bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of Lesotho community pharmacists in preventing and controlling cardiovascular diseases: The perceived facilitators and barriers
Authors: Motlohi Nthabiseng Florina , Mensah Kofi Boamah , Padayachee Neelaveni , Petrus Ruwayda , Bangalee Varsha
Published: April 2024

Background

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality globally. The impact of cardiovascular diseases can be minimized by addressing modifiable risk factors at primary health care level. Community pharmacists are well-positioned to identify patients at risk of cardiovascular diseases for early detection and initiation of treatment. However, the role of Lesotho community pharmacists in preventing and controlling cardiovascular diseases is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to explore the Lesotho community pharmacists’ role in preventing and controlling cardiovascular diseases.

Methods

The methodological reporting of this study was guided by the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative studies. A list of registered community pharmacists was obtained from the Ministry of Health. Pharmacists were selected based on their close proximity to the researcher and invited to participate. Semi-structured interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed thematically.

Results

Five themes were identified namely: 1) Current roles 2) Future role 3) Facilitators, 4) Barriers, and 5) Community pharmacists’ perceptions of their roles. Generally, community pharmacists were involved in medication counselling, health promotion, and referral of patients. Lack of support from government, patients’ lack of adherence, poor interprofessional relationship, and lack of clear community pharmacy practice guidelines were identified as barriers. Despite the challenges, community pharmacists are motivated by patients’ gratitude for their services.

Conclusions

Lesotho community pharmacists can potentially improve cardiovascular diseases’ health outcomes at primary healthcare level through early detection of CVD risk factors, and health promotion.
Antibiograms, multidrug resistance, and milk-related parameters of bacteria isolated from milk of dairy cattle in Phatthalung, Thailand
Authors: Somrup Supaporn , Mitsuwan Watcharapong , Bhumibhamon Teeraphun , de Lourdes Pereira Maria , Paul Alok K. , Nissapatorn Veeranoot , Saengsawang Phirabhat
Published: April 2024

Background and Aim: Milk, a nutritious food, is widely consumed in human diets; however, contamination by micro-organisms can negatively impact its quality and consumer health. Contamination by micro-organisms affects the quality of milk, which can affect the quality of the milk production chain. This study aimed to determine the changes in milk composition and antibiotic susceptibility related to bacteria isolated from dairy cow milk.

Materials and Methods: Raw milk samples were collected from 72 dairy cows. All milk samples were subjected to the California Mastitis Test (CMT) for CMT score determination. We also investigated milk composition, bacterial culture (BC), and antibiotic susceptibility.

Results: About 47.22% and 30.56% of dairy cattle were positive for CMT + BC and automatic somatic cell count (ASCC) + BC, respectively. Fecal appearance and animal age were found to be risk factors for ASCC + BC positivity in dairy cattle. Bacteria were found in approximately 76% of milk samples, with the most common isolated species being hemolytic Streptococcus spp., coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp., and Escherichia coli. Of these, 70% are resistant to at least one antibiotic. Variation in the multidrug resistance pattern was high in Klebsiella spp.

Conclusion: Fecal appearance and animal age are risk factors for ASCC + BC positivity in dairy cattle. This study identified antibiotic and multidrug resistance patterns, which require comprehensive studies and effective surveillance systems. Remarkably, the use of antibiotic therapy in dairy cattle should be monitored.

Keywords: antibiotic susceptibility, dairy cattle, milk composition, milk quality, Thailand.
Pearson Correlation and Ordered Weighted Average Operator in The World Stock Exchange Market
Authors: Flores-Sosa Martha , León-Castro Ernesto , Merigo Jose
Published: April 2024

Due to the large number of transactions carried out in the stock market, it becomes of great importance for the financial development of a country. Analyzing the correlation between indices in the world helps us to know the way towards the variables that impact. This paper proposes the use of ordered weighted average (OWA) operators in combination with Pearson Coefficient to create a measure of correlation that can analyze a wide range of possible scenarios that go minimum to maximum. The new frameworks can add additional information to the process of correlation. The work presents an application in ten of the largest stock exchanges in the world. The results suggest a broad positive correlation between them that is reinforced in times of instability.
Silver Recovery from E-Waste Printed Circuit Board Using Binary and Ternary Deep Eutectic Solvents
Authors: Aziz Arrizal Abdul , Mora Abraham , Fatimah Soja Siti , Sumarna Omay , Nurusyifa Hufaidatul Azfa , Elia Sheren Hana , Huwaidah Ira Kamilia Siti
Published: April 2024

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are essential components of electronic devices containing valuable silver metal. Using sustainable methods, silver recovery from electronic trash, like PCBs, demonstrates excellent promise. This research’s objective is to determine the optimum leaching time and solid-to-liquid (S/L) ratio for extracting silver from PCB using deep eutectic solvent (DES) composed of choline chloride and glycerol (glyceline DES). The binary DES’s leaching performance was then compared to choline chloride, glycerol, and citric acid ternary systems. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) was carried out to analyze the bond interactions. X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) was employed to determine the PCB’s metal concentration prior to and after the leaching process. Ternary DES was viscous, colorless, stable for 60 days, and less acidic than binary DES, with a 1.21 g/mL density. FTIR peak broadening and shifting indicated the formation of a new hydrogen bond and proved a successful synthesis of ternary DES. XRF result showed that PCB’s initial silver metal content was 2.32%. The optimal silver leaching from PCB using glyceline DES was achieved after 16 hours, with a 1/20 solid-to-liquid ratio. Ternary DES demonstrated a silver leaching efficiency of 93.65%, surpassing 86.77% of glyceline. Ternary DES synthesized in this study has the potential to serve as an efficient and environmentally friendly solvent for extracting silver from PCB, providing a sustainable approach to managing electronic waste.
ESG risk rating and company valuation: The case of the Warsaw Stock Exchange
Authors: Chmielewska Anna , Kluza Krzysztof
Published: April 2024

This research investigates whether investors on the Warsaw Stock Exchange are willing to pay a premium to invest in large companies with a relatively more favourable environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk profile. The theory is that lower exposure to ESG risks and better ESG risk management practices are perceived by investors as a signal of potentially lower financial uncertainty and improved ability of companies to grow future earnings. The analysis was conducted for companies included in the mWIG40 and WIG20 indices. The relationship between market ratios reflecting company valuation, such as price to net book value and enterprise value to EBITDA, and their ESG risk ratings was modelled using regression models. Those were estimated using ordinary and generally least squares techniques. Although ESG management practices are still at a relatively early stage of implementation in Central Europe (including Poland), the results of the analysis confirm a strong negative relationship between the severity of ESG risks and the relative valuation of the company, accompanied by the existence of significant valuation differences across industries. Of particular note is the impact of a favourable ESG risk rating on a higher Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio. This ratio is important because it is very often used as a valuation basis in corporate buy-sell transactions. The research confirms that investors are willing to pay more for companies that have built business models that are less vulnerable to future ESG risks and have a quality management culture. As a result, the research provides evidence that consciously investing in climate risk mitigation and improving corporate governance practices in large companies pays off for shareholders.
O potrzebie opracowania dziejów kresowej polszczyzny nowogródzkiej
Authors: Lewaszkiewicz Tadeusz
Published: April 2024

The Polish dialect of Novogrudok is one of the variations that make up the North Borderlands Polish language, next to the Vilnius and Kaunas dialects, to name just two. A detailed study of this regional historical Polish dialect is important because of the history of the Polish language spoken in the North Borderland, and primarily due to the possible enrichment of the knowledge of the language used by Adam Mickiewicz. The article contains the names of authors and titles of 16th to 19th century works that might be useful in writing the history of the Polish dialect spoken in Novogrudok.
Kościół katolicki w kazaniach Jakuba Wujka. Uwagi wstępne
Authors: Migdał Jolanta
Published: April 2024

This article is a preliminary reconnaissance of Jakub Wujek’s presentation in his Lesser Postylla sermons of the Catholic Church and the truths of faith he preached. This reconnaissance confirms that the circumstances of the creation of Wujek’s Lesser Postylla, its genesis, strongly influenced the content of the work. For the universal, Catholic Church was almost always presented by the Jesuit preacher in confrontation with the image of the criticised dissenters. Notably, the picture of the true Church as presented by Wujek in his sermons is fully in line with the doctrine of this religion. Undoubtedly, the picture of the Church painted almost five centuries ago is still valid, as confirmed by confronting Wujek’s remarks with the contemporary version of the official interpretation of the Catholic Church’s doctrine of faith and morals, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, compiled in the second half of the 20th century after the Second Vatican Council.
Leksyka związana z przygotowaniem piwa w poznańskich inwentarzach mieszczańskich z lat 1528-1601
Authors: Müller Aneta
Published: April 2024

The article aims to show Poznań bourgeois inventories as a source for studying lexis related to beer production. The excerpted vocabulary has been classified into lexical-semantic fields by means of textual and lexical meanings derived from the Dictionary of Polish Language of the 16th century. The possibility of supplementing the dictionary resources by lexical material obtained from the inventories has also been indicated – these are new meanings and numerous new attestations, especially relevant for lexemes recorded in the dictionary several times. The analysis was supplemented by a commentary on the origin of the lexica.
Funkcjonowanie nazw dawnych zwyczajów gospodarskich we współczesnym języku mieszkańców Kawczyna (gm. Drawsko, pow. czarnkowsko-trzcianecki) – pierzak, dożynki, szczeblik
Authors: Krępuła Natalia
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes changes over time (temporal variation) in the name of three old farming habits: pierzak, dożynki and szczeblik. The author analyzed the materials obtained today in terms of generational diversity and compared them with archival data – Adam Tomaszewski and Atlas of the language and folk culture of Greater Poland. The analyzes showed that the generational differentiation is insignificant among the surveyed informants, while the chronological changes of the surveyed names show a varying degree of transformation.
Sense of Belonging as a Predictor of Intentions to Drop Out Among Black and White Distance Learning Students at a South African University
Authors: Mtshweni Bongani V.
Published: April 2024

Sense of belonging plays an essential role in the retention and success of distance learning students. This study investigated the influence of a sense of belonging on the intentions to drop out among black and white distance learning students at a university in South Africa. A total of 831 participants were surveyed and constituted the sample of this study. The study was conducted using a quantitative research approach. The independent samples t-test results showed that there are racial differences in students’ perceived sense of belonging towards the university, with black students (M = 3.26, SD = 0.84) scoring significantly higher on the sense of belonging compared to white students (M = 2.88, SD = 0.79). Additionally, multiple linear regression analysis results showed that a sense of belonging significantly predicts intentions to drop out of university among black and white students. The results suggest that minority students in distance learning institutions should be supported to enhance their sense of belonging towards their learning environment. Furthermore, the results indicate that distance learning institutions should consider multiple strategies to foster a sense of belonging among students and improve the rates of retention.
Crystal structure of N-(acridin-9-yl)-2-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl) acetamide monohydrate, C21H25N3O2
Authors: Jing Chen Yang , Zhou Dan , Kan Yu Qian , Zhao Pei Rong , Li Wen
Published: April 2024

C21H25N3O2, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 7.6536(6) Å, b = 11.027(1) Å, c = 12.6899(11) Å, α = 66.863(2)°, β = 80.598(2)°, γ = 71.772(2)°, V = 934.38(14) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0679, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1150, T = 296 K.
The crystal structure of Tb3B5O11(OH)2
Authors: Teichtmeister Tobias A. , Huppertz Hubert
Published: April 2024

Tb3B5O11(OH)2, orthorhombic, Pnna (no. 52), a = 4.4471(1) Å, b = 13.0934(4) Å, c = 13.9055(3) Å, V = 809.68(4) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0260, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0556, T = 301(1) K.
Synthesis and crystal structure of dimethyl 4,4′-(propane-1,3-diylbis(oxy))dibenzoate, C19H20O6
Authors: Miao-Miao Li , Yan-Ling Zheng
Published: April 2024

[C19H20O6], monoclinic, C2/c (no. 15), a = 22.467(2) Å, b = 4.9925(5) Å, c = 15.8059(17) Å, β = 108.500(1)°, V = 1681.3(3) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0309, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0852, T = 296(2) K.
The HSP90AB1-mediated upregulation of IDO1 can promote the progression of colorectal cancer
Authors: Jin Chenchen , Xu Xuejiao , Li Tao , Zhang Chunxue , Peng Jianqing , Liu Chao , Zheng Weifeng , Zhang Xu
Published: April 2024

Objectives

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a global challenge, and heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) is identified as a key driver in cancer progression. However, the tumor-promoting mechanism of HSP90 in CRC, particularly HSP90AB1, remains unclear. This study aims to explore and analyze the oncogenic mechanism of HSP90AB1 in CRC and identify potential therapeutic targets.

Materials and methods

HSP90AB1 expression underwent analysis in CRC cell lines and tissues at mRNA and protein levels. Through the use of shRNA, targeted suppression of HSP90AB1 was achieved in CRC cell lines, enabling analysis of its influence on cell proliferation, invasion, apoptosis, and cell cycle progression. Subsequent investigation focused on elucidating the regulatory relationship between HSP90AB1 and IDO1, employing a combination of bioinformatics approaches and in vitro/vivo experiments. These efforts confirmed IDO1 as a downstream target of HSP90AB1 and provided insight into its role in driving CRC progression.

Results

HSP90AB1 exhibits overexpression in both CRC cell lines and tumor tissues (p<0.05). Its downregulation impedes cell proliferation and invasion (p<0.01), promotes apoptosis and cell cycle arrest (p<0.05). Investigation reveals that decreased HSP90AB1 leads to the inhibition of IDO1 (p<0.01), suggesting that IDO1 regulation plays a crucial role in mediating the pro-tumorigenic effects of HSP90AB1. In vivo experiments confirm the substantial reduction in tumor growth upon HSP90AB1 knockdown in xenograft models (p<0.01). However, this tumor-suppressive effect is reversed upon IDO1 overexpression (p<0.01), highlighting IDO1 as a downstream target of HSP90AB1 in CRC progression.

Conclusions

HSP90AB1 exerts a regulatory role in the progression of CRC by upregulating IDO1.
A critical overview on impact of different nano-catalytic assemblies for photodegradation of tetracycline
Authors: Khalid Rida , Din Muhammad Imran , Hussain Zaib
Published: April 2024

Recently, the removal of tetracycline, a toxic material, from aquatic medium has been a trending subject of research. Several different technologies including adsorption, biological removal method, solvent extraction, coagulation, chemical reduction, photocatalysis and ion exchange method for removal of tetracyclines from wastewater have been reported. However, photocatalysis of tetracyclines (TC) has gained huge interest because of more efficient mineralization of TC into CO2 and water. Several different nanomaterial based photocatalytic assemblies for the removal of tetracyclines have been widely reported for the removal of tetracyclines which have not been critically reviewed in the literature. This study provides an overview of recent progress of classification, synthesis, characterizations, mechanism of inorganic and metal organic framework nanocatalytic assemblies on photocatalysis of tetracyclines in aquatic medium. Additionally, kinetics and factors affecting the photocatalysis of tetracyclines have been discussed briefly. Future perspectives have also been presented for further advancement in this area.
Research on an optimization design method for a TBCC propulsion scheme
Authors: Wu Pinxin , Song Wenyan , Zhang Dongqing
Published: April 2024

An optimization methodology for a TBCC propulsion schemes was established for hypersonic vehicles, focusing on the integration of aircraft and engine performance. Altitude-velocity characteristics of TBCC propulsion were obtained through engine performance calculations. By analyzing mission requirements, lift-drag characteristics, and flight constraints, the take-off thrust-weight ratio and wing load of the vehicle were optimized to meet the flight conditions. In addition, the fuel ratio was calculated. To determine the vehicle’s gross take-off weight and the engine’s take-off thrust, a model considering the weight of the vehicle and the turbine engine were used. The optimization process selects four thermodynamic cycle parameters for the turbine engine as the independent variables. An improved particle swarm optimization-back propagation neural network was used to establish the relationship between the four parameters and the gross take-off weight, aiming to minimize the vehicle’s weight. The results of the optimization process show that the total take-off weight of the optimized vehicle has decreased from 112363.41 kg to 102218.98 kg. The required uninstalled take-off thrust of TBCC has also been reduced from 162.86 kN to 147.49 kN, resulting in a decrease in mass flow from 156.50 kg/s to 133.30 kg/s.
Design and analysis of air intake of subsonic cruise vehicle with experimental validation
Authors: T. V. Yogesh , Nidamarty Laasya Priya , S. V. Ramanamurthy , Panigrahi S. K.
Published: April 2024

A Subsonic Cruise Vehicle (SCV) is designed with a Submerged Air intake with appreciable total pressure recovery along with acceptable distortion levels. A steady, 3D, density based, one equation turbulence model in congregation with Navier Stokes is used to simulate the flow field in commercial CFD code. In the initial iteration of the intake, the numerical simulation pointed towards a large scope in the improvement of the geometry. Subsequently, the design changes have been successfully incorporated and analyzed. The performance of these modified intakes was evaluated by measuring distortion coefficient and total pressure recovery. An experimental validation case has been demonstrated in a subsonic wind tunnel, which proves the close match with the CFD prediction. The comparison between the performances of the intakes has been made. The redesigned submerged air intake is flown successfully with SCV at all flight conditions within the acceptable distortion limits.
Exploratory Rearing Is Governed by Hypothalamic Melanin-Concentrating Hormone Neurons According to Locus Ceruleus
Authors: Concetti Cristina , Viskaitis Paulius , Grujic Nikola , Duss Sian N. , Privitera Mattia , Bohacek Johannes , Peleg-Raibstein Daria , Burdakov Denis
Published: April 2024

Information seeking, such as standing on tiptoes to look around in humans, is observed across animals and helps survival. Its rodent analog—unsupported rearing on hind legs—was a classic model in deciphering neural signals of cognition and is of intense renewed interest in preclinical modeling of neuropsychiatric states. Neural signals and circuits controlling this dedicated decision to seek information remain largely unknown. While studying subsecond timing of spontaneous behavioral acts and activity of melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) neurons (MNs) in behaving male and female mice, we observed large MN activity spikes that aligned to unsupported rears. Complementary causal, loss and gain of function, analyses revealed specific control of rear frequency and duration by MNs and MCHR1 receptors. Activity in a key stress center of the brain—the locus ceruleus noradrenaline cells—rapidly inhibited MNs and required functional MCH receptors for its endogenous modulation of rearing. By defining a neural module that both tracks and controls rearing, these findings may facilitate further insights into biology of information seeking.
The Intellectual Disability Risk GeneKdm5bRegulates Long-Term Memory Consolidation in the Hippocampus
Authors: Pérez-Sisqués Leticia , Bhatt Shail U. , Matuleviciute Rugile , Gileadi Talia E. , Kramar Eniko , Graham Andrew , Garcia Franklin G. , Keiser Ashley , Matheos Dina P. , Cain James A. , Pittman Alan M. , Andreae Laura C. , Fernandes Cathy , Wood Marcelo A. , Giese K. Peter , Basson M. Albert
Published: April 2024

The histone lysine demethylase KDM5B is implicated in recessive intellectual disability disorders, and heterozygous, protein-truncating variants inKDM5Bare associated with reduced cognitive function in the population. The KDM5 family of lysine demethylases has developmental and homeostatic functions in the brain, some of which appear to be independent of lysine demethylase activity. To determine the functions of KDM5B in hippocampus-dependent learning and memory, we first studied male and female mice homozygous for aKdm5bΔARIDallele that lacks demethylase activity.Kdm5bΔARID/ΔARIDmice exhibited hyperactivity and long-term memory deficits in hippocampus-dependent learning tasks. The expression of immediate early, activity-dependent genes was downregulated in these mice and hyperactivated upon a learning stimulus compared with wild-type (WT) mice. A number of other learning-associated genes were also significantly dysregulated in theKdm5bΔARID/ΔARIDhippocampus. Next, we knocked downKdm5bspecifically in the adult, WT mouse hippocampus with shRNA.Kdm5bknockdown resulted in spontaneous seizures, hyperactivity, and hippocampus-dependent long-term memory and long-term potentiation deficits. These findings identify KDM5B as a critical regulator of gene expression and synaptic plasticity in the adult hippocampus and suggest that at least some of the cognitive phenotypes associated withKDM5Bgene variants are caused by direct effects on memory consolidation mechanisms.
Transformation of Motion Pattern Selectivity from Retina to Superior Colliculus
Authors: DePiero Victor J. , Deng Zixuan , Chen Chen , Savier Elise L. , Chen Hui , Wei Wei , Cang Jianhua
Published: April 2024

The superior colliculus (SC) is a prominent and conserved visual center in all vertebrates. In mice, the most superficial lamina of the SC is enriched with neurons that are selective for the moving direction of visual stimuli. Here, we study how these direction selective neurons respond to complex motion patterns known as plaids, using two-photon calcium imaging in awake male and female mice. The plaid pattern consists of two superimposed sinusoidal gratings moving in different directions, giving an apparent pattern direction that lies between the directions of the two component gratings. Most direction selective neurons in the mouse SC respond robustly to the plaids and show a high selectivity for the moving direction of the plaid pattern but not of its components. Pattern motion selectivity is seen in both excitatory and inhibitory SC neurons and is especially prevalent in response to plaids with large cross angles between the two component gratings. However, retinal inputs to the SC are ambiguous in their selectivity to pattern versus component motion. Modeling suggests that pattern motion selectivity in the SC can arise from a nonlinear transformation of converging retinal inputs. In contrast, the prevalence of pattern motion selective neurons is not seen in the primary visual cortex (V1). These results demonstrate an interesting difference between the SC and V1 in motion processing and reveal the SC as an important site for encoding pattern motion.
The role of kyphoplasty and expandable intravertebral implants in the acute treatment of traumatic thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures: a systematic review
Authors: Moura Diogo Lino
Published: April 2024

Purpose

The aim of the study was to assess the role of kyphoplasty and expandable intravertebral implants in the treatment of traumatic vertebral compression fractures.

Design

This is a systematic review.

Methods

A bibliographic search was carried out in the PubMed/MEDLINE database according to PRISMA guidelines regarding kyphoplasty and expandable intravertebral implants in the treatment of traumatic thoracolumbar vertebral fractures.

Results

A total of 611 records were screened. In total, 51 studies were obtained referring to traumatic vertebral fractures treated with kyphoplasty; however, of these, only studies addressing traumatic burst fractures were selected, resulting in 12 studies: 10 about kyphoplasty and 2 regarding armed kyphoplasty. In all studies, there was a statistically significant improvement in clinical and functional parameters, restoration of vertebral height and decreasing of vertebral and segmental kyphosis. Overall, there was only a residual loss of height and a slight increase in kyphosis throughout the follow-up period, while complications consisted essentially of cement leakage, all with no clinical repercussions.

Conclusion

After the discussion, where we address the concepts of direct and indirect reduction, the association of kyphoplasty with pedicle fixation, the potential advantages of expandable intravertebral implants, as well as the vertebral body type of filling in kyphoplasty, it is concluded that kyphoplasty demonstrates favorable outcomes as a method of posterior percutaneous transpedicular access for reconstruction of the anterior column in burst fractures. It allows for the reconstruction of the vertebral body closer to its original anatomy, carried out in a minimally invasive and safe way, which provides a clinical-functional and imaging improvement maintained at the medium–long term.
Selected Issues of Criminal and Legal Provision of Proper Functioning of the Crediting Sphere in Ukraine
Authors: Starostenko O.V.
Published: April 2024

In modern conditions, the proper organization and effective functioning of the Ukrainian banking system are becoming increasingly relevant, and an important element of economic reforms is the need for legal support of unlawful encroachments on the financial sphere, including the credit one.The public threat of crimes in the sphere of bank lending is characterized by a high level of latency, causing losses to commercial banks, their owners, depositors, and the state; destructive impact on the functioning of the economic system of the state; inhibition of the implementation of the monetary policy of the state; distortion of the mechanism of free competition.Detection and timely disclosure of this category of crimes is one of the guarantees of ensuring the banking system’s stability.The article is devoted to particular issues of criminal and legal provision of functioning of the lending sphere in Ukraine. Hence, there are a number of approaches proposed to improve the criminal and legal provision of proper functioning of the lending sphere in Ukraine, to increase public confidence in financial institutions, to enhance the image of the banking system, and to improve the regulatory framework of credit legal relations. The suggestions have a practical orientation, as the stated material, the given conclusions, provisions, and proposals can be used in research work, law-making activity, and law enforcement activity.
Kant’s sentence of the moral law as a “fact of reason”: hermeneutical and historiographical perspectives
Authors: TERLETSKY Vitalii
Published: April 2024

Kant's well-known statement from the “Critique of Practical Reason” (§ 7) that the consciousness of the basic law of pure practical reason (or the customary/moral law) can be called a fact of reason (V, 31.24) has not yet become the subject of adequate attention of domestic researchers. In the “Critique of Practical Reason”, Kant justify his famous categorical imperative by appealing to the “fact of reason” (§ 7). A closer reading of this passage reveals that it refers to a “fundamental law of pure practical reason” and its “consciousness” is called “a fact of reason”. It is likely to think that Kant makes a “naturalistic fallacy” when he tries to justify “ought” (law) from “is” (fact). An analysis of the broader context of the use of the term “fact”, which occurs in the Critique in general 11 times, proves that its denotation is a moral law, which is explained in the corresponding train of thought. A special problem of interpretation is the explanation of the genitive in the expression “a fact of reason” [ein Factum der Vernunft]. It is common to read it as genitivus subjectivus (the fact is a product (act) of the reason, the fact arises thanks to the reason) and as genitivus objectivus (the reason itself is a fact, something factual). But from the standpoint of modern studies of Kant its reading as genitivus auctoris (Willaschek, Wolff, Noller) is promising. Kant’s specific use of the Latin form “ein Factum” in other works, which has the meaning not of “fact”, but of “imputable act” also, testifies in favor of this. Starting with Dieter Heinrich’s article “The Concept of Moral Insight and Kant’s Doctrine of the Fact of Reason” (1960), many researchers interpret the thesis of the “fact of reason” as Kant’s rejection of the attempt at the deduction of moral insight in the “Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Moral” (1785). However, as modern studies (Riedel, Wolff) show, this interpretation is not convincing enough. There are sufficient reasons to believe that it is Kant’s moral and legal doctrine of imputatio facti can explicate an enigmatic passage of the II Critique.
ELECTROPHYSICAL PROCESSES IN COMPOSITE SEMICONDUCTOR SCREENS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE DIELECTRIC PARAMETERS OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER CABLES
Authors:   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Kirpichova str., 2, Kharkiv, 61002, Ukraine, Bezprozvannych G.V. , Grynyshyna M.V. ,   TOV «Interkabel Kiev», 5, Dachnaya Str., p. Kapitanovka, Kiev-Svyatoshinsky district, Kiev region, 08112, Ukraine
Published: April 2024

The methodology for modelling the percolation process in semiconductor shields of power high-voltage cables is proposed. The semiconductor screen is represented by a two-dimensional lattice model with a polymer matrix filled with conductive carbon black particles. Model matrix's of the composite, depending on the probability of filling and the concentration of the conductive filler, agree with micrographs of the distribution of soot in the polyethylene matrix of the semiconducting screen of the power cable. Taking into account the stochastic of the percolation process, the concentration range of the conductive filler, which determines the flow threshold in the presented model, was determined. Disturbances are observed on the experimental time dependence of the absorption current of the power cable, which is indirect evidence of the accumulation of surface charges at the interface between the semiconductor screen and high-voltage polymer insulation. The time dependences of the electric capacity and the tangent of the dielectric loss angle at a frequency of 120 Hz confirm the stochastic nature of the process of accumulation of surface charges. This process causes a time-delayed interphase polarization in power high-voltage cables. References 36, figure 5.
STUDY OF ELECTROMAGNETIC AND MECHANICAL PROCESSES OF AN INDUCTION-SYNCHRONOUS ELECTROMECHANICAL CONVERTER IN IDLE MODE
Authors:   National University ", Kotsur М.І. ,   Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic",   , Zhykovski str., 64, Zaporizhzhia, 69063, Ukraine
Published: April 2024

A two-dimensional circuit-field model of non-stationary electromagnetic and mechanical processes of an induction-synchronous electromechanical converter has been developed. It allows establishing the relationship between electro-magnetic processes in the circuit and 2D-field parts of the model, taking into account the features of the construction of its armature and rotor windings through their schematic implementation, and ensuring switching with elements of con-ventional and semiconductor power systems. Electromagnetic and mechanical processes in idle mode have been inves-tigated using numerical modeling methods, considering the combined interaction of the coupled induction and synchro-nous parts in a single active part of the electromechanical converters. The presence of self-synchronization properties for induction -synchronous electromechanical converters has been demonstrated, wherein asynchronous starting is provided with subsequent synchronization of its rotor into synchronism in idle mode without excitation, and the condi-tions for their occurrence are explained. The relationships between the idle current and excitation current have been established, determining the operation of the synchronous part of the induction-synchronous electromechanical con-verter in underexcited, normally excited, and overexcited modes. It has been proven that in underexcited and normally excited modes, its synchronous part operates as a reactive power compensator, while in the overexcited mode, it oper-ates as a generator. Experimental studies confirm the adequacy and accuracy of numerical implementation, as well as the correspondence to electromagnetic processes during the operation of the induction-synchronous electromechanical converter in idle mode. References 14, figures 11.
ВЗАЄМОЗВ’ЯЗОК ПОКАЗНИКІВ ПСИХІЧНОГО ЗДОРОВ’Я ТА ФАКТОРІВ ЖИТТЄСТІЙКОСТІ У ПІДЛІТКІВ, ЯКІ МЕШКАЮТЬ ПОБЛИЗУ ЛІНІЇ ФРОНТУ НА СХОДІ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Басенко О.М.
Published: April 2024

Стаття представляє результати емпіричного дослідження взаємозв’язку показників психічного здоров’я та факторів життєстійкості у підлітків, що мешкають поблизу лінії фронту на Сході України. Отримані дані показали, що підлітки зазначеної групи зазнають психотравматичного впливу подій, пов’язаних із війною: мають симптоми посттравматичного стресу, тривожності та депресії, схильність до зловживання алкоголем. Разом з тим серед них було виявлено достатньо високий загальний рівень життєстійкості. Стан психічного здоров’я підлітків взаємопов’язаний із комплексом таких факторів життєстійкості: спілкування, впевненість у собі, допомога іншим, підтримка батьків та відчуття щастя. Встановлено, що серед інших факторів життєстійкості підтримка батьків та відчуття щастя є найбільш значущими. Аналіз отриманих даних засвідчив зменшення психоемоційних порушень та схильності до зловживання алкоголем у респондентів завдяки зростанню у них відчуття щастя та більшій підтримці від батьків. В результаті дослідження було підтверджено, що розглянуті фактори життєстійкості позитивно впливають на показники психічного здоров’я та створюють специфічні захисні чинники, сприятливі для розвитку й зміцнення життєстійкості підлітків, що мешкають поблизу лінії фронту на Сході України як особливого контексту перебування.
Cuidados al Fin de la Vida: Una Reflexión a Partir de los Patrones del Conocimiento
Authors: Machuca Contreras Felipe , Medero Loyola Karina , Zapata Aqueveque Carolina
Published: April 2024

Ontológicamente, la enfermería es una ciencia humana, cuyo foco de estudio es el ser humano. Epistemológicamente, la enfermería se ha movido entre el paradigma positivista y el paradigma de la comprensión. Esta continua pugna entre ambos paradigmas se ve reflejada y sintetizada en el trabajo inicial de los patrones del conocimiento de Carper y que luego fue ampliado por Silva, Chinn y Kramer, generando los patrones emancipatorio, sociopolítico, ético, personal, estético, empírico y desconocido. En esta reflexión se busca analizar una narrativa de cuidados, en la cual se exponen aquellos que aplican al final de la vida en un contexto de atención domiciliaria, utilizando los patrones del conocimiento descritos para evidenciar la construcción del conocimiento en esta situación. Como consideraciones finales, podemos mencionar que: entender los cuidados desde la narrativa y su análisis de los patrones de conocimiento, ayuda a explorar la complejidad del desarrollo de los conocimientos dentro de la profesión de la Enfermería.
ESPECULACIÓN Y CONFIANZA, TENSIONES EN EL DESARROLLO URBANO PATRIMONIAL PARA UNA ARTICULACIÓN ENTRE ACTORES
Authors: Jiménez Peralta Maite , Bravo Álvarez Gonzalo , Cowley Palacios Gonzalo
Published: April 2024

Valparaíso atrae intereses en varios campos de la actividad pública y privada, pero no es destino de inversiones inmobiliarias, ni de restauraciones con rentabilidad. Esto contrasta notoriamente con el estatus de patrimonio de la humanidad que le otorgó UNESCO en el año 2003. Una serie de problemas sociales como la basura, la delincuencia los perros vagos, los grafitis y la gestión de limpiezas en quebradas y conectividad vial entre los cerros unido a la ausencia de una información pública abierta y actualizada sobre los inmuebles patrimoniales, históricos, de uso público y privado, ha generado que los distintos actores no articulen su capital social para generar sinergias en pos de la mejora y rehabilitación de la ciudad, siendo su expresión más viva la falta de confianza entre ellos y la especulación. El presente trabajo, tuvo por objetivo identificar el efecto de la confianza sobre la articulación del capital social entre los actores de la comunidad. Para ello, se aplicó investigación acción, con un modelo de intervención orientado a la creación de confianza. Los hallazgos dan cuenta que una acción explícita y sostenida de fomento a la confianza, da espacio a que la articulación del capital social de las partes interesadas retraiga los procesos especulativos.
Personality organisation and the tendency to rumination in a group of alcohol-dependent persons
Authors: Szatkowska Karolina , Czerwińska Alicja
Published: April 2024

Introduction and objective: Kernberg’s model of personality organisation allows to explain the sources of pathomechanisms underlying mental disorders, personality disorders in particular. Ruminations are automatic, constantly recurring thoughts that constitute a predisposition to a specific interpretation of the world and oneself. They are associated with two mechanisms – adaptive (reflection) and maladaptive (rumination). The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between personality organisation and the general tendency to rumination, rumination on anger and sadness, and reflectivity among alcohol addicts. Materials and methods: 91 alcohol-dependent persons aged 20–77 years (mean, M = 43.57; standard deviation, SD = 12.92), including 26 women and 65 men, participated in the study. The Inventory of Personality Organization (IPO) by John F. Clarkin, Pamela A. Foelsch and Otto F. Kernberg (Polish adaptation by Agnieszka Izdebska and Beata Pastwa-Wojciechowska), The Rumination-Reflection Questionnaire (RRQ-short) by Janet A. Carter (Polish adaptation by Stanisław Radoń), Sadness and Anger Rumination Inventory (SARI) by Maya Peled and Marlene Moretti (Polish adaptation by Małgorzata Anna Basińska) and a sociodemographic questionnaire were used. Results: A significant positive correlation was found between the tendency to rumination and anger and sadness rumination and all dimensions of personality organisation. A higher level of identity diffusion predicted a higher tendency to rumination and sadness rumination. A higher level of identity diffusion and aggression predicted a higher tendency to anger rumination. Moreover, marital status, comorbid mental disorders and age at problematic alcohol use onset were significantly correlated with the analysed variables. Conclusions: A positive relationship between ruminations and all dimensions of personality organisation was confirmed. Greater identity diffusion was a predictor of the tendency to ruminate in its analysed ranges in the study group of alcohol-dependent individuals.
The mood disorders and suicidal thoughts and their impact on the quality of life among people living with HIV treated in Białystok, Poland: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Milewska-Buzun Marta , Cybulski Mateusz , Baranowska Anna , Kowalewska Beata , Kózka Maria , Paradowska-Stankiewicz Iwona
Published: April 2024

Introduction and objective: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of mood disorders symptoms and suicidal thoughts among HIV patients treated in Białystok and their impact on quality of life. Materials and methods: A total of 147 participants, including 104 men (70.7%) and 43 women (29.3%), took part in the research. The study used a diagnostic survey method with a modified questionnaire “Psychosocial situation of people living with HIV/AIDS in Poland” by Dr Magdalena Ankiersztejn-Bartczak and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF), Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results: Suicidal thoughts and attempts were reported by 20% and 7% of respondents, respectively. Fear of living with HIV and fear of loneliness were the predominant reasons for suicidal thoughts (38.7% in total). Two-thirds of respondents had no depressive symptoms, while one-fourth of respondents presented with at most moderate depressive symptoms. There were significant differences in the level of health problems depending on marital status. Those who had suicidal thoughts after receiving HIV diagnosis had a lower quality of life. Conclusions: One-third of the respondents reported symptoms of mood disorders, most of which were of moderate intensity, and one-fourth of the respondents had suicidal thoughts and attempts. The quality of life of HIV patients was mainly determined by their general physical and mental health and social support. A higher quality of life was presented by those with better general health status who received social support. Only marital status determinated the prevalence of symptoms of mood disorders in the study group.
The effects of heating and acidulation on the properties and stability of plant seed protein emulsion gels
Authors: Yılmaz E. , Keskin Uslu E.
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to prepare water-in-oil-type gelled protein emulsions. Sorghum, chickpea, and barley proteins were extracted from the seed flours with an alkaline procedure, and 2% protein solutions were used as an aqueous phase with Span 20 emulsifier to create sunflower oil emulsion gels. Prepared gels were analysed for main physicochemical properties, polymorphism, and rheology. Results showed that stable emulsion gels were creamy-greenish in colour and had mechanical stability. They included β and β′ type fat crystals. Rheological analyses indicated that they were soft-gel-like preparates, having certain levels of structural recovery ability after shear. These emulsion gels could be spreadable-fat-like products or shortening alternatives in processed foods. They might provide an extra advantage due to plant protein content. Food application studies are anticipated in future studies.
The Pancasila and Citizenship Education Model as a Constitutional Education in Elementary/Islamic Elementary Schools
Authors: Mulyani Heny , Sapriya Sapriya , Hubi Zindan Baynal , Insani Nisrina Nurul , Nurgiansah T Heru
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research is to investigate the role of Pancasila and Civic Education (PPKn) in enhancing constitutional awareness among students at the elementary school/madrasah ibtidaiyah level, and to elucidate effective teaching methods to achieve this goal. The research methodology employed is literature review method, analyzing various relevant literature pertaining to the research topic. The important findings of this research are that cooperative learning models such as Numbered Heads Together and Think Pair Share can be used to improve students' understanding and learning outcomes in Civics. In addition, interactive learning models such as Role Playing, Broken Triangle, Square and Heart, and digital citizenship can also increase constitutional awareness among students. Teachers play a significant role in implementing Civics and cultivating constitutional awareness in each student, with the purpose of making Civics implementation in elementary schools/madrasah ibtidaiyah an effort to shape individuals in Indonesia who possess strong personalities and a sense of responsibility towards their country. By using effective learning methods, Civics can be an important instrument in building constitutional awareness and student character.
Analysis of Factors that Affect the Effectiveness of Fraud Prevention Proxied by Professionalism and Internal Audit Experience and Corporate Accountability
Authors: Hanifah Hanifah , Alkautsar Muslim
Published: April 2024

The condition of fraud in Indonesia in 2022 (ARN) Indonesia ranked fourth with 23 fraud cases. if left like an iceberg starting from small/little, or the omission will eventually become an iceberg. Based on these conditions, fraud can be prevented early with the effectiveness of fraud prevention. However, the effectiveness of fraud prevention is also influenced by several factors. Thus, the study aims to examine the factors that influence the effectiveness of fraud prevention by proxied by auditor professionalism, auditor experience, and company accountability. The research method is descriptive and verification with multiple regression tests. The population is 2018, and the sample is 150 manufacturing companies in Bandung Regency. Based on the study results, the factors proxied by the professionalism and experience of auditors and corporate accountability can significantly influence the effectiveness of fraud prevention in manufacturing companies in Bandung Regency both partially and simultaneously. This condition illustrates that the more professional and the longer experience the auditors have and supported by the existence of high corporate accountability both together and partially, the effectiveness of fraud prevention will be created through the creation of a transparent and honest cultural climate, a good control environment, effective risk management implementation, regular control, effective information and communication, and regular monitoring. Thus, it will provide benefits that one way to minimize fraud is to prevent fraud effectively. This will certainly be influenced by the proxy of internal auditors and effective internal audit experience and the company's accountability.