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Lecciones de introducción al derecho patrimonial
Authors: Díez Soto Carlos Manuel
Published: April 2024

La presente obra constituye una síntesis apretada, pero rigurosa, de los conceptos básicos que deben conocer quienes se aproximan por primera vez al estudio del Derecho Patrimonial. Se aborda en ella, por una parte, una introducción general al ordenamiento jurídico español, sus diferentes ramas, sus fuentes normativas y los criterios básicos en materia de aplicación y eficacia de las normas jurídicas. A continuación se examinan conceptos fundamentales del Derecho Patrimonial y, en particular, del Derecho Civil, como el derecho subjetivo (su contenido, sujetos y objeto), los derechos de crédito u obligaciones y sus fuentes generadoras (en particular el contrato y la responsabilidad civil extracontractual), el derecho de propiedad y los derechos reales limitados (usufructo, servidumbres, hipotecas, etc.), así como algunas nociones básicas sobre régimen económico matrimonial y Derecho de la sucesión mortis causa. La obra es fruto de la experiencia acumulada por el autor durante años como profesor en la titulación de Administración y Dirección de Empresas de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, y tiene como destinatarios naturales a los alumnos universitarios de titulaciones no jurídicas, en especial las relacionadas con el mundo de la economía y la empresa, que podrán encontrar en ella un material de estudio básico, que habrá de ser complementado con las explicaciones de clase, las actividades prácticas propuestas por el profesor, y la profundización personal en la comprensión de las diferentes materias, para lo cual se facilita también una bibliografía básica de apoyo.
موقع دول الخليج العربية في مبادرة الحزام والطريق الصينية
Authors: قدورة عماد
Published: April 2024

مع أن المواقع الجغرافية للدول ومواردها وإمكاناتها مهمةٌٌ في استراتيجية الصين العالمية، فإن دول الخليج العربية لم تكن جزءًًا من الخريطة الأصلية لمبادرة الحزام والطريق. لكن، بدأت الصين وهذه الدول بالعمل على الربط بالمبادرة ومشاريعها من خلال توقيع شراكات استراتيجية، والمواءمة مع رؤى التنمية الوطنية، والاستثمار في بعض الموانئ والمدن الصناعية الخليجية. وتأمل دول الخليج أن يعزز ذلك فرصها في تنويع شركائها واقتصاداتها بالنظر إلى تنامي المصالح مع الصين على نحو لافت. ومع أن المبادرة تعكس إنتاجية الصين وتجارتها الهائلة وعلاقاتها الواسعة، فإنها تخلق أضًيًا تحديات لنهجها السلمي القائم على ما تسميه "مجتمع المصالح". وقد أثار هذا التو عّسّ الولايات المتحدة وحلفاءها، واعتبر بعضهم أن الصين تمثل تحديًًا خطيرًًا. وتر ّتّب على ذلك محاولة عرقلة مشاريع المبادرة من خلال مسألة فخ القروض، وتحالفات جيوسياسية، وطرح مشاريع اقتصادية بديلة. تجادلُُ الدراسة في أن الخليج يقع في صلب اهتمام الصين ومتطلبات مبادرة الحزام والطريق، وتو حُّضُّ موقعََ دول الخليج العربية في خريطة المبادرة، وتعرضُُ الكيفية التي من خلالها اندمجت كل دولة في مشاريعها بالتدريج. وتناقش وسائل الغرب ومشاريعه البديلة للرد على المبادرة وعرقلتها، ومدى انطباق هذه الوسائل على دول الخليج العربية. وتق مّدّ ملاحظات استنتاجية حول نهج الصين المحتمل، إذا ما عُُرقلت المبادرة وتع ضّرّت مصالحها للضرر؛ فهل ستُُغيِِّر نهجها الخارجي؟ وهل سيتأثر الخليج بذلك؟
Facebook and Female Member of Parliament in Malaysia, Where are We Going Now?
Authors: Mazlan Najwa
Published: April 2024

Female participation in politics at the decision-making level is less than 25 percent. One of the barriers faced by female MPs is the lack of access to equal coverage in traditional news media. As an alternative, social media such as Facebook is likely to break this barrier down as it can offer opportunities for them to engage with the citizens and connect with their constituencies. This is because social media has transformed the way politicians interact with citizens. It functions as a political equaliser to female decision makers by giving them the opportunities to communicate directly with their supporters and explain their positions, unfiltered. Hence, social media is expected to assist women achieve greater political parity. The objective of this paper is to understand how women in politics use Facebook sustain successful political careers as members of Parliament in Malaysia. Hence, this paper relies on a qualitative content analysis of the female members of the Parliament to find out the distribution pattern of Facebook usage by the MPs and the extent it is used to facilitate communication to address gender related issues. This study also seeks to find out the barriers to inactive use of Facebook in advocating the aforementioned issues. To answer these questions, the researcher relies on interview method. This study found that female MPs focus more on the interactive function of social media rather than its informative function. This means that female MPs, who are frequently at a disadvantage when competing for resources, have not been using Facebook to empower their status and position. This study also found that although Facebook is used by many female MPs, Facebook does not guarantee an equalising platform for women to advocate for gender-related issues. The results show that a few MPs were reluctant to post and discuss said matters on their Facebook  pages.
Integrating Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency for Blockchain Net Settlement to Achieve Future Economic Stability
Authors: Mushaddik Irma Naddiya , Sharofiddin Ashurov , Hassan Aznan
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research is to study the possibility of Gold-backed cryptocurrency for net settlement through blockchain technology and its implications on economic globally. The paper attempts to explore the challenges in expanding cryptocurrency backed by gold and to develop the new framework on cryptocurrency backed by gold model for net settlement through blockchain technology to achieve economic stability. To achieve the objective of the study qualitative method has been used, such as content analysis and semi-structured interviews. The study is expected that by implementing a gold-backed cryptocurrency will boost intra-country trade. This effect would be more robust than those generated by the existing economic model. An Islamic monetary system in the modern digital era, would modify international monetary relations in the direction of establishing a stable and just global monetary system by merging the Gold-backed cryptocurrency model for blockchain net settlement with an Islamic fiscal policy. The implementation of gold-backed cryptocurrency through blockchain would solve many of economic problems such as inflation, change the value of money, bring stability and sustainability to our financial obligations and transactions.
الفقه الافتراضي عند المالكية من كتاب المدونة، بيان وتحقيق
Authors: سيدي محمد فال
Published: April 2024

ملخص البحث

يهدف البحث إلى تجلية موضوع الفقه الافتراضي عند المالكية من خلال كتاب المدونة في الفقه المالكي التي امتلأ الوطاب منها بالافتراضات الفقهية على غير ما هو مأثور عن إمام المذهب ومؤسسه. جاء البحث لبيان وتحقيق ذلك. وقد انتظم في ثلاث مباحث: المبحث الأول: مفهوم الفقه الافتراضي المبحث الثاني: موقف الإمام مالك من الفقه الافتراضي: بيان وتحقيق. والمبحث الثالث الفقه الافتراضي في كتاب المدونة معالم وتطبيقات، وقد توصل البحث إلى أن الفقه الافتراضي، تباينت آراء الفقهاء فيه، فمنهم من يرى أنه جائز ويساعد على حل النوازل ، ومنهم من يرى عكس ذلك، وأن الفقه الافتراضي له مترادفات تتقارب معه في المعنى كالفقه الارتيادي. يوصي البحث إلى توجيه الأقلام لكتابة موسوعة في الفقه الافتراضي أو التقديري في التراث المالكي.
التكييف الفقهي لجريمة الابتزاز الالكتروني والتأصيل الفقهي للعقوبات الواردة في الأنظمة الخليجية
Authors: سلطان سابل العنزي  , عبــد الكريم بن علي  , شاهيدرا بنت عبد الخليل
Published: April 2024

صاحب تطور مجال التقنية ظهور أشكال جديدة من الجرائم التي انتقلت من أرض الواقع إلى العالم الافتراضي، وقد تعددت صورها وأشكالها وطرق ارتكابها، وتعدُّ جرائم الابتزاز الإلكتروني من الجرائم المستحدثة التي انتشرت عبر شبكة الإنترنت وأصبحت وسائل التواصل التقنية أرضًا خصبة لها، وعليه يسعى هذا البحث إلى بيان التصور الفقهي والقانوني لهذه الواقعة المستجدة، كما يحاول تحرير الأصل الفقهي الذي يبنى عليه، وذلك من خلال التعريف بمفاهيم البحث من خلال استقراء تعريفاتها في اللغة والاصطلاح، وبيان خصائص هذه الجرائم وعرض التشريعات والقوانين الدولية للحد منها، للوصول إلى ماهية التكييف الفقهي لها و تطابق الأصل الفقهي للجرائم المشابهة وبين جرائم الابتزاز الإلكتروني، وعرض عقوباتها في التشريعات الخليجية والتأصيل الفقهي لها، وقد خلص البحث إلى عدَّة نتائج كان من أبرزها: ضرورة العناية بالتكييف الفقهي لبيان شمولية الإسلام لكل الوقائع والنوازل ضرورة عقد الدورات التطويرية في الجوانب التقنية للعاملين في القطاع القضائي، وذاك لفهم ومعرفة خصائص هذا الوسط الذي يعج بالكثير من الجرائم التي تختلف وتتنوع وتتشكل بحسب توجهات المجرم وحاجات الجريمة، ليكون القاضي والمفتي في تصور تام لما يحال إليهم من قضايا أو فتاوى تخولهم في تبيين العقوبة المقدَّرة وصدِّ هذه الجرائم بحول الله تعالى.
Older Adults’ Perceptions of the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Drolet-Labelle Virginie , Laurin Danielle , Bédard Alexandra , Drapeau Vicky , Desroches Sophie
Published: April 2024

Purpose: Major changes were made to Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) in 2019. This study aimed to understand the perceptions of older adults toward this newest version.

Methods: Older adults were invited to participate via newsletters sent to older adults and retirees’ organizations in the Province of Quebec. Participants completed an online survey about their baseline familiarity with the 2019 CFG using a 5-point Likert scale and took part in an individual semi-structured online interview, which explored their perceptions toward the 2019 CFG. A thematic qualitative analysis of the interview transcripts was performed.

Results: Fifty-eight older adults (>65 years, 30 women, 28 men, including 19 consumers and 39 non-consumers of plant-based protein (PBP) foods) participated in the study. Older adults were mostly familiar with the 2019 CFG and had a positive perception of its features. They appreciated the design, proposed recipes, and healthy eating recommendations. Perceptions about the three food groups were mixed, mainly regarding the decreased emphasis on dairy products. Some appreciated that animal proteins were less prominent, while others raised issues on how to integrate PBP into their diet. Perceptions appeared to be influenced by sex and PBP consumption.

Conclusion: Older adults in the Province of Quebec view most of the 2019 CFG recommendations positively. Our observations may be useful to dietitians and public health practitioners when developing strategies to improve adherence.
ENHANCED RECOVERY PATHWAY AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC HERNIOPLASTY IN PATIENTS WITH VENTRAL HERNIAS: IS IT NECESSARY TO APPLY?
Authors: Ioffe Oleksandr Yu. , Tarasiuk Tetiana V. , Kryvopustov Mykola S. , Stetsenko Oleksandr P.
Published: April 2024

The aim: To study the effectiveness of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for laparoscopic hernioplasty (LH) in patients with ventral hernias (VH).
Materials and methods: 190 patients with VH after laparoscopic prosthetic hernioplasty with intraperitoneal mesh placement (IPOM) were included in the study and divided into two groups. The study group (ERAS group) included 92 (48.4%) patients to whom the ERAS protocol was applied, the control group (preERAS group) – 98 (51.6%) patients. The width of the hernia was more than 10 cm in 25 (13.2%) patients of the ERAS group. For them botulinum toxin type A (BTA) was injected into the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall 4 weeks before the operation. In the postoperative period, the duration of the operation, hospital length of stay, the intensity of the pain syndrome and well-being, the level of C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) on the first postoperative day were evaluated.
Results: After the introduction of BTA in 25 patients of ERAS group, the hernial defect decreased by an average of 4.6±0.62 mm and in all cases became less than 10 cm (р<0.001). The average duration of LH in the study and control groups did not differ statistically (ERAS; 91.2±37.41 min vs preERAS 88.9±30.05 min, p=0.76). In 2 hours after the operation, it was possible to activate all patients of the study group and 78 (79.6%) of the control group, within 4-6 hours – the other 20 (20.4%) patients of the control group. Using the ERAS protocol demonstrated significantly less intensity of pain syndrome according to visual analogue scale (VAS), complaints of nausea (р<0.001), bloating (р=0.017), feelings of hunger, thirst and general weakness (р<0.001). At the same time, there was no statistically significant difference in the presence of defecation (р=0.31). The average level of CRP after surgery was significantly higher in the control group compared to the study group (preERAS; 43.63 ± 13.90 vs ERAS; 16.55 ± 9.97, p<0.001). The level of IL-6 similarly increased more significantly in the control group (pre ERAS; 34.03 ± 18.18 vs ERAS; 11.44 ± 5.30, p<0.001). The length of hospital stay after surgery did not differ statistically between the groups (р=0.21).
Conclusions: The use of the ERAS protocol during laparoscopic hernioplasty IРOM for patients with VH can reduce the intensity of the pain syndrome in the postoperative period and increase the patient's subjective assessment of their condition. The use of BTA in the preoperative period allows the implementation of the ERAS protocol even when used with large ventral hernias.
«У місці світлому, у місці квітучому, у місці спокійному»: Locus amoenus у малій прозі Василя Симоненка (на матеріалі новели «Вино з троянд»)
Authors: Деркачова Ольга
Published: April 2024

У статті проаналізовано новелу з однойменної збірки малої прози Василя Симоненка «Вино з троянд» та розглянуто особливості оприсутнення locus amoenus у цьому творі. Визначено однією з особливих рис текстів цієї книжки пошук героями затишку та спокою: у щирій розмові, в улюбленій справі, у дитячих спогадах, у перебуванні на природі. Найцікавішою у цьому плані є новела «Вино з троянд», у якій поєднано християнську та романтично-казкову традицію зображення місця зустрічі закоханих, що і стає locus amoenus. Locus amoenus, відомий ще з часів античної та середньовічної літератури, інтерпретовано як місце благоденства, що часто постає в художніх творах як прекрасна та затишна місцина з квітами, деревами, водоймою, де зустрічаються закохані. Це місце у новелі постає в образі саду, який доглядає один із головних героїв. І в цьому його найбільша цінність, адже він не дарований кимось чи віднайдений випадково, а створений дбайливими руками садівника після того, як він переживає та проживає важку втрату близької та дорогої людини. Місце благоденства трактується через біблійну традицію зображення райського саду, це й Едем, і сад у Пісні над Піснями Соломона, а також через традицію зображення саду і квітників у християнських казках Г. К. Андерсена. У першому випадку — це повернення до втраченого райського саду, у другому — це віднайдення такого саду для себе і для коханої, у третьому — пошук райського куточка на землі, зустрічі та розмови з квітами, відшукування серед них душ тих, хто знайшли спокій у місці тихому та квітучому. У новелі Василя Симоненка квітучий сад, створений руками Андрія, немов куточок раю на землі. Вирощувати та плекати його він почав після смерті мами і радо ділився його щедротами з усіма охочими, і не лише щедротами, а й казками-розповідями про квіти. У цьому ж саду він чекає на Ольгу, розмова з якою стає початком чогось особливого та важливого. Через інтерпретацію locus amoenus робиться висновок, що ключовим у світовідчутті героїв цієї новели є духовність та душа, а краса зовнішня — поняття умовне та несуттєве, також сад у новелі — це місце, де можна бути справжнім та по-справжньому, звільнитися від тавра людини радянської.
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Perinatal Outcomes of Anemia Among Pregnant Women
Authors: More Sakshi , Mathew Preethi , Khaire Charushila , Totare Anjali , Dhindale, Kirti , Marian Christina , Gavandi Juned
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Anemia is a crucial common health problem affecting the developed as well as the developing world. Around the world, malnutrition is the most common cause for child and maternal death. The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence and outcome of anemia in pregnancy and her new.Methodology: Quantitative approach with descriptive survey method was used. Data were collected from 107 pregnant women using the non-probability purposive sampling technique.Result: The majority 103 (96.2%) of pregnant women are belong to the age of 20–30 years and mostly 62 (57.9%) were Hindu. The mode of delivery of pregnant anemic women shows that the majority 21 (70%) of women delivered vaginally. The majority of the mothers, 103 (96.3%), did not have a previous history of abortion. The distribution of weight of the newborn at birth states that the majority of newborns weighed above 2.5 kg (69%). The distribution of pregnant mothers based on associated risk factors reveals that only 5 (4.7%) pregnant women had thyroid problems, gestational DM, and epilepsy one each. The prevalence of anemia based on severity showed that most of the mothers 85 (78.4%) had moderate anemia as per the WHO classification.Conclusion: The study concludes that moderate anemia is prevalent among pregnant women. Some of the health problems associated with anemia are thyroid problems, gestational DM, and epilepsy
Convergence of Communicative Components in Infographics
Authors: Melnyk Oksana
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the research is to establish the presence or absence of the phenomenon of convergence between visual components formed based on different ways of encoding information in infographic messages. Particular attention is focused on those cases when the above-mentioned differently coded elements can provide a synergistic effect or supplement and enrich the content through the interaction of different meanings, each of which is presented in the most optimal way that does not imitate the other. Research methods are analytical, logical-evaluative, systematic approach and method of structural-compositional analysis. The scientific novelty consists in proving the presence of the effect of convergence of meanings in infographics formed based on different codes and different communicative elements. It was revealed that infographic messages can use up to seven different ways of visual presentation of information differing in stylistic and technical-graphic properties. At the same time, it has been proved that minimising the number of different style components leads to the formation of the most effective visual messages. Such messages are better remembered and remain in the minds of recipients longer. Conclusions. The use of communicative elements with different technical, graphic and stylistic properties outside infographic messages, in most cases, leads to the destruction of meaningful unity and loss of consumer interest in the content of the message. On the contrary, in infographics, the structural organisation of information, compositional zoning, and the logical links’ presence between different groups of visual-symbolic forms ensure the integrity of information impact. However, it has been proved that such integrity requires either the preservation of a single optical centre of content or well-defined levels of content with accentuated visual transitions between them.
New generation of functional yogurts fermented with probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from human milk
Authors: Danielyan Lusine , Hovhannisyan Hrachya , Baghdasaryan Lusine , Barseghyan Andranik
Published: April 2024

Background: The cultures used in the production of "bio-yoghurts" typically consist of a blend of traditional yogurt starters, such as S. thermophilus and L. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, along with probiotics like L. acidophilus, L. casei, L. reuteri, and Bifidobacterium spp. These probiotics, although beneficial, face challenges thriving in milk due to its short fermentation time (4–5 hours). The rapid acidification caused by the starter’s results in probiotic levels dropping below the "therapeutic minimum" during the intended refrigerated shelf life of the product. A potential solution to this issue lies in leveraging lactic acid bacteria isolated from the human milk which possess both robust probiotic characteristics and starter properties. Incorporating such strains in yogurt starter could address the acidity imbalance and contribute to maintaining optimal probiotic levels throughout the refrigerated shelf life of the product.
Objective: This research aims to develop a new generation of sustainable functional yoghurts suitable for consumers of all ages using as starters predominant probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from the breast milk of healthy women.
Results: This study marks the first implementation of the critical dilution culture method in sterile cow milk for the selection of predominant lactic acid bacteria (LABs) from women's breast milk. Remarkably, all samples yielded LAB capable of independently fermenting milk. Although breast milk is a good medium for the growth of residential lactic acid bacteria, it never coagulates due to low concentration of caseins. The isolated strains, identified as belonging to the species L. delbrueckii subsp. lactis, L. fermentum, L. casei subsp. sakei, Streptococcus thermophiles and Lactococcus lactis, exhibited probiotic and adaptive properties essential for gut colonization in humans. Utilizing symbiotic LAB starters were created functional yogurts with heightened technological, physicochemical, and sensory characteristics. 
Conclusions: Yogurts fermented using human milk LABs are safe and can be recommended as a functional dairy food, for pregnant women as well as for pre-term and full-term infants as a substitute/supplement for mother's milk. Moreover, these LABs can be included in infant formulas or used in pre-treatment of infant formula milk to improve its nutritional value and safety.
Keywords: Breast milk, lactic acid bacteria, probiotic, milk fermentation, functional yogurt
Clusterization of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia as Assessed by Neuropsychiatric Inventory: A Case Against the Use of Principal Component Analysis
Authors: Galankin Timofey L. , Bespalov Anton Y. , Moebius Hans Y.
Published: April 2024

Background: The term Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) covers a group of phenomenologically and medically distinct symptoms that rarely occur in isolation. Their therapy represents a major unmet medical need across dementias of different types, including Alzheimer’s disease. Understanding of the symptom occurrence and their clusterization can inform clinical drug development and use of existing and future BPSD treatments. Objective: The primary aim of the present study was to investigate the ability of a commonly used principal component analysis to identify BPSD patterns as assessed by Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI). Methods: NPI scores from the Aging, Demographics, and Memory Study (ADAMS) were used to characterize reported occurrence of individual symptoms and their combinations. Based on this information, we have designed and conducted a simulation experiment to compare Principal Component analysis (PCA) and zero-inflated PCA (ZI PCA) by their ability to reveal true symptom associations. Results: Exploratory analysis of the ADAMS database revealed overlapping multivariate distributions of NPI symptom scores. Simulation experiments have indicated that PCA and ZI PCA cannot handle data with multiple overlapping patterns. Although the principal component analysis approach is commonly applied to NPI scores, it is at risk to reveal BPSD clusters that are a statistical phenomenon rather than symptom associations occurring in clinical practice. Conclusions: We recommend the thorough characterization of multivariate distributions before subjecting any dataset to Principal Component Analysis.
The 5HT2b Receptor in Alzheimer’s Disease: Increased Levels in Patient Brains and Antagonist Attenuation of Amyloid and Tau Induced Dysfunction
Authors: Acquarone Erica , Argyrousi Elentina K. , Arancio Ottavio , Watterson D. Martin , Roy Saktimayee M.
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND: Background: Neurodegenerative diseases manifest behavioral dysfunction with disease progression. Intervention with neuropsychiatric drugs is part of most multi-drug treatment paradigms. However, only a fraction of patients responds to the treatments and those responding must deal with drug-drug interactions and tolerance issues generally attributed to off-target activities. Recent efforts have focused on the identification of underexplored targets and exploration of improved outcomes by treatment with selective molecular probes. Objective: As part of ongoing efforts to identify and validate additional targets amenable to therapeutic intervention, we examined levels of the serotonin 5-HT2b receptor (5-HT2bR) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) brains and the potential of a selective 5-HT2bR antagonist to counteract synaptic plasticity and memory damage induced by AD-related proteins, amyloid-β, and tau. Methods: This work used a combination of biochemical, chemical biology, electrophysiological, and behavioral techniques. Biochemical methods included analysis of protein levels. Chemical biology methods included the use of an in vivo molecular probe MW071, a selective antagonist for the 5HT2bR. Electrophysiological methods included assessment of long-term potentiation (LTP), a type of synaptic plasticity thought to underlie memory formation. Behavioral studies investigated spatial memory and associative memory. Results: 5HT2bR levels are increased in brain specimens of AD patients compared to controls. 5HT2bR antagonist treatment rescued amyloid-β and tau oligomer-induced impairment of synaptic plasticity and memory. Conclusions: The increased levels of 5HT-2bR in AD patient brains and the attenuation of disease-related synaptic and behavioral dysfunctions by MW071 treatment suggest that the 5HT-2bR is a molecular target worth pursuing as a potential therapeutic target.
10Boron-film-based gas detectors at ESS
Authors: Stefanescu Irina , Guérard Bruno , Hall-Wilton Richard , Jackson Andrew , Khaplanov Anton , Klein Martin , Lai Chung-Chuan , Piscitelli Francesco , Raspino Davide , Schmidt Christian J. , Schweika Werner , Svensson Per-Olof
Published: April 2024

The development of detectors for the European Spallation Source is an important parallel element to the effort put into the design and construction of the neutron source and instruments. The 10Boron-film-based detector developments that started over a decade ago as basic detector concepts have now reached technical maturity after intense prototyping work and numerous testing campaigns. Several of the ESS beamlines that will soon enter the commissioning phase started welcoming the detector systems built with the 10B-film converter technology. The real-size demonstrators evolved in the last 2–3 years into a diverse suite of gas proportional counters for use in diffraction, reflectometry and small-angle scattering studies in spite of the operational complexity posed by the requirements for large-area coverage, low material budget and robustness for operation in the high-flux and high-radiation environment of ESS. The detectors are now being shipped to ESS or undergoing the last performance and calibration tests before being handed over to the instrument teams for installation in the host beamlines. A common feature of these detector systems is the very large number of readout channels that they are instrumented with in order to fulfill the demanding requirements for sensitivity, spatial resolution and count-rate capability. Across all of the detector types that will operate at ESS, the integration, testing and commissioning of the read-out technologies and software tools for data reduction, calibration and analysis are the focus of the detector and integration teams. These will yield a wealth of knowledge about their operation as well as initial results on the in-situ performance, a very important asset to ensure rapid commissioning of the detectors when neutrons from the ESS source become available. In this paper we will give an overview of the 10B-film-based detector technologies included in the ESS detector suite that are currently facing the transition from the production phase to installation and integration with the other beamline components, which comes with its own specific challenges of both organizational and technical nature.
Emerging Role of Environmental Epitranscriptomics and RNA Modifications in Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Gionco John T. , Bernstein Alison I.
Published: April 2024

Environmental risk factors and gene-environment interactions play a critical role in Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, the relatively large contribution of environmental risk factors in the overwhelming majority of PD cases has been widely neglected in the field. A “PD prevention agenda” proposed in this journal laid out a set of research priorities focused on preventing PD through modification of environmental risk factors. This agenda includes a call for preclinical studies to employ new high-throughput methods for analyzing transcriptomics and epigenomics to provide a deeper understanding of the effects of exposures linked to PD. Here, we focus on epitranscriptomics as a novel area of research with the potential to add to our understanding of the interplay between genes and environmental exposures in PD. Both epigenetics and epitranscriptomics have been recognized as potential mediators of the complex relationship between genes, environment, and disease. Multiple studies have identified epigenetic alterations, such as DNA methylation, associated with PD and PD-related exposures in human studies and preclinical models. In addition, recent technological advancements have made it possible to study epitranscriptomic RNA modifications, such as RNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A), and a handful of recent studies have begun to explore epitranscriptomics in PD-relevant exposure models. Continued exploration of epitranscriptomic mechanisms in environmentally relevant PD models offers the opportunity to identify biomarkers, pre-degenerative changes that precede symptom onset, and potential mitigation strategies for disease prevention and treatment.
Natural supports in competitive integrated employment: A scoping review
Authors: Athamanah Lindsay S. , Cushing Lisa S. , Fastzkie Erin M. , Brown Erin R.
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND: Competitive integrated employment (CIE) improves the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Individuals with IDD may need additional support in the workplace. Natural supports has been studied as an intervention to provide support and increase vocational and social skills for individuals with IDD in the workplace. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to review the existing literature conducted on implementing natural supports in CIE settings to build vocational or social skills for individuals with IDD. METHOD: We followed the PRISMA-ScR process to identify articles across seven databases and coded information related to demographics, methodology, and outcomes. RESULTS: Seventeen articles were identified between 1985 –2024 that focused on implementing natural supports in CIE settings for individuals with IDD. Studies addressed vocational and social skills and broader vocational topics such as wages, hours worked, and inclusion in the workplace. CONCLUSION: Employees with IDD improved their engagement in vocational tasks, increased their social interactions with coworkers, and improved their quality of life through increased wages, hours worked, and job tenure. Additional research is warranted to provide further evidence on the impact of natural supports in the workplace for employees with and without IDD.
Determinants of psychological injury among health and social care workers in community settings: A systematic review
Authors: Gelaw Asmare , Parker Sharon , Johnson Anya , Nguyen Helena , Jolly Anu , Forner Vivien , Deng Connie , Collie Alex
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND: Health and Social Care (HSC) workers face psychological health risks in the workplace. While many studies have described psychological injuries in HSC workers, few have examined the determinants. Previous research has primarily focused on hospitals, lacking systematic reviews of community-based settings. OBJECTIVE: To systematically identify and appraise current evidence on the determinants of psychological injuries among HSC workers in community settings. METHODS: Searches were conducted in three bibliographic databases, supplemented by citation searches. Included studies focused on community-based HSC workers, reporting statistical associations between psychological injury and personal, health, occupational, or organizational factors. Quantitative studies published in English between January 1, 2000 and August 15, 2023 were included. Quality appraisal was undertaken using the JBI critical appraisal checklist. RESULTS: Sixty-six studies were included. Study quality was highly variable, and all studies were cross-sectional. Twenty-three studies linked psychological injury with occupational factors (e.g. low job control, high job demands and low job satisfaction). Thirteen studies observed an association between work environment and psychological injury, and a further eleven between workplace social support and psychological injury. Fewer studies have examined the relationship between psychological injury and personal/individual factors. CONCLUSION: Occupational and organisational factors are significantly associated with psychological health among HSA workers, in community settings. These aspects of job design, work environment and workplace relationships are modifiable, suggesting an opportunity for work design interventions to improve workers’ psychological health and reduce the prevalence of psychological injury in this sector.
Perspectives on International Conflict: Analyzing the Causes and Containment of Wars
Authors: Okpevra Uwomano
Published: April 2024

This paper provides a comprehensive survey and analysis of perspectives on international conflict, focusing on the causes and containment of wars. The study delves into the concept of the "security dilemma" and the paradoxical nature of the contemporary international system, as identified by Herbert Butterfield. It explores various theoretical responses to the question of war causation, categorizing them into psychological, sociological, and political theories. Each perspective attributes the causes of war to different factors, such as human nature, the internal organization of states, and the anarchical nature of the international system. The paper critically evaluates the relevance and limitations of each perspective, highlighting the interconnectedness of these causal factors in understanding the complexities of international conflicts. Moreover, it emphasizes the evolving role of military power and diplomacy in conflict management, considering the impact of modern military technology and the growing emphasis on conflict avoidance and prevention strategies. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for a multifaceted approach to conflict management, integrating diplomatic, economic, and psychological instruments of power, to effectively contain and resolve international conflicts in the global society.
Conceptual Debate on the Intelligence Cycle
Authors: Urszán József
Published: April 2024

The author provides a systematisation on the theoretical approaches and views of applied intelligence cycle from a conceptual approach. The article focuses on systematising of the diverse contemporary concepts and approaches to the framework and stages of the intelligence cycle as a workflow model in the security and defence sphere.
The grain productivity of maize of different maturity groups depending on the foliar fertilizers in the conditions of Western Forest-Steppe
Authors:   West Ukrainian National University, Shuvar Antin , Senyk Ivan , Boyko Oleh , Sydoruk Halyna , Hoisiuk Yurii , Tanasov Serhii
Published: April 2024

The article presents the results of research on the impact of various foliar fertilizers on the formation of grain productivity of maize in the Western Forest-Steppe. The research has established the best parameters for the use of fertilizers for foliar application in maize cultivation technologies. It was found that among the corn hybrids studied, the highest yield was recorded by RAGT Reakksion from FAO 320. According to the results of research in 2023, its grain productivity was 10.79 t/ha in terms of basic moisture content 14 %. A slightly lower yield was observed in the RAGT Zanetikks hybrid (FAO 340) – 10.73 t/ha. The dependence of harvesting grain moisture content on the ripeness group of the studied hybrid crop was proved. The highest moisture content was recorded in the hybrids RAGT Zanetikks (FAO 340) – 24.8 % and RAGT Reakksion (FAO 320) – 24.3 %. At the same time, it was the lowest in the hybrid RAGT Alikks (FAO 220) – 21.7 %. Among the options for foliar application of microfertilisers, the most effective was the use of YaraVita Gramitrel and Vuksal Grain. Depending on the maize hybrid, the grain yield in these experimental variants was 9.56-11.01 and 9.80-11.12 t/ha, respectively. The harvesting moisture content of the grown products was determined by the biological characteristics of the studied hybrid, while foliar fertilisation had almost no effect on this indicator
Relationship Between Proficiency in Kenyan Sign Language and Signed Exact English and Performance in English by Learners with Hearing Impairment
Authors: Nyongesa Gregory
Published: April 2024

Students with Hearing Impairment (HI) encounter various challenges in learning due to their hearing loss, significantly impacting their academic performance, particularly in exams such as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). This study aims to explore the correlation between proficiency in Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) and Signed Exact English (SEE) with English performance among HI learners. Conducted in four special secondary schools for the deaf in Kenya's Nyanza region, the study involved 48 participants, including 33 Form 3 students, 7 English teachers, 4 Curriculum Support Officers, and 4 School Principals. Utilizing a qualitative multiple case study design, the research employed purposive sampling to select schools, saturated sampling for English teachers, and stratified sampling for Form 3 students. Data collection methods included in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, classroom observations, and document analysis. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data, revealing that pre-lingual HI students, deaf before speech development, exhibit greater proficiency in KSL than SEE and Standard English (SE). Conversely, post-lingual HI students, deafened after speech acquisition, may struggle with KSL initially but tend to excel in SEE due to their prior speech development. Over time, post-lingual students may achieve proficiency in KSL after integrating into the Deaf community.
Aile İkliminin Kişinin Yaşam Doyumu ve Psikolojik Dayanıklılığı İle Olan İlişkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Erkan Arıman Hazal , Ünsalver Barış Önen
Published: April 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, genç yetişkinlerde aile ikliminin yaşam doyumu ve psikolojik dayanıklılık ile olan ilişkisini değerlendirmektir. Bu çalışma nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden tarama modeli ile yapılmış olup, değişkenler arası ilişkiyi ortaya koymak için ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın evreni, bilinen herhangi bir fiziksel veya psikolojik rahatsızlık tanısı almamış, İstanbul’da yaşayan 18-35 yaş aralığındaki genç yetişkinlerdir. Araştırmanın örneklemi ise İstanbul’da ikamet eden 168 genç yetişkinden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak Demografik Bilgi Formu, Aile İklimi Ölçeği, Psikolojik Dayanıklılık Ölçeği ve Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği uygulanmıştır. Çalışma grubumuzdaki kişilerde Aile İklimi Ölçeği ortalama skorları ile yetiştiği ailenin gelir düzeyi, ebeveyn tutumu ve aile büyükleriyle iletişim durumu arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu saptanmıştır. Yetiştikleri ailenin gelir düzeyi ve ebeveyn tutumlarının hem genel aile iklimi algısı hem de aile içi ilişkisellik, bilişsel uyum ve kuşaklararası otorite algılarının her üçünü de etkileyen sosyodemografik özellikler olduğu görülmüştür. Yapılan korelasyon analizinde ise aile iklimi ile yaşam doyumu ve psikolojik dayanıklılık arasında pozitif yönlü ve anlamlı bir doğrusal ilişki olduğu bulunmuştur. Aile ikliminin yaşam doyumu ve psikolojik dayanıklılık üzerinde etkili olduğu; pozitif bir aile ikliminin aile bireylerinin yaşam doyumları ve psikolojik dayanıklılıklarını artırdığı saptanmıştır.
ОБҐРУНТУВАННЯ СУТНОСТІ ПОНЯТТЯ “ФІНАНСОВА СТІЙКІСТЬ МІСЦЕВИХ БЮДЖЕТІВ”
Authors: Білик Ю. С. , Мардус Н. Ю.
Published: April 2024

У статті проведено аналіз різних підходів до розуміння концепції фінансової стійкості місцевих бюджетів. Встановлено, що місцеві бюджети стали ключовим джерелом фінансових ресурсів для місцевого самоврядування. Вони використовуються для вирішення соціально-економічних завдань і задоволення потреб суспільного споживання, а також виконують важливу роль у фінансовій підтримці суспільно-локалізованого виробництва. У ході наукової розвідки досліджено сутність фінансової стійкості місцевих бюджетів. Вивчено механізми, які сприяють її забезпеченню з урахуванням основних факторів, що впливають на їхнє формування. Вивчено такі поняття, як “бюджетна стійкість”, “стійкість фінансової (бюджетної) системи” тощо. Розглянуто понад 30 визначень, як вітчизняних, так і зарубіжних дослідників. Визначено, що для ефективного використання цього поняття в практиці необхідно провести докладне дослідження та уточнити тлумачення в сучасній економічній літературі. Встановлено відсутність єдиної класифікації даного поняття та систематизовано різні підходи науковців до визначення фінансової стійкості, виділено основні аспекти, важливі для її визначення та оцінки. Визначено комплекс характеристик фінансової стійкості, що включає бюджетну самостійність, здатність протистояти негативним факторам, баланс доходів і видатків тощо. На основі аналізу літературних джерел сформульовано власне визначення стійкості місцевих бюджетів, яке враховує різноманітні точки зору дослідників та спрямоване на забезпечення стійкості до внутрішніх та зовнішніх факторів. Представлено наявні таксономічні підходи та пропонується їх розширення, що допоможе краще уточнити і диференціювати аспекти фінансової стійкості місцевих бюджетів у дослідженнях та практичній діяльності. Результати дослідження можуть слугувати основою для подальших досліджень та корисні для практиків у галузі фінансів та бюджетного управління.
АСПЕКТИ ОБЛІКУ ПРЕДМЕТІВ ПРОКАТУ НА ПІДПРИЄМСТВІ
Authors: Чік М. Ю. , Воронко Р. М.
Published: April 2024

Сучасний стан національної економіки підштовхує суб’єктів підприємництва до побудови сучасної системи обліку, що є інтегрованою в загальну інформаційну систему управління суб’єктом господарювання. Результатом функціонування ефективної системи обліку має стати прозора, достовірна інформація, на базі якої система менеджменту здійснює управлінський вплив на реалізацію бізнес-процесів. Проте слід відзначити: у сучасній теорії та практиці існує багато дискусійних аспектів управління й обліку на підприємствах, які надають послуги прокату, що потребує проведення подальших наукових досліджень з позиції системного вивчення методики та організації як інформаційно-аналітичної складової менеджменту, що дасть змогу покращити результати діяльності досліджуваних підприємств. Прокат майна на підприємстві – один із способів отримання доходу, який передбачає передачу майнових активів в тимчасове користування за певну плату. У статті розглянуто: організаційні та методичні особливості операцій із обліку предметів прокату; відображення операцій із обліку предметів прокату у системі бухгалтерського обліку. У дослідженні застосовано загальнонаукові методи і специфічні прийоми. Методологічною основою є системний підхід, що дав змогу визначити місце системи обліку в управлінні підприємствами, що надають послуги прокату. У дослідженні використано: історичний та логічний аналіз – для розгляду теоретичних основ обліку; методи індукції та дедукції – для вивчення загальних тенденцій розвитку обліку на підприємствах, що надають послуги прокату; методи теоретичного узагальнення та спостереження – для дослідження нормативно-правового забезпечення функціонування підприємств, що надають послуги прокату. Зроблено висновок, що для успішної діяльності підприємства з прокату товарів необхідні не тільки ефективні управлінський і маркетинговий плани, а й глибоке розуміння податкових вимог та обов’язків.
ANGIOEMBOLISATION OF CREMASTERIC ARTERY FOR SCROTAL HAEMATOMA FOLLOWING HERNIAL REPAIR
Authors: Dr Z
Published: April 2024

Cremasteric artery is a branch of inferior epigastric artery supplying the cremaster muscle and coverings of the cord. The possible consequence of injury to this artery is scrotal haematoma. We present a case of haemorrhage from unexpected cresmastric artery injury post-hernioplasty treated with angioembolisation. To the best of our knowledge, this has not been reported in literature.

A 66-year-old gentleman with left indirect inguinal hernia underwent a left inguinal hernioplasty in our institution with no immediate complications. However he presented to the emergency department the day after the procedure with complaints of rapidly worsening painful left scrotal swelling accompanied with symptoms of intestinal obstruction. Emergency laparotomy and re-do left hernioplasty was performed, revealing a strangulated inguinoscrotal hernia. Post-operatively, there was non-resolving scrotal swelling with a drop in the haemoglobin level; from 11.9g/dl to 8.5g/dl requiring packed cell transfusion. CT angiogram revealed active contrast extravasation from the left cremasteric artery. Angiographic run confirmed the finding and the left cresmatric artery was superselectively cannulated with a 1.9Fr microcatheter and embolization done with 0.5mm microcoil. Ultrasound scan 24-hour post-procedure showed patent proximal vessel. Clinically there was a reduction of the left scrotal swelling and the haemoglobin remained stable.

Cremasteric artery courses laterally deep into the fascia transversalis entering the cord deep to the internal spermatic fascia to supply the cremaster muscle and coverings of the cord. This course renders the artery to be prone for injury during procedure such as hernioplasty; one of the possible consequences is scrotal haematoma. This artery is usually small in caliber and its identification is important for efficient and effective treatment.

Angioembolisation is able to treat this injury with superior precision owing to its ability for localization and selective cannulation of the offending vessel.
Classification of Methods for the Synthesis of Polyhydroxylated Fullerenes. Part I
Authors:   ", Ignatev V. V. ,   EPICTECH",   LLC, Muller R. ,   "EPICTECH" LLC, Pasynkov S. G. ,   "EPICTECH" LLC, Petunin A. M. ,   "EPICTECH" LLC, Bardina K. A. ,   Gubkin University
Published: April 2024

A complete analysis of the existing methods of synthesis of polyhydroxylated fullerenes using direct chemical interaction,as well as alternative methods of creation, in order to identify the optimal methods of production, for their implementation in various technological and biomedical fields is performed. The scientific literature of this field of research is summarized and classified, providing a comparative assessment of the efficiency and feasibility of practical implementation of the developed synthesis methods based on a comprehensive review of the data presented in the chemical literature.