bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Combining sentiment analysis and text mining with content analysis of farm vet interviews on mental wellbeing in livestock practice
Authors: Duncan Andrew J. , Henry Madeleine K. , Lamont Kate
Published: May 2024

Background

The aim of the How Farm Vets Cope project was to co-design, with farm veterinary surgeons, a set of web-based resources to help them and others deal with the different situations that they can face. As part of the wider project, participants were recruited for one-to-one semi-structured phone interviews. These interviews focused on elements of job satisfaction and how the participants coped during periods of poor mental wellbeing or with setbacks and failure.

Methods

Transcripts of these interviews were analysed using both quantitative methods of sentiment analysis and text mining, including term frequency/inverse document frequency and rapid automated keyword extraction, and qualitative content analysis. The twin aims of the analysis were identifying the important themes discussed by the participants and comparing the results of the two methods to see what differences, if any, arose.

Results

Analysis using the afinn and nrc sentiment lexicons identified emotional themes of anticipation and trust. Rapid automated keyword extraction highlighted issues around age of vets and support, whilst using term frequency/inverse document frequency allowed for individual themes, such as religion, not present across all responses, to be identified. Content analysis supported these findings, pinpointing examples of trust around relationships with farmers and more experienced vets, along with some examples of the difference good support networks can make, particularly to younger vets.

Findings

This work has confirmed previous results in identifying the themes of trust, communication and support to be integral to the experience of practicing farm veterinary surgeons. Younger or less experienced vets recognised themselves as benefiting from further support and signposting, leading to a discussion around the preparation of veterinary students for entry into a farm animal vet practice. The two different approaches taken showed very good agreement in their results. The quantitative approaches can be scaled to allow a larger number of interviews to be utilised in studies whilst still allowing the important qualitative results to be identified
Drawing from virtual travel: Regret, danger and magic
Authors: Bennett Georgie
Published: May 2024

This article explores the experiential qualities of drawing from the world of Google Maps. It will consider the possibilities of drawing from digital geographies and the potential of virtual travel to offer newfound perspectives. Notions of regret, danger and magic are investigated to support the concept of the artist-cyberflâneur as the practice of observing, revealing and reclaiming parts of the internet space through artistic endeavours. Regret: How does drawing from the Google Map reality incite comparisons and feelings of longing? Danger: What are the rules of copyright and the restrictions of edited, curated online spaces? Magic: What can the artist’s work from Google Maps reveal about our world as distanced observers, and what transportive qualities can Google Maps inspire? This article will bring in personal experience of drawing from virtual travel as a solo artist and drawing with others, reflecting on social drawing from Google Maps as part of artistic practice.
Illustrating betweenship as experienced by Korean adoptees
Authors: Flumé Cecilia Hei Mee
Published: May 2024

This article provides insight into the notion of betweenship as a state experienced by transracial Korean adoptees and the artistic expression of betweenship when mediated in illustration. It criticizes the transactional economy of international adoption, with a focus on adoptions between Europe and South Korea and exemplifies how Korean adoptees have both been portrayed and how they are themselves portraying decolonizing themes in the narratives of adoption by voicing sociopolitical aspects of gender, race and class through their autobiographical images and stories.
Un juego de existencias: la mujer como “yo” y como “el otro” en la obra literaria de Miguel de Unamuno
Authors: Andersen Katrine Helene
Published: May 2024

Según Unamuno mismo, las mujeres pasan silenciosamente por su obra. No obstante, se demuestra en el presente estudio que los personajes femeninos desempeñan una función central en la obra narrativa del autor, así como una posición privilegiada en su filosofía de la existencia. Se define la filosofía de la existencia de Unamuno como un juego de existencias en el que el «yo» depende la presencia de «otro». Las mujeres en La tía Tula, Dos madres y El marqués de Lumbría controlan el juego y ellas mismas crean «el otro» necesario para corroborar su propia existencia y cumplir su deseo más fundamental, el de ser madre. Las madres establecen correspondencia entre su yo puro (interior), su querer ser y la realidad fenoménica en la que viven, a diferencia de los hombres que figuran como instrumentos en el juego de la mujer.
Response of Sorghum Varieties to Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer Strategies in Sudan Savanna of Nigeria: Productivity, Nitrogen, and Water Use Efficiencies
Authors: Ajeigbe Hakeem A. , Akinseye Folorunso M. , Tukur Abdulazeez , Inuwa Abubakar Hassan , Whitbread Anthony M.
Published: May 2024

Experiments were conducted to evaluate the response of different sorghum varieties to micro-dosing fertilization strategies on yield and yield traits, as well as the impact on nitrogen fertilizer and water use efficiency (NUE and WUE). In addition, the benefit-cost ratio of sorghum cultivation under different fertilization strategies in the Sudan savanna zone of Nigeria was analyzed. The experiment included eight fertilizer micro-application strategies as well as two control and three sorghum varieties. Our results showed that most agronomic indicators differed significantly between years, varieties, and fertilization strategies. However, the application of 100g hill-1 poultry manure plus 3g NPK hill-1 resulted in the highest average grain yield > 2000 kg ha-1 at both study sites (BUK and Minjibir). This means that the grain yield is 86% and 132% higher than the average grain yield with zero fertilization. There were extremely significant differences between NUE and WUE fertilization strategies and varieties at the two sites. At BUK and Minjibir, NPK applied with 3 g of hill-1 had the highest NUE with an average of 37.6 and 40 kg grain/kg N. Application of 100 g of poultry manure plus 3g of NPK hill-1 resulted in the highest average WUE of 6.1 and 5.6 kg grain/mm for BUK and Minjibir, respectively. BUK (3.2) and Minjibir (3.6) had the highest net income and benefit-to-cost ratios when applying 3 grams of NPK per hill. The adoption of micro-dosing fertilization strategies by smallholder farmers provides a good opportunity to prevent long-term soil fertility limitations and thereby increase sorghum productivity and farmer incomes by recommending multiple-choice fertilization strategies for improved sorghum varieties.
Diagnosis of psychogenic polydipsia in the type of clinical case
Authors: Kazangapov E. B. , Belchikova L. N.
Published: May 2024

Polydipsia is a pathologically increased thirst, satisfied by the intake of water in large quantities, which can manifest itself in various somatic or mental diseases and at first glance is similar to a true vasopressin deficiency. Central diabetes insipidus (CDI) is a disease of the hypothalamic-pituitary region characterized by the inability of the kidneys to reabsorb water and concentrate urine, which is based on a defect in the synthesis or secretion of vasopressin and is manifested by severe thirst and excretion of large amounts of hypotonic urine. The prevalence of the disease in the population is 1:25,000, which characterizes it as a fairly rare pathology of the hypothalamic-pituitary region. The peak incidence is between 30 and 40 years of age. According to various literary sources, the disease is not characterized by gender differences in prevalence, however, on the example of the Moscow population, women prevailed in the incidence structure of CND in a ratio of 2.2:1. Insidiousness, with apparent absences in the difficulty of diagnosing primary polydipsia, lies in the manifestations of water intoxication, thus this condition requires knowledge of clear diagnostic criteria by healthcare professionals and an interdisciplinary approach in the treatment of this condition. On the example of this clinical case, we will try to highlight the differential diagnostic criteria for psychogenic polydipsia in comparison with the true deficiency of arginine vasopressin (AVP) or central diabetes insipidus (CDI), which can be applied in real clinical practice.
ARTICULANDO ESPAÇO, SAÚDE E COTIDIANO: UMA ANÁLISE DOS DETERMINANTES SOCIAIS DA SAÚDE NA FAVELA DE RIO DAS PEDRAS, RIO DE JANEIRO - RJ
Authors: Rodrigues Matheus Edson , Carvalho Sergio Lins de
Published: May 2024

O Rio de Janeiro vem sofrendo diferentes transformações no espaço, fruto de um contexto histórico marcado por grandes projetos de urbanização e políticas higienistas na cidade, propiciando a formação de espaços socialmente fragmentados. Ao longo dos últimos séculos a pobreza, o déficit habitacional, o êxodo rural e as grandes migrações nordestinas ampliaram o número de pessoas ocupando as favelas, vivendo em situações precárias e de abandono. Assim, vale ressaltar a favela de Rio das Pedras na zona oeste do Rio, cuja maioria das pessoas vivem expostas ao perigo causado pela precarização da vida cotidiana e aos rompimentos de direitos básicos, principalmente quando levamos em consideração a saúde em seu conceito ampliado, que são problemáticas constantes nesses espaços da cidade. Desta forma, o presente trabalho de conclusão de curso, apresentará uma importante análise a respeito do processo de ocupação da favela de Rio das Pedras e as complexidades envolvendo a saúde da população, tendo em vista as Determinações Sociais da Saúde e as problemáticas ambientais. Ademais, será apresentado uma proposta de Educação Geográfica envolvendo ferramentas que buscam analisar o espaço da favela de Rio das Pedras, através da perspectiva dos Agentes Comunitários de saúde (ACS) utilizando a metodologia do Mapa Falante, fundamentada na Cartografia social e conectando com o conceito de saúde ampliada.
ESPACIALIZAÇÃO DA INCIDÊNCIA DE MALÁRIA E INDICADORES DE VULNERABILIDADE SOCIOAMBIENTAL EM MANAUS, AMAZONAS, BRASIL
Authors: Almeida Rayane Brito de , Aleixo Natacha Cíntia Regina
Published: May 2024

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar a espacialização da incidência de malária em Manaus no período de 2003 e 2022 e a relação com a vulnerabilidade socioambiental urbana. Foram utilizados os dados de casos autóctones (provável local de infecção) e os indicadores de vulnerabilidade foram selecionados conforme revisão de literatura. Foi aplicada a técnica das medianas para classificar os bairros em vulnerabilidade baixa, média-baixa, média-alta, alta. Os resultados mostraram que a incidência espacial da malária predominou nos bairros Tarumã, Santa Etelvina, Puraquequara e Colônia Antonio Aleixo, bairros oriundos de ocupação irregulares e que formavam o limite entre a expansão da “malha urbana” e “rural”. A espacialização da incidência da malária avançou à medida que as ocupações urbanas se expandiam territorialmente na cidade. O mapeamento da vulnerabilidade socioambiental mostrou que os bairros que apresentaram vulnerabilidade alta e média-alta, foram os mesmos que obtiveram alta incidência de malária. A produção de novos espaços urbanos materializados pelas ocupações em Manaus, é a própria reprodução de riscos da malária, assim como das desigualdades socioespaciais, pois, os lugares são compostos por grupos sociais mais pobres, que vivenciam a precariedade de serviços de saneamento e saúde o que influencia no maior risco de contrair a malária.
O IMPACTO DAS TEMPERATURAS EXTREMAS NA MORTALIDADE POR INFARTO NO MIOCÁRDIO NO MUNICIPIO DE SÃO PAULO.
Authors: Ikefuti Priscilla Venâncio
Published: May 2024

O Infarto Agudo no Miocardio (IAM) é uma doença cardiovascular que acomete o coração altamente letal, sendo a maior causa de mortalidade no Brasil e no mundo. O IAM é uma doença crónica multicausal, onde hábitos não saudaveis do individuo está relacionado a elevada incidencia dos casos. Outros fatores que contribuem para o aumento dos casos de IAM são os de cunho ambiental como a temperatura e   a poluição. Analisar a associação entre a mortalidade do Infarto no Miocardio (IAM) com valores extremos de temperatura, a partir do uso de modelos lineares generalizados (GLM). Foram utilizados dados de mortalidade por IAM coletados através do Programa Municipal de Informação sobre Mortalidade (PRO-AIM) que monitora diariamente registros de mortalidade de diversos casos no município de São Paulo. Foram utilizados os dados diários de mortalidade do capitulo IX – Doenças do Aparelho Circulatório classificados pelo Código Internacional de Doenças (CID-10) e dentro desse capitulo selecionamos o conjunto (I-20 a I-25) que corresponde as doenças ligadas ao (IAM) no período de 1999 a 2014. Os dados meteorológicos foram adquiridos na estação meteorológica do Instituto de Astronomia e Geofísica (IAG) da Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Para analisar a associação da mortalidade com as temperaturas foi utilizado um modelo linear generalizado empregando-se o método de quasi-Poisson e os modelos de lags distribuídos. Como resultado encontramos risco relativo alto (RR=1,20; IC: 1,04 – 1,49) para o frio, onde o risco aumentado esteve presente nos 21 dias de defasagem apos exposição, já para o calor, o risco foi registrado para temperaturas acima de 33ºC para os primeiros días de exposição a temperatura. Tendo em vista que o atendimento de urgência para os casos de IAM pode evitar óbitos, a melhor compreensão da importância do clima pode permitir o desenvolvimento de sistemas de alertas junto aos serviços de atendimento de urgência e o direcionamento de campanhas para a prevenção dos fatores de risco evitáveis.
La residencia en la estructura del hecho imponible
Authors: López Espadafor Carlos María
Published: May 2024

Esta obra es fruto de la investigación sobre la posición y funcionalidad del factor residencia ante la evolución del Derecho Tributario y de su plasmación actual en la estructura del tributo. Normalmente la residencia o no residencia del contribuyente es tratada en materia tributaria en sede de sujeto pasivo, sin perjuicio de ciertas consideraciones en relación al aspecto espacial del elemento objetivo del hecho imponible. Frente a ello, entendemos que la contemplación de la residencia debería realizarse en sede de elemento subjetivo del hecho imponible, dado que para que se pueda realizar el hecho imponible de algunos impuestos se exige que el sujeto realizador del mismo tenga una determinada conexión con el territorio del Estado impositor o bien que se dé una ausencia de la misma. Por ello es necesario revisar al efecto ciertos esquemas en materia tributaria, adaptándolos a las actuales figuras impositivas. De esta forma, se ha debido realizar una revisión de algunos conceptos esenciales en la estructura del tributo, redefiniendo su verdadera dimensión actual.
Manufactured Silver Nanoparticles of Different Sizes Induced DNA Strand Breaks and Oxidative DNA Damage in Hepatoma and Leukaemia Cells and in Dermal and Pulmonary Fibroblasts
Authors: Ávalos A. , Haza A. I. , Morales Paloma
Published: May 2024

Many classes of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been synthesized and widely applied, but no conclusive information on their potential cytotoxicity and genotoxicity mechanisms is available. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the potential genotoxic effects (DNA strand breaks and oxidative DNA damage) of 4.7 nm coated and 42 nm uncoated AgNPs, using the comet assay, in four relevant human cell lines (hepatoma, leukaemia, and dermal and pulmonary fibroblasts) in order to understand the impact of such nanomaterials on cellular DNA. The results indicated that in all cell lines tested, 4.7 nm coated (0.1–1.6 μg ml-1) and 42 nm uncoated (0.1–6.7 μg ml-1) AgNPs increased DNA strand breaks in a dose- and size-dependent manner following 24 h treatment, the smaller AgNPs being more genotoxic. Human pulmonary fibroblasts showed the highest sensitivity to the AgNPs. A modified comet assay using endonuclease III and formamidopyrimidine- DNA glycosylase restriction enzymes showed that in tumoral and normal human dermal fibroblasts, pyrimidines and purines were oxidatively damaged by both AgNPs, but the damage was not size-dependent. However, in human pulmonary fibroblasts, no oxidative damage was observed after treatment with 42 nm AgNPs. In conclusion, both AgNP sizes induced DNA damage in human cells, and this damage could be related to oxidative stress.
Fluctuating asymmetry of Betula pendula Roth leaves – an index of environment quality
Authors: Franiel Izabella
Published: May 2024

Fluctuating asymmetry (FA) is a non-specific stress indicator and describe developmental instability in bilateral structure. In plants, FA has been used as a tool for monitoring levels of ecological stress, however, in trees, high value of leaf FA has been assumed to indicate the level of environmental stresses. In this work, I analyzed the FA response to abiotic stress in the Betula pendula Roth leaves in two contrasting sites (polluted vs unpolluted). I also investigated whether another biometrical leaf feature is able to determine FA as an environmental stress indicator. After the cluster analysis and mixed-model ANOVA, I selected one feature, which was leaf apical angle. Results showed significant differences (using chi square test) in apical angle FA in the unpolluted site as compared to the polluted one. Concluding, I suggested that plants living in more stressful sites are more symmetrical and leaf FA for plant species with a wide ecological distribution such as Betula pendula should be used as an index of environmental quality.
Exploring the impact of vitamin D on tendon health: a comprehensive review
Authors: Tarantino Domiziano , Mottola Rosita , Sirico Felice , Corrado Bruno , Ruosi Carlo , Saggini Raoul , Pellegrino Raffaello
Published: May 2024

Tendons are vital components of the musculoskeletal system, facilitating movement and supporting mechanical loads. Emerging evidence suggests that vitamin D, beyond its well-established role in bone health, exerts significant effects on tendon physiology. The aim of this manuscript is to review the impact of vitamin D on tendons, focusing on its mechanisms of action, clinical implications, and therapeutic applications. A comprehensive search of scientific electronic databases was conducted to identify articles on the effects of vitamin D on tendon health. Fourteen studies were included in this review. Five studies were performed in vitro, and nine studies were conducted in vivo. Despite some conflicting results, the included studies showed that vitamin D regulates collagen synthesis, inflammation, and mineralization within tendons through its interaction with vitamin D receptors. Epidemiological studies link vitamin D deficiency with tendon disorders, including tendinopathy and impaired healing. Supplementation with vitamin D shows promise in improving tendon strength and function, particularly in at-risk populations such as athletes and the elderly. Future research should address optimal supplementation strategies and explore the interplay between vitamin D and other factors influencing tendon health. Integrating vitamin D optimization into clinical practice could enhance tendon integrity and reduce the burden of tendon-related pathologies.
Counterfactual language, emotion, and perspective: a sentence completion study during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Rotter Stephanie , Liu Mingya
Published: May 2024

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic turned into a global crisis. Focusing on the deterioration in people’s mental health, we conducted two experiments, one in Germany and one in the UK, in January and February 2021, when both countries were in lockdown. Using a COVID-19-themed sentence completion task, we tested the direction of counterfactual thoughts in relation to egocentric (self-focused) versus non-egocentric (other-focused) perspective-taking. Results show that in both samples, more upward counterfactuals (mental simulation of better counterfactual worlds, relating to negative emotions) than downward counterfactuals (mental simulation of worse counterfactual worlds, relating to positive emotions) were produced in the egocentric condition. An opposite pattern was found in the non-egocentric condition. We conclude that emotions as expressed in counterfactual language are perspective-dependent.
Distinct SAP102 and PSD-95 Nano-organization Defines Multiple Types of Synaptic Scaffold Protein Domains at Single Synapses
Authors: Metzbower Sarah R. , Levy Aaron D. , Dharmasri Poorna A. , Anderson Michael C. , Blanpied Thomas A.
Published: May 2024

MAGUK scaffold proteins play a central role in maintaining and modulating synaptic signaling, providing a framework to retain and position receptors, signaling molecules, and other synaptic components. In particular, the MAGUKs SAP102 and PSD-95 are essential for synaptic function at distinct developmental timepoints and perform both overlapping and unique roles. While their similar structures allow for common binding partners, SAP102 is expressed earlier in synapse development and is required for synaptogenesis, whereas PSD-95 expression peaks later and is associated with synapse maturation. PSD-95 and other key synaptic proteins organize into subsynaptic nanodomains that have a significant impact on synaptic transmission, but the nanoscale organization of SAP102 is unknown. How SAP102 is organized within the synapse, and how it relates spatially to PSD-95 on a nanometer scale, could underlie its unique functions and impact how SAP102 scaffolds synaptic proteins. Here we used DNA-PAINT super-resolution microscopy to measure SAP102 nano-organization and its spatial relationship to PSD-95 at individual synapses in mixed-sex rat cultured neurons. We found that like PSD-95, SAP102 accumulates in high-density subsynaptic nanoclusters (NCs). However, SAP102 NCs were smaller and denser than PSD-95 NCs across development. Additionally, only a subset of SAP102 NCs co-organized with PSD-95, revealing MAGUK nanodomains within individual synapses containing either one or both proteins. These MAGUK nanodomain types had distinct NC properties and were differentially enriched with the presynaptic release protein Munc13-1. This organization into both shared and distinct subsynaptic nanodomains may underlie the ability of SAP102 and PSD-95 to perform both common and unique synaptic functions.
Control of Remote Workers by Means of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Sierocka Iwona
Published: May 2024

Remote work, by its very nature, is characterised by the performance of the duties of the employment relationship, in whole or in part, at a place chosen by the employee, at a time agreed upon with the employer. Despite the fact that the employee performs his/her work outside the employer’s place of business, he/she remains under the employer’s control. The issues under consideration here are the scope of this control and the manner in which it is carried out. In my deliberations, I focus on control performed with the use of algorithmic technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, for which a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Laying Down Harmonised Provisions on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) was adopted on 23 June 2023.
The Impact of the DAC7 Directive on the Functioning of Platforms and Platform Operators, from the Perspective of the Legal Model of Their Collaboration with Individuals
Authors: Nyka Maciej , Zapolska Karolina
Published: May 2024

In order to achieve the main objective of sealing the tax system, Council Directive (EU) 2021/514 of 22 March 2021 Amending Directive 2011/16/EU on Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation (DAC7) introduces an obligation to report income obtained by sellers via a digital platform in one of the Member States. However, the implementation of the provisions of DAC7 in the field of reporting also has non-fiscal consequences. The DAC7 Directive interferes in the way sales platforms function, imposing additional obligations on them which are closer to models of cooperation in employer–employee relations than in B2B relations.
An Institutional Perspective on the Number of Stent Retriever Pass and Rate of Recanalization in Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: When to Stop?
Authors: Bheru Dan Charan  , Gaikwad Shailesh B , Jain Savyasachi , Garg Ajay , Devarajan Sebastian Leve Joseph , Srivastava MV Padma , Bhatia Rohit , Pandit Awadh Kishore , Kale Shashank Sarad
Published: May 2024

Background and purpose: Mechanical thrombectomy is the standard treatment modality for flow restoration in acute ischemic stroke. In cases of persistent occlusion, the optimal number of retrieval attempts before considering procedure termination is currently undetermined and is a topic for research. Therefore in this study, we studied the impact of the number of stent retrieval maneuvers on the recanalization of vessels.Methods: In this retrospective single-center observational study we included 52 patients with large vessel occlusion who underwent stent retriever mechanical thrombectomy. Successful recanalization rate was defined as modified TICI (Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction) 2b or 3.Result: The overall successful recanalization rate was 44.24%. The recanalization rate per stent retrieval attempt was the highest in 1st attempt (28.84%) and no recanalization was observed with the 3rd, 5th, and 6th attempts (p<0.001). At most 6 retrieval attempts were used.Conclusions: After two retrieval attempts, 91% of the patients were successfully recanalized and other after the 5th attempt could not result in recanalization.
Mechanical Thrombectomy in Medium Vessels Occlusion (MeVOs): An Institutional Experience with M2 Divisions of Middle Cerebral Artery
Authors: Bheru Dan Charan  , Gaikwad Shailesh B , Jain Savyasachi , Garg Ajay , Devarajan Sebastian Leve Joseph , Srivastava M V Padma , Bhatia Rohit , Pandit Awadh Kishore , Kale Shashank Sarad
Published: May 2024

Background: Mechanical thrombectomy has been established as a safe, standard and effective treatment option for occlusions of the proximal segment of the middle cerebral artery (MCA), as demonstrated in numerous studies. However, performing thrombectomy in the M2 divisions of MCA presents inherent challenges. In this institutional experience, we aim to delineate the recanalisation rates achieved through mechanical thrombectomy in cases involving the M2 segment of the MCA.Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent thrombectomy due to M2 MCA occlusions in the period from January 2018 to December 2021. Various factors affecting recanalisation rates were assessed.Results: A total of 15 patients with M2 segment occlusions of the middle cerebral artery were included in the study, comprising 11 in the superior division and 4 in the inferior division. The successful recanalisation rate was 72.33%, with notably higher success observed in cases of inferior division occlusion. The primary outcome of our study was the mTICI recanalisation status, categorised as successful recanalisation (mTICI = 2b or mTICI = 3) and unsuccessful recanalisation (mTICI = 1 or mTICI = 2a) and mRS at 6 months. None of the predictors assessed reached statistical significance.Conclusions: Mechanical thrombectomy demonstrates favourable efficacy and recanalisation rates in cases of M2 MCA division occlusion. Notably, inferior division occlusions exhibit a higher likelihood of successful recanalisation.
Double Parathyroid Adenoma Presenting as One Mass: A Case Report
Authors: Petruokaitė Rugilė , Eismontas Vitalijus , Samalavičius Narimantas Evaldas
Published: May 2024

Background and Objectives: Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrinological condition, which is usually caused by solitary parathyroid adenoma. The aim of this article is to present a case of double adenoma presenting as one and literature review on this topic.Case presentation: 56 years old female suffering from generalized fatigue, bone pain, unstable body weight and palpitations was diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism. Further investigation revealed elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH), ionized and total calcium levels. Imaging showed two adenomas merging into one. Parathyroidectomy was performed and final intraoperative PTH (IOPTH) decreased by 71.6%. Parathyroid adenoma measuring 40 mm x 15 mm x 11 mm and weighing 1 g 483 mg was excised. 7 weeks after surgery patient was feeling well but her PTH level was elevated again.Conclusions: As far as we know, the double parathyroid adenoma presented in this case report is the largest reported in the Northern Europe and the first one that presents as one mass within the region. Double adenoma increases the risk of recurrent primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and requires more careful and longer follow up after surgery than solitary adenomas. Final IOPTH must decrease by at least 50% within 10 minutes. This case shows that despite final IOPTH drop by more than 50%, after few weeks normocalcemic elevated parathyroid hormone (NCePTH) phenomenon was noticed. This phenomenon does not indicate surgical failure.
Can Artificial Intelligence and Modern Technologies Address the Common Issues of Consumer Online Dispute Resolution in the EU?
Authors: Riepin Pavlo
Published: May 2024

The article examines the current status of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in the European Union, explicitly evaluating its advantages and disadvantages. In addition to examining the evolution of the ODR mechanisms, the author sheds light on the challenges encountered in their implementation, such as concerns about trust, transparency, and accessibility. Moreover, this analysis investigated the potential implications of artificial intelligence and contemporary technologies on the transformation of the EU’s consumer ODR framework. The ADR/ODR system of the EU has been subject to criticism for several weaknesses, including inconsistent implementation, insufficient supervision, and the lack of mandatory participation for traders. The lack of a specialised supervisory mechanism has also led to shortcomings in the oversight process. The Directive does not impose a requirement for traders to participate in ADR procedures; nevertheless, there exists significant heterogeneity in the regulations that govern these procedures. The lack of binding enforcement for final decisions arises from the requirement of Member States to agree upon and acknowledge the mechanisms for recognition and implementation. The EU ODR Platform operates as a mechanism for referring cases to ADR bodies. Nevertheless, the entity in question does not actively participate in the resolution of disputes based on their substantive merits, and its jurisdiction is primarily limited to smaller entities. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to enhance transparency, objectivity, and legitimacy within online dispute resolution systems, thereby potentially giving rise to a two-tier system. The author suggests that in order to bring about significant legislative changes, it is necessary to incorporate certain provisions. These provisions should mandate the enforcement of decisions made in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes for consumers and also facilitate the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into this system. Otherwise, it is unlikely that AI will substantially impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the EU ADR/ODR system, as its primary challenges are rooted in areas beyond the scope of AI, such as the enforcement of decisions.
Shaping Civil Liability in the Digital Age: AILD and the Revisited PLD
Authors: Rimkutė Deimantė
Published: May 2024

This article assesses two proposals for directives put forward by the European Commission: The Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive and the revised Product Liability Directive. The first part of the article introduces and compares the two proposals for directives. The subsequent part assesses the key elements of the Directives, including the scope of the application; the proposed changes to procedural law (disclosure of evidence, presumptions); and the rules of the revised Product Liability Directive on the identification of product defects. The article concludes with suggested improvements to the proposals for both Directives.
Impact of the “se mexe tx ® cal exercise program on the quality of life of transplants
Authors: Gautério Liège Pereira
Published: May 2024

Organ transplantation represents survival for patients who suffer from limitations. Generally, every transplant patient aims to resume his activities after going through a period of physical and psychological suffering, and physical exercise has proven to be a strong ally in this resumption. Several benefits are observed with the practice of physical activity: prevention of osteoporosis, prevention of diabetes and hypertension, the gain of muscle mass, improvement in the quality of sleep and mood, and minimization of side effects of immunosuppressants. Although there is no consensus regarding exercise protocols for recipient transplants, the benefits provided by their practice are observed so that the exercises should be stimulated after the medical team releases and are accompanied by a physical education professional. In recent decades, there has been an unprecedented transformation in the standard of living of human societies. Mechanization, technological advances, and factors added to the fear that the transplanted person has to exercise, makes a sedentary lifestyle a complicating item in maintaining the health and quality of life of the transplanted.
The perception of Ukrainians about political life in the post-war period and the prospects for the spread of populism
Authors: Rakhmanov Oleksandr
Published: May 2024

The non-acceptance by the majority of the population of Ukraine of the idea of elections during a full-scale war is a forced prolongation of the legitimacy of existing state institutions. Ukrainians understand all the risks of such elections for the political system under martial law, agreeing to the norms of legislation and compliance with democratic procedures. At the same time, a sufficiently significant number of the population is forming, which does not share the monopolization of power during the war by one political force. Accumulation of political issues, which will be expressed in the post-war period, will become a significant challenge for the political class of Ukraine. The low level of trust in existing political parties and the growing demand for new political forces can become a favorable background for the spread of anti-elitist ideas of populism. In public opinion, there is a demand mostly for politicians from the military environment and to a lesser extent from expert and civil sectors, intelligentsia, and volunteers. Reconstruction of the post-war economy will require non-standard solutions, in particular, optimization of expenditures in the social sphere and maximum liberalization. Several innovations will not have support in the mass consciousness. In particular, Ukrainians are mostly in favor of free medicine and education, a ban on the sale of land to foreigners, and assigning responsibility for increasing people’s incomes to the state, not to the individual. The lack of financial resources after the end of the war can accelerate the growing social deprivation. The combination of these potentially conflicting attitudes with a high level of antagonism and intolerance to a different political point of view can be skilfully «warmed up» by populist forces.
A study of trust and satisfaction with local authorities in Ukraine. The impact of populism
Authors: Burova Olga , Hlomozda Dmytro
Published: May 2024

The article analyzes a number of aspects and factors that, in the authors’ opinion, influence the penetration of populism into local government. It is the aspect of trust that can influence the penetration and even greater influence of populism in local self-government. The authors highlight such important topics as the factors that would contribute to the success of populism and the specifics of its manifestations at the local level. Special attention is paid to the analysis of trust and satisfaction of Ukrainian citizens with the work of local authorities, based and analyzed on empirical data obtained in cooperation with the sociological center "Factum Group". The article considers populism in local politics as a phenomenon that requires serious attention and analysis. It can have negative consequences for local self-government and lead to political instability and insufficient effectiveness of decisions. One of the main problems with populism is its focus on short-term, populist promises and rhetoric instead of the need for long-term planning and real development. This can lead to unjustified spending of resources and creating dependence on external financial sources, which can negatively affect the sustainability of the local economy. In addition, populism can undermine the principles of democracy and the rule of law. In the context of academic analysis, studying the impact of populism at the local government level is critical. This analysis is based on the works of R. Putnam and P. Sztompka. In the context of P. Sztompka's theory, the issue of trust in government and its importance for social institutions is considered. R. Putnam emphasizes that democracies and economies in society work better when there is citizen involvement. It was the involvement and influence of citizens on local government that became possible as a result of the decentralization process. Thus, these studies provide an understanding of what trends can affect social processes and public life. The study of these aspects makes it possible to identify effective mechanisms for counteracting the potential threats of populism, which is important for assessing the general prospects for the development of the state and its social stability. To overcome this problem, active participation of citizens, strengthening of civil society institutions, development of critical thinking and principles of openness and transparency are needed. In the future, we need further research on the aspects of influence and raising questions about other factors and systems of influence on the appearance of populists in local authorities, in order to know what local authorities should pay attention to in order to strengthen trust and resist the spread of populism. Which, as the authors note, are mutually dependent processes.
Environmental public opinion: methodological principles of research
Authors: Stegnii Oleksandr
Published: May 2024

Based on the structural analysis of the toolkit of the foreign monitoring studies, the methodological principles of measuring environmental public opinion are analyzed. Modern developments of socio-psychological models for predicting environmental concern and patterns of environmental behavior, the influence of the social context on environmental activism, the influence of methods of measuring environmental concern on conclusions regarding the relationship between material and post-material values are considered in detail. It is noted that traditional indicators of environmental concern are replaced by tools of sociological measurement of environmental awareness, primarily of anthropocentrism and its relationship with ecocentrism. The need to transition from the (post-Soviet) ecological paradigm to the modern European one, the synchronization of advancement to full membership in the EU with the transit of Ukrainian society from the patronage to the liberal model of democracy determine the features of the social context of measuring environmental public opinion in Ukraine. The specified features of the social context require a radical revision of the methodological principles of measuring environmental public opinion with relevant sociological indicators. First, we are talking about the development of indicators of environmental democracy, such as the level of access to environmental information, participation in the adoption of environmentally important decisions, and access to justice on environmental issues. It is argued that the main task of monitoring environmental public opinion is to identify the dynamics of social changes as a derivative of anthropogenic impact on the environment, to adjust environmental policy considering the existing ecological orientations of the population.
A imagem do professor como formação e informação na educação profissional e tecnológica
Authors: De Marchi Paulo Fernando , Silva Thiago
Published: May 2024

Na sociedade da informação, a imagem do professor tornou-se um fator de significância relevante. Este estudo descritivo, visa identificar como a imagem do professor pode contribuir para a formação e a informação na Educação Profissional e Tecnológica (EPT). Para isso, conduzimos uma revisão da literatura que aborda a evolução da construção da imagem ao longo do tempo. Nesta revisão, investigamos a complexidade da imagem pessoal, enfatizando sua significância na (EPT), e evidenciamos a importância das teorias como instrumentos essenciais para a compreensão e análise das estruturas semânticas conceituais relacionadas à imagem. Consideramos ainda o papel ativo desempenhado pelo professor na construção de sua própria imagem dentro dos contextos histórico e social. O referencial teórico aborda autores renomados, como Shepel e Padilha, os quais afirmam que a imagem profissional do professor é constituída por signos simbólicos que caracterizam o indivíduo e são moldados pela interação interpessoal no contexto educacional, refletindo a percepção do público em relação à imagem profissional de um professor.
Description of a new species of the cleptoparasitic bee genus Tetralonioidella Strand, 1914 (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Melectini) from India
Authors: Dohling Pynhunlin Nola Kharkrang , Dey Debjani
Published: May 2024

A new species of the cleptoparasitic bee genus Tetralonioidella Strand, 1914, collected from Meghalaya, India is described. Only two species occur in India, namely Tetralonioidella himalayana (Bingham, 1897) and Tetralonioidella tricolor (Lieftinck, 1972). The new species, Tetralonioidella meghalayensis Dohling & Dey sp. n., is the third species of Tetralonioidella Strand, 1914 discovered in India. An updated checklist of species along with identification keys to female species of the genus Tetralonioidella from India are given. Illustrations of the female specimens studied are also provided.
Zabójstwo Prezydenta Polski Gabriela Narutowicza w 1922 roku. Refleksje z perspektywy stulecia
Authors: Pleskot Patryk
Published: May 2024

Z geopolitycznego punktu widzenia rok 1922 może być postrzegany jako pierwszy „zwykły” rok w historii odrodzonej Rzeczpospolitej. Walki zbrojne zostały zakończone, granice ustalone i obronione. Niemniej z trudem osiągnięte, stosunkowe bezpieczeństwo zewnętrzne wywołało prawdziwą erupcję problemów wewnętrznych. Po pozbyciu się wspólnego wroga (przede wszystkim Sowietów) obudziły się demony, uśpione we wcześniejszych dziesięcioleciach z powodu nieistnienia państwowości polskiej. Duszny klimat osiągnął punkt szczytowy w ostatnim kwartale 1922 r., wraz z wyborami parlamentarnymi i prezydenckimi. Wyniki wyborów rozczarowały zarówno prawicę, jak i lewicę, okazały się za to stosunkowo korzystne dla mniejszości etnicznych. Napięta atmosfera, zaogniana przez agresywne media, owocowała walkami ulicznymi oraz wzrostem nastrojów antysemickich i nacjonalistycznych. Doprowadziło to do zbrodni: 16 grudnia Eligiusz Niewiadomski – fanatyczny, sfrustrowany nacjonalista –  zamordował pierwszego w historii prezydenta Polski: Gabriela Narutowicza, zwolennika tolerancji i liberalizmu, wybranego raptem kilka dni wcześniej. Taki był tragiczny rezultat przemocy politycznej – zjawiska, które manifestuje się również współcześnie.
Rozwiązania prawne w obszarze podtrzymywania i wzmacniania więzi z rodziną w kontekście osadzonych długoterminowych a godność i podmiotowość jednostki
Authors: Badowska-Hodyr Monika
Published: May 2024

Sytuacja długoletniego uwięzienia jest obszarem wymagającym intensywnych eksploracji. Szczególnym dopełnieniem tej problematyki są stosowne regulacje prawne, które stanowią o wyjątkowości konkretnego, optymalnego modelu postępowania penitencjarnego w kontekście kary długoterminowej. Znaczącym wsparciem procesu zmiany, korekty, rewaloryzacji będzie tutaj rodzina, bowiem zabezpiecza kompleksowe i spójne działania budujące przyszłość jednostki z perspektywy procesu inkluzji społecznej.
The crime of material forgery of documents in the context of illegal crosing of external borders of the european union and security of the state and citizens
Authors: Semków Dorota
Published: May 2024

The main purpose of the article is to draw attention to the material forgery of travel documents as a practice that enables illegal crossing of the external borders of the European Union/Schengen Area and free movement within these areas. The author's intention was also to indicate the relationship of this practice with the security of citizens and the state, which results from the fact that from the legal, forensic and criminological point of view, forgery of documents, including travel documents, is associated with a number of other types of crime, such as trafficking in human beings, including in particular children, arms and drug trafficking. The issue of crimes against the credibility of documents has gained importance in modern times, in which the international mobility of society is growing at a rapid pace. A very important aspect in the context of the analyzed issues is the situation that occurred in Belarus in connection with the civil war in Syria, as well as in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which worsened at the end of 2021. The analysis of the presented statistical data of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency shows that every year there are many crossings or attempted crossings of the external borders of the European Union against the law with the use of false documents. Despite the downward trend in this area in 2015-2020 and the lower intensity of this practice, in 2021 a significant increase in the number of such cases was recorded. The above allows us to conclude that the etiology of illegal border crossing with the use of forged documents should be sought in the situation that occurred in Belarus in connection with the civil war in Syria, as well as in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which was escalating at the end of 2021.
Prawa człowieka w państwach de facto na Kaukazie Południowym w orzecznictwie Europejskiego Trybunału Praw Człowieka
Authors: Sieniawski Piotr
Published: May 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza sytuacji w zakresie praw człowieka w państwach nieuznawanych w regionie Kaukazu Południowego w oparciu o orzecznictwo Europejskiego Trybunału Praw Człowieka. Przeanalizowano także problematykę przypisania odpowiedzialności państwu, które sprawuje efektywną kontrolę nad państwem de facto. Artykuł wskazuje również na niedawny rozwój sytuacji po wykluczeniu Federacji Rosyjskiej z Rady Europy i rozwiązaniu Republiki Górskiego Karabachu.