bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital Communication Technologies in Public Administration: A Study of Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Delta State
Authors: Onajite URHIBO, Bridget , ARUOREN Emmanuel Ejiroghene , IVWIGHREN Hannah  Emoubosa , IMENE Ogheneruemu ROSE
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the role of digital communication technologies in enhancing public administration using Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education as a case study. The objectives were on exploring the impact, finding out the opportunities and identifying the challenges of digital communication technologies. Through a comprehensive analysis of survey data from 146 respondents, the study explores various dimensions of digital communication technologies' influence on citizen engagement, consumer behaviour, and public service delivery. The findings reveal positive perceptions of digital technologies among respondents, highlighting their potential to improve citizen engagement, streamline public service delivery, and overcome traditional barriers to communication. Despite challenges such as limited infrastructure and connectivity issues and infringe of privacy, respondents recognize the transformative impact of digital technologies on public administration processes. Based on the findings, two key recommendations emerge: first, governments should prioritize investment in digital infrastructure to expand internet access and enhance digital literacy among citizens. Second, capacity building and training programs should be implemented to equip public administrators with the skills needed to effectively leverage digital tools for service delivery and citizen engagement. This study underscores the importance of embracing digital communication technologies in public administration and provides valuable insights for policymakers, administrators, and practitioners seeking to harness the full potential of digitalization in governance.
A Novel NR-DA-Based ANN for SHEPWM in Cascaded Multilevel Inverters for Renewable Energy Applications
Authors: Vasavi Krishna D. , Surya Kalavathi M. , Ganeshbabu B.
Published: September 2024

Harmonics is the major power quality problem caused by nonlinear devices, leading to malfunction or operational halt of the system. Low-order harmonics increase vibration and heat generation in motors. Therefore, controlling harmonics in the output waveform is the prime target for industrial applications to avoid economic loss. Selective harmonic elimination pulse width modulation (SHEPWM) is one of the techniques used for eliminating or minimizing selected harmonics in the output voltage waveform. This paper utilizes the Newton-Raphson method and Dragonfly Algorithms to calculate optimum switching angles for a Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel inverter (CHBMLI). The algorithms use non-linear equations to calculate the Switching Angles of MLI. The Dragonfly algorithm requires several iterations to reach an optimum solution. For complex problems, this algorithm becomes computationally expensive and time-consuming. A lookup table addresses the limitation by offline training an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) to generate the optimum switching angle for a given modulation index. Neural Fitting Tool in MATLAB software is used to train the ANN model. The simulation is performed using MATLAB SIMULINK software for both 5-level and 7-level CHBMLI configuration. The Dragonfly algorithm-based ANN achieves THD 8.84% when the modulation index (M) equals 0.8 for a 7-level inverter and THD 14.91% for a 5-level inverter and effectively minimizes third and fifth-order harmonics.
Study on the deployment of differentiated well patterns for shale gas in southern Sichuan region
Authors: Chen Xianchao , Fan Hao , Li Qin , Liu Lijun , Jiang Pengyu , Qian Feng , Lei Taotao
Published: September 2024

Shale gas blocks are of great geological differences in southern Sichuan, deploying differentiated well patterns accordingly is therefore significant. For two typical shale gas blocks in southern Sichuan, Dingshan normal pressure area and Yongchuan south area, a hydraulic fracturing interlayer law model based on the cohesive zone model and a fracture extension model based on rock damage theory were established. Hydraulic fracture height and length charts under different natural fracture density and operation parameters were drawn. Using these charts, fracture parameters in different areas were determined, and hydraulic and natural fracture models were established. By coupling an embedded discrete fracture model with geological models and fracture models, a complex fracture network simulation model was built to predict gas production. Horizontal well spacing, orientation, and length were optimized under different geological characteristics to maximize production and economic indicators, and a differentiated well pattern deployment strategy was proposed. Results show that, firstly, for Dingshan area, the fracture height range is 40-64 m with an average of 51 m, that of Yongchuan is 42-65 m with an average of 53 m. The fracture length range of Dingshan area is 215-350 m with an average of 300 m, whereas that of Yongchuan is 290-350 m with an average of 330 m. The optimal horizontal well spacing in Dingshan area is 300 m, the optimal well orientation is 60°-90°, and the optimal lateral length is 2000 m; and those of Yongchuan are 300 m, 90°, and 1680 m. Well pattern on-site can be adjusted according to the optimal parameters to achieve higher Estimated Ultimate Recovery (EUR) and Net Present Value (NPV).
Correlação da relação cintura estatura com outros parâmetros antropométricos associados ao risco cardiometabólico de indivíduos aparentemente saudáveis e com fatores de risco para doença cardiometabólica
Authors: de Oliveira Chaves Tiago , de Albuquerque Maurício Clóvis , Silva Reis Michel
Published: September 2024

Introdução: Um dos critérios para estratificação do risco cardiometabólico (RCM) é a relação cintura estatura (RCE). Objetivo: correlacionar a RCE com outros parâmetros antropométricos e da composição corporal em indivíduos aparentemente saudáveis ou com fatores de risco para doença cardiometabólica. Métodos: 193 homens/220 mulheres (18-74 anos). Foi aplicado o Mann Whitney test para as comparações entre RCE-CC e RCE-CAB e os resultados foram apresentados em mediana e intervalo interquartis. Foram realizadas correlações de Pearson para avaliar a correlação entre as variáveis CC, CAB e IMC em relação ao RCE. O nível de significância adotado foi (p<0,05) e as análises realizadas com o software SigmaPlot for Windows versão 11.0, copyright© 2008 System Software, Inc. Resultados: As variáveis RCE-CC e RCE-CAB apresentaram diferença significativa ao serem confrontadas em sua totalidade (p=0,001) com valores para RCE-CC de 0,49(0,45-0,54) e para RCE-CAB de 0,52(0,47-0,58). O mesmo aconteceu nas comparações por subgrupo tanto para o sexo masculino como para o feminino (p=0,001), (p=0,020), respectivamente e os valores apresentados foram para RCE-CC de 0,49(0,45-0,55) e para RCE-CAB de 0,51(0,46-0,56) nos homens e para as mulheres para RCE-CC de 0,49(0,44-0,54) e para RCE-CAB de 0,53(0,48-0,60). As correlações entre a variável RCE em relação ao índice de massa corporal, CC e CAB foram respectivamente; (p<0,0001) (r=0,904), (p<0,0001) (r=0,922), (p<0,0001) (r=0,924). Conclusão: A RCE possui correlação muito forte com o IMC, CC e CAB. Todavia, a CC e CAB não devem ser aplicados à fórmula de RCE com o mesmo objetivo. Palavras-chave: Síndrome Metabólica; obesidade; exercício físico; estilo de vida; atenção primária à saúde.
Uluslararası İlişkiler’de Feminist Dış Politika Söylemi: İsveç ve Almanya Analizi
Authors: Keser İrem Nur
Published: September 2024

Feminizm, kadınların bulundukları toplumda hukuki, sosyal, ekonomik, siyasal çerçeve içerisinde erkekler ile eşit konumda bulunması gerektiğini savunan düşünce akımıdır. 19. yüzyılda Aydınlanma döneminin etkisiyle birlikte kadınların sosyal, siyasal, hukuki alanlarda yaşadıkları haksızlık, eşitsizlik ve toplumdaki varsayılan cinsiyet rollerini yıkmak amacıyla gerçekleştirdikleri mücadeleler feminist akımın öncüsü olmuştur. Multidisipliner bir alan olan Uluslararası ilişkiler disiplinine ise feminist akım 20. yüzyılın sonlarına doğru dahil olmuştur. Feminist dış politika, toplumun her noktasında arka planda tutulmaya çalışılan kadınların söylemlerini ve bakış açılarını dikkate alarak alternatif yöntemler ve yaklaşımlar yürütmektedir. Feminist hükümetlerin ivme kazandığı İsveç, İzlanda ve Kanada’nın ardından Almanya’da feminist politika uygulamalarından bahsetmiştir. Bu çalışmada Feminist teorinin Uluslararası İlişkiler disiplinine dahil oluşu ve feminist politikayı etkileyen noktaların üzerinde durularak feminist dış politika açıklanacaktır. Ayrıca feminist dış politika, İsveç ve Almanya örnekleri üzerinden anlatılarak örnek ülkelerin feminist dış politika uygulamalarının feminist teori üzerinden eleştirisi ele alınacaktır.
Avrupa’dan Türkiye’ye Lisans Öğrenimi İçin Gelen Türkiye Kökenli Öğrencilerin Türkiye’yi Tercih Nedenleri ve Motivasyonları
Authors: Baştar Fatma Betül
Published: September 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, Avrupa’da doğup büyümüş ilk, orta ve lise eğitimlerini doğdukları ülkede tamamlamış Türkiye kökenli öğrencilerin üniversite eğitimi almak amacıyla Türkiye’yi tercih etme nedenlerini ve motivasyonlarını incelemek ve analiz etmektir. Nitel bir araştırma olarak yürütülen çalışmada, fenomenolojik desen kullanılarak amaçlı örneklem yöntemi ile Almanya, Avusturya, Fransa ülkelerinde doğup, büyüyüp, lise eğitimini tamamlayan ve Türkiye’de üniversite okumaya gelen lisans ve lisansüstü öğrenciler olmak üzere beş kadın, üç erkek öğrenci ile görüşülmüştür. Yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği ile görüşmelerden elde edilen bulgular, Türkiye’de yükseköğretime katılım tercihleri, Türkiye’de yükseköğretime dair genel izlenimler, günlük yaşam deneyimleri, kalma ve dönme niyetleri olmak üzere dört başlıkta analiz edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin Türkiye’yi tercih edişleri tek bir nedene bağlı olmayarak içinde birçok duygusal ve rasyonel faktörü barındıran katmanlı bir süreç olarak değerlendirilmektedir. İlişkiler ağı, kültürel yakınlık, eğitim alanında sağlanan bürokratik kolaylıklar öğrencilerin yaşadıkları ülkeden Türkiye’ye yönelmelerindeki başlıca etkenlerdir. Türkiye’de kalma niyetlerini etkilemede, çalışma hayatındaki denetimsizlik, enflasyon etkisi, çalışma saatleri ve koşullarının oldukça etkin rol oynadığı görülmektedir. Öğrencilerin Türkiye’deki günlük yaşam deneyimlerinden hareketle, yaşadıkları aksan farklılıkları, ben-öteki ayrımı gibi unsurların ülkeye uyum ve adaptasyonu etkilediği görülmektedir. Bu çalışma, Türkiye’ye üniversite eğitimi için gelen Türkiye kökenli öğrencilere yönelik etkili politikalar geliştirilebilmesi adına önem ifade etmektedir.
OCORRÊNCIA DA FEBRE DO NILO EM EQUINOS NO BRASIL
Authors:   Silvio  Luís Pereira de Souza, Souza Jeniffer Moreira de , Mattos Ágatha brito de , Silva Beatriz Rodrigues da , Maia Giovanna Rimoli , Haidar Tayná Lima
Published: September 2024

West Nile Fever (WNF) is a zoonotic arbovirus caused by the West Nile Virus (WNV). It is a highly relevant topic in veterinary medicine in Brazil. It was first identified in Uganda in 1937 and the virus spread to Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Western Asia and Australia. In 1999, the virus reached the United States and has since spread throughout the Americas, becoming the arbovirus with the largest geographic distribution. The first signs of WNV in Brazil appeared in 1999, with positive results in birds and horses, with birds acting as sentinels for the disease. In 2014, the first human case was recorded in Piauí. As of 2018, cases in birds and horses have been confirmed in Espírito Santo. WNV, an RNA virus of the Flaviviridae family, is transmitted by the bite of mosquitoes of the Culex genus, and these mosquitoes become infected through infected birds during the viremic period. Birds are amplifying hosts and humans and horses are accidental hosts. In Brazil, climatic, environmental and socioeconomic characteristics contribute to the amplification of the virus. Diagnosis is made by demonstrating antiviral IgM by ELISA, or, post-mortem, with RT-PCR. Preventive measures involve the use of repellents and screens, in addition to the application of larvicides. In horses, the application of vaccines, although recommended, is not yet licensed in Brazil. This study analyzed the occurrence of West Nile Fever in horses in Brazil through a review of scientific articles. Searches were conducted in the Google Scholar, PUBMED and Scielo databases, published between 2004 and 2024. The research was supported by the following search criteria: “Nile Fever”, “equines” and “Brazil”, in Portuguese, and “West Nile Fever”, “horses” and “Brazil”, in English. It was found that horses are accidental or terminal hosts and, because it is little known, many times it is not reported or diagnosed, thus demonstrating the importance of further studies and dissemination of information about this disease.
EFICIÊNCIA E EFETIVIDADE DE MÉTODOS DE AUTENTICAÇÃO EM DUAS ETAPAS: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Carneiro Eduardo Manzini , Farina Renata Mirella , Florian Fabiana
Published: September 2024

O trabalho examina a eficiência e a efetividade da autenticação de dois fatores (2FA) como uma solução para proteger informações em um cenário digital vulnerável. Com o aumento das atividades online, a segurança de dados tornou-se essencial para empresas e usuários. O estudo destaca que, embora senhas continuem amplamente utilizadas, sua eficácia isolada é limitada. A 2FA combina senhas com métodos adicionais, como códigos ou biometria, oferecendo uma camada extra de proteção. A adoção crescente desse método em setores críticos, como bancos e saúde, demonstra sua eficácia na segurança digital.
Determination of valsartan drug by ion pair complex formation method in tablet form
Authors:   University of Samarra, Samarra, Iraq., Ali Qaaed Baker , Al-Samarrai Eman Thiab
Published: September 2024

A rapid, simple, sensitive, spectroscopic, ion pair complex method was developed for valsartan (VAL ) in pharmaceutical forms. Resazurin dye was used to form an ion pairing complex with the drug valsartan. analytical characteristics of the proposed method are Beer’s law range =10-60 (μg/mL), correlation coefficient (R2) = 0.9976 , limit of detection (LOD) = 0.1076(µg/mL), limit of quantification (LOQ) = 0.3261 (µg/mL), recovery percentage (%Rec) = (101.9626% - 95.6074%), relative standard deviation (%RSD)= 0.6188% - 0.7148%, Molar absorption (ε)= 4659.85(L/mol.cm), Sandell's index(S) = 0.093458(μg/cm2),at wavelength 495 nm . The results showed high accuracy and precision of the proposed quantification method for the valsartan drug , and it was of high accuracy and consistent.
Azo Coupling Reaction for Spectrophotometric Determination of Sulfanilamide Using β -Naphthol as a Reagent
Authors:   university of diyala, Ahmad Naba Malh , Mohammed Iqbal S.
Published: September 2024

This research is based on one simple and good method for determining sulfanilamide in its pure state and in pharmaceutical preparations. Spectrophotometric determination of Sulfanilamide using the azo coupling reaction in an aqueous solution and several standard solutions were prepared. The optimal conditions were also studied. The effects of the type of acid and its volume, the influence of the base type and its volume, the effect of reagent volume (100 µg/ml), the effect of reaction time on the color stability of the product, the effect of adding sequence, the solvent effect, and the effect of temperature on the formation and stability of the colored product. The product for the Sulfanilamide drug is auburn at a wavelength of 489 nm; the method obeyed Beer's law in a range of concentrations ranging from 1–12 µg/ml; and the molar absorptivity was 28840.76 L/mol.cm. Sandal's sensitivity (0.00091 μg/cm), detection limit (0.2472 µg/ml), correlation coefficient value 0.9984, and RSD% value 0.01365, By applying the method to a pharmaceutical preparation containing Sulfanilamide, the recovery value ranged between 102.1306%.
The Research Development Track of Internet of Things in the Application Area of Communication Technology
Authors: Wu Chia-Yu , Tu Sheng-Tsung , Chen Shu-Juan , Chen Sheng-Chieh
Published: September 2024

Computer networks, mobile media, and information and communication technology (ICT) have grown progressively, and the development of communication technology is closely connected with that of ICT. This study explored the role played by the Internet of Things as ICT develops. Accordingly, through main path analysis and keyword co-occurrence network analysis, this study was designed to learn the major research development track, cluster status, and future research and development of the Internet of Things in the application area of communication technology.
LUT-SLS: A Lightweight Transformer Network Based on U-Net for Skin Lesion Segmentation
Authors: Zhao Ming , Zhou Bingxue , Hung Ling-Ju
Published: September 2024

In recent years, deep learning has achieved significant advancements in medical image segmentation, primarily focusing on CNN structures and Transformer-based architectures. However, these network architectures often suffer from high computational complexity and a large number of parameters. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a lightweight, novel structured network called LUT-SLS, based on U-Net and Transformer. Firstly, the overall structure integrates U-Net and Transformer, which effectively captures long-range dependencies in image relationships and contextual information, thereby improving segmentation accuracy. Secondly, a novel PLTS module is designed, which replaces the traditional self-attention mechanism with average pooling operations to extract global features and local details. Additionally, a novel MMLP structure is introduced, incorporating residual depth-separable operations into the traditional fully-connected framework. This enhances the processing of pooled features and further improves feature expression capability. Finally, the encoder and decoder parts are connected by the MSBN module, which facilitates the extraction of deep features while fusing encoder features. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed model achieves competitive advantages in balancing the number of parameters, computational complexity, and performance compared to current leading models on multiple public datasets. This solution enables model deployment on IoT terminals, assisting doctors in making more accurate clinical decisions.
Experiências gastronômicas: um relato de ensino e extensão no sul do Brasil
Authors: Rodrigues Guilherme Rodrigues de , Benemann Nicole Weber , Borges Rangel Carraro Toledo , Gandra Tatiane Kuka Valente
Published: September 2024

O artigo propõe compartilhar experiências extensionistas e suas relações com o ensino de gastronomia. O trabalho parte do relato de experiência de duas oficinas ministradas no evento Fenadoce em junho de 2022. Cozinha regional, autonomia criativa e a conversão de ações de ensino em atividades de extensão são temas que estão em questão no desenvolvimento da proposta. Entre criação e recriação, atividades iniciadas em sala de aula ganham novas complexidades ao serem dirigidas ao modelo de oficinas culinárias. Enquanto ação de ensino, a iniciativa garante a complexificação da formação do aluno. No que diz respeito à extensão, a atividade restitui à comunidade o conhecimento gerado no âmbito universitário, proporcionando trocas e disseminando informações sobre preparos culinários.
Glândulas endócrinas e suas principais doenças
Authors: Igarashi Ágatha Thomé , Teles Ana Beatriz Souza Sá , Ugolini Emanuel Campos , Campos Rita de Cássia Figueiredo Couto de , Queiroz Monique Evelyn Alves de , Guimarães Ranna Victoria , Carvalho Keilane Silva , Santos Gabriel Domingues dos , Agostini Lucas Klaus , Soares Marcus Vinicius Rocha , Silva Daniel Felipe Monteiro da , Xavier Ayron Abraão César , Brito Feliph Cássio Sobrinho , Ribeiro Tássia Peixoto , Almeida Jhony Lucas Inácio de
Published: September 2024

As glândulas endócrinas são órgãos fundamentais do sistema endócrino, responsáveis pela produção e liberação de hormônios que regulam diversas funções corporais, incluindo crescimento, metabolismo, reprodução e resposta ao estresse. Entre as principais glândulas estão a hipófise, tireoide, paratireoides, glândulas adrenais, pâncreas e gônadas. Disfunções nessas glândulas podem levar a uma variedade de doenças, como diabetes, hipertireoidismo, hipotiroidismo, síndrome de Cushing e distúrbios da fertilidade. A compreensão das glândulas endócrinas e suas doenças é crucial para o diagnóstico precoce e o manejo eficaz, promovendo a saúde e o bem-estar geral dos indivíduos afetados. Uma revisão de literatura foi realizada a partir de artigos científicos encontrados nas seguintes bases de dados: Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), Public Medline (PubMed), Portal de Periódicos CAPES e Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), sem restrição de período de publicação.  As glândulas endócrinas são essenciais para a regulação hormonal e o funcionamento adequado do organismo. Doenças como hipotiroidismo, hipertireoidismo, diabetes, síndrome de Cushing e distúrbios da fertilidade demonstram a importância do equilíbrio hormonal. O diagnóstico precoce e o tratamento adequado dessas condições são fundamentais para prevenir complicações e promover a saúde. A pesquisa contínua nas funções das glândulas endócrinas e suas patologias pode resultar em novas abordagens terapêuticas, melhorando os resultados para os pacientes. Portanto, a compreensão do sistema endócrino é crucial para o desenvolvimento de estratégias eficazes de prevenção e tratamento das doenças endócrinas
GRAMMATICAL COHESIVE FEATURES IN INDONESIAN EFL STUDENTS’ ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS
Authors: Wakerkwa Dian Agustina Purwanto
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the use of grammatical cohesion in the argumentative essays written by Indonesian English as a Foreign Language students. Cohesion, a crucial component of textual coherence, ensures that discourse elements are logically connected, thereby enhancing the readability and comprehensibility of written texts. By analyzing a corpus of 7 students’ essays, this research identifies the frequency and types of cohesive devices employed while at the same time observing the coherence built through the use of these devices using Halliday and Hasan’s (1976) cohesion conceptual framework. The findings demonstrate prevalent patterns where the reference devices were used more frequently than conjunctive devices. It suggests that the lack of understanding of grammatical cohesion can lead to potential challenges for learners in utilizing cohesive mechanisms effectively.
Protocolo de manejo de ROP en regiones extremas
Authors: Zárate Rubén Gonzalo , Bebiglia Verónica , Aedo Pardo Pamela , Valanza Karina Griselda , Scheffer Florencia Elizabeth , Gaya Noelia Analía , Armella Adriana , Visic Coto Antonela Sandra
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Revisar el funcionamiento a largo plazo de un protocolo del manejo de laretinopatía del prematuro (ROP) en Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, y discutir sobresimilitudes y diferencias con otros lugares de características medioambientalessimilares.Materiales y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo en el que se revisaron las historiasclínicas de pacientes nacidos prematuros entre los años 2013 y 2024 en el HospitalRegional de Río Grande y una clínica privada de la misma ciudad. Se evaluaron lacantidad de pacientes con ROP, el manejo realizado y su resultado, y se implementó unprotocolo de atención que consideró las limitaciones de la región, tanto climáticas,geográficas y de accesibilidad.Resultados: Se encontraron 378 historias clínicas de bebés prematuros donde 6 casosdesarrollaron ROP (prevalencia de 1,6%) en el lapso de 11 años. Todos fueron tratadosen la isla —sin necesidad de derivarlos— mediante la asistencia de un especialista de laciudad de Buenos Aires, quien realizó tratamiento láser junto con el médico local, querealizó su seguimiento. El seguimiento en los 6 casos fue de entre 1 a 6 años y ningúnbebé tuvo evolución de ROP, desprendimiento de retina, sin tener casos con bajavisión o ceguera.Conclusión: Los casos de ROP tratados con este protocolo por este equipo médico a lolargo de once años en Río Grande, evolucionaron favorablemente sin que sepresentaran casos de ceguera.
Cromosome X-linked pigmentary retinosis
Authors: Amado Priscila , Amado Sebastián
Published: September 2024

To report a clinical case of X-linked Retinitis pigmentosa, highlighting the importance of complementary studies and genetic testing, to the patient and his family, to identify the underlying mutation. A 10-year-old boy was brought to the clinic for refractive changes and difficulty seeing at night (nyctalopia). As a relevant family history, the maternal grandmother had Retinitis pigmentosa and the mother had high myopia (14.0 D). On ophthalmologic examination she had 4/10 corrected vision in both eyes, with moderate to severe myopia. Fundus examination showed diffuse mottled pigmentary changes with multiple yellowish-white dots distributed throughout the midperiphery, with arteriolar attenuation and mild bilateral optic nerve pallor. Autofluorescence showed a hyperautofluorescent ring around the macula and more peripheral hypoautofluorescence. On optical coherence tomography the ellipsoid zone is preserved centrally and these outer layers are thinned towards the periphery. The flash electroretinogram showed a dysfunction of both cones and rods that is not absolute. Regarding the genetic study, a variant in hemizygosis has been identified in the RPGR gene, being this result compatible with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa.
In conclusion, it is of high relevance that those patients in whom we suspect a cone and rod dystrophy are extensively studied by a complete ophthalmologic examination, complementary studies, electrophysiologic and fundamentally genetic studies to identify the underlying mutation, since the advent of gene therapy could provide them with a better quality of life.
Diplopía, la otra gran simuladora
Authors: Contini Vicente , De Virgiliis Mariana
Published: September 2024

Nuestro objetivo es presentar el caso de una paciente con diplopía y cefaleas resaltando la relevancia de su evaluación y manejo terapéutico en el contexto de un aneurisma de la arteria comunicante posterior (AcoP) con parálisis del nervio oculomotor y preservación de la función pupilar parcial.
Una mujer de 57 años de edad, hipertensa, acudió al servicio de neurooftalmología refiriendo síntomas intermitentes de diplopía y ptosis en ojo derecho y cefaleas esporádicas de gran intensidad de 3 meses de evolución. En el control oftalmológico no se presentaba diplopía ni restricciones en la motilidad ocular, tenía apertura palpebral dentro de parámetros normales sin otro signo ni síntoma. Ante diagnóstico presuntivo de miastenia gravis vs foria descompensada, se solicitaron los exámenes complementarios correspondientes. Tres semanas más tarde, mientras se esperaban los estudios, se presentó al servicio de emergencias por cefalea hemicraneal intensa. En neuroimágenes se evidenció un ACoP que comprometía el trayecto fascicular y subaracnoideo del tercer par derecho, por lo que se realizó tratamiento de urgencia con equipo de neurocirugía, evitando su ruptura y riesgo de vida.
En conclusión, la presencia de parálisis de tercer par sin afectación pupilar no excluye la presencia de un AcoP y ante un paciente con diplopía se debe considerar que dentro de los diagnósticos diferenciales hay enfermedades que requerirán de un manejo y un tratamiento multidisciplinario precoz para preservar la vida del paciente, como se ha reportado en el presente caso.
Imprinting Bone Surface Topography on Cast Metal
Authors: Üretmen Aybüke , Demir Caner , Odabaşıoğlu Vram , Kılıç Abdulhalim
Published: September 2024

Chemical and physical features including stiffness and roughness texture
of the biomaterials are important factors for in-vitro and in-vivo cell
behaviour. Bone mimetic topography of the biomaterials can enhance the cell
adhesion, cell proliferation and differentiation, leading to promoted bone
tissue regeneration. In this study, a new technique for transferring the
topography of the decellularized cortical bone to the cast metal was
described. Imprinting efficiency and accuracy were high, as shown with light
microscopy and atomic force microscopy. This method will pave the way for
the development of new materials for bone tissue engineering.
Sewage and Wastewater Sludge-to-Power
Authors:   Applied Plasma Technologies, Corp., Matveev Igor
Published: September 2024

Presents alternative approach to waste water treatment, converting slow bio- process into fast plasma gasification process.
Animation In Hadith Prohibition Maqasid Syariah Perspective
Authors: Suri Karlin Permata , Yusdani Yusdani , Marazi Hamidullah
Published: September 2024

Conveying messages through the medium of an animated video in today's life has become a necessity. However, there are still pros and cons to animation as a medium. One of them is the Islamic religious view of this work because it is related to drawing behavior. This situation creates a dilemma for animators because on the one hand, this job is a job that is quite in demand with relatively high pay, while on the other hand, work as an animator is more related to drawing activities because in a hadith there is a prohibition against drawing. This article focuses on what is the role and function of animation in human life today? How does animation serve various positive purposes in various aspects of human life today from a maqasid sharia perspective? The important conclusion of this article is that animation provides a number of benefits in maintaining and applying maqasid sharia because it has great power to influence human thoughts currently using visual-based technology. Whereas animator is a profession that provides benefits in the field of visual-based Islamic education and preaching, 3. Understanding the hadith which prohibits drawing living creatures needs to be reinterpreted in the context of Muslim life today.
The Ukhuwah Paradigm in The Regulation on Majelis Taklim in Indonesia
Authors: Prerianda Naswa Aliyah , Fajri Rahmila Nurul Izzani , Karimah Najwa Azzahra , Salsabila In’am , Kholifatunnisa’ Kholifatunnisa’ , Hidayah Ratih Khikmah
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to identify the values of Islamic solidarity formation in the Minister of Religious Affairs Regulation No. 29 of 2019 concerning Majelis Taklim. This qualitative research uses a literature study with a normative-philosophical approach.  The trilogy of ukhuwah becomes the theory of analysis of the main object of research. Data for research was obtained using documentary techniques. While data analysis is carried out with the stages of reduction, presentation and verification. This research found the dimensions of the trilogy of ukhuwah values in regulations related to the orientation of majelis taklim in Indonesia, including the value of ukhuwah Islamiyah in increasing religiosity. Then, the value of ukhuwah wathoniyah in maintaining the integrity of social and cultural life. Furthermore, the value of ukhuwah basyariah in building a pluralist and humanist life. The results of this study confirm that the value of the trilogy of ukhuwah in Indonesia can be internalised through the orientation of the implementation of Islamic education, both formal and informal. The limitations of this research have not reviewed the role of Majelis Taklim in the community in internalising the trilogy of ukhuwah.
Buya Yahya's View of Religious Moderation: Study of Youtube Content in Al-Bahjah TV Channel
Authors: Putri Niken Setia , Septiyani Anindyah Dwi , Magfiroh Avrin Lailatul , Putri Lulu Aulia , Ningsih Sulistiyo , Mustafidah Durrotul
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to clarify the signs of understanding religious moderation in Indonesia in Buya Yahya's view on the You Tube channel (Al-Bahjah TV). The observation technique of You Tube content material is used in collecting research data. Meanwhile, data analysis through content analysis. The results of the study state that in Buya Yahya's view, the promotion of religious moderation is a positive thing for the lives of Muslims in Indonesia as long as it does not conflict with Islamic values, both in value and practice. This is because in Buya Yahya's view, Islam actually contains wasatiyah teachings that require Muslims to be neither extreme left nor right. This research confirms that religious moderation in Indonesia can be synergistic with the spirit of the teachings of the formation of moderate Islamic religiosity as long as the value content and practice of its practice can be synergistic. The limitations of this research do not identify the constraints on the understanding of viewers who understand Buya Yahya's views related to religious moderation in Al-Bahjah TV.
Potential Benefits and Pitfalls of IT Outsourcing from the Viewpoint of Developed Countries: Opportunities and Challenges for Bangladesh
Authors: Sarker Mohammad Zakir Hossain , Rahman Shaila
Published: September 2024

Outsourcing generally refers to the practice of farming out jobs from the home base to other countries, largely in an effort to cut costs. Software developers are among an increasing number of companies turning to outsourcing as a strategy to improve cost control, product quality, product development schedule reduction, and focus on core business activities. As IT outsourcing becomes ever more ubiquitous across the globe, corporations are taking a closer look at the scope, quality, and nature of their outsourcing agreements. By 2015, analysts predict that more than 3 million white-collar jobs in the U.S. will be farmed out to other countries, up from about 300,000 today. If that shift is inevitable, the next question becomes which countries offer the best choice. Here, in this paper some guidelines have been provided to get the answer. Several years ago, software was identified by the government of Bangladesh as having important export potential and the IT industry was declared as a thrust sector. Human resources for the IT industry have also been growing rapidly. Considering all the factors involved, this paper concludes that Bangladesh could become one of the most competitive IT outsource centers for the entire first world. This paper also discusses the opportunities and challenges for Bangladesh in becoming a successful IT outsourcing country.
Of Books and their Covers: Marketing Fiction in a Globalized Context
Authors: Mandal Somdatta
Published: September 2024

Though a book is not supposed to be judged by it cover, the truth is publishers do their best to make us do so. This paper looks at different strategies deployed by leading publishers to market books and their authors through carefully thought out covers and blurbs. It follows the history of the publication of some key novels by South Asian writers, namely Arundhoti Roy. Salman Rushdie and Jhumpa Lahiri, to show how their works have been designed for niche markets. In fact, it demonstrates how the same book is provided with different covers for different markets and different historical moments to capture particular groups of the reading public. This paper concludes that publishers pursue a policy of blending the global and the local too since their priority is the selling of the books and not merely intellectual stimulation.
Bollywood Lyrics: Stereotypical Miss-Representation
Authors: Khan Shehreen Ataur
Published: September 2024

This paper examines some of the popular songs of the Indian Film Industry where the roles of men and women are fixed stereotypically. Some of these lyrics are written by legendary Indian lyricists such as Gulzar (Sampooran Singh Kalra), Jatin-Lalit and so on. Despite of having clear evidences of gender biased language, almost all of these songs became exceedingly popular throughout the decades and the legacy of using such stereotyped lyrics is going on in the present times as well. The paper goes through some of those lyrics and explores the representations of men and women in them. If analyzed carefully, one would realize that in more or less every song, women are portrayed doing household chores, getting dolled up and waiting for their men, while men are mostly represented as women’s saviors and voyeurs. With references to the cultural theorists such as Morag Shiach and Naomi Wolf, this paper deals with the complex question of gender representations in Bollywood songs and shows how such lyrics have the capacity to influence the listeners as well as having an impact on their ideas eventually. While searching for the reasons behind these redundant stereotypes, the paper also delves into feminist theorists like Gilbert and Gubar to show the impact of the imbalance in male-femalelyricists ratio in the industry. The purpose of this paper is thus twofold; firstly it exhibits that Bollywood industry has still been using the same stereotypical framework throughout the last 100 years and secondly itanalyzes the gender insensitive traits that are working as a perpetuating tool of patriarchy.
Rola mediacji i mediatora w postępowaniu w przedmiocie odpowiedzialności zawodowej lekarza
Authors: Bek Dominika , Hanc Jakub
Published: September 2024

Polish Act of 2 December 2009 on Medical Chambers created the institution of mediation between the accused doctor and the aggrieved patient into the proceedings concerning professional liability of doctors. Although the doctor-patient conflict seems to fit perfectly into the mediation assumptions, this solution is not popular.
The authors of the article analyze Art. 113 of the Act on Medical Chambers and selected consequences resulting from the reference to Art. 112 of the Act on Medical Chambers, to the Polish Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. They study the role of mediation and mediator in the light of mediation principles and mediation practices adopted under other regimes of responsibility. In the perceived discrepancies, and even contradictions, they seek the causes of dysfunctional mediation regulation in the Act on Medical Chambers.
The authors come to the categorical conclusion that the role of mediator on the doctors' professional responsibility can not be reconciled with the role of a doctor. Moreover, they acknowledge that the Act on Medical Chambers should precisely define the consequences of a settlement in proceedings relating to the professional liability of doctors.
Stosunek pracy lekarzy na kontraktach w kontekście ochrony przed mobbingiem
Authors: Chauvin Tatiana , Czapska-Małecka Karolina , Gogol Paweł
Published: September 2024

The employment relationship of doctors under civil law contracts in the context of protection against mobbing
Currently, the labour market shows an increase under civil-law employment. This also applies to doctors who are employed on the basis of civil law contracts, so-called contracts. Even though their work takes the features of employment relationship, they are not covered by protection against mobbing in comparison with employees in the meaning of article 2 of Labour Code. Mobbing, which is an extremely dangerous phenomenon, resulting in serious consequences, both in the professional and private sphere, can affect any professional group, regardless of the form of employment, and is increasingly visible among doctors. The protection against mobbing should be related not only to the labor law regime and the status of an employee, but also to the obligation to protect human dignity. The aim of this article is to examine the possibility of extending the protective function of labor law, primarily protection against mobbing, to health-care professionals employed under civil-law contracts.
The article analyzes the provisions of the Labor Code and the Civil Code as well as exemplary provisions of service contracts concluded by doctors. The psychological background of the title problem was also discussed. A key conclusion of this article is necessity to take steps facilitating extending protection against mobbing provided for Labour Code on health-care professionals.
Uwagi do wyroku Sądu Apelacyjnego w Katowicach z 27.06.2013 r., I ACa 361/13, LEX nr 1342253
Authors: Górski Adam , Sarnacka Emilia
Published: September 2024

The paper aims to describe and evaluate state of art which led to the verdict of the Appellate Court in Katowice of z 27.06.2013 r., I ACa 361/13, at the same time pointing at major inconsistencies in understanding compulsory psychiatric health care. The latter may touch numerous rights and freedoms and interests touched upon in the above case. Thus a presentation of involuntary treatment was presented, underpinning a vaster  notion of autonomy in psychiatry, which was a subject  here.
Medyczne konopie i problematyka regulacji produktów CBD
Authors: Klinowski Mateusz
Published: September 2024

The popularity of the medical use of marijuana is accompanied by the dynamically developing market of products that are confusingly similar to this intoxicating substance. These products contain trace amounts of cannabinol (THC), and their composition is dominated by another naturally occurring compound in cannabis - cannabidiol (CBD), which is described as having a beneficial effect on the human body. In this paper,  I analyze the legal status of CBD products, pointing out that their producers operate in a "gray area", bypassing regulations that protect consumers and public health. This is worrying especially because CBD products, presented to consumers as an effective remedy for many serious diseases, pose a real threat to health, mainly because of the method of their taking and contaminants present in them. At the same time, the therapeutic efficacy of these products is negligible, and many of them should be classified as similar to tobacco products. I conclude that the sale and marketing of CBD products requires a comprehensive regulation covering all products containing cannabinoids.
Naruszenie dobra osobistego w postaci kultu pamięci osoby najbliższej wskutek pomylenia zwłok – omówienie wyroku Sądu Rejonowego w Toruniu z 22 maja 2019 r., sygn. akt I C 2277/18
Authors: Marszelewski Michał
Published: September 2024

This study concerns civil case in which an employee of the mortuary mistook the body given to the funeral home. The mistake was noticed by the member of the deceased family and the churchwarden just before the funeral ceremony began. As a result, the plaintiff felt a number of negative emotions like shame and shock. She felt responsible for the mistake and was afraid, if the „right” body which belonged to her beloved uncle had not been buried or cremated in the meantime. Because the deceased was considered the oldest Pole and the oldest veteran, many people were interested in his funeral, including the media and representatives of the Polish army. They were asking the plaintiff about the reason for the lack of her uncle’s body which increased her pain. After about an hour’s delay, the “right” body was brought to the ceremony. The situation was reported in the press, television and the Internet. In result, the plaintiff demanded payment of redress by the defendant hospital on the basis of infringement of personal interest in the form of cult of the memory of dearly departed. The allegations of the lawsuit were mostly supported by the evidence. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff stating that her personal right had been violated and – in consequence – awarded pecuniary redress.
Spór o zaprzestanie daremnej terapii oraz sztucznego odżywiania i nawadniania na przykładzie sprawy polskiego pacjenta RS w Wielkiej Brytanii
Authors: Boratyńska Maria , Malczewski Jacek
Published: September 2024

The article describes and comments upon a recent decision of the British Court of Protection which authorised the cessation of futile life-sustaining therapy including clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH) from RS, a middle-aged Polish patient who fell into the permanent vegetative state (PVS) caused by severe brain damage. The authors scrutinize the legal proceedings and discuss the “best interests” criterion applied by Mr. Judge Cohen (the famous Bland case as well as the Mental Capacity Act of 2005 are evoked in this context). Several terminological and ethical issues are also explained, including the concepts of “passive euthanasia”, “futile therapy”, “over-zealous treatment”, and CANH withdrawal. The authors reflect upon the role of family in decision-making concerning the withdrawal of futile treatment from PVS patients, recalling the notorious cases of Terri Schiavo, Vincent Lambert, and Eluana Englaro. Furthermore, in view of the public outrage caused by the RS case in Poland, the authors comment upon the alleged cultural differences in legal regulations and social attitudes towards the approach to the end of life treatment in Poland and United Kingdom, speculating on the possible way of handling RS’s case in his homeland.
Opieka nad kobietą w ciąży na granicy życia
Authors: Puścion Marta
Published: September 2024

The issue of the care for a pregnant woman on the verge of life has never been addressed in Polish scientific literature. The diagnosis of a coma, vegetative state or brain-death constitutes a great challenge for doctors, lawyers and ethicists. This article is the first step in the legal analysis of the issue.  
            The situation when a pregnant woman is diagnosed with coma, vegetative state or as brain-dead occurs extremely rarely. In Poland, there were 4 cases reported by media regarding the said cases. Even though these situations are quite uncommon, it is necessary to establish a course of action that has plausible legal and moral justification. Unfortunately, there are no legal solutions that directly regulate such cases in Poland.
Badanie ludzkiego materiału biologicznego w świetle ustawy o zawodzie lekarza
Authors: Pietrzykowski Tomasz , Gąsior Małgorzata
Published: September 2024

The extensive amendment to the Act of Dec. 5th 1996 on physicians and dentists professions, adopted in 2020, introduced many changes to the provisions regulating medical experiments. In addition to clarifying the regulations currently in force, it made testing of biological samples collected from humans for scientific purposes a new type of medical experiment. The provisions defining its principles, however, raise significant doubts and questions regarding their proper interpretation and application. The analysis of possible ways of interpreting these provisions shows that each of them leads to troublesome consequences and the legal status concerning examination of human biological material introduced by the amendment must be considered defective and far from sufficient.