bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Prevalensi Swamedikasi Sebelum dan Selama Wabah Covid 19 Studi pada Tenaga Kefarmasian di Provinsi Jawa Tengah
Authors: Fathnin Fildza Huwaina , Santoso Arifin , Sulistyaningrum Indriyati Hadi , Lestari Rina Dwi
Published: January 2024

The rate of self-medication among pharmacist is currently very high, which can lead treatment failure and even be dangerous. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors related to self-medication before and during the COVID-19 outbreak by Health Workers in Central Java. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors related to self-medication before and during the COVID-19 outbreak by pharmacists in Central Java. In addition, it also evaluates the prevalence of self-medication from the perspective of pharmacists before and during the COVID-19 outbreak, identifies general conditions of self-medication before and during the COVID-19 outbreak, investigates sociodemographic characteristics and health patterns related to self-medication by pharmacists in Java. Middle. This type of research is non-experimental using a cross-sectional design. The samples taken were pharmacist in Central Java. Sampling by snowball sampling method and obtained as many as 82 respondents. The results showed the factors that significantly influenced self-medication were age (p=0.05), the willingness or plans of the pharmacists themselves to carry out self-medication (p=0.000), pandemic conditions (p=0.023), and encouragement from other people (p=0.023). p=0.001). While the most dominating factor is the plan to continue self-medication (Sig.B=18.424).). There was a significant difference between the prevalence before and during the Covid-19 pandemic (p=0.007). The conclusion in this study is the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the prevalence rate of self-medication.
Uji Aktivitas Antioksidan Ekstrak Etanol Kombinasi Daun Kersen (Muntingia calabura L.) dan Daun Kelor (Moringa oleifera L) dengan Metode DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrayl)
Authors: Samodra Galih , Alfathani Nurul Fitri , Octaviani Peppy
Published: January 2024

Kersen leaves and Moringa leaves are natural sources of antioxidants that can prevent oxidative damage to the body due to free radicals. The purpose of this study was to determine the antioxidant activity of a single form and a combination of cherry leaf extract and Moringa leaf in fighting free radicals. The antioxidant activity test in this study used the DPPH method (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazil). The results showed that ethanol extracts of single forms of cherry leaves and Moringa leaves have very strong antioxidant activity with IC50 values of 8.04 ppm and strong 68.40 ppm. The combination with a ratio of 2:1 obtained the lowest IC50 value, which is 6.35 ppm. It can be concluded that the highest antioxidant activity is found in the combination of ethanol extract of cherry leaves and Moringa leaves in a ratio of 2:1, with IC50 smaller than the single form.
Uji Aktivitas Wound Healing Ekstrak Etanol Buah Averrhoa bilimbiL. (Belimbing Wuluh) pada Mencit Putih Jantan (Mus musculus)
Authors: Rusnedy Rahmayati , Febrina Mira , Sari Cindy Patika
Published: January 2024

Wound healing is a complex process, delays in wound healing increase the chances of infection, improper healing, and unpleasant scarring. Belimbing wuluh (Averrhoa bilimbi L.) fruit contains various active compounds that are beneficial to health and have the potential to be used as medicinal preparations for treating wounds. In this test, incisions were made on the skin of the mice's back area using a scalpel 1 cm long and 0.3 cm deep. Observation of the length of the incision was carried out every day for 12 days using a caliper. Significant wound healing activity was observed from administration of 10% concentration of ethanol extract of belimbing wuluh (Averrhoa bilimbi L.) fruit which contains chemical compounds such as flavonoids, saponins, tannins and triterpenoids as well as minerals, one of which is zinc and Vitamin C is also proven to help speed up the healing process of incisions with a percentage of wound healing on day 12, which is 100%, the same percentage value as the group of test animals given Povidone Iodine 10% (Betadine®) as a comparator drug. The presence of zinc (zinc) and vitamin C in the extract of star fruit (Averrhoa bilimbi L.), is predicted to also contribute to the wound healing process in this test.
Risk: the essence of the concept and classification in the tourism industry
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Yarmola Kateryna , Chukhray Nataliya ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: January 2024

Nowadays one of the characteristic features of society's functioning is high uncertainty. This is manifested in the impossibility of predicting future events, which creates fear and apprehension to perform some activity in order to protect oneself from undesirable consequences. Uncertainty is the prerequisite for the risks emergence. The purpose of the study is to define the essence of "risk" concept, its classification and sys-tematization, which will allow a better understanding which factors affect tourism activity in the world for the further risk management programs formation. Despite the large number of studies, the authors mostly consider the risks of the tourism in-dustry which affect a separate tourist enterprise activities. The decisive factor for risk management at the micro (enterprise) level is the ability to respond quickly and flexibly, the presence of risk management programs and measures to eliminate consequences. Each group of risks has a different effect on a separate industry or enterprise, and mostly they have a negative character. The tourism industry suffers significantly from conditions caused by natural, climatic, eco-nomic, political, foreign economic and other factors. The most devastating event in recent years that caused a significant drop in tourism industry was the COVID-19 pandemic, with an average of 70% drop in international tourist arrivals for 2020-2022. Due to the existing risks, the tourism industry bears significant financial losses, bankruptcies or structural changes. Different risks require appro-priate solutions and support measures. To carry out the research, general scientific and special methods were used, in particular the-oretical generalization - to highlight the theoretical aspects of risks in tourism; synthesis, compari-son and systematization; statistical analysis method - for analyzing statistical data of tourist flows. The information base is scientific publications of Ukrainian and foreign scientists, as well as data from the World Tourism Organization (WTO). The conducted study of the tourism industry and the risks impact on it gives reason to con-clude that it is very sensitive to the risks that arise in society, even one adverse event can leave a negative impression on the destination or the tourist attraction of the country. The results of this re-search can be useful to develop practical recommendations for risk management at the level of en-terprises and the industry as a whole. The article proposes a classification of risks in tourism with information about countries that are most vulnerable to such phenomena as natural disasters, terrorism, environmental and political dangers, etc., thanks to which it is possible to assess the safety of individual destinations. Examples of the various factors influence on the tourism industry of the countries and regions are also given.
Analysis of Statistical Learning Outcomes with Online and Offline Learning Methods
Authors: Kurniawan Indra , Rahadyan Andri
Published: January 2024

This study analyses what factors make online learning outcomes better than offline. It is crucial to know whether there are other supporting factors or factors from the students' abilities. The method used in this research is descriptive research using a qualitative approach with six research subjects. The selection of subjects in this study was by purposive sampling. Collecting data in this study using task-based interviews, namely: (1) selecting research subjects; (2) determining the time of data collection; (3) carrying out data collection; (4) analysing data; (5) comparing the results of online and offline data collection; and (6) conclude the results of the analysis. The results of the analysis of this study are that the application of online learning methods and offline methods has little effect on material understanding, enthusiasm and independence in learning. The things that need attention are not the learning method, but how we can foster a good and consistent spirit for education, especially for students with medium and low abilities, it is vital to increase the excitement for learning in all learning methods because, with a consistent enthusiasm for learning, students will be happy. And active when participating in class learning both with online and offline modes.
A Solution for Fermat’s Last Theorem Using Ramanujan-Nagell Equation
Authors: Seetharaman Palamadai N.
Published: January 2024

Fermat’s Last Theorem states that it is impossible to find positive integers A, B, and C satisfying the equation:
An + Bn = Cn
where n is any integer > 2.
Taking the proofs of Fermat for the index n = 4, and Euler for n = 3, it is sufficient to prove the theorem for n = p, any prime > 3 [1].
We hypothesize that all r, s and t are non-zero integers in the equation:
rp + sp = tp
and establish contradiction.
Just to support the proof in the above equation, we have another equation:
x3 + y3 = z3
Without loss of generality, we assert that both x and y as non-zero integers; z3 is a non-zero integer; and z and z2 are irrational. 
We create transformed equations to the above two equations through parameters, into which we have incorporated the Ramanujan - Nagell equation. Solving the transformed equations, we prove the theorem.
Organ Shortage, Waiting Lists, and Mortality: Inadequate or Discussed Social Education?
Authors: Cantarovich Felix
Published: January 2024

Amongst the significant advances in current medicine, the successful transplantation of organs is undoubtedly of particular social interest. However, the increase in patients on waiting lists, as well as the consistent and sometimes frequent mortality of those patients, hoping for an organ that, unfortunately, will not arrive, has caused a health crisis called the “organ shortage”. This severe health emergency requires a deep analysis of the potential reasons for the social ambivalence toward organ donation, particularly in the case of the death of a loved one. The possibility that misinformation and the lack of public knowledge are fundamental barriers to consent requires an analysis of the current educational programs with the aim of improving the awareness of the general population. Negative consent to donation is particularly frequent in cases of the death of a loved one. Considering the significant social importance of consent, mainly in the case of deceased donors, the review of social programs should prioritize all the potential alternatives to improve people’s acknowledgment of the organ shortage crisis. New proposals, which might create further doubt and produce complex reactions at all levels of society, should be presented correctly in transplantation program reviews. Every proposal requires a didactic discussion by experts in social sciences on people’s consent in the case of deceased organ donation.
Essential Thrombocythemia in Pregnancy: A Case Report
Authors: Nugraheni Agnes Indah , Wijayanti Ketut Ratna Dewi , Adnyana I Wayan Losen
Published: January 2024

Essential thrombocythemia is a hematological problem that occurs during pregnancy. Diagnosis of essential thrombocythemia is difficult because it is a diagnosis of exclusion and there is a higher frequency of thrombocythemia due to other causes. A 26-year-old female patient with G1P0000 gestational weeks 30–31 came to the gynecology clinic after laboratory examination with thrombocyte count of 1,128,000 μL. There were no complaints of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, tingling, or fever. She was fatigue with compos mentis consciousness, with blood pressure 110/70 mmHg, heart rate 85 times/minute, respiratory rate 20 times/minute, and temperature 36.5 °C. Head to toe examination was within normal limits. An obstetric status examination was obtained. Fundal height: 3 fingers below the xiphoid process (31 cm, with estimation fetal weight by McD formula 2945 grams) and fetal heart rate 134 times/minute. Blood smear shows leukocytosis and thrombocythemia suspected myeloproliferative disorder (MPD), an essential thrombocythemia. She was tested for the JAK2V617F mutation but no mutation was detected. Doppler ultrasound test shows umbilical artery (RI: 0.69; PI: 0.95; S/D ratio: 2.76) and middle cerebral artery (RI: 0.74; PI: 1.48; S/D ratio 3.88). She was consulted to hematooncologist and was given aspirin 80 mg per day, Cal-95 1 tablet per day, and prenatal vitamins. Evaluation of patients with essential thrombocythemia includes a complete blood count, bone marrow biopsy, and genetic testing to evaluate gene mutations to obtain the appropriate diagnosis and therapy to prevent from its complication such as thrombosis during pregnancy, bleeding during pregnancy, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, prematurity, placental abruption, intrauterine growth retardation and stillbirth.
Mapas predictivos con redes neuronales a partir de propiedades físicas de las rocas: caso de estudio en la Mesa de Los Santos (Santander)
Authors: García-Arias Sergio , Velandia Patiño Francisco Alberto , Sanabria Gómez José David , Ulloque Ardila María Teresa
Published: January 2024

La Mesa de Los Santos ha tenido un continuo desarrollo en su infraestructura, agricultura y turismo, especialmente en la zona norte, lo que ha generado una mayor demanda en el suministro de agua potable. Los estudios geológicos, hidrológicos y geofísicos previos han resaltado la importancia de comprender las propiedades físicas de las rocas, así como su estimación espacial, razón por la cual, en este trabajo se implementaron modelos de red neuronal. Los resultados de laboratorio obtenidos para las muestras asociadas a la Formación Los Santos presentan porosidades de hasta 25%, mientras que la Formación Rosa Blanca muestra valores inferiores al 5% en unidades carbonatadas y de hasta un 30% para las litologías arenosas. La velocidad de onda P para ambas formaciones de interés se encuentra en un rango entre los 1000 y 6000 . Los valores de resistividad se vieron influenciados por el fluido de poro (agua), obteniendo valores entre  para las formaciones Los Santos y Rosa Blanca

 

Los mapas generados por la red neuronal proporcionaron una distribución geológica coherente y precisa en comparación con los métodos de interpolación tradicionales. Sin embargo, se advirtió incertidumbre en áreas con fracturamiento y meteorización intensa, lo que podría afectar los resultados en zonas cercanas a fallas geológicas. Estos hallazgos proporcionan información valiosa para estudios geológicos, hidrogeológicos e ingenieriles en la región.
Biodegradación de clorpirifos por medio de microbiota autoctona de un embalse de agua potable
Authors: Narvaez Valderrama Jhon Fredy , Sepúlveda Sanchez Marisol , Argoti Ospina Yileni , Arismendi Lina María , Molina Pérez Francisco José , Quintana Castillo Juan Carlos
Published: January 2024

El clorpirifos, es un plaguicida aplicado ampliamente en actividades agrícolas.Esta sustancia, puede ser transportado desde el suelo a las aguas superficiales e inclusoa las subterráneas por medio de lixiviación y escorrentía debido a las interaccionesfisicoquímicas suelo-sustancia. Una vez en los compartimentos ambientales, elclorpirifos puede transformarse mediante reacciones bióticas y abióticas, lo queaumenta los efectos complejos y múltiples sobre la biota. Asi, la biodegradación esuna reacción natural importante que reduce los niveles ambientales de plaguicidas ypor lo tanto, la microbiota autóctona con alto potencial de biotransformación podríaestar relacionada con la persistencia y dinámica del clorpirifos. En este studio, seamnalizó la biodegradación de clorpirifos por medio de microbiota autóctona enagua natural de un embalse. En las muestras se detectaron indicadores bacterianoscomo Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli y coliformes totales utilizandomedio de cultivo selectivo y medio de cultivo diferencial, tales como Pseudalert yColilert. En medio acuoso con microbiota autóctona, el clorpirifos se transformó en3,5,6-tricloro-2-piridinol (TCP), y la vida media se estimó en 10,2 h. Los resultadosmostraron que estos indicadores bacterianos en el embalse pueden reducir losniveles de clorpirifos en el cuerpo de agua, pero aún se desconoce si el metabolitoTCP emerge en el cuerpo de agua con efectos acuáticos.
Systematic position and conservation aspects of Melinaea mnasias thera (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Danainae)
Authors:   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Rosa Augusto H. B. , Barbosa Eduardo P. ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Wahlberg Niklas ,   Lund University, Freitas André V. L. ,   Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Published: January 2024

The tribe Ithomiini (Nymphalidae: Danainae) includes nearly 400 species of butterflies distributed from Mexico to Northern Argentina, and adults of all species are aposematic and the main models in several Neotropical mimicry rings. The subtribe Melinaeina, a small group composed of five genera of large ithomiines, is the sister group of all remaining groups in the tribe Ithomiini. With 14 recognised species, the genus Melinaea is the most species rich, and also the most widespread within the Melinaeina. From all species of the genus, Melinaea mnasias is considered very rare and a little known one. This is also true for Melinaea mnasias thera, a subspecies from the Atlantic Forest with less than 20 specimens known in all world museums. Studies combining systematics, ecology, biogeography and natural history are priority in tropical areas, especially when focusing on threatened species. Thus, the aim of this study was to compile all available knowledge on the threatened M. mnasias thera, providing information to future management plans focusing on the conservation of this butterfly and its habitats. Data were compiled from scientific collections and personal observations, and the systematics of species of Melinaea was assessed by DNA sampling and analysis. The obtained phylogeny recovered the subtribe Melinaeina organised in two clades, the first composed by Olyras + Paititia and the second by Eutresis + (Athyrtis + Melinaea). Melinaea mnasias thera was recovered as a sister to M. mnasias lucifer. A total of only 17 specimens of M. mnasias thera from four Brazilian localities were found in all revised collections. However, well-preserved forests are present only at one of these localities, in the southern Bahia state, from where a recent specimen has been collected, suggesting that the last populations of M. mnasias thera are restricted to this region. If this is true, the real conservation status of this species could be much more critical than the estimated.
Long-term remote monitoring of the rookery of Eumetopias jubatus (Pinnipedia, Otariidae) on Matykil Island in the Magadan State Nature Reserve (Russia)
Authors:   National Park «Commander Islands», Kirillova Anna D. ,   Pacific Geographical Institute of FEB RAS, Utekhina Irina G. ,   Magadan State Nature Reserve, Burkanov Vladimir N. ,   National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Published: January 2024

The severe decline in the number of Eumetopias jubatus (hereinafter – Steller sea lion) almost throughout the entire range has drawn the public attention to monitor the abundance and increase in research activity of the species. In Russia, such a study has been conducted regularly since the early 2000s. It includes range-wide population surveys in the Russian Far East, marking newborn pups and monitoring their survival, movements, and reproduction success. In the first decade of the XXI century, observers conducted direct observations on rookeries during the breeding season. Since 2011 a novel survey method has been used, using custom-made autonomous high-resolution remote cameras, which have been taking images of the rookeries all year round. In 2013, six remote-camera units were installed in the Magadan State Nature Reserve (Russia) at the rookery of the Steller sea lion located on Matykil Island. The cameras gathered images during day time every 5–30 min. Maintenance of the photo recorders was carried out once per year in the summer period. A total of 721 927 photographs were collected during eight years of the surveys. Of them, 60 632 photographs were manually analysed in this research. It was found that the Steller sea lions use the rookery throughout the year, with the exception of March when a dense and wide ice cover in the study area prevents the Steller sea lions from reaching the shore of Matykil Island. During the year, two peaks of the Steller sea lion population abundance were observed, namely summer and, with a higher number of individuals, in autumn. In summer, females predominate on the rookery, while in the autumn-winter period, young animals (mainly males) and mature (8+ years) adults. In winter, the number of Steller sea lions was low on the shore. We have seen branded Steller sea lions on Matykil Island from all rookeries in the Russian Far East, with the exception of animals born on the Commander Islands. The highest number of migrant Steller sea lions appears in the autumn period, and it is represented mainly by young animals (1–3 years old) and semi-adults (males aged 4–7 years). In general, the data obtained from images collected by remote cameras during the entire year provided a detailed picture of the rookery used by Steller sea lions during the entire annual cycle of their life and monitored the seasonal population dynamics, the sex and age composition of animals on the shore, and the reproductive success of marked Steller sea lions. Currently, the use of autonomous remote cameras remains the only available method of year-round monitoring of the state and habitat use of hard-to-reach remote Steller sea lion’s rookeries.
Adornar el cuerpo en el s. XVIII: una cala en el léxico indumentario del Diccionario castellano de Esteban de Terreros
Authors: Almeda Molina Elena
Published: January 2024

Este trabajo es una contribución al estudio del concepto de adorno del cuerpo en el siglo xviii, y para ello toma como fuente principal el léxico relativo al adorno en el Diccionario castellano de ciencias y artes, de Esteban de Terreros. Además del corpus reunido, se hace un análisis desde la perspectiva de la pragmática histórica de algunos términos referidos a joyas con el apoyo de la consulta, fundamentalmente, del CORDE. Asimismo, se constata tanto la herencia de la tradición en la información lexicográfica que aportan los términos como la singularidad de algunas definiciones que en determinados casos son las únicas registradas en los diccionarios del siglo xviii.
El léxico de los oficios en las Respuestas generales del catastro de Ensenada en Córdoba (1752)
Authors: López Quero Salvador
Published: January 2024

El objetivo fundamental de este trabajo ha sido demostrar la importancia del Catastro de Ensenada para la historia de la lengua española a partir del ejemplo concreto del municipio de Córdoba. De los términos aquí estudiados, que se registran desde el siglo xii hasta el xviii, son primeras documentaciones cardadores de lana, estereros de junco, tejedores de lienzo, albardoneros y artistas de plata y oro. No se registran en el CORDE estereros de junco y artistas de plata y oro. Por lo demás, se ha puesto especial interés en las documentaciones del género femenino en estos oficios.
Hermenéutica de la poesía clandestina del Siglo de Oro. Con un apéndice sobre batallas político-religiosas en la privanza de Olivares
Authors: Arellano Ignacio
Published: January 2024

El artículo plantea algunas dificultades características para la edición e interpretación de la poesía de sátira política clandestina del Siglo de Oro, con ejemplos inéditos de manuscritos sobre todo de la Biblioteca Nacional de España.
Salvador Novo, Alfonso Reyes y las primeras antologías de poesía estadounidense moderna en México
Authors: Calvillo R. Juan Carlos
Published: January 2024

Pese a que las antologías de traducciones tienen ya más de tres siglos de existencia, es todavía insuficiente la atención que se les ha brindado como artefactos culturales. Además de recopilar y clasificar textos que se consideran valiosos, las antologías de traducciones proyectan una imagen calculada de cierta literatura que se ofrece como interpretación de la misma en un tiempo y un espacio determinados. En este artículo se investigan los contextos y los motivos que alentaron las dos primeras antologías mexicanas de poesía estadounidense moderna en traducción: una exitosa, de Salvador Novo, y otra malograda, de Alfonso Reyes.
Espacios y mise en abyme en Lucía Miranda (1860) de Eduarda Mansilla: hacia una deconstrucción del mito de la cautiva blanca
Authors: Kruse Elisabeth
Published: January 2024

El mito de Lucía Miranda se reescribe en la versión de Eduarda Mansilla mediante la incorporación de la alambicada trama en el espacio europeo, ausente en el relato de Ruy Díaz de Guzmán. El análisis del espacio europeo arroja como resultado la primordial función narratológica que cumple Europa como escenario de múltiples mise en abyme, desde cuya perspectiva se resemantizará la trama en el espacio americano. Así, el mito de la cautiva blanca tomará en esta versión considerable distancia de la clásica dicotomía “civilización y barbarie”, para promover de manera favorable los vínculos con la alteridad y para revalorar la imagen del indígena.
Jorge Urrutia, El espejo empañado. Sobre el realismo y el testimonio (desde la literatura hispanoamericana). Cátedra, Madrid, 2021; 379 pp.
Authors: Dávila Jesús
Published: January 2024

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Analysis of household consumption function based on permanent income hypothesis in Sabah, Malaysia: A conceptual framework
Authors: Yun Wong Sing , Samsu Sit Hajar , Yassin Jain , Taasim Shairil Izwan , Pinjaman Saizal , Madli Faerozh
Published: January 2024

In the past, Sabah has often been reported as Malaysia’s poorest state, with the recorded highest incidence of absolute poverty among all the other states. The consumption patterns of households in Sabah have been significantly impacted by such circumstances. This further draws light on the adverse impact on the broader economy, as low levels of spending may restrict demand for products and services, stifling economic growth. The understanding of households’ consumption functions based on the Permanent Income Hypothesis (PIH) will advance knowledge in identifying the key factors that influence the households’ spending decisions. Pointing out the scant number of past studies done within this very context, and focusing on the Sabah state in particular, further motivated this study, this paper aims to develop a conceptual framework that can estimate and examine the households’ consumption functions in Sabah. As such, the methodology of drawing upon narrative reviews from research in the past will be used in this paper to develop the conceptual framework. The result of this study built upon the framework developed will help in identifying the factors that explain the households’ consumption patterns, in particular, whether the function estimated will be consistent with the Permanent Income Hypothesis (PIH). It is hoped that the conceptual framework built will aid in providing valuable empirical insight for policymakers in designing effective policies that can uplift households that are living in poverty.
Άτλαντίς: Arqueología Artificial
Authors: Domenech Fernández Laura , Torres Gómez Nano , López Rubiño David
Published: January 2024

Este ensayo visual, muestra una secuencia de imágenes creadas mediantec tecnología de inteligencia artificial generativa. La propuesta aprovecha la eficacia y verosimilitud de los resultados de una inquietante interación entre lenguaje natural y la generación de imágenes promptográficas. El objetivo es fabricar/ficcionar la experiencia de una visita a una exposición arqueológica que hace presente y actualiza los relatos sobre la legendaria cultura descrita por Critias en el homónimo diálogo del filósofo griego Platón (450 a.C.): Ά τλαντίς
Działalność prasowo-wydawnicza Polskiego Stowarzyszenia Jazzowego
Authors: Trudzik Artur Mariusz
Published: January 2024

W bieżącym, 2019 roku przypada jubileusz pięćdziesięciolecia Polskiego Stowarzyszenia Jazzowego. Wieloletnia aktywność organizacji oraz różnorodność podejmowanych przedsięwzięć, nawet w ujęciu ogólnym pobudza do refleksji: 1) regularne periodyki; 2) powielane maszynopisy, biuletyny; 3) programy festiwali (broszury festiwalowe); 4) inne (druki, publikacje akcydentalne, plakaty). Celem artykułu jest ukazanie mechanizmów promocji PSJ oraz jego inicjatyw i ewolucji medialnych (tu: prasowo-wydawniczych) sposobów dotarcia do fanów jazzu.
The Expert System Supporting Decision-Making in the Process of Vegetable Pests Extermination During Vegetation Period
Authors: Sojak Mariusz , Głowacki Szymon , Tulej Weronika , Bryś Andrzej , Hutsol Taras , Horetska Iryna , Stroianovska Liliia , Rozkosz Anna , Prístavka Miroslav
Published: January 2024

The paper presents a computer system supporting the identification of vegetable pests during the vegetation period and the way in which it works on the example of red beet. The objective was to develop an expert system to facilitate the identification of pests and suggest an appropriate method of controlling them. Filling the database with the knowledge applying to one narrow area of knowledge turns the expert system framework into an expert system in this area of knowledge. The system consists of the expert system and the database in the form of text files, which contain additional explanations. The user of the expert system - “DSS – pest control” needs to answer the following questions: in the first stage the user selects the diagnosed vegetable, in the second stage, the user selects the symptom or symptoms on the above-ground vegetable part, in the third stage, the user selects the symptom or symptoms on the below-ground vegetable part. The designed decision support system (“DSS – pest control”) may be used by individual vegetable growers. It may also serve as an educational program, e.g. for students who want to find out more about the specific areas of knowledge as well as for scientists and researchers.
An Analysis of the Spelt Dehulling Process in a Cylinder Separator
Authors: Kolankowska Ewelina , Choszcz Dariusz J. , Furyk-Grabowska Karolina
Published: January 2024

Spelt is one of unprofitable wheat types and requires an additional hulling process, in which the husks are removed from the grain. A device for dehulling spelt kernels was proposed. The described solution consists of a stainless-steel wire mesh cylinder with 4×20 mm and 4×30 mm longitudinal openings and a rotor with adjustable blade angles. Kernels were dehulled at the following angular speeds of the shaft: 16.76, 23.04, 29.32, 35.60, and 41.89 rad·s−1, and the following rotor blade angles: 50°, 60°, 70°, 80°, and 90°. The efficiency of glume and glumelle removal, the proportion of damaged kernels, and kernel and husk separation efficiency were evaluated during the experiment. The highest of kernel separation efficiency η
z was 81.86% using a wire mesh cylinder with 4×30 mm longitudinal openings and 81.60% for a wire mesh cylinder with 4×20 mm longitudinal openings.
Programmed Death-Ligand 1, C-reactive Protein, and Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio as Lymphangiogenesis Markers of Metastasis in Penile Cancer – A Systematic Review
Authors: Yudiana I Wayan , Marta Stacia Novia , Sugianto Ronald , Lestari Anak Agung Wiradewi
Published: January 2024

Introduction

The spread of penile cancer cells through lymphatic vessels provides the potential for using compounds involved in lymphangiogenesis, such as programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1), C-reactive protein (CRP), neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and Ki-67, in predicting the development of lymphatic metastases in penile cancer.

Methods

The systematic review was conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement. A literature search was conducted using the medical literature database PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, EMBASE, and EBSCOHost for studies published until February 7, 2023.

Results

Among 527 studies identified in the literature, 21 studies met the inclusion criteria and became eligible studies. PD-L1, CRP, and NLR are biomarkers which are proven to be significantly associated with an increased risk of high-grade tumor and lymphatic metastasis in penile cancer.

Conclusion

PD-L1, CRP, and NLR are biomarkers that might be used to assess the risk or likelihood of developing lymphatic metastases in penile cancer.
Multidimensional Measure Space and Integration
Authors: Endou Noboru , Shidama Yasunari
Published: January 2024

This paper introduces multidimensional measure spaces and the integration of functions on these spaces in Mizar. Integrals on the multidimensional Cartesian product measure space are defined and appropriate formal apparatus to deal with this notion is provided as well.
Consumer Perception of the Circular Economy as the Most Visible Environmental Pillar of Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: Ungerman Otakar , Gryszel Piotr , Dědková Jaroslava
Published: January 2024

The world today is on the verge of exhausting its primary resources. In this situation the circular economy is undoubtedly a means of eliminating the shortage of raw materials faced by the Czech Republic and the whole of Europe. The development of the circular economy requires a change in how it is perceived by businesses as well as consumers. This paper is devoted to the perception and relationship between consumers and the circular economy. The potential offered by consumer behaviour as regards involvement in the circular economy lies in repairing, recycling and using products for other purposes, instead of discarding them in a landfill and then buying a new product. However, one fundamental prerequisite for this is that consumers decide to engage in the circular economy, a decision that can be motivated by economic conditions or personal incentives based on their own attitude to the environment. Two-level research was carried out in order to determine how the circular economy is perceived by consumers, where the qualitative method was first used to identify the concepts that consumers perceive as constituting the circular economy. The concepts were used to compile an original definition of the circular economy from the perspective of consumers. The concepts were subjected to quantitative data collection, identifying the importance of the concepts ascertained. The subsequent statistical evaluation served to detect differences in the perception of the importance of the identified concepts depending on consumer behaviour. The research shows that if consumers are aware of the importance of the circular economy, they themselves behave in a socially responsible manner. The assessment was intended to reveal differences in responses depending on the following demographic characteristics: age, gender, education and place of residence. It was apparent that only the respondents’ education is statistically significant, with consumers with a higher education assigning greater importance to the circular economy and thus being more likely to get involved in this concept.
Technical aspects and consequences of establishing the shoreline in Poland
Authors: Hanus Paweł , Benduch Piotr
Published: January 2024

The shifting of the shoreline is a natural phenomenon closely related to the existence of watercourses. One of its consequences is the need to periodically update the real estate cadastre with regard to parcel boundaries and their owners. Land use types use are also subject to updates, which bears particular significance in this context. This article presents the most essential practical aspects of establishing the shoreline in Poland, including the identification of property boundaries located in the immediate vicinity of watercourses. The main problems associated with conducting the process of demarcating land under water are discussed using selected technical reports as examples. Attention is drawn to the numbering of parcels resulting from the implementation of the analyzed procedure, as well as the precision of recording surface areas. Moreover, the consequences of changing the natural watercourse shoreline and the limitations imposed on property ownership rights are presented, along with the issue of compensation claims.
Turning Trash into Treasure: The Use of Vulcanized Ash Filters and Glass Waste for Renewable Energy
Authors: Kusnere Zane , Rupeika Diana , Spalvins Kriss , Mika Taras
Published: January 2024

Biomethanation is a prospective method to integrate a renewable solar or wind power grid with a biogas grid, where excess energy can be used to produce hydrogen for the biomethanation of the biogas to produce biomethane. The use of biotrickling filter reactors with appropriate carrier materials for biomethanation is essential for the immobilisation of hydrogenotrophic methanogens on the surface of the packing material. This study tested the suitability of filter materials made from woodchip ash (FA and CA) and glass waste (GF) for methanogenesis in biotrickling filter reactors using comparative performance analysis. The readily available and widely used expanded clay pallets (EC) and polyurethane foam (PUF) in biomethanation were used for comparison. The manometric method and BMP test are used to determine the rate of CH4 production. CH4 produced using filter materials decreases in the order GF>EC >PUF>FA>CA, respectively. The physical parameters of tested materials are compared to other filter materials commonly used in biomethanation applications. Glass foam (GF) that is made from glass waste showed the best biomethane production rate of 201.2 NmL/Lmaterial, as it has the best physical properties for methanogenesis in biotrickling filter reactors such as low volume density, high external porosity, and neutral pH. Ash waste recycling is related to its specific chemical properties, as it is alkaline and contains heavy metals that can leach out and negatively affect living organisms.
Thou Shalt Not Squander Life – Comparing Five Approaches to Argument Strength
Authors: Zenker Frank , Dębowska-Kozłowska Kamila , Godden David , Selinger Marcin , Wells Simon
Published: January 2024

Different approaches analyze the strength of a natural language argument in different ways. This paper contrasts the dialectical, structural, probabilistic (or Bayesian), computational, and empirical approaches by exemplarily applying them to a single argumentative text (Epicureans on Squandering Life; Aikin & Talisse, 2019). Rather than pitching these approaches against one another, our main goal is to show the room for fruitful interaction. Our focus is on a dialectical analysis of the squandering argument as an argumentative response that voids an interlocutor’s right to assertion. This analysis addresses the pragmatic dimensions of arguing and implies an argument structure that is consistent with empirical evidence of perceived argument strength. Results show that the squandering argument can be evaluated as a (non-fallacious) ad hominem argument, which however is not necessarily stronger than possible arguments attacking it.
The Impact of the Economic Crisis on Salaries in Poland
Authors: Antoszak Paweł
Published: January 2024

The aim of the article is to assess the situation in terms of wage inequality and identify factors influencing changes in the levels, dynamics and relations of wages in voivodeships in Poland in 2012–2021. In Poland, during the analyzed period, an economic crisis occurred in 2012 as a consequence of the crisis of 2008–2009 and since 2020. Average monthly gross wages in Poland will be used for this purpose. Based on this data, deviations, relationships, and rates of change will be calculated. To carry out the analysis and evaluation, I will use statistical data published in the Statistical Yearbooks of the Central Statistical Office in Warsaw for the years 2012–2021. In this article, the region will be identified with the voivodeship, according to the administrative division.
Post-Pandemic Business Cycle in Poland and in the United States in the Light of the Austrian Business Cycle Theory
Authors: Benedyk Mateusz , Sieroń Arkadiusz
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the article is to examine the post-pandemic business cycle in Poland and in the United States in the light of the Austrian business cycle theory. The study shows that this theory satisfactorily explains the post-pandemic business cycle. Moreover, it seems that the Austrian business cycle theory explains some important facts better than competing theories of business cycle. The analysis also indicates that the post-pandemic business cycle differs significantly in many respects from previous business cycles – and that these differences could be explained within the framework of the Austrian business cycle theory.
Evaluating the Role of Machine Learning in Economics: A Cutting-Edge Addition or Rhetorical Device?
Authors: Czech Sławomir
Published: January 2024

This paper explores the integration of machine learning into economics and social sciences, assessing its potential impact and limitations. It introduces fundamental machine learning concepts and principles, highlighting the differences between the two disciplines, particularly the focus on causal inference in economics and prediction in machine learning. The paper discusses diverse applications of machine learning, from extracting insights from unstructured data to creating novel indicators and improving predictive accuracy, while also addressing challenges related to data quality, computational efficiency, and data ownership. It emphasizes the importance of standardization, transparency, and ethical considerations in prediction tasks, recognizing that machine learning is a powerful tool but cannot replace economic theory. Ultimately, researchers remain optimistic about the transformative potential of machine learning in re-shaping research methodologies and generating new insights in economics and social sciences.
Income and Wealth Inequalities in Thomas Piketty’s Considerations
Authors: Danowska-Prokop Barbara
Published: January 2024

(Purpose) The purpose of the study is to present Thomas Piketty’s demand view on the issue of growing income and wealth inequalities in highly industrialized countries. It should be indicated here that in his research, Piketty not only explains the mechanism of growing inequalities, but also defines the tools to tackle inequalities (a combination of theoretical and pragmatic views). (Methodology) The aim of the study is achieved through the literature review method as well as the descriptive methods, complemented by comparative analysis.

(Results) Piketty’s considerations clearly show that the problem of income and wealth inequalities will not disappear spontaneously, so market automatism will not only not eliminate their causes, but also will not create conditions for a fair distribution of production outcomes between capital and labor. Therefore, reducing the level of inequality requires a return to the concept of the welfare state.

(Contribution to the discipline) The conducted analysis may become part of a larger research project showing the relationship between the level of economic development and its impact on the scale of income and wealth inequalities.
Consequences of Government Bonds Preferential Treatment in Bank’s Balance Statements, Exemplified By the Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
Authors: Idziak Ewelina
Published: January 2024

The new lesson for banking sector came on March 10th 2023, when the bank, which had $212bn of assets, failed with spectacular speed, making it the biggest lender to collapse since the global financial crisis of 2007–2009. By loading up on long-term bonds, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) had taken an enormous unhedged bet on interest rates staying low. That bet went wrong, leaving the bank insolvent.

The analysis of selected reports, data in conjunction with the analysis of financial documents are to indicate the areas of threats related to the privileged treatment of government bonds in banks’ balance statements. As a result of the analysis, the negative consequences of the accumulation of government bonds in banks’ balance sheets and their preferential treatment as zero-riskand background of series of events unfavorable for the bank were indicated. The collapse has been presented as an example of a misguided strategy.

The new reality teaches that safe securities, such as government bonds, can no longer be considered as safe. The result of the analysis is to show the possibility of the prediction of not enough liquid assets to satisfy deposit withdrawals and confluence of events caused higher risk.
Ordoliberalism – A Research Approach for Today?
Authors: Jurczuk Anna , Moszyński Michał , Pysz Piotr
Published: January 2024

Research background: To a limited extent, modern researchers are interested in ordoliberalism, as a theory of the socio-economic system, which is confirmed by the results of the bibliometric analysis. In conducted studies, the assumptions of ordoliberalism are used partially, for example, for research on: the role of the state in the economy, the antitrust law, the theoretical assumptions of the SME, the determinants of German economic policy after World War II.

Purpose of the article: The aim of this article is to present the possibilities offered by the ordoliberal theory that predispose it to determine a socio-economic order which makes it possible to tackle the dysfunctions and crises that afflict today’s economy.

Methods: The research methodology involves a critical analysis of the works of the most essential representatives of ordoliberal thought, particularly Walter Eucken and others, from the perspective of the above-mentioned purpose of the study. This requires examining German-, Polish- and English-language publications by authors recognised as representatives of mainstream ordoliberalism.

Findings & Value added: As a result of the conducted analysis, the hypothesis about the existence of the elements of ordoliberal theory that allow it to respond to the challenges of the modern world, including economic, social, environmental and climate crises and pandemic threats has been confirmed. Research of this kind implies a return of thinking in terms of economic order, and thus contributes to the theories that seek to overcome the crisis in both the real economy and the theory of economics.
The Innovation Landscape After the Covid-19 Crisis and During the Energy Crisis
Authors: Karpińska Kinga
Published: January 2024

The aim of this paper is finding an answer to a question how the current crises caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and changes in the energy sector have affected research and development and innovation? It seems likely that the COVID-19 crisis caused financial weakness for many actors, having the most significant impact on the willingness or ability of smaller firms to support R&D and innovation. However, where firms are able to sustain these investments, they will be more likely to survive, grow more strongly, and have higher profitability. A big challenge that companies face is energy changes. While the post-pandemic effects were slowly brought under control by enterprises, the energy crisis poses new challenges to companies. And here the most important challenge is not just financing, but sometimes a complete change in the line of products offered, by moving away from traditional energy sources based on oil and gas. The subjects of the analysis are companies in Poland engaged in continuous research and development activities and implementing innovations. This research was conducted by the Ayming Institute in several editions, starting in 2020, and the surveyed companies belonged to seven identified sectors: Chemical and Civil Engineering, IT & Telecoms, Energy & Biotech, Automotive & Industrial, Consumer Goods & Manufacturing, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals and Finance & Capital.