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Wiara, zło, testimonium: Odpowiedź Dyskutantom
Authors: Wojtysiak Jacek
Published: December 2023

Artykuł stanowi odpowiedź na dziesięć tekstów, w których zgłoszono zarzuty lub uwagi do mojej książki Między ukryciem a jawnością. Esej z filozofii religii i teologii filozoficznej (Wojtysiak 2023). Odpowiedź podzieliłem na trzy grupy tematyczne: teistyczny argument z wielkiego faktu wiary, krytyka ateistycznego argumentu ze zła oraz obrona religii z jej testymonialnego charakteru. W pierwszej części artykułu bronię tezy, że mój teistyczny argument z wielkiego faktu wiary jest, pomimo wysuniętych trudności i dzięki jego ulepszeniom, silniejszy od (sformułowanego przez J.L. Schellenberga) ateistycznego argumentu z faktu niewiary. Wciąż uważam, że teizm najlepiej wyjaśnia fakt powszechności i trwania wiary w Boga lub „czegoś” do Niego podobnego. W drugiej części artykułu uzasadniam tezę, że właściwie rozumiana zasada łaski kreacyjnej zarówno pozwala spodziewać się zła w świecie (w podobnym stopniu co ateizm), jak i nie narusza naszych intuicji na temat dobroci Boga. Dodatkowo bronię racjonalności wiary w stan „pierwotnej sprawiedliwości”. W trzeciej części podtrzymuję swoje przekonanie, że religia jest jedną z tych dziedzin życia, w których jesteśmy skazani na wiedzę testymonialną. Dlatego religia ma prima facie wartość poznawczą.
Prawda i normatywność: Czy prawda jest normą oceny twierdzeń?
Authors: Kublikowski Robert
Published: December 2023

Kategoria prawdy budzi kontrowersje od czasów filozofii starożytnej aż do współczesnej. W związku z dyskusjami na temat korespondencyjnej, klasycznej teorii prawdy powstały teorie nieklasyczne, łączące pojęcie prawdy z oczywistością, skutecznym działaniem, koherencją, powszechną zgodą itp.
Ostra polemika próbuje w ogóle wyeliminować kategorię prawdy. Powstaje pytanie: czy taka radykalna krytyka jest słuszna i uzasadniona? Wydaje się, że jest ona przesadna.
Celem artykułu jest argumentacja za tezą, że prawda — jako wartość i norma („wzorzec”, element systemu odniesienia itp.) — jest niezbywalna przy epistemicznej ocenie twierdzeń, które mają swoje konsekwencje teoretyczne i praktyczne.
Strukturę artykułu wyznaczają następujące punkty: (1) krytyka kategorii prawdy, (2) prawda jako wartość i (3) prawda jako norma w systemie odniesienia.
W punkcie wyjścia przyjmuję syntetyczną charakterystykę prawdy sformułowaną przez Michaela P. Lyncha w jego monografii pt. Prawda i życie. Dlaczego prawda jest ważna (2020): (a) Prawda jest obiektywna. (b) Prawda jest wartością, jest dobra. (c) Prawda jest wartościowym celem dociekań. (d) Prawda jest wartościowa ze względu na nią samą.
Prawda faktycznie jest wartościowa, umożliwia bowiem stwierdzenie, że ktoś myli się, kłamie, popełnia krzywoprzysięstwo, manipuluje kimś w życiu osobistym czy społecznym. Oprócz tego, bez kategorii prawdy nie można nawet stwierdzić — jak to usiłuje czynić sceptycyzm — że prawdą jest, iż prawda nie jest czymś wartościowym, godnym uwagi itp.
Kategoria prawdy — pełniąca funkcję poznawczego celu i normy — pomimo różnych kontrowersji jest wciąż niezbywalna przy ocenie wartości logicznej zdań (i wyrażanych przez nie twierdzeń).
Kategoria prawdy jest semantyczna, lecz jej rozpoznawanie — uznawanie zdania przez kogoś za prawdziwe (czyli asercja) — jest kategorią pragmatyczną. Stwierdzana post factum skuteczność działania, podjętego na podstawie jakiegoś zdania, jest mocną racją za tym, aby dane zdanie uznać za prawdziwe.
Respekt dla prawdy jest lepszy niż jego brak.
Dermatoglyphics of Women With Systemic Arterial Hypertension
Authors: Sartori Gabriela , Pertille Fabiane , Alberti Adriano , Silva Bruna B. da , Dallacosta Fabiana M. , Fin Graciele , Souza Renan , Comim Clarissa M. , Júnior Rudy J. Nodari
Published: December 2023

Systemic arterial hypertension is a clinical condition of great risk in the development of cardiovascular diseases and it has a high impact on public health. The disease is influenced by modifiable and non-modifiable factors. In that context, Dermatoglyphics is a method of analysis of fingerprints as a mark of biological individuality and that can be related to health, sports, and the prognosis of diseases due to being able to point out the individual with the potential to develop certain diseases. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of the fingerprints of women with systemic arterial hypertension by comparing them with a control group, which does not present the disease. Thus, we intend to find a dermatoglyphic pattern for Brazilian women with systemic arterial hypertension. The sample in the study consisted of 732 women, 366 with a positive clinical diagnosis for systemic arterial hypertension, and 366 individuals forming a control group, which did not present systemic arterial hypertension. All individuals in the sample are of equivalent age and the fingerprints were collected from all fingers. The method used to determine the profile of the individuals is the computerized dermatoglyphic. It was used, for the collection of fingerprints, of the Dermatoglyphic Reader®, which presents results of 400% more precision. There was a statistically significant difference between the groups, and when the Adjusted Residue Analysis was performed, the Ulnar Loop figure on fingers 4 and 5 of the left hand, and fingers 1 and 5 of the right hand, was predominant in the group of women with hypertension. These results demonstrate the existence of a dermatoglyphic mark, characteristic of patients with systemic arterial hypertension. Therefore, it can be concluded that the analysis of fingerprints of the hands by the Dermatoglyphic method can demonstrate the potential that women could have developing systemic arterial hypertension.
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity and Health Measures in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Shafie Mahan , Moghadasi Abdorreza Naser , Kazemian Sina , Mayeli Mahsa , Shakerian Narges , Azadvari Mohaddeseh
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions may have significant implications for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The objective of this study is to explore the impact of the pandemic on physical activity levels and health outcomes among MS patients, as well as to examine potential associations between these factors. In this cross-sectional study, 197 patients with confirmed MS diagnosis were included. Physical activity and health status were assessed using international physical activity questionnaire-long form (IPAQ-LF) and short form 36 health survey questionnaire (SF-36) during the period of restrictions. The relationship between clinical characteristics, physical activity levels and health status parameters were examined. A total of 45 participants (22.8%) scored low, 73 (37.1%) scored moderate, and 79 (49.1%) achieved a high level of physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. We observed no significant association between total physical activity and any domains of SF-36 health status, except for pain. However, correlations were found between IPAQ and SF-36 domains. Specifically, walking showed positive correlations with physical functioning, physical limitation, general health, and physical component summary score. Vigorous activity demonstrated a negative correlation with social functioning, while moderate activity displayed a positive correlation with energy levels. Despite the challenges of home isolation and quarantine, most of our participants managed to achieve a moderate to high level of physical activity, while their overall health status was found to be moderate. Additionally, significant correlations were identified between the domains of health status and different types of physical activity, particularly walking. Further studies are warranted to optimize the care and support provided to patients with MS.
Risk Factors of Death in Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 Patients: A Multi-Center Study From Iran
Authors: Salehi Mohammadreza , Mohammadi Mohammad-Taghi Beig , Abtahi Seyed Hamidreza , Ghazi Samrand Fattah , Sobati Abolfazl , Bozorgmehr Rama , Manshadi Seyed Ali Dehghan , Siahkali Saeed Reza Jamali , Mohammadi Mostafa , Badie Banafsheh Moradmand , Sajadifard Tahereh , Rahimi Ensiyeh
Published: December 2023

Despite the improvement in COVID-19 therapeutic management the mortality of mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients remains high. In this study, we determined the risk factors of death in these cases. This cross-sectional study evaluated clinical and paraclinical features of mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients at the time of hospital admission until death or discharge from hospital between April and September in 2021 in three COVID-19 referral hospitals. The patients were divided into survivors and non-survivors and then the characteristics were compared. One hundred twenty-five patients (60% male, mean age 62±15.18, range 17 to 97 years old) were recruited to the study. 51(40%) survived and 74 (60%) didn’t survive. At the time of hospital admission, the vital signs were not significantly different between the survivors and non-survivors, although diarrhea was not reported in non-survivors, but reported in 9.5% of survivors (P=0.02). The mean age of non-survivors was higher (65.1±14.17 vs 56.9±15.41, P=0.003). The intubation time since the patients were admitted was not significantly different between the two groups (3.38±2.88 days vs 4.16±3.42 days, P=0.34). The mean of serum LDH and D-dimer at the time of ICU admission were significantly higher in the non-survivors (863±449 vs 613±326, P=0.01; 4081±3342 vs 542±634, P=0.009; respectively). However, the mean CRP was not significantly different between the two groups (76±66.4, 54±84.3; P=0.1). Mean APACHE-II score was higher in the non-survivors than the survivors (15 vs 13; P=0.01). Use of remdesivir, interferon beta-1a, and low dose corticosteroids were significantly higher in the survivors group (P=0.009, P=0.001, P=0.000). Success of weaning and ICU discharge among mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients are probably higher in younger patients with lower D-dimmer and LDH that received remdesivir, interferon beta-1a and low dose corticosteroids, while the intubation time did not seem to play a role on patients' outcome.
Developing a model to predict neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and affecting factors using data mining: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Farshid Parisa , Mirnia Kayvan , Rezaei-Hachesu Peyman , Maserat Elham , Samad-Soltani Taha
Published: December 2023

Background: One of the major challenges that hospitals and clinicians face is the early identification of newborns at risk for adverse events. One of them is neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). RDS is the widest spared respiratory disorder in immature newborns and the main source of death among them. Machine learning has been broadly accepted and used in various scopes to analyze medical information and is very useful in the early detection of RDS.
Objective: This study aimed to develop a model to predict neonatal RDS and affecting factors using data mining.
Materials and Methods: The original dataset in this cross-sectional study was extracted from the medical records of newborns diagnosed with RDS from July 2017-July 2018 in Alzahra hospital, Tabriz, Iran. This data includes information about 1469 neonates, and their mothers information. The data were preprocessed and applied to expand the classification model using machine learning techniques such as support vector machine, Naïve Bayes, classification tree, random forest, CN2 rule induction, and neural network, for prediction of RDS episodes. The study compares models according to their accuracy.
Results: Among the obtained results, an accuracy of 0.815, sensitivity of 0.802, specificity of 0.812, and area under the curve of 0.843 was the best output using random forest.
Conclusion: The findings of our study proved that new approaches, such as data mining, may support medical decisions, improving diagnosis in neonatal RDS. The feasibility of using a random forest in neonatal RDS prediction would offer the possibility to decrease postpartum complications of neonatal care.
Key words: Data mining, Classification, Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, Newborn, Machine learning.
Does Clomiphene citrate administration increase the success rate of microdissection testicular sperm extraction in non-obstructive azoospermic men? A cross-sectional study
Authors: Vahidi Serajoddin , Abedinzadeh Mehdi , Rahavian Amirhossein , Mirjalili Alimohammad , Sadeghi Ali , Karami Hormoz , Abouei Saeid
Published: December 2023

Background: Clomiphene citrate (CC) has been suggested to increase the chance of sperm retrieval with microdissection testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE).
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of CC on micro-TESE results, due to the great controversy in this regard.
Materials and Methods: 112 participants were included in this cross-sectional study and were divided into a case (n = 54) and a control group (n = 58) diagnosed with non-abstractive azoospermia. The case group received 25 mg of CC daily for 3 months, while the control group did not receive anything. All participants underwent micro-TESE by an andrologist, and at the end, the results were compared between groups. Hormone tests, including follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, testosterone, and prolactin were analyzed.
Results: The mean age of participants was the same in the case and the control groups, and no significant relationship was observed between the 2 groups (p = 0.16). 25.9% of sperm and 31.0% of sperm were observed and extracted in the CC-treated and the control group, respectively.
Conclusion: Our findings showed that after receiving CC, the number of sperm extraction did not increase but it rather decreased. However, the initial level of hormones such as testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and prolactin, and the men’s age, testicle size, smoking, and opium addiction, underlying diseases had no significant relationship in the 2 groups and did not affect the results.
Key words: Azoospermia, Clomiphene, Male infertility, Sperm retrieval.
Identifying and Prioritizing Failure Factors of the Implementation of Health System Policies Using Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Their Effects, and Analytical Hierarchy Process
Authors: Abolhasani Mohammad Sadegh , Ziaadini Mohammad , Nikbakhsh Mohamad Ali
Published: December 2023

Background: After the policies are formulated and approved, they are communicated to the managers for implementation. Several factors lead to the failure of health system policies. In this research, these factors have been identified and ranked.
Methods: This was an applied research, and in terms of strategy, it was a survey. The research community consisted of 21 experts in the field of health in the Ministry of Health and universities of medical sciences, who were selected through random and targeted sampling. The tools of data collection were interviews and questionnaires, and to analyze data, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) were used.
Results: In this research, 4 dimensions of failure factors regarding the implementation of the health system policy were identified, including governance, management, environmental and financial resources, and 23 components of the mentioned dimensions were identified. Moreover, the most important identified failure factors through AHP and FMEA were prioritized and evaluated.
Conclusion: Knowledge of failure factors can help to improve the capacity of the implementation of health system policies.
Validation of Brand Citizenship Behavior Development Model in Medical Tourism Employees
Authors: Souri Sara , Ghaffari Mohammad , Shirazi Hossein , Khodadad Hosseini Seyed Hamid
Published: December 2023

Background: Medical tourism industry as a service industry needs to take measures including branding to attract and retain tourists. This study was conducted with the aim of improving branding in medical centers active in medical tourism, through the test of the brand citizenship behavior development model of employees, which was calculated from a qualitative research based on the Foundation Data Model.
Methods: The current field-survey research was conducted on a sample of 384 employees in contact with patients, 10 hospitals with admission departments for international patients in Tehran city, selected using convenience sampling method. The data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was evaluated with Cronbach’s alpha index and composite reliability, and its validity was evaluated using content validity and construct validity. Data analysis was done by structural equation modeling using SPSS 22 and Smart Pls 3 software.
Results: All research hypotheses were confirmed, including the effect of causal categories in the three dimensions of organization, employee, and tourist on brand citizenship behavior, the effect of intervening and foundational categories on comprehensive marketing and branding planning except for organizational justice and social responsibility of the organization, the impact of brand citizenship behavior on the comprehensive planning of marketing and branding and finally the effect of brand citizenship behavior by mediation of comprehensive planning of marketing and branding on the consequences related to tourists, organizations, employees and extra-organizations. The evaluation of the structural part of the model and the relationship between the internal and external construct also indicated the optimal fit of the model.
Conclusion: Attracting the support of employees in the direction of extra-role behaviors that strengthen brand identity and benefit from its positive organizational and extra-organizational results, requires the attention of managers and relevant officials to various organizational, managerial, individual, etc. factors. Moreover, creating a strong brand in medical centers requires comprehensive planning to increase the participation of employees of these centers.
WHO World Traditional Medicine Summit 2023 in Gujarat: A Turning Point for Traditional Medicine Worldwide
Authors: Zargaran Arman
Published: December 2023

The Article Abstract is not available.
Effect of Lemon Scent on Anxiety in Patients before Rhinoplasty Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Amirshakari Maryam , Tarahi Mohammad Javad , Gadami Ahmed
Published: December 2023

Among cosmetic surgeries, nose surgery is more anxiety-provoking than other surgeries. By causing mental stress, surgery leads to the disruption of vital signs. By releasing endorphins in the brain, aromatherapy leads to a feeling of well-being. This study was conducted to determine the effect of lemon scent on patients' anxiety before rhinoplasty surgery. This clinical trial was conducted on 30 candidates for rhinoplasty surgery at Kashani Hospital of Isfahan in 2022. Patients were divided into two intervention and control groups (15 people in each group) by random allocation method. The research tool was Spielberger's standard questionnaire, completed immediately before and 20 to 30 minutes after the intervention by two groups. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16 software, descriptive statistics and independent t-test, paired t-test and MANCOVA test at a significance level of less than 0.05. Two groups were homogeneous in terms of demographic variables. The mean latent anxiety score in the intervention group before the intervention was 42.26±10.06, and after the intervention was 35.8±8.86, which had a statistically significant difference (p= 0.002). The mean overt anxiety score in the intervention group was 42.60±8.66 before the intervention, and 31.86±5.81 after the intervention which was statistically significant (p< 0.001). The results showed a statistically significant difference between the intervention and control groups in the mean of hidden (p= 0.029) and overt anxiety (p= 0.001). Using lemon scent as an effective, non-invasive and cost-effective non-medicinal intervention reduces the preoperative anxiety of rhinoplasty candidates, so, it is possible to benefit from the scent of lemon to reduce patients' anxiety.
Comparison of the Effects of Body Acupressure and Ear Acupressure on Shoulder Pain in Iranian Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Zohourparvaz Mona Sadat , Taghanaki Hamidreza Bahrami , Moghadam Mohammadreza Ghasemian , Vagharseyyedin Seyyed Abolfazl
Published: December 2023

Shoulder pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery is one of the important complications that can increase patients’ discomfort and their length of stay at the hospital. This study aimed to compare the effects of body acupressure and ear acupressure on shoulder pain in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Total of 101 patients participated in this randomized controlled clinical trial in 2022. They completed the demographic information form and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Then, they were assigned into ear acupressure, body acupressure, and control groups through block randomization. The control group did not receive any intervention. The amount of shoulder pain in patients was recorded in all three groups by using the VAS one (T1), four (T2), and eight (T3) hours after the intervention. The mean shoulder pain score in the ear acupressure group was lower than that in the body acupressure group and the control group in T1 (P<0.001). The median shoulder pain score in the body acupressure group was lower than that in the control group at T2 (P<0.001); the median pain score in the ear acupressure group was significantly lower than that in the other two groups at T2 (P<0.001). The median pain score in the control group was higher than that in the body acupressure and ear acupressure groups at T3 (P<0.001). We observed no statistically significant difference between the body acupressure and ear acupressure groups at T3 (P= 0.12). Statistical analysis showed no difference between the mean anxiety scores of patients in the control, body acupressure, and ear acupressure groups (Z=1.41, P=0.49). Body acupressure and ear acupressure were effective in reducing shoulder pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, but ear acupressure was more effective and it showed its analgesic effect faster than body acupressure.
The Promise and Challenges of Energy Medicine: A Review of the Current Landscape
Authors: BR Premalatha , Basavaraj Suman , Hegde Usha , Sudhir Jagadeeswari , Chandavarkar Vidyadevi , Pasupuleti Swetha
Published: December 2023

Energy medicine (EM), is a type of complementary and alternative medicine, which encompasses a range of practices aimed at promoting holistic well-being through the manipulation of energy fields within the body.  EM has immense potential in delivering valuable support in a wide range of health conditions. It is imperative for healthcare professionals to be aware of EM, its safety and efficacy in the management of various conditions. Despite its growing popularity, EM remains controversial and encounters several barriers to its recognition and acceptance by the medical fraternity. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the concept and practice of EM including its history, various types, mechanism of action, applications, driving factors for its practice, current status and future prospects. Putative types of EM modalities are the focus of this paper. Additionally, we examine the challenges to its widespread recognition and acceptance and discuss the importance of further rigorous scientific research to establish its efficacy and safety and bridge the gap between conventional and energy medicine.
Aspiration-irrigation in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery. Historical aspects and modern devices
Authors: Mosoyan M. S. , Fedorov D. A. , Gilev E. S. , Aysina N. A.
Published: December 2023

Visualization is one of the key factors for successful operation in endovideosurgery. Aspiration and irrigation play a critical role in ensuring adequate visualization at all stages of operations in general surgery, urology, gynecology and other areas of surgery. It is almost impossible to imagine any minimally invasive surgery without the use of an aspirator-irrigator. It is necessary to protect the intra-abdominal space from contamination and/or removal of blood, clots or other fluid during surgery, which in turn is essential to ensure adequate visualization of the surgical area. This article identifies the main historical stages in the introduction of aspiration and irrigation in minimally invasive surgery, as well as the main devices for removing biological fluids during laparoscopic and robotic operations, used in modern surgery.
Biomedical use of nanoconjugates based on graphene oxide and fullerenes with cytostatic drugs.
Authors: Protas A. V. , Popova E. A. , Mikolaichuk O. V. , Semenov K. N. , Sharoyko V. V. , Molchanov O. E. , Maistrenko D. N.
Published: December 2023

Medicine is one of the most promising and essential fields for the application of modern nanotechnologies. Targeted drug delivery, providing prolonged drug action, diagnostics, and the manufacturing of medical devices are among the promising applications of nanomaterials. The excellent electrical, mechanical, and optical properties of carbon nanoparticles, along with their ease of functionalization, have made them attractive candidates for the development of new materials for biomedical applications. As analyzed from contemporary literature, a significant amount of research in experimental oncology has been dedicated to the development of methods for targeted delivery of antitumor agents to biological targets, including the use of nanoparticles. Thus, the creation of antitumor drugs based on conjugates of cytostatic drugs with carbon nanostructures is one of the actively developing directions in medicinal chemistry. This review discusses scientific achievements in the synthesis and study of properties of nanocomposites based on graphene oxide and fullerenes with cytostatic drugs (such as paclitaxel, carboplatin, cisplatin, doxorubicin, gemcitabine, etc.), their mechanisms of action, and practical applications in biomedicine. Special attention is given to the requirements imposed on nanocarriers, methods of targeted delivery of nanocomposites to biological targets, and the advantages of using antitumor agents in the composition of nanoconjugates based on carbon nanostructures. Additionally, the review summarizes and iden- tifies the current challenges in the application of carbon nanostructures in biomedicine.
My Place/Your Place
Authors: Aujla-Bhullar Sonia
Published: December 2023

This poem is written as a personal reflection, and is based on the author’s lived experiences. The poem questions the characteristics and effects of dominant ways of teaching and testing in K-12 public schools in Alberta. The poem concludes with a Call to Action to introduce an emancipatory educational curriculum in schools
Contributor Biographies
Authors: Lee Carol
Published: December 2023

Biographies of contributors to the Summer 2023 Issue (Vol. 15, No. 1)of Cultural and Pedagogical Inquiry.
Tribute to Canute Lloyd Stanford (June 5, 1933 - May 21, 2023)
Authors: Dabydeen Cyril , Sameul John , DePass Cecille
Published: December 2023

Tribute to the life and achievements of Canute Lloyd Stanford (June 5, 1933 - May 21, 2023) by Dr. Cyril Dabydeen, Dr. John Samuel and Dr. Cecille DePass.
QUE ACONTECE QUANDO UM BIBLIOTECÁRIO PERGUNTA AO CHATGPT COMO ELE DEVERIA SER UTILIZADO NA BIBLIOTECA?
Authors: Picalho Antonio Carlos
Published: December 2023

Pesquisas iniciais sobre as possibilidades de utilização de chatbots baseados em inteligência artificial têm ganhado espaço no meio acadêmico e estão presentes em muitas áreas do conhecimento, senão todas. Com a biblioteconomia não seria diferente, enquanto campo que lida diretamente com a produção, organização e disponibilização da informação, não há como ignorar tais tecnologias, não apenas pensando como os usuários a utilizam, mas também como os profissionais bibliotecários podem incorporá-la no fluxo de trabalho da biblioteca. Assim sendo, o objetivo deste ensaio está em apresentar os resultados trazidos pela inteligência artificial quando questionadas quais são as suas possíveis utilidades em bibliotecas. As respostas trazidas permitem vislumbrar um aprimoramento dos serviços de bibliotecas com o apoio de chatbots com o ChatGPT, o Bing Chat, o Bard, entre tantos outros que surgem dia após dia.
BIBLIOTERAPIA
Authors: Lima Aguida da Silva , Ferreira Alana Fabiele da Cruz , Araújo Júlio , Cruz Thaís Queiroz , Vieira Wesley Linhares
Published: December 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma investigação a respeito da biblioterapia, uma abordagem terapêutica baseada na utilização de livros e outras formas de literatura para promover o bem-estar e a saúde mental. A base teórica procede dos estudos que definem biblioterapia como um tema de pesquisa que não se circunscreve apenas ao campo da saúde mental (Orsini, 1982; Shrodes, 1949), mas que se espraia para uma abordagem interdisciplinar (Ratton, 1975; Caldin, 2001; 2011). A metodologia utilizada foi a do tipo estado-da-arte, o que permitiu um processo de coleta e de análise de produções acadêmicas indexadas na plataforma da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). Os resultados da análise mostram que, no transcursar dos anos, as investigações sobre a biblioterapia desenvolveram-se em várias áreas do conhecimento, apontando para uma forte tendência interdisciplinar. Não obstante isso, os dados também mostram a existência de um volume bastante expressivo de pesquisas sobre esse objeto na área da Ciência da Informação.
AÇÕES DE MARKETING PARA INTRODUÇÃO DE UMA REVISTA DE DIVULGAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA
Authors: Andretta Pedro Ivo Silveira , Dias Guilherme Ataíde , Freire Isa Maria
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar as soluções e encaminhamentos em marketing desenvolvidos na introdução de uma revista de divulgação científica universitária em Ciência da Informação. No percurso teórico apresenta acompreensão de Marketing e Ciclo de vida de produtos e serviços. Nos procedimentos metodológicos, descreve aspectos do relato de experiência, utilizando da pesquisa ação. Como resultado, apresenta onze ações de marketing desenvolvidas. Nas considerações finais, aponta que as ações planejadas e apresentadas foram práticaspossíveis considerando as condições e recursos disponíveis, e que para melhorá-las é importante o apoio de patrocinadores e financiadores.
INDICAÇÕES GEOGRÁFICAS PARA ALÉM DOS PRODUTOS: governança coletiva como meio de valorização das pessoas
Authors: Santos Natascha Penna dos , Medeiros Mirna de Lima , Figueiredo Silvio José de Lima
Published: December 2023

Indicações geográficas (IG) são signos distintivos aplicáveis a bens e serviços que possuem notoriedade ou características decorrentes de sua origem geográfica. São um ativo para o território, pois ao mesmo tempo que promovem o produto, promovem também a sua origem. No que tange ao turismo, a implantação de uma IG pode gerar múltiplas oportunidades. Assim, objetivou-se analisar como a implementação de uma IG, dependendo de sua governança, pode contribuir para valorização do território, em especial de suas pessoas. Especificamente, enfoca o caso da indicação de procedência da farinha de Bragança no Pará a partir de pesquisa-ação, conectando teoria e empiria para estabelecer contato e compreensão do campo da pesquisa com os principais agentes. Os resultados pautam-se no debate sobre desenvolvimento e destacam a necessidade de interlocução da governança local com os produtores para desenvolvimento de ações relacionadas ao produto em si, bem como ao turismo.
Bóg jako uprawdziwiacz. O koncepcji Petera Thomasa Geacha
Authors: Dzięcioł Mateusz
Published: December 2023

W niniejszym tekście podejmujemy problematykę uprawdziwiaczy w filozofii Petera Thomasa Geacha. Praca stanowi rekonstrukcję wspomnianej koncepcji, jak również jej krytyczną analizę. Analizuje się związek między reprezentacjami mentalnymi poznawanych przedmiotów a ich odzwierciedleniem językowym oraz rzeczywistością. Prezentujemy omówienie relacji sprawczości Boga w ujęciu św. Tomasza z Akwinu oraz porównanie jej cech charakterystycznych z podejściem prezentowanym przez Geacha. Następnie dokonujemy formalnego jej zapisu.

Fundamentalną tezą przedstawianej teorii jest utożsamienie Boga z Prawdą, dzięki czemu możliwe staje się określenie relacji uprawdziwiania za pomocą wyrażenia „woluntarystyczny kauzalizm”. Stąd też — korzystając z terminologii zaproponowanej przez Tomasza z Akwinu — Bóg zostaje zaklasyfikowany w obręb bytów nazywanych entia actu intelligibilia. Brak jednak w obrębie koncepcji autorstwa Geacha szczegółowych analiz dotyczących problematyki osoby.

Kolejnym problematycznym elementem tej koncepcji jest doprecyzowanie kategorii ontologicznej, uznawanej za podstawę relacji uprawdziwiania. Wykazujemy trudności z dostosowaniem teorii Geacha do współczesnych stanowisk, które ujmują stan rzeczy jako ontologiczną podstawę rozważanej semantyki. Epistemologia używana przez brytyjskiego filozofa opiera się na relacji podmiot-przedmiot, a nie na stanach rzeczy, podobnie jak odniesienie przyczynowe Boga względem rzeczywistości.
Self-Study of the MOOC English Pronunciation in a Global World: Metaphonetic Awareness and English Accent Variation
Authors: Nowacka Marta
Published: December 2023

This paper reports on a study in which Polish first-year university students of English, self-studied the massive open and online course (henceforth MOOC) entitled “Pronunciation in a Global World” to gain some knowledge on the fundamentals of phonetics (the notion of comprehensibility, nativeness and identity; vowels, consonants and selected suprasegmentals) and English accent variation. Its two main goals are: firstly, to examine the MOOC’s impact on the participants’ understanding of basic phonetic concepts and, secondly, to obtain the users’ assessment of this MOOC’s attractiveness and usefulness.In general, the results do not give evidence for the positive influence of the MOOC course on the students’ meta-awareness of English phonetics, since there are statistically significant differences in only three of sixty-eight questions between the experimental and control group. Nevertheless, many informants regard the course as useful (72%) and attractive (49%).Although the results do not support the hypothesis of the MOOC’s beneficial role in facilitating the understanding of English phonetics our stand is that this online training could complement classroom teaching as a form of blended learning.
Liderki gospodarki społecznej. Studia przypadków
Authors: Reichel Janusz
Published: December 2023

Monografia jest pokłosiem zainteresowania autora problematyką gospodarki społecznej i organizacji pozarządowych, które często bywają animatorami powstawania podmiotów gospodarki społecznej. W niniejszej pracy skupiono uwagę badawczą na liderkach prowadzących podmioty gospodarki społecznej, ich stylach zarządzania i częściowo także modelach biznesu. Po wstępnych uwagach dotyczących samej gospodarki społecznej oraz spółdzielni socjalnych uwagę skupiono na osobach liderek, w tym w kontekście dyskutowanej w literaturze kwestii cech osób na menedżerskich stanowiskach i prezentowanych przez nie stylach zarządzania. Główną częścią pracy jest prezentacja zebranych studiów przypadku. Badanie miało na celu zidentyfikowanie problemów i wyzwań zarządzania podmiotem gospodarki społecznej przez kobiety, zarówno w kontekście relacji z klientami i otoczeniem jak i zarządzania personelem. Zwrócono uwagę na czynniki sukcesu, przeszkody stojące na drodze do rozwoju organizacji, cechy liderek i ich samoocenę. Przeprowadzone wywiady skupiły się na poznaniu osobistej opinii kobiet zarządzających przedsiębiorstwem społecznym i/lub zakładających to przedsiębiorstwo społeczne oraz ich historii (herstorii). Najpierw przedstawiono serię pojedynczych studiów przypadku opartych o materiał z wywiadów a następnie dokonano ich syntezy jako wielokrotnego studium przypadku i na tej bazie sformułowano uwagi końcowe.
Efficacy and safety of negative wound pressure in the treatment of surgical complications after radical cystectomy: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Berkut Mariya V. , Belyaev Alexey M. , Krotov Nikolay F. , Karaseva Marina E. , Nosov Alexander K.
Published: December 2023

Background: Negative pressure wound treatment (NPWT) is a relatively new, but promising method for management of surgical site infection (SSI). The literature data on the use of NPWT for complications in oncology surgery, and after radical cystectomy (RC) in particular, is scarce.
Aim: To evaluate the short-term results of NPWT dressings in the management of SSI after RC.
Materials and methods: We retrospectively analyzed data from 446 patients who had RC with various uroderivation types in the Department of Oncourology of the N. N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology from January 2012 to December 2021. A total of 62 cases of SSI emerging up to day 30 after RC were identified with complete data. Thirty six (36) cases of SSI were managed according to standard procedures, and 26 patients with SSI were treated with NPWT (VivanoTec® S 042) at constant negative pressure mode. The physical condition of the patients before RC was assessed according to the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) classification, and the severity of the patient's condition at SSI diagnosis within APACHE II scale. The following parameters were also analyzed: body mass index, median number of days in the hospital, number of program wound sanitations (surgical debridement) or frequency of changing NPWT dressings, changes over time in C-reactive protein and leukocyte index of intoxication, and events of clinical interest (intestinal fistulas and lateralization of the median wound margins, hernias).
Results: Most cases of post-RC SSIs were identified in men (57/62, 91.93%). The standard management and NPWT study groups were well balanced for age, body mass index, and ASA physical status. The median time from the first surgical debridement of the wound to its closure was significantly shorter in the standard surgical management group: 4 days (0; 8.75) versus 8.5 days (3.25; 12.0) in the NPWT group (p = 0.026). However, this did not negatively affect the length of hospitalization (28.08 ± 12.80 and 30.03 ± 16.27 days, respectively, p = 0.599). The 30-day mortality rates were not significantly different between the groups (p = 0.137). In our series with NPWT dressings, there were no cases of intestinal fistulas in the early and late postoperative periods.
Conclusion: Negative pressure wound treatment is a safe and effective method of SSI management. It is not inferior to the generally accepted treatment standard with surgical wound debridement, staged sanitations or dressings. NPWT dressings allow for early primary muscular-fascial closure of the abdominal cavity and does not increase the duration of hospital stay, postoperative death rates and the risk of intestinal fistulas.
Математическое моделирование некоторых одноимпульсных полетов космического аппарата
Authors: Исаченков Никита Юрьевич
Published: December 2023

В данной работе исследуется движение космического аппарата, стартующего с поверхности Земли с разными скоростями, в рамках задачи пяти тел «Солнце–Земля–Луна–Марс–тело с ничтожно малой массой» с тесным сближением с поверхностью Луны, а также достижением планеты Марс, и движение космического аппарата, начинающего движение с поверхности Земли с третьей космической скоростью, в рамках модели ограниченной плоской круговой задачи семи тел «Солнце–Земля–Марс–Юпитер–Сатурн–Уран–тело с ничтожно малой массой» с тесными сближениями с поверхностью Марса, Юпитера и достижением планеты Уран. Цель: подбор начальных условий положений некоторых небесных тел и возможных начальных скоростей космического аппарата для его перелета с Земли к некоторым планетам. Методы: компьютерная алгебра (система «MAPLE 17»); численные эксперименты; численное интегрирование дифференциальных уравнений методом Рунге–Кутты. Новизна: определение начальной скорости и начальных положений планет для достижения космическим аппаратом, стартующим с Земли, некоторых планет. Научно-практическое значение. Результаты работы могут быть использованы в практике межпланетных перелетов, а также в научно-исследовательской, учебной и методической работе преподавателей астрономии.
Marriage preferences of women and men from among the representatives of the indigenous peoples of the Lower Amur and Sakhalin
Authors: Fadeeva E.
Published: December 2023

The analysis of statistical, archival materials and literature allowed us to draw the following conclusions. If in the second half of the XIX century among all the indigenous peoples of the Lower Amur and Sakhalin (for example, the Nivkhs, Evenks, Uilta (Oroks)) same-ethnic marriages prevailed, then from the second half of the XX century mixed marriages began to prevail, women more willingly preferred mixed marriages. Besides, if previously interethnic marriages were registered mainly between representatives of different indigenous minorities of the North, then now marriages with the Slavic population predominate. The reasons for this phenomenon are: a large percentage of consanguineous ties within ethnic groups, an unfavorable sex ratio (there are more women than men, especially in reproductive age), and the reluctance of men to do anything, which further contributes to the search for marriage partners outside their ethnic group.
The Relationship between Work Stressors and Work Performance of Banking Employees: The Moderating Effect of Social Support and Leisure
Authors: Ivan Ignatius Alexander , Wulani Fenika , Nagel P. Julius F.
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study aims to identify the influence of work stressors on work performance and the moderating role of social support and leisure in the influence of work stressors on work performance.
Design/Methods/Approach: The study respondents were employees who work in various banks. Data was collected using a convenience sampling method by distributing questionnaires through Google Forms. The collected data were analyzed using SEM-AMOS.
Findings: This study found that work stressors negatively affect work performance. Social support can be a coping used by individuals to reduce the negative impact of work stressors on work performance. The findings of this study indicate that social support significantly moderates the effect of work stressors on work performance. However, unlike expectations, leisure does not significantly moderate the effect of work stressors on work performance.
Originality: Unlike other studies, this research considers the role of two coping strategies, i.e., social support and leisure, as moderators of the relationship between work stressors and work performance among bank employees. Existing studies still show inconsistent results regarding the relationship between work stressors and work performance and the moderating role of social support in the relationship between the two. Leisure is also rarely investigated as a moderator of the relationship between the two, especially in the context of employees who work in the bank.
Practical/Policy implication: The findings of this study show the importance of companies and managers recognizing employee conditions that indicate a work stressor. They also need to identify what factors are a source of stress. As a form of concern for employees and their work performance, companies and managers need to consider strengthening social support and leisure, which can reduce the negative response of employees to work pressure.
The Role of Psychological Capital on the Effect of High-Performance Work System and Proactive Personality on Job Performance
Authors: Emur Alvin Permana , Mufidawati Handwita , Andryadi Muhammad Futtuwah , Pusparini Elok Savitri , Rachmawati Riani
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study aims to investigate the effect of a high-performance work system (HPWS) and proactive personality on job performance and examine the role of psychological capital as mediation in the proposed research model.
Design/Methods/Approach: This study adopts quantitative approaches by distributing cross-sectional surveys of multi-sector employees; 231 respondents were collected. The data collected underwent model evaluation and structural equation modeling using Smart PLS 3.2.9, employing the embedded two-stage approach.
Findings: The statistical analysis indicates that High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS) and proactive personality directly impact job performance. Moreover, they also have an indirect positive impact through mediation by psychological capital.
Originality: This study contributes to the existing literature by investigating the mediating role of psychological capital on the influence of HPWS and proactive personality on job performance in the context of workers in various industrial sectors in Indonesia. This study confirms that HPWS, proactive personality, and psychological capital positively impact employee job performance. It also supports the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions and the JD-R model in Indonesian workplaces.
Practical/Policy implication: The findings of this study can provide valuable insights, evidence, and knowledge to academics and Human resource managers. By implementing High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS), recruiting workers with a proactive personality, and improving employee job performance, organizations can build a solid human resource base that can contribute to achieving optimal organizational goals. Human resource managers are advised to develop policies that focus on recruitment, training, motivation, and enhancing opportunities while fostering a proactive personality among employees. It will encourage optimism, hope, resilience, and efficacy in performing tasks, improving organizational performance and outcomes.
Financial Literacy, Financial Technology Literacy, and Capital Market Participation
Authors: Sasikirono Nugroho , Meidiaswati Harlina , Rachman Nur Maulydia , Madyan Muhammad
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of financial literacy and fintech literacy on capital market participation. It also examines the effects of individual characteristics (i.e., gender, age, student's allowances and income, parent's education, and parent's income) on financial and fintech literacy.
Design/Methods/Approach: This study obtained 349 data from email and field surveys using purposive sampling. Data analysis was performed using OLS and path analysis.
Findings: Results show that the level of student financial literacy is sufficiently literate, with a moderate level of fintech literacy but low capital market participation. The results also show financial and fintech literacy positively affects capital market participation. Financial literacy also exhibits indirect effects on capital market participation. Analysis of the determinants of literacy shows that gender, age, student allowances, and income have a significant positive effect on financial literacy and fintech literacy. We also find that parental education and income show a negative effect on fintech literacy.
Originality/Value: This study is the first to examine the relationship between financial literacy, fintech literacy, and capital market participation in young adults in metropolitan cities in Indonesia. The results are expected to provide insight for the authorities of the monetary system and the capital market to develop strategies for the more intense involvement of young adults in the capital market.
Practical/Policy implication: This study highlights the importance of educating students about financial and fintech literacy to increase their participation in the capital market. Decision-makers should focus on providing intense education on portfolio investment, risk and return, and investment instruments. Financial authorities should also collaborate with fintech operators and securities companies to promote capital market products through fintech and educate the public with more comprehensive information.