women who have undergone cesarean section surgery than in women whose childbirth was natural. The quality of life is better, and the level of disability is lower in women who have given birth naturally than those who have undergone cesarean section surgery.
The aim. To assess the relationship between women after cesarean section surgery for back pain, functional mobility, and dynamic.
Material and methods. Functional mobility, questionnaire survey, tests of dynamic trunk stability and static endurance, mathematical descriptive statistics.
Results. According to a questionnaire survey, the largest number of women after cesarean section surgery are tormented by lumbar spine pains (58 percent). As many as 6.1 percent of women feel unbearable pain. Half (n=6) of the women in the study had good functional mobility after cesarean section surgery, four were satisfactory and only two were unsatisfactory. Half (n=6) of the women in the study have  good dynamic torso stability after cesarean section surgery, five are satisfactory, and only one is unsatisfactory. All women (n=12) in the study complained of pain in the lumbar spine. In half (n=6) women who often felt pain in the lumbar spine, the dynamic stability was unsatisfactory. Meanwhile, for those who sometimes felt pain in the lumbar spine, the dynamic stability was satisfactory. The functional mobility of women who often felt pain in the lumbar spine was satisfactory.
Conclusions. All women who participated in the study of physical and functional condition after cesarean section surgery felt pain in the lower back and all had a discharge of the rectilinear abdominal muscles. Despite the above factors, functional mobility and dynamic and static stability of the torso in most cases were good enough. This may have led to the fact that all the women involved in the study in physical and functional condition were physically active after cesarean section surgery.
Keywords: caesarean section, low back pain, dynamic stability, functional mobility.
Effect of Different Kinesiotaping Techniques on Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain
Authors: Koch Kristina , Dudonienė Vilma , Solianik Rima
Published: December 2024

Background. Kinesiological taping (KinT) is proposed as one of the techniques that can alleviate back pain. However, no studies have been conducted to demonstrate the most effective kinesiology taping technique for women with chronic non-specific low back pain.
The aim. To determine the effects of star-shaped, “H-shaped”, and placebo kinesiology taping methods on non-specific chronic back pain, trunk mobility, static endurance of trunk muscles, and functional status in women with non-specific low back pain.
Methods. Fifteen women aged 18-36 years, experiencing chronic, non-specific back pain, participated in the study. Three different taping methods were chosen: H-shaped, star-shaped, and placebo taping. The lower back of each subject was taped using all three kinesiology taping (KinT) techniques with a one-week break between different taping cycles. Subjects' back pain, torso mobility, back muscle static endurance, and functional status were assessed using the Roland-Morris questionnaire.
Results. Participants’ baseline assessments did not differ before applying different KinT techniques. Back pain intensity significantly reduced (p<0.05), and mobility and endurance of back extensor muscles increased (p<0.05) with star and H-shaped kinesio tape, but the effect of the techniques at 24 hours did not differ from each other after tape removal. Although there was no difference between taping methods after 24 hours, H-shaped taping had a greater effect than Z-shaped taping on mobility after 48 hours of taping (p<0.05). Meanwhile, functional disability decreased with all three taping methods (p<0.05) but did not differ between different taping methods.
Conclusions. Star- and H-shaped KinT techniques had short-term significant positive effects on chronic non-specific back pain, lumbar mobility, static endurance of the trunk muscles, and functional status of subjects. Placebo (sham) KinT technique only reduced subjectively-assessed functional disability.
Keywords: women, back pain, kinesiotaping, function.
The Effect of Visual Feedback on Knee Pain and Function in Women Aged 45–75 Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Baltramonaitytė Sandra , Katinė Anelė
Published: December 2024

Background. Knee replacement surgery is a standard treatment that relieves the problems caused by advanced knee osteoarthritis. Postoperative rehabilitation programs are extremely important because they can improve knee function and reduce pain in patients after EP surgery.
The aim. To assess the effect of visual feedback on knee joint function and pain in patients who underwent arthroplasty.
Methods. The study involved 30 women experiencing pain after knee replacement surgery. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups: experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15). Patients in both groups received one hour of physical therapy every day from Monday to Saturday. The patients of the study group performed 30 minutes of conventional physiotherapy in the hall, which includes exercises for increasing the range of motion of the knee, increasing strength and endurance, and 30 minutes of gait and balance training supplemented with visual feedback. The patients in the control group received regular physiotherapy in the hall lasting 60 minutes. The duration of the study is three weeks. Knee joint pain, range of motion, leg extensor and flexor muscle strength, and body balance were evaluated.
Results. Both physical therapy programs significantly reduced knee pain and improved knee function. The control group's pain decreased by 63.4 percent, while the experimental group's pain decreased by 60.8 percent. The knee joint flexion amplitude improved by 42.9 percent in the control group and 43.4 percent in the experimental group. The improvement in the knee joint flexion amplitude was 88.3 percent in the control group and 92.7 percent in the experimental group. In the control group, the strength of the calf extensor muscles increased by 30.0 percent, and in the experimental group, it increased by 34.23 percent. The strength of the calf flexor muscles increased by 29.4 percent in the control group and 34.2 percent in the study group. Balance and gait indicators, according to the Tinetti scale, improved statistically significantly in the control group by 27.6 percent, and in the study group by 45.1 percent. In the study group, only balance and gait were better after the interventions (p<0.05) than in the control group.
Conclusion. Both interventions: conventional physical therapy and supplemented with visual feedback significantly improved the subjects' functionality and reduced knee pain. Physiotherapy with visual feedback was more effective than conventional physiotherapy in recovering balance and gait in subjects after knee arthroplasty.
Keywords: knee arthroplasty, exercises, visual feedback.
Euler Perfect Box 3rd Way
Authors: Muhammad Taha
Published: December 2024

Let g^2 = a^2 + b^2 + c^2 be complete square ar Then g^2 = a^2 + (a+r)^2 +(a+k)^2 ...eq1 and I create same g^2 = a^2 + 2a(a+k) +(a+k)^2 ...eq2 complete square. then (a+r)^2 = 2a(a+k) and by substitution I proved (a+r)^2 = 2a(a+k) is false Then g^2 = a^2 + (a+r)^2 +(a+k)^2 is not squre, g is not integer, Euler Perfect Box does not exist.
A quotient of Fomin-Kirillov algebra and Q-Lucas polynomial
Authors: Homayouni Sirous
Published: December 2024

We introduce a quotient of the Fomin-Kirillov algebra
denoted by , over the ideal generated by the edges of a complete graph on vertices that are missing in the -cycle graph. In this quotient algebra, we establish a one-to-one correspondence between the basis elements and the set of matchings in an
-cycle graph. We prove that the Hilbert series of corresponds to the -Lucas polynomials, and the dimension of this quotient algebra is equal to the Lucas number. We also find the character map of this quotient algebra over the Dihedral group.
IMPLEMENTASI APLIKASI PENGENALAN SOP PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH INDUSTRI PT X BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: DEROSARI ROSALINDA MENTIGASA DEROSARI , Handoko Koko
Published: December 2024

B3 medical waste management raises specific considerations and can provide a major problem if not handled effectively. As a result, PT. Desa Air Cargo Batam is on hand to undertake the processing, and the company already holds a B3 industrial waste processing authorization. To meet the company's vision and objective, the correct Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) must be used to reduce negative affects on the environment and society. However, in these companies, awareness and comprehension of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the handling of B3 medical waste remains a concern that must be addressed. The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) research technique was utilized for software development, and application development in this study was done with Adobe Illustrator, Visual Studio Code, and Flutter. The resulting application is compatible with Android smartphones running at least version 8.0 (Oreo). The waterfall method is applied in this scenario. The findings of black-box testing and functional testing reveal that the application performed as predicted, and the results of this application questionnaire are in the very good category, with no problems when operating
PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI DIGITAL LIBRARY MENGGUNAKAN METODE WATERFALL BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: MEMORI MANALU FRIA ANJU , Fajrin Alfannisa Annurullah
Published: December 2024

SMPN 40 Batam Library implements a library information system. Currently, because library data information management is still very conventional, errors in checking data and difficulties in finding data information still often occur in library data management. Along with the development of library needs, it is important to realize that the data management process, including member data, book data, data borrowing, data returning, and data library are still done manually. The main objective of implementing a library information system is to facilitate the smooth processing of data and information in the library, especially for library staff. This aims to ensure that book borrowers can more easily access various information related to the book collections available in the library. For digital library development, the first is small-scale development. The digital library application was created using Adobe Animate software and Adobe AIR as the programming language. The data collection method uses the waterfall method which is carried out in stages, namely needs analysis, design, implementation, testing and maintenance. Design stages use Unified Modeling Language (UML) such as use case diagrams, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, and class diagrams. And system testing adopts black box testing. The research results show that the digital library system has succeeded in building Android-based applications that can be run on mobile devices. Digital library applications are more convenient for administrators to use, managing book data and querying book information and making library reports more efficient.