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Quantum Computing: Fundamentals, Progress, and Implications
Authors: Singh Dr. Shashank , Agarwal Mr. Sambhav , Gupta Mr. Rahul
Published: September 2023

Abstract: Quantum computing, an interdisciplinary field blending quantum mechanics and computer science, holds promise to revolutionize computational capabilities. Unlike classical computers, which utilize bits to process information in a binary fashion, quantum computers deploy qubits, capable of existing in multiple states simultaneously due to superposition. This unique property, paired with entanglement, offers unparalleled processing power, positioning quantum computing to tackle problems deemed unsolvable by classical means. While heralded for potential applications in cryptography, drug discovery, and complex modeling, quantum computing faces challenges including decoherence, scalability, and error correction. This paper delves into the foundational principles of quantum computing, its current advancements, the vast applications it could revolutionize, and the significant challenges and societal implications it brings. Through comprehensive exploration, we aim to shed light on both the transformative potential of quantum computing and the hurdles that lay in its path.
CITY MANAGER VERSUS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR IN MODERN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF ROMANIA
Authors:   Moscow State Psychological and Pedagogical University, Ivanova Svetlana , Myasoedov Alexey ,   Moscow State Psychological and Pedagogical University
Published: September 2023

Modernizing public administration is a key goal of Governments that have said they have succeeded in recent years. An example is the CUPAR project to promote the function of a public administrator, institutionalized by Law 286/2006 in Romania. Inspired by the American model of the city manager (this is the original name of this function), it is aimed at increasing professionalism in local government and ensuring the separation of political and administrative troops. A city manager is a professional administration and the leader of this team. The personality and his professional interests have a great influence on the area. The role of city managers of all Americans is to help local authorities improve the services provided to citizens. The success or failure of a city manager depends on the development of a close working relationship with the mayor and members of the city council. Often their problems are of priority importance, and the city manager must constantly inform on all issues of interest. The American equivalent of a city manager, so to speak, in the Romanian administrative system is a public administrator.
TRANSACTION AS A SPECIAL TYPE OF LEGAL ACTION
Authors:   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University, Rodina Tatiana , Kozin Dmitry ,   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University
Published: September 2023

The article discusses the essential features of the concept of a transaction fixed in the definition of Article 153 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Based on the analysis of some institutions, the authors come to the conclusion about a fairly broad presentation of the concept of a transaction. The place of the transaction in the system of legal and non-legal actions embodied by the legislator in the norms of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation on intermediary contracts is also explored. In conclusion, changes aimed at correcting the concept of a transaction are proposed.
SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF TRANSPORT ACCESSIBILITY OF TOURIST INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES IN THE VOLOGDA REGION
Authors: Kudrevich Arina
Published: September 2023

Authorities pay increased attention to the development of autotourism, which can become a driver for the development of tourism in the country, being promising for development in all its regions. In the NWFD, these include the Vologda оblast, where much attention is paid to the development of tourism. In this regard, the purpose of the study was to determine the transport accessibility of tourism industry facilities for car tourists. For its implementation, general scientific research methods (analysis, synthesis, comparison) and spatial modeling were used. The object of the study was the tourist infrastructure of the Vologda Oblast, which includes collective accommodation facilities, catering establishments and tourist display facilities. The modeling carried out made it possible to identify objects that are inaccessible in terms of transport and to reveal their distribution pattern in the region. The scientific novelty of the study is the development of a methodological approach to assessing the transport accessibility of objects of tourist interest. The theoretical basis was the works of domestic and foreign scientists on the issue of assessing the transport accessibility of objects of tourist and social infrastructure. The information base is formed by statistical data, analytical materials and the results of sociological surveys on the problem under consideration. The research can be useful for federal and regional authorities when designing the placement of new points of tourist attraction to increase the level of transport accessibility of objects of tourist interest, which contributes to the development of domestic tourism in the region.
SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE FAMILY LIFE CYCLE
Authors:   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University, Shilina Svetlana , Solodkova Alina ,   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University, Starchenko Marina ,   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University
Published: September 2023

The authors consider the actual problem of modernity: on which parameters the «life cycle» of a modern family depends. The resolution adopted in 2022 on the preservation of traditional values postulates, among other things, the family as the basis of this process. In this regard, the sociological study of the problems that the modern family faces at every stage of the life cycle is of no small importance. The article presents the results of a sociological study conducted in 2023 in the Bryansk region by an online survey. The issues of satisfaction of a young family with income and housing conditions are considered.
VARIABILITY OF THE PERSONAL LAW OF A LEGAL ENTITY
Authors:   Altai State University, Blinova Yulia
Published: September 2023

The article deals with the legal status of a legal entity in the context of private international law. The author refers to three classical criteria for determining the personal law of a legal entity, analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of their use, taking into account modern foreign and Russian legislation. Based on the study, we conclude about mono- and poly-approaches to the definition of the personal law of a legal entity, while maintaining as general criteria – the incorporation criterion and the settlement criterion.
ACTS OF THE COURT OF CASSATION OF GENERAL JURISDICTION AS JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS: PROS AND CONS
Authors:   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University, Vopilov Nikolay
Published: September 2023

The purpose of writing this article is to analyze the definitions of the Court of Cassation, using them as a judicial precedent in judicial practice, for lower courts of their district, including magistrates, for whom the cassation instance is, in certain cases, the last verification court. The problems of legal regulation are identified, taking into account the analysis of judicial practice, legislative ways to eliminate them are proposed, comparative legal, empirical and other research methods are applied, recommendations are given on the use in practice of definitions of the cassation court of general jurisdiction.
EXPLANATIONS AS A SOURCE OF EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Authors:   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University, Gerasenkov Vadim
Published: September 2023

The article deals with obtaining explanations at the stage of initiating a criminal case as a procedural action and a source of evidence. Attention is drawn to the problematic issues related to the explanations, which causes an objective controversy among the scientists of processualists regarding the specified procedural document. The lack of a unified approach of scientists to explanations as a source of evidence is due, first of all, to the lack of procedural regulation of the procedure for obtaining them in criminal proceedings. The article proposes to make appropriate changes to the criminal procedure legislation aimed at improving the procedure for obtaining explanations when checking statements and reports of crimes.
Social Singularities in Cosmic Environments: Engendering Big History
Authors: Minocha Richa , Mitra Aishi , Dadke Neha
Published: September 2023

According to archaeologist André Leroi-Gourhan, humanized space can be understood on multiple levels – for meeting basic survival needs, to establish a social system, and as a starting point for understanding the wider conceptual universe. In our own social ecology work, we have found that gender is integral to the spatial dimensions of human life, and so the question arises: Is Gender also Central to the Study of Big History? Can we represent gender, so it addresses synergies and symbiotic relationships of the cosmos, as well as concerns for the conservation of ecology and heritage? These questions correlate well with Big History’s consideration of the universe’s varied environments, making the study of humanized space a key factor in self-understanding.
The Anthropocene and Academia: Reflection and New Approach
Authors:   The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Hong Kong, China, Wong Aidan W.H. , Lau Alexis K.H.
Published: September 2023

Many friends and colleagues asked why we were so motivated to introduce a new interdisciplinary framework like Big History to our core course on sustainability / climate change at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The reason is a mixture of intuition, observation and teaching experience. Often, our students, as our future leaders, do not see themselves as agents of change and they feel great despair by the complexity of problems we face. So, we recognized the desperate need to introduce a new macroscopic perspective for our students to step back and see better opportunities and ways to approach the challenges.
Between What Was and What Will Be: Big History Insights from the Philippines
Authors:   Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Philippines, Ronquillo-Hipolito Ma. Rubeth
Published: September 2023

Being a Philosophy professor for eighteen years and then a Big History professor for three, I fell in love with Philosophy long before I fell in love with Big History. But, similar to St. Augustine’s attribution of his relationship with God, I also say: ‘Late have I loved thee, beauty so ancient yet so new.’ This exciting love affair with Philosophy and Big History is a marriage that came along and brought forth many splendid realizations. It introduced a dimension that existed from the very start but was never really pondered upon nor ventured into simply because they were never seen as part of a coherent whole. I used to be intimidated with numbers and chemistry but, suddenly took a different liking, once I was re-introduced to them in a big-history way.
Humanity and Ecology An Inter-Faith Philosophical Reflection
Authors:   School of Arts and Sciences Holy Angel University Angeles City (Philippines), Mamaril Welfredo Q.
Published: September 2023

As humans increasingly dominate in the Anthropocene epoch and become more powerful with rapid advances in technology and science, they are also seeing the consequences appear in Nature, such as global warming, rising sea levels, melting glaciers, pollution, deforestation, and violent storms. These natural disasters contribute to complex social, political, economic and health problems … challenges that are international, since we live in a largely borderless world and share a common home, one planet – Earth.
Impact of an Interprofessional HIV Quality Improvement Team on Patient Care and Resident Learning Opportunities
Authors: Sauk Marilyn K. , Sonoda Kento , Gabriel Carly T. , Patel Akruti , Salter Cynthia L. , McAnaney Cara R. , Ballard Stephanie L.
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Although human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care is a recommended competency for family medicine training, many programs report a lack of HIV expertise among faculty. After the departure of faculty with HIV care experience, an interprofessional HIV quality improvement team (HIV-QIT) of physicians and pharmacists aimed to maintain on-site HIV care and retain learning opportunities for residents, using process improvement and panel reviews with a remote HIV specialist faculty member.
Methods: This study reports on a multicycle quality improvement pilot project with pre- and postintervention chart reviews between December 2019 and May 2021. All patients received primary care and HIV-QIT chart reviews on-site. We compared patients with integrated HIV care on-site to those receiving external HIV specialty care. Primary outcomes included virologic suppression, CD4 count ≥200 cells/mm3, and adherence to guideline-recommended HIV care. In cycle 1 (January-June 2020), the HIV-QIT reviewed patient charts and sent guideline-based recommendations to physicians. In cycle 2 (July 2020-May 2021), the HIV-QIT implemented several HIV-specific processes, including decision support updates, note templates, order sets, and reference materials. Sustained process improvements included HIV panel chart audits every 3 to 6 months and subsequent provider education.
Results: Of 29 patients, more than half (55%, n=16) received integrated HIV care at the primary care site. We found no significant difference in care quality measures between primary and specialty care. Barriers to care completion included missed or canceled follow-up visits, on-site phlebotomy service closures, and declined HIV services.
Conclusions: The HIV-QIT maintained on-site HIV treatment and retained experiential learning opportunities through process improvement and specialist-supported care recommendations to primary care physicians.
Peningkatan Tebal Lapis Perkerasan Kaku pada Jalan Yos Sudarso Kumbe dengan Metode AASHTO
Authors: Nababan D.S. , Abidina Z. , Utary C.
Published: September 2023

Yos Sudarso Road is a connecting road heavily traveled by heavy vehicles. The number of heavy vehicles that often pass through this road is one of the supporting factors for the damage to the road, in addition to the absence of maintenance and improvement carried out, resulting in a decrease in the level of serviceability of the road. This condition is the main objective of this research, namely to determine the design of increasing the thickness of the rigid pavement layer on Jalan Yos Sudarso Kumbe. The method used in this improvement is the American Association Of State Highway And Transporting official 1993. The research conducted on Yos Sudarso Kumbe road includes collecting CBR data using DCP tools, surveying traffic volume to find the LHR value, then observing how long the puddle of rainwater on the road surface will disappear to determine the drainage quality. From the results of the analysis and calculations carried out using the 1993 AASHTO method with 15% CBR, the thickness of the pavement layer is 135 mm (5.2 inches) because the thickness of the pavement layer does not meet the minimum standard of rigid pavement thickness with low traffic volume. The minimum standard of rigid pavement thickness with low traffic volume is 150 mm (6 inches), with D10 mm reinforcement and 30 cm spacing between support, D19 mm dowel, 45 cm length, 30 cm spacing between bars, and D16 mm tie bars, 70 cm length, 75 cm spacing between bars.
Karakteristik Aspal Buton Ekstraksi yang Dimodifikasi dengan Oli Bekas dan Plastik HDPE
Authors: Karyawan I.D.M.A. , Kencanawati N.N. , Hariyadi H. , Hasyim H. , Rohani R.
Published: September 2023

Asphalt functions as an aggregate binder in the road pavement mixture. The rapid construction of roads causes the need for asphalt to increase, while its availability is limited. The government is promoting the use of natural asphalt (Asbuton) as an alternative to oil asphalt. However, asphalt performance from Asbuton is not good. Uneven asphalt content and Asbuton hardness are factors causing it to be less effective as a binder. It is necessary to improve performance by modifying the bitumen separated from Asbuton granules by the extraction process. The modifications were made using used oil and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic waste. Samples were made for each variation of used oil and HDPE in two ways: a constant 5% used oil composition and a constant 2% HDPE. In the constant 5% oil variation, 0%, 2%, 4%, and 6% HDPE are used. Whereas at a constant 2% HDPE, 0%, 3%, 5%, and 7% used oil are used. The tests carried out were: 1) Moisture content and ash content of asphalt extracted from Asbuton, 2) Penetration of asphalt, 3) Ductility; 4) Loss of weight, 5) specific gravity, 6) softening point, and 7) flash and burn points. The performance of modified asphalt is known from the results of data analysis from the tests carried out. The results of the analysis showed that in the asphalt weight loss test, specific gravity, and softening point, pure Asbuton extraction asphalt and the results of the modification as a whole met the requirements. However, in the penetration test, only 3 variations met the requirements, namely: 5% and 7% used oil, and 2% and 6% HDPE. Whereas in the ductility test, flash point, and burning point, all variations and asphalt extraction of pure Asbuton did not meet the requirements. Low ductility, meaning that asphalt does not have good cohesive properties. The low flash point and burning point indicate that the asphalt is easy and fast to burn, which affects the mixing process. Thus, it is still necessary to optimize the composition of the modifier so that the requirements for ductility, flash point, and firing point are met.
Skin Lesion Detection Based on a Hybrid Classification and Training Algorithm Using Swarm Intelligence and Neural Networks
Authors: Verma Ruchi , Sharma Navdeep
Published: September 2023

Skin lesion detection has gained a lot of attention in the last couple
of years due to the spread of skin cancer around the world.
System-assisted design requires training and classification structure
that can only be precise if features are selected appropriately along
with improved segmentation of the lesion. This paper introduces a hybrid
classification and training algorithm architecture that uses machine
learning in all aspects of training and feature selection. The algorithm
has been improved by adding novel behavior of Particles and Moth flames
to be precise on nature. The proposed algorithm uses a multilayer
propagation network for training and classification. The proposed work
has been compared with other state-of-the-art algorithms based on
quantitative parameters. The proposed work shows a significant
improvement in all parameters and aspects.
Global prevalence of infertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis of Community-based studies
Authors: Zhu Huiping , Zhou Xiaoding , Li Ruyu , Gao Qi , Wang Xiaonan , Cheng Peixia , Liu Ruixia , Yin Chenghong , Hao Yongxiu
Published: September 2023

Background: The prevalence of infertility has rarely been
synthesized at the global level. Objective: To conduct a
systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the community-based global
prevalence of infertility. Search Strategy: PubMed, MEDLINE,
Web of Science, and Science Direct were searched from inception until
October 2022. Selection Criteria: Studies were included if they
were published in English, had quantitative data, and reported the
community-based prevalence of infertility. Data Collection and
Analysis: Two authors independently extracted data. Random-effects
meta-analysis was used to derive the pooled prevalence of infertility.
Variations in the prevalence estimates in different subgroups.
Univariate meta-regression was used to explore possible sources of
heterogeneity. Main Results: The findings indicated the pooled
prevalence of infertility was 12.87% (95% CI,12.41%-13.33%). The
prevalences of primary infertility and secondary infertility were 7.34%
and 6.01%, respectively. The overall prevalence of infertility among
people was the highest in Africa (16.73%) and lowest in the North
America (8.84%). Lower prevalence in cohort or prospective follow-up
studies (9.75%) than in cross-sectional studies (12.93%). Women aged
35 and above had a higher prevalence of infertility (11.68%) compared
to women below 35 years old (5.92%). The prevalence of infertility
increased with the number of years, and increased with the degree of
literature bias from low to high. Conclusions: This
community-based study estimated the global prevalence of infertility to
be 12.87% and suggested that an upward trend of the prevalence of
infertility may persist in the future.
Regulation of soil organic carbon dynamics by microbial communities during reforestation of Chinese fir plantations after clearcutting
Authors: Xiang Wenhua , Wang Ying , Chen Liang , Zhang Xiulan , Ren Yan , GUO ZHIMING , Gunina Anna
Published: September 2023

Reforestation after forest clearcutting is an effective measure to
increase soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration. However, the soil C
balance and functions of microbial communities under reforestation
remain to be determined. Samples of organic (0-2 cm) and mineral (2-10
cm) horizons were collected from the 7-, 15-, 20-, 29-, and 36-year-old
forest stands of Chinese fir developed after plantation clearcutting in
subtropical climate zone under the condition of phosphorus limitation.
Particulate organic carbon (POC), mineral-associated organic carbon
(MAOC), microbial phospholipid fatty acids (PLFAs), and enzymatic
activities for C, nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) acquisition were
analyzed. The lowest contents of POC (10 %) and MAOC (13 %) in the
organic horizon were found in 7-year-old stands due to the slow tree
regrowth and extensive decomposition of SOC in the first years of forest
regrowth. POC (2.0x) and MAOC (0.8x) increases in the organic horizon
with forest age were attributed to the stand development and
accumulation of above and belowground litter. The organic horizon had a
higher POC: MAOC ratio than the mineral (0.7-1.1 vs. 0.2-0.5),
indicating lower SOC stability in the first one. A positive correlation
of the Gram-positive to Gram-negative bacteria (G+:G-) ratio with the
POC: MAOC ratio may point to developing specific substrate utilization
strategies for microbial communities. Microorganisms were limited by C
and P; however, the C limitation was alleviated in the 36-year-old plots
in the organic horizon due to increased litter input. Microbial C and P
limitations increased with total PLFAs and the G+:G- ratio, indicating
the strong influence of community structure on nutrient acquisition from
SOC. Thus, soil C sequestration under reforestation of Chinese fir can
be controlled by microbial community structure and metabolic limitation,
which both shifted with the stand age.
Modeling of Multistage Thermoelectric Power Generation Considering Packaging and Contact Thermal Resistance
Authors: Shijun Lin , Tang Shengxue , Yan Liu
Published: September 2023

Through testing the characteristics of temperature difference power
supply model, a multi-stage temperature difference power supply array
circuit model considering package thermal resistance and contact thermal
resistance is presented. The model not only considers the influence of
the impedance temperature and the actual temperature difference in the
equivalent circuit; The influence of contact thermal resistance between
adjacent ceramic contact surfaces in temperature difference modules on
temperature difference power generation modeling is also considered.
Furthermore, the traditional temperature difference power array circuit
model is improved and the modeling accuracy is improved. The accuracy of
the improved resistance modeling is demonstrated by comparing the
Matlab/Simulink simulation with the experiment, and the feasibility and
validity of the model are verified. The simulation results show that the
error between the proposed model and the experiment is small, which can
well reflect the characteristics of the temperature difference power
generation module.
Cooking PM2.5 Emissions in Kazakh Households and Their Contribution to Indoor Levels
Authors: Karaca Ferhat , Guney Mert , Agibayeva Akmaral , Otesh Nurlan , Kulimbet Mukhtar , Glushkova Natalya , Chang Yuefang , Sekikawa Akira , Davletov Kairat
Published: September 2023

The present study proposes an exposure model for indoor PM2.5 levels
during cooking activities in poorly ventilated Kazakh houses with high
emission levels. It aims to identify influencing factors of PM2.5
concentration patterns during cooking and explain the mechanisms
underlying the build-up and downtrend of PM2.5 concentrations. The
methodology integrates PM2.5 sampling, monitoring, and modeling to
predict household PM2.5 levels and estimate daily concentrations,
employing USEPA’s IAQX v1.1 for simulating the one-zone concept for
cooking-related PM2.5 concentrations in multiple households. During
cooking, PM2.5 concentrations varied between 13 and 266 µg/m3. Kitchen
size, air exchange, type of food, and cooking methods were key factors
influencing the observed concentrations. The model demonstrated high
accuracy (R>0.9). The contribution of cooking to household
air pollutant (HAP) PM2.5 levels ranged from 9% to 94%. This impact
was more pronounced in warmer months. In colder months, outdoor PM
levels and household ventilation were the primary factors regulating
indoor air concentrations. The present study is among the first attempts
to assess exposure to HAP in Central Asia, providing foundational
insights into the poorly understood indoor air quality of Kazakh houses.
Future research should refine models to account for individual behaviors
and house types, improving accuracy and representativeness.
Association of Elevated Tricuspid Regurgitation Velocity with Cerebrovascular and Kidney Disease in Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Authors: Ilonze Chibuzo , Rai Parul , Galadanci Najibah , Zahr Rima , Okhomina Victoria , Kang Guolian , Padmanabhan Dakshin , Lebensburger Jeffrey , Alishlash Ammar
Published: September 2023

Background: Tricuspid regurgitation velocity (TRV), measured by
echocardiography, is a surrogate marker for pulmonary hypertension.
Limited pediatric studies have considered the association between TRV
and surrogate markers of end-organ disease. Methods: Therefore,
we conducted a cross-sectional study that evaluated the prevalence of
elevated TRV ≥ 2.5 m/s and its associations with renal and
cerebrovascular outcomes in children with SCD 1-21 years of age in two
large sickle cell cohorts, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
sickle cell cohort, and the Sickle Cell Clinical and Research
Intervention Program (SCCRIP) cohort at St. Jude Children’s Research
hospital. We hypothesized that patients with sickle cell disease with
elevated TRV would have higher odds of having either albuminuria or
cerebrovascular disease. Results: We identified 166 children
from the UAB cohort (mean age: 13.49 ± 4.47 years) and 325 children from
the SCCRIP cohort (mean age: 13.41 ± 3.99 years) with echocardiography.
The prevalence of an elevated TRV was 21% in both UAB and SCCRIP
cohorts. Elevated TRV was significantly associated with cerebrovascular
disease (OR 1.88 (95% CI: 1.12- 3.15)) and persistent albuminuria (OR:
1.81 (95% CI: 1.07– 3.06)) after adjusting for age, sex, treatment,
and site. Conclusion: This cross-sectional, multicenter study
identifies associations between surrogate markers of pulmonary
hypertension with kidney disease and cerebrovascular disease. A
prospective study should be performed to evaluate the longitudinal
outcomes for patients with multiple surrogate markers of end-organ
disease.
Clinicopathological features and prognostic factors of rare primary bone marrow diffuse large B cell lymphoma
Authors: Chen Weiwei , Zhou Xiaodie , Li Huiyu , Huang Guichun , lu Lu , Zhu Chunyan , Fang Rong , Wang Bibo , Zhou Shuping , Chu Xiaoyuan , Sun Qian
Published: September 2023

Background: Primary bone marrow diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
(PBM-DLBCL) is a rare hematological malignancy with a poor prognosis.
The lack of a clear definition and unified diagnostic criteria for this
disease in the WHO classification poses challenges for its diagnosis and
management. Patients and Methods: To gain insights into the
clinicopathological characteristics of PBM-DLBCL and explore prognostic
factors, we conducted a study using data from our center and published
literature spanning from 2001 to 2022. A total of 70 patients were
included in our analysis. Results: Univariate analysis revealed that
patients presenting with B symptoms and higher IPI scores tended to have
a poorer prognosis, although statistical significance was not achieved
(P>0.05). However, patients who attained a complete
response (CR) after initial therapy exhibited better outcomes (P=0.007).
Intensive treatment regimens demonstrated potential benefits over
general treatment approaches. Additionally, our investigation suggested
that rituximab-based chemotherapy was associated with improved prognoses
compared to other general regimens. Conclusion: PBM-DLBCL is an
aggressive disease with distinct clinical, pathological, and imaging
features. It is crucial to understand the clinical characteristics of
PBM-DLBCL, identify clinical risks in a timely manner, and determine
appropriate treatment regimens.
The Impact of Income on Gender-Based Violence: A Case of Matabeleland South
Authors: Chimhore Mable , Albert Makochekanwa , Stanzia Moyo , Marvellous Muhloyi
Published: September 2023

The study assessed the effects of income on gender-based violence using a multinomial logistic regression and an ANOVA test to model the cross-sectional data collected from a survey of 305 respondents in Bulilima district, Matabeleland South province, Zimbabwe. The study is significant as understanding the role of income on gender-based violence guides policymakers in eradicating gender-based violence since it entails more economic costs such as lost wages, productivity and it also drains resources from justice, health and social service which slackens the effectiveness of poverty reduction programs. The results showed that more women than men experienced gender-based violence. Also, an increase in the proportion of women engaged in any economic activity was associated with the risk of encountering sexual and emotional violence. In addition, the likelihood of experiencing emotional violence increased with every Rand in income for a woman. The study recommends the government to prioritize employment creation and financial empowerment through promoting and supporting agricultural operations so that men retain their social role of providing for the family. Furthermore, monetary policies that benefit both men and women in small and medium-sized businesses should be implemented to increase household incomes.
The microstructural representation and fractal nature intepolation analysis of feldspar
Authors: Milosevic Dusan , Radosavljevic-Mihajlovic Ana , Milosevic Mimica , Djordjevic Natasa , Markovic Bojana , Grubisic Mirko , Vlahovic Branislav
Published: September 2023

This paper presents a comparative analysis of microstructural parameters by the powder X-ray diffraction method on a polycrystalline sample and the fractal analysis. The presented results of microstructural parameters are obtained by crystallographic programs FullProf based on the Rietveld method. The synthetic Ba/Ca-celsian sample has been used for microstructural parameters analysis. The feldspar sample has been synthesized by the thermal induction phase transformation process of ion exchange Ca-LTA zeolite with Ba cation. After the ion exchange Ba/Ca-LTA, the sample was heated at the temperature of 1300?C and the structure of Ba/Ca-feldspar was determined by the X-ray powder diffraction analysis. The X and U shape parameters that contribute to the strain have been reconstructed by fractal interpolation. Once we can reconstruct the shapes, which are quantum mechanics effects, we should provide the data for predicting desired parameters mentioned previously. We reported in this paper the successful application of this advanced and deep microstructure analysis, which confirmed original fractal copies based on the presented morphology characterization.
Political beliefs, “catch-all” populism, and political fideism: The leader-centric propaganda model
Authors: Djuric Drago , Djuric Sladjana
Published: September 2023

In this paper, we will attempt to consider the issue of constructing and
justifying political beliefs under the conditions of populist politics and
authoritarian regimes. We will address the non-ideological nature of the
so-called ?catch-all? populism, attempts to exclude the educated and
intellectual elite from public political life, and the use of certain
informal logical fallacies in the development of a populist propaganda
model. We will also point out the similarities between religious and
political propaganda. In this regard, we will try to interpret the
leader-centric propaganda model from the perspective of Leibnizian theodicy
and, relying on Wittgenstein?s religious fideism, introduce the category of
political fideism as a way to better understand the effects of
populist-leader propaganda.
National Prevalence of Diabetes and Barriers to Care Among U.S. Farmworkers and Association With Migrant Worker Status
Authors: Olson Rose McKeon , Nolan Cody P. , Limaye Neha , Osei Miriam , Palazuelos Daniel
Published: September 2023

OBJECTIVE

To quantify the prevalence of diabetes and barriers to care among U.S. migrant farmworkers (i.e., those who travel from their permanent residence for seasonal farmwork).

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Age-adjusted prevalence of self-reported diabetes and barriers to care were calculated among adult U.S. farmworkers from 2008 to 2017 National Agricultural Workers Surveys.

RESULTS

Among 16,913 farmworkers, 30.7% reported one or more barriers to care, most often due to cost. Age-adjusted self-reported prevalence of diabetes was 13.51% (95% CI 10.0–17.1) among migrant farmworkers and 10.8% (95% CI 9.0–12.6) among nonmigrant farmworkers with access to health care. Migrant farmworkers without recent health care had 83% lower odds of reporting known diabetes (adjusted odds ratio 0.17; 95% CI 0.06–0.54) compared with nonmigrant farmworkers, likely because of poor health care access and/or a healthy worker effect.

CONCLUSIONS

Many migrant farmworkers face barriers to care, which may lead to significant underdiagnosis of diabetes in this vulnerable population.
Laser fusion cutting: The missing link between gas dynamics and cut edge topography
Authors: Borkmann Madlen , Mahrle Achim , Wetzig Andreas
Published: September 2023

In laser cutting, the fundamental role of the gas flow for melt removal and kerf formation is generally accepted. Beyond this vague understanding, however, the underlying physical mechanisms are not yet fully understood. In particular, detailed data concerning the momentum and heat transfer between the gas and melt have seldom been reported. This study addresses the local interactions between the cutting gas and kerf surface (melt film surface) in a fundamental way based on a combined experimental, theoretical, and numerical approach. Typical solid-state laser cut edges are analyzed considering the characteristic surface structures and the basic influences of the gas flow on the global and local melt movement. Here, apparent structures in the micrometer range indicate the effect of vortical gas structures close to the wall. Theoretical investigation of the gas boundary layer is conducted by semiempirical equations and the transfer of basic results from the boundary layer theory. It is shown that the boundary layer is in transition between the laminar and turbulent flow, and local flow separations and shock-boundary layer interactions primarily induce spatially periodic and quasistationary instability modes. An improved numerical model of the cutting gas flow confirms the theoretical results and exhibits good agreement with experimental cut edges, reproducing relevant instability modes and quantifying the local momentum and heat transfer distributions between the gas and melt. With the knowledge gained about the underlying physical mechanisms, promising approaches for improvements of the fusion cutting performance are proposed.
Integrated Oceans Management in the Arctic: Norway and Beyond
Authors: Hoel Alf Håkon
Published: September 2023

The introduction of ecosystem-based oceans management has become a critical issue in the Arctic. Norway has been at the forefront in introducing such comprehensive oceans management, where the assessment of the total impacts on ecosystems from various sources is a critical element, and a process for reconciling various concerns is another. An important lesson is that ecosystembased oceans management has to build on existing structures and administrative systems and develop these. The article also addresses the recent efforts at ecosystem-based oceans management in the Arctic Council, through the Best Practices in Ecosystems Based Oceans Management Project which resulted in a set of Observed Best Practices for ecosystem-based oceans management in an Arctic context. The experiences from seven Arctic countries were the basis for the identification of these best practices.Keywords: Integrated oceans management, Barents Sea, ArcticCitation: Arctic Review on Law and Politics, vol. 1, 2/2010 p. 186-206. ISSN 1891-6252
Russian and Norwegian petroleum strategies in the Barents Sea
Authors: Moe Arild
Published: September 2023

Norway and Russia are both moving petroleum activities into the Barents Sea. The Norwegian activities have been characterized by an industry eager to participate, but ready to withdraw in adverse commercial conditions, and authorities supporting enterprise, whilst imposing strong restrictions. Russia still does not have a coherent policy for offshore development. The prioritization of state goals is unresolved, and the division of functions between state organs and state companies unclear. Private and foreign interests are kept at arm’s length. There is still great uncertainty regarding the timing and pace of development, as well as the development concepts involved. The relationship between Russia and Norway in the energy sphere has been peaceful and cooperative, despite the jurisdictional dispute in the Barents Sea. The preliminary delimitation agreement improves the atmosphere further, and means that a promising area could be opened for petroleum activities and possibly joint exploration of deposits crossing the new boundary line.Keywords: Barents Sea, Norway, Russia, Boundary delimitationCitation: Arctic Review on Law and Politics, vol. 1, 2/2010 p. 225-248. ISSN 1891-6252
The Greening of Norwegian Fisheries Legislation
Authors: Henriksen Tore
Published: September 2023

The objective of both international and national fisheries management legislation has traditionally been to optimize utilization of individual fish stocks. Recently the environmental effects of fishing, including overfishing, by-catches, and destruction of habitat, have come into focus. International instruments (binding and non-binding) have been adopted to accommodate these concerns through introducing environmental principles (e.g. the precautionary approach and ecosystem approach) to supplement international fisheries law and international environmental law. In 2009 new legislation came into force in Norway to introduce these obligations. The legislation is investigated to assess how environmental considerations are implemented and weighted against other considerations, such as settlement and employment, traditionally important interests in fisheries management. The new legislation means fisheries management must apply objectives and principles across sectors to include utilization of all natural resources. The conclusion is that although the fisheries management agencies still enjoy wide discretion, the implementation of these principles and their integration with other sectors will require a more holistic approach to fisheries management in the future.Keywords: Implementation of international fisheries and international environmental law, Norwegian fisheries law, Norwegian environmental and natural resources law, Norwegian administrative law.Citation: Arctic Review on Law and Politics, vol. 1, 1/2010 p. 131–157. ISSN 1891-6252
A new academic journal is born
Authors: Ravna Øyvind
Published: September 2023

No abstract available.Citation: Arctic Review on Law and Politics, vol. 1, 1/2010 p. 1–3. ISSN 1891-6252
Indigenous Peoples’ Fisheries Rights – A comparative perspective between Maori and the Sami
Authors: Toki Valmaine
Published: September 2023

The right to fish is intrinsic to the culture of indigenous peoples, including the Sami of Norway and Maori of New Zealand. The Sami currently still seek recognition of their cultural right to fish. Despite recent recommendations by the Smith Commission that Sami rights within the coastal area be recognized, this is yet to be realised. The Attorney General’s scathing criticisms have impeded the implementation of Sami rights within the coastal area. This paper offers a comparative perspective between Sami rights and Maori rights with regard to their respective fisheries. It is suggested that a claim based on a combination of indigenous rights, domestic legislation and international law may provide grounds for legislative recognition and implementation of coastal rights for Sami peoples.Keywords: Indigenous Fisheries, Maori, Sami, legislative recognitionCitation: Arctic Review on Law and Politics, vol. 1, 1/2010 p. 54–81. ISSN 1891-6252
Russia and its Neighbors: Military Power, Security Politics, and Interstate Relations in the Post-Cold War Arctic
Authors: Åtland Kristian
Published: September 2023

In recent years, and particularly after Russia’s spectacular flag planting on the ocean floor at the North Pole on 2 August 2007, there has been much talk about “polar imperialism” and the danger of a “great game” in the Arctic. This article sheds light on the topic of interstate relations and the long-term conflict potential in the northernmost part of the globe. While recognizing the continued relevance of military power in the Arctic and the presence of a number of unresolved legal disputes, the article argues that Russia and its northern neighbors have a common interest in maintaining regional stability and avoiding a remilitarization of the region. The 1982 Law of the Sea Convention and regional co-operation arrangements such as the Arctic and Barents Councils are important tools towards this aim. On the other hand, there are many uncertainties regarding Russia’s priorities and strategies for the region.Keywords: Arctic, security, climate change, interstate relations, disputes.Citation: Arctic Review on Law and Politics, vol. 1, 2/2010 p. 279-298. ISSN 1891-6252
Findings of the Second Conference on the Legal Systems in the Barents Region
Authors: Loukacheva Natalia , Ravna Øyvind
Published: September 2023

No abstract available.
Citation: Arctic Review on Law and Politics, vol. 3, 2/2012 pp. 147–149. ISSN 1891-6252
Indigenous Inuit Law, “Western” Law and Northern Issues
Authors: Loukacheva Natalia
Published: September 2023

The magnitude of rapid changes occurring in the Arctic have generated a further inquiry on the role of law and existing legal systems in meeting the many challenges that Northerners, Arctic indigenous peoples and their communities are facing today. On the one hand, we deal with the pluralism of legal orders across the Circumpolar Region which can be valuable to finding innovative solutions for existing issues, and it can be of learning significance to different Arctic jurisdictions. On the other hand, the dominating influence of national legal systems and legal procedures on the regulation of internal and local affairs of the Arctic sub-national entities and their communities raises the question of the role of indigenous legal traditions and practices in various Northern issues and developments. By looking mainly at the example of the Inuit of Canada’s Eastern and Central Arctic (Nunavut), to understand the Inuit law-ways, at the outset, this essay examines some general features of the traditional Inuit legal order. Further, by exploring some principles and aspects that define linkages and interactions between indigenous legal practices and “Western” law in the Arctic, it raises questions that are essential to our better understanding of the value of indigenous law in contemporary issues and developments in the North.Keywords: Indigenous law, Inuit law, legal pluralism, the ArcticCitation: Arctic Review on Law and Politics, vol. 3, 2/2012 pp. 200–217. ISSN 1891-6252
Resource Extraction from Territories of Indigenous Minority Peoples in the Russian North: International Legal and Domestic Regulation
Authors: Garipov Ruslan
Published: September 2023

The existing system of international legal and domestic protection of indigenous minority peoples’ interests in the Russian North concerning mining on their territories is analyzed in this article. This is an especially urgent issue due to the number of indigenous minority peoples in the Russian North who still keep to their traditional way of life (reindeer herding, hunting, fishing, and gathering). The article is drawn from the author’s personal experience and field work in the Russian North, where he met with local NGO leaders, authorities, and representatives of indigenous minority peoples (Nenets). The novelty of the work is that the author uses both legal analysis of source documents as well as empirical methods during the course of the research, and comes to conclusions which could have practical significance for Russian legislation.Keywords: indigenous minority peoples, aborigines, Russian Northern Territories, natural resources, traditional way of life.Citation: Arctic Review on Law and Politics, vol. 4, 1/2013 pp. 4–20. ISSN 1891-6252
A Drop in the Ocean. Marine Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response in the Arctic
Authors: Lauta Kristian Cedervall
Published: September 2023

This article investigates the Arctic Council’s new Agreement on the response to marine oil pollution in the Arctic Region. The Agreement is evaluated in the light of the challenges of responding to marine oil pollution in the Arctic, and in light of the international legal framework for oil spill response currently in place. Based upon this, the article concludes that the Agreement, rather than being considered an innovative new legal tool, properly is best understood as a symbolic token of the Arctic Council’s willingness to discuss the problems associated with the present plans on resource exploitation in the Arctic. If, however, the Arctic Council sets out to establish an effective legal governance regime to the challenges of responding to a serious oil spill in the Arctic, the Agreement is, as the title suggests, merely a drop in the ocean.
A reply to calls for an extension of the definition of Sámi in Finland
Authors: Aikio Antti , Åhrén Mattias
Published: September 2023

In Finland the legal definition of the indigenous Sámi has been debated heatedly for years and more recently it has entered academic circles. Some scholars submit that the current law-based definition in Finland is all too narrow, and argue that there should be more emphasis on self-identification by the individual. Further claims state that the ILO Convention No. 169 identifies the subjects of the Convention, also on an individual level; wherefore it follows from the Convention which individuals in Finland are Sámi. The present article analyses these arguments critically and establishes certain legal parameters that the discussion on Sámi definition needs to follow in order to comply with international law, and especially indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination.Keywords: Sámi rights, Sámi definition, ILO Convention No. 169, indigenous peoples’ self-determination, Sámi in Finland.Citation: Arctic Review on Law and Politics, vol. 5, 1/2014 pp. 123–143. ISSN 1891-6252