bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diagnostic value of left atrial compliance in determining heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Authors: Shirokov Nikita E. , Yaroslavskaya Elena I. , Krinochkin Dmitry V. , Kosterin Mikhail D. , Musikhina Natalya A.
Published: January 2025

Objective — To study the diagnostic value of left atrial (LA) compliance using transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) at rest in determining of the heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) depending on the result of diastolic stress test (DST). Materials and Methods — We examined 200 patients (46.5% men, 66.0±5.8 years of age). Patients with elevated left ventricular (LV) filling pressure according to TTE at rest constituted Group I (n=34). Patients with impaired diastolic reserve according to DST constituted Group II (n=68); patients without HFpEF were placed in Group III (n=98). Speckle tracking echocardiography was used to assess left atrial reservoir strain (LASr). Results — The groups were similar in terms of key clinical characteristics, with the exception of coronary artery disease (79.4% vs. 86.8% vs. 66.7%, respectively, p=0.011) and NYHA heart failure class (2.0±0.6 vs. 1.9±0.4 vs. 1.7±0.6; p=0.002). Statistically significant differences were also found in NT-proBNP (500.0 [261.3;817.0] pg/ml vs. 256.7 [93.9;456.3] pg/ml vs. 183.8 [60.1;310.4] pg/ml, p<0.001) and both pre-test scoring scales, HFA-PEFF (6.0 [5.0;6.0] vs. 5.0 [4.0;6.0] vs. 4.0 [3.0;5.0], p<0.001) and H2FPEF (5.0 [3.0;6.0] vs. 5.0 [3.0;5.0] vs. 4.0 [3.0;5.0], p=0.001). Statistically significant differences between Groups I and II and Groups I and III were detected for most echocardiographic parameters. No significant differences were found between Groups II and III, except for the following parameters: E/e’ (11.2 [9.8; 12.6] vs. 9.3 [7.7; 10.9], respectively, p<0.001), LASr (21.4 [19.8; 24.5] % vs. 27.6 [24.6; 29.8] %, p < 0.001) and LA compliance (2.0 [1.6; 2.4] vs. 3.0 [2.4; 3.7], p<0.001). According to ROC analysis, the largest area under the curve (AUC), as well as optimal sensitivity and specificity in determining HFpEF in Groups II and III, were observed for LA compliance (AUC=0.837, p<0.001; 76.5% and 76.5%). Lower classification quality was demonstrated by the left atrial volume index (LAVI)/LASr (AUC=0.720, p<0.001; 69.1% and 62.2%), H2FPEF scale (AUC=0.629, p=0.006; 60.3% and 65.3%), NT-proBNP (AUC=0.615, p=0.014; 60.0% and 58.1%), and HFA-PEFF score (AUC=0.610, p=0.019; 60.3 and 54.1%). Conclusion — LA compliance with the cutoff point <2.4 has the highest ability to detect HFpEF depending on the DST result among all pre-test diagnostic tools.
Clinical and morphological features of the orbital floor in a patient with silent sinus syndrome: A clinical case report
Authors: Sheptulin Vladimir A. , Grusha Yaroslav O. , Konovalov Dmitry M.
Published: January 2025

Silent sinus syndrome (SSS) is a rare condition characterized by spontaneous unilateral displacement of the inferior and posterior globe due to maxillary sinus (MS) atelectasis. The mechanism of MS development is not fully understood, but orbital floor changes due to changes in MS pressure or subclinical inflammation are considered part of the potential pathogenesis. In addition, treatment strategy and optimal timing are not defined. We present a case report of a patient with MS who underwent successful uncomplicated two-stage treatment with good functional and aesthetic results. Orbital floor morphology data obtained for the first time in a patient with SSS may provide additional information about the pathogenesis of this rare disease.
Sprawa polska a dyplomacja europejska w XIX w. Źródła w zbiorach archiwów londyńskich (The National Archives i The British Library)
Authors:   Uniwersytet Łódzki, Żurawski vel Grajewski Radosław
Published: January 2025

The article contains information about documents relating to Polish affairs in the collections of The National Archives and The British Library in London. These are materials that, in chronological order, refer to the Polish issue in European diplomacy in the era of the Congress of Vienna, the November Uprising and the period immediately after its fall, Polish emigration after 1831, the fate of the Republic of Krakow and the Krakow Uprising and the Galician robbery of 1846, correspondence with the British consulate in Warsaw, the Polish issue during the Crimean War and the January Uprising. Documents of British origin dominate, but the examined collections also include materials produced by Russian, Prussian, Austrian, French, and Dutch diplomacy. They were prepared primarily in English, but some of them are provided in the original language – i.e. in French and occasionally also in German with an attached translation into English.
XIX­‑wieczne polonika w wybranych krajach Półwyspu Bałkańskiego: Chorwacja, Bośnia i Hercegowina, Serbia
Authors:   Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego w Bydgoszczy, Lis Tomasz Jacek
Published: January 2025

The article presents 19th-century Polonica from three countries located on the Balkan Peninsula: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. In these countries, which are the successors of Yugoslavia, there is a wealth of documents related to Poland and Poles. These are most often materials such as official documents produced by Polish officials, doctors, etc., as well as correspondence. Many prominent Croats, Serbs, and Bosniaks maintained correspondence with Polish journalists, philologists, or representatives of other sciences. Another important source for learning about the fate of Poles are the different types of Polonica, such as tombstones in cemeteries or buildings – either erected by Poles or inhabited by them.
Optimisation of a high-water reservoir – a case study on flood protection for the town of Železniki using flood reservoir Pod Sušo
Authors: Mlakar Igor , Knapič Matjaž , Rak Gašper
Published: January 2025

Flood control reservoirs are one of the most effective flood prevention measures, as, in addition to improving flood safety, they can also incorporate environmental objectives to improve the ecological status of water bodies and riparian areas. Due to the lengthy processes of planning and coordinating project solutions with the requirements of all relevant stakeholders and experts, new flood events and their hydrological analyses have led to changes in the design discharges during this time, which require modifications and adaptations to the operating rules of flood control reservoirs. Using the Pod Sušo retention reservoir above Železniki in Slovenia as an example, this article presents the results of investigations aimed at optimising the reservoir’s operation based on new hydrological data, which show significantly higher peak discharge values above Q100 compared to the values used in previous planning phases. The model used to simulate different operating modes for flood events up to 500-year return period discharges is presented. The impact of each mode for different return periods of flood events was analysed using a full 2D hydraulic model of the downstream area, with damage assessed for each scenario based on flood depths and land use. The results indicate that the proposed operation of the flood retention basin can have a more favourable impact on downstream flood conditions and reduce material damage.
From biological marker to clinical application: the role of anti-Müllerian hormone for delayed puberty and idiopathic non-obstructive azoospermia in males
Authors: Zeng Yuanyuan , Zhao Guicheng , Zheng Yi , Jiang Xiaohui
Published: January 2025

Graphical abstract

Role of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in male development and fertility prediction. (A) AMH levels in normal development, constitutional delay of growth and puberty (CDGP) and central hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) models. In normal males, AMH declines with puberty; in CDGP and CHH, AMH is normal or slightly elevated or abnormally low, indicating delayed or impaired pubertal progression. (B) AMH as a predictor of successful sperm retrieval (SSR) in idiopathic non-obstructive azoospermia. Lower AMH levels (<2.6 ng/mL) correlate with higher SSR in microdissection testicular sperm extraction.

Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), a biomarker secreted by Sertoli cells in the testes, has emerged as a critical indicator of male reproductive function with significant clinical application potential. AMH reflects Sertoli cell activity and plays a pivotal role across different stages of male gonadal function. First, in prepubertal males, AMH levels are crucial for assessing testicular development and the progression of puberty, with delayed or insufficient AMH secretion often being associated with disorders such as delayed puberty. Second, in reproductive-age males, AMH serves as an important biomarker for evaluating spermatogenic capacity, particularly in cases of idiopathic non-obstructive azoospermia. In these patients, AMH levels can help predict the success of testicular sperm extraction, thereby influencing fertility treatment strategies. This review explores the physiological mechanisms of AMH and its diagnostic and prognostic significance in both delayed puberty and fertility disorders in reproductive-age males. While AMH shows great promise in the management of hypogonadism, further research is needed to validate its clinical utility and refine treatment protocols for optimizing patient outcomes.
Machine learning approaches to natural fiber composites: A review of methodologies and applications
Authors: Palanisamy Sivasubramanian , Ayrilmis Nadir , Sureshkumar Kumar , Santulli Carlo , Khan Tabrej , Junaedi Harri , Sebaey Tamer A.
Published: January 2025

In recent years, the process of optimizing the design of natural fiber reinforcement in natural fiber composites (NFCs) with distinct properties has been redefined through the application of machine learning (ML). This work elucidates the functions of the types and applications of the ML algorithms and evolutionary computing techniques, with a particular focus on their applicability within the domain of NFCs. Moreover, the solution methodologies and associated databases were employed throughout various stages of the product development journey, from the raw material selection through the final end-use application for the NFCs. The strengths and limitations of the ML in the NFCs industry, together with relevant challenges, such as interpretability of ML models, in materials science was detailed. Finally, future directions and emerging trends in the ML are discussed.
Trastorno de estrés postraumático y depresión en mujeres con signos de violencia doméstica en Lima Metropolitana, Perú
Authors: Agüero-Piazzini Carmen del Rosario , Torres-Pare Diana Carolina , Olivas-Ugarte Lincol Orlando
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this article was to examine the association between posttraumatic stress disorder and depression in women presenting signs of domestic violence. It is an empirical study, with associative strategy and simple correlational predictive design. A total of 160 women aged 18-59 years (M = 31, SD = 6.60), selected by non-probability purposive sampling, participated. Three instruments were administered: the Woman Abuse Screening Tool (WAST) to screen for violence, as well as the Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) to associate both variables. The main results showed that 86% of the women with signs of domestic violence presented post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, 98% severe indicators of depression and 2% moderate depression. Likewise, a statistically significant association (p<.05) with a medium effect size (Cramer's V = .34) was identified between the study variables. Finally, the Odss ratio (OR = 46.95) revealed that women with signs of domestic violence who present PTSD symptoms are 46.95 times more likely to suffer indicators of major depression, compared to those who do not present PTSD. Therefore, evidence shows that post-traumatic stress disorder and depression are significantly associated in the study population.
Evidencia de validez basada en el contenido de la escala de responsabilidad afectiva mediante juicio de expertos
Authors: Huamán-Aquino Brigitte Estefany
Published: January 2025

El objetivo principal de este estudio fue conceptualizar, construir y validar la Escala de Responsabilidad Afectiva (ERA), un instrumento diseñado para medir actitudes relacionadas con la conciencia y regulación emocional, la empatía, el cuidado y compromiso en las relaciones interpersonales. A través del análisis de validez de contenido, evaluado por un panel de siete jueces expertos, los resultados indicaron que la mayoría de los ítems (41 ítems de un total de 50) de la ERA cumplían con los criterios de claridad, coherencia y relevancia. Sin embargo, algunos ítems presentaron deficiencias en términos de claridad y coherencia, lo que resalta la necesidad de revisiones y futuras validaciones más rigurosas. La responsabilidad afectiva fue conceptualizada como un conjunto de actitudes éticas que guían las interacciones afectivas, asegurando que estas contribuyan al bienestar propio y de los demás. Esta conceptualización se basa en las teorías de Damasio sobre la influencia de las emociones en la toma de decisiones, destacando la importancia de la regulación emocional en la vida cotidiana. Entre las limitaciones del estudio se mencionan la falta de validación empírica más allá del juicio de expertos y la necesidad de explorar la relación entre la responsabilidad afectiva y otros constructos psicológicos en diversos contextos culturales. A pesar de estas limitaciones, la ERA representa una contribución significativa al campo de la psicología afectiva, ofreciendo una herramienta potencial para promover relaciones saludables y prevenir la violencia.
Talents have their place in different areas of the brain: an overview of organology in the work of Andrius Sniadecki
Authors: Railienė Birutė , Sakalauskaitė-Juodeikienė Eglė
Published: January 2025

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Aktivitas Antibakteri Sediaan Masker Gel Peel Off Ekstrak Mentimun (Cucumis Sativus) Dan Tomat (Solanum Lycopersicum) Terhadap Staphylococcus Epidermidis
Authors: Rahasasti Indri Dwi , Luviriani Eva , Calyptranti Rosellynia , Kurniawati Triani , Rahayu Lia Handayani
Published: January 2025

Acne is a disease that can be caused by bacteria, one of which is Staphylococcus epidermidis. Acne can be treated with active compounds derived from natural ingredients such as cucumbers and tomatoes. Gel masks peel off. This study aims to determine the average diameter of the inhibition zone, the difference in the average diameter of the inhibition zone, and the antibacterial activity of the peel-off from a mixture of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and tomato  (Solanum lycopersicum) with a concentration of 5%, 10 %, 15%, 20% against  Staphylococcus epidermidis. This experimental study uses a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of one factor and 6 levels. The results showed that the average diameter of the inhibition zone of the anti-acne peel-off gel mask preparation of cucumber and tomato extracts against Staphylococcus epidermidis at a concentration of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% were 16.38 mm, respectively. ; 24.88 mm; 29.88 mm and 34.88 mm. There was a significant difference in the average diameter of the inhibition zone of the peel off mixture of cucumber and tomato extracts with a concentration of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%; against Staphylococcus epidermidis. gel mask preparation peels off from a mixture of cucumber and tomato extracts against Staphylococcus epidermidis at a concentration of 5%, 10% concentration, 15% concentration and 20% concentration, namely strong, very strong, very strong and very strong.
Aktivitas Antijamur Ekstrak Biji Kopi Hijau Robusta (Coffea canephora) Terhadap Candida albicans.
Authors: Situmorang Ing Mayfa Br , Salsadila Putri , Maulidayanti Sharfina , Tanjung Asbar
Published: January 2025

Acne is a disease that can be caused by bacteria, one of which is Staphylococcus epidermidis. Acne can be treated with active compounds derived from natural ingredients such as cucumbers and tomatoes. Gel masks peel off. This study aims to determine the average diameter of the inhibition zone, the difference in the average diameter of the inhibition zone, and the antibacterial activity of the peel-off from a mixture of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and tomato  (Solanum lycopersicum) with a concentration of 5%, 10 %, 15%, 20% against  Staphylococcus epidermidis. This experimental study uses a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of one factor and 6 levels. The results showed that the average diameter of the inhibition zone of the anti-acne peel-off gel mask preparation of cucumber and tomato extracts against Staphylococcus epidermidis at a concentration of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% were 16.38 mm, respectively. ; 24.88 mm; 29.88 mm and 34.88 mm. There was a significant difference in the average diameter of the inhibition zone of the peel off mixture of cucumber and tomato extracts with a concentration of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%; against Staphylococcus epidermidis. gel mask preparation peels off from a mixture of cucumber and tomato extracts against Staphylococcus epidermidis at a concentration of 5%, 10% concentration, 15% concentration and 20% concentration, namely strong, very strong, very strong and very strong.   Keywords: staphylococcus epidermidis, gel mask peel-off, cucumber, tomato
Formulasi dan Karakterisasi Nanopartikel Ekstrak Biji Carica (Carica pubescens) dengan Variasi Konsentrasi Kitosan menggunakan Metode Gelasi Ionik
Authors: Luhurningtyas Fania Putri , Damayanti Prashinta Nita , Astyamalia Suzan , Kemila Mir-a , Novitasari Evi
Published: January 2025

Carica seeds (Carica pubescens) contain alkaloid, saponin, and flavonoid compounds, which have pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antihyperlipidemic properties, but their bioavailability is low. Nanotechnology has significantly advanced in drug delivery systems because it can enhance absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, allowing entry into the bloodstream. This study aims to create and evaluate the characteristics of carica seed extract nanoparticles with varying concentrations of chitosan. The carica seed extract was obtained using the maceration method with 70% ethanol as the solvent. The Carica seed extract was then formulated into nanoparticles using the ionic gelation method with varying concentrations of chitosan: NaTPP, specifically formulas FA (0.3:1), FB (0.2:1), and FC (0.1:1). The resulting nanoparticle colloids were characterized for particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), percent transmittance (%T), and specific functional groups. The results showed that the particle sizes for formulas FA, FB, and FC were 243.7 nm, 47.96 nm, and 116.6 nm, respectively. The PDI values for formulas FA, FB, and FC were 0.378, 0.357, and 0.52, respectively. The percent transmittance for all three formulas ranged from 99.5% to 99.6%. The characterization of functional groups indicated interactions between the carica seed extract, chitosan, and NaTPP, with the presence of OH, N-H, aliphatic CH, P=O, and PO3 groups. These interactions were observed based on the shift in wavenumbers in the FTIR results for each sample. All carica seed nanoparticle formulas showed particle sizes within the nanometer range (<1000 nm), polydispersity indices less than 1, percent transmittance close to 100%, and specific functional groups indicating interactions between the extract and the coating polymer. Formula FB was the optimal formula, with the smallest nanoparticle size (<100 nm), a PDI value of <0.5, and a percent transmittance of >99%.
Enhancing Educational Efficiency Through Viable System Modelling: A Case Study of University Accounting Department
Authors: Ramsarghey Kevin , Ramsarghey Anchal , Msosa Steven Kayambazinthu
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess how educational efficiency could be enhanced using a viable system modelling approach applied to a university accounting department.
 
Methodology: This study used the recursive nature of VSM to highlight how various levels of the organization can simultaneously work in alignment. The triple recursion levels were applied to the university, the accounting department, and the accounting lecturers.
 
Findings: The findings show that themes that defined well-rounded accounting education professionals were work experience, teaching experience and the teaching qualification. The system in focus was identified as the accounting lecturers, as this is where the improvement and efficiency in teaching and learning occurs.
 
Theoretical implications: The findings suggest that, if VSM is used to its full potential, it can solve complex problems to create a viable working system. Thus, universities are complex institutions that require traditional solutions in combination with the strengths of the VSM offering. However, it must be noted that an acceptance and familiarity of VSM must be created for it to be accepted as a working solution to problems.
 
Research Limitation/Future research: This study focused on the application of VSM to a specific department within a higher education institution such that the findings cannot be applied wholesale. Therefore, future research should consider all departments within a higher education institution.    
 

JEL Classification Codes: I23, M41
Exploring Synergy: Integrating Qualitative Research Methods with Root Cause Analysis for Holistic Problem Understanding
Authors: Vivek Ramakrishnan , Krupskyi Oleksandr P.
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study aims to explore the integration of qualitative research methods with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to enhance the understanding of complex problems by capturing both quantitative and qualitative data. By bridging technical analysis and human-centered insights, this research seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for effective problem-solving.
Design/Method/Approach: A systematic literature review was conducted, focusing on academic articles, books, and reports that examine the use of RCA and qualitative research methods individually and in combination. The study categorizes and analyzes the benefits, challenges, and practical applications of this integrated approach across various fields.
Findings: The integration of qualitative research methods with RCA addresses the limitations of traditional RCA, which often overlooks contextual and human factors. Qualitative methods, such as interviews and thematic analysis, uncover hidden variables like organizational culture, communication patterns, and stakeholder perceptions. This integration leads to a deeper understanding of problems, improved stakeholder engagement, and the development of sustainable, comprehensive solutions.
Theoretical Implications: The research extends RCA frameworks by incorporating qualitative methods, providing a holistic approach that connects quantitative precision with the rich, contextual understanding of qualitative data.
Practical Implications: The findings suggest that practitioners in fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, and retail can use this integrated approach to enhance problem-solving and decision-making. By addressing both technical and human aspects, organizations can achieve more effective and sustainable outcomes.
Originality/Value: This paper highlights the novelty and utility of combining qualitative methods with RCA, demonstrating its potential to transform traditional problem-solving approaches. It proposes a framework for integrating these methodologies, offering practical and theoretical contributions to the field.
Research Limitations/Future Research: While the integrated approach offers significant benefits, its application may vary across different contexts. Future research should focus on developing flexible, standardized frameworks to guide the integration process and evaluate its long-term impact.
Paper Type: Conceptual
JEL Classification: C49, D81, M11, O31, Q55
Startups: An Initial Step for Algerian Entrepreneurial Universities
Authors: Saoud Wassila , Hani Mohamed , Louahab Ouahiba
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The study aimed to evaluate Algerian universities' success in becoming entrepreneurial, focusing on their effectiveness in encouraging students to establish startups as an initial step toward this transformation.
Design/Method/Approach: The study employed a quantitative approach, distributing a questionnaire to 1034 students from various faculties and academic levels at Bouira University. The data were analyzed using SPSS.27.
Findings: Results indicate moderate entrepreneurial readiness in students' intentions and the university's motivation, leading to moderate potential for success in launching startups in light of Decree 1275. Additionally, entrepreneurial readiness significantly enhances this potential, with the university's motivation having a greater impact on success than students' intention, although the latter is more crucial for fostering entrepreneurial readiness.
Theoretical Implications: This study contributes to the literature on the relationship between the university’s role in stimulating and participating in the launch of startups. It considers this the first step towards transitioning to an entrepreneurial university, particularly as this concept is still new in the Algerian context.
Practical Implications: The university must evaluate the students' situation and its own, considering each university's varying contexts and local actors, to determine the viability of executing Decree 1275.
Originality/Value: Understanding the university’s conditions, along with exploring students’ entrepreneurial intentions, will help identify shortcomings that may limit the success of startup creation through the university, especially since Algeria is still new to adapting to startups.
Research Limitations/Future Research: The limitations include those related to the sample size, which focused on some faculties of Bouira University students, due to time constraints, reluctance to participate. Future research should include all faculties, extend over years, and consider samples from all Algerian universities.
Pengaruh Pengelolaan Dana Zakat Profesi BAZNAS Kabupaten Brebes terhadap Optimalisasi Penyaluran Dana Zakat
Authors: Muslikhun Ahmad , Muhyiddin Asep , Aziz Rohmanur
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine the effect of planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising the collection of professional zakat funds and the distribution of zakat funds to the poor in Baznas, Brebes Regency. The method used is descriptive quantitative method. The results of this study indicate that the level of application of the management system for the collection and distribution of zakat funds is quite good. The results of the analysis and testing of the descriptive test hypothesis obtained a percentage value of 77%, in the simple linear regression test the Fcount value of 0.355,035 was greater than the Ftable value of 1.987, and obtained a significance value in the product moment correlation test of 0.000 < from 0.05, which means that the two variables have a relationship and Pearson's value of 0.885 which is in the interval 0.80-1,000 in the category of very strong influence level.
Muller, Felipe. Nadie habla. Inteligencia artificial y muerte del hombre. EUNSA, Pamplona, 2024, 90 pp.
Authors: Herrero Montserrat
Published: January 2025

Book Review
Sellés Dauder, Juan Fernando. El ayer y hoy de la ética: revisión de su historia según Leonardo Polo. EUNSA,Pamplona, 2024, 525 pp.
Authors: Lucas-Jaramillo Andrés-Emilio
Published: January 2025

Book Review
Zmysł liczby i porządek sztuki
Authors: Janowski Jarosław
Published: January 2025

Monografia „Zmysł liczby i porządek sztuki” autorstwa Jarosława Janowskiego jest interdyscyplinarną refleksją nad związkiem matematyki i sztuki jako dwóch kluczowych obszarów ludzkiego poznania. Autor wprowadza czytelnika w świat liczby i sztuki jako dwóch abstrakcji, które porządkują i kształtują ludzką kulturę. Książka analizuje ewolucję matematycznego i artystycznego myślenia, od intuicyjnego postrzegania liczby i porządku, przez platonizm matematyczny, aż po współczesne koncepcje percepcji wizualnej i metaforyczności. Autor zestawia wpływy kulturowe, biologiczne i historyczne, ukazując, w jaki sposób te dwie dziedziny wzajemnie na siebie oddziaływały i współtworzyły ludzką cywilizację. Kolejne rozdziały zgłębiają m.in. rolę sztuki w kształtowaniu zdolności poznawczych, historyczne źródła platonizmu matematycznego, nowożytne przełomy w filozofii, a także relacje między sztuką, liczbą i porządkiem w różnych epokach kulturowych. Monografia ta jest nie tylko próbą odpowiedzi na pytanie o wspólne źródła matematyki i sztuki, lecz także zaproszeniem do refleksji nad uniwersalnymi mechanizmami ludzkiego poznania.
Temporary Hearing Threshold Shift in California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) Due to a Noise Band Centered at 40 kHz and Comparison with Shifts Due to Lower-Frequency Sounds
Authors: Kastelein Ronald A. , Helder-Hoek Lean , Van Acoleyen Laura , Defillet Linde N. , Terhune John M. , Jennings Nancy
Published: January 2025

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) exposed to anthropogenic noise may experience temporary hearing threshold shift (TTS). The function used in regulations to protect their hearing from such damage in the Pacific Ocean is based on only one datapoint, so more data are needed. To determine their frequency-dependent susceptibility to noise-induced TTS, two California sea lions were exposed for 60 minutes to a continuous one-sixth-octave noise band (NB) centered at 40 kHz as the fatiguing sound, at sound pressure levels of 119 to 143 dB re 1 µPa, resulting in sound exposure levels (SELs) of 155 to 179 dB re 1 µPa2s. TTSs were quantified at the center frequency of the fatiguing sound and up to one octave above that frequency (at 40, 50, 56.5, 63, and 80 kHz). Statistically significant TTS occurred at all hearing test frequencies; higher SELs caused greater TTSs. Significant onset of TTS(1-4 min) occurred after exposure to a minimum SEL of 167 dB re 1 µPa2s—a shift of 5.2 dB at hearing frequency 56.5 kHz. At other hearing frequencies, onset of TTS1-4 occurred at SEL 173 dB re 1 µPa2s. TTSs1-4 ≤ 8 dB recovered within 12 min, and TTSs1-4 of > 8 dB recovered within 60 min. TTSs and hearing recovery patterns were similar in both subjects. Comparison with TTS data for the species’ hearing frequency range (0.6 to 40 kHz) shows that after exposure to fatiguing sound frequencies of 0.6, 1, 4, 8, and 16 kHz, the largest TTS1-4 occurred half an octave above the frequency of each of the fatiguing sounds. After exposure to fatiguing sound frequencies 2, 32, and 40 kHz, the largest TTS occurred at the frequency of the fatiguing sounds. Recovery patterns after exposure to the NB at 40 kHz were similar to those after exposure to NBs at 0.6, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 kHz. Over almost the entire hearing range, the shape of the audiogram is a poor predictor of the shape of the TTS-onset function. The low TTS-onset SELs show that the hearing of California sea lions is more vulnerable to injury by anthropogenic sound in the oceans than was previously thought.
Możliwość powierzenia obywatelom samodzielnego sprawowania wymiaru sprawiedliwości, uwagi na tle artykułu 182 Konstytucji
Authors:   Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego, Kielin-Maziarz Joanna
Published: January 2025

The wording of Art. 182 of the Constitution is not uniformly interpreted. Such a state of affairs means that on its basis some doctrine builds the possibility of independent exercise of the judiciary by entities other than professional judges, while others claim the opposite. The text contains an analysis of Art. 182 of the Constitution, the purpose of which was to answer the question about the permissible forms of participation of citizens in the exercise of justice. The construction of Art. 182 means that it should be considered an incomplete regulation that gives room for the creation of projects, such as the one concerning magistrates. Its shape introduces uncertainty as to the dimension that this participation may take. However, the analysis allows us to conclude that we can only talk about the participation, and not about the independence of adjudication by entities other than professional judges.
O ideologicznym uzasadnieniu podstaw systemu prawnego w Konstytucji RP na gruncie rozwiniętej normatywnej koncepcji źródeł prawa Zygmunta Ziembińskiego
Authors:   Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Kupis Patryk
Published: January 2025

The article presents a multifaceted analysis of legal phenomena, emphasizing the importance of Zygmunt Ziembiński’s developed normative concept, which considers both formal and sociological or psychological aspects of legal phenomena. The aim is to demonstrate this concept’s potential in constitutional law analysis, focusing on the ideological justification of the legal system based on the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of Poland. The logico-linguistic and dogmatic-legal analysis methods were employed. Conclusions indicate that the Polish Constitution, particularly its preamble and supreme principles, expresses important ideological elements that legitimize the legal system. These elements ground legal norms in socially and politically accepted values, supporting the system’s coherence and effectiveness. The article highlights that distinctive ideal norms, as meta-norms in the concept of the sources of law, are crucial for identifying and legitimizing norms within the legal system.
Konfrontacyjne orzecznictwo polskiego i rumuńskiego sądu konstytucyjnego względem zasady pierwszeństwa prawa UE
Authors:   Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Bień-Kacała Agnieszka
Published: January 2025

The paper discusses the problem of confrontational stance within the jurisprudence of the Polish and Romanian constitutional courts concerning the primacy of the European Union law. Initially, these courts developed the EU-friendly interpretation of their constitutions. They also indicated the scope of the constitutional identity of the respective states based on general constitutional provisions in Poland and on unamendable provisions in Romania. Both courts questioned this kind of interpretation in 2021. The paper compares the CT and CC judgments, determining the scope of disagreement between constitutional courts and the European Union bodies, especially the CJEU. The problems to be compared were determined according to the rules adopted for comparative law and the comparative research method. The conclusion indicates that the political decisions of the legislative and executive authorities may disregard the confrontational stance of constitutional court jurisprudences.
„Kwestia angielska” (West Lothian question) jako konsekwencja „asymetrycznej” dewolucji w Zjednoczonym Królestwie
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Siedlcach, Krawczyk Michał , Opalska-Kasprzak Agata ,   Uniwersytet w Siedlcach
Published: January 2025

The article discusses one of the current political problems of the United Kingdom, expressed in the term: West Lothian question. It follows the introduction of „asymmetric” devolution arrangements in the UK and asks whether members of parliament from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales sitting in the House of Commons should vote on matters relating to England, while MPs from England cannot vote on matters which were passed on to the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Parliament. The study explains the causes and essence of the „English question” and its political consequences. Moreover, the authors analyzed and assessed proposals to solve the analyzed dilemma and tried to indicate the most optimal solution.
Instytucja Komisarza do spraw Dzieci w Anglii jako element systemu ustrojowego Zjednoczonego Królestwa
Authors:   Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach, Radek Robert
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the analysis of the activities of the Children’s Commissioner for England. The experience allows us to draw conclusions regarding the activities and specificity of the constitutional institution dealing with protecting children’s rights in England. Also, it confirms that multi-faceted support and coordination effectively strengthen the protection of the rights of the youngest. This article aims to draw attention to selected aspects related to the activities of the Children’s Commissioner in England, including presenting the latest reports diagnosing the state of protection of children’s rights, including The Big Ambition, which was a large-scale consultation with England’s children conducted from September 2023 to January 2024. The author tries to demonstrate that the institution of the Children’s Commissioner in England plays an important political role, and its activities confirm the commitment to the protection of children’s rights, which ultimately brings positive results in this area.
Neutralność Sił Zbrojnych RP w sprawach politycznych z punktu widzenia norm programowych
Authors:   Uniwersytet Warszawski, Brzeziński Michał
Published: January 2025

The subject of the article is the regulation of the political neutrality of the Polish Armed Forces regulated by the Constitution 1997. The article goes beyond the findings of constitutional law and takes into account the views of legal theory. The article analyzes the neutrality from the perspective of aspirational norms (policies) and values. The text links the generic features of aspirational norms to political neutrality and answers three questions: who is the addressee of the norm (to whom does neutrality refer), what is the required behaviour (what is the activity of „preserving neutrality”) and what is the purpose of the required behaviour (what is the political neutrality of the Armed Forces)?
Political Parties in the Face of Decommunization in the Light of the Concept of Militant Democracy. The Case of the Czech Republic
Authors:   Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu, Lubik-Reczek Natasza , Vomlela Lukáš ,   Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic, Podgórska-Rykały Joanna ,   Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Published: January 2025

Different European democracies react differently to anti-democratic political trends, including the growing power of ‘dubious’ political parties and their leaders. This article focuses on the situation of the Czech Republic and, by tracing the evolution within the party system after 1989, in the light of the assumptions of the concept of militant democracy, seeks to establish whether anti-democratic actions can be prevented by using non-democratic methods and means. Since 2013 we can observe radical changes in the party system and the changing dynamics of party competition. The authors of the article assume that while decommunization remains an important process of shaping the democratic identity of Czechs, it is simultaneously generating Eurosceptic sentiment and leading to an increase in the popularity of parties referring to the communist legacy. The analysis is conducted using the institutional-legal method.
Constitutional Court Ruling with Constitutional Defectiveness. Theoretical Perspective
Authors:   Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej, Mojski Wojciech
Published: January 2025

The article attempts to analyze the issue of the systemic effects of the constitutional defects of a constitutional court’s ruling on the legal order of a constitutional state. This systemic problem, relatively rarely observed in practice – characteristic in the sense of a model analysis for constitutional crises – however has occurred in recent years, among others, in Poland, which causes many theoretical and consequently practical problems that require solution. The study is a voice in the discussion in this area, adopting a theoretical perspective for the analysis of these issues, based primarily on contemporary general and specific assumptions of the constitutional theory.
Туранизм как культурно-цивилизационная модель организации общества
Authors:   Университет Яна Кохановского в Кельце, Польша, Стефанский Рышард
Published: January 2025

The article presents a brief description of Turanism as one of the basic cultural-civilizational models that are substrates of modern systems of social organization. The cultural-civilizational model is understood axiologically as a system of values and principles of human community organization. The author presents and briefly substantiates the key values and principles on which Turanism is based: mobility, teleologism, chieftaincy, cult of power, hero ethos, brotherhood in arms, subordination to the leader, violence, expansionism, utilitarianism of extensive type, voluntarism and legal nihilism. The author presents examples and arguments in favor of the thesis that Turanism is not a historical relic, but an actively functioning model of social organization in the modern world. In particular, wherever there is an authoritarian structure of society with the use of physical violence, the cult of a strong leader, the dominance of masculinism, frequent violation of the rule of law and preference of extensive economy to intensive one, we can speak of a turanistic mode of cultural-civilizational organization. Where in everyday life preferences for forceful problem solving are preserved, preference is given to activities that risk life and health, male culture dominates over female culture, impulsiveness and voluntarism dominate over moderation and prudence, we can see the preservation of the turanistic axiological system.
Mongolsko-chorezmijska rywalizacja o Azję Centralną (ok. 1200–1219)
Authors:   Uniwersytet Łódzki, Polska, Szewczyk Rafał
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this article is to present the growth of the political power of the Khwarazmian state in the 12th century and early 13th century. Paper focuses primarily on discussing the wars of Khwarazm with its neighbors: the Seljuk Turks, the Western Liao and the Ghurids. The diplomatic relations of the Mongol Empire with Khwarazmian Empire are further discussed, touching on the exchange of messengers and the trade treaty concluded between the states indicated.
Production of free fatty acids by enzymatic hydrolysis of residual frying oil using non-commercial lipases from Aspergillus niger
Authors: DOS SANTOS CLAUDIO JUNIOR , SANTOS ROSIANE DOS , CERQUEIRA KEILLA S. , RODRIGUES JACQUELINE R.S. , SOUZA ROBERTO R. DE
Published: January 2025

Abstract Lipases are enzymes that have an important role in the industry for their wide use, giving rise to a great interest in industrial bioprocesses due to their versatility. One of the applications is the enzymatic hydrolysis of waste oils. This work consists of evaluating the production of lipases using several concentrations of residual frying oil (RFO) and different pHs, through ANOVA analysis. The production of free fatty acids was carried out by hydrolysis of RFO using noncommercial lipases produced in the previous step. The production of lipase enzymes was favored at pH 2.0, with an oil concentration of 1.5% (v/v) for a period of 24 hours, resulting in an enzyme activity of 141.90 U. mL-1 . The highest result of enzymatic hydrolysis of RFO was 20.70% in 40 minutes. This conversion was favored by increasing the concentration of the enzymatic extract. In this study, it was possible to obtain free fatty acids (FFAs) using a noncommercial enzyme and waste oil as an environmentally correct and low-cost alternative.
Treinamentos por simulação clínica para socorristas na emergência pediátrica com interação familiar: revisão de escopo
Authors: Fogaça Karine Silva , Marti Gabriella Figueiredo , Cardoso Andréia Insabralde de Queiroz , Almeida Rodrigo Guimarães dos Santos , Marques Fernanda Ribeiro Baptista , Marcheti Maria Angélica
Published: January 2025

RESUMO Objetivo: Mapear estudos sobre treinamentos por simulação clínica direcionados aos socorristas durante emergências com crianças, focados na interação com as famílias. Métodos: Revisão de escopo fundamentada conforme diretrizes do referencial JBI Manual for Evidence Syntheses e relatada conforme o checklist PRISMA-ScR, em oito bases de dados e literatura cinzenta, sem recorte temporal ou idiomático. Resultados: Dez estudos selecionados indicaram que as publicações são majoritariamente dos Estados Unidos. Predominaram os treinamentos por simulação conduzidos em ambientes hospitalares, com apenas um estudo associado ao contexto pré-hospitalar. Os principais designs utilizados envolvem a temática de reanimação pediátrica e cenários em ambientes simulados de alta fidelidade. Conclusão: Os treinamentos de simulação são eficazes, aumentam a confiança dos profissionais e aprimoram a comunicação com as famílias. Contudo, a concentração em países desenvolvidos e hospitais ressalta a necessidade de capacitação em outras ambiências, como o atendimento pré-hospitalar, para integração do contexto técnico com a abordagem familiar.
Alcance e engajamento sobre a história da enfermagem nas mídias sociais à luz de Pierre Lévy
Authors: Maia Natália Maria Freitas e Silva , Araújo Agostinho Antônio Cruz , Santos Ana Maria Ribeiro dos , Schreck Rafaela Siqueira Costa , Peres Maria Angélica de Almeida , Santos Fernanda Batista Oliveira
Published: January 2025

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o alcance e o engajamento sobre a história da enfermagem nas mídias sociais do Centro de Memória da Escola de Enfermagem, da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (CEMENF/UFMG), à luz de Pierre Lévy. Métodos: Estudo documental realizado no Instagram do CEMENF e no YouTube da Escola de Enfermagem da UFMG, de setembro a dezembro de 2021. Os achados foram analisados segundo os conceitos de Pierre Lévy. Resultados: As publicações nas redes sociais, nos anos de 2020 e 2021, resultaram em uma média de 6,79 postagens de feed e 1,42 Reels no Instagram, com média de 25,54 comentários nas postagens de feed e 512,17 visualizações nos Reels. Quanto ao Youtube, observa-se uma média de 1,58 postagens, com 2164,08 visualizações e 101,58 curtidas. Conclusões: O Ciberespaço pode ser um potente instrumento de aproximação de museus universitários com a sociedade e de difusão de projetos de extensão e de pesquisa.
National Primary Care Policy (2017) and the roles of community health workers
Authors: Dias Juliana Roza , Acioli Sonia , Corrêa Vanessa de Almeida Ferreira , Souza Inês Leoneza de , Rafael Ricardo de Mattos Russo , Rodrigues Paulo Henrique de Almeida , Bohusch Glaucia
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the new roles of community health workers as outlined in the 2017 National Primary Care Policy (PNAB) from the perspectives of both nurses and community health workers. Methods: This qualitative study involved nurses and community health workers from Family Health teams, conducted through semi-structured interviews via videoconference between August 2021 and April 2022. The data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Results: We identified professionals who argued that the new roles for community health workers aim to increase their autonomy and professional recognition. Others highlighted concerns about the loss of originality in their work and the potential for the illegal practice of nursing or nursing technician duties. Final Considerations: The 2017 PNAB emphasizes task execution for these workers, contributing to the mechanization of activities, reinforcing the biomedical model, and undermining the role of community health workers in promoting health within Primary Care.