bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ciudad e innovación
Authors: Padilla Galicia Sergio , Espinosa Dorantes Elizabeth , Redondo Gómez Maruja , Wemhoener Antje , Mustieles Granell Francisco , Petzold Rodríguez Astrid Helena , Monterrubio Hernández Luis Manuel , Vargas Soto Moisés , Hurtado Farfán Alejandro , Camacho Ruiz Antonio , Díaz Arellano Guillermo , Muños Neyra Diana Maritza , Arroyo Jiménez Javier Marcelo , Villadiego Coneo Leopoldo , Bruttomesso Rinio , Cabrera Quispe Juan Edson , Palmett Padilla Aida , Cochero Cermeño Rosario Cristina , Goebel Christof , Pesantez Cedeño Grace , Vegara Gómez Alfonso , Garay Zuccolillo Gonzalo , Vassis Xristos , Villegas Jasso Ernesto , Colombo Carlos , Orellana Falconi Jorge Armando , Baranda Sepúlveda Bernardo , Auchen Orozco Roberto , Patiño Marín Juan Manuel
Published: June 2023

El objetivo de la publicación es difundir principios, lineamientos de políticas urbanas desarrolladas en los últimos años, o bien estrategias y proyectos que aporten conceptos, criterios, métodos y técnicas en casos concretos que aborden en sus planteamientos la idea de innovación y soluciones creativas. Se presentan materiales de autores de diferente procedencia: dos de Alemania, dos de España, uno de Francia, uno de Grecia, uno de Italia, cinco de Colombia, tres de Bolivia, dos de Venezuela, dos de Ecuador, uno de Argentina, uno de Paraguay, uno de Puerto Rico y siete de México. Se abordaron situaciones y proyectos específicos de: México, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Paraguay, Italia, España, Alemania, Grecia, Francia y otros países. Los temas y proyectos que se presentan sobre la Ciudad de Innovación contribuyen al debate de los problemas urbanos con esta perspectiva. Se abordan conceptos de innovación y su aplicación a políticas y estrategias urbanas para atender retos ambientales y urbanos. Los casos concretos documentados pretenden ir en la ruta de la innovación, la creatividad, el uso de nuevas tecnologías y el desarrollo sustentable, con enfoques en: la renovación urbana, la creación de nuevos espacios urbanos, movilidad y accesibilidad sustentable, nuevos modelos de planificación y gestión urbana.
Professionals' perspectives on ChatGPT in the tourism industry: Does it inspire awe or concern?
Authors: DEMİR Şirvan Şen , DEMİR Mahmut
Published: June 2023

The tourism industry has witnessed significant transformations in recent years with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This study explores the echoes surrounding the use of ChatGPT in the tourism industry, focusing on the balance between convenience and challenges. The findings presented in this study are based on interviews conducted with professionals from various fields within the tourism industry. The integration of ChatGPT in the tourism industry brings both convenience and challenges to the forefront. It has become apparent that discussions regarding ChatGPT's advantages, such as value creation for tourism businesses and customers, as well as its disadvantages, such as the lack of human touch and potential data security risks, will persist within the tourism industry.
When the institutional context thwarts public-private partnerships: The role of political factors in the failure of PPPs
Authors: Biygautane Mhamed , Ahermouch Omar
Published: June 2023

The PPP scholarly work has effectively explored the material values attached to PPPs such as efficiency of services, value for money and productivity, but little attention has been paid to procedural public values. This paper aims to address this gap by exploring how Enfidha Airport in Tunisia failed to achieve both financial and procedural values that were expected from delivering the airport via the PPP route, and what coping strategies the public and private sectors deployed to ameliorate any resultant value conflicts. Based on the analysis of Enfidha Airport, it is argued that PPP projects are likely to fail to deliver financial and procedural values when the broader institutional context is not supportive of PPP arrangements, and when political and security risks are not adequately counted for during the bidding process.
Review of the Resolutions of the Supreme Court Criminal Chamber Concerning Substantive Criminal Law Passed in 2022
Authors: Stefański Ryszard A.
Published: June 2023

The scholarly and research-focused article aims to analyse resolutions and rulings of the Supreme Court Criminal Chamber concerning substantive criminal law passed in 2022 as a response to the so-called legal questions. The subject of the analysis covers such issues as: the crime of failure to report a crime (Article 240 § 1 of the Criminal Code); suspension of the statute of limitations for criminal offenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic; a student of the Faculty of Public Order of the Academy of Internal Affairs in Szczytno as a person not serving in the state security bodies; and revocation of a driving licence in the event its holder who is a member of a military unit performing tasks outside the country commits an act consisting in driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol (Article 135(1) of the Road Traffic Act).

The fundamental objective of this scientific research is to evaluate the legitimacy of this body’s interpretation of the regulations encompassing legal issues referred to the Supreme Court for resolution. The primary research theses aim to demonstrate that the so-called legal questions referred to the Supreme Court play an important role in ensuring the uniformity of common and military courts’ judgements, given that the body’s stance relies on in-depth reasoning. The research findings present an original perspective developing the interpretation found in the analysed resolutions in a creative way. While the research primarily focuses on national aspects, the article holds significant importance for the scientific community. This is due to its detailed dogmatic analysis and substantial theoretical discourse. Moreover, its practical utility is evident as it enriches the Supreme Court’s arguments and addresses circumstances that justify diverse opinions.
The language of late fossil capital
Authors: Dahlberg Leif
Published: June 2023

This essay studies the propaganda language of contemporary – or late – fossil capital. Whereas the traditional understanding of propaganda focuses on the dissemination of information (or disinformation) in order to promote a political cause or ideology, I argue that the main form and vehicle of propaganda for late fossil capital is the massive use of terms and tropes, together with particular rhetorical devices, for example, the interpellation of the individual consumer as responsible for mitigating climate change. The essay studies the language of fossil capital based primarily on marketing material by fossil fuel companies, in the US and other Western countries, such as advertising and advertorials, current and archived websites, social media, corporate sustainability reports, as well as material produced by industry organisation such as the American Petroleum Institute and the Heartland Institute. A large part of the material is taken from two North American legal complaints, Connecticut v. Exxon Mobil Corporation (2020) and City of New York v. Exxon Mobil Corp. et al. (2021).
Tactics and Principles: A Contribution to Dobrogeanu-Gherea’s Interpretation of Anarchism with Reference to ‘Legal Socialism’
Authors: Copilaș Emanuel
Published: June 2023

Early socialism from the second half of 19th century Romania is experiencing a systematic comeback among historians and social scientists. The works of Constantin Dobrogeanu-Gherea, the founding father of Romanian Marxism, occupy a central place in this newfound attention towards the origins and struggles of socialism in Romania. This paper addresses Gherea’s interpretation of anarchism on par with his doctrine of ‘legal socialism’. Its purpose is to prove how anarchism acts as a more than tactical catalyzer for legal socialism, placing the latter not necessarily on a new ideological perspective, but further on the terrain of Romanian political status-quo of late 19th and early 20th century Romania. Although more principled than tactical, Gherea’s repudiation of anarchism in progressively unsubstantial Marxist terms has also led to tactical shortcomings. This was the case of the first Romanian socialist party, which was dissolved and absorbed after only six years of existence within the ascending liberal party.
Unintentional Democratic Backsliders. “Evil Always Wins Through the Strength of its Splendid Dupes”
Authors: Zamęcki Łukasz , Szymański Adam
Published: June 2023

This, mainly conceptual, paper concerns the democratic backsliding process, focusing on specific and understudied actors whose actions (or non-actions) unintentionally contribute to the undertakings of autocrats or “would-be autocrats,” instead of concentrating on often analysed incumbents. The authors propose in this regard a concept of “unintentional backsliders,” including its definition, typology, and model of mapping actors who, due to recklessness or negligence, unintentionally support democratic backsliding. The spectrum of such backsliders has been additionally outlined in the case of Poland, the fastest de-democratising country recently — in order to demonstrate that the proposed conceptual framework can be translated into a political reality and has a potential to be applied in empirical studies.
Cities as a Transnational Institutional Bypass of Nation-States
Authors: Szpak Agnieszka , Piechowicz Michał
Published: June 2023

The paper will explore the significance of the role cities play in transnational institutional bypass of nation-States. The authors provide examples of cities playing the role of a transnational institutional bypass of nation-States and indicate the circumstances that may compel cities to act as such a bypass and fulfil the nation-State functions. The aim of the paper is to show that cities may successfully bypass nation-States in specific circumstances, including some cases of nation-States being unwilling to act in order to achieve a greater good that is in the interests of people living in a given nation-State or, even on a broader scale, in the interests of mankind. To best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first attempt to introduce the concept of an institutional bypass to cities and to construe conditions applicable in such a case.
Accession of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the East African Community — A Threat to Regional Security or an Opportunity for the Peacebuilding Process?
Authors: Bar Joanna
Published: June 2023

The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation founded in 1999. It has proved to be successful in improving the economic growth of its member states; it also supports the security of individual member states and the stability of the entire region. The stabilisation capabilities of the Community have been tested through the accession of South Sudan in 2016. The experience of the past six years indicates that the decision to admit South Sudan into the community should be assessed positively, especially in terms of the peacebuilding process in this state. On the 8th April 2022, the Democratic Republic of Congo was admitted to the EAC. Anchoring in a regional block that has been proving its stability for over a dozen years can reduce poverty and spur development in the DRC, both in terms of its economic and political dimensions. This, in turn, in a favourable political environment, can in the future translate into good governance and the building of civil society. For the East African Community, however, the accession of the Democratic Republic of Congo poses a major challenge. The DRC brings a number of unresolved political problems, raising questions about whether the potential gains will outweigh the threat to the stability of the region and the maintenance of the current pace of integration processes. The aim of the article is to try to answer questions about the causes and potential consequences of the decision to carry out this surprising accession process. The analysis presented, a brief case study, attempts to explain that the political rationale behind this decision is not justified by geographical and historical considerations.
Factors that Influence Repeated Participation in Ukrainian Parliamentary Elections: The Impact of the 1990 and 1994 Campaigns
Authors: Pohorila Nataliia
Published: June 2023

This paper is the analysis of the repeated participation of the 1990 and 1994 elections candidates in the following 1998–2014 elections. The interest in the long-standing candidates is dictated by the need to better understand which type of political background and political strategy gravitate more to the commencement of a political career at the very beginning of democracy building in Ukraine. The paper hypothesizes that in 1990 having a Communist Nomenklatura background was the determining factor, whereas in 1994, unaffiliated candidates who originated from the „party of power” were the main contenders. The hypotheses are tested using the data on the background and electoral results of the candidates, who started in the 1990 and 1994 electoral campaigns (8,898 candidates in the EAST PaC database). In this study both successful and failed candidates are studied because they all acquire experience of political professional activity. It was found out that the Communist party officials and managers of the state enterprises, who had won in 1990, competed in the following electoral campaigns less often, while unaffiliated directors more often. The affiliation with the left-wing parties in 1994 predicts higher odds that a candidate will repeat his/her attempts to get a seat.1
Rejoinder to Dominiak on Unjust Enrichment and Libertarianism
Authors: Block Walter E.
Published: June 2023

Dominiak (2022) takes the position that, according to the libertarian philosophy, there should be no such thing as unjust enrichment. If there is, the beneficiary should be legally obligated to jettison his gains in favor of the benefactor. The present paper takes issue with that stance; it maintains that while there is indeed, of course, unjust enrichment, and in many cases the beneficiary must indeed give up his benefits, there are also counter examples in which this is not indicated.
What Affects Debt Enforcement Proceedings? Evidence from the Czech Republic
Authors: Pakši Daniel , Šimek Milan , Vontroba Jakub
Published: June 2023

This paper aims to identify the factors contributing to the unusually high prevalence of over-indebtedness and debt enforcement proceedings in the Czech Republic at the granular geographic level of extended-powers municipalities (ORP). The main reason for this level is simple, not to lose information about differences among the municipalities, since there is quite a sharp contrast even within the same regions. The dependent variable is the share of people with one or more debt enforcement proceedings outstanding against them. We employ a set of explanatory variables including long-term unemployment, socially excluded localities, regional GDP per capita, education level, and a proxy for distance to the local economic center. The results are estimated using panel data regression with random effects, due to the time-invariant nature of certain variables. Because of poor data availability for some variables at this highly localized level, we make several assumptions; for example, we transfer the regional GDP per capita values to all ORPs in the region. Similar problems arise with education level, where we use data from the 2011 national census. Even with these data restrictions, our set of explanatory variables is shown to be statistically significant with the expected coefficient signs. GDP per capita and higher education level have a negative impact on the prevalence of debt enforcement proceedings, while long-term unemployment, the number of socially excluded localities in the area, and the distance-to-center proxy have a positive effect.
Symmetry in the Asymmetric Universe: Remarks on Kayne (2022)
Authors: Liao Wei-wen Roger
Published: June 2023

Kayne (2022) has proposed that the asymmetry of syntax be built into the fundamental operation of Merge itself. This squib reviews some of his proposals and supporting evidence. Departing from Kayne, this squib hypothesized that the asymmetric patterns mainly lie in the functional domain of syntax, and the lexical domain may remain symmetric either within a language or cross-linguistically. The Functional Asymmetry Hypothesis (FAH) is supported by the global symmetry of the VO/OV word order, the commutative conjunction structures in the lexical domain, and the free ordering of event-internal adverbs. If the observation is on the right track, it suggests that the asymmetry of syntax, while empirically robust, cannot be entirely reduced to the operation Merge.
The Syntax of Mandarin Long Gei Passives Revisited
Authors: Huang Rui-heng Ray
Published: June 2023

This article examines the syntactic structure of long gei passives in Mandarin Chinese and argues against the prepositional analysis of gei in long passives. Refining the ditransitive verb analysis of Lin and Huang (2015), we propose that gei is an object-control verb which selects a vP complement rather than a CP or IP complement. By providing supporting evidence for the vP analysis through drawing a parallel from object preposing, we show that long gei passives behave on a par with sentences with verbs involving vP complementation like changshi ‘try’, not with those involving IP complementation like jihua ‘plan’. We also show that the ditransitive analysis is supported by syntactic parallels between long gei passives and typical ditransitive sentences in terms of transformation into pseudo-clefts and topicalization of the outer object. The result of this research suggests that two types of object-control structures should be distinguished. One of them involves an IP complement taken by verbs like qiangpo ‘force’, while the other involves a vP complement taken by gei/bei in long passives.
Manusia Membutuhkan Agama di Masyarakat
Authors: Sunardin Sunardin
Published: June 2023

Religion is one of the most sacred aspects in meeting the standard needs of human life. Humans are the most perfect creatures created by Allah SWT, therefore, humans always need role models to carry out their respective lives. Humans will never feel satisfied with what they already have, therefore humans must meet their daily needs with basic needs such as primary, secondary and tertiary needs. All of these needs must be accompanied by belief, humans can manage their lives with their belief or religion, therefore religion is one of the human needs that is no less important than these basic needs. By having religion, humans can control everything they face in life, humans can control their passions with the rules of their respective beliefs. This study uses library research, with researchers using a hermeneutic critical discourse analysis approach. This research results in the conclusion that, Religion is closely related to humans, Humans are the most perfect creatures of God because humans have all the elements of other living things plus the mind. Humans need religion because it is human nature. This nature is what causes humans to relate to religion to find their identity.Keyword : People, Needs, and Religion.
The Use of Audio Visual Media As an Effort to Increase Student Motivation in Aqidah Akhlak Subjects
Authors: Setiyanti Anis , Nur Zubairul A’lam
Published: June 2023

The learning process is a process of communication between teachers and students through verbal language as the main medium for delivering learning material. In these conditions, the learning process is very dependent on the teacher as a learning resource. However, not all learning materials can be presented by the teacher directly. To learn how living things live on the seabed, it is impossible for the teacher to guide students directly to the bottom of the ocean, or to cut open the human chest just to learn how the human organs work. However, teachers can use a variety of tools in delivering learning material. Learning aids are what is meant by media or learning aids. In learning Aqidah Akhlak, so that the learning material provided is easier for students to understand, media is needed that helps the delivery process. Through the media (aids), it is hoped that the same perception will occur between teachers and students and can increase children's learning motivation inside and outside the classroom. Moreover, Learning Aqidah Akhlak, namely education that is very important for human life, especially in achieving inner peace and mental health in general. Audio Visual media can be used as an alternative to learning Akidah Akhlak to make it easier for children to increase motivation in learning.Keywords: Audio Visual Media, Learning Aqidah Akhlak, and Motivation
Maslahah Mursalah al-Ghazali Sebagai Dasar Hukum Fatwa MUI No. 14 Tahun 2020 Tentang Penyelenggaraan Ibadah Dalam Situasi Terjadi Wabah Covid 19
Authors: Risdianto Risdianto
Published: June 2023

During the covid 19 pandemic, the Indonesian Ulema Council issued Fatwa Number 14/2020 concerning the Implementation of Worship in a Covid 19 Outbreak Situation. The contents of the fatwa are, among others, in order to maintain health so as not to be exposed to the corona virus, it is recommended to pray at home only. This is in accordance with the Islamic religion to keep us physically protected from disease. Thus, the MUI Fatwa is in accordance with the principles of the Islamic religion, namely avoiding harm by practicing what is good for human survival. The reason for this MUI Fatwa is known as the mashlahah mursalah which al-Ghazali explains in several of his books. Al-Ghazali stated that mashlahah mursalah is a matter of goodness that is considered by humans which in fact is in accordance with Islamic law.Keywords : Mashlahah Mursalah, al-Ghazali, and Fatwa MUI.
Saberes e pesqueiros
Authors: Wagner Gustavo , Silva Lucas Antonio da
Published: June 2023

O presente artigo propõe uma discussão sobre conhecimento e território como práticas de engajamento centrais para o desenvolvimento da pesca. A partir da literatura socioantropológica, antropológica e arqueológica buscamos entender a relação entre os saberes e os lugares, destacando as experiências de navegação, mestrança e marcação como o modo de construção dos territórios em paisagens vivenciadas e significadas. Trata-se, então, de um percurso teórico sobre essas categorias. Encerramos nossa reflexão propondo que pescadores possam ser entendidos através da relação constante e dialética entre conhecimento e território, e que essa articulação se manifesta no mover-se, mais especificamente por meio da navegação.
Tavyva
Authors: Silva Fabiola
Published: June 2023

Neste trabalho apresento dados etnográficos sobre a tavyva, a casa comunal do povo Asurini do Xingu, mostrando que esta estrutura arquitetônica agrega múltiplos significados (social, ideológico, territorial, histórico e memorial), é um espaço de vivência (público e doméstico) de pessoas relacionadas socialmente, e se constitui a partir de tecnologias perecíveis. Este trabalho tem o objetivo, por um lado, de mostrar a potência agentiva e significativa de uma materialidade específica e, por outro, trazer dados que possam contribuir para o aprimoramento das reflexões teóricas e dos métodos investigativos (etno)arqueológicos sobre as casas e o universo doméstico das populações indígenas e, mais especificamente, daquelas da região amazônica.
Plantas vibrantes
Authors: Abalos Luna Marcos
Published: June 2023

Las concepciones arqueológicas tradicionales suelen considerar a los materiales como inertes y pasivos, capaces de obtener forma sólo mediante la acción de un agente humano. Nuevos enfoques llevan a repensar estos vínculos, que subyacen en nuestras interpretaciones del pasado, al considerar a los materiales en constante cambio y dar cuenta de cómo emergen sus propiedades. Siguiendo este razonamiento, se presenta el recorrido por las diferentes materialidades de las plantas implicadas en la fabricación de una canasta a partir del estudio de las improntas de su trazado en la cerámica de las sociedades precoloniales de la región central de Argentina (Córdoba). A través de un análisis situacional, relacional y ritmoanalítico, serán mostradas algunas de las potencialidades interpretativas de un enfoque que considere los materiales desde otra perspectiva.
De estruturas a corpos e seres
Authors: Isnardis Andrei , Linke Vanessa
Published: June 2023

Parte dos vestígios botânicos e a totalidade de humanos da Lapa do Caboclo de Diamantina são representados pelo o que vimos chamando de depósitos vegetais estruturados e por sepultamentos secundários, que compõem juntos o contexto do Holoceno superior na lapa. Em junho de 2020, parte significativa deste material foi atingido e seriamente impactado pelo incêndio no Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Diante da perda, intentamos com este trabalho disponibilizar aquilo que não se perdeu no incêndio: dados das análises, das escavações, nossas memórias e interpretações serão sistematizadas e apresentadas, buscando refletir sobre as estruturas vegetais e sepultamentos a partir dos processos de construção das coisas - técnica e tecnologia - que as coloca em relação.
Miedos, mesas y memorias
Authors: Villanueva Criales Juan
Published: June 2023

Esta es más una narración y reflexión, casi un ejercicio de catarsis en tiempos de coronavirus. Relato la complicada confluencia del coronavirus y el gobierno de facto en Bolivia durante el 2020, y lo que ello implicó en términos de arqueología y relaciones con las poblaciones locales, especialmente de la ciudad de La Paz. Mi idea central es que la arqueología académica boliviana está en perpetua cuarentena y tiene escasa a nula incidencia social, menos aún en tiempos de COVID-19. Sin embargo, al mismo tiempo las arqueologías de comunidades y barrios, entendidas como memorias materiales actualizadas para dialogar con el virus, están más vivas que nunca y han sido vitales para lidiar con esta crisis.
materialização do medo
Authors: Pellini José Roberto , Murta Lemos Caroline
Published: June 2023

A Virada Ontológica tem proposto que sujeitos e objetos não são categorias fixas, mas elementos que surgem dentro de uma relação. Neste sentido, o mundo seria formado por potencialidades indeterminadas que se atualizam de uma forma ou de outra a partir de fenômenos relacionais. O elemento central neste processo de atualização das realidades do mundo é o afeto. Diferente das emoções, afeto é uma intensidade visceral que passa entre os corpos de uma relação organizando as informações, resultando na atualização das realidades. É o caso, por exemplo, do álcool, das máscaras e das materialidades digitais, que, neste período de pandemia, deixaram de ser objetos para se tornarem sujeitos que determinam e delimitam nossas ações, comportamentos e possibilidades.
Sentidos e afetos em tempos de crise
Authors: Pellini José Roberto , Petry Cabral Mariana
Published: June 2023

Em confinamento nas nossas casas, vivemos agora uma Arqueologia em Quarentena. As limitações desta restrição nos impactam dos mais diversos modos, nos provocam dúvidas práticas e existenciais, restringem ações, mas também oferecem possibilidades. Haverá algo que a arqueologia possa fazer para sairmos desta crise como pessoas melhores, pesquisadories melhores, uma disciplina melhor? Se o vírus nos fez ver a crise, será também capaz de nos fazer ver, construir ou fortalecer alternativas? Haverá de fato alternativas? Até que ponto pensar a arqueologia é relevante nesse contexto?
Origem do significado
Authors: Rocha Gabriel
Published: June 2023

Entender o que nos torna humanos tem sido tema de intensa discussão nas últimas décadas. Atualmente a característica que melhor nos difere dos demais animais é a capacidade de pensamento simbólico, no entanto compreender quando e como se deu o desenvolvimento deste elemento ainda é uma questão em aberto. O livro nos permite encarar o registro arqueológico e enxergar a construção do nosso entendimento atual acerca do tema, somando um pouco das perspectivas para novos debates. Em “A origem do significado – uma abordagem paleoantropológica” Walter Neves, Eliane Rapchan e Lukas Blumrich se propõem a revisitar o conhecimento produzido até aqui, na busca por desvendar o surgimento do simbolismo.
Paisagem cíclica, lugares de retorno: um estudo de resiliência cultural em Cerro Ventarrón, Lambayeque, Peru
Authors: Fagundes Marcelo , Arcuri Marcia
Published: June 2023

Com base nos conceitos de abandono, ancestralidade, memória e resiliência, esse artigo discute temas importantes para a pesquisa arqueológica voltada à compreensão de processos de constituição da paisagem. Além das cosmografias, entende-se a paisagem composta por movimento e dinamismo relacionados ao abandono, integrante das trajetórias históricas. Como estudo de caso, apresentaremos dados do Complexo Arqueológico Cerro Ventarrón, Peru. A discussão está embasada na literatura sobre essas temáticas, nos trabalhos de campo e resultados das análises disponíveis até então. Ao fim, acredita-se que as estruturas arqueológicas Ventarrón indicam que ali o abandono foi consciente, integrado aos processos de resiliência e fio condutor de ideias que permitiram e permitem a reprodução, colaboração e reciprocidade, alicerces do pensamento social nos Andes.
Microbiological assessment of the effectiveness of standard therapy in atopic dermatitis
Authors: Olisova Olga Yu. , Svitich Oxana A. , Poddubikov Alexander V. , Vartanova Nune O. , Potapova Mariia B.
Published: June 2023

Background. Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurrent lesions and intense pruritus. Nowadays there is a stepwise approach to the treatment of atopic dermatitis, which is defined by disease intensity and complications such as secondary skin infections. However, the current management of atopic dermatitis may not always lead to the expected outcome due to not only immune dysregulation of both adaptive and innate immunity but also imbalance of the skin microbiome.
Aims. The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in the composition of the skin microbiome in both lesional and non-lesional skin in patients with atopic dermatitis during standard treatment.
Materials and methods. Twenty patients with atopic dermatitis and twenty six healthy controls over 18 years old were included into the study. All microbiome samples were obtained from lesional and non-lesional skin sites of atopic dermatitis patients before and after therapy. Whereas samples from healthy controls were taken once from a flexor surface of the elbow. Species identification of clinical isolates were identified using MALDI Biotyper Sirius (Bruker Daltonics).
Results. At baseline, the prevalence of S. aureus colonization among patients with atopic dermatitis was 34.20% in lesional skin and 32.50% in non-lesional skin. After treatment, there was a significant decrease in the prevalence of S. aureus carriage in both lesional and non-lesional skin areas (р 0.05). However, no significant difference was observed in the proportion of all other staphylococci (р 0.1). Interestingly, S. aureus was not found in healthy controls.
Conclusions. The results of the study demonstrated the effectiveness of standard therapy for managing patients with atopic dermatitis as it had a positive impact on the skin microbial community and showed a decrease in S. aureus proportion after the treatment.
Uma abordagem geral do transtorno obsessivo compulsivo
Authors: Paula Daniel Kling de , Kling Clara Pereira Sá Pinto , Siqueira Emílio Conceição de
Published: June 2023

Objetivo: Analisar as características do Transtorno Obsessivo Compulsivo (TOC). Revisão bibliográfica: O TOC é uma condição psiquiátrica crônica e frequentemente debilitante, com prevalência de 1 a 2% mundialmente. O TOC é caracterizado pela presença de comportamentos obsessivos além de compulsões de maneira recorrente. Este transtorno geralmente é acompanhado por uma série de comorbidades psiquiátricas, qualidade de vida substancialmente reduzida e adversidade socioeconômica de longo prazo. A incidência de TOC é geralmente mais alta durante a pré-adolescência (início médio de 11 anos) e início da idade adulta. O TOC é frequentemente um transtorno devastador tanto para os pacientes quanto para suas famílias. Considerações finais: O TOC é um grave transtorno neuropsiquiátrico que ocasiona problemas nas atividades diárias, prejudica o funcionamento social, acadêmico e laboral. Nesse contexto, sua identificação precoce é essencial para evitar tais danos. Seu tratamento é feito através da farmacoterapia com inibidores seletivos da recaptação da serotonina como medicamentos de primeira linha e terapia cognitivo comportamental, a qual é primeira escolha para o TOC em crianças e adolescentes.  A TCC para o TOC deve envolver exposição e prevenção de resposta.
Autologous Platelet-rich Plasma for the Treatment of Nonhealing Perineal Wounds: A Report of Two Cases
Authors: Wang Rong , Gao Hairui , Zhao Zhen , Li Ying , Qin Lifeng , Liang Shuang , Zhao Gang , Wang Haiyan
Published: June 2023

Introduction. Patients with perineal wounds often encounter difficulty in local wound healing after hemorrhoidectomies. PRP contains a high concentration of platelets and has been used to improve wound healing. Objective. In this case study, PRP was used in the treatment of nonhealing perineal wounds to expedite wound healing. Case Reports. The 2 patients in these cases suffered from perineal wounds that were nonhealing for more than 2 months. After assessment of their physical condition, autologous PRP was used in the treatment of both patients. A total of 150 mL of peripheral blood was collected from each patient to prepare autologous PRP in a completely enclosed environment. For one patient, the PRP product was injected subcutaneously around the wound. The rest of the PRP product was activated into a gel by thrombin and calcium chloride, and the gel was applied to the surface of the wound with dressing changes every 5 days. The other patient was externally treated with autologous PRP gel, and dressing changes were administered after a week. The 2 patients were treated twice with PRP, and both completely recovered within 2 weeks without any other treatment. Conclusion. As an autologous blood-derived product, PRP was safe and showed promising results in perineal wound healing.
Prediction of antibacterial interaction between essential oils via graph embedding approach
Authors: Yabuuchi Hiroaki , Hayashi Kazuhito , Shigemoto Akihiko , Fujiwara Makiko , Nomura Yuhei , Nakashima Mayumi , Ogusu Takeshi , Mori Megumi , Tokumoto Shin-ichi , Miyai Kazuyuki
Published: June 2023

Essential oils contain a variety of volatile metabolites, and are expected to be utilized in wide fields such as antimicrobials, insect repellents and herbicides. However, it is difficult to foresee the effect of mixing the oils because hundreds of compounds can be involved in synergistic and antagonistic interactions. For efficient formula optimization, we have developed and evaluated a machine learning method to classify antibacterial interactions between the oils. Cross-validation showed that graph embedding improved areas under the ROC curves for synergistic-versus-rest classification. Furthermore, antibacterial assay against Staphylococcus aureus revealed that oregano–ajowan, lemongrass–hiba, cinnamon–lemongrass and ajowan–ginger combinations exhibited synergistic interaction as predicted. These results indicate that graph embedding approach is useful for predicting synergistic interaction between antibacterial essential oils.
Bridging the Gap Between Primitive and Modern Phase Separation
Authors: Cannelli Selene M.C. , Gupta Ritvik , Nguyen Tan , Poddar Arunava , Sharma Srishti , Vithole Prachiti V. , Jia Tony Z.
Published: June 2023

Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a process that often occurs due to binding between oppositely charged biopolymers, and has gained increasing attention recently due to their ubiquity in biological systems and ability to direct essential cellular processes. For example, aberrant biological LLPS can lead to the emergence and progression of various diseases and disorders, and many significant advances have been made in the biological phase separation field. However, while these discoveries in biology are recent, the field of origins of life has been investigating LLPS for nearly 100 years, ever since the first suggestions by Oparin and Haldane that primitive LLPS could have been precursors to the first cells on Earth. Since then, a significant amount of work has been done to elucidate different primitive LLPS systems that could have been relevant as protocellular models. Given the structural similarities between primitive LLPS and modern membraneless organelles, there may even be an evolutionary link between the two, although this remains a question to be answered. Nevertheless, in order to answer this, a source that compares aspects of modern and primitive LLPS is necessary. Here, we first focus on the assembly of membraneless organelles from intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) and nucleic acids, and discuss an example by which aberrant LLPS can result in progression of a disease (tumorigenesis). Then, as a parallel, we explore assembly of primitive membraneless compartments from simple biopolymers such as short peptides and nucleic acids. This is followed by a discussion of how the first biomolecules on Earth may have originated, analyzing the environmental and chemical conditions that could have favored primitive LLPS processes. Finally, we directly compare various aspects of LLPS assembly from both a primitive and a modern perspective, further discussing the potential of primitive IDPs on early Earth, but also the evolution from membraneless to membrane-bound cells. This review aims to provide a comparison of modern and primitive phase separation, including assembly and function, in order to help researchers in both fields understand the current state of knowledge, how this knowledge evolved, and the current gaps that need to be further addressed.
Transformation of the Surveillance Society from Panopticon to Omnipticon: The Case of Black Mirror’s Episode ‘Nosedive’
Authors: SERDAR Meryem
Published: June 2023

Surveillance, which is seen as one of the modern disciplinary methods, is first depicted in the metaphor of the panopticon prison. Using this metaphor and referring to Jeremy Bentham, Michel Foucault discussed the disciplinary role of modern power through the act of surveillance. The authority of the surveillance mechanism that develops against the will of the monitored is criticized during these times. With the development of communication tools, surveillance has evolved from the panopticon, in which a few people forcibly monitor the majority, to the synopticon, in which the many monitor the few, with the consent of the monitored. At the present time it reaches to the omnipticon, in which everyone eagerly watches each other. The new media environments have heightened the irresistible charm of surveillance. The concept of privacy has been transformed for this purpose; the distinction between private and public space has vanished and it has almost become a necessity for lives to be made public with their most private moments. This study aims to read the transformation of surveillance technology in parallel with social change. The episode Nosedive of the Black Mirror series, which deals with the possible side effects of extreme technology in our lives, has been chosen as a case study in this work and examined by qualitative content analysis method in terms of how omnipticon-style surveillance works in new media environments and the type of society it will reveal.As a result of the analysis, it was concluded that surveillance in today's society transforms individuals into a subject of performance and success, causing lives to be nothing more than a showcase, focusing on the quantity that determines the value of individuals, and that in this system where there is no room for negativity, individuals actually experience rock bottom while trying to appear happy by consuming.
A low profile dual band dual C - shaped monopole antenna for Wi-Fi, WiMAX and WLAN applications
Authors: Shambhavi M Shukla , Azmat Ali , Chandan
Published: June 2023

This article presents a low-profile dual-band, dual C-shaped monopole antenna designed for Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and WLAN applications. The simulated results demonstrate that the proposed antenna achieves a 10 dB return loss and an impedance bandwidth ranging from 2.3–3.0/2.5 GHz and 4.1–6.0/5.1 GHz. The antenna configuration consists of two Cshaped branches, one inverted to the other, along with a ground plane. This design enables the antenna to generate two resonant frequencies while maintaining good radiation patterns and gain characteristics. Simulations were conducted on an FR-4 Epoxy substrate, resulting in a compact, low-profile size of 38×26×0.8 mm3. The obtained impedance bandwidth is 28% for the 2.5 GHz frequency range and 37.25% for the 5.1 GHz frequency range. Additionally, the simulated gain is reported as 3.5 dBi for 2.5 GHz and 3.0 dBi for 5.1 GHz. The proposed antenna offers a compact size, dual-band operation, wide impedance bandwidths, and reasonable gain levels, making it well-suited for Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and WLAN applications. Its design ensures efficient performance, allowing reliable wireless communication in the desired frequency bands. With its small form factor, the antenna can be easily integrated into various devices while maintaining excellent radiation patterns and achieving the desired impedance matching. Overall, the proposed antenna presents a promising solution for dual-band applications in the wireless communication industry.
Maternidades Digitais. Identidade, classe e gênero nas redes sociais
Authors: Braga Adriana
Published: June 2023

Este capítulo estuda a pluralidade de fóruns de internet que se dedicam a tópicos relacionados à maternidade, onde negociações de sentido são propostas pelas participantes, nas quais se refletem articulações e desafios entre componentes tradicionais e processos sociais amplos e atuais referentes à experiência damaternidade. Em particular, são analisadas questões referentes às ambiguidades do trabalho doméstico em relação à luta de classes, além de questionamentos à hegemonia da cultura de gênero, com críticas à “maternidade compulsória”, à estigmatização e à questão de identidade materna em relação às demais identidades de gênero.
nueva vida de los estadounidenses durante la cuarentena
Authors: Gutiérrez Cortés Fernando , Islas Carmona Octavio , Arribas Urrutia Amaia
Published: June 2023

Este texto responde al propósito de analizar los efectos de la prolongada cuarentena suscitada por la furiosa propagación de la COVID-19, en la percepción, entendimiento, sentimiento y significado de lo humano. Para ello, analizamos los resultados que arrojó el estudio "Proyecto de disrupción del Coronavirus: Cómo estamos viviendo y enfrentando la pandemia”, realizado por el Centro para el Futuro Digital -el cual coordina los esfuerzos del World Internet Project (WIP), y la Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). El Tecnológico de Monterrey participa como responsable en México del World Internet Project.
El mencionado estudio, comprendió una encuesta, la cual fue aplicada en abril de 2020 a mil estadounidenses mayores de 18 años. Los resultados permitieron identificar las principales preocupaciones que aquejan la vida social, emocional y financiera de los encuestados. Para compensar la angustia y la incertidumbre, por ejemplo, los estadounidenses realizan más compras en línea, recurren a pasatiempos, se incrementa el uso de los medios digitales, adoptan nuevos hábitos, pasan más tiempo con la familia. Los encuestados añoran la vida que llevaban antes de la pandemia, destacando las reuniones que tenían con los amigos, realizar compras en grandes almacenes y cenar fuera de casa.
Durante la prolongada cuarentena, los estadounidenses han adquirido algunos comportamientos menos saludables, excediéndose al fumar y beber. En cuanto al aprendizaje, es posible advertir un sensible rezago en los niños, a causa de las dificultades que tienen con el aprendizaje en línea. La mayoría de los estudiantes universitarios rechazan la educación virtual. El teletrabajo se descubre como una atractiva alternativa, aunque se reconoce que el hogar no es un espacio ideal para el trabajo. Sin embargo, la mayoría de los estadounidenses desearían no regresar a sus oficinas y seguir trabajando desde casa.
Real-Life Efficacy and Tolerability of Lacosamide in Pediatric Patients Aged 4 Years or Older with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Authors: Byun Shin Yun , Kong Juhyun , Lyu Soo Young , Nam Sang Ook , Kim Young Mi , Yeon Gyu Min , Lee Yun-Jin
Published: June 2023

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of adjunctive lacosamide therapy in pediatric patients aged ≥4 years with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE).Methods: Medical records of children aged 4 to 19 years treated with lacosamide as adjunctive therapy for DRE were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into two groups according to their age at the start of lacosamide treatment: group A (aged 4–15 years) and group B (aged 16–19 years). Changes in seizure frequency from baseline, adverse events, and the retention rate were evaluated at each follow-up visit.Results: Sixty-two patients (33 males and 29 females) with a mean age of 11.4 years (range, 4 to 19) were included. The mean duration of follow-up was 20.1±12.9 months. The mean maintenance dose of lacosamide was 6.7±4.8 mg/kg/day. Forty-two patients (67.7%) were responders (≥50% reduction in seizures) with 19.4% (12/62) achieving freedom from seizures. The response rate did not differ significantly between groups A and B (67.6% vs. 68.0%, P=0.795) and was not affected by the concomitant use of sodium channel blockers. Significant independent factors associated with a good response to lacosamide treatment were a shorter duration of epilepsy (P=0.035) and fewer concomitant anti-seizure medications (P=0.002). Mild transient adverse events were observed in 20 patients (32.3%).Conclusion: Lacosamide adjunctive therapy was efficacious and tolerated in children aged ≥4 years with DRE. Early use of lacosamide may be helpful for a good response to drug-resistant seizures.
Jurysdykcja krajowa przemienna a ważność pod względem formy oświadczenia o odrzuceniu albo przyjęciu spadku na podstawie rozporządzenia Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady (UE) nr 650/2012 z dnia 4 lipca 2012 r.
Authors: Machnij Piotr
Published: June 2023

Glosowane orzeczenie wiąże się ze sporem dotyczącym tego, czy dla ważności oświadczenia o odrzuceniu albo przyjęciu spadku jest wymagane jedynie zachowanie wymogów co do formy przewidzianych w państwie miejsca zwykłego pobytu osoby składającej takie oświadczenie czy też konieczne jest dochowanie niektórych wymogów co do formy, które wynikają z prawa sądu spadku. Zagadnienie to powstało w związku z utrwalonym stanowiskiem doktryny niemieckiej, wykluczającym z zakresu formy oświadczenia kwestię adresata. Mimo że przedstawione przez sąd odsyłający pytanie prawne dotyczy problematyki formy oświadczenia na tle prawa krajowego jednego z państw członkowskich, to już udzielona przez TS odpowiedź na nie ma charakter uniwersalny i wprowadza jednolitą wykładnię art. 13 w zw. z art. 28 lit. b) rozporządzenia 650/2012.