bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical Profile of Patients with Lichenoid Drug Eruption: A Observational Study
Authors: Bhanja Dibyendu B. , Sil Abheek , Maiti Arunasis , Biswas Surajit K.
Published: April 2024

Background:

Lichenoid drug eruption (LDE) is an uncommon cutaneous adverse drug reaction, where a variety of drugs used in day-to-day clinical practice have been implicated.

Objective:

To describe the clinico-demographic characteristics of patients with LDE and to identify the most likely drugs involved.

Methods:

In this prospective, observational study, consecutive patients with LDE presenting to the dermatology department of a tertiary teaching hospital were included. The clinico-demographic profile of patients with LDE and implicated drugs was noted. Treatment of drug reaction along with outcome was also documented. Naranjo adverse drug reaction probability scale was used for causality assessment of the drug reactions. A thorough literature review on LDE was also undertaken due to the paucity of existing literature.

Results:

A total of 15 patients (11 males and 4 females) with LDE were evaluated. Their age ranged from 37 to 61 years, with a mean of 51.53 ± 7.59 years. Anti-hypertensive medications (40%) were the most common culprit agent, followed by antitubercular drugs (33.4%), anti-diabetic agents (13.3%), and others (13.3%). The latent period (time from drug initiation to the appearance of a cutaneous eruption) varied from 15 days to 6 months (mean 2.2 months). Cutaneous involvement was generalized in 73.4% and photo-distributed lesions in 26.6%. Drug provocation test was done to identify the culprit drug. According to the Naranjo adverse drug reaction probability scale, one-third of LDEs were “definite,” whereas two-thirds were designated as “probable.”

Conclusion:

LDE is more common in the elderly population. The latent period is comparatively longer in LDE than in other common drug reactions. Prompt recognition and withdrawal of suspected drug are essential to minimize disease morbidity.
A Study to Assess the Efficacy of Ultrasound-guided Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block for Total Abdominal Hysterectomy under Spinal Anesthesia: A Prospective Randomized Control Study
Authors: Yadav Ratan Lal , Patodi Veena , Ampragundi Suneel Ganganna , Jain Kavita , Khare Arvind , Mathur Veena
Published: April 2024

Background:

Postoperative discomfort after a total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) is severe. The Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is the latest addition to the multimodal pain management regimen, providing both visceral and somatic analgesia.

Aim:

The aim of this study was assessed the postoperative analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided bilateral ESPB for TAH.

Materials and Methods:

70 female patients aged 40 to 60 years, American society of anaesthesiology (ASA) physical status class I and II posted for TAH were enrolled. Group ESPB+SA(n=35) received bilateral ESPB using 0.25% ropivacaine hydrochloride 15ml with 0.5µ/kg dexmedetomidine on each side before spinal anaesthesia, while group SA (n=35) received only spinal anaesthesia. Postoperative follow-up for 24 hours.Statistical analysis used: Independent-samples student t-test.

Results:

The total dose of tramadol injection consumed in the first 24 hours postoperatively in group ESPB+SA was significantly low (110.34mg) as compared to group SA (334.29mg) (P < 0.001). Time for first rescue analgesia was prolonged significantly in group ESPB+SA while it was very short in Group SA(P < 0.001). Postoperatively the mean modified defense and veterans pain rating scale (DVPRS) for pain was lower in group ESPB+SA than in group SA, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001). Similarly, scores for other modified DVPRS components, such as sleep, activity, mood and stress were lower in the ESPB+SA group.

Conclusions:

Bilateral ultrasound-guided ESPB prior to spinal anaesthesia offers effective and prolonged postoperative analgesia, with significantly lower postoperative tramadol use and a higher satisfaction score in patients undergoing TAH under spinal anaesthesia.
Relief for Long-standing Postchikungunya Viral Myalgic and Arthralgic Pains Effected by Neuromodulation of Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling of Affected Muscles and Steroid-Based Interventions
Authors: Pai Renuka Shantharam , Janardana Ramya , Valiyaparambil Jerome Jose , Joy Manuel , Pai Parashuram
Published: April 2024

Chronic myalgias and arthralgias occur after Chikungunya virus infections (pCHIKV- M&A). We report details of treating a 6-years lasting CHIKV-M&A pains with a combination of medications and interventions. The patient had severe pain in bilateral shoulders and elbows; right thumb and back. Response to steroids, sulphasalazine and methotrexate was poor. Examination revealed M&A pains. Medications initiated included Pregabalin, Paracetamol, Tramadol and vitamin D. At two weeks, despite improvement, there were residual pains in bilateral shoulders and elbows. Four weekly sessions (two on each side), of ultrasound-guided dry needling (USGDN) of all muscles of the upper limb was done. Patient reassessment revealed moderate, residual pains at bilateral supraspinatus muscles, bicipital tendons and radio-humeral joints. These pains were addressed by USG guided steroid injection of bilateral- suprascapular nerves, bicipital tendons and radio-humeral joints. Medications reduced pains especially of back and thumb. USGDN of muscles further reduced it by 60%. The interventions at the nerves, entheses and joints gave 90%-100% relief. The pre-intervention Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score of 52.7 reduced to 5.4. At fifth month follow-up, the DASH was15.8, but patient reported satisfaction over pain relief, improvement in daily activities and quality-of-life. There are no evidence-based treatment guidelines or corroborative evidence for rheumatic pathology (most times) for persistent CHIKV-M&A pains. This case-report highlights the successful management of CHIKV-M&A pains by multi-modal approach. USGDN and steroids have neuro-modulatory effects. We have proposed that USGDN aids pain relief by an integrative role with the biologically inherent “chaos theory.”
Coronary Embolism in Patient with Prosthetic Aortic Valve: Looks Can Be Deceiving
Authors: Mauriello Alfredo , D’Arco Beatrice , Desiderio Alfonso , D’Andrea Antonello
Published: April 2024

Coronary embolism is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome. We report the challenging case of a 68-year-old female with ST-elevation myocardial infarction caused by right main coronary artery embolism in the setting of bioprosthetic aortic valve and previous episode of atrial fibrillation. The management of coronary embolism depends on the patient clinical setting. In this case, the patient has received an implantable loop recorder before discharge to decide the following therapy.
Risk prediction of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity among the medical students in a tertiary care hospital of Pondicherry by using IDRS
Authors: Jafrin Mani Mercy M.
Published: April 2024

Introduction/Background:

Diabetes mellitus is a major clinical and public health problem. More than 50% of the diabetic subjects in India remain unaware of their diabetes status, which adds to the disease burden. A simplified Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) for screening of undiagnosed diabetic subjects is used to assess the diabetes risk and helps in prediction of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.

Aim:

To assess the risk of DM and obesity using the parameters of the IDRS among the students of a tertiary care hospital.

Materials and Methods:

The study was conducted among the undergraduate medical students of Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical sciences, Pondicherry, using the parameters like age, abdominal circumference contributing to obesity, physical activity, and family history of diabetes which constituted the IDRS.

Results:

The results showed a distribution of about 14.28% in the age group of 18-20 years and 85.71% in the age group of 21-24 years. The gender distribution showed 64.28% in male category and 35.71% in female category. The family history of diabetes showed a varied presentation with 45.14% having no family history. An equal percentage of 41.14% with one parent as diabetic and 13.72% having both the parents as diabetics. About 41.72% showed a medium score in IDRS which is about 30-50.

Conclusions:

The results showed obesity and deviated parameters with respect to IDRS in certain students. So, regular follow-up and health education is the need of the hour to prevent the development of complications in future.
To evaluate the efficacy of the Alvarado scoring system as a preoperative diagnostic tool in acute appendicitis in relation to operative and histopathological findings
Authors: Gudipati Pradeep , Kakarla Himabindu , Velagapudi Murali Krishna , Peddi Rama Rao , Madanapalli Likhitha , Chowdary Gadipudi Hamika , Devarakonda Lakshmi Narayana
Published: April 2024

Background:

Appendicitis is expected to occur in about 6% of people during their lifetime. The most useful diagnostic techniques are still routine medical history and examination; Post surgery, after the specimen has been examined histopathologically, the final diagnosis is achievable. Systems of scoring are useful and valid for separating acute appendicitis from generalized abdominal pain and can help reduce unwanted surgery, particularly in remote areas.

Aims:

1. To evaluate the efficacy of the Alvarado scoring system as a preoperative diagnostic tool in acute appendicitis, in relation to operative and histopathological findings. 2. To determine the role of the Alvarado scoring system in cutting down the rate of negative appendicectomy without increasing morbidity and mortality. 3. To know the specificity and sensitivity of the Alvarado scoring system in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

Methods:

A prospective study of 50 patients who presented with symptoms and signs of acute appendicitis and suspected enough to warrant surgery for acute appendicitis admitted in DR. PSIMS & RF under various surgical units from November 2018 to October 2020 were selected.

Results:

In our study, migratory pain was noted in 80% of patients in this study. In this study, anorexia was noted in 60% of cases, rebound tenderness was found in 82% of cases, 37% of cases with a fever over 99°F had appendicitis, 80% of patients had leukocytosis, and leukocyte shift to the left was observed. Sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value (PPV) were 77.2%, 66.6%, and 94.4% in this study.

Conclusion:

This study concluded that the Alvarado score is a reliable, cheap, and reproducible tool for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in the emergency room.
Effects of training nursing process using the concept map on caring self-efficacy of nursing students in pediatric departments
Authors: Alavi Azam , Okhovat Forogh
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:

Self-efficacy is task-specific, and Professional self-efficacy has been introduced as a factor affecting providing quality nursing care. This study aimed to determine the effects of training the nursing process using the concept map on the caring self-efficacy of nursing students in pediatric departments.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 82 undergraduate nursing students in the second semester of 2021–2022 with a design of two groups before and after training. The samples were selected by census and divided into two experimental and control groups by simple random allocation. The data collection tool was Nursing Caring Self-Efficacy Scale in pediatric departments. The students of two groups in the pediatrics course were trained in the nursing process for nine sessions in three weeks using the concept map. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential tests (Wilcoxon, Mann–Whitney, exact Fisher’s) using SPSS 23.

RESULTS:

The study results showed no statistical difference between the two groups of students regarding demographic information and pre-test scores. The concept map group’s post-test score of caring self-efficacy increased significantly compared to the pre-test (P < 0.001). The comparison of the post-test scores in the groups showed that the caring self-efficacy score in the intervention group of students was significantly higher than the control group (P = 0.014).

CONCLUSION:

According to the study results, it is suggested instructors use the concept map as a metacognitive intervention has increased the caring self-efficacy of nursing students in pediatric departments, which will lead to more accurate performance of nursing students in the future.
Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Bala Mujtaba , Braimah Ramat Oyebunmi , Taiwo Abdurrazaq Olanrewaju , Yekini Lateef Alani , Jaafaru Rufai
Published: April 2024

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) has been defined as a rare disorder characterized by a benign, nonhemorrhagic, fibrous gingival overgrowth that can appear in isolation or as part of a syndrome. Because it has no specific cause, it is also known as idiopathic gingival fibromatosis. HGF starts in its mildest form and progresses very slowly to reach a severe form that can cover the teeth, causing severe functional and cosmetic problems. Clinically, it appears as diffuse or localized gingival overgrowth, pinkish, and firm in consistency that could be seen in both the buccal and lingual gingiva of both the mandible and maxilla. There could be ulceration and bleeding secondary to traumatic biting on the lesion. We report a case of a 12-year-old boy who presented with 5-year history of multiple gingival lesions clinically diagnosed with HGF. The relevant literature and important aspect in the management of this condition has also been discussed.
The Successful Treatment of Peri-implantitis with Guided Bone Regeneration with an 8-Year Follow-up: Case Report and Literature Analysis
Authors: Bhasin Meenu Taneja , Bhasin Prashant , Mahesh Lanka
Published: April 2024

Replacement of missing teeth or unrestorable ones with dental implant-supported restorations is a substantial part of the clinical treatment protocol. However, with the increase in dental implants being placed worldwide, complications with this treatment have also risen in numbers. Complications may result from poor selection of cases with inappropriate treatment planning, occlusal overloading, or with poor follow-up care. The most common complications are the ones related to the presence of inflammation and include perimucositis and peri-impantitis. Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the soft and hard tissues around osseointegrated implants and results in the establishment of a peri-implant pocket and the loss of supporting bone. Nonsurgical therapy, the use of locally and systemically given antibiotics, and surgical regimens intended to replace the lost bone and soft tissue around the implants are among the documented treatment options. The aim of this article is to present a case report on the successful management of a case of peri-implantitis with nonsurgical and surgical approach following the ITI treatment protocol with a 5-year follow-up, along with a review of some of the treatment options used in their management.
Digitalized Precision: Andrews Bridge for Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Seibert’s Class III Ridge Defect
Authors: Roy Aishwarya , Saravanan M. , Biswas Debapriya , Muthukumar B.
Published: April 2024

This case report illustrates an integrated approach to prosthetic rehabilitation for a patient with missing lower front teeth. The utilization of intentional root canal treatment, precise tooth preparation, and digital technologies, including computer-assisted designing/computer-aided manufacturing, and direct metal laser sintering, showcases the advancements in contemporary prosthodontics. The incorporation of fixed and removable components, notably the Andrews bridge, demonstrates a patient-centered strategy prioritizing both esthetics and functionality. In alignment with evidence-based practices and past research, this case emphasizes the significance of multidisciplinary approaches and cutting-edge technologies. The successful outcome highlights the efficacy of this comprehensive treatment, contributing to the ongoing evolution of prosthodontic care.
High Anxiety Levels before Elective Cesarean Section Can Negatively Affect the Mother and Fetus
Authors: Tosun F , Bülbül M , Yıldız CÇ , Özen Ö , Özerdem F
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT

Background:

Both pregnancy and surgery cause anxiety. This situation may negatively affect the health of the mother and baby.

Aim:

The effect of anxiety level before cesarean section (CS) on feto-maternal outcomes was investigated.

Methods:

The preoperative anxiety score was determined with the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) in 224 pregnant women who were planned for elective CS.

Results:

Among patients, 33.5% were in the low anxiety group, 27.2% in the moderate, and 39.3% in the high anxiety group. The average birth weight in the low anxiety group was noticeably higher than that of the high anxiety group (P = 0.018). The mean heart rate at postop 1st and 24th hour in the high anxiety group was higher than the moderate anxiety group (P < 0.028). In addition, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) at the sixth hour in the low anxiety group was found to be lower than in the moderate anxiety group (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

According to these results, it was found that an increased anxiety score before CS is associated with low birth weight in the baby, higher heart rate, and DBP in the mother.
Primary Rectal Perineurioma: A Rare Incidental Finding
Authors: Abrari Andleeb , Hasan Naba , Akhtar Kafil
Published: April 2024

Perineurioma is a rare benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor which can occur intraneurally or uncommonly in the extraneural soft tissues. The majority of the perineuriomas of the gastrointestinal tract occur distal to the splenic flexure as polypoid pedunculated or sessile lesions. Lesions are often discovered incidentally during routine colonoscopy for cancer screening. Diagnosis is mainly histological with the majority of the cases showing mucosal/submucosal bland spindle cell proliferation with expression of perineurial markers. We report a rare case of rectal perineurioma in a 42-year-old female who presented with the complaint of intermittent episodes of painless rectal bleed associated with defecation. A pedunculated polypoid lesion in the rectum measuring 12 mm in greatest dimension was seen on colonoscopy. The patient underwent endoscopic mucosal resection of the mass. Microscopically, the lesion showed proliferation of spindle cells with oval-to-spindle nuclei, bland chromatin, and moderate amount of pale to eosinophilic cytoplasm with indistinct cell borders. Overlying mucosa showed hyperplastic crypt epithelium. Spindle cells were positive for epithelial membrane antigen and CD 34 and negative for S100, with low Ki-67 marked cycling cell population (<1.0%) and negative Progesterone receptor (PR) and CD 117, these features confirming the diagnosis of perineurioma.
Unpopular Literature? John Heywood’s The Spider and the Flie
Authors: Walker Greg
Published: April 2024

This article examines an idiosyncratic, lavishly illustrated mid-Tudor English printed book, John Heywood’s The Spider and the Flie (1556), a book condemned both in the sixteenth century and since as incomprehensible and virtually unreadable. The article argues, rather, that the book’s gestation period was long and complex, but that, once this is understood, the book becomes readily comprehensible, in both its structure and implications. It looks briefly at evidence for ownership of the book, and then moves to discuss what it, along with Heywood’s collected volumes of proverbs and epigrams, can contribute to a discussion of early-modern popular literature, the subject of the UNA Europa funded network, Popular Respublica Litteraria, to which this article is a contribution.
A Study on Changes in Terrorism Environment and Implications in the New Normal Era
Authors:   The Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, Seo Bong-Sung , Kim Jae-Hyun
Published: April 2024

Recently, the threat of violent extremism that promotes terrorism is transcending borders and is rapidly spreading in the online space with the changing security crisis situation in the international community. Terrorists bent on violent extremism occur in crowded places targeting an unspecified number of people which is a potential risk factor for terrorist attacks. In particular, there is a tendency for the boundaries between crime and terrorism to become blurred as the motivation for terrorism expands, and like the lone wolf type, the evolution of terrorist threats is linked to radicalization. Unlike traditional criminal crimes, the radicalization of terrorists in the past was mainly accomplished through terrorist group recruitment through propaganda and instigation, and terrorist training and instructions. Therefore, Counter-terrorism measures also prevented the inflow of terrorist organization members and terrorist propaganda and inciting ideologies into the country. However, there are limitations due to changes in the security paradigm, and information sharing, and cooperation from the international community are absolutely necessary, and domestic positive law must also implement a policy of preventing information related to terrorism in online spaces.
The Impact of Discrimination against Women on Work Satisfaction among Female Police Officers in the Jeju Region: Focusing on the Moderating Effect of Professional Awareness
Authors:   The Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, Lee Gyu-Beom
Published: April 2024

The job of the police is to prevent crime and, when a crime occurs, quickly initiate an investigation and apprehend the criminal. Recently, the attitude of female police officers in responding to criminals has been socially criticized. However, the police not only responds to crime but also provides security services to the public, so while the role of male police officers is becoming more important, the role of female police officers is also becoming more important. In previous research on the police, research is being conducted focusing on various research topics such as police organization and job satisfaction of police officers. However, research on female police officers' discrimination against women or female police officers' job satisfaction is somewhat limited. In addition, the police profession is an occupation with a strong sense of professional ethics, which means protecting the country and its citizens, and its sense of duty is considered important. Accordingly, this study sought to verify what moderating effect professional consciousness has on work satisfaction among female police officers in terms of discrimination against women. As a result of the study, discrimination against women was found to have an effect on work satisfaction, but the interaction term between discrimination against women and work consciousness did not show statistically significant results. However, it was confirmed that work consciousness affects work satisfaction. In other words, it was confirmed that female police officers have an effect on work satisfaction due to their work consciousness, but that discrimination against women does not affect work satisfaction no matter how excellent their work consciousness is. Based on these research results, discrimination against women, work satisfaction, and professional consciousness of female police officers were discussed.
The Territory of Activities of Jihadism and the Transition of Global Terrorism: Focus on Maghreb, Sahel in Africa
Authors:   The Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, Cho Sungtaek
Published: April 2024

After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, each country's vigilance and response to the Salafi jihadist terrorist group were strengthened, but the results showed that it was a locational battle of terrorism. The transfer of terrorism from the Middle East and South Asia to Africa is not simply a transfer of terrorist organizations, but a transplant of IS's jihadist ideology. In particular, northern Africa, including the African Maghreb, the Sahel, and the Horn of Africa, is in a serious situation enough to be expressed as a 'forest fire of terrorism'. This paper examines the creation of terrorist organizations in the region to which TSCTP member states belong, conflicts and convergence between them, and considers the strategies and outcomes of related countries responding to them. Since the 2010s, the rapid globalization of jihadist terrorist groups has progressed. They are not in one country's territory, but are working to carry out terrorism across borders or to provide military and financial support to neighboring terrorist groups. In order to respond to the dynamic changes in terrorism, it is judged that feedback on the implementation of previous counterterrorism policies and mid- to long-term perspectives and strategies are needed.
A Study on Ways to Improve the Domestic Human Rights System through Analysis of Human Rights Awareness of North Korean Defectors: Focusing on Physical Freedom, Due Process in Criminal Cases, and Human Rights Education System
Authors:   The Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, Choi Jin-Ho
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze human rights awareness and cases of human rights violations among North Korean defectors living in Korea and to identify ways to improve domestic human rights-related laws and systems in order to lay a foundation for improving North Korean human rights in preparation for future unification. This is a study to find out. In the case of North Korean defectors, it may not be easy for them to understand the concept of human rights because they lived as North Korean residents before defecting. Therefore, through an understanding of the possibility of human rights violations during the settlement process in South Korea and the human rights that they have been educated and conscious of directly or indirectly after settlement, we newly analyzed the human rights awareness and cases of human rights violations that North Korean defectors have and the human rights that are currently being applied in our country. There is a need to seek ways to improve related laws and systems, while at the same time establishing a foundation to increase human rights awareness among North Korean residents in preparation for future unification. Specifically, based on the survey conducted by the National Human Rights Commission and the Korea Institute for National Unification, the human rights of North Korean defectors are as follows: the right to physical freedom that may be violated during the investigation phase after entering the country; the right to due process in criminal cases; We examine the「Act on Protection and Settlement Support for North Korean Defectors」and the 「Unification Education Support Act」, which specify adaptation education for North Korean defectors after their settlement in the Republic of Korea, and examine the problems of our country's current human rights system for North Korean defectors. The purpose of this study is to suggest legal and institutional improvement measures to foster human rights awareness among North Korean defectors and prepare for unification.
Criminal Policy Improvement in the Prevention of Child Abuse Crimes
Authors:   The Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, Kim Bong-Soo , Cha Si-Hwan
Published: April 2024

Due to industrialization, urbanization, and nuclear familyization, the meaning of the Eastern country and the idea of the elderly filial piety are gradually fading, and the lack of a stable source of income, poverty, economic difficulties, job vulnerability, physical and mental health vulnerability, and social isolation and disconnection have caused elder hatred and discrimination. In particular, COVID-19 has increased the difficulty of social relations, elder hatred and discrimination have led to various crimes against the elderly, and various policies are being implemented to resolve the violation of the human rights of the elderly and protect the human rights of the elderly. In particular, in order to harmonize with the rapidly changing times and act as a rights subject, social systems must be established and operated to ensure access to various information, and systems that support the elderly to have the ability to utilize them must also be prepared, but the search for these legal and institutional measures around the world is being overlooked, and the vulnerability of elderly human rights is intensifying. Therefore, from a criminal policy perspective, this paper proposed five policies: first, the enactment of the “Act on the Prohibition of Elder Hate,” second, the enactment of the “Protection of Senior Human Rights” by local governments, third, the development and activation of education programs for the elderly at crime victim support centers, and fourth, the establishment of a council for “prevention and protection of human rights against elder hate crimes” by local governments, and fifth, the establishment of a “Hate Crime Prevention Instructor” certificate.
Comparative Legal Review to Prevent Activity Terrorism Information in Online Space
Authors:   The Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, Kim Hyoung-Wook , Kim Nam-Joo
Published: April 2024

Recently, illegal information about terrorism is being provided online due to change in the security environment. This phenomenon requires preventive and active functions and roles from related organizations. There are limits to the ability of relevant organizations in specific countries to prevent and respond independently because terrorist crimes transnational borders and the means and methods of criminal acts are carried out secretly. In particular, cooperation between relevant organizations and the international community are essential in surveillance and monitoring to prevent terrorism information, which are preventive functions, and investigation and punishment. In Korea, Act On Counter-terrorism For The Protection Of Citizens And Public Security, Act On Promotion Of Information And Communications Network Utilization And Information Protection, Act On The Establishment And Operation Of Korea Communications Commission, and the Deliberation Regulations on Information and Communications are being implemented in order to limit propaganda and incitement activities related to terrorism. In case of violation of the relevant laws, rejection, suspension, and restrictions on illegal information. Also, in countries such as the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Australia, the policy of proactively preventing crimes that violate national security or national interests has implications such as terrorist crimes.
Study on Developments in the Protection of Expatriates from Terrorist Threats in Africa's Sahel Region
Authors:   The Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, Choi Do-Yoon , Kim Tae-Young
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the factors behind the change in terrorism in the Sahel region of Africa since COVID-19. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Global Terrorism Index and the number of deaths due to terrorism have decreased globally. However, the Sahel region in Africa has seen a sharp increase in terrorist attacks and deaths. Over the past few years, the focus of international terrorist organizations has shifted from the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa to the Sahel, which includes border areas that are relatively difficult for governments to control. The Sahel region has complex security challenges, which have been exacerbated by COVID-19 and are thought to have contributed to the rise in terrorism. Political instability, the decline of democracy, the rise of international terrorist organizations, and new means of attack, such as drones, are some of the factors that have contributed to the rise of terrorism in the Sahel since COVID-19. In order to respond to these threats, the report suggests ways to develop an expatriate protection response system, such as supplementing the expatriate protection crisis management manual, utilizing private security guard capabilities, and establishing anti-drone systems for missions and key facilities.
Research on stalking crime analysis and measures
Authors:   The Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, Ryu Yong Hyun , Park Sang Jin
Published: April 2024

In recent years, as the number of incidents where stalking leads to violent crimes has increased in our society, social concerns about the seriousness and danger of stalking crimes are increasing. In particular, incidents such as the 'Sindang Station Stalking Case' and the 'Nowon-gu Three Mothers and Daughters Murder' in September 2020 reminded us of the reality that stalking can lead to violent crimes. These incidents raised social awareness about stalking crimes, and accordingly, the「Act on Special Cases concerning Stalking Punishment, etc.」(abbreviated as the Stalking Punishment Act) was implemented in October 2021. However, the Stalking Punishment Act still has limitations in that protective measures for victims are insufficient, and it is difficult to prevent concerns about retaliation in light of the characteristics of the stalking crime. Based on this, this study first investigated the academic and legal definitions of stalking crimes through a review of literature data to understand the characteristics of stalking crimes. In addition, the current status of domestic occurrence of stalking crimes was examined and the limitations of the current response system were analyzed. Therefore, this study aims to find more effective measures by identifying the problems of the current system based on the understanding of stalking crimes, recognizing the victim-centered limitations, and emphasizing the need for an approach to the perpetrators of stalking crimes.
A Study on the Improvement of the Claim-adjuster System
Authors:   The Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, Baek Ju-min
Published: April 2024

In modern society, compared to the past, the economic scale has grown, resulting in greater diversity in insurance coverage and an expansion of the market. Consequently, the causes of losses have become more complex. In this context, accurate determination of liability and indemnity, as well as the fair assessment of insurance claims, have become crucial tasks. As a result, the technical expertise and professionalism of claim-adjuster(CA) are continuously evolving. Claim adjustment primarily serves to realize the insured's interests for insurance claimants. It also plays a pivotal role in securing the competitiveness of insurance companies and providing a basis for determining insurance premiums, ultimately preventing ethical misconduct within the insurance industry. Therefore, this study examines the concept and current status of the loss assessment system, highlighting its issues. Specifically, the study explores the existing CA system in South Korea and relevant domestic laws. It also reviews international CA systems to provide insights. The research proposes several improvements to the CA system. Firstly, it suggests enhancing the independence of CA through a detailed delineation of their authority and the establishment of a legal protection framework. Secondly, it advocates for the enhancement of the professionalism of CA through the strengthening of qualification systems and the introduction of continuous education. Notably, it emphasizes the consolidation of loss assessor functions, focusing on strengthening examination subjects and recognition systems, introducing continuous education, and implementing license renewal procedures.
Transporte Coletivo Urbano: As Práticas de Transformação de Chassi Convencional em Articulado Operados na Cidade de Manaus/AM
Authors: Oliveira Neto Thiago
Published: April 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é abordar duas práticas que estiveram presentes no transporte coletivo urbano das cidades brasileiras, incluindo Manaus: a transformação de chassis de ônibus convencionais em articulados e o reencarroçamento de ônibus, bem como as principais motivações que estimularam essas práticas ao longo das décadas. O transporte coletivo público de uma cidade apresenta uma variedade de tipos, configurações e características peculiares nos veículos operados pelas empresas de transporte, que buscam meios de obter vantagens econômicas e competitivas. Isso inclui a reutilização e até mesmo a transformação de veículos para aumentar a capacidade de transporte, aspectos que foram evidentes no transporte urbano de Manaus entre os anos de 1998 e 2009. No entanto, tais práticas deixaram de ser adotadas por volta de 2009. Para identificar essas mudanças nos veículos, optou-se por realizar um levantamento de informações na internet, utilizando sites como Ônibus Brasil e Via Circular, o que possibilitou cruzar dados e identificar parcialmente os ônibus que passaram pelo processo de reencarroçamento.
On the problem of folklorism in the poetry of Anna Akhmatova
Authors: PYATKIN Sergey
Published: April 2024

In the poetic arsenal of Anna Akhmatova, a special place is occupied by song and ritual genres of Russian folklore, which has been repeatedly noted and analyzed by researchers of the poet’s work. And the greatest interest among philologists, which is quite natural, is the poem «Requiem» in this regard. At the same time, the study of individual lyrical works by Akhmatova, which are more of an illustrative material for researchers, do not act as an independent object, gives a very clear idea of the exceptional features of Akhmatova’s poetics and the role of folklore tradition in it. The author of this article, focusing on one lyrical miniature by Akhmatova («You will never be alive…»), the content and structure of which reveals strong links with the lamentation genre, and tries to prove it.
Use of digital library materials Educatieonline.md at different stages of the Russian language and literature lesson
Authors: SAVA Nina
Published: April 2024

Article "Use of digital library materials Educatieonline.md Russian Russian at different stages of the modern lesson of the Russian language and literature" is devoted to the specifics of the use of educational materials of an electronic educational resource – a digital library in the lessons of Russian language and literature as an effective additional methodological aid. The goal is to demonstrate the broad possibilities of an online educational platform to improve the quality of the educational process and stimulate student motivation. All lessons were developed based on the requirements of the curriculum.
The role of the external factor in gaining and preserving political power in the Romanian Middle Ages (case study: Alexandru Lapusneanu)
Authors: CHICU Silvia
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of external factors in gaining political power by pretenders to the throne in medieval society. The evolution of society was influenced by political power, by those who were in power. Our investigation is focused on the personality and reign of Alexandru Lapusneanu. The historical sources have registered the deterioration of the political situation in the Principality of Moldova in the middle of the 16th century. The Principality was in full process of changing the political and legal status when it comes to external politics. The context was even more complicated due to the discreditation of the Rares family by converting to Islam the Lord of Moldova - Ilie Rares. In this complicated political context, the boyar groups of various political orientation that did not have sufficient human and military potential turned to foreign aid in order to gain power. Alexandru Lapusneanu and his supporters were not an exception. Historical sources have recorded his special ability to balance between different external political options in order to preserve his Reign and not allow Moldova to be turned into a pasalac (Turkish administrative territorial unit). By offering support to obtain the throne, neighboring powers aimed to maintain the East-Carpathian space in the sphere of their influence. A careful analysis of the sources proves that the neighboring powers used the pretenders to the throne of Moldova. Granting political asylum was used as means of coercing the Lord on the throne, thus forcing him to act in accordance with their interests.
The negative impact of the czarist and soviet empire regime on the cultural-religious heritage of Bassarabia
Authors: MAXIM Vasile , BUGA Oleg
Published: April 2024

This paper highlights the disastrous impact of the Tsarist and Soviet regime on the religious cultural heritage of Bessarabia. It essentially removes the negative impact on the ethno-cultural and educational system, through the policy of forced Russification of the indigenous population. The atrocities committed are elucidated by the destruction of cultural objects as well as religious edifices and their transformation into social-sports objectives, psychiatric hospitals, agricultural warehouses, wine-wine and painting exhibition halls, etc. Atheistic politics left its negative mark by marginalizing those who resisted the phenomenon at risk of being executed or sentenced to years of imprisonment. Not only the church faces fell under this incidence, but also the population who resisted hard to save the cult objectives. A telling example serves the oppression of the population who resisted not to allow the closure of the Răciula Monastery (which took place in the late 50 th century). XX, ) with negative social repercussions resulting in loss of life and massive deportations and long-term detentions.
Reflection on the problem of identity in relation to historical memory and consciousness
Authors: LISNIC Angela
Published: April 2024

The political, economic, social and cultural challenges of the contemporary world raise an infinite range of existential questions. One of them related to the issue of identity. The study examines the theoretical concepts related to the notions of "identity", "historical memory", "historical consciousness". The research presents the theoretical treatments related to the notions examined in historical studies and demonstrates the defining elements of these notions in the contemporary didactic approach. The theoretical aspects are sought to be adjusted to the modern educational system in which the problem of identity, memory and historical consciousness acquires an educational outline and these theoretical notions are validated as elements of the modern educational system.
Transformation of discourse of European identity
Authors: NEGROV Evghenii
Published: April 2024

The article deals with the analysis of the transformation of the discourse of European identity during the second half of the XXth–beginning of the XXst centuries. The search for general patterns of this process can help to build appropriate models applicable to the political conditions of countries seeking to integrate into the European community. The situation in the European community was chosen as the empirical material, mainly within the framework of the European Union, currently uniting 28 countries. Since identity, including the European identity is not only a construct formed with varying degrees of success, but also an objective reality, acting as a set of characteristics that distinguish Europeans from others in this particular case, this topic is not only a subject of study of academic discourse, but also an important topic forming a real political agenda.
Education, art children. Living the image through arts education
Authors: URSU Zinaida
Published: April 2024

Today, teaching approaches are seen as activities for organizing learning experiences, the student no longer receives ready-made knowledge, but is taught/supported/coordinated by the teacher to reach certain goals, building his own knowledge. Art is about emotion and inevitably we cannot talk about art without emotion. A work without emotion may at most be a pleasant work with an attractive design or a craft object, but it is not art. Art is beyond these aspects, it is where the emotion begins. We don’t all feel the same way, and by no means do we have the same type of emotions all the time. Our moods change rapidly, from hour to hour, from day to day. The emotional spectrum of man develops gradually starting with childhood. There are general feelings, such as joy or sadness for example, which accompany us throughout our whole life, but there are also some feelings/emotions caused by meeting the gaze with an image or hearing a song. They can only appear when the child is guided to perceive them. So, it can be said that feeling is learned. There is an emotional education that each of us develops throughout life. Children are increasingly communicative, expressive and eager to try new things.
Analysis and prediction of fashion trends. How social trends affect fashion
Authors: REABENCHI Eugen
Published: April 2024

Today it is no longer enough to just catch the changes in society and use this knowledge: we have to be proactive: we “predict” and then quickly and accurately formulate the trends. Fashion design, as a creative unit, is a branch of production in which the use of forecasting techniques and systems is of particular importance, which makes it possible to predict directions and trends in the use of new technologies, materials and methods of producing a design. Forecasting development trends in these areas is an important way to form promising clothing collections with positive social impact. Using predictive design techniques allows companies to plan their product lineup to meet customer demand and have overall social value. The need to predict trends stems from the shared interest of designers and industry groups for commercial success. Based on forecasts, designers strive not only to meet the expectations of a target group, but also to create new materials and develop modern technologies. There are many approaches to forecasting in design: formal, intuitive, sociological and even astrological.
Lion statues – the manifestation of the animalistic sculptural genre during the interwar period
Authors: MARIAN Ana
Published: April 2024

The lion’s appearance as an animal-king was attested in the sculpture of ancient civilizations in Ancient Egypt and Anatolia, in Ancient Greece. The image of lions is also certified in the field of heraldry and occasionally appeared in the creativity of artists of the Renaissance and Classicism. Many figures of sculptural lions are in the modern St. Petersburg. In the art of interwar Bessarabia, the most significant lion sculptures are located at the entrance to the Organ Hall of Chisinau. These lions amaze with calmness and elegance. The sculptures of these animals are also on the facade of the City hall, meaning strength and consequence; on the facades of the city boyar house Ryshkanu-Derozhinsky, denoting a high social status; on the facade of the Herts’s House, creating an exquisite atmosphere with their external decorative appearance, as well as figures of lions are on the gates of the St. Panteleimon’s Church, reminding of their greatness.
Managerial communication – motivating foreign language teachers in the educational institution
Authors: ȘCHIOPU Lucia
Published: April 2024

This article explores the foreign language teachers’ self-regulatory capacity as a central element in the expression of professional behavior within transformational and charismatic leadership. Another aspect explained is the self-perception of the foreign language teacher of the educational institution that is composed to: self-cognitive accessibility and non-cognitive skill constructs. Self-regulation refers to the process by which teachers seek to align their professional behaviors and self-concepts to regulate the achievement of promotion, prevention, or punishment.