bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Low back pain among healthcare personnel in Saudi Arabia: A systematic review
Authors: Woodman Alexander , Homan Mohammed , Niaz Asim , Al-Jamea Lamiaa , Akhtar Mahmood , Sager Mohammed
Published: July 2022

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a complex condition with several determinants contributing to its occurrence. LBP is defined as pain that persists for 12 weeks or longer. The prevalence of work-related LBP among health-care personnel in Saudi Arabia affects both the healthcare personnel and the quality of patient care. Aim: The aim of this study was to review the epidemiology of LBP among the healthcare personnel in Saudi Arabia and wellness programs aimed at decreasing the rate of LBP. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using relevant keywords to search for studies conducted in Saudi Arabia regarding LBP among healthcare personnel. After selecting the inclusion criteria and epidemiological measures of LBP for the current research as well as obtaining full texts for the study, a total of 13 articles were used. Results: Thirteen studies were included in the current systematic review. Nurses and dentists were among the most vulnerable groups, constantly experiencing LBP due to long working hours, standing, as well as stress. Physical and occupational therapists and surgeons were experiencing LBP and generalized myalgia due to the work stress caused by the overcommitment at work and a high number of treated patients. Emergency medical services personnel reported a very high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders. Based on the results of the reviewed studies, most of the participants experienced the prevalence of the LBP within the last 12 months. Conclusion: LBP has multifactorial risks, etiology, and increased evidence and prevalence among healthcare personnel in Saudi Arabia. The results show that there is good reason to conduct an in-depth study of available best practice interventions aimed at preventing LBP among healthcare personnel. Future studies in Saudi Arabia should focus on creating workplace wellness programs and on assessing risk factors as well as preventing LBP.
Choroidal hemangioma in pregnancy and post-partum
Authors: Andron Aleza A , Fabian Ido Didi , Vishnevskia-Dai Vicktoria
Published: July 2022

To report a patient with choroidal hemangioma (CH) presenting in the third trimester of pregnancy, with visual symptoms and subretinal fluid. A 42-year-old 30-week pregnant woman presented to the ocular oncology service, with new-onset visual deterioration in her right eye. Fundoscopy revealed an orange elevated choroidal lesion in the macular region, with overlying subretinal fluid. The working diagnosis was a CH and a decision was made to monitor the patient until after delivery. Post-partum, the patient reported improvement in symptoms, and on examination, spontaneous resolution of the subretinal fluid was noticed, demonstrated also on optical coherence tomography (OCT). CH is a potentially sight-threatening lesion that may exacerbate during pregnancy. A watchful waiting approach should be considered, as a spontaneous resolution of subretinal fluid may occur after delivery.
Double torpedo maculopathy in an adolescent patient
Authors: Hussain Farhan , Kasetty Venkatkrish M , Hamad Abdualrahman
Published: July 2022

Torpedo maculopathy is a rare, typically singular, asymptomatic, unilateral torpedo-shaped lesion located in the temporal macula. The pathophysiology of these lesions is currently unknown but is thought to occur during embryogenesis. Even rarer are cases of torpedo maculopathy with two lesions in the affected eye, with only one prior case identified in the literature. The authors present a case of double torpedo maculopathy with accompanying optical coherence tomography, fundus photos, and fundus auto-fluorescence imaging over a 1.5-year follow-up period. Although our case further establishes the non-progressive nature of this phenotype, the exact pathophysiology warrants further investigation.
Predictors of Catching COVID-19 Infection during Pandemic Stage in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Authors: Ghajarzadeh Mahsa , Mirmosayyeb Omid , Molazadeh Negar , Sahraian Mohammad Ali , Bonavita Simona , Shaygannejad Vahid
Published: July 2022

Background:

Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are considered at higher risk of COVID-19 infection due to treatment with immune modulators and immune-suppressive agents. The exact risk factors are not clear. So, we aimed to conduct a study to determine the predictors of catching COVID-19 infection during the pandemic stage in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Methods:

We conducted a multicenter screening study and developed an online questionnaire to collect patients’ self-reported demographic features along with MS-related and COVID-19–related information. The online questionnaire link was released by the Iran Multiple Sclerosis Society (IMSS) social media channel, accessible for 4160 MS patients totally and also was sent by WhatsApp for nonmember cases.

Results:

Totally, 1448 MS patients participated in our study. Twenty-five (1.7%) patients were diagnosed with COVID-19, from which 4 were hospitalized, 4 were treated with medical therapy, and 17 patients had home-quarantine. The patients with COVID-19 diagnosis were more frequently treated with rituximab (28% vs 24%, P = 0.001) than others, and cardiovascular comorbidity was more frequent in this group (8% vs 1.6%, P = 0.01). Regression analysis showed that cardiovascular disease was a significant positive predictor of COVID-19 infection (OR = 5.2, 95% CI: 1.1–23.7).

Conclusions:

Patients with MS who have cardiovascular disease should be more monitored for COVID-19 infection as they are at higher risk of infection.
Primary osteosarcoma of breast - A clinical camouflage: Case report
Authors: Bandegudda Santhoshkumar , N Raju KVV , Kodandapani Suseela , Rao Jayakartik
Published: July 2022

Primary sarcoma of the breast is a rare clinical entity with an incidence of less than 1% among cases of breast cancer. Primary osteosarcoma of the breast is a very rare disease that shares clinical features similar to metaplastic breast carcinoma. A 57-year-old female Dravidian patient presented with a breast lump. A needle biopsy was suggestive of carcinoma. However, the mammogram was suggestive of dense calcification lesion, which is unusual in carcinoma. She underwent breast conservation surgery with sentinel lymph node biopsy; final histopathology was suggestive of osteosarcoma of the breast. After a follow-up of 18 months, the patient is healthy and disease-free. Primary breast osteosarcoma has to be considered as one of the differential diagnoses to metaplastic carcinoma and warrants a different treatment approach. Whenever there is discordance in clinical features, imaging, and histology, thorough evaluation with the mammogram, immunohistochemistry, and PET scan helps to resolve the issue.
Antiproliferative effect of Potentilla fulgens on glioblastoma cancer cells through downregulation of Akt/mTOR signaling pathway
Authors: Kandemir Sevgi Irtegun , Ipek Polat
Published: July 2022

Background:

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most aggressive brain tumor that is common among adults. This aggression is due to increased invasion, migration, proliferation, angiogenesis, and decreased apoptosis. Plant-based compounds have a high potential to be used as an anticancer agent due to their various mechanisms and less undesirable side effects. Potentilla fulgens is a medicinal plant, and methanolic root extract of P. fulgens (PRE) has anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties.

Objective:

In this study, we aimed to investigate antiproliferative effect of PRE on U118 and T98G glioblastoma cancer cells and to reveal which molecular signaling pathways regulate this mechanism of action.

Materials and Methods:

The effect of PRE on cell viability of GBM cells was investigated by MTT assay. Involvement of PRE with cell growth and survival signaling pathways, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt/mTOR and c-Src/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), was examined using Western Blot.

Results:

PRE reduced cell viability of GBM and human dermal fibroblast (HDF) cells in a dose-and time-independent manner. PI3K expression/phosphorylation level remained unchanged in both GBM and HDF cells after PRE treatment, but Akt/mTOR signaling pathway was downregulated in PRE-treated cells. PRE treatment did not affect c-Src expression/phosphorylation level in GBM cells; however, expression of c-Src was suppressed in HDF cells. Similar results were observed for STAT3 expression and phosphorylation status.

Conclusion:

PRE has the ability to suppress cell viability in GBM cells, by targeting the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.
Association of Cognitive Function, Depression, and Quality of Sleep with Statins among Oldest-Old Individuals
Authors: Regalla Sai Sruthi , Anaika Gunampalli , Reddy Bana Manishaa , Sharma Pawan Kumar , Ganguly Enakshi
Published: July 2022

Background:

Oldest-old population is rapidly increasing in all countries, with many prescribed statin therapy. Statins are associated with multiple cardiovascular benefits at various ages. The benefits of statins above the age of 75 are being questioned. The objective of this study was to measure statins use among the oldest-old population, aged 80 years and above, and to study the effect of statins on cognitive function, depression, and quality of sleep.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional study randomly enrolled 200 community-dwelling individuals aged >80 years. Data were collected upon home visits on sociodemographic, cognitive functions, depression, sleep, chronic diseases, functional limitations, and disabilities. Cognitive function (Mini Mental State Examination), depression (Geriatric Depression Scale), and quality of sleep (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) among individuals using statins versus not using statins were compared. Chi-square test and t-test were done; odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were reported. Logistic regression was done to calculate adjusted OR with age, antidepressants, sedatives, antihistaminics, and sleep medicines. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:

Overall prevalence of statin use in our study population was 12%; 11.3% in women and 13.2% in men. Cognitive functions, depression, and quality of sleep improved among those using statins (P < 0.05): cognitive impairment – OR: 0.38; 95% CI: 0.16–0.91; depression – OR: 0.41; 95% CI: 0.17–1.02, and poor sleep quality – OR: 0.39; 95% CI: 0.16–0.96. On stratification by gender, men showed a significant association of improved cognitive function and quality of sleep with the use of statins, whereas women did not show any significant associations with cognitive function and quality of sleep but showed almost significant association with improvement in depression.

Conclusions:

The prevalence of the use of statins was low in our population. Statins had positive effects on cognitive functions, quality of sleep, and depression over 80 years of age in our population, although gender difference exists.
Safety and Efficacy of Ayush Rasayana A and B in Improving Functionality of the Elderly – A Single-Arm Multicenter Study
Authors: Dey Aparajit B. , Gambhir Inderjeet Singh , Hazra Jayram , Sharma Sakshi , Mundada Pallavi S. , Mata Sunita , Chakrawarty Avinash , Singh Om P. , Mitra Achintya , Rana Rakesh K. , Singhal Richa , Vedi S. K. , Sharma Ramavtar , Kumar Adarsh , Gupta Bharti , Padhi Madan M. , Srikanth Narayanam , Dhiman Kartar Singh
Published: July 2022

Background:

As per Ayurvedic classics, Rasāyana is a term used for unique therapeutic measures intended to improve cognition, memory, physical strength and delay the degenerative processes. Ayush Rasayana A & B are developed from extracts of herbs pertaining rasayana property.

Aims & Objectives:

To assess the safety and effectiveness of 'Ayush Rasayana A and B' in improving physical endurance, quality of life and cognition of elderly.

Materials and Methods:

This is an open label, single arm, multi-centre study among 256 apparently healthy elderly between 60-75 years. Ayush Rasayan A was given for 6 days and Ayush Rayana B for 180 days. The effect of the trial drug was seen on functional capacity, quality of life and cognitive function and, safety of the intervention was assessed through haematological and biochemical tests, clinical examination and incidence of adverse events.

Results:

Significant improvement in 6 minute walk test and HMSE score was observed at 187th as compared to baseline (p<0.0001). Quality of life of the participants especially in domains of physical health, social relationship and environment also improved at the end of intervention period (p<0.0001). The haematological and bio-chemical parameters showed no significant changes as compared to baseline and no adverse events were observed during the study.

Conclusion:

Ayush Rasayana A and Ayush Rasayana B, both were well tolerated by all the participants. This ayurvedic intervention can be safely given to apparently healthy elderly to improve their functionality, quality of life and cognition. However, a randomized controlled trial is warranted to substantiate the efficacy of this drug.

Trial Registration:

CTRI/2015/04/005679 dated 8th April 2015.
Does outer retinal layer thickness correlate with the central visual field indices in early dry age-related macular degeneration?
Authors: Acharya Sarmila , Kharel Sitaula R , Karki Pratap , Mishra Sanjeeb Kumar , Dahal Hira Nath , Poudel Amit
Published: July 2022

PURPOSE:

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and Nepal is one among them. We aimed to determine the relationship between outer retinal layer thickness parameters with central visual field indices in early dry ARMD cases among Nepalese population.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The subjects for this descriptive, cross-sectional study comprised 40 patients with early dry ARMD from the ophthalmology department of a tertiary level hospital of Nepal. The retinal layer thickness was measured with spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), and the visual field indices were assessed using the 10-2 protocol of Humphrey visual field analyzer (HFA). Thus, the retinal layer structures correlated with visual field indices among our population.

RESULTS:

Among our early dry ARMD population, the foveal threshold (FT) was found to be significantly correlated with retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) elevation (P < 0.01, r = −0.541), outer segment (OS) length (P = 0.02, r = 0.465), and inner segment ellipsoid (ISe) band disruption (P = 0.01, r = −0.499), but not with presence of hyperreflective foci (P = 0.464), RPE thickness (P = 0.612), and central macular thickness (P = 0.214). However, no significant correlation between mean deviation and pattern standard deviation of visual field with retinal layer thickness parameters was identified.

CONCLUSION:

In early dry ARMD, a reduced FT is significantly correlated with the integrity of the ISe band, thinning of OS length, and drusen-associated RPE elevation. The results highlight the utility of both SD-OCT retinal layer measurement and central visual field testing by HFA in ARMD to monitor the progression of the disease.
Estimation du consentement à payer pour la valorisation du patrimoine culturel : cas de la vieille ville de Mila
Authors: Benmicia Nawel , Sahnoune Tayeb , Djemaci Brahim
Published: July 2022

Cette étude a comme objectif d’estimer le montant du consentement à payer (CAP) afin de préserver la vieille ville de Mila (Algérie) ainsi que de déterminer les facteurs qui sont susceptibles de l’influencer. Elle fait appel à la méthode d’évaluation contingente sur un échantillon de 423 personnes en 2019, via un modèle de régression sur données d’intervalles. L’étude montre que 80 % au moins des enquêtés sont favorables à contribuer à la valorisation et à la mise en valeur du patrimoine de la vieille ville. Les facteurs explicatifs du CAP sont le revenu et la connaissance de patrimoine. L’estimation économétrique donne un CAP moyen de 2127 DA lors d’une contribution purement financière, et une valeur de 14995 DA pour une contribution en travaux volontaire.
La gouvernance des transports publics entre politiques publiques et participation citoyenne - la ville d’Alger cas d’étude-
Authors: Boussaïd Khadidja , Yacef Abdelkrim , Chabane Lila
Published: July 2022

Ce papier tente d’apporter un regard sur la problématique de la gouvernance des transports publics dans la ville d’Alger. D’une part, d’un point de vue institutionnel par la compréhension du rôle de chacun des acteurs dans l’élaboration des politiques publiques en matière de transport, et d’autre part, la façon dont doit se jouer l’insertion du paradigme participatif et la responsabilité citoyenne en termes de gestion de la ville. En effet, cette dernière est un enjeu majeur pour la mise en place de protocoles qui tendraient vers une durabilité socio-économique et un partage équitable de cet espace qu’est la ville, en termes de ressources et de besoins. L'analyse de cette problématique a été prise en charge dans le cadre d'une méthodologie mixte, la première quantitative ciblant les ménages, et la deuxième qualitative ciblant les acteurs institutionnels.
Les déterminants à court et à long terme de l'évolution du solde courant algérien : étude économétrique via le modèle ardl
Authors: Sebahi Dalila , Gana Brahim
Published: July 2022

Cet article vise à identifier les déterminants de l'évolution du solde courant algérien à l'aide du modèle ARDL, sur la période 1980-2020. Les principaux résultats de nos analyses montrent que les déterminants se déduisent en s'appuyant sur trois caractéristiques essentielles : (1) la pression exercée sur le compte courant, suite à la volatilité des prix des hydrocarbures sur le marché mondial, exacerbe une dépendance pétrolière ; (2) l'inélasticité des exportations au taux de change, rend le solde courant insensible à la politique de change ; (3) la persistance de la relation à court et long terme entre les soldes budgétaire et courant valide l'hypothèse des déficits jumeaux et impose une croissance économique peu diversifiée.
Historia osobliwej pamiątki. Mit i prawda o „pomniku szarańczy” w Zwierzyńcu na Roztoczu
Authors: Domański Cezary W.
Published: July 2022

The Story of a Peculiar Landmark. The Myth and Truth about the “Locust Monument” in Zwierzyniec in Roztocze

In Zwierzyniec (Lublin province), a stone commemorates the victory over locusts, which, according to the carved inscription, appeared in Roztocze on 26 August 1711. This date was inscribed during the renovation of the monument in the 21st century, when the previous date – 27 August 1859 – was removed. However, both versions of the date are incorrect. The article presents the history of the monument based on previously unknown sources, identifies the person who founded it, and describes the insect invasion and measures taken to destroy the locusts that, in reality, affected this area in 1860.
Konstytucja polityczna Republiki Portugalii z 11 kwietnia 1933 r.
Authors: Maziarz Jakob
Published: July 2022

Political Constitution of the Portuguese Republic of 1933 The work consists of two parts. One of them is the first Polish translation of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic of April 11, 1933, and the other is an article devoted to this constitution and the system of government prevailing in Portugal during its period of validity. The Constitution of 1933 had never previously been translated into Polish, although its translation (often anonymous) was published in several other languages, including English, French, German, and Russian. While the circumstances of adopting the constitution of 1933, its sources, and its ideological concepts are reasonably well chronicled in Polish literature, the Estado Novo system is less so, and the author devotes his article to analysing this new regime. It is a synthesis of the constitution’s provisions, against the background of the circumstances in which it was adopted and the ideology on which it was based: corporatism, conservatism, moderate nationalism, and meritocracy. The author also does not ignore the unique role of the architect and originator of the Portuguese system of that time –António de Oliveira Salazar –and his views on the state system.
Religijni nieumarli. O nowej konceptualizacji wampiryzmu w przestrzeni medialnej (na przykładzie serialu „Nocna msza” Mike’a Flanagana)
Authors: Rawski Jakub
Published: July 2022

Celem artykułu jest analiza toposu wampira w serialu „Nocna msza” (2021). Ze względu na wyjątkowe, w aspekcie religijnym, ujęcie figury nieumarłego koniecznym wydaje się odpowiedź na następujące pytania: w jakim zakresie semantycznym produkcja Netflixa wnosi nowe treści do dotychczasowej ewolucji obrazu krwiopijcy w kulturze? Dlaczego powiązanie wampiryzmu z religijnością, chociaż już we wcześniejszych utworach pojawiały się tego typu reprezentacje, stanowi novum? Jakie nawiązania oraz paralele można zaobserwować w serialu w odniesieniu do słynnych antenatów – powieści Brama Stokera, Stephena Kinga, Anne Rice, filmów Friedricha Wilhelma Murnau czy Wernera Herzoga? Metodologia wykorzystana w tekście korzysta z kategorii wypracowanych na gruncie semiotyki kultury popularnej (ewolucja intermedialnego wizerunku wampira), teorii komunikowania masowego (konteksty konwergencyjne) oraz badań komparatystycznych (relacja w zakresie wykorzystania motywów fabularnych między „Nocną mszą” a wcześniejszymi utworami, w których manifestuje się topos krwiopijcy). Wartość poznawcza artykułu opiera się na wykazaniu poszerzenia pola semantycznego wampiryzmu w kontekście religijnym, który pojawił się w serialu Mike’a Flanagana.

Religious Undead. New Conceptualization of Vampirism in the Media Space (Based on the Example of Mike Flanagan’s “Midnight Mass” Series)

The aim of this article is to analyse topos of a vampire in the “Midnight Mass” series (2021). Due to the unique, religious aspect of the series, it seems necessary to answer the following questions: to what semantic extent does Netflix’s production bring new content to the current evolution of the image of the “bloodsucker” in culture? Why the connection of vampirism and religiosity seems like a novelty, although such representations have already appeared in earlier works? Why the connection between vampirism and religion, when such representations have already appeared in earlier works, is a novelty? What references and parallels can be observed in the “Midnight Mass” series that relate to the famous novels by Bram Stoker, Stephen King, Anne Rice and films by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau or Werner Herzog? The methodology used in this article is based on categories developed on the basis of the semiotics of popular culture (evolution of the intermedia image of a vampire), theory of mass communication (convergent contexts) and comparative research (account of the use of motives between “Midnight Mass” and earlier works in which the bloodsucker topos is manifested). The cognitive value of the article is based on the demonstration of the broadening of the semantic field of vampirism vampirism in the religious context, which appeared in Mike Flanagan’s series.
Rozprawa z polskim kanonem patriotycznym w Ale z naszymi umarłymi Jacka Dehnela
Authors: Księska Dobromiła
Published: July 2022

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie sposobów funkcjonowania polskiego kanonu patriotycznego w powieści Jacka Dehnela Ale z naszymi umarłymi. W części pierwszej zaprezentowane zostają powiązania między forsowaniem jednej – kanonicznej, oficjalnej – wersji tożsamości narodowej a wzrostem postaw nacjonalistycznych we współczesnym społeczeństwie polskim zaprezentowanym w powieści. W drugiej omówione są strategie ujednoznaczniającego dopasowywania dziedzictwa romantycznego do potrzeb ideologii nacjonalistycznej. Trzecia część zawiera analizę niektórych wybrzmiewających w powieści konsekwencji bezkrytycznego podejścia do polskiego kanonu patriotycznego oraz interpretację zabiegów alegorycznych wykorzystanych przez Dehnela.

Confronting Polish Patriotic Canon in But With Our Dead Ones by Jacek Dehnel

The aim of the article is to present the ways, in which the Polish patriotic canon functions in Jacek Dehnel’s novel But With Our Dead Ones. In the first part, the author presents the connections between the enforcement of one – canonical, official – version of national identity and the upsurge of the nationalist attitudes in the modern Polish society depicted in the novel. In the second part, the author discusses the homogenizing strategies of adapting the Romantic legacy to the needs of nationalist ideology. The third part includes the analysis of the selected consequences of an uncritical approach to the Polish patriotic canon; and the interpretation of the allegoric tools used by Dehnel.
Twarz Tadeusza Różewicza – warianty tekstu/ budowanie wiersza
Authors: Cieślak Tomasz
Published: July 2022

Artykuł jest studium działań tekstotwórczych Tadeusza Różewicza, dokonywanych na karcie rękopiśmiennej, znajdującej się obecnie w archiwum Ossolineum we Wrocławiu, datowanej przez poetę na 13 czerwca 1968 roku. Przedmiotem analizy jest proces budowania wiersza Twarz, który opublikowany został, w nieco zmienionym kształcie, jako Koniec w tomie Regio (1969). Dopiski na marginesach tekstu głównego, obecnego w trzech wersjach, otwierają konteksty, historyczne i osobiste, związane z Zagładą, kampanią antysemicką władz państwowych PRL w marcu 1968 oraz z rewoltą paryską 1968 roku.

“Twarz” by Tadeusz Różewicz – Text Variants/ Constructing a Poem

This paper is a study of Tadeusz Różewicz’s text-creating activities, as evidenced by a handwritten page (currently held in the Ossolineum archives in Wrocław) dated by the poet June 13, 1968. The subject of the analysis is the process of building the poem “Twarz,” which was published, in a slightly changed form, as “Koniec” in the volume Regio (1969). Notes on the margins of the main text, present in three versions, open up historical and personal contexts related to the Holocaust, the anti-Semitic campaign of the state authorities of the Polish People’s Republic in March 1968, and to the May 68 revolt in Paris.
Początki Wielkiej Emigracji. Polacy w Besançon w latach 1832–1833
Authors: Tarkowska Ewelina
Published: July 2022

The beginnings of the Great Emigration. Poles in Besançon in 1832–1833

The presence of Poles who emigrated after the November Uprising in Besançon and the Franche-Comté region definitely deserves the historians’ attention. Although the Poles stayed in the city and surrounding areas for only a little longer than a year, they made a mark in the history of the region. At the beginning, Besançon was meant to be just a point for the emigrants to receive necessary help during their journey to Avignon and Châteauroux. Only a significant inflow of Polish migrants resulted in the establishment of a new dépôt. In the first period of their stay in the city, the Poles received an enthusiastic welcome, but as time went by, their presence was getting more and more troublesome for the inhabitants. Unlawful abandonment of the dépôt to participate in the Frankfurt Expedition, resulted directly in the dissolution and sending the Poles to Normandy and Brittany in 1833. Attention should be given to the fact that thanks to the current availability of French archives, the research on the Polish emigration community may be extended by a new feature of the Great Emigration phenomenon – from the point of view of the French Government and local authorities.
Czy warto było? Umowa krakowska z 18 września 1891 r. O przyczynach oraz pokładanych w niej nadziejach i skutkach
Authors: Pezda Janusz
Published: July 2022

Was it worth it? The Krakow Agreement of September 18th, 1891

The history of the Polish Library in Paris does not only mean the history of the Emigration but it also shows what was and still is the idea of shared thinking of history, taking action to preserve Polish institutions in a foreign land. It is the oldest non-French library in Paris, the oldest Polish library abroad. On November 24th 1838, at the request of Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz, the Polish Literary Society and its Historical Department and the Department of Statistics together with the Scientific Aid Society decided to combine their collections in order to set a national library. After years of efforts, the festive opening of the Library took place on March 24th 1839, on the anniversary of the oath taken by Tadeusz Kościuszko on the Krakow Main Square. Since 1854, after its relocation to the Île Saint-Louis, the Library has been sharing its collections uninterruptedly. In late 1890s, firstly in the form of non-binding questionnaire, a survey was started regarding the prospect of the Library to be continued in cooperation with a national institution. Talks on possible agreement have been initiated with the Academy of Learning in Krakow. Finally the Krakow Agreement was signed in 1891, under which the custody over the Library, its building and the gathered collections was taken over by the Academy of Learning and a research station was established.
Pandemia koronawirusa na łamach tygodnika „Newsweek Polska”
Authors: Mateja Dagmara
Published: July 2022

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie wyników analizy ilościowej i jakościowej przeprowadzonej na podstawie materiałów prasowych poświęconych problematyce pandemii koronawirusa, opublikowanych na łamach tygodnika „Newsweek Polska”. W obliczu występowania wirusa na świecie, ale i rosnącej liczby informacji w dyskursie medialnym i okołomedialnym, kwestią do rozstrzygnięcia pozostaje pytanie o sposób przedstawiania tematyki pandemii koronawirusa na łamach tygodnika społeczno-politycznego. Analizie poddano częstotliwość występowania w tygodniku materiałów na temat pandemii koronawirusa SARS-CoV-2 w okresie pięciu miesięcy jej trwania. Badanie dowiodło, że zainteresowanie tygodnika „Newsweek” kwestiami poświęconymi COVID-19 jest ściśle skorelowane z datą opublikowania pierwszych informacji dotyczących zarażenia polskiego pacjenta. Znaczna część publikacji dotyczyła nie tylko skutków epidemii, lecz także była odzwierciedleniem sytuacji panującej wówczas zarówno w Polsce, jak i na świecie.

The coronavirus pandemic presented in „Newsweek Polska”

The purpose of this study is to present the results of the analysis of the content of Newsweek Polska weekly magazine. In the face of the new global virus as well as the growing amount of information in the media and media-related discourse, the issue of how to present the topic of the coronavirus pandemic in the socio-political weekly remains to be resolved. The analysis focused on the frequency of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic coverage in the magazine during the five months of its duration. The study showed that the interest of Newsweek in COVID-19 topics is closely correlated with the date of publication of the first information on the infection of a Polish patient. A significant part of the publication also concerned the effects of the epidemic as w
System medialny w Chinach
Authors: Durmaj Małgorzata
Published: July 2022

Media jako środki społecznego przekazu i instrumenty polityki w Chińskiej Republice Ludowej (ChRL) są dziś częstym tematem badań. System medialny jest przedstawiony w kontekście specyfiki kulturowej i geograficznej kraju oraz uwarunkowań politycznych i cywilizacyjnych, mających wpływ na dystrybucję przekazów medialnych. Najważniejsze cechy sytemu medialnego w Chinach to między innymi: niski poziom profesjonalizmu dziennikarskiego oraz interwencjonizm państwowy. Decyzje władz ChRL i linia programowa mediów w Chinach stanowią zagrożenie dla pluralizmu i niezależności mediów. Przegląd literatury, odniesienia do tekstów naukowych, tłumaczenia serwisów dostępnych w chińskich przeglądarkach internetowych oraz przegląd dostępnych raportów pomogą w szerzeniu świadomości na temat cenzury oraz walki ze szkodliwą retoryką, wciąż obecną w mediach.

Media system in China

The media, as the media of social communication and policy instruments in the People’s Republic of China, are a frequent subject of research today. The media system is presented in the context of the cultural and geographical specificity of a given country as well as political and civilization conditions that affect the distribution of media messages. The most influential features of the Chinese media system include: a low level of journalistic professionalism or state interventionism. The decisions of the PRC authorities and the programming line of the media in China pose a threat to media pluralism and independence. Literature review, references to scientific texts, translations of websites available on Chinese web browsers and a review of available reports can help spread awareness of censorship and the fight against harmful rhetoric still present in the media.
Debata w obrazkach. O zawartości politycznych memów internetowych
Authors: Czepiec-Veltzé Karina
Published: July 2022

Autorzy artykułu poruszają problematykę, której punktem wyjścia jest obecność polityki w sferze rozrywkowej. Zjawisko to opiera swoją bytność przede wszystkim o uwarunkowania, jakie stwarza web 2.0. Nie bez znaczenia pozostaje także charakterystyka i zwyczaje młodego pokolenia jako społeczności naczelnych twórców i konsumentów memów internetowych. Pokolenie to zdefiniowane przez pryzmat postaw, wspólnych przeżyć, cech pokoleniowych, nie zaś wieku czy innych czynników biologicznych. Obrana metodologia – analiza zawartości na podstawie zaprojektowanego klucza kategoryzacyjnego – pozwala zajrzeć w głąb reprezentatywnej próby memów politycznych. Dzięki niej możliwe stało się odczytanie nastrojów wśród memowych społeczności, a także wyznaczenie frekwencji poszczególnych składników świata polityki na różnego typu grafikach. To także wskazanie, o kim, w jaki sposób i jak często się mówi. Omawiane badania obierają za cel sprawdzenie, w jaki sposób i o kim ze sceny politycznej młodzież dyskutuje, za pomocą nowoczesnej formy komunikacji, porzucając zarazem tradycyjne formy partycypacji obywatelskiej. Wykorzystując memy jako mini gatunki publicystyczne i informacyjne użytkownicy forów obrazkowych wyrażają swoje poglądy oraz stosunek do bieżących czy historycznych wydarzeń. Siła ilustrowanych przekazów leży zaś w sprawnym operowaniu najnowszymi trendami obowiązującymi w sieci.

Debate on images. About the content of political internet memes

This article focuses on the presence of politics in entertainment and how the phenomenon known as “Web 2.0” has been used to advance it. The characteristics and habits of the younger generation are not insignificant, as they are the main producers and consumers of internet memes. This younger generation is defined through attitudes, shared experiences, and generational traits – not through age or any other biological factors. The chosen methodology (content analysis utilizing a specially designed categorization key) lets us look in-depth at a representative sample of political memes and analyse them. With this methodology, it is possible to decode the disposition of each meme society and the frequency at which particular political elements appear within the images. The goal of this research is to evaluate whom from the political stage youth are discussing, and in what way they are being discussed using this modern form of communication and civic participation. Through the exploitation of memes, image board Karina Czepiec-Veltzé 172 users show their opinions and attitudes towards current and past political affairs. The power of the images they generate strictly coincides with how intelligently they follow internet trends.
The Dynamics of Deforming Manifold: A Mathematical Model
Authors: Zhuang Xiaodong , Mastorakis Nikos
Published: July 2022

In order to meet the requirements of practical applications, a model of deforming manifold in the embedded space is proposed. The deforming vector and deforming field are presented to precisely describe the deforming process, which have clear physical meanings. The proposed model is a modification of the general differential dynamic model, with constraints of spatial and temporal continuity on the deforming field. The deformation integral and derivative are presented as compact expressions of manifold deforming process. Moreover, a specific autonomous deforming field with flattening effect is defined, which provides a novel geometric viewpoint on data dimension reduction. The effectiveness of this autonomous deforming field is proved by numerical computation simulations, which indicate the promising potential of the proposed model in practical dimension reduction tasks.
Ruas vazias, muros cheios - Cartazes de protesto durante a pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Fukushima Kando
Published: July 2022

O presente artigo apresenta e discute três conjuntos de cartazes fotografados durante a pandemia de COVID-19, cujas temáticas confrontam o discurso hegemônico. Os exemplos foram registrados na cidade de Curitiba-PR, e representam uma pequena parcela de trabalhos que exploram temas importantes, ligados a questões de políticas, econômicas e de gênero, através de um viés crítico.
Ismail Xavier - uma representação
Authors: Fernandes Gabriel Marques
Published: July 2022

LUNARDELLI, Fatimarlei; SILVA, Humberto Pereira da; PINTO, Ivonete (orgs.). Ismail Xavier: um pensador do cinema brasileiro. São Paulo: Edições Sesc São Paulo, 2019
O personagem marginal, em Ney Matogrosso... Para além do Bustiê
Authors: Ferreira Alves Jessica
Published: July 2022

A presente resenha busca compreender qual o lugar do intérprete na Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) através da figura de Ney Matogrosso, sujeito da pesquisa de Robson Pereira da Silva, que resultou na obra intitulada NEY MATOGROSSO... PARA ALÉM DO BUSTIÊ: PERFORMANCES DA CONTRAVIOLÊNCIA NA OBRA BANDIDO (1976-1977). Ao longo da história tem-se valorizado o trabalho dos compositores, ou seja, a letra, aspecto logocentrico da canção, mas além da parte do texto é preciso nos atentar também aos intérpretes, pois eles não podem ser resumidos somente a quem dá voz a composição, por esses a relação logos e melos é corporificada. Desta feita, irei investigar como Ney Matogrosso utiliza de personagens em seus espetáculos, como é o caso do bandido, e através destes faz críticas a sociedade.
Territorialidades camponesas no Noroeste do Paraná
Authors: Martins Eduardo
Published: July 2022

Resenha sobre os movimentos camponeses do Noroeste do Paraná e suas história de vida e luta contra o grande latifúndio.
Apresentação
Authors: Santos Marinês Ribeiro dos , Zacar Cláudia Regina Hasegawa
Published: July 2022

A proposta deste dossiê está alinhada às vertentes que defendem o design como uma prática social amplamente comprometida com a configuração material e simbólica da vida cotidiana. Trata-se de entender o design como um fenômeno cultural que opera na produção de comportamentos e sentidos mediante a objetificação de valores cujos efeitos são atravessados por relações de poder, tendo implicações na constituição de identidades individuais e coletivas. Argumentamos, então, que o design não diz respeito apenas a uma atividade profissional e institucionalizada, mas abarca inúmeras práticas engajadas na transformação do mundo social.
Gereja Sebagai Shelter
Authors: Dwi Asmara Alexander Hendra
Published: July 2022

Keterlibatan Gereja Katolik di Keuskupan Agung Semarang (KAS) dalam menanggapi krisis yang diakibatkan oleh pandemi COVID-19 di Indonesia, terutama di Yogyakarta, mengalami perubahan visi yang cukup penting seiring berjalannya waktu. Dalam periode pandemi tahap pertama (2020), gereja di KAS berfokus pada pelayanan kemanusiaan jangka pendek yang mencakup beberapa aktivitas, antara lain pembagian masker, pemberian bantuan makanan, dan pengorganisasian kegiatan karitatif lainnya. Memasuki paruh kedua pandemi COVID-19 (2021), gereja di KAS memperlihatkan keterlibatan yang semakin total dengan membuka tempat penampungan (shelter) isolasi mandiri bagi para penderita COVID-19. Gerakan shelter ini menyimbolkan solidaritas Gereja KAS yang mendalam bagi para korban. Artikel ini hendak memperlihatkan bahwa shelter menjadi model baru bagi solidaritas gereja di masa pandemi. Metode pengumpulan data ditempuh melalui wawancara dengan beberapa narasumber utama yang didukung dengan informasi-informasi penting lainnya dari internet dan media massa.
A Study on Advertising Media and Advertising Appeals adopted for Energy Drink Products by Selected Companies operating in India
Authors: Darane Viraj , Pawar Satish , Anute Nilesh
Published: July 2022

The main objective of writing this research paper is to identify advertising strategies adopted by energy drinks. Data presented on the tactics used by manufacturers of energy drinks. Advertising is essential for the company to survive in the market. Modern technology allows companies to create more effective and impressive advertisements for television, and print. This helps to create awareness about the product and helps to increase sales of the product. All the companies use rational appeal, adventure appeal, and humor appeal in their advertisements to attract adults and to give information about the energy drinks which will give benefit them. Influencers enhance information on energy drinks, which helps the company, establish a positive reputation in the marketplace and build a strong brand. As it is well known, energy drinks' high caffeine content has the desired effects of enhancing memory, boosting alertness, and elevating mood. In this research paper, we have shown the advertising strategy used by five energy drinks companies.
TEMATIZACIJA NASILjA U KNjIŽEVNOSTI ZA DECU – MODEL PROJEKTNE NASTAVE
Authors: Soleša Biljana S.
Published: July 2022

This paper examines the possibilities of interpreting children’s literary texts within project-based teaching in the first cycle of primary education. It presents a project entitled Dealing with violence in children’s literature, an innovative didactical approach, which enables comprehensive cross-curricular connections and competencies. The introductory part includes a brief overview of the topic of violence in literature, as well as the advantages of project-based teaching. The central part of the paper gives a proposal of the project, research tasks, learning activities and outcomes. The final part highlights the advantage of this teaching strategy and the role of teaching literature in the prevention of violence. The aim of the paper is to promote prevention by correlating violence in literature with violence in real life.
STVARALAČKO RJEŠAVANjE PROBLEMA U TUMAČENjU ĆOPIĆEVE „JEŽEVE KUĆICE“ I „BAŠTE SLjEZOVE BOJE“
Authors: Bulatović Veselin R.
Published: July 2022

The interpretation of a literary work in teaching is a complex process that begins with teacher’s and students’ preparation for reading, and reaches its most productive moment with the analysis of the literary work in class. Motivation and reading are indispensable methodical actions in preparing students for the interpretation of a literary work. In addition to curiosity, students’ inner motivation for reading is characterized by their need to study a literary text through creative problem-solving and research, their aspiration to achieve cognitive harmony between beliefs, opinions, observations, attitudes and behaviors and achieve satisfaction and enjoyment during readings.
Advancing the New European Bauhaus: Sustainable Mobility and Resilient Urban Spaces for a Better Quality of Life – the AdNEB project
Authors: Conrad André , DeTroy Sarah E. , Dross Miriam , Eckert Karl , Meilinger Valentin , Schröder Alice
Published: July 2022

The European Commission's New European Bauhaus initiative sets out to answer the question of where and how we should live in the future to achieve an ecologically sustainable, socially inclusive, as well as healthy and attractive development of urban areas. Today’s cities are confronted with the need to simultaneously adapt to climate change, design attractive urban blue-green infrastructures and implement the urban mobility transition. The in-house research project of the German Environment Agency ‘Advancing the New European Bauhaus: Sustainable Mobility and Resilient Urban Spaces for a Better Quality of Life – (AdNEB)’ aims to provide a conceptual, methodical and interdisciplinary contribution to the vision of the New European Bauhaus. AdNEB will address urgent challenges of the urban environment and propose and discuss integrated solutions.
Software didáctico eritro-leuco. Simulación de las alteraciones hematopeyeticas
Authors: Pérez Jessica Quintero , Bonilla María Eugenia Pérez , Escalera Miguel Pérez , Lazalde Arturo Reyes , Monreal Marleni Reyes
Published: July 2022

Se elaboró un software didáctico que simula los procesos de eritropoyesis y leucopoyesis. Se conforma de tres simuladores basados en los trabajos de Mackey y cols. Los modelos matemáticos corresponden a ecuaciones diferenciales no lineales con retardo, resueltos numéricamente, implementados y compilados en el programa Visual Basic® 6.0. Dependiendo de los valores ingresados para las variables y parámetros se puede reproducir la dinámica del número de eritrocitos en condiciones normales y de anemia hemolítica autoinmune periódica. Respecto al número de leucocitos, se pueden simular condiciones normales y leucemia mieloide crónica cíclica. La combinación de los diferentes valores de las variables y parámetros permite reproducir patologías hematológicas dinámicas, relacionadas con trastornos en eritropoyesis y leucopoyesis.
Propuesta de un modelo empírico para determinar si una estudiante de nivel superior ha estado o estará embarazada
Authors: Valdelamar Maria Guadalupe Santillan , Rodríguez Elizabeth Barrera , Díaz Francelin Dimas , Reyes Gustavo Urbano
Published: July 2022

El presente documento propone un modelo empírico que sirve para determinar si una estudiante que cursa sus estudios en nivel superior ha estado o estará embarazada, basándose en el modelo empírico de Alejandro Gaviria en el que se consideran variables demográficas y socioeconómicas. Se realizó una prueba piloto en el Instituto Tecnológico Superior del Occidente del Estado de Hidalgo en la División de Ingeniería Industrial que cuenta con un total de 150 alumnas, de las cuales se tomó una muestra de 51 para aplicar el modelo y los resultados fueron 7.8% con probabilidad baja de estar embarazada; 29.4% con probabilidad media; 45.1% con probabilidad alta y 17.6% con probabilidad muy alta. Además, el 25% de las estudiantes que tienen probabilidad baja de embarazo ya lo están; el 13.3% con probabilidad media de estar embarazadas ya lo están y el 21.7% con probabilidad alta de embarazarse ya lo están.
Arshile Gorky’s life in USA. The hard way of search of identity
Authors: Harutyunyan Lyudmila , Dayan Hripsime
Published: July 2022

The life and formation of the great Armenian artist Arshile Gorky in the USA and the search for his own identity is examined in the traditions of the sociological theory of symbolic interactionism, based on the analysis of the rich documentary material left by the artist himself and his contemporaries. The key to understanding the essence of the artist's identity is his statements about himself as a "child of Ararat", an artist who carries in himself the values of the images and colors of the lost homeland (Van, Khorgom). An analysis of the history of the search for identity shows that despite the socio-cultural problems caused by racist policies and the reality of early 20th century American society, Arshile Gorky remained faithful to his purpose and mission: in his paintings he was able to preserve the image of the lost homeland. He used his brush to recreate the image of Western Armenia. He did not change his national identity, and remaining faithful to the inherited principles nurtured himself "mighty as a giant, but tender at heart, like a child". With his art, Arshile Gorky was able to achieve the freedom he strived for.