bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
РИНОК ДЕРЖАВНИХ ЦІННИХ ПАПЕРІВ В УМОВАХ ФІНАНСОВОЇ НЕСТАБІЛЬНОСТІ
Authors: Данилюк М. М. , Дмитришин М. В.
Published: June 2024

У статті розглянуто актуальні питання функціонування ринку державних цінних паперів в умовах фінансової нестабільності. Мета статті полягає у дослідженні теоретичних та практичних аспектів функціонування ринку державних цінних паперів в період фінансової нестабільності, що обумовлена повномасштабним вторгненням. У науковій публікації застосовано такі методи наукових досліджень, як порівняння, аналізу та синтезу, узагальнення, числового аналізу, а також графічний метод. Досліджено економічний зміст державних цінних паперів їхні функції та призначення. Окреслено переваги та недоліки розміщення державних цінних паперів на внутрішньому та зовнішньому ринку, а також умови та наслідки їх емісії в національній та іноземній валюті. Визначено державні цінні папери як структурний елемент державного боргу та вид економічних відносин між державою в особі уповноважених органів, та юридичними і фізичними особами, які виникають, видозмінюються та припиняються у процесі розміщення державних боргових цінних паперів, а випуск таких інструментів дозволяє паритетно розподіляти ризики та зобов’язання між державою-емітентом та потенційними інвесторами. Висвітлено тенденції і закономірності притаманні для сучасного етапу функціонування ринку державних цінних паперів із наведенням числових даних щодо поточного стану функціонування ринку боргових фінансових інструментів в Україні на сучасному етапі. Також розглянуто Середньострокову стратегією управління державним боргом на 2021–2024 роки, яка передбачає зменшення частки боргу у іноземній валюті, та активізацію розвитку внутрішнього ринку державних боргових цінних паперів. Проведене дослідження концептуальних підходів до розгляду сутності державних цінних паперів дозволяє визначити їх, як державні боргові зобов’язання, що випускаються від імені органів державної та місцевої влади уповноваженими установами, з метою залучення ресурсів для покриття бюджетного дефіциту, здійснення грошово-кредитного регулювання та реструктуризації фінансових боргових зобов’язань. Розкриття сутності державних цінних паперів дозволило з’ясувати їх призначення та роль в економіці країни. Моніторинг ринку державних цінних паперів дозволив виявити його короткостроковий характер, недосконалий кількісний та якісний склад цінних паперів, низький рівень ліквідності вітчизняного ринку та незначну частка інституційних інвесторів у структурі власників внутрішніх державних цінних паперів.
El rol del interlocutor al evaluar la suficiencia de un argumento
Authors: Ihnen Jory Constanza
Published: June 2024

Las perspectivas retóricas y dialécticas de la argumentación coinciden en definir una argumentación suficiente como aquella que se hace cargo de las críticas planteadas por un interlocutor a la inferencia del argumento. No obstante, divergen al definir quién debiera ser ese interlocutor. En este artículo me propongo abordar este problema de ambigüedad referencial. Para ello analizo críticamente, primero, las definiciones propuestas en la literatura para el concepto de “interlocutor”, y luego de optar por la definición “inmanentista” o “pragmática” defendida por autores como Hamblin y van Rees, intento hacerme cargo de los desafíos prácticos que surgen al aplicar una definición de este tipo. En particular, me interesa responder a la pregunta: desde una perspectiva inmanentista, ¿cabe algún rol a un observador externo interesado o potencialmente afectado por el resultado de la discusión en la evaluación de la suficiencia de un argumento?
Las razones para argumentar bien de Luis Vega
Authors: Gascón José Ángel
Published: June 2024

En su Introducción a la teoría de la argumentación, Luis Vega presentó tres razones para, puestos a argumentar, hacerlo bien. Se trata de las que aquí he llamado razón kantiana, razón comunitaria y razón macintyreana. Cada una de ellas se enfoca en un aspecto diferente de la realidad argumentativa: la razón kantiana, en las condiciones mínimas de entendimiento; la razón comunitaria, en la influencia mutua entre el ámbito público del discurso y los argumentadores individuales; y la razón macintyreana, en los frutos resultantes de la buena argumentación. Trataré de mostrar que, aunque ninguna de estas razones puede fundamentar la normatividad argumentativa, la razón macintyreana, interpretada de manera que se refiere a los bienes internos de la práctica argumentativa, ofrece una mejor comprensión de los fundamentos de la buena argumentación.
El particularismo en teoría de la argumentación
Authors: Alhambra José
Published: June 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es desarrollar las nociones de particularismo y generalismo en teoría de la argumentación. El generalismo es la tesis de que la posibilidad misma de argumentar depende de la existencia de reglas generales que establecen qué datos sustentan qué conclusiones, mientras que el particularismo es a negación de esa tesis. El problema es que a veces no está claro en qué consisten estas reglas y en qué sentido la argumentación depende de ellas. Para aclarar estas cuestiones, en primer lugar mostraré que el generalista puede defender su posición argumentando: (1) que la mayoría de las prácticas argumentativas son generalistas; (2) que es mejor argumentar apelando a reglas generales, y (3) que no es posible distinguir entre buenos y malos argumentos sin reglas generales. El particularista puede aceptar (1) y (2), pero no (3). El reto para el generalista es proponer una concepción de las reglas que apoye (3). En segundo lugar, distinguiré varias formas de entender las reglas generales utilizando los criterios de la función lógica y el alcance. Esto me permitirá explorar varias interpretaciones del generalismo y, a partir de ahí, proponer la versión más prometedora de la tesis particularista.
Argumentos y relaciones semánticas de oposición
Authors: Rodríguez Monsiváis Raúl E,
Published: June 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es responder a cuestiones tales como cuál es la contribución de las relaciones semánticas de oposición en la producción de argumentos, cómo co-operan e interactúan dichas relaciones semánticas en la producción de textos argumentativos, entre las principales. Las relaciones léxicas que importan aquí son las denominadas relaciones semánticas de oposición, entre las que se encuentran la antonimia, la complementariedad y la inversión. Para responder a esas cuestiones y saber cuál es su contribución en la producción de argumentos, se tomó en cuenta si la relación semántica opera para establecer coherencia, si mediante la relación semántica se logra el establecimiento del tópico y si gracias a estas relaciones semánticas se proporciona continuidad temática. Como parte de los resultados se observó que estas relaciones indican una diferencia de opinión y, en otras ocasiones, una forma particular en que concebimos el mundo.
Sobre la definición de los modelos estructurados incompletos de argumentación
Authors: Yuste Ginel Antonio
Published: June 2024

Este artículo versa sobre cómo instanciar los modelos abstractos incompletos de argumentación en sistemas estructurados de argumentación, en concreto en ASPIC+. El objetivo fundamental del trabajo se motiva partiendo de argumentos generales en contra de la proliferación indiscriminada de los modelos abstractos en argumentación formal y la necesidad de estudiar sus instancias para evitar el modelado ad-hoc de ejemplos y descubrir posibles asunciones implícitas. El énfasis del trabajo es conceptual, mostrando cómo algunas asunciones que subyacen a los modelos abstractos incompletos no son del todo ciertas cuando se estudian los detalles de sus instancias.
Church and religion in the life of right-wing politician N. E. Markov 2nd
Authors: Ivanov Andrey
Published: June 2024

The article examines the religious views and attitude to the Orthodox Church of the famous Russian monarchist politician N. E. Markov (1866—1945). Based on the testimonies of contemporaries, materials of the pre-revolutionary and emigrant periodicals, transcripts of the State Duma of the Russian Empire, materials from Russian and foreign archives, the publication shows and analyzes the place of Orthodoxy in Markov's political, public and personal life. New sources and facts are introduced into scientific circulation, testifying to the active participation of the right-wing politician in the church life of tsarist Russia and Russian emigration. Special attention is paid to Markov's public speeches on church issues, his relations with representatives of the Orthodox clergy, and church criticism of some of his views. A significant part of Markov's emigrant publications on the church question is being introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. For the first time, the article specifically examines Markov's role in the celebrations on the occasion of the canonization of St. Joasaph of Belgorod, the participation of an emigrant politician in the church life of Berlin and Paris. The role of Markov in the First Church All-Diaspora Council (1921) and the emigrant church schism of 1926 is reconstructed in detail, new information is introduced about the religious position of the emigrant politician, which he occupied in the last years of his life, living and working in Nazi Germany. Based on the material of numerous and diverse sources, it is proved that the Church and the Orthodox faith were not exclusively an instrument of political struggle for Markov, but occupied an important place in his life. Despite his misconceptions and mistakes, Markov throughout his life positioned himself as an Orthodox Christian, was a religious person and, to the best of his understanding, sought to follow the church commandments.
A five-year analysis of child trafficking in the United States: exploring case characteristics and outcomes to inform child welfare system response
Authors: Middleton Jennifer , Edwards Emily
Published: June 2024

Child trafficking is prevalent and poses a serious problem in Kentucky and throughout the United States. Though Kentucky successfully passed the Safe Harbor law in 2013, no residential treatment programs exist in Kentucky specifically for children who have been trafficked, leaving child welfare caseworkers with very few options for treatment and placement of some of the state’s most vulnerable and traumatized youth. This study used administrative data from the state’s child welfare system to identify case characteristics of alleged victims of child trafficking in Kentucky and trends in case outcomes. Analyses were based on 698 alleged victims of child trafficking reported between 2013 and 2017. Findings indicate that an alarming majority of the alleged child victims were reportedly trafficked by a family member and were often at home when these allegations were received. Further, cases were more likely to be substantiated and/or founded when law enforcement was involved, a forensic interview was conducted, and when cases involved drugs. Reflecting previous literature, cases that involved a family member facilitating trafficking, young children, and drugs were more likely to involve multiple perpetrators. Findings suggest opportunities for research and practice to address child trafficking, particularly among overlooked and underreported populations at-risk for child trafficking, and emphasize the need for standardized, trauma-informed training across the system of care in order to better prevent and alleviate victimization.
Edible plants used during pregnancy and how they contribute to supporting the health of mother and foetus – a study in Northern Ghana
Authors: Ameade Evans Paul Kwame , Zakaria Ayishatu Pagwuni , Abubakar Latifatu , Sandow Rahina , Abagna Linda Adobagna , Adom Emmanuel
Published: June 2024

Normal growth and development of the foetus during pregnancy are dependent on the general well-being of the expectant mother since she is the source of all the nutrients the foetus requires. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, data was collected from 370 self-confessed pregnant women from 28 randomly sampled suburbs of Tamale, the only city in northern Ghana to ascertain edible plants they use for preparation of meals during their period of pregnancy and the purposes for which they use these plants. Eighteen plant materials were reportedly used by these women for culinary purposes during pregnancy with the processed fermented seeds of Parkia biglobosa (Dawadawa), leaves of Amaranthus cruentus, Corchorus olitorious, Hibiscus sabdariffa, and the rhizome of Zingiber officinale being used by more than 70% of the respondents. However, Garlic (Allium sativum) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale) were the most used plant materials. The most important plant families were Malvaceae (23.0%) and Fabaceae (17.0%). Provision of good health and vitality, source of nutrients, and serving as a blood tonic were the most common reasons for the use of these plant materials for cooking and preparation of local beverages but Allium sativum was reportedly used to spiritually protect the pregnancy. Results of proximate analysis and pharmacological experiments from literature support the various purposes for which these women were using these plant materials as they are found safe for the health of mother and child and do not pose any danger to their health. There is currently no publication on culinary plants used among pregnant women from northern Ghana which in the Guinea savanna ecological zone different from that of southern Ghana. This study should increase advocacy for the increased use of these edible plant materials among pregnant women which can lead to a reduction in maternal and child mortality in Ghana.
Miniband Electrical Conductivity in Superlattices of Spherical InAs/GaAs Quantum Dots
Authors: Boichuk V. I. , Bilynskyi I. V. , Pazyuk R. I.
Published: June 2024

The electrical properties of nanoscale semiconductor InAs/GaAs heterosystems with 2D-superlattices of spherical quantum dots have been studied. The dependences of the electron group velocity on the wave vector and the miniband quantum number are obtained. The dependences of the Fermi level of electrons in minibands on the concentration of donor impurities, donor energy, and temperature are found. The temperature dependences of the majority carrier concentration and the electrical conductivity are analyzed for various donor concentrations and energies.
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Treatment Guidelines and Birth Hospital Utilization
Authors: Hahn Phillip D. , Graham Dionne A. , Ozonoff Al , Milliren Carly E.
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

In November 2020, the American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines for management of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), recommending nonpharmacologic treatment as the first-line approach, unless pharmacologic treatment is needed for severe NOWS. Using data from tertiary care pediatric hospitals, we examined the impact of the guidelines on use of pharmacotherapy, length of stay, and NICU admission for infants with NOWS.

METHODS

We extracted birth hospitalization data for newborns diagnosed with NOWS discharged from 2019 to 2022 from the Pediatric Health Information System. We compared hospital utilization and pharmacologic treatment pre- and postguidelines and used interrupted time series regression to examine trends over time.

RESULTS

We included N = 824 newborns (n = 434 pre, n = 390 post) with NOWS from 11 hospitals. The use of pharmacologic treatment was significantly lower in the postguidelines period (59.0% pre versus 50.3% post; P = .01). Median length of stay was similar pre and post (P = .55). NICU admission was significantly lower in the postguidelines period (78.6% pre versus 46.7% post; P < .001), with an immediate decrease (β = −23.0%; P < .001) and a decrease over time in the postguidelines period (β = −0.7% per month; P = .03). Most hospitals reduced pharmacologic treatment (8 of 11; 73%) and NICU use (10 of 11; 91%) postguidelines.

CONCLUSIONS

There was a reduction in the use of pharmacologic treatment and NICU utilization for infants with NOWS after the release of American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for NOWS management.
Respuesta sísmica de edificios de 8 niveles de concreto armado con irregularidad en planta
Authors: Villafuerte Lujano Ingrid Angela , Fernández-Dávila González Victor Ivan
Published: June 2024

Para el modelamiento de estructuras, la hipótesis de diafragma rígido (DR) es empleada frecuentemente en el diseño sismorresistente, sin considerar si dicha hipótesis refleja una respuesta real de la edificación ante cargas de sismo. Desde una concepción arquitectónica, las edificaciones con tipologías de plantas irregulares satisfacen necesidades espaciales, funcionales y bioclimáticas; sin embargo, dichas estructuras se contraponen con su desempeño sísmico por tener respuestas diferentes. Además, se debe asumir una hipótesis para la losa de entrepiso que puede ser diafragma rígido (DR) o diafragma flexible (DF). Por lo tanto, es necesario conocer las respuestas lineales de estructuras con plantas irregulares. El objetivo del presente estudio es evaluar las configuraciones irregulares en plantas tipo L, H, T y U sobre el comportamiento sísmico de estructuras de ocho niveles, considerando las hipótesis de DR y DF. A partir de las respuestas globales y locales, se determinó que los casos de estudio con DF presentaron periodos de vibración más largos, que generaron mayores deflexiones de las estructuras, provocados por la deformación de la losa en su plano. Sin embargo, los valores de las fuerzas cortantes con DF fueron menores en comparación con los modelos con DR, debido a que la losa de entrepiso se deformó en su plano, lo que repercutió en la disminución del coeficiente de amplificación sísmica (C). Así, también, las tipologías L, T y U presentaron mayores demandas sísmicas, desplazamientos laterales y aceleraciones en los bordes en comparación al modelo H, que presentó desplazamientos laterales menores y uniformes.
Análisis modal operacional de un edificio de concreto reforzado mediante métodos subespaciales estocásticos
Authors: Liu Kuan Yi Cheng , Esquivel-Salas Luis Carlos
Published: June 2024

El objetivo del presente estudio es la identificación de los parámetros modales operacionales de unedificio de concreto reforzado tipo marco de seis niveles. Esto mediante instrumentación con técnica desensores ambulantes y comparando las dos principales variaciones que existen del método de identificaciónsubespacial estocástico: el basado en covarianzas (SSI-COV) y el basado en datos (SSI-DATA). Dichaexperimentación se realiza con el fin de contrastar su eficacia para identificar el sistema dinámico deedificios de concreto a partir de pruebas de vibraciones ambientales.La instrumentación del edificio fue realizada con cuatro acelerógrafos triaxiales. Uno de ellos semantuvo fijo en el piso superior como nodo de referencia para el empate de formas modales. Los otros tresse movilizaron de piso en piso para la recuperación de la forma modal operacional completa del edificioa lo largo de los puntos de observación. Así, se obtuvo un total de seis configuraciones de prueba, conuna duración de 20 min cada una.Se identificaron nueve modos en total con el método SSI-COV, de forma que se pudo empatar yrecuperar exitosamente las formas modales completas. No obstante, no fue posible identificar modoscorrectamente con el método SSI-DATA, para datos recolectados en los pisos inferiores; por lo que tampocofue posible recuperar las formas modales completas para el edificio. En este caso, se concluye que SSICOVtiene mejor capacidad para la identificación modal a partir de vibraciones ambientales recolectadasvía acelerógrafos ambulantes en edificios.
Representaciones del 12 de Octubre en docentes de secundario: Propuesta metodológica
Authors: Nuñez María Laura
Published: June 2024

Este artículo tiene el objetivo de exponer una propuesta metodológica para estudiar las representaciones  sociales y discursivas de los docentes sobre las efemérides desde el marco teórico de los estudios críticos del discurso. La muestra se compone de entrevistas a profesores tucumanos (Argentina) del nivel medio, a propósito de la conmemoración del 12 de octubre. Después de revisar algunas propuestas metodológicas de los referentes principales que estudian la temática, especificamos el camino que guio nuestra investigación teniendo en cuenta los objetivos y las características del objeto. Cada una de las decisiones tomadas para el diseño del estudio —la concreción del trabajo de campo, el relevamiento y constitución del corpus, el análisis y la interpretación de los datos, su validación y triangulación— y la escritura del trabajo final aspiran a esclarecer los vínculos entre representaciones sociales y discursivas, configuraciones identitarias y estructuras sociales. Asimismo, aspiramos a contribuir al estudio de los discursos sobre las memorias en el marco de las instituciones educativas y a la formación docente.
Operator impact assessment on qualitative and quantitative parameters of canine platelet-rich plasma
Authors: Banu S. Amitha , Sharun Khan , Manjusha K. M. , Kumar Rohit , Vinodhkumar Obli Rajendran , De Ujjwal Kumar , Pawde A. M. , Dhama Kuldeep , Amarpal
Published: June 2024

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a cornerstone in veterinary regenerative medicine. The present study evaluated the impact of the operator on the qualitative and quantitative features of non-activated PRP derived from canine whole blood. Blood was collected in anticoagulant acid citrate dextrose from twelve healthy adult dogs and PRP was prepared according to the double-spin method. Both operators followed an identical protocol and utilized the same equipment for PRP preparation from the pooled blood samples. The resulting PRP underwent characterization, classification and coding based on minimum reporting standards. The consistency and internal reliability of different parameters were also assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient and Cronbach's alpha values. Variables such as white blood cell (WBC) concentration, relative WBC composition and mean platelet volume (MPV) showed poor reliability, and WBC concentration and MPV also had unacceptable internal consistency. Significant differences were observed in several qualitative and quantitative parameters of the prepared PRP, highlighting the influence of the operator even when the same protocol and equipment were used. Our study has direct implications to regenerative medicine, reinforcing the urgency to set minimum requirements for reporting PRP in research studies.
Evaluation of the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of healthcare workers concerning influenza vaccination in a training and research hospital in Türkiye
Authors:   Department of Family Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye, Apaydin Mehmet , Dogan Serap ,   Department of Family Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye, Aypak Cenk ,   Department of Family Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
Published: June 2024

Introduction and aim. Although increasing vaccination rates among healthcare workers (HCWs) is crucial for protecting their own health and preventing the spread of infections to patients, vaccination rates remain low. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of healthcare workers concerning seasonal influenza vaccination in a training and research hospital in Türkiye. Material and methods. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 364 healthcare workers working in a training and research hospital in Ankara, Türkiye. A face-to-face questionnaire was completed by selected participants that included questions about their sociodemographic characteristics, receiving seasonal influenza vaccination, reasons for not receiving vaccination, attitudes and behavior towards seasonal influenza vaccination recommendations for their surroundings, knowledge of who should get the vaccine, and their immunization history. Results. Among the participants, 58.5% stated that they had never received an influenza vaccination, 35.7% mentioned not receiving the regular influenza vaccination, and only 5.8% reported receiving the influenza vaccination regularly every year. Reasons for not getting vaccinated included not trusting the influenza vaccine’s protection (60.1%), not believing they are in the risk group (38.9%), and not finding a suitable time to get vaccinated (36.1%). A total of 57.1% of the healthcare workers recommended the influenza vaccine for their surroundings. Conclusion. Influenza vaccination rates among healthcare workers are quite low. To maximize influenza vaccine uptake, awareness programs are needed to correct the misconceptions health care workers have about the vaccine, and diverse strategies should be implemented to encourage them to get vaccinated, thereby promoting influenza vaccination.
Gifted children and their peers perceived parental attitudes, psychosocial problems and quality of life
Authors:   Gazi University Faculty of Nursing, Ankara, Türkiye, Yildiz Sümeyye , Altay Naime ,   Gazi University Faculty of Nursing, Ankara, Türkiye
Published: June 2024

Introduction and aim. Gifted children are defined as extraordinary children due to their high level of intelligence and specific skills. This study aimed to examine gifted children and their peers perceived parental attitudes, quality of life (QoL), and psychosocial problems. Material and methods. The study sample consisted of two groups: (1) gifted children (study group) and their parents and (2) peers (control group) and their parents. Data were collected using a descriptive characteristics form, the parental attitude scale (PAS), the pictorial pediatric symptom checklist (PPSC) and the pediatric quality of life inventory (PedsQL). Results. Both groups were similar in terms of age, gender and grade level. It was mostly the mothers who completed the data collection forms. The study and control groups had a mean PAS score of 94.18±0.738 and 99.31±0.798, respectively and a mean PPSC score of 16.11±0.475 and 16.76±0.480, respectively. The study and control groups had a mean QLS score of 83.19±0.70 and 80.28±0.83, respectively. There was a weak positive correlation between the PAS and PPSC scores (r=0.92; p<0.166). Conclusion. It is recommended that parental attitudes and their effects on children’s psychosocial status and QoL be monitored and that parents be supported. Parental attitudes and a child’s psychosocial and behavioral problems and QoL levels should be assessed to by health professionals be able to improve the well-being of both children and their parents.
Brazilians living with diabetes do not meet basic physical activity guidelines for health – a cross-sectional study
Authors:   Department of Physical Education, State University of Western Paraná, Brazil, de Lima Dartel Ferrari , Lima Lohran Anguera ,   Department of Medicine, State University of Western Paraná, Brazil, de Souza Dayane Cristina ,   Department of Physical Education, State University of Western Paraná, Brazil, Sampaio Adelar Aparecido ,   Department of Education, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, Machado Daiana ,   Department of Physical Education, State University of Western Paraná, Brazil
Published: June 2024

Introduction and aim. The purpose of this study was to describe the profile of physical activity (PA) of Brazilian adults living with diabetes mellitus living in large Brazilian urban centers, as well as to determine whether the practice aligns with the physical activity guidelines recommended for people with diabetes. Material and methods. Cross-sectional data were acquired from the 2020 Surveillance System for Risk and Protective Factors for Chronic Non-communicable Diseases, in which about 54,000 persons aged 18 and older in all Brazilian state capitals were contacted in a telephone survey. Participants reported on their engagement in recreational physical activity and active commuting to school and/or work in the three months preceding the interview, as well as the weekly frequency and duration of these activities. They also stated whether they were living with diabetes. A descriptive analysis was performed, and statistical significance was determined using Pearson’s chi-squared test. Results. In 2020, 7.9% of the population identified themselves living with diabetes. There was a greater frequency among older women and those with less education. Walking, water aerobics, and general gymnastics were the most common kinds of physical activity reported by people with diabetes. Moreover, over half of them (54.5%) were inactive, and 15% matched the physical activity criteria. The majority (90%) practiced PA for 30 minutes or more per day, while 87% of those who were active and exercised 1 to 2 times per week did not meet the requirements of the Ministry of Health. Conclusion. In 2020, 7.9% of the population identified themselves as having diabetes. There was a higher frequency among older women and those with less schooling. In the sample as a whole, approximately 70% of people living with diabetes were inactive (54.5%) or did not meet the minimum BP recommendations for people with diabetes. The duration of each session seemed to be in line with the recommendations, however, the lack of regularity caused by the low weekly frequency meant that the minimum recommended target could not be achieved. Efforts involving the continued monitoring of people living with diabetes and counseling in Primary Health Care to opt for a more physically active life, seem to be promising acts for a healthier life, pending a definitive resolution to the disease.
From diagnosis to recovery – a detailed case report on a nail bed glomus tumor
Authors:   Department of Dermatology, Krishna Mohan Medical College and Hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, Shaafie Harris I.
Published: June 2024

Introduction and aim. Glomus tumors represent benign neoplastic proliferations of the glomus body, an integral thermoregulatory component within the cutaneous microvasculature. Although they can manifest at various anatomical sites, they are predominantly observed in the subungual region. The tumors present as painful, firm, purplish, solitary nodules of the extremities, especially in the nail bed. They may be solitary or multiple; solitary lesions are encapsulated and most commonly subungual, while multiple tumors are unencapsulated and rarely subungual. Description of the case. Here, we present a case of multiple glomus tumors of the right hand in an 18-year-old female who presented with complaints of painful bluish discoloration of the right little finger for six years and progressive asymptomatic nodules on the right index finger for six months. A clinical examination revealed acute tenderness in both fingers. Love’s pin test and Hildreth’s test were positive. Excision of all lesions was done and sent for histopathology, which confirmed the diagnosis. The patient was symptom-free immediately following surgery. No nail deformities were noticed, and there was no recurrence of symptoms after one year of follow-up. Conclusion. The transungual approach is a safe and effective minimally invasive surgical technique for the treatment of symptomatic nail bed glomus tumors. It offers high success rates, promising cosmetic outcomes, and minimal complications. However, careful patient selection and meticulous surgical technique are essential to avoid potential nail deformities.
The prevalence of incidental findings in computed tomography of the head in Pediatric Emergency Department
Authors:   Stefan Kardynał Wyszyński Province Specialist Hospital, Independent Public Healthcare Centre in Lublin, Lublin, Poland, Lipińska Justyna , Lipiński Łukasz ,   Student Scientific Society at the Department of Pediatric Radiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland, Kopeć Izabela ,   Student Scientific Society at the Department of Pediatric Radiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland, Kowalczuk Maria ,   Stefan Kardynał Wyszyński Province Specialist Hospital, Independent Public Healthcare Centre in Lublin, Lublin, Poland, Woźniak Magdalena Maria ,   Department of Pediatric Radiology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
Published: June 2024

Introduction and aim. Computed tomography (CT) is the first imaging modality in the evaluation of children in case of patients with head injury in pediatric Emergency Departments (EDs). Radiological CT reports include not only lesions that are the main cause of the child’s complaints but also incidental findings. The objective of this study is to assess incidental findings observed in children who were admitted to the ED and had the head CT performed. Material and methods. This retrospective, cross-sectional study enrolled 644 children under the age of 18, from 1st January 2021 to 31st June 2021. Each child could have had one or more incidental findings in CT Results. Among all CT studies, incidental findings were found in 279 out of 644 (43.32%) cases, of which 73 (11.34%) had both lesions detected incidentally and related to the trauma. Conclusion. Head CT is an incredibly useful tool in the assessment of some head emergencies. However, evaluation of the prevalence of incidental findings is difficult. Most of them require no specific further investigation. Pediatricians, who order CTs in children, must be prepared to interpret and communicate findings to families and introduce treatment in necessary situations.
Characteristics of patients with cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
Authors:   Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland, Ożga Joanna , Skiba Marcin ,   Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland, Sztuczka Szymon ,   Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland, Wyka Michał ,   Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
Published: June 2024

Introduction and aim. Aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are both vascular abnormalities that can occur simultaneously or separately and increase the risk of intracerebral hemorrhage. The aim of this research was to characterize patients with intracranial aneurysms and AVMs. Material and methods. This retrospective research was based on analysis of Digital Subtraction Angiography. The research group consisted of 118 patients. StatSoft STATISTICA 13 was used for the statistical analysis of parameters, such as dimensions and vascularization pattern of vascular abnormalities. Results. The total number of aneurysms described was 168. In addition, 33 patients with cerebral aneurysms were also diagnosed with cerebral AVMs. The average dimensions of the aneurysms were 6.33mm, 95% CI (5.47 7.18) × 4.76mm, 95% CI (4.09, 5.43). The abnormalities were found in the extent of circulation of ACA (anterior cerebral artery) 50 (29.76%), ICA (internal carotid artery) 48 (28.57%), MCA (middle cerebral artery) 26 (15.48%), PCA (posterior cerebral artery) 23 (13.69%). There were 76 (64%) patients with diagnosed single aneurysms and 42 (36%) with multiple. Conclusion. Aneurysms are more likely to occur singly than multiply. The majority are located within the vascularization of the ACA. Aneurysms can coexist with AVMs, which increases the risk of rupture.
A instrumentalização de gênero e religião nas eleições brasileiras de 2022: O(s) voto(s) das mulheres evangélicas
Authors: Duarte de Souza Sandra
Published: June 2024

Nos últimos anos vimos crescer a disputa pelo voto evangélico na política brasileira. Se é verdade que, no Brasil, há mais pessoas que se afirmam católicas do que aquelas que se afirmam evangélicas, o fato é que as pessoas que se declaram evangélicas tendem a destacar com mais força a sua identidade religiosa e, portanto, acionar essa identidade é uma importante estratégia política. A associação quase que natural entre evangélicos e conservadorismo, foi assumida tanto pela direita como uma qualidade, quanto pela esquerda como uma acusação, e isso tem impedido a percepção da complexidade que envolve o universo religioso e a forma como as “religiosas” negociam com a política. O contingente evangélico brasileiro é formado majoritariamente por mulheres, e mulheres eleitoras. Isso não foi ignorado pelas campanhas das diferentes candidatas e candidatos ao executivo e ao legislativo do país. O eleitorado feminino evangélico é estratégico e foi “objeto de desejo” de todos os candidatos e candidatas no último processo eleitoral. O presente artigo reflete sobre os posicionamentos de mulheres evangélicas acerca de temas acionados na campanha eleitoral de 2022. Concluiu-se que as mulheres tendem a avaliar mais em quem votar, pois suas preocupações envolvem desde gastos com alimentação, saúde e segurança, até o medo de destruição da “família”.
Accommodation Costs in State University Dormitories Illustrated by Selected Examples
Authors: Kulczyk-Dynowska Alina , Kubicz Marcelina
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The main purpose of the article was to present accommodation offered by selected sixteen state universities located in the following cities: Warsaw, Cracow, Poznań, Wrocław, Łódź, Gdańsk, Toruń. A supplementary objective was to draw attention to the fact that student dormitories constitute a specific product within the real estate market. Methodology: The first stage of the study consisted in a literature query. Next, using the direct observation method, a database comprising accommodation offered by the selected universities was created. The database includes 155 observations. As a result of applying the three sigma rule, two outlier observations were discarded, while the rest were analysed using statistical methods. Findings: The university function makes the real estate market of university cities a specific one and requires appropriate spatial management. The accommodation offered by the analysed universities remains highly diverse and varies considerably in price, despite the fact that all the dormitories are among public resources. Investment is required to adapt the provided accommodation to the needs of people with disabilities. Implications and recommendations: It seems that state universities should consider organizing an information campaign addressing the prices of accommodation – primarily those competitively priced. In the period featuring a declining number of students, such a factor can significantly promote a particular university. Originality/value: The results of the research are useful for both students and university administration.
Strategiczna rachunkowość zarządcza wyznacznikiem zakresu ewidencji księgowej w działalności pomocniczej na przykładzie zarządzania nieruchomościami
Authors: Chalastra Michał
Published: June 2024

Celem głównym tego artykułu jest wskazanie możliwości rozbudowy systemu ewidencji księgowej ponad wymogi rachunkowości finansowej na potrzeby dostarczenia mierzalnych danych o realizacji strategii w obszarze działalności pomocniczej na przykładzie zarządzania nieruchomościami gospodarczymi. Celami pomocniczymi są: wskazanie możliwości konstrukcji rozbudowanych struktur zarządzania strategicznego w zakresie działalności pomocniczej oraz prezentacja zasad konstrukcji kont księgowych do ewidencji przychodów i kosztów umożliwiających dostarczenie wymiernych danych rzeczywistych o realizowanych strategiach. Artykuł powstał na podstawie autorskich wdrożeń systemów budżetowania, rachunku kosztów i zakładowych planów kont w przedsiębiorstwach różnych branż oraz prowadzonych przez autora analiz w tym zakresie. Wykorzystana została metoda studium przypadków. W artykule przedstawione zostały wzorcowe zasady poszerzenia ewidencji księgowej dla przychodów i kosztów uwzględniające potrzeby zarządzania strategicznego w zakresie działalności pomocniczej na przykładzie nieruchomości gospodarczych.
Modelo Económico de implementación de un marco de seguridad de la información para las Organizaciones Colombianas.
Authors: Serna Juan Carlos , Villamizar-Jaimes Aixa Eileen , Vallejo Silvana Lorena
Published: June 2024

La limitada comprensión de cómo la gestión de la seguridad de la información impacta en las economías organizacionales dificulta el proceso de toma de decisiones de la gerencia con respecto a las inversiones en marcos de seguridad. Este desafío, junto con el aumento de las amenazas y vulnerabilidades en los sistemas informáticos, refuerza la ciberdelincuencia y conduce a pérdidas financieras sustanciales. Si bien se han desarrollado modelos económicos que incorporan variables de ciberseguridad, no evalúan completamente la implementación de un marco de seguridad específico dentro del contexto de un país específico. El modelo propuesto tiene como objetivo justificar económicamente la implementación de un marco de ciberseguridad en las organizaciones colombianas, contribuyendo así a la dirección estratégica y al crecimiento económico de las empresas. El modelo integra un marco de seguridad publicado por el gobierno colombiano con contribuciones significativas de modelos económicos seleccionados en una revisión sistemática de la literatura. Esta integración da como resultado un modelo económico novedoso que se puede implementar en varios tipos de empresas.
Exploring the Potential Mechanisms of Zhu-Ye-Qing Wine in Preventing Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases Based on Network Pharmacology
Authors: Bai Yujie , Zhang Xin , Wang Fang , Li Ying , Guo Shiwei , Feng Jingjing , Xu Chenshuai , Gao Huan , Guo Jianfeng
Published: June 2024

Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) is a complex disease with a long latency period, and the most effective diagnosis and treatment methods are risk assessment and preventive interventions before onset. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Zhu-Ye-Qing wine (ZYQW) has the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis. However, whether ZYQW can improve the progression of CCVD has not been reported. This study aims to explore the possible mechanism of ZYQW on CCVD through network pharmacology, and finally 249 potential targets of ZYQW and 2080 potential targets of CCVD are obtained. The key targets mainly include MAPK3, TP53, RELA, MAPK1 and AKT1. The main KEGG pathways include TNF signaling pathway, lipid and atherosclerosis pathway signaling pathway. The components in ZYQW are identified by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UHPLC-CQE-CQE-MS/MS). Through network pharmacology, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation, the potential key components and prevention mechanisms of ZYQW in the prevention of CCVD are determined. ZYQW may be an effective and safe health food for the prevention of CCVD, providing guidance and basis for the further development of medicinal foods.
BAYESIAN PARAMETER INFERENCE FOR PARTIALLY OBSERVED DIFFUSIONS USING MULTILEVEL STOCHASTIC RUNGE-KUTTA METHODS
Authors: Moral Pierre Del , Hu Shulan , Jasra Ajay , Ruzayqat Hamza , Wang Xinyu
Published: June 2024

We consider the problem of Bayesian estimation of static parameters associated to a partially and discretely observed diffusion process. We assume that the exact transition dynamics of the diffusion process are unavailable, even up to an unbiased estimator and that one must time-discretize the diffusion process. In such scenarios it has been shown how one can introduce the multilevel Monte Carlo method to reduce the cost to compute posterior expected values of the parameters for a prespecified mean square error (MSE). These aforementioned methods rely on the Euler-Maruyama discretization scheme which is well known in numerical analysis to have slow convergence properties. We adapt stochastic Runge-Kutta (SRK) methods for Bayesian parameter estimation of static parameters for diffusions. This can be implemented in high dimensions of the diffusion and is seemingly underappreciated in the uncertainty quantification and statistics fields. For a class of diffusions and SRK methods, we consider the estimation of the posterior expectation of the parameters. We prove that to achieve a MSE of O(ε2), for ε > 0 given, the associated work is O(ε-2). While the latter is achievable for the Milstein scheme, this method is often not applicable for diffusions in dimension larger than two. We also illustrate our methodology in several numerical examples.
Advancements in electromagnetic shielding coatings for aerospace applications: a comprehensive review
Authors: Bharti Rohit , Butt Mohammad Mursaleen , Dey Abhijit
Published: June 2024

Strong electromagnetic shielding coatings for aviation components are becoming more and more important as aerospace technology develops. To understand better the microstructural evolution, surface morphology and thermal behaviour of zirconium diboride (ZrB2), aluminium oxide (Al2O3)/zirconium diboride, silver (Ag)–zirconium diboride composites, copper (Cu)/aluminium (Al)-doped films, titanium dioxide (TiO2)/silicon (Si)/Ag(Cr)/TiN x films and zinc oxide (ZnO)/silver/zinc oxide structures, this work presents the creation and use of advanced coatings. Applying X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and microstructural characterisation, among other experimental investigations, the performance of the coatings is assessed in a virtual aircraft environment. This work contributes to better knowledge of the elements impacting electromagnetic shielding durability and efficiency, which opens the door to the development of next-generation coatings that would meet and even surpass the strict specifications needed for aerospace applications. The enhancement of this technology highlights the importance of maintaining the dependability and safety of aircraft systems, which eventually helps both the crew and passengers.
Immortality, Space, and the Subtle Heresy of Arthurian Expectations
Authors: Endsjø Dag Øistein
Published: June 2024

The twelfth century expectations about the return of King Arthur connect to a more comprehensive and ancient belief in physical immortality being possible beyond the ordinary human geography. But contrary to other immortalised figures in medieval belief, who either remained in the geographical
periphery or came back only at the end of time, Arthur returning at any moment to continue his ideal rule countered the basic Christian understanding that immortality had no place in the ordinary world before the apocalypse. The emotional longing for the widely popular Arthur’s apparently
infinite perfect reign could also put the hope for Christ???s second coming more in the shadow. The Arthurian expectations simultaneously represented a most subtle heresy as none of those holding these unorthodox beliefs considered themselves in opposition to the Church. This, along with a
most adamant defence of their expectations, made the Arthur believers hard to handle without turning them into full-fledged heretics, while denouncing Arthur himself was difficult without afflicting the pious ideals he represented as a legendary Christian champion. The 1191 fabrication of
Arthur’s tomb could thus have been the perfect answer to a subtle heresy, as it effectively eliminated the possibility of his return without overtly criticizing anyone’s beliefs.
Lord George Gordon: Politics, Religion and Slavery
Authors: Turnbull Michael T.R.B.
Published: June 2024

Lord George Gordon (1751‐1793), was son of Cosmo George, third Duke of Gordon and Katherine Duchess of Gordon. His mother remarried Staats Long Morris, an American soldier and politician, who inculcated in Gordon an admiration of America, particularly during his naval service
based in America and a long posting in Jamaica where he experienced the cruelty of slavery under British rule. Gordon left the navy under a cloud and entered parliament in 1774 under demeaning circumstances, voting for the Opposition where he launched a series of attacks on the government
of Lord North. In 1780, he marched as president for a Protestant Association on Parliament in protest at the 1778 Catholic Relief Act for England, and the possibility of bringing in a similar bill for Scotland. The ‘Gordon Riots’ outside Westminster followed and Lord George was
arrested for treason but in 1781 was exonerated. He was later charged with libel and again imprisoned. By this time he had converted to the Jewish faith and on 26 April 1792 wrote a powerful indictment of slavery to the Speaker of the House of Commons.
Editorial: The Process of Civilization
Authors: Stoklund Bjarne
Published: June 2024

Editorial