bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O potrzebie dostosowania pozaumownej odpowiedzialności cywilnej do sztucznej inteligencji. Uwagi do projektu dyrektywy w sprawie odpowiedzialności za sztuczną inteligencję
Authors: Bieda Roman , Flisak Damian , Greser Jarosław , Lubasz Dominik , Namysłowska Monika , Skrodzka-Kwietniak Dorota , Szpyt Kamil , Świerczyński Marek , Więckowski Zbigniew , Załucki Mariusz
Published: July 2024

The subject of the article is the issue of non-contractual civil liability, especially based on the principle of fault, related to the use of Artificial Intelligence systems. The specific characteristics of artificial intelligence systems, including their complexity, autonomy and nontransparency, may make it extremely difficult for injured parties to identify the entity bearing liability and prove compliance with the requirements for the recognition of a compensation claim. The reason for conducting scientific research in this area is the presentation by the European Commission of a draft directive on liability for Artificial Intelligence. The problem of adapting the regime of non-contractual liability in connection with the use of Artificial Intelligence systems is of extraordinary practical importance. At the same time, it is an important research issue, especially in the context of popularizing the use of Artificial Intelligence systems. The analysis sought to determine whether the directive could achieve its intended goal of ensuring effective protection for victims. This issue required examination in the light of methodological instruments classically used in the discipline of “legal sciences”, with particular emphasis on the formal-dogmatic method and an assessment of the practical dimension of the solutions proposed in the draft directive. The article is the first comprehensive discussion of the topic in Polish doctrine and is a contribution from Polish legal science to the analysis of the draft directive, as it also contains proposals for the necessary directions of changes.
Forty years of the Villa Garda Eating Disorder Clinical Service: From the Eclectic Disease Model to the Psychological Multistep CBT-E Model
Authors: Dalle Grave Riccardo , Calugi Simona
Published: July 2024

The Department of Eating and Weight Disorders at Villa Garda Hospital holds the distinction of being the inaugural unit in Italy solely devoted to the intensive treatment of eating disorders. Established in 1984, the unit has been notable for its pioneering approach, seamlessly integrating clinical practice with research endeavours. This unique blend has significantly shaped the management protocols for eating disorders both within Italy and on a global scale. In commemorating the 40th anniversary of Villa Garda’s eating disorder clinical service, we have authored this article to reflect on the pivotal developments that have marked our journey. We delineate the progressive steps that have culminated in the implementation of the multistep enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-E) model and describe the studies underpinning the effectiveness of Villa Garda’s multistep CBT-E approach. Finally, we address the prospective challenges that we must confront to advance our treatment methodologies in the years further to come.
Persaingan Intra-Islam sebagai Tantangan Utama Kampanye Moderasi Beragama di Indonesia: Kasus Komparatif Ahmadiyah dan Syiah
Authors: Raharjo Jati Wasisto , Halimatusa'diah Halimatusa'diah
Published: July 2024

The intra-Islamic rivalry have been a main challenge in nurturing religious moderation in Indonesia. It basically shows the contestation between each Islamic teachings to shape main narration of religious moderation. That current trend of moderation that led by Sunni has boosted majoritarian perspective among some Muslims and restricted and differentiated minority Muslim groups such as Shia and Ahmadiyya. Consequently, while the current religious moderation has been underway, it unable to accommodate those Muslim minorities. This research aims at analysing the consequences of majoritarian moderation that paradoxically disturbed Ahmadiyya and Shia. Both have been a main proselytization target to be Sunni through violence and persecution because accusation of heresy.  By employing data from fieldwork and literatures, this research used qualitative research particularly analytical review. It showed that, the religious moderation cannot bridge in the differentiation Islamic teachings between majoritarian Sunni and Shia/Ahmadiyya. As a result, the violence still underway that affected those Muslim minorities.  From this research, it advised to stakeholders hold religious moderation firmly accommodating minorities as part of Muslim society in Indonesia.
Visual Testing Method Personnel Qualification and Certification: An Overview
Authors: Allgaier Mike
Published: July 2024

Most major nondestructive testing (NDT) personnel qualification and certification (PQ&C) schema address visual testing (VT) as a standalone NDT method. However, there are significant differences between the details of these elements. Various codes, standards, and specifications delineate various requirements for personnel education, experience, training, and examination of the candidates for certification. This article addresses the common elements needed for PQ&C across different codes, standards, and guidelines.
From Vision to Practice
Authors: Páll Imre Borisz
Published: July 2024

European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Giovanni Buttarelli’s posthumous manifesto, Privacy 2030: A New Vision for Europe, places data protection in a global context. Competition and data protection authorities within the EU cooperate and share information about their official inquiries. If properly enforced, the GDPR may be an effective tool of transparent data processing in the EU, and can serve as a model for the rest of the world. Enforcement is the duty of Member States’ DPAs, therefore, it may be worth analysing Buttarelli’s views in relation to the issues currently facing Hungarian data protection regulation. The paper critically presents Buttarelli’s main views, while discussing them in relation to Hungarian public administration through a specific legal case. As a result of the comparative analysis, it can be concluded that by enhancing the data protection culture and its administrative enforcement, our personal data can be better protected.
Can Institutional Shareholding Affect the Timing of Stock Buybacks? — Evidence from Stock Buybacks of A-share Listed Companies
Authors: Chen Weijie
Published: July 2024

This paper selects China's A-share market share repurchase data during the period 2007-2022 as a sample, and takes the actual share repurchase behaviour of A-share listed companies as the research object, it constructs a multiple regression model to empirically test the effect of institutional investor's stockholding on the timing ability of corporate share repurchase. Specifically, the higher the proportion of institutional shareholding, the stronger the firm's stock timing ability; Heterogeneity analyses show that institutional investors in firms with lower Tobin's Q can enhance the stock repurchase timing ability more significantly; overseas experience of executives does not enable institutional investors to help firms to enhance the stock repurchase timing ability significantly. This paper provides theoretical support for listed companies to analyse and judge the influencing factors of market timing, and enriches the connotation and utility of market timing theory.
Analysis of the Challenges and Opportunities Faced by Marketing from the Perspective of Business Administration
Authors: Han Yuxiao , Gong Xin
Published: July 2024

Marketing is a key component of enterprises’ success, constantly influenced by new technologies, consumers behaviors, and new competitive environments. Understanding and responding to these challenges and opportunities has become crucial in the study and practice of business administration. With the advancement of technology and changes in consumers behaviors, enterprises must adapt to the new market environment, formulate and execute marketing strategies in innovative ways, including in-depth exploring consumer insights, optimizing marketing mix and flexible response, embracing digital transformation and upgrading and emphasizing corporate social responsibility construction.
Exploration of New Media Marketing Strategies Based on Content Marketing and Community Management
Authors: Chen Jiuhong
Published: July 2024

In the era of digitization and informatization, new media marketing has gradually become the main means of marketing, and content marketing and community management are the two main sectors involved. This article outlines the roles of content marketing and community management in new media marketing, and proposes strategies for new media marketing based on this, in order to provide reference suggestions for related enterprises in new media marketing.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT IN THE MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Authors: Kohut Maryana
Published: July 2024

The article outlines the essence and main tasks of product placement in the marketing communications system. Various types and channels of distribution of product placement have been studied, analyzing their effectiveness and appropriateness in different media contexts. The communicative characteristics of product placement as an effective tool in modern marketing communications are characterized. The dynamics of changes in the audience's perception of traditional advertising and the role of product placement as a more delicate method of integrating brands into media content are considered. The article also highlights the diversity of product placement target audiences, covering different age groups, socio-economic categories and specific interests. It describes how behavioral and psychographic characteristics of the audience, including lifestyle and personal values, affect the effectiveness of product placement. Considerable attention is paid to the emotional interaction between the audience and the brand, which can strengthen the relationship and influence purchase decisions. Specific examples are provided to illustrate how product placement can be targeted at specific target audiences based on their unique characteristics and preferences, from youth brands in popular movies to high-end cars in dramas or business series. Thus, the article provides an in-depth analysis of the impact of product placement on modern marketing strategies and its role in forming long-term relationships with consumers who appreciate brand authenticity and values. The article analyzes the concept of marketing alliances, which is critical to the success of product placement, with an emphasis on short-term tactical agreements between corporate marketers and media content creators. The main idea is to exchange advertising resources for mutually reinforcing influence on target audiences. The article examines examples of successful partnerships. The article emphasizes that the success of product placement largely depends on the fine fit between the content, the product and the strategic goals of the brand, as well as on the ability of marketers to find the right points of collision between commercial interests and creative content.
Гуманітарне розмінування України
Authors: Герасимчук Л.О. , Пацева І.Г. , Валерко Р.А.
Published: July 2024

Метою дослідження було висвітлення результатів гуманітарного розмінування на території України. Методи. Інформаційною базою досліджень стали нормативно-правові акти, а також матеріали Державної служби України з надзвичайних ситуацій. Результати. В Україні на даний момент є 45 тис. км2 доступних для робіт з гуманітарного розмінування. За період 2014 – 2023 рр. до робіт щодо очищення території України піротехнічні підрозділи залучалися 169147 разів, знешкоджено ВНП у кількості 1262134 од., очищено територію площею 308171 га. Починаючи з 24 лютого 2022 р. Міжрегіональний центр гуманітарного розмінування та швидкого реагування ДСНС України прийняв 17365 заявок (2023 р. – 10306, 2024 р. – 1282), було обстежено 2053,5 га територій (2023 р. – 677,31, 2024 р. – 626,78), знешкоджено 26357 вибухонебезпечних предметів (2023 р. – 8260, 2024 р. – 1778), здійснено 17227 залучень піротехнічних підрозділів Центу (2023 р. – 4737, 2024 р. – 1197). За період 2018–2022 років міжнародні внески на протимінну діяльність в Україні склали 232 млн. доларів США (162,3 млн. доларів США надані у 2022 р.). Із загального внеску в Україну у 2022 р. 36 млн. доларів США (22%) пішли на розмінування, 28 млн. доларів США (17%) – на розбудову потенціалу, 1,9 млн. доларів США (1%) – на спеціальну освіту щодо ризиків та допомогу постраждалим. Найбільша частина – 96,4 млн. доларів США (60%) – була спрямована на протимінну діяльність. Висновки. Гуманітарне розмінування передбачає комплекс заходів з метою ліквідації небезпек, пов’язаних із вибухонебезпечними предметами, включаючи нетехнічне та технічне обстеження територій, складення карт, виявлення, знешкодження та (або) знищення вибухонебезпечних предметів, маркування, підготовку документації після розмінування, надання громадам інформації щодо протимінної діяльності та передачу очищеної території. Триваючий конфлікт високої інтенсивності зумовлює значну небезпеку та унікальність розмінування території України. Практика систематичного ретельного гуманітарного розмінування – необхідна передумова сталого управління навколишнім природним середовищем в подальшому на постконфліктних територіях, адже дозволить запобігти та мінімізувати деградацію грунтів, земельних ресурсів, біорізноманіття, забруднення цих компонентів, викиди забруднюючих речовин, які можуть навіть сприяти зміні клімату, а також сприяти збереженню природних ресурсів. Проте очищення території та її звільнення ще не є достатнім для безпечного її подальшого використання, адже продовжуються бойові дії, отже необхідним буде проведення комплексних ґрунтовних екологічних досліджень щодо забруднення навколишнього середовища та ґрунту, зокрема, як основи продовольчої безпеки. Навчання щодо мінної небезпеки (реалізується на факультеті гірничої справи, природокористування та будівництва у Державному університеті «Житомирська політехніка»), яке є основним компонентом гуманітарного розмінування, матиме тривалий вплив на знання та свідомість населення, що зробить позитивний внесок у стале управління навколишнім природним середовищем.
Біометричні показники рослин пшениці м’якої ярої залежно від фону мінерального живлення та систем захисту
Authors: Войтко А.В.
Published: July 2024

Мета. Визначення біометричних показників рослин пшениці м’якої ярої залежно від фону мінерального живлення та систем захисту. Методи. Польовий, вимірювальний та статистичний. Дослідження проводили в 2022–2023 рр. в ПСП Агрофірма «Світанок» Фастівського району Київської області за наступною схемою: Фактор А. Сорти пшениці м’якої ярої. 1.Трізо 2. КВС Шірокко. Фактор В. Фон мінерального живлення. 1. Без добрив 2. N30P30K30 3. N30P30K30+N30 4. N30P30K30+N30+N30. Фактор С. Система захисту. 1. Мінімальна (гербіцид Штефурон (0,025 кг/га) + фунгіцид Штефікур (1 л/га)) 2. Оптимальна (гербіцид Штефурон (0,025 кг/га) + фунгіцид Штефікур (1 л/га) + інсектицид Штефмитоат (1,0 л/га)) 3. Комплексна (Протруйник Штеф-протруйник (1 л/т) + гербіцид Штефурон (0,025 кг/га) + інсектицид Штефмитоат (1,0 л/га) + фунгіцид Штефікур (1 л/га) + фунгіцид Штефозал (0,5 л/га) + регулятор росту ССС-720 (0,8 л/га)).. Результати. Застосування мінеральних добрив N30P30K30 сприяє збільшенню висоти рослин на 9,8–11,2 см, N30P30K30+N30 на 12,8–15,1 см а N30P30K30+N30+N30 на 15,3–18,0 см, порівняно з ділянками без добрив. Не відмічено достовірної різниці за висотою рослин та довжиною міжвузлів на варіантах з мінімальною та оптимальною систем захисту. При використанні мінеральних добрив відмічено збільшення діаметра першого міжвузля на 24,9–39,7 %, другого – на 21,7–44,1 %, третього – на 11,8–23,9 %, четвертого – на 13,3–29,7 %, порівняно з варіантами без їх внесення. Використання комплексної системи захисту вплинуло на збільшення діаметру першого міжвузля на 0,22–0,24 мм, другого – на 0,14–0,16 мм, третього – 0,12–0,14 мм, четвертого – на 0,09–0,12 мм, порівняно з ділянками де застосовували мінімальну і оптимальну системи захисту. Висновки. Внесення добрив збільшує кількість продуктивних стебел пшениці м’якої ярої на 4,8–16,9 %, порівняно з контрольним варіантом. Найвища кількість продуктивних стебел у сортів пшениці м’якої ярої Трізо і КВС Шірокко відмічена за використання N30P30K30+N30+N30 і комплексної системи захисту – 468 і 451 шт./м2.
Efecto de los modos de descripción en la adquisición y transferencia de una discriminación condicional de segundo orden en humanos adultos
Authors: Ribes Emilio ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Torres Carlos , Ramírez Lucía ,   Universidad de Guadalajara,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: July 2024

Se realizó un estudio con 20 sujetos, estudiantes universitarios, donde se evaluó el efecto de distintos modos de descripción de la ejecución en la adquisición, transferencia y mantenimiento de una discriminación condicional. Se utilizó una tarea de igualación de la muestra de segundo orden. Los sujetos se expusieron todos por igual a una preprueba, una primera fase de entrenamiento en igualación por semejanza y diferencia, dos pruebas de transferencia intramodal y extramodal y una postprueba. En una segunda fase de entrenamiento, los sujetos se asignaron a cinco condiciones diferentes: una condición control igual a la primera fase de entrenamiento, y cuatro formas de presentación de descripciones de la ejecución después de cada ensayo de entrenamiento. Los modos de descripción de la ejecución eran leyendo un texto, copiando un texto, completando un texto o leyendo y reconociendo por elección un texto. Los resultados mostraron que todos los sujetos de los grupos que leyeron, copiaron o reconocieron las descripciones alcanzaron un 90% o más de ejecuci6n en la postprueba, el entrenamiento y las pruebas de transferencia. Se discuten los resultados en términos de la efectividad del modo de presentaci6n de las descripciones y se sugieren nuevos experimentos.
Una alternativa de intervención breve y temprana para bebedores problema en México
Authors: Ayala Héctor E. ,   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Echeverría Leticia , Sobell Mark B. , Sobell Linda C. ,   Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México,   Southeastern University,   Southeastern University
Published: July 2024

En este trabajo se presentan los resultados de la aplicación de una intervención breve de corte cognoscitivo conductual aplicado en la Ciudad de México, a una muestra de 177 individuos con problemas de abuso en el consumo de alcohol. El programa terapéutico se caracteriza por ser una intervención motivacional que emplea procedimientos de autocontrol, análisis funcional de la conducta de beber, y la identificación de situaciones individuales de riesgo, para promover un cambio en la conducta de consumo excesivo del individuo. Los resultados encontrados muestran que el consumo excesivo de alcohol de los sujetos expuestos al tratamiento se modificó hacia un patrón de consumo moderado, el cual se observa que se mantuvo en el seguimiento realizado a los 6 y 12 meses de haber terminado el tratamiento. Este cambio se vio acompañado de una reducción de problemas asociados al consumo de alcohol y un incremento en la confianza situacional para controlar episodios de consumo excesivo. Se discuten las implicaciones de estos resultados en el desarrollo de políticas de salud pública que propicien esquemas de intervención breve y temprana con esta población, y que estas acciones se vean sujetas a un proceso de evaluación empírica que constate su efectividad y costo-beneficio.
Symétrie et Traositivité dans les Stimulus Composés Discriminatifs
Authors: Darcheville Jean-Claude ,   Université Charles de Gaulle, Legrand Pascal , Smeets Paul ,   Université Charles de Gaulle,   Leiden Universit
Published: July 2024

Dix-sept sujets adultes étaient entraînés dans une procédure de discrimination conditionnelle entre trois stimulus visuels. Chaque stimulus était une combinaison de deux formes abstraites, disposées horizontalement l'une à côté de l'autre. L'expérience était divisée en trois phases: Deux phases d'entraînement, une phase test. Dans les deux premières phases le sujet devait à chaque essai choisir entre trois stimulus de type AB, AC, DE, ou trois stimulus du type BF, BG, HI. Seuls les choix de AB et BF étaient renforcés. Dans la phase test les sujets devaient a nouveau choisir entre trois stimulus. Ces stimulus étaient pour certains d'entre-eux des stimulus des phases d'entraînement, et pour d'autres de nouveaux composés. Parmi ces nouveaux stimulus certains du type AF étaient les composés transitifs de AB et BF, d'autres du type FA les symétriques de AF. Les données montrent que les stimulus transitifs et symétriques sont systématiquement choisis. Ces résultats sont discutés dans la perspective théorique de la réduction de la discrimination conditionnelle à la discrimination simple par des stimulus composés sécables.
Instrucciones, creencias y tipos de ajuste en aprendizaje humano
Authors: Ribes Emilio ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Padilla Antonia , Martínez Carlos ,   Universidad de Guadalajara,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: July 2024

Se realizó un estudio con estudiantes de bachillerato para evaluar dos tipos de ajuste, predictivo y efectivo, inducidos por diferentes instrucciones, verdaderas y falsas. En ajuste predictivo se emplearon tareas de elección con cuatro distribuciones de probabilidad diferentes: 0.5-0.5 aleatoria, 0.8-0.2 aleatoria, 0.5-0.5 no aleatoria y 0.8-0.2 no aleatoria. En ajuste efectivo se utilizaron tareas que tenían alterada(s) alguna(s) propiedad(es) c1ectromagnética(s) o físico-mecánica(s). En ambos tipos de ajuste se utilizaron instrucciones que proponían cuatro distintos criterios de ajuste a la tarea: por dogma, por referencia, por entrenamiento y por fe. Se observó un efecto del tipo de instrucción criterio en la adecuación del ajuste, tanto en las tareas de tipo predictivo como en las de tipo efectivo. En éstas últimas, las dos instrucciones vinculadas a factores dependientes de la conducta (entrenamiento y fe) correlacionaron con el mayor porcentaje de ajustes a la condición real. En cambio, en las tareas de tipo predictivo se observó un porcentaje de ajuste más alto a la condición real bajo instrucciones criterio de referencia.
Teoría de la conducta: avances y perspectivas en la investigación del comportamiento humano
Authors: Martínez Sánchez Héctor ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: July 2024

Se presenta una revisión ilustrativa de la investigación operante en humanos y se señalan algunos problemas conceptuales y metodológicos derivados del tratamiento de la teoría del condicionamiento en el estudio de la conducta humana. En este contexto se evalúan las perspectivas y avances que desde la proposición de Ribes y López (1985) se han desarrollado para tratar a la conducta humana. En especial se enfatizan aspectos relacionados con la transferencia. Tanto en la línea tradicional operante como en el enfoque interconductual el problema de la transferencia ha cobrado un creciente interés en la investigación de la conducta humana. Se incluye una breve reseña de un programa de investigación sobre transferencia humana.
Teoría de la Conducta: logros, avances y tareas pendientes
Authors: Ribes-Iñesta Emilio ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: July 2024

Se hace una evaluación retrospectiva de los propósitos y avances promovidos por la publicación de Teoría de la Conducta: un análisis de campo y paramétrico, por Emilio Ribes y Francisco López en 1985. Se examina la diferencia entre un modelo general y una taxonomía de la conducta. Se hace énfasis en la necesidad del análisis conceptual y el análisis experimental y se revisa la naturaleza de las funciones desde la perspectiva del desligamiento en tiempo y espacio, entre otros aspectos. Se discuten los problemas relativos a la evolución ontogenética y filogenética del comportamiento. Finalmente, se examinan los avances empíricos logrados y las extensiones-del modelo propuesto a otros campos como la salud, la educación, la interacción social y la conducta científica, entre otros.
Omni-Dimensional Adaptation for MobileNetV3 using Bayesian Hyperparameter Tuning
Authors: Long  , Phan Nhat Quang , Tran Van Dat , Dang Duc-Long
Published: July 2024

This paper proposes enhancing MobileNetV3 with Omni-Dimensional Dynamic Convolution (OD-Conv) toovercome CNNs’ limitation of static convolution kernels. OD-Conv introduces multi-dimensional attention to adjust convolution kernels across spatial, input channel, output channel, and number of kernels dimensions, improving feature representation. Bayesian Optimization optimizes hyperparameters efficiently. Experiments show Omni-MobileNetV3 outperforms MobileNetV3 on CIFAR-100, Tiny ImageNet, and medical image datasets, achieving up to 3% accuracy gain while maintaining efficiency. This dynamic convolution method combined with Bayesian tuning achieves state-of-the-art results in image classification
MENUMBUHKAN MINAT MENABUNG SEJAK DINI DI NAGARI KOTO ANAU TAPAN
Authors: Mua'rif Zul Ihsan , Bustami Alek Wissalam , Mailindra Wiyan , Novita Nina Delvia , Rahmah Sopia
Published: July 2024

This article presents a community engagement effort in Nagari Koto Anau Tapan aimed at fostering an early interest in saving from the perspective of Islamic Economics. Saving is a crucial aspect of building financial stability for individuals, families, and communities, especially within Islamic values. Through socialization, education, and guidance activities, this program seeks to enhance understanding and awareness among the community, particularly elementary school children, about the importance of saving and responsible financial management. Program activities include the delivery of material on the concept of saving in Islam, presenting the benefits of saving in daily life, and establishing sustainable saving habits. Through a holistic and inclusive approach, it is hoped that the community in Nagari Koto Anau Tapan can gain a deeper understanding of sustainable saving practices in line with the principles of Islamic Economics. Thus, this article provides an overview of concrete efforts to build financial awareness and sustainable saving habits within the local community and the importance of integrating Islamic values into personal and family financial management.
Clinical Features and Significance of Malignant Priapism
Authors: Ekowa Dilibe C. , Marrah Austin J. , Murray Justin D. , Wakefield Mark R. , Fang Yujiang
Published: July 2024

Priapism is a disorder defined as a persistent erection maintained without an appropriate sexual stimulus lasting for longer than 4 hours. Priapism is generally classified into two categories, ischemic and non-ischemic. Ischemic priapism is considered a true urological emergency as prolongation of this subtype is often associated with loss of sinusoidal endothelial function, corporal fibrosis, and necrosis. Non-ischemic priapism is a type of priapism often caused by the formation of arteriovenous fistulas that create dysregulation of cavernosa blood flow. One less common cause of priapism includes malignancy. Malignancy, either primary or secondary, is considered a rare cause of priapism. During our review of malignant priapism, several etiologies have been identified as potential causes of malignant priapism. Pathologies such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and myelodysplastic syndromes have been implicated in the development of priapism, most likely due to hyperleukocytosis. Metastasis from distal or regional tumors such as the lung, bladder, prostate have been shown to produce secondary tumors that can initiate the development of priapism. Thus, it is important to consider malignancy as a possible cause of a patients priapism. The clinical presentation and prognosis between patients vary greatly and modern treatment modalities have been shown to differ greatly in its efficacy. A comprehensive study that addresses the different forms of malignant priapism may benefit healthcare professionals by providing a better understanding of the complexities, etiologies, and early interventions that can be used for their patients.
RESEARCH OF THE STRESS-STRAIN STATE OF PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE HOLLOW CORE SLABS UNDER THE ACTION OF A CONCENTRATED AND UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LOAD
Authors: Naboka A. , Petrenko D. , Krul Yu. , Zlobin S.
Published: July 2024

The scientific work is devoted to a comprehensive study of the stress-strain state of prefabricated hollow-core floor slabs, establishing the nature of deformation, as well as determining the characteristics of crack resistance, deformability and load-bearing capacity experimentally under short-term loads. The experimental data obtained were confirmed by theoretical calculations. The scientific novelty of the experiments carried out within the framework of the presented work lies in the improvement of the principles of direct design of floor slabs from commercially produced beam slabs, the possibility of determining the stress-strain behavior of a slab structure using the formed ends. The method of monitoring the stressed behavior of a slab structure was also further developed. For the first time, the results of full-scale experimental studies of the stress-strain behavior of a prefabricated slab, carried out using the hydraulic loading method, have been obtained, and the features of the deformation of a slab embedded in the wall of a multi-story building have been experimentally established.
The article provides recommendations for the practical use of the research results obtained, and also develops technical specifications for the production of concrete slabs during design and construction. The developed proposals were used in the construction of residential buildings in Kharkiv. When using the recommended grade of concrete C25/30 (instead of the actual grade C20/25 tested), the rigidity of the slab increases and its deflections will be smaller. Based on the data obtained from the experimental testing of the slabs, a generally positive test result should be stated. During further serial production of slabs, periodic testing of batches of slabs should be carried out in accordance with DSTU B V.2.6-53:2008. In this case, the slabs are accepted according to the indicators of strength, rigidity, crack resistance, fire resistance limits, frost resistance limits, as well as water resistance of slabs intended for use in aggressive environments.
Keywords: concentrated load, testing, concrete, calculation, deflection, transverse force.
NUMERICAL STUDIES OF THE DISTRIBUTION CAPACITY AND DEFORMABILITY OF THE SPATIAL MODEL OF THE SOIL BASE IN THE FORM OF A LINEAR-DEFORMED LAYER
Authors: Aleksandrovych V. , Havryliuk O.
Published: July 2024

The article analyses the existing approaches to modelling the interaction between a structure and a soil foundation, which consider the joint deformation of the soil and the structure. The “base-foundation-structure” models can be created in one-dimensional, two-dimensional, or three-dimensional space. Each of these models has its own set of boundary conditions and calculation methodology The advantages and disadvantages of each model, during application in engineering calculations, are presented. The purpose of research is to substantiate the methodology for assigning the geometric parameters of a three-dimensional model of a soil foundation, represented as a linearly deformed layer of finite resolution, for adequate modelling of interaction in the "base- foundation-structure" system.
A finite-element model of the interaction between the soil base and the slab foundation was built using the modern SCAD software package. The modelling was performed in three dimensions. The soil base is represented by volumetric finite elements with constant deformation characteristics. The foundation is modelled by plate finite elements In context of this research, the slab model of the foundation was assumed to be rigid to neglect stress redistribution in the above-ground part of the building.
Based on the analysis of modern approaches to the assignment of geometric parameters to the model of the soil base represented by a continuous linearly deformed layer with finite overall dimensions, which is created in a three-dimensional problem statement, it was shown that today there is no single approach to modelling such a “base-foundation-structure” system.
Numerical studies of the effect of rigid horizontal constraints in the plan on the stress-strain state of a uniformly loaded rigid foundation interacting with a linearly deformed layer (compressible thickness) of finite distribution capacity were carried out using the SCAD program.
Based on the analysis of the results of numerical calculations for a three-dimensional problem, the minimum allowable sizes in terms of the model of a linearly deformed layer of finite distribution capacity, which considers the distribution of compressive stresses along the depth at an angle of α = 25º to the vertical from the edges of the loaded foundation, are substantiated. At the same time, the overall size of the model in the plan according to the distribution angle α = 25º has practically no effect on the average settlement and maximum moment forces of the foundation compared to the angle α = 45º.
Keywords: slab foundation, soil foundation, linear-deformed model, distribution angle, stress-strain state.
Romanian Nuclear Energy and Hydropower – A CSR Perspective
Authors: Cristea Nicoleta-Elena ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Popescu-Cristea Antonio-Alexandru ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2024

As part of corporate social responsibility, companies must demonstrate an active social position, be in constant dialogue with society and take an active part in developing the country and solving its urgent problems. Given the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and restrictions on the import of energy carriers from Russia, the activities of companies in the energy sector of Romania require close attention to determine their efficiency and the level of their corporate social responsibility. This research inquiry is: To what extent and in what manner do Romanian corporations from nuclear energy and hydropower engage in CSR activities? In this study, we examined the sponsorship activities of Romania's two largest electricity-producing companies: Nuclearelectrica and Hidroelectrica. Data for the study was obtained from those two companies' financial and non-financial reports, their websites and the Minister of Finance from Romania's online platform. We extracted all the sponsorship paid by the companies and split them into activity types from our perspective. According to the study's results, in 2023, the priority areas of funding for Hidroelectrica's corporate social responsibility activities were health care – 41% (€506,419), culture – 21% (€266,286), and sports – 17% (€218,498). Much less funds were allocated to education, the social sphere, and other areas. It is unclear from the publicly available data whether the sponsorships included in the other category benefited local communities. Instead, Nuclearelectrica in 2023 provided the largest sponsorship for education with 41% (€984,587), health with 26% (€627,685) and the environment with 17% (€410,043). Significantly less funds were allocated to other areas. Both companies contributed to the good of local communities through their sponsorship and activities. However, Hidroelectrica must use its funds more rationally to maximize its positive impact on nature and social life. Funding events, the purpose of which is difficult to understand, can reduce public trust in the company.
No clear benefit of preventive cranial radiotherapy in childhood Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a retrospective analysis of the EsPhALL2010 study
Authors: Conter Valentino , Valsecchi Maria Grazia , De Lorenzo Paola , Gandemer Virginie , Heyman Mats , Saha Vaskar , Diaz Paulina , Li Chi-Kong , Attarbaschi Andishe , Escherich Gabriele , Stary Jan , Schrappe Martin , Pieters Rob , Cario Gunnar , Biondi Andrea
Published: July 2024

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Multiple myeloma in the young: insights on prognosis, clinical features and treatment outcome derived from nationwide German registry data and a nested multicenter sample
Authors: Kamili Abdulaziz , Ahmadi Paymon , Leypoldt Lisa , Marquard Franziska , Schaefers Christoph , Kosch Ricardo , Peters Frederik , Kusche Henrik , Zamrik Tanja , Hanoun Christine , Seib Maximilian , Shumilov Evgenii , Leitner Theo , Khandanpour Cyrus , Bokemeyer Carsten , Weisel Katja , Ghandili Susanne
Published: July 2024

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Comparative study on the quality characters of winter onion (Allium cepa L.) varieties
Authors: Khan M A , Rahman M M , Mozumder S N , Sarker R
Published: July 2024

The experiment was conducted at Spices Research Sub-Centre (SRSC), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Faridpur, Bangladesh during 2021-22 to compare the quality characters of four existing winter onion varieties such as BARI Piaz-1, BARI Piaz-4, BARI Piaz-6 and Lal Teer King. The field and storage trial were laid out Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) and Completely Randomized Design (RCD), respectively. The results of the experiment revealed that the quality parameters studied were significant among the varieties except for the days to maturity of bulb. The BARI Piaz-4 had significantly the maximum dry yield (3.27t/ha) and the minimum bolting (11.51%) over other three varieties. The BARI Piaz-1 exhibited superior performance regarding dry matter, TSS, bulb firmness, pungency, storage loss and quantity and quality (texture/color) of Beresta (caramelized onions). The BARI Piaz-6 gave the best performance regarding incidence of split bulb and pungency. Lal Teer King performed best on the incidence of diseases. The BARI Piaz-1, BARI Piaz-6, BARI Piaz-4 and Lal Teer King expressed bronze red, followed by bronze red, pink red and light red skin color, respectively. The flesh color of bulb was reddish in BARI Piaz-4 and Lal Teer King. But BARI Piaz-1 and BARI Piaz-6 demonstrated white flesh color in bulb. Only BARI Piaz-4 had the torpedo shape while BARI Piaz-1, BARI Piaz-6 and Lal Teer King showed the similar shaped of bulbs like flat. The BARI Piaz-1, BARI Piaz-6, Lal Teer King gave highly crispy, crispy, light crispy and soft Beresta, respectively. The excellent (richly brown) and good (brown) colors of Beresta were observed in BARI Piaz-1 and BARI Piaz-6, respectively. However, the colors of Beresta for BARI Piaz-4 and Lal Teer King were very poor (darkish). This study's findings suggest that among the evaluated varieties, BARI Piaz-1 stands out due to its exceptional quality and beresta characteristics, although it exhibits lower yield. BARI Piaz-4, on the other hand, excels in terms of dry weight and displays minimal bolting tendencies. For those seeking pungency and reduced splitting, BARI Piaz-6 is the preferred choice. Lastly, when considering disease incidence, Lal Teer King demonstrates superior resistance.
Bangladesh J. Agri. 2024, 49(1): 1-9
Depression, anxiety and stress among first year medical students in Sylhet division
Authors: Magfur Imdadul , Hasan Md Mahmudul , Imam Rahat , Mamun Abdullah Al , Islam Mohammad Misbahul , Singha Shuvro Tuser
Published: July 2024

Young adulthood is an identity-forming period in which individuals experience social and physical changes as well as conflicts in emotional, behavioral, sexual, economic, academic and social areas. High expectation, burden of vast syllabus, high level of competition, lack of recreational activities, lack of peer support, staying away from home, long working and study hours, sleep deprivation, as well as factors interfering in everyday personal life are common during medical life. So it’s no surprise that, medical students experience high rates of psychological morbidity when compared with students in other disciplines. Objectives of this study was to assess depression, anxiety and stress among 1st year medical students in Sylhet division and find out other correlates. This was a cross sectional study conducted in July 2022 to December 2022 in all the medical colleges of Sylhet division. Among all the students 563 students were consecutively selected as sample; among which 546 retained as sample. A predesigned semi structured questionnaire and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 (DASS 21) were tools for the study. The results showed that, majority of the students were female 338 (62%). Among the participants, 73.8% of students hailed from an urban area, 67.6% students lived in various hostels and 73.1% lived in own home during 12th grade. Most (54.3%) of the students were from government medical college, 80% came from nuclear family, 26.9% reported over protective family, 8.6% had family history of psychiatric illness and 1.6% had illicit drug use history. 28.9% had depression, 37.5% had anxiety and 12.5% had stress.  Significant amount of them had overlapping symptoms and 45 (10.45%) of them had all three psychological domains (anxiety, depression and stress). Majority had moderate level of anxiety 97 (17.8%) whereas mild depression and stress were found in 16.7% and 9.5% respectively.  Depression was significantly associated with sex (p=0.040), anxiety was significantly associated with habitant (p=0.019), residential place (p=0.037) and residence in 12th grade (p=0.028).  Stress was significantly associated with sex (p=0.008). Overprotective family and positive family history of psychiatric illness were significantly associated with depression, anxiety and stress (p=0.005, 0.000, 0.000 and p=0.004, 0.002, 0.002 respectively). This study highlighted importance to look after mental health of students from early medical life, which could ensure future productive doctor and patient satisfaction.
Bang J Psychiatry 2023;37(2): 25-31
The effect of strategic green marketing orientation on customer satisfaction: The mediating role of green corporate image
Authors: Alauddin Md
Published: July 2024

Green marketing plays a significant role in promoting environment friendly products and developing a positive green image worldwide. This research aims to determine the role of green marketing orientation (GMO) on green corporate image (GCI) and green customer satisfaction (GCS). This research also examines the role of GCI as a mediator in the link between GMO and GCS. Data were collected from two hundred and fifteen clients of hotels in Hong Kong. The data were gathered using survey methods through the convenience sampling technique. The results indicate that green marketing orientation positively influences both green corporate image and green customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate that GCI serves as a mediator between GMO and GCS. These findings suggest that hotel managers should develop a positive green image by designing the green marketing mix to enhance the level of green customer satisfaction. The research also brings out the significance of the GMO actions that are required for developing GCI and GCS.
IIUC Business Review, Vol.-11, Issue-1, Dec. 2022, pp. 71-94
Dissociation Between the Epileptogenic Lesion and Primary Seizure Onset Zone in the Tetanus Toxin Model of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Authors: Chvojka J , Kudlacek J , Liska K , Pant A , Jefferys J , Jiruska P
Published: July 2024

Despite extensive temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) research, understanding the specific limbic structures' roles in seizures remains limited. This weakness can be attributed to the complex nature of TLE and the existence of various TLE subsyndromes, including non-lesional TLE. Conventional TLE models like kainate and pilocarpine hinder precise assessment of the role of individual limbic structures in TLE ictogenesis due to widespread limbic damage induced by the initial status epilepticus. In this study, we used a non-lesional TLE model characterized by the absence of initial status and cell damage to determine the spatiotemporal profile of seizure initiation and limbic structure recruitment in TLE. Epilepsy was induced by injecting a minute dose of tetanus toxin into the right dorsal hippocampus in seven animals. Following injection, animals were implanted with bipolar recording electrodes in the amygdala, dorsal hippocampus, ventral hippocampus, piriform, perirhinal, and entorhinal cortices of both hemispheres. The animals were video-EEG monitored for four weeks. In total, 140 seizures (20 seizures per animal) were analyzed. The average duration of each seizure was 53.2±3.9 s. Seizure could initiate in any limbic structure. Most seizures initiated in the ipsilateral (41 %) and contralateral (18 %) ventral hippocampi. These two structures displayed a significantly higher probability of seizure initiation than by chance. The involvement of limbic structures in seizure initiation varied between individual animals. Surprisingly, only 7 % of seizures initiated in the injected dorsal hippocampus. The limbic structure recruitment into the seizure activity wasn't random and displayed consistent patterns of early recruitment of hippocampi and entorhinal cortices. Although ventral hippocampus represented the primary seizure onset zone, the study demonstrated the involvement of multiple limbic structures in seizure initiation in a non-lesional TLE model. The study also revealed the dichotomy between the primary epileptogenic lesion and main seizure onset zones and points to the central role of ventral hippocampi in temporal lobe ictogenesis.
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Work-Life Balance of Employees
Authors: Greutter Zoltán , Greutter-Gregus Éva , Szira Zoltán , Varga Erika
Published: July 2024

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are still prevalent in the Hungarian labour market. With home office gaining ground, the traditional way of working before the pandemic was partially altered, for which neither employers nor employees were ready. Work-life balance was upset by the change in the daily routine. In our quantitative online questionnaire survey, we looked at whether this disruption and change had a greater impact on the older or younger generation and whether there was a discernible gender difference in home office work in Hungary. Before the questionnaire survey, two hypotheses were developed. One of our hypotheses was confirmed and the other was rejected after analysing the data. We demonstrated that older age groups – the Baby Boomer and Generation X – are more satisfied with their work-life balance than younger age groups – the Generation Y and Generation Z – using statistical methods (cross-tabulation analysis and chi-square test). We examine these possible causes and make recommendations for strategies to promote work-life balance in our article.