bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transforming the Legendary Image of the Legislator as Promoter of Non-violation of Animal Life: a Shared Premise in Plutarch’s Moralia and Porphyry’s De Abstinentia
Authors: Gamlath Isha
Published: August 2024

Legislation was a component that characterized the link between civic and religious authority throughout the Archaic period to the early Roman Empire. Legislation is much celebrated in the respective philosophical cultures of Plutarch and Porphyry: in the former, the image of the ideal ruler reflects the notion of a philosopherking, while in the latter, it was attached with significance to life lived under the divine law of the Intellect of Kronos. This article will demonstrate how Plutarch and Porphyry jointly acknowledge the legislator’s legendary image as more than mediating between hostile factions of the citizen body and regulating divine worship and ritual praxis, often on the basis of his political expertise and divine ancestry by casting it in a fresh mold. In doing so, Plutarch and Porphyry together claim that the legislator’s legendary image plays a decisivly corrective role in ancient society by way of introducing the non-violation of animal life for food and sacrifice. This corrective role will be discussed as being pivotal for the intellectual pursuit of the priestly community and philosophers in selected dialogues in Plutarch’s Moralia and Porphyry’s De Abstinentia.
Intertextual Echoes or Cultural Universals? Reassessing the Influence of Ancient Greek Poetry in The Mighty Thor series (issues 363–6)
Authors: Zbądzki Jakub
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this article is to reexamine the interpretation of comics 363–6 in Marvel’s The Mighty Thor series as a retelling of the Hellenistic mock epic poem Batrachomyomachia, a view expressed by scholars such as Nicholas Newman in his paper entitled The War of Frogs and Rats. The Batrachomyomachia in Marvel’s The Mighty Thor. The article proposes an alternative approach to reading these comics outside of the antique context, interpreting the similarities between the two works through the lens of cultural universals theory.
Smart bionanomaterials for treatment and diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Stojanov Spase , Berlec Aleš
Published: August 2024

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses a group of chronic inflammatory disorders that affect the gastrointestinal tract, with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis being the primary subtypes. Diagnosis and treatment of IBD are challenging due to their unknown etiology and complex pathology. Smart bionanomaterials, which are biocompatible nanometer-sized materials that respond to external stimuli, can be used in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases. In the context of IBD, these materials can deliver drugs, primarily aminosalicylates, and corticosteroids, as well as live probiotics to the inflamed parts of the intestine, with a specific focus on the colon. The controlled release of drugs can be triggered by the conditions present in the IBD-affected intestine, such as inflammation, anaerobic environment, neutral pH, and gut microbiota. This article provides an overview of the use of smart bionanomaterials, including hydrogels, nanoparticles, nanofibers, and hybrid systems. It discusses their manufacturing process and their ability to deliver active ingredients in response to various stimuli, such as pH, temperature, reactive oxygen species, magnetic field, and biomolecules, for the treatment of IBD. We also describe the use of smart probiotics, which have been genetically engineered to recognize specific stimuli and synthesize recombinant proteins for the treatment of IBD. The qualitative or quantitative response to inflammatory stimuli can be exploited in diagnostic applications, with some examples already developed. Smart bionanomaterials offer several advantages, such as encapsulation, targeted delivery, responsiveness to stimuli, and controlled release. These features make them a valuable adjunct tool in the diagnosis and treatment of IBD.
Advancing rheumatic disease treatment: A journey towards better lives
Authors: Rehman Shakil U. , Chopra Vipender Singh , Dar Mohd Altaf , Maqbool Mudasir , Qadrie Zulfkar , Qadir Afshana
Published: August 2024

The field of rheumatic disease treatment has undergone a profound transformation, characterized by significant progress in research, precision medicine, and holistic patient care. Rheumatic diseases, a diverse group of conditions affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues, have historically caused pain and disability for millions worldwide. Traditional treatment methods primarily centered on managing symptoms, relying heavily on medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids. While these approaches provided some relief, they often carried side effects and had limited long-term effectiveness. However, recent years have witnessed remarkable breakthroughs in our understanding and management of rheumatic diseases. Pioneering research has unveiled the complex immunological mechanisms at the core of these disorders, leading to the development of targeted therapies that specifically inhibit key molecules and pathways responsible for inflammation. Biologic medications, such as tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and interleukin-6 inhibitors, have completely transformed treatment paradigms by not only alleviating symptoms but also potentially altering the course of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Moreover, precision medicine has emerged as a central pillar of rheumatic disease management, creating personalized treatment strategies based on a patient’s unique genetic, molecular, and immunological profile. Genetic markers, such as the human leukocyte antigen gene, can identify individuals with a heightened risk of developing RA, allowing for proactive interventions that may prevent or mitigate the onset of the disease. Combination therapies, which combine different classes of medications, offer hope for patients who do not respond adequately to single-drug treatments. Beyond pharmaceutical interventions, holistic patient care encompasses lifestyle modifications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and patient education, all aimed at improving overall well-being. Looking forward, ongoing research, innovation, and collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients are essential to sustain the trajectory of progress in rheumatic disease treatment. The future holds the potential for further breakthroughs, poised to reshape the lives and futures of individuals grappling with the complexities of these challenging health conditions, ushering in an era of renewed hope and an improved quality of life.
A Qualitative Analysis of Open-Access Publishing-Related Posts on Twitter
Authors: Okere Oluchi Ojinamma , Onyebinama Colette Ogugua
Published: August 2024

The open-access (OA) discourse is shrouded in controversy and is actively discussed on forums like social media, where scholars engage in professional conversations. The mining of the conversations of the Twitter (X) scholarly community with an open-source intelligence tool for a 7-day time frame yielded a cleaned dataset of 67 posts, which were analyzed and coded into seven major themes. Most Twitter users who participated in the #openaccess discussion were scholars (64%), but (institutions) libraries and publishers, universities, and repositories were also part of the participants in the discourse. The major themes that were identified in the corpus of posts retrieved were article processing charges (25%), repositories (16%), paywalls (15%), support initiatives for OA (15%), definitions of OA (12%), benefits of OA (10%), and OA policies (10%). These themes were found to be of high interest to scholars and in line with contemporary research, based on the volume and tone of the peer-reviewed literature that supports the study. While Twitter (X) can be accepted as an authentic platform for exploring scholarly discourse, such studies can also lean on other forums for scholarly communication such as LinkedIn, Facebook, focus groups, peer-reviewed literature, and institutional policies for a well-rounded exploration of the evolving perspectives and practices of OA publishing.
A Stone that Winnows: Luke 20,18 as a Creative Quotation of Scripture
Authors: Davis Phillip Andrew
Published: August 2024

Critical editions, translations, and scholarly discussions typically treat Luke 20,18 as a separate logion from the preceding quotation from Ps 118 (MT; LXX 117) in Luke 20,17 that ends Jesus’ telling of the parable of the wicked tenants. Despite its separation from the quote, scholars have typically seen in the line allusions to Isa 8,14–15 and Dan 2,34–35.44–45. This article questions both of these usual assumptions, arguing (a) that 20,18 should in fact be read as the second half of the quotation begun in 20,17 and (b) that its language of crushing and in particular “winnowing” (λικμάω) takes up a common scriptural judgment motif. Luke 20,18 represents, then, a point of convergence between explicit quotation and the third gospel’s frequent use of septuagintal language that results in a creative proof-text.
“For a Little While Lower than the Angels” (Ps 8,6): Humanity’s Temporary Inferiority in Hebrews 2,7
Authors: Greene Judson D.
Published: August 2024

Some argue that Hebrews employs Psalm 8,6a—“You made him for a little while below the angels”—to serve the divergent ends of describing Jesus’ degradation and humanity’s exaltation. Against this view, this article argues that Hebrews applies these words more analogously to describe a temporary inferior status below angels for both Jesus and humanity, a status Jesus has already surpassed and humanity will rise above in the future. To make this argument, this article defends that Hebrews applies Psalm 8 to both Jesus and humanity. After examining the application to Jesus, it is argued that Hebrews presents humanity as presently lower than angels, but indicates they will attain a rank above them in the future. Finally, the article claims that the word ἐλαττόω means “to diminish,” not “to create at a lesser status.” Thus, Hebrews may understand the statement that God “diminished humanity below angels” as a reference to God’s judgment on humanity’s first sin.
“Do Not Weep for Me, but Weep for Yourselves”: Luke 23,27–31 and Plato’s
Phaedo
117c
Authors: Kozlowski Jan M.
Published: August 2024

Scholars have long recognized significant similarities between Plato’s Phaedo and the Gospel of Luke. However, the absence of convincing evidence confirming that Luke was acquainted with Phaedo has prevented scholars from asserting that he drew directly from Plato’s dialogue. Notably, previously overlooked are the remarkable resemblances between the narratives of Luke 23,27–33 and Phaedo 117c. The most straightforward explanation for these similarities is the direct influence of Plato’s narrative on the Lukan text.
Oral Sküamoz Hücreli Karsinom Evreleme Bulgularının Retrospektif Olarak Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Kuran Alican , Seki Umut , Yaprak Bayrak Büşra , Öztürk Murat , Sinanoğlu Enver Alper
Published: August 2024

Amaç:
Oral kavitede görülen malign tümörlerin %85-95’i, oral mukozayı döşeyen skuamöz epitelden köken almaktadır. Oral skuamöz hücreli karsinom (OSHK) genellikle ileri evrelerde teşhis edildiği için çeşitli komplikasyonlara ve yüksek mortalite oranına sahip olan bir kanser türüdür. TNM evrelendirmesi malign tümörlerin prognozunu değerlendirmek amacıyla en sık kullanılan sistemlerden biridir. Bu çalışmada histopatolojik olarak OSHK tanısı konulmuş olguların TNM evrelenmesi için gerekli bulgular retrospektif olarak değerlendirilmiştir.

Gereç ve Yöntemler:
2018-2023 yılları arasında Kocaeli Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Patoloji Anabilim Dalında incelenmiş ve OSHK tanısı almış olgular retrospektif olarak değerlendirilmiştir. OSHK olgularının TNM evrelenmesi için lezyon boyutu, tümör invazyon derinliği, metastaz varlığı, lenf nodu tutulumu ve boyutu değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca hastaların demografik bilgileri, tümör lokalizasyonu ve diferansiyasyon derecesinin TNM evrelenmesiyle ilişkisi değerlendirilmiştir.

Bulgular:
Bu çalışmada 15 erkek ve 18 kadın olmak üzere 33 OSHK olgusu retrospektif olarak değerlendirilmiştir. İyi diferansiyasyon gözlenen 16 olguda tümör boyutu ortalama 2,4 cm, orta derece diferansiyasyon gözlenen 17 olguda ise 3,3 cm olarak bulunmuştur. İyi diferansiye olgular en sık dil tutulumu gösterirken, orta derece diferansiye olgularda dil dışında gingiva, retromolar bölge ve bukkal mukozada da tutulum saptanmıştır. Orta derece diferansiye 4 olguda lenf nodu tutulumu mevcuttur. Hiçbir olguda metastaz saptanmamıştır.

Sonuçlar:
Oral kavitedeki tümörlerin boyutu 2 cm’den küçük olduğunda (T1) BT veya MR gibi görüntüleme yöntemleriyle tespit edilemez. Boyutu 2 cm’den büyük olduğunda (T2 ve üstü) çevre dokulara invazyon ve metastaz yapma olasılığı artar. Bu yüzden diş hekimleri prekanseröz lezyonları tanımalı ve özellikle ileri yaşlardaki hastalarda ülsere/eroziv lezyonlara dikkat etmelidir.

Anahtar Kelimeler:
Skuamöz hücreli karsinom, Tümör evrelemesi, TNM
Evaluation of Cariogenic and Erosive Potentials of Pediatric Liquid Medicines
Authors: Bolgül Behiye , Arıkan Rukiye , Peker Oyku
Published: August 2024

Introduction and Aim: This study aims to evaluate the cariogenic and erosive effects of pediatric liquid medicines (PLM) on the enamel of primary teeth, which have been increasingly used in children with acute or chronic diseases.
Materials and Methods: Five long-term and widely used pediatric drugs (Augmentin, Zimaks, Calpol, Vitabiol, and Ferro Sanol B) were selected for this study. In order to evaluate the erosive and cariogenic potentials of the drugs, the sucrose concentrations, pH values and calcium concentrations they dissolve from the enamel tissue were determined. The samples were subjected to acid incineration with MARS XPress (CEM Brand) Microwave oven. Calcium concentrations were then measured by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectroscopy (ICP MS). Results: Most of the pediatric liquid drugs (80%) have a pH of less than 5.5. It is therefore critical for enamel to be affected. The syrup with the highest acidity value was Ferro sanol B (average pH 2.96 ± 0.01) and the lowest acidity value was Calpol (average pH 6.42 ± 0.03). All of the pediatric syrup samples we used in our study contain sucrose.
Conclusion: As a result, it has been observed that syrups used for various reasons in early childhood may cause erosion on tooth surfaces at different pH and acidity values. All syrups examined have cariogenic effects as they contain sucrose. Calcium transition from enamel to all solutions was observed in all three time intervals for all pediatric liquid drugs. In general, the amount of dissolution increased as the holding time increased. The lowest calcium dissolution rate was observed in the Augmentin syrup sample at the first minute (15.87 mg/L), the highest calcium dissolution rate was observed in the Zimaks syrup sample (609.69 mg/L) at the eighth hour. There is no statistical correlation between the pH values of the syrups and the amount of calcium dissolved from the enamel.)

Keywords: Pediatric syrup drugs, ICP-MS, Ph meter
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Field of Artificial Intelligence in Cariology
Authors: Gülşen İbrahim Tevfik , Erdem Ruşen , Genç Yavuz Selim , Yalınız Gülbeddin
Published: August 2024

Background: The aim of this study is to examine the development trends and dynamics of research on the use of artificial intelligence in dental caries diagnosis, to identify the strengths and limitations of the existing literature, and to guide future research.
Methods: A literature search was conducted using the Web of Science database, covering articles published before 3 June 2024. Pilot searches were conducted and 883 studies were reached. After the specified scanning and filtering processes, the study was carried out on 270 publications. In the bibliometric analysis, the Biblioshiny R package as well as the features of Web of Science and VOSviewer software were used for visualizations. Microsoft Excel was used to tabulate the data.
Results: There is a general increase in the number of articles published each year. A total of 3081 citations were made to publications on the use of artificial intelligence in cariology. The average number of citations per article was found to be 11.41, and the H index was 29. The most cited country was Germany (581 citations), and the most influential author was Falk Schwendicke. On the basis of institutions, the highest contribution was made by Charite University Medicine Berlin (19 articles, 475 citations).
Conclusion: Since 2008, and particularly since 2018, the utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the investigation of dental caries and oral and dental diseases has garnered increasing interest. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be said to be a groundbreaking discovery that will be increasingly applied in various branches of dentistry.
Treatment of nutcracker syndrome: a mini review
Authors: Torres Cisneros Esaú Nefthaly
Published: August 2024

Nutcracker syndrome is a rare condition caused by the compression of the left renal vein by the superior mesenteric artery and aorta. Diagnosis is challenging due to symptom variability, with hematuria being the most common symptom. Imaging techniques such as ultrasound, tomography, resonance imaging, or venography are required for confirmation. Treatment remains controversial, with options ranging from non-surgical management to open surgery and endovascular interventions, each with its own indications, advantages, and disadvantages. This article presents a mini-review of the current therapeutic options for treating this rare syndrome.
Krajobraz emocjonalny uczniów języka obcego: badanie emocjonalności i różnorodności pojawiania się emocji na zajęciach językowych
Authors: Zielonka Paulina
Published: August 2024

Cel. Głównym celem tego badania było poznanie doświadczeń emocjonalnych uczniów w środowisku nauki drugiego języka. Ponadto poddano analizie, w jakim stopniu osoby uczące się drugiego języka przywiązują wagę do własnego dobrostanu emocjonalnego.
Metoda. Aby osiągnąć te cele, zastosowano metodę mieszaną, która obejmuje kwestionariusze, wywiady i obserwacje w celu zebrania danych z próbnej populacji osób uczących się drugiego języka.
Wyniki i wnioski. Analizując uważność uczniów na podstawie emocji doświadczanych podczas nauki języka, badanie to ujawniło zakres emocji doświadczanych przez uczniów podczas zajęć, w tym najsilniejsze uczucia, które pojawiają się podczas wykonywania określonej czynności. W badaniu rozróżniono emocje utrudniające i ułatwiające proces przyswajania drugiego języka.
Wartość poznawcza. Badanie podkreśliło znaczenie wzmacniania odporności emocjonalnej, aby stawić czoła wyzwaniom, przed którymi stoją osoby uczące się obcego języka. Ważne jest, aby nauczyciele dostrzegali znaczenie wzmacniania odporności emocjonalnej u uczniów, aby pomóc im skutecznie radzić sobie z wyzwaniami związanymi z nauką języków. Wyniki tego badania dostarczają licznych implikacji dla nauczycieli oraz służą, jako źródło cennych informacji na temat znaczenia dbania o dobrostan emocjonalny w środowisku nauki drugiego języka.
Praca socjalna z rodziną
Authors: Zając Daniel
Published: August 2024

Cel. Celem artykułu jest rzetelne studium literatury naukowej poświęconej pracy socjalnej z rodziną i deskrypcja oraz scalenie wybranych treści i ram teoretycznych w koherentną całość w związku z podjęciem się wybranego tematu
Omówione koncepcje. Artykuł traktuje w sposób przeglądowy o wybranej problematyce. Na kanwie dotychczasowych doniesień naukowych oraz regulacji prawnych dotyczących pracy socjalnej z rodziną. Artykuł ilustruje jej merytoryczną zasadność i ulokowaną w teorii istotę działań pomocowych. Ponadto praca przedstawia jej ujęcia oraz wskazuje na wybrane rozwiązania i modele pracy z rodziną. Tekst również pochyla się nad materią definicyjną pracy socjalnej oraz rodziny i jej problemów.
Wyniki i wnioski. Treść pracy akcentuje wartość i zasadność implementacji rozwiązań systemowych zawartych w działalności zawodowej pracy socjalnej na rzecz rodzin i ich członków. Artykuł uwypukla oraz spaja materię teoretyczną oraz praktyczną wybranych treści oraz kumuluje ich doniesienia w formie wniosków i opisów zagadnień. Tak więc artykuł stanowi o merytorycznej zasadności i skuteczności działań pomocowych, jak również przybliża i omawia wiążące dla tematu koncepcje i modele pracy socjalnej z rodziną.
Wartość poznawcza. W artykule zaprezentowano kompleksowe zestawienie teorii oscylujących wokół materii definicyjnej pracy socjalnej i rodziny. Ponadto praca podejmuje się eksplikacji przesłanek świadczących o zasadności wdrażania rozwiązań i działań pracy socjalnej na rzecz rodzin. Co więcej, tekst także opisuje i przybliża ujęcia oraz modele pracy socjalnej z rodziną poprzez przytoczenie wybranych praktyk i ich podstaw teoretycznych. Jest to zatem tekst akcentujący teoretyczno-praktyczny charakter i formę pracy socjalnej z rodziną. W rezultacie służy on uwypukleniu rzeczonej tematyki oraz stanowić może również punkt odniesienia dla większej dyskusji w ramach poruszonej problematyki.
Opieka nad Osobą Starszą Chorą na Alzheimera z Perspektywy Opiekunów Rodzinnych
Authors: Herkt Paulina
Published: August 2024

Cel. Artykuł ma na celu zwrócić uwagę na problem opieki nad osobami starszymi oraz pokazać z jakimi wyzwaniami mierzą się opiekunowie rodzinni oraz pokazanie jak opieka nad osobą starszą wpływa na życie opiekuna i czego dzięki temu doświadczeniu można się nauczyć.
Metoda. Przeprowadzono analizę wirtualnej grupy samopomocowej działającej na portalu społecznościowym Facebook dedykowanej opiekunom rodzinnym osób starszych chorych na Alzheimera.
Wyniki. Analizowane posty zostały podzielone według czterech kategorii: diagnoza choroby Alzheimera, w której znalazły się posty o doświadczeniach opiekunów związanych z diagnozą bliskiego; codzienna opieka, w której opisano posty związane z codziennymi wyzwaniami opiekunów rodzinnych; obszary uczenia się, gdzie przeanalizowano proces uczenia się użytkowników grupy oraz formy wsparcia opiekunów, czyli posty związane ze wzajemnym wsparciem użytkowników, ale również wszelkie przejawy pomocy z zewnątrz proponowane np. przez terapeutów.
Wnioski. Obecnie w dobie starzejącego się społeczeństwa, które zakłada ciągły wzrost osób w wieku postprodukcyjnym cierpiących na różne choroby charakterystyczne dla swojego wieku istnieje duży popyt na opiekunów, którzy udzielą chorym odpowiedniej opieki. W Polsce polityka społeczna nie jest na tyle rozwinięta żeby zapewnić profesjonalną, instytucjonalną opiekę wszystkim potrzebującym, dlatego najczęściej podejmują się jej niewykwalifikowani członkowie rodziny. W tym trudnym momencie życia kiedy stawiane są przed nimi nowe wyzwania potrzebują miejsca, które da im możliwość wyrzucenia z siebie uczuć i nawiązania kontaktu z ludźmi mierzącymi się z takimi samymi zadaniami, mających takie same problemy i odczuwających podobne emocje. Idealną przestrzenią zapewniającą realizację tych potrzeb okazuje się wirtualna grupa samopomocowa.
Znaczenie edukacji dwujęzycznej dla funkcjonowania dziecka głuchego
Authors: Bączyk Martyna
Published: August 2024

Cel. Edukacja dwumodalna w kontekście edukacji dwujęzycznej ma pozytywny wpływ na rozwój komunikacji oraz szeroko pojęty rozwój poznawczy dziecka z uszkodzonym słuchem.
Omówione koncepcje. W artykule omówiono metodę edukacji dwujęzycznej w kontekście wykorzystania jej w kształceniu dzieci z uszkodzonym słuchem. W tym obszarze zwrócono szczególną uwagę na Edukację dwumodalną popularyzowaną w Polsce przez Magdalenę Dunaj.
Wnioski. Edukacja dwujęzyczna dzieci Głuchych wspiera rozwój komunikacyjny oraz poznawczy dzieci z uszkodzonym słuchem. Wymaga ona jednak wiele pracy zarówno ze strony rodziców, jak i dziecka, a także szerokiego wsparcie ze strony służby zdrowia oraz placówek oświatowych.
Wartość poznawcza. Opisywany model edukacji jest optymalny dla rozwoju dzieci z uszkodzonym słuchem i powinien być popularyzowany. Ponadto dwujęzyczność w odniesieniu do dzieci z uszkodzonym słuchem nie jest często poruszanym tematem na gruncie pedagogiki.
Aktywność społeczna kobiety wiejskiej na przykładzie narracji przewodniczącej koła gospodyń wiejskich z powiatu tureckiego
Authors: Trzmielewska Kinga
Published: August 2024

Abstrakt
Cel. Poznanie i przedstawienie aktywności społecznej kobiet działających we wiejskiej organizacji na przykładzie narracji przewodniczącej koła gospodyń wiejskich z powiatu tureckiego.
Metody. W badaniach wykorzystano metodę autobiograficznego wywiadu narracyjnego.
Wyniki. Koła gospodyń wiejskich to organizacje pozarządowe, które mają ponad 150-cio letnią tradycję. Ustawa z dnia 9 listopada 2018 r. o kołach gospodyń wiejskich uregulowała formalno- prawne aspekty ich funkcjonowania, wprowadziła szereg możliwości i usprawnień m.in. pełną samodzielność, prowadzenie działalności gospodarczej, występowanie o dotacje. W związku z tym na terenie Polski zaczęło powstawać wiele tego typu nowych organizacji. Zakładanie ich zazwyczaj było inicjatywą oddolną mieszkańców wsi, a w społecznościach lokalnych uaktywniały się osoby z predyspozycjami i zdolnościami liderskimi. Jedną z nich jest przewodnicząca koła gospodyń wiejskich z powiatu tureckiego, z którą badaczka przeprowadziła wywiad do swojej pracy doktorskiej. Ta współczesna działaczka to około 40-letnia kobieta, matka, żona, rolniczka, aktywistka. Najważniejsza jest dla niej rodzina. W życiu kieruje się wartościami i zasadami Kościoła katolickiego. Cechuje ją tożsamość regionalna w stosunku do miejsca, w którym mieszka i na rzecz którego działa. Funkcja przewodniczącej dodała jej odwagi i pewności siebie. Czuje się odpowiedzialna za członków koła, których na co dzień motywuje i inspiruje do działania. Swój wolny czas przeznacza na aktywizowanie swojej społeczności lokalnej, m.in. poprzez organizację festynów, spotkań, warsztatów oraz udział we wielu konkursach.
Wnioski. Badana promuje swoje koło na szczeblu gminnym, powiatowym, wojewódzkim i ogólnopolskim poprzez udział w różnych wydarzeniach i inicjatywach. Pełnienie funkcji przewodniczącej i praca na rzecz koła gospodyń wiejskich jest dla niej przestrzenią do samorozwoju. Jako liderka społeczności lokalnej animuje i motywuje do działania mieszkańców swojej miejscowości.
Tabu pokarmowe poza kontekstem religijnym: wegetarianie i weganie przejawiają tabu wobec jedzenia mięsa
Authors: Kusztal Anna , Imbierowicz Eleonora , Kiebus Kornelia , Frączek Urszula
Published: August 2024

Cel. Celem niniejszego badania było sprawdzenie, czy w społeczności wegetarian i wegan tworzy się tabu dotyczące spożywania mięsa.
Metody. Na potrzeby badania stworzono kwestionariusz dotyczący tabu i sprawdzono poziom przejawianego tabu w odniesieniu do trzech zachowań: płacenia podatków, dopuszczania się aktów kazirodztwa oraz spożywania mięsa (ostatnie skierowane tylko do grupy wegetarian i wegan), aby następnie porównać wyniki między sobą.
Wyniki. W badaniu wzięło udział 515 osób badanych, w tym 335 w grupie wegetarian i wegan i 180 w grupie kontrolnej. Wegetarianie i weganie okazali się przejawiać umiarkowany poziom tabu wobec jedzenia mięsa, który był bliższy poziomowi tabu wobec kazirodztwa (wyraźne tabu) niż wobec płacenia podatków (brak tabu) w populacji ogólnej. W badaniu rozpatrzono również szereg moderatorów tabu wobec spożywania mięsa, spośród których istotnymi predyktorami okazały się niektóre cechy osobowości (ugodowość, stabilność emocjonalna), poglądy polityczne oraz bycie opiekunem zwierząt domowych.
Wnioski. Wyniki badania wspierają koncepcję, że w społeczności wegetarian i wegan, czyli grupie osób, które zrezygnowały ze spożywania mięsa z powodów innych niż religijne, tworzy się tabu wobec jedzenia mięsa. Jest ono jednak obecnie znacznie mniej nasilone w porównaniu do mocno zakorzenionych w społeczeństwie tabu.
Pedagogika a kwalifikacje nauczycielskie
Authors: Kobylarek Aleksander
Published: August 2024

Artykuł wyjaśnia zakres kwalifikacji nauczycielskich absolwentów pedagogiki w świetle najnowszych aktów prawnych. Tekst rozstrzyga wątpliwości, z którymi muszą się mierzyć obecni studenci pedagogiki oraz władze uczelni, próbujące dostosować programy kształcenia do najnowszych wymagań. Analiza specyficznych zapisów rozporządzenia prowadzi co konkluzji, że najnowsze wymagania wprowadzają dużo chaosu i niepewności, pozbawiając całe grupy studentów kwalifikacji pedagogicznych. Na ironię zakłada fakt, że w założeniu ostatnie rozporządzenia miały uporządkować formalnie kwestię kwalifikacji nauczycielskich. Konkluzje są szczególnie istotne dla kandydatów na studia z pedagogiki oraz obecnych studentów, którzy planują związać swoją przyszłość z pracą nauczyciela. Artykuł wyjaśnia która ze specjalności na kierunku pedagogika i w jakim zakresie uprawnia do wykonywania zawodu nauczyciela.
MINI-INVASIVE SURGICAL APPROACHES TO THE AORTO-ILIAC SEGMENT
Authors: H. Abrashev
Published: August 2024

Traditional open surgery of the abdominal aorta and iliac segment is a surgical intervention with a relatively high risk and well-studied perioperative mortality. Over the last decade, there has been a constantly growing trend to reduce surgical trauma in the treatment of vascular diseases. The right choice of a vascular approach is crucial for the success of every open aorto-iliac vascular reconstruction. The mini-invasive vascular approaches offer significant advantages over classic surgery and are associated with better perioperative results.
ORTHOPEDIC EQUIPMENT FOR THE HABILITATION OF CHILDREN FROM 2 TO 7 YEARS
Authors: T. Dukendjieva
Published: August 2024

The aim of this study is to implement the method developed by Prof. E. Dukendjiev through the creation of robotic reciprocal complexes and test them on patients. The main idea is that these complexes should be intended for domestic use. A complex of technical assistive devices (TADs) for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients aged 2 to 7 years with muscle activity deficit and muscle control deficit. The reciprocal orthotic complexes for imperative locomotion incorporate original solutions aimed at enabling imperative movements and providing optimal individual structural and functional parameters of movement for each patient. The theoretically developed robots "Bionika - I" for swimming-crawling movements and quadrupedal locomotion, and the locomotor robot "Bionika - II" for bipedal walking, have been implemented. These robots allow for mass robotic habilitation and rehabilitation of children aged 2-7 years and provide a unique opportunity to transfer their treatment from the clinic to the patient's home, with parents replacing medical personnel. Habilitation both accelerates the processes significantly and increases the treatment effectiveness. The use of negative work mode with external energy is a fundamentally new basis for developing a habilitation plan, significantly reducing the required biological resources of patients.
HYPERSENSITIVITY VASCULITIS WITH ACUTE NEPHRITIC SYNDROME DURING SEVERE CO-INFECTION
Authors: Е. Kostadinova  , V. Tzaneva
Published: August 2024

Many pathogenic microorganisms can induce a complex series of immunologic, endothelial-cell and cascades activation and dysfunctions. These events induce the development of hypersensitivity vasculitis. Case report: We report the case of 13 years-old girl with hypersensitivity vasculitis, which developed during the course of a mixed infection with beta-hemolytic streptococcus and EBV infection. A month before hospitalization the girl had two episodes of purulent tonsillitis for which she received antibiotic treatment. After a week period without complains she is presented again with high temperature, chills, photophobia, insomnia, muscle pains, maculopapular rash that involves the body and suppurative tonsillitis. In the next days haemorrhagic macules, papules and patches appeared on the face, neck, legs, billateral conjunctival ecchymosis, epistaxis and tonsillar hemorrhage. The medical condition manifests with deteriorated condition of the child, septic fever, generalized lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly. The clinical presentation is enriched with symptoms of acute nephritic syndrome. There is a history of several tick bites and contact with dogs, without clinical evidence for Erythema migrans. Conclusions: This case is a demonstration of a severe clinical course of Hypersensitivity vasculitis with acute nephritic syndrome as a result of the identified co-infection beta-hemolytic streptococcus and EBV infection. The clinical course is due to the development of complicated pathogenic and immunologic mechanisms. The positive serology for B. Burgdorferi without the presentation of the specific symptoms of Lyme disease is due to cross reaction.  Long-term clinical and laboratory follow-up showed complete recovery.
RISK IN CYBER ENVIRONMENT
Authors: J. Aleksovski  , N. Pirovski  , I. Georgieva
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Cyber environment is a new type of interaction media that implies a modification of existing risks and a new type of risks, covered by an instrument for risk evaluation. Materials and methods: Existing risk evaluation instruments, psychology risk questionnaires and cyber risks categories. Results: Instrument for cyber risk evaluation with а specific modifications of the existing physical and psychological risks and the new type: cyber risks. Discussion: Cyber environment is new, yet already widely used and powerful. This creates an opportunity for improved functionality, but also for increased risk. Conclusion: The risk of using cyber environment is not limited to the field of information. It is a complex, personal, bio-psycho-social risk with daily and mass exposure and diverse consequences. Its assessment is difficult and currently inadequate in the direction of underestimation.
MENTAL SKILLS AND BEHAVIORAL COPING STRATEGIES INELITE FOOTBALL REFEREES
Authors: Iv. Ivanov  , G. Ignatov
Published: August 2024

The level of development of modern professional football imposes higher and higher demands on the mental health of football referees. A mentally well-prepared football referee would counter the means of influence more effectively, which is a basic prerequisite for making correct and timely decisions. Based on the above, we set the goal of the present study to investigate the mental skills and behavioral coping strategies of elite football referees and, on this basis, to look for ways to optimize them. We set the objectives of the research: to examine the mental skills and behavioral strategies of elite football referees and, on this basis, to draw conclusions and recommendations for optimizing the work of elite football referees. The subject of the research is the mental skills and behavioral strategies of Elite football referees. The object of the research are 102 elite football referees from Bulgaria. For the purposes and tasks of the present study, we used two psychological methods – COPE-1 and TOPS. We processed the results using the statistical software SPSS v.22. Conclusion – the development of a large part of skills during a match, mental or purely technical, is an extremely good prerequisite for activity and purposeful actions. For quick and accurate handling in various situations.
INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND AGE ON CONSUMER ATTITUDES TOWARDS ADVERTISING
Authors: L. Spasova
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this article is to investigate and establish the influence of gender and age on the attitudes of young consumers of advertising. To achieve this goal, an empirical study was conducted with a contingent of 474 young respondents, whose advertising needs were analysed in three Bulgarian universities. The research data confirm, albeit partially, the presence of an influence of gender on the cognitive and affective attitudes of young consumers, with affect placed above cognition. When measuring the age differences, also by means of analysis of variance (ANOVA), a strong influence was found on the sample age group - young people aged 21 to 24 years, in which cognitive attitudes have the strongest manifestation compared to all others. Linear correlations between attitude types indicated that stronger affective attitudes evoked stronger cognitive and conative attitudes in youth. The obtained scientific results can serve specialists in the psychology of advertising, behavioural psychology and some business organizations in Bulgaria.
BIM based collision tracking at the intersections of different building engineering systems at the design stage
Authors: Pogorelskiy Sergey , Kocsis Imre
Published: August 2024

Reduction of design errors, minimisation of rework and the improvement of the design productivity are key factors in building engineering systems (including structural and architectural solutions, ventilation systems, sewerage systems, water supply and heating systems, power supply systems, and communication networks). These goals can be achieved with a complex approach that prioritises the design of different building engineering systems in the model during the design phase, in order to provide a consistent design for different building engineering systems. The paper presents a novel approach for the application of plugins in building service systems with the elimination of collision in the focus. Collision reduction actions in this methodology are categorised into three levels: the code level, which pertains to plugin developers; the algorithm level, which relates to BIM coordinators; and the user level, which concerns engineers performing the check. This new systematic approach to collision resolution prioritises maintaining the consistency of collision detection across different systems and storing all information about each collision. Collision checking is based on several key factors, such as complying with the sequence of checking systems, excluding irrelevant collisions, and setting tolerances when joining system elements. The aim of our approach is to automate and expedite not only the identification of the intersections but also the subsequent work with it throughout the entire project life cycle. The results are demonstrated by a case study conducted in the frame of a real project.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DE VARIABLES CLÍNICAS, PARACLÍNICAS Y SU ASOCIACIÓN CON LOS PRINCIPALES DESENLACES MATERNOS DE GESTANTES CON PREECLAMPSIA SEVERA DURANTE DOS AÑOS EN EL HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO DE NEIVA
Authors: Mancini Javier Leonardo , Quiza Emerson Ávila , Polania Juan Javier Vargas
Published: August 2024

Preeclampsia is a disease of pregnancy that manifests after 20 weeks. Its diagnosis is determined by hypertension plus proteinuria, establishing severity with: blood pressure ≥ 160/110 mmHg, symptoms and signs of vasospasm or paraclinical alterations. The University Hospital of Neiva is the main reference center in the Colombian South, where preeclampsia is a reason for referral. We don ́t have a study that allows us to know the clinical and paraclinical characteristics and their association with the maternal outcomes of pregnant women with severe preeclampsia.
Methodology: Descriptive observational study of cross-sectional cohort. Characterized clinical and paraclinical variables and their association with the main maternal outcomes. Results: 334 mothers with a singleton pregnancy and severe preeclampsia were included. 77.6% were between 17 and 34 years old, 97.6% in strata 1 and 2, urban origin in 78% and 65.3% multi-pregnant. In addition, 60.8% with obesity. Regarding paraclinical findings, 35.9% with positive proteinuria, 5% thrombocytopenia, elevated serum creatinine (5%), 27% with elevated transaminases and elevated lactic dehydrogenase (3.6%). 55.6% had a preterm pregnancy and 90% of them were terminated by caesarean section. Complications were hypertensive crisis in 59%, acute kidney injury (5%), HELLP syndrome (3.6%), eclampsia (1.2%), and disseminated intravascular coagulation (1.2%). Conclusion: A population with socioeconomic vulnerability was evidenced, aged between 17 and 34 years, mainly obese, with late presentation of the disease; highlighting the development of hypertensive crisis, elevation of transaminases and completion route by cesarean section.
ENGAJAMENTO ESTUDANTIL: UMA ANÁLISE DOS INDICADORES, FACILITADORES E MÉTODOS DE MENSURAÇÃO EM REVISÕES DE LITERATURA
Authors: Carniel Larissa , Espinosa Tobias , Heidemann Leonardo
Published: August 2024

O conceito de engajamento é polissêmico na literatura, muitas vezes empregado de maneira informal e sem definições precisas. Dada a sua ampla utilização no contexto educacional, é fundamental esclarecer os significados atribuídos a este termo no campo investigativo. Esta revisão sistemática da literatura visa elucidar essa polissemia, identificando as concepções, modelos, indicadores, facilitadores e métodos de mensuração do engajamento estudantil. Metodologicamente, realizamos uma análise de revisões de literatura já publicada sobre o tema. A busca foi conduzida nas bases de dados Scopus e Web of Science e, após processos de filtragem, selecionamos 52 artigos para compor o corpus. Como resultado, identificamos quatro perspectivas principais de engajamento estudantil na literatura: comportamental, psicológica, sociocultural e integrativa. Além disso, encontramos 18 facilitadores, que classificamos em quatro categorias: relações de apoio entre professor e aluno (o mais frequente), práticas docentes, elementos ambientais, e pessoais. Também identificamos seis métodos de mensuração, sendo a observação o mais recomendado e o questionário o mais utilizado nas pesquisas. Além de fornecer uma perspectiva abrangente sobre as formas como o conceito de engajamento estudantil é explorado em pesquisas educacionais, o que é de grande valor especialmente para pesquisadores recém-interessados ​​na área, os resultados categorizados nesta revisão da literatura também oferecem orientações para a implementação de práticas pedagógicas que fomentam o engajamento estudantil, que são fundamentais tanto para docentes como para a formação de professores.
A Comprehensive Study of Business Writing Competence Among Business Management Students at Techno Link College, Ethiopia
Authors: Hoque Mohammed Shamsul , Rajeswari A. , Rajendran Megala , Oli Lamessa , Kirado Giriraj , Reza Mohoshin
Published: August 2024

As businesses increasingly rely on written communication for various purposes, the ability to articulate ideas, convey information, and engage stakeholders through written mediums has become a vital competency. This study delves into the challenges faced by students when they write business letter, report and email in English at Techno Link College, Burayu Campus. The research aims to comprehensively analyze the issues surrounding business writing, exploring how students perceive and approach the learning of this crucial skill. To conduct this investigation, a mixed-methods approach was employed and both quantitative and qualitative methodologies were utilized. A sample of 165 students was randomly selected, and their insights were gathered through a survey questionnaire. The findings of the research revealed that the majority of the students struggle to master the art of effective business writing. The results show that the majority of students exhibited poor performance across these essential business communication tasks such as composing emails, letters and reports.
The Perspectives of English-for-Academic-Purposes Instructors Towards the Transfer Climate
Authors: Almuhanna Maryam A.
Published: August 2024

This study examines the nature of the transfer climate in an English for academic purposes (EAP) education setting specifically from the perspectives of EAP instructors. The transfer climate refers to the nature of the target context of instruction and the support for learning transfer perceived by a learner in that target context. Therefore, in the case of the EAP education context, the target context of instruction is the discipline courses to which students transition to or take concurrently with EAP courses. These discipline courses may be supportive or unsupportive towards students' transfer of EAP skills. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 EAP instructors. The interview transcripts were analyzed using a process of de-contextualizing and re-contextualizing. Firstly, with decontextualizing, a chunk of text is identified as a unit of analysis and is taken out of context from the transcript. Secondly, all the units can be re-contextualized when transferred from the interview transcript to a single category of units that contribute to a similar pattern towards the research question. The findings revealed that EAP instructors perceived both supportive and unsupportive aspects of different components of the EAP transfer climate [opportunities (lack of) in the course structure, support (lack of) for EAP transfer from discipline instructors or peers in the disciplines]. This study’s findings also build on existing conceptualizations of transfer climate. Practical implications, implications for future research, and limitations are outlined.
Representing Perpetrator Trauma in Ian McEwan’s The Children Act
Authors: He Qijia , Kaur Hardev , Ujum Diana Abu , Ching Florence Toh Haw
Published: August 2024

The concept of trauma explains a disruptive experience with belated effects that are hardly controlled or mastered. Trauma damages one’s psychology by distorting the sense of self and the perception of the world. However, the application of conventional trauma theories focuses on the pains and sufferings in the victim’s life only. It has been critiqued the reluctance to acknowledge that hurting others may cause some perpetrators to experience psychological injuries as well. Drawing on Dominick LaCapra’s concepts of historical trauma and structural trauma, acting out and working through, as well as Judith Butler’s concepts of posttraumatic symptoms, which are described as vulnerability, grief and aggression, this study inquires into the traumatic experience of the protagonist Fiona Maye in Ian McEwan’s The Children Act. It aims to investigate how she transforms from a victim to a perpetrator within the context of trauma. Specifically, it explores how Fiona’s personal traumas happened earlier in life are reactivated and drive her to take the role of a perpetrator, and to hurt Adam Henry with her coldness and aggression that facilitates Adam’s death. Besides, the study also looks at how Fiona gets psychological injuries from her perpetrations. This study concludes that the perpetrator’s aggression in this situation serves as a method of self-protection and release of her repressed trauma, but traumatizing others can never be the antidote for her plights, and she is inevitably traumatized by scheming and carrying out the villainies that hurt others.
Analyzing Image Meanings in Chinese EFL Textbooks: A Multimodal Perspective
Authors: Qi Jiaming
Published: August 2024

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) textbook image resources provide important materials and ways of learning for EFL students. Previous studies on the meaning and function of images in Chinese EFL textbooks tend to take pedagogy and cognitive psychology as main perspectives. Based on visual grammar, this article analyzes the image resources in Chinese junior high school EFL textbooks from a multimodal perspective, attempting to explore how the images realize three meta-meanings. It is found that cartoon, photo, table, and diagram are four main types of images in Yilin EFL textbooks. Quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis show that the images in the textbooks realized the representational meaning, interactive meaning and compositional meaning, but there are still some problems in image design, such as insufficient image types, lack of images promoting knowledge comprehension, and inadequate realization of compositional meaning of images. The research results offer some implications for Chinese EFL textbook editors to design textbooks, and also provide some suggestions for Chinese EFL teachers' teaching practice and students' learning.