bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bariatric surgery and HIV: Joint venture between family, primary care, and HIV physicians
Authors: Aydemir Ceren , Saidi Raniah Al , Choi Ji Soo , Ahmed Mohamed H. , Mital Dushyant
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT

We report a case of a 49-year-old female with a history of HIV infection for 12 years. The patient had excellent compliance with antiretroviral medications, raltegravir 400 mg twice daily and truvada once daily for HIV. Over the years, she maintained an undetectable viral load with a CD4+ count >200 cells/μL. She has a history of type II diabetes, hypertension, bipolar manic depression, endometriosis, recurrent herpes simplex attacks, arthritis in both shoulders, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). She weighed 148 kg with a body mass index (BMI) of 52.08 kg/m2. Her medication included diltiazem 60 mg once a day, glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) spray, metformin 1 g twice daily, and linagliptin 500 mg once daily for her type II diabetes with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 8.4%. She has full capacity and elected to have bariatric surgery; 4 months postprocedure, she lost 28 kg with a reduced BMI of 38.62 kg/m2 with no postoperative complications. Her diabetes control improved, and she no longer required linagliptin and metformin. Following the procedure, she was given supplements including ferrous sulfate, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and calcium. She was also prescribed lansoprazole. The case illustrates that bariatric surgery is an effective and safe operation for people living with HIV. Due to complex needs and the need for regular follow-up; primary care, family, and HIV physicians can all collaborate in the care of individuals living with HIV and who underwent bariatric surgery.
Genu valgum in children with primary hyperparathyroidism: A case series with a review of the literature
Authors: Sakale Harshal , Garg Ankit Kumar , Bhardwaj Shubham , Agrawal Alok Chandra
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is relatively uncommon in children, and skeletal deformities due to it are even rarer in this age group. Less than 20 such cases have been reported in the English literature. We describe a case series of three patients who presented with genu valgum deformity and were found to have primary hyperparathyroidism on further evaluation. The cases were primarily managed by removing the adenoma and later taken up for correction of the skeletal deformity. Genu valgum deformity in children can occur secondary to hyperparathyroidism due to a pubertal growth spurt.
Peutz–Jeghers syndrome – Be in need of vigilance: A case report
Authors: Tomey Vandana S. , Tomey Sudhir , Dhone Kewal , Tapase Tanmay
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT

Peutz–Jeghar syndrome (PJS) is an inherited condition that puts people at an increased risk for developing hamarotmatous polyps in the digestive tract as well as cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, pancreas, stomach, testicles, ovaries, lung and cervix. With typical presentation, majority cases of PJS can be diagnosed in childhood. PJS is inherited by mutation in the STK II gene, also known as LKB1 gene. We describe the case of a 14-year-old male who presented to us with recurrent abdominal pain, vomiting and weight loss associated with growth failure. Classic melanin spots were present on lips and buccal mucosa. Diagnosis of PJS was established via clinical history, examination, CT scan, and endoscopy revealing the need for laparotomy for bowel obstruction secondary to chronic intermittent intussusception, enterotomy for small polyps. Polyp histopathology was consistent with hamartomatous polyps of PJS.
Measures of Bacterial Endotoxins in Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Peripheral Blood of Aggressive Periodontitis Cases—A Clinical Association
Authors: Kashyap Akanksha , Singh Brijendra , Shankar Srishti , Gupta Atul , Gowrav Piyush , Khan Mohammad Arif
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

The present study was undertaken with the objective to evaluate the level of endotoxin produced in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and peripheral blood of subjects with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP) in comparison with periodontally healthy subjects at baseline, three months, and six months post-periodontal surgical treatment.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 24 subjects aged between 20 and 50 years were selected for the study. They were divided into two groups: generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP) subjects (Group A) and periodontally and systemically healthy individuals (Group B). Endotoxin levels were assessed in GCF and peripheral blood of both the groups at baseline, three months, and six months postsurgical treatment. The clinical parameters, such as plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), probing pocket depth (PPD), and clinical attachment level (CAL), were also recorded at same time intervals. A correlation between the clinical parameters and endotoxin in GCF and peripheral blood was established in diseased cases as compared to healthy individuals.

Results:

Favorable clinical outcomes with the reduction of PI, GI, PPD, and CAL were achieved for Group A post-surgery when compared to baseline. The GCF endotoxin level in Group A was observed to be significantly higher than Group B and reduced favorably after treatment. In peripheral blood, there was no significant difference in endotoxin level between both the groups.

Conclusion:

It can be concluded from the results that the level of bacterial endotoxin was significantly raised in GCF, indicating its role in the causation of rapid destruction of the periodontium in aggressive periodontitis subjects.
Current trends of postgraduate presentation in medical school: Is it beneficial for presenter and listeners?
Authors: Madamanchi Divya , Shah Heer , Panikar Jinitha Velappan , Mukhida Sahjid
Published: December 2024

Postgraduate presentation is a Socratic method, also known as two-way communication, where the audience takes an active part in asking questions and adding points to the presentation. When a presentation is a one-way communication, no matter how to the point the presentation was or how beautiful diagrams were included in the presentation, listeners are not attracted unless and until they are called to communicate. From choosing the topic for the journal club or seminar, the journey started which passed through the topic selection, finding an appropriate review of literature material, searching the historical moments of the topic, past development, current trends, recent advances, and prospects they try to cover during the presentation. Current trends of presentation can be made more beneficial if scheduled and implemented practical way. It also needs support from the listeners given attention, input, and appreciation.
Sialocoele: A Clinical Encounter in Subcondylar Fracture Surgery
Authors: Zu Siti Nasuha , Husin Alauddin Mohd , Zahid Zuryany Mohd , Baharin Hairulnizam
Published: December 2024

The retromandibular approach, either the retroparotid variant or the transparotid variant, poses the risk of injury to the parotid gland. This case report highlights sialocoele as a possible complication for subcondylar fracture surgery. We reported a case of a 22-year-old man who presented to our center following a road traffic accident. Diagnosis of displaced mandibular symphysis fracture, displaced bilateral mandibular subcondylar fractures, dental trauma, and soft-tissue injury were established from clinical examination and imaging investigation. Three weeks later, open reduction and internal fixation of the symphysis and bilateral subcondylar fractures through intraoral and bilateral retromandibular approach (right subcondyle fracture using transparotid variant and left subcondyle fracture using retroparotid variant) under general anesthesia were performed. Two weeks post-surgery, the patient complained of clear fluid oozing from the right side of the surgical wound suggestive of saliva. A diagnosis of sialocoele was made. Successful clinical outcome following conservative management was seen for this complication. In our view,avoiding parotid gland dissection through the retroparotid technique would pose a lower risk for the development of sialocoele and would be our recommendation for managing such cases.
A Comparative Study of Amino Acids and B-Group Vitamins of Commercial Fish Species
Authors: Yerlikaya Pinar , Yatmaz Hanife Aydan
Published: December 2024

Marine-derived organisms are good sources of nutrients, making them crucial as we face food security. The amino acids and free amino acids profile as well as B-group vitamins of commonly consumed fish species (anchovy, mackerel, sea bream, sea bass, salmon, trout) in the northeastern Mediterranean were revealed. The most abundant amino acids and EAA were glutamic acid (616-757 mg/100g) and phenylalanine (282- 368 mg/100g), respectively. The highest total EAA was found in seabream, where the lowest score was in mackerel. Valine was the limiting EAA in all fish samples. Salmon had required EAA/nEAA and EAA/TAA ratios, while seabream had higher BCAAs and SAAs. Anchovy had the best cholesterolemic index values. B3-niacin (155.08 µg/100g) and B3-nicotinamide (149.02 µg/100g) were found to be at the highest levels in salmon. Salmon meat was also rich in B5-pantothenic acid and B6-pyridoxal. The fish provide an adequate and balanced diet in terms of amino acids and B-group vitamins, considering the recommended daily intake values.
Об асимптотике скорости бегущей волны на траектории седло-узел
Authors: Kalyakin Leonid Anatol'evich
Published: December 2024

Для полулинейного параболического уравнения в частных производных
рассматривается асимптотическое решение, которое на далеких временах $t$
выходит на волну, бегущую с постоянной скоростью. Скорость выхода на такую
волну зависит от времени, и для нее строится асимптотика при $t\to\infty$.
Выяснено, что асимптотика не может быть построена в виде степенного ряда.
Библиография: 15 названий.
Омбилическая особенность квазиклассических приближений
к решениям фокусирующего нелинейного уравнения Шрeдингера
Authors: Suleimanov Bulat Irekovich , Shavlukov Azamat Mavletovich
Published: December 2024

В работе проводится построение и строгое обоснование полного асимптотического
разложения решений эллиптической системы уравнений нелинейной геометрической
оптики около их типичных с точки зрения математической теории катастроф
сингулярных точек, связанных с особенностью сечения уравнения эллиптической
омбилики. Данное обоснование использует известные факты теории особенностей
гладких отображений и результат Э. Пикара об аналитичности решений общего
неавтономного линейного эллиптического уравнения с двумя независимыми
переменными. Уточняется вывод известной статьи Б. А. Дубровина, Т. Гравы
и К. Клейна 2009 г. о виде нормальной формы, посредством которой описываются
такие типичные омбилические особенности.
Библиография: 33 названия.
Эффективные квазиклассические асимптотики для связанных состояний графена с малой поправкой trigonal warping в магнитном поле
Authors: Rykhlov Vladislav V
Published: December 2024

Эта работа посвящена построению квазиклассического спектра и эффективных (простых в практическом применении) явных квазиклассических асимптотических собственных функций оператора Дирака для высокоэнергетических связанных состояний в графене в магнитном поле, считая поправку trigonal warping малой. Оказывается, что асимптотический спектр оператора остается неизменным при таком возмущении, но не из-за малости поправки, а лишь благодаря симметрии задачи.
Однако поведение асимптотических собственных функций заметно меняется: они значительно подвержены влиянию trigonal warping, что приводит к нарушению симметрии. На представленных графиках плотности должно быть видно то, что можно увидеть в эксперименте с помощью сканирующего туннельного микроскопа. Наш подход к построению асимптотических решений основан на работах предшественников, которые развивают новый метод построения решений, упрощающий практическое применение формул. Мы также приводим строгие оценки убывания рядов Фурье амплитуд; эти оценки позволяют отбрасывать хвосты рядов, что, в свою очередь, также делает метод более пригодным для практики.
Библиография: 18 названий.
Posredovanje, podprto z orodji umetne inteligence, pri poučevanju tujega jezika stroke – primera poučevanja
Authors: Majcenovič Kline Barbara , Koletnik Melita
Published: December 2024

Skupni evropski jezikovni okvir (SEJO, 2001; slov. prevod, 2011) v svoji zadnji konceptualni različici (nazadnje posodobljena v Dodatku k SEJO, 2018; slov. prevod, 2023) kot odmik od sheme štirih spretnosti k štirim načinom sporazumevanja poleg sprejemanja, tvorjenja in interakcije vključuje tudi posredovanje (angl. mediation). V okviru akcijsko usmerjenega pristopa k učenju in poučevanju tujih jezikov (Svet Evrope, 2023, str. 23–34) pripisuje posredovanju tudi vse vidnejšo, samostojno vlogo, saj praviloma združuje elemente vseh sporazumevalnih načinov. (Medjezikovno) posredovanje kot eden od štirih načinov sporazumevanja je bistvenega pomena pri študiju angleščine kot tujega jezika stroke, ki v študijske procese vse pogosteje vključuje uporabo inovativnih tehnologij. Te se pri pouku tujih jezikov zdijo pričakovan pa tudi nujen korak v svetu, kjer je umetna inteligenca (UI) naš vsakdanji spremljevalec. Prednosti UI pri učenju in poučevanju tujih jezikov med drugim vključujejo neomejeno dostopnost in prilagodljivost vsebin in pristopov, takojšen odziv in povratne informacije, imajo pa tudi motivacijsko vrednost in omogočajo prilagajanje različnim psiho-socialnim potrebam. Prispevek združuje posredovanje z uporabo inovativnih tehnologij, kot so orodja umetne inteligence, pri pouku angleščine kot tujega jezika stroke (TJS) dveh skupin študentov: prihodnjih zdravstvenih delavcev in prihodnjih prevajalcev. Osredotoča se na orodja, ki podpirajo predvsem medjezikovno posredovanje, in predstavlja nekaj izbranih orodij (prevajalniki in jezikovni modeli UI), in sicer njihov potencial pri učenju in poučevanju TJS in s tem povezane težave. S prikazom dveh študij primera nazorno povezuje teoretična izhodišča s praktično rabo UI. V ta namen sva zasnovali dve učni aktivnosti, ki vključujeta uporabo orodij UI za krepitev kompetenc medjezikovnega in medkulturnega posredovanja v najinih specializiranih kontekstih, tj. zdravstveni negi in prevajanju in tolmačenju. Kritična presoja in prizma etične refleksije nas nujno privedeta do spoznanja, da digitalne tehnologije in programske rešitve sicer optimizirajo in pospešijo delovne oziroma učne procese ter pogosto omogočajo višjo učinkovitost, vendar pa morajo medčloveški oziroma medosebni odnosi, medkulturni vidiki, dimenzije subjektivnosti, razumevanja drugega in kritičnega mišljenja ostati na prvem mestu.
Zarys dziejów parafii ewangelicko-augsburskiej w Izbicy Kujawskiej do 1945 r. Część I. Okres od XVI wieku do końca grudnia 1933 roku
Authors: Nowicki Błażej
Published: December 2024

Protestanci w Izbicy Kujawskiej pojawili się w II połowie XVI wieku, a jednym z pierwszych pastorów pełniących posługę w Izbicy był ksiądz Daniel Mikołajewski, współtwórca „Biblii Gdańskiej”. Postępująca kontrreformacja zatrzymała proces rozwoju izbickiego zboru. Odrodzenie protestantyzmu na Kujawach, w tym Izbicy, możliwy był dzięki napływowi kolonistów niemieckich, którzy u schyłku XVIII wieku założyli m.in. takie wsie jak Pasieka czy Tymień. Z upływem czasu ewangelicy zaczęli osiedlać się również w samej Izbicy. Dzięki staraniom miejscowych luteran na początku XX wieku wybudowane zostały dwa kościoły ewangelickie (w Izbicy i Pasiece), co wydatnie przyczyniło się do podniesienia izbickiego kantoratu do rangi filiału z dniem 1 stycznia 1910 roku. Nie oznaczało to końca rozwoju organizacyjnego. W dniu 3 grudnia 1933 roku podjęto decyzję o uformowaniu samodzielnej parafii z pastorem, mającym siedzibę zamieszkania w Izbicy. Zmiany te weszły w życie z dniem 1 stycznia 1934 roku. Było to spełnienie marzeń izbickich ewangelików. Pomyślny rozwój parafii przerwała II wojna światowa, w następstwie której większość wiernych opuściła te tereny.

Historical Overview of the Lutheran Parish in Izbica Kujawska Until 1945:
Protestants in Izbica Kujawska emerged in the second half of the 16th century, and one of the first pastors serving in Izbica was father Daniel Mikołajewski, a co-creator of the „Gdańsk Bible”. The ongoing Counter-Reformation halted the development of the Izbica congregation. The revival of protestantism in Kujawy, including Izbica, was made possible by the influx of German colonists who, towards the end of the 18th century, founded villages such as Pasieka and Tymień. Over time, Lutherans also began to settle in Izbica itself. Thanks to the efforts of local Lutherans in the early 20th century, two Lutheran churches were built (in Izbica and Pasieka), significantly contributing to elevating the Izbica congregation to the status of a filial (branch) on January 1, 1910. This did not signify the end of organizational development. On December 3, 1933, a decision was made to form an independent parish with a pastor residing in Izbica. These changes came into effect on January 1, 1934. It was the fulfillment of the dreams of the Lutherans in Izbica. The successful development of the parish was interrupted by World War II, as a result of which the majority of the faithful left the area.
Izbica Kujawska na łamach „Gazety Kaliskiej” w latach 1893-1899 – miejsca, wydarzenia, ludzie
Authors: Walczak-Niewiadomska Agata
Published: December 2024

Izbica Kujawska, miasto znajdujące się obecnie w obrębie województwa kujawsko-pomorskiego, na przestrzeni wieków przechodziło wiele zmian administracyjnych, demograficznych, społecznych i kulturowych. Ze względu na niewielkie znaczenie historyczne i gospodarcze, zwłaszcza na przełomie XIX i XX wieku, nie było obiektem wielu dociekań naukowych, zapewne również ze względu na brak dostępnych źródeł informacji. Lukę tę ma szansę wypełnić skrupulatna analiza zawartości czasopism ukazujących się wówczas na terenach administracyjnie i wyznaniowo włączających Izbicę, zawierających wzmianki różnego charakteru na temat miejscowości. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie wyników takiej właśnie analizy przeprowadzonej na podstawie pierwszych kilku lat wydawania „Gazety Kaliskiej” i prześledzenia na jej łamach wydarzeń, jakie miały miejsce w Izbicy Kujawskiej pod koniec XIX wieku.

Izbica Kujawska in "Gazeta Kaliska" in the Years 1893-1899 – Places, Events, People:
Izbica Kujawska, a city currently located within the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, has undergone many administrative, demographic, social and cultural changes over the centuries. Due to its low historic and economical importance, especially at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, it was not a subject of much scientific investigation, probably also due to the lack of available sources of information. This gap has a chance to be filled by a meticulous analysis of the content of magazines published at that time in the administrative and religious areas that included Izbica, containing various notes about the town. The aim of the article is to present the results of such an analysis carried out on the basis of the first few years of publishing “Gazeta Kaliska” and tracing in its pages the events that took place in Izbica Kujawska at the end of the 19th century
Posługa szpitalna Sióstr Miłosierdzia Wincentego à Paulo w Koninie w latach 1906-1938
Authors: Szady Joanna
Published: December 2024

Artykuł przestawia udział Sióstr Miłosierdzia w opiece nad chorymi w Szpitalu św. Ducha w Koninie w latach 1906-1938. Przedstawiono w nim stan zakonnego personelu szpitala konińskiego, odtwarzając lata pracy poszczególnych sióstr w mieście W tekście zarysowane zostały tradycje szpitalnictwa miejskiego wraz z okolicznościami sprowadzenia szarytek do miasta, jak również przedstawiono warunki ich pracy. Sytuacja kadrowa szpitala zaprezentowana została w szerszym aspekcie geograficzno-historycznym, ukazującym sieć placówek szpitalnych w wybranych przedziałach czasowych. Do opracowania tematu wykorzystano materiały archiwalne z Archiwum Diecezjalnego we Włocławku, Archiwum Sióstr Miłosierdzia w Warszawie oraz dane badawcze z zasobów Ośrodka Badań nad Geografią Historyczną Kościoła w Polsce. Tekst artykułu wzbogaca materiał kartograficzny oraz ikonograficzny.

Hospital Service of the Sisters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul in Konin From 1906 to 1938:
The article describes the participation of the Sisters of Charity in nursing care at Holy Spirit Hospital in Konin from 1906 to 1938. It presents the status of the religious staff of the Konin hospital, reconstructing the years of work of individual sisters in the city. It outlines the traditions of the city’s hospital service, together with the circumstances of bringing the Sisters of Charity to the city, as well as the conditions of their work. The hospital’s staffing situation is described in a broader geographical and historical context, showing the network of hospital facilities in selected periods. To develop the topic, archival materials from the Diocesan Archives in Włocławek, the Archive of the Sisters of Charity in Warsaw and research data from the resources of the Centre for Research on the Historical Geography of the Church in Poland were used. The article is enriched with cartographic and iconographic material.
Działalność Stefanii Sempołowskiej na rzecz pomocy więźniom komunistycznym w II Rzeczypospolitej w świetle dokumentów archiwalnych z Litwy i Białorusi
Authors: Razyhrayev Oleh
Published: December 2024

Stefania Sempołowska była nie tylko znaną polską oświatową, społeczną oraz polityczną działaczką, ale również opiekunką więźniów politycznych w penitencjarnych zakładach Imperium Rosyjskiego oraz II Rzeczypospolitej. Niniejszy artykuł przedstawia dokumenty pochodzące ze zbiorów placówek archiwalnych Litwy i Białorusi – Litewskiego Centralnego Archiwum Historycznego oraz Archiwum Państwowego Obwodu Brzeskiego w Brześciu. Dotyczą one różnych przejawów opieki Stefanii Sempołowskiej nad więziami komunistycznymi, tak w województwach wschodnich (północno- -wschodnich) II Rzeczpospolitej, jaki i jej działalności jako delegatki Rosyjskiego Czerwonego Krzyża w skale ogólnopaństwowej.

Activities of Stefania SempołOwska in Assisting Communist Prisoners in the Second Republic in the Light of Documents From the Archives of Lithuania and Belarus:
Stefania Sempołowska was not only a well-known Polish educational, social and political activist, but also a protector of political prisoners in the penitentiaries of the Russian Empire and the Second Polish Republic. This article presents documents from the collections of Lithuanian and Belarusian archival institutions - the Brest Oblast State Archive and the Lithuanian Central Historical Archive. They relate to the various forms of Stefania Sempołowska’s assist for communist prisoners both in the eastern (north-eastern) voivodeships of the Second Polish Republic and her activities as a delegate of the Russian Red Cross on a national scale.
Od cyrulika do burmistrza. Siedemnastowieczna kariera urzędnicza Walentego Tomczykowica (zm. 1695) z Koła
Authors: Tomczak Robert T.
Published: December 2024

Niniejszy artykuł został poświęcony karierze urzędniczej kolskiego mieszczanina Walentego Tomczykowica (zm. 1695), którą realizował w powojennej perspektywie rozwoju miasta. Walenty Tomczykowic okazał się nie tylko sprawnym urzędnikiem miejskim, ale także człowiekiem potrafiącym zadbać o swój wizerunek. Pozostawił po sobie osobiste wpisy do ksiąg miejskich, które można traktować jako emanację jego osobowości i wykształcenia. Tomczykowic miał bowiem okazję pracować dla swojego miasta jako pisarz miejski, ławnik, rajca, wójt i burmistrz. Pomagało mu w tym przede wszystkim uzyskane wykształcenie, przedsiębiorczość, filantropia oraz doświadczenie w roli pisarza miejskiego. Dzięki jego zapobiegliwości, a także dobrze zachowanemu materiałowi źródłowemu, można dość dobrze odtworzyć jego karierę urzędniczą, a także drogę życiową, która zaprowadziła go na piedestał galerii sław kolskiego magistratu.

From Barber to Mayor. The Seventeenth-Century Clerical Career Of Walenty Tomczykowic (d. 1695) of Koło:
This study is devoted to the clerical career of the Koło burgher Walenty Tomczykowic (d. 1695), which he pursued in the post-war perspective of the town’s development. Walenty Tomczykowic turned out to be not only an efficient town clerk, but also a man who could take care of his image. He left behind personal entries in the town records, which can be seen as an emanation of his personality and education. Tomczykowic had the opportunity to work for his town as notary, lay judge, councillor, wójt and mayor. He was helped in particular by his acquired education, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and experience as notary. Thanks to his foresight, as well as well-preserved source material, it is possible to reconstruct quite well his career as a official, as well as the life path that took him to the pedestal of the Koło municipal hall of fame.
Przyjemscy z Przyjmy – wielkopolska rodzina magnacka w XVI-XVIII wieku
Authors: Klint Paweł
Published: December 2024

Artykuł ma za zadanie ukazać dzieje wielkopolskiej rodziny magnackiej – Przyjemskich w XVI– XVIII wieku. Autor stara się wskazać źródła majątkowej i politycznej kariery członków tej rodziny. Istotnym elementem analizowanym w tekście są koligacje z innymi rodzinami wielkopolskimi i koronnymi w okresie trwania magnackiej potęgi Przyjemskich. Utrzymywaniu pozycji magnackiej, choć na pozór lokalnie, służył także splendor poszczególnych członków rodziny, a także budowana już od końca XVI wieku działalność fundacyjna Przyjemskich. Wiązała się ona nie tylko z upamiętnianiem poszczególnych postaci, a pomocą choćby nagrobków czy epitafiów. Rodzina magnacka miała wręcz misję fundowania instytucji kościelnych, jak klasztory czy kościoły parafialne, a następnie ich utrzymywanie. Z tego elementu również Przyjemscy wywiązywali się znakomicie.

The Przyjemski Family Members From Przyjma – The Greater Poland Magnat Family in the 16th-18th Century:
Przyjemski family between 16th and 18th centuries. The author tries to indicate the sources of the financial and political career of the members of this family. An important element analyzed in the text are affinities with other Greater Poland and crown families during the period of the magnate power of the Przyjemski family. The splendor of individual family members, as well as the foundation activities of the Przyjemski family, which had been building since the end of the 16th century, also served to maintain the magnate position, although seemingly locally. It involved not only the commemoration of individual figures, but also the use of tombstones and epitaphs. The magnate family even had the mission of founding church institutions, such as monasteries and parish churches, and then maintaining them. The Przyjemski family also did an excellent work according to that interesting issue.
First-Year Architectural Design Studio in Action: Insights from the ‘Timberscapes' Design-Build Experience
Authors:   Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Istanbul, Turkey, Akyurek Goksun , Unsal Gulmez Nilay ,   Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Istanbul, Turkey, Adiguzel Ayse Eda ,   Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Istanbul, Turkey
Published: December 2024

The "Design-Build" approach in design studios emphasizes hands-on learning and 1:1 scale production in dynamic environments that encourage teamwork, material understanding, bodily awareness, and collaborative decision-making. This study presents a design-build experience titled “Timberscapes” for the final project in the "Design Studies" studio during the Spring semester of the 2021-22 academic year at Bahçeşehir University, Architecture Department. The project explored collaborative design interventions in the campus's limited open spaces. Over five weeks, students identified campus needs through personal experiences and developed spatial proposals in teams. Three projects were selected involving student participation for different campus locations. In the second phase, due to the unavailability of conditions for their implementation, the projects were further developed with new divisions of labor and expert consultations.

The studio problem emphasized dialogue and negotiation in team-based processes, structured in two stages with changing teams and responsibilities for students. This paper presents the experimental studio process and student outputs, and investigates its contributions for the students. The method involves a literature review of past experiences with design-build method, the pedagogy of teamwork in the design studio, potentials of timber as a sustainable material to be flexibly used in architectural education and presents the current experience as a staged case study. The paper discusses the case study’s gains in creating a dynamic negotiation environment in the first-year architectural design studio, and highlights the practical limitations and future implications of the applied process.
Ranking of Smart Building Design Factors with Efficient Energy Management Systems and Renewable Resources
Authors:   University of Hartford, Department of Architecture, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, Shafa Seyedehzahra
Published: December 2024

This study aims to rank the design factors of smart buildings with efficient energy management systems and renewable resources. The research is applied in nature in terms of its objective, and descriptive-survey-based in terms of data collection. The study population comprised all academic faculty members in the field of architecture. Based on the collected information, approximately 112 architecture faculty members were included, and given the small sample size, a census approach was used, meaning the sample size was equal to the population. After distributing and collecting the questionnaires, 93 were completed and analyzed. A researcher-made questionnaire was employed, consisting of two sections: the first included personal details (age, gender, marital status, education, etc.), and the second was dedicated to ranking the design factors of smart buildings with efficient energy management systems and renewable resources. The questionnaire was structured on a 7-point Likert scale. To ensure the face and content validity of the questions, feedback was obtained from several architecture professors specializing in the field. Additionally, the construct validity of the questionnaire was confirmed through exploratory factor analysis. The results showed that six factors had eigenvalues greater than one and remained in the analysis. The study found that among the design factors examined, the lighting system, fire alarm system, and temperature and humidity sensors emerged as the most influential in enhancing smart building efficiency.
La religiosidad en al-Andalus nazarí (1232-1492): espiritualidad sufí, contexto magrebí y pervivencia mudéjar-morisca (1492-1616)
Authors: Vidal-Castro Francisco
Published: December 2024

La religiosidad en el Emirato Nazarí de Granada (1232-1492) evoluciona con respecto a etapas anteriores de al-Andalus (711-1492). En época nazarí, se agudiza la amenaza existencial por el aumento del ataque y asedio permanente del enemigo (los reinos cristianos del norte) y la conciencia del peligro e inseguridad vital. Como respuesta, la religiosidad nazarí experimenta una intensificación individual y colectiva que, junto a un mayor recurso y vivencia del yihad (Villaverde-Moreno), desemboca en una espiritualidad ascética y mística, a nivel popular y culto, a nivel social y político. Este sufismo nazarí se desarrolla y cultiva conectado y en paralelo al magrebí (López-Anguita; El Hour), reforzando así la unidad y homogeneidad del Occidente islámico. La andalusidad de mudéjares y moriscos (1492-1616) conserva esa espiritualidad sufí y transmite su influencia a la mística cristiana (Bernabé Pons), mientras la efervescencia sufí del Magrib se acrecienta con el aporte de los emigrados andalusíes.
Malos tiempos para la mística. La espiritualidad islámica en España más allá de 1492
Authors: Bernabé Pons Luis F.
Published: December 2024

Se ha debatido durante mucho tiempo de qué forma la opresiva situación social que vivieron los moriscos a lo largo del XVI les permitió mantener su acervo islámico. Al hilo de la presencia de imágenes y elementos místicos de raigambre islámica en los textos de San Juan de la Cruz y Santa Teresa de Jesús, la pervivencia de conocimientos místicos islámicos entre los moriscos ha sido también una cuestión que ha aparecido regularmente en la crítica, generalmente sin conclusiones definitivas. En esta aportación se pasa revista a los textos susceptibles de ser leídos como místicos que poseyeron y usaron los moriscos y asimismo se avanza una hipótesis para el paso de algunos elementos de espiritualidad islámica a un ámbito cristiano.
Henry Bibb’s (Dis)claiming Family: Malinda as a Case Study of Black Women’s Symbolic Annihilation in Antebellum Literature
Authors: Alshehri Asmaa
Published: December 2024

Existing scholarship on the autobiography Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb prioritizes Bibb’s masculinity and the impact of slavery on Black families, often overlooking the complex experiences of enslaved Black women such as Bibb’s first wife Malinda within such a narrative. Amy Lewis’s article “Who’ll Speak for Malinda?” distinguishes itself by offering an alternative narrative focusing on Malinda’s experience. My paper builds on Lewis’s work by arguing that despite condemning slavery, Bibb’s narrative inadvertently perpetuates Malinda’s symbolic annihilation. Through a close reading of Bibb, my study attempts to reveal how enslaved women’s experiences are often omitted, trivialized, and condemned in American antebellum literature. By devoting particular attention to the “symbolic annihilation” of enslaved women, this paper responds to Amy Lewis’s call for alternate narratives and offers a critical shift in reading and interpreting depiction and omission of Black women in ex-enslaved narratives throughout nineteenth-century antebellum America. This approach has the potential to uncover the complex realities of Black women to offer valuable insights into their lives and experiences, thus challenging dominant interpretations of slave narratives.
Numerical study by CFD, of the effect of the presence of aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3) on forced convection through a double tube heat exchanger
Authors: Daas Amara , Derfouf Semcheddine , Chehhat Abdelmadjid , Belghar Nourredine
Published: December 2024

The forced heat convection in steady state conditions in a U-shaped two coaxial tubes heat exchanger is investigated using a nanofluid composed of water as a base fluid and nanoparticles of oxide of Aluminum (water-Al2O3) flowing through the inner tube and a pure water through the outer tube. The governing equations of turbulent flow are discretized by the finite volume method using ANSYS Fluent solver, the turbulence is modeled by RANS k-ɛ model, the computational domain is meshed with Design Modeler (DM) mesh generator software in the aim of enhancing and using numerical simulation as an investigation tool. Reynolds number is varied corresponding to the mass flow rate values of: (0.035, 0.058, 0.081 and 0.104) kg/s. four values of nanoparticles fraction volume (2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10) % are taken. The obtained results are explored through the analysis of heat convection key parameters and show that theaddition of nanoparticles brings a significant improvement in the overall heat transfer coefficient of the studied ex-changer.Highlighting the importance of U-shaped heat exchangersas they provide efficient and reliable heatexchange performance, aiding in reducing pressure drop and providing a more uniform flowdistribution, making them a common choice in many industrial and commercial applications.
Using a bioinformatic approach to evaluate the impact of salinity on root structure
Authors: Miloud Dahane , Amel Benlaldj , Moulay Belkhodja
Published: December 2024

Bioinformatics makes it possible to deal with the problems of biology by using the power of calculation and the processing of information. Its use is possible to understand the influence of environmental constraints, in particular the salinity factor, on the growth and development of the root system of a plant. We propose in this work an analysis of the root morphology of juvenile plants of three plant species: faba bean (Vicia faba L.), sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) submitted to a NaCl treatment. Using EZ-Rhizo software the results of the computer processing of the images of the roots of various parameters such as main root length (MRL), lateral roots number (LRN), total length (TL) and total lateral roots length (TLRL), concluded that the salinity shows a significant effect on all the parameters measured in the three species.
Blockchain assessment: the future of credentialing
Authors: Fleener M. Jayne
Published: December 2024

Blockchain technologies have been used for a variety of sophisticated data management applications, most noteworthy being used as the infrastructure for cryptocurrencies. This paper explores the potential of using blockchain technologies in education, focusing on the opportunities and potential futures for flexible and adaptive credentialing and certification. Using social inquiry methods, the futuring tool of Causal Layered Analysis (CLA) explored the potential and desirable futures of blockchain credentialing and the potential impact of blockchain credentialing for transforming education. Especially valuable was the disruptive potential to formal education blockchain credentialing might present, opening possibilities for nonformal and informal educational opportunities. Taking a whole-systems approach, the utilization of blockchain technologies for intricate record manipulations, accounting, and credential certification offers a more comprehensive perspective on the issues, promises, and challenges tied to their use in education. This study’s implications extend to the recognition of broader social factors that play a crucial role in effecting transformative change within education. These factors pose challenges to the conventional K-12 and higher education curriculum, as well as the overall educational infrastructure.
Análisis comparativo de la aplicación de la ecuación contable en proyectos empresariales simulados: estudio en estudiantes de bachillerato técnico en contabilidad
Authors: Torres Luis Arturo Moyano , Ruiz Carla Jessenia Alvarado , Loy Gloria Jesenia Alvarado , Caicedo Julio Alejandro Morán , Laborde Magno Michael Plaza , Morales Evelyn Roxana Toral
Published: December 2024

Este estudio investigó el impacto de las simulaciones empresariales en la comprensión y aplicación de la ecuación contable entre estudiantes de bachillerato técnico en contabilidad. El objetivo general fue evaluar cómo las simulaciones y metodologías activas mejoran el entendimiento y la capacidad de los estudiantes para aplicar la ecuación contable en situaciones prácticas. Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo con diseño descriptivo, utilizando encuestas y fichas de observación para recopilar datos de dos grupos de 40 estudiantes cada uno. La metodología incluyó el análisis de respuestas a cuestionarios con escala Likert y la observación sistemática de las actividades de simulación. Los principales hallazgos indican que la mayoría de los estudiantes reportó una mejora significativa en su comprensión de la ecuación contable y en la aplicación práctica de los conceptos aprendidos. Las simulaciones empresariales y los recursos proporcionados fueron altamente valorados por su efectividad en la resolución de problemas contables, lo que coincide con estudios previos sobre la eficacia de metodologías activas en educación. Además, los materiales didácticos jugaron un papel crucial en el apoyo a la resolución de problemas. En conclusión, las simulaciones empresariales y metodologías activas demuestran ser estrategias educativas efectivas para mejorar tanto la comprensión teórica como la aplicación práctica de la ecuación contable, destacando la importancia de integrar estas técnicas en el currículo de contabilidad para lograr una enseñanza más efectiva y aplicada.
UNDERSTANDING THE ADOPTION AND IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES ON CLIMATE CHANGE AWARENESS: EVIDENCE FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATES IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Aslam Manan , Li Zhiwen , Naeem Muhammad , Al-Ghamdi Abdullah Ahmed , Ahmad Shabir , Alisher Khujanov , Rapat Aymuratov , Ozodbek Abduraimov
Published: December 2024

Climate change is a pressing issue that significantly impacts agriculture, health, biodiversity, water resources, forests, and the socioeconomic well-being of populations, particularly in developing and least developed nations. Raising public awareness of climate change through accurate knowledge is a key strategy to encourage proactive mitigation and adaptation efforts. This study investigates the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by university graduates to enhance climate change awareness, focusing on the role of both educators and students in knowledge transfer within academic environments. The research was conducted across 15 major universities in Pakistan, using a structured questionnaire to collect data on demographic, socio-cultural, technological, and economic factors influencing graduates’ awareness and perceptions of climate change. A binary logistic regression analysis was used to assess the impact of ICTs on climate change awareness. The results indicate that access to smartphones, agricultural magazines, news bulletins, newspapers, television, and internet connectivity significantly enhances climate change awareness. However, access to radio and computers or laptops did not show a significant impact. Universities should integrate ICT-based training and outreach activities into their curricula, promoting technological solutions that address climate change challenges. Furthermore, collaboration between technological solution providers, environmental departments, and academic institutions is recommended to design ICT-driven strategies for raising climate change awareness among the youth.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Assessing The Online Homework Management Scale's Invariance Across Gender and College Year
Authors: Nguyễn Hà T. V. , Xu Jianzhong
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study is to validate the Online Homework Management Scale (OHMS) among a diverse sample of 1,192 undergraduate students, aiming to assess its effectiveness in measuring online homework management strategies in alignment with United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education).
 
Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in self-regulation theory, particularly focusing on volitional control, to understand how students manage homework in online environments.
 
Method: A quantitative research design was employed to validate the OHMS. The scale measures six dimensions of online homework management: arranging the environment, managing time, monitoring motivation, emotion management, cognitive reappraisal, and handling distraction. Confirmatory factor analysis assessed the fit of the hypothesized six-factor model using indices such as the Comparative Fit Index and the Root Mean Square Error of Approximation. Measurement invariance across gender and college year was tested to confirm the scale's applicability across demographic groups.
 
Results and Discussion: The results confirmed that the OHMS includes six distinct factors, with invariant latent means across gender and college year. A positive correlation was identified between OHMS, online homework interest, and completion rates.
 
Research Implications: Findings suggest that the OHMS can serve as a valuable tool for educators and researchers to enhance students' online homework management and promote self-regulation skills, supporting educational outcomes aligned with the SDG.
 
Originality/Value: This research provides robust evidence for the validity of the OHMS, underscoring its relevance in assessing online homework strategies among college students, contributing to the achievement of the SDG.
Improving Legal Compliance in Police Activities: Ensuring Sustainable Public Safety in Kazakhstan
Authors: Omarov Anvar , Zhumagulov Marat , Biyekenov Nurlan , Kainar Yerbolat , Rakhmetov Talgat , Tuzelbayev Ergali
Published: December 2024

Objective: To ensure the sustainable development of Kazakh society, it is necessary to improve police activities in considering administrative offenses, align them with the law, and eliminate existing shortcomings. The objective is to analyze the main police violations in considering administrative offenses in Kazakhstan and propose measures to eliminate them and improve police activities.
 
Method: The main research methods are source analysis and expert survey. Based on theoretical analysis, the study identifies the main problems in police activities in considering administrative offenses.
 
Results and Discussion: The expert survey results allow the authors to determine the main violations in police activities, the main reasons for such violations in administrative proceedings, and measures that can be taken to eliminate them. The study shows key problems in the current practice in Kazakhstan.
 
Research Implications: The authors conclude that improving the administrative procedures of the Kazakh police is crucial to ensuring compliance with the law and protecting the rights of citizens. The proposed measures are expected to improve the efficiency and transparency of police operations significantly.
Vote Patterns and Political Participation of New Immigrants from Indonesia in Taiwan Presidential Election (2024)
Authors:   Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia, Gusman Yuherina , Faisol Wildan ,   Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia, Hapsari Sekar Ajeng ,   Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the vote patterns of new immigrants from Indonesia in the 2024 Taiwan presidential election as a form of political participation. This study used a qualitative research method with the primary data collected by conducting in-depth interviews with 20 Indonesian new immigrants living in Taipei, New Taipei City, Taoyuan, Chungli, Neili, and Keelung. The theory of political participation and vote patterns was used to elaborate the findings. The research found that Indonesian new immigrants participate fairly well in politics, despite only being on a conventional level. Voicing the needs of Muslim new immigrants is one of the reasons new immigrants from Indonesia are involved in political participation. Due to educational and time constraints, most new immigrants from Indonesia prefer not to participate in non-conventional levels and higher forms of political participation. The vote patterns formed are independent voters (80%) and dependent voters (20%).