bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The efficacy of GnRH agonist trigger followed by hCG add-back in normal responders for fresh embryo transfer: a case-control analysis from Vietnam
Authors: Le M.T. , Le N.S.V. , Tran N.Q.T. , Nguyen Q.H.V. , Cao T.N.
Published: September 2023

Aim: to assess the effects of a dual trigger by gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist and low-dose human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes in women with normal ovarian response.

Materials and Methods. This case-control analysis comprised 118 patients who responded normally to ovarian stimulation with a GnRH antagonist protocol at Hue Center for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Vietnam, between January 2018 and October 2019. Recruitment was achieved through case-control matching: a case (with Dual trigger – group A) was paired with control (with hCG trigger – group B) in a 1:1 ratio. The primary markers of success were the retrieval of oocytes and embryological data, the pregnancy rate, and the incidence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

Results. 59 patients in group A and 59 women in group B were recruited. Two groups had comparable patient characteristics and ovarian reserve. The initial dose, total dose, duration of gonadotropin administration, and peak of estradiol level were not statistically different across groups. The number of recovered oocytes (10.3 ± 4.2 vs. 10.0 ± 3.3; p = 0.663), mature oocytes (8.6 ± 3.7 vs.

8.1 ± 2.8; p = 0.346), and high-quality embryos (56.2 ± 28.9 vs. 59.8 ± 35.9; p = 0.555) was equivalent. Fertilization, clinical pregnancy, and live birth rates were comparable between the dual trigger and hCG groups. In neither group were any occurrences of OHSS seen.

Conclusion. Dual trigger may substitute hCG for final oocyte maturation and fresh embryo transfer in patients with normal responses to GnRH antagonist protocol-induced ovarian stimulation without compromising IVF outcomes.
Clinical observation of delivery in a COVID-19-convalescent woman with preeclampsia developing fetal distress during preterm labor
Authors: Iupatov E. Iu. , Khaertdinov A. T. , Osipov S. A. , Selivanova E. E. , Mukhametova R. R.
Published: September 2023

The course of the pandemic revealed that despite the general populational risks for developing novel coronavirus infection (NCI) COVID-19, pregnant women are more susceptible to its severe course and unfavorable perinatal outcomes. Currently, NCI is associated with a high risk of spontaneous miscarriages, premature rupture of fetal membranes, preterm delivery, development of fetoplacental insufficiency, fetal growth retardation, fetal distress, exacerbation of chronic somatic pathology, and postpartum bleeding. A brief literature review and the described clinical case demonstrate a need to thoroughly examine puerperal women with preterm delivery.
Hemodynamic maladaptation of a pregnant woman as an early marker of preeclampsia
Authors: Timokhina E. V. , Ignatko I. V. , Grigoryan I. S. , Fedyunina I. A. , Bogomazova I. M.
Published: September 2023

Prediction of a risk group and early diagnostics of preeclampsia (PE) are crucial for a comprehensive follow-up of women to improve maternal and fetal outcomes. This review presents current data regarding PE prognosis. We have substantially progressed in understanding PE pathogenesis and in the field of angiogenic markers, but not a single test meets the criteria to serve as an optimal biomarker. It has been increasingly emphasized that the role of maternal hemodynamics may be important in predicting PE risk. The cerebral and ophthalmic arteries, blood volume, potential echocardiographic markers to predict PE as well as a marker of heart failure, brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), are actively investigated. The analysis summarizes the data on contemporary markers for PE prognosis by focusing on impaired pregnancy-related maternal cardiovascular adaptation. Assessing hemodynamics represents a potential prognostic marker for impaired maternal cardiovascular adaptation.
Homocysteine, cancer and oncothrombosis
Authors: Bitsadze V. O. , Slukhanchuk E. V. , Solopova A. G. , Khizroeva J. Kh. , Shcherbakov D. V. , Yakubova F. E. , Gris J.-C. , Elalamy I. , Degtyareva N. D. , Lazarchuk A. V. , Gileva M. A. , Samburova N. V. , Aslanova Z. D. , Blinov D. V. , Shkoda A. S. , Makatsariya A. D.
Published: September 2023

Introduction. Hyperhomocysteinemia (HHC) is one of the arms in the pathogenesis of thrombotic complications in female cancer patients.

Aim: to assess an HHC-related impact to developing thrombotic complications in patients with malignant neoplasms of the female genital organs and breast cancer.

Materials and Methods. There were retrospectively evaluated the data collected from 236 patients: with ovarian tumors (n = 63), cervical cancer (n = 51), breast tumors (n = 64), malignant neoplasms of the uterine body (n = 58). The control group consisted of 50 women without malignant neoplasms. The analysis of homocysteine (HC) concentration, the frequency of polymorphisms of the genes encoding folate cycle enzymes MTHFR C677T, MTHFR A1298C, MTRR A66G, MTR A2756G as well as the rate of thrombotic complications was carried out. A risk of blood HC level-related thrombotic complications was assessed.

Results. Plasma HC concentration comprised ≥ 22 μmol/l in 30.5 % of patients. Thrombotic complications within one year after discharge from the hospital were developed in 15.3 % cases. The risk of thrombotic complications turned out to be higher in patients with elevated plasma HC level (≥ 22 μmol/l) (odds ratio = 2.99; 95 % confidence interval = 1.11–8.08). No significantly increased prevalence of polymorphisms in the genes encoding folate cycle enzymes among female cancer patients was detected.

Conclusion. Monitoring HC level in female cancer patients contributes separately to predict a likelihood of thrombotic complications. Prescribing drugs that reduce HC level (folic acid) and monitoring its concentration in female cancer patients during therapy, including chemotherapy, can potentially lower an incidence of thrombotic complications.
Magnetic resonance imaging in cervical cancer: current opportunities of radiomics analysis and prospects for its further developmen
Authors: Solopova A. E. , Nosova J. V. , Bendzhenova B. B.
Published: September 2023

Introduction.Due to the dynamic development of modern imaging technologies in recent years, much attention has been paid to radiomics particularly texture analysis. The complexity of clinically evaluated tumor procession in cervical cancer (CC) accounts for a need to expand knowledge on applying medical imaging technologies in oncologic diagnostics spanning from predominantly qualitative analysis to a multiparametric approach, including a quantitative assessment of study parameters.

Aim:to analyze the literature data on the use of radiomics and image texture analysis in diagnostics and prediction of aggressiveness of oncogynecological diseases including СС.

Materials and Methods.A 2016–2023 systematic literature search was carried out in the PubМed/MEDLINE, eLibrary, Scopus databases, NCCN, ESUR, ACR resources. All publications on radiomics and image texture analysis used in CC diagnostics and prediction were investigated, with queries for key words and phrases in Russian and English: «cervical cancer», «radiomics»,

«texture analysis», «oncology». The study included full-text sources and literature reviews on the study subject. Duplicate publications were excluded.

Results.The features and advantages of using radiomics and image texture analysis in CC diagnostics were summarized. The introduction of the radiomic approach has expanded the views on interpretation of medical imaging data. The radiomics-based parameters extracted from digital images revealed high informativeness in some studies that contribute to improving diagnostic accuracy as well as expanding opportunities for predicting therapeutic effectiveness in CC patients.

Conclusion.Radiomics used in diagnostics of oncogynecologic diseases including СС is one of the promising actively developing areas of analysis in radiology that requires to be further investigated.
Biomarkers and prognostic models for severe COVID-19 in comparison with other etiologies of sepsis
Authors: Sсherbak Sergey G. , Sarana Andrey M. , Vologzhanin Dmitry A. , Golota Aleksandr S. , Kamilova Tatiana A. , Makarenko Stanislav V.
Published: September 2023

Severe COVID-19 shares pathophysiological, immunological, metabolic, and clinical features with classic bacterial sepsis. Patients with severe COVID-19 have sepsis-like manifestations, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome and multiple organ failure. However, research indicates that COVID-19 leads to acute respiratory distress syndrome and that septic syndrome is more fatal than septic syndrome of other etiologies. SARS-CoV-2 initially infects the lungs; however, in COVID-19-associated sepsis, the majority of deaths are caused by the subsequent involvement of multiple organs. Many patients who died because of COVID-19 died from sepsis, a life-threatening dysfunctional response to infection that is accompanied by respiratory and multiple organ failure.
Overlapping molecular characteristics are found in patients with severe COVID-19 and sepsis from all causes. Endotypes that reflect different etiologies of sepsis have been identified in patients with severe COVID-19. Whole-blood proteomics and transcriptomics are useful in identifying the pathogenetic mechanisms and multimolecular signatures of COVID-associated sepsis and other sepsis, which allow for the development of more specific criteria for early diagnosis, patient classification, and therapeutic choices.
The detection of sepsis endotypes in patients with COVID-19 implies that sepsis endotypes may be useful for clinical risk stratification in COVID-associated sepsis and the potential opportunity to treat these patients with targeted immunomodulatory therapies that can correct endotype-specific dysfunctional immune processes.
Modification of Ground-Motion Models to Estimate Orientation-Dependent Horizontal Response Spectra in Strike-Slip Earthquakes
Authors: Poulos Alan , Miranda Eduardo
Published: September 2023

A model to estimate the 5% damped response spectra of horizontal components at specific orientations is presented. The model, which explicitly accounts for directionality, is based on prior research by the authors that identified that the orientation of maximum horizontal spectral response at a site in strike-slip earthquakes tends to occur at or close to the transverse orientation with respect to the epicenter. Using a database of 1962 ground motions recorded in shallow crustal earthquakes with strike-slip faulting, it is shown that there is a significantly larger probability of exceeding orientation-independent RotD50 intensities in the transverse orientation than in the radial orientation. Furthermore, the results indicate that, on average, spectral responses in the transverse orientation are significantly larger than those in the radial orientation and that these differences become more significant as the period of the oscillator increases. For example, spectral responses in the transverse orientation are, on average, 12% larger than those in the radial orientation for 1 s oscillators and 78% larger for 10 s oscillators. A period- and orientation-dependent model is developed and calibrated to estimate 5% damped response spectral ordinates at specific orientations by modifying orientation-independent RotD50 intensities. The proposed orientation-dependent model can explicitly account for directionality by modifying the means and standard deviations of any ground-motion model that estimates RotD50 response spectral ordinates for strike-slip earthquakes to obtain probability distributions of response spectral ordinates but now at specific horizontal orientations.
Las experiencias turísticas. Su estudio desde la revisión sistemática de la literatura científica
Authors: Villamarin-Ojeda Stephania , Zizumbo-Villareal Lilia , González-Damián Alfonso
Published: September 2023

El presente trabajo analiza la producción académica de investigaciones alrededor del constructo Experiencias Turísticas (ET). Para ello, se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura, aplicando un análisis bibliométrico y de contenido. Como criterios de selección se consideraron artículos científicos obtenidos de la base de datos Web Of Science (WOS) (Clarivate, 2022); se identificaron 286 resultados publicados en el periodo de 1980 hasta 2022, posteriormente 58 artículos fueron seleccionados para ser revisados a profundidad y clasificados en cuatro dimensiones: Económica; Psicológica; Social-Cultural y una emergente, la Tecnológica. Los resultados revelan que en la actualidad son diversas las perspectivas que abordan el constructo como aspectos cognitivos, mediación tecnológica de la experiencia, diseño y construcción de las ET; sin embargo, la mayor producción científica se ubica en la dimensión Económica, desde las líneas del marketing y el consumo turístico.
Análisis del turismo como transformador funcional en San Andrés de Teixido (Cedeira)
Authors: Muiño Freire Sergio , Santos Xolla Xosé Manuel
Published: September 2023

El turismo en San Andrés de Teixido ha cambiado su estructura funcional y la forma de vida de su población local a lo largo de las últimas décadas. La llegada de visitantes y los requerimientos administrativos para el cuidado de animales han motivado que los actores del destino dediquen sus recursos, principalmente, a la actividad turística en lugar de al sector primario, como era habitual. En este artículo se muestra el cambio funcional de las infraestructuras de la aldea y se reflexiona sobre los elementos, tales como la carretera, que han supuesto un revulsivo en las necesidades tanto del visitante como de la población local.
Dental vibrator – Faster, better and painless tooth movement: A review
Authors: Shivale Shrikant
Published: September 2023

Today, many people receive orthodontic treatment for better occlusion, improved oral function and harmonized facial appearance. However, two perplexing challenges have not been solved in clinical orthodontics, i.e. long treatment time (on average 2-3 years) and iatrogenic root resorption. Figuring out these challenges will dramatically improve the quality of orthodontic care. The following article deals with the first challenge i.e Long treatment time and the most reliable and effective way to enhance the tooth movement.
Do medical and paramedical students have a better awareness regarding oral health practices and orthodontic treatment? A KAP study
Authors: Yelchuru Sri Harsha , Gowd Rudragoni Saikiran , Mudunuri Navya , S.D Vasudevan , Kovelakar Ekavenika , Tankala Ravali
Published: September 2023

oral health is the most important for the wellbeing of the patient. But it is being neglected in the developing and the underdeveloped countries and malocclusion being the third most commonly occurring dental anomaly. Medical and paramedical students have been found to be the point of contact the community on a large scale. Hence, the present study was carried out to evaluate the awareness regarding oral health and orthodontic treratment in KIMS College.

A validated self-administered questionnaire, pertaining to demographic data, awareness of oral health knowledge regarding orthodontics as a specialty were included. A total of 42 questions included in the study. The answers from the students were recorded as Yes or No on a 2-point Likert scale.

Significantly higher proportions (70.7%) of the dental students were aware of the oral health practices, Orthodontic treatment and the purpose of orthodontic treatment followed by the, medical students. Female students opined with a greater frequency (70.8%) that irregular teeth have a negative impact on self-esteem and quality of life compared to male students.

The Dental students have more knowledge than the health care workers on awareness of oral health practices regarding the use of mouthwashes, flossing technique etc. and also regarding the orthodontic treatment and its importance.
Management of impinging “Nickel titanium palatal expander” in cleft palate cases by “Soft flow” (temporary mucosal protector)
Authors: Murugan Ganesh , Ahemad Md. Shakeb
Published: September 2023

The temperature-activated Arndt nickel titanium palatal expander has been a good choice for cleft palate applications because it creates transverse maxillary expansion, uprights and rotates the maxillary molars, and allows a smooth transition to fixed retention with no requirement for patient compliance and little manipulation by the clinician. But the clinical problem sometimes encountered is the impinging of “Nickel-Titanium” metal component of the Nickel titanium palatal expander on the soft palate. “Soft Flow” is a Temporary Mucosal Protector introduced recently in the orthodontic market which prevents the impinging of micro- implants or hooks of the molar buccal tubes. The following article highlights the clinical problem encountered after placement of Nickel Titanium Palatal Expander and how “Soft Flow” helps to overcome it.
VELscope: The challenge for the detection of orally potentially malignant lesions
Authors: Al-Essa Hussein Sh. , Hafth Hanadi A , Fadil Adil G
Published: September 2023

Early detection of oral cancer is crucial in improving survival rate; Identification and detection of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) allow delivery of interventions to reduce the evolution of these disorders to malignancy. A variety of new and emerging diagnostic aids and adjunctive techniques are currently available to potentially assist in the detection of OPMD such as the autofluorescence technique.

Pathologists utilize the autofluorescence approach to investigate body mucosa and screen for changes in tissue, which could lead to the earlier detection of pre-malignant, cancer, or other disease processes. Early identification is the most effective way to ensure treatment effectiveness, boost survival rates, and maintain a high quality of life. Autofluorescence examination of oral tissues using the VELscope has suggested as an adjunctive tool for cancer detection and diagnosis. The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of the VELscope system autofluorescence to image the tissue of potentially malignant oral lesions. Also, to assess the diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of this method.
Gutiérrez, D. y Torres, J. (2021). La Compañía Barrio y Sordo. Negocios y Política en el Nuevo Reino de Granada y Venezuela, 1796-1820
Authors: Ortiz-Miranda Abraham
Published: September 2023

Sin resumen.
Determinação dos parâmetros de espalhamento em descontinuidades em guia-de-onda retangular
Authors: Carvalho Joabson Nogueira de , Gomes Neto Alfrêdo
Published: September 2023

Neste trabalho, os parâmetros de espalhamento de uma junção de guias-de-onda de dimensões diferentes são determinados como função da frequência de excitação e o número de modos presentes em cada lado da estrutura [...].
Análise de circuitos elétricos não-lineares: o caso do conversor CA/CC de 6 pulsos
Authors: Trindade Júnior Walmeran José
Published: September 2023

Neste trabalho é mostrada uma nova metodologia para a análise de circuitos elétricos não-lineares, com aplicação na obtenção da resposta do conversor CA/CC de  pulsos. Essa nova metodologia, baseada no método de Newton, é geral no domínio do tempo e pode determinar a resposta desses circuitos tanto em regime transitório como em regime permanente.
Aplicação do sistema de custeamento ABC na construção civil: um estudo de caso
Authors: Araújo Nelma Mirian Chagas de , Meira Gibson Rocha
Published: September 2023

O ambiente de construção civil está cada vez mais competitivo. Dessa forma, o uso de ferramentas adequadas pode torná-las mais eficientes neste ambiente [....].
Discutindo o signo linguístico: posições teóricas sobre o significado
Authors: Pontes Maria das Neves Alcântara de
Published: September 2023

A Teoria do Significado constitui um dos caminhos metodológicos para se estudar uma língua, sendo tais estudos, reconhecidamente, considerados com método válido na organização, explicação e descrição das estruturas semânticas de recortes do léxico, tomados como objeto de análise [...].
Saber envelhecer
Authors: Oliveira Mônica Maria Montenegro de , Troccoli Bartholomeu Torres
Published: September 2023

A velhice é uma questão que adquire crescente visibilidade, tornando-se cada vez mais discutida por diversos setores da sociedade [...].
Алгоритм структурйной оптимизации технологического процесса транспортировки нефти
Authors: Жусупбеков С.С. , Наурызбаев О.М.
Published: September 2023

В статье рассматривается проблема оптимизации структуры магистральных нефтепроводов для транспортировки нефти. Приведена постановка задачи структурной оптимизации магистральных нефтепроводов как сложный объект управления. Проведена классификация основных методов решения задачи оптимизации транспортировки нефти по магистральному нефтепроводу. Описания моделей систем управления использовано теории графов. Определено, что графы позволяют с помощью формальных алгоритмов преобразований перейти к своим матричным эквивалентам в виде матриц смежности, инциденций. Композиции матриц гиперграфов дает возможность перехода к различным количественным оценкам вариантов компоновки на основе вычислительных процедур над матрицами с широким применением компьютерных технологий. Теоретико-графовая форма описания модели позволяет эффективно использовать новые возможности языков программирования и использования теории графов для объектов со сложной структурой стало распространенным в последнее время. Представление модели объекта с использованием теории графов расширяет информацию о модели, позволяя вводить причинно-следственные отношения. Предложена алгоритм управления структурой магистральных нефтепроводов. Алгоритм управления на основе матрицы инциденций С параметров, позволяет снизить энергетические затраты, что является оптимальным решением для коммерческой стороны.
Социально-психологические особенности аккультурации (межкультурной коммуникации) этносов Северного Кавказа
Authors: Эзиева А.
Published: September 2023

Социально-психологические особенности аккультурации народов Северного Кавказа являются ключевым фактором для анализа социализации в определенной культурной среде, формирующей, в том числе, и ценностные ориентиры.
Ru-bentonite catalyzed green Knoevenagel condensation of substituted benzaldehydes with ethyl cyanoacetate
Authors: Borah Debasis , Brahma Deepmoni , Basak Dipanwita , Saikia Hemaprobha
Published: September 2023

The full-text of the article will be published in the English version of the journal "Catalysis in Industry" No. 1, 2024.

To develop Ru-incorporated bentonite clay as a heterogeneous base catalyst for use in Knoevenagel condensation as an alternative to hazardous base catalysts like pyridine, piperidine, etc., we purify the naturally occurring bentonite clay and Ru3+ cation incorporated into its interlayers of bentonite clay to improve its porosity and to increase the surface area of bentonite clay. Purified bentonite and Ru-bentonite were characterized by FTIR, PXRD, HRTEM, SEM & EDS, BET surface area analysis, and TGA. Base activation was done to these clays and a comparative study of these clays as recyclable heterogeneous catalysts for Knoevenagel Condensation was undertaken in water as a solvent for the chemical transformation of 2,4-dichlorobenzaldehyde and 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde with ethyl cyanoacetate into their corresponding α,β-unsaturated acids. The products were characterized by FTIR, 1H NMR, and 13C NMR analyses. The essential key points of this reaction are mild reaction conditions, absence of hazardous chemicals as used in classical Knoevenagel condensation, reusability of the catalyst, and high yield percentage of the products.
SYMBOLIC NATURE OF ZOOMORPHIC METAPHOR IN UKRAINIAN AND POLISH LANGUAGE CULTURES
Authors: Voytseva Olena A. , Malychenko Yulia S.
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the article is to identify the specific features of semantic-symbolic and functional-pragmatic features of zoomorphic metaphors in modern Ukrainian and Polish. The object of the analysis is zoomorphic metaphors — figurative meanings of animal names fixed in the system of Ukrainian and Polish languages, which generalise knowledge and conceptions of the animal world in the context of human beings. The subject of the study is to identify the symbolic nature of zoomorphic metaphor in Ukrainian and Polish. The collected material contains universal metaphors, synonymous names, as also unique zoomorphic metaphors representing the national and cultural interpretation of animal images in the language of the Ukrainian and Polish peoples. Prospects of this research are in the further comparative study of zoomorphisms in different Slavic languages, since they occupy an important place in the Slavic worldview.
ECONOMIC AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS IN THE ACADEMIC SPHERE: CONTENT-RELATED, LINGUISTIC AND TRANSLATIONAL ASPECTS (ON THE MATERIAL OF ENGLISH, CHINESE AND UKRAINIAN)
Authors: Popova Oleksandra V.
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the article is to analyze English and Chinese texts of the authentic official documents regulating economic and legal relations in the academic sphere in the XXI century as well as their translated versions in Ukrainian. The object of the study is the process of Ukraine’s EU integration and cooperation with the P. R. C. in the academic sphere alongside their documentary support. The subject of the research is language and translation tools aimed at reproducing the content of the authentic official documents regulating cooperation terms and conditions between Ukraine, European Union, and China in the academic sphere from English and Chinese into Ukrainian. The results of the study are, on the one hand, specification of the concepts “academic activity”, “academic integration”, “rights and obligations of parties to academic activity”, “conditions for financing academic activities”, “synergism of the translatological paradigm”; on the other hand — identification of the synergism phenomenon within the translatological paradigm under focus. Conclusions: synergism of the translatological paradigm within the research material has been specified according to these indicators: 1) adequacy of reproducing terminology in the Ukrainian language; 2) adequacy of reproducing grammatical constructions; 3) preserving the text frame. The success of translation is correlated both with the linguistic awareness of the translator and with the awareness of the practical basis for concluding and implementing international agreements in the academic field, academic mobility programs. The perspectives of further research are seen in the study of interaction principles of linguistic and extralinguistic factors while dealing with synergism in the source and target texts.
VERBALISATION OF MASCULINITY IN THE PROTAGONISTS OF J. AUSTEN’S NOVEL «PRIDE AND PREJUDICE»
Authors: Iakovleva Olga V. , Silion Kateryna H.
Published: September 2023

The purpose of the presented study is to analyse the speech behaviour of the young men — the protagonists of J. Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice”, Charles Bingley and Fitzwilliam Darcy, in order to identify the manifestations of the linguistic “patriarchy” in the English aristocratic society of the nineteenth century. The object of the study was the different types of masculinity embodied in the characters of Bingley and Darcy in the context of the novel, and the subject was the linguistic manifestations of masculinity stereotypes in the behaviour of the male protagonists. The study results show that Darcy and Bingley represent two different types of masculinity: the traditional stereotype of an English aristocrat, refined and delicate, is presented in Bingley’s speech behaviour; Darcy’s behaviour at the beginning of the novel illustrates the traditional stereotype of masculinity, and at the end, certain transformations of this stereotype are noticeable, which are due to the protagonist’s love, as well as good upbringing, including the example of his father, who was a role model for his son. As a result, Darcy listens to his feelings and makes an offer to a girl from a poor family, which was not typical for the wealthy aristocrats of English society in the nineteenth century, preferring a happy future to material values. The protagonist performs deep introspection, which results in his sincere apology for his behaviour at the beginning of his relationship with his beloved girl. The prospects of the research are seen in the further study of stereotypes of femininity and masculinity on the basis of texts of both national and foreign women’s prose.
Internationalisation of economy versus economic policy under integration and globalisation
Authors: Gorynia Marian
Published: September 2023

The article presents a set of recommendations for the economic policy. These recommendations take into account three most important circumstances under which the Polish economy will be functioning in the next few years: completion of the systemic transformation, membership in the EU and globalization. The author argues that economic success measured by the growth of welfare will be a resultant of the impact of three interrelated categories: competitiveness - internationalisation - effectiveness. The recommendations for the economic policy are presented in two groups: positive recommendations - which activities should belong to the scope of the economic policy; negative recommendations - which activities the economic policy should not deal with. (original abstract)
The outlook for the Euro : lessons from the DEM
Authors: Sweeney Richard J.
Published: September 2023

The Euro started at $1.19 but has fallen as low as $0.82 and risen as high as $1.35. If the Euro behaves like the DEM, the long run value of the Euro is approximately $1.00, and over time, the Euro is likely to rise as high as $1.552 and fall to as low as $0.645. Many have criticized the European Central Bank, often severely, first because the Euro weakened greatly during most of its first three years, starting in January, 1999, and then because it strengthened greatly over the next three years. The Euro has been less volatile so far than the DEM was over the floating period starting in March, 1973; by this standard, the ECB has done as well as the Bundesbank did, and the Bundesbank was acknowledged as by far the best performing European central bank. Based on the record of the DEM, if the new members of the European Union adopt the Euro, they are in for substantial exchange-rate volatility; adopting the Euro may still make a great deal of sense if the new members cannot trust their own central banks to run low-inflation policies. (original abstract)
Intra-EU trade flows from the new members' perspective
Authors: Mińska-Struzik Ewa , Rynarzewski Tomasz
Published: September 2023

The aim of the paper is to describe the strength and the character of present trade linkages within the European Union, particularly as far as the ten new members are concerned. The empirical results of the study allow to conclude that bilateral trade flows within the EU are determined by normal gravitational forces with a statistically significant "new member" bias. Export and import flows of the new members are still underdeveloped in comparison to the EU-15 countries, though their industry structure and intra-industry character resemble that of the EU-15. (original abstract)
The strengthening of the Single European Market vs. the crisis
Authors: Musiałkowska Ida , Sapała Magdalena , Wróblewski Łukasz
Published: September 2023

The economic crisis that erupted in 2008 has significantly influenced the European Union (EU) economy and questions about the future of the European integration process have arisen. The crisis' effects forced the European Union institutions and its Member States to take significant decisions and to draft recovery plans. Apart from initiatives aimed at economic policy coordination and financial market supervision, the EU proposed and introduced important initiatives for the strengthening of the internal market's competitiveness. In November 2008 the European Commission in its communication on the EU recovery plan proposed ways for supporting the real economy and competitiveness, for boosting demand and for restoring confidence in the European economy. Then, over the years 2008-2011, a broad range of legislative and non-legislative decisions were taken by the European Commission and the European Parliament in order to minimize the crisis' consequences for the internal market, which included the Single Market Act and the new European strategy Europe 2020. Moreover, part of the EU budget was taken out for investments in energy security, the development of broad-band internet in the rural areas or enterprise help within the framework of the EU Cohesion Policy, while the European Investment Bank took out15 billion euros for credits and loans to SMEs. Taking into account the variety and the scope of these actions this article will focus on the initiatives aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the EU internal market. The overall objective is to answer the three main questions: 1. What are the priorities of the internal market and how can market competitiveness be improved in crisis circumstances? 2. What are the main activities of the EU institutions (the European Commission and the European Parliament) to strengthen the functioning of the internal market and EU competitiveness during and after the crisis? 3. What are the funding sources of actions relating to the internal market after the crisis? (original abstract)
Tourism research and education in Poland : History and contemporary issues
Authors: Gołembski Grzegorz
Published: September 2023

The article identifies socio-economic changes in Poland after 1989 and their influence on the improvement of macroeconomic indicators and competitiveness. It also evaluates the impact of macroeconomic effects on the tourism market in Poland. Against this background the author considers the relationship between scientific research and tourism education arguing that quantitative changes in the development of tourism higher education have not resulted in the increase in both quantity and quality of research in the field. The article identifies drivers of tourism research that have expanded knowledge and were of practical use. The issues discussed include statistical capture and analysis of tourism-related phenomena, regional studies on sustainable development and the tourism function of regions as well as microeconomic problems such as quality of services, innovativeness and entrepreneurship. Examples are given of the use of research findings in didactic processes. Finally the article presents a review of research collaboration and student exchange programmes.(original abstract)
Consumer surplus and macro valuation of tourism projects
Authors: Vanhove Norbert
Published: September 2023

There cannot be a tourism industry without projects. These projects can take different forms, such as development of attractions, accommodation, entertainment, transport, new resorts, congress centre, events, ski infrastructure, etc.. They all involve considerable investment. This paper focuses on five topics. First, it focuses on the nature of investment appraisal and explores the difference between micro and macro approaches. Secondly, attention is paid to externalities in tourism. Indeed many projects belong to the general tourism infrastructure, and the benefits do not only accrue to the paymaster, who may not consider the negative effects. In other words, externalities must be taken into account. A third section deals with the identification of cost and benefit items or the cost-benefit scheme. Environmental costs are an important part of the scheme. In the same section we proceed with the quantification and valuation of cost and benefit items and the calculation of the NPV (net present value) and IRR (internal rate of return). In a fourth part we pay special attention to the valuation of the consumer surplus of non-priced tourism resources and more particularly to two methods often applied to measure the consumer surplus: 'The Travel Cost Method' and 'The Contingent Method' A fifth part of the paper is focused on CBA versus economic impact analysis. (original abstract)
European integration and firm's export performance in the new EU member countries
Authors: Cieślik Andrzej , Michałek Anna , Michałek Jan Jakub
Published: September 2023

The main goal of this paper is to investigate whether the accession to the European Union and the common currency adoption increased the export activity of individual firms in the new EU member states. To evaluate these effects we use probit estimation, based on the Melitz [2003] model and firm-level BEEPS dataset. We demonstrate that both the accession of the CEECs to the EU and the common currency adoption increased the firms' propensity to export in those countries. Our results indicate also that the probability of exporting increases with the share of university graduates in employment, larger spending on R&D, the use of foreign technology licenses, foreign ownership, the productivity and the firm's size. (original abstract)
Zakaz używania łuku i kuszy w średniowiecznej myśli Kościoła katolickiego o wojnie
Authors: Marek Daniel
Published: September 2023

Broń miotająca towarzyszy człowiekowi od najdawniejszych czasów. Łuk i kusza używane były przez niemal wszystkie cywilizacje na każdym kontynencie. Duża skuteczność tej broni widoczna jest w nadawaniu jej bez mała właściwości nadprzyrodzonych, które odnaleźć można chociażby w Biblii. Początkowo Kościół nie odnosił się bezpośrednio do działań łuczników i kuszników, a jedynie rozważał zagadnienie wojny w ogóle. Dopiero pod koniec wieku XI rozpoczęło się kościelne ograniczanie zasad dotyczących posługiwania się kuszą. Podczas Soboru Laterańskiego II w 1139 r. kanonem 29. zabroniono pod karą klątwy w walce między chrześcijanami używania zarówno łuku, jak i kuszy. Śledząc jednak rozwój broni miotającej, wydaje się, że na średniowieczną wojskowość nie miało to większego wpływ. Pojawia się więc pytanie o sens wprowadzenia zakazu drogą zwołania soboru powszechnego i następnie umieszczenia go w powszechnym prawodawstwie kościelnym. Dla zrozumienia wydania sankcji trzeba spojrzeć na decyzję soboru przez pryzmat średniowiecznej myśli kanonistów i prawników. Kanon 29. komentowany był w kontekście innego ważnego zagadnienia, jakim była wojna sprawiedliwa. Otóż według teologów i prawników zakaz używania łuków i kusz nie dotyczył sytuacji prowadzenia wojny sprawiedliwej, ta zaś była konceptem przejętym z myśli rzymskiej i rozbudowanym przez wieki dzięki chrześcijańskim intelektualistom. Najważniejszym powodem zakazu będzie więc dążenie do ograniczenia samej wojny. Kościół od początku swego istnienia rozważał zasadność prowadzenia wojny. Dopóki Cesarstwo Rzymskie było zarządzane przez pogańskich władców, wojna jawiła się w myśli chrześcijańskiej jako coś niepotrzebnego, a nawet zakazanego. Wraz z pojawieniem się Konstantyna Wielkiego i chrystianizacją Imperium Romanum zmieniło się chrześcijańskie podejście do wojny. Upadek cesarstwa na Zachodzie i napływ ludów germańskich spowodował ponowną zmianę podejścia do zawodu żołnierza. Brak silnej władzy centralnej wymusił na hierarchii kościelnej poszukiwanie nowego sojusznika w zapewnianiu pokoju na świecie. Inicjatywy pokojowe skierowane przeciw rycerzom i możnym pałającymi się grabieżą i rozbojem miały zmniejszyć skalę przemocy w Europie wczesnego średniowiecza. Instytucje pokoju i rozejmu Bożego wraz z zawiązywanymi ligami pokoju paradoksalnie siłą zaczęły walczyć o zaprowadzenie spokoju i ochronę najbardziej narażonych na nieograniczoną wojnę: chłopów, duchownych i kupców. Wypowiedziano wojnę wojnie. Jednakże chrystianizacja rycerstwa doprowadziła do militaryzacji samego Kościoła. Początkowo zakazany zawód żołnierza z czasem umożliwiał dostąpienie zbawienia bez zmiany drogi życiowej. W tym kontekście przestał mieć znaczenie rodzaj broni i sposób wojowania, jeśli tylko walka spełniała warunki wojny sprawiedliwej.
Evaluation of Resistance and Yield Losses of New Rice Genotypes to Rice Blast in the Field in Burkina Faso
Authors:   Joseph KI-ZERBO University, 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso, OUATTARA Souleymane
Published: September 2023

This work aimed to evaluate in the field the level of resistance of twelve (12) new rice genotypes (KBR2, KBR4, KBR6, KBR8, KBR9, KBR11, KBR12, KBR13, KBR15, KBR17, KBR28, KBR42) and yield losses due to rice blast caused by Magnaporthe oryzae in Burkina Faso. The experimental setup used was a randomized block with three (03) replications. The parameters evaluated were leaf and panicle severity, leaf and panicle incidence, grain yield and yield loss rate. Results showed that genotypes KBR15 and KBR17 were resistant to leaf blast at the Dî and Bama sites. Genotypes KBR12 and KBR13 recorded the best grain yields over the two production campaigns at the Dî and Bama sites respectively. Genotypes KBR28 and KBR42 recorded the highest 1000-grain weight and the lowest yield loss on both sites, respectively. In view of these results, the KBR15 and FKR17 genotypes can be used as a means of varietal control of rice leaf blast in rice fields in Burkina Faso.
الأزمة في السودان: مذكرة إحاطة حول النزوح من السودان إلى جنوب السودان
Authors: Pendle Naomi , Palmer Jennifer , Parker Melissa , Caesar Arkangelo Nelly , Diu Gatket Machar , Moro Leben
Published: September 2023

تتشكل تجارب الأشخاص الفارين من السودان إلى جنوب السودان بسبب النزاع الحالي من خلال الديناميات الاجتماعية والسياسية المعقدة داخل كلا البلدين وفيما بينهما. هذه المذكرة (والتي تم نشرها بتاريخ 28 يوليو 2023) تركز على الديناميات التاريخية والاجتماعية والسياسية التي ينبغي أن تأخذها الوكالات الإنسانية بعين الاعتبار بينما تقدم المساعدات والحماية للسودانيين الجنوبيين الفارين من الخرطوم، وأجزاء أخرى من السودان، إلى جنوب السودان، وأيضا للسودانيين الفارين من السودان للبحث عن ملجأ في جنوب السودان. تم إعداد هذه المذكرة من قبل نايومي بندل، وجينيفر بالمر، وميليسا باركر، ونيللي سيزار أركانجيلو، وماشار ديو جاتكيت، وليبين مورو. وتعتمد المذكرة على تجارب شخصية حديثة، وروابط بحثية راسخة، ومعلومات مستجدة حول تطور الأوضاع في كلا البلدين
Historical Realism and Reading Eliade’s Novel: The Myth Reappearance and Repetition Aspect in the Novel The Forbidden Forest
Authors:   East European and Balkan Institute, Han Seong Suk
Published: September 2023

Eliade dealt myth not only as an story but also as an creation. So myth has been reappeared and repeated on the surface of human experiences which dream about original direction. He explained two existential attitudes of the sacred and profane in his book The sacred and the profane. It tells us the sacred history which informs us of the events in pristine times and certain creation. It tells us the formation of something and how to exist. The sacred history, myth in other words tells us of what really happened complete real things. Doing so, myth reveals their creative activities and make clear their works of sacredness or supernaturality. The fantasy of this novel starts right before the midnight of the summer solstice. The forbidden forest is a myth related with 24, June which is a summer solstice in Rumanian folklore. That night heaven is opened to make it possible to escape from realities to see beyond them to be initiated into paradise space. At this time daytime stops to lengthen further and begins to be shorter. Eliade explained that the middle of the time or the year means the line between realities and the other world. The main character Ştefan is aware of his real situation but he longs for eternal life which knows no aging and death like the prince Făt-Frumos from folklore ‘Youth without aging and life without death’. Eliade made it possible the universal reunion at the sacred place by the reappearance and repetition of myth in his novel The Forbidden Forest. He showed us sacred times as the lost world and returning to origin of existence. Reappearance and repetition of myth make modern people to understand their true beings by returning to ancient sacred times and spaces.
Who Gets the Highest Return to Distance Higher Education?
Authors: Wang Liang , Li Fengliang
Published: September 2023

The economics of distance higher education have not attracted enough attention. Few studies have analyzed the different returns to distance higher education at various income levels. Based on empirical analysis of data from China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), this study explored the differences of return to distance higher education at different income levels by using Mincer earnings function and quantile regression. Compared with face-to-face education, the study found that distance higher education brought considerable benefits to learners. While the return to face-to-face higher education has continued to decline, return to distance higher education has risen. Comparing the returns to distance education at different income levels showed that low-income groups obtained greater benefits from distance higher education, which can help to improve the income of vulnerable groups and promote social equality. China’s distance education institutions should promote the idea that distance higher education can improve the income growth of low-income groups, and increase the financial support for low-income groups to access distance higher education.
Articulações topográficas e conectividade dos hidrossistemas no Jardim Botânico da UFJF
Authors: Barros Rogério Rodrigues de , Gomes Larissa Rodrigues , Felippe Miguel Fernandes
Published: September 2023

A concentração de água e sedimentos nas cabeceiras de drenagem perfaz condições ótimas para ocorrência de uma diversidade de hidrossistemas em escala local, devido à infiltração e acúmulo de água pluvial em determinados setores, e à exfiltração e escoamento superficial em outros. Porém, a conectividade entre esses hidrossistemas faz com que seja difícil compreendê-los separadamente. Nesse sentido, este trabalho tem objetivo de compreender a ocorrência e conectividade dos hidrossistemas no Jardim Botânico da UFJF, que ocupa uma área drenada por um complexo sistema flúvio-lacustre que coaduna uma expressiva densidade de nascentes e áreas úmidas. A partir de investigações de campo realizadas em pesquisas pretéritas, somadas a técnicas de geoprocessamento, foi possível constatar o controle litoestrutural da ocorrência de nascentes e áreas úmidas na área de estudo, as quais são associadas a processos hidrogeomorfológicos de baixa energia, configurando predominantemente ambientes helocrenos. Concluiu-se que os hidrossistemas helocrenos, reocrenos e limnocrenos encontrados possuem nítida conectividade entre si, porém a curvatura da vertente é um parâmetro fundamental para compreensão das disrupturas existentes.