bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Steatotic liver disease in people with HIV at Tshepong Hospital: A post-mortem analysis
Authors: Moosa Aqeela , Variava Ebrahim , Calver Alistair D. , Chita Gajendra , Sabet Nadia , Ngwenya Sharol , Papathanasopoulos Maria , Omar Tanvier
Published: December 2024

Background: Liver disease is the leading cause of non-AIDS-related mortality in people living with HIV (PLWH). Steatotic liver disease (SLD) is increasingly recognised as an important aetiological factor in liver dysfunction in PLWH.Objectives: This study aimed to determine the post-mortem prevalence and severity of SLD and determine HIV- and non-HIV-related risk factors associated with it.Method: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study in which liver histology from 59 deceased people who were infected with HIV was assessed for steatosis, and findings correlated with clinical, epidemiological, and biochemical data.Results: Decedents were predominantly men (33/59); 63% (37/59) were virologically supressed. Median CD4+ T-cell count was 139 cells/µL (interquartile range [IQR]: 47–344). Steatosis was present in 39% (23/59) of decedents: 74% mild, 9% moderate, and 17% severe steatosis. There were no cases of steatohepatitis, and one case with mild fibrosis. Factors associated with SLD were: CD4 T-lymphocyte count 200 cells/µL (odds ratio [OR]: 3.69; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.19–11.44), female sex (OR: 8.5; 95% CI: 2.57–28.17), hypertension (OR: 6.5; 95% CI: 2.05–21.00), and being normal or overweight (OR: 6.75; 95% CI: 1.12–40.56). Virological suppression and duration of antiretroviral drug use were not associated with steatosis.Conclusion: We found a high proportion of SLD with heterogeneous causes in deceased people who were infected with HIV, exceeding previously reported prevalences from elsewhere in Africa. A preserved CD4 count and being female conferred the highest risk for steatosis, underscoring the need for screening in this subgroup and further research to delineate risks in a Southern African population.
Cardiovascular Risk Factors of Medical Workers at a Large Private Health Institution in Vietnam
Authors: Duong Anh Thu , Nguyen Hoa Quynh , Xuan Chien Do , Ngo Manh Duc , Vu Oai Quoc , Le Hoa Thi , Dang Linh Thi , Do Thang Viet , Tran Chi Thi Du , Heshmat Hussien
Published: December 2024

Background:

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, posing a signiferant public health challenge. Health-care providers, the cornerstone of health-care delivery systems, are not exempt from this risk. Understanding their cardiovascular risk factor (CVRF) profile is crucial for promoting their health and well-being.

Objectives:

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of various CVRFs among healthcare professionals working at a large private health institution in Vietnam. We sought to identify potential disparities in CVRF distribution across different occupational groups within the health-care workforce.

Methods:

Health-care staff members (n = 1314) were invited to participate in comprehensive health screenings. Self-reported questionnaires and standardized protocols were used to assess various CVRFs, including dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and smoking status. This investigation employed a cross-sectional study design. Data collection occurred during a single point in time (September 2023) at Vinmec Times City Hospital, a prominent private specialty hospital situated in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Results:

The study revealed a concerning prevalence of CVRFs among health-care providers. A significant proportion of participants displayed elevated levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, with service staff demonstrating the highest prevalence. A notable percentage of participants had high blood pressure (BP) and were overweight or obese. A gender disparity emerged, with males exhibiting higher systolic BP and body mass index compared to females.

Conclusions:

This study highlights a substantial burden of CVRFs among healthcare professionals in Vietnam, particularly within the service staff category. Targeted interventions aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle practices and CVD risk management strategies are necessary to safeguard the cardiovascular health of this crucial workforce.
Comparison of periapical parallel radiography with cbct with different field of views (FOV) for the detection of periapical lesions
Authors: Sheikhi Mahnaz , Abdinian Mehrdad , Roshanzamir Najmeh , Aghaziarati Fatemeh
Published: December 2024

Background:

Chronic apical periodontitis (AP) may influence the outcome of root canal treatment. Thus, it is important to diagnose AP using the best method available. This research was done to compare the diagnostic accuracy of parallel periapical radiography (PR) and different field of views (FOVs) of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Materials and Methods:

This ex vivo study was done on six human mandibles. After extraction of the teeth, periapical lesions with different sizes were prepared randomly by drilling a hole at the base of the socket using a bur. From among 67 sockets, 21 sockets had no lesion (control); then, all mandibles were scanned by CBCT with different FOVs and paralleling periapical technique radiography. The images were assessed by two examiners. The quantitative data were analyzed by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and the qualitative data were analyzed by McNemar’s test (α = 0.05). Sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were calculated. Inter-observer agreement was assessed using kappa statistics for qualitative data and ICC for quantitative data.

Results:

The quantitative scores were compared with the gold standard using ICC, which showed maximum agreement for the dental FOV of CBCT (93.3) and minimum agreement for PR (62.5) (P < 0.001). For qualitative data, maximum agreement was found for the dental FOV of CBCT (97.1%), and minimum agreement was reported for PR (59.7%). Kappa values were variable between 0.271 and 0.924 (P < 0.001). Maximum sensitivity was found for the dental FOV of CBCT (96%) and minimum sensitivity was observed for PR (51%). The inter-observer agreement was 0.922 for qualitative data and 0.90 for quantitative data (P < 0.001). There were no significant differences between CBCT with different FOVs and defect sizes (gold standard) while we found significant differences for periapical by defect sizes.

Conclusion:

CBCT with dental FOV presents the highest sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy for detection and characterization of simulated AP.
A Cross-sectional Study to Assess the Association of Minor Criteria of Hannifin and Rajka with Age and Gender in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Population
Authors: Bansal Garima , Bansal Rishi
Published: December 2024

Background:

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing dermatitis characterized by intense itching. Hanifin and Rajka criteria are the most commonly used diagnostic criteria in hospital setup, consisting of 4 major and 23 minor criteria.

Objectives:

The objective of the study was to estimate the frequency of distribution of Hanifin and Rajka minor criteria in the pediatric age group, to assess the association of age with minor criteria of AD, and to assess the association of gender with minor criteria of AD.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study of 150 pediatric patients (≤16 years) was conducted in the department of dermatology, who were diagnosed with AD based on history and clinical and ophthalmological examination. Serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) was also assessed. The age and gender analysis were done using a Chi-square test.

Results:

The most common clinical features were orbital darkening 133 (88.7%), Dennie–Morgan infraorbital fold 126 (84%), xerosis 102 (68%), keratosis pilaris 101 (67.3%), and hyperlinear palm 98 (65%). Serum IgE was elevated in 26%. The majority presented with high readings with no obvious keratoconus. Male children (88%) presented predominantly with orbital darkening (90.9%) and had an exacerbation in winters (18.2%) in comparison to females (62%) P ≤ 0.05. Children >1 year (141%) presented mostly with keratosis pilaris (71.6%), nonspecific hand-foot dermatitis (49.6%), and facial erythema (34.8%) than in infants (9%) P ≤ 0.05.

Conclusion:

Minor criteria are useful for the diagnosis of AD. Male children are more affected and manifest with orbital darkening with Dennie–Morgan infraorbital fold as the chief clinical finding in both the groups. Factors such as ethnic/racial, environmental, and diet have a role in AD.
A strengthening of McConnel’s theorem on permutations over finite fields
Authors: Yip Chi Hoi
Published: December 2024

Let p be a prime,
$q=p^n$
, and
$D \subset \mathbb {F}_q^*$
. A celebrated result of McConnel states that if D is a proper subgroup of
$\mathbb {F}_q^*$
, and
$f:\mathbb {F}_q \to \mathbb {F}_q$
is a function such that
$(f(x)-f(y))/(x-y) \in D$
whenever
$x \neq y$
, then
$f(x)$
necessarily has the form
$ax^{p^j}+b$
. In this notes, we give a sufficient condition on D to obtain the same conclusion on f. In particular, we show that McConnel’s theorem extends if D has small doubling.
Strongly elliptic equations with periodic coefficients in two-dimensional space
Authors: Yeh Li-Ming
Published: December 2024

Regularity for strongly elliptic equations with highly oscillatory

\varepsilon

-periodic coefficients in two-dimensional space is addressed. In each

\varepsilon

-cell, the diffusion coefficients of the elliptic equations are

\omega^{2}\in(1,\infty)

in a small disk with radius

\frac{\varepsilon\mu}{4}\,(<\frac{1}{4})

and

1

outside the disk of the cell. Two cases are considered. Case one is that

\varepsilon

,

\mu

,

\omega

are independent in the elliptic equations. So, the diffusion coefficients of the elliptic equations are

\varepsilon

-periodic and discontinuous.

L^{p}

-gradient estimate uniformly in

\varepsilon

,

\mu

,

\omega

for the elliptic solutions is derived. However, the integrability

p\,(>2)

of the solutions is not a large number. Case two is that

\varepsilon

,

\mu\, (=\omega^{-1})

are independent in the elliptic equations. The diffusion coefficients of the elliptic equations are

\varepsilon

-periodic, discontinuous, and

L^{1}

-bounded. Lipschitz estimate uniformly in

\varepsilon

,

\mu\,(=\omega^{-1})

for the elliptic solutions is obtained.
Możliwości wykorzystania modeli analitycznych Cyber Threat Intelligence w badaniach operacji informacyjnych i operacji wpływu
Authors: Baraniuk Kamil , Marszałek Piotr
Published: December 2024

Celem autorów była ocena użyteczności wykorzystania podejścia Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) w analizie operacji informacyjnych (information operations) i operacji wpływu (influence operations). Badanie zostało przeprowadzone metodą porównawczą opartą na technice analizy źródeł zastanych. Punktem odniesienia komparatystyki dla metodologii CTI były metody wywodzące się z komunikologii, które są stosunkowo popularne w badaniu propagandy. Autorzy starali się odpowiedzieć na pytanie, jaki wkład metodologiczny w badania omawianych zjawisk – i tym samym dla praktycznego potencjału warsztatu analityka – stanowi przyjęcie paradygmatu analizy operacji informacyjnych i operacji wpływu opartego na modelach rozpoznawania taktyk, technik i procedur (tactics, techniques, and procedures, TTPs), taksonomii incydentów teleinformatycznych czy typizacji aktorów zagrożeń (threat actors) w CTI. Główną osią badania była krytyczna analiza anglojęzycznych publikacji na temat wykorzystania CTI w analizie dezinformacji. Zasadniczym wnioskiem płynącym z analizy jest teza o ograniczonych korzyściach metodologicznych metod opartych na CTI, przy jednocześnie dużym ich potencjale techniczno-organizacyjnym dla badania elementów operacji informacyjnych oraz operacji wpływu, w których jest wykorzystywana cyberprzestrzeń.
Polygraph examination in the work of the special services. Differences between examinations performed for procedural and operational purposes
Authors: Widacki Jan , Widacki Michał
Published: December 2024

The article deals with carrying out polygraph tests in Poland for the use of special services within the framework of their operational and reconnaissance activities and for investigative purposes. The authors point out the differences between tests carried out for operational purposes and tests carried out for the purposes of a criminal trial. They answer the question about the legalisation of polygraph tests within operational and reconnaissance activities.
Electronisation of the Supervision Over Local Government Activity Regarding Financial Matters in Poland and the Constitutional Principle of Legality
Authors: Lotko Ewa , Tyniewicki Marcin
Published: December 2024

The basic aim of this paper is to evaluate the process of electronisation of the supervision implemented by Regional Chambers of Audit (RIO) over the activity of local government in Poland in the scope of financial matters. The Authors conduct this assessment mainly from the perspective of compliance with the principle of legality determined, among others, in Art. 7 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland (the Constitution). Due to the fact that this principle is a general basis for the functioning of public authority bodies, it should also be the basic benchmark (condition) of the broadly understood electronisation of the activity of these bodies, not only in the indicated supervisory scope of RIO.

It needs to be noted that the process of electronisation of RIO supervision over local government activity has been gradually implemented since 2016, and, importantly, has not been imposed by the legislator, but happened with the consent of the interested parties.

Therefore, the Authors have formulated the key research problem, namely: is the electronisation of RIO supervision over financial matters in compliance with the constitutional principle of legality and, in particular, does it implement all statutory features of this supervision?

The analysis allowed to answer positively the above question as well as to indicate other positive (non-legal) effects of electronisation.

In this paper, non-reactive research methods, i.e. based on the analysis of the content and available source information, are used in the first place, but it also based on the Authors’ empirical knowledge, because they are members of the Committee of the Regional Chamber of Audit in Bialystok and are engaged in the supervisory process over the local government activity.
Theory of Didactical Situations and proof situations : analysis of two examples
Authors: Ouvrier-Buffet Cécile
Published: December 2024

The framework of the theory of didactical situations is based on "experimental epistemology". It allows us to question mathematics and learning situations. This text will present mathematical and experimental tools derived from this theory for thinking about a typology of situations for didactic use. In particular, it will focus on didactic variables and proof situations. Two examples will illustrate these aspects. From the fields of game theory on the one hand and number theory on the other, these examples will be discussed and revisited: the Race to 20 and the Frobenius problem.

Le cadre de la théorie des situations didactiques s’est construit dans des travaux « d’épistémologie expérimentale ». Il permet d’interroger les mathématiques et les situations d’apprentissage. Ce texte présentera les moyens mathématiques et expérimentaux issus de cette théorie pour penser une typologie de situations à usage didactique. Un focus sera fait en particulier sur les variables didactiques et les situations de preuve. Deux exemples permettront d’illustrer ces aspects. Issus des domaines de la théorie des jeux d'une part et de la théorie des nombres d'autre part, ils seront discutés et revisités : la Course à 20 et le problème de Frobenius.
Best Practice Of Sustainable Halal Tourism In Rubiah Island, Sabang, Indonesia
Authors: Ajidin Zilal Afwa , Suhara Ade Idra , Kariman Zul , Hasibuan Rahmat Putra Ahmad
Published: December 2024

This study aims to investigate implementing sustainable halal tourism practices on Rubiah Island, Sabang, Indonesia, emphasizing the integration of local wisdom rooted in Acehnese culture and Islamic Sharia principles. The study examines how these elements contribute to a unique form of tourism that respects religious and cultural diversity. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through literature review, stakeholder interviews, and field observations. Data analysis involved thematic analysis to identify recurring themes and insights regarding the influence of Acehnese local wisdom and Islamic Sharia principles on tourism practices on the island. Key sustainable tourism practices include halal-certified activities such as environmentally responsible snorkeling, promoting hospitality, and dolphin-friendly tourism that minimizes disturbances to marine habitats. Notably, Rubiah Island adheres to a policy of no permanent structures, maintains curated tour packages, highlights its historical significance, and is near protected forest areas. These efforts underscore Rubiah Island's commitment to sustainable tourism principles, aiming to preserve its natural beauty and cultural heritage while providing a halal-friendly experience for visitors. This research contributes to understanding how sustainable practices can be harmoniously integrated with Islamic values and local customs to enhance tourism development in Aceh.
Determinants Of Stock Price Factors In The Jakarta Islamic Index
Authors: Kuswara Adriana , Damayanti Damayanti
Published: December 2024

Information plays a vital role in stock trading in the capital market, especially for investors who plan to engage in investment activities in the capital market. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of return on equity (ROE), earning per share (EPS), and price to book value (PBV) on stock prices. The study population was 30 companies listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index on the IDX. A purposive sampling technique obtained 7 samples with 34 observation data. The data analysis technique used multiple linear regressions. The study results showed that ROE and EPS did not affect stock prices, but PBV positively affected stock prices. This study can increase knowledge and complement existing theories, especially regarding PBV and stock prices, and can be a reference for further research. This study can be a reference for investors and potential investors who are investing their capital in the company so as not to experience losses and for company managers to make decisions to maintain stock price stability.
Financial Literacy Can Overcome Barriers To MSME Financing: Evidence From Indonesia
Authors: Suidarma I Made , Widiantari Komang Sri , Masno Masno , Sukarnasih Desak Made , Armanid Aura , Marsudiana I Dewa Nyoman
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of financial literacy, debt management literacy, budgeting literacy, banking service literacy, and bookkeeping literacy on financing constraints for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The research population comprises 16,574 MSMEs in Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. This study uses primary data from questionnaires distributed via social media using Google Forms to respondents according to the criteria. The data collection technique used a questionnaire consisting of respondents' identities and six points related to financial literacy, measured by a 5-point Likert scale. Sampling used random sampling; the number of samples was measured using the Yamane formula approach to obtain a sample of 391 MSMEs. The data analysis method uses SEM-PLS, with the help of the SmartPLS tool, to test external models, internal models, and hypotheses. The study results revealed that financial literacy, debt management literacy, budgeting literacy, banking service literacy, and bookkeeping literacy positively influence financial constraints in MSMEs. A better understanding of debt management and bookkeeping also reduces financial constraints. This research expands the financial management theory by integrating five dimensions of financial literacy in one comprehensive model, which helps MSMEs improve financial literacy and reduce barriers to access to financing for sustainable business growth.
ESKİ UYGURCA TEKRARLI SIFATLARDA FARKLI BİR PEKİŞTİRME YÖNTEMİ: {+DA} EKLİ PEKİŞTİRME
Authors: Yıldız Hüseyin
Published: December 2024

Tarihî dönemlerde yalnız birkaç eser üzerinden taramalar yapılması ve modern dönemlerde ilgili dil, lehçe ya da ağıza özgü dil bilgisi çalışmalarının esas alınması, bir başka ifadeyle tarihî ve modern Türk lehçeleri üzerine bütünlüklü çalışmalar yapılmaması dil bilimi konularının net bir şekilde ortaya konması için en büyük engel olsa gerektir. Türk dilinde pekiştirme meselesi de bütünlüklü olarak ele alınmamış konulardandır. Ahat Üstüner, İlknur Karagöz gibi araştırmacılar Türk dilinin çeşitli dönemlerinden seçme kaynaklar üzerinden çalışmalarını yürütmüşler ve bu temelde değerlendirmeler yapmışlardır. Vecihe Hatipoğlu’nun çalışması Türkiye Türkçesini; Mehmet Orhan Çetindağ’ın çalışması ise Eski Uygur Türkçesini konu edinmektedir. Çetindağ çalışmasında Altun Yaruk, Bahşı Ögdisi, Dışastvustık, Daşakarmapathavadanamala, Huastuanift, Irk Bitig, İyi ve Kötü Prens Öyküsü, Kuanşi İm Pusar, Körüm Bitig, Maytrısimit gibi eserleri taramasına rağmen bazı pekiştirilmiş ifadeleri gözden kaçırmıştır. Bu makalenin konusu olan ve Çetindağ’ınki başta olmak üzere Üstüner’in ve Karagöz’ün çalışmalarında da yer almayan {+DA} ekli pekiştirmeye Eski Türkçe metinlerde özellikle de Eski Uygurcada sıklıkla rastlanmaktadır. Kutadgu Bilig’de yavuzda yavuz va’de kıygan bolur dizesinde geçen yavuz+DA yavuz ibaresi [k1+DA … k1] yapısında {+DA} ekiyle pekiştirilmiş olup bu kullanıma Eski Uygurcada oldukça sık rastlanmaktadır. Çetindağ’ın çalışmasında kaynakçada yer almasına rağmen yeterince faydalanılmayan Jens Wilkens’in Eski Uygurcanın El Sözlüğü isimli eserinde çok sayıda kullanımı olan bu yapıya /a/ sesiyle başlayan örnekler olarak aglakda aglak ‘bütünüyle eşsiz’, alpta alp ‘çok zor, son derece güç’, amılta amıl ‘çok sakin’, amrakta amrak ‘çok sevgili’, arıgta arıg ‘tertemiz, çok temiz’, artokta artok ‘(inanç) çok katı, çok kuvvetli, çok kararlı, çok güçlü’, avınguta avıngu ‘son derece canlandıran, çok eğlenceli, son derece cana can katan’, adaktakıda adaktakı ‘en sonda bulunan’ vb. verilebilir. Bu makalede Eski Uygurcada sıkça örneği bulunan {+DA} ekli pekiştirmenin bağlamlı kullanımları da dikkate alınarak bir tasnifi yapılacak; böylelikle de Türk dilinde pekiştirme yapma yolları arasında bu türün de yer alması gerektiği ortaya konacaktır.
TENSILE BEHAVIOUR OF TI6AL4V LATTICE STRUCTURES PRODUCED BY LASER POWDER BED FUSION AND DESIGN CRITERIA
Authors: Gürkan Doruk , Sagbas Binnur , Kıran Kadir
Published: December 2024

Although additive manufacturing (AM) technology has many advantages in manufacturing complex geometries, it is not always possible to have desired results and performance due to its inherent limitations. This situation becomes crucial in manufacturing of lattice structures that are commonly used in aerospace, biomedical, etc. areas. The lattice structure design is easier with AM technologies, therefore process and lattice parameters must be carefully reviewed especially on biomedical properties. Titanium alloys are widely used for additive manufacturing of those implants with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology. By doing so, we are able to achieve porous, lightweight and durable bone implants that aim to reflect bone properties. Due to these benefits of lattice structures and their ease of design, many studies focus on lattice structures, but their design, manufacturing and implementation features have not been completely deduced. As such, lattice topology and design may affect mechanical properties of the parts and manufacturing quality. In this aspect, three different strut-based lattice topologies (octahedron, dodecahedron and star), as potential bone implant structures were selected and tensile test specimens accommodating these topologies were manufactured with Ti6Al4V powder using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). All the manufactured specimens were subjected to tensile tests and the results were reported.
NARRATION AND STORYTELLING AS OBSESSION IN THE WORKS OF HUSEIN BAŠIĆ AND ZUVDIJA HODŽIĆ (Legend and Anecdotes as a Basis for Construction of the Narrative World)
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost – Cetinje, MANDIĆ Ethem
Published: December 2024

The author of this paper deals with the problems of narration in South Slavic and world literature, primarily on the examples of prose of Husein Bašić and Zuvdija Hodžić. The author gives the original interpretation of the origin of storytelling in Montenegrin and Bosniak literature as an eastern model of narration, analyzing the problems of intertextuality and reception. In addition, the paper provides a typology of characters as narrators based on the experience of South Slavic literature and the analyzed works. The author uses a formalistic approach and the approach based on the theory of Wayne Booth.
COMPOUND ADJECTIVES DESCRIBING COLORS IN GERMAN AND THEIR TRANSLATION EQUIVALENTS IN CROATIAN
Authors:   Filozofski fakultet – Mostar, ZELJKO-ZUBAC Ružica
Published: December 2024

In this paper, the author analyzes compound adjectives describing col-ours in German. In addition to traditional adjectival forms included in the dictionaries, a significant number of such adjectives are created ad hoc (commercials, magazines, fashion portals), which is an evidence of German native speakers’ creativity in terms of forming compound adjectives to describe a colour hue as they perceive it. However from the perspective of speakers of Croatian and other languages, this practice can cause translation problems, which is why the author provides some guidelines for resolving the problem by conducting an analysis at a morphological and syntactical-semantic level.
MEANINGS OF THE SPANISH PREPOSITION SOBRE AND ITS TRANSLATIONAL EQUIVALENTS IN CROATIAN
Authors: KNOLL Aleksandra
Published: December 2024

This paper analyzes the meanings of the Spanish preposition sobre and provides examples for each of them from the chosen corpus. At the same time it presents its Croatian translational equivalents. From this analysis we can see that the meanings of the Spanish preposition sobre are expressed by using eleven Croatian prepositions: iznad, na, nad, o, od, oko, osim, po, preko, iz, u.
CAUSES OF POLITICAL AND CRITICAL PRACTICE IN LITERARY WORKS OF EMIL CIORAN
Authors: KAVARIĆ Slađana
Published: December 2024

Believing that artists are shaped by the social and cultural system from which they originate, the starting point of the author of this paper is the assumption that Emil Cioran is an engaged writer, in the broader sense of the word. The main objective of the paper is to analyze the reflex of political engagement in literature, with special emphasis on the works of this writer. Bearing in mind the experience of the Balkans and its controversial past marked by nationalist activities in the framework of the Romanian Iron Guard, it is certain that, even though he renounced his past, Emil Cioran could not avoid restoring previous experience in his work. The continuity of survival of the Romanian experience in Cioran’s work is illustrated by comparing the different stages of the writer’s life, analyzing the most significant works from different periods, and indicating the permanent features of his work.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN – NJEGOŠ IN THE SERVICE OF PROMOTING DANILO I PETROVIĆ
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost – Cetinje, BATRIĆEVIĆ Boban
Published: December 2024

The present paper analyzes the beginnings of use of Njegoš’s figure in promoting the Montenegrin authorities that would greatly increase after the death of Prince Danilo I Petrović, particularly in the twentieth century. As a ruler and poet setting a broad framework for the future processes in Montenegro and surrounding territories inhabited by South Slavs, Njegoš was a very suitable person for customization to ideological and political needs in the period after his death.
USEIN-PAŠA BOLJANIĆ’S QURAN
Authors: VUČINIĆ Stevo
Published: December 2024

The author of this paper presents a text originally written as a preface to the new edition of Husein-paša Boljanić’s Quran of 1571, which is kept in Husein-paša’s mosque in Pljevlja. The reasons are explained for the reprint of this masterpiece of Islamic calligraphy and Montenegrin national written cultural monument, intending to help people of different confessions and cultures understand each other.
CONTRIBUTION OF MILIJA STANIĆ TO MONTENEGRIN DIALECTOLOGY
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost – Cetinje, ČIRGIĆ Adnan
Published: December 2024

The present paper offers a reflection on the work of Milija Stanić, an extraordinary phenomenon in Montenegrin dialectology. It is certain that Montenegro had more prominent dialectologists than Stanić, who tackled broader fields of interest and geographical areas, but none of them gave such a detailed description of a speech pattern as Stanić did. Thanks to his work, the speech pattern of Uskoci can be considered the most elaborately described Štokavian speech pattern. That speech pattern of Uskoci was addressed in four books, one of which is two-volume (Dictionary).
MARIJANA TERIĆ’S UNUTRAŠNJA STRANA VREMENA (Marijana Terić, Unutrašnja strana vremena. Fantastic elements in „Unutrašnja strana vetra“ by Milorad Pavić, Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost, Cetinje, 2016)
Authors:   Fakultet za crnogorski jezik i književnost – Cetinje, RADOMAN Aleksandar
Published: December 2024

In the present paper the author reviews the book by MarijanaTerić enti-tled Unutrašnja strana vremena (Inside of Time). The book is an adapted version of a master thesis entitled „Fantastic elements in Unutrašnja strana vetraby Milorad Pavić“. The serious research approach utilized by Marijana Terić in the reviewed book makes it a very interesting material for students and professors of south Slavic literature, but also for the general public interested in modern literature. As such, Unutrašnja strana vremena is a valuable contribution to recent literary theory and literary history studies in Montenegro.
Rendimiento académico docente en una Institución de Educación Superior. Influencia del clima organizacional y la satisfacción laboral
Authors: Llacsaguache Calle Darwin Maccoll Primero , Ancajima Miñán Víctor Angel , Saavedra Reyes Yoana Vanessa , Llacsaguache Calle Ursula Yesenia , Garcia Arismendiz Artemiza
Published: December 2024

El objetivo de este libro es realizar un análisis y poder determinar la relación que puede tener el clima organizacional y la satisfacción laboral con el desempeño de los docentes de la Universidad Nacional de Piura. Como parte de este proceso se utilizó un cuestionario como instrumento de recolección de datos, con una escala de Likert a cada una de las variables; tomando como muestra cantidad de 236 docentes. Estos cuestionarios tuvieron un Alfa de Cronbach de 0.935 para la variable clima organizacional, 0.940 para la variable satisfacción laboral y 0.887 para la variable desempeño laboral, garantizando así su consistencia interna, y fueron validados por cuatro expertos en la materia con grado de Doctor. Con los datos del cuestionario se elaboró una base de datos que se ingresó en el software SPSS Versión 26, que permitió, en primer lugar, describir la percepción de los trabajadores sobre cada una de las variables propuestas con sus correspondientes dimensiones y realizar pruebas de hipótesis a contrastar. si estas variables estaban realmente relacionadas o eran independientes. Se obtuvo como resultado de este proceso de análisis e investigación que, si existe una relación significativa entre el clima organizacional y la satisfacción laboral con el desempeño de los docentes de la Universidad Nacional de Piura, para un nivel de significancia del 5%.
ECO VILLAGE AS A MODEL FOR ACHIEVING CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES: CASE STUDY OF THE 1000 HOUSEHOLDS PROJECT, SINDH, PAKISTAN.
Authors: Amer Khurram , Zeeshan Asim  , Zain Zulfiqar  , Sara Tahir
Published: December 2024

Pakistan is among the countries most affected by climate change, facing loss of life and property due to flooding caused by cataclysmic rains across the country each year. In response to the catastrophic flooding in 2022, The Heritage Foundation Pakistan initiated the “1000 Household’s Project”, to help mitigate the impact of climate change using the eco-village model as a potential solution.  The project focused on the articulation of strategies catering to the social fabric and economic uplift through empowerment and by providing skills training and localized, adaptable solutions. By using the 1000 Households project as a case study, this paper has attempted to analyze the effectiveness of the eco-village model as a potential solution to achieving climate resilience in marginalized communities. The research findings also provided a framework for implementation in the event of future disasters in such areas, which can help build a more resilient and sustainable future.
THE COMPETITION MYTH: EXPLORING THE SYMBIOSIS BETWEEN HUMAN AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Authors: Sarfaraz Ambreen
Published: December 2024

The generally conceived belief that jobs are at danger of being replaced by AI has sparked concern which has resulted in human intelligence being seen as in conflict with AI systems. However, this perceived rivalry obscures a more profound reality: the integration between human beings and artificial intelligence. For that reason, this study refutes the competition myth and shows that people and AI can work together. Human intelligence is superior in adaptability, feelings and the ability to consider the circumstances, whereas AI is faster, flexible at scale, and analytical. Combinatorial of these capacities gives rise to hybrid intelligence, which essentially extends human capabilities and reconstructs problem-solving approaches. As demonstrated in this study, AI can serve to enhance human capabilities that are more valuable, work on the tasks that are best executed by human intelligence, and can create path to a new paradigm of human-AI collaboration.
Weakly Reversible Realizations of Biochemical Systems Theory (BST) Models
Authors:   Institute of Mathematics, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines, Villejo Exequiel Jun V. , Talabis Dylan Antonio SJ. ,   Institute of Mathematical Sciences, University of the Philippines, Philippines
Published: December 2024

Biochemical Systems Theory (BST) is a modeling framework that employs power-law formulations to effectively capture the inherent nonlinearities and heterogeneity of biological systems. Recent research has shown that BST models can be modelled by reaction networks. However, many key results in Chemical Reaction Network Theory (CRNT) rely on the condition of weak reversibility - a property often absent in reaction networks derived from BST models. To address this challenge, this paper develops algorithms for constructing weakly reversible realizations of two variants of BST models: S-systems and General Mass Action (GMA) systems. By applying these algorithms, fundamental network properties are simplified, and recent CRNT results regarding the steady states of such systems are validated. Additionally, some of these algorithms yield deficiency zero networks - a necessary property for the existence of complex-balanced steady states. Finally, the proposed algorithms are applied to the GMA representation of the carbon cycle models by Anderies et al. and Heck et al., demonstrating the existence of concentration robustness in these models.
Complex sample design adjusted analysis of marriage age preference in Türkiye
Authors: Saraç Melike
Published: December 2024

The incorporation of properties of complex sample design in statistical analyses is frequently overlooked although multi-staged, stratified, and cluster sample designs are used in surveys. This is important to make design-based inferences based on probability samples. It is possible to estimate the inevitable impact of such designs on statistics by utilizing standard errors, confidence intervals, and design effects. Several programs including Stata, R, and SPSS enable researchers to incorporate the properties of sample designs. The major goal of this study is to identify how the complex sample design adjusted analysis results should be presented with an example of the preferred age at marriage in Türkiye. The study in particular investigates the impact of marriage cohort on women’s likelihood of reporting marriage age preference below the median age at marriage in Türkiye while controlling for background characteristics. The 2018 Turkey Demographic and Health Survey, a cross-sectional, face-to-face survey, is the data source for this study. The nationally representative data sets provide information on household composition, fertility, family planning, etc. In addition to proportions of marriage age preference by background characteristics of women in Türkiye, design adjusted estimates of binary logistic regression analysis technique was used to reach objectives. The results indicated that there were some variations in the standard errors of proportions and regression coefficients for study variables. In addition to significant effect of marriage cohort, statistical parameters showed the variance inflation in the complex sample design compared to that of a simple random sample design with the same size. Incorporating properties which are generally overlooked in analyses using complex sample designed survey data consists of the main originality. Moreover, the study is original in terms of presenting representative results focusing on marriage cohorts to the literature which is devoted to marriage age preference in Türkiye.
Spekülatif gelecek tartışmaları ekseninde tekno-hümanizm ve toplum 5.0: Sistematik bir değerlendirme
Authors: Kodak Dilge
Published: December 2024

Tekno-hümanizm, teknolojinin insani deneyim ve potansiyeller üzerinde olumlu etkiler yaratmasını hedefleyen felsefi bir pozisyondur. Bu anlamda tekno-hümanizm teknoloji ve insanlık arasındaki dengenin adil bir şekilde kurulması gerektiğini ve insanlığın yeniden merkeze alınmasını savunur. Bu savunmayı yaparken de insanların yaşam kalitesini artırmak için teknolojik gelişmeleri kullanırken ahlaki ve sosyal sorumluluk ilkelerini gözetir. Tekno-hümanizm; skolastik felsefe sonrasında Aydınlanma düşüncesinin normatif bir çıktısı olan hümanizm paradigmasının aktüel bir aşamasıdır. İnsan merkezcilik ve rasyonalitenin nesnel çerçevesinde şekillenen Endüstri Devrimi tarihsel olarak Enformasyon Toplumu aşamasını da tamamlamış, süper akıllı toplumlar idealine eğilim artış göstermiş ve internet teknolojileri örgütlü yaşam ve üretim pratiklerini domine etmeye başlamıştır. İlk olarak Japonya’da öne sürülen Toplum 5.0 modeli, dijital teknolojiler ve yapay zeka teknolojilerinin zemin oluşturduğu süper akıllı toplumları refere etmektedir. Toplum 5.0’ın amacı insanlığın makine ve yapay zekalarla olan etkileşimini verimlilik açısından optimize etmektir. Ayrıca toplumsal hayatta büyüme ve kalkınmaya birincil öncelik vererek, yaşam kalitesinin maksimize edilmesini sağlamak bu modelin öncelikli hedefleri arasındadır. Bu çerçeveden hareketle, çalışmanın amacı insan merkezciliğin tarihsel evriminin son aşaması olan tekno-hümanizm yaklaşımı ekseninde, süper akıllı toplum ideallerini odağına alan Toplum 5.0 modelinin vaat ve pratikleri arasındaki benzerlikleri ve çelişkileri, spekülatif gelecek tartışmaları ekseninde (post- tekno hümanizm) sistematik yöntemle tartışmaktır. Çalışmanın temel varsayımı dijital transformasyon sürecini inşa eden neredeyse tüm gelişme ve aksiyonlar insan yaşamını kolaylaştırma felsefesini benimserken, Toplum 5.0 gibi tamamen dijital ve yapay zeka teknolojileri ile donatılmış makro modellerin hümaniteryen temelli bir felsefe gütmedikleri yönündedir. Çalışmada tekno-hümanizm kavramı ve Toplum 5.0 modeli çerçevelendirilerek, sistematik olarak incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucunda, tekno-hümaniteryen görüş ve Toplum 5.0 arasında tematik olarak karşıt bir ilişki olduğu, aksine Toplum 5.0 modelinin spekülatif gelecek tartışmalarını bütünleyen post- tekno hümanist paradigmaya daha yakın bir pozisyonda olduğu tartışılmıştır.
Mental Health Challenges of Refugee Children
Authors: Majerčáková Albertová Silvia
Published: December 2024

Worldwide, the number of refugee children and youth is staggering. It is well-documented that refugee children face various types and varying extents of mental health challenges. Providing an overview of the mental health challenges that this population faces, this chapter discusses the current mental health status of refugee children through the lens of prominent psychological theories. A psychosocial approach to human development is introduced, moving beyond the traditional approach of diagnosis and treatment of mental health symptoms, adopting a holistic ecological approach targeting both risk and resilience factors that promote sustainable mental health and well-being in refugee children. Through the motivational theory of human needs, refugee children’s needs are outlined as their basic human rights, offering a rationale for comprehensive mental health services to be provided at the individual, family, and community levels. With the overarching aim of promoting complete mental health of refugee children towards a state of well-being, a system of interventions is outlined, which considers the complex needs of these children and their families. A family is a system of its own; however, it is also a subsystem within a larger societal system. A subsystem can thrive only if, at the societal level, an open-minded, prejudice-free, and tolerant approach is adopted towards refugee children and their families. Each child is primarily a child with human rights and deserves to thrive in a psychologically healthy environment to have a chance to achieve positive life outcomes.
Our right to life comes from being human: Perception of the child before birth
Authors: Frivaldszky Edit
Published: December 2024

More than 70 million abortions take place worldwide every year. There is no other topic so devisive today as the recognition of the human being as human while in the mother's womb. And there is no other issue where the world of law is so disconnected from biological reality as for the beginning of life.
Our times see a cultural dissonance where due to historical and technological developments men and women turn against each other at the expense of the conceived new life, where mothers and fathers become the number one enemy of their unborn children. Recognizing the importance of our genetic heritage might lead to the rearrangement of responsibilities for the sake of the next generation.
Althought on the surface, the cultural acceptance of the unborn is not widespread in the Western world, the roots of recognizing the human being as human can be found in international documents and national legislation. While the rights of the child before birth is under attack, mothers must also be strongly protected in the vulnerable period of pregnancy.
Child Poverty in the Member States of the European Union through the Lens of Hungary and the Romani Population
Authors: Havasi Virág
Published: December 2024

In this study, we examined the different measurement methods for poverty. Extreme poverty has decreased both in terms of actual number and overall proportion, but it is still present even in the developed European countries. Having assessed the situation of the Romani people and their children in the European member states, we found that their conditions were relatively better in three Central European countries. We provide a detailed picture about the Hungarian Roma and the state’s endeavours to integrate them into society. Hungary has high-quality institutions, including social innovations such as the Sure Start Children’s House and Study Hall, but their functioning is not without deficiencies.
Children and Poverty: Dynamics of Theology
Authors: Jović Rastko
Published: December 2024

Persistent poverty in Serbia is affecting everyone, particularly children. This article examines the complex issue of poverty through the lens of Orthodox theology. Historically, Orthodox theology has been criticised for its passivity in addressing social injustices, often promising salvation in an afterlife paradise. Despite critiques of inactivity, the Orthodox Church in Serbia has been actively engaged in humanitarian assistance, extending support through various channels, including dioceses and collaborative efforts with other humanitarian organisations. Yet, there remains a striking difference between the Church’s perceived role as a guardian of tradition and national identity and its potential to be socially active within the constraints of history. In that manner, this article advocates for comprehension of a theological framework that would be able to guide charitable efforts. Recognising the intrinsic value that children embody within Christian tradition highlights the imperative of special care for children. Acknowledging the importance of tradition and theology within the Orthodox context, we believe, can inspire a dialogue between the Church and broader society. That would eventually help to transcend social passivity, changing the image of the Church towards active and systemic work, and towards the dynamic of love, justice, and compassion. In other words, the Serbian Orthodox Church should align this presence with its prophetic role of addressing and changing unjust social relations that cause poverty. Therefore, alleviating poverty and increasing social engagement should be top priorities in the coming years.
E-Learning Learner Experience pada Pengguna Mobile Assisted Language Learning
Authors: Anggun Nadia Fatimah  , Mentari Anugrah Imsa  , Asep Soegiarto  , Siti Lintang Oktiara
Published: December 2024

Pasca pandemi, adopsi teknologi digital dalam pendidikan mengalami percepatan yang signifikan, terutama dalam pembelajaran bahasa asing. Salah satu inovasi yang berkembang adalah Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) yang memanfaatkan teknologi smartphone dan internet. Aplikasi Duolingo adalah salah satu platform MALL terpopuler secara global, menawarkan pembelajaran berbasis gamifikasi untuk lebih dari 40 bahasa. Popularitasnya juga meningkat pesat di Indonesia, dengan pertumbuhan pengguna mencapai enam kali lipat antara tahun 2020-2023. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengalaman pembelajar dalam menggunakan Duolingo, sebagai salah satu bentuk MALL, dalam konteks pembelajaran bahasa asing. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian ini memetakan lima aspek utama yang mempengaruhi pengalaman pengguna, yaitu aspek peserta didik, guru, program pembelajaran, sistem teknologi, dan sistem sosial yang difasilitasi teknologi. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan mengenai efektivitas MALL dan berkontribusi terhadap kebijakan pendidikan digital di Indonesia.