bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Instruments for conducting comprehensive interviews with victims and informants of sexual harassment in the university environment
Authors: Hernandez Rosa C. Saeteros , Montoya Gabriela B. Maldonado , Paredes Martha C. Mejia , Zayas Eida O. , Chango Carlos A.
Published: January 2025

Background: Having qualitative research instruments to study sexual harassment at university is essential to understand the experiences and perceptions of victims, improving the quality of research and interventions to prevent and address this problem. Objective was to validate, by experts, in-depth interview instruments for victims of sexual harassment and key informants in the university environment.
Methods: In-depth interview instruments for victims and key informants of sexual harassment allow to investigate qualitative data on sexual harassment at the university, such as: perceptions, the context in which it occurs, experiences of sexual harassment, perceived needs, physical, psychological, social and academic effects, as well as the perception of individual and institutional actions against sexual harassment.
Results: In-depth interview instruments for victims and key informants of sexual harassment allow to investigate qualitative data on sexual harassment at the university, such as: perceptions, the context in which it occurs, experiences of sexual harassment, perceived needs, physical, psychological, social and academic effects, as well as the perception of individual and institutional actions against sexual harassment.
Conclusions: In-depth interviews with victims of university sexual harassment and key informants allow to obtain relevant data from the students' perspective, pertinent information to identify the complexity of university sexual harassment and to commit the university to the implementation of effective prevention, intervention and comprehensive reparation policies.
Drug utilization pattern of antimicrobial agents in postoperative patients of major surgery in the general surgical wards at a tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: Gaikwad Anushri P. , Barve Rohidas M. , Jagtap Rohini
Published: January 2025

Background: Antimicrobial agents are prescribed very often inappropriately and have become one of the highly abused drugs. The widespread and indiscriminate use of antimicrobial agents results in emergence of antibiotic resistance. The World Health Organization (WHO) has prioritized the rational use of medications. To evaluate utilization pattern of Antimicrobial Agents in postoperative patients of major surgery.
Methods: This was a non-interventional, observational, cross-sectional study, carried out in General Surgery Department at a tertiary care teaching hospital. Total 385 prescriptions of post-operative cases of major surgeries were analysed, to assess the pattern of antimicrobial agents prescribed, using hospital antimicrobial policy.
Results: In this study number of male patients were 68% and female patients were 32%. Frequency of antimicrobial agents use in 385 patients was 1176 and among them, commonly prescribed antibiotics were metronidazole (92.98%) followed by ceftriaxone (49.35%) amikacin (46.75%) and piperacillin-Tazobactam (36.10%). In 49.35% of patients more than 3 antimicrobial agents were prescribed. Average number of antimicrobial agents per prescription were 3. Effectiveness of antimicrobial agents was confirmed by culture sensitivity report. Culture sensitivity test was done in 326 (84.67%). The percentage of antimicrobial agents used from the hospital antimicrobial policy was 74.82%.
Conclusions: Due to fear of SSI and Hospital acquired infections, use of antibiotics for prolonged postoperative period  adds economic burden and development of resistance. Thus, prescribers should be trained for proper implementation of antimicrobial policy and prevention of antimicrobial resistance.
Recurrent vulvar carcinoma - reconstruction options with review of literature
Authors: Jeevarajan Sakthi Usha Devi , Srinivas Karnan , Harikrishnan Prasanna Srinivasa Rao , Balamurugan T. D. , Prabu M. J.
Published: January 2025

Vulvar cancer is a rare gynecological malignancy that can be aggressive and have a high rate of recurrence. The surgical management of recurrent vulvar cancer often involves wide local excision and the use of various reconstructive techniques to restore formal function. The keystone flap is a type of local tissue flap that has gained popularity in recent years due to its versatility and low complication rates. Our patients are elderly female who had previously undergone modified radical vulvectomy with bilateral inguinal femoral lymph nodal dissection for vulvar cancer. They presented symptoms and signs of recurrence and underwent wide local excision along with a keystone flap reconstruction. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient had no complications. Lotus petal suprafascial flap is a simple alternative procedure that can be done during the same surgery as the radical vulvectomy, improving the aesthetic results and reducing both the rate of complications and hospital stay. Soft tissue reconstruction in patients undergoing resection of recurrent vulvar malignancies is associated with a low rate of postoperative complications, decreased pain, and improved functional status.
PLA2-R positive primary membranous nephropathy: a case report
Authors: Quen Sánchez Eduardo Abraham , Ortiz Castañeda Carlos Eduardo , Anaya Zamora Juan Carlos , Baeza Hernández Yari Esilde , Dzul Caballero José Emmanuel
Published: January 2025

Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a significant cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults, often linked to the presence of circulating antibodies against phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R). This case report details the clinical presentation, diagnostic process, treatment, and outcomes of a patient diagnosed with PLA2R-positive membranous nephropathy. The report highlights the importance of early diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies, demonstrating the evolving landscape of MN management. A brief review of the literature related to the topic is also presented. For this purpose, a search was made in freely accessible sources, selecting those with the most relevant and up-to-date information.
Recurrent atrial fibrillation with fast ventricular rate in an elderly lady: old records reveal cause of the malady
Authors: Bhende Punam , Mannari Jyoti , Wagh Rishikesh , Parikh Vrajesh , Talavia Rahul , Patel Naman , Chaudhary Ramesh , Patel Mansi , Rathod Mehul
Published: January 2025

Amiodarone is an iodinated benzofuran derivative and is prescribed widely in management of arrythmias- ventricular and supraventricular alike. Excellent efficacy, minimal negative inotropic activity and less rate of ventricular pro arrhythmia makes it the choice of drug in heart failure. Side effects however, make it a drug to be used with caution and they range from pulmonary toxicity to thyroid dysfunction. 15-20% of patients treated with amiodarone are believed to develop some thyroid dysfunction. It can cause amiodarone induced hypothyroidism (AIH) or amiodarone induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT). AIT usually is seen in areas with low uptake of iodine and AIH in areas with sufficient iodine uptake. We report a case of 58-year-old lady with rheumatic heart disease who was started on amiodarone for atrial fibrillation and later presented with recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF) with fast ventricular rate (FVR) and diagnosed as AIT. The challenges in diagnosis and management are discussed.
Dr. Yellapragada Subba Rao: an Indo-American trailblazer in the field of medicine
Authors: Malla Sreeharshita
Published: January 2025

Dr. Yellapragada Subba Rao (1895-1948) was a pioneering biochemist whose contributions have left a profound impact on modern medicine. Born into a Telugu family in India, SubbaRao's educational journey took him from Madras Medical College to prestigious institutions like Harvard Medical School and the School of Tropical Medicine, London. Despite the interruption of his medical education due to his involvement in the Indian independence movement, SubbaRao made ground-breaking advancements in biochemistry. Notably, his collaboration with Cyrus Fiske led to the development of the Fiske-Subbarow Method for phosphorus estimation and elucidated the role of phosphocreatine and ATP in muscle function. His research on vitamin B12 significantly advanced the understanding of anaemia treatment, while his work on folic acid contributed to its synthesis and therapeutic applications. SubbaRao’s contributions extended to oncology and infectious diseases; his work was instrumental in developing methotrexate, an early chemotherapy drug and discovering chlortetracycline, the world’s first tetracycline antibiotic. His innovative biochemical assays and research on metabolic pathways have facilitated the development of various treatments and antibiotics, fundamentally shaping the field of drug discovery and clinical practice. Despite his passing at a young age, SubbaRao's legacy endures through his significant scientific achievements and the recognition of his contributions, including tributes such as a commemorative postal stamp and the naming of species and institutions in his honour. His work remains influential in on-going research and medical applications, underscoring his role as a key figure in the advancement of biochemistry and medicine.
Updates in chronic cholestatic liver diseases: Indian expert recommendations for diagnosing and managing complex cases
Authors: Wadhawan Manav
Published: January 2025

Cholestatic liver diseases (CCLDs) encompass hepatobiliary disorders leading to impaired bile secretion or reduced production, causing liver damage and fibrosis. Diagnosis relies on differentiation between hepatocellular and cholestatic diseases based on liver function tests (LFTs). Histological testing aids in detecting cholestasis-related alterations, crucial for identifying conditions like primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Non-invasive tests like FIB-4 and aspartate transaminase to platelet count ratio index (APRI), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) fibrosis scoring, and elastography, offer alternatives to liver biopsy for fibrosis assessment. Evolving diagnostic procedures, such as endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsies, complement traditional methods. Chronic cholestatic liver disease management includes treatment with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA). Alcoholic liver disease requires abstinence and nutrition therapy, while NAFLD management involves lifestyle changes and medications. Drug-induced liver injury necessitates prompt discontinuation and may involve UDCA, corticosteroids, and targeted therapies. Emerging treatments include farnesoid X receptor agonists, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor agonists, fibroblast growth factor 19 agonists, and immunosuppressive agents for conditions like PSC and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Ongoing evaluations explore various drug classes with newer therapeutic targets for these liver conditions.
The microbiota-gut-brain axis in irritable bowel syndrome: expert guidance on diagnosis and management
Authors: Palaniswamy K. R.
Published: January 2025

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder marked by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, and altered bowel habits, significantly affecting quality of life and healthcare costs. This review explores the role of the microbiota-gut-brain axis in IBS pathogenesis and discusses current and emerging management strategies. Dysbiosis, characterized by gut microbiota imbalance, contributes to inflammation, increased intestinal permeability, and disrupted gut-brain communication, exacerbating symptoms. Stress further impacts the gut microbiome, underscoring the psychological and gastrointestinal link in IBS. Diagnosis remains complex due to overlapping symptoms with other functional gastrointestinal disorders. The Rome IV criteria are standard for diagnosis, but Rome III may be more sensitive in India. Treatment is personalized, integrating dietary and lifestyle modifications with pharmacological options. Antispasmodics (e.g., mebeverine) provide pain relief, while rifaximin targets gut bacteria, and antidepressants address psychological factors and visceral hypersensitivity. Probiotics, especially Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains, show promise in modulating gut microbiota and enhancing gut-brain signaling. Future IBS management aims to develop non-invasive biomarkers for improved diagnosis and identify novel therapeutic targets. Enhancing treatment accessibility and affordability, particularly in developing regions, remains critical. This review highlights the importance of understanding the microbiota-gut-brain axis to advance effective, individualized IBS treatments.
A qualitative evaluation of youth awareness and perception towards depressive mental disorders through utilization of case-based scenarios
Authors: Bargayary Harimu , Jain Seema , Singh Ganesh , Kumar Sanjeev
Published: January 2025

Background: Depression is a major contributor to global suicide rates and often coexists with substance abuse, complicating both treatment and outcomes. WHO reports that 3.8% of the global population suffers from depression, with the onset often occurring in adolescence or early adulthood. According to UNICEF, one in seven adolescents (aged 10-19 years) experiences a mental disorder, with anxiety and depression accounting for 40% of these cases, affecting approximately 166 million adolescents worldwide. In India, the National Mental Health Survey (2015-16) found that 5.3% of the population has experienced depressive disorders. 14% of Indian youth (aged 15-24) frequently feel depressed. Hence this study has been done to assess the awareness among youths regarding depressive mental disorders and their attitudes and perceptions regarding the conditions.
Methods: This study was conducted in an urban area of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, India involving 475 youth participants, utilizing a case-scenario based questionnaire derived from the National Survey of Mental Health Literacy and Stigma Youth Boost Survey by Anthony F. Jorm and Nicola Reavley.
Results: The study found that the rate of participants who could correctly identify the various depressive disorders based on the case-based scenarios presented to them were 236 (49.7%) for depression with suicidal ideation, 187 (39.4%) for depression alone, and 140 (29.5%) for depression with substance abuse.
Conclusions: Suicidal ideation increases the likelihood of identifying depression, whereas depression alone is often underrecognized. Substance abuse further complicates the identification of underlying depression, resulting in the lowest recognition rates.
Idiopathic non-specific interstitial pneumonia: a brief review
Authors: Gupta Saurabh , Verma S. K. , Soni Ashutosh
Published: January 2025

Non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) is one of the better variants of interstitial lung disease in terms of outcomes. Timely diagnosis with early treatment has excellent 5-year survival figures. Typical clinical symptoms and radiologic findings makes diagnosis easy. Ruling out various associated connective tissue disease (CTD) is of paramount importance as they are amenable to immunosuppressant therapies. Majority of cases still remain idiopathic which forms the major chunk of NSIP pool. This article highlights the natural history, epidemiology and key differentiating features of NSIP and current treatment options.
Assessment of the addition of mineral fillers on the flammability, morphological and thermal properties of polypropylene
Authors: Gilioli Tosin Keiti , Piroli Tonello Andrezza , Poletto Matheus
Published: January 2025

Fire safety is a growing concern in the materials industry, leading to a study exploring the sustainable use of mineral fillers in polymeric materials. Polypropylene (PP) plates were developed with non-halogenated flame retardants, such as muscovite mica, titanium dioxide, and ammonium polyphosphate (APP). Sample preparation involved a Haake rheometer and compression molding. Material characterization included scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetry, flammability testing, thermal conductivity, and specific gravity. Morphological analysis showed filler’s dispersion in the PP matrix. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed higher thermal degradation temperatures in samples with inorganic fillers compared to PP. The pyrolysis index of PP/TiO2 and PP/Mica was roughly one-fourth that of PP/APP and about half that of the PP sample. During fire reaction testing, none of the samples exhibited flame retardant behavior according to UL-94, but PP/TiO2 plates formed a char on the surface. The additives do not alter the thermal conductivity of the plates, making them suitable as thermal insulators. Specific gravity evaluation revealed a 3.3% increase in density for PP/APP plates compared to PP, while PP/Mica and PP/TiO2 plates increased 28.4% and 24.8%, respectively. These findings suggest the potential of the plates as insulating materials in the construction industry, highlighting TiO2's additive due to its char-forming properties.
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Authors: Andrade Maria Angélica Carvalho , Rocon Francis Sodré e Pablo Cardozo
Published: January 2025

Esta obra, denominada Desigualdades Sociais em Saúde: debates contemporâneos para a construção de políticas públicas, é uma produção coletiva de autores(as) de diferentes filiações teóricas e metodológicas implicados(as) em manter vivo e presente o debate sobre os efeitos e impactos das desigualdades sociais na saúde das populações, na organização de serviços e sistemas de saúde e no processo de trabalho e gestão em saúde e demais desigualdades de acesso e permanência à promoção, prevenção e proteção em saúde.
Esta coletânea foi dividida em cinco partes, que reúnem um conjunto de análises sobre desigualdades em saúde, a partir de 20 capítulos de pesquisadores e pesquisadoras de diferentes universidades brasileiras e estrangeiras organizados em torno dos eixos temáticos: 1. Saúde, Desigualdade e Território, 2. Saúde, Ambiente e Segurança Alimentar, 3. Trabalho em Saúde, 4. Gênero e Saúde, 5. Comunicação em Saúde e Vacinação.
O livro que lhe convidamos a ler é composto por textos escritos por muitas mãos que se unem na proposta de discutir, analisar e propor estratégias para o enfrentamento das desigualdades sociais em saúde, um desafio sempre atual que solicita o permanente posicionamento crítico às estruturas de poder e ao modo de produção de desigualdades que a ela engendra. Desejamos boa leitura.
Gut feelings: Introducing the Everydayness of Eating as a Situated Pedagogical Attitude to Knowing and Caring for Naturecultures in Architecture Schools
Authors: Rodríguez Alfonzo Josymar , Huybrechts Liesbeth
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the incorporation in architectural education of everyday eating practices as a pedagogical approach. By involving architecture students in cooking, eating, and digesting together, the study seeks to move beyond conventional architectural training. Through a focus on eating, this approach aims to emphasize personal experiences as a primary source of knowledge. It employs autoethnography to reveal the transformative potential of centering the everydayness of eating in architectural learning. Findings highlight a profound link between eating-centered engagements and students' capacity to address complex societal and environmental issues, advocating for a shift towards embodied architectural education.
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Authors: Cireddu Alessandra , Hinojosa Karen , Muxí Martínez Zaida
Published: January 2025

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Monitoring Primary Health Care Experience: Validity and Reliability of a Patient-Centered Measure for Services Quality
Authors: Gharaee Hojatolah , Jahanian Razie , Bande-Ehahi Khadije , Hasan Saati Mohammad , Hamidi Yadolah , Barati Majid
Published: January 2025

Background: Due to the limited number of valid and reliable tools available to measure the opinions of service recipients regarding the quality of Primary Health Care (PHC), the aim of this study was to develop and validate a patient-centered questionnaire to measure the quality of PHC services.
Methods: The initial questionnaire was designed through literature review, and then, nine Focus Group Discussion (FGDs) sessions with 102 participants were held. To determine the content validity of the questionnaire, two qualitative (experts’ opinions and suggestions) and quantitative (CVR & CVI) methods were used. A total of 26 experts and 650 Service Recipients (SRs) participated in the validation process of the questionnaire. To measure reliability, test-retest methods and internal consistency were utilized.
Results: A total of 46 items in five dimensions were recognized as necessary, relevant and understandable by the experts. Content validity was confirmed by experts. According to the experts, the optimal model was explained in the form of five factors: “patient-centeredness”, “continuity of care”, “quality of facilities and basic amenities”, “access and availability” and “trust”. The fit of the extracted model was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis at the desired level. The internal consistency of the constructs and all sub-constructs of the questionnaire was favorable (Cronbach’s alpha=0.942 and ICC=0.868). Also, the results of the test-retest in all constructs and all sub-constructs confirmed the reliability of the questionnaire.
Conclusion: In this study, a valid and reliable questionnaire was developed to measure the quality of PHC services from the perspective of service recipients. This measure could be applied for better management of PHC centers and improving the quality of services.
Update on the Prevalence of Urinary Stones Based on the Site of Formation (Kidney, Ureter, And Bladder) in Patients Referred to Zabol Hospitals
Authors: Ghaffari Hamid Reza , Poursamimi Javad , Ehsanollahi Yahya , Asbi Pouya Baghi Sham
Published: January 2025

Background: Urinary stones are hard deposits of salts and minerals in the urinary tract, and their formation depends on various factors, including people's lifestyle. Numerous reports have evaluated the prevalence of urinary stones in different parts of Iran. This study provided an update on the previously mentioned research.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical epidemiological study examined 309 cases of patients suffering from urinary stones referred to the Zabol hospitals in 2019-2021.
Results: The frequency of men (68%) was higher than that of women (32%). The mean age of men (39.9 ± 1.02 years) was also higher than that of women (37.6 ± 1.4 years). The distribution of stone formation by location was as follows: kidney 52.1%, ureter 34.3%, and bladder 13.6%. The distribution of occupations among participants was as follows: employees 23.9%, students 5.8%, housewives 18.4%, self-employed 38.2%, unemployed 5.8%, and retired individuals 7.8%. Among the subjects, 6.8% had diabetes, 8.4% had hypertension, 17.5% were obese, 9.4% had both hypertension and diabetes, 3.9% had hypertension and obesity, and 3.6% had obesity and diabetes. Additionally, 32.7% of participants visited the hospital in the spring, 25.6% in the summer, 22.3% in the autumn, and 19.4% in the winter.
Conclusion: In line with previous studies, the most frequent patients were in the men’s group. Considering the high prevalence in jobs, both employee and freelance, lack of movement can be regarded as an influential factor in the occurrence of the disease.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Telemedicine in Medicine: A Review Study
Authors: Erfanifa Azam , Ghazizadeh Hashemi Seyyed Amir Hossein , Abbasi Zahra , Mosleh Haideh , Zand Samane , Atarod Mohammad Mehdi , Rashnoo Fariborz , Kavand Sahar , Khatuni Mahdi , Ahmadi Samaneh
Published: January 2025

Background: Telemedicine is a branch of medical science that provides various medical services remotely. Like any other method, it has some advantages and disadvantages. This study aimed to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine.
Methods: This review study aimed to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine, focusing on internal medicine, general surgery, urology, and otolaryngology. Articles in Pubmed and Medline databases with the keywords "telemedicine," "telehealth," "internal medicine," "general surgery," "urology," and "otolaryngology" from 2020 to 2024 were reviewed.
Results: Based on the information obtained from the studies, patients and doctors in various fields tended highly to use telemedicine. In internal medicine, most of the visits, management, and treatment protocols were accessible by telemedicine. In the surgical fields, most studies focused on pre- and post-operative visits, and the results of most studies were satisfactory. The benefits of telemedicine, according to the studies, included reducing the costs of the healthcare system, saving time for the doctor and the patient, saving the distance traveled for the patient, and improving the quality of the visit, similar to an in-person visit. The disadvantages of telemedicine in these studies included the inability of the doctor to perform physical examination, the lack of feeling between the patient and the doctor, and the lack of quality of video and audio communication.
Conclusion: Telemedicine can be used as an optimal method in medicine, but its disadvantages also need to be addressed.
Unpacking the Cultural Heritage of Fisherman Soup Cuisine in Rivers State Nigeria.
Authors: Jeremiah Mbadiwe
Published: January 2025

The Fisherman Soup cuisine of Rivers State, Nigeria, is a cultural heritage that embodies the rich traditions and customs of the people. This research delves into the origins, preparation, and cultural significance of Fisherman Soup, exploring its role in promoting cultural exchange, social cohesion, and community identity. Through a mixed-methods approach, combining historical research, participant observation, and in-depth interviews, this study uncovers the intricate relationships between food, culture, and identity in Rivers State. The findings reveal that Fisherman Soup is more than just a culinary delight; it is a symbol of community, hospitality, and cultural pride. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on food studies, cultural heritage, and identity politics, highlighting the significance of Fisherman Soup as a cultural ambassador for Rivers State and Nigeria at large.
Traslatio: study and dissemination of maritime heritage
Authors: Fuertes Dopico Oscar , Fernandez Penedo Iago , Fabregat-Nodar Carmen
Published: January 2025

The Traslatio project develops research on the southern estuary of Muros-Noia and the northern estuary of Arousa in Galicia, Spain. The aim is to enhance the maritime architectural heritage of both estuaries through the systematic study of buildings associated with small-scale traditional maritime industries, such as salting factories, canneries, traditional shipyards, shellfish farms, whaling factories and ancillary buildings. Following the inventory of the constructions, participatory and dissemination activities are developed with the objective of disseminating knowledge to visitors and pilgrims who travel the sea routes to Santiago de Compostela, engaging with local population and fostering intergenerational dialogue and the transmission of this heritage that represents the identity of the Galician coast.
Residential densification and urbanities; from urban form in collective housing complexes in Córdoba, Argentina
Authors: Dario Avalos Pablo , Marengo M. Cecilia
Published: January 2025

The performance of residential densification and the potential to generate conditions for urbanity in public space are investigated. The objective is to identify the interrelationships between density ranges, residential types, and spatial conditions leading to different urbanities. The analysis methodology addressed two scales: the building scale and the sectoral urban scale with their respective indicators processed in QGIS and Deepthmap, based on closed-perimeter collective housing complexes with different residential densities in Córdoba, Argentina. The results explain that the performance of residential densification in terms of urbanity depends on the modification of urban form components. If their behavior is understood, densification has the potential to generate conditions of urbanity.
Loss of agro-productive soils resulting from urban sprawl in Ambato-Ecuador
Authors: Granda Gabriel
Published: January 2025

With the passage of time, humanity has transformed a sea of rurality with some urban islands into a metropolitan sea with areas of countryside and nature (Naredo, 2004). Day after day, cities waterproof large areas of land, many of them with agricultural potential that have been lost under asphalt and cement. In recent years, small and medium-sized cities have gained territorial relevance by becoming urban centers of regional importance, not only because of their political, administrative, functional, socioeconomic, and physical scope, but also because of the possibility of avoiding repeating the mistakes of the large metropolises by maintaining harmony in rural-urban relations. In this context, this research analyzes how the horizontal urban growth has buried the best agricultural soils in its path, through the case study of the city of Ambato.
A New Section of the Criminal Investigation Technique: A Criminalistic Study of Transport
Authors:   Head of the Research Department of the Faculty of Training of Academic Personnel and Organization of Research Work of the Sukharev Moscow Academy of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, LL.D., Associate Professor, Ilyin Nikolay N.
Published: January 2025

Most scientists, revealing the content of transport trasology, are limited to considering traces originating only from
motor vehicles. Modern works do not contain information on the study of other types of vehicles and, moreover, transport
infrastructure facilities. In this regard, the author reasonably proposed a new section of the forensic technology of the
science of forensic science — the forensic study of transport, which will become the theoretical “foundation” for forensic
transport examinations by analogy with other areas in forensic science and forensic science (for example, habitoscopy and
forensic portrait examination).
Some Problems of the Criminal Law Evaluation of Acts Associated with Willful Evasion of Repayment of Accounts Payable
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of International and Public Law of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Orlova Yulia R. , Vinogradova Olga B. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Public Law of the State University of Land Use Planning, PhD (Law), Associate Professor
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the analysis of individual problems arising in the criminal legal assessment of acts related to
malicious evasion from repayment of accounts payable. The author notes that there is a controversy among scientists and
practitioners regarding the use of such an evaluative feature characterizing the objective side of the corpus delicti provided
for in Article 177 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation as “malice”, the presence of which makes it possible to
distinguish a criminal act from other offenses. According to the results of the study, based on the analysis of materials of
judicial practice and analysis of structures included in the description of the corpus delicti of Article 177 of the Criminal
Code of the Russian Federation, the author concludes that the existing gap in the current legislation can be eliminated by
issuing an appropriate Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation defining the category of
“malice”.
Separate Problems of the Professional Activities and Procedural Status of a Criminal Investigator
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Criminalistics of the Kuban State Agrarian University Named after I.T. Trubilin, PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Petrosyan Mikhail A.
Published: January 2025

The article examines some of the most typical and significant from a practical point of view aspects and
situations that develop with the participation of a forensic investigator in a preliminary investigation, their
significance for the formation of his legal status. The features of possible options for the participation of a
forensic investigator in a preliminary investigation in terms of their criminal procedural regulation are also
considered. A criterion is proposed for distinguishing investigative actions that fall under the competence of a
forensic investigator and are beyond its limits. Proposals have been made aimed at overcoming possible conflict
situations with his participation.
Special Aspects of the Use of Special Knowledge in Crime Scene Examination in the Course of Investigation of Destruction of or Damage to Woodland
Authors:   Lecturer of the Department of Control and Supervisory Activities of the Siberian Fire and Rescue Academy of EMERCOM of Russia, Morozov Ruslan O.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of conducting an inspection of the scene of an incident during
the investigation of the destruction or damage of forest plantations, from the point of view of forensic support.
The main tasks of the inspection are identified, the resolution of which is possible only with the participation
of carriers of special knowledge. The circle of specialists whose involvement determines the effectiveness of
this investigative action has been localized. It was stated that the participation of specialists in the field of forest
protection, ecology and fire safety, as well as operators of unmanned aerial vehicles, is minimally necessary for
the effective inspection of a forest fire and its further investigation.
A Promise or Proposal of Mediation in Bribery: Qualification and Law Enforcement Problems
Authors:   Professor of the Academic Cluster of the Institute of Management and Territorial Development of the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, LL.D., Professor, Kulikov Aleksandr V. , Ferster Marina D. ,   Degree-Seeking Student of the Higher School of Law of the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Published: January 2025

The problems of qualification of criminal actions under Part 5 of Art. 291.1 of the Criminal Code of the
Russian Federation. The concepts underlying this crime are revealed. In addition, an analysis and delimitation
of related crimes is carried out, based on the scientific and practical points of view of scientists and legal
practitioners, and examples of judicial practice are given.
The conclusion is substantiated that actions qualified as a promise or offer of mediation in bribery are not
sufficiently specified by law, as evidenced not only by the analysis of existing law enforcement practice, but also
by the illogicality and disproportionateness of criminal liability for this part of the crime in case of abuse of the
right by an intermediary in the case when a person will commit real mediation in bribery in order to receive a
less severe punishment, according to Parts 1 and 2 of Art. 291.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
The Laws of Portugal on the Criminal Liability of Legal Entities
Authors:   Leading Research Scientist of the Center of Criminal and Criminal Procedure Law of the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation, Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, PhD (Law), Professor, Fedorov Aleksandr V.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the Portuguese legislation on criminal liability of legal entities. The issues of
formation of the Portuguese criminal legislation and inclusion of norms on criminal liability of legal entities in
it are considered. It is noted that in Portugal the criminal legislation is only partially codified – in addition to the
criminal code there are other legislative acts (laws and decree-laws) containing criminal law norms. For the first
time the criminal liability of legal entities was provided for by a decree-law in 1984 for crimes in the economic
sphere. The general conditions for bringing legal entities to criminal liability provided for by this legislative
act, as well as the main criminal penalties for legal entities established by it are considered: warning, fine and
liquidation. A brief description of the laws providing for criminal liability for tax and terrorist crimes is given.
Discussion Areas of Criminal Proceedings Digitalization
Authors:   Doctoral Student of the Center for the Organizational Support of Research of the National Research Institute of the Ministry of the Interior of the Russian Federation, PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Vlasov Pavel E.
Published: January 2025

Based on the analysis of current legislation, materials of investigative and judicial practice, and available author’s points of
view on the designated topic, the paper presents some scientific ideas of digitalization of criminal proceedings, which, in the
author’s opinion, are erroneous. Their analysis and subsequent integration of knowledge of exact sciences into jurisprudence in
an accessible language allowed the author to form the core directions of digitalization processes.
Detection of a Suspect, an Accused: Criminal Procedure Aspects
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Criminalistics of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Grinenko Aleksandr V.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the issue of the criminal procedural aspects of the search for a person suspected or accused of
committing a crime. Special attention is paid to the correlation of the investigator’s powers with the rights and legitimate interests
of persons involved in criminal proceedings. The procedure for documenting the voluntary appearance of a wanted person is
proposed.
Participation of a Sports Specialist in Criminal Proceedings: Certain Aspects
Authors:   Member of the Expert Council for Physical Education and Sports under the Social Policy Committee of the Federation Council, Head of the Center for Scientific Support of Criminal Law Influence on Sports Crimes, PhD (Law), Saraev Vladimir V.
Published: January 2025

The author approaches the study of the topic of involving a sports specialist in criminal proceedings by identifying individual
aspects that have theoretical and practical significance. By disclosing aspects and providing examples, the need for a broader
and more active application of the institution of a specialist with industry-specific sports competence and focus in criminal
proceedings is argued.
Grubancypacja jako struktura słowotwórcza i pojęciowa w polskim dyskursie o otyłości
Authors: Chojnacka-Kuraś Marta
Published: January 2025

Artykuł dotyczy analizy nowych struktur słowotwórczych funkcjonujących we współczesnym dyskursie tworzonym przez grube osoby, które akceptują swoje ciało (jego wygląd i kondycję) i aktywnie sprzeciwiają się stygmatyzacji i wykluczaniu ludzi ze względu na ich wygląd (a szczególnie: masę/ objętość ciała). Kluczowe w tej analizie wyrażenie grubancypacja opisane jest jako leksem (derywat słowotwórczy) oraz jako struktura pojęciowa wyrażająca przekonania i system wartości jednej z formacji dyskursywnych w szerzej ujętym dyskursie o otyłości. W tekstach tworzących badany dyskurs przymiotnik gruby (a także rzeczownik grubość) w odniesieniu do osób o dużej masie/ objętości ciała jest używany jako neutralny, a nawet pozytywny (jako element tożsamości). Przymiotnik otyły zaś staje się wykładnikiem negatywnego, opresyjnego utożsamiania tych osób z jednostką chorobową (chorobą otyłościową) oraz społecznym (stereotypowym) wyobrażeniem o otyłości. Metodologicznie artykuł nawiązuje do podstaw strukturalistycznego opisu słowotwórczego, poszerzonego o komponenty kognitywne — tu zastosowanie znajduje teoria integracji pojęciowej. Badany materiał to przede wszystkim teksty publikowane w internecie przez grubancypacyjne aktywistki: Urszulę Chowaniec i Natalię Skoczylas.
Racjonalna komunikacja jako wartość sfery publicznej
Authors: Pałuszyńska Edyta
Published: January 2025

Artykuł dotyczy problematyki komunikacji w sferze publicznej. Materiał stanowią radiowe i telewizyjne dyskusje z lat 2004–2024, w których rozmówcy ujawniają różnice poglądów dotyczące władzy, zasobów i sankcji. Celem pracy jest wskazanie, jakie elementy komunikacyjnych kompetencji poznawczych i interakcyjnych u dziennikarzy i ich rozmówców w sposób szczególny wpływają na racjonalność dyskusji. Procedura badawcza obejmuje wyjaśnienie pojęć, takich jak sfera publiczna, debata publiczna i określenie warunków racjonalności w komunikacji publicznej, z uwzględnieniem poglądów J. Habermasa. W artykule przyjęto podmiotową, relacyjną koncepcję wartości, które są rozpoznawane na drodze refleksji. Założono, że racjonalność działania jest ważnym elementem kompetencji komunikacyjnej uczestników debaty i przejawia się m.in. w przestrzeganiu założeń wstępnych, adekwatnym rozpoznaniu sytuacji, umiejętności refleksji na temat procedur dyskusji.
Wykładnia i stosowanie przepisu art. 9 pkt 17 ustawy o podatku od czynności cywilnoprawnych w świetle interpretacji indywidualnych – aktualne problemy
Authors: Stępień-Świderek Beata
Published: January 2025

W ustawie o podatku od czynności cywilnoprawnych wprowadzono zwolnienie od podatku z tytułu nabycia tzw. pierwszego mieszkania. Jest to ulga skierowana do podatników, którzy nabywają mieszkanie lub dom w celu zaspokojenia własnych potrzeb mieszkaniowych. Zwolnienie funkcjonujące od roku stanowi źródło wątpliwości interpretacyjnych ze względu na brak orzecznictwa i literatury. Lukę tę obecnie uzupełniają liczne interpretacje indywidualne, wyjaśniając zakres zwolnienia, w tym kwestie nieunormowane wyraźnie w ustawie.
Aspirations and Networks of Italian Migrants to Bogota. A Typology
Authors: Delli Paoli Angela , Maddaloni Domenico
Published: January 2025

This paper aims to understand the individual and relational motives supporting migration from Italy to Bogota. Our concern is to achieve a nuanced understanding of how aspirations, on the one hand, and social networks, on the other, shape migratory decisions and structure in broader migration patterns. To do this, we chose a qualitative approach based on narrative interviews with Italians living in Bogota, which were selected through snowball sampling. As a result, we produced a typology of five different migration pathways: globetrotters aspiring to international mobility with no mediators supporting their process of continuous migration; careerists who accept moving on demand of their company for advancing their career supported by professional mediators; risk-takers aspiring to professional independence and supported in their entrepreneurial project by weak ties; tied migrants aspiring to better family quality of life and supported by strong familial ties; and exiled migrants who find a refuge from the difficulties they encounter in Italy and supported by strong professional ties.
Why Are There So Many Ways to Measure Pain? Epistemological and Professional Challenges in Medical Standardization
Authors: Grol-Prokopczyk Hanna
Published: January 2025

Pain is a profoundly subjective phenomenon, which remains largely impenetrable to the tools of biomedicine. How, then, do pain researchers—specifically, quantitative medical researchers whose work is predicated on transforming pain into numbers—measure pain in their studies? How do they select and justify specific measures, and does this process lead to measurement standardization? This article analyzes 79 published medical studies about low back pain (LBP) and 20 interviews with pain experts (including 15 with authors of the reviewed studies) to address these questions. Findings reveal that LBP researchers use an extremely diverse set of outcome measures in their studies, typically based on patient self-report. The subjectivity and interpersonal incomparability of self-reports are widely acknowledged but treated as largely unproblematic—a matter of acceptable measurement error rather than “epistemological purgatory” (Barker 2005). However, researchers frequently disagree on what constitutes a “pain measure.” Many respond to the considerable challenge of treating pain intensity by redefining their work—sometimes in the face of resistance from patients—around other, putatively more treatable domains, such as disability. The diverse, arguably unstandardized approaches to measuring pain appear attributable less to pain’s epistemological fragility than to its therapeutic intractability, and to the medical community’s diffuse social structures and professional goals.
Linear Fractional Diferential Equations Systems
Authors: González Nava Erika , Árciga Alejandre Martín P. , Sánchez Ortiz Jorge , Morales Buenaventura Jorge A.
Published: January 2025

This paper focuses on the qualitative and quantitative description of solutions for linear systems of differential equations with fractional order. The Laplace transform and the Mittag-Leffler function are the main tools used to find such solutions. As in the ordinary case, the eigenvalues determine the stability of the system via a condition depending on the order of the fractional derivative. Finally, a fundamental theorem for linear fractional systems is proved, and some particular examples are given.
Drivers, Barriers, and Impact of Digitalization on Sustainable Rural Development, Focusing on Some Regions of Albania
Authors: Tomorri Ilir , Keco Remzi , Shima Joana , Tomorri Kejsi
Published: January 2025

The rural sector is one of the most important sectors in Albania, referring to the contribution to economic growth, gross domestic product, and level of employment in the country. Increasing the productivity and performance of agricultural farms, efficiency of resource use, cooperation between small farmers, access to financing, implementation of technology, food quality and safety, are considered some of the main challenges for the sustainable development of this sector. An important instrument to face these challenges is the digitization of this sector, through the use of technology and digital platforms, with the aim of increasing the competitiveness and productivity of agricultural farms. The digitalization process holds the potential to bring about a significant change in how agriculture functions, in terms of tools, technologies, platforms and innovative approaches that support precision agriculture and efficient management of resources. In function of the purpose of the study, the questionnaire was designed to collect information from the farmers (interviewers). Based on the data of INSTAT & MARD, (2023) for the dominant activities and typology of farms, 938 questionnaires were completed with farmers for the regions selected in the study. The methodology used for this paper is based on the collection, processing, analysis and interpretation of data and indicators, focusing on the drivers, barriers and impact of digitalization on sustainable rural development in Albania. The data were analysed and processed with the SPSS program, in accordance with the purpose and research objectives of the study. Based on the data collected in this study, digital technologies in agriculture are perceived positively by interviewed farmers. The results show that the digitalization process in the rural sector is slow and faces several barriers and challenges, such as the small size of the farms, limited digital skills of farmers, lack of resources to implement digital technologies, and limited digital infrastructure in rural areas.