bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Valvular bronchoblockation in destructive pulmonary tuberculosis in Primorsky Krai
Authors: Tsyleva Yu. I. , Belov S. A.
Published: February 2025

Objective. To determine the efficacy of valvular bronchial blocking in patients with destructive pulmonary tuberculosis and to examine the factors affecting the performance of the technique.

   Materials and methods. The study analyzes the outcomes of comprehensive treatment for 66 patients diagnosed with destructive pulmonary tuberculosis. The treatment was provided at a tuberculosis dispensary from 2021 to 2024 and involved valvular bronchial blocking.

   Results. One year following the intervention, the technique resulted in the closure of cavitary lesions in 56.1 % (37/66) of the patients, and the cessation of bacteriological excretion in 65.2 % (15/23). Notably, the effectiveness of cavity closure in infiltrative pulmonary tuberculosis amounted to 84.6 % (33/39), whereas in fibrocavernous tuberculosis – only 14.8 % (4/27), with a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). In addition, the optimal efficacy was registered in cases with the duration of the disease to be less than one year (65 % success), with cavitary lesions up to 2 cm (78.6 %) or 2–4 cm (67.7 %). No correlation was observed between treatment efficacy and drug susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Complications of bronchial blocking developed in 16 out of 66 patients (24.3 %) and were resolved through repeat bronchoscopy.

   Conclusion. Valvular bronchial blocking appears to be an effective non-resectional technique for the treatment of patients with destructive pulmonary tuberculosis and requires personalized criteria for intervention.
Laser refractive surgery in ophthalmology
Authors: Melnikov V. Y. , Shcherbakov I. A. , Filina N. V. , Polishchuk A. S. , Chichilimov A. V.
Published: February 2025

Objective. To evaluate the effiacy of surgical treatment for myopia through laser refractive surgeries utilizing an innovative technology – Refractive Lenticule Extraction/ Small-incision Lenticule Extraction (ReLEx SMILE).

   Materials and methods. The study involved 92 eyes with myopia (spherical equivalent (S.E.) ranging from −2.0 to −10.0 diopters and astigmatism not exceeding −3.0 diopters). The main group consisted of 21 patients (42 eyes) who underwent bilateral surgical treatment using ReLEx SMILE via femtosecond lamellar extraction through a small incision. In the control group, 25 patients (50 eyes) underwent bilateral standard Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery.

   Results. One month after surgery, the S.E. in the ReLEx SMILE group accounted for −0.1 ± 0.2 diopters, −0.13 ± 0.34 diopters at three months, and −0.13 ± 0.40 diopters at six months. In the control group, S.E. comprised 0.15 ± 0.31 diopters at one month, −0.09 ± 0.27 diopters at three months, and −0.18 ± 0.43 diopters at six months of observation. Six months after surgery, 36 % (15 eyes) in the ReLEx SMILE group gained one line on the visual acuity chart; 48 % (20 eyes) remained unchanged, while 14 % (6 eyes) lost one line, and one eye lost two lines. In the LASIK control group, 28 % (14 eyes) gained one line, 62 % (31 eyes) remained unchanged, and 10 % (5 eyes) lost one line. No patients lost two lines. In the ReLEx SMILE group, all 42 eyes achieved a visual acuity of 0.7–0.9 or better six months after surgery, with 66 % (28 eyes) achieving 1.0–1.2. In the LASIK group, all 50 eyes had a visual acuity of 0.7–0.9 or better, with 75 % (38 eyes) achieving 0.9–1.0 or better.

   Conclusion. The ReLEx SMILE method for refractive correction of moderate to high myopia demonstrates comparable efficacy, safety, and predictability to LASIK surgery, while exhibiting superior stability.
Antiretroviral resistance testing results in patients with HIV living in the Primorye Krai
Authors: Markelova E. V. , Beniova S. N. , Knysh S. V. , Gorelova I. S. , Ogneva Z. V. , Eliseeva V. S. , Chagina E. A.
Published: February 2025

Objective. To describe the drug resistance and genetic diversity of HIV-1 among patients in Primorsky Krai in 2024.

   Materials and methods. A biological material analysis was conducted on 122 HIV-infected patients under dispensary observation at the at the AIDS Center of Regional Hospital No. 2 (Vladivostok, Russia) in order to identify the drug resistance to four main classes of antiretroviral agents.

   Results. A high prevalence of genetic variants A6 (44.3 %), B (28.7 %), and C (8.2 %) of HIV-1 was observed among the examined patients. The likelihood of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor resistance was found to be tenfold higher in subtype B compared to subtype A6 (OR = 10.5). The integrase inhibitor resistance was significantly more frequently detected in the subgroup of patients with HIV-1 subtype B (OR = 38.1). In the overall patient sample, the drug resistance was identified in 19.7 % of cases for one group of antiretroviral medications, in 9 % for two groups, and in 2.5 % for three groups of medications. A recombinant form A6/CRF02_AG was detected in 8.2 % of cases. Additionally, 10.6 % of cases exhibited various genetic variants of HIV-1 which can be classified as new recombinant or unique forms.

   Conclusion. The results demonstrate a rising trend in recombinant types of HIV-1 within the region, reflecting changes in the overall genetic landscape of HIV subtypes, with significant variations in the mutation patterns associated with drug resistance across certain groups of antiretroviral therapy in both B and non-B subtypes of HIV.
Alternative interval scale for assessing erectile function
Authors: Danilov V. V. , Vashchenko V. V. , Danilov V. V. , Radko D. А. , Danilov V. V.
Published: February 2025

Aim. To develop an alternative system for assessing erectile function based on an interval scale.

   Materials and methods. Materials were collected using the EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central (Cochrane HTA, DARE, HEED), Google Scholar and the WHO International Clinical Trials Platform search databases. The search query included the following key phrases: Erectile dysfunction; IIEF-15, IIEF-5, system for assessing clinical symptoms in medicine.

   Results. To develop an alternative system for assessing erectile function, a table based on an interval scale was created. The approach used in the diagnostic scoring system was used, according to which a score is assigned according to the threatometric evaluation of each symptom gradation in the form of a single-digit number reflecting the ratio of probabilities of differentiated states A2 and A1 and representing the decimal logarithm of this ratio multiplied by 5 and rounded to an exact value.

   Conclusion. The study presents an alternative system for assessing erectile function based on an interval scale that allows quantifying the severity of erectile dysfunction and its individual symptoms. According to the concept of interval scales, the table allows arithmetic operations with variables (symptoms evaluated in points) to be performed, thus representing a tool for managing patients with erectile dysfunction and its correction by modern pharmacological agents.
Decreased herd immunity, measles and pertussis outbreaks in 2023
Authors: Sakhabetdinov B. A. , Sakhabetdinova K. N. , Ibragimova A. R. , Shpaner V. I. , Safiullina N. D.
Published: February 2025

Objective. To analyze vaccination coverage and identify the characteristics of measles and pertussis morbidity among children in 2023.

   Materials and methods. The study involved an analysis of outpatient records from the City Children's Polyclinic No. 6 in Kazan. A total of 305 children aged 1 to 18 years (mean age 10.2 ± 0.33 years) were examined during the first quarter of 2023. The distribution by sex was as follows: boys – 54.75 % (n = 167), girls – 45.25 % (n = 138).

   Results. The analysis of outpatient records, vaccination certificates, and patient examinations revealed that 228 children (74.75 % of those examined) had received complete vaccinations, 41 children (13.45 %) had received partial vaccinations, and 36 children (11.8 %) had not been vaccinated at all with the adsorbed pertussis-diphtheria-tetanus vaccine. The analysis of measles vaccination coverage indicated that 74 children (48.68 % of those examined) had received complete vaccinations, 58 children (38.1 %) had received partial vaccinations, and 20 children (13.5 %) had not been vaccinated against measles.

   Conclusion. Reducing herd immunity to 74.75 % determines the necessity for vaccination initiatives aimed at increasing herd immunity to the target level of 95 %.
The debut of acute lymphoblastic leukemia under the guise of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Authors: Lapina V. A. , Belan E. B. , Chueva M. A.
Published: February 2025

The bone and joint syndrome is observed in one out of every three patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. In some cases, arthralgia and arthritis comprise the first and only manifestations of the disease. This complicates the diagnostic process and leads to a late diagnosis. The study presents a clinical case of the onset of acute leukemia in a child with bone and joint involvement. The development of joint syndrome in acute lymphoblastic leukemia highlights the necessity for careful examination of the medical history, clinical findings, and laboratory data in patients with a suspected diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Digital Language Learning: Assessing Resources, Pedagogical Benefits, and Difficulties in Multilingual Education
Authors: Gaspar Raja A. , Ponnusamy P.
Published: February 2025

A revolutionary approach to education, digital language learning provides students in multilingual settings with cutting-edge resources and techniques to improve their language acquisition. This study looks at the characteristics, efficacy, and accessibility of the different digital language learning systems. It emphasises how these platforms’ pedagogical advantages like interactive content, personalised learning routes, and real-time feedback align with the demands of contemporary education. The paper also discusses issues that can impede the uptake and efficacy of digital solutions, such as cultural inclusion, engagement retention, and technological differences. By examining these factors, the study offers suggestions for improving online language instruction for multilingual and diverse student populations, advancing efficacy and equality in language instruction
Exploration of Existence in Exile: An Analysis of the Theme of Isolation in Albert Camus’ The Stranger
Authors: Joseph K. J.
Published: February 2025

Albert Camus’ novel, The Stranger, a classic in world literature, serves as a philosophical assessment of alienation within the human situation having existentialism as its background. This paper examines the varied dimensions of alienation as represented through Meursault, the central character in The Stranger. Contextualizing Camus’ rational outlooks on existentialism, this research scrutinises how Meursault’s alienation from society, relationships, and even from his own self, emphasises Camus’ thematic investigation of the absurdity of existence. Camus’ existentialism suggests that life missesin-built meaning, and persons must traverse this meaningless existence. Alienation is a vital theme in The Stranger, abridging Meursault’s practice of alienation. The study affirms that Meursault’s inescapable alienation signifies Camus’ philosophical analysis of the existentialism. Central to this paper is the exploration of Meursault’s alienation from society, clarified by his unconcerned response to his mother’s demise. This alienation is additionally illustrated in his relationships, predominantly with Marie, where passionate depth and societal norms embrace little importance for him. Besides, Meursault’s internal exile mirrors his struggle with self-identity and sense. Meursault’s experience aids as a metaphor for the contemporary human state, resonating with modern existential predicaments in adisjointed and traditionalist world. His alienation reiterates the sense of alienation felt by human beings amidst communal pressures and existential ambiguity. Through an in-depth analysis of Meursault’s alienation from society, relationships, and himself, this paper captures the crux of Camus’ existential and absurdist analysis. The Stranger continues to exist as a pivotal work in world literature, providing deep discernments into human alienation and the hunt for meaning in an indifferent world. Through Meursault’s character, Camus skilfully communicates the theme of alienation, making The Stranger a permanent classic in world literature.
The Role of Digital Linguistics in Transforming Language and Literature Pedagogy
Authors: Annie Tehillah A. , Muthu Meena Losini A.
Published: February 2025

The incorporation of digital linguistics into language and literature education has transformed traditional teaching approaches, redefining how teachers and students interact with texts and linguistic structures. This paper investigates the revolutionary impact of digital tools like corpus linguistics software, natural language processing (NLP) applications, and digital storytelling platforms on modern education. It also looks at the obstacles that educators encounter when implementing new technologies, such as the requirement for digital literacy and equal access. This paper analyzes and focuses on the impact of the Digital linguistics where it paves the way for newer ways in teaching and learning.
La construcción jurisprudencial de la responsabilidad civil por actividad peligrosa en el ordenamiento jurídico boliviano
Authors: Echeverría Alba Rosario Beatriz
Published: February 2025

Este artículo está dirigido a identificar dogmáticamente y clarificar los presupuestos sustantivos requeridos para atribuir responsabilidad civil por actividad peligrosa en Bolivia, de acuerdo con el art. 998 del Código Civil de 1975 -vigente- y la jurisprudencia emitida por la sala civil del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia desde 1998 a 2022. Entre las principales conclusiones obtenidas se tiene que los presupuestos sustantivos del referido art. 998 son la acción, antijuridicidad, factor de atribución, nexo de causalidad y daño; y que en mérito a sus características propias, esta norma comprende un régimen agravado de responsabilidad civil. Asimismo, el mencionado art. 998 es aplicable únicamente en los casos en que el peligro es calificado por una norma de prevención de siniestros o el peligro resulta inherente a la actividad misma o relativa a los medios empleados para su ejecución; en este último caso, el art. 998 es calificado como una norma de contenido variable que faculta al juez del caso en concreto a completar la tipificación del evento lesivo.
Reformulación epistemológica del concepto jurídico de propiedad a partir del pensamiento indígena asháninka y shipibo konibo
Authors: Rosas Caro Juan Manuel
Published: February 2025

El proceso epistemológico de la noción de propiedad es un proceso histórico y jurídico cuyo desarrollo se da casi exclusivamente en el mundo occidental debido a que ha existido una imposición del pensamiento europeo en el resto del mundo. Por lo tanto, la propiedad se ha desarrollado en los últimos siglos en torno a la idea subyacente de «dominio», generando una serie de consecuencias adversas para las fuentes naturales de riqueza. Buscando descolonizar la institución de la propiedad, en la presente ponencia postulamos la revalorización de la ideología y cosmovisión indígena, específicamente de la amazonia peruana, sentando las bases para un concepto jurídico de propiedad que sea más sostenible y preserve el futuro de la humanidad.
Algorithm for Analyzing Computer Images in Radiation Diagnostics of Changes in the Cervical-Cranial Region in Dysfunction of the Temporomandibular Joints
Authors: Samuilau I. U. , Baradina I. N. , Vasilyeva Yu. F. , Neden V. Ch.
Published: February 2025

To improve the results of diagnostics of anatomical structures in dentistry, a method such as cone-beam computed tomography is used, which provides extended visualization of the anatomical structures of the dental system and adjacent areas, including the cervical region, upper respiratory tract, etc. To improve the results of diagnostics of patients with diseases of the temporomandibular joints, an algorithm for analyzing a computer image of the cervicocranial region is proposed, which has diagnostic reproducibility, allows determining the asymmetry of the mutual arrangement of anatomical structures, detecting degenerative-dystrophic and other changes in the articulating surfaces. This method helps to identify the etiological factors in the development of diseases of the temporomandibular joints, increases the effectiveness of treating other diseases of the cervicocranial region.
Machine Learning and Neural Networks for IT-Diagnostics of Neurological Diseases
Authors: Vishniakou U. A. , Xia Y. W. , Yu Ch. Y.
Published: February 2025

The article considers machine learning methods and neural networks for diagnosing neurological diseases (Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases) in patients based on voice analysis. Models of information about disease features (including frequency, jitter, mel-cepstral coefficients, etc.) extracted from voice data are presented. Various classifiers are used to train neural networks and recognize diseases. Among them are the GridSearchCV algorithm for optimizing the hyperparameters of the random forest classifier for recognizing Alzheimer’s disease (recognition accuracy is 87.6 %) and the KNN algorithm for training and testing on publicly available datasets of speech change features in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The KNN algorithm showed the best classification results compared to others, achieving an experimental accuracy of 94 % on the same datasets. It is noted that the use of multidimensional feature extraction and machine learning methods can improve the accuracy of early diagnosis of neurological diseases.
The travel exploration of William J. Burchell to Brazil (1825-1830) and the network of intermediaries in the field
Authors: Silveira Patrícia
Published: February 2025

This paper explores the ‘hidden’ presence and contributions made by the local Indigenous peoples involved in William John Burchell’s travel to Brazil (1825-1830). Travelling through regions seldom or entirely uncharted by European travellers, the British traveller and botanist produced a vast and rich ‘archive of exploration’. However, as Burchell’s Brazilian findings have never been published, his work is underestimated in the context of Brazilian historiography, particularly regarding the agency of Indigenous inhabitants. Drawing on Burchell’s archives, which offer invaluable but fragmented and partial evidence, this paper argues that Burchell by largely using local transport, supply and labour systems had a successful fieldwork in a tropical region. This paper aligns with contemporary scholarship in History of Geography which emphasises the role played by intermediaries and local people in exploration. It aims to demonstrate how the geographical knowledge, physical labour and material resources of the ‘indigenous intermediaries’ were appropriated by Burchell during his expedition in Brazil and later marginalised in his archival sources.
Criminal Liability The Dissemination of Immoral Photos on Whatsapp Social Media
Authors: Adega Putra Humaam  , Betra Sarianti  , Riri Tri Mayasari  , JT. Pareke
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine the regulation of criminal acts of spreading immoral photos on social media in positive law in Indonesia and to determine criminal liability for spreading immoral photos on Whatsapp social media. This research uses normative legal research methods. The normative research method is library legal research which is carried out by examining secondary legal materials or literature studies. The types of approaches used are the Statute Approach and the case approach. The results of the study show that the legal regulation of the criminal act of disseminating immoral photos is regulated in Article 281 to Article 283 of the Criminal Code, Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions and Law 44 of 2008 concerning Pornography. The criminal responsibility of the perpetrator has fulfilled all the elements in accordance with the indictment by the public prosecutor with an alternative charge of Article 27 paragraph (1) of the ITE Law, so the perpetrator must be declared legally and convincingly proven to have committed a criminal offense as charged in the first alternative charge, based on decision Number: 9/Pid.sus/2023/Pn.Mna, the perpetrator of the crime of spreading indecent photos on social media in Manna City, South Bengkulu was sentenced to imprisonment for 10 (ten) months and a fine of Rp50,000,000.00.
A Study on the Improvement of the Stalking Crime Response System : Based on the Victim Support System
Authors:   Korean Association of Victimology, Yoon Sangyeon , Lee Taerynn
Published: February 2025

It has been three years since the Stalking Punishment Act was enacted and enforced, classifying stalking as a criminal offense. However, reports of stalking crimes continue to rise, and there are noted limitations not only in the adequacy of punishing offenders but also in the measures for victim relief. Therefore, it is necessary to verify whether the relief and response to stalking crime victims are being appropriately handled and to derive improvement measures.
This study aims to analyze the current status and issues of the relief and response system for victims of stalking crimes. To this end, interviews were conducted with employees of institutions that protect and support victims of stalking crimes, as well as the victims themselves. Additionally, the findings were schematized based on the qualitative research methodology known as Grounded Theory. The results derived from this research process are as follows:
First, perpetrators of stalking crimes tend to exhibit behaviors aimed at possessing or controlling the victim, have difficulty controlling impulses, justify their actions, and shift the blame to the victim. Second, victims of stalking crimes suffer from ongoing anxiety, with challenges such as relocation and returning to work, leading to prolonged suffering. Third, concerning the characteristics of crime occurrence and response, awareness of stalking as a crime has recently spread, leading to increased reporting, but stalking between spouses or partners persists. Despite collaboration with the police and legal measures, victims continue to feel significant anxiety. Fourth, despite public support for victims, there is still a perceived lack of economic and legal support, with many pointing out the limitations of official procedures, particularly the ineffectiveness of restraining orders. Finally, regarding the direction for system improvement, suggestions include improving police attitudes, providing location information of perpetrators, expanding economic support, enhancing accessibility to criminal procedure support, and the necessity for programs targeting perpetrators. There is an emphasized need for counseling and treatment programs for perpetrators, in addition to victim protection.
This study has limitations in generalization as it was conducted with only a few employees of victim protection and support institutions and a small number of victims. However, as it gathered opinions from those who experience and perceive the current state of stalking support most closely, it is believed to have proposed practical and effective improvement measures for the response system supporting victims of stalking crimes.
Improvement Measures of the Military Crime Victim Protection System
Authors:   Korean Association of Victimology, Lee Sungdae
Published: February 2025

Despite a series of efforts to protect and support victims of crimes committed in the military, the perception that the military crime victim protection system is inadequate still persists, so there is a sufficient need to review the current status of the military crime victim protection system and find ways to improve it. In particular, the need for protection and support for victims of military criminal crimes, who are exposed to physical violence and horrific deaths caused by firearms and other deadly weapons, is so great that there is no need for special grounds. Nevertheless, the issue of protection and support for victims of criminal crimes committed in the military has not been properly incorporated into the victim protection system of our criminal justice system, which has undergone rapid changes and evolution since the 1990s. The purpose of this article is to consider ways to improve the military crime victim protection system. To this end, we first examine the trend of military criminal crimes and the current status of the victim protection system (Ⅱ), and then present a brief evaluation of the current status of the military crime victim protection system (Ⅲ) and our own plans to improve this military crime victim protection system (Ⅳ).
In conclusion, despite the continuous revision of systems and laws, the fundamental cause of the lack of protection and support for victims of military crimes can be found in the excessive expansion tendency of the current military judicial system. Therefore, it was pointed out that the direction should be changed, the scope of military judicial affairs should be reduced, and in principle, the general court should handle this issue, and the military should bear the obligation to actively cooperate with this, and at the same time, a positive perception and culture of protection for crime victims should be fostered. Only then can an efficient and practical protection and support system for victims of military crimes be established. In other words, it was considered that the system should be reorganized so that protection and support for victims of military crimes can also be carried out in principle in the judicial system centered on the general courts. It was also described that if such institutional reorganization is carried out first, the burden on military commanders and those involved in the case, who cannot help but worry between the somewhat conflicting obligations of protecting military organizations and protecting subordinate troops, can be reduced.
A Study on the Necessity of Crime Victim Protection within the Legal Framework
Authors:   Korean Association of Victimology, So Byung DO
Published: February 2025

In South Korea, the state incorporates victims and perpetrators into the criminal justice process in cases of conflict, leading to the violation of victims' right to safety. However, it provides protection to victims not as 'citizens' or 'inherent victims,' but rather as 'witnesses,' and does not sufficiently guarantee their right to safety. The state attempts to resolve this through a criminal justice process focused on punishing the perpetrator, but such efforts do not produce the desired outcomes due to conflicting goals.
In the criminal justice process, perpetrators possess robust defense rights based on the presumption of innocence and due process. Integrating victims' rights within this framework is not easy. Therefore, ensuring the safety of victims requires employing diverse objectives and means within a broader legal framework that includes the criminal justice process, as well as administrative, civil, and private elements.
When victim protection is implemented within the legal framework, it offers the following benefits: First, it can establish the inherent status of the victim, which is difficult to achieve in the criminal justice process. Second, it can achieve victim protection as a strategy for crime prevention, which is embedded within the legal framework. Third, the crime prevention effect of victim protection is clearly evident, thus driving the crime prevention objectives of the legal framework. Fourth, institutions directly or indirectly involved in the criminal justice process can be utilized for victim protection.
Zoonimi nei libri dell’Esodo e dei Salmi tra la Bible du XIIIe siècle e il Tanakh: il caso delle scinifes
Authors: Arcidiacono Alessandra
Published: February 2025

The translations of zoonyms in the Exodus are the focus of this contribution. Among them, there are the locusts, of which the scribe of Bern Burgerbibliotek 27 declares not to know the French correspondent. Another case is represented by the sciniphes. This term appears problematic for several reasons, such as the fact that it is not found in Old French dictionaries. Also, it presents ambiguities from a semantic point of view: in fact, it is found replaced by terms probably considered by copyists to be more common or by periphrastic phrases.
The analysis has been extended to the comparison of the Bible du IIIe siècle with the Exodus of the Tanakh to show how much the support of the Hebrew text can be fruitful for a more in-depth analysis in the Old French field.
Le similitudini animali nel De lite inter Naturam et Fortunam di Albertino Mussato
Authors: Brusa Sofia
Published: February 2025

The paper analyses a brief passage from the dialogue De lite inter Naturam et Fortunam by Albertino Mussato, in which two animal similes are employed. The sources of these similes are identified, revealing a combination of literary and poetic passages as well as of scientific treatises. Among the latter, Aristotle’s De historia animalium in the rare translation by William of Moerbeke stands out, whose circulation in early 14th-century Padua is discussed. Finally, the author reflects on Mussato’s use of elements drawn from the animal world, highlighting both the continuity and innovations compared to medieval practices.
L’alloro poetico fra Petrarca e Boccaccio
Authors: Ceccarelli Chiara
Published: February 2025

The theme of poetic coronation was of great significance to Boccaccio, and he frequently alludes to the laurel crown when discussing his mentors, Dante and Petrarch. In the chapter of Genealogie deorum gentilium dedicated to Daphne (VII 29), Boccaccio goes beyond his usual literal and allegorical interpretation of the myth, offering a detailed exploration of the laurel tree and its remarkable qualities. This article seeks to uncover the sources Boccaccio drew upon, particularly highlighting the connections with two works linked to Petrarch – Privilegium and Collatio laureationis – and exploring the significance of his citation of a couplet from the Epystola to Bruzio Visconti.
La natura delle fonti in Giovanni Boccaccio: i luoghi del mito tra Genealogie e De montibus
Authors: Rovere Valentina
Published: February 2025

Conceived from a shared scholarly and philological perspective, Boccaccio’s Genealogie deorum gentilium and De montibus exhibit thematic overlap, as they often discuss the same geographical and mythological locations. This paper explores how Boccaccio engages with classical sources when dealing with such instances, particularly in relation to the three springs named “Arethusa” and the associated myths. While both texts broadly concur with respect to classical sources, they also disclose notable differences and distinctive features in their respective approaches.
Alle prese con l’ignoto. Un gioco di memory tra il Devisement dou monde e la sua traduzione latina vulgata
Authors: Calloni Carlo Giovanni
Published: February 2025

From the Crusades onward, passing through the Mongol invasion, the late-medieval culture increasingly came across animals, people, and nature unknown to the classical and Christian tradition. Among the works describing the otherness, the Devisement dou monde is the most famous and rich in insight. In its peculiar textual tradition, consisting of translations, it is possible to recognise an internal dialectic between the original text and its reworkings: after a first interpretation of the exotic, made by Marco Polo and Rustichello, a second one was suggested by individual translators. The article examines two specimina from the Latin version composed by Francesco Pipino, the identification of the roc with the griffin and that of the parrot with the epimachus.
Madre, matrigna, ‘matrona’: la Natura di Ennod. 245 V. (= carm. 1, 1 H.)
Authors: Cofano Martina
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we intend to analyse one of the odeporic works from the corpus of Ennodius of Pavia (Ennod. 245 V. = carm. 1.1 H.) through the combined interaction of interpretative perspectives and visualisation tools. The journey towards the Cottian Alps described by Ennodius is a diplomatic mission, entrusted by Lawrence, bishop of Milan: this information establishes the existence of two levels of interpretation from the outset, the circumstantial one and the metaphorical one. There is probably a further level of analysis, which has never been given a wide appeal in the still excellent previous studies: the path at issue, already known to the Romans of all times for its impervious conformation and the unpredictability of its climate, is loaded with ritual energy.
«Il estoient si mauvés que por leur mauvestés furent il tuit noiés». Diluvi e carestie nelle profezie di Merlino mediolatine e romanze: un’indagine
Authors: Gensini Niccolò
Published: February 2025

The essay presents an analysis of how different prophetic textual traditions depicted catastrophic natural events between the 12th and early 14th centuries. The focus is particularly on the Latin and Romance prophetic corpora associated with the prophet Merlin: from the Prophetiae Merlini included in Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia regum Britannie, to their Old French translation preserved in the manuscript of Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, n.a.f 4166; from the prophecies compiled in the Prophecies de Merlin to their Italian translation in Paulino Pieri’s Storia di Merlino. The study explores the various ways in which medieval prophecies provided an ideal space for representing nature, also reflecting on the methods of linguistic and cultural translation.
La tradizione romanza di Rorgone Fretello tra Terre de Promission e Fazienda de Ultra Mar
Authors: Battagliola Davide
Published: February 2025

This paper offers a preliminary analysis of the Romance tradition of Rorgo Fretellus’s Descriptio de locis sanctis, one of the major medieval Latin itineraries of the Holy Land. The study examines key passages from its Old French translation, known as Terre de Promission, and the Castilian Fazienda de Ultra Mar, which extensively draws on the Descriptio. Adopting a comparative perspective, my paper aims to show similarities and distinctions between the two works, with a particular focus on the role of geographical space and the cult of relics.
Preparation and Catalytic Performance of Fe3O4 Based Nanocomposite
Authors: Irfan Muhammad , Zeeshan Amir , Nadeem Muhammad Daniyal , Liaqat Maryam , Ali Mirza Haider , Tabassum Muhammad Iqbal , Rehman Shizza
Published: February 2025

Fe₃O₄-based nanocomposites were synthesized using iron salts, glucose, and ammonium hydroxide for catalytic adsorption of methyl orange and malachite green dyes from wastewater. The nanocomposites were characterized using UV-VIS Spectroscopy, SEM, XRD, and FTIR to analyze their surface morphology, crystallinity, and functional groups. Results showed high adsorption efficiency, with 83.9% removal of methyl orange and 61-75% removal of malachite green. The exceptional properties of Fe₃O₄ nanocomposites, including superparamagnetic, large surface area, and low toxicity, contribute to their effectiveness in dye removal. Multi-cycle usability and regeneration with ethanol or acetone improved adsorption performance, making them a cost-effective and sustainable solution. The dye-loaded composites were properly washed with distilled water and reused, maintaining adsorption efficiency. Their excellent recyclability and adsorption capabilities make Fe₃O₄ nanocomposites a viable option for scalable wastewater treatment applications, offering an efficient and environmentally friendly approach for dye removal.
Potentiation of Antifungal Activity of Coleus Aromaticus Leaves
Authors: Shobhita Shobhita , Malik Jitender , Singh Surendra Pratap , Musheer Nida
Published: February 2025

Background: Many secondary metabolites found in plants, including tannins, terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, etc., have been shown to exhibit antibacterial activities in vitro. Man has long been aware of herbal treatments. Traditional medical practitioners have detailed the therapeutic usefulness of numerous indigenous herbs for a variety of illnesses. More and more reports of medicinal plants' antimicrobial qualities are coming in from all over the world. By producing secondary metabolites with antibacterial characteristics, these plants offer another option for creating chemical fungicides that are both reasonably safe and reasonably priced. The Lamiaceae family member Coleus aromaticus is bitter, aromatic, digestively stimulating, stomachic, anathematic, deodorant, diuretic, and liver-tonic. Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the antimicrobial activity and to determine the zone of inhibition of extracts on some fungal strains. In the present study, the microbial activity of hydroalcoholic and methanolic extracts of leaves of Coleus aromaticus Linn. (an ethnomedicinal plant) was evaluated for potential antimicrobial activity against medically important fungal strains. Method: The antimicrobial activity was determined in the extracts using agar disc diffusion method. Result: The zone of inhibition for different strains of fungia i.e. CA, CA, AN were determined. The outcome of the investigation revealed that hydroalcoholic leaf extract of CA is more effective than methanolic extract as compare to standard due to presence of flavonoids. Conclusion: Both extracts (MeoH & HAE) showed effective antifungal activity, of which the HAE demonstrated the potent antifungal activity due to high flavonoid content.
Solitary Hepatic Lymphangioma: A One-Case Report
Authors: Ramraoui M. , Boujguenna I. , Elmouhafid F. , Zeroual A. , Ajram H. , Ghanmi A. , Lachgar S. , Abdou Y. Laouali , Sore A. , Fihri M. J. Fassi , Baba H. , Lahkim M. , Khader A. , Elbarni R.
Published: February 2025

Hepatic lymphangiomas, malformations of the liver lymphatic system, are extremely rare conditions in adults. In our article, we report the case of a 65-year-old female patient in whom a hepatic lymphangioma was incidentally discovered during surgery for gallstone disease. We discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of this condition through a literature review.
Korelasi Karakteristik Tanah terhadap Nilai Kuat Tekan Bebas Deep Soil Mixing
Authors: Sulaiman Muhammad , Ni’mah Rizka Manzilatun , Pratama Deskas Adi
Published: February 2025

Highway infrastructure development faces significant challenges due to unstable soil conditions, which can lead to ground settlement and structural failures. One effective soil improvement method is Deep Soil Mixing (DSM), which integrates native soil with binding materials like cement to enhance load-bearing capacity. This study aims to analyze the influence of cement composition and curing duration on Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) in the DSM method and examine the correlation between soil parameters and stabilization outcomes. The tests were conducted with cement variations of 175 kg/m³ and 200 kg/m³ and curing durations of 7, 14, and 28 days. The results indicate that increasing cement composition significantly enhances UCS, with the 200 kg/m³ composition achieving the highest UCS of 2.10 MPa at 28 days. Additionally, UCS values from full-scale DSM work exhibited an increasing trend with curing time, with STA 17+450 recording the highest value of 2.47 MPa. Correlation analysis revealed that qc values from cone penetration tests positively correlated with UCS, whereas Plasticity Index (PI) and Fine Content showed negative correlations. Thus, DSM has proven to be an effective technique for stabilizing soft soils, and understanding soil characteristics plays a crucial role in optimizing this stabilization process.
Impact of Television Reportage of Climate Change on Adaptive Behaviour of the Residents in Ondo state, Nigeria
Authors: Iyadunni Florence Adedowole , Habib Mohammad Ali , Joseph N. Chukwu , , Muhammad Aminuzzaman
Published: February 2025

The effects of long-term shift in temperature and weather patterns have been phenomenal, especially as it affects people’s livelihood and communities. It is on this note this paper examined the impact of television reportage of climate change on adaptive behaviour of the residents in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study was anchored on Framing Theory. Moreover, the study employed survey design, and a population of 683,496 was derived from the three selected Local Government Areas of Ondo State. The study made use of random sampling approach and a sampling size of 400 was selected using Taro Yamane formula. The study revealed that television reports on issues related to climate change in Ondo State, Nigeria, have impact on the adaptive behaviour, which form the majority of the respondents. It also revealed that adaptive features regulation, safety and precaution and changes in adaptive features are the impact of television reportage of climate change on adaptive behaviour of the respondents. The study recommended that media as agents that set agenda for the public should be more proactive in reporting issues related to climate change in order to enlighten the general public. It also recommends that government agencies, especially those related to public service should engage in media campaign on issues related to climate change in order to give objective information to the general public on issues related to climate change, especially in Ondo State, Nigeria.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Community Clinics in Maternal and Child Nutrition in Sylhet and Chattogram Divisions, Bangladesh
Authors: Sazzadur Rahman Sagor , Sumia Binta Mizan , Arif Chowdhury Apou
Published: February 2025

Despite progress in reducing infant and maternal mortality rates, Bangladesh faces challenges in child nutrition, marked by suboptimal feeding practices and high stunting rates. This study evaluates maternal and child nutrition services in Sylhet and Chattogram divisions to inform strategies for combating malnutrition. Using secondary data from the District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) spanning January to October 2023, a survey covered 3,179 community clinics. The analysis focused on nutrition services for women and children aged two years and above, including iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation, weight monitoring, and counseling on exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding. 80% of registered pregnant women received maternal nutrition services, with rates of 82% and 79% in Sylhet and Chattogram, respectively. In February 2023, the majority of enrolled children received counseling, but fewer did so in May. Enrollment of pregnant women and children aged two years and above decreased from May to July 2023. Advancements in maternal and child nutrition services are evident in Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, but challenges remain in practitioner training and data reporting. Continuous improvement in healthcare infrastructure and training program is vital for better health outcomes.
Potato resistance evaluation against wart causative agent Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival
Authors: Zelya G.
Published: February 2025

Goal. To evaluate and select breeding samples of potatoes of Ukrainian selection resistant to common and aggressive pathotypes of the cancer pathogen common in Ukraine.
Methods. Over the past 11 years (2012—2023), 4219 cancer-resistant potato breeding accessions were evaluated and selected in a preliminary trial according to the guidelines modified to meet EU requirements. State testing of 163 samples was conducted. Potato samples were tested for infection with winter zoospores of the cancer pathogen using the Spiekermann A test method. Infection with summer zoospores was carried out using the Glynne-Lemmerzahl test method. To determine the resistance of potatoes to the disease, 10 tubers were planted in triplicate in the field in the foci of cancer pathotypes.
Results. Out of 4219 potato breeding accessions tested during 2012—2023 in the western region of Ukraine, 3866 (91.7%) resistant and 353 susceptible potato accessions to the common pathotype (D1) of the cancer pathogen were selected in preliminary tests for resistance to cancer. State testing identified 163 breeding samples. 36 potato breeding accessions were evaluated for resistance to Ukrainian aggressive pathotypes of the pathogen.
Conclusions. Resistant breeding samples against common and aggressive pathotypes of the cancer pathogen are recommended for state registration with the indication of resistance characteristics against the cancer pathogen and further zoning in the disease foci in Ukraine. Potato varieties with complex resistance to common and four local Ukrainian aggressive pathotypes of potato cancer pathogen are recommended for involvement in the breeding process as sources of resistance.
The influence of biologization of fertilizer systems on the content and stock of humus in a of typical chernozem light loamy
Authors: Kucher L. , Vitvitskyi S. , Kava L. , Kucher T. , Kravchenko Yu.
Published: February 2025

Goal. To investigate the humus state of typical light loamy chernozem and the yield of winter wheat under the conditions of soil protection technologies.
Methods. The following methods were used: informative and analytical method for collecting materials from literature sources; field research — observation of plants, accounting and harvesting; laboratory, mathematical and statistical methods — processing of results. The research was conducted on typical coarse-dusty light loam black soil in the forest, the crop was winter wheat, Poliska 90 variety. The comparative effectiveness of the technologies was studied: traditional, based on shelf plowing to a depth of 25—27 cm; soil protection, based on shallow flat-cutting to a depth of 10—12 cm. The effect of fertilization systems was studied against the background of these cultivation technologies: 1 — control (no fertilizers); 2 — straw 1.2 t/ha + N12 + N55P45K45; 3 — straw 1.2 t/ha + N12 + N78P68K68; 4 — straw 1.2 t/ha + N12 + green manure + N55P45K45; 5 — straw 1.2 t/ha + N12 + green manure + N78P68K68.
Results. The use of soil protection technology compared to the traditional one did not significantly change the humus content in the arable layer, but affected its redistribution. The highest humus content (3.77%) was recorded in the variant straw 1.2 t/ha + N12+ green manure + N78P68K68 against the background of soil protection technology in the upper soil layer under study. Organic fertilizers increased the content of mobile organic matter in the 0—30 cm layer against the background of plowing by 0.063% relative, and against the background of soil protection technology — by 0.176%. When straw was applied with mineral fertilizers, the content of humic acids in chernozem was typically 0.042—0.052% under conventional technology and 0.055—0.088% under soil protection technology.
Conclusions. In the variant with the introduction of straw 1.2 t/ha + N12 + green manure + N78P68K68, the content of humic acids was 1.5 times higher than in the same variant with the traditional technology. Soil protection technology led to an increase in the yield of winter wheat by 3.5 c/ha compared to the traditional technology.