bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Coproducing “Planetary” Eating Futures from Dakar
Authors: Poleykett Branwyn , Sall Ndiaga , Ndow Fatou , Young Paul
Published: July 2024

Reform of the global food system needs to be initiated and coordinated on a global level to meet the challenges of sustainably producing sufficient food within planetary boundaries. The EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet sought to establish a set of “planetary” eating norms that would constitute “healthy and sustainable” diets “for all.” In this article we present the findings from a co-production workshop held in Dakar that examined dilemmas of defining “healthy and sustainable” diets and “planetary” eating norms from a Senegalese perspective. We describe the concrete strategies for negotiating dietary change that emerged from the workshop, including interdisciplinarity, reciprocity, reparation and substitution, and collective reflection on eating histories. By working within the fraught project of planetary dietary design in a manner that resists an imperial logic that we designate as “dietary diffusionism,” we argue that theories of “planetarity” can be used to leverage deliberative approaches to the design of more just, inclusive, and effective food policy.
Przeobrażenia dawnej przestrzeni białostockiego getta
Authors: Sadowska Joanna ,   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku
Published: July 2024

The area of the Bialystok ghetto, existing from 1941 to 1943, encompassed a central industrial and service-residential zone. The buildings within this area suffered extensive damage during the war, and the vast majority of its Jewish inhabitants did not survive. The purpose of this article is to trace the process of the ghetto’s destruction and then the urban and social reconstruction of its space, examining its goals, stages and effects. As a result, it became temporarily a Jewish space, and later, when the physical and functional continuity was completely broken, a completely new, socialist, modern space.
Parliamentary Work Discontinuation’s Influence on the Proceedings of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal
Authors:   University of Białystok, Błaszczyk Bartłomiej
Published: July 2024

Goal – the purpose of this article is to determine the overall impact of the principle of the discontinuation of parliamentary work on proceedings before the Constitutional Tribunal initiated by Members or bodies of Parliament. The article covers both the current state of the law and historical regulations since 1997. Research methodology – the article is based on an analysis of the available literature and – above all – on the case law of the Constitutional Tribunal, available in the IPO database, as well as on the letters from participants in proceedings before the Court. Score/results – the article helps to understand what processes occur in proceedings before the Constitutional Tribunal as a result of the end of the term of the Sejm. The analysis of the currently binding provisions and case-law allows to determine how the Tribunal should proceed in relation to the motions of groups of deputies and senators, as well as of the Marshals of the Sejm and Senate. However, recent case law, which seems to partly depart from the hitherto established line of jurisprudence, means that the issue raised in the article undoubtedly requires further observation. Originality/value – the article was prepared independently, on the basis of available materials. The issue of discontinuance of proceedings before the Constitutional Court on the basis of the law currently in force has not yet been the subject of an in-depth analysis. Discontinuation of parliamentary work as a basis for discontinuation of proceedings has never been widely discussed in any academic publication.
Promiscuity as a Way of Avoiding Understanding/ Solving Existential Issues
Authors: Pakhomova Anastasia M. ,   Moscow Gestalt Institute
Published: July 2024

This article examines the historical significance of the concept of promiscuity and the importance of its influence on the life of modern man. It is shown that the institution of family and marriage, monogamous relationships does not have an “impeccable” historical reputation, which can be contrasted with the modern “decline” of morals, that the ongoing changes in the system of sexual and marital relations, the growth of tolerance to sexual culture is one of the stages of evolution that lasts the entire history of mankind. An analysis of the causes of this phenomenon at different stages of psychosocial development according to E. Erikson was carried out from the point of view of the existential approach. The relationship with the stages of development of relationships, normative and non-normative crises of relations, classifications of the causes of betrayal has been revealed. The article shows that changing sexual partners at different stages of relationships and at different ages can both contribute to understanding and solving existential issues, and serve to avoid their awareness. An algorithm for therapeutic analysis of client cases with promiscuous behavior is proposed.
Una ruta hacia los servicios modernos, creativos e innovadores como aporte al desarrollo sostenible: el caso del turismo en Costa Rica
Authors: Benavides Vindas Shirley , Salas Pinel Fiorella
Published: July 2024

Costa Rica, due to the characteristics of its territory, can offer modern, creative and innovative services in its tourism, based on knowledge, that use high technology and/or have qualified labor. Data from the BCCR indicates that, in the last decade, the percentage of tourism contribution to GDP was approximately 5%, therefore, a route is presented for sustainable and inclusive development, which enables quality jobs and promotes better redistribution of wealth among the inhabitants, framed with the commitment to the SDGs, adequate control of the macroeconomic variables of the domestic and international market; and changing the general tourism law, with the aim to have an activity governing body oriented to better coordination and management and its contribution to development.
El Método Stlocus en políticas de planificación y ordenamiento territorial. Aplicado en la zona periurbana de Usme, Bogotá
Authors: Torres Rodriguez Dilia Stephany , Bozzano Horacio
Published: July 2024

In 2015, a research study was conducted in a peri-urban area of Bogotá, Colombia, with the aim to 1) diagnose the effect of urban expansion on historically rural and agricultural lands, and 2) implement one of the methods provided by Territorial Intelligence, specifically the Stlocus method. 
Once all seven phases of the method were completed, scientific results were obtained that encompassed the four key aspects (social, economic, environmental, and academic). These results not only assessed the problem but also generated possible solutions for the situation in the study area. Thus, both the territory and the method benefited and were enriched through its implementation.
Morfología territorial del Valle de Comayagua, Honduras
Authors: Sosa Caballero Celina Michelle
Published: July 2024

The Comayagua Valley in Honduras, located at coordinates 14˚38'44.73" N and 87˚38'04.90" W, stands out for its altitude of 630 meters above sea level and its dimensions of 52 km in length by 15 km in width, covering an area of 535 km². Despite its economic and connectivity importance, there is a lack of studies addressing its territorial and geomorphological unity and a characterization of its current territorial morphology. The objective of the research is to identify and analyze the shape and natural physical elements that define the Comayagua Valley. To achieve this, Geographic Information Systems tools were used to analyze river layouts, create a digital elevation model, and generate topographic profiles. The main results of this analysis reveal the natural physical elements that shape the valley, which are of vital geo-historical importance for understanding the processes of occupation and land use in the valley.
Monitoring the Immune System in Critically Ill Patients (Review)
Authors: Stepanov А. V. , Shapovalov K. G.
Published: July 2024

Most patients with critical illness, regardless of the cause, develop activation of innate and adaptive immunity. This is often a critical process leading to organ dysfunction.

The aim of the review is to systematize information on monitoring the immune system in critical illness for physicians of different specialties (anesthesiology and intensive care, surgery, general practice, obstetrics and gynecology).

The review includes information from 83 recent national and international publications (mostly from 2023), available in the public domain and found by keyword search.

We have summarized the current understanding of the relationship between infections and the human immune system, as well as the clinical application of traditional markers of immune status. We provided data on novel promising markers for the assessment of immunity in patients with various diseases.

Limitations of the studies reviewed include the need for additional large-scale clinical trials of even the most promising markers, as well as a synthesis of the evidence for their performance. In addition, immune monitoring is likely to increase the cost of patient care, necessitating the development of more affordable research methods.

Conclusion. Almost all disorders in critically ill patients are associated with changes in the immune system. Management of patients based on their immune profile requires determination of a personalized strategy for immune modulation, treatment, and prevention of infection. Advanced monitoring of immune system functions will contribute to the personalization of medicine, and the continuous development of biological technologies will allow to improve its methods.
Legislation of the Russian Federation in the Field of Protection of Genomic and Genetic Information in the Framework of Medical Diagnostics
Authors: Kubyshkin A. V. , Grin O. S. , Shilyuk T. O.
Published: July 2024

Objective: to formulate recommendations and proposals for improving legislation in the field of protection of genomic and genetic information, including those obtained as a result of medical diagnostics.

Materials and methods. We analyzed 18 regulatory legal acts, including 4 international, 3 acts of foreign states, 11 domestic legislation and judicial practice in the area under study. In addition, scientific works on this topic were analyzed. In the course of the study, we used the formal-logical, dogmatic, comparative method and axiological approaches.

Results. We formulated the concepts of genomic and genetic information and demonstrated differences between these concepts. We showed topical issues of information protection, identified problems in the field of legal regulation of relevant relations, formulated recommendations and proposals for improving legal regulation.

Conclusion. Based on performed research results, we recommend: 1. To incorporate in the legislation of the Russian Federation the principle that would allow the use of genetic information for further research depending on certain cases using a criteria-based approach, when such use should meet important public interests, for example, contributes to developing methods for the treatment of serious and socially significant diseases. 2. Regulate relations in the field of obtaining consent for research of biological material for scientific purposes (for example, within the framework of the Federal Law "On Personal Data"). 3. To define in Federal Law No. 86-FZ of July 5, 1996 "On State Regulation in the Field of Genetic Engineering Activities" the cases that require ethical examination in order to comply with the principle of safety of clinical trials of gene diagnostic methods, as well as in other cases. 4. Medical organizations shall ensure compliance with the rules of professional ethics in terms of data confidentiality, carry out their depersonalization, notify patients in writing about compliance with such a regime and, as a result, provide guarantees for the protection of information about patients, as well as about their relatives.
The influence of aerosol on elements of global atmospheric electrical circuit
Authors: ЗАЙНЕТДИНОВ Б.Г. , МОРОЗОВ В.Н. , ЗАНЮКОВ В.В.
Published: July 2024

Одной из важных проблем в теории атмосферного электричества является исследование влияния аэрозольных частиц на параметры токовой цепи в атмосфере, или на глобальную токовую цепь. Представлена теоретическая модель влияния аэрозольных частиц в областях хорошей погоды на глобальную электрическую цепь (ГЭЦ) в атмосфере. Аэрозоль в приземном слое атмосферы рассматривается как слагаемое, входящее в полное сопротивление столба атмосферы. При этом генераторы электрического поля, поддерживающие ГЭЦ, не учитываются, а входят через граничное условие на верхней границе ионосферы в виде задания величины потенциала ионосферы. Также представлены результаты экспериментальных наблюдений за электрическими характеристиками атмосферы и концентрацией аэрозольных частиц. Теоретические и экспериментальные исследования дают возможность оценить концентрацию аэрозольных частиц субмикронного диапазона.

The influence of aerosol particles on the parameters of the global atmospheric electrical circuit is among important issues of the theory of atmospheric electricity. This paper presents a theoretical model of the effect of aerosol particles on the global atmospheric electrical circuit (GEC) under the fair weather. Surface aerosol is considered as a summand in the total atmospheric columnar resistance. Electric field generators which support the GEC are taken into account through the boundary condition as specified ionospheric potential. In addition to the theoretical model, experimental observations of electrical characteristics of the atmosphere and of the aerosol concentration are presented. The theoretical and experimental studies make it possible to estimate the concentration of submicron aerosol particles.
Prediction of values of Borsa Istanbul Forest, Paper, and Printing Index using machine learning methods
Authors: Akyüz İlker , Polat Kinyas , Bardak Selahattin , Ersen Nadir
Published: July 2024

It is difficult to predict index values or stock prices with a single financial formula. They are affected by many factors, such as political conditions, global economy, unexpected events, market anomalies, and the characteristics of the relevant companies, and many computer science techniques are being used to make more accurate predictions about them. This study aimed to predict the values of the XKAGT index by using the monthly closing values of the Borsa Istanbul (BIST) Forestry, Paper and Printing (XKAGT) index between 2002 and 2023, and the machine learning techniques artificial neural networks (ANN), random forest (RF), k-nearest neighbor (KNN), and gradient boosting machine (GBM). Furthermore, the performances of four machine learning techniques were compared. Factors affecting stock prices are generally classified as macroeconomic and microeconomic factors. As a result of examining the studies on determining the macroeconomic factors affecting the stock markets, 10 macroeconomic factors were determined as input. The macroeconomic variables used were crude oil price, exchange rate of USD/TRY, dollar index, BIST100 index, gold price, money supply (M2), S&P 500 index, US 10-year bond interest, export-import coverage rate in the forest products sector, and deposits interest rate. It was determined that all machine learning techniques used in the study performed successfully in predicting the index value, but the k-nearest neighbor algorithm showed the best performance with R2=0.996, RMSE=71.36, and a MAE of 40.8. Therefore, in line with the current variables, investors can make analyzes using any of the ANN, RF, KNN, and GBM techniques to predict the future index value, which will lead them to accurate results.
Furniture design considerations with using smart display tables for customer interactions
Authors: Zhan Wenjing , Zhou Chengmin , He Chenchen , Kaner Jake
Published: July 2024

In the 21st century, with active policy support, the smart hardware industry ushered in rapid development of the Internet of things, big data, and other emerging technologies, which has brought people a more intelligent way of life. Smart product retail experience stores have also emerged as a result. One of the key aspects of the consumer shopping experience is highlighted by the furniture design of the smart display table. This study considers the background of consumer rejuvenation and the diversification of needs, through in-depth examination of user pain points, and output of the design of smart product display table from the user experience perspective. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) are used to systematically refine the smart display table requirements, synthesize the weights of the sorting factors, quantify the demand contribution value, and transform the requirements into functional design points. The goal is to enhance the user experience, while achieving exterior styling and usage features of the smart display table. This study provides theoretical and practical support for furniture design in the smart hardware industry, emphasizing the role of consumer experience and needs in product design and providing considerations for design research.
Preparation and characterization of transparent advanced smart nanocomposites reinforced by nanofibrillated cellulose/poly(methyl methacrylate)/methyl methacrylate/benzoyl peroxide
Authors: Yildirim Mert , Candan Zeki
Published: July 2024

Transparent smart nanocomposites, which are among the advanced materials, were developed with the synergistic effect of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFCs) as a natural bionanomaterial, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) as a biocompatible microcapsule, methyl methacrylate (MMA) as a monomer, and benzoyl peroxide (BPO) as an initiator and catalyst. Epoxy resin was reinforced with NFC, PMMA, MMA, and BPO. Casting, which appears to be an industrially promising method that allows for cost-effective and high-quantity production, was used for producing transparent advanced nanocomposites. The properties of the nanocomposites, including yield strength, modulus of elasticity, hardness, impact energy, and self-healing capability, were determined. Increases in the yield strength (136.4%), modulus of elasticity (260%), hardness (28.3%), and impact energy (75%) were observed in the transparent smart nanocomposites reinforced with NFC, PMMA, MMA, and BPO, compared to pure epoxy composites. Furthermore, the transparent advanced smart nanocomposites self-healed by about 7% after the notch/scratch defect. It has the potential to be used in a variety of applications, such as interior and structural components for the aerospace and automotive industries, packaging, flexible screens, and lightweight transparent materials.
СТРАТЕГІЯ РОЗВИТКУ СІЛЬСЬКОГО ГОСПОДАРСТВА ТА СІЛЬСЬКИХ ТЕРИТОРІЙ В УКРАЇНІ ДО 2030 року (перший публічний варіант проєкту): ВІДПОВІДНІСТЬ ВИМОГАМ САП ЄС
Authors: ПОПОВА Ольга
Published: July 2024

Надання країнам – членам ЄС більшої свободи в розробці й реалізації національних стратегічних планів Спільної агарної політики (САП) не варто сприймати як її «ренаціоналізацію». Євросоюз визначає основні параметри аграрного і сільського розвитку (цілі, типи втручання, вимоги), а держави-члени в рамках заданої структури розробляють свої Національні стратегічні плани (НСП) САП. Ретельне наслідування в НСП заданої архітектури САП контролюється Єврокомісією. Україні варто врахувати це при розробленні стратегії аграрного розвитку і реалізовувати виправданий контекст «націоналізації», без просування її надмірності. Виявлені розбіжності між ключовими цілями та індикаторами САП ЄС і передбаченими в проєкті Стратегії розвитку сільського господарства та сільських територій в Україні на період до 2030 року (станом на 15 березня 2024 р.) актуалізують належну імплементацію засад САП ЄС у національну аграрну політику. Цілі в проєкті Стратегії України більш-менш відповідають САП, однак очевидним є обмеження  екологічних цілей – передбачено одну ціль порівняно з трьома в САП. Це говорить про низький рівень сприйняття в Україні екологічних проблем розвитку агропродовольчого комплексу і декларує, що під час війни і в ранній повоєнний період (до 2030 р.) ці цілі вважатимуться такими, які поки що «не на часі», з чим важко погодитись.
У проєкті Стратегії України індикатори відображають переважно економічні досягнення сільгоспвиробників (частка виробництва і експорту у світовому обсязі, продуктивність праці, частка прибуткових підприємств); соціальні подеколи не залежать від сільського господарства; найменшою мірою представлено екологічні індикатори (лише два). Має місце обмеженість оцінок результатів упровадження Стратегії. Запропоноване доповнення проєкту Стратегії розвитку сільського господарства та сільських територій 19 індикаторами, що використовуються в САП і НСП країн – членів ЄС, стане для України кроком уперед у контексті узгодження інституційних рамок аграрного і сільського розвитку на шляху євроінтеграції.
Fabrication and performance characterization of Sb2Se3-GaSe eutectic systems
Authors: Kazimov M.V. ,   Ministry of Science and Education Republic of Azerbaijan, Institute of Physics, AZ 1143, Baku, H. Javid ave., 131, Republic of Azerbaijan, Ibragimov G.B. ,   Ministry of Science and Education Republic of Azerbaijan, Institute of Physics, AZ 1143, Baku, H. Javid ave., 131, Republic of Azerbaijan
Published: July 2024

Sb2Se3-GaSe eutectic composites were synthesized by the vertical Bridgman method. XRD analysis and structural study of the Sb2Se3-GaSe eutectics showed that Sb2Se3 inclusions were uniformly distributed in the GaSe matrice. Three eutectic points in the Sb2Se3-GaSe system were studied. The compositions of the three eutectics of 80, 55 and 40 wt.% Sb2Se3 formed in the Sb2Se3-GaSe systems, and the corresponding melting points of 776, 725 and 698 K were determined. Anisotropy of the electrical properties of the eutectic systems was observed. The anisotropy degree was ~103 depending on the crystallization direction.
Frequency dispersion of dielectric coefficients of MnGaInTe4 crystals
Authors: Niftiyev N.N. ,   Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Az-1000 Baku, Azerbaijan, Dachdemirov A.O. , Mammadov F.M. , Muradov M.B. ,   Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Az-1000 Baku, Azerbaijan,   Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Az-1000 Baku, Azerbaijan,   Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry named after Academician M. Nagiyev, Az-1143 Baku, Azerbaijan,   Baku State University, Az-1148 Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: July 2024

The frequency and temperature dependences of the tangent of dielectric loss angle as well as the real and imaginary part of the dielectric constant of MnGaInTe4 crystals are investigated in the frequency range of 102 to 106 Hz. The experimental values of the studied characteristics are determined. The real and imaginary parts of the permittivity are found to undergo significant dispersion, which has a relaxation nature. The main type of dielectric losses in MnGaInTe4 crystals in the frequency range of 102 to 106 Hz are the electrical conductivity losses. The conductivity is characterized by a zone-hopping mechanism. The activation energies of charge carriers are determined.
Spectral features of pristine and irradiated white emitting InGaN LEDs with quantum wells
Authors: Budnyk O.P. ,   Institute of Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Chumak M.E. , Stratilat D.P. , Tartachnyk V.P. ,   Ukrainian State Mykhailo Drahomanov University, Kyiv, Ukraine,   Institute for Nuclear Research, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine,   Institute for Nuclear Research, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: July 2024

The emission spectra of InGaN/GaN white light emitting diodes (WLEDs) were measured. The main emission components were a LED blue line with λmax = 443 nm and a wide double band in the range of 500…650 nm of the secondary emission of AIT-YAG phosphor (Ce). The observed non-monotonic temperature dependence of the emission was attributed to the electric-field screening effect by mobile carriers as well as to thermal quenching due to the increased density of the phonon gas. The power conversion factor of phosphor emission increased in the temperature range of 200…290 K. The total energy losses for the Stokes shift were 82% and 77% for the first (blue) and the second band, respectively. The decrement of emission at high injection currents (over 20 mA) was attributed to ballistic transfer of carriers above the quantum wells and subsequent non-radiative recombination in the barrier layers. The existence of long-term relaxation processes in the white LEDs was assumed to be due to the accumulation of In atoms. Electron beam irradiation caused WLED efficiency degradation due to the introduction of deep traps in the quantum well region. The radiation resistance of the AIT-YAG phosphor was ~1.6 times higher than that of the InGaN part.
Design of powerful high-performance drivers for special-purpose LED lighting systems
Authors:   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine 41, prospect Nauky, 03028 Kyiv, Ukraine, Kornaga V.I. , Pekur D.V. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine 41, prospect Nauky, 03028 Kyiv, Ukraine, Kolomzarov Yu.V. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine 41, prospect Nauky, 03028 Kyiv, Ukraine, Minyaylo M.A. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine 41, prospect Nauky, 03028 Kyiv, Ukraine, Sorokin V.M. ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine 41, prospect Nauky, 03028 Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: July 2024

This paper presents the results of the study of the parameters and characteristics of the developed high-performance electronic control circuits for special-purpose LED lighting systems based on a two-stage forward converter (driver) with an output power of more than 200 W. Operation of the developed driver in the output power range of 13 to 202 W and the supply voltage range of 160 to 250 V was investigated. The maximum efficiency of the developed power supply system at the voltage of 240 V and the output power of 140 W is 89.9%. For the chosen topology, further voltage increase may increase the efficiency, but lead to accelerated degradation of the driver components. The results of the experimental studies of the developed drivers showed the drivers efficiency in the range of 84 to 90% at a load of 52…202 W with a power factor above 0.97 and a nonlinear current distortion factor less than 23.4% over the entire studied range of supply voltages. The high efficiency of the developed driver in a wide range of output power suggests the possibility of using the driver in lighting systems that provide additional power supply to energy storage systems (batteries), including those ensuring operation in the absence of mains power supply.
Ukraine-related proper names in modern and historical Polish phraseology
Authors: Piela Agnes ,   Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
Published: July 2024

The present text represents a trend in the research in phraseology and onomastics. The article focuses on the still used and forgotten lexical combinations (phraseologisms, proverbs) which contain a proprial component associated with Ukraine. One analyses combinations with geographical names, i.e. choronyms, e.g.: Ukraina — niedaleka Ukraina ‘Ukraine — not remote Ukraine’, Pobereże — jak na Pobereżu ‘Pobereże — as in Pobereże’, Podole — Na Podolu pszenica bez kąkolu ‘Podolia — in Podolia [there is] wheat without corn cockle, and oikonyms, e.g.: Berdyczow — pisz na Berdyczow ‘Berdychiv — [literally] address your letter to Berdichiv’, bogaty jak berdyczowski bankier ‘as rich as a Berdychiv banker; Poryck — mądry jak porycka szafa ‘Poryck — [literally] as clever as a Poryck wardrobe’; Kołomyja — Anglik z Kołomyi ‘Kolomyia — an Englishman from Kolomyia’. The lexical structures in question constitute an interesting testimony of life in remote historical periods and the former realia encoded in them represent the long-standing Polish-Ukrainian linguistic contact. Keywords: the historical and the modern Polish language, phraseology, paremiology, onomastics, Polish-Ukrainian linguistic contact.
Official-business communication in modern church discourse
Authors: Drofiak Bohdana ,   Institute of the Ukrainian Language of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: July 2024

In the article, the author examines an important aspect of linguistic and cultural dynamics, namely, the functioning of names, genres (types) of official and business communication in the church discourse, which testifies to the processes of interaction between linguistic and non-linguistic factors. The specifics of genre names used in documents of official and business communication of church discourse are analyzed. Significant emphasis is placed on the interaction of cultural, social, and linguistic factors in shaping the terminological field of religious discourse. Attention is focused on understanding the concept of «discourse» and its role in shaping the modern cognitive paradigm of the humanities. The interpretation of religious discourse in philosophical, religious studies, sociological, or linguistic research is explored. Specifics of using professional vocabulary and terms are indicated. The names of religious documents are presented, which form the appropriate terminological system of official and business communication of religious discourse and are a part of religious discourse in general. Signs of official and business communication in religious discourse are presented. The list of documents in which official and business communication is implemented in religious discourse in accordance with the church hierarchy is provided: starting from documents issued by the head of the church — the Metropolitan, ending with documents of the diocesan administrations and religious community (parish). The main types of official and business discourse are identified. It is noted that official and business communication in religious discourse covers documented acts of church activities between organizations. Keywords: genres (types) of documents, official business communication, church discourse, linguistic and cultural dynamics.
Cardiac Development and Related Clinical Considerations
Authors: Odackal Namrita J. , Crume Mary , Naik Tanvi , Stiver Corey
Published: July 2024

The anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics of the premature heart vary along the range of gestational ages cared for in neonatal intensive care units, from 22 weeks to term gestation. Clinical management of the preterm neonate should account for this heterogenous development. This requires an understanding of the impact of ex utero stressors on immature and disorganized cardiac tissue, the different state of hemodynamics across intracardiac shunts impacting the natural transition from fetal to neonatal life, and the effects of intensive pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions that have systemic consequences influencing cardiac function. This article provides a review of the increasing but still limited body of literature on the anatomy, hemodynamics, and electrophysiology of the preterm heart with relevant clinical considerations.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia–Associated Pulmonary Hypertension: Basing Care on Physiology
Authors: Maia Paula Dias , Abman Steven H. , Mandell Erica
Published: July 2024

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the heterogeneous chronic lung developmental disease of prematurity, which is often accompanied by multisystem comorbidities. Pulmonary vascular disease and pulmonary hypertension (PH) contribute significantly to the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of BPD and dramatically influence the outcomes of preterm infants with BPD. When caring for those patients, clinicians should consider the multitude of phenotypic presentations that fall under the “BPD-PH umbrella,” reflecting the need for matching therapies to specific physiologies to improve short- and long-term outcomes. Individualized management based on the patient’s prenatal and postnatal risk factors, clinical course, and cardiopulmonary phenotype needs to be identified and prioritized to provide optimal care for infants with BPD-PH.
Pediatric Formulas: An Update
Authors: Imdad Aamer , Sherwani Rida , Wall Kellie
Published: July 2024

The recent shortage of pediatric formulas in the United States, caused by supply chain issues and contamination of formula products in 1 of the major manufacturing plants, led many families to seek an alternate formula for their children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed import of infant formulas from selected European and non-European countries. The European infant formulas differ from those produced in the United States regarding the primary source of the formula, age category, mixing instructions, labeling requirements, and formula composition in terms of macronutrients and micronutrients. Although most European infant formulas are nutritionally adequate, pediatricians and families need to be aware of the differences between the European and FDA-regulated formulas for their correct use and preparation for infants and young children. Supplementation with cow milk is recommended for children beyond infancy, and older infant formulas are not recommended for otherwise healthy growing children. However, pediatric formulas have been used to support the nutrition needs of children with feeding difficulties, especially those dependent on tube feeding and with certain medical conditions. The FDA does not regulate the production of pediatric formulas beyond infant formula, and significant variations exist in their composition. The pediatric formulas are available as polymeric (intact), hydrolyzed, elemental, or food-based blenderized formulas. The plant-based nonformula (milk) drinks are being used increasingly for children. These products might not be nutritionally complete and should be avoided in infants and children dependent on liquid nutrition.
BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY OF FINANCIAL LITERACY AND RISK TOLERANCE ON INVESTMENT DECISIONS
Authors: Nisa Karimatun , Wahono Puji , Silaningsih Endang
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze trends and developments in research on the relationship between financial literacy, risk tolerance, and investment decisions. Employing a bibliometric analysis methodology, the study utilizes data from international publications in the Google Scholar database collected through Publish or Perish software. The analysis covers the publication period from 2017 to 2022 and includes a review of 498 articles using keywords such as financial literacy, risk tolerance, and investment decisions. VOSviewer software was employed for data analysis. The analysis reveals increased attention to topics such as risk appetite, financial markets, and performance, despite a declining trend in publications on financial literacy, risk tolerance, and investment decisions. Significant gaps in the literature are identified, particularly in areas such as financial risk tolerance, financial education, enterprise risk management, and investment horizon.  Future research should focus on these underexplored areas to develop personalized investment strategies and enhance financial education. Recommendations include the creation of targeted financial education programs and tools to improve the assessment of risk tolerance. This study provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of financial literacy and risk tolerance research. It underscores the importance of these factors in making informed investment decisions and offers a foundation for future studies to build upon.
Perceraian dalam Al-Qur’an dan Al-Kitab: Pendekatan Intertekstualitas Julia Kristeva
Authors: Kusuma Juwanda Adi
Published: July 2024

This article focuses on analyzing the portrayal of divorce in the Quran and the Bible. The researcher is intrigued by comparing these two sacred texts due to the similarities and differences in how they address divorce. In this study, the intertextuality theory by Julia Kristeva is employed as an analytical tool to examine the topic of divorce in both texts. The research findings indicate that the Sharia laws in the Quran appear proportional and comprehensive, suggesting that divorce can be a last resort if efforts to maintain the marriage are futile. On the other hand, in the Bible, the existing rules are unclear, and from the textual guiding verses, there is no concept of divorce at all. This creates an internal issue within the Christian community.
Chloroquine regulates the lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response in RAW264.7 cells
Authors: Ota Natsuki , Endo Shoya , Honma Kouki , Iwayama Kuninori , Yamashita Hiroshi , Tatsunami Ryosuke , Sato Keisuke
Published: July 2024

Introduction and objectives: Macrophage-induced inflammation plays a key role in defense against injury and harmful pathogens. Autophagy and the inflammatory response are associated; however, the relationship between the autophagy pathway and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- induced inflammatory responses remains unknown. We aimed to determine the effect of autophagy on the LPS-induced myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88)/nuclear transcription factor kB (NF-kB) pathway-mediated inflammatory response in RAW264.7 cells.
Materials and Methods: To determine the effect of autophagy on the LPS-induced inflammatory response, using various in vitro assays, we determined the effect of autophagy inhibitors and inducers on the inflammatory response in RAW264.7 cells.
Results: Chloroquine (CQ), an autophagy inhibitor, suppressed pro-inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. CQ also affected inflammatory mediators such as myeloid differentiation factor 88 and NF-kB in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells.
Conclusion: This study demonstrated that CQ regulates the LPS-induced inflammatory response in RAW264.7 cells. We propose that targeting the regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and inflammatory mediators using CQ is a promising therapeutic approach for preventing inflammatory injury. CQ serves as a potential therapeutic target for treating various inflammatory diseases.
Effect of metformin on gut microbiota imbalance in patients with T2DM, and the value of probiotic supplementation
Authors: Li Lu , Chen Yanli , Tang Zhipeng , You Yan , Guo Yang , Liao Yong
Published: July 2024

Purpose: To investigate the effect of metformin on gut microbiota imbalance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and the value of probiotic supplementation.
Methods: A total of 84 newly diagnosed T2DM patients were randomly divided into probiotics group, metformin group, and control group, with 28 patients in each group. The blood glucose control, islet function, gut microbiota, and inflammatory factors were compared between three groups.
Results: After 3 months of treatment, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), 2-h postprandial plasma glucose (2-h PG), and glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) were evidently decreased in both probiotics and metformin groups (P < 0.05) and were lower than that in the control group prior to treatment. Besides, FPG, 2-h PG, and HbA1c were lower in the metformin group than that in the control group. FPG, 2-h PG, and HbA1c were further lower in the probiotic group than in the metformin group (P < 0.05). Fasting insulin (FINS) and islet β cell (HOMA-β) -function were dramatically increased in the same group (P < 0.05), while insulin-resistant islet β cells (HOMA-IR) were significantly lower in the same group (P < 0.05); FINS and HOMA-β were significantly higher, while HOMA-IR was significantly lower (P < 0.05) in both groups than in the control group prior to treatment. HOMA-IR was also lower in the probiotic group than in the metformin group after treatment (P < 0.05); the number of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria increased (P < 0.05) in both probiotic and metformin groups than in the control group prior to treatment, and the number of Enterobacteriaceae and Enterococcus was lower in the control group prior to treatment (P < 0.05). In addition, the number of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria was higher and the number of enterobacteria and enterococci was lower in the probiotic group than that in the metformin group after treatment, and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were lower in both probiotic and metformin groups (P < 0.05). The serum LPS, IL-6, and CRP levels were lower in both probiotic and metformin groups, compared to the control group prior to the treatment (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Metformin while treating T2DM assists in improving the imbalance of gut microbiota.
Consequence of COVID-19 on allergic asthma outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Li Xiaoqing , Sheng Dandan , Chen Kai , Wang Qiao
Published: July 2024

Asthma is a common chronic lung disease, and COVID-19 pandemic as a respiratory viral disease led to lung infection and resulted in millions of deaths. So, the impact of COVID-19 on asthma outcomes and the risk of being infected or hospitalized should be clarified. Systematic review and meta-analysis on the outcomes and risk of asthma for people with COVID-19 was done by searching electronic databases between 1 December 2019 and 31 July 2023. A total of 48 studies from 27 countries spread across all continents were included in the review. The prevalence of asthma among COVID-19 patients was 7.9%, and the analysis demonstrated a 16.5% reduction in the risk ratio for acquiring COVID-19 among subjects with asthma compared to those without asthma. There was no statistically significant difference in hospitalization risk, ICU admission risk, and death risk for COVID-19 patients with no asthma compared to those with asthma. The risk of death from COVID-19 was similar between nonasthmatics and asthmatics. The findings indicated that subjects with asthma may be at a lower risk of having infection with COVID-19 compared to those without asthma, but they have a similar risk of hospitalization and mortality.
Methotrexate might become the sole treatment option for leukemia following the occurrence of Stevens–Johnson syndrome
Authors: Sanchez Aranda Carolina , Costa Silvestre Katherine Maciel , Silva Marques Kamila da , Lucia Lee Maria , Solé Dirceu
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) arising from drug interactions can carry life-threatening implications and result in lasting effects. SCARs can be triggered by various factors, with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole identified as a primary culprit. Anticonvulsants and antineoplastic agents have been noted as secondary triggers. Notably, antineoplastics linked to SCARs include immunomodulatory agents. The higher mortality rates among cancer patients with SCARs underscore the significance of comprehending cancer--specific risk factors. Our objective is to present the case of a boy with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) who developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) following MTX treatment.
Case report: We present the case of a three-year-old male patient diagnosed with ALL who developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) subsequent to the administration of MTX, following the “BFM 2009” protocol. He had undergone intrathecal MTX administration on six previous occasions. Our patient received IVIG at a dose of 2g/kg along with steroids, resulting in partial clinical improvement after 21 days. An innovative protocol was developed, involving IVIG before MTX infusion and dexamethasone before MTXi, with folinic acid rescue. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) mitigates SJS/TEN via type IV hypersensitivity down-regulation and apoptosis curbing.
Conclusion: As far as we know, the prophylactic use of IVIG to counteract SCARs in a pediatric leukemia patient represents uncharted territory. Moreover, research into the immune system dynamics within these patients and the preservation of indispensable treatments should involve allergist-immunologists as part of the multidisciplinary team attending to neoplastic conditions.
Antioxidant and antibacterial effect of lemon verbena leaves’ (Lippia citriodora) extract as a natural preservative on refrigerated meat patties during storage
Authors: Younes Allam Ayman , Farouk Elsadek Mohamed , S. Al-Numair Khalid , Abdelrasoul A. Badr Adel , Singh Sunita , Rafat Elkabary Mohamed
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of adding lemon verbena leaf (LVL) extract on meat samples’ physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory properties. The ethanolic extracts (LVL-1, LVL-2, LVL-3, and LVL-4) revealed higher (p ≤ 0.05) content of phenolics and flavonoids than the aqueous extract (LVL-5). Then, LVL-1 extract was selected for antioxidant activity (DPPH) analysis (75.73%). LVLs’ ethanolic extracts at concentrations of 0.0%, 0.5%, and 1.0% were added to meat samples. Redness parameters and organoleptic properties were significantly affected. However, LVL-1.0% was more efficient in reducing microbial growth up to day 12 of the storage period; therefore, 0.5% LVL reduced discoloration and lipid oxidation without affecting organoleptic properties. Cooking yield and hardness were decreased effectively at a concentration of LVL-1.0%. LVL extract effectively delayed the lipid oxidation of meat samples. Redness parameters were affected, and this was also noted in sensory analysis. Adding 0.5% (LVL-0.5%) revealed high efficiency in retarding lipid oxidation and improving color stability in meat samples. In addition, no significant difference in sensory characteristics was identified between the experimental group and control treatments. Despite the beneficial effects on the fat peroxidation of meat patties, no level of LVL extract could delay microbiological degradation during storage at 4°C for 12 days. In this context, LVL extract is an alternate technique for producing meat and meat products with lower synthetic conservatives. Therefore, adding 0.5% LVL extract reduced discoloration and lipid oxidation without impacting sensory parameters, making it a viable option for processing meat samples. Finally, because no significant impacts (p ≥ 0.05) were found during the storage period when higher concentrations were utilized (LVL-1.0 %), the addition of LVLs (LVL-0.5%) is more recommended for application in meat and meat products.