bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A prospective exploratory study to assess echocardiographic changes in patients with supratentorial tumors – Effect of craniotomy and tumor decompression
Authors: Ramakumar Nirupa , Gupta Priyanka , Arora Rajnish , Agrawal Sanjay
Published: May 2023

Background:

Functional changes in the myocardium secondary to increased intracranial pressure (ICP) are studied sparingly. Direct echocardiographic changes in patients with supratentorial tumors have not been documented. The primary aim was to assess and compare the transthoracic echocardiography changes in patients with supratentorial tumors presenting with and without raised intracranial pressure for neurosurgery.

Methods:

Patients were divided into two groups based on preoperative radiological and clinical evidence of midline shift of <6 mm without features of raised ICP (Group 1) or greater than 6mm with features of raised ICP (Group 2). Hemodynamic, echocardiographic, and optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) parameters were obtained during the preoperative period and 48 h after the surgery.

Results:

Ninety patients were assessed, 88 were included for analysis. Two were excluded based on a poor echocardiographic window (1) and change in the operative plan (1). Demographic variables were comparable. About 27% of the patients in Group 2 had ejection fraction <55% and 21.2% had diastolic dysfunction in Group 2 in the preoperative period. There was a decrease in the number of patients with a left ventricular (LV) function <55% from 27% before surgery to 19% in the postoperative period in group 2. About 5.8% patients with moderate LV dysfunction in the preoperative period had normal LV function postoperatively. We found a positive correlation between ONSD parameters and radiological findings of raised intracranial pressure.

Conclusion:

The study demonstrated that in patients with supratentorial tumors with ICP, cardiac dysfunction might be present in the preoperative period.
Spontaneous regression of extradural high-flow vascular malformation in spinal arteriovenous metameric syndrome (SAMS): A unique case report
Authors: Iampreechakul Prasert , Chuntaroj Songpol , Wattanasen Yodkhwan , Hangsapruek Sunisa , Lertbutsayanukul Punjama , Siriwimonmas Somkiet
Published: May 2023

Background:

Spinal arteriovenous metameric syndrome (SAMS) is a rare nonhereditary genetic vascular disorder, involving multiple layers of tissues in the same metameric level. Spontaneous regression of SAMS has never been reported in the medical literature.

Case Description:

A 42-year-old woman presented with intermittent low back pain for 6 months. Magnetic resonance imaging of the thoracolumbar spine incidentally found clusters of spinal vascular malformations involving spinal cord, vertebral bodies, epidural space, and paraspinal muscles. There was no sign of venous congestion. Magnetic resonance angiography and spinal angiography revealed intradural spinal cord arteriovenous malformation (SCAVM) at the level of T10-11 and extradural high-flow osseous arteriovenous fistula. Due to asymptomatic SAMS and a high risk of anterior spinal arterial compromise during treatment, conservative treatment was considered in our patient. Spinal angiography obtained 8 years after initial angiography demonstrated significant regression of extradural component of SAMS and stable intradural SCAVM.

Conclusion:

We describe a unique case of SAMS with spontaneous regression of extradural component during a long-term observation period.
Flap Application in Reconstructive Surgery to Manage Severe Radiation-induced Ulcers: A Case Series
Authors: Tuan Hoang , Vinh Vu , Anh Tran , Hai Tong , Phu Tran , Dung Trinh
Published: May 2023

Introduction. Radiation-induced ulceration is a late-stage skin reaction after RT for cancer treatment. Objective. The present study examined the use of a single-stage reconstructive procedure to manage radiation-related wounds. Materials and Methods. Nine patients with radiation-induced chronic ulcer with accompanying severe complications were admitted to the Plastic, Reconstructive, and Regenerative Center of Viet Nam National Burn Hospital between October 2015 and September 2019. The patients ranged in age from 49 to 77 years. Complications included exposed cheekbone (n = 1), exposed trachea (n = 1), exposed carotid artery (n = 2), exposed axillary artery (n = 2), exposed pleura (n = 1), and exposed pericardium (n = 2). Flap type used to achieve defect coverage after debridement was individualized to each patient and included ALT, LD, SCA, and DIEP flaps. Additionally, a high-density polyethylene was used to reconstruct the trachea to recover breathing function in the patient with exposed trachea. Results. Complete survival of all flaps was achieved. Most vital organs (the trachea, axillary artery, and carotid artery) were covered. Hospital length of stay ranged from 15 to 120 days. Conclusions. The successful management of patients with severe complications suggests that immediate single-stage reconstruction may be a valuable option for managing radiation-induced ulcers.
Graft of 3D Bioprinted Autologous Minimally Manipulated Homologous Adipose Tissue for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Authors: Yastı Ahmet , Akgun Ali , Surel Aziz , Kim Jeehee , Akın Merve
Published: May 2023

Introduction. Adipose-derived stem cells are multipotent precursor cells with the ability to differentiate into cell lineages associated with the regeneration of tissues. Objective. The authors investigated the efficacy of AMHAT with 3D bioprinting technology in DFU. Materials and Methods. Twenty patients were enrolled in a clinical prospective interventional pilot study. The primary endpoint was a reduction in the size of DFU, and the secondary endpoints were the epithelialization rate and amount of granulation of wound bed at weekly assessments. A bioprinter was used to produce AMHAT in the customized shape of DFU. The data were obtained using photography and computerized digital surface calculation. Results. The mean wound size at the time of hospitalization was 7.529 cm2. All but one of the wounds were completely epithelialized at the ninth week. The mean wound areas decreased at weekly assessments for the first 7 weeks of treatment compared to the pre-application. When the mean decrease in the wound size was compared between consecutive weeks, there were decreases at each of the first 7 weeks. The mean time to the complete closure was 32.20±23.862 days. Conclusion. These data indicate that AMHAT is beneficial in terms of ease of application, significant decrease in the wound surface area, no scarring compared to grafting, and full healing times.
THE EFFECT OF CEO CHARACTERISTICS AND CARBON EMISSION DISCLOSURE ON FIRM PERFORMANCE WITH BUSINESS ETHICS DISCLOSURE AS A MODERATING VARIABLE
Authors: Siregar Anitaria , Khomsiyah Khomsiyah
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACTThis study examines the effect of CEO characteristics and carbon emission disclosure (CED) on firm performance with business ethics disclosure (BED) as a moderating variable. The conclusion from this study is that CEO education and CED significantly affect a firm's financial performance. Meanwhile, CEO tenure and age do not significantly affect a firm's financial performance. BED can moderate the influence of CEO education and CEO age on a firm's financial performance. However, neither CEO characteristics nor CED had any significant effect on non-financial performance. In addition, BED does not moderate the effect of CEO characteristics and CED on non-financial performance.ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti pengaruh CEO characteristics dan carbon emission disclosure (CED) terhadap kinerja perusahaan dengan business ethics disclosure (BED) sebagai variabel moderasi. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu CEO education dan CED berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan. Sementara CEO tenure dan CEO age tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan.Â  BED mampu memoderasi pengaruh CEO education dan CEO age terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan. Namun untuk kinerja non keuangan, baik CEO characteristics dan CED tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja non keuangan tersebut, serta BED tidak memoderasi pengaruh CEO characteristics dan CED terhadap kinerja non keuangan.
TRI HITA KARANA CULTURE AS A MODERATION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF VILLAGE CREDIT INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Dewi I Gusti Ayu Ratih Permata
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is to ascertain the relationship between CSR and GCG and financial performance, as well as how Tri Hita Karana influences that relationship in the Tabanan District for LPDs. The study's population comprised one hundred four people who worked for 10 LPDs in the Tabanan district. Purposive sampling was utilized as the sampling technique, and up to 64 individuals met the criteria and served as samples. PLS was employed in the data analysis process. The findings demonstrate that CSR has a favorable and considerable impact on financial performance. GCG positively and significantly impacts Financial Performance. Tri Hita Karana positively and significantly influences Financial Performance. Tri Hita Karana can limit how much CSR affects financial performance. Tri Hita Karana can temper the impact of GCG on financial performance.ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh CSR dan GCG terhadap Kinerja Keuangan serta untuk mengetahui Tri Hita Karana dalam memoderasi pengaruh CSR dan GCG terhadap Kinerja Keuangan LPD se-kecamatan Tabanan. Populasi di dalam penelitian ini adalah orang karyawan dari 10 LPD se-kecamatan Tabanan yang berjumlah 104 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling dengan kriteria dan jumlah sampel yang dijadikan sampel sebanyak 64 orang. Teknik analisis data menggunakan PLS. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa CSR memiliki dampak yang menguntungkan dan cukup besar terhadap kinerja keuangan. GCG berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Keuangan. Tri Hita Karana berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Keuangan. Tri Hita Karana dapat membatasi seberapa besar pengaruh CSR terhadap kinerja keuangan. Tri Hita Karana dapat meredam dampak GCG terhadap kinerja keuangan.
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING BRIBERY ON VILLAGE FUND MANAGEMENT IN PANDEGLANG REGENCY
Authors: Arianto Bambang , Bakthiar Rahmad
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACTThis study aims to elaborate an effective strategy for preventing bribery in managing Village Funds in Pandeglang Regency. The method of bribery in managing the Village Fund occurs when the bribe giver provides remuneration to the Village Government apparatus and manages village finances. The results of the study indicate that the practice of bribery in the management of village funds still needs to be discovered, so prevention is needed. This study uses an explanatory qualitative approach with in-depth interviews with five village heads in Pandeglang Regency. This study states that the competence of human resources of Village Government officials is the main obstacle to strengthening internal control. This study also says that supporting integrity, transparency, and accountability for Village Government officials is an effective strategy for managing Village Funds in Pandeglang Regency, Banten.ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan mengelaborasi strategi efektif bagi upaya pencegahan praktik suap pada pengelolaan Dana Desa di Kabupaten Pandeglang. Praktik suap dalam pengelolaan Dana Desa terjadi saat pemberi suap memberikan balas jasa kepada aparatur Pemerintahan Desa yang mengelola keuangan desa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa praktik suap dalam pengelolaan Dana Desa masih sulit untuk terdeteksi sehingga diperlukan pencegahan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif eksplanatoris dengan teknik wawancara mendalam terhadap lima Kepala Desa di Kabupaten Pandeglang. Penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa kompetensi sumber daya manusia para aparatur Pemerintahan Desa menjadi kendala utama dalam penguatan pengendalian internal. Penelitian ini juga menyatakan bahwa penguatan aspek integritas, transparansi dan akuntabilitas bagi para aparatur Pemerintahan Desa menjadi strategi efektif bagi pengelolaan Dana Desa di Kabupaten Pandeglang, Banten.
Probiotics: Sources, selection and health benefits
Authors: Phumkhachorn Parichat , Rattanachaikunsopon Pongsak
Published: May 2023

Probiotics are defined as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host”. Nowadays, the probiotic market is growing tremendously by using probiotics especially in foods, dietary supplements and pharmaceutical applications. Sometimes, the consumers get confused between probiotics and non-probiotics. A more precise use of the term “probiotics” will be useful to guide consumers and other stakeholders in differentiating the diverse products on the market. Since efficacy of probiotics is strain specific, the appropriate selection of probiotics is extremely important. This review focuses on discussing the following issues of probiotics including their major sources, selection criteria, health benefits and possible harms. The main selection criteria for probiotics include the following ability to: tolerate into a product at a sufficient level and remain viable throughout the shelf life of the product; withstand transit through a gastrointestinal tract; adhere to intestinal epithelial cells and colonize the lumen of the tract; produce antimicrobial substances against the pathogens and to be harmless to a host associated with the health benefits. The major health benefits of probiotics involve an improvement of intestinal health, an enhancement of the immune response, a prevention/treatment of infectious disease and a prevention/treatment of cancer.
Prevalence of pollution indicator and pathogenic bacterial load in a tropical estuary, Bay of Bengal: a multivariate statistical approach
Authors: Das Sharma Satyabrata , Behera Rashmi Ranjan , Mohapatra Upasana , Mishra Rajani Kanta , Panda Chitta Ranjan
Published: May 2023

The present study aimed to estimate the current level of pollution, human pathogenic bacteria and their seasonal variability of the Dhamra estuary. The hydrological parameters like water temperature (WT), pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO), nitrite (NO2-N), nitrate (NO3-N), ammonia (NH4-N) and phosphate (PO4-P) were studied to understand its influence on the microbial community. The total viable count of bacteria in water (TVC-W), sediment (TVC-S), Escherichia coli in water (EC-W) and sediment (EC-S) and Streptococus faecalis in water (SFLO-W) and sediment (SFLO-S) were analyzed in order to distinguish the pollution indicator bacteria in Dhamra estuary. The collected data was inferred through person correlation matrix (PCM), principal component analysis (PCA) and Euclidean distance cluster. The results reflected that the bacteriological community had a significant correlation with hydrological parameters during pre-monsoon than post-monsoon and summer. Cluster analysis showed a positive link between the environmental variables. The result of PCA showed 6, 5 and 5 factors during pre-monsoon, post-monsoon and summer accounts for 86.83%, 87.81% and 85.62% respectively of the total variance. The estuary shows that both water and sediment were having a significantly high number of EC and SFLO in water and sediment and exceeded the permissible limits of the World Health Organization (WHO). The result shows that the estuary is under threat due to a load of pollution and pathogenic bacteria.
Assessment of PM2.5 bound Heavy Metals and Associated Health impact- A case study in Warangal City, India
Authors: Selvetikar Ashok , Matli Chandra Sekhar
Published: May 2023

PM2.5 in the atmosphere is widely reported, but few studies have focussed on the metal-bound particle concentration of PM2.5 in urban areas. The present study aims to quantify Heavy Metals (HM) concentration associated with PM2.5 for the urban region of Warangal in the State of Telangana, India. A Respirable Dust sampler was used to collect the air samples during the study period and the samples were analysed for specific heavy metals [Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Nickel (Ni), Cadmium (Cd) and Copper (Cu)] using Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP-AES). Average PM2.5 values were found to be above the annual limit (40 μg/m3) set by the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAQS) of India and range from 41.58 to 58.21 μg/m3for the region studied. Slightly higher concentrations of Zn and Fe were observed as compared to Cu, Ni and Cd. The order of heavy metal based on the concentration levels was as follows: Zn>Fe>Cu>Ni>Cd (higher to lower concentration). Analysis of enrichment factor showed that the Zn, Cu and Cd fall in the highly enriched element category. Based on health risk assessment for intake pathways, the risk of exposure was found to be in the following order: Ingestion>Dermal>Inhalation. Non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks for children and adults were found to be negligible. Source identification studies based on Concentration Weighted Trajectory (CWT), Potential Source Contribution Function (PSCF) and cluster analysis results showed that the western and north-western regions of India are more dominant contributors. Furthermore, cluster 4 was reported to have high significance (27.11%) and dominant contributions of trajectories were observed from the regions of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The results of the study can help policy makers implement mitigation measures and formulate suitable regulations to reduce the health risk associated with PM2.5 and heavy metals in the atmosphere.
A study of in vitro antimicrobial activities and antioxidant of lanthanide complexes with a tri dentate Schiff base ligand
Authors: Nagaraju N. , Sreeramulu J. , Anjaneyulu V. , Malleswarareddy P. , Ramamohan G.
Published: May 2023

The tridentate N3-type Schiff base 4-(anthracen-10-yl)-2,6-di(pyridin-2-yl)pyridine was synthesized from the condensation reaction of 2-acetyl pyridine and anthracene-10-carbaldehyde with ammonia using one pot methodology. This hybrid ligand was used for synthesis of lanthanide complexes (La, Sm and Eu) as novel potential biological agent. The lanthanide complexes were characterized on the basis of elemental, FT-IR, UV-Visible, mass spectrometry as well as molar conductivity. The complexes were screened for in vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities against the multidrug resistant pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Aspergillus niger. The antimicrobial results revealed that Sm+3 complex has a good potency against different gram positive and gram negative bacteria in comparison with other complexes. All lanthanide complexes showed a moderate antioxidant activity with IC50. The DPPH· radical scavenging effects of the Schiff base ligand and its Ln (III) complexes were screened. The Ln (III) complexes were significantly more efficient in quenching DPPH· than the free Schiff base ligand.
An Overview of VOC Sampling and Detection Techniques
Authors: Mohitkar Anuradha , Kokate Piyush , Wathore Roshan , Kanade Gajanan , Middey Anirban
Published: May 2023

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are the key air pollutants that act as precursors to major secondary pollutants including tropospheric ozone and secondary organic aerosols (SOA) and various health issues. Therefore, there is a need to have a simple, portable, reliable sampling method to quantify VOCs. This study reviews VOC sampling techniques based on feasibility, the material used, sensors and gas chromatographic instruments. A particular highlight on VOC sensors concerning their sensitivity, detection limit, response time and robustness has also been done. Also, the study focuses on critical aspects of VOC characterisation in ambient air along with the advantages and challenges of the methods. Around 65% of researchers have used the gas chromatography-based FID technique (GC-FID) for VOC characterisation in India. The typical sampling methods used in India are sorbent tubes or cartridges, air sample bags (commonly Tedlar bags), glass air sampling units and canisters. The portable real-time method is also used. The most common sampling method is passive sampling with sorbent tubes with activated carbon. However, extensive research is required on more sophisticated and world-class sensors, sampling and detection techniques to reach safe and recommended targets.
Predicted role of Acetyl-CoA synthetase and HAT p300 in extracellular lactate mediated lactylation in the tumor: In vitro and in silico models
Authors: Patel Rushikesh , Kumar Ajay , Lokhande Kiran Bharat , Joshi Mrudula , Khunteta Kratika , pal Jayanta K. , Sharma Prof. Nilesh Kumar
Published: May 2023

Background As per the Warburg effect, cancer cells are known to convert pyruvate into lactate. The accumulation of lactate is associated with metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming, which has newly been suggested to involve lactylation. However, the role of secreted lactate in modulating the tumor microenvironment through lactylation remains unclear. Specifically, there are gaps in our understanding of the enzyme responsible for converting lactate to lactyl-CoA and the nature of the enzyme that performs lactylation by utilizing lactyl-CoA as a substrate. It is worth noting that there are limited papers focused on metabolite profiling that detect lactate and lactyl-CoA levels intracellularly and extracellularly in the context of cancer cells. Methods Here, we have employed an in-house developed vertical tube gel electrophoresis (VTGE) and LC-HRMS assisted profiling of extracellular metabolites of breast cancer cells treated by anticancer compositions of cow urine DMSO fraction (CUDF) that was reported previously. Furthermore, we used molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to determine the potential enzyme that can convert lactate to lactyl-CoA. Next, the histone acetyltransferase p300 (HAT p300) enzyme (PDB ID: 6GYR) was evaluated as a potential enzyme that can bind to lactyl-CoA during the lactylation process. Results We collected evidence on the secretion of lactate in the extracellular conditioned medium of breast cancer cells treated by anticancer compositions. MD simulations data projected that acetyl-CoA synthetase could be a potential enzyme that may convert lactate into lactyl-CoA similar to a known substrate acetate. Furthermore, a specific and efficient binding (docking energy -9.6 kcal/mol) of lactyl-CoA with p300 HAT suggested that lactyl-CoA may serve as a substrate for lactylation similar to acetylation that uses acetyl-CoA as a substrate. Conclusion In conclusion, our data provide a hint on the missing link for the lactylation process due to lactate in terms of a potential enzyme that can convert lactate into lactyl-CoA. This study helped us to project the HAT p300 enzyme that may use lactyl-CoA as a substrate in the lactylation process of the tumor microenvironment.
Optically enhanced solid-state 1H NMR spectroscopy
Authors: De Biasi Federico , Hope Michael , Avalos Claudia , Karthikeyan Ganesan , Casano Gilles , Mishra Aditya , Badoni Saumya , Stevanato Gabriele , Kubicki Dominik , Milani Jonas , Ansermet Jean-Philippe , Rossini Aaron , Lelli Moreno , Ouari Olivier , Emsley Lyndon
Published: May 2023

Low sensitivity is the primary limitation to extending nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques to more advanced chemical and structural studies. Photochemically induced dynamic nuclear polarization (photo-CIDNP) is an NMR hyperpolarization technique where light is used to excite a suitable donor–acceptor system, creating a spin-correlated radical pair whose evolution drives nuclear hy-perpolarization. Systems that exhibit photo-CIDNP in solids are not common and this effect has, up to now, only been observed for 13C and 15N nuclei. However, the low gyromagnetic ratio and natural abundance of these nuclei trap the local hyperpolarization in the vicinity of the chromophore and limit the utility for bulk hyperpolarization. Here we report the first example of optically enhanced solid-state 1H NMR spectroscopy in the high-field regime. This is achieved via photo-CIDNP of a donor–chromophore–acceptor molecule in a frozen solution at 0.3 T and 85 K, where spontaneous spin diffusion among the abundant strongly coupled 1H nuclei relays polarization through the whole sample, yielding a 16-fold bulk 1H signal enhancement under continuous laser irradiation at 450 nm. These findings enable a new strategy for hyperpolarized NMR beyond the current limits of conventional microwave-driven DNP.
Naturalizując wywłaszczenia jako warunek modernizacji: Interpretacja wizji „Polskiego Złotego Wieku” Marcina Piątkowskiego z perspektywy teorii zależności
Authors: Zarycki Tomasz
Published: May 2023

W tekście zaprezentowano krytyczną analizę książki Marcina Piątkowskiego Europejski lider wzrostu. Polska droga od ekonomicznych peryferii do gospodarki sukcesu [2019], rozumianej jako reprezentatywny przykład dyskursu entuzjastycznego wobec tzw. transformacji postkomunistycznej. Wspomniana praca rozpatrywana jest jako przykład dyskursywnej formy legitymizacji zachodzących wówczas radykalnych zmian, a przede wszystkim procesów przekształceń własnościowych, których ważnym elementem było przejście znaczącej części majątku narodowego w ręce właścicieli zagranicznych. Ramę interpretacyjną przyjętą w rozprawie stanowią teoria zależności oraz krytyczna teoria kapitalizmu Davida Harveya. W tej drugiej jednym z kluczowych elementów jest proces wywłaszczenia jawiący się jako ważna siła napędowa ekspansji globalnego kapitalizmu. Jak pokazano w tekście, w takich właśnie kategoriach wywłaszczeń rozpatrywać można nie tylko procesy przekształceń własnościowych w okresie po upadku PRL, ale także wcześniejsze cykle zmian własnościowych, szczególnie po 1918 r. oraz te rozpoczęte w 1945 r. Można zatem uważać zaproponowaną interpretację za próbę wpisania dominujących narracji na temat transformacji w ramy materialistycznej analizy ewolucji systemu światowego. Wskazano też, że omawiane procesy i dyskursy legitymizują pośrednio półperyferyjny status Polski w systemie światowym oraz strukturalnie uprzywilejowują elity inteligenckie, m.in. kosztem krajowej burżuazji.
Atheism, anti-church, feminism and the Women’s Strike. Group case study: Gals 4 Gals (Dziewuchy Dziewuchom)
Authors: Dąbrowska-Prokopowska Ewa , Trochimowicz Michalina , Laskowski Piotr Paweł , Talmont-Kaminski Konrad
Published: May 2023

Poland has been entering a period of accelerated secularisation in recent years. The results of the CBOS survey indicate that this process is visible especially in the youngest cohorts of Poles. The Women’s Strike, which took place between 2016 and 2020, is described in the academic literature as one of the factors accelerating secularisation processes, mainly in the population of young women with feminist views. In 2021, we surveyed members of the Facebook group “Gals 4 Gals” (Dziewuchy Dziewuchom) to describe the diverse relationship between feminism and atheism and to verify our hypothesis that the Women’s Strike was an expression, rather than a cause, of respondents’ atheist attitudes. It was also important for our quantitative research to determine the attitudes of the group members surveyed towards issues such as the political activities of the Catholic Church, the operation of the moral principles of Catholicism, and perceived spiritual needs.
„Wreszcie się wyspałam, po raz pierwszy sama upiekłam bułeczki”… – spojrzenie na pierwszy tydzień pandemii COVID-19 w Polsce
Authors: Całek Grzegorz
Published: May 2023

Niniejszy artykuł stanowi próbę opisu zachowań Polaków w pierwszych siedmiu dniach obostrzeń podczas pandemii COVID-19 – na postawie badania zrealizowanego po tym pierwszym tygodniu (w dniach 20–23 marca 2020 r.), techniką CAWI (N=3702). Jego celem było uzyskanie odpowiedzi na pytania dotyczące czynności wykonywanych w tym okresie przez osoby przebywające w izolacji w domach, w szczególności aktywności nowych (pierwszy raz w życiu) albo podejmowanych po raz pierwszy od bardzo długiego czasu, a także powodów wychodzenia z domu oraz oceny tego pierwszego tygodnia pandemii.

Dla dwóch trzecich badanych konieczność przebywania w domu była dużą zmianą w sposobie życia, jednak zmiana ta została oceniona pozytywnie – jako dodatkowy, niespodziewany czas, kiedy można było zrobić coś, na co wcześniej nie było czasu. Najczęściej podejmowano w tym okresie czynności, które można określić jako robienie czegoś dla siebie, ponadto wykonywano zaległe prace domowe, a także aktywnie korzystano z możliwości bycia z rodziną.
Kolonizacja przyszłości: Orientacje przyszłościowe w narracjach młodych dorosłych studiujących w Warszawie
Authors: Zalewski Paweł
Published: May 2023

Dyskusja pomiędzy zwolennikami rozszerzonej teraźniejszości a orędownikami koncepcji życia jako projektu, tocząca się na przecięciu socjologii edukacji i socjologii młodzieży, skupiła się na badaniu perspektywy czasowej, w jakiej młode osoby postrzegają swoją przyszłość. Jednakże w ostatnich latach coraz częściej wskazuje się, że takie podejście utrudnia badanie orientacji przyszłościowych, które mogą być szczegółowo zaplanowane w jednym obszarze, a nieprzemyślane w innym. Potencjał do pogodzenia obu podejść wykazuje przedstawiona w artykule koncepcja kolonizacji przyszłości A. Giddensa. Analiza narracyjna trzech wybranych przypadków spośród przeprowadzonych 45 wywiadów narracyjnych z listą poszukiwanych informacji ze studentami i studentkami pierwszego roku studiów I stopnia wybranych uczelni warszawskich pozwoliła na odtworzenie trajektorii edukacyjnych osób badanych oraz sposobów postrzegania przez nie przyszłości w odniesieniu do podejmowania decyzji o pójściu na studia wyższe. Wyniki analizy wskazują, że w badaniach orientacji przyszłościowych należy poszukiwać trzech komponentów: świadomości dyskursywnej, świadomości praktycznej oraz bezpieczeństwa ontologicznego, które pozwalają interpretować orientacje przyszłościowe młodych dorosłych w kontekście ich trajektorii edukacyjnych. Praktyczne wykorzystanie tych wyników w polityce publicznej w szkolnictwie wyższym polegałoby na umożliwieniu młodym dorosłym eksploracji pokrewnych ścieżek edukacyjnych.
Algorithm for the formation of a system of multi-criteria metrics for evaluating the activity of energy companies taking into account ESG criteria
Authors: Makarenko I.O.
Published: May 2023

The article emphasizes the challenges facing Ukraine's energy sector, in particular, the energy crisis caused by Russian strikes on critical infrastructure facilities and their wear and tear. To overcome them, Ukraine needs significant investments in the energy sector to restore, modernize and expand this infrastructure, developing new energy sources and implementing energy-efficient measures. By disclosing ESG criteria and aligning their activities with the Sustainable Development Goals in their reports, companies can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability initiatives, the achievement of global goals and responsible business conduct, thereby increasing their own investment attractiveness and attracting more investment for the energy sector. The work also emphasizes the importance of energy efficiency and green energy for increasing Ukraine’s energy independence and reducing dependence on imports, which can be achieved with the help of the proposals of the UN General Assembly and the Marshall Plan for post-war recovery of Ukraine. The peculiarities, advantages and disadvantages of the methodologies of scientists are considered, in particular: Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) and Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluations (PROMETHEE). Transparency and commitment to sustainable development at the corporate level is covered by various ratings. The methodologies of Energy Transparency Index 2021 (II international edition), DJSI, MSCI ESG Ratings, FTSE4Good Index and Corporate Knights’ index 100 most sustainable corporations were analyzed. The article highlights the differences in approaches and sets of criteria used by different rating agencies, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. A multi-criteria metric system is proposed for evaluating the activity of energy companies in Ukraine taking into account ESG criteria and the stages of development of such a system are outlined, namely the selection of research objects, criteria for analysis, data collection, scoring of companies, comparison of indices, consideration of quality factors, analysis, verification and generalization of research results.
The Internet of Things in accounting: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Berezivska M.H. , Stoika N.S.
Published: May 2023

Today, the development of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) is observed, which is a challenge for modern business, which makes it necessary to study the development trends of accounting based on the application of the Internet of Things. The research uses bibliometric, structural, cluster and graphic analysis, as well as methods of visualization of the publication activity of scientists regarding the Internet of Things in accounting based on the data of the Web of Science platforms and the VOSviewer software. Bibliometric field of the concept is characterized and visualized on the basis of the study of a large number of scientific publications devoted to the topic of the Internet of Things, according to such areas of analysis as publication categories, publication dynamics, types of organizations, author activity, publishing rating, countries-leaders of publication activity, article citations, clustering of terms and cited authors. The most cited articles aimed at identifying trends in the disclosure and further monitoring of the Internet of Things in accounting were studied. The publication activity of the authors and the most cited and relevant articles were analyzed.
Congresso Multiprofissional Em Terapia Intensiva - COMULTI PIAUÍ
Authors: SOTIPI Sociedade de Terapia Intensiva do Piauí
Published: May 2023

Em sua primeira edição o CONGRESSO MULTIPROFISSIONAL EM TERAPIA INTENSIVA - COMULTI PIAUÍ, promovido pela Sociedade de Terapia Intensiva do Piauí – SOTIPI, surgiu pelo desejo da diretoria e comissão organizadora de promover na cidade de Teresina um evento que facilitasse o intercâmbio de informações, experiencias e conhecimento dentre os profissionais da área da terapia intensiva do estado.

Contando com uma programação de elevado conteúdo científico, ministrados por renomados palestrantes locais e de outras regiões do Brasil que apresentaram e debateram sobre assuntos em evidência dessa especialidade que ganhou destaque recentemente com o evento da Pandemia de COVID-19, o evento também ofereceu cursos e workshops paralelos tais quais sobre: Cuidados Intensivos em Pediatria e Ultrassom pleuro-pulmonar no paciente na ventilação mecânica, que agregaram ainda mais ao objetivo de ajudar os profissionais a se desenvolver e aperfeiçoar seus conhecimentos.
La experiencia cuencana como «rito de paso» de la migración académica española a Ecuador
Authors: Pérez-Gañán María del Rocío , Rodríguez-Fariñas María Jara
Published: May 2023

El contexto de crisis socioeconómica que vivió España a partir de 2008, junto con el proceso de captación de recursos humanos calificados del exterior del Gobierno ecuatoriano, confluyó en una inserción masiva de españoles/as en los espacios de la educación superior de Ecuador durante el período 2011-2015. En el marco de una economía global del conocimiento que genera procesos asimétricos de concentración, expulsión e instrumentalización del potencial humano, con este estudio, se ha tratado de conocer, a través del método biográfico (analizando siete historias de vida), los mecanismos específicos que se activan en las dinámicas de movilidad académica Norte-Sur en estos procesos migratorios cualificados, que son expulsados en un imperativo de búsqueda de una ampliación curricular, para poder optar a una carrera académica en su retorno al país de origen.
Análisis sobre las barreras sociales y jurídicas que limitan la consolidación de las fuentes de energía no convencionales en La Guajira (Colombia)
Authors: Velásquez-Muñoz Carlos Javier , Redondo-Mozcote Nellis Meliza
Published: May 2023

La Unidad de Planeación Minero-Energética de Colombia ha señalado que el país deberá quintuplicar su capacidad de generación de energía a los próximos cincuenta años. En dicho escenario, el departamento de La Guajira se muestra como un territorio estratégico para el fomento de las energías no convencionales; en particular, la solar y eólica. No obstante, y a pesar de su vocación, este departamento no ha hecho uso de dicho potencial. En esta investigación, se identifican y describen las barreras sociales y jurídicas que han limitado la consolidación de las fuentes de energía no convencionales en La Guajira, a partir del análisis de piezas normativas y doctrinales, así como estudios e informes sobre el desarrollo regional. Se diseñaron, además, entrevistas de tipo Likert a empresarios y entrevistas semiestructuradas a las etnias asentadas en el territorio. En las conclusiones, se reconocen las barreras y, por tanto, se ofrecen recomendaciones para su superación.
Exploring the thinking strategies of grade 7 students in solving problem situations involving first-degree equations. (c2005)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Labban Sirine
Published: May 2023

In this study we investigated the thinking strategies of grade 7 students in solving a problem situation involving first-degree equations, prior to formal instruction in algebra. Twelve students participated in individual, talk-aloud problem solving sessions and were interviewed about their attempts to solve the given problem. The sessions were videotaped for further analysis. Students generated different solution plans, using arithmetical rather than algebraic methods. The majority of participants used trial-and-error strategies for solving the given problem. Very few were those who constructed an algebraic equation but then shifted to an arithmetic approach while solving it, representing the unknown by a "?" (a question mark) or "_ " (a blank space). The study revealed that it is yet unfamiliar to students who represented the problem's mathematical content with a mathematical equation form to continue and proceed algebraically. Thus, before being introduced to the concept of equation and unknown, and before being instructed on the algorithms for solving equations, students do not operate algebraically on equations, which are not yet symbolically formalized.
Effective communication in a school promotes good work. (c2002)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Fayed Hanadi
Published: May 2023

Communication is very important especially in one's work. A study was conducted in a school that is located in Beirut to find out the importance of communication and what is needed to have effective communication. It was conducted to find the effects of effective communication on teachers ' work. Participants were twelve teachers chosen from all departments, head of departments and the principal of the school. Interviews and observations were used to collect data Results showed that the school is trying to apply effective communication as the administration and teachers believe in, but there are gaps in sending messages; messages are not clearly received. It was found that effective communication is understanding, sharing, trusting, working as a team, and receiving feedback. Moreover, results showed that effective communication could affect teachers' work and improvement. Therefore, in the future, more research should be conducted to find more about the behaviors and characteristics of effective communication.
Leadership style and teacher motivation. (c2006)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Sarouja Rola
Published: May 2023

It is essential that researchers explore the extent to which leaders implement change and motivate subordinates towards reform and development. This case study was based on three research questions that dealt with how the Head of Division's leadership style relates to transformational leaders hi p, the effect of the Head of Division's leadership style on teachers' motivation and how teachers perceive the Head of Division's leadership style. Hence, this case study was designed to examine the above mentioned research questions. Participants were 20 teachers and one Head of Di vision of the elementary school of a private school in Beirut. The instruments that were used for data collection were a questionnaire that was distributed to teachers, and a semi-structured interview that was conducted with the Head of Division. Non-participant observation was conducted in a division meeting between the Head of Division and teachers. Results showed that a transformational leader can influence teachers' motivation by developing a collaborative school culture, empowering teachers by sharing decision making and enhancing staff development.
An eating disorder prevention program for adolescents in Lebanese schools. (c2009)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Ariss Dana
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to develop an eating disorder prevention program for adolescents in Lebanese schools. Interviews were conducted with two school counselors and an academic supervisor about the need for a prevention program at Lebanese schools. Also, questionnaires were distributed to 9-12 graders in two schools in Lebanon. The results of the questionnaires yield mixed results concerning the need for a prevention program. Only 35% of the students reported a need for a prevention program at their respective school. Data from the interviews showed the need for a prevention program. Moreover, prevention programs in Western Literature were reviewed and a prevention program was developed and adapted to Lebanese adolescents. The program includes all necessary components, such as content, skills, and the roles of key people responsible for implementing the program at the school.
Gender bias in Lebanese teachers' behaviors. (c2002)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Akl Linda
Published: May 2023

This study examines three issues related to gender bias in Lebanese teachers in their classrooms: teachers' awareness of gender bias, their pre/misconceptions of females' and males' abilities in the different areas and the measures that they are taking to counteract gender bias. Ten teachers (9 female and 1 male) from 3 schools were interviewed and 5 Civics classes in grades 4 and 5 were observed using an observation chart. The observations show that teachers do not convey gender bias behaviors in their classrooms. Results of the interviews indicate that a) teachers are not aware of the hidden gender bias in Lebanese classrooms, even though, they agree that inequality exists in the Lebanese society and b) colloquial Arabic language does not comprise of sexist syntax. Implications for teachers to counteract gender bias are included. A limitation of the study is the small number of participants. A larger sample is required to make the findings substantial.
The collaborative strategic reading strategy to improve students' reading comprehension in Arabic. (c2008)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Dimachkie Maha
Published: May 2023

A great number of students find reading comprehension challenging and even frustrating in Arabic. By and large, Arabic teachers continue to use the traditional approach at the intermediate level that relies on direct instruction, without giving students the chance to think for themselves or develop metacognitive strategies for comprehension. Hence, students cannot find meaning to what they read without the immediate feedback of the Arabic teacher, and end up developing an aversion to reading grade-level Arabic books for leisure. The purpose of this study was to implement a group-based reading comprehension strategy, that help students become active and effective readers. When applied systematically and consistently, the new method yielded considerable improvement in reading comprehension scores in an experimental group of seventh graders compared to the control group. Recommendations included using this strategy at the intermediate level, even expanding its use to younger readers at the elementary level in an attempt to make them more effective readers.
Being a Teacher in China: A Systematic Review of Teacher Identity in Education Reform
Authors: Liu Xiaoyi , Trent John
Published: May 2023

Education reform is expected to change teacher’s identity is expected to undergo changes, which in turn may influence various aspects of their professional life. As such, teacher identity in education reform context has received strong attention in the literature in the last decade or so. This article provides a systematic and critical review of the empirical research published after 2010 on Chinese teachers’ identity construction. It conceptualizes teacher identity construction in times of education reform and the factors mediating this process. A thematic synthesis was adopted to undertake the review of 28 articles. Teacher identity categories in K12 and tertiary education were extracted from the studies to give a contour of teacher identity trajectory. Teacher identities as thriving, as survival, and as exclusion emerge as the three main teacher identity categories. Guided by Wenger’s identity theory, we then discuss three types of teacher identity trajectories: contrive to thrive, adjust to survive, and alienate to wither; and three distinctive factor themes: power relations, agency, and emotion. This contextualized review unfolds stories and mediators of teacher identity construction against the backdrop of education reform in China through which implications for enhancing strong teacher identities are drawn.
Formation and Consolidation of Research Seedbeds: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Avolio Beatrice , Paucar-Menacho Luz María , Pretell Carolina
Published: May 2023

Formative research, in the context of the teaching-learning processes of higher educational institutions, is a pedagogical strategy in which professors and students participate, using research as a teaching strategy for students to develop discovery-based learning. Formative research includes various strategies, such as the implementation of research seedbeds. Research seedbeds are communities of extracurricular learning and voluntary participation, wherein students, through a guided and progressive exercise, develop competencies for research through training activities, extracurricular workshops and research projects. This systematic literature review focuses on research seedbeds as a pedagogical strategy within the context of the formative research of higher educational institutions. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology, this paper covers 17 articles published in Scopus and Web of Science databases. The analysis of the current state of knowledge about research seedbeds allows the identification of the critical factors for the formation and consolidation of research seedbeds. Based on the literature review, these factors have been grouped into the following dimensions: (i) factors related to the formation of research seedbeds; (ii) factors related to the organization of research seedbeds; (iii) factors related to the dynamics of the management of research seedbeds; and (iii) factors related to the stakeholders of research seedbeds (institution, professor/tutor and students). Additionally, the study suggests several directions for further research in this domain.