bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Explorando a assimetria na dependência entre os índices da B3: Uma análise de cópula
Authors: Moraes Alexandra Kelly de , Ceretta Paulo Sergio , Castro Junior Luiz Gonzaga de
Published: November 2024

A pesquisa inovadora explorou a dependência assimétrica entre os índices do mercado brasileiro, desafiando a abordagem convencional de cópulas que tradicionalmente considera dependências simétricas entre variáveis aleatórias.Enquanto muitos estudos se concentram nessa perspectiva, este trabalho evidencia que a realidade muitas vezes apresenta padrões assimétricos, onde uma variável influencia a outra de maneiras distintas. Utilizando dados diários do Ibovespa e dos índices setoriais da B3, aplicamos o método inovador de cópula assimétrica desenvolvido por Junker, Griessenberger e Trutschnig (2021). Os resultados revelaram uma assimetria sutil na dependência contemporânea entre o Ibovespa e os índices setoriais da B3, indicando que a força da dependência do Ibovespa em relação aos setores da economia era ligeiramente superior à dependência inversa. Essas descobertas representam uma contribuição significativa para uma compreensão mais profunda da dinâmica de dependência nos dados do mercado financeiro brasileiro.
Determinants of the performance of BRICS firms after the 2008 crisis
Authors: Teixeira Dias Alexandre , Nunes Rocha de Souza Sebastião , De Camargos Marcos Antônio , Pereira Alves de Abreu Daniel , Verga Matos Pedro
Published: November 2024

The main objective of this article is to approach the task environment and the factors influencing the performance of firms in the BRICS countries during the recovery period after the 2008 financial crisis and the modeling of the effects of the task environment, market power, and competitive position of firms on performance. Partial Least Squares modeling was used to estimate the model parameters, and the sample is composed of companies in the manufacturing industry of the BRICS countries, in the period from 2012 to 2017. The key results are that market power and competitive position influence firm performance, and the task environment doesnot significantly influence competitive position,  market power, and performance. Firms that increase their market power and improve their competitive position tend to perform better in different macroeconomic environments and degrees of competition.
Envisioning Ecofeminism and Youth Activism in Saving Sorya and Saving H'Non
Authors: Anderson Brianna
Published: November 2024

Girl activism takes center stage in Trang Nguyễn and Jeet Zdung's comics Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear and Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant. The narratives follow Chang, a young conservationist, as she rehabilitates an orphaned sun bear and an abused elephant. The series diverts from conventional depictions of exceptional girl eco-heroes by emphasizing the importance of collaboration, grassroots initiatives, and environmental education. Moreover, the comics promote ecofeminist perspectives by highlighting the connections between environmental degradation, gendered violence, and social inequities. I explore how Nguyễn and Zdung use the multimodal comics form to promote ecofeminist values and educate young readers about global environmental issues. I also analyze how the comics invite readers to engage in transnational advocacy by modeling youth activism and providing resources.
Schrödinger's Grrrl
Authors: Sousa Ana Matilde
Published: November 2024

Schrödinger's Grrrl

By Hetamoé

‘Girlhood’ Exists in A Quantum State.

She Possesses Different Atributes or Identities

Until Observed or Interacted with.
Three Girls and a German Comic Book Series
Authors: Wiele Eva Van de
Published: November 2024

Thomas Wellmann. 2017. Nika, Lotte, Mangold! Kassel: Rotopol.

Thomas Wellmann. 2021. Nika, Lotte, Mangold! Weiter geht's. Kassel: Rotopol.

Thomas Wellmann. 2023. Nika, Lotte, Mangold! Immer was los! Kassel: Rotopol.
Multimodal treatment paradigm for unstaged resection of a large cystic brain metastasis: illustrative case
Authors: Gharibi Loron Ali , Webb Kevin L. , Burns Terry C.
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

The management of cystic brain metastases remains challenging, with high recurrence rates following treatment with resection and/or stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Tumor resection and adjuvant radiation provide superior outcomes in comparison to those for each therapy alone, but large cystic tumor en bloc removal is difficult. Cyst aspiration can be used to decrease the radiation target volume, enabling safer delivery of a therapeutic radiation dose with improved local tumor control. However, cysts can rapidly recur following aspiration. Herein, the authors present a case in which cyst aspiration, radiation, and resection were combined within a single procedure.

OBSERVATIONS

During a single anesthesia episode, a 70-year-old female underwent stereotactic cyst aspiration, single-fraction SRS, and resection of a 3.7-cm cystic temporal lobe breast metastasis. The lesion volume exceeded 40 cm3 before cyst aspiration, decreasing by 62.5% afterward.

LESSONS

Definitive management of large cystic brain metastases including aspiration, radiation, and resection is feasible under a single anesthesia session. This approach, compared to traditional management, could help minimize challenges associated with large cystic lesions, including recurrence and/or radiation necrosis.

https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24357
Desmoplastic myxoid tumor of the pineal region, SMARCB1 mutant: illustrative case
Authors: Zhou Chengbin , Zhang Benyan , Wang Baofeng , Sun Yuhao , Bian Liuguan
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Desmoplastic myxoid tumor (DMT) of the pineal region, SMARCB1 mutant is a newly proposed tumor in the 2021 World Health Organization classification of central nervous system tumors. Based on a comprehensive literature review, only 10 cases have been reported so far.

OBSERVATIONS

Here, the authors describe a 50-year-old female who presented with sudden headache and dizziness combined with paralysis of upward gaze. Imaging studies showed a pineal region mass with obstructive hydrocephalus. The patient underwent a pineal region tumor resection, and the pathological result confirmed the diagnosis of DMT, SMARCB1 mutant.

LESSONS

This case showed a patient with DMT, SMARCB1 mutant with a relatively low Ki-67 proliferation index (less than 1%), clinically combined with typical Parinaud’s syndrome. At the same time, the follow-up of this case may provide a better understanding of the prognosis of this specific kind of tumor.

https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24419
Laser interstitial thermal therapy for treatment of a recurrent skull base chordoma: illustrative case
Authors: Chow William D. , Lehman Vance T. , Gompel Jamie J. Van
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

The authors applied laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) to a recurrent skull base chordoma, which has not been previously described.

OBSERVATIONS

A 63-year-old man was initially diagnosed with an 8-cm destructive clival chordoma, which was aggressively resected endoscopically but recurred despite multiple operations, proton radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The patient underwent uncomplicated LITT for a subtemporal mass, which palliated the tumor for 10 months. However, it did not ultimately prevent the need for resection, although it may have delayed the surgery.

LESSONS

This case study demonstrates the feasibility and safety of LITT in treating these typically surgically challenging tumors.

https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24534
Isolated myxopapillary ependymoma of the fourth ventricle: illustrative case
Authors: Mldie Alemu A. , Baleh Abat S. , Molla Henok T. , Yesuf Ermias F. , Mekuria Bereket H.
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

A myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is a distinctive ependymoma variant that arises exclusively in the conus medullaris or the filum terminale. There are few case reports of intracranial occurrences, with even rarer occurrences in the fourth ventricle.

OBSERVATIONS

A 31-year-old female patient presented with difficulty in maintaining her balance and headaches of 3 months’ duration. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed a fourth ventricle mass with obstructive hydrocephalus. Surgical removal of the tumor was performed. The biopsy of the tumor revealed the histological feature of MPE, World Health Organization grade 2. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the fourteenth reported case of primary intracranial MPE and the fifth reported case of MPE originating from the fourth ventricle.

LESSONS

MPEs are known for their notorious adhesion and infiltration of adjacent neural tissue; therefore, the clinical outcome of fourth ventricle MPEs depends on their relationship with the floor of the fourth ventricle.

https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24571
Open thrombectomy and reconstruction of the rolandic vein in a parasagittal meningioma: recovering motor evoked potentials. Illustrative case
Authors: Eduardo da Silva Carlos , Vidaletti Tamara , Domenico Marrone Carlo , Pereira Secco Yuri , Clara Thibes Ana
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Parasagittal meningiomas commonly invade the superior sagittal sinus (SSS) and cortical veins. Reconstructing the veins can be challenging after radical meningioma removal, especially when major venous sinuses and veins are involved. The authors present a video showcasing the reconstruction of the rolandic vein during surgery for a large parasagittal meningioma. The video shows the surgical technique and motor evoked potential recovery after venous drainage returns to normal.

OBSERVATIONS

A 59-year-old woman had been experiencing progressive weakness in her right lower limb over the past year. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a consistent enhanced mass in the left parasagittal region over the motor area, indicating meningioma. Magnetic resonance venography showed a complete blockage of the SSS. The patient experienced the loss of motor evoked potentials after tumor removal and thrombosis of the rolandic vein. An open thrombectomy was performed, and the vein was reconnected to the SSS. The patient recovered her basal motor evoked potential.

LESSONS

The video of a rolandic vein reconstruction emphasizes the significance of preserving and restoring venous blood flow in eloquent areas. Monitoring is crucial during meningioma surgery involving the SSS and cortical veins in the motor area to identify and reverse any motor and sensory deficits, ensuring optimal resection while maintaining the patient’s quality of life.

https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24601
In-silico TOXICITY PREDICTION OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS OF Artemisia annua AS ANTICANCER DRUG CANDIDATE
Authors: Sari Bina Lohita , Julaeha Euis , Rahayu Dien Puji , Nur Fitriana Siti Annisa
Published: November 2024

Artemisia annua (A. annua) is a yearly plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family, exhibiting diverse biological activities, such as antipyretic and haemostatic, as well as known for its potential in disease prevention and treatment. The plant contains multiple compounds with proven anticancer properties, which have been proven by both preclinical and clinical studies conducted to validate the anticancer activity. As a result, this study was carried out to assess the prediction of mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, hepatotoxicity, and overall toxicity of phenolic compounds in A. annua using in silico methods. The test processes were carried out using Protox II, Vega QSAR software, and the pkCSM website for analysis. The physicochemical properties of the active compounds were evaluated using Lipinski's Rule of Five, including factors like LogP, molecular weight (MW), number of hydrogen bond donors (HBDs), hydrogen bond acceptors (HBAs), rotatable bonds (ROTB), and topological surface area (TPSA). From thirty-six compounds, there were twenty-nine compounds that met the Lipinski requirement and were predicted not hepatotoxic. About nineteen compounds act as mutagenic and carcinogenic. The prediction results for acute oral toxicity were three compounds, namely quercetin (the most toxic) with an LD50 value of 159 mg/kg (classified as toxic if swallowed), isofraxidin and esculetin were 423 and 945 mg/kg, respectively classified as harmful effects if swallowed. From this study, isofraxidin and esculetin are safer than quercetin and have potential cancer treatments.
On Atmospheric Turn in Social Sciences
Authors: Sokolovskiy Sergei V.
Published: November 2024

The article introduces a special theme of the issue onthe “Anthropology of Affective Atmospheres”, featuring contributions by S.V. Sokolovskiy,D.A. Radchenko, S. Runkel, and an interview withT. Griffero.Readers of this thematic issue are acquainted with the new area of philosophical and socialresearch, which until now has practically not attracted the attentionof Russian anthropologists, despite the fact that the so-called “atmosphericturn” has deeply influenced quite a wide range of socialsciences and humanities, including anthropology. The main goal of thisissue of the journal is to familiarize Russian anthropologists andethnologists with theoretical and methodological foundations of (affective) atmospheres researchand specific case studies in this field. The main taskof this introduction to the topic is to review relevantconcepts, to recommend the most influential publications, the familiarity withwhich is expected to facilitate the introduction of these subjectsinto field ethnography programs, and to provide a brief overviewof the current “atmospheric” research in the country.
In Search of Atmospheres: Directions, Methods, Perspectives (an Interview with Tonino Griffero)
Authors: Sokolovskiy Sergei V.
Published: November 2024

The article is a commented translation from English and German of an interview, conducted in February 2024 with the Italian philosopher-phenomenologist, professor of aesthetics at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, the current undisputed leader in the study of (affective) atmospheres Tonino Griffero. The interview touches upon a diversity of traditions in atmospheric research (including national variation in such studies), the correlation of the notions of atmosphere with the notions of mood (Stimmung) andambiance, research methods and ways of theorizing of atmospheric phenomena by German phenomenologist Hermann Schmitz (16.05.1928–05.05.2021) and aesthetics specialist Gernot Böhme (03.01.1937–20.01.2022), and, finally, the prospects of employing the relevant methods and approaches in social sciences, including anthropology.
Touching the City: Tactility and Affect of Public Art
Authors: Radchenko Daria A.
Published: November 2024

Touching objects of public art is one of the most frequently recorded and at the same time superficially described practices of interaction with the urban environment. I propose to look at this practice through the lens of the “affective atmospheres” approach, which allows us to problematize tactile contact as a means and result of affective attunement with space. Analyzing the affective-discursive canon, emerging around the interaction with a new art object (the sculpture “Big Clay No. 4” in Moscow), I demonstrate how, on the one hand, the transition from digital to visual and tactile interaction with the materiality of space creates collective affect online; on the other hand, how this affect is transmitted to social media, making the public art object the center of a phygital hybrid space.
Geomagnetic support for directional drilling
Authors: Soloviev A. A.
Published: November 2024

The high-tech directional drilling (DD) procedure for the development of hydrocarbon resources requires high precision positioning of the drill string. Such accuracy can be achieved by navigation based on the Earth’s magnetic field (EMF), which ensures hitting a given target with an error of 3 m at a distance of 15 km. However, the EMF is characterized by multi-scale variability both in space and time. Therefore, the full stack of DD geomagnetic support includes a detailed, real-time estimation of the EMF spatio-temporal variability in the deposit region and geomagnetic activity forecast. Particularly strict control of a drill string orientation is required when drilling in the Arctic region. The article is devoted to modern technologies for effective accounting of the features of the EMF space-time structure to ensure precise navigation of the drill string.
The paper is based on the report delivered at the RAS Presidium meeting on 11 June 2024.
Geophysical methods of ensuring technological sovereignty and national security of Russia in the Arctic
Authors: Bogoyavlensky V. I. , Bogoyavlensky I. V. , Kishankov А. V.
Published: November 2024

The article discusses the achievements and problems of geological exploration in the Arctic offshore areas. The authors of the article obtained fundamentally new knowledge about the prospects for oil and gas content of the sedimentary cover and heterogeneous basement, as well as gas saturation in the free and hydrated states in the upper part of sedimentary deposits. A complex of new technologies has been developed, including 4D seismic exploration in near real time conditions. For the first time, seismic refraction data were used to map the distribution of frozen and thawed ground on the shelf of the seas of Eastern Siberia. A fundamentally new justification has been given for the gas-dynamic genesis of the formation of giant craters in the Arctic, which implies the formation of gas-saturated cavities in the masses of ground ice under the influence of endogenous processes. According to remote Yamal Peninsula, as well as coastal parts of the Kara Sea, 6022 zones of intense (explosive) degassing with the formation of craters (pockmarks) were revealed. For the first time, according to RS data from space, large mud-volcanic edifices with pronounced craters were discovered at the bottom of the Arctic thermokarst lakes. Causes and consequences of catastrophic man-made gas blowouts and self-ignition during drilling of exploratory wells at a number of fields in the Arctic were investigated.
Domestic research on the history of chemistry
Authors: Zolotov Yu. A.
Published: November 2024

The presented review lists the main achievements and publications of Russian scientists in the field of the history of chemistry. The leading researches, major works, scientific centers are designated, the names of outstanding figures of science are named. The importance of the creation of the RAS Commission on the History of Chemistry in 2023 is emphasized, the main directions of its activities, specific tasks and the first results obtained are indicated.
Visual Art for People with Blind Disabilities: Return to Syncretism
Authors: Vezhbovska Liliana , Kovalenko Maksym
Published: November 2024

The study is devoted to inclusion in art and design. Its aim is to identify certain forms and means that can significantly bring the experience of communicating with visual art to people with blind disabilities, as well as to find out the opportunities of creating unique inclusively oriented art. Research methods: general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, comparative, formal and phenomenological methods. Scientific novelty. As a result of comparative analysis of existing inclusive projects, as well as those forms of modern art that have actualised the experience of tactile perception at the time, approaches are identified that can correct the perception of art objects for people with visual impairments and use these tools to create a unique artistic product. Conclusions. The research identified three approaches to creating inclusive art projects for people with blind disabilities. The first one is a kind of “translation” of architectural forms into a language that is comprehensible for tactile reading of the model. The component of this language is size, which should be optimal for both touch perception and comprehension of the art work as a whole; therefore, the scale and preserved proportions of the elements, the texture of materials and forms, details that give uniqueness to a certain art work, are important. The second approach is a creation of adapted art objects that have a regulated relief texture applied using digital technologies. With the appropriate instruction or guidance, certain objects, line patterns and even colours can be identified. The alternation of textures of different densities and smooth surfaces allows to convey a message about colours, however, only a limited palette. In both cases, information is duplicated in Braille and equipped with a QR code with audio information. Nonetheless, both approaches are exactly adaptive products, which are certainly very valuable in terms of creating an understanding of visual art. Instead, the importance of another approach is highlighted. It is called a syncretic one in this research. To a greater extent, it corresponds to the essence of artistic experience, the deficiency of which, according to our belief, is also experienced by people with blind disabilities. Such an art work or trend claims to be not a model or a “translation” of some definite art object into the language of tactile sensations, but a unique work of art and design, universal for any person and, at the same time, marking the work with the presence of people with disabilities and being available for their perception.
International and National Experience of Restoration of Cities After the Wars on the Base of the Family Archive of Boris Pryimak
Authors: Snisarenko-Yerzhykovska Anastasiia , Snisarenko Viacheslav , Snisarenko-Kulchytska Polina
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this article is to present the results of the documentary recording of the previously unresearched part of the archival materials of the family of Borys Ivanovich Pryimak, which touch on his foreign experience as part of architectural delegations and the main narratives that should be included in the projects of urban planning solutions of Ukrainian cities, namely Kyiv. Also, the goal is to assess the importance of these materials for solving modern problems related to the reconstruction and development of cities not only as a result of the Russian invasion, but also as absolutely necessary for the implementation of the ideas of "happy cities". The methodology of this study involves a combination of art history and historical analysis of an unknown part of the documentary and archival materials of the family of Borys Pryimak in terms of the vision of the narratives emphasized by him in the development of urban planning decisions, and its practical evaluation in the context of global trends. The scientific novelty of this research lies in the recording of previously unresearched materials from the family archive of Borys Pryimak, which touch on his participation in foreign architectural meetings, namely in Paris in 1956 and 1966, in the introduction into scientific circulation of a previously undescribed precedent of the participation of a Ukrainian architect in an international project and in the relevance of urban planning views in a global context, both during his presidency of the city of Kyiv (1955-1973), and now for the restoration and development of cities damaged by the war, taking into account his main theoretical theses. A photos from a private family archive have been made public for the first time. Conclusions. As a result of the conducted art analysis, it was established that there is a need to study the existing archival materials of the family of Borys Pryimak in terms of the vision not only of the historical development of Ukrainian architecture, but also as the basis of a modern approach to urban planning in Ukraine and abroad. It has been proven that, despite the isolation of the Soviet artistic environment from world artistic currents, the dosed information that came from the West, Borys Pryimak and some other Ukrainian architects had enough of their own interpretations of the best foreign examples they had seen, both in the field of the architecture of individual buildings and in the implementation of progressive urban planning ideas consonant with international ones. Another step has been taken to fix Borys Pryimak's rightful place in the pantheon of outstanding architects of Ukraine.
PENGARUH KONSERVATISME AKUNTANSI, STRUKTUR MODAL, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN DAN PERTUMBUHAN LABA TERHADAP KUALITAS LABA
Authors: Umam Rifki Khairul , Tumirin Tumirin
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh konservatisme, struktur modal, ukuran perusahaan dan pertumbuhan laba terhadap kualitas laba pada perusahaan manufaktur sektor industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif yang diukur menggunakan metode berbasis regresi linier berganda dengan SPSS 22.00. Populasi penelitian ini adalah perusahaan manufaktur sektor industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode tahun 2020 sampai dengan 2022. Sampel ditentukan berdasarkan metode purposive sampling, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 36 perusahaan manufaktur sektor industri barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode tahun 2020 sampai dengan 2022. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa berdasarkan hasil penelitian konservatisme dan pertumbuhan laba berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap kualitas laba, sedangkan struktur modal dan ukuran perusahaan tidak berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap kualitas laba.
ARAP EDEBİYATINDA SALGIN HASTALIKLAR VE PANDEMİNİN ŞİİR VE NESİR ÖRNEKLERİ
Authors: Özcan İbrahim , Turkey Mohamad
Published: November 2024

Dünyayı her zaman ve her yerde kasıp kavuran çeşitli salgın hastalıklar ve afetler, toplumları her yönüyle olumsuz etkilemiştir. Edebiyat Halkların kültür hafızalarından biridir. Edebiyatın en önemli yönlerinden birisi kişinin hayal gücünü artırarak düşünce mekanizmasını harekete geçirmesidir. Yazar ve şairleri Halkların ileri gelen aydın ve münevver zatlarıdır. Halkların duygularına tercüman olduklarını sanat dolu anlatılarında görmekteyiz. Yazarlar halklarıyla beraber yaşadıkları olayların etkisinde hissettiklerini ve bu elim olayların halkları arasında bıraktığı derin etkileri, maharetlerini ortaya koyarak tasvir etmeye çalışırlar. Arap dünyası yazar ve şairleri de halklarıyla beraber yaşadıkları olayların halk arasında bıraktığı derin etkilerini ifade şekilleri seçtikleri kelime ve terimler sayesinde, yazım sanatlarındaki başarılarını göstermişlerdir. Arap edebiyatçıların yazarları birey ve toplum üzerindeki bu olumsuzlukları nesirle ifade ederken şairleri de duygularını şiir mısralarına dökerek anlatmışlardır. Yazarların bu durumu eski dönemlerde olduğu gibi modern dönemde de insan ruhuna ve içinden geçenlere ilişkin kayda değer yaklaşımlarında nema gördüğü belirtilmektedir.
Bu araştırmada geçmişten günümüze kadar insanların etkilendiği bazı salgın ve pandemilerin şair ve yazarlar tarafından nesir ve şiirle ifade tarzlarından örnekler verilecektir.
Bu çalışma, edebî metinlerin ve içinde neşet ettiği toplumla ilişkisini amaçlayan sosyal davranış müfredatını baz almıştır.
Böylece çalışmanın hedeflerine cevap verebilen en güçlü yöntem olacaktır. İncelenen şiirsel metinleri çözümlemede, iç disiplinlerini açığa çıkarmada, aralarındaki ilişkileri ve çalışılan konuyu ifade etmedeki estetik işlevlerini kavramada temel yapısal yaklaşımlar göz önünde tutulmuştur.
THE PRINCIPLE OF "TRANSFORMATIVITY" IN THE FORMATION OFOF OPEN PUBLIC SPACES IN CITIES
Authors: Husiev Mykyta
Published: November 2024

The principles of organization of urban open public space should be the basis for its planning, volumetric-spatial and functional organization. Any urban open public space can be based on one or another principle of organization, but the more the same space includes the principles of its organization, the more efficiently it functions and the better it is planned. The analysis of the research shows the detail and depth of the study of the organization of open public spaces, and also demonstrates different approaches to their formation, content and organization.
The principle of «transformativity» in the formation of open public spaces is considered, and the techniques that reveal it are analyzed in detail. The importance of organizing open public spaces in cities through general and special principles is shown. The connection of the techniques that reveal this principle of «transformativity» with other general and special principles derived by the author is shown. Recommendations are given on the use of the principle of «transformativity» in the organization of open public spaces in cities. Examples of its use in the projects of recreational park areas in different cities of Ukraine, developed by the author personally, are given.
Adherence to the proposed principle and the above techniques helps to preserve the existing physical and social content, as well as to introduce new types of content, activities and functions to the existing open public spaces of cities, regardless of their purpose, size and type. It should also be noted that the formulated principle of "transformativity" and the identified techniques that reveal it should be applied in combination with other special principles ("physical density", "interconnection of the social and physical", "functional diversity") and their corresponding techniques for organizing and activating these open public spaces of cities.
NARROW GAUGE COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CARPATHIAN REGION OF UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE WAR
Authors: Rotchniak Youri
Published: November 2024

The possibility of restoring part of the narrow-gauge railways in the Carpathian region of Ukraine and their use in mountainous areas based on the experience of other countries is being studied. Continuation and unification of narrow-gauge railways in remote areas is aimed at creating a supplement and alternative connection to existing railways and road transport. The development of narrow-gauge connection lines, their connection with wide (1520 mm) and normal (1435 mm) standard railways is traced against the historical background. It is argued that railways are a tool in military and political actions, and the laid tracks became factors in drawing borders after the end of conflicts. The idea of developing narrow-gauge railways in the Carpathian region of Ukraine consists in creating a network of lines and is implemented through the concepts of: partial restoration of former narrow-gauge railways; connection of narrow tracks to railway stations and station platforms of wide and normal track width; connection of separate lines to form long lines (main routes); laying new narrow lines to existing stations in addition to broad-gauge lines. Considering the close proximity of some existing wide and normal railway tracks in Transcarpathia to the state borders of Ukraine, the existing and future 750 mm narrow gauge tracks will form a network for the movement of only their trains through the internal territory. The location of the lines further from the borders and higher in the mountains makes rail transportation less vulnerable in case of external aggression or other disasters and threats. The creation of a narrow-gauge railway network with its connection to broad-gauge and normal-gauge stations will contribute to the economic, social and tourist development of the region, and in war conditions will significantly improve and diversify the lines of movement, increasing the security and defense capability of the state.
HOW DO WE REVIVE AND DEVELOP OUR CITIES?
Authors: Habrel Mykola
Published: November 2024

The article presents the results of a review of the monograph “Complex city reconstruction: models and methods” by Dr. Tech. Sciences, Professor Pleshkanovska A.M. The monograph outlines the fundamentals of the methodology for the comprehensive reconstruction of the city as a condition for its sustainable harmonious development. Reconstruction activities in various types, forms, methods and means of implementation are considered as an integral component of the city’s life cycle. The theoretical foundations and practical testing of the rationale for choosing the priority type of reconstruction, as well as individual author’s methods for the complex reconstruction of urban subsystems are presented.
The book is intended for specialists in the field of urban planning, spatial planning and architecture, teachers, undergraduate and graduate students of universities in the relevant field, as well as ordinary readers interested in the existence and reconstruction of urban systems.
ANALYSIS OF THE DEGREE OF STUDY AND WORLDWIDE EXPERIENCE OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT AUTONOMOUS MICROCLIMATE SYSTEMS FOR OPERATORS' CABS IN SHOPS WITH SIGNIFICANT HEAT SURPLUS
Authors: Myronenko Oleksandr
Published: November 2024

The article examines the effectiveness of energy-saving autonomous climate control systems for cabins of crane operators in high temperature conditions. An analysis of various comfortable approaches and methods for ensuring conditions for operators is suitable. The results of the research can be useful for enterprises where it is necessary to ensure an optimal climate in the cabins of cranes.Crane operators perform an important role in industrial settings, maneuvering heavy loads with precision and safety. Their work is often carried out in closed cabins, located separately high above the ground. However, these cubicles can become unbearably hot, especially in environments where excess heat is generated by nearby equipment, processes, or external factors. The task is to maintain a comfortable microclimate for crane operators without compromising energy efficiency.The biggest factor in the release of excess heat in the crane cabin is ambient heat: in shops with high ambient temperature (often in metalworking, foundry shops and other branches of heavy industry), the cabin absorbs heat from the environment.Conclusions and prospects for further research. It should be noted that the problem of energy-efficient autonomous microclimate systems for crane operators' cabins in workshops with significant excess heat has not yet been sufficiently investigated both in the Ukrainian and foreign scientific communities. Balancing operator comfort and energy efficiency in crane cabins is a multifaceted task. Researchers, engineers and industry stakeholders must collaborate to develop innovative solutions. By solving this problem, we can create safer and more sustainable working conditions for crane operators while minimizing energy loss. The proposed technologies and solutions in combination can significantly increase the energy efficiency of crane cabin microclimate systems in workshops. It is important to note that the effectiveness of these solutions may vary depending on the specific conditions and requirements of each individual workshop. In general, the vector of further research on this topic will be directed to the study and implementation of the experimental practical model in three main directions: Materials and construction of the cabin, which ensures the minimization of the thermal impact of the surrounding environment by making structural changes to existing cabins and when designing new ones. Implementation of artificial intelligence tools for managing the microclimate in the cabin of the operator (crane operator), taking into account the relationship between the heat exchange of the human body and microclimatic factors, namely the regulation of the necessary air movement speed, which can be determined thanks to the diagram.
NATURE AS A SOURCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPY DURING THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR
Authors: Ivashko Yulia , Belinskyi Serhii , Dmytrenko Andrii , Kuśnierz-Krupa Dominika , Ivashko Oleksandr
Published: November 2024

Psychological traumatization of soldiers and civilians during the Russian- Ukrainian war is already becoming one of the primary problems that will remain at least for the next few decades. Considering the huge number of people with an official diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD (about 30,000) and the projected number of soldiers who will return from the front, Ukraine will need a large number of both professional psychologists and special psychological rehabilitation programs.
Today there are many domestic and foreign PTSD treatment programs. One of the methods is psychological therapy, i.e. treatment of stress disorder by communicating with nature. Rehabilitation can also include communication with animals.
Research has proven the effectiveness of treating PTSD with various therapy methods, including simple contemplation of nature, quiet rest, or art therapy as a specific type of naturopathy.
It has been proven that most parks and squares, even at medical institutions and rehabilitation centers, cannot effectively fulfill the role of nature therapy in the treatment of PTSD, as they must meet the following criteria: - isolation; - distance from buildings; - lack of transit and distant prospects; - lack of transport; - distance from highways; - creation of closed cozy landscape paintings; - introduction of the theme of small water bodies; - silence.
PERSPECTIVES OF INTEGRATION OF WATERFRONT AREAS INTO RECREATIONAL URBAN SPACES ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE RIVER PRUT AND THE STREAMS KLOKUCHKA, MOLNYTSIA, SHUBRANETS, POTIK IN CHERNIVTSI
Authors: Korotun Iryna , Herych Kateryna , Dovganiuk Anatolii
Published: November 2024

Riverbeds and riverbanks need measures to deepen shallow channels, clear the banks of debris and brush, regenerate coastal areas and redevelop them in accordance with modern approaches to accessibility and sustainable mobility.
Rivers, streams, springs, lakes, and other water areas located in urban areas are important components of the landscape structure and are significant for maintaining the ecological balance of the settlement. The integration of waterfront areas into recreational urban spaces is an important factor of creating a harmonious and comfortable urban environment. The organisation of rational exploitation and maintenance of engineering structures, sanitary conditions and green spaces of riverine areas provides conditions for the existence and preservation of biogeocenosis centres.
The regeneration of the coastal areas of small rivers and streams offers opportunities to create modern anthropogenic urban landscapes and public spaces, ensure the formation of recreational areas, reduce flood threats and create conditions for the existence of urban biogeocenoses.
The coastal and waterfront areas of small rivers and streams have significant potential for creating long-distance pedestrian and bicycle routes. These routes can be used year-round and become a factor of the development of cultural and entrepreneurial activities of small and medium-sized businesses around them. It should be noted that coastal improvement works are supported by activities that are aimed to protect and strengthen the coastline.
The article reviews the current possibilities of regeneration and integration of waterfront areas into urban spaces, analysing the relevant activities in cities around the world. The provisions of the Water Code, which discourage the integration of the territories surrounding water areas into the urban planning structures, are highlighted. The prospects of integrating the riverine territory of the rivers Prut, Klockuchka and Molnytsia into the recreational, residential, transport and pedestrian structures of Chernivtsi are considered. The architectural principles of functional and planning organisation and renovation of the banks of small rivers and ways of using their natural and recreational potential to improve the level of comfort and mobility in the city are determined.
RECONVERSION OF INDUSTRIAL AREAS IN FRANCE
Authors: Merylova Iryna
Published: November 2024

This article examines the process of converting industrial sites in France, transforming outdated industrial zones into modern, innovative spaces. This approach preserves historical and cultural heritage while revitalizing the economic and socio-cultural potential of the regions. The study focuses on the use of the BASOL and BASIAS databases for monitoring contaminated areas and planning their remediation, which is a key aspect of successful reconversion. The article analyzes the legislative framework and programs supporting this process, emphasizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in developing effective strategies for industrial site recovery. The study addresses key factors influencing architectural and urban reconversion and the sustainable development of industrial areas, including the environmental impact of mining activities and land degradation. Special attention is given to the potential of abandoned industrial zones for urban regeneration through sustainable reconversion and the reuse of abandoned urban spaces. The article explores methods of architectural and urban reconversion: building adaptation, phytoremediation, and the repurposing of existing industrial facilities for new uses. It highlights four fundamental principles of architectural and urban reconversion: synthesis, viability, environmental safety, and the integration of industrial objects into the urban fabric. Using France as an example, the study investigates the transformation of degraded industrial areas through architectural and urban reconversion. The use of the BASOL and BASIAS databases for monitoring contaminated sites and planning their remediation is a crucial tool in developing reconversion strategies aimed at restoring and sustainably developing these areas. The processes of industrial site reconversion in France reflect comprehensive approaches to building adaptation, phytoremediation, and economic diversification. The concept of reconversion represents a complex, multi-layered approach to territory transformation, combining various scientific fields including architecture, urban planning, urban studies, history, and ecology. Strategies resulting from this integration not only preserve cultural heritage and unique architectural features but also minimize environmental harm by optimizing the use of material resources. Incorporating the principles of synthesis, environmental safety, integration of industrial objects, and viability into urban planning practices can promote sustainable urban development in Ukraine, enhance the quality of urban environments, and support inclusive development by expanding social and economic opportunities.
Indian National Congress Failed to Revive Itself in General Elections 2024
Authors: Rai Praveen
Published: November 2024

The General Elections 2024 miraculously halted the declining political graph of the Indian National Congress and doubled its presence (seats won) in the lower house of parliament since the national hustings in 2019. The strategies implemented for reviving the party, like ‘Bharat Jodo Yatras’ (walkathons led by Rahul Gandhi), had an erratic pan-Indian electoral impact; as a result, it partly reclaimed its lost political space. The mandate failed to reverse the deinstitutionalization process of the grand old party, and its fragmentary legitimization seems to be by default rather than design. It failed to register a win and make a comeback primarily due to the absence of party offices in several states and hesitancy in overhauling the Congress system. The way ahead for party revivification includes tweaking its archaic ideology, designing a populist model of governance, promoting subaltern leadership, creating a perennial connectivity with citizens, embracing digitalized politicking, and practising aspiration-centric developmental politics.
Circulating Cell-free Human Papillomavirus DNA as a Tumor Marker in Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer: A Pilot Study
Authors: Lou Hanmei
Published: November 2024

PURPOSE: Monitoring of circulating human papillomavirus (HPV) cell-free DNA (cfDNA) is a minimally invasive approach for surveillance in HPV-associated cancers, particularly cervical cancer. The aim of this study was to monitor circulating HPV cfDNA levels in patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer during treatment and follow-up to assess the utility of HPV cfDNA as a tumor marker for disease surveillance and in guiding clinical treatment decisions.

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: In this prospective pilot observational study, levels of HPV cfDNA in serum samples from 28 patients with recurrent or metastatic HPV+ cervical cancer were measured via digital droplet polymerase chain reaction. Results for HPV cfDNA levels were matched to clinical outcomes and to serum levels of squamous cell carcinoma antigen (SCC-Ag) to assess the clinical potential of HPV cfDNA as a tumor marker.

RESULTS: HPV cfDNA was detected in all 28 patients (100%). Notably, median baseline HPV cfDNA levels varied according to the metastatic pattern in individual patients (P=0.019). Specifically, patients with a combined multiple-metastasis pattern had higher median baseline HPV cfDNA levels than patients with a single metastasis (P=0.003). All participants exhibited changes in HPV cfDNA levels over a median monitoring period of 2 months (range 0.3-16.9) before evaluations for treatment response or disease progression. Among 26 patients initially diagnosed with squamous cell cervical cancer, the positivity rate was 100% for HPV cfDNA and 69.2% for SCC-Ag (P=0.004, 95% confidence interval, 0-0.391). Among 20 patients longitudinally monitored for squamous cell cervical cancer, the concordance with changes in disease status was 90% for HPV cfDNA and 50% for SCC-Ag (P=0.014, 95% confidence interval, 0.022-0.621).

CONCLUSIONS: HPV cfDNA is a promising tumor marker for HPV+ cervical cancer. In the context of precision medicine, HPV cfDNA is poised to play an increasingly pivotal role in monitoring treatment efficacy, providing valuable insights into disease progression, and guiding clinical decisions.
Comparative Evaluation of Variations in Cerebral Arterial Circulation on Imaging in Stroke and Non-Stroke Patients
Authors: Salim Sanul Shahi K. , Lachungpa Tsella , Sudarshan Hariprasad , Verma Bhim Singh , Villoth Sandheep George
Published: November 2024

Introduction: This study investigates the variations in cerebral arterial circulation, particularly within the Circle of Willis (CoW), and their association with stroke occurrence. The CoW is an essential arterial network at the base of the brain that facilitates collateral blood flow during arterial blockage. Anatomical variations in this structure, such as hypoplastic or absent arteries, are believed to influence stroke risk.
Methods: The study analyzed CoW configurations in a sample of 1,209 stroke and non-stroke patients using non-invasive 3D time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Patients were categorized based on the presence or absence of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke as observed on MRA.
Results: Significant associations were found between an incomplete CoW configuration and the presence of stroke. Specific variations, including hypoplastic middle cerebral artery (MCA) and A1 segments, were notably more prevalent among stroke patients, suggesting a link with increased stroke risk. In contrast, the fetal posterior cerebral artery (PCA) variation was more common in non-stroke patients, potentially indicating a less harmful role.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of evaluating CoW variations for stroke risk assessment. The use of 3D-TOF MRA provides a valuable non-invasive approach for identifying high-risk individuals. This study contributes critical insights for early identification and improved management strategies for individuals with elevated stroke susceptibility.
Keywords: Circle of Willis, stroke, magnetic resonance angiography, cerebral arterial variations
Smart Resilience and EU Enlargement Policy
Authors: Ördögh Tibor
Published: November 2024

The European Union’s enlargement policy is an ever-changing policy area. Today, its flexibility is illustrated by an ever more diverse set of entry rules. In the half-century since the first round of enlargement, the transposition of thousands of pages of legislation has been accompanied by the harmonisation of laws and the incorporation of other values, along with indicators of economic maturity. In the wake of the first two enlargements, the credibility of the European Union was under threat in the eyes of the political elite and society in the applicant countries, and reforms were introduced to avoid disillusionment. The sluggishness of enlargement in the Western Balkans and the aftermath of recent Russian aggression in Ukraine have redefined the course of enlargement policy with any significant acceleration yet to occur.