bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Előrehaladott Parkinson-kóros betegek kezelése levodopa-entakapon-karbidopa intestinalis géllel: az első két év tapasztalata
Authors: Szatmári Szabolcs , Szász József Attila , Constantin Viorelia , Mihály István , Török Árpád , Ciorba Marius , Török Imola , Kelemen Krisztina , Szász Péter , Szilvester Mónika , Baróti Beáta , Frigy Attila , Orbán-Kis Károly
Published: January 2025

Bevezetés: Előrehaladott Parkinson-kórban az oralisan, illetve
transdermalisan adagolt dopaminerg szerek már nem elég hatékonyak, és jelentős
mellékhatással bírnak, ezért szükség lehet a folyamatos dopaminerg stimuláció
elvén alapuló eszközös terápiák valamelyikére. Célkitűzés:
Célunk volt összehasonlítani a levodopa-entakapon-karbidopa intestinalis géllel
kezelt, előrehaladott Parkinson-kóros betegeink klinikai paramétereit a kezelés
megkezdése előtt és közvetlenül a klinikáról való elbocsátáskor.
Módszer: Retrospektíven elemeztük azokat az azonos
szempontok alapján nyert adatokat, amelyek a kezelésben részesülő betegekre
vonatkoztak, figyelembe véve a betegek általános és neurológiai állapotát és
annak ingadozásait, az előzetes kezelési sémákat, a gyógyszerelés mellékhatásait
és a Parkinson-kór szövődményeit. Eredmények: Két év alatt 29
betegnél vezettük be a levodopa-entakapon-karbidopa intestinalis gél kezelést,
ezt megelőzően átlagosan 4,7 ± 0,8 órás off állapot mellett 20
betegnél tapasztaltunk átlagosan 2,8 ± 1,2 órás közepesen súlyos
csúcsdózis-dyskinesist, illetve 6 esetben 2,1 ± 1,0 órás súlyos dyskinesist. A
kezelés elindítása után az off állapot időtartama
szignifikánsan csökkent. Hasonló volt a tendencia az enyhe vagy középsúlyos
dyskinesisek esetében, ugyanakkor a súlyos dyskinesisek teljes mértékben
megszűntek. Szintén nem tapasztaltuk hazabocsátáskor a 7 betegnél korábban
jelentkező hirtelen off állapotokat. A 24 esetben jelentkező
kora hajnali akineticus állapotot a végső felméréskor már csak 8 beteg jelezte.
Megbeszélés: Habár a Parkinson-kóros betegek megkésve, a
megengedettnél súlyosabb motoros komplikációkkal kezdték el a kezelést, a
levodopa-entakapon-karbidopa intestinalis gél bevezetése hatékonynak bizonyult.
A vizsgált periódus alatt észlelt enyhe, múló mellékhatások az irodalomban
jelzett szinten voltak. Egyetlen entakaponnaiv betegben sem jelentkeztek
gastrointestinalis mellékhatások. Következtetés: A
levodopa-entakapon-karbidopa intestinalis gél motoros komplikációkat javító
hatása a levodopa-karbidopa intestinalis gélhez hasonló mértékű, a napi kisebb
levodopaadag és a kisebb méretű adagolószerkezet előnyeivel. További vizsgálatok
és több klinikai tapasztalat összegzése szükséges annak eldöntésére, hogy a
levodopát tartalmazó két enteralis géltípus közül melyik előnyösebb az egyénre
szabott kezelési stratégia keretében. A hosszú távú biztonságos alkalmazás és a
motoros komplikációk hatékony enyhítése egyaránt fontos szempont ebben a
döntésben, a beteg életminőségének javítása érdekében. Orv Hetil. 2025; 166(3):
90–97.
A nem szuicidális önsértési zavar mint lehetséges mentális betegségkategória és a mérésére kialakított kérdőív magyar adaptáció
Authors: Reinhardt Melinda , Girasek Hunor , Gazdag Gábor
Published: January 2025

Bevezetés: A DSM-5 (Mentális zavarok diagnosztikai és
statisztikai kézikönyve, 5. kiadás) „További kutatásokat igénylő állapotok”
fejezetében szereplő „Nem szuicidális önsértési zavar” a nem öngyilkossági
szándékkal történő önsértés súlyos formája. Az egyelőre tudományos tesztelés
alatt álló diagnosztikai kategória érvényességét számos kutatás megerősítette,
kiemelve, hogy más mentális zavarhoz társulva erőteljesebb tünetképződést és
pszichoszociális funkcióromlást idéz elő. Célkitűzés:
Kutatásunk felnőtt klinikai mintában tesztelte a nem szuicidális önsértési zavar
megjelenését, jellemzőit, miközben a szindróma mérésére kialakított kérdőív
adaptációját is elvégeztük. Módszer: Keresztmetszeti kérdőíves
kutatásunkban 101, pszichiátriai osztályon kezelt páciens (66,3% nő;
átlagéletkor = 36,88 év; szórás = 12,94) adott választ az Állítások az Önsértés
Kapcsán Kérdőív első részének, a Nem Szuicidális Önsértési Zavar Skála és az
MMPI-2 (Minnesota Többfázisú Személyiségleltár-2) klinikai személyiségtesztnek a
kérdéseire. Eredmények: A páciensek 69,3%-a (n = 70) jelezte,
hogy élete során legalább egy önsértési epizódja volt, azonban a nem szuicidális
önsértés zavarszintű formája a minta jóval kisebb hányadát, 20,8%-át (n = 21)
érintette, s borderline személyiségzavar fennállása nélkül is azonosítható volt.
A nem szuicidális önsértési zavarral is jellemezhető betegek jelentősen nagyobb
– a patológiás tartományba sorolható – értékeket adtak az MMPI-2 kérdőív
klinikai skáláin (Hypochondriasis, Depresszió, Hisztéria, Pszichopátia,
Paranoia, Psychasthenia, Szkizofrénia, Szociális introverzió), egyes
személyiségpszichopatológiai (Pszichoticizmus, Neuroticizmus, Introverzió),
valamint szuicid skáláin. A reménytelenség és a többféle önsértési mód
használata pedig jelentős mértékben megnövelte a nem szuicidális önsértés mint
tünetegyüttes rizikóját. Megbeszélés: Felnőtt magyar
pszichiátriai betegek körében is azonosítható volt a nem szuicidális önsértési
zavar, borderline személyiségzavar jelenléte nélkül is. A nem szuicidális
önsértés diagnosztikai szintű megjelenése markánsabb klinikai tünetekkel és
erőteljesebb pszichoszociális funkcióromlással társult. A szindróma mérésére
kialakított Nem Szuicidális Önsértési Zavar Skála pszichometriai érvényessége
magyar mintán is igazolódott. Következtetés: A nem szuicidális
önsértési zavar önálló és klinikailag releváns diagnosztikai entitásként
értelmezhető, a hazai tesztállományba bevezetett skálával tünettana pedig
megbízhatóan és validan mérhető. Orv Hetil. 2025; 166(3): 98–108.
Rapid identification of the volatile markers in lotus seed using headspace-gas chromatography ion-mobility spectrometry
Authors: Tang Xiaoluan , Ni Min , Guo Xiao , Liu Jiayao , Liu Shanshuo , Huang Dan
Published: January 2025

To rapidly identify the volatile markers in lotus seeds, this research compared the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of five lotus seed samples using gas chromatography-ion mobility spectroscopy (GC-IMS) and chemometric analysis. The results revealed that 49 VOCs were identified from the lotus seed samples, including 16 aldehydes, 15 alcohols, 8 ketones, 3 esters, 3 acids, 3 terpenes, and 1 heterocyclic compound, respectively. Among these, 1-pentanol M, 2-methylbutan-1-ol M, 2-methylbutan-1-ol D, and 1-hexanol M were identified as the volatile markers. Based on the VOC analysis using GC-IMS, effective differentiation of lotus seeds was achieved through chemometric techniques, such as principal component analysis (PCA), cluster analysis (CA), and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA). 2-furaldehyde D, hexanoic acid D, and 1-propanol M were found to be the most important components contributing to the differences among the five lotus seed samples. This research demonstrates that GC-IMS coupled with chemometric analysis provides valuable reference information for the identification and authenticity evaluation of lotus seeds, helping ensure their quality on the market and offering theoretical support for their identification and quality assessment.
Análise temporal dos casos notificados de leishmaniose tegumentar americana no estado do Piauí, Brasil (2007-2022)
Authors: Soares Leite Daniela , Marinho de Carvalho Jamileh , De Souza Pereira Portilho Maura , Bezerra Dias Marcela , De Oliveira Kleberson , Ferreira Henrique Rafael Pontes
Published: January 2025

Justificativa e Objetivos: a leishmaniose tegumentar americana (LTA) é um problema de saúde pública, e seu controle persiste um desafio em territórios com expressiva vulnerabilidade social. O Piauí é um dos estados do Brasil mais vulneráveis socialmente, e conhecer o perfil das notificações pode servir de apoio na implementação de intervenções mais eficientes. Assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo analisar a tendência temporal dos casos de LTA no estado do Piauí entre os anos de 2007 e 2022. Métodos: trata-se de estudo quantitativo e retrospectivo, realizado a partir de dados secundários, de casos de LTA, notificados no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN)/Ministério da Saúde/Secretaria de Vigilância em Saúde e Ambiente, disponibilizados no DATASUS. As variáveis analisadas foram ano/mês de notificação, município de residência e de notificação, escolaridade, raça, sexo, idade, critérios de confirmação, evolução, forma clínica e tipo de entrada. Resultados: foram notificados 1.407 casos no estado, com incidência de 3,88 e 2,75 no início e fim do período. Houve predominância do sexo masculino (61,42%), idade entre 40 e 59 anos (33,12%), ensino fundamental incompleto (54,86%) e raça/cor parda (69,08%). A forma cutânea foi predominante (90,3%), com 59,4% dos casos com diagnóstico clínico-laboratorial. Do total, 58,1% casos evoluíram para cura. Conclusão: a LTA emergiu como uma condição frequentemente notificada, configurando-se um desafio significativo para a saúde pública local, atingindo um perfil social específico que necessita de ações nos diversos níveis de atenção, com impacto positivo na prevenção e controle da doença no estado.
Kateryna Mishchenko: Der Bogen. Eine Szene aus Kyjiw
Authors: Mishchenko Kateryna
Published: January 2025

Wer heute durch Kyjiw spaziert, stößt bisweilen auf seltsame Artefakte. Versteckt hinter Sandsäcken oder umhüllt von Holzpaletten, sind zahlreiche Monumente von der Präsenz des Krieges gezeichnet. All diese Verkleidungen und Ummantelungen – der ganz profane «Überbau» – haben einen Mehrwert. Die Sorge um das nackte Leben hat in Kyjiw den ästhetischen Widerstandsgeist anscheinend noch nicht vollständig absorbiert. Man kann in den verkleideten Monumenten Symbole der Fürsorge einer immer noch wachen Gesellschaft erblicken. Umhüllt und versteckt sind manchmal auch die Monumente und Basreliefs, die als Folge der «Dekommunisierung» im öffentlichen Raum nicht mehr einen repräsentativen Platz für sich behaupten dürfen, aber aus technischen oder funktionalen Gründen noch nicht entfernt werden konnten.
Matthias Bormuth: Hannah Arendts Achsenzeit. Karl Jaspers sucht neue Propheten
Authors: Bormuth Matthias
Published: January 2025

Als Karl Jaspers 1956 in die amerikanische Library of Living Philosophers Eingang fand, skizzierte Hannah Arendt ihren alten Heidelberger Lehrer als einen Denker der «Achsenzeit». Sie umriss knapp, was Jaspers für die Zeit von 800 bis 200 v.Chr. als geheimnisvolles Phänomen geistiger Entfaltung über die Hochkulturen hinweg historisch beschrieben hatte: «Überall treten große Persönlichkeiten auf, die sich nicht länger auffassen, und nicht aufgefaßt werden wollen, als bloße Mitglieder sozialer Gebilde, sondern die sich selber als Individuen begreifen und neue individuelle Lebensweisen entwerfen – das Leben des Weisen, das Leben des Propheten, das Leben des Einsiedlers, der sich von aller Gemeinsamkeit zurückzieht in eine ganz neue Innerlichkeit und Geistigkeit.»
Postcards of "Cape girls": Telling an Edwardian story of Cape Town
Authors: van Eeden Jeanne
Published: January 2025

Picture postcards originated in the nineteenth century as an efficient, cheap, and democratic form of mass communication that encompassed many functions, including entertainment. As bimodal texts, comprising a visual image, anchoring textual caption, and (sometimes) the written message by the sender, postcards assumed the power to communicate complex ideas and ideologies in a compact format. Under the influence of cultural studies in the 1960s, which stated that culture itself is the site of struggle for social meanings expressed in class, race, and gender relations, postcard studies (deltiology) has become an important interdisciplinary field since the 1980s. The postcard exposed millions of people to visual culture and predated the functions of mobile phones, the Internet, and social media platforms such as Instagram.
In this article, I focus on a series of artist-drawn, lithographic postcards by Dennis Santry (1879-1960) in Cape Town in 1904. They depict six so-called "Cape Girls" engaged in leisure activities against the backdrop of iconic Capetonian sites. My interpretation of the postcards suggests that a selective story privileges the tastes of a white, middle-class, English-speaking, imperial audience.
Beschara Karam
Authors: du Plessis Rory
Published: January 2025

Image & Text expresses our deep sadness at the passing of Beschara Karam. Beschara served on our Editorial Board for over a decade and her contributions were instrumental in shaping the journal. As a scholar, Beschara published three articles in Image & Text and her research demonstrates her intellectual curiosity, as well as her masterful command of feminist theory, trauma studies and Afrofuturism. In the article, 'Subverting the gaze: the voyeuristic, fetishised spectacle of Karl Lagerfeld's Pirelli Calendar (2011)', Beschara analysed how the calendar sexually objectified the models and provided a reading of the photographs by engaging with Laura Mulvey's theorisation of the male gaze (Karam 2013). In 'William Kentridge's Monument (1990) as counter-monument and the embodiment of negative aesthetics', Beschara made a significant contribution to the study of Kentridge's work by analysing how they operate as counter-monuments (Karam 2016). In 2019, Beschara with her husband, Mark Kirby-Hirst, guest edited a themed section on the film, Black Panther (2018). The themed section highlighted the film's contributions to cinematic history, as well as how the film offers a tool for decolonising our world. Beschara's research will lay a foundation for future generations and her legacy will live on in the scholarship of Image & Text.
The Way of Humanity
Authors: Canda Edward R.
Published: January 2025

The Way of Humanity presents a Confucian vision for personal and social transformation intended to bring about a worldwide social order of harmony, dignity, and justice for all peoples, beyond divisive sectarianism and nationalism. It is based on ideals for human flourishing gleaned from Confucian and Neo-Confucian thought as distilled by a highly respected elder philosopher in South Korea, Yi Dong Jun, PhD (Haengchon, literary name). He is Professor Emeritus of the College of Confucian Studies and Eastern Philosophy at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul.

This work is the first detailed presentation of a contemporary Korean philosopher’s perspective on Confucianism as grounded in daily life, its implications for personal spiritual development, and its potential to contribute to world development. The book holistically presents Master Haengchon’s insights through vivid stories, philosophical essays, numerous illustrations, audio recordings of Confucian chanting, and recommendations for further reading.
Exploring the Usefulness of Think-pair Share Strategy Enhancing Understanding in Literature Lessons
Authors: Ariel C Cabasag
Published: January 2025

Think-pair share strategy is a cooperative discussion strategy to help students work in groups, (Yunita 2020). The general aimed of the study is to determine the influence of Think-pair share strategy in understanding the literature lessons. The study highlighted the input and its influence in understanding the literature lessons of the grade 11 students.
This study employed purposive sampling, selecting the grade 10 participants. Grounded theory further developed the study through developing the insights from the respondents. Hereafter, the researcher selected the frequent answers, each of the question, which answered by the participants. To analyze their responses, the researcher utilized criticism and evaluative approach, ensuring the relevance of the findings.
After carefully analyzing their responses, the study found that think-pair share strategy deemed effective through soliciting or brainstorming ideas. The study concluded that think-pair share strategy is useful in broadening the students’ understanding of literature lessons.
Embryo stage C. elegans dissociation for FACS isolation and RNA-seq analysis v1
Authors: TP Williams Robert , Osborne Nishimura Erin , Zuckerman Binyamin , Weinberger Leor
Published: January 2025

This protocol is for generating a single cell suspension suitable for isolation of germ-layer-specific cells through Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) from embryo stage C. elegans. This protocol utilizes treatment with Chitinase and Pronase E to disrupt the cuticle. Embryos are mechanically homogenized with 21G syringe needle.
Imaging and Quantification for ST v1
Authors: Hsiao Tony , Ansari Mahabadian Anahid
Published: January 2025

Protocol for Imaging, Cropping andQuantification in Striatum
Melting and solidification of a PCM in a bottom-heated/cooled cavity with and without metal fins
Authors:   Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, via Risorgimento 2, 40136 Bologna, Italy, Martino Giulia , Naldi Claudia ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, via Risorgimento 2, 40136 Bologna, Italy, Biserni Cesare ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, via Risorgimento 2, 40136 Bologna, Italy, Lorente Sylvie ,   Mechanical Engineering Department, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA 19085, USA
Published: January 2025

In this research, a numerical investigation is conducted using COMSOL Multiphysics to examine both melting and solidification of the PCM lauric acid, placed in a vertical rectangular enclosure. The system is subjected to bottom heating and cooling, with or without metallic fins. The study focuses on evaluating the effect of the presence of metallic inclusion on the speed of the phase transition front and the consequent duration of the melting and solidification processes. The presented findings are the average liquid fraction over time, location of the phase change front, and temperature distribution within the cavity. The obtained outcomes highlight how different heat transfer processes, conductive and convective, are involved at various time instants during the PCM charging and discharging phases, as well as the heat transfer improvement yielded by the presence of metallic fins, which reduces the time needed for melting (solidification) by about 75% (86%). In addition, solid drops falling is observed when the horizontal melt layers spreading from the fin tops come in contact.
FEATURES OF THE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEPRESSIVE SPECTRUM DISORDERS
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, KUZMENKO Nadiia , BUZULUK Maria ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: January 2025

Background. The article is devoted to the study of the topical issue of the modern age regarding the mental health of the population, in particular, the problem of working with students with depressive spectrum disorders is raised. The individual's depressive state as a scientific and educational issue.
Results. A wide range of factors have been found to contribute to the development of depressive disorders in certain age groups, including genetic and biological factors, psychosocial stress, study and academic pressure, and the influence of modern technology and social media. Definitions of this concept are presented, and types of depression, symptoms, and causes of occurrence are considered. Students with depressive disorders are characterized. Several stereotypes that have formed in society due to the low level of awareness of depressive disorders have been analyzed. Methods and features for identifying students who are at risk are proposed, in particular, strategies for supporting and counseling
students with depressive spectrum disorders. One of the key strategies is creating a supportive and enabling educational environment in which students with depressive disorders feel comfortable and safe, in particular, the development of psychological support programs, the implementation of adaptive learning practices, and individual approaches to learning.
Conclus і ons. In addition, an important part of teaching strategies is to raise awareness among faculty and the student community about depressive disorders, their causes, and how to help them. This will help create more understanding and empathy in the university environment and improve the psychological well-being of all participants in the educational process. Carefully designed and implemented learning strategies can greatly facilitate learning for children and students with depressive disorders, helping them achieve academic success and maintaining overall wellbeing and well-being. Based on the conducted analysis, it can be concluded that in light of the growth of cases of depressive disorders among
children, adolescents, and the student population, proper attention to the mental health of these population groups is extremely important.
The Competition of Dominant Powers in the International System and the US-China Encounter in the Horn of Africa (2012-2022)
Authors: Devecioğlu Kaan
Published: January 2025

This study examines the power competition between the United States (US) and China in the Horn of Africa within the framework of Power Transition Theory (PTT). Using the concept of dissatisfaction, the study explores three main hypotheses: 1) the US as a satisfied dominant power and China as a dissatisfied rising power; 2) the US as a dissatisfied dominant power and China as a satisfied rising power; and 3) both actors being satisfied with the current international system. The Multiple Hierarchy Model is also applied when arguing these hypotheses. Through theorytesting process tracing, the study analyzes the geopolitical and geoeconomic implications of the competition in the Horn of Africa, focusing on military presence, technological infrastructure, regional disputes, and economic investments. The findings highlight how the strategic location of Djibouti and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait plays a critical role in the US-China rivalry, influencing military strategies, telecommunications projects, and regional stability efforts. The study concludes that both the US and China engage in a mix of competition and cooperation, with significant impacts on the Horn of Africa’s political and economic landscape. This nuanced analysis contributes to the literature on PTT by providing empirical insights into the complex dynamics of US-China relations in a strategically vital region.
Preretirees Retirement Planning as Precondition of Their Future Wellbeing: Review of Foreign Studies
Authors: Drobysheva T.V. , Larionov I.V. , Tarasov S.V. , Knigolyubova A.N.
Published: January 2025

The article represents a review of foreign studies devoted to the process of retirement planning among pre-retirees and its correlation with retirement well-being. Theoretical approaches in the study of retirement process are analyzed: processual (level), systemic (in some works — staged) and resource approach. It is shown that the advantage of systemic (staged) approach is that it analyzes not only multilevel organization of factor’s system of pre-retirees’ readiness for planning, but also interdependence of factors in the system. The prospects of the procedural approach are related to the identification of mechanisms for the transition from one planning stage to another. The development of the resource approach involves studying the ability of pre-retirees to plan their retirement as a cognitive resource, which contributes to the success of transition from work to retirement. As a result of analysis the spheres of retirement planning are highlighted. The ability to plan in financial, social, leisure and health spheres is considered as precondition for the psychological well-being of a pre-pensioner after retirement. Planning performs the function of readiness to change social roles, financial position and helps a person to adapt to changes in lifestyle while maintaining subjectively significant social activity.
Subjective Age and Psychological Well-Being
Authors: Sergienko E.A. , Pavlova N.S.
Published: January 2025

The article deals with the role of a person's subjective age in his psychological well-being. Subjective age is the self—perception of one's own age, it’s a subjective age identification. Foreign and domestic studies convincingly show the predictive role of subjective age in life expectancy, somatic health, regulation of vital activity; countering stress and post-stress disorders, as well. Subjective age becomes an intuitive assessment of a person's own resources, possibilities of their reorganization and integration in threatening situations. This is a flexible psychological mechanism for regulating vital activity. Subjective age is considered as a predictor of successful aging, which is important not only for psychology, but also for economics and social policy. The question of the interrelationship between a person's subjective age and indicators of his psychological well-being remains open. Many scientific papers point to the importance of psychological factors, including subjective age, for psychological well-being. At the same time, several longitudinal studies suggest the opposite: health and well-being may be prerequisites for subjective age.
Psychological Violence and Threats to Student Safety in American Schools and Ways to Minimize These Threats
Authors: Berezina T.N. , Simonova M.M. , Finogenova T.A.
Published: January 2025

The article presents an analysis of contemporary research on threats to psychological well-being in US high schools. A meta-analysis of publications presented to the professional community on the portal: ResearchGate was conducted. 100 articles related to the problem of security in the US educational system were analyzed; as a result, 20 publications related directly to threats to psychological well-being were identified. The research is aimed at various categories of the population: elementary, middle, and high school students, students, children and adolescents with disabilities, representatives of minorities, educators, and parents. The threats identified are 1) violence in any form, from armed to sexual, 2) racial problems, 3) problems with ensuring the rights of minorities and the need to organize effective interaction with them, 4) professional burnout of teachers. Subjective and objective factors of ensuring psychological well-being in American schools are also highlighted. Objective factors include the peculiarities of American legislation, the presence of structures that ensure the safety of the educational environment and juvenile justice. National Association of School Psychologists. Subjective factors include the peculiarities of the country’s culture, in particular, the orientation toward individualism characteristic of the American mentality. Ways to minimize these threats to the psychological well-being of students include the involvement of social workers and the active involvement of parents in ensuring psychological safety at school. A three-dimensional conceptual model for improving the safety of an educational institution's environment is described and analyzed. Aspects of the model include physical, procedural, and psychological reinforcement.
From Motives to Optimal Functioning: The Beneficial Role of Self-Concordance in Crafting a Good Life
Authors: Subasi M.
Published: January 2025

Hedonic, eudaimonic, and extrinsic motives in daily activities affect well-being outcomes. Hedonic motives refer to pleasure and comfort pursuit. Eudaimonic motives include pursuing excellence, authenticity, growth, meaning, and value-congruent activity. Extrinsic motives encompass the pursuit of fame, power, status, material wealth, and popularity. Previous research has laid emphasis on the connections of well-being motives and outcomes. However, these studies do not largely focus on personal goal selection and pursuit. This study adopts the Self-Concordance Model (SCM), and investigates the mediating role of goal self-concordance between well-being motives and outcomes including positive affect, negative affect, meaning in life, and life satisfaction. A total of 823 participants (Age mean = 23,41, SD = 6,94) took part in the study. The results showed that eudaimonic and extrinsic motives had associations with most of the well-being outcomes while hedonic motivation interestingly demonstrated no associations with them. Furthermore, goal self-concordance substantially mediated the positive effects of eudaimonic motivation and the negative effects of extrinsic motivation on well-being outcomes. Implications of well-being motives and outcomes in the context of personal goals are discussed.
Well-being Therapy: Review of Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness and Prospects for the Development of a Positive Psychotherapeutic Strategy
Authors: Zolotareva A.A.
Published: January 2025

Well-being therapy was developed in the 1990s on the basis of a model of psychological well-being describing the components of positive psychological functioning, and then revised within the framework of the concept of euthymia, defending the idea of a balance of positive and negative psychological characteristics. Being a short-term psychotherapeutic strategy, well-being therapy includes from 8 to 20 sessions grouped into three stages: the preparatory stage of therapy is aimed at identifying and integrating episodes of well-being into daily life; the main stage consists in identifying thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that lead to a decrease in well-being; the final stage consists in cognitive restructuring using specific models of psychological well-being. A review showed that well-being therapy is effective in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, depressive and cyclothymic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as in lifestyle changes in somatic diseases, prevention of relapses of depressive disorders, therapeutic resistance to antidepressants, antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, adaptation to learning, reduction of death anxiety in the elderly, and prevention of addictive behaviors in adolescents. The prospects for the development of well-being therapy include its introduction into other psychotherapeutic approaches, expanding the scope of its clinical and nonclinical implication, using it as a method of prevention and treatment of somatic and psychosomatic diseases.
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC ANGIOGRAPHY DATA SET CONTAINING ABDOMINAL AORTIC SEGMENTATION
Authors: Kodenko Maria Romanovna , Vasilev Yuri Alexandrovich , Solovyov Alexander Vladimirovich , Gatin Denis Vladimirovich , Yasakova Elena Petrovna , Guseva Anastasia Victorovna , Reshetnikov Roman Vladimirovich
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely actively in radiology. The effectiveness of AI algorithms essentially depends on the availability of relevant and representative training and test datasets. Currently, such datasets are highly demanded in open access, particularly CT angiographic (CTA) studies of the abdominal aorta containing not only pathology classification but also vessel segmentation. The disadvantages of existing solutions include small sample volume, narrow specialization, and disparate data preparation methodology. AIM – Design of a CTA dataset containing abdominal aortic segmentation for cases of normal, dilatation, thrombosis, and calcinosis. METHODS: In accordance with the methodology of AI-algorithms testing, the terms of reference for datasets preparation were developed, the necessary sample volume was calculated and approval of the independent ethical committee was obtained. Previously designed original algorithm of semi-automatic segmentation of abdominal aorta on CTA-studies using open access software Slicer 3D was used. Inclusion criteria: CTA studies, or abdominal CT studies with contrast enhancement; presence of arterial phase of the scan; slice thickness not more than 3 mm. Exclusion criteria: presence of any foreign objects in the aortic lumen, aortic dissection. The algorithm was tested on patient data obtained from the Unified Radiologic Information System. Expert evaluation of the compliance of the obtained results with the formed requirements, as well as the assessment of time costs when using the developed segmentation algorithm was carried out. RESULTS: The calculated sample size was 100 CTA studies with a slice thickness ≤ 1.2 mm. Population data: the number of unique patients was 100, the proportion of female patients was 51%; the median age was 62 years ranged from 18 to 84 years. The proportion of pathologic studies was 61%, of which (including combined pathology): 60 cases contained calcification, both by 18 cases with aortic dilatation and thrombosed lumen. Different non-overlapping masks were used for each object. The dataset is presented in the public domain. The average processing time is 0.8 hours per 100 CT-images. CONCLUSION: The public dataset containing 100 CTA studies of segmented abdominal aorta for normal, dilated, thrombotic and calcified cases was created. Results are valuable for AI-algorithms design and anthropomorphic 3D-modeling.
Bronchial asthma and the state of the oral microecosystem
Authors: Latysh Natalia A. , Razumova Svetlana N. , Sturov Nikolai V. , Brago Anzhela S.
Published: January 2025

Purpose

To study from literary sources data on microbial pathologies of the oral cavity of patients suffering from bronchial asthma, as well as the mechanisms of their development.

Material and methods

An analysis of information sources was carried out in the international databases Google Scholar and Pubmed from 2004 to 2024. The keywords of the query were “oral cavity, bronchial asthma, microbes”.

Results

The search resulted in 267 sources, of which 22 were relevant. Based on the obtained literature data, dental diseases and the mechanisms of their development associated with changes in the microecosystem of the oral cavity are described in patients suffering from bronchial asthma, including: caries, gingivitis/periodontitis, candidiasis. The above pathologies can develop as a result of an autoimmune process and other factors that change the homeostasis of the oral cavity, activating the action of pathogenic microbiota of the oral cavity.

Conclusion

Changes in the microbiota of the oral cavity, which occurs during changes in the microecosystem of the oral cavity, influence the development of dental pathology, thereby affecting the health of not only the oral cavity and general somatic health.
Development of supported nickel-containing catalysts for methane tri-reforming: influence of pretreatment conditions
Authors: Matus E. V. , Kovalenko E. N. , Sukhova O. B. , Ismagilov I. Z. , Pochtar A. A. , Kapishnikov A. V. , Stonkus O. A. , Yashnik S. A. , Kerzhentsev M. A. , Khairulin S. R.
Published: January 2025

To improve the efficiency of catalysts for methane tri-reforming, the effect of pretreatment conditions of the Ce0.2Ni0.8O1.2/Al2O3 catalyst on its physicochemical and functional properties was studied. A set of methods (thermal analysis, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, X-ray phase analysis, electron microscopy, temperature-programmed reduction with hydrogen) has established that varying the composition of the gaseous medium (oxidizing, inert, reducing) used during pretreatment at 800 °C allows one to adjust the textural, structural and redox characteristics of the catalyst and, as a consequence, its functional properties. It has been shown that in the series of compositions of the gas environment used in the pretreatment of the catalyst, oxidative → inert → reducing, an increase in the specific surface area and dispersion of the active component is observed, but a decrease in the resistance of the sample to reoxidation and coking. It has been established that the highest and most stable performance of the methane tri-reforming process (H2 yield – 86 % at CH4 conversion – 95 %) is provided by the catalyst after pretreatment in an inert environment due to the implementation of the optimal degree of metal-support interaction and an increase in the concentration of centers involved in CO2 activation.
Preparation of Ethylene-1-Hexene Copolymers with Bimodal Molecular Weight Distribution and Optimal Branching Distribution on a Highly Active Supported Vanadium-Magnesium Catalyst
Authors: Mikenas T. B. , Zakharov V. A. , Matsko M. A.
Published: January 2025

Using a new modification of a highly active vanadium-magnesium catalyst (VMC), data were obtained on the effect of hydrogen and hexene-1 content on the catalyst activity and the molecular structure of the resulting polymers. It was found that the formation of polyethylene (PE) with a wide bimodal molecular weight distribution (MWD) on VMC is associated with the presence of two groups of active centers in these catalysts, differing in their reactivity in the polymer chain transfer reaction with hydrogen. It was also found that the presence of hexene-1 during copolymerization leads to an additional broadening of the MWD of the copolymer due to a predominant decrease in the molecular weight of the copolymer in the low-molecular region. At the same time, the active centers of the VMC, producing a high-molecular polymer, practically do not participate in the chain transfer reaction with hexene-1. At the same time, these centers are more reactive in the reaction of insertion of hexene-1, which leads to an increased content of butyl branches in the high-molecular fraction of the copolymers. The kinetic features of highly active VMCs found indicate their promise for the production of pipe and film grades of PE using a one-reactor scheme instead of a two-reactor scheme used to produce bimodal PE on traditional titanium-magnesium catalysts.
Use of Google Platforms in Teaching-Learning and Evaluation: A Study with Special Reference to Teaching of English to the UG and PG Classes
Authors: Dr. Babasaheb Kangune Dr. Babasaheb Kangune
Published: January 2025

The 21st century is essentially an era of information, communication and technology. The use of technology in teaching-learning and evaluation has enhanced the students’ perception and understanding at different levels. Technology has become part and parcel of modern life style. We cannot keep teaching of English in India alienated from the use of technology.    The students of UG and PG are using different Google platforms. They are connected to the entire world through internet, Google and social media. Therefore, the teachers have to become tech-savvy in order to make teaching- learning and evaluation more effective, live and learner-friendly. In the present research, the primary focus is given on different Google platforms. Google platforms are user-friendly and easy to use. Google platforms like email, YouTube, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google Drive, Google Scholar, Google Search, Translator, Calendar, Sheet, Docs, Slides, Blogger, Jam board, Google Earth, Podcasts, Art and Culture, etc. are very popular. These Google platforms are very innovative and smart. If the teachers use these platforms, the students can learn and study at their own pace. It is the best way to keep students engaged in the teaching-learning and evaluation process. All these Google platforms are available on Android Mobile and Smartphones. In the present research, an attempt is made to discuss the usefulness of Email, Google Classroom, Google Meet, YouTube, Google Docs, Google Scholar, Google Drive, and Google Translator in making the teaching-learning and evaluation student-centric, fast, continuous, smart, technology-enabled and eco-friendly also. Google platforms can be used for multiple purposes, like dissemination of information and knowledge, assigning activities, evaluating progress, conducting surveys, expanding traditional classroom teaching boundaries, etc. The present researcher has been using these Google platforms for the last ten years. The observations and findings in the present research are based on the researcher’s use of different Google platforms.
The Strategic Role of Promotion in Moderating the Influence of Trust and Convenience on Mobile Banking Service User Loyalty
Authors: Setyawan Christophorus , Soesanto Harry
Published: January 2025

Mobile banking services are growing rapidly in the digital era, but the big challenge for banks is maintaining user loyalty. This study aims to analyze the influence of customer trust and ease of use on the loyalty of mobile banking service users, with promotion as a moderation variable. The method used is quantitative with a survey approach, where 105 respondents are selected by purposive sampling based on the criteria of active mobile banking users for at least 6 months, over 18 years old, have received promotions, and have a transaction frequency of at least 3 times per month. Data analysis was carried out by multiple linear regression using JASP software. The results showed that customer trust had a significant influence on user loyalty with a regression coefficient of 0.630 (p < 0.05), while ease of use had a very significant effect with a regression coefficient of 0.705 (p < 0.05). Promotion also plays a role as a moderation variable that strengthens the relationship between trust and loyalty (0.214; p < 0.05), as well as between convenience and loyalty (0.430; p < 0.05). The regression model shows an Adjusted R-squared value of 0.684, which indicates that the model can account for 68.4% variance in user loyalty. These findings emphasize the importance of building customer trust, providing ease of use, and designing effective promotions to increase mobile banking service user loyalty.
Saudi History, Heritage, and Traditions: Integration in Modern Graphic Design Output
Authors: Alzhrani Hayat Goman
Published: January 2025

Digital arts offer us simple-to-understand software that has allowed us to experiment, as well as explore further, the depths of the laws of art. This has given graphic designers the power to express our outlooks on life in a much more accessible and understandable way. The following study focuses on how we can integrate traditional heritage patterns found in artworks, houses, and more into a template that will allow graphic design artists to base their outputs on a similar basis in symbols and patterns. As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia possesses a rich cultural heritage characterized by elements that reflect its historical, social, and religious traditions, it’s important that we continue to express our heritage in the future. Creating this template can help modern graphic design students better understand and integrate these traditional heritage symbols and patterns into their practice, along with ensuring that our old ways remain archived with us as we reach for the future. This study evaluates the availability of resources and identifies gaps in educational or cultural support that can enhance students’ design outputs. This quantitative research was carried out through an online survey of 42 graphic design students at the University of Taif to assess their familiarity with Saudi cultural symbols. This was followed by an evaluation of student design projects by a panel of 15 Saudi graphic expert judges. Based on the findings, graphic design students need to gain access to these cultural riches to understand further the deeper meaning behind the symbols of the kingdom’s heritage. In addition, students need to gain insight into the historical, social, and religious significance of the symbols they are working with.
Artificial Intelligence in Precision Nutrition: Innovations in Delaying Disease Onset and Promoting Longevity
Authors: Arefin Sabira , Global Health Institute Research Team
Published: January 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming precision nutrition by enabling tailored dietary interventions that not only delay the onset of chronic diseases but also enhance longevity. This article delves into the pivotal role of AI in addressing the unique challenges posed by aging populations, with a particular emphasis on its influence at the policy level. By harnessing data-driven insights, stakeholders such as policymakers, health insurers, and public health programs can strategically optimize resource allocation, improve health outcomes on a population scale, and achieve significant cost reductions in healthcare. Through a synthesis of case studies, cutting-edge research, and practical recommendations, we aim to provide a roadmap for incorporating AI-driven precision nutrition into comprehensive national health strategies.
Evaluating sleep quality of medical staffs in hospitals in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Minh Trang , Nguyen Dinh Minh Anh , Nguyen Phuong Lan
Published: January 2025

Sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being. It bolsters memory consolidation, problem-solving, creativity, and emotional regulation by enhancing the brain's ability to integrate, reinforce, and retrieve information. Therefore, 7-8 hours of sleep, depending on age, is vital for optimal health, while sleep deprivation significantly raises the risk of mortality. Chronic lack of sleep and poor sleep quality are linked to a range of mental and physical disorders, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity. However, in the medical field, sleep deprivation is often seen as the norm. The idea that health professionals, such as doctors and nurses, achieve sufficient sleep is almost bizarre. This article will examine the quality of sleep among health professionals using the 'Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index' to assess how sleep impacts their routine, lifestyle, and overall well-being, both mentally and physically.
Obtaining a Land Plot by Individuals: Is It Fraud or Good-Faith Acquisition?
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Criminalistics of the Saratov State Law Academy, PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Volkov Andrey S. , Mitroshin Stanislav V. ,   Lecturer of the Department of Criminalistics of the Saratov State Law Academy
Published: January 2025

The paper shows the negative consequences of the implementation of the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation
dated 04/09/2022 No. 629, which makes it possible to abuse the acquisition of ownership of land plots in a simplified manner to extract excess profits.
Constitutional Amendments of 2008 and 2020: A Comparative Legal Analysis
Authors:   rofessor of the Department of Theory of State and Law of the Rostov State Transport University, Federal Judge Emeritus, Treskov Aleksey P.
Published: January 2025

The article is concerned with the comparative legal analysis of the amendments made to the Constitution of the Russian Federation of 1993 by the Laws of the Russian Federation on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian in 2008 and in 2020. Special attention is paid to the amendments of 2020. The paper draws attention to the insufficiency of legislative justification for the application of superstructural stages in the procedure of amending the Constitution of the Russian Federation in 2020, as well as to the problem of identity or similarity to the extent of confusion of the name "all-Russian voting" with such a name of the form of expression of the will of the people as "popular vote" (referendum), which could lead to misleading citizens about the form of voting that actually took place.
In addition, the adoption of these amendments in a special order, different from the constitutionally prescribed one in such cases, calls into question the legitimacy of the latter.
Problems and Prospects of Remote Employment in the Digitalization Conditions
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Digital Economics and Innovative Activities  of the A.S. Griboyedov Moscow University, Borisovskaya Tatyana A.
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this article is to identify the problems and prospects of remote employment in the conditions of digitalization, as well as to study the experience of its implementation. The advantages and disadvantages of remote employment are revealed; remote work is presented as one of the main trends in the development of the labor market, recommendations aimed at the effective use of remote workers' labor are proposed.