bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BCH Two-step Auxiliary Variable Integration with MplusAutomation
Authors: Garber Adam C
Published: September 2021

This R tutorial automates the BCH two-step axiliary variable procedure (Bolk, Croon, Hagenaars, 2004) using the MplusAutomation package (Hallquist & Wiley, 2018) to estimate models and extract relevant parameters. To learn more about auxiliary variable integration methods and why multi-step methods are necessary for producing un-biased estimates see Asparouhov & Muthén (2014). The name of this mehtod, BCH, stands for Bolck, Croon, & Hagenaars, the authors who developed this method (Bolk, Croon, Hagenaars, 2004). This tutorial utilizes the public-use data repository named the Longitudinal Survey of American Youth (LSAY; Miller et al., 1992). The applied example used in this tutorial is based off the example presented in the seminal chapter on mixture modeling by Katherine Masyn (2013). This tutorial contains the 9 math indicators from this original study as well as two auxiliary variables.
Measuring Players’ Experience of Need Satisfaction in Digital Games: An Analysis of the Factor Structure of the UPEQ
Authors: Kayser Dominik , Perrig Sebastian Andrea Caesar , Brühlmann Florian
Published: September 2021

In this work, we explore the factorial structure of the Ubisoft Perceived Experience Questionnaire (UPEQ) and its correlation with game enjoyment. For this purpose, an online survey was conducted on the experience with the video game League of Legends. Three hundred and sixty-nine participants provided information about their in- and out-of-game demographics and rated their experience with the game using the UPEQ and the subscale Interest/Enjoyment from the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory. Using confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis, we found weaknesses in the 3-factor model of the UPEQ and propose a 6- or 7-factor structure as a basis for new research and improvement of the UPEQ.
Analisis Customer Response Index Iklan Handphone Merek Nexian pada Pembaca Media Cetak di Kota Kupang
Authors: Susilawati Made
Published: September 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis Customer Response Index (CRI) iklan handpone merek Nexian pada pembaca media cetak di Kota Kupang. Data yang dikumpulkan adalah data sekunder. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa CRI iklan handphone merek Nexian pada media cetak (Pos Kupang dan Timor Express) di Kota Kupang diperoleh CRI 4,02%. Dengan demikian, masih ada peluang sebesar 95,98% CRI yang masih bisa diraih. Berdasarkan hasil CRI perusahaan perlu menerapkan strategi komunikasi yang lebih efektif agar mampu meningkatkan intentions lebih dari 30,88% sehingga dapat meningkatkan CRI nya yang dapat berpeluang meningkatkan niat membeli (intentions) handphone merek Nexian dan memungkinkan diikuti dengan tindakan membeli (action).
Sentiment Analysis on Covid-19 Vaccination Tweets using Naïve Bayes and LSTM
Authors: Aryal Ranjan Raj , Bhattarai Ankit
Published: September 2021

Social media is one platform where people share their opinions and views on different topics, services, or behaviors that happen around them. Since the COVID19 pandemic that started at the end of 2019, it has been a topic on which people express their sentiments. Recently, the COVID19 vaccination programs have got a lot of responses. In this paper, we have proposed two models: one based on the machine learning approach: Naive Bayes & the other based on deep learning: LSTM, whose goal is to know the sentiment of Asian region tweets towards the vaccine through sentiment analysis. The data were extracted with the help of Twitter API from March 23, 2021, till April 2, 2021. The extraction approach contains keywords with geocoding of some of the Asian countries, especially Nepal, India and Singapore. After collecting data, some preprocessing such as removing numbers, non-English & stop words, removing special characters, and hyperlinks were done. The polarity of tweets was assigned using the Text blob library. The tweets were classified into one of the three: positive, negative, or neutral. Now the data were preprocessed with the splitting of tweets into training & testing sets. Both the models were trained & tested using 10767 unique tweets. This experiment shows that a number of people in these three countries (Nepal, India and Singapore) have positive sentiment towards the vaccine and are taking the first dose of Covid19 vaccine. At last, the accuracy of the LSTM model was found to be 7% greater than that of the Naive Bayes-based model.
Estimation of ecological adaptability and stability of promising winter barley varieties and lines in the competitive variety testing
Authors: Filippov E. G. , Dontsova А. А. , Dontsov D. Р. , Zasypkina I. М.
Published: September 2021

Plant breeding plays an important role in increasing grain production and improving its quality. Currently, the de[1]velopment of new ecologically adaptable varieties that can more effectively use the climatic and soil resources of the regions is of great importance. The purpose of the current study was to analyze the parameters of ecological adapt[1]ability and stability of varieties and lines of the competitive variety testing (2018–2020) in the Rostov region. There have been studied five winter barley varieties ‘Timofey’, ‘Erema’, ‘Vivat’, ‘Marusya’, ‘Foks 1’ and six winter barley lines ‘Pallidum 1899’, ‘Pallidum 1972’, ‘Parallelum 1976’, ‘Parallelum 1979’, ‘Parallelum 1980’, ‘Parallelum 1981’ developed by the FSBSI “ARC “Donskoy”. The sowing was carried out with a Wintersteiger Plotseed seeder, accounting plots area was 10 m². The forecrop was peas. The placement was systematic; the number of repetitions was 6. The factor ‘year’ had the greatest influence on the formation of productivity with 97.07%. The analysis of environmental condi[1]tions showed that there were more favorable growing conditions in 2018 (Ij = +1.27), and unfavorable ones in 2019 (Ij = -1.62). The productivity of the varieties ‘Erema’ (9.4 t / ha; +0.7), ‘Marusya’ (9.7 t / ha; +1.0) and the line ‘Pallidum 1972’ (9.4 t / ha; +0.7) exceeded that of the standard variety. There has been established the varieties and lines ‘Timofey’, ‘Pallidum 1972’, ‘Parallium 1979’, ‘Parallum 1981’ had increased stress resistance. The varieties ‘Erema’, ‘Marusya’ and the line ‘Pallidum 1972’ had a higher compensatory ability. According to the analysis of adaptability, the varieties ‘Erema’, ‘Marusya’, ‘Foks 1’, as well as the line ‘Parallelum 1976’ were identified as responsive with linear regression coefficient values above one. The lines ‘Pallidum 1972’, ‘Parallelum 1979’, ‘Parallelum 1981’ and the variety ‘Marusya’ consistently produced high yields. The lines ‘Pallidum 1972’, ‘Parallum 1979’ and ‘Parallum 1981’ possessed high stability index (L) and PUSS index.
Modelo de convivencia escolar. Un marco para políticas públicas, formación e investigación
Authors: Carbajal-Padilla Patricia , Fierro-Evans Cecilia
Published: September 2021

Este trabajo reporta el análisis documental realizado para responder la solicitud de la Secretaría de Educación de Guanajuato (México) de elaborar un modelo para atender, prevenir y erradicar la violencia escolar. El análisis de documentos de política pública, a la luz de la teoría de convivencia, permitió poner en diálogo dos enfoques distintos: uno sobre prevención de la violencia, que desemboca en el control de comportamientos antisociales, y otro de convivencia, orientado a la creación de ambientes enriquecedores y desarrollo de capacidades. Se identificaron principios de fondo compartidos y nociones equivalentes desde ambas perspectivas. Asimismo, se observaron algunas divergencias, vacíos e inconsistencias que fueron atendidos. El modelo propuesto desplazó la violencia como eje de la política pública para situar la convivencia como núcleo principal de atención. Recuperando aportaciones de la sociología, la filosofía, la teoría de conflictos en escuelas, la pedagogía y la gestión escolar, el modelo de convivencia resultante propone tres niveles de intervención: contención, resolución de conflictos y transformación de prácticas pedagógicas y de gestión orientadas hacia la inclusión, la equidad y la  participación. El modelo representa un dispositivo accesible para analizar políticas públicas, elaborar autodiagnósticos escolares y diseñar propuestas de formación en convivencia o realizar investigaciones.
Hemostasis system and uterine scar formation in women undergoing conservative myomectomy
Authors: Zhelezov D. M.
Published: September 2021

Annotation. The aim of the study was to assess the characteristics of hemostasis and the formation of a scar on the uterus in women who underwent conservative myomectomy. Medical records of 426 women with a scar on the uterus were analyzed. The results of pathomorphological examination of biopsy materials obtained in the area of the “old” scar during myomectomy with recurrence of fibroids with a gestational age of 33 to 40 weeks. The micromorphological structure of postoperative scars and pericycatric region of the myometrium was determined and immunohistochemical examination was performed on serial paraffin sections of biopsy material using primary and secondary monoclonal antibodies of Dako kits (USA). To quantify the immunohistochemical results in the sections, the number of cells in which the immunoperoxidase label (positive staining) was detected in 10 fields of view randomly selected (>200 cells) was counted. FW expression was determined using a semi-quantitative method with H-score calculation. Statistical processing of the obtained results was performed by non-parametric methods using the software TIBCO Statistica 13.5 (USA). It was shown that 40.1% of uterine scars are due to conservative myomectomy. In the postoperative period, patients who underwent conservative myomectomy have a tendency to hypercoagulation, while the frequency of thromboembolic complications after conservative myomectomy does not exceed 3%. High FW expression indicates the presence of endothelial dysfunction and should be taken into account when assessing the risk of thromboembolic complications in patients after conservative myomectomy.
Evaluation effectiveness analysis of adjuvant antibiotic therapy in the process of complex periodontal patients treatment
Authors: Kostenko S. B. , Dunets R. O. , Chobei A. S. , Stetsyk M. O. , Penzelyk I. V. , Pirchak I. D.
Published: September 2021

Annotation. Received the large set of factors influencing the success of the results and duration of patients treatment with periodontal disease, as well as different levels of correlation of these factors it is advisable to study the use of adjuvant antibiotic therapy in the patients treatment with periodontal disease, which became the purpose of our work. To test the effectiveness of adjuvant antibiotic therapy in the complex treatment of periodontal pathology from the primary study category of patients, four groups were formed a total numbering of 240 people: the group of antibiotics without determining antibiotic sensitivity, the group of antibiotics according to rapid diagnosis, the group of antibiotics according to detailed analysis group of amoxiclav and ciprofloxacin. Mathematical and statistical data processing was performed using the application software STATISTICA 6.0. According to a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of antimicrobial and subantimicrobial antibiotic therapy as an adjuvant approach to the treatment of periodontal disease, it was found that the use of broad-spectrum agents and targeted antianaerobic drugs contributed to a more pronounced improvement in clinical attachment and reduced depth levels. Thus, antibacterial support of the active phase of the periodontal therapy protocol contributes to the clinically significant reduction of the main symptoms associated with the influence of relevant associations of periodontal pathogens, reducing the actual number of such and imbalance of their quantitative ratios in the biofilm structure as a specific factor. Reducing the volume of repeated iatrogenic surgical and conservative interventions due to the early use of antibacterial agents also contributes to the increase in cost-effectiveness, as fewer total manipulations contribute to achieving the appropriate target effect.
Testing methods for surgical treatment of endometrial cancer
Authors: Movchan O. M. , Svintsitskіy V. S. , Bublieva O. I.
Published: September 2021

Annotation. The urgency of the study is due to an increase in the incidence (more than 50%) of newly diagnosed uterine endometrial cancer, especially among young people. The main method of treatment for stage I-II endometrial cancer remains surgery. The study aimed to identify possible cytological conversion during laparoscopic procedures. The main method of research was a non-randomized, prospective cohort study with subsequent observation of the duration of hospitalization and 30 days after discharge for the period from 2010 to 2019. The duration of hospitalization was estimated, while in the perioperative period and within 30 days after discharge – the presence of postoperative complications. A total of 812 patients with stage I-IV endometrial cancer were analyzed, with a mean age of 52±5 years (25 to 75 years). The first group included patients who underwent laparotomy, the second – laparoscopic surgery. The presence of metastases and recurrences was confirmed by morphological, radiological, echoscopic and clinical methods. Standard methods of descriptive statistics were used for data processing; in particular, the average values were calculated with their standard errors when using the standard Student’s t-test at p<0.05 using Microsoft Excel software packages. Conclusions were made about the volume and type of surgery, taking into account the histological type of tumor, lymphovascular invasion, clinical stage, presence or absence of obesity and other comorbidities that may affect metabolism, life history and the presence of surgery. The obtained data confirm the safety of laparoscopic hysterectomy for women with stage I endometrial cancer. However, there are no data on whether laparoscopy can lead to intra-abdominal dissemination of tumor cells.
Elective course “Pharmaceutical aspects of substance abuse and drug addiction” as part of the process of forming a systemic thinking pharmacist
Authors: Voitenko T. I. , Sergeev S. V. , Bobrovskaya O. A.
Published: September 2021

Annotation. The formation of non-standard thinking and holistic vision in higher education students is achieved through the use of interdisciplinary integration of basic subjects with elective courses as more professionally oriented. The aim of the work is to optimize the teaching of a new course “Pharmaceutical aspects of substance abuse and drug addiction” (“PASAandDA”), which is offered to students of the 3rd year of the Faculty of Pharmacy and is a generalization for previous basic and additional disciplines of biological direction with modern information and communication technologies. The following methods were used: sociological survey, statistical processing of the obtained results, analysis of scientific sources on the subject of work. The survey was conducted twice anonymously on a self-developed questionnaire, which was developed according to the methodology of the Center for Applied Research, in Microsoft Forms Office 365. Generalization and processing of research materials in observation groups were conducted using statistical and comparative methods according to each category. The survey involved 123 people (43 men, 80 women), divided into two groups: students of the 3rd year of the Faculty of Pharmacy, who studied “PASAandDA” (observation group – 39 people) and people from their circle of friends who were not familiar with this course (control – 84 people). All obtained data were statistically processed using built-in modules Microsoft Forms and software package “Microsoft Office Excel” taking into account the Student’s parametric t-test to assess the obtained statistical significance of intergroup differences. The following results were obtained: the question, which was formulated in such a way that based on the answers, it was possible to obtain the numerical value of worldviews on the socialization of addicted to psychoactive drugs (PD), 21% of respondents who studied the discipline (reliability m= ±6.52), and from the number of respondents who did not study “PASAandDA” – 38% (m= ±5.3), p<0.05 (95%). 17% (m= ±6.01) and 4% (m= ±2.14), p<0.05 (95%) were denied. Considering the above results, we can conclude that among the respondents who did not study “PASAandDA”, statistically significantly more consider drug addiction to be less threatening to the individual and his return to society. Finally, the analysis of factual data makes it possible to state that the study of the elective course “PASAandDA”, in accordance with the implemented optimizations, statistically significantly reduced the number of potential consumers of psychoactive drugs among applicants, which is undeniable practical significance of this discipline.
Methodology for forming a model of a regional center of cardiology on the principles of public-private partnership
Authors: Ivanyuk А. V. , Orlova N. M.
Published: September 2021

Annotation. International experience proves the effectiveness of using public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the healthcare sector. The aim of the work was to substantiate the methodology of forming a model of a regional center of cardiology (RCC) on the principles of PPP. The study used general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, interpretation of scientific data, systemic and structural-functional approaches, as well as the generalized results of a sociological survey of 829 patients who applied to district cardiology offices in the Kyiv region, as well as 352 cardiologists from all regions of Ukraine. The analysis of the prevalence of diseases of the circulatory system (DCS) and resource provision of the cardiological service in the Kyiv region was carried out on the basis of data from the Kyiv regional center of medical statistics. It has been established that an unfavorable epidemiological situation in terms of morbidity, disability and mortality due to DCS has formed in the Kyiv region and there are a number of problems in the organization of cardiac care for the population of the region. To improve the organization of cardiac care at the regional level, a modern model of a regional cardiology center based on PPP principles is needed, which can ensure the economic, structural and social efficiency of medical care. To implement the project of organizing a regional cardiology center on the principles of PPP, an applied methodology has been developed, which is a set of interrelated methodological approaches, requirements and regulators and a methodological tool for the formation of a modern RCC model with the involvement of private capital, market mechanisms that provide a targeted impact on the effectiveness of the model. The proposed methodology will be further used to substantiate and develop a modern RCC model based on PPP principles.
The impact of the Bank of Russia’s macroprudential policy on the risk exposure of banks’ consumer loan portfolios
Authors:   Bank of Russia, Miroshnichenko Dmitry
Published: September 2021

In this paper, the author examines the efficiency of risk weight add-ons introduced by the Bank of Russia depending on borrowers’ debt burden in terms of discouraging high-risk unsecured rouble consumer lending and the effect of these add-ons on banks’ capital adequacy. The analysis is based on open bank reporting data for the period from October 2019 through August 2020. We show that in this time frame, most banks increased their capital. At the same time, the results obtained do not enable us to confirm the hypothesis that this measure has a pronounced effect on the reduction of the risk profile of consumer loan portfolios. We demonstrate that one of the factors that influenced the efficiency of measures introduced by the regulator is the substantially higher profitability of retail lending as compared to corporate lending.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF LOGISTICS BUSINESS
Authors: Liudmyla KHARSUN
Published: September 2021

Background. The activities of logistics companies require introduction of mana­gement tools of corporate social responsibility (CSR) at the strategic and operational level today. Accordingly, the issues of specific features, manifestation forms and promising areas of development of socially oriented logistics business are relevant. Analysis of recent research and publications has shown that there is a wide range of publications about CSR nature, principles, forms and its implications for enterprises. However, the features of socially oriented development programs by logistics companies are not studied. The aim of the article is to investigate the peculiarities of manifestation of corporate social responsibility, the forms and directions of its implementation in the activities of lo­gistics service providers in the context of modern global challenges. Materials and methods. Methods of comparative analysis, synthesis, systema­tization, generalization were used in this paper. Results. Thanks to socially oriented approaches to doing business, logistics com­panies are often able to achieve significant resource savings, solve staffing issues, support innovative development, establish and maintain transparent and mutually beneficial rela­tionships with all stakeholders in supply chains. The main areas of CSR for logistics companies are environmental, which is manifested in the plane of transport and ware­housing operations; economic area ensures the efficiency and reliability of logistics chains, development of economic systems; social area is in the context of labor relations and ensuring consumer rights. Operators of the Ukrainian logistics services market are actively implementing CSR practices and confirm this fact with certificates of compliance with international standards. During the COVID-19 pandemic, logistics companies significantly expanded socially oriented business practice. Conclusion. In the context of the global pandemic crisis, new threats and challenges are emerging for logistics operators, related to their increased accountability to society and growing risks to the uninterrupted functioning of supply chains. Keywords: corporate social responsibility, logistic companies, sustainable deve­lop­ment programs, socially oriented activities, virtuous partnership, standards of sustain­nable business development.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES OF SERVICE QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Authors: Oleh POPYK
Published: September 2021

Вackground. Quality management has a prominent place in the overall structure of the business process and there are a lot of significant papers in this area. Therefore, it is necessary to review existing methodological approaches, provide some conceptual and categorical clarification and generalization, formalization and description of the subject area and many links, in particular, determine the prospects for development of this area in the context of the Industry 4.0 concept. Analysis of recent research and publications has shown that despite the presence of a significant theoretical and methodological basis in the organization of the quality management process there is a need for a certain structuring of accumulated knowledge and problem field demarcation of the analyzed area. The aim of this article is an ontological understanding of the evolutionary way of for­mation and provision of requirements for processes and products in the context of trans­formational changes and socio-economic conditions of the economic activity environment. Materials and methods. The research methodology includes a retrospective analysis of the quality management area, synthesis method and forecast evaluation. The works of do­mestic and foreign scientists were the theoretical basis of the study. Results. A retrospective analysis of the evolutionary way of the concept of "quality management" development is highlighted. The historical chronology of the main stages and links on the formation way of a modern idea of the enterprise quality management is demonstrated. The main definition differences and contradictions in the existing method­logical platforms in the quality management area are identified in relationto the terms "quality" and"process". Ways of harmonization and mutual interpretation of termino­logical basis in order to create a unified definitions system and avoid contradictions in interdisciplinary research are proposed. The toolkit of the international standards of the ISO series is defined as one of the most successful and characterized by the system attributes presence and the implementation ways complexity. The role and place of orga­nizational culture and modern technologies in the process of the quality management system formation of the enterprise are determined. Conclusion. The main vectors of further development of quality management as a complex methodological system in the conditions of change of production opportunities and business environment are formed. Keywords: quality, management system, process, business process, management, principle, concept.
Main directions of searching for hydrocarbons in Nadym-Pursk oil and gas region
Authors: Gladysheva Y. I.
Published: September 2021

Nadym-Pursk oil and gas region has been one of the main areas for the production of hydrocarbon raw materials since the sixties of the last century. A significant part of hydrocarbon deposits is at the final stage of field development. An increase in gas and oil production is possible subject to the discovery of new fields. The search for new hydrocarbon deposits must be carried out taking into account an integrated research approach, primarily the interpretation of seismic exploration, the creation of geological models of sedimentary basins, the study of geodynamic processes and thermobaric parameters. Statistical analysis of geological parameters of oil and gas bearing complexes revealed that the most promising direction of search are active zones — blocks with the maximum sedimentary section and accumulation rate. In these zones abnormal reservoir pressures and high reservoir temperatures are recorded. The Cretaceous oil and gas megacomplex is one of the main prospecting targets. New discovery of hydrocarbon deposits are associated with both additional exploration of old fields and the search for new prospects on the shelf of the north. An important area of geological exploration is the productive layer of the Lower-Berezovskaya subformation, in which gas deposits were discovered in unconventional reservoirs.
Technology for the production of carbon nanomaterials by pyrolysis
Authors: Kolenchukov O. A. , Petrovsky E. A. , Smirnov N. A.
Published: September 2021

The processes of oil production and preparation involve the formation of a mixture of various hydrocarbon gases, otherwise called associated petroleum gas. Today most of associated petroleum gas produced is burned, causing damage to the natural environment, or used as an energy supply for technological equipment. At the same time, associated petroleum gas can be used as a valuable raw material to produce various chemicals. In the article, the existing methods of APG utilization are considered, and the relatively simplest and most environmentally friendly pyrolysis method is proposed. A comparative analysis of the methods of mixing raw materials was carried out, as a result of which it was revealed that the mechanical and vibration methods are considered the most rational. An experimental installation for processing petroleum associated gas by pyrolysis is presented. The results of experimental studies of the production of carbon fiber nanomaterials and hydrogen are presented. Gas (CH4) obtained by utilization of hydrocarbon-containing waste (oil sludge) was used as a feedstock. The average yield of the target products was 81 l/h for hydrogen and 325.5 g/h for nanofiber carbon.
Management of postoperative internal carotid artery intimal flap after carotid endarterectomy: a cohort study and systematic review
Authors: Rychen Jonathan , Madarasz Adrian , Murek Michael , Schucht Philippe , Heldner Mirjam R. , Mordasini Pasquale , Z’Graggen Werner J. , Raabe Andreas , Bervini David
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE

Postoperative internal carotid artery (ICA) intimal flap (IF) is a potential complication after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for carotid artery stenosis. There are no clear recommendations in the current literature on the management of this condition due to sparse evidence. Some authors advocate carotid stent placement or reoperation, while others suggest watchful waiting. The aim of this study was to analyze incidence and management strategies of postoperative ICA-IF, and moreover, to put these findings into context with a systematic literature review.

METHODS

The authors retrospectively reviewed all consecutive CEA cases performed at the University Hospital of Bern over a decade (January 2008 to December 2018). The incidence of postoperative ICA-IF, risk factors, management strategies, and outcomes were analyzed. These results were put into context with a systematic review following the PRISMA guidelines.

RESULTS

A total of 725 CEAs were performed between January 2008 and December 2018. Postoperative ICA-IF was detected by routine duplex neurovascular ultrasound (NVUS) in 13 patients, corresponding to an incidence rate of 1.8% (95% CI 1.0%–3.1%). There were no associated intraluminal thrombi on the detected IF. Intraoperative shunt placement was used in 5.6% and one or more intima tack sutures were performed in 42.5% of the 725 cases. There was no significant association between intraoperative shunt placement and the occurrence of an IF (p > 0.99). Two patients (15.4%) with IF experienced a transient postoperative neurological deficit (transient ischemic attack). In these cases, the symptoms resolved spontaneously without any interventions or change in the antiplatelet regimen. All other cases (84.6%) with IF were asymptomatic. In 1 patient (7.7%) with IF, the antiplatelet treatment was switched from a mono- to a dual-antiaggregating regimen because the IF led to a stenosis > 70%; this patient remained asymptomatic. All cases of IFs were managed conservatively with close radiological follow-up evaluations, without reoperation or stenting of the ICA. All 13 IFs vanished spontaneously after a mean duration of 6.9 months (median 1.5 months, range 0.5–48 months). A systematic literature review revealed a postoperative ICA-IF incidence of 3.0% (95% CI 2.1%–4.1%) with relatively heterogenous management strategies.

CONCLUSIONS

Postoperative ICA-IF is a rare finding after CEA. Conservative therapy with close NVUS follow-up evaluations appears to be an acceptable and safe management strategy for asymptomatic IFs without associated intraluminal thrombi.
Risk of tract recurrence with stereotactic biopsy of brain metastases: an 18-year cancer center experience
Authors: Carnevale Joseph A. , Imber Brandon S. , Winston Graham M. , Goldberg Jacob L. , Ballangrud Ase , Brennan Cameron W. , Beal Kathryn , Tabar Viviane , Moss Nelson S.
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE

Stereotactic biopsy is increasingly performed on brain metastases (BrMs) as improving cancer outcomes drive aggressive multimodality treatment, including laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). However, the tract recurrence (TR) risk is poorly defined in an era defined by focused-irradiation paradigms. As such, the authors aimed to define indications and adjuvant therapies for this procedure and evaluate the BrM-biopsy TR rate.

METHODS

In a single-center retrospective review, the authors identified stereotactic BrM biopsies performed from 2002 to 2020. Surgical indications, radiographic characteristics, stereotactic planning, dosimetry, pre- and postoperative CNS-directed and systemic treatments, and clinical courses were collected. Recurrence was evaluated using RANO-BM (Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology Brain Metastases) criteria.

RESULTS

In total, 499 patients underwent stereotactic intracranial biopsy for any diagnosis, of whom 25 patients (5.0%) underwent biopsy for pathologically confirmed viable BrM, a proportion that increased over the time period studied. Twelve of the 25 BrM patients had ≥ 3 months of radiographic follow-up, of whom 6 patients (50%) developed new metastatic growth along the tract at a median of 5.0 months post-biopsy (range 2.3–17.1 months). All of the TR cases had undergone pre- or early post-biopsy stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and 3 had also undergone LITT at the time of initial biopsy. TRs were treated with resection, reirradiation, or observation/systemic therapy.

CONCLUSIONS

In this study the authors identified a nontrivial, higher than previously described rate of BrM-biopsy tract recurrence, which often required additional surgery or radiation and justified close radiographic surveillance. As BrMs are commonly treated with SRS limited to enhancing tumor margins, consideration should be made, in cases lacking CNS-active systemic treatments, to include biopsy tracts in adjuvant radiation plans where feasible.
Management of patients with medically intractable epilepsy and anterior temporal lobe encephaloceles
Authors: Sandhu Mani Ratnesh S. , Mandel Mauricio , McGrath Hari , Lamsam Layton , Farooque Pue , Bronen Richard A. , Spencer Dennis D. , Damisah Eyiyemisi C.
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE

Temporal lobe encephaloceles (TLENs) are a significant cause of medically refractory epilepsy, but there is little consensus regarding their workup and treatment. This study characterizes these lesions and their role in seizures and aims to standardize preoperative evaluation and surgical management.

METHODS

Patients with TLEN who had undergone resective epilepsy surgery from December 2015 to August 2020 at a single institution were included in the study. Medical records were reviewed for each patient to collect relevant seizure workup information including demographics, radiological findings, surgical data, and neuropsychological evaluation.

RESULTS

For patients who presented to the authors’ program with suspected medically intractable temporal lobe epilepsy (219 patients), TLEN was considered to be the epileptogenic focus in 5.5%. Ten patients with TLEN had undergone resection and were included in this study. Concordance between ictal scalp electroencephalography (EEG) lateralization and TLEN was found in 9/10 patients (90%), and 4/10 patients (40%) had signs suggestive of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Surgical outcome was reported in patients with at least 12 months of follow-up (9/10). Patients with scalp EEG findings concordant with the TLEN side had a good outcome (Engel class I: 7 patients, class II: 1 patient). One patient with discordant EEG findings had a bad outcome (Engel class III). No significant neuropsychological deficits were observed after the surgery.

CONCLUSIONS

TLENs are epileptogenic lesions that should be screened for in patients with medically refractory epilepsy who have signs of IIH and no other lesions on MRI. Restricted resection is safe and effective in patients with scalp EEG findings concordant with TLEN.
Predicting outcomes in Dandy-Walker malformation: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Ulrich James , Caird John , Crimmins Darach
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE

Dandy-Walker malformation (DWM) is a disorder that most neurologists and neurosurgeons will manage at some point during their careers. It is characterized by partial or complete dysgenesis of the cerebellar vermis. Outcomes are highly variable and range from functionally normal to severely disabled. Predicting these outcomes has classically been focused on the radiological findings that constitute DWM. Other anomalies that can be commonly found in these patients are potentially more indicative of outcome than the tenet markers of DWM. Furthermore, hydrocephalus is an ever-present danger in these patients, many of whom will be admitted to the hospital due to this condition. This study aims to identify these items as potential predictors of outcome.

METHODS

All referrals from antenatal anatomy scans between 1992 and 2013 that were suspicious for DWM were reviewed. Neurosurgery archives were reviewed for outpatient letters and other correspondence. The number of DWM diagnoses was quantified. Outcomes were judged based on patient status, ranging from death to attending normal school. The presence of any other anomalies was quantified and measured against patient outcomes.

RESULTS

Cyst size and the presence of another CNS anomaly were shown to portend worse outcomes. Non-CNS anomalies and hydrocephalus were not predictive of worse outcomes. Furthermore, of all the treatments assessed, ventriculoperitoneal shunts were shown to be the most effective in this data set.

CONCLUSIONS

Results from this study suggest a pivot in how prognoses in DWM should be established and how parents should be counseled, along with a view of hydrocephalus and its treatment that challenges the current literature.
OD „KOREANY” DO „ALMA E CORACAO”. SEMANTYKA I PRAGMATYKA PIOSENEK OLIMPIJSKICH
Authors: Nowak Paweł
Published: September 2021

W przestrzeni publicznej istnieją różnorodne sposoby wyrażania bycia społecznością olimpijską, zjednoczonej ideami barona Pierre’a de Coubertina. Taki charakter mają znicz olimpijski, pięć kółek olimpijskich, flaga olimpijska i wiele znaków graficznych, werbalnych i dźwiękowych, obecnych w symbolicznej przestrzeni publicznej. Jednym z tego rodzaju spajających „olimpijczyków” komunikatów miały być także muzyka, piosenki i hymn olimpijski. Kilkadziesiąt piosenek, które przez ostatnie 30 lat były kojarzone z igrzyskami opiera się na semantyce emocji i interpretacji ducha, płomienia, snu, marzeń, które w zależności od autora tekstu mają bardziej lub tylko nieco mniej sztampowy charakter. Nie są zbyt gęste semantycznie i pragmatycznie, ale aktywują różne konteksty i ramy interpretacyjne oraz są niedookreślone tematycznie (nie wiadomo często, czy są o sporcie czy o miłości). Z pewnością jest w nich komunikacja nie wprost, a kooperacja opiera się na presupozycjach i implikaturach.
MELODIA RÓŻNIE NAKRĘCONA
Authors: Zaczkowski Piotr
Published: September 2021

Barwy narodowe i hymn są elementem zarówno tożsamości, jak i autokreacji aktora sceny sportowej. Zachowania mistrzów olimpijskich recenzowano w języku teatru i niekiedy w języku polityki.  Współcześnie zwycięzca igrzysk olimpijskich, pierwszoplanowy aktor widowiska, jest świadomym reżyserem epilogu prowadzonej przez siebie gry i scenariuszowi honorowania najlepszych nadaje własny rys. Jednocześnie od zdobywcy najwyższego lauru nadal oczekuje się solidarności z wartościami identyfikującymi rywalizację jednostek jako konfrontację państw i narodów. Ogrywanie ceremoniału gry sportowej przez jego uczestnika ma – mimo ewolucji samego kształtu widowiska – naturę konserwatywną, odpowiadając wyobrażeniom odbiorców. Dokonane rozpoznania wykorzystały relacje i opisy dostępne w prasie i na portalach internetowych, a także świadectwa obecne w literaturze sportowej, w reportażu i publicystyce.
STUDIA PODYPLOMOWE NA UCZELNIACH TECHNICZNYCH – DOSTOSOWANIE OFERTY EDUKACYJNEJ DO POTRZEB RYNKU PRACY
Authors: Sobotka Bartosz
Published: September 2021

Artykuł przedstawia charakterystykę i analizę studiów podyplomowych w Polsce jako formę kształcenia ustawicznego, a także opisuje wyniki badań autora dotyczących organizowania studiów podyplomowych przez uczelnie techniczne. W ramach badań dokonuje się próby określenia czynników warunkujących zgodność oferty edukacyjnej uczelni (lub jednostek naukowych posiadających uprawnienia do ich prowadzenia) z potrzebami rynku pracy, stymulującej rozwój i efektywność gospodarki (realne korzyści dla rozwoju przedsiębiorstw) oraz zaspokojenie dążeń pracodawców i pracowników do podnoszenia kwalifikacji zawodowych. W konkluzjach stwierdza się, że studia podyplomowe będą zajmowały kluczową pozycję na rynku edukacyjnym w ramach LLL.
POSTAWY MŁODZIEŻY WOBEC ALTERNATYWNYCH FORM ŻYCIA MAŁŻEŃSKO–RODZINNEGO. NA PODSTAWIE BADAŃ SOCJOLOGICZNYCH W KATOLICKICH LICEACH OGÓLNOKSZTAŁCĄCYCH W SZCZECINIE
Authors: Szczygielski Dominik Marek
Published: September 2021

Przemiany w sferze życia małżeńsko-rodzinnego wiążą się ze wzrostem akceptacji wobec nowych form życia w małżeństwie i rodzinie. Zakres obserwowanych przemian pozwala przypuszczać, że w społeczeństwie polskim młode pokolenie stanie się nośnikiem rewolucyjnych rozwiązań w życiu małżeńsko-rodzinnym. Głównym celem artykułu jest udzielenie odpowiedzi na pytane, jaki jest społeczny odbiór nowych form życia małżeńsko-rodzinnego w świadomości młodzieży licealnej. W artykule prezentowane są rezultaty badań socjologicznych dotyczące oceny i stosunku młodzieży katolickich szkół średnich w Szczecinie wobec zjawiska kohabitacji, życia w pojedynkę i możliwości zawierania związków przez pary jednopłciowe.
PROBLEM RECEPCJI NA ZACHODZIE NAUKI O OBRAZACH SOBORU NICEJSKIEGO II
Authors: Chełstowski Dariusz
Published: September 2021

Nauka Soboru Nicejskiego II z 787 roku dotycząca kultu obrazów nigdy nie została w całości przyswojona przez Kościół Zachodni. Jednak spuścizna ta jest aktualna szczególnie dziś, w erze obrazu i komunikacji wizualnej, których wykorzystanie w ewangelizacji wydaje się być wymogiem naszych czasów. Dlatego też konieczne jest przeprowadzenie po raz wtóry głębszej refleksji nad miejscem i rolą świętego obrazu w Kościele, a także sięgnięcie do źródeł, wciąż aktualnej i nie do końca przyjętej, doktryny wypracowanej przez ten Sobór.
KOMUNIKACJA PACJENT-LEKARZ W PLACÓWKACH OCHRONY ZDROWIA CZ. II
Authors: Drop Katarzyna Magdalena , Drop Bartłomiej , Skolimowski Michał
Published: September 2021

Komunikacja, w każdej formie jest nieodłącznym elementem życia codziennego. W związku z tym odpowiada również za właściwe budowanie relacji pomiędzy uczestnikami procesu terapeutycznego i leczniczego - pacjentem i lekarzem. W dobie powszechnego i nieograniczonego dostępu do informacji, chory jest w stanie sam, za pomocą licznych mediów dotrzeć do wiadomości na temat nowych rozwiązań medycznych lub ewentualnych możliwych powikłań wynikających z jego choroby. Właśnie dlatego w dzisiejszych czasach istnieje ogromna potrzeba przekazywania pacjentowi dokładnej wiedzy na temat jego choroby i możliwych sposobów powrotu do pełni zdrowia. Pacjent chce, aby wyjaśnić mu dlaczego taka, a nie inna metoda leczenia została mu zalecona i dlaczego konkretne leki zostały zaordynowane przez lekarza. Bardzo często lekarze mówią w sposób niezrozumiały dla pacjentów, używając tylko medycznej nomenklatury, pacjenci natomiast nie zadają pytań, nawet wtedy, gdy nie rozumieją treści przekazywanej przez lekarza. Aby osiągnąć umiejętność odpowiedniego budowania relacji potrzebna jest zwiększona świadomość obu stron oraz praca nad poprawą umiejętności komunikacyjnych. Celem pracy było zbadanie oraz scharakteryzowanie występujących relacji pomiędzy pacjentami i lekarzami oraz określenie roli komunikacji i jej wpływu na ich budowanie. Poniższa praca jest kontynuacją publikacji pt: „Komunikacja pacjent-lekarz w placówkach ochrony zdrowia cz. I.”, która stanowiła cześć teoretyczną rozważań na temat wpływu komunikacji pomiędzy stronami procesu leczniczego na stan zdrowia i zadowolenie finalnego odbiorcy usług - pacjentów. W pracy zostaną omówione wyniki ankiety, przeprowadzonej wśród 100 pacjentów dotyczącej wspomnianego powyżej tematu badawczego. Badanie przeprowadzone zostało w lubelskich placówkach ochrony zdrowia. Opracowane wyniki i wnioski mogą i powinny służyć zarówno pacjentom jak i lekarzom w dalszym procesie doskonalenia tych relacji.
PRAWO CYWILNE I HANDLOWE W DZIAŁANIACH ADMINISTRACJI, RED. NAUKOWA DR HAB. GRZEGORZ KOZIEŁ, WYDAWCA: WYŻSZA SZKOŁA PRZEDSIĘBIORCZOŚCI I ADMINISTRACJI W LUBLINIE, LUBLIN 2017, 361 s.
Authors: Klimkiewicz Artur
Published: September 2021

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Robert M. Solis, Robert Musil in Polen. Zur Rezeption der frühen literarischen Werke, Lublin 2017, 269 s.
Authors: Jeszke Jerzy
Published: September 2021

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DZIENNIKARSKIE ZDJĘCIA IGRZYSK OLIMPIJSKICH Z LAT 1988-2016 W KONKURSIE WORLD PRESS PHOTO
Authors: Piechota Magdalena
Published: September 2021

Celem artykułu jest pogłębiona analiza tematyczna zdjęć fotoreporterskich wykonanych przez dziennikarzy wizualnych z całego świata, które zostały nagrodzone w kategorii Sports w poszczególnych edycjach konkursu World Press Photo, a wykonano je w trakcie letnich lub zimowych igrzysk olimpijskich w latach 1988-2016. Badania wykazały, że w dobie dominacji transmisji telewizyjnych ze zmagań olimpijskich fotografia dziennikarska została częściowo uwolniona od prymarnego zadania informowania, a zostało ono uzupełnione poszukiwaniem symbolicznego wymiaru wydarzeń olimpijskich. Posługując się teorią Rolanda Barthesa o istnieniu w każdym zdjęciu jego studium i punctum, autorka poddała analizie osiemnaście fotografii, zestawiając je w znaczące pary. Analizy dowiodły, że nagrodzone w WPP zdjęcia wykonane w trakcie kolejnych igrzysk olimpijskich, od Seulu po Rio de Janeiro, przechowały najróżniejsze ludzkie emocje i zachowania, czyniąc z nich emblematy sensu sportowego wysiłku.
Zasada sprawnej egzekucji sądowej jako element efektywnego wymiaru sprawiedliwości
Authors: Derlatka Joanna
Published: September 2021

Zasada efektywnej ochrony sądowej stanowi element unijnego porządku prawnego, systemu konwencyjnego oraz występuje w systemach krajowych. Podstawowym elementem skutecznej ochrony prawnej jest prawo do sądu (art. 47 zd. 1 Karty Praw Podstawowych Unii Europejskiej, art. 6 ust. 1 Konwencji o Ochronie Praw Człowieka i Podstawowych Wolności). Zasada sprawnej egzekucji stanowi istotę prawa do sądu. Sprawna egzekucja sprzyja pogłębianiu zaufania obywateli do organów wymiaru sprawiedliwości. Zdaniem Trybunału Konstytucyjnego wykonanie orzeczenia jest integralną częścią procesu. Postępowanie rozpoznawcze stanowi tzw. „fazę wstępną”, zaś egzekucja służy właściwej realizacji efektywnej ochrony sądowej. Postępowanie egzekucyjne służy zaspokojeniu roszczeń wierzyciela, których nie udało mu się uzyskać dobrowolnie. Zasada sprawnej egzekucji w pełni realizuje interes wierzyciela, nie zaś dłużnika. Egzekucja sądowa, stanowiąca istotę postępowania egzekucyjnego, powinna przebiegać w sposób sprawny i szybki. Sprawność egzekucji gwarantują stosowane przez organy egzekucyjne, tj. komornika oraz sąd, środki przymusu przewidziane w ustawie procesowej. Zasada prawa do sądu (art. 45 ust. 1 Konstytucji RP) oraz zasada demokratycznego państwa prawnego (art. 2 Konstytucji RP) chronią egzekucję prawomocnych wyroków. Postępowanie egzekucyjne wyróżnia działanie dwóch naczelnych zasad postępowania cywilnego, tj. zasady formalizmu oraz dyspozycyjności.
Dochodzenie roszczeń wynikających z przewlekle prowadzonego postępowania sądowego
Authors: Ciućkowska Katarzyna
Published: September 2021

Niniejszy artykuł dotyka problematyki długości postępowań sądowych i przewlekłości postępowań. Odnosi się do konstytucyjnych i konwencyjnych regulacji dotyczących prawa do sądu oraz prawa do rzetelnego procesu, z których wynika prawo do rozpaoznania sprawy w rozsądnym terminie. Także problematyka dotycząca dochodzenia kompensaty szkody majątkowej i niemajątkowej w związku z przewlekłością postępowania objęta została zakresem artykułu.
Ochrona sądowa w postępowaniach dyscyplinarnych lekarzy. Analiza orzeczeń kasacyjnych Sądu Najwyższego
Authors: Wrześniewska-Wal Iwona
Published: September 2021

W artykule rozważana jest instytucja kasacji w sprawach dyscyplinarnych lekarzy. Wskazane zostały podstawowe różnice pomiędzy tą kasacją a kasacją przewidzianą przez przepisy kodeksu postępowania karnego. Ze względu na deontologię postępowania dyscyplinarnego lekarzy, nie ulega wątpliwości, że w świetle Konstytucji jest dopuszczalne i nawet nieuniknione, takie ukształtowanie modelu kontroli postępowania w przedmiocie odpowiedzialności zawodowej lekarzy, który przewiduje odstępstwa od standardów obowiązujących w postępowaniu karnym sensu stricto. Przeprowadzona w pracy analiza orzecznictwa Sądu Najwyższego w sprawach dyscyplinarnych lekarzy pod kątem efektywnej ochrony sądowej uwzględnia kasacje z lat 2011-2016.