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Effective combination of arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery for chronic posterolateral elbow instability
Authors: Medvedchikov A. E. , Anastasieva E. A. , Oleynik B. A. , Simonyan A. A. , Prokopovich T. E. , Kyrilova I. A.
Published: February 2025

Introduction Trauma and extreme physical activity may result in common patterns of forearm dislocation, which account for 10 to 25 % of all elbow injuries in the adult population. Good long-term results of eliminating joint dislocation with the use of conservative treatment have been much described, but 8 % of patients experience symptoms of chronic instability. We present a case of successful arthroscopic treatment of ligamentous stabilizers of the elbow joint using an effective combination of implants for its posterolateral instability. We found no publications on such an experience in the Russian literature.

The purpose of the work is to present a clinical case of an effective combination of arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery methods for reconstruction of the ligamentous apparatus in chronic posterolateral instability of the elbow joint.

Material and methods Patient N., 31 years old, suffered chronic posterolateral rotational instability of the left elbow joint after dislocation of the forearm bones for more than 10 years. The operative technique was based on the principles of minimally invasive reconstructive plastic surgery and meets the objectives of  gentle treatment of soft tissues, allowing visualization of the lesion and avoiding the contact with neuro‑vascular structures. Baseline clinical tests (O'Driscoll, Regan/Lapner, Pollock), questionnaires (VAS, DASH, MEPS, SF‑36), and MRI, 1.5 Tesla MRI scans of dynamic stabilizer disruption are reflected. Evaluation was performed at two control points (45 and 180 days).

Results The assessment was carried out at two control points. First follow-up (45 days): flexion/extension 50/175º, pronation/supination 90/90º, VAS 2, DASH 24.2, MEPS 80 points, respectively. Second follow‑up (180  days): VAS 1, DASH 9.2, MEPS 95 points, comparative ranges of motion corresponded to  a  healthy joint. An  MRI study confirmed the progress of the autotenograft and tendon ligamentization in  the  area of reinsertion, the absence of inflammatory changes and no heterotopic ossification.

Discussion Improvements in elbow surgery and technical progress are focused on minimally invasive interventions, while arthroscopy of the elbow joint is still technically difficult due to a limited space. And yet, this is an effective treatment method, as a result of which specialists can avoid a wide range of complications (14.7 %), and patients start rehabilitation faster and, as a result, recover faster than with open surgical approaches with a higher percentage of risks (52 %).

Conclusion The combination of the above techniques avoids conflict with neurovascular structures, provides visual control of the implantation of anchors and, as a result, reduces the overall risk of complications in the treatment of a rare group of patients with instability of the elbow joint.
Clinical characteristics and socio-demographic profile of autism spectrum disorder in a paediatric population from a tertiary care hospital of Gujarat
Authors: Bhavsar Mansi , Chaudhari Mitesh , Dhamsaniya Dhruvi , Parmar Aditya , Shah Sonal
Published: February 2025

Background: To study the clinical characteristics and socio-demographic profile of autism spectrum disorder in children with mild, moderate and severe autism.
Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study spanned 1 year, targeting children aged 18 months to 12 years. Children aged 18 months to 3 years were screened for ASD using the M-CHAT questionnaire. Those 3 years and older were diagnosed with ASD using the INDIAN SCALE FOR ASSESSMENT OF AUTISM (ISAA) and classified into Mild, Moderate and Severe grades. Of 52 children, 47 were diagnosed by ISAA and 5 screened positive by M-CHAT. The study evaluated variables like antenatal, natal and family history of parents, child's past and social history and observed behavior, correlating these with ASD severity.
Results: The mean age at diagnosis was 3 years (range: 18 months to 12 years) with a female-to-male ratio of 1:4.2. Most children were moderately (46.8%) or mildly (38.3%) affected and 14.8% were severely affected. Clinical treatment and sociodemographic data were collected. No significant differences were found in mode of conception, childbirth type, labor complications or parents' history. The test was statistically significant for screen time, language delay, food selectivity, some behavioural issues in child & education of parents with the outcome of therapy.
Conclusions: The findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis and intervention, the increasing complexity of behavioural and sensory issues with ASD severity, the potential role of antenatal and perinatal factors and the association between specific behavioural issues and autism symptom severity.
Resistive index as an early prognostic marker in neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: a prospective observational study
Authors: R. Bhagora Nutan , Shah Maulik , Baloda Mamta , Borkhatariya Sejal
Published: February 2025

Background: Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) remains a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The resistive index (RI), measured via cranial Doppler ultrasound, has emerged as a potential prognostic marker for early neurological outcomes. This study aims to assess the prognostic value of RI in neonates with HIE.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on 110 neonates diagnosed with HIE at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Guru Gobindsingh Government Hospital, Jamnagar. RI was measured at 6 and 12 hours of life using Cranial Doppler ultrasound. Data on perinatal risk factors and clinical outcomes were collected. Neurological assessments were performed at 3 and 6 months. Standard statistical tests, including chi-square analysis, were used for data interpretation.
Results: A significant association was found between RI values at 6 hours and adverse neurological outcomes at 3 months (χ² = 11.45, p = 0.009) and at 6 months (χ² = 10.89, p = 0.012). Similar associations were observed for RI at 12 hours. Higher RI values correlated with increased mortality and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Conclusions: RI measurement via cranial Doppler ultrasound serves as a valuable early prognostic indicator in neonates with HIE. Routine incorporation of RI assessments in neonatal care protocols may aid in early risk stratification and targeted interventions to improve long-term outcomes.
Case of infantile obesity
Authors: Kaja Rama , Hussain Ansar Murtuza , Surendranath  , Godala Smruthi Theja , Chakiri Sravya
Published: February 2025

Congenital leptin receptor deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive form of monogenic obesity caused by loss-of-function mutations in the leptin receptor function. Due to its subtle signs and symptoms early diagnosis of this becomes a challenge. We report a case of a 7-month-old male child who presented with the complaints of excessive weight gain on exclusive breast feeding with no dysmorphism or developmental delay. Whole exome sequencing helped in diagnosis of leptin receptor deficiency. Specific investigations are needed for diagnosis of genetic forms of obesity. Specific diagnosis helps to prognosticate and counsel parents and help physicians to improve their care in patients with severe early onset obesity.
When head trauma conceals the cause: status epilepticus due to camphor poisoning
Authors: Kulkarni Raghavendra Gopalrao , G. Prajwal B. , R. Manjunathaswamy , N. Pushpa S.
Published: February 2025

A 2-year-old male child presented with status epilepticus following an accidental fall from the bed. Initial management focused on trauma-related seizures, but further evaluation revealed camphor poisoning as the underlying cause which was identified by the presence of a camphor-like odor in the nasogastric aspirate and confirmed by toxicology. This case underscores the importance of thorough clinical assessment and history-taking in cases of unexplained seizures. The patient was successfully treated with supportive care, including intubation, intravenous anticonvulsants, fluid therapy, and discharged in stable condition. Camphor poisoning, a common but under recognized cause of seizures in children, occurs in areas where camphor-containing products are widely available. The best possible outcomes in a child can only be assured when a condition is detected early and managed promptly as supportive management. Additionally, public health measures should be instituted to regulate and restrict access to camphor in order to prevent accidental poisonings.
The diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction in children: a clinical perspective
Authors: Sarma Vivek Parameswara , S. Aravind C.
Published: February 2025

The abnormalities in the filling and/or emptying phases of the bladder, with no obvious anatomical or neurological abnormality are considered as Functional disorders of the lower urinary tract (LUT). The term lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) includes a wide spectrum of disorders with variable clinical presentation. LUTD is a common problem seen in daily practice that accounts for up to 40% of paediatric urology clinic visits in a year. The fact that it has been reported to affect 5–20% of all children highlights the clinical significance of this disorder. A thorough literature review of the studies, recommendations and practice guidelines of LUTD in children was done based on the clinical experience of the management of these children over the past decades. All the currently relevant information was summarized under the specific headings pertaining to diagnosis, classification and therapy. Any functional disturbance in voiding (abnormal holding and/or voiding pattern) that occurs beyond the expected age of completion of toilet training, in the absence of anatomical or neurological causes, is considered a Voiding disorder. LUTD include a wide spectrum of clinical entities that inhibit the development of normal urinary control and originate from behavioural factors that affect toilet training. LUTD is often associated with functional constipation and emotional/behavioural disorders. LUTD can lead to vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) with a significant risk of progressive renal scarring. The evolution of the understanding of the physiological basis of these disorders, aetiological factors, clarity in nomenclature and categorisation and advances in functional assessment have enabled the prospect of more definitive diagnosis and better therapy. Greater insight into the correlation of the findings of functional studies with specific disorders have facilitated more scientific and targeted therapy. The recognition of the importance of treatment of underlying factors and the use of escalating treatment protocols involving multiple specialists have aided to develop a more holistic and comprehensive therapeutic regime.
Association between Lactobacillus plantarum consumption and diabetic dermatopathy: a case-control study
Authors: Arroyo Jose J. Alvarez , Hernandez Sanchez Irvin
Published: February 2025

Background: Diabetic dermatopathy (DD) is a common skin complication in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, associated with microvascular alterations. Its treatment is limited, but probiotics such as Lactobacillus plantarum have shown potential in modulating inflammation and improving skin health. This study evaluated the association between Lactobacillus plantarum consumption and the presence of DD.
Methods: A case-control study was conducted with 150 patients recruited at Ticomán hospital, Mexico City. Cases included 50 patients with a clinical diagnosis of DD, while controls comprised 100 patients without evidence of the condition, matched by age and sex. Lactobacillus plantarum consumption was assessed through structured questionnaires and medical history reviews. Data were analyzed using logistic regression models to calculate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI).
Results: Lactobacillus plantarum consumption was less frequent in cases (20%) than in controls (30%). Analyses indicated a significant association between Lactobacillus plantarum consumption and a lower likelihood of developing DD (adjusted OR=0.60; 95% CI=0.37-0.97; p=0.034).
Conclusions: The consumption of Lactobacillus plantarum is associated with a lower likelihood of developing DD in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. These findings highlight the potential of probiotics as a non-invasive preventive intervention in this population.
Expert perspectives on the role of kojic acid in the treatment of hyperpigmentation in dermatology practice in Indian settings
Authors: S. Manjula , M. Krishna Kumar
Published: February 2025

Background: Despite several clinical studies regarding the effectiveness of kojic acid, there is a dearth of studies among clinicians. So, this study aims to gather expert opinions regarding the physician's perspective and preference on the role of kojic acid and its combination in treating hyperpigmentation in Indian settings.
Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized a multiple-response questionnaire of 24 questions designed to gather feedback, clinical observations and specialists' experiences in managing hyperpigmentation with kojic acid and its combinations in routine practice. The questionnaire was structured to capture expert opinion on the frequency of use, perceived efficacy, adverse effects and preferences for these combinations.
Results: The survey involved 375 clinicians, with the majority (45.87%) preferring kojic acid combinations for treating various indications, including melasma, hyperpigmentation and PIH. Approximately 44% of the respondents reported prescribing kojic acid with glycolic acid to 11-20% of their patients. For peri-orbital melanosis, half of the respondents (50.4%) recommended kojic acid as monotherapy for fewer than 10% of patients, while 39% suggested it for 11-20% of patients. Around 77% of clinicians preferred the combination of kojic acid and glycolic acid for melasma treatment and 68.27% occasionally recommended hydroquinone with kojic acid for melasma. The preferred formulation of kojic acid was a gel, chosen by 48.8% of clinicians, while 43% preferred a cream formulation.
Conclusions: This study highlights clinicians’ preference for kojic acid combinations, especially with glycolic acid, for treating hyperpigmentation, particularly melasma. Most clinicians prefer gel formulation. These findings emphasize the popularity of kojic acid, especially in combination therapies, for managing hyperpigmentation.
In vitro hair study, to evaluate the performance of 1% selenium sulfide +3% salicylic acid shampoo compared to 2% ketoconazole +2% salicylic acid shampoo in improving hair smoothness, hair softness, hair moisture, hair shine, hair manageability and reducing the hair frizz
Authors: Shivalkar Aasmi V. , Surve Meghana A. , Sahasrabudhe Harshada A. , Malhotra Deeksha , Sawant Pravin N.
Published: February 2025

Background: Recently, there's been more focus on finding hair care products that improve quality, manageability, and scalp health. Different active ingredients are used in products to improve these properties, with selenium sulfide and salicylic acid being important for their antifungal and keratolytic effects. Therefore, this study evaluates the efficacy of a novel hair care formulation, 1% selenium sulfide and 3% salicylic acid shampoo (Product A), in improving hair quality compared to a benchmark product, 2% ketoconazole and 2% salicylic acid shampoo (Product B). The main goal was to evaluate the impact of these formulations on hair smoothness, softness, moisture, shine, manageability, and frizz reduction through an in-vitro hair swatch study.
Methods: The study involved baseline treatment followed by the application of the respective shampoos, with subsequent evaluation of hair quality parameters by a trained expert panel.
Results: Results indicated that both products significantly improved hair smoothness and softness. However, product A outperformed product B in hair manageability and frizz reduction, with a 20% improvement in manageability and a 32% reduction in frizz. Product B, while showing greater improvement in moisture retention (13% vs. 6%), experienced a decline in shine, whereas product A maintained shine levels.
Conclusions: Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in performance, with product A showing superior results overall. These findings suggest that product A offers a more balanced and effective solution for hair care, particularly in manageability and frizz control. Further research, including clinical trials, is recommended to validate these results and explore long-term effects.
Dermoscopic features in different types of lichen planus: a case series
Authors: Singh Sudhir Kumar , Kharabanda Akshara , Kundalia Anchal
Published: February 2025

Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that affects the skin, scalp, nails, and mucous membranes. It is characterized by distinctive purplish, flat-topped papules, often accompanied by intense pruritus. The etiology of LP remains largely idiopathic, although immune-mediated mechanisms, including T-cell mediated responses, are thought to play a significant role in its pathogenesis. Its prevalence is estimated at 0.22% to 1% of the adult population, with oral lichen planus occurring in 1-4% of individuals. Dermoscopy is a useful non-invasive tool for evaluating lichen planus, allowing detailed visualization of skin lesions and aiding in diagnosis. This technique is particularly beneficial in cases where clinical evaluation alone might be insufficient. Dermoscopy not only supports the diagnosis but also provides insights into disease activity and progression, and identifying complications such as scarring or malignant transformation in rare cases. making it an essential tool for dermatologists in managing lichen planus. This paper explores various dermoscopic findings associated with different variants of lichen planus, including classical, actinic, planopilaris, pigmentosus and hypertrophic lichen planus (HLP).
Life-Writing in the works of Polish critics
Authors: Sala Zuzanna
Published: February 2025

Artykuł omawia zmiany w obecności i formie life-writingu w polskiej krytyce literackiej, analizując przejście od narcystycznych tendencji w latach 90. do współczesnych form eksponowania krytycznoliterackiego „ja”. Autorka, odwołując się do prac Karola Maliszewskiego, Dariusza Nowackiego i Macieja Jakubowiaka, omawia konsekwencje przyjmowania perspektyw personalistycznych i autoetnograficznych w krytyce literackiej. Artykuł dotyka także historycznych kontekstów popularności krytyki wprowadzającej elementy autobiografizmu, związanych ze zmianami społeczno-gospodarczymi w Polsce po 1989 roku.
(...) I'm going to pul sled shnov (...) [(...) będę czągał sankie szniegem (...)]. The Voices of the Children of the Orphans' Home
Authors: Lasota Wojciech
Published: February 2025

Artykuł ma na celu zaprezentowanie fragmentów pierwotnych źródeł z historii Domu Sierot, w których zachowały się wypowiedzi dzieci, spisywane własnoręcznie lub za pośrednictwem wychowawczyń i wychowawców. Wybrane zostały te fragmenty wypowiedzi dzieci, które obrazują ich funkcjonowanie na pograniczu polsko-żydowskim i związane z tym zmagania i dylematy, obecne przede wszystkim na płaszczyźnie językowej i tożsamościowej. Zaprezentowane fragmenty są następnie zestawione z narracją Janusza Korczaka, zawartą w jego książce dotyczącej Domu Sierot, by unaocznić, że w swojej opowieści pominął on całkowicie wątki żydowskie.
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Authors: Rakoczy Marta
Published: February 2025

W tekście, stosując perspektywę właściwą dla critical childhood studies w ujęciu Spyrosa Spyrou, interpretuję książeczkę opieki Icka – międzywojennego wychowanka Domu Sierot Janusza Korczaka/Henryka Goldszmita i Stefanii Wilczyńskiej. Badając historyczne polityki konstruowania głosów i gatunków wypowiedzi dziecięcych kładę nacisk na swoistość autobiografii opiekuńczej Icka jako formy odzyskiwania dziecięcej sprawczości. Autobiografia opiekuńcza Icka nie jest, rzecz jasna, autobiografią, jeśli uznajemy autobiografie z możliwością autoekspresji: wyrażania głosu autentycznego ja, które może być empatycznie zrozumiane tylko wówczas, gdy „szczerze” zamanifestuje osobiste lub intymne doświadczenia na forum publicznym. W tekście pokazuję, że to ujęcie sprawczości – charakterystyczne dla wielu ideologii nowoczesnych – jest nieadekwatne by tekst Icka zrozumieć. Sprawczość, w jego ujęciu, to działanie ekologiczne. To nie własność osoby lub jej działania, lecz wspólnie wytwarzana umiejętność empatycznego działania w sieciach relacji społecznych. Stanowi nie tyle głos, co wypowiedź w sprawie, która dotyczy społeczności. Jest ona budowana w relacji z nią, poprzez stałą z nią komunikację, przekładająca się na realne działania podejmowane na rzecz siebie i innych.
Autobiographical threads in the early works of Szczepan Twardoch
Authors: Wojtaszek Piotr
Published: February 2025

Szczepan Twardoch zainspirował się stworzonym przez Karla Jaspersa terminem „sytuacji granicznych” do opracowania metody przekuwania elementów własnej biografii na tworzywo literackie. W artykule zostały przedstawione dowody na to, że pisarz posługuje się nią świadomie. Następnie wyszczególnia się utwory, w których znalazła zastosowanie i omawia jakie wydarzenia z życia pisarza znalazły swoje odbicie w jego powieściach i opowiadaniach.
Screaming Machines. Desert Chronicles
Authors: Belonogov I.N.
Published: February 2025

This text is an experimental attempt to make an “objective” generational
statement. For this purpose, the locality and non-standard nature of the
subject-author used as an example are postulated and the requirement for the
explication of his point of view for its objectification is introduced. The
concept of generations and their specifications is introduced. The
author's point of view is objectified by describing the basic
principles, passions and environmental factors that were decisive for the
formation of his subjectivity. After this, a statement is made about the
generation in the broad sense of the word. Further, the main
teachers-attractors who influenced the formation of the philosophical
aspects of the author's subjectivity are indicated, after which a
statement is made about the philosophical generation. In conclusion, a
forecast is made regarding the future.
Social Research and Science: Composition and Foundations (Methodological
Analysis)
Authors: Rozin V.M.
Published: February 2025

The article discusses the nature and specifics of social science. At the
same time, the author, on the one hand, reflects on existing social
research, therefore analyzes several cases, on the other hand, discusses the
foundations of social science, which were highlighted by famous social
scientists and philosophers, Z. Bauman, B. Latour, N. Luhmann, V. Fedotova.
The author, following Fedotova, comes to the conclusion that two
methodologies and approaches are implemented in the social sciences –
natural science and humanitarian; An analysis of their structure and
operation is proposed. In addition to this pattern, the populational and
cultural-historical nature of sociality is pointed out. The boundaries of
research into the foundations of social science are discussed.
Moral Dramas and Paradoxes of Public Consciousness in Troubled Times (on
the Fate of Russian Liberalism)
Authors: Obolonsky A.V.
Published: February 2025

The sections of article are historical crossroads and “special paths”;
ethics of liberalism in the latest soviet consciousness; bureaucratic
mentality and liberalism; social roles are new, but actors the same;
romantical period; moral price of economic transformation; negative
psychological consequences; intuitive liberalism against of authoritarian
pressure. The social ethical aspect of events during perestroika and several
following years is a subject of the article. It had been the heydays of
liberal ethical values, of romantic hopes and expectations and public demand
for justice and honesty of authorities. Unfortunately, substantial
underestimation of moral factors' meaning in the reforming process
engendered resulting moral crisis, general disappointment in liberalism and
other long-term negative consequences. Acquirement of intellectual and
political liberties coincided of time with catastrophic economic situation
and urgent necessity of hard measures conduct. It had been made and saved
the country from economic collapse but for high political price The paradox
of double, contradictory treatment of liberalism both in Soviet intellectual
and bureaucratic circles is described. Exorbitant continuity of former
soviet administrative personnel engendered moral anomy, identity crisis and
alienation among them because inherited officials proved to be unprepared
both morally and professionally for work in principally other situation of
transit. It promoted development of systemic corruption. The phenomenon of
deceived trust is mentioned. In concluding part of the article author turns
to contemporary situation and founds in it a certain ground for optimism. It
based on revival of demand for social justice and unwillingness to tolerate
absence of it more. Public protest considers in this context as a normal
element of social activity and political participation, as precondition for
civil society existence. Such form of liberal values revival, intuitive
sometimes, as forming of horizontal connections and parallel nonpolitical
structures in different areas of social life, what makes them maximally
independent from state bureaucracy, is marked.
Religious Prerequisites for State Interest
Authors: Makarenko V.P.
Published: February 2025

150 years ago, M.A. Bakunin noticed the similarity between the classes
of priests and statesmen (bureaucrats, military men, diplomats). In his
opinion, both are worthy of a thousandfold hard labor and the gallows, “…
for there is no horror, cruelty, sacrilege, perjury, deception, low deal,
cynical theft, shameless robbery and dirty treason that would not be
committed … by representatives of states, without any other excuse than the
elastic, so convenient and at the same time so terrible word: state
interest”. Let us note that the state interest (hereinafter SI) not only
connects the classes of priests and bureaucracy (since their activities are
criminal), but also masks its criminal content. Was Mikhail Alexandrovich
original in such a definition of SI or did he rely on similar opinions of
his contemporaries? Let me remind you that by the time Bakunin made his
statement, A.I. Herzen's “The Bell” had already been published in
Europe, and the notes of Prince P.V. Dolgorukov and the books of Father D.I.
Rostislavov had been published. All of them recorded the aforementioned
human qualities among representatives of the Russian aristocracy and clergy
from the time of the formation of the Moscow Principality, with a special
emphasis on the situation in the mid-19th century. The book of the Marquis
de Custine and his assessment of Russia had acquired European fame by the
time of Bakunin's activity. Experts in the field of knowledge and
assessment of Custine's book note that its content is applicable to
the Russia of Stalin and Brezhnev. The book goes beyond the time depicted in
it, and is a real historical document, by which one can study time intervals
from one hundred to two hundred years. It is such a document, by which one
can study time intervals from one hundred to two hundred years, it can be
perceived as an introduction to the study of the problem of the
prerequisites for the GI of today's Russia3. Does it follow that
Bakunin repeated the well-known opinions and assessments of his Russian and
European contemporaries who disagreed with the political structure of
Nicholas's Russia? Or is his opinion confirmed by modern research?
Being and Becoming: Addressing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Issues in Learning Academic Writing through an Academic Integrity Socialisation Process
Authors: Khoo Elaine
Published: February 2025

Addressing issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic writing is vital in higher education, especially when considering the lived experiences and education of undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. This paper acknowledges the challenges faced by students unfamiliar with Western academic integrity standards, emphasising the disparities experienced by socioeconomically disadvantaged, racialised, and international students. The paper describes an innovative learner-agentic empowerment approach at a Canadian university designed to enable students from diverse backgrounds to gain the academic, cultural, disciplinary and linguistic capital required to practise academic integrity. Through a mixed-method analysis of 182 undergraduates in a writing support program, we found that students who responded to a reflective prompt on academic integrity at the start of the program wrote substantially more (mean 7050 words) than those who did not respond to the prompt (mean 1692 words) during the month-long program. Qualitative analyses revealed students' unfamiliarity with cultural differences, academic integrity practices, linguistic challenges, and penalty severity. This model suggests the importance of a proactive, learner-agentic approach to facilitate education about academic integrity and to address equity and inclusivity. The study underscores the importance of systemic pedagogical changes, furthering the dialogue on equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education.
Reklama prasowa – rodzaje i podrodzaje. Sposoby promocji prasy
Authors: Mikosz Joanna
Published: February 2025

In the text entitled “Press advertising – kinds and subkinds. The ways of the promotion of the press”, the author discusses press advertising, which is a fast developing mass-media phenomenon. Modernity has granted press advertising a high quality of print and paper, as well as infinite possibilities of combining various promotional forms with the press. The present author proves that press advertising is one of the best ways in which a company can communicate with the market. Its advantage is, above all, a high frequency of contents distribution and the possibility of conveying precise and vast advertising information.
Jednokierunkowość odwzorowań metaforycznych a asymetria relacji podobieństwa
Authors: Siekiera Rafał
Published: February 2025

The article aims to prove the thesis about the unidirectional nature of metaphor and to indicate a possible explanation for this principle. The main argument in favour of the considered claim is the irreversibility of metaphor. There is only one direction in which a metaphor can function and in reverse it becomes difficult or even impossible for the receiver to interpret. The thesis is validated based on examples from Polish sports press. The article also brings up the relation between metaphor and similarity. As was proven, metaphors are based on a previously perceived (but not necessarily objective) similarity between objects. Thus they inherit the direction of this similarity. (As Amos Tversky claimed in his works, perceiving of similarity between objects is not symmetrical, it is always directed in some way). The asymmetry of similarity relation, as borne out in the article, can be recognised as the main reason of the unidirectional nature of metaphor.
Spór o autorstwo Sarmatiae Europae descriptio a działalność translatorska Marcina Paszkowskiego
Authors: Kuran Michał
Published: February 2025

This article presents the disputed history of the authorship of Sarmatiae Europae Descriptio, with scholars‘ debates lasting from the 18th century to contemporary times. Some concede to Maciej Stryjkowski‘s claim towards Aleksander Gwagnin, who was accused of plagiarism. Others deem Gwagnin‘s work as being original. Constructing his text, Gwagnin drew from printed books and manuscripts by Stryjkowski. Some scholars also point out to other resources. Gwagnin‘s text is a well of knowledge, which is a compilation of information from many sources. The conceptualisation of the entire work makes form the originality of this work.
Paszkowski not only translated the Polish version of Gwagnin‘s work, but also added some of excerpts, each time signalling his authorship. It cannot be determined in what capacity he contributed otherwise.
Ironia w literaturze sowizdrzalskiej
Authors: Maciejczyk Ewa
Published: February 2025

The article illustrates ways of perceiving irony in Old Polish literature, especially in the Owlglass literature created between 16th and 17th century in Poland. The main goal of this work is to analyse fragments of texts classified into three groups connected with three genres of literature: drama, epic and lyrics. It is crucial not only to analyze them, but also to indicate various ways of creating ironic announcements and to reveal the difference between irony and comedy. Moreover, it is important to know whether this irony is a carrier of comedy or if it can exist independently next to comedy. Therefore, it is vital to show how the 16th century reality influenced the authors of Owlglass literature and whether it had any impact on their literature and was mirrored by the irony targeting politics, priests and burghers.
Juliusz Słowacki zilustrowany w 1909 roku
Authors: Berkan-Jabłońska Maria
Published: February 2025

This article presents several examples of illustrations inspired by Słowacki's poetry which were issued in 1909. They are based on four different methods and styles in the art of illustration. The present author discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these paintings, their artistic value and the public’s reception. The focus is also on the mutual connection between the literary work and its artistic interpretation. The analysis shows the difference between the paintings which created an independent vision of Słowacki's poetry and the popular art, whose main aim was to popularise the works of this romantic author. The paper also raises the question as to which of these trends have existed most in the culture and have proved to be more popular among readers.
Wokół recepcji Traktatu polemicznego Witolda Wirpszy. Głosy o Miłoszu w roku 1951 w świetle dokumentów cenzury
Authors: Woźniak-Łabieniec Marzena
Published: February 2025

The aim of this paper is to present the 1951 dicussion on Czesław Miłosz's escape from Poland. Wirpsza's poem, published in January 1951, was dedicated to Czesław Miłosz. It was was commented on in a literary cultural newspaper over the next few months. Miłosz is shown as a deserter and a traitor, who has lost his poetic talent. The analysis of censorship documents shows that instructions for Miłosz's texts and texts about him must have been issued in May 1951.
Media wobec ucznia, uczeń wobec mediów
Authors: Błażejewska Joanna , Kaźmierczak Monika
Published: February 2025

In the present article, the influence of media on students as well as on school education is discussed. The article shows the most important objectives and challenges for the present media education and indications concerning the introduction of the student into the world of media culture.
Dzieje V Gimnazjum Państwowego we Lwowie — wydarzenia, fakty, sylwetki uczniów i nauczycieli
Authors: Gajak-Toczek Małgorzata
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this article is to depict the history of the junior school number V in Lvov. The first period under the Austrian reign was tough time, but teachers were allowed to use Polish language. When Poland was reconstituted, the school was not sieged but it sustained damage during First World War. In spite of difficulties, the school developed. The teaching staff had professional qualifications and the secondary school kept a high level of education all the time. Numerous well-known people like Leopold Staff attended this school.
Carlos Luis Fallas Sibaja y la crítica académica: la configuración de un escritor canónico nacional (1966-2011)
Authors: Castillo Rodríguez Larissa
Published: February 2025

En este artículo se analiza el proceso de canonización o institucionalización pública del escritor costarricense Carlos Luis Fallas Sibaja, en el periodo 1966-2011. Para esto, se utiliza una muestra de la crítica académica que se produjo sobre él. Primero, se plantea un apartado que aborda las pesquisas bibliográficas realizadas sobre Fallas. Segundo, una sección correspondiente a publicaciones, las cuales han puntualizado en la autobiografía de 1957, como un texto de gran importancia para indagar la envergadura del material literario de Fallas en el contexto nacional. Tercero, se aludirá a los homenajes académicos concedidos a este escritor en dos revistas costarricenses, a los estudios realizados a partir de la traducción de sus novelas y, finalmente, se hará una corta referencia a los paratextos de su producción literaria.
Marco Aguilar: el poeta inmortal en Espino Blanco
Authors: Coto Molina Walter
Published: February 2025

Por iniciativa de su dueño, el abogado y filósofo Walter Coto, las instalaciones de la Reserva Biológica Espino Blanco albergaron un convivio para rememorar la vida y la obra del poeta Marco Aguilar, pocos días después de su fallecimiento. Ello implicó la colocación de una placa con su nombre en un corpulento árbol de fosforillo (Dendropanax arboreus) en la Calzada de los Poetas, en medio del bosque, como lo narra Coto en el presente artículo.
Exploring talent geography in an underdeveloped Hungarian region
Authors: Kovács Tibor , Vasvári Mária , Mátyás Szabolcs
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the geographic and social dynamics of talent in Greater Cumania, an underdeveloped
Hungarian region, offering new insights into the challenges of talent retention and attraction in peripheral areas.
The novelty of this research lies in its comprehensive analysis of the life trajectories of 22 individuals with outstanding
achievements, integrating socio-geographical and mathematical-statistical methods to assess talent flow patterns. The study
highlights the region’s paradox: while producing exceptional talents such as Nobel laureates Katalin Karikó and Ferenc Herskó,
it struggles to retain these individuals due to limited local opportunities and infrastructure.
The focus on Nobel laureates provides a broader justification for this analysis, emphasizing Hungary’s unique position as a
disproportionately high contributor to global intellectual achievement relative to its size. By identifying key barriers to talent
retention, such as inadequate local support systems and urban pull factors, this research not only reveals the structural challenges
faced by Greater Cumania but also connects these findings to global patterns of talent migration.
Actionable recommendations include strengthening local educational institutions, fostering innovation ecosystems, and
implementing targeted policiesto attract and retain talent. These measures could serve as a blueprint forsimilarly underdeveloped
regions worldwide, bridging the gap between peripheries and metropolitan centres. By contextualizing the findings within
international talent mobility trends, this study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of regional development in the global
knowledge economy.
The Ethical Principles of “Abiding In” from John’s Perspective
Authors: Nainggolan Cathryne Berliana
Published: February 2025

Johannine Literature is known for its rich theological perspective. Grounding from his theological standpoints, he draws his ethical principles. One of the disputes in this book is whether John has explicit or implicit ethical implications for his teaching. The methodology used in this paper is a literature review using exegetical sources. This paper focuses on one of John’s teachings, “abiding in” and its ethical principles.  The concept of “abiding in” portrays the identity and authority of Jesus related to His Father, the status and fellowship between Jesus and His disciples, as a mark of true or false disciples, and as a basis to live as Jesus lived. Deriving from this concept, abiding in Jesus is the ground of ethical principles: living in the light, loving others, and obeying the truth.
A Categorical Confirmatory Factor Analysis for Validating the Turkish Version of the Self-Directed Online Learning Scale (SDOLS-T)
Authors: Yang Hongwei , Alanoğlu Müslim , Karabatak Songül , Su Jian , Bradley Kelly D.
Published: February 2025

This study developed and validated the Turkish version of the Self-Directed Online Learning Scale (SDOLS-T) for assessing students’ perceptions of their self-directed learning (SDL) ability in an online environment. Specifically, this study conducted in two stages multiple categorical confirmatory factor analyses factoring in the ordered categorical structure of the SDOLS-T data. The data in this study came from a parent study which utilized the SDOLS-T and other instruments for data collection. From among the three competing models the literature recommends examining to explain the shared variance of items in a survey, the results at stage 1 showed that the correlated, two-factor structure, originally proposed for the SDOLS, was also the best-fit model for the SDOLS-T. At stage 2, using the best-fit model from stage 1, measurement invariance analyses were conducted to examine the extent to which SDL under the SDOLS-T was understood and measured equivalently across the groups specified by four dichotomous demographic variables: gender, network connection, online learning experience, and grade. The stage 2 results indicate the SDOLS-T reached scalar invariance at least for gender and network connection, thus allowing the comparison of latent or manifest means, or any other scores (e.g., total scores, Rasch scores), across the groups by these two demographic variables. In the end, the findings support the SDOLS-T for use in facilitating educational practice (e.g., improving instructional design), advancing scholarly literature (e.g., investigating SDL measurement and content area issues), and informing policy/decision-making (e.g., increasing retention rates and reducing dropout) in online education in Turkey.
Bibliometric Insights Into the Open Education Landscape
Authors: Zou Rong , Jiang Leilei , Wider Walton
Published: February 2025

This bibliometric analysis explores the rapidly growing field of open education, offering insight into its nature and the wide range of academic topics it covers. This study applies co-citation and co-word analyses approach to critically review 402 publications from the Web of Science database. The aim is to identify emerging topics, seminal works, and dominant trends in the literature on open education. The co-citation analysis identifies key publications and thematic clusters that define the field, including discussions on pedagogical innovations, equity and accessibility, quality assurance, and the global impact of open educational practices (OEP). Co-word analysis, on the other hand, highlights the recurrent and emerging keywords within the literature, revealing focal points such as digital transformation in education, the role of massive open online courses (MOOCs), and the significance of open educational resources (OER) in fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments. This study stands out for its quantitative approach in mapping the current academic conditions of open education, offering insights into the dynamic interplay between technology, policy, and pedagogy. It emphasizes the need for a collaborative, inclusive approach to education, employing open educational resources and methods to fulfill the different needs of learners globally. Through this analysis, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of the current state and future directions of open education, advocating for policies and practices that support sustainable, accessible, and high-quality educational experiences.
Dental professionals’ adaptation to COVID-19 transition in Malaysia
Authors: Rahman Fazliny Abd. , Wern Xin Ying , Ting Ai Chee , Xian Vanessa Tey Yu , Kamal Zainab Shakirah Binti , Anuar Anis Deanna Binti , Sonjaya Donni , Zamzuri Ahmad Termizi Bin
Published: February 2025

Background: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has substantially impacted oral health services in Malaysia. The Prime Minister of Malaysia announced the “Transition to Endemic” phase of COVID-19. Although the World Health Organization issued provisional guidelines to address considerations for essential oral health services during the pandemic and endemic phases of COVID-19, there are limited studies on dental professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding COVID-19. Purpose: To investigate the attitudes, perceptions, and preparedness of dental professionals in Malaysia during the transition from the pandemic to the endemic phase of COVID-19. Methods: This study was conducted among dental professionals practicing in Malaysia, either in the private or public sector. A cross-sectional online survey of 151 dentists was conducted between December 1, 2022, and January 13, 2023. A questionnaire was disseminated via Google Forms. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS for Windows, v. 22.0. Descriptive statistics and the chi-square test were used, with p < 0.05 considered significant. Results: The response rate was 100%. The majority of participants displayed a positive attitude toward the transition. Most respondents reported continuing to implement some general standard operating procedures in their dental practices. This study provides insights into the preparedness of dental practitioners in Malaysia for the transition from the COVID-19 pandemic to the endemic phase. Conclusions: The participants demonstrated a positive attitude and mental preparedness for the transition from pandemic to endemic, though some anticipated impacts on clinical practices during the post-lockdown period. This reflects an overall optimistic outlook among dental practitioners during this transition.
Modelling intrusion detection systems using swarm intelligence
Authors: Sigogo Wamashudu , Mushininga Rodney
Published: February 2025

Conventional intrusion detection systems encounter difficulties in addressing advanced cyber threats and handling the increasing volume of network data.  This research presents a modernisation strategy by integrating swarm intelligence algorithms to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of intrusion detection.  This research employs qualitative observational and content analysis methodologies to investigate the utilisation of swarm intelligence in improving intrusion detection systems.  Findings demonstrate substantial enhancements in detection rates and system efficacy, with swarm intelligence algorithms attaining a true positive detection rate of over 99% and minimising false positives to as low as 2%.  These findings highlight the impending substitution of conventional intrusion detection systems with swarm intelligence-based alternatives, offering significant enhancement in cybersecurity capabilities.