bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
‘War Migration’ From Ukraine: Problems and Development Prospects
Authors:   Institute for Demography and Life Quality Problems of the NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Libanova E. M.
Published: February 2025

The article estimates the number and composition of migrants from Ukraine from various sources of information, identifies the extent and causes of information contradictions, and examines the prospects for the return of migrants The importance of different perceptions of the situation by migrants and those who stay in Ukraine is highlighted. The author describes the information support and the reasons for the existing contradictions. The migration prospects are defined in terms of the situation and adaptation of Ukrainians abroad, employment and unemployment, education, family composition, for example, the presence of children, the elderly, and chronically ill persons in the family, socio-economic claims, housing and sources of income in Ukraine, the estimates of current and future situation in different regions of Ukraine. 70% of Ukrainian war women-migrants have a university degree. Most of these women are already working. Their non-return would cause enormous damage to Ukraine’s human capital. The prospects for the return of external war migrants are directly related to the duration of their stay in another country, which, in turn, is a function of the war duration—the longer it lasts, the greater the destruction in Ukraine, and thus the more families lose their housing and jobs. The more migrants find work abroad, the more they adapt to a new life in a new society. Another risk is related to the possibility of a so-called second wave of war migration of their husbands. The role of migration as the main driver of demographic dynamics and labor supply in Ukraine is clarified. The external migration impact on post-war development will be very important. The destruction of infrastructure, business, and the settlement system is characterized by significant territorial differentiation. It will also be characteristic of the post-war structure of Ukraine. The main territorial clusters of post-war recovery are identified. The possibilities and channels of influence on external migration by various actors: the state, local authorities, employers, and civil society—are identified and formulated, considering the characteristics of each cluster.
Methodological Basis for Mapping the Consequences of Military Soil Degradation at the Level of the Territorial Community
Authors:   National Scientific Center  “Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry Research named after O. N. Sokolovsky,” Kharkiv, Solovei V. B. , Zalavskyi Yu. V. ,   National Scientific Center  “Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry Research named after O. N. Sokolovsky,” Kharkiv, Lebed V. V. ,   National Scientific Center  “Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry Research named after O. N. Sokolovsky,” Kharkiv, Solokha M. O. ,   National Scientific Center  “Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry Research named after O. N. Sokolovsky,” Kharkiv, Kucher A. V. ,   National Scientific Center  “Institute for Soil Science and Agrochemistry Research named after O. N. Sokolovsky,” Kharkiv;  Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to develop a set of digital maps of the pre-war and current state of soil resources at the territorial community level based on the proposed methodological approaches (on the example of the Chkalovska territorial community (hromada) of the Chuguyiv district of the Kharkiv region). We used the following main methods: comparative-geographical, statistical, relief plasticity, cartographic, geostatistical, and graphic. Maps of the qualitative state and distribution of the main quantitative indicators of soils in the Chkalovska community based on pre-war data were created. Based on the remote research results on the impact of military actions on the quality of chernozems in the Chkalovska community have allowed the identification of types (mechanical, biological) and kinds (aviation and artillery craters, military roads, vegetation burning, anti-tank ditches, support points/trenches) of soil cover damage and their scales (areas). A map of military soil degradation was developed with GIS by overlaying the contours of the most intensively damaged soil cover on a geographic base. A map scheme of mined and cleared agricultural lands, areas undergoing demining, and the structure of the cultivated fields’ sown areas has been constructed as the basis for forming a network for soil sampling within the community. An online map was created by uploading data layers to the ArcGIS Online platform. Almost the entire territory of the Chkalovska community has suffered some degree of damage from the armed aggression of the russian federation. The most damaged due to hostilities are the most fertile soils of the Chkalovska community—typical heavy loam and light clay chernozems. The feasibility of using the developed digital mapping algorithm based on map-versions to determine the qualitative state of the soil cover and the spread of areas of soil damage as a result of hostilities at the level of territorial communities has been determined. The developed soil cartographic materials will become the basis for making effective management decisions regarding post-war soil recovery.
SPIRITUALITY TO UNDERSTAND PLURALITY: DIASPORA PATH TO GOD
Authors: Salamuddin Salamuddin , Rambe Elismayanti
Published: February 2025

This article aims to explain the meaning of spirituality which is then linked to the plurality of religions, both of which intersect and are interconnected. The connection between the two becomes a way to understand that natural reality is created by the law of plurality, multi-variety. The consequence of this diversity, more specifically in religion, is that it gives rise to a real plurality of teachings, values, understandings and differences, which are not only different but also conflict with one another. Thus, each religious follower understands plurality as a path to God. It can be concluded that by using spirituality glasses to see plurality, the perspective on and for ' the others' does not clash one religion with another religion from any aspect. Religious competition no longer seeks to increase the 'quantity' of the number of adherents, but rather increases the 'quality' of output from each religious teaching.
REGULATING RELIGIOUS HETERODOXIES IN CONTEMPORARY INDONESIA
Authors: Ropi Ismatu , Wahid Din
Published: February 2025

This article delves into a discussion about how the Indonesian government, specifically the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag RI), regulated the handling of problematic religious movements and groups in Indonesia in 2017. It also aims to investigate whether the 2013 fatwa issued by the Indonesia Council of Ulama (MUI), which consists of religious scholars and holds significant influence, played a pivotal role in shaping this regulatory framework. Both of these documents were issued in response to the actions of individuals and groups that were perceived to have crossed the line of acceptability or violated the core beliefs of mainstream religious groups in Indonesia. They both outline key principles aimed at preventing any activities, teachings, or movements that strayed beyond the boundaries of legitimate dissent and encroached upon the sacred aspects of religion. In essence, the primary theme running through both documents is the preservation of mainstream religious orthodoxy. This reflects the government's and the dominant religious group's efforts to control and closely monitor any groups that appear to deviate from mainstream beliefs. The government and the majority religious community are viewed as the protectors of orthodoxy, and they are unhesitant in restricting individuals or groups accused of being "problematic" or "deviant" from participating in the public sphere.
Social Drivers of Health
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: February 2025

With this practical guide, those who care for children’s physical and mental health will learn how to identify and address social drivers of health (SDOH), also sometimes referred to as social determinants of health. The expert contributors present evidence-based tools to screen for SDOH, as well as strategies on how to care for children and families affected by different social stressors. This book offers real-world guidance that is easily implemented in a variety of settings. Available for purchase at https://www.aap.org/Social-Drivers-of-Health-Implications-for-Clinical-Practice-Paperback
Social Determinants of Health in Times of Disruption
Authors: Hermida Alejandro , Katugampala Isuree N.
Published: February 2025

Understanding the social determinants of health (SDOH) compels us to also recognize that these circumstances by which people live and grow are shaped by dynamic forces. These disruptions, such as chronic illness, climate change, migration patterns, pandemics, and economic crises, expose long-standing structural drivers of health inequity. Understanding these disruptions, which people they affect, and what inequity they expose helps health care professionals care for populations vulnerable to these types of disruptions already affected by SDOH in critical ways. This chapter describes the ways in which different disruptions are experienced by populations and how emergencies can dramatically shape people’s social, economic, and political futures. By using an adapted ecological systems theory framework to guide this discussion, we seek to explore ways by which individual-, neighborhood-, and population-level disruptions can influence SDOH of populations. We suggest that understanding and addressing SDOH with dynamism is essential in mitigating crises to populations that are caused by emergencies, both locally and globally.
Guidelines and Policies for Integrating Social Care Into Clinical Practice
Authors: Patel Milani
Published: February 2025

Health-related social needs (HRSNs) influence downstream health outcomes. This recognition is transforming clinical practice across all settings. Professional health care organizations have issued policy statements over the past 10 years, delineating the importance of recognizing and screening for HRSNs. These guidelines also include recommendations for how policymakers and health systems can address these social needs. Over the same period, federal and state entities have collaborated in proposing financing mechanisms to incentivize programming to address social drivers of health (also referred to as social determinants of health).
Screening for Social Needs in the Pediatric Clinical Setting
Authors: Muleta Hemen , Sanderson Dana , Scholnick Jenna
Published: February 2025

Screening for the social determinants of health (SDOH) is recognized as an important practice that pediatric health care professionals are expected to perform. Although there is agreement about the importance of the practice, there is no standard for implementing social needs screening in the clinical setting. Important considerations in developing a screening program include selecting a social needs screening tool, enlisting trained staff, and creating a workflow for collecting, documenting, and responding to patients’ social needs. Developing a resource referral system for families that disclose social needs is particularly important to build a trusting relationship with families, normalize screening across a health system, and, through intervention, reduce these needs. As the field grows, several regulatory, billing, and funding changes are also emerging in support of expanding SDOH screening and responses.
A Reading Program for Adolescents in a Primary Care Clinic
Authors: Sinha Anoushka , Ozer Elizabeth , Buckelew Sara
Published: February 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the ongoing adolescent mental health crisis in part by disrupting connections to schools, communities, and primary care. Reading has been shown to support mental health by fostering identification with narratives, situations, or characters and promoting empathy. Inspired by Reach Out and Read, we developed Turning Pages, a program designed to enhance the clinic experience for adolescents by offering books during annual physicals in a primary care clinic. The clinic serves a diverse population of 1750 adolescent and young adult patients, with approximately 40% covered by California’s Medicaid program. Patients and clinicians recommended books that were meaningful during their adolescence, and we partnered with a local bookshop to curate a diverse and inclusive collection. At the start of each visit, medical assistants invited patients to select a book and offered an optional survey assessing program impact. A total of 326 books were acquired through the support of various grants and donations. Between May 2023 and January 2024, 295 books were distributed to adolescent patients. Of the 65 patients who completed the survey, 98% appreciated receiving a book, 81% felt it improved their clinic experience, and 68% reported feeling more connected to their medical team. Institutional support and positive feedback from patients, clinicians, and staff have ensured ongoing funding for the program. Turning Pages demonstrates potential as a sustainable program that enhances the clinic experience and strengthens connections to care.
Розробка послідовного компенсатору для системи керування автономного мобільного робота
Authors: Ashhepkova Nataliia , Koshovyi Mykola
Published: February 2025

Запропоновано метод синтезу компенсаторів для систем керування з прямим та зворотним перехресним зв’язком. Об’єкт керування - автономний мобільний робот змінюваної конфігурації. Система керування розглянутого класу мобільних роботів є багатовимірною і передбачає у загальному випадку три шини керування для платформи, шасі та навісного обладнання. По кожній шині командні впливи по каналах зв’язку передаються на виконавчі пристрої (колеса, стабілізатори, приводи кінематичних пар маніпулятора і т.п.). Взаємозв’язок каналів керування виникає за рахунок динамічних особливостей об’єкту і визначається варіантом конструкції мобільного робота. Для подолання взаємозв’язку у кожний канал керування потрібно додати послідовний компенсатор. Якщо номенклатура шасі та навісного обладнання відома, то на етапі проектування можна заздалегідь розрахувати передаточні функції послідовних компенсаторів для кожного каналу системи керування. Для прикладу розглянуто автономний мобільний робот з маніпулятором. Конструкція складається з повнопривідної чотирьохколісної платформи, та антропоморфного маніпулятора складеного з кільця, що обертається навколо вертикальної вісі, та стрижневих ланок (руки), з’єднаних ротаційними кінематичними парами п’ятого класу. Система керування для автономного мобільного робота з маніпулятором на кожному режимі роботи містить щонайменше чотири канали керування з перехресними зв’язками, обумовленими фізичними властивостями об’єкту керування. Розглянуто метод визначення передавальних функцій компенсаторів для забезпечення автономності каналів керування. Даний метод може використовуватися для аналізу керованості маніпулятора на етапі проектування; дозволяє визначити вплив конструктивних, кінематичних і динамічних параметрів на керованість маніпулятора. Результати досліджень можна застосовувати при розробці алгоритмів групового керування мобільними роботами.
Von der Praktikantin zur Studentischen Hilfskraft
Authors: Tischer Nadine
Published: February 2025

Dieser Bericht beleuchtet meine Erfahrungen während der Praxisphase an der Universitätsbibliothek der RWTH Aachen im Rahmen des Bachelorstudiengangs Bibliothek und Digitale Kommunikation. Neben den Herausforderungen und neuen Eindrücken der Bibliotheksarbeit wird mein Weg von der ereignisreichen Praxisphase bis hin zur Tätigkeit als Studentische Hilfskraft beschrieben und reflektiert.
Prüfungsangst im Studium
Authors: Siemonsen Kim , Stelzer Jana
Published: February 2025

Für Studierende kann Prüfungsangst ein ernstes Hindernis auf ihrem akademischen Weg darstellen, da betroffene Studierende oftmals von einem Gefühl des Versagens begleitet werden sowie der Angst vor einem Abfall von Leistungen und wichtigen Lernschritten. Begleitende Symptome reichen von körperlichen Beschwerden wie Herzrasen und Zittern bis hin zu kognitiven Beeinträchtigungen wie Denkblockaden, emotionalen Reaktionen und sogar Panik. Im Beitrag werden Strategien zur Bewältigung vorgestellt, darunter kognitive Umstrukturierung, Entspannungstechniken und soziale Unterstützung, sowie Tipps gegeben, wohin sich Betroffene wendenkönnen.
Morphological, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) juice and turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder encapsulated in chickpea protein isolate
Authors: Muzaffar H. , Wani I.A.
Published: February 2025

This study successfully microencapsulated bitter gourd juice (EBG) and turmeric powder (ET) using chickpea protein isolate via freeze-drying, achieving encapsulation efficiencies of 85.3% and 89.5%, respectively. Particle size analysis revealed sizes of 3.69 µm for EBG and 4.97 µm for ET. FTIR confirmed the successful entrapment of core materials within the protein matrix. Although unencapsulated samples exhibited higher activity levels, the encapsulated forms also demonstrated significant antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anti-lipidemic properties, with effective protection and controlled release of active components in the gastrointestinal environment. This highlights their potential as functional ingredients for managing type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidaemia in food products.
Comparison of optical features in nitrobenzene-core PCF with hexagonal and square lattices in the claddings
Authors: Dang Van Trong , Le Tran Bao Tran , Chu Van Ben , Chu Van Lanh
Published: February 2025

This paper proposes two novel photonic crystal fibers (PCFs) with a nitrobenzene core, designed using hexagonal and square lattice structures. The characteristics of the PCFs were numerically analyzed in detail and compared to selecting the proposed optimal structure for supercontinuum generation. This study investigates the influence of core diameter (DC) on the characteristics of PCF. The fiber’s nonlinear properties are significantly enhanced by varying the core diameter. The hexagonal PCF structures provide flatter dispersion curves and are closer to zero dispersion than the square lattice, which is beneficial for supercontinuum generation. In contrast, the square PCF structures show higher nonlinear coefficients and lower attenuation than the corresponding hexagonal structures. Based on the simulation results, six optimized structures with all-normal and anomalous dispersion were selected to study the characteristics at the pump wavelength. Results indicate that the proposed PCFs exhibit near-zero flat dispersion, low attenuation and high nonlinearity. The selected optimal structures show potential for efficient supercontinuum generation, enabling broad and highly coherent spectra.
Fatty and amino acid composition of archaeological wool textile: A study using gas chromatog-raphy with mass-spectrometrys
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Khorkova A.N. ,   Zavaritsky Institute of Geology and Geochemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Danilov D.A. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Kiseleva D.V. ,   Zavaritsky Institute of Geology and Geochemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Shishlina N.I. ,   State Historical Museum
Published: February 2025

Weaving works are the most important part of cultural and everyday heritage and carry the most important information about the history and lifestyle of ancient people. Chromatography-mass spectrometry allows determining fatty and amino acids, which are the main structural components of proteins and lipids of animal wool. However, it is necessary to adapt existing and develop new approaches to sample preparation and analysis of such objects as archaeological wool and plant textiles, because they can be subjected to diagenetic changes and destruction of the protein structure over time. Factors influencing sample preparation (alkaline and acid hydrolysis, duration of alkaline hydrolysis, choice of solvent for silylation, duration of silylation during heating) and analysis of the amino acid composition of archaeological textiles by Clarus 600Т (Perkin Elmer) gas chromatograph - mass spectrometer (thermostat and transfer line temperature, ion source temperature, m/z ratio for SIR mode) were identified. The conditions allowing to obtain the highest degree of amino acid extraction and extent of silylation chemical reaction, as well as the best results of analytical signal intensity, resolution and peak shape were selected. Optimized parameters were used to analyze wool textiles from a number of archaeological sites of the Bronze Age in Russia. Libraries of amino acid composition of wool of modern animals and fatty acid composition of modern food products of plant and animal origin were compiled from the literature data and used to attribute the archaeological textiles. By comparing the ratios of glycine and alanine (Gly/Ala) and glutamic and aspartic (Glu/Asp) amino acids, it was established that the archaeological textiles studied belonged to sheep wool. For some samples the origin of wool was impossible to determine since the protein structure has been destroyed over time. Composition of fatty acids showed that the fat residuals belonged to domesticated ruminants (sheep). For some samples it was impossible to establish their origin because the textiles represented the elements of clothing and contained traces of human sweat and fat along with the animal fat.
The most important articles on the method of atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma. Bibliographic index
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Pupyshev Alexander A. , Vasil’eva Nataliya L. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin
Published: February 2025

A bibliographic index of the most significant articles on the creation, development and application of the modern analytical method of atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma has been compiled. The time range of publications covers the period from the creation of the first powerful generators of inductively coupled plasma to the present. The index presents the most significant publications for scientific and practical work by authors from different countries. For each publication, a full bibliographic description and a brief abstract are provided. Most articles in the index are accompanied by e-mail addresses or identifiers that allow them to be easily and quickly found on the Internet. The index is intended for scientific and practical activities of analysts specializing in the field of atomic spectral analysis.
Occurrence of risk for hearing loss in infants with congenital syphilis: A cross-sectional study using automatic auditory brainstem response
Authors: Aguiar Livia Barbosa , Cunha Brenda Karla Silva da , Bezerra Mylena , Brito Maria Edinilma Felinto de , Arrais Nívia , Moore David R , Balen Sheila Andreoli
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT Purpose: to study the occurrence of risk for hearing loss in infants with congenital syphilis, using automatic auditory brainstem response. Methods: a prospective cross-sectional study. Automatic auditory brainstem response was performed nine to 60 days after leaving the hospital. The sample included infants exposed to syphilis- infants of mothers who underwent the current best practice treatment for syphilis, during the prenatal period, after testing positive for the disease, using the Venereal Diseases Research Laboratory (VDRL) exam (Exposed group); Congenital syphilis group: infants and mothers who received syphilis treatment during the perinatal period, following a positive VDRL result at birth; Control group: infants of mothers with a negative VDRL result. None of the infants had other hearing loss risk indicators. Analysis was based on binary pass/failure in automatic auditory brainstem response. Results: in the Exposed group, 100% passed the test bilaterally. In the Congenital syphilis group, 97% passed the test for the right ear and 94% for the left ear. In the Control group, 96% passed the test for the right ear and 94% for the left ear. Conclusion: neither exposure or congenital syphilis were indicators of a higher occurrence of risk for hearing, during the first two months of life.
On the Open Road to Universal Indexing: OpenAlex and Open Journal Systems
Authors: Chavarro Diego , Alperin Juan Pablo , Willinsky John
Published: February 2025

This study examines OpenAlex’s indexing of journals using Open Journal Systems (JUOJS), reflecting two open source software initiatives supporting inclusive scholarly participation. By analyzing a dataset of 47,625 active JUOJS, we reveal that 71% of these journals have at least one article indexed in OpenAlex. Our findings underscore the central role of Crossref DOIs in achieving indexing, with 97% of the journals using Crossref DOIs included in OpenAlex. However, this technical dependency reflects broader structural inequities, as resource-limited journals, particularly those from low-income countries (47% of JUOJS) and non-English language journals (55%-64% of JUOJS), remain underrepresented. Our work highlights the theoretical implications of scholarly infrastructure dependencies and their role in perpetuating systemic disparities in global knowledge visibility. We argue that even inclusive bibliographic databases like OpenAlex must actively address financial, infrastructural, and linguistic barriers to foster equitable indexing on a global scale. By conceptualizing the relationship between indexing mechanisms, persistent identifiers, and structural inequities, this study provides a critical lens for rethinking the dynamics of universal indexing and its realization in a global, multilingual scholarly ecosystem.
Meeting report: ICOLD 2024, New Delhi, India: update on Technical Committee H (Dam Safety)
Authors: Courtnadge Andrew
Published: February 2025

This briefing note summarises the background and progress of ICOLD (International Commission on Large Dams) Technical Committee H, whose current terms of reference include producing new guidance on risk assessment in dam safety management, guidance on dam safety regulatory frameworks and collecting and disseminating information on dam failures. It summarises progress of the technical bulletins currently being drafted and the activities of the technical committee during the annual meeting.
Risk analysis of mechanical cross-passage construction using work breakdown and fault tree
Authors: Wang Zheyong , Zhao Yaping , Zhang Shilin , Gao Yunchang
Published: February 2025

A subway cross-passage is a connecting aisle between main tunnels. Owing to its narrow construction site, it is difficult to implement safety measures, and intensive construction techniques are often required. With the development of technology, the mechanical cross-passage technology has emerged. In order to address the risk problem of mechanical cross-passage construction, the construction process was systematically decomposed based on the work breakdown structure, and a fault tree of each construction process was established for qualitative analysis. Various factors leading to construction risks have been identified, such as head sinking of the excavation machine, spiral machine gushing, excavation deviation from axis, excavation surface soil instability, and ground deformation, and corresponding risk response measures have been proposed. The targeted measures were applied to the mechanical construction of Qingdao Subway Line 8, and the successful completion of the cross-passage verified the applicability of the risk analysis and the effectiveness of the response measures.
Effect of fiber weight fraction on mechanical properties of hemp, jute, bamboo epoxy composite
Authors: Chahar Manjeet , Kumar Rajneesh
Published: February 2025

Natural fiber–reinforced composites have attracted growing attention for their potential in lightweight structural applications, particularly in the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries. This study focuses on the fabrication of biocomposites using varying weight fractions of fibers (hemp, jute, and bamboo) reinforced with epoxy resin, through the hand lay-up method. The tensile, flexural, impact, and wear rate testing were conducted on the fabricated specimens. The results demonstrated that the incorporation of natural fibers into the epoxy matrix significantly improves mechanical and tribological characteristics for all fiber weight ratios. The highest performance was observed at a 15 wt% fiber content, with tensile strength reaching 54.27 MPa, flexural strength at 158.5 MPa, impact strength of 11.85 kJ/m2, and a specific wear rate of 18.24 × 10−8 m³/Nm. Overall, the discrepancies between the ANSYS results and experimental data range from 2% to 5%, confirming the reliability and robustness of the finite element analysis methodology in predicting the mechanical properties of natural fiber–reinforced hybrid composites. These notable enhancements suggest that the eco-friendly hybrid composite could serve as a sustainable alternative for automotive components such as dashboards, windows, and other interior parts, offering a viable replacement for conventional materials.
Beliefs, Aggregate Risk, and the U.S. Housing Boom
Authors: Jacobson Margaret M.
Published: February 2025

Endogenously optimistic beliefs about future house prices can account for the increase, time-path, and volatility of house prices in the U.S. housing boom of the 2000s without shocks to housing preferences. In a general equilibrium model with incomplete markets and aggregate risk, heterogeneous agents form beliefs about future house prices in response to shocks to fundamentals. When fundamentals like credit conditions loosen, agents do not know the extent to which demand for housing services increases, leading them to revise up their beliefs, but only partially. Consistent with both novel and existing empirical evidence, beliefs are increasingly optimistic throughout the boom. How beliefs are formed in housing booms has direct implications for prudential policy as endogenous beliefs are sensitive to policy interventions.
The effect of ending the pandemic-related mandate of continuous Medicaid coverage on health insurance coverage
Authors: Dasgupta Kabir , Solomon Keisha
Published: February 2025

The Medicaid continuous enrollment provision, which ensured uninterrupted coverage for beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic, was ended in March 2023. This unwinding process has led to large-scale Medicaid disenrollments, as states resumed their standard renewal process to evaluate enrolled individuals’ eligibility status. Our analysis investigates whether resumption of states’ renewal process has led to an increase in the risk of becoming uninsured for adults aged under 65. Using state-month variation in the timing of the first round of disenrollments, we first document a 6-12 percent decline in total Medicaid enrollments after states resumed their renewal process. Next, based on nationally representative samples of adults younger than age 65, we do not find statistically relevant effects on the probability of being without any health coverage. However, looking at different demographic groups, we see a one percentage point increase in the likelihood of becoming uninsured for adults who have a college education but do not have a bachelor’s or higher degree.
Laparoendoscopic hybrid treatment of a patient with choledocholithiasis, cholecystitis and large duodenal diverticula
Authors: Starkov Yu.G. , Vagapov A.I. , Zamolodchikov R.D. , Dzhantukhanova S.V. , Arabova P.Sh.
Published: February 2025

We present laparoendoscopic hybrid treatment of a patient with choledocholithiasis, cholecystitis and large duodenal diverticula. A 69-year-old patient underwent one-stage hybrid laparoendoscopic intervention. Despite the difficult situation caused by large duodenal diverticula and calculus in terminal part of common bile duct, hybrid technique with rendez-vous procedure allowed successful lithoextraction and cholecystectomy. The follow-up examination found no residual biliary calculi. Hybrid laparoendoscopic intervention in the treatment of a patient with choledocholithiasis, cholecystitis and large duodenal diverticula provided optimal clinical effect, reduced the risk of postoperative complications and shortened in-hospital treatment.
Treatment of a patient with patellar instability and lateral osteoarthritis of the knee joint under valgus limb deformity and low patellar position
Authors: Prizov A.P. , Awad M.M. , Lazko F.L. , Zagorodniy N.V. , Belyak E.A. , Lazko M.F. , Al-Mamoori A.J.
Published: February 2025

Patients with patellar instability have one or more anatomical predispositions that are important in pathogenesis of this disease. We present treatment of a patient with valgus deformity of the lower limb and low patellar position with chronic instability. The patient underwent medial closing-wedge distal femoral osteotomy and transposition of tibial tuberosity.
¿Cómo se hace teología bíblica?
Authors: Cruz Saulo
Published: February 2025

La tarea teológica no solamente consiste en interpretar y explicar textos; sino producir ‘teología’; es decir, ‘conocimiento teológico’ o ‘doctrina’. Para esto se necesita un método cuya estructura sea bíblica, epistémica y científica. Al respecto, existen coincidencias y divergencias de métodos entre teólogos y confesiones. Aunque se parte asumiendo que la teología es una ciencia, esta presuposición afecta el diseño y aplicación del método, ya que se sigue la estructura del método científico para hacer teología. Esto no es posible porque el conocimiento teológico no deriva de un método empírico. En consecuencia, se sugiere que el método en teología debería construirse desde las Escrituras de manera que la teología sea bíblica y científica, capaz de producir ‘conocimiento teológico’.
Un análisis del concepto de depravación total en el libro Salvation: Contours of Adventist Soteriology – Parte II: Reflexiones teológicas
Authors: Reyes Josías J.
Published: February 2025

El libro Salvation contribuye a la discusión hamartiológica desde una mirada adventista. Sin embargo, existen ciertas ideas con relación a los elementos principales. Se desarrolla cada elemento, analizando sus presuposiciones y argumentos: libre albedrío, naturaleza humana, pecado y pecado original. Entre las principales presuposiciones se encuentran una comprensión comprometedora del libre albedrío, una visión centrada de forma excesiva en el aspecto corrupto del ser humano y una descripción solo ontológica y no fenomenológica del pecado. De esta forma, el autor concluye mostrando como se ha adaptado la premisa aristotélica del obrar definido por el ser, intuyendo asimismo en una inmutabilidad antropológica.
Efficient Auramine Yellow Dye Removal using Synthesized Lima Beans Carbon: Kinetic and Isotherm Study
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Womens College, Cumbum, 625 516, Tamil Nadu, India, Gayathri P , Xavier A , Ramachandramoorthi P V
Published: February 2025

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of chemically synthesized Lima Beans Carbon (LBC) in removing Auramine Yellow (AY) dye from aqueous solutions through adsorption. Methods: LBC was chemically synthesized and characterized using BET isotherm analysis for surface area and pore volume, SEM, EDX, and FTIR for structural insights. Kinetic experiments and various isotherm tests were conducted to validate and evaluate the adsorption process. Findings: The LBC adsorbent demonstrated a high adsorption performance for AY dye removal from aqueous solutions. BET isotherm analysis indicated a suitable surface area and pore volume for effective adsorption. Characterization using SEM, EDX, and FTIR confirmed the structural capacity of LBC for dye absorption. Kinetic experiments validated the adsorption nature, and isotherm tests comprehensively evaluated the adsorption process, confirming LBC's high efficiency. Novelty: Utilizing Lima Beans Carbon for effective Auramine Yellow dye removal from water.

Keywords: Adsorption, Lima Beans Carbon, Auramine Yellow dye, Adsorption Isotherm, Kinetic studies
Processing and maintenance of Nicotiana benthamiana tissue for phenotypic, histological, and ribonucleic acid analysis v2
Authors: G Roy Brandon , Fuchs Marc
Published: February 2025

Nicotiana benthamiana is extensively used as a model herbaceous plant for virus-host interactions and systems biology research. Here we describe a methodology to phenotype the root system architecture of N. benthamiana plants following infection with grapevine fanleaf virus (GFLV). GFLV is an economically important soil-borne virus that is present in vineyards globally. Upon completion of this protocol, images of whole root crowns can be analyzed with root phenotyping software. Following image acquisition, root tissue can be directly processed for cross sectioning and/or ribonucleic acid extraction. Additional data (plant height, dry biomass, and leaf symptoms) were collected for correlation analysis. Documentation of root system architecture is an important first step to understand how a virus can manipulate its plant host below ground when most research is focusing on disease symptomology in leaves and fruits. This protocol allows for utilization of other viruses that infect N. benthamiana and adaptation to other plant hosts.
Where does the Kyivan Rubens come from The Khanenko’s modello provenance as work in progress
Authors:   Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko National Museum of Arts, Kyiv, Ukraine), Apenko Olga
Published: February 2025

Purpose. This study is aimed to verify the conflicting versions of the Peter Paul Rubens modello «God of Scheldt, Cybele and the Goddess of Antwerp» (ca. 1615) provenance, and to compile the most complete documentary dossier for this artwork.

Methods. During the research, we followed the provenance list published by Niels Buttner in 2018 step by step, and were looking to broaden and complete it. To do so, we analysed primary sources, namely annotated copies of auction catalogues and minutes of Parisian auctioneers from the late nineteenth century. In addition, to recreate the broader context of the work's existence, we used biographical and genealogical methods.

Results. As a result, five new provenance lines were added to the nine, already established by Niels Buttner. In particular, the identity of the painting’s last owner before the Khanenkos was found, as well as the source of the misunderstanding that remained within the main hypothesis about the painting's arrival to the Khanenko collection.

Conclusions. The research made it possible to recreate a rather complete ‘biography’ of the work: from the collector who owned it until 1781 to its entry to the Kyivan collection. We are now aware of the names and main life events of its previous owners, the geography of its movements, the changes in its market value, as well as variations in the interpretation of the painting's subject over almost two hundred years. Rubens's authorship has never been questioned, and therefore it is a rare example of a work, the attribution of which has remained unchanged since its documented appearance on the art market. Hopefully, the further research will allow us to complete the knowledge on the painting's origins: from its creation around 1615 to its entry into the collection of Claude-Florentin Solier, its first currently known owner.
Emotional well-being of schoolchildren: the role of personality traits and academic achievement
Authors: Pecherkina A. A. , Borisov G. I. , Tarasov D. A.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. In light of the heightened demands placed on schoolchildren, the issue of preserving emotional well-being is particularly significant. Aim. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of personality traits, educational environment conditions, and academic achievement on the emotional well-being of schoolchildren. Methodology and research methods. The theoretical and methodological foundation of this study is grounded in the concept of social and emotional well-being (M. Hamilton, G. Redmond) and theoretical frameworks concerning the nature of academic achievement among students (V.N. Druzhinin, M.R. Shabalina). The study involved 975 students from schools in Ekaterinburg. The research employed methods of theoretical analysis, psychodiagnostic assessment, and mathematical and statistical data processing techniques. Results. The results indicated a relationship between indicators of emotional well-being, personality traits, and academic achievement among schoolchildren. Those with high emotional well-being tend to exhibit traits such as friendliness, conscientiousness, openness to experience, and extroversion, often underestimating their actual academic performance. Conversely, schoolchildren with low emotional well-being are characterised by neuroticism and a lower subjective assessment of their academic results compared to their actual performance. Additionally, students from schools with high educational outcomes demonstrate greater emotional well-being and tend to have a slightly inflated perception of their academic achievements, in contrast to their peers from schools with lower educational outcomes. Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of this study lies in establishing the connection between emotional well-being, personality traits, and academic success, while also examining the phenomenon of emotional well-being from the perspective of identifying its high and low levels. Practical significance. The results obtained can be utilised to predict the emotional well-being of schoolchildren and their academic success. Additionally, these findings can inform the development of programs aimed at providing psychological and pedagogical support to foster and sustain the emotional well-being of schoolchildren.
Health Awareness of Young People with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities
Authors: Łaba-Hornecka Agnieszka , Mach Aleksandra
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Human health awareness is defined as a complex cognitive structure responsible for directing and organizing health behavior. Due to the nature of intellectual disability, including the frequent co-occurrence of health problems, it seems crucial to understand this structure in people with moderate intellectual disabilities.
Research Aim: The aim of the research was to present the level of knowledge of health and disease in the study group of young people with moderate intellectual disabilities and the place of health in the hierarchy of their values, which are elements of health awareness. The study included a total of 27 people (16 women – 59.26% and 11 men – 40.74%). The respondents were aged 13 to 19.
Method: The diagnostic survey method was used, with a standardized interview technique in the form of a guided conversation. In order to measure the place of health in the respondents’ hierarchy of values, a modified questionnaire Personal Values List – PVL was used, adapted to the cognitive abilities of people with intellectual disabilities.
Results: The results show that the majority of the people with moderate intellectual disabilities taking part in the questionnaire achieved high knowledge scores in the following categories: health and disease, physical activity, body hygiene, nutrition, safety. Two categories were at the average level: rest and medical assistance. In addition, for two of the respondents, good health was the highest value, next to love, friendship, nice appearance, wealth, knowledge and wisdom, courage and kindness.
Conclusions: The present research results provide an important rationale for systematic health promotion activities among students with moderate intellectual disabilities in order to prevent and eliminate undesirable health behaviors.
The Interaction of Instrumental as Well as Stimulus Risk Propensity and the Use of Cathinone Derivatives in Early Adulthood. The Mediating Role of Mental Resilience
Authors: Pięta-Chrystofiak Marta , Brohs Damian
Published: February 2025

Introduction: The period of entering adulthood, constituting the transition between adolescence and early adulthood, for many young adults and their families involves a number of developmental tasks and crises that they face. One of the factors that can interfere with this process is the propensity for risk and the associated threat posed by new psychoactive substances. In this context, it seems significant to look for protective factors that weaken the effect of risk factors.
Research Aim: The purpose of the study was to identify factors predisposing the use of cathinone derivatives during early adulthood. The study focused on the interaction between stimulus and instrumental risk propensity as well as their direct impact on the use of new psychoactive substances (NPS). It was also examined whether mental resilience is a mediator of this relationship.
Method: The study was carried out by means of a diagnostic survey using the CAWI technique. 531 people aged 18–30 were surveyed. The Stimulus and Instrumental Risk Questionnaire (KRSiRI) as well as the Resilience Assessment Questionnaire (KOP-26) were used for the measurement. A generic SEM model was created to verify the hypotheses.
Results: Using cathinone derivatives during the period of entering adulthood is influenced by a high propensity for stimulus risk and a low propensity for instrumental risk. These traits interact – their higher combined level predicts using NPS. The relationship between stimulus risk and using cathinone derivatives is mediated by high social competences. While high personal competences constitute a protective factor, no such relationship was observed for family competences, which is predicted by a low propensity for stimulus risk.

Conclusions: Protective factors against using cathinone derivatives are instrumental risk propensity and personal competence. Whereas, a risk consists in the propensity for stimulus risk, which is mediated in part by high social competences. Individuals who exhibit a high propensity for both types of risk are particularly susceptible to using NPS.
Inclusive Education (Not) for All. Institutionalization of Social and Educational Problems of Children and Adolescents
Authors: Chudnicki Andrzej
Published: February 2025

Introduction: In recent years, inclusive education has become the main direction of education policy. It was intended to guarantee pupils with special educational needs, including maladjusted students and pupils at risk of social maladjustment, the opportunity to function fully in a school community, reducing the use of segregation-based and special solutions.
Research Aim: The aim of the study was to determine whether implementation of inclusive education actually contributes to the integration of maladjusted students and those at risk of social maladjustment into mainstream education. Process tracking method was used in the analysis.
Evidence-based Facts: Despite the demographic decline and a decrease in the total number of pupils with special educational needs statement, there was an increase in the number of children and adolescents placed in social rehabilitation and social therapy centres.
Summary: The hypothesis that these changes are the result of the implementation of inclusive education was not supported. At the same time, the rival hypothesis assuming that the changes are the result of the progressive medicalisation of social problems and school failure, which promotes the use of special solutions, was not refuted.