bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the populist discourse of the Lithuanian political parties
Authors: Ulinskaitė Jogilė , Pukelis Lukas
Published: February 2025

This article aims to analyse the populist discourse of Lithuanian political parties over a 30-year period: 1990–2020. Since Lithuania belongs to the CEE region, the question arises whether it is witnessing a worrying rise of populism and a related backsliding of democracy. Although Lithuania is currently a stable consolidated democracy, the lack of a stable party system and clear ideological cleavages during the transition to democracy in the 1990s created a favourable environment for populism to flourish. In this article, we analyse the changes in populist discourse in Lithuania across different actors, sources and over time. This is done by applying machine learning models to identify populist content at the paragraph level through a corpus of political party manifestos, political party websites, and columns written by party members on Delfi.lt. The results show that, although elements of populist discourse are present in the texts of all Lithuanian political parties, the overall level of populist discourse has remained fairly stable over the period analysed, with a temporary increase in 2008–2009. We observe that populist discourse is more widespread in the media than in party manifestos and that non-parliamentary parties engage in this discourse more than their parliamentary counterparts.
Jobbik’s journey from radicalism to mainstream politics:
Authors: Rakovics Zsófia , Barna Ildikó
Published: February 2025

Exploring the substantial influence wielded by politicians in shaping social reality and molding the public perceptions of the country may be beneficial from a social scientific point of view. Our research delves into the distinctive realm of parliamentary discourse to unravel this intricate process.
We focus on the transformative role of politicians and political parties within the public political sphere. Through an innovative approach, linguistic similarities in parliamentary speeches are harnessed to unveil the strategies of political communication, the dynamics of power dynamics, and the myriad modes of interactions.
Our research puts the spotlight on Jobbik – Movement for a Better Hungary, a notable far-right party that has navigated a decade of political success in Central and Eastern Europe. Gaining a substantial share of the vote in national elections, Jobbik’s evolution from its radical right-wing origins to a moderate conservative people’s party is the subject of scrutiny. Leveraging techniques such as natural language processing, document embedding, social network analysis, and structural topic modeling, the study dissects Jobbik’s journey from radicalism to mainstream politics.
We uncover the transformation of Jobbik through a meticulous analysis of parliamentary speeches and the use of quantitative analytical tools. We not only reveal the evolution of Jobbik’s identity but also contribute to a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between political communication and power dynamics.
Beyond 'latent thematic structure':
Authors: Németh Renáta , Sik Domonkos
Published: February 2025

According to the textbook definition, a topic model aims to uncover the underlying topics of a corpus. Despite its widespread use across disciplines, the nature of these ‘topics’ has remained relatively underdefined. This research note attempts to fill this gap, drawing on empirical evidence to elucidate the practical application of the model. We argue that the frequency of terms within texts is influenced not only by their theme but also by factors such as genre and context, thus extending the notion of ‘latent topics’ beyond referential-semantic boundaries to include pragmatic considerations. Through case studies focusing on different genres, such as parliamentary speeches and online forums, we demonstrate the importance of pragmatics, which is often overlooked in well-known early applications that deal predominantly with formal written texts such as newspaper articles or academic papers.
IBA1 Immunochemistry on human paraffin sections v1
Authors: Gonzalez-Sepulveda Marta , Compte Joan , Vila Miquel
Published: February 2025

Iba1-specific Immunochemistry protocol on paraffin-embedded human brain sections
MPXV Sequencing from Wastewater (ONT) V1.0 v1
Authors: Steedman Allison , Zeller Mark
Published: February 2025

This protocol is designed to sequence MPXV from wastewater samples using a limited amplicon scheme that targets all MPXV clades, subclades, and lineages.
Cephalhaematoma due to birth injury (Draft of the clinical recommendations)
Authors: Ivanov Dmitry O. , Palchik Alexander B. , Fomina Maria Yu. , Ponyatishin Andrey E. , Minin Aleksey V.
Published: February 2025

Cephalhematoma is a limited, hard, tense area of hemorrhage overlying the cranial bones, bounded by its sutures, and is subperiosteal. Risk factors for cephalhematoma formation can be divided into three main groups: maternal, birth, and fetal. Maternal factors include the woman’s age (under 16 and over 35 years), pelvic abnormalities, and chronic maternal diseases. Birth risk factors include the state of the mother’s birth canal, the method of delivery, prolonged and rapid labor, oligohydramnios, and the use of obstetric aids. Fetal risk factors include prematurity, postmaturity, breech or breech presentation, developmental abnormalities, large head size, and macrosomia. Cephalhematoma occurs in approximately 0.2 to 4.0% of live births; among premature infants, the incidence is 20%. Cephalhematoma is classified as an extracranial formation along with caput succedaneum (birth tumor), subgaleal hemorrhage and can be focal and widespread. Cephalhematoma usually forms during the first three days of a newborn’s life and can be localized on any bone of the cranial vault. Cephalhematoma resorption begins by the 10 th to 14 th day of life. In case of large hemorrhages, hypotension, anemia, jaundice develop in some cases, neurological symptoms usually occur when cephalhematoma is combined with intracranial hemorrhage. Complications of cephalhematoma include infection and ossification. Along with visual examination and daily measurement of the hemorrhage size with assessment of its density, mobility, and painfulness, the newborn is recommended to undergo neurosonography and/or radiography of the entire skull in one or more projections to exclude skull bone fractures and neurosonography, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging of the brain to exclude intracranial hemorrhage, as well as consultation with a neurologist if intracranial hemorrhage is suspected and/or confirmed, as well as if the neurological status changes. Treatment consists of repeated visits to a pediatrician and surgical intervention in case of cephalhematoma suppuration; in the presence of intracranial hemorrhage, conservative or surgical treatment of intracranial hemorrhage is recommended.
Pathogenetic vector of neuroinflammation, psychosomatic concept in asthma in children: prospects for diagnosis and therapy
Authors: Nesterenko Zoia V. , Ivanina Elena Yu.
Published: February 2025

Asthma incidence is increasing worldwide. Despite significant advances made by world medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, half of patients receiving standard therapy fail to achieve disease control. As a result of the research, confirmation of the allergic theory of the origin of the disease was found. In 70–80 % of cases, children have an allergic variant of inflammation in asthma. But studies at the micro level cannot explain the causes of the development of chronic inflammation in asthma on a whole-organism scale. The immune system is not autonomous and is regulated by the neuroendocrine system. When analyzing the hormonal status of patients with asthma, a decrease in adaptation to stress was noted. Аsthma is characterized by a state of chronic psycho-emotional stress, the maintenance of which is facilitated by disturbances in neuroendocrine regulation. The psychological component is of great importance in the development of asthma. In this regard, the pharmacological approach alone does not solve problems of a psychological nature; there is a need to use methods of psychological correction for patients with asthma. In addition, a large number of studies have examined the similarities between asthma and epilepsy. The use of anticonvulsants significantly improves the condition of patients with epilepsy and asthma. In severe allergic eosinophilic asthma, it is possible to use the neuroprotector dexpramipexole with the effect of reducing the level of eosinophils and a cortico-sparing effect. Thus, the main cause of asthma development is dysregulation of the neuro-immuno-endocrine system, which results in inflammation and bronchospasm. Considering the importance of regulatory systems in the pathogenesis of asthma, it is advisable to identify the neurophenotype of the disease to increase the effectiveness of treatment and the use of anticonvulsants and psychological correction should be considered in addition to the adopted therapeutic program.
X-linked retinitis pigmentosa: clinical manifestations and diagnosis
Authors: Demchenko Elena N.
Published: February 2025

X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) is considered one of the most severe forms of retinitis pigmentosa (RP). It accounts for 6–20% of all disease cases. Nowadays, mutations in three genes (RP2, RPGR, and OFD1) have been identified to cause XLRP. Early symptoms are impaired night vision and/or visual field loss. The subsequent damage to the cones results in decreased visual acuity, photophobia and color vision disorders may also be observed. Ophthalmoscopy shows waxy optic disc pallor, vasoconstriction, foci of hypopigmentation and/or hyperpigmentation, sometimes in form of bone-spicule in the peripheral retina. Gradual reduction in amplitudes of light-adapted and dark-adapted electroretinograms (ERG) is specific for RP. Microperimetry reveals reduced average light sensitivity and paracentral ring scotoma despite normal or slightly decreased visual acuity. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) demonstrates destructed outer retinal layers, short-wavelength autofluorescence imaging shows a Robson-Holder ring. X-linked RP in females is almost always associated with notable variability in severity from asymptomatic cases to severe ones as in male patients. Night blindness is reported in 50% of female carriers of X-linked RP, visual acuity and amplitude of light-adapted and dark-adapted ERG are reduced in most cases. Fundus changes are observed in 87% of female carriers. A tapetal reflex is the most common. Foci of hypo- and hyperpigmentation, bone-spicule-like pigment clumping, extensive retinal pigment epithelial and choroidal atrophy are also reported. In the vast majority (63–79%) of female carriers of X-linked RP, short-wavelength autofluorescence images show radial patterns.
Evaluation of activity and severity of uveitis in children based on comprehensive biochemistry analysis
Authors: Katargina Lyudmila A. , Chesnokova Natalya B. , Denisova Ekaterina V. , Khrabrova Mariia A. , Beznos Olga V.
Published: February 2025

AIM: To investigate the role of proteolytic enzymes and their inhibitors in endogenous uveitis in children and develop new diagnostic criteria.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 76 children (135 eyes) aged 3 to 17 years with uveitis were examined. All children underwent standard ophthalmological examination, posterior segment optical coherence tomography (OCT) was performed if required. Location, course, and activity of uveitis were assessed as per criteria developed by the International Uveitis Study Group. All patients underwent tear and serum biochemistry analysis, aqueous humor was tested if surgical treatment was required. Alpha-2-macroglobulin (α2-MG), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1 (TIMP-1), urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA), and plasminogen (PG) levels were determined. Concentrations of α2-MG were measured by an enzymatic method using a specific substrate Nα-benzoyl-DL-arginine 4-nitroanilide (DL-BAPNA). MMP-9, TIMP-1, uPA, and PG levels were determined using an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). A total of 64 children (84.2%) were followed-up. The analysis included 1143 tear, 283 serum, and 79 aqueous humor samples.
RESULTS: Active uveitis was found to be associated with activation of proteolytic enzymes and their inhibitors resulting in increased tear uPA levels, as well as increased uPA, MMP-9, and TIMP-1 levels in aqueous humor. Tear uPA level exceeds 80.7 pg/mL in active uveitis, ranges from 46.6 to 80.6 pg/mL in moderate/subactive disease, is less than or equal to 46.5 pg/mL in inactive phase/remission; it is one of the objective criteria to determine uveitis activity. In patients with panuveitis, tear MMP-9, PG, and α2-MG levels were higher compared to the children with anterior and peripheral uveitis.
CONCLUSION: New data on the role of the proteolysis system in the pathogenesis of endogenous uveitis in children have been obtained. New criteria for assessing uveitis activity and severity have been established based on proteolytic enzymes and their inhibitors levels in tear fluid. The obtained results can be used to develop targeted therapy.
Pemberdayaan perempuan berbasis TPoL (Three Points of Literacy) di Desa Sirnasari Kecamatan Jatinunggal Kabupaten Sumedang
Authors: Saraswati Gaharani , Soleh Mirwan Aji , Rochmah Siti Noor
Published: February 2025

Perempuan menjadi figur sentral keberhasilan sebuah keluarga. Perempuan berperan sebagai pengatur dan pengelola dalam kehidupan berumah tangga, khususnya dalam keuangan, pemenuhan gizi keluarga dan pengasuhan. Adanya keterbatasan perempuan dalam mengelola keuangan, menjadikan kondisi keuangan keluarga tidak terkontrol dengan baik. Pengetahuan tentang  gizi,  kurangnya  kesadaran  perempuan  akan  pentingnya  gizi,  pola  makan sehari-hari, kesehatan lingkungan dan pola asuh menjadi faktor pemicu kekurangan gizi. Perempuan juga seringkali dihadapkan dengan kekerasan dalam rumah tangga yang berdampak buruk bagi keharmonisan keluarga dan perkembangan anak. Tujuan program pengabdian ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang literasi keuangan, gizi dan anti kekerasan. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini ini meliputi: sosialisasi, pelatihan dan penerapan teknologi, pendampingan, evaluasi dan keberlanjutan program.  Program TPoL (Three Points of Literacy) terdiri dari literasi keuangan, literasi gizi, dan literasi anti kekerasan. Literasi keuangan meliputi: kegiatan pelatihan mengelola keuangan rumah tangga dan pelatihan merencanakan tabungan. Literasi gizi mencakup: pelatihan dan pendampingan pengelolaan limbah rumah tangga, pelatihan dan pendampingan penyelenggaaan kebun mini, pelatihan pengenalan zat gizi dan pengolahan makanan sehat, serta pelatihan gizi dan olahraga. Literasi anti kekerasan terdiri dari pelatihan pengenalan bentuk-bentuk kekerasan, pelatihan pemanfaatan media Dongeng Antik, dan pelatihan beladiri praktis. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi kegiatan, efektivitas program TPoL sebesar 0,80 termasuk ke dalam kategori tinggi dan pencapaian peningkatan pengetahuan sasaran sebesar 85,58%.
Las PyMes del sector industrial de la ciudad de Bogotá, un análisis desde la gestión organizacional basada en la evidencia - GBE
Authors: Mayorga Sánchez José Zacarías , Ramírez Rincón Eliseo , Bonilla Bonilla Yudy Marlén
Published: February 2025

The management of organizations in Colombia over the years from the analysis of the results in small and medium-sized companies shows little progress in practice, so that before there is growth and business sustainability, the statistics and the economic condition of the country show that it is not the best; therefore, from a management model perspective, they do not have a clear basis for the processes. The current situation of small and medium-sized companies reflects this condition, and it has been observed in recent years that they are going deeper into crisis situations generated internally by the business organizations and by external factors, especially by the changes in the economic and political environment at the international level. This article deals with evidence-based management (EBM), a model that promotes evidence-based decision making, i.e. based on knowledge, and the effectiveness of such decisions, according to the theory, depends on two fundamental variables, a large amount of evidence based on scientific knowledge and a small amount of evidence based on knowledge acquired through experience in management positions in companies. The article discusses theoretical aspects applied over time, which is the reflection of the results, and finally the need to approach the management of organizations from the perspective of evidence-based management is raised.
Grado voluntario de divulgar el capital intelectual oculto y su registro en las Normas Internacionales de Información Financiera
Authors: Ochoa Guevara Nancy Edith , Martínez Paredes Olga Lucía , Lara Saiz María Isabel , Calle Álvarez Gerson Yair
Published: February 2025

This article reflects the problem of the lack of disclosure of Intellectual capital in some companies in the Cundinamarca-Bogotá area, in Colombia, in some of them due to ignorance and in others due to fear of generating taxes. Therefore, in this first stage, the purpose of the investigation is to determine the voluntary degree of disclosing hidden intellectual capital and its registration, especially in the International Financial Reporting Standards. Under the qualitative methodology with an exploratory study by reviewing the literature both on the measurement of intellectual capital in practice and the annual management reports of the 23 participating companies during the years 2017 to 202l. The Intellectus model is selected for the measurement of intellectual capital through the categories of human and structural capital and related to 52 subcategories, making a descriptive analysis from the "thematic" factor in the management reports of said companies. The results show that the intellectual capital disclosure index is 42% with a significant increase for each company in the period of the year, but it is only reflected in files, lists, figures, Excel documents. However, due to the "obligation" that currently exists in accounting regulations, many of the companies do not voluntarily disclose intellectual capital from the indicators of their categories that correspond to the majority of intangible assets
Efficacy of ultrasound cyclo-plasty in patients with refractory glaucoma
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated Medical School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China; Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People’s Hospital), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200080, China, Zhong Hui-Min , Huang Shou-Yue ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated Medical School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China, Yao Hui-Ping ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated Medical School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China, Zhong Yi-Sheng ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated Medical School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China, Wang Jing ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated Medical School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China
Published: February 2025

AIM: To assess the efficacy and safety of ultrasound cyclo-plasty (UCP) in lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) among Chinese patients suffering from refractory glaucoma.
METHODS: In this 12-month retrospective study, 28 patients with refractory glaucoma (IOP≥25 mm Hg) were treated with 8-second UCP using either 8 or 10 probe sectors. The principal measure of efficacy was the decrease in IOP at the following intervals after UCP: 1d, 1, 3, 6, and 12mo, with each measurement compared to baseline.
RESULTS: Mean IOP (in mm Hg) was reduced from 46.8±8.9 to 24.5±3.2, 27.0±4.8, 29.1±4.6, 26.1±4.5, and 28.3±4.8 at 1d, 1, 3, 6, and 12mo postoperatively, respectively. Compared to baseline, IOP reductions at these time points were 45.0%, 39.9%, 35.3%, 41.4%, and 36.7%, respectively. Most patients experienced relief from ocular pain after surgery. No cases of choroidal detachment or hypotony was observed.
CONCLUSION: UCP is effective in reducing IOP among Chinese patients with refractory glaucoma and shows a favorable safety profile.
Incidence of epiretinal membrane formation following treatment of diabetic retinopathy with panretinal photocoagulation therapy
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, North Carolina, USA, Le Patrick , Lee Karen ,   Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, North Carolina, USA, Vu Thoai ,   Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, North Carolina, USA, George Roshan ,   Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, North Carolina, USA, Landers III Maurice B. ,   Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, North Carolina, USA, Zhang Alice Yang ,   Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, North Carolina, USA
Published: February 2025

AIM: To report the incidence of epiretinal membrane (ERM) formation following panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) as the treatment for diabetic retinopathy (DR).
METHODS: Retrospective cross-sectional study of patient charts between January 1st, 2010 to January 1st, 2017 with at least 1y follow-up data. All 809 patients treated with PRP for DR were evaluated for exclusion criteria and 73 eyes remained after exclusion for confounding variables related to ERM formation such as other procedures or diseases. Outcomes were determined through medical record review and masked review of optical coherence tomography (OCT) images. Cohen’s kappa was completed to determine if there was an agreement between masked retinal specialists on OCT evaluations. Univariate logistic regression was used to determine the unadjusted odds ratio for patient and procedural characteristics on the formation of ERMs. Multiple logistic regression was then completed on select variables that met the cutoff of 0.25 for a statistically significant contribution by the Wald test with the sequential addition of clinical variables that contributed positively to the model.
RESULTS: Among the 73 eyes studied, 9.6% formed an ERM with an average time to formation of 1.4y. The minimum power uses during PRP was found to be statistically significant between non-ERM formers and ERM formers (P=0.044). When adjusting for all selected variables aside from minimum power used, multiple logistic regression determined that for every 10 mW increase in minimum power used during PRP, there is an increase in log odds of 1.009 (SE: 0.003, P=0.014).
CONCLUSION: The incidence of ERM formation in 2y following treatment of DR with PRP is roughly 1 in every 10 eyes treated.
Autorefraction versus subjective refraction in high astigmatism
Authors:   Department of Optometry, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran, Kangari Haleh , Rahmani Saeed ,   Department of Optometry, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717443, Iran, Ahmadian Elnaz ,   Noor Research Center for Ophthalmic Epidemiology, Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran 1983963113, Iran, Yekta Abbasali ,   Refractive Errors Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948964, Iran, Khabazkhoob Mehdi ,   Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1968653111, Iran
Published: February 2025

AIM: To compare the subjective refraction data with auto-refraction findings in high astigmatisms.
METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, sampling was done from in different geographic regions in Iran using a multistage random cluster sampling method. All study participants underwent cycloplegic auto-refraction and subjective refraction using the red-green test.
RESULTS: In this study, 277 eyes of 158 students aged 8 to 15y were analyzed. According to the results, the mean difference between subjective refraction and autorefraction in measuring sphere, cylinder, spherical equivalent, J0, and J45 was -0.18±0.76, -0.36±0.40, -0.36±0.79, 0.15±0.20, and 0.05±0.21 respectively. The correlation of these two refraction methods in measuring the aforementioned indices was 0.963, 0.898, 0.960, 0.931, and 0.948 respectively. The 95% limits of agreement of the two methods in measuring the above indices were -1.66 to 1.31, -1.14 to 0.42, -1.91 to 1.19, -0.24 to 0.54, and -0.36 to 0.47 respectively. The agreement between the two methods decreased with increasing cylinder power, and the best agreement was found in myopic individuals.
CONCLUSION: The measurements obtained by autorefractometer have a significantly higher cylinder average compared to subjective refraction. However, in the cylinder range of 4–5 diopters, the values of J0 and J45 do not have a high correlation.
Bibliometric and visualized analysis of research hotpots and future prospects in lacrimal duct obstruction disease (1900 to 2024)
Authors:   Ophthalmology, the Clinical College of General Hospital of Armed Police Forces, the Fifth School of Clinical Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China; The Senior Department of Ophthalmology, the Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China, Chen Ming-Hai , Tao Hai ,   Ophthalmology, the Clinical College of General Hospital of Armed Police Forces, the Fifth School of Clinical Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China; The Senior Department of Ophthalmology, the Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
Published: February 2025

AIM: To reveal the research hotspots, trends, and future prospects of lacrimal duct obstruction disease (LDOD) from 1900 to 2024 through the bibliometric and visualized analysis, providing a directional guidance for research in this field.
METHODS: The Web of Science Core Collection database was used to retrieve relevant literature. Data analysis and visualization were conducted using VOSviewer 1.6.20 and CiteSpace 6.3.1, including annual publication volume, trends, research areas, country/region and institution distribution, journal and co-cited journal analysis, author and co-cited author analysis, keyword and burst keyword analysis, etc.
RESULTS: The study included a total of 1481 articles, revealing an overall upward trend in research on LDOD, with ophthalmology being the predominant field. While the United States previously led research efforts, India and China have emerged as key contributors since 2015. Mohammad Javed Ali stands out as the most influential author in this research area. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has published the highest number of related articles, whereas Ophthalmology has the highest co-citation. The current focal points of research include minimally invasive and precise modifications to dacryocystorhinostomy, along with intubation, new materials for stents, and disease pathogenesis.
CONCLUSION: LDOD research has garnered widely attention and exhibits a steady upward trend. Since 1900, the United States, China, and India have been the leading contributors to this field. Ophthalmologists continue to be the primary driving force behind LDOD research. The findings of this study suggest that at the forefront of LDOD research, our focus has long been on refining and innovating surgical treatment. The minimally invasive and precise modification of lacrimal surgery, represented by dacryocystorhinostomy, is the ongoing developmental direction of this field. Rapid interdisciplinary integration and in-depth exploration of pathogenesis and allergic inflammation will lead to the emergence of new materials, innovative technologies, and safer clinical treatment protocols.
Abordaje del uso y las complicaciones de las siliconas líquidas inyectables en población travesti y trans: experiencias de profesionales de la salud de Argentina
Authors: Lupi Constanza , Bruno Daniela Paola , Salusso Diego Daniel , Panizoni Estefanía , Weitz Lara , Valeriano Cecilia , Aristegui Inés
Published: February 2025

El uso de siliconas líquidas inyectables (SLI) en la población travesti y trans constituye un desafío para la salud pública de Argentina y el mundo. Aunque las SLI y otros polímeros no autorizados representan un importante riesgo para esta población, no existe un abordaje consensuado y efectivo, ni una atención de la problemática desde la política sanitaria. El objetivo del estudio fue explorar la experiencia de profesionales de la salud, de distintas especialidades y niveles de atención, en el uso, abordaje y tratamiento de las complicaciones de SLI en personas trans y travestis. Entre agosto y diciembre de 2023, se realizó un estudio cualitativo, exploratorio y descriptivo, con 14 entrevistas semiestructuradas a profesionales de la salud de cuatro provincias argentinas. Según sus relatos, las personas usuarias de SLI son una población atravesada por muchas vulneraciones, que recurre a estas prácticas debido a la inmediatez de sus resultados y a las barreras para acceder a procedimientos seguros de afirmación de género. Las y los profesionales coinciden en la no disponibilidad de información y de directrices para abordar las complicaciones del uso de SLI, especialmente en el tratamiento del dolor crónico. A su vez, se identifica el uso de SLI como un problema de salud pública, que requiere de un abordaje intersectorial e interdisciplinario.
Odporność łańcuchów dostaw – czy sprawdzona i potwierdzona? Wpływ pandemii koronawirusa na łańcuchy dostaw i ich popandemiczna odbudowa w kierunku „nowej normalności”
Authors: Szymczak Maciej
Published: February 2025

Supply chain resilience—tested and approved? The impact of coronavirus on
supply chains and their post-pandemic recovery towards the “new-normal”. The impact of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic varies across economies, industries and firms. One of the most visible effects of the pandemic which is widely reported and gains attention of
scholars is supply chain disruptions. The pandemic impacted supply chains strongly, deeply and
at an unprecedented scale as for now. In February 2024 “Fortune” reported that as many as 94% of
the Fortune 1000 companies saw coronavirus supply chain disruptions. As the world is struggling
through the second phase of the pandemic now, it is worthwhile investigating whether supply chains
have passed the resilience test successfully during the outbreak of the pandemic. In the chapter the
considerations are placed against the background of theoretical concepts of supply chain resilience
and are supported by examples of supply chain disruptions and collapses we could observe. In
addition, the purpose of the chapter is to assess the way, the pace and the direction of supply chain
recoveries. The latter is likely to reveal several new business models, development strategies as
well as potentially new research avenues all of which may have much to contribute businesses for
gearing up for the post-pandemic world. All of this will show what we have learned so far and what needs to be done soon, and will help to answer the title question whether the resilience of
contemporary supply chains has recently been properly tested and approved.
Znaczenie symulacji procesów biznesowych dla projektowania odpornych łańcuchów dostaw
Authors: Lewandowska-Ciszek Anna
Published: February 2025

The importance of business process simulation in designing resilient supply chains. Contemporary supply chains operating in a dynamic, and full of complex relationships
global environment, must constantly seek ways to adapt to the specific requirements of the market.
The ability to adapt has long since become an incredibly important attribute of contemporary
supply chains. Currently, one of the key features of adaptive supply chains is also their resilience.
Planning business processes in an unstable environment is not easy, because in addition to a thorough understanding of the process, it is essential to take into account the broader context in which
it is embedded and the conditions that must be met for it to be implemented in the desired way
that gives the expected effect. Managing operations and the supply chain in times of turbulence
becomes a serious challenge. It is necessary to consider a large number of action options. Simulations, allowing to understand the consequences of possible decisions before they are made, enable
the planning of the material flow process in a way that ensures its efficiency maximisation while
taking into account the requirements of individual production environments. Within this activity, it
is possible to plan actions in such a way as to enable their implementation in the face of unforeseen
situations. The aim of the article is to define the role of simulation in shaping resilient supply chains.
Next Steps in Decolonising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Policy in Australia: An Analysis of Key Stakeholder Views
Authors: D'Angelo Shane , Fisher Matthew , Mackean Tamara , O'Donnell Kim , Dwyer Judith , Sherwood Juanita , Ziersch Anna , Freeman Toby , Shakespeare Madison , Askew Deborah , Browne Annette , Baum Fran
Published: February 2025

Following a failed 2023 referendum on constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Australian governments must work with Indigenous leaders to chart a new way forward in policy to support Indigenous health and wellbeing. Here we report on key stakeholder views on what is required to decolonise Indigenous primary health care (PHC) policy. This article reports on qualitative research conducting yarns with 20 senior staff working in key government and non-government organisations comprising the Indigenous PHC sector (‘stakeholders’). Stakeholders see the sector as exemplifying decolonisation, motivated through Indigenous leadership. However, further changes are needed in mainstream health services, workforce development, intersectoral policy, and determinants of health. We discuss how the Indigenous PHC sector can inform decolonising policy in other sectors and reflect on the international implications of our findings. We conclude that the sector provides important lessons for decolonising Australian public policy.
Measuring a Slippery Beast: Validity Evidence for a Measure of Situational Leadership in an Outdoor Leadership Context
Authors: deBrun Guy B.
Published: February 2025

Discussions of what it means to be an effective outdoor leader are common in outdoor education literature (Martin et al., 2025; Smith, 2021). Research has identified core competencies (Martin et al., 2025), conceptual frameworks (Pomfret et al., 2023), and course curricula/qualifications for effective leadership (Baker & O’Brien, 2019; Seaman et al., 2017). Leadership assessment has challenged contemporary scholars (Crawford & Kelder, 2019) and the absence of rigorously designed measures of leadership leaves most programs to develop their own measures or use existing tools (Bobilya et al., 2017). This research note describes a novel methodology and statistical analysis for measuring leadership outcomes. The Outdoor Situational Leadership Rubric (OSLR) was designed and tested in this study. The OSLR was created to measure outdoor leaders’ ability to apply situational leadership theory. Generalizability theory was used to gather reliability and validity evidence for the rubric. This study demonstrates that more research is needed to examine the psychometric properties of the OSLR. However, it describes a promising methodology for practitioners to demonstrate program value, exposes possible shortcomings of situational leadership theory and introduces a novel statistical technique to the field of outdoor education.
Should joint lavage be performed in the treatment of juvenile canine spontaneous/haematogenous septic arthritis?
Authors: Wells Philippa , Aldridge Paul
Published: February 2025

Question
In dogs less than 18 months old, with spontaneous/haematogenous bacterial septic arthritis, how effective is treatment with joint lavage and antimicrobial therapy compared to antimicrobial therapy alone?
 
Clinical bottom line
The category of research question was:
Treatment.
The number and type of study designs that were critically appraised were:
One case series of 5 dogs.
Critical appraisal of the selected papers meeting the inclusion criteria collectively provide zero/weak/moderate/strong evidence in terms of their experimental design and implementation:
Weak.
The outcomes reported are summarised as follows…
Successful clinical outcomes were reported in patients both with and without joint lavage.
In view of the strength of evidence and the outcomes from the studies the following conclusion is made…
No conclusions can be made regarding the impact of joint lavage on haematogenous septic arthritis in juvenile dogs as excellent outcomes were achieved in patients with and without lavage. However appropriate antibiosis continues to be pertinent with one case persistently infected when inappropriate antibiotics were selected.
Gaya Bahasa Dakwah Gus Miftah di Pasar Kembang Yogyakarta: Analisis Isi Akun YouTube @GusMiftahOfficial
Authors: Mariyam Siti
Published: February 2025

This research examines in depth the preaching of Gus Miftah at Pasar Kembang Yogyakarta by highlighting two main problems, namely the message of preaching and the language style of Gus Miftah's preaching. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with content analysis research type. Content analysis is a research tool that concentrates on actual content and media characteristics, in this case the preaching content of Gus Miftah @GusMiftahOfficial episode "Sarkem Workers Ask to Be Converted to Gus Miftah, Mashallah!!! Latest Gus Miftah 2024”. The data analysis stage uses the analysis techniques proposed by Milles and Huberman starting from reducing data, presenting data, and making conclusions. The results of research on Gus Miftah's preaching at Pasar Kembang Yogyakarta show: First, Gus Miftah conveyed preaching messages that were relevant to the daily lives of women night workers, such as patience, tawakkal, social concern, courage in doing good deeds, and guarding against disgrace. Gus Miftah also conveyed messages from practical, physical, and health aspects. Second, Gus Miftah's preaching language style has several characteristics that make it effective in conveying preaching messages to female night workers at Pasar Kembang Yogyakarta, namely, light and easy to understand language, emphasis on reason and logic, and a humorous language style. Gus Miftah succeeded in creating a space for dialogue that was more open, less rigid, and seemed to be in harmony with his mad'u.
Dakwah Pendidikan Kyai Haji Muhammad Ilyas Ruhiat (Ajengan Cipasung)
Authors: Arifin M Jaelani , Husna Bagya , Nahdia Lulu Annawawie Aniq , Murodi  , Yakin Syamsul
Published: February 2025

This research aims to examine the significant role of Kyai Haji Muhammad Ilyas Ruhiat in Islamic educational dakwah through Pondok Pesantren Cipasung. Kyai Ilyas, a prominent scholar known for his moderate and inclusive approach, successfully modernized the pesantren education system by integrating religious knowledge and general sciences. His educational dakwah not only focused on religious teachings but also shaped the character of students to be prepared for global challenges. This study employs a descriptive biographical method, where data is gathered from relevant literature and analyzed to gain a deeper understanding of Kyai Ilyas's dakwah strategies. The findings show that his approach to pesantren education has become a model for Islamic educational development in Indonesia and significantly contributes to the formation of a well-mannered and knowledgeable society.
Public Interest Litigation in Nigeria and Locus Standi Debacle in Edun V. Governor Of Delta State
Authors: Onu Kingsley Osinachi Nnana , Okwori Moses Arome , Eyongndi David Tarh-Akong
Published: February 2025

This paper reviews Nigeria’s Court of Appeal decision in Edun v. Governor of Delta State where the court held that the appellant lacks locus standi to challenge the validity of the Pension Rights of the Governor and Deputy Governor of Delta State Law, 2008 because he has neither suffered injury nor shown sufficient interest over and above that of every Deltan. It uses legal functionalism theory through analytical methodology while relying on primary and secondary data in examining the development of locus standi in Nigeria and the impact of its restrictive application on justice delivery. Considering the need to respond to contemporary developments and further the course of justice, it argues for the liberalization of locus standi by Nigerian courts drawing from the practice in India, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. It argues that the liberalization of locus standi will encourage public interest litigation hence, the orthodox requirements of having “sufficient interest” and “suffering/likely to suffer injury” indicia have become otiose to justice and should lead to the discountenancing of the restrictive application. It examines the effect of the judgment on PIL and whether the decision of the Nigerian Supreme Court (NSC) in Centre for Pollution Watch v. NNPC and the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009 could be a useful harbinger for liberalization of locus standi. It recommends an appeal of Edun’s Case to the Supreme Court and the upturning of the same as leeway to liberalizing locus standi in favor of public interest litigationKEYWORDS: Common law, Justice, Locus Standi, Litigant, Injury, Nigeria.
Efficient Punishment for Insider Trader in Merger
Authors: Fajar Sugianto  , Tokuyama Shintaro
Published: February 2025

Corporate crime is one of the crimes that arise with the advancement of economic, technological, and trade liberalization activities. The problems with handling non-conventional crimes are due to the difficulty in determining the victims and criminal prosecution of perpetrators. Corporate liability and imposing sanctions on corporate entities are still strongly influenced by the societas delinquere non potest principle. One of the capital market crimes that may occur as a corporate crime is insider trading, which can be defined as securities trading transactions conducted by insiders utilizing insider information that has not been published. Information on a merger, a form of corporate restructuring, is categorized as material facts. When insider trading occurs in the merger process, verifying it for punishment is complicated considering the legal vacuum to convict such a crime. While closely related to financial matters, the prosecution of corporations also intersects with purposes and functions that protect society and individual offenders. Economic analysis of the law can answer the legal vacuum and determine the important aspects of proper legal practice, so that a specific and appropriate punishment can be found for the offense, considering that not all penalties can be imposed on corporations.KEYWORDS: Economic Analysis of Law, Punishment, Insider Trading, Merger.
The Instrumentalization of the Syrian Refugee Crisis and Conflictual Cooperation between the EU and Turkey
Authors:   , Schlieter Elif
Published: February 2025

This study examines the instrumentalization of the Syrian refugee crisis, which began in 2011, by the European Union (EU) and Turkey. Within the framework of the EU’s external migration policy, the EU opted to transfer its protection responsibilities to Turkey, offering financial and technical assistance in return for Turkey’s adherence to a stricter border regime. After years of ongoing negotiations, the EU and Turkey formalized the EU-Turkey Statement in 2016. This agreement, conceived with an emergency mentality, outlined economic and political incentives for Turkey’s cooperation. The EU and Turkey viewed the crisis and the Statement as an opportunity to achieve their foreign and national policy objectives. In addition to addressing migration management, the Statement also established the EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRIT), a coordination mechanism under which various projects have been implemented to assist Syrian refugees and affected host communities in Turkey. In February 2020, Turkey announced the suspension of the EU-Turkey Statement, expressing its discontent with the deal and ceasing its preventive duties at the borders. This resulted in significant conflict at the Turkish-Greek border and strained bilateral relations with the EU. Despite this, FRIT cooperation continued at the technical level, presenting a compelling scenario in EU-Turkey relations where conflict and operational cooperation coexisted. This study unpacks the causal mechanisms that led to this complex outcome.
Dominance of Workers' Rights in the Profit Sharing System (Mukhabarah) Based on the Principle of Balance
Authors: Yustiloviani  , Farida Arianti  , Maisarah Leli  , Riri Syafitri
Published: February 2025

This research is based on the requirement to do work that is not in line with the obligation to provide capital, the system of difficulties at the work level needs to be discussed in an obligation that will be fulfilled. In line with this, to increase understanding of workers' rights in agricultural cooperation with a profit sharing system based on the principle of balance when linked to the level of difficulty of the work. This study aims to analyse the forms of rights and obligations in the palm sap processing cooperation, and how the profit sharing of the mukhabarah system is based on the principle of balance. This research is empirical legal research based on a qualitative descriptive with phenomenology. In data collection, researchers conducted interviews with research informants based on interview guidelines. This research was conducted in Nagari Supayang, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra.The results of the study indicate that there is a heavier burden and greater risk to the manager. The work of managing palm sap requires more days, both climbing days and days of processing palm sap. The conclusion is that there is a dominance of workers' rights in profit sharing agricultural cooperation based on the principle of balance where workers get their rights based on the magnitude of the work responsibilities they carry.Keywords: Balance, Mudharabah, Mukhabarah, Profit Sharing, Workers' Rights.
AbstrakPenelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh adanya kewajiban untuk melakukan pekerjaan yang tidak sejalan dengan kewajiban memberikan modal, maka sistem yang berkaitan dengan kesulitan pada pekerjaan perlu dibahas terutama terkait kewajiban tertentu yang akan dipenuhi. Sejalan dengan hal tersebut, penelitian ini ditujukan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman tentang hak-hak pekerja dalam koperasi pertanian dengan sistem bagi hasil berdasarkan asas keseimbangan apabila dikaitkan dengan tingkat kesulitan pekerjaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bentuk-bentuk hak dan kewajiban dalam koperasi pengolahan nira aren, dan bagaimana pembagian hasil sistem mukhabarah berdasarkan asas keseimbangan. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian hukum empiris berbasis metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan fenomenologi. Dalam pengumpulan data, peneliti melakukan wawancara dengan informan penelitian berdasarkan pedoman wawancara. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Nagari Supayang, Kabupaten Tanah Datar, Sumatera Barat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat beban yang lebih berat dan risiko yang lebih besar bagi pengelola. Pekerjaan pengelolaan nira aren membutuhkan hari yang lebih banyak untuk menyelesaikan pekerjaannya, baik hari untuk pendakian maupun hari untuk pengolahan nira aren. Kesimpulannya adalah terdapat dominasi hak pekerja dalam kerjasama pertanian bagi hasil berdasarkan asas keseimbangan dimana pekerja mendapatkan haknya berdasarkan besarnya tanggung jawab pekerjaan yang diembannya.Kata kunci: Bagi Hasil, Hak Pekerja, Keseimbangan, Mudharabah, Mukhabarah.