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The world worth making: Implementing care aesthetics to boost well-being
Authors: Spaid Sue
Published: October 2022

In treating care as a moral imperative, the ethics of care aims for normativity, yet its normativity is thrown into jeopardy by the fact that standards of care vary dramatically among care-givers. To counter the limitations of care ethics, I propose care aesthetics, whose success reflects measurable metrics. Rooted in ameliorative practices, care aesthetics stresses the well-being of the cared-for, whereby flourishing entails both capacity and access. Thus, care aesthetics and care ethics are distinct, since the former treats the well-being of the cared-for as proof of the “sign that our caring has been received”. To demonstrate the measurable features of well-being, I offer two concrete examples: one proposed by landscape architect Joan Iversson Nassauer and another focused on curatorial practice (curare is Latin for care). To explain why philosophers have overlooked the role of well-being in signalling the success of care, I describe how concepts such as balance, harmony, order and unity, which were originally characterised as material, became immaterial aesthetic concepts by the 20th Century. I then circle back to connect well-being to epistemology and ethics, before discussing how the goal to enhance the well-being of cared-fors and care-givers alike stands to enrich quotidian experiences.
Habermas en España: contextos e hitos de una fructífera recepción
Authors: Velasco Juan Carlos
Published: October 2022

Los escritos de Jürgen Habermas han despertado en España un interés notable y sostenido en el tiempo. Han ejercido una fuerte influencia intelectual no solo en los círculos académicos, sino también en amplios sectores de la esfera pública, algo sorprendente teniendo en cuenta su complejidad y su carácter más bien técnico. En sus textos los lectores españoles han encontrado elementos que sintonizan constructivamente con los cambios acaecidos en su propia sociedad y en el mundo. Como argumento de autoridad o como referencia a rebatir, Habermas se ha hecho habitual en la filosofía y en la teoría social pensada y escrita en español. En este artículo se tratará de presentar los diversos contextos que posibilitaron la acogida de sus ideas, así como los principales actores que con sus trabajos y reflexiones han protagonizado la propagación de su pensamiento.
Microvariation in the resolution of pronominal subjects in Romance: European Portuguese vs. Italian
Authors: Fiéis Alexandra , Madeira Ana , Teixeira Joana
Published: October 2022

The present study investigates how adult native speakers of two null subject Romance languages, European Portuguese (EP) and Italian, interpret null and overt pronominal subjects in intrasentential contexts. Participants were 30 speakers of EP and 30 of Italian. Each language group was administered two multiple-choice tasks (speeded and untimed), which crossed the following variables: ‘animacy of the matrix object’ ([+ human] vs. [- human]) and ‘type of pronominal embedded subject’ (overt vs. null). Our results show that there is microvariation in the resolution of overt pronominal subjects in EP and in Italian: the position of the antecedent is the most relevant factor in EP, whereas, in Italian, the animacy of the antecedent is the preponderant factor. Moreover, our results reveal that the resolution of null subjects is an area of microvariation: the bias for subject antecedents is weaker in Italian than in EP. Possible reasons for the observed microvariation are discussed in detail.
Anthropometric characteristics of elite male taekwondo athletes according to weight category and performance level
Authors: Can Emek , Kutlay Emine , Sillero Quintana Manuel , Bridge Craig Alan
Published: October 2022

The aim of this study was to: 1) compare the anthropometric characteristics of elite male taekwondo athletes between selected weight categories using the ‘full’ International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) profile; and 2) compare the index of sitting height/stature ratio, and lower-limb segment lengths between standards of competitors. Thirty-two elite male taekwondo athletes volunteered to take part and they were categorised according to five competition weight categories (<58, <63, <68, <74, and <87kg). Anthropometric measurements were performed according to the ISAK profile protocol (42 measures), and the data were compared between the weight categories. Athletes were also divided into two groups based upon their previous success and selected variables were compared between the groups. Significant differences were identified in a range of anthropometric variables between athletes’ weight categories, including percentage of body fat [%BF], skinfold thickness, measurement girths, lengths and widths, and somatotype components. Such differences were generally more notable between the lighter (<58kg) and heavier (<63, <68, <74, and <87kg) weight categories, with lighter weight categories tending to exhibit lower %BF, skinfold thickness, smaller/shorter specific limb girths, breadths, and lengths, and lower endomorphy when compared with their heavier weight counterparts. International level athletes displayed significantly lower sitting height/ stature ratio, and greater iliospinale and tibiale laterale height than their national level counterparts (p < .05). The findings of this study provide focused reference values to assist preparations for selected weight categories within the sport, and they offer a framework to support talent identification programmes.
Positive Planning with The Happy Student Company
Authors: Lee Sophie
Published: October 2022

How do you look after yourself when delivering compassionate care? Sometimes as caregivers we give out so much to others, that we can drain ourselves and feel burnt out. It’s important to plan in advance how you’re going to care for yourself when caring for others going through a difficult time so that you’re able to stay healthy and resilient. In my book ‘The Resilience Plan for Healthcare Students’, I talk about what I believe are the four pillars to healthy personal resilience.
Higher Education Crossing Borders: A Guide to the Implications of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for Cross-border Education
Authors: Knight Jane
Published: October 2022

The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), adopted by the World Trade Organization in 1995, clearly identifies education as a service to be liberalised and regulated by trade rules. While some see GATS as an opportunity, others view it more as a threat. For many, it has raised questions that need to be answered. The Guide simplifies the complexities of cross-border higher education and GATS. It examines the different dimensions of cross-border education within the context of GATS: the present landscape, opportunities and challenges, and the implications for policy and practice in higher education. It is meant for a range of stakeholders: policy-makers, senior academic leaders, faculty members, students and researchers. The aim is to heighten awareness and knowledge about this elusive and evolving phenomenon so that both policy-makers and practitioners can make informed decisions in the light of their own priorities and goals. Initial reviews from countries as diverse as Sierra Leone, Trinidad & Tobago and India suggest that this Guide will be of particular benefit to colleagues in the developing world.
The Role of Transnational, Private, and For-Profit Provision in Meeting Global Demand for Tertiary Education: Mapping, Regulation and Impact
Authors: Middlehurst Robin , Woodfield Steve
Published: October 2022

This is a report of a first-stage project sponsored by UNESCO and the Commonwealth of Learning to map the extent, range, and impact of transnational, private, and for-profit tertiary education provision in a sample of countries. The data, collected from readily available public sources and verified by in-country experts, was first used to create country case studies for Jamaica, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Bulgaria. A summary report was then produced that drew comparisons across countries in relation to five topics: overviews of each country; national education systems and policies; regulatory frameworks, accreditation, and quality assurance; transnational, private, and for-profit provision; and local perceptions of impact. The summary report also provides a comparative analysis across countries, with reference to the wider literature, and draws out a series of policy implications from the study for governments, institutions, and agencies, both national and international.
FACEBOOK-CAMBRIDGE ANALYTICA SKANDALININ KATILIMCI KÜLTÜR, DİJİTAL EMEK SÖMÜRÜSÜ VE MAHREMİYETİN İHLALİ ÇERÇEVESİNDE İNCELENMESİ
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Umut
Published: October 2022

İnternet kullanıcılarının internet ortamında paylaştığı fotoğraf, video, yazı gibi içeriklerin sayısı, özellikle 21. yüzyılda hayatımıza kanalize olmaya başlayan sosyal medya platformlarının popülerleşmesiyle birlikte artış göstermiştir. Kullanıcılar, içeriklerini bu platformlarda daha kolay bir şekilde paylaşma imkânı bulmuştur. Bu platformların beğenme, paylaşma, yorum yapma gibi etkileşim özellikleri, içeriklerin sosyal medyada yaygınlaşmasını sağlamıştır. Bu durumun olumlu etkileri bulunmakla birlikte olumsuz yansımaları da olmuştur. Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Skandalı olarak bilinen skandal, bu olumsuz yansımaların güncel örneklerinden birini oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Skandalı, katılımcı kültür, dijital emek sömürüsü ve mahremiyetin ihlali kavramlarınca incelenmektedir. Sosyal medyanın kullanıcılar açısından güvenilirliğini sorgulatan skandalın daha iyi bir şekilde anlatılabilmesi için olayın iki baş aktörü Facebook ve Cambridge Analytica’dan bahsedilecektir. Skandal, detaylı bir şekilde anlatılacaktır. Yöntem olarak literatür taraması kullanılmaktadır. Konuyla ilgili genel bir literatür taraması yapılmış ve yöntem anlatılmıştır. Skandal; katılımcı kültür, dijital emek sömürüsü ve mahremiyetin ihlali gibi konuyla alakalı kavramlar çerçevesinde incelenecektir. Sosyal medyanın kullanıcılara özgür ve güvenli bir ortam sunduğu söylense bile bu ortamın, skandal özelinde sağlanamadığı ortaya çıkmakta ve sosyal medyaya olan güvenin sorgulanması gerekliliğini göstermektedir.
Condition Index of Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819) as a Physiological Indicator of Heavy Metals contamination
Authors:   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, Romania, PANTEA Elena-Daniela ,   Academy of Romanian Scientists, OROS Andra ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, Romania, ROŞIORU Daniela Mariana ,   National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa”, Romania, ROŞOIU Natalia ,   “Ovidius” University of Constanta, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Romania; Academy of Romanian Scientists
Published: October 2022

The condition index (CI) is an ecophysiological indicator used to assess the response of mussels at different environmental pressures. The present paper aims to assess the heavy metals contamination of three polluted sites (Midia Port, Constanta Port, and Mangalia Port) and one reference site (2 Mai), using indigenous mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis as bioindicators of pollution. The concentrations of heavy metals (Cu, Cd, Pb, Ni, and Cr) in mussels’ tissues, seawater and sediments from the 4 studied areas were evaluated in order to find a possible correlation with the physiological index (condition index) of the mussels. For this purpose, the condition index, Bioaccumulation Factor (BAF) and Biota-Sediment Accumulation Factor (BSAF) have been assessed and related to seasons and location. The study showed that mussels can bioaccumulate elements such as Cu, Cd, Pb, Ni, and Cr, certain differences being reported between sampling sites and season. Condition index showed a very significant correlation with heavy metals concentration in mussels (Cu, Pb, and Ni), with BAF (Pb) and with BSAF (Cd, Ni, and Pb). Also, CI correlates significantly with Cd concentration in seawater and Cr content in sediments. The highest values of CI and heavy metal concentrations were highlighted in mussels collected from the most polluted sites. Thus, any significant seasonal correlation between condition index and metal concentration in mussels may be related to food availability and the level of pollution in the studied sites.
A Preliminary Mini-Review on the Relations Between Lipofuscin, Aging and the Oxidative Stress Status - the Possible Implications of Gut Functionality
Authors:   Faculty of Agriculture, Biotechnology Program, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt, A. ALI Mahmoud , CIOBICA Alin ,   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, B dul Carol I, no 11, Iasi, Romania; Academy of Romanian Scientists, Splaiul Independentei nr. 54, sector 5, 050094 Bucuresti, Romania; Center of Biomedical Research, Romanian Academy, Iasi, B dul Carol I, no 8, Romania
Published: October 2022

Recently gut microbiome, genetics, and epigenetics have been incresingly cited for being involved in aging and longevity. In addition, the oxidative stress status also has a significant role in the context of aging and longevity, where also lipofuscin take place and become a hallmark of aging. Thus, in this mini-review we highlighted the role of the gut microbiome in aging and longevity, and its relationship with antioxidants in the prevention of age-related diseases. We also discussed the possible mechanistical aspect for the interactions between lipofuscin, oxidative stress, and aging, and we reveal additionally a new theory of aging based on the complex interactions among genetics, microbiome, environment, aging and longevity.
Changes in Taxonomy from Linné to Cavalier-Smith; Case Study – Testacean Protists
Authors:   ”Ovidius” University Constantza, GODEANU Stoica ,   Academy of Romanian Scientists
Published: October 2022

Starting with Linné and up to nowadays taxonomy has been developing constantly and it has appealed to almost all of the domains of biologic sciences. However, during the last 100 years it has made an extraordinary leap, as a consequence of the broad changes which occurred in electronic microscopy, biochemistry, genetics, ecology and the mathematical processing of populational data. This evolution is most obvious at the level of microscopic organisms. As an example I have shown the qualitative and quantitative leap achieved at the level of unicellular eukaryotes – protoctists, which I have highlighted with examples from the study of testacean rhizopods. The cultures of the various species have proven to be highly useful, as well at the variability data at the level of the populations and those obtained from paleontology.
The Role of Astrocytes in Astrocytes Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors:   Department of Neurology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK, MAVROUDIS Ioannis ,   Laboratory of Neuropathology and Electron Microscopy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, PETRIDIS Foivos ,   Laboratory of Neuropathology and Electron Microscopy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece; Third Department of Neurology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, CHATZIKONSTANTINOU Symela ,   Third Department of Neurology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, McKENN Jack ,   Department of Neurology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK, KARANTALI Eleni ,   Third Department of Neurology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, KAZIS Dimitrios ,   Third Department of Neurology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Published: October 2022

"Astrocytes are highly specialized glial cells and play a crucial role in neuronal functionality and brain functional integrity. Although research on Alzheimer’s disease has been concentrated mainly on the role of neurons, increasing evidence comes to light marking the important role of astrocytes in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease. Astrocytes undergo certain morphological changes in Alzheimer’s disease and they are thought to participate in Ab metabolism, and to mediate neurotoxicity and neuronal death through Calcium signaling. Here we briefly present the morphological changes of astrocytes and their role in Alzheimer’s disease neurodegeneration."
"Animal Models in the Microbiota vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Manifestations - Preliminary Aspects on the Probiotic Therapy in Irritable Bowel Syndrome"
Authors:   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Carol I Avenue, 20A, 700490 Iasi, Romania, Ilie Ovidiu-Dumitru , Balmus Ioana-Miruna ,   Department of Research, Faculty of Biology, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Carol I Avenue, 20A, 700490 Iasi, Romania; Interdisciplinary Research Department–Field Science, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, Carol I Avenue, 20A, 700490 Iasi, Romania, Guenne Samson ,   Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Chemistry, University Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso, a. ali Mahmoud ,   Biotechnology Program , Faculty of Agriculture,  Cairo University, Giza, Egypt, Ciobica Alin ,   Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch, Nr. 8, Carol I Avenue, no. 8, 700490 Iasi, Romania; Academy of Romanian Scientists, Splaiul Independentei nr. 54, sector 5, 050094 Bucuresti, Romania
Published: October 2022

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional disorder that affects the digestive system and especially the large intestine, expressed mainly through symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating and cramping. It could be associated with mood disorders including depression and anxiety. Additionally one of the causes of IBS could be a change in gut microflora. Also, could exert a significant role in this context and their potential benefits in maintaining a healthy gut. Here we discussed the possible role of therapy with probiotics in IBS, as well as some important animal models regarding this topic.
Silver and Gold Nanoparticles: Challenges and Perspectives
Authors:   Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center of Physical Chemistry, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, UJICA Madalina Anca , PALTINEAN Gertrud Alexandra ,   Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center of Physical Chemistry, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, MOCANU Aurora ,   Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center of Physical Chemistry, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, TOMOAIA-COTISEL Maria ,   Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center of Physical Chemistry, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Academy of Romanian Scientists, Splaiul Independentei nr. 54, sector 5, 050094 Bucuresti, Romania
Published: October 2022

Syntheses of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were evaluated with an emphasis on controlling the size, shape and stability of nanoparticles (NPs). Various reducing and capping agents of NPs from the sphere of chemistry and biology were identified together with their role in synthesis and controlled NPs properties. Those NPs were characterized with a variety of methods in order to determine the activities of nanoparticles and their applications in real life. In addition, carriers of these NPs in-vitro and in-vivo investigations and models of nanoscale interactions are presented. This review also addresses systematically the biomedical applications of AuNPs and AgNPs taking into account the actual challenges and perspectives in this research field.
An Editorial-Approach Perspective on some of Our Preliminary Data Regarding the Neuropsychiatric and Gastrointestinal Manifestations in Covid-19
Authors:   Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, BD. Carol I, No 11, Iasi, Romania, CURPAN Alexandrina , ILIE Ovidiu ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, BD. Carol I, No 11, Iasi, Romania, CIOBICA Alin ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, BD. Carol I, No 11, Iasi, Romania; Academy of Romanian Scientists, Splaiul Independentei Nr. 54, Sector 5, 050094 Bucuresti, Romania; Center of Biomedical Research, Romanian Academy, Iasi, BD. Carol I, No 8, Romania
Published: October 2022

Considering the previous experience of our group in studying both the neuropsychiatric disorders, as well as the gastrointestinal ones, and the interaction between these type of manifestations, and also having in mind the current COVID-19 pandemics, in the current short editorial we will focus our attention on describing very briefly some of our preliminary data regarding the neuropsychiatric and gastrointestinal manifestations in COVID-19.
"Influence of Temperatures and Humidity on the Orthoptera (Insecta: Orthoptera) Associations of Dobrogea, Romania"
Authors:   “Ovidius” University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Constanta, Romania, POPA Laura Mariana
Published: October 2022

Due to its climatic peculiarities, Dobrogea is an area suitable for the development of particular orthopteran populations. Abiotic factors influence the Orthoptera, limiting the number of generations and the abundance. Longitude, latitude and altitude determine the geographical spread of the species, but the main abiotic factors that influence orthopteran populations are the temperature and humidity. Although most species have wide tolerance limits on humidity and temperature variations, these factors directly influence affect the way they feed and reproduce.
Dentritic, Spinal and Mitochondrial Alternations in Alzheimer’s Desease. A Preliminary Descriptive Study
Authors:   Leeds Teaching Hospitals, NHS Trust, Leeds, UK, MAVROUDIS Ioannis ,   Laboratory of Neuropathology and Electron Microscopy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, PETRIDIS Fopivos ,   Laboratory of Neuropathology and Electron Microscopy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece; Third Department of Neurology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, KAZIS Dimitrios ,   Third Department of Neurology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, NJAU Samuel ,   Laboratory of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, COSTA Vasiliki ,   Laboratory of Neuropathology and Electron Microscopy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, BALOYANNIS Stavros ,   Laboratory of Neuropathology and Electron Microscopy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece; Research Institute of aging and Alzheimer’s disease, Heraklion Langada, Greece
Published: October 2022

"Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive impairment, affecting memory and associated with behavioral and mood changes. The pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease involves a number of cellular and biochemical mechanisms. In the present study we aimed to describe the morphological alterations of dendrites, dendritic spines, synapses and mitochondria in Alzheimer’s disease. For the purpose of the study we examined different brain areas in twenty brains from Alzheimer’s disease patients, and twenty age-matched individuals who died accidentally. We found significant loss of dendritic branches and decrease of spinal density, changes of the synapses and severe alterations of the mitochondria. The findings of the present study constitute the pathological background for the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer’s disease, and are in favour of a significant role of mitochondria in early stages of the pathogenesis of the disease."
Why Do Children Become Aggressive?
Authors:   Ovidius University, Doctoral School of Applied Science, Biochemistry/ Biology, Constanta (Romania), BOBOC Daniela , ROSOIU Natalia ,   University Ovidius, Faculty of Medicine, Doctoral School of Applied Science, Biochemistry/Biology, Constanta, Academy of Romanian Scientists (Romania)
Published: October 2022

The term aggression is common in the media. What is sad is that we see cases of aggressive children which are worrying. It is true that this pandemic has made people understand how important health is and some parents of children with a high level of aggression have started doing cognitive behavioral therapy at certain psychologists. It is good, but still in some cases this aggression comes from internal causes, certain biochemical disorders. Increased testosterone levels in boys are a common cause. Psychologists at the beginning of therapy should suggest parents to perform a complete set of tests that should not miss the analysis of thesosterone, cadmium, and vitamin B12. In the case of vitamin B12, if it is in small amounts in the body it can affect the behavior leading to greater agitation and even aggression. What is again extremely important is to perform a brain MRI to observe the activity of the amygdala and cerebral cortex. A disorder of these can be the cause of aggressive behavior in children. A good collaboration between the family, the psychologist and the doctor will be able to lead to solving the problems of aggressive behavior.
COMPARATIVE ASPECTS REGARDING THE TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND THE QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRINTS SPECIFIC OFFSET AND DIGITAL PRINTING METHODS
Authors:   Faculty of Textiles and Polygraphy, Program Design and Polygraphic Technologies, Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, ADASCALIȚA LUCIA , COLESNIC  IULIA ,   Faculty of Textiles and Polygraphy, Program Design and Polygraphic Technologies, Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Published: October 2022

The present paper presents a comparative analysis of two printing methods, namely: offset printing and digital printing. Specifically, the analysis involves identifying the constructive solutions of the printing machines, determining the technological phases involved in printing the same type of product - magazine, the length of time needed to make them as well as aspects regarding the quality of the print (optical density, dots gain, colors). The study was carried out on the MAN Roland 704 offset printing machine and the Ricoh Pro C9210 digital printing machine. This paper highlights technological aspects that will bring to light the best method for printing typographic products in the shortest time and of the highest quality
AGILE & OPEN INNOVATION FOR CROWD ENGINEERING IN NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Authors:   University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Romania, BOANȚĂ Laura , MARIN Alexandru  ,   University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Romania, ZAPCIU Miron  ,   corresponding member of Academy of Romanian Scientists, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Romania, MARINESCU Liliana ,   Daily Sourcing & Research, Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2022

The increasing complexity of designing and manufacturing of new and innovative products depends on how organizations benefit of a wide spectrum of experts. Open innovation should become more agile and “crowd” engineering is destined to organize an efficient and effective utilization of a wide set of workers, from students to researchers, start-ups and smart SMEs. This paper targets a detailed and upgraded literature review of the specificities and optimal way of combining management techniques, targeted to improve new product development applications. A practical case study, applied for an innovative company in cooperation with a public research organization, revealed useful characteristics for steps to be followed when analyzing the performances of an improved model for new product development algorithm.
Collective Excitations in Atomic Nuclei with Energy-Dependent Potentials.
Authors:   ”Horia Hulubei” National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Str. Reactorului 30, RO-077125, POB-MG6 Bucharest-Mˇagurele, Romania, Budaca R. ,   Academy of Romanian Scientists
Published: October 2022

The analytical solutions for various realizations of the Bohr model Hamiltonian with energy-dependent Kratzer and Davidson potentials are presented. The domain of applicability for the associated solutions are determined from the analysis of the parameter dependence of selected spectral characteristics. Special cases of hyperbolic and harmonic oscillator potentials are considered to ascertain the isolated effect of the energy dependence on the energy spectrum. The theoretical formalism is validated by offering suitable experimental realizations. A systemized model description of nuclear collective spectra revealed a correlation between energy dependence of the potential and critical phenomena associated with shape phase transitions.
INFLUENCE OF HEAVY METALS PHYTOTOXICITY ON SEED GERMINATION AND PLANTS GROWTH
Authors:   “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, ”Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, ROȘCA Mihaela , COMĂNIȚĂ UNGUREANU Elena-Diana ,   “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, ”Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, HLIHOR Raluca-Maria ,   “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, ”Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Iasi, Faculty of Horticulture, Department of Horticultural Technologies, DIACONU Mariana ,   “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, ”Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, COZMA Petronela ,   “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, ”Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, GAVRILESCU Maria ,   “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, ”Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, Academy of Romanian Scientists
Published: October 2022

Environmental pollution with heavy metals has become a critical concern because of their potential to create negative ecological effects. Such toxic elements are considered pollutants of the soil because of their spread, the appearance and their acute and chronic toxic effect on the cultivated plants. Excessive release of heavy metals into the environment has become a primary issue worldwide, as they cannot be transformed into non-toxic forms and therefore have long-lasting effects on the ecosystem. Many of them are toxic even at very low concentrations. In this context, experimental program has been structured to address the problem of heavy metals phytotoxicity and plants tolerance against this aggressive factor. This paper presents the results of the phytotoxicity studies of Cd(II) on three plants: Brassica rapa (rape), Sinapis alba (white mustard) and Amaranthus retroflexus (redroot pigweed) in terms of seeds germination and plants grow. It was observed that plants exhibit some tolerance to heavy metals toxicity, which depends on metal concentration and plant characteristics.
TRIGLYCINE SULPHATE DYNAMICS OF DOMAINS IN RELATION WITH TEMPERATURE AND BIAS FIELD
Authors:   ", ALEXANDRU Horia V. ,   Faculty of Fhisics, University of Bucharest, Academy of Romanian Scientists, ROMANIA ", DAN Marinel ,   Faculty of Fhisics, University of Bucharest, GANEA Constantin-Paul ,   National Institute of Materils Physics, Bucharest-Magurele, ROMANIA
Published: October 2022

Triglycine sulphate crystal (TGS) is a hybrid organic-inorganic ferroelectric crystal with a large electronic band-gap, transparent in visible spectra. It has large applications in electronics, as thermal IR detector. Pure and doped TGS crystals of 3-5 cm linear dimensions were grown at constant temperature in the paraelectric phase (52 oC), by slow solvent evaporation. Pure TGS samples show non-reproducible values of permittivity and losses in the ferroelectric phase after the “excursion” in the paraelectric phase. Walking up and down the crystal temperature, using a special program, the permitivity and losses were automatically recorded and analyzed. There is a continuous decrease of permittivity towards an equilibrium value during a long period of time. Previous AFM measurements from the literature have revealed peculiar aspects of domain dynamics. The relaxation process of permittivity was considered according to the equation er = A - B exp(-t/t). However, surprisingly, there is not a unique relaxation time t. For the first 500 sec (or so), the relaxation time is t » 7 minutes, while between the next time decades 1.000 - 10.000 - 100.000 sec, it is approximately 1 hour and 8 h respectively. The process is related with the ferroelectric domain’s dynamics, which are more or less strongly pined by dislocations or some other lattice defects.
MODELING OF DOSE RATES IN CASE OF A RADIOLOGICAL INCIDENT AT THE IFIN-HH INTERMEDIARY GRAPHITE STORAGE
Authors:   “Horia Hulubei” National Institute for R&D in Physics and Nuclear Engineering (IFIN-HH), Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Reactorului Str. No.30, PO-Box: MG-75126, Bucharest-Măgurele, PAVELESCU Alexandru O. , PAVELESCU Mărgărit ,   Academy of Romanian Scientists
Published: October 2022

The low and intermediate level activity wastes resulted from decommissioning of the VVR-S nuclear research reactor belonging to the “Horia Hulubei” National Institute for R&D in Physics and Nuclear Engineering (IFIN-HH), are kept in an intermediary storage facility. The storage is located on the premises of the Institute near Bucharest, Romania and includes activated graphite from the reactor thermal column. In case of a very low probability hypothetical atmospheric radiological dispersal incident such as an unexpected fire, despite all the implemented safety measures, there is a certain radiological risk for the workers and general public due to potential ingestion or inhalation or contact with the radioactive aerosols released on a certain range from the storage building. For estimating the total gamma dose intake and adequate countermeasures for workers and public members, the JRODOS (Real-time On-line Decision Support) code system for off-site emergency management after nuclear accidents was used in the paper.
SELECTING A SURFACE PREPARATION TREATMENT ON A MEDIUM ENTROPY Ti-Zr-Ta-Ag ALLOY
Authors:   Depart. of General Chemistry, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania, NARTITA Radu , IONITA Daniela ,   Depart. of General Chemistry, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania, DEMETRESCU Ioana ,   Depart. of General Chemistry, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania, Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov Street, 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania;, ENACHESCU Marius ,   University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania, Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov Street, 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2022

All metallic alloys undergo some surface pretreatment before coating deposition. This preparation step influences the surface roughness and can also change the surface chemical composition, therefore influencing the coating adhesion and the physicochemical characteristics of the coated alloy. Choosing an appropriate surface pretreatment can maximize the coated alloys performances. In this work, we aimed to comparatively analyze the surface of the Ti-Zr-Ta-Ag alloy before and after two different surface pretreatments. The surface composition and morphology were investigated using atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive spectroscopy, while surface energy and mechanical properties were investigated using contact angle measurement and Vickers hardness test.
FORSTERITE AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANTS – SHORT REVIEW
Authors:   Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Centre of Physical Chemistry, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, AVRAM Alexandra , MOCANU Aurora ,   Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Centre of Physical Chemistry, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, TOMOAIA Gheorghe ,   Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 47 General Traian Mosoiu Street, RO-400132 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, RO-050044, Bucharest, Romania, TOMOAIA-COTISEL Maria ,   "Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Centre of Physical Chemistry, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, RO-050044, Bucharest, Romania "
Published: October 2022

The research to find an ideal bone substitute material is still ongoing. The majority of research is focused on calcium phosphates and predominantly on hydroxyapatite. However, forsterite, a magnesium silicate (FS, Mg2SiO4), has recently received a large attention in regards to biomedical applications due to its high bioactivity. Its superior mechanical properties also recommend it for load-bearing applications. This work focusses on the significance of the properties of FS as a promising candidate for bone substitutions.
ADVANCED NANOMATERIALS AND COATED SURFACES FOR ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS – A REVIEW
Authors:   Babeş-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center of Physical Chemistry, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, BALINT Reka , MOCANU Aurora ,   Babeş-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center of Physical Chemistry, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, TOMOAIA Gheorghe ,   Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, 47 General Traian Moşoiu Str., RO-400132, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Str., RO-050044, Bucharest, Romania, RIGA Sorin ,   Babeş-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center of Physical Chemistry, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028, Cluj-Napoca, Romania,  Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Str., RO-050044, Bucharest, Romania, TOMOAIA-COTISEL Maria ,   Babeş-Bolyai University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center of Physical Chemistry, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028, Cluj-Napoca, Romania,  Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Str., RO-050044, Bucharest, Romania
Published: October 2022

Critical-sized defects in bone induced by trauma have in numerous presented cases difficult challenges to the current treatment for bone repair. The main purpose of bone tissue engineered scaffolds is to use advanced materials to promote the natural healing process of bone which does not easily occur in critical-sized defects or on metallic implants. A synthetic bone scaffold and a coating on Ti implants must be biocompatible and biodegradable to allow the native tissue integration, and mimic the chemical composition and structure of native bone. In addition to being physically and chemically biomimetic, an ideal scaffold and the coating layers on metallic implants must be capable of releasing essential physiologic elements, like Mg, Zn, Sr and Si, and also containing bioactive molecules (e.g., collagen, COL) to accelerate extracellular matrix production and tissue integration. Also, these advanced materials might be doped with drugs (e.g., antibiotics, such as vancomycin) to prevent undesired biological response such as infections, especially with Staphylococcus aureus, S. aureus. Various biomaterials include hydroxyapatite (HAP) ceramics or multifunctional hydroxyapatite substituted with Mg, Zn, Sr and Si, mf-HAP, polymers, such as poly lactic acid (PLA, approved for medical applications by Food and Drug Administration, US FDA, and collagen, or their mixtures as biomimetic composites which have been investigated for their potential as bone scaffold materials and coatings on metallic implants. This article briefly reviews the physical and chemical characteristics of used advanced materials and describes the key-technologies in mimicking the physical and chemical environment of bone using synthetic materials, and provides an over view of local drug delivery as it pertains to bone tissue engineering.
Life habits of overweight and obesity in the pandemic period by COVID-19
Authors: Moya Tania Erika , Sánchez Zurita Mayra Alexandra
Published: October 2022

Background: the pandemic caused by COVID-19 forced the population to be confined and socially distanced for a long period of time, for which reason they opted to modify their lifestyle habits. The personnel most at risk of suffering changes in their daily lifestyles and habits were healthcare personnel. 
Objective: to identify the lifestyle habits predisposing to develop overweight and obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic in health personnel of the Pediatrics service of the Hospital General Ambato.
Methods: observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study, using a survey comprising sociodemographic data, anthropometric measurements recorded in 2019 and 2022 from the occupational medical records of health personnel, and the FANTASTIC questionnaire, designed by the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University in Canada, adapted and validated by specialists in Spanish, to measure and identify the lifestyles of people.
Results: 38,09 % have a normal body mass index in relation to a regular lifestyle, while one person had grade I obesity and presented a bad FANTASTIC, however, there is 28,57 % of the population with a regular lifestyle habit and overweight.
Conclusions: the results of this study indicate that, during confinement, the dietary and lifestyle habits in health personnel of the Pediatrics service of the Ambato General Hospital underwent transitions, with a tendency towards regular eating habits and a tendency towards a more regular lifestyle
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a case report
Authors: Moreno Pilozo Gladys Eugenia , Castillo Ramírez Andrea Verónica , Larrea Idrovo Mónica Valeria , Valle Valles Diana Carolina , Remache Guamán Luis Oswaldo
Published: October 2022

Introduction: osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare genetic disease mainly caused by a dominant mutation in COL1A1 y COL1A2 collagen type I genes which codes for collagen type I ???? chains. The OI may also be the result of recessive mutations in other genes. Its clinical spectrum that goes from milder form to lethal perinatal forms. Clinical diagnosis might be established in a patient that presents repeated fractures, blue scleras, short stature, teething disorders and deafness.
Case report: the patient was 24 years old, third gestation, with an obstetric history of a dead child with osteogenesis imperfecta, who was supervised and controlled in a public institution. Several laboratory tests corroborated that the current gestation presented osteogenesis imperfecta, thus, a surgical procedure was scheduled at 38.2 weeks of gestation. During the transoperative period, we found the newborn, with the described characteristics, alive.  The child was admitted to the neonatology service, where we confirmed multiple fractures in extremities and thorax. In view of this reserved prognosis, she died within 24 hours due to pulmonary complications.
Conclusions: an early diagnosis within the first three months of pregnancy is essential in order to establish a prognosis and timely treatment whenever it is necessary
RIGHT OF ACCESS TO THE COURT OF REVIEW IN THE PROCEDURE OF RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN ARBITRAL AWARDS
Authors: Damjanović Biljana , Ćupić Danilo
Published: October 2022

The procedure of recognition of a foreign arbitral award is initiated by an application and finalised by a decision by which the foreign arbitral award is recognised, or the recognition is refused. After the decision of the court of first instance, the dissatisfied party may lodge an appeal, an ordinary legal remedy within the subject-matter jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal of Montenegro. In practice, problems may arise after the appellate court’s decision on the appeal of the dissatisfied party, given different approaches, found in both theory and practice, to the admissibility of extraordinary legal remedies. No dilemmas of this type arise in theory when it comes to the admissibility of special legal remedies, such as the constitutional complaint, which is reflected in a uniform practice of the Constitutional Court of Montenegro. This scientific paper provides an overview of legal remedies, with an emphasis on the review, which are available to the parties or which, in the authors’ opinion, should be considered admissible after the court’s decision to recognise or refuse to recognise a foreign arbitral award.
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION OF JUDGES' COMMUNICATION
Authors: Rosales Carlos Manuel , Ruiz Vargas Oscar
Published: October 2022

It is essential that the judicial function be public, discreet and professional. Its legitimacy as a public authority is obtained through the recognition of judgments, in which there is an identification between decisions and society. But what type of communication must be made by the judiciary, and especially by judges, to provide information about their activities and, thus, provide that their interaction with citizens strengthens the society by generating a greater connection between the sovereign and the public power?
ALBANIAN JUSTICE REFORM IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EU ACCESSION PROCESS
Authors: Mazelliu Andrea , Burnazi Mitllari Ledja
Published: October 2022

The accession to the European Union is a guarantee for the future of Albania. It will provide numerous advantages once Albania becomes a full member. The rule of law holds an important place in the sustainability and equity of democratic governance, especially considering the European Union’s accession process to the Republic of Albania. The vetting process in Albania is considered a mechanism that will ensure the rule of law in the judicial decision-making process and be an important condition that the country should overtake in ensuring an uncorrupted judiciary system. The justice reform and especially the vetting process is considered to as the main component of the accession talks with the European Union. The reform carries major objectives and benefits whose outcomes hope to quell several issues the candidate country is facing, aspiring to reach the equitable level of changes and proper harmonization on European Union’s standards. The evaluation process is based on a three-criteria where temporary vetting organs conduct the investigation for each magistrate. Following this process, the dismissed judges have filed complaints to the European Court of Human Rights based on the right to due process.