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Legal nature of the Public Council of International Experts
Authors: Berlach A. I. , Legkykh K. V.
Published: June 2024

The article examines the legal nature of the Civil Council of International Experts (PCIE) in the context of the legal status of the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine (HQCJU) and the peculiarities of their interaction during the selection of judges to the High Anti-Corruption Court. The use of the historical method made it possible to state that with the changes in judicial legislation in 2016, bodies of judicial governance were determined at the legislative level, which are independent in their activities and are responsible for the formation of a professional and virtuous judicial corps. The concept of autonomy (independence) of judicial governance bodies, in particular in matters of formation of the judicial corps, creates prerequisites for the analysis of the legal nature of advisory and auxiliary bodies, their direct or indirect influence on the adoption of relevant decisions. The Law of Ukraine “On the High Anti-corruption Court” introduced an auxiliary body for the purposes of selection to the said court - PCIE, the legal nature and status of which require research and the formation of approaches to solving certain scientific and practical tasks. The conducted research established that the PCIE does not fully meet the characteristics of an “advisory, auxiliary body”, taking into account its influence on the decisions of the HQCJU. At the same time, PCIE is not endowed with legal personality in legal relations that arise in connection with the adoption of relevant decisions of the HQCJU and does not bear legal responsibility for the adopted decisions. The analysis of the legal nature of the PCIE made it possible to formulate the conclusion that, in the presence of the mandatory characteristic of “honesty” both in the members of the HQCJU and in the members of the PCIE, the advisory (auxiliary) function of the latter is realized exclusively through the prism of the professional experience of its members, the qualification requirement for which have experience of working in other countries for at least five years in the implementation of procedural management, support of state prosecution in court or implementation of judicial proceedings in cases related to corruption. According to the direction of the performed function, PCIE acts as an additional subject of legitimization of the judiciary.
Responsibility of a private contractor for violation of the rules of professional ethics
Authors: Mytrofanov I. I.
Published: June 2024

The article examines the issue of the responsibility of a private performer for violating ethical norms. It is noted that the analysis of the essential characteristics and nature of legal sanctions is a necessary condition for the competent use of scientific terminology, a clear and logical structure of research, and in a practical sense, it is also a necessary condition for adequate disciplinary punishment. At the same time, many questions arise, the main of which is whether it is possible to bring a private performer to disciplinary responsibility for an ethical tort, which is definitely recognized as a type of legal responsibility? In this regard, the purpose of the article is to determine the legal essence of the responsibility of a private contractor for violating the rules of professional ethics. The points of view of scientists on the concept of legal responsibility are analyzed. The regulatory provisions of the legislation on the activities of a private contractor, which establish responsibility for violating the rules of professional ethics, are studied. It is concluded that one of the main factors of compliance with professional discipline is the possibility of bringing private performers to disciplinary responsibility. The basis for applying the means of disciplinary responsibility to a person is the commission of a disciplinary delict (misdemeanor), which is the non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of professional duties. The corpus of a disciplinary delict is characterized by: 1) the subject is a private executor; 2) an object - a set of social relations that arise during the execution of decisions; 3) by an objective party - by action or inaction according to the general rule in the form of non-performance or improper performance of professional duties; 4) by the subjective side – the fault of the private performer in the form of direct intent. The specific reason for bringing a private performer to disciplinary responsibility is the commission of a tort, which consists in his violation of the rules of professional ethics. In this case, a person may be subject to disciplinary liability for an act committed outside the time of his professional duties. Establishing the specified basis of disciplinary responsibility is dictated by the specifics of executive activity. Specific means of legal responsibility for committing a disciplinary offense are disciplinary penalties.
The main institutions of the European Union
Authors: Dir I. Yu.
Published: June 2024

The article summarizes the characteristics of the main institutions of the European Union. It was found that the main institutions of the European Union were established in accordance with the EU treaties. In addition, it was analysed, that each institution acts within the limits of its competences, provided in accordance with the procedures, conditions and goals set in the treaties. It was also determined that among the legislative bodies, the most important institutions are the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament. The European Commission is an important body responsible for the executive branch of the EU. The European Council is responsible for meetings at the highest level. The judicial branch of government is represented by the Court of Justice of the European Union, and the monetary policy of the eurozone is realised by the European Central Bank. The European Court of Auditors is responsible for financial control. In addition, it was found that the European Parliament is the only EU institution that is the only elected body and the largest democratic assembly in the world. The activities of the European Parliament take place in a sessional manner. It is possible to convene regular and extraordinary sessions. It was also analysed that the main role of the European Council is to determine the general directions of development and policy of the European Union. It was analysed that the Council of the EU and the European Parliament have the same legislative and budgetary powers. In some cases, the Council of the EU has the right to independently initiate the discussion and adoption of a new law. It was found that the European Commission controls the implementation of the EU law, implements the budget in cooperation with the member states and manages funding programs. In addition, its competence also includes coordination, executive and management functions in accordance with the founding agreements. The organization also represents the EU at international negotiations. It was analysed that the Court of Justice of the European Union is responsible for the judiciary. The European Central Bank is important from the point of view of the implementation of the monetary policy and the implementation of the policy to reduce unemployment.
Implementation of the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case “Polyakh and Others v. Ukraine“
Authors: Slyusarenko Yu. A.
Published: June 2024

The article deals with the implementation of the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case “ Polyakh and Others v. Ukraine”, which concerns the dismissal of civil servants in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Purification (Lustration) of Power” of September 16, 2014. It is noted that this decision had a large public impact resonance. To fulfill it, Ukraine must pay the debt collectors compensation and take additional measures of an individual nature; take measures of a general nature. The application of the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case “ Polyakh and Others v. Ukraine” to the implementation of the compensation payment did not cause obstacles, just as there are no obstacles for the payment of compensation to debt collectors, since the funds for such payments are in a special budget program. The most difficult is the implementation of the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in terms of taking measures of a general nature: making changes to the current legislation and the practice of its application; making changes to administrative practice; provision of legal examination of draft laws; provision of professional training on the study of the Convention and the practice of the Court of prosecutors, lawyers, law enforcement officers, workers of immigration services, other categories of workers whose professional activity is related to law enforcement, as well as to keeping people in conditions of deprivation of liberty; other measures to be determined - subject to supervision by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.
The general measures taken by Ukraine to implement the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case “Polyakh and others v. Ukraine” have been analyzed. Attention is focused on the fact that, unlike the lustration laws of other Council of Europe member states, the Law of Ukraine “On Purification (Lustration) of Power” has a wider scope of application and is aimed at achieving two different goals - the protection of society from persons who, due to their behavior in the past can harm the newly created democratic regime and the cleansing of state authorities from persons who were involved in large-scale corruption. A legal assessment of the approach used by the state - preservation of automatic lustration - is given and a conclusion is drawn regarding its compliance with the norms of the Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 1950.
Experience of Ukraine in the field of international cooperation in the field of Cyber Security
Authors: Tietievin M. S.
Published: June 2024

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity has become one of the most pressing issues, as the growing number of connected devices has led to an increase in cyber threats that pose a serious risk to national and international security. In this context, cooperation between countries becomes extremely important to protect sovereignty and ensure cybersecurity at the global level. Ukraine, which has extensive experience in countering cyber threats, is actively involved in international initiatives and cooperation in this area. The article is devoted to the analysis of international cooperation in the field of cybersecurity and Ukraine’s role in this process. The study reveals the importance of an effective regulatory framework, in particular the Bug Bounty program and the vulnerability detection mechanism. Ukraine actively cooperates with international partners, which facilitates the exchange of experience and strengthening of cybersecurity. International cooperation with organizations that recognize security as one of their main goals, such as NATO and the European Union, is also of key importance. It is noted that Ukraine, being an active participant in international initiatives and having extensive experience in the field of cybersecurity, continues to play an important role in strengthening global cybersecurity and contributes to the creation of a safer cyberspace for all countries.
In the process of ensuring cybersecurity, Ukraine is developing and implementing new programs and strategies, such as Bug Bounty, to help identify and eliminate vulnerabilities in information systems. In addition, an important step is the adoption of the Vulnerability Search and Identification Procedure, which allows business owners and government agencies to request permission to search for weaknesses in their systems. These initiatives allow Ukraine to actively participate in international cybersecurity processes and contribute to improving overall Internet security.
Distracted in the digital age: unveiling cyberslacking habits among university students
Authors: Abu Seman Sharidatul Akma
Published: June 2024

The integration of digital devices into educational contexts has become pervasive in an era characterised by fast technological innovation. However, the integration of internet connectivity as a tool to enhance the educational experience presents challenges for both university learners as well as educators that go beyond the traditional boundaries of the classroom. One notable difficulty involves the inclination of students to shift their focus towards things unrelated to their academic pursuits, sometimes referred to as “cyberslacking.” Within the realm of education, this phenomenon pertains to the utilization of technology for non-academic endeavors. The objective of this study is to examine students’ cyberslacking continuous behavior in the context of online classrooms. The study sample comprised 387 undergraduate students who were assessed for their engagement in cyberslacking behaviours. PLS-SEM is employed for the analysis of data through the utilisation of an online survey methodology. The results of the study suggest that factors such as addiction, development, and rehabilitation have a crucial role in predicting ongoing cyberslacking behaviour. Furthermore, deviance was found to influence students’ cyberslacking intentions. The findings of this study lend considerably to our understanding of the pervasive cyberslacking behaviours of Malaysian university students. These findings not only cast light on the factors influencing the continuous engagement in cyberslacking, but also offer valuable insights to the broader academic community, including researchers and educators who are interested in establishing effective policies and interventions to tackle the problem of Internet abuse in educational environments. The discussion encompasses the theoretical and practical consequences of the findings.
A best practice model of open and distance learning (ODL) for studio-based architectural design courses
Authors: Nawawi Abdul Hadi , Rosman Siti Hasniza , Ismail Suhana , Zawawi Emma Marinie , Ab Majid Rohayu
Published: June 2024

In March 2020, distance education was enforced as a proactive procedure to control the spread of coronavirus. However, the COVID-19 circumstances provide evidence of the possibility of teaching architecture in other ways. This research explores various aspects that contribute to the success factors of ODL for studio-based architectural design courses which then forms the fundamentals to develop the best practice model of ODL for studio-based architectural design courses to improve the quality of teaching and learning process. This research used a quantitative design. Data was collected through surveys from thirty-four (34) respondents with expertise in conducting studio based architectural design courses to identify the success factors of ODL for the courses. Data was analysed using SmartPLS3 software for Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS SEM) to assess the measurement and structural for reflective-formative model based on the significant value of the items studied. The results of the research revealed that the path coefficient analysis score of the teaching and learning approach is the highest, which is 0.892, while the design skills is 0.626. It has been shown that the relationship between indicators and constructs is highly correlated. This is then followed by the communication approach at -0.187, while the design-studio management strategies is -0.111, digital tools is 0.018 and comprehensive design is -0.007. The results also highlighted that the teaching and learning approach and design skills is the best practice for ODL. Overarchingly, this research provides insights into ODL in studio-based architectural design courses as a future direction in teaching architecture.
Open educational resources (OER) in e-learning for higher education
Authors: Gisip Judith , Ibrahim Norazura , Ratim Suzana , Abdul Ghani Fazni Susila
Published: June 2024

Open Educational Resources (OER) are educational materials that are freely accessible, openly licensed, and available for educators, learners, and the general public to use, share, and adapt. These resources can include a wide range of content, such as textbooks, lecture notes, videos, quizzes, simulations, lesson plans, and more. E-learning refers to the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, or information through digital technologies, typically delivered over the internet or through digital platforms. It involves the utilisation of various forms of electronic media and digital tools to facilitate learning and education. E-learning can take various forms such as online courses, virtual classrooms, webinars and interactive modules. The concepts can be configured as strategies to improve the quality of the curriculum in higher education institutions. The use of OER in e-learning is perceived by students as something interesting that can help them achieve a better understanding of various topics. This paper describes the characteristics of OER in e-learning, how OER are utilised within the context of e-learning, the benefits of using OER in e-learning, as well as the challenges to consider. Incorporating OER into e-learning has the potential to transform education, offering a promising approach to various platforms’ access to education, reducing costs, promoting collaboration, and fostering innovative teaching and learning experiences. As time progresses, the development of OER has proven beneficial and continues to drive growth within the education sector.
Desigualdades territoriales. Miradas cruzadas, de Martha Schteingart, Clara Salazar y Jaime Sobrino (eds.)
Authors: Ziccardi Contigiani Alicia
Published: June 2024

Este libro es un valioso esfuerzo colectivo por aproximarse al estudio de las desigualdades territoriales desde “miradas cruzadas” con la intención de trascender los enfoques disciplinarios e incorporar la perspectiva de interseccionalidad, adoptada desde hace varias décadas en los estudios sobre la desigualdad. La principal coincidencia entre estos artículos es introducir la temática de la desigualdad territorial y a partir de ello analizar diferentes cuestiones cuyo tratamiento conceptual y analítico requiere de abordajes metodológicos particulares y rigurosos.
THE STUDY OF THE VOCABULARY IN HOVHANNES TUMANYAN'S POEM “LORETSI SAKON”
Authors: KHALATYAN GAYANE , TUMOYAN YELENA
Published: June 2024

The lexicon of Hovhannes Tumanyan’s poem is multilayered. In the work, there are frequent word formations typical of the Lorin dialect, through which the author portrays the environment of the actions and the characteristics of the hero Sako. Our goal is to examine different layers of the lexicon in the poem “Loretsi Sakon”.
In the article, we conducted a study of the different layers of vocabulary in Hovhannes Tumanyan's poem “Loretsi Sakon”: dialect words, colloquial expressions, borrowed terms that have entered dialects, various linguistic complexities, repeated words, and onomatopoeic words. These elements help the author create a more vivid depiction of the Lori environment and reveal the character traits of the shepherd, Sako.
The following conclusions have been drawn as a result of the research.

Upon studying the poem's vocabulary, we discovered that the author frequently employs typical words from the Lori region.
Some words used are borrowed from other languages such as Persian, Arabic, and Turkish.
To depict nature and enhance style, the proper nouns used in the poem were personified.
Throughout the work, we observed specific complexities in the Lori dialect with particular semantic implications that cannot be substituted by equivalent words in the literary language.
The poem exhibits frequent repetition of words. The author utilised existing Lori repeated words.
The poem's lexicon includes numerous sound-imitating words. Their use by the author serves as a stylistic device for presenting and revealing folk beliefs and ideas.
EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE IN MUSEUMS AS AN ADDITIONAL FACTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: GRIGORYAN SYUZANNA
Published: June 2024

The article considers the problem of organization of educational practice, one of the ways to improve students' professional training.
Several important provisions are highlighted, which emphasize the role of educational practice in the Faculty of Art Education in the professional development of students.
It is noted that during the professional practice, the greater activation of the interaction between students and the head of the practice, the methodologist, taking into account the principle of individuality, ensures the full manifestation of the students' educational opportunities, the development of creative independence.
Professional practice as a joint pedagogical activity conditions the formation of the ability of collective reflection and self-reflection, self-organization, which in turn contributes to the improvement of students' professional training. It ensures the formation of such an important managerial function of the future specialist as learning to plan his professional activities. In other words, the function of planning has an important, special significance in the system of professional training of the future teacher.
PENGEMBANGAN MULTIMEDIA PEMBELAJARAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN NUMERASI PADA SISWA TUNAGRAHITA
Authors: Nugraheni Puji , Purwoko Riawan Yudi , Purwaningsih Wharyanti Ika , Febriyanti Iddha
Published: June 2024

Multimedia pembelajaran adalah salah satu sarana pendidikan yang dibutuhkan oleh siswa untuk memahami materi matematika yang bersifat abstrak. Terlebih untuk siswa tunagrahita yang memiliki keterbatasan dalam berpikir. Siswa tunagrahita sangat membutuhkan keberadaan multimedia pembelajaran. Akan tetapi, pada kenyataannya ketersediaan multimedia pembelajaran untuk siswa tunagrahita masih sedikit, sehingga menyebabkan rendahnya kemampuan numerasi siswa tunagrahita terutama pada materi operasi hitung penjumlahan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui kelayakan multimedia pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan kemampuan numerasi pada siswa tunagrahita. Pengembangan multimedia pembelajaran dalam penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode angket dan tes. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis statistik deskriptif yang diungkapkan dalam distribusi skor dan persentase. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dari penilaian ahli dan uji coba, multimedia pembelajaran dalam kategori sangat valid dengan skor 5,00. Kepraktisan multimedia pembelajaran memperoleh skor 4,777 dalam kategori sangat baik. Hasil tes prestasi belajar siswa berhasil mencapai KKM, serta respon siswa terhadap multimedia pembelajaran dalam kategori sangat positif dengan persentase 92%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa multimedia pembelajaran efektif. Sehingga multimedia pembelajaran layak digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan numerasi pada siswa tunagrahita.
Antimicrobial susceptibility and glycopeptide-resistance of enterococci in vegetables
Authors: Torre Ida , Pennini Francesca , V. Diana Maria , De Marco Giovanna , Trotta Anna M. , Borriello Tonia , Troiano Ersilia
Published: June 2024

Background: Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), often responsible for nosocomial infections, havefrequently been isolated from animal and vegetable foods. In our study we evaluated the antibioticsusceptibility of enterococci isolated from eight types of vegetables randomly selected from grocery stores inNaples.Methods: From July to November 2008, we analyzed 150 samples: the bacteria were isolated withstandardized methods and antibiotic susceptibility was determined using the disc diffusion method. Theresistance to vancomycin versus other antibiotics was assessed by the Kappa test.Results: 70% of the samples, mainly parsley (96.2%), showed enterococci. Of these, 59.1% belonged to thespecies Enterococcus faecium. Strains resistant to vancomycin and teicoplanin were isolated respectively in47.6% and 49.5% of the samples: the first one mainly in curly endive (72.7%) and the second one in parsley(76.9%). Almost all the isolated strains showed resistance to methicillin (89%), kanamycin (82%) andcephalothin (68%). The Kappa test showed statistically significant associations between resistance tovancomycin and resistance to teicoplanin, erythromycin, methicillin, tetracycline and chloramphenicol.Conclusions: Because of the possible involvement of food in the transmission of resistant micro-organisms tohuman intestinal microbiota, our data may provide the basis for future studies.
The Istanbul Declaration - Health: the first human right
Authors: Of Public Health Associations World Federation
Published: June 2024

Now is the time to make a new commitment to the health of populations. The need for improvement ena maintenance of public health must now be recognized advocated and achieved by all policy-makers and decision-takers.
Value in assessing new vaccines
Authors: La Torre Giuseppe
Published: June 2024

Vaccination strategies are recognised as one of the most powerful interventions in the field of Public healthworldwide, capable of reducing both morbidity and mortality. There is wide availability of new vaccines, atleast in Developed Countries, that have the potential to control infectious diseases, while on the other handthere are new vaccines that will become available in the next few years. This paper aims to describe thedifferent perspectives one could take into account in valuing particularly new vaccines.The epidemiological approach has been one of underlying principles in setting priorities for immunizationprograms. The introduction in the health market of a new vaccine is based on the assessment of the relatedburden of infection/disease and the consequent impact on population health.In the economic evaluation approach several types of analysis are available. The budget impact analysis isconcerned more with the immediate impact; in this sense cost is considered instead of value as well as givinghigher consideration to short-term effects, while cost-effectiveness or cost-utility analysis can be utilised toexamine effects in the long term.In the field of vaccinations a public approach through the use of media campaigns or non-profit organisations,might or might not push politicians and physicians to take action to address a perceived health problem viaa vaccine.A Health Technology Assessment approach has been developed in some European countries to examine, in amultidisciplinary way, the clinical, economic, organizational, ethical, juridical, social and cultural implicationsof the introduction or the implementation of a specific technology. The HTA approach in Italy wasdemonstrated to be a comprehensive tool in assessing the introduction of a new vaccine, giving insight to theissue to several stakeholders, i.e. decision makers, researchers, and patients.
Oral health behaviour among adolescents in Kerala, India
Authors: Muttappillymyalil Jayakumary , Divakaran Binoo , Sreedharan Jayadevan , K Salini , Sreedhar Santhosh
Published: June 2024

Background: Oral health behaviour is essential for planning & evaluation of oral health promotionprogrammes. This study was conducted to assess the oral health behaviour among adolescents agedbetween 11 to 19 years in Kannur district, Kerala state in India, including their inter-dental cleaning habits.Methods: 512 school children aged 11 to 1 9 years, studying from 6th to 12th standards formed the studysubjects.Results: 52.5% were females and remaining were males. 40.8% were Hindus. Brushing of teeth twice dailywas practiced by 75% of students. A significant association was found between the correct brushingtechnique and male gender as well as students in upper primary school compared to high school and highersecondary school education level. The prevalence of inter-dental cleaning habit was observed to be 58%.76.3% of males and 58.9% of females used coconut leaf toothpicks for inter-dental cleaning. Multivariateanalysis revealed age, religion and positive attitude towards inter-dental cleaning as significant factorsassociated with the practice of inter-dental cleaning.Conclusions: There was a statistically significant association between gender, age, class of study andrecommended method of tooth brushing. More than half of the study subjects practiced inter-dental cleaningand the materials used were locally and easily available those are not recommended by oral healthprofessionals. Multivariate analysis shows age, religion and attitude were the factors significantly associatedwith regular practice of inter-dental cleaning. Oral health professionals can plan, propose and implementschool oral health promotion activities as part of building up oral health promoting school.
STrengthening the REporting of Genetic Association Studies (STREGA) – An Extension of the STROBE Statement
Authors: Little Julian , Higgins Julian P.T. , Ioannidis John P.A. , Moher David , Gagnon France , von Elm Erik , Khoury Muin J. , Cohen Barbara , Davey-Smith George , Grimshaw Jeremy , Scheet Paul , Gwinn Marta , Williamson Robin E. , Yong Zou Guang , Hutchings Kim , Johnson Candice Y. , Tait Valerie , Wiens Miriam , Golding Jean , Van Duijn Cornelia , McLaughlin John , Paterson Andrew , Wells George , Fortier Isabel , Freedman Matthew , Zecevic Maja , King Richard , Infante-Rivard Claire , Stewart Alex , Arias Barona Christian
Published: June 2024

Making sense of rapidly evolving evidence on genetic associations is crucial to making genuine advances in human genomics and the eventual integration of this information in the practice of medicine and public health. Assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of this evidence, and hence the ability to synthesize it, has been limited by inadequate reporting of results. The STrengthening the REporting of Genetic Association studies (STREGA) initiative builds on the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement and provides additions to 12 of the 22 items on the STROBE checklist. The additions concern population stratification, genotyping errors, modelling haplotype variation, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, replication, selection of participants, rationale for choice of genes and variants, treatment effects in studying quantitative traits, statistical methods, relatedness, reporting of descriptive and outcome data, and the volume of data issues that are important to consider in genetic association studies. The STREGA recommendations do not prescribe or dictate how a genetic association study should be designed but seek to enhance the transparency of its reporting, regardless of choices made during design, conduct, or analysis.
Large Scale Emergencies: proposing a supportive mobile unit for the management of patients with disabling pain as well for palliation of distressing symptoms related to life-threatening diseases
Authors: Cerbo Rosanna , Pappagallo Marco
Published: June 2024

Dear editor, in the year 2009, a series of disasters have occurred. Abruzzi: 293 fatalities and 1500 wounded people. Viareggio: 29 fatalities and 30 wounded people. Messina: 35 fatalities and 40 wounded people. Samoa Island: more than 1000 dead and more than 700 wounded people. These are just some of the tragic events that have occurred in 2009 over a period of eight months. Catastrophes can cause a high number of victims. During large scale emergencies caused by either natural disasters (earthquakes, avalanches, floods, tornados) or human acts (conflagrations, terroristic acts, etc) the first aid philosophy is to recognize the need for triage so to help foremost the individuals with more severe injuries. In Italy, the so called advanced medical structure (Postazione Medica Avanzata , PMA) is assigned to triage and stabilize patients’ vital signs, and then coordinate the transfer of these patients to operational tertiary care centers. The PMA staff includes physicians and nurses. There are two types of PMAs. The PMA level I is a motorized agile health care delivery unit that has the ability to assist at least 10 patients, and operate thanks to one or more vehicles or a transportation system that will allow the PMA unit to travel and move to where it is most needed. The PMA level II is a more complex hospital camp-like structure that is able to provide assistance for 50 patients over a period of 72 hours.
The Geographical Information System
Authors: Schweikart Jürgen , La Torre Fulvio , Mannocci Alice
Published: June 2024

The Geographical Information System, normally called GIS, is a tool for representing spatial relationships and real processes with the help of a model. A GIS is a system of hardware, software and staff for collecting, managing, analysing and representing geospatial information. For example, we can study the evolution of an infectious disease in a certain territory, perform market analysis, or locate the best ways to choose a new industrial site. In substance, it is data manipulation software for that allows us to have, both the graphic component, that is a territorial representation of the reality that you want to represent, and the data components in the form of a database or more commonly, calculation sheets. Geographical data are divided in spatial data and attribute data: Spatial data are recorded as points, lines and polygons (vectorial structure). In other words, the survey systems have been projected to acquire information in accordance to elementary cells corresponding to a territorial grid (raster structure). It also includes remote sensing data.
Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS: what has changed?
Authors: Liguori Giorgio , Gallé Francesca
Published: June 2024

The Authors examine the global, European and Italian epidemiology of HIV/AIDS on the basis of more recentinternational and national reports. All limitations in the available data were considered.The epidemic seems to have expand in all of the areas, demonstrating the need for further interventionsboth in the prevention of the infection and the diffusion of antiretroviral treatments, where these are lacking
Pilot study of investigation of knowledge and attitudes of NGO volunteers in relation to the care of people of different cultural background
Authors: Hatzieleftheriou Ioanna , Kalokairinou Athina
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) cover the gap that the public and private sectors leave in the provision of services to people in a critical time of their lives. Volunteers constitute a significant part of the personnel of NGOs today and they are often referred to as their backbone. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of NGO volunteers in relation to the care of persons with different cultural background. Methodology: A cross sectional study was performed using a convenience sampling. The data collection was conducted by anonymous self – completed questionnaire and lasted from January to May 2020. The access permit and the informed consent of the volunteers were obtained. For the analysis, the statistical program SPSS 22.0 was used. The significance level was set as two- tailed at 0,05. Results: The majority of the participants were males (80%) and 40,0 % were between 31-40 years. The 44,4 % was working on average 1-3 times a year in the Non – Governmental Organization and most of them had positive comments for that experience. The 29,2% of the participants declared to be highly trained for the provision of education and counseling in a way that respects the cultural identity of the people and for the management of moral conflicts rising from the intercultural healthcare, yet the level of knowledge was mediocre. Finally, the 62,5% agreed that there is prejudice on behalf of the health professionals towards the patients of different ethnic group. Conclusions: The intercultural differences regarding the perception and the expression of care, and the intercultural factors affecting its provision, must seriously be consindered since they constitute a fact that all the volunteers will face in their volunteering career. The volunteers through the intercultural training shall acquire the cultural skill in order to be able to provide a more integrated care in the multicultural environments they are working.
An investigation of the opinions of doctors and nurses and the bioethical dilemmas raised by the presence of parents during nursing and medical procedures in particularly serious medical conditions
Authors: Angelopoulou Zoe , Tzoumanika Maria
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Patient and family-centered care is a particularly important parameter in the performance of medical and nursing procedures, especially in the practice of pediatrics and neonatology. The purpose of the study is to investigate the perspectives of medical professionals as well as the bioethical complexities that are mentioned when parents are present during nursing and medical treatments in very severe medical conditions. Methodology: The study is a quantitative investigation through a questionnaire. The sample of the study concerns medical and nursing staff residing in Greece, regardless of gender and age, with the main criterion for inclusion in the study being involved with minor patients. The survey tool was created from the beginning for the needs of the survey. Results: Survey respondents report that related medical procedures may offend relatives, and especially medical and nursing staff in the different departments of the hospital seemed to agree to a higher degree compared to the medical and nursing staff of the pathology, pediatric and surgical departments. In the same question about insulting relatives, which is an important ethical dilemma when performing medico-nursing procedures on minor patients, employees with <5 years of experience were found to agree to a higher degree compared to employees with >6 years of experience. Finally, the presence of the parent is considered constructive by the graduates of University or Technological Education, who, however, were found to agree to a lower degree compared to the graduates of Secondary Education and the holders of Master’s - Doctorate Degrees. Conclusions: Family presence is clearly becoming a more acceptable practice. The presence of parents can benefit both patients and the patients’ families themselves. Although perceived and actual barriers remain, creating a hospital family presence policy that addresses health care providers’ concerns and offers support for practice is important.
The effect of workforce diversity management on organizational performance in the case of higher educational institutions in Ethiopia: Does leadership style play a moderating role?
Authors: Gidi Mihretu Shanko , Debela Kenenisa Lemi , Kero Chalchisa Amentie
Published: June 2024

This study is aimed at exploring the degree of association between workforce diversity dimensions and the academic performance of four universities in Ethiopia. The diversity management attributes were diversity, climate, values, and organizational justice; identity, schemas, and communication adapted to the contexts of higher education institutions. The universities were selected purposively, and stratified and systematic sampling techniques were further used to identify respondents. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected to achieve the purpose of the study. Correlation and regression analyses were used to analyze the data. Results from correlation analysis revealed that there are statistically significant positive relations between the dimensions of workforce diversity and academic performance. This implies that the organizational performance of higher education institutions can be significantly influenced by existing diversity. The freedom to express one’s own identity in the university workforce landscape was also observed to be limited in the universities studied, and this has to be improved. A democratic work environment is critical for the productivity of the staff, and an effort has to be geared towards the goal of creating such an environment. The regression analysis indicated that diversity, climate, organizational justice, identity, schema, and communication have statistically significant effects on the academic performance of higher educational institutions in Ethiopia. Finally, academic leaders are advised to apply the transformational leadership style, as it moderates the relationship between diversity management and academic performance.
Management Training Skills for Technological Management in Business Contexts with Influence in Indigenous Areas of the Colombian Caribbean
Authors: Alvarez Laura Patricia Paternina , Sierra Carlos Alberto Severiche , Sierra Jorge Luis Perez , Rivera Edna Elizabeth Aldana , Alarcón Edinson Enrique Marenco , Bolivar Fabrielo Alfonso Jimenez
Published: June 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to characterize the managerial training competencies for technological management in the context of the Wayuu population of the Colombian Guajira.
 
Theoretical Framework: Effective management of the managerial function corresponds to cultural, social, informational, technological, academic and emerging characteristics, which generally arise from the demands of the environment, under the framework of a knowledge-based society.
 
Method: Research framed as descriptive and field, non-experimental-cross-sectional design, the sample was 12 business managers from La Guajira Colombiana. Observation was used as a research technique, the instrument was a data questionnaire, with a Likert scale of five alternatives.
 
Results and Discussion: Managerial, interpersonal and humanistic competencies constitute a strength in managers, since they constitute an area where managers show adequate capabilities for technological management based on solid communication processes and interpersonal relationships with the human talent of the organization.
 
Research Implications: Thanks to its strategic vision, its commitment to change, its leadership and decision-making capacity, senior management activity has become a determining act for the development of companies and societies.
 
Originality/Value: The relevance and value of this research is evident in that the management of the topic must be based on the scientific demands that arise in training and research at the highest and transdisciplinary level that govern current social sciences.
Output Energy Regulation During RF Pulse in Proton Linac for Medicine
Authors: Ovchinnikova L. Yu. , Durkin A. P. , Kurilik A. S. , Paramonov V. V.
Published: June 2024

In proton therapy, depth scanning of the irradiated object is performed by changing the Output Energy (OE) of the accelerated beam. In pulsed linear accelerators, adjustment of the OE is usually by changing the amplitude and/or phase of the fi eld in the accelerating elements from one RF pulse to another. The application of non-inertial traveling wave accelerating sections makes it possible to change quickly the phase of the accelerating fi eld during the RF pulse. The phase of the fi eld in the constant gradient section is determined both by the phase of the input RF signal and by the process of wave propagation in the dispersive structure. The calculation results of the traveling wave propagation in the accelerating structure when the phase of the input RF signal changes and the results of simulation the dynamics of particles confirm the change in the linac’s OE during the RF pulse. The proposed method for regulation the OE makes it possible to increase in orders the speed of scanning the irradiated object by depth.
Thermoelectric Properties of Chalcogenide Semiconductor Compounds and Conversion Process Efficiency
Authors: Mustafaeva D. G. , Magkoev T. T.
Published: June 2024

Achieving a maximum thermoelectric figure of merit causes an increase in the efficiency of conversion processes by improving the thermoelectric properties of the material. In this regard, it is relevant to study the thermoelectric efficiency of chalcogenide semiconductor compounds and the efficiency of the conversion process of film converters based on them. The position of the maximum value of thermoelectric efficiency is predetermined by the scattering parameters and the ratio of the mobilities and effective masses of charge carriers. Increasing the thermoelectric efficiency of the material is achieved by optimizing the thermoelectric parameters by improving the properties, which leads to optimization of the concentration of charge carriers. Improving the thermoelectric properties of the material and increasing the efficiency of conversion processes is ensured when the concentration corresponds to the optimal value. The use of film transducers provides information in the process of monitoring and measuring physical quantities, as well as in the manufacture of high-tech products.
Necessidades e desafios na assistência domiciliar de pessoas com Esclerose Lateral Amiotrófica para construção de material educativo
Authors: Monteiro Gicely Regina Sobral da Silva , Oliveira Regina Célia de
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Elencar a construção e validação de um material educativo para cuidadores de pessoas com Esclerose Lateral Amiotrófica no domicílio por meio de um estudo metodológico. Métodos: A construção e validação do conteúdo do material educativo ocorreram de julho de 2020 a abril de 2021 seguindo a Psicometria de Pasquali: procedimento teórico, empírico e analítico.  Para a construção do conteúdo foi realizada uma revisão de escopo seguindo as orientações do The Joanna Briggs Institute, posteriormente as dificuldades/necessidades descritas por cuidadores em estudos sobre cuidados domiciliares foi organizada em 5 temas que originaram os roteiros, com intuito de auxiliar os cuidadores na assistência domiciliar a pessoa com Esclerose Lateral Amiotrófica em forma de diálogos. Este material foi validado por juízes especialistas, de acordo com os 12 critérios de Pasquali. Considerações finais: O material Educativo foi considerado válido pelos juízes e de grande importância para auxiliar os cuidadores, apresentou linguagem simples, conteúdo relevante que facilitará a assistência domiciliar.
Multimodality Management of Locoregionally Extensive Marjolin Ulcer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Mitra Sandipta , Panda Smriti , Sikka Kapil , Mallick Supriya , Thakar Alok
Published: June 2024

Background. Marjolin ulcer (MU) is an aggressive cutaneous malignancy that commonly occurs in those with a chronic wound such as post-burn scar. Case Report. A 20-year-old male who sustained a flame burn over the scalp at 3 months of age developed a nonhealing ulcer over the burn scar 20 years later, which was treated with adequate surgical margins with adjuvant mold brachytherapy. Two months after completion of that treatment, he developed parotid nodal metastasis with positron emission tomography (PET)-positive bilateral cervical, supraclavicular, right suboccipital, and mesenteric lymph nodes that were treated with concurrent chemoradiation. One month later, the patient developed an ulcerative lesion involving the left parotid region with PET showing infiltration of the parotid gland, but with resolution of other previous sites of uptake. The patient was treated surgically with radical parotidectomy with elective neck dissection and reconstruction with locoregional flap. At 6-month follow-up, the patient developed extensive locoregional recurrence and distant metastasis and was started on oral metronomic therapy. The patient was alive with stable disease at 3-month follow-up after initiation of palliative chemotherapy. Conclusion. Despite timely multimodality therapy, MU may present with a hostile clinical course with a short disease-free interval and early recurrence.