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Revisiting “An Ever Closer Union of Law and Values”. Still Paddling Together?
Authors: Koncewicz Tomasz Tadeusz
Published: October 2024

The ambition of this analysis is to move beyond the dominant perspective of human rights and instead embrace the neglected dimension of the axiology of the supranational integration. The technical question “how” supranational governance must today respond to the changing context of the law of integration and  go hand in hand with revisiting the “why”, despite all our differences, we are still ready to live together within the supranational community. Such a shift in the emphasis is necessary given the fact that the law of integration read only through the prism of market has proven ineffective when it comes to counteracting new kinds of legalistic dangers that feed off „the politics of fear”, where the law is used not to empower but to disempower, not to liberate but to oppress, not to bring to the surface, but to hide and manipulate. In these circumstances one of the major scientific and political tasks is thus to improve the understanding of the novel threats on the individual, social and political levels and in this way to develop counter strategies and counter narratives. In other words, supranational governance needs a new conceptual justification that would explain the ethnography and the practice of supranational law of integration when faced with the novel forms of contestation. It is argued that the value discourse associated with supranational legality provides a truly paradigmatic turn in the studies on the supranational governance and design. In this spirit the analysis invites attention and more robust research to the neglected first order questions of belonging and identity in a common  legal order where all the actors are being challenged to rethink their allegiances and anchor them firmly within the framework of common values and aspirations. For that to happen, though, a new narrative is needed, one that would provide all the actors of the law of integration with the discursive framework and a point of reference to defend and better explicate transnational democracy and the rule of law, and not just human rights, as the constitutional essentials (“First Principles”) of the supranational legal order.
Abortion and the Electoral Campaign in Poland AD 2023
Authors: Bień-Kacała Agnieszka
Published: October 2024

Two years after the abortion decision of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal and just after the mid-term election in the USA, there was a calculation that the abortion issue might play a pivotal role in the parliamentary election in Poland in the Fall of 2023. Analysis of the USA election showed that the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision of the Supreme Court of June 2022 and discontent among voters on its result violating women’s rights significantly contributed to the electoral achievement of Democrats. On the eve of the electoral campaign in Poland, there was a hope that a similar trend might occur in the next election and might contribute to the loss of the majority of illiberal rulers. The paper focuses on using abortion arguments within the electoral campaign by competing political parties. The main question is, to what extent did the abortion issue influence the result of a general election in Poland in 2023 and the change of the ruling majority?
E-Learning Impact on Higher Education Institutions during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Al-Rousan Thamer , Abualese Hassan
Published: October 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a rapid shift to online learning in higher education. To understand this evolving field better, this study employed a powerful technique called bibliometrics. Researchers analyzed scholarly publications between 2020 and 2023 in Web of Science, focusing on keywords related to e-learning, universities, and the pandemic's impact. This data-driven approach provided a more comprehensive picture than traditional reviews, revealing connections between research topics, researchers, and specific studies. Furthermore, the VOSviewer tool was employed to identify frequently co-occurring keywords, thus uncovering the major themes within the research. This analysis of keyword co-occurrence allowed the study to pinpoint key trends and areas of focus in e-learning for higher education institutions. Ultimately, this research offers valuable insights for researchers, educators, and policymakers navigating the changing educational landscape and the future of e-learning in higher education.
Bridging the Gap between Physician Specialists: A Role for the College of Physicians, Singapore
Authors: Chua TSJ , Lim SH , Oh VMS
Published: October 2024

The rapid growth of new medical knowledge, and the drive toward increasing specialisation and sub-specialisation, are closely related aspects of modern medicine. Specialisation and sub-specialisation allow the individual doctor to have depth of understanding in a specific condition or organ system, and to concentrate the patient volume that favours technical skill, service efficiency and clinical research, all of which in turn drive medical discovery and further sub-specialisation.
Broadband Ultrasound Attenuation Reference Database for Southeast Asian Males and Females
Authors: Lim YW , Chan L , Lam KS
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The objective of this study was to establish the broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA) measurements of the calcaneum for Southeast Asian males and females. A database was used to draw the reference curve for the Southeast Asian male and female population.

Materials and Methods: The database included 366 healthy females and 236 healthy males. We measured the BUA values of the left heel using the Contact Ultrasound Bone Analyser (CUBA) clinical system.

Results: The mean difference between Southeast Asian males and Caucasian males was 9.3 dB MHz-1and that for females was 5.0 dB MHz -1. The standard deviations (SDs) for Southeast Asian female and male normative values were 17.43 and 20.10, respectively. This is comparable with the SD for the McCue Caucasian female and male normative data of 16.54 and 17.45 respectively.

Conclusion: The study shows that the Southeast Asian population has a significantly lower normative value than the Caucasian population. This BUA reference data-base obtained will allow for more accurate determination of Southeast Asian patients at risk of osteoporosis.
Tuberculosis Peritonitis in Negara Brunei Darussalam
Authors: Chong VH , Rajendran N
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Tuberculosis peritonitis (TBP) is uncommon and symptoms can be non-specific. Local data are lacking and our aim is to review our local experience with TBP.

Materials and Methods: Between the period of 1996 to 2004, there were 10 [male: 6; mean age, 48 ± 18.5 years (range, 26 to 73)] cases of histologically documented TBP. Comparisons were made with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients.

Results: The overall prevalence ranged from 0% to 1.01% of all TB infections. The median duration of symptoms before diagnosis was 2 months (range, 3 days to 24 months). Five patients (50%) had comorbid conditions and 3 patients (30%) had a history of positive contact. Presenting symptoms were abdominal distension (70%), abdominal pain (60%), fever (60%), anorexia (60%) and weight loss (40%). Two patients had pulmonary symptoms: cough/dyspnoea (n = 1) and cough (n = 1). Chest x-ray changes consistent with PTB were seen in 30%. TBP was diagnosed by laparoscopy (n = 6), laparotomy (n = 3) and blind peritoneal biopsy (n = 1). Adverse effects of TB drugs occurred in 80%, consisting of hepatitis (n = 4), nausea/vomiting (n = 2), rash (n = 1) and encephalopathy (n = 1). Haemoglobin (P = 0.026) and serum albumin levels (P = 0.002) were significantly lower in TBP patients. There was a significantly greater number of adverse effects (P <0.001). There were no significant differences between TBP and PTB with regard to age, non-specific symptoms (weight loss, anorexia and fever) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. All were treated with standard regimes and there were no mortalities.

Conclusions: TBP is uncommon in our population. TBP patients had significantly lower haemoglobin and serum albumin levels. They also experienced more adverse events during treatment. There were no differences in non-specific symptoms between TBP and PTB.
Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Multiple System Atrophy in Singapore
Authors: Jamora RDG , Gupta A , Tan AKY , Tan LCS
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Our study aimed to describe the clinical features of multiple system atrophy (MSA) in Singapore and verify its diagnosis using the consensus statement in the diagnosis of MSA. Materials and

Methods: All patients suspected to have MSA between 1995 and March 2005 were identified from the Movement Disorders database and the autonomic function testing results. The medical records were reviewed using a standardised data collection form. The diagnosis of MSA was verified using the consensus statement. Disease progression was evaluated using 2 pre-determined events: aid-requiring walking and wheelchair use.

Results: Seventy-two per cent (33/46) fulfilled the consensus statement. There were 85% Chinese, 9% Malays, and 6% Indians. The mean age at onset of the disease was 60 ± 10 years. We found a predominance of males (M:F = 1.5:1) as well as MSA-C cases (67%). The most common initial presenting features were parkinsonism and cerebellar signs (27% each). Abnormal neuroimaging was seen in 29 patients (91%). Autonomic function testing was abnormal in 58% (7/12). The risk for aid-requiring walking and wheelchair use at 3 years from onset of the disease was 31% and 17%, respectively. By 5 years, this had increased to 45% and 30%, respectively. There was no difference in the events rate between MSA subtypes.

Conclusions: The clinical characteristics of MSA in Singapore are presented. Our study revealed a predominance of MSA-C patients as well as a later age at onset of disease and longer median time to aid-requiring walking and wheelchair use compared to Japanese patients.
Adult-onset Re-emergent Stuttering as a Presentation of Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Lim ECH , Wilder-Smith E , Ong BKC , Seet RCS
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The basal ganglia-thalamocortical motor circuits are postulated to play a key role in the aetiopathogenesis of stuttering. The main dysfunction is thought to be an impairment in the ability of the basal ganglia to produce timing cues for the initiation of the next motor segment of speech, explaining the association of acquired and re-emergent stuttering with diseases such as dystonia and Parkinson’s disease.

Clinical Picture: We describe a 61-year-old man presenting with re-emergent stuttering and mild hypomimia, only to develop unilateral rest tremors, hypo- and bradykinesia, rigidity and gait difficulties one year later.

Treatment and Outcome: His parkinsonism responded well to treatment with bromocriptine, but he continued to stutter.

Discussion: This case illustrates the association between acquired or re-emergent stuttering and basal ganglia disorders, and highlights the need to assess such patients for an underlying aetiology.
Wound Infections in Tsunami Survivors: A Commentary
Authors: Lim PL
Published: October 2024

Survivors of the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami sustained a variety of wound infections, ranging from common pathogens to rarely seen organisms. This article discusses the likely microbiology potentially seen in wound infections with exposure to freshwater, seawater, soil, faecal or other contamination, and attempts to provide an organising framework for choosing empiric antibiotics for such infections. Therapy for less frequently encountered clinical entities is also discussed, including tetanus, cutaneous and septicaemic melioidosis, post-traumatic mucormycosis, Vibrio vulnificus and Aeromonas hydrophila.
Robotic Judges: A New Step Towards Justice or the Exclusion of Humans?
Authors: Aboelazm Karem Sayed , Dganni Khalid Mohamed , Tawakol Fady , Sharif Hanadi
Published: October 2024

Objective: The paper addresses how artificial intelligence can play this distinctive role at present and the vision for its development in the future.
 
Theoretical Framework: The paper addresses the advantages enjoyed by human judges regarding cases, issuing judicial rulings and decisions, and resolving disputes. Additionally, it will discuss artificial intelligence's place in this area and the benefits it can bring to the table to promote fairness, impartiality, and objectivity in court decisions.
 
Method: The analytical approach was used to extract the working mechanisms of artificial intelligence in this field and identify cases of bias based on practical practice and the experiences of some countries, such as the United States of America and China.
 
Results and Discussion: Artificial intelligence plays a significant role in all fields, including legal and judicial. However, we cannot rely on the AI systems 100% and replace human judges.
 
Research Implications: This paper examines the controversy surrounding replacing human judges with other robotic judges supported by artificial intelligence technology, powerful algorithms, and big data.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by explaining the role of Artificial intelligence and how AI can play a significant role in all fields, including legal and judicial.
Enhancing English Learning Through Virtual Environments and Formative Assessment: SDG Focus
Authors: Carreño-Flores Oscar David , Sánchez-Aguirre Flor de María , García-Tarazona Jose Omar , Ruiz-Villavicencio Ricardo Edmundo , Cantaro-Popayan Filomena Alicia , Davila-Zamora Luis Miguel , Linares-Vidal Jeanette Estela
Published: October 2024

Objectives: This study investigates the impact of virtual environments and formative assessments on English language learning among undergraduate students at a university in Lima, within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. The study aims to determine how these factors influence language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.   Theoretical Framework: The research draws on the theories of connectivism, socio-constructivism, and the communicative approach to language teaching, emphasizing the role of digital tools and continuous feedback in enhancing language learning.   Method: A quantitative, correlational, non-experimental design was employed, using structured questionnaires to collect data from 98 undergraduate students. Ordinal logistic regression was used to analyze the impact of the independent variables on English proficiency.   Results and Discussion: The results indicate a significant influence of virtual environments and formative assessments on English language learning, with the Nagelkerke coefficient for the general model at 0.223. The findings highlight the importance of these educational strategies in improving language skills, particularly in reading and overall proficiency.   Research Implications: The study underscores the need for integrating advanced educational technologies and formative assessments in language instruction, aligning with the broader goals of SDG 4. It provides practical insights for educators and policymakers seeking to enhance English language learning in a post-pandemic context.   Originality/Value: This research contributes to the limited literature on the role of virtual environments and formative assessments in the Peruvian educational context, offering localized strategies for achieving quality education as outlined by SDG 4.
Interaction Between Police and Society as Basis for Combating Crime: Analysis of Ukrainian and Foreign Experience
Authors: Teremetskyi Vladyslav Ivanovych , Novichenko Andrii Vasylovych , Chudyk Nataliia Olegivna , Rudenko Mykhailo Mykhailovych , Dubenko Oleksandr Mykolaiovych , Saparova Anastasiia Oleksandrivna , Bodnar-Petrovska Olha Borysivna
Published: October 2024

Objective: The purpose of the article is to determine the role and significance of the interaction between the police and society as the main factor in combating crime, taking into account Ukrainian and foreign legislation, different opinions of scholars and empirical data.
 
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical basis for this study is the Swedish concept of "community policing," the French model of "police de proximité," as well as other socially-oriented models of policing from developed foreign countries.
 
Method: The methodological basis of the research is the following methods: comparative and legal, formal and legal, system analysis, interpretive, analysis and synthesis.
 
Results and Discussion: The existing concepts of interaction between the police and society in the context of combating crime have been characterized. The essence of such legal categories as “crime combating”, “interaction between police and society”, “modern concepts” has been revealed and their characteristic has been carried out. The problems of forming and implementing modern concepts of interaction between the police and society in combating crime in Ukraine have been studied.
 
Contributions: A conclusion regarding the effectiveness of various models of the interaction between the police and society in combating crime has been made. The experience of some foreign countries regarding the interaction between the police and society has been analyzed in order to implement the best practices in combating crime into the national legislation. Optimal recommendations regarding the possibilities of adapting foreign experience into Ukraine have been offered, taking into account the current legislation and positive international experience in this area of legal relations.
Product of Categories and Product of Two Objects in a Category
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia, Khasanah Luluk Atul , Puspita Nikken Prima ,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia, S.R.R.M. Titi Udjiani ,   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia
Published: October 2024

Let and be categories. The product of two categories and , is represented by and referred to as the product category. Product category is an extension of the concept of the product of two sets of cartesian and is used to define the bifungtors. In the theory of categories there are also product of two objects in a category where the objects of the product itself is part of the category. The objects in is said to be a product of and in if to each object and to each pair of morphisms with and , there is an exactly morphism , such that and . This article discusses the product categories and the product of two objects in a category, including concepts and properties related to the product of categories and the product of two objects in a category.
Surgical Management for Boutonniere Disease
Authors:   Hospital Regional Lic Adolfo López Mateos, ISSSTE CDMX, Landeros Juan Jesús Ortega , Flores José Emiliano González ,   Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Ciudad de México, Riebeling Miguel De Hoyos ,   Centro Médico ABC, CDMX, García Williams Antonio Barrios ,   Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Carlos Chagas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, LópezIsaac Lynda Patricia Paredes ,   Centro Médico Nacional La Raza, Delgado Omar Serna ,   Hospital General ISSSTE Aguascalientes, Cortez Jairo Guadalupe Sifuentes ,   Clínica hospital ISSSTE Gómez Palacio, Gómez Beatriz Huiyu Li ,   Hospital General Rubén Leñero, Cervantes Jorge Alonso Jacobo ,   Hospital General Regional No. 1 IMSS, Culiacán., Antonio Hernández Ortiz José ,   Hospital General Xoco SSA, Sastré Alberto Jaramillo ,   Facultad de Medicina UNAM
Published: October 2024

Boutonniere disease is a hand injury causing extension lag or restriction in the proximal interphalangeal joint and hyperextension in the distal interphalangeal joint. This condition often arises from direct laceration or closure damage to the central tendon, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, Dupuytren contracture, pulley injury, burns, and other conditions. Surgical management for Boutonniere deformity relies on the expertise of the attending physician and involves both non-surgical and surgical options. In acute cases, conservative therapy should be pursued, while in chronic cases, conservative management may be advised. Surgical intervention is used to transform excessive extension force of the distal interphalangeal joint into extension force of the proximal interphalangeal joint. This is necessary to heal an open rupture of the central tendon. Surgical techniques for chronic deformity are complex due to variables and hand surgeons' expertise. There is no definitive surgical therapy for persistent buttonhole deformity, but several approaches have been documented in case studies. These include terminal tenotomy, collateral band surgery, central tendon surgery, tendon transfer and grafting, stepwise extension mechanism readjustment surgery, and arthrodesis. Central tendon surgery addresses the central tendon, where injured tissue transforms into scar tissue, resulting in delayed extension of the proximal interphalangeal joint. Tendon transfer or grafting have been documented for rotator cuff mechanism rehabilitation, but no definitive guidance exists for these techniques. Curtis treatment introduced a sequential therapy approach for traumatic buttonhole deformity, which involves splinting, excising the transverse reticular ligament, resecting and lengthening the collateral ligament, and repositioning the core tendon. Arthrodesis may be applicable in cases of advanced arthritis, coronal plane deformity, functional impairment, or elderly patients. There are no definitive indications for surgical interventions for persistent buttonhole deformity, and outcomes may be variable or inferior. Understanding the deformity, its progression, and patient's functional constraints is crucial for effective treatment
Comparison of Countermovement Jump Strategy With and Without An Arm Swing
Authors: McInnis Ayden K. , Donahue Paul
Published: October 2024

The countermovement jump (CMJ) is commonly used to assess both acute neuromuscular performance as well as adaptions to periods of training. Two methodologies are typically employed when performing the CMJ assessment. The first allows for the use of an arm swing (AS) to add a level of sport-specificity to the testing. The second restricts the movement of the arms (NAS) to allow for an assessment of the musculature of only the lower body. Thus, the purpose of this investigation was to examine differences in jump strategy between the two methodologies. Twenty-five female Division I collegiate athletes (volleyball = 13, beach volleyball = 12) participated in this investigation. Participants performed two CMJ in both the AS and NAS conditions. A paired samples t-test was used to evaluate differences in jump performance and jump strategy variables. During the braking phase of the CMJ statistical higher force values (p < 0.01) were seen in the NAS condition while longer phase durations were present in the AS condition (p < 0.001). No difference was seen in braking net impulse. During the propulsive phase statistically greater duration was seen in the AS condition (p < 0.001) leading to a greater propulsive net impulse (p < 0.001). The AS condition also displayed greater jump heights, countermovement depth and time to take off durations (p < 0.001) with no differences in reactive strength index modified. When performing CMJ assessments practitioners should consider which methodology they use carefully as the NAS assessment used a more force driven strategy while the AS used a time driven strategy.
Infographics as a Tool to Improve Pregnancy Vaccination Leaflets
Authors: Muizelaar Jeanne , Bos Mark
Published: October 2024

Printed leaflets continue to be an important information source in health contexts. Visuals can increase engagement with a leaflet, facilitate understanding, and minimise cognitive load. In this study, two information leaflets, one with and one without infographics, were investigated. The leaflets aimed to inform pregnant people about vaccination against influenza and pertussis. Through a questionnaire, the effects of infographics on the opinion on the leaflet, health beliefs, and vaccination intent were investigated. One hundred and seventy-seven Dutch-speaking pregnant people took part in the study. The visually enhanced leaflet was shown to be better appreciated, reflected by better ratings and higher levels of engagement compared to the textual version. The visually enhanced leaflet also significantly increased vaccination intent for pertussis, but not for influenza. The findings of this study provide insights into how visuals can contribute to effective health communication.
SHARQDA YOSHLAR MAS’ULIYATIGA DOIR FALSAFIY QARASHLAR RIVOJI
Authors: Sultanov Og‘abek
Published: October 2024

Ushbu maqolada Yangi O‘zbekistonda mas’uliyatli talaba yoshlarni voyaga yetkazishni o‘ziga xos ustuvor vazifa qilib olinganligi, buning uchun birinchi navbatda buyuk mas’uliyatni, ya’ni erkin fikrlovchi, ma’nan yetuk o‘zi va xalqning manfaatlarini himoya qilaoladigan shaxsni tarbiya qilishga e’tiborimizni qaratishimiz zarurligi haqida mulohazalar keltirilgan
DIALECT CLASSIFICATION AND PHONETIC CHARACTERISTICS OF UZBEK DIALECTS IN THE SURKHANDARYA REGION
Authors: Temirova Hayotxon
Published: October 2024

This study ehamines the phonetic classification of Uzbek dialects in Surkhandarya, especially the "j" and "y" groups. Despite contributions by Russian and Uzbek linguists, no unified classification exists. The paper reviews works by Polivanov, Borovkov, and G‘ozi Olim Yunusov, focusing on vowel harmony, consonant variation, and bilingualism’s influence.
PRAGMALINGVISTIKADA IKKI YO‘NALISH
Authors: Mahmudova Nigoraxon
Published: October 2024

Mazkur maqolada pragmalingvistikada ikki yo‘nalish xususida ayrim fikr-mulohazalar bayon etilgan. Pragmalingvistika so‘z birikmasi ikki tushunchani o‘z ichiga oladi: Pragmalingvistika va lingvistika. Bu ilmiy soha tilning ma’nosi va uni qanday qo‘llanilishi o‘rtasidagi aloqani o‘rganish bilan shug‘ullanadi. Pragmalingvistika, shuningdek, til bilan bog‘liq harakatlarning ijtimoiy kontekstini va til foydalanuvchilarining maqsad va niyatlarini tushunishga yordam beradi.
BUXORO JADIDLARINING TA’LIM-TARBIYAGA OID ASARLARIDA MILLIY TARBIYA MUAMMO SIFATIDA
Authors: Ashurova Marhabo
Published: October 2024

Buxoro madrasalari qadimdan o‘z nufuziga ega bo‘lib, talabalarning ma’naviy qiyofasini shakllantirishda muhim ahamiyat kasb etdi. Bu esa, xalqimizning ming yillar davomida shakllangan an’analari, urf-odat, axloq-odob me’yorlari, tarixiy milliy qadriyatlarini saqlab qolishga. Talabalarni kamtar, xushmuomalali, rostgo‘y, olijanob, sabr-toqatli, halol qilib tarbiyalashga yordam berdi. Diniy va dunyoviy fanlar uyg‘unlikda o‘qitilib, ma’rifatparvar olimlar, davlat arboblari yеtishib chiqdi. Ammo madrasa ta’lim tizimidagi ushbu yutuqlar yurtimiz tarixi, ilmiy merosi yеtmish yildan ortiq davr mobaynida noxolis yoritilib kelindi. Bugungi kun tadqiqotchilari oldida turgan mas’uliyatli vazifalardan biri - bu yurtimiz tarixini asl holicha o‘rganib, yosh avlodga yеtkazishdan iborat.
INNOVATSIYALAR MANBALARI: AKTYOR-TARMOQ NAZARIYASI
Authors: Norboyev Farxod
Published: October 2024

Maqolada ijtimoiy fanlardagi muhim nazariyalardan biri aktyor-tarmoq nazariyasi mazmuni, asosiy postulatlari bayon qilingan. Nazariyaning o‘zgarishlar, ijod sabablari, omillari borasidagi tushuntirishlari tahlil qilingan. XX-asr oxirida yuzaga kelib, fanlararo metodologik nazariyalardan biriga aylangan aktyor-tarmoq nazariyasining kreativlik va innovatsion jarayonga tatbiqi tavsiflangan.
Cognitive status in elderly people with alcohol dependence formed in middle and old age and complicated by secondary organic mental disorders
Authors:   Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Kardashyan Ruslan A. , Efremov Alexander A. ,   Central State Medical Academy of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
Published: October 2024

One of the most common neurological symptoms is cognitive impairment. Cognitive disorders occur especially often in old age. An analysis of cognitive functions in 58 elderly patients with alcohol dependence formed in middle and old age and complicated by secondary organic mental disorders is presented. The identified neurological signs indicate the absence of severe brain lesions. Data are presented showing that the level of alcohol anosognosia for its individual components, as well as the overall score of cognitive function indicators in elderly patients with alcohol dependence, formed in middle and old age and complicated by secondary organic mental disorders, differs.
Clinical case of focal epilepsy due to non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage
Authors:   Karaganda Medical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan, Seryogina Alina A. , Khmelevsky Artem E. ,   Karaganda Medical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Published: October 2024

Epilepsy is a multifactorial disease, the important role in the emergence and development of which is played by hereditary factors, exogenous causes, combined effects of the exogenous causes and congenital or acquired susceptibility. Perinatal (antenatal, natal, and early postnatal) damage to the central nervous system is a common etiological factor of epilepsy in children. The paper reports the clinical case of the patient having structural focal epilepsy with bilateral tonic seizures, cramps resulting from the non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage.
ESSENTIAL YOGA PRACTICES FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO ENHANCE SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Authors: Rathod Tresha , Rathod Kritika , Bhatt Vishwa , Patel Vidhi
Published: October 2024

Football demands high levels of muscle strength, aerobic capacity, and anaerobic power to meet the sport's physical and physiological challenges. Yoga has been shown to enhance flexibility, stability, endurance, and cognitive function, benefiting both physical performance and mental well-being. Despite this, there is a notable absence of studies specifically focused on sport-specific yoga practices for football players. The study aims to identify essential yoga practices for football players based on input from subject matter experts. A total of 76 yoga practices were identified through a review of classical texts and supported by research evidence. To establish the validity of these practices, a panel of 30 subject matter experts (SMEs) was consulted. The data were analysed using Lawshe’s Content Validity Ratio (CVR) to assess content validity. Among the 76 integrated yoga practices subjected to validation, 38 practices achieved a CVR score of ≥0.33, signifying high content validity, while the remaining 38 practices had a CVR score of <0.33, indicating low content validity. The 38 practices with a CVR score of ≥0.33 were deemed essential for football players. The study highlights the potential of yoga to improve overall athletic performance and reduce injury risk, emphasizing the need for incorporating sport-specific yoga programs.
Implementation of Public Service Policy in Agile Government Study at Public Service Mall of Parepare City
Authors: Sapri Sapri , Darmawan Arif , Handoko Rudy
Published: October 2024

The aim of this research is Implementation of Public Service Policy in Agile Government Study at Public Service Mall of Parepare City). The method used in this research is a qualitative research method approach. The focus of research on the Implementation of Public Service Policy in the Agile Government perspective at the Public Service Mall in Parepare City will be focused on two main aspects, namely the implementation process and its impact on service effectiveness. The results of this research show that the Implementation of Public Service Policy from an Agile Government perspective in the Parepare City Public Service Mall towards regulatory changes, community needs, and ever-changing market demands. The Public Service Mall in Parepare City has shown improvements in various aspects of public services, although there are some areas that still need further improvement.
The Impact of Widowhood on Mental Health: A Study on Rural Widows in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Authors: Sarker Mahbuba
Published: October 2024

Widowhood represents a social status that can significantly impact a woman’s mental health, particularly in rural areas with limited support systems. This study examines the effects of widowhood on the mental health of women in Parila Union, Paba Upazila, Rajshahi District, Bangladesh. The primary objective of this paper was to compare mental health status before and after widowhood and to identify the key factors influencing these outcomes. The research was conducted across 16 villages and involved a social survey of the experiences of 201 widows. The results indicate a substantial decline in mental health following widowhood, with approximately 75% of widows encountering various mental health issues. Moreover, 80% of the widows reported an escalation in the severity of their illnesses after widowhood. This study highlights the critical need for tailored interventions and support systems, emphasizing the importance of social support networks, economic stability, and individual coping strategies in addressing mental health challenges during this period. The research underscores the necessity for culturally sensitive mental health services to meet the unique needs of widows within their cultural context. Overall, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the mental health impacts of widowhood and advocates for empowering rural widows to achieve better mental health and well-being.
Slavery and Slave Trade Never Came to an End but Morphed into Acceptable Sophistries of Modernity: A Hindsight Examination of the Historicity of Ancient Africa-Europe Relations to Understand the Present and Projecting the Future
Authors: Mundende James H.
Published: October 2024

Although modernity is praiseworthy for it has brought a plethora of desirables that surely transformed humanity in a big way, socially, religiously, economically and so on, on issues of slavery and slave trade there is nothing praiseworthy. The desirability of modernization cannot be wholly and gleefully accepted without a coordinated and research-backed ridicule if the issue of the subtlety continuance of slavery is considered. Contextually, the breaking point between ancient era and contemporary is seemingly in theory as the orthopraxis of human behavior proving otherwise; there was no break but continuity of these vices which intransigently took up the shape of each historical contexts from past into present and future so that they suit timeous social contexts. This article argues that slavery and slave trade did not end but morphed into socially, economically and politically contextualized desirables of each historical period overtime, notwithstanding the pretentious and fruitless efforts taken to end all these such as enactment of laws and public ridicules by the former perpetrator-countries. Slavery and slave trade were made to lurk deeply into the contemporary social discourses which are within the cocoons and sophistries of modernity but to the detriment of the poverty-stricken folks. The major point worth-noting is that in the 21st century, slavery and slave trade are insidiously present and they are found in the country to country diplomatic relations as well as between employer-employee engagements. This article also argues and calls it, modernized slave trade and slavery since they are imbued with the current contexts within the enclaves of socio-economic and political influences. The future looks gloomy as slavery is no longer open as it was in the 15th century; now it has been rebranded into acceptable, perfidious and subtle ways of living.
Probing the Relationship between Soft Skills and Career Adaptability among Vocational College Graduates
Authors: Mohd Puad Mohd Hazwan , Abd Rahim Fatin Azrin , Omar Muhd Khaizer , Sufian Kang Enio Kang Mohd , Pyng How Shwu
Published: October 2024

In today’s era, the demand for a workforce with the right skills required by employers is very high. Students must equip themselves with additional skills beyond academic achievements and must adapt to the skills required in the workplace before they graduate. This study examines the relationship between soft skills and career adaptability among vocational college graduates. The study interprets the crucial factors and skills influencing career adaptability and success in employability among Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates in the future. The researchers used a correlation study design to explain the relationship between soft skills and career adaptability. This quantitative study involves vocational college institutions in Negeri Sembilan, specifically those majoring in the Electronic Technology field and programs. About 120 graduates were chosen as sample respondents in this study. The survey method used a questionnaire to gather feedback from graduates identified in this research. The researchers used IBM SPSS Statistics to analyze the information obtained using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings show that the level of soft skills among vocational college graduates is moderate to high. Career adaptability also depicted a similar pattern at a highlevel. There was a strong and significant correlation between soft skills and career adaptability, and teamwork skills are a dominant factor in explaining the career adaptability of graduates from vocational college.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Privacy Laws
Authors: D.S. Nonju Dr. Kalada , Ihua-Maduenyi Agent Benjamin
Published: October 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various sectors has significantly impacted privacy law, raising complex legal and ethical questions. AI systems, particularly those utilizing big data and machine learning algorithms, have the capacity to collect, analyze, and infer sensitive personal information at unprecedented scales. This capability challenges existing privacy frameworks that were primarily designed for less intrusive technologies. Key concerns include the potential for AI to bypass user consent, the difficulty in achieving meaningful transparency and accountability, and the risks associated with automated decision-making processes that may lead to privacy infringements or discrimination. Privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, have begun to address these challenges by emphasizing data minimization, purpose limitation, and the right to explanation. However, the rapid advancement of AI technologies necessitates a continuous reassessment of legal principles to ensure they are robust enough to protect individual privacy in an increasingly automated world. This abstract explores the interplay between AI development and privacy law, highlighting the need for adaptive legal frameworks that balance innovation with the protection of fundamental privacy rights. The work adopts the doctrinal method of research, where materials sourced, both primary and secondary are subjected to content analysis.
A FISIOTERAPIA NA PREVENÇÃO DE LINFEDEMA EM MULHERES PÓS-MASTECTOMIZADAS
Authors: Neves Rodrigues Silvani , Andrade Marcos Fernando
Published: October 2024

O câncer de mama é a neoplasia mais comum entre as mulheres, e a mastectomia é um dos principais tratamentos cirúrgicos. Embora eficaz, essa intervenção pode resultar no desenvolvimento de linfedema, uma condição crônica caracterizada pelo acúmulo de líquido linfático, que afeta significativamente a qualidade de vida das pacientes. Este estudo objetiva analisar a importância da fisioterapia na prevenção do linfedema em mulheres submetidas à mastectomia, por meio de uma revisão da literatura publicada entre 2019 e 2024. A metodologia utilizada envolveu a seleção de artigos revisados por pares, com critérios de inclusão e exclusão bem definidos. Os resultados indicam que intervenções fisioterapêuticas, como drenagem linfática manual, exercícios de fortalecimento muscular e terapias compressivas, são eficazes na prevenção e controle do linfedema. Conclui-se que a fisioterapia desempenha um papel crucial no manejo pós-operatório, promovendo bem-estar e prevenindo complicações.
High-performance work practices impacting employee satisfaction and retention : Evidence from IT sector
Authors: Sharma Sushma , Sakshi Sakshi , Kumar Pawan , Singh Upendra
Published: October 2024

High-performance practices have become essential for improving organisational performance and gaining competitive advantage. Therefore, organisations need to invest and improve employment outcomes in the world of competition to sustain the performance of the organisations. However, most companies worldwide place management objectives over employee satisfaction and retention. Therefore, the study investigated major HR practices prevailing in Delhi-NCR IT companies and explored how high-performance practices influence employee satisfaction and retention. 350 respondents from five IT organizations in Delhi-NCR participated in the study using a quantifiable methodology. Regression and Correlation analysis was employed to analyse the data. Hence, the present study includes a detailed study on linking these high-performance practices with employee satisfaction and retention. The study’s findings demonstrate that innovative HR practices significantly impact employee retention and satisfaction in IT organisations. Multiple regression revealed how employee satisfaction, retention and high-performance practices related.
Vernacular Design: Alive and Alert
Authors: Prapattong Pollavat
Published: October 2024

This article debates that vernacular design is not a social reflection, but a social operation that stems from revisiting indigenous intelligence and employing it to generate social power, which could establish a nature-culture balance. Such a balance is intended to respond to the local way of life and address different daily-life problems encountered by each individual. This direction differs from that of industrial design, which, by promoting uniformity, requires customers or users to adjust themselves and their lifestyles. Whereas industrial design focuses on mass production and creation of a unified mega-culture known as globalization, vernacular design aims to address individuals’ problems, drive their chosen way of life forward, and strive for sustainability. In other words, vernacular design responds to an individual’s needs in his or her own way of life and promotes knowledge sharing with every community member. In this system, community members are skilled designers who possess their own aesthetic vernacular and utilize public property as an asset for their designs. Aiming for sustainability, vernacular design progresses in four levels: 1) hybridizing, by modifying the function of a modern, mass-produced commodity; 2) maintaining indigenous identities to propel the native way of life; 3) common-pooling to benefit all community members collectively; and 4) devising a strategy to address social issues or to change public policies.
Causal Factors to a Member of Saving Cooperative Commitment
Authors: Sowawattanakul Phimphorn , Sukphisal Burin
Published: October 2024

This study uses the stractural equation model to explain causal factors and other factors related to commitment as a member of Thai saving cooperatives. The sample information was collected from 416 members of Thai saving cooperatives. There were 367 members’ data remaining to obtain the appropriate model.  In this sample group, most members are females between 50 and 59 years old, and 33.8% are at the preliminary management level such as the department head. Over 57% have been cooperative members for over 20 years and 28.9% of the respondents came from corporate saving cooperatives. The model of the relationship between causal factors and saving cooperative members’ commitment shows adequate results. Trust, satisfaction, value co-creation, and social determinants impact the participation of members. The more members participate in cooperatives, the more members’ commitment tends to increase. However, economic determinants or the demand for financial compensation are not related to collaborations of members in Thai saving cooperatives. Hence, building cooperative credibility, enhancing member satisfaction, and creating a sense of community can increase member participation and instill pride in being a cooperative member.
Integration of Belarus and Russia in the context of a Special military operation
Authors: Baranchik Y.
Published: October 2024

The study is devoted to the analysis of Belarusian-Russian political, economic and military relations in the context of a Special military operation. How did SMO influence on the bilateral relations of the partners in the Union State and in which direction. The analysis was carried out using a large factual material.
The evolution of the principle of a just cause in the theory of a just war
Authors: Epifanova T.
Published: October 2024

The principle (criterion) of just cause, in conjunction with five other principles, constitutes the concept of jus ad bellum, which defines the right to go to war within the framework of the just war theory. At present, the just war theory has a significant impact on the policy and law of the world community.
From rationalization to modernization of political management
Authors: Itiuridze L.
Published: October 2024

The concept of modernization of political governance is one of the most controversial in domestic and foreign political science. This article is devoted to the basis on which the theory of modernization of political governance developed, which put the issue of legitimization of a democratic regime with high involvement of citizens in governance in the center of attention.
ENERGY COOPERATION BETWEEN RUSSIA, MONGOLIA AND CHINA
Authors: Yushkov I. V.
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the consideration of the situation in the trilateral energy cooperation between Russia, Mongolia and China. The authors analyze the current state and prospects of energy development of the three countries from the point of view of mutual cooperation. The author pays special attention to the prospects of signing an agreement for the supply of gas from Russia in transit through Mongolia to China. The article presents the strengths and weaknesses of this project and analyzes the reasons for delaying the negotiation process.
Welcoming Speech at The International Conference “Actual Problems of Russian-Mongolian Cooperation”
Authors: Zatulin K.
Published: October 2024

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The SCO And the Question of Mongolia’s Membership
Authors: Unubilegt D.
Published: October 2024

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Schoeller beteiligt sich an Unicaps
Authors: Morgen Elisabeth , Sachsenröder Delphine
Published: October 2024

My-Coffee-Cup-Hersteller Unicaps will gemeinsam mit der Schoeller-Gruppe eine neue kompostierbare Kapsel vermarkten. Grundlage ist ein Bio-Kunststoff.
Merz schmiedet neuen OTC-Player
Authors: Ingelmann Anja
Published: October 2024

Das Familienunternehmen Merz will den OTC-Anbieter Windstar Medical übernehmen und mit seiner Tochter Merz Lifecare zusammenbringen. Auf dem OTC-Markt in Deutschland entsteht eine neue Dynamik.
„Gewitterwolken ziehen auf“
Authors: Himberg Mathias
Published: October 2024

Handelsprofessor Carsten Kortum spricht über Herausforderungen für Nonfood-Händler, das Erstarken der chinesischen Online-Plattformen und die künftige Bereinigung des Marktes.
Otto optimiert Marketing mit KI
Authors: Sobbe Carola
Published: October 2024

Otto setzt im Marketing einen stärkeren Fokus auf KI: Der Online-Händler nutzt zwei neue Lösungen, die die Kundenansprache stärker personalisieren und zeitaufwändige Prozesse verschlanken sollen.
Donkey will der Branche helfen
Authors: Biester Silke
Published: October 2024

Die Nonfood-Schmiede Donkey Products stellt sich neu auf. Sie will zum „One-Stop-Shop“ für Nonfood-Konzepte von Markenartiklern sowie Händlern werden. Das Unternehmen reagiert damit auch auf das zunehmende Interesse an kreativer Unterstützung aus dem Lebensmittelhandel.