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Acute Elevation of Liver Enzymes Following Anti-thymocyte Globulin Treatment in a Patient with Aplastic Anemia: A Case Report
Authors: Aghdam Mahdi Maleki , Ebrahimpour Negin , Ghazizadeh Farid , Ghelichkhan Zahra A
Published: November 2024

Background & Objective: Plastic anemia, a rare hematological disorder resulting inpancytopenia, is primarily managed through immunosuppression. Anti-thymocyteglobulin (ATG), a polyclonal antibody derived from equine or lapine sources, is onesuch immunosuppressive treatment. While common side effects of ATG include allergicreactions, thrombocytopenia, headache, and myalgia, more severe but less frequentadverse effects encompass dyspnea and chest pain. The incidence and severity of liverfunction test abnormalities associated with ATG administration remain subjects ofongoing debate; however, most cases present with mild and transient enzyme elevations.
Case: We present the case of a 13-year-old male child diagnosed with aplastic anemia (AA) who was admitted to the hematology clinic for ATG treatment. Three days after the initiation of ATG therapy, following the third dose, the patient developed severe hepatotoxicity. The patient experienced symptoms including chest pain, icterus, myalgia, and abdominal tenderness. Laboratory investigations revealed a significant elevation in liver enzymes and serum bilirubin levels. Upon discontinuation of ATG, the symptoms resolved within six days, accompanied by a marked reduction in liver enzymes and bilirubin levels. Subsequently, the patient received the fourth dose of ATG without adverse reactions
Conclusion: Our patient developed frank symptomatic hepatitis, manifesting as icterus and right upper quadrant pain. Given the existing literature, this presentation does not appear to be common and warrants increased vigilance
The Impact of Saffron Crocin on Clinical and Psychological Complications of Opioid Substance Withdrawal Syndrome: A Systematic Review of in vivo and clinical trial studies
Authors: Tavakolizadeh Mitra , Akbari Ali , Bakhtiari Akram , Bilondi Sina Sabeti , Alikhani Vida
Published: November 2024

Background & Objectives: Drug addiction constitutes a global issue associated with severe personal, economic, social, and health problems. Saffron, an herbal medicine, has demonstrated potential therapeutic applications for mental and physical symptoms. This review assesses the efficacy of saffron crocin in managing the clinical and psychological complications of opioid substance withdrawal syndrome(OWS).
Materials & Methods: The research methodology entailed a comprehensive literature review spanning from 2010 to 2023, utilizing databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. The search focused on the impact of saffron crocin on clinical and psychological complications of OWS. Human randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and animal studies published in English were included for data synthesis. Subsequently, information was collated based on the following parameters: study author, number of studies, dosage, control group, duration, outcome criteria, and primary outcomes.
Results: Eight articles were analyzed, demonstrating the efficacy of saffron and crocin in treating OWS by ameliorating withdrawal symptoms and improving laboratory indicators.
Conclusion: While several RCTs support the effectiveness of saffron crocin in alleviating OWS symptoms, further rigorous studies are warranted to corroborate these findings.
Larvicidal Activity of Melissa officinalis and Rosmarinus officinalis Extracts and Their Lethal Impact on Detoxifying Enzymes in Aedes aegypti L. Larvae
Authors: Sofi Mohd Abass , Sunitha S. , Sofi Mohmmad Ashaq , Mariadhas Anish , Manickkam Jayakumar , Parthiban Ezhumalai , Maduraiveeran Ramachandran , Ghasemian Abdolmajid
Published: November 2024

Background & Objectives: Mosquito-borne diseases significantly impact global health, particularly in tropical regions. While synthetic insecticides are currently employed to control mosquito vectors, their detrimental effects on ecosystems and persistence necessitate alternative control methods. Botanicals, owing to their diverse phytocompounds, offer potential for controlling and preventing vector-borne diseases by targeting insect eggs and larvae. This study aimed to evaluate the toxicity of Melissa officinalis and Rosmarinus officinalis extracts (methanolic and aqueous) against Aedes aegypti larvae, a vector of arboviruses.
Materials & Methods: Total protein content in control and plant extract-exposed larval homogenates was estimated using bovine serum albumin as a standard. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and carboxylesterase assays were performed to determine larvicidal effects. Larval mortality was assessed after 24 hours of exposure.
Results: Our findings revealed that the methanolic leaf extract of M. officinalis exhibited superior larvicidal activity (100% at 1000 ppm) compared to the methanolic R. officinalis extract (84±2.45% at 1000 ppm). In contrast, the aqueous extracts of both plant species inferred no larvicidal activity. The LC50 and LC90 values for M. officinalis methanolic extract were 378.7 ppm and 795.8 ppm, respectively, whereas those for R. officinalis were 648.9 ppm and 1152.9 ppm, respectively. Furthermore, biochemical assays measuring total protein, acetylcholinesterase, α-carboxylesterase, and β-carboxylesterase activities were conducted for M. officinalis, corroborating and substantiating its larvicidal properties.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the methanolic leaf extract of M. officinalis possesses significant larvicidal efficacy against A. aegypti. These findings suggest that this plant or its phytocompounds could serve as a bioinsecticide, offering a potential alternative to environmentally toxic and non-biodegradable synthetic insecticides.
The Effect of Aerial Part of Melissa Officinalis L. Hydro-Alcoholic Extract on Pituitary- Gonadal Axis Function in Diabetic Male Mice
Authors: Arab Majid , Naseri Mohsen , Abadi Fatemeh Shahi Sadr , Nasri Sima
Published: November 2024

Background: Melissa officinalis L. ( lemon balm) is one of the more widely cultivated medicinal and aromatic plants that has long been used in traditional medicine to treat many disorders. The present study investigates Melissa officinalis L. hydro-alcoholic extract regarding pituitary-gonadal axis in diabetic mice. Methods: 45 NMRI mice with a mean weight of 35.6±4.5 g were divided into five groups: control group (0.2 ml of physiological serum intraperitoneally injection), diabetic mice (without treatment), and three experiment groups (diabetic groups receiving 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg of Melissa officinalis extract intraperitoneally injection). Melissa officinalis extract was injected intraperitoneally for 14 days. At the end of the experiment, blood samples were taken to determine the biochemical indicators level (glucose, LH, FSH, and testosterone), and the left testicle was weighed and examined histologically. Results: The results showed that the lowest amount of glucose and the highest level of LH were observed in the treatment group at a dose of 100 mg/kg of Melissa officinalis extract. The highest level of FSH was observed at a dose of 200 mg/kg. Histological study of the testis showed a more favorable condition in the experimental group of 200 mg/kg of lemon balm extract (P<0.05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that the use of Melissa officinalis extract is efficient in reducing glucose, improving the levels of LH, FSH, and testosterone in diabetic mice, affecting testicular weight, and improving testicular tissue indices and reproductive function of rats.
The Adherence Mediterranean Diet and the Quality of Sperm Parameters in Men with Infertility: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Beigrezaei Sara , Darabi Zahra , Babaie Syavash , Hosseinzadeh Mahdieh
Published: November 2024

Background: It is well known that dietary factors can affect male fertility. The aim of this study was investigating the effect of Mediterranean diet on sperm quality. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 218 men with infertility aged 20-50. A 168-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used to evaluate dietary intakes. Mediterranean diet scores were calculated based on the participant’s dietary intake. The evaluation of anthropometric and biochemical variables was performed through standard methods. To evaluate the relationship between Mediterranean dietary patterns and sperm parameters, the multivariate logistic regression controlled for potential confounders was used. Results: The prevalence of sperm’s low concentration in people with low, moderate, and high adherence to the Mediterranean diet was 43.4%, 34% and 25.9%, respectively. Participants in the highest tertile of adherence to the Mediterranean diet had lower odds of sperm low concentration (odds ratio: 0.37; 95% confidence interval: 0.15–0.91 P=0.02) compared with those in the lowest tertile after adjusting for potential confounders including energy intake, body mass index (BMI), smoking, age, level of education and physical activity. This association was observed between increasing trend adherence to the Mediterranean diet and decreasing the odds of sperm low concentration after full adjustments (odds ratio: 0.60; 95%, confidence interval: 0.98–0.94, Ptrend=0.02). Conclusion: In the present study, the authors observed a protective relation between Mediterranean diet and sperm’s low concentration. However, the association between adherence to this diet and other sperm parameters is unexplored. In future, more investigations are needed in this era.
Validation of Nutrition Literacy Questionnaire for High School Students
Authors: Ashrafi Elnaz , Mansourian Morteza , Ebadi Fard Azar Farbod , Osmani Fereshteh , Nouri Mehran
Published: November 2024

Background: Nutrition literacy is the individuals' motivation and ability to obtain, process, and understand nutrition information and the skills needed in order to make appropriate nutrition decisions. The present study was conducted to determine the validity and reliability of the Chongqing Middle School Nutrition Literacy Scale (CM-NLS). Methods: The CM-NLS questionnaire was translated into Farsi and then back-translated, and its face validity and quantitative and qualitative content validity were investigated in a descriptive-cross-sectional study. This review was conducted using the opinions of expert faculty members. Besides, the Persian version was tested in a sample of 400 students of the first grade of high school in Bandar Anzali city. For this purpose, two schools were randomly selected and sampled using census method. Cronbach's alpha test method was used to examine reliability, and confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate construct validity (RMSEA=0.062). Results: In checking face validity, changes were made in the questionnaire, and some items were removed in content validity evaluation by calculating content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI). In reliability analysis, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated as 0.74 for functional literacy, 0.82 for interactive literacy, and 0.84 for critical literacy. The results of confirmatory factor analysis showed a good fit to measure the construct validity. Conclusions: Based on the results obtained, the CM-NLS questionnaire with 33 items, is a valid and reliable tool and can be used to measure the nutrition literacy of high school students.
Overweight and Obesity and Associated Factors among Adolescent Students in Public Day Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya
Authors: Kyalo Mary Ndanu , Chege Peter , Kamuhu Regina
Published: November 2024

Background: Overweight and obesity have increased significantly worldwide, placing major economic problems on health systems. This study aims to determine socio-economic characteristics, dietary practices, physical activity levels, nutrition status, predictors of overweight and obesity, and their relationships among adolescents. Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional analytical study design. 401 adolescents were randomly selected from five secondary day schools using a proportionate-to-size sampling method. Results: Based on the findings, one third (36.3%) of the adolescents were between ages 17-18, with more girls (55.9%) than boys. The number of meals consumed per day among adolescents was 3.34±1.24. Individual dietary diversity score among adolescents was 4.21±1.61. Based on Body Mass Index (BMI), the prevalence of overweight and obesity among boys was 5.2% and 1.8%, respectively, and for girls, it was 7.3% and 3.6%, respectively. Using bioelectrical impedance analysis, the prevalence rates for males were 8.8% and 4.1%, respectively, while for females the rates were 10.1% and 5.1%. Regression analysis revealed that the most significant predictors were energy intake and physical activity, with P˂0.05 based on BMI and bioelectrical impedance analysis. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between nutritional status and energy intake, the number of meals, dietary diversity score, and physical activity. Physical activity and dietary practices were the most important predictors of overweight and obesity among adolescents. The study recommends nutrition education and public health interventions in schools’ curricula.
Investigating Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Effects regarding Ethanol Extract of Allium Porrum L. in Rats with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Najafi Nahid , Masoumi Seyed Jalil , Nekooeian Ali Akbar , Tanideh Nader , Babajafari Siavash , Khosravi-Boroujeni Hossein , Maayeshi Najmeh , Sherafatmanesh Saeed
Published: November 2024

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder worldwide. Meanwhile, Allium Porrum L. (AP) has been recognized as one of the most eminent traditional herbal medicines with substantial health benefits. The aim of the present study is to evaluate anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of ethanol extract of AP in rats with T2D. Methods: 70 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 7 groups of 10 animals each. The study groups were as follows: The study groups were as follows: healthy control (HC); healthy control rats receiving 100 mg/kg of AP extract (HC.AP.100); diabetic control (DC); diabetic rats receiving 10 mg/kg metformin (DT.M.10); diabetic animals receiving 50 mg/kg of AP extract (DT.AP.50); diabetic rats receiving 100 mg/kg of AP extract (DT.AP.100); and  diabetic animals receiving 200 mg/kg of AP extract (DT.AP.200). Results: After 6 weeks of intervention, the level of serum malondialdehyde (MDA) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) were significantly increased (P=0.02) and (P=0.002), respectively; while superoxide dismutase (SOD) concentration was notably reduced (P=0.04) in DC.M.10 in comparison with that of the HC.AP.100 group. Also, compared to DC.M.10 group, all rats treated with metformin and AP showed a significant decrease in the level of MDA and TNF-α, along with an enhancement of SOD concentration (All P<0.001). Moreover, in comparison with DT.M.10, DT.AP.50, and DT.AP.100 treatments, the DT.AP.200 group revealed a significantly higher improvement in serum TNF-α concentration (P=0.04, P=0.003 and P=0.003, respectively). Conclusion: The findings revealed that the use of AP extract for 6 weeks may have beneficial effects on oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers in T2D-induced rat models.
Food Security Challenges for Hospital Sustainability
Authors: Ulfa Maria , Aktas Nazan , Rajikan Roslee , Anh Nguyen Quoc , Sobhani Seyyed Reza
Published: November 2024

Background: Food security and safety are becoming major concerns worldwide. Providing food security and safety in hospitals is particularly challenging since their populations are diverse in dietary and nutritional requirements and more vulnerable to foodborne illnesses. The aim of this research is to promote hospital sustainability by addressing food security and food safety. Method: This study uses a quantitative method with a bibliometric study approach. This research has 212 articles from the Scopus database. All the documents were collected simultaneously in August 2022. The selected article encompassed the years from 2017 to 2021, including document type, publication stage, source type, language, and subject area. The data was analyzed using VOSviewer and NVivo analytical tools. Results: The results of the studies on food security and safety increased from 2017-2022 with current trends in hospital sustainability, food waste, and waste management in food. Our study has identified four clusters: hospital food services, hospital sustainability, nutrition, and food safety. Food security is positively correlated with assessment, challenges, measurement, status, and sustainability (Pearson correlation score is 1). Disease control, proper waste management, and environmental health are all associated with food safety (Pearson correlation score ±0.79-0.64). Conclusion: Food safety and security are critical to achieve hospital sustainability, therefore awareness-raising efforts must continue. It is recommended that hospital stakeholders, food service providers; public and private sectors adopt policies and guidelines to disseminate information on food safety and security concerning hospital sustainability.
Reshaping the Baltic Identity: Russian Soft Power and the Security Strategies of Latvia and Estonia
Authors: Petrovska Olga
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This research paper delves into the crucial influence of Russian soft power policies on Latvia and Estonia's national identities and security strategies, with a particular focus on their Russian-speaking populations.
Methodology: Utilizing a constructivist approach, the study conducts a comparative discourse analysis of security strategies and identity dynamics in the Baltic States before and after the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the onset of the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2022.
Main Findings: The analysis reveals how Latvia and Estonia construct their national identities in opposition to Russia, framing it as a negative Other while viewing the EU as a positive reference point. This dynamic significantly shapes their security policies.
Implications: The findings of this research underscore the pivotal role of national identities in shaping security strategies. They also provide valuable insights into the broader implications for European integration in the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Novelty: This research offers a unique perspective on the interaction between Russian-speaking minorities and national identity formation in Latvia and Estonia. It contributes to a deeper understanding of security in the context of soft power dynamics, providing a nuanced view that is distinct from existing literature.
Main channels and consequences of the influence of war on educational inequality in society
Authors: Zakotiuk Artem , Oksamytna Svitlana
Published: November 2024

A new, difficult and tragic research page is opening in domestic sociology – a detailed study of the effects of the Russian-Ukrainian war on all spheres of life of Ukrainian society, its social structure, institutional transformations, economic capabilities, political organization, as well as the daily life of citizens. An integral component of both the institutional structure of society and the everyday life of citizens is the sphere of education with its inherent and constantly reproduced educational inequality. A large-scale war has the potential to quickly and for a long period of time disrupt social order and change established patterns of social inequality in society, particularly in education, unevenly distributing stratified negative effects. With the beginning of large-scale hostilities, the educational infrastructure of Ukraine has suffered almost the greatest destruction since the Second World War. Schools and preschool education institutions have suffered the greatest damage and destruction. A large number of families with their children have been forced to move internally or externally, thus temporarily interrupting the opportunities for children’s education. The article summarizes the results of research in various countries that have experienced short or long-term periods of international or civil wars, which made it possible to identify the main channels of the war’s impact on educational inequality and the corresponding short- and long-term effects of the war. Seven main direct and indirect channels of the war’s impact on educational inequality have been identified, including the destruction of educational infrastructure; lack of teachers due to internal and external displacement, recruitment into the army or death; reduction of state expenditures on education; movement of a large number of adults and children; redistribution of power and wealth in society; the growth of poverty, the reassessment and change of priorities regarding education within the family; deterioration of children’s physical and mental health, malnutrition, stress, trauma, feeling of insecurity. Short- and longterm effects on the educational achievements of children are formed through channels of influence, which take the form of stratified educational losses, a decrease in family expenditures on education, as well as losses in the future lifetime income of individuals.
Challenges for social cohesion after de-occupation: social and political reintegration and attitudes toward residents of temporarily occupied territories
Authors: Osypchuk Anna , Suslov Anton
Published: November 2024

The future reintegration of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine requires social cohesion in Ukrainian society: both for those who survived the occupation and those who lived in the governmentcontrolled territories. This article aims to determine the attitudes of residents of the government-controlled territories toward those who remain under occupation and to identify to what extent the issues of elections and (un)restriction of voting rights, the economic and cultural support programs, and the recognition of education certificates obtained in the occupied territories may hinder social cohesion after de-occupation. The study is based on the results of two waves of a nationwide survey conducted in October 2023 and March 2024. The paper analyses the survey results using descriptive statistics methods, and the linear regression analysis is conducted to test the hypothesis regarding the relations between the attitudes toward residents of occupied territories and having close relatives there. The study shows that Ukrainians’ attitudes toward the residents of the temporarily occupied territories are rather neutral than positive, which may indicate future lines of social tension. The support for reintegration policies varies depending on the duration of the occupation and the policy area. If the benefits and resources the policy addresses are perceived as scarce, the support for such policy is lower, as is the case of special university admission programs for school graduates from occupied territories. Also, Ukrainians’ positions differ in scenarios for restoration of local governance after de-occupation depending on the territories in question. Immediate restoration is a preferred scenario for territories occupied in 2022, while for territories occupied since 2014, the intermediate period of five years is envisioned.
Attitudes and Beliefs of Men’s and Women’s Experiences Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Authors: Whittington Anja , Aspelmeier Jeffrey , Raymond Jay
Published: November 2024

This study investigated men’s and women’s attitudes and beliefs during and after a thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. A total of 211 thru-hikers completed a survey during their hike (Time 1) and 118 after their hike (Time 2). Time 1 included open- and closed-ended responses on beliefs about their confidence and worries about their hike. Time 2 included open- and closed-ended responses on their hike status and perceived outcomes. Differences observed included: women were more worried about potential crime, assault, and harassment from others; women were more worried about managing natural elements; and men were less confident they had knowledge for maintaining health and hygiene. After completing the hike, reported benefits were different in the following areas: men increased in appreciation for family relationships; and women gained a greater sense of empowerment and a chance to think about their future. Overall, men and women viewed themselves equally capable in accomplishing their thru-hike.
Determining the estimated machine time and efficiency of equipment at an oil and gas enterprise under conditions of information uncertainty
Authors:   Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Akhundov Vidadi J. , Rustamov Ilham S. ,   Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Published: November 2024

One of the main conditions for long-term forecasting of equipment requirements is to ensure the maximum level of equipment utilization, which characterizes production efficiency. In line with this condition, production in drilling departments must be organized to achieve an optimal volume that maximizes equipment productivity. In other words, it is necessary to determine the functional relationship between changes in the amount of equipment involved in the production process and its productivity. Following this, it is necessary to determine the optimal amount of equipment for the enterprise to maximize its productivity. The primary goal is to identify the negative and positive consequences of changes in the production scale. This article examines the solution to the above issues using the example of SOCAR (State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic). To adequately address this problem, a procedure for determining the estimated machine time for each drilling equipment at the enterprise level is proposed, using the “Annual drilling calendar balance” report from the SOCAR enterprise, Azerbaijan. It is known that as the drilling depth of a well increases, so do the labor costs associated with drilling. To solve this problem, the research examines the functional dependency of the amount of drilling equipment on its productivity. This study led to the development of a mathematical-statistical model to predict productive time based on drilling depth. The scientific innovations proposed in this article are presented with calculations, based on the example of the SOCAR drilling enterprise, offering practical insights. The results of the study can be applied when justifying production plans and forecasting future equipment and spare parts requirements for drilling enterprises.
Zagospodarowanie osadów ściekowych
Authors:   Instytut Nafty i Gazu – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Wojtasik Michał
Published: November 2024

Osady ściekowe to produkt uboczny oczyszczania ścieków. Ten stały produkt powstaje zarówno przy obróbce ścieków komunalnych, jak i przemysłowych. Jest to materiał problematyczny, jednak cieszący się coraz większym zainteresowaniem, między innymi ze względu na jego potencjał energetyczny oraz odpadowe pochodzenie. Każde wykorzystanie osadów ściekowych wpisuje się w gospodarkę o obiegu zamkniętym, więc przewiduje się, że w najbliższych latach będzie to produkt poszukiwany na rynku. Osady ściekowe stanowią odpad o bardzo złożonym i zmiennym składzie, zależnym od miejsca wytworzenia i zastosowanej technologii oczyszczania ścieków – wykazano nawet pewne zmienności jego składu zależne od czasu (pory roku) ich pozyskania. W składzie osadów ściekowych znajdować się może wiele niebezpiecznych substancji, takich jak metale ciężkie, dlatego przed składowaniem lub ponownym wykorzystaniem materiał ten musi zostać przetworzony lub zmodyfikowany. Z drugiej strony osady ściekowe charakteryzują się stosunkowo wysoką wartością opałową, co powoduje, że stają się one coraz bardziej interesującym materiałem energetycznym o niskim śladzie węglowym (odpad). Przeszkodą w bezpośrednim jego zastosowaniu jako paliwa jest wysoka zawartość związków nieorganicznych, co przyczynia się do powstawania dużych ilości popiołów pochodzących z ich spalania. W niniejszej pracy przedstawiono ogólną charakterystykę osadów ściekowych powstających w procesie oczyszczania zarówno ścieków komunalnych, jak i przemysłowych. Zaprezentowano przykładowe wyniki badań fizykochemicznych osadów ściekowych pozyskanych z regionalnej instalacji przetwarzania odpadów komunalnych (RIPOK). Omówiono zmienność niektórych parametrów fizykochemicznych. Przedstawiono wybrane, perspektywiczne metody zagospodarowania osadów ściekowych, w tym zastosowanie ich w rolnictwie, kompostowanie, fermentację oraz termiczne przekształcanie. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na metodę pirolizy, czyli beztlenowego przetwarzania osadów w kierunku otrzymywania biowęgla, czyli produktu o dużej wartości. Opisano kierunki wykorzystania biowęgla otrzymanego z osadów ściekowych. Na zakończenie artykułu odniesiono się do aktualnej struktury zagospodarowania osadów ściekowych w Polsce.
Pod wiatr…
Authors: Berkan-Jabłońska Maria
Published: November 2024

Monografia Pod wiatr… Czytanie życia Józefy Śmigielskiej-Dobieszewskiej jest propozycją biografii dziewiętnastowiecznej emancypantki, której życie obejmowało prawie osiem dekad, od 1821 do 1899 r. Było ono nie tylko długie, ale i kręte, pełne zmian zarówno w obrębie jednostkowych doświadczeń, jak i przeobrażeń cywilizacyjnych ówczesnego świata.
Śmigielska okazuje się w tej perspektywie niebanalną postacią polskiej kultury „południa wieku”, reprezentantką fascynującego pokolenia „trzeźwych entuzjastów”, kobietą niewolną od słabości, ale na pewno odważną i niezależną, a przy tym zdroworozsądkową i dowcipną. Pisarka, publicystka, pedagożka, aktywistka społeczna, prekursorka socjologicznej obserwacji – na przekór męskocentrycznym strukturom społecznym – dowodziła na wielu polach swej działalności, że samorozwój kobiety może służyć z dobrym skutkiem całej wspólnocie. Jej prace literackie, felietony, reportaże, przedsięwzięcia redaktorskie oraz głośne wystąpienia publiczne (np. odczyty popularnonaukowe) prowokowały współczesnych do dyskusji i inspirowały pokolenia kobiet pozytywistek (m.in. Elizę Orzeszkową). Niniejsza książka, sięgająca do wielu źródeł archiwalnych i prasowych, rekonstruuje niebanalną drogę, jaką przyszło Śmigielskiej przejść od czasów hołdujących bardzo tradycyjnym wyobrażeniom o roli kobiet w społeczeństwie do chwili, gdy śmiało i po partnersku komentowała na łamach czasopism Królestwa Polskiego i Galicji bieżące wydarzenia społeczno-polityczne. Jest więc to też pośrednio opowieść o faktycznych narodzinach ruchu emancypacyjnego, który u swych polskich źródeł skutecznie zawiązywał przymierze między tradycją i procesami modernizacyjnymi.
El discurso colaborativo en el aula
Authors: Cardoni Juliana , Roselli Néstor D. , García Ripa María I.
Published: November 2024

En el contexto educativo, se ha estudiado extensamente el discurso enseñante clásico, o discurso vertical de docente a alumno. Sin embargo, en la actualidad, el aprendizaje colaborativo ha cobrado mayor relevancia. Inicialmente las investigaciones sobre aprendizaje colaborativo se centraban en explorar los resultados y efectos de la colaboración. No obstante, estudios posteriores identificaron la necesidad de analizar el proceso mismo del trabajo colaborativo. Sin embargo, el análisis metodológico presenta desafíos debido a su complejidad. En ese sentido, se han propuesto diversas metodologías, desde enfoques cualitativos (análisis de datos textuales) hasta enfoques sistemáticos basados en categorías analíticas (análisis de datos categorizados). Reconocer dichas metodologías resulta crucial para mejorar la comprensión y avanzar hacia herramientas analíticas más eficaces (Campbell, 2021; Leguizamón et al., 2020). Por tal motivo, el objetivo del presente artículo es realizar una revisión bibliográfica sobre las diferentes metodologías de análisis del discurso colaborativo a partir de la consideración de casos paradigmáticos, representativos de la variedad de enfoques metodológicos existentes. Para ello se realizó una revisión bibliográfica panorámica de los últimos 10 años en las bases de datos: SciELO, Redalyc, ERIC y Scopus. Se incluyeron estudios empíricos que analizaban interacciones verbales en contextos colaborativos, tanto presenciales como virtuales, sincrónicos y asincrónicos. Del total de artículos recuperados, en esta revisión se analizan ocho casos particulares, aquellos que pueden considerarse paradigmáticos de los tipos señalados. Los resultados obtenidos muestran una amplia variedad de metodologías disponibles para analizar el discurso colaborativo. Dicha diversidad metodológica no solo enriquece la investigación al proporcionar múltiples vías de abordaje, sino que también permite a los investigadores validar sus resultados utilizando diferentes métodos.
¿ES POSIBLE GANAR LA BATALLA A LA CORRUPCIÓN JUDICIAL?
Authors: Basabe-Serrano Santiago
Published: November 2024

Este artículo identifica los cambios en el comportamiento de la corrupción judicial alrededor del mundo. Dado que la mayoría de trabajos sobre este tema se concentran en estudios de caso o análisis sincrónicos, lo que acá se prioriza es la evolución histórica de la corrupción judicial para de allí establecer algunos patrones. Uno de ellos es que si bien dicho fenómeno social ha descendido en algunos países, la mayoría de ellos son europeos, continente donde el problema no es demasiado serio. De otro lado, en los países en los que la corrupción judicial se ha acentuado corresponden prioritariamente a África y América, espacios geográficos en los que la ausencia de transparencia en el Poder Judicial es gravitante. Finalmente, en la mayoría de países los niveles de corrupción judicial no han variado positiva ni negativamente a lo largo de la última década. Los países con altos niveles de corrupción judicial se mantienen igual y lo propio ocurre con aquellos en los que este fenómeno no presenta resultados socialmente alarmantes.
Experimental verification of changes in the control map of a diesel engine operation due to fuel consumption
Authors: Sroka Zbigniew Jan , Heda Rafał
Published: November 2024

The paper describes an experiment related to the introduction of changes in the control software of a supercharged diesel engine in order to reduce fuel consumption, as a measure of useful efficiency. The map shaping the torque in the range of low and medium engine speeds was modified. The fuel dose for a specific engine speed at maximum engine load was changed and the boost pressure was increased, without exceeding the permissible values. A vehicle from the age group of 16 years - typical for the automotive market in Poland, was selected for the tests. It meets the EURO 5 standard. The experiment was carried out on a chassis dynamometer and in road traffic conditions. The average fuel consumption was obtained lower by 0.4 dm3 per 100 km than the factory assumed.
„Tendenz und Inhalt des Blattes ergeben sich aus seinem offiziellen Charakter“ : Journalistische Form und Gestaltung des 'Vorwärts' im Kontext der Massenpresse 1891-1914
Authors: Lange Sarah Alice
Published: November 2024

Wie begegnet ein etablierter Pressetypus der Konkurrenz durch neue, ungleich erfolgreichere Medienformate? Diese Frage stellte sich schon den politischen Zeitungen des späten 19. Jahrhunderts, als diese sich mit dem Aufkommen der städtischen Massenpresse konfrontiert sahen. In gegenseitiger Abgrenzung und Anpassung entstanden so bereits vor dem Ersten Weltkrieg Zeitungsformen, die den Durchbruch des modernen Journalismus in Deutschland markieren. Für die damals sehr heterogene Presselandschaft wurde dieser Wandel bislang jedoch nur anhand einzelner Vorreiter empirisch betrachtet. Diese Arbeit untersucht, wie das Zentralorgan der größten Partei des wilhelminischen Kaiserreichs auf die ‚Entfesselung der Massenkommunikation‘ zur Jahrhundertwende reagierte. Ausgewählte Ausgaben des sozialdemokratischen "Vorwärts" aus den Jahren 1896, 1906 und 1913 wurden dazu einer historisch-systematischen Inhaltsanalyse unterzogen, um ihren journalistischen Ausdruck vergleichend zu erfassen. In Form, Inhalt und Struktur des "Vorwärts" lässt sich so die Modernisierung einer politischen Zeitung im Spannungsfeld ihrer pressegeschichtlichen und parteispezifischen Kontexte nachvollziehen. How does an established type of press face the competition of new, incomparably more successful media formats? This question was already of concern to the political press of the late 19th century in wake of the urban popular press. Through mutual differentiation and adaption a new type of press resulted here which marks the breakthrough of modern journalism in Germany prior to the First World War. This development has previously only been empirically described for a few pioneering papers within the very diverse press landscape of the time. This thesis studies how the main paper of the biggest political party in Wilhelmine Germany dealt with the ‘unleashing of mass communication’ at the turn of the century. Selected issues of the social-democratic "Vorwärts" from the years 1896, 1906 and 1913 were examined in a systematic historical content analysis to deliver a comparative description of their journalistic expression. The form, content and structure of the "Vorwärts" thus show the modernisation of a political paper caught in the conflict between broader developments in press history and the specific qualities of its party.
Transformative role of artificial intelligence in plastic and reconstructive surgery: innovations, applications and future directions
Authors: Novotny Matthias , Fast Anna , Radtke Christine
Published: November 2024

This review explores the current applications, benefits, and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. In recent years, AI has found its way into everyday life, including the healthcare sector. To deepen the understanding of the use and handling of AI in plastic and reconstructive surgery, this review provides valuable insights into modern practices, illustrated with real examples and potential future applications. While the advantages of AI are obvious, the disadvantages cannot be ignored. This review aims to highlight possible risks, dangers, and sources of error inherent in AI itself and its applications. Therefore, this paper seeks to address possible concerns and questions about AI in plastic surgery while offering a realistically neutral insight. Additionally, fundamental ethical and legal principles will be discussed, as well as possible “rules of the game” for the application and integration of AI in surgery. Innovations in this field are often hailed as miracles, making it crucial to evaluate them critically and objectively. Although progress in AI cannot and should not be halted, it is important to strengthen the trained approach and always look at the whole picture.
English Course Program in Karang Indah Village, Mandastana District
Authors: Salsabila Ariesta Ayu , Putra Muhammad Adhitya Hidayat , Triyono Sigit , Nur’aini Fatwa , Syarifuddin Syarifuddin
Published: November 2024

Currently, students still have relatively low English proficiency. This causes the improvement of English skills to be done to obtain maximum results. One of them is the English Course Program in Karang Indah Village, Mandastana District. Karang Indah Village as the location for the implementation of the English Course Program makes it specific compared to other villages in Barito Kuala Regency. Research Objective: To describe the English Course Program in Karang Indah Village, Mandastana District. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The collection techniques in this study are Observation, Interview, and Documentation. The instruments in this study are the researcher himself assisted by interview guidelines, recording tools, and stationery. The data analysis techniques in this study are in the form of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawn. Test the validity of the data used by credibility tests, transferability tests, and dependability. Research results: In its implementation, the English Course Program in Karang Indah Village, Mandastana District has several stages, namely the planning stage and the implementation stage of learning activities. The planning stage includes: tutor/teacher training, course participant registration, cost plan, learning location, learning plan. Meanwhile, the stage of implementing learning activities includes: making learning implementation plans, learning materials, learning media, learning methods, and assessment of learning activities. The existence of the English Course Program in Karang Indah Village is expected to improve the quality of human resources through English language skills.
The Role of Women in Agricultural Activities in Anjir Serapat Muara 1 Village
Authors: Azizah Intan Noor , Syaharuddin Syaharuddin , Handy Muhammad Rezky Noor , Mutiani Mutiani , Rahmia Sovia Husni
Published: November 2024

Agricultural activities are synonymous with the physical strength of men compared to women. However, over time, women also have a role in agricultural activities. Therefore, it is necessary to learn about gender studies. Learning about gender can be found in the role of women in agricultural activities. The role of women in agricultural activities in Anjir Serapat Muara 1 Village can be used as an example of gender equality. This research aims to describe the role of women farmers in agricultural activities in Anjir Serapat Muara 1 Village. The method applied by the author in this research is a qualitative approach with the use of descriptive methods. The research location is Anjir Serapat Muara 1 Village, Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province with the subject of Anjir Serapat Muara 1 Village women. The research instrument here is the researcher himself with the use of observation data collection techniques about the role of women in agriculture, interviews, and documentation used in the form of village profile data archives and moments during research related to the role of women in agricultural activities. The results of this study state that the role of women in agricultural activities in Anjir Serapat Muara 1 Village is due to hereditary factors, namely because being a farmer in this village is used as the main livelihood because the village area is suitable for agriculture and business factors to improve the family economy, namely with the aim of helping to ease the burden on husbands or female farmers who act as heads of families caused by husbands who have died or have divorced.
Comparison of ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block versus the combined obturator nerve and adductor canal block application in postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery
Authors: Sarıkaya Betül Sevgi , Bilal Bora , Çalışır Feyza , Yavuz Cengizhan , Öksüz Gözen , Kursun Ziya , Öksüz Hafize
Published: November 2024

Background: Arthroscopic knee surgery is a surgical intervention that is frequently performed by orthopedic clinics and new studies are constantly carried out by anesthetists to ensure effective pain control. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of ultrasound-guided suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) versus the combined adductor canal and obturator nerve block application in terms of postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery under spinal anesthesia.Materials and Method: Sixty patients, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery under elective conditions were included in the study. They were randomly divided into two groups, Group 1 (n=30) and Group 2 (n=30), using a lottery method. Patients operated under spinal anesthesia received ultrasound-guided suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) for Group 1. The combined adductor canal and obturator nerve block for Group 2 at the end of the surgery. Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device containing tramadol was connected to all patients in both groups, and they were evaluated for Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores at 0, 2, 4, 12, and 24 hours of ward follow-up. The amount of PCA used at 24 hours, additional analgesic use, development of side effects, mobilization capabilities, and satisfaction levels were assessed at the end of 24 hours.Results: There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of demographic characteristics and the type of surgery performed (p>0.05). In Group 1, where fascia iliaca block was applied the block administration time was observed to be significantly shorter compared to Group 2 (p<0.05). No significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of postoperative VAS scores, PCA usage amounts, incidence of side effects, postoperative mobilization abilities, and satisfaction measures (p>0.05).Conclusions: Ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block alone can be effectively applied for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, instead of combined adductor canal and obturator nerve block.
Technological support for processing pultruded glass fiber reinforced plastics
Authors: Pronin Vadym , Okhrimenko Oleksandr , Shuplietsov Danylo , Nochvaj Volodymyr
Published: November 2024

The issues arising in production facilities engaged in processing composite materials are considered. Specifically, the solutions to problems encountered in the mechanical processing of composites are analyzed based on foreign scientific research and proprietary solutions employed in the enterprise. The main issues addressed include delamination of pultruded glass fiber reinforced plastics and the selection of proper cutting fluid for processing. A mathematical model for calculating cutting regimes has been developed. The mathematical model has been validated through experiments to determine the delamination coefficient with the calculated cutting regimes. The machining process of the workpiece has been simulated in the Ansys system using the Lagrangian approach with the finite element method. A computational experiment has been conducted using the PRIAM software. A methodology for designing final milling operations based on the criterion of limiting delamination and ensuring the specified surface roughness of laminated glass fiber reinforced composites has been developed. It has been established that with a constant cutting speed and depth of cut, and varying only the feed rate, delamination increases with increased feed rate. It has been found that with the same depth of cut and feed rate, and varying cutting speed, the surface quality is satisfactory, indicating a lower delamination coefficient. The mathematical model based on the conducted experiments has proven to be practical and effective for determining an approximate delamination coefficient. The obtained results have proven to be practical and are used in enterprises engaged in the mechanical processing of glass fiber reinforced plastics.