bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bienestar subjetivo, agenda pública y mejores políticas gubernamentales
Authors: Martinez Lina
Published: October 2024

This article summarizes and updates information on subjective well-being and its role in the public agenda, design, and evaluation of public policies including its definition, measurement, main findings reported in the literature, and its use in the design-evaluation of public policies and introduction into government agendas. A narrative literature review was conducted, its results show that subjective well-being is a tool used to guide public action in developed countries; however, in Latin America, knowledge about it and its role in government is new and fragmented. In some countries, progress has been made by constant measurement through the national statistical agencies, but its incorporation into government performance is scarce.
Role of the video head impulse test in the evaluation of vestibulo-ocular reflex in individuals with Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Sonkaya Riza , Karababa Ercan , Bozkurt Hatice Kübra , Satar Bülent
Published: October 2024

Background and purpose – Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common movement disorder and the second most common neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Dizziness is frequently reported by PD patients, yet there is a paucity of research focusing on the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) in this population using highfrequency vestibular testing. This study aims to investigate the VOR in individuals with PD using the video head thrust test with and without suppression. Methods – Forty individuals with PD and 40 healthy individuals were included in the study. According to the Hoehn-Yahr Scale, individuals with PD were defined as early stage with a score of 1–2.5 and middle to late stage with a score of 3 to 5. The Head Impulse Testing Paradigm (HIMP) and Suppression Head Impulse Testing Paradigm (SHIMP) were applied to all individuals. Results – No statistically significant difference was observed between the PD group and the control group in terms of semicircular canal (SCC) gains in both HIMP and SHIMP tests. No catch-up saccades were observed in the right anterior, right posterior, left anterior, and left posterior SCC planes in the PD and control groups. However, in the right lateral SCC plane 32 patients in the PD group had saccades, while 8 patients in the control group had saccades. In the left lateral SCC plane, 32 patients in the PD group and 9 patients in the control group had catch-up saccades. A statistically significant difference was observed in the number and amplitude of saccades in the right and left lateral SCC planes compared to the control group (p<0.05). In addition, in the PD group, the amplitude, peak velocity, and latency of the anticompensatory saccades seen in SHIMP showed a statistically significant difference compared to the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion – VOR in the vertical SCC plane was not affected in individuals with PD. However, VOR in the lateral SCC plane was affected. It was concluded that when evaluating VOR with both HIMP and SHIMP in individuals with PD, the presence of catch-up saccades should be focused on and evaluated for possible vestibular dysfunction, even though SCC gains are normal. This study will contribute to a deeper understanding of vestibular function in PD, potentially informing better management strategies for dizziness in this population.
Age-related Correlations of Telomere Length of Predator Fish Muscle Tissues with Potentially Different Ageing Mechanisms
Authors: Mikhailova M.V. , Zolotarev K.V. , Mikhailov A.N. , Nakhod V.I. , Voronko O.E. , Zhdanov D.D. , Archakov A.I.
Published: October 2024

The mechanisms of aging differ and have their own features both mammals, and in different species groups of fish. Telomere length is an indicator of the theoretical number of cell cycles that cells of a particular tissue can go through; therefore, the age-related dynamics of telomere length characterizes changes in the tissue's ability to regenerate and is necessary to describe the mechanism of tissue aging. In this work, age-related linear regressions of the telomere lengths of muscle tissue of northern pike (Esox lucius) and zander (Sander lucioperca) were empirically obtained for the wide age groups of individuals of both sexes. The identified significant difference in the dependences on their slope values indicates different degrees of decrease in the ability to regenerate muscle tissue with age, which is consistent with the previously discovered physiological characteristics of the muscle tissue of pike. In both fish species studied, telomere length in females decreases with age much more slowly than in males, which is a common feature in the aging mechanisms of most vertebrates.
Strategy for Experimental Studies of Target Protein Interactomics
Authors: Ershov P.V. , Mezentsev Y.V. , Yablokov E.O. , Kaluzhskiy L.A. , Gnedenko O.V. , Gilep A.A. , Ivanov A.S.
Published: October 2024

It is known that intermolecular interactions of proteins and peptides play a critical role in life processes. Such interactions can be either directly related to the implementation of various functions or play the role of a regulator. Currently, there is no doubt that the majority of proteins function as part of various molecular complexes, the formation of which occurs due to protein-protein interactions (PPIs), the totality of which can be defined as the “protein interactome”. Protein subinteractome studies are critical for studying the functions and regulatory mechanisms of unknown or poorly annotated proteins, understanding the architecture of intracellular molecular machines, and the design of PPI modulators. Previously, we used combinations of experimental approaches, as well as analytical and preparative methods, to study the subinteractomes of functionally different cellular proteins, which allowed us to identify the protein subinteractomes of several clinically significant human proteins. The purpose of this work was to conceptualize the principles of the experimental platform we developed for studying protein subinteractomes and to describe its features in detail.
Стан та перспективи розвитку вітроенергетики в країнах-членах ЄС
Authors: Іваськів Ірина , Кузнєцова Олена
Published: October 2024

Розглянуто поточний стан та перспективи розвитку вітроенергетики в країнах-членах ЄС
Управління текстильними відходами в ЄС в контексті засад циркулярної економіки
Authors: Амірова Аміна , Кузнєцова Олена
Published: October 2024

Розглянуто управління текстильними відходами в ЄС в контексті засад циркулярної економіки
Шляхи утилiзацiї вiдходiв фармацевтичних виробництв
Authors: Кирилова Анастасія , Решетняк Людмила , Поштаренко Анна
Published: October 2024

Розглянуто шляхи утилiзацiї вiдходiв фармацевтичних виробництв
Парадигма глобальної інклюзивної циркулярної економіки
Authors: Муравська Анна
Published: October 2024

Розглянуто парадигму глобальної інклюзивної циркулярної економіки
Мікробіологічне ураження біодизельного палива
Authors: Петрук Д. , Матвєєва Олена , Вовк Юлія
Published: October 2024

Розглядаються проблеми мікробіологічного ураження біодизельних палив
Проблематичні питання переробки сільськогосподарських відходів в Україні та шляхи їх вирішення за європейськими тенденціями в рамках циркуляційної економіки
Authors: Смирнова Ангеліна , Ястремська Лариса , Корнiєнко Iрина , Кузнєцова Олена , Барановський Михайло
Published: October 2024

Висвітлено проблематичні питання переробки сільськогосподарських відходів в Україні та шляхи їх вирішення за європейськими тенденціями в рамках циркуляційної економіки
Циркулярні бізнес-моделі в Україні
Authors: Терпугов Олександр , Гуляєв Віталій , Ястремська Лариса , Корнiєнко Iрина , Анацький Андрій , Коваленко Алла , Корнiєнко Юрій , Фiлiмоненко Ольга
Published: October 2024

Розглянуто циркулярні бізнес-моделі в Україні
Відходи сільськогосподарського виробництва та їх переробка
Authors: Шулежко Анастасія , Чубко Лариса , Барановський Михайло , Поштаренко Анна , Коваленко Алла , Корнiєнко Юрій , Фiлiмоненко Ольга
Published: October 2024

Проведено оцінку технологій переробки сільськогосподарських відходів.
KÖSZÖNTŐ
Authors: Mező Ferenc
Published: October 2024

Welcome to among Readers, Authors, and Lecturers of the Special Treatment interdisciplinary professional journal!
PÁLYÁZATI FELHÍVÁS DR. SZILÁGYI VILMOS NÍVÓDÍJ ELNYERÉSÉRE
Authors: PEME
Published: October 2024

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
BESZÁMOLÓ A 4. NEMZETKÖZI INTERDISZCIPLINÁRIS KONFERENCIÁRÓL
Authors: Mező Katalin , Mándy Zsuzsanna
Published: October 2024

Report about the  4th International Interdisciplinary Conference
INNOVÁCIÓS STÚDIUM (2020/2021)
Authors: Mező Ferenc , Mező Péter Dániel
Published: October 2024

Workshop description of the "Innovation Studium (2020/2021)"
FELHÍVÁS INTERDISZCIPLINÁRIS JUNIOR KUTATÓCSOPORTBA TÖRTÉNŐ BEKAPCSOLÓDÁSRA
Authors: Bánásmód folyóirat Különleges
Published: October 2024

Call for Joining an Interdisciplinary Junior Research Group
A MAGYAR NYELVŰ ROMA/CIGÁNY KULTURÁLIS NEVELÉST FOLYTATÓ ÓVODA HELYE A NEMZETISÉGI NEVELÉS RENDSZERÉBEN
Authors: Szerepi Sándor
Published: October 2024

The place of the kindergarten with the Hungarian-speaking roma/gypsy cultural education in the system of nationality education - workshop
CLUSTER ANALYSIS OF OBESITY RISK LEVELS USING K-MEANS AND DBSCAN METHODS
Authors: Geovani Dite , Umari Zainal , Ramadini Suci
Published: October 2024

Obesity is defined as excessive fat accumulation and abnormal accumulation of adipose tissue in the human body that poses health risks. The causes of obesity are multifactorial and include environmental and individual factors. Several factors that cause obesity include genetic, behavioral and environmental factors. Obesity causes various problems in various fields, including health, employment, demographics, economics and family. The problem of obesity has a significant impact on public health. Therefore, understanding and predicting the level of obesity risk is important in efforts to prevent and treat obesity risk. Data on eating habits, physical activity, and other factors associated with obesity levels in certain populations can provide an important basis for understanding obesity risk. This research clusters the risk of obesity to find hidden patterns in the data. The stages in this research consist of pre-processing, clustering, and analysis. The clustering methods used are K-means and DBSCAN. In clustering using the K-means method with a parameter value of k , results are obtained with the same pattern as clustering using the DBSCAN method with a parameter value of epsilon  and a minimum sample . In clustering using the K-means method with a parameter value of k , Four clusters were formed which had different patterns. The clustering results obtained in this research can be used as an effort to prevent and treat the risk of obesity.
New cathode material La2/3Cu3Ti4 – xFexO12 – δ for solid oxide fuel cell: Synthesis and electrical conductivity
Authors:   Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Pantyukhina Marina I. , Dunushkina Lylya A. ,   Institute of High-Temperature Electrochemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: October 2024

Copper lanthanum titanate La2/3Cu3Ti4−xFexO12−δ x = 0–1 was doped with Fe3+ cations. The diagram of the dependence of the tolerance factor on the relative electronegativity of cations for all studied compositions was represented. It was shown that all the compositions exist in the region of existence of distorted perovskite. X-ray diffraction and X-ray phase analysis methods established the region of existence of solid solutions of La2/3Cu3Ti4−xFexO12−δ obtained by ceramic technology, which was 0 ⩽ x ⩽ 0.4. The temperature dependences of electrical conductivity for the compositions from the region of existence of solid solutions La2/3Cu3Ti4−xFexO12−δ were obtained. The ionic-electronic nature of conductivity was suggested. It was shown that the decrease of electronic conductivity under the increase of iron content was due to the compensation of electronic carriers formed during acceptor doping.
Open remote sensing data for the identification of archaeological sites
Authors:   Saratov State University, Danilov Vladimir A. , Morozova Valeria A. ,   Saratov State University, Fedorov Alexey V. ,   Saratov State University, Shlapak Pavel A. ,   Saratov State University
Published: October 2024

Archaeology, as a science, is constantly evolving and embracing various interdisciplinary methods. Currently, geoinformation technologies and aerospace remote sensing, along with other remote sensing methods, are becoming some of the primary tools at various stages of archaeological research. This study explores the potential of using open-source remote sensing data to identify archaeological sites. The findings suggest that data from Sentinel-2, SRTM, ALOS, and Copernicuscan be used as supplementary information for detecting and identifying different archaeological features. It is worth noting that the best results at the pre-excavation stage can be achieved through a comprehensive approach, which involves combining different types of remote sensing data and GIS modeling techniques.
Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Pain Management in Sickle Cell Disease Patients
Authors: Rezaeinejad Ehsan , Zangeneh Soroush Morteza , PoorhosseiniPoorhosseini Fatemeh , Hashemi Azam Sadat
Published: October 2024

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among patients with sickle cell disease, regardless of their age or the season. Since there has been no extensive research on the impact of vitamin D on pain in sickle cell disease, this study aimed to evaluate how vitamin D supplementation influences pain management in these patients.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on children (12.3±4.45 years old) with definitive diagnosis of sickle cell. The study was done in the Department of Oncology of Shahid Sadoughi Hospital, Yazd, Iran, over the years 2019-2021. Thirty patients (14 boys and 16 girls) with vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency entered the study and 50000 IU vitamin D was given weekly for 16 weeks. The measurement of vitamin 25(OH) D3 before and after intervention was done by ELISA method (Monobind kit, USA). Pain intensity assessment was also done. Other relevant data were extracted from the patients’ medical records.
Results: In this study, amomg 30 patients, 46.6% of them had vitamin D deficiency. A significant reduction in pain intensity was observed in patients following the intervention (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, vitamin D was effective in reducing pain intensity in these patients. Therefore, vitamin D can be used in the pain management of these patients.
The Evaluation of Ocular Toxicity of Chemotherapy Drugs
Authors: Sohrevardi Seyed Mojtaba , Soroush Morteza Zangeneh , Owliaey Hamid , Sheikhpour Elnaz
Published: October 2024

Cancer continues to pose a substantial global health burden and remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Encouragingly, survival rates have consistently improved, largely due to advancements in diagnosis and treatment. The development of anticancer drugs, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormonal agents, and targeted therapies, has significantly enhanced the efficacy of cancer treatments.
Chemotherapy-induced ocular toxicity encompasses a wide range of disorders, influenced by the eye's unique anatomical and physiological characteristics. The mechanisms of these drugs can lead to systemic and ocular side effects, including cytotoxicity, inflammation, and neurotoxicity. While ocular side effects from targeted therapies are less common, they can be severe, disabling, and potentially irreversible. In some cases, immediate discontinuation of the drug may be necessary to prevent vision-threatening complications.
Understanding these ocular side effects is crucial for early recognition and intervention by ophthalmologists and oncologists to prevent blindness. Additionally, anticipating treatment-related toxicities enables pharmacists to develop strategies that minimize or mitigate these side effects.
This review focuses on the ocular toxicity associated with the most significant anticancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Frequent Evaluation of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 in Women with Genital Herpes by Realtime PCR
Authors: Montazeri Behnaz , Bashi Zadeh Fakhar Haniyeh , Shaghaghi Babak , Rostami Forouzan
Published: October 2024

Background: Herpes simplex type 2 is a common infection worldwide. This disease is common in both developed and developing countries. Early detection of infection is very important to reduce the risk of infection. Real-time reliable PCR is a very sensitive and specific method that can be used as the best marker in determining the therapeutic effect by identifying a viral genome in an individual. The prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 in women with genital herpes was evaluated by Real time PCR method.
Methods: From January 1999 to March 2010, 45 samples of vaginal swabs and cervix of women with genital herpes were examined for HSV virus DNA detection using Real Time PCR.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 35.9 + 5.9. The percentage of positive cases of herpes simplex virus type 2 in the studied women was 22.2% and the history of infection with hpv was 33.3% vs. 12.5%. = 0.094 which was significant.
Conclusion: Clinical specimens of vaginal swabs from genital herpes caused by herpes simplex virus 2 can be quantitatively analyzed instead of nucleic acid extraction and amplification by PCR.
Genotypic Characterisation of Carbapenemases in Clinical Isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of Kerala
Authors: Sathyanesan Lakshmi K , Jose Rosmi , Valsan Chithra , Joy Liji Maria
Published: October 2024

Background: The multidrug-resistant and carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strains are an increasing global concern. The primary cause of carbapenem resistance in A. baumannii is production of various beta-lactamases with versatile hydrolytic capacities. The present study investigates the prevalence of different carbapenemases among clinical isolates of carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii from a tertiary care teaching hospital in Kerala, India.
Methods: Non-duplicate isolates from sputum, endotracheal aspirate, pus, urine, and blood samples were included in the study. Isolate identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of the isolates were done using vitek 2 system. A conventional polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the carbapenemase-encoding genes in the isolates.
Results: A total of the 126 isolates studied, among these 105 (83.3%) isolates were from intensive care unit patients and 21(16.6%) were from non-ICU inpatients. Most of the isolates were obtained from respiratory specimens-78(61.9%) followed by pus-33(26.2%), urine-12(9.5%) and blood- 3(2.4%). The prevalence of carbapenemase genes were as follows:blaOXA-51(n=126, 100%) blaOXA-23 (n=98, 77.7%), blaOXA-58 (n=7, 5.6%), blaNDM (n=66, 52.4%), blaIMP (n=26, 20.6%), and blaVIM (n=20, 15.9%). Among the total isolates 78 (61.9%) isolates harbored metallo-beta-lactamase genes, 47(37.3%) isolates harboured a single carbapenemase gene, while 69(54.8%) isolates harbored two or more genes.
Conclusion: This study reveals a higher prevalence of metallo-beta lactamases and the co-occurrence of multiple carbapenemase genes in Carbapenem resistant A. baumannii isolates.
Teledentistry in the Time of Conflict in Sudan
Authors: Esam Siddig Reem , Hammad Afaf Mohammed , Awooda Elhadi Moheildin
Published: October 2024

Background: The War in Sudan between the Sudanese armed forces and rapid support forces has left undeniable impacts on the healthcare system which is already compromised by decades of neglect. Hospitals were bombed or occupied by conflict parties. Healthcare providers were killed or assaulted, citizens were forced to displace, and access to healthcare was impaired in many cities. Teledentistry is a modern and promising way to provide dental consultations. It is an easy, safe, and affordable solution for both patients and dental personnel in times like war. This short communication aims to urge the need to implement teledentistry to facilitate access to dental services during the current conflict in Sudan. Methods: This article discusses teledentistry, which according to the American Teledentistry Association (ADA) is the use of electronic information, imaging, and communication technologies, such as audio, video, and data communications for oral care delivery, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and education. The healthcare system in Sudan is currently facing many challenges such as a lack of healthcare providers, economic crisis, inability to access dental health centers, and political instability. The application of teledentistry will facilitate access to oral healthcare and provide optimum solutions during the current conflict in Sudan. Conclusion: Implementation of teledentistry during military conflicts is a golden solution for both patients and dental care providers as it is a time-saving, cost-effective, safe, and quick way to access oral healthcare services.
Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction among Sudanese Patients at Gezira Hospital for Renal Disease and Surgery
Authors: Hassan Khalifa Hassan Mahgob , Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Elimam , Taha Sami Mahjoub , Osman Yassin Mohammed , Shakir Ali Yousif Muzafr , Mustafa El Rayah Mohamed
Published: October 2024

Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a disorder that makes it hard or impossible to keep or get an erection that is good enough for sexual activity. ED can be caused by physical, mental, or combined factors, and it is usually associated with a long-term health issue. Methods: The study is a prospective and cross-sectional research conducted in a hospital setting. It took place from December 2019 to December 2022 at Gezira Hospital for Renal Disease and Surgery. The study sample consisted of 246 patients. Results: The most frequently affected age groups were 30–40 years and 50–60 years, accounting for 26% and 25.2% of the sample, respectively, while the least affected age groups were >20 years and >70 years, representing 1.2% and 3.7% of the sample, respectively. The most common symptoms reported by the patients were ED alone (74%) and ED with penile curvature (22%). The most prevalent causes were psychogenic, Peyronie’s disease, and venogenic, affecting 54.1%, 24.4%, and 16.3% of patients, respectively. The most frequent comorbidities associated with ED were diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension, occurring in 12.2% and 4.1% of the patients, respectively. There was a statistically significant correlation between age and etiology (P-value = 0.00), age and symptom (P-value = 0.012), and symptom and cause (P-value = 0.000). Conclusion: The age group of 30–40 years was the most affected by ED, and ED alone was the most frequent symptom. Psychological factors were the main cause of ED, and DM was the most common comorbidity associated with ED.
Calculating the Notional Learning Hours (NLH) for Final-year Medical Students in a Clinical Surgery Clerkship Course
Authors: Shallaly Gamal E.H.A. , Saeed Nausheen , Rao Sathyarayanan
Published: October 2024

Background: The main objective of this study is to design a method to calculate the notional learning hours (NLH) of final year medical students doing a surgical clerkship course.  Secondary objectives include derivation of the Oman Qualification Framework (OQF) credits and setting a benchmark of NLH in clinical courses.Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional study which uses a quantitative way to estimate students’ NLH. A questionnaire was designed and filled by final year medical students at the end of their surgical rotation. Ethical clearance was obtained. The data were uploaded and analyzed using SPSS 25. The NLH was then calculated and mapped on the OQF template.Results:Ninety-seven students participated in the study. Students spent an average of 1.20 (0.99) hours/day to study their clinical sessions and 2.86 (1.4)/day to study for their theory sessions. The mean weekend hours of study on Friday and Saturday were 3.1 hours (2.6), and 3.2 hours (2.5), respectively. The average preparation for the end rotation and the final MD exams were 9.7 (3.3) and 10.4 (3.6) hours, respectively. We calculated the NLH of our students by adding the above data to the contact teaching hours from our course timetable. We compared our results with worldwide medical schools.Conclusion: The NLH of our surgical clerkship students was calculated and subsequently the OQF credits were derived. This suggested method is evidence-based and could be used as a guide by other clinical clerkship courses.
Editorial - Resilience in Chaos: Sudanese Actors Shock Absorber in Catastrophes
Authors: Elsheikh Mohamed , Ibrahim Mona , .Walton .Abi , K Osman Alhadi
Published: October 2024

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Invalidity of a Transaction Part as a Result of Contestation of an Alimony Agreement in a Personal Bankruptcy Case
Authors:   Chief Research Scientist of the Private Law Research Center under the President of the Russian Federation Named after S.S. Alekseev, Honored Lawyer of Russia, LL.D., Professor, Chefranova Elena A.
Published: October 2024

This paper examines minors' rights to maintenance, parents' alimony obligations and their right to a reasonable amount of alimony versus bankruptcy creditor rights to fulfilment of obligations by insolvent alimony payors. Based on the analysis of judicial practice, the article considers the issue of challenging the alimony agreement concluded by the debtor in the personal bankruptcy case. The author studies the legal positions of arbitration courts and the Russian Supreme Court cases where the interests of children take priority over the interests of bankruptcy creditors in the challenges of alimony agreements.
On the Warranty Period of Shared-Equity Construction Units
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Civil and Entrepreneurial Law of the Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management (NSUEM), Bova Darya A.
Published: October 2024

This article discusses the issue of changing the warranty period for a shared construction project, taking into account the service life of an apartment building, its individual parts and elements.
Common Property of Owners of Apartment Block Premises and Houses (Terraced Houses) in Suburban Settlements: Unity and Differentiation
Authors:   Chief Research Scientist of the Department of Civil and Entrepreneurial Law of the Institute of State and Law of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Laptev Vasily A.
Published: October 2024

This article examines certain legal aspects of common property formed in apartment buildings and cottage settlements. The similarities and differences of common property in apartment buildings, settlements with cottage-type residential buildings and blocked buildings (townhouses, quad houses, duplexes and linehouses) are analyzed. The composition of common property and forms of management of them. Approaches are proposed that allow applying the rules of law on the common property of apartment buildings to cottage settlements, as well as determining the limits of a possible analogy of law.
The Need for Minimization of Risks in Transactions with Residential Premises to Protect Private and Public Interests
Authors:   Senior Research Scientist of the Department of Procedure Law of the Institute of State and Law of the Russian Academy of Sciences, PhD (Law), Associate Professor, Pushkina Anna V.
Published: October 2024

The article determines that at present there are high risks of identifying defects in the title or encumbrances of residential premises some time after its acquisition. The reasons for the situation that have arisen are analyzed, including the instability of the content of the concept of “real estate” in domestic legislation. The evolution of this concept is studied and the prospects for its development are outlined. The first reason also leads to the second, which is related to the imperfection of the system for registering rights to real estate. It was determined that it is not in the public interest to shift all the risks arising from a bona fide purchaser of real estate to the treasury. It is concluded that such methods of minimizing risks as notarization of transactions with residential premises and title insurance are more consistent with both public and private interests.
Some Legal and Organisational Fundamentals of Undercover Operation Active Search Measure in Illegal Drug Trafficking Countering
Authors:   Chief Research Scientist of the Center for Criminal and Criminal Procedure Law of the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation, Mikhaylov Valentin I.
Published: October 2024

Purpose: based on the analysis of the legal and organizational foundations of the operational investigative event "operational implementation", to reveal the essential feature of operational implementation; to show the importance of compliance with the conditions established by law for its implementation and to reveal some legal mechanisms for recognizing drug trafficking as legitimate during operational implementation in order to combat drug trafficking. Research methods: comparative legal, dogmatic, analysis of judicial practice, description. Conclusions: it is substantiated that the main essential feature of operational implementation is the permission to commit, in cases provided for by law, by the person being introduced as part of a drug community or in a personal capacity, acts in order to complete a task that objectively (formally) fall under the signs of acts provided for by a Special part of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. An obligatory sign of the legality of operational implementation, the conduct of which is objectively associated with a violation of a criminal law prohibition, is a resolution approved by the head of the body carrying out operational investigative activities. Scientific and practical significance: the possibility of using as a legal basis the recognition of acts committed by an embedded person as part of a drug community or in a personal capacity in order to complete a task, the provisions of legislation on necessary defense, on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, on the status of military personnel, on service in internal affairs bodies and on service in the penitentiary the system, as well as active repentance.
Spectrophotometric determination of Meloxicam in Pure Form and its Pharmaceutical Formulation following azo dye formation with 4-nitroaniline
Authors: Atiyah Ali , Hussein Kameran , Ahmed Abdul Majeed
Published: October 2024

A fast, cheap, and straightforward spectrophotometric method has been proposed to determine meloxicam (MEL) in its pure form and pharmaceutical formulation. The technique involves diazotizing the (NH2) group in 4-nitroaniline with NaNO2 followed by a reaction with meloxicam to produce a stable and colored complex in a basic medium. This complex demonstrates maximum absorbance at 514 nm. The developed method's linearity ranges from 2.0 - 25 μg mL-1, and the molar absorptivity is 1.5989×104 L mol-1 cm-1. The RSD% is lower than 1.55%. Additionally, the limit of detection (LOD) is 0.2019 μg mL-1. The method successfully determines the pharmaceutical preparation containing meloxicam (Loxim tablets) with a recovery rate of no less than 97.9%.
Applications of Google Trends as a Data Source for Statistical Models
Authors: Lenart Klaudia
Published: October 2024

As technology advances, there is a growing number of potential data sources that can provide an alternative to traditional surveys. An example of this is the real time search popularity data made available through Google Trends. This type of data makes it possible to study public opinion, behaviour and attitudes in society or forecast economic phenomena.
A definite advantage of using search popularity data is the immediate availability and low cost of obtaining such data. Also of significance is the fact that the Google Trends tool allows for direct research into the behaviour of Internet users, and not just their declarations as in the case of a survey. This can make a difference if respondents consider one of the answers to be more morally correct. Nevertheless, the use of Google Trends requires selecting correct search topics and terms to be included in the study and an awareness of the fact that the research sample is limited to Google search engine users. The paper will present the advantages and disadvantages of Google Trends and review its usefulness as a data source especially in times of higher market volatility.
Electronic Services and Tax Compliance: Evidence from Medium and Small Businesses in Burkina Faso
Authors: Tinta Jule Kaïni , Zerbo Mouhamed , Santoro Fabrizio , Diouf Awa , Pale Kèrabouro
Published: October 2024

African governments are increasingly digitalising their tax systems, with the hope of raising more revenue through digitalisation. This paper investigates the adoption and impact of electronic services on tax outcomes, focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Burkina Faso. We focus on three indicators of e-service adoption by taxpayers – namely registering for the eSINTAX platform, using it for e-filing (called eSINTAX filing), and paying taxes digitally (called tax epayment). We rely on survey data from 1,090 SMEs and tax administrative data of about 17,000 SMEs on eSINTAX, tax returns and payments. We present three sets of results. First, key drivers for adopting eSINTAX services include having SARL legal status, using electronic billing machines, having higher tax knowledge, operating in the trade sector, undergoing audits, having a dedicated accounting department, and being an older business. Second, we explore how technology usage shapes tax attitudes and perceptions. While no strong relationship is found between eSINTAX filing and practical perceptions of navigating the tax system, tax e-payment significantly improves the perceived ease of filing and facilitates compliance, particularly after tax adjustments. Also, eSINTAX enhances perceptions of tax system fairness, transparency, and trust, and reduces perceived corruption. Lastly, we document the causal impacts of eSINTAX services on tax declarations and payments. Registering for eSINTAX significantly increases declared tax liabilities, a trend that continues with eSINTAX filing. Tax e-payment results in higher tax amounts paid compared to non-digital methods. Based on these findings, the paper offers policy recommendations for the Burkinabe revenue authority and other African governments aiming to leverage digitalisation to strengthen their tax systems. These recommendations include the launch of targeted awareness-raising campaigns and the organisation of practical training to encourage the adoption of digital tax services. There should also be more investment in digital infrastructure and e-payment security to ensure reliability and trust in e-payment systems.
L'arrivée d'un ancien
Authors: Rédacteur de la revue Bois et Forêts des Tropiques
Published: October 2024

A la fin de février 1975 a été débarqué au Havre deux rondins d’un très gros Kosipo (Entandrophragma candollei). Il s'agissait d'un très beau pied, car le premier rondin, sans amorce d'accotements, avait au gros bout un diamètre maximum de 2,90 m. Ce Kosipo provenait de la région d'Issia, en Côte-d'Ivoire. Ce Kosipo, d'après l'étude des cernes qui a été faite, avait environ 455 ans.
Perspectives de développement de la préservation des bois en Côte-d'Ivoire
Authors: Vergnet L. F .
Published: October 2024

En Côte d'Ivoire, premier exportateur africain de bois tropicaux, les essences qui ont fait la réputation du pays disparaissent et l'agriculture itinérante gagne chaque jour du terrain sur les forêts.Pour conserver sa place sur le marché, la Côte d'Ivoire devra recourir à des essences périssables, dont elle possède encore d'importantes réserves, mais dont la commercialisation sera conditionnée par une conservation chimique rationnelle à tous les stades de la production et de l'utilisation.Sachant qu'en 1973, les quantités de conservateurs importées ne permettaient de traiter efficacement que 10 % de la production d'espèces périssables, il est facile d'imaginer les perspectives de développement de la protection des bois en Côte d'Ivoire dans les années à venir.
Creditor Driven Insolvency Resolution Law – A Review of Intent v/s Practice.
Authors: Jyoti Nair  , Bhavika Nemade
Published: October 2024

Purpose- This paper aims to examine the effectiveness of Insolvency Law in India in addressing cases of corporate distress and enabling them to revive the business through restructuring by passing appropriate resolution as envisaged by the Law. It aims to seek evidence as to whether the ‘creditor driven insolvency resolution’ model has a propensity towards ‘resolution’ or is it driven more towards ‘liquidation’ leading to ‘value erosion.’
 
Design/Methodology/Approach- The paper is descriptive in nature. The paper studies the practice and impact of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in India. The data reported by Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India have been used to examine the Insolvency law in practice.
 
Findings- The author argues that Indian Insolvency Law tends to lean towards ‘Liquidation’ of distressed entity rather than ‘Reorganization’ of the entity against legal wisdom behind insolvency laws to promote revival of the distressed entity. The authors also imprint that increasing instances of withdrawal of admitted cases from IBC is an indicator of distressed entities resorting to informal methods of resolving cases outside IBC.
 
Originality/Value- The paper puts across the dichotomy between ‘intention’ and ‘impact’ of Insolvency law in India. The study highlights deviation of insolvency resolution framework in India from the ‘Evolutionary Theory’ which states that increased dispersion of corporate ownership would lead to increased affinity towards ‘manager driven insolvency regime.’
 
Practical Implications-This study would be useful to insolvency resolution regulators, insolvency professionals and government to examine the insolvency law framework to improve effectiveness of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in practice.
Prospects and Challenges of Tourism Industry in Meghalaya- Socio-Geographical Approach
Authors: Sarkar Sukanta , Thijien Tharjiath Keat  , Belete Debasu Gebrie
Published: October 2024

The paper discussed prospects and challenges of tourism industry in Meghalaya. It has found that tourism industry is growing in Meghalaya. It benefits on employment creation, income generation, revenue, foreign exchange, infrastructure building etc. Meghalaya is known for natural beauty, lush greenery, and hills. There are opportunities of ecotourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, and agri-tourism. It is rich in flora and fauna, heritage and traditions, culture, wildlife etc. Travellers can involve in rock climbing, water sports, caving, trekking, and hiking. Meghalaya has numerous travel attractions for tourists. Seven Sisters Falls, Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Elephant Falls, Mawsynram, Cherrapunji, Dawki River, Laitlum Canyon, Living Root Bridges, Umiam Lake and Nohakalikai Falls are the popular tourist destinations. Abysmal infrastructure, lack of alternatives means of transport, boundary issues, poor connectivity, ethnic conflicts, are the major challenges. Therefore, Government should implement proper policies for the mitigating the constrains and development of tourism in the state
Tourism Industry in Dadra and Nagar Haveli: Prospects, Challenges and Government Initiatives
Authors: Sarkar Sukanta
Published: October 2024

The paper discussed prospects and challenges of tourism industry in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It has found that Dadra and Nagar Haveli is popular among tourist due to lush greenery and immense natural beauty. It previously was a Portuguese colony. It is famous for the production of baskets, weaving of bamboo mats and leather slippers. Nakshatra Garden, Vasona Lion Safari, Satmaliya Deer Park, Dudhani, Hirwa Van Garden and Vanganga Lake are the major attractions. Sahyadri Mountains (Western Hills) is the another tourist attraction. It has reserve of minerals like sulphur, selenite, nickel, limestone and gold. BAPS Swaminarayan Temple is famous among tourists. Barash is the popular tribal festival celebrated in September month. Ragi (nagli), rice, bajra and kodra are the staple food of the tribals. Its main tribes are Varli, Kokna and Dhodia with small groups of Dubla, Naika, Kathodi and Koli scattered over the territory. Dublas and Dhodias tribes are more found in the northern part, but Varlis and Koknas are found all over the territory. The key challenges facing tourism are the lack of marketing and promotion activities, inadequate infrastructure, lack of skilled manpower, safety and security. Although there are many challenges before the tourism industry, but it has bright future prospect in tourism.
An Assessment of the Relative Position of Indian Rupee vis-a-vis Selected Asian Currencies
Authors: Kaur Manjinder , Navpreet Kulaar
Published: October 2024

The article aimed to examine the relative position of Indian rupee vis-a-vis those of some otherselected Asian economies (viz., China, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia,Philippines, Myanmar, Japan and Singapore) throughout the period from January 2001 toMarch 2021. These currencies have been estimated using nineteen functional forms and theselection of best-fit functional form was based on minimum value of Akaike’s InformationCriterion (AIC). The coefficients have been derived on the basis of the selected functional formand subsequently relative growth rates have been calculated at different time intervals. Thestudy brings out that the currency of Singapore has been the most-stable one, followed by thatof Japan and then of China. On other extreme, currency of Myanmar has been the most-fragileone, followed by that of Pakistan and then of Sri Lanka. So far as India is concerned, positionof its currency has just been mid-way, with a pooled rank of 5 in the group of 11 currencieswhich indicates moderate position of Indian rupee among the currencies that are most fragileone and most stable one.
Memória e historiografia da revolução portuguesa de 1820
Authors: Araújo Ana Cristina
Published: October 2024

Diferentes manifestações de adesão e de rejeição e sucessivos tempos de exaltação e de esquecimento, ambos assumidos ao longo das épocas por diferentes grupos, indivíduos e instituições, contribuíram para fixar a memória histórica da revolução de 1820. A partir de meados do século XX, consistentes leituras e interpretações sobre o triénio liberal português (1820-1823) vieram acentuar a complexidade do campo historiográfico. Com enfoques diferenciados, a historiografia rompeu com velhos paradigmas de interpretação, nomeadamente de tradição liberal e republicana, e com a noção de revolução burguesa, de inspiração marxista, aplicada à emergência do liberalismo. Os mais recentes estudos têm procurado evidenciar as conexões ibéricas e atlânticas da conjuntura revolucionária. A importância da Constituição de 1822 para a história política e institucional portuguesa do século XIX tem sido estudada em articulação com a reação contrarrevolucionária iniciada em 1823 e com o triunfo posterior do constitucionalismo cartista. Numa perspetiva global, o enfoque colocado na emergência de um movimento internacional liberal da era pós-napoleónica tem contribuído para o estudo das conexões das revoluções da Europa do Sul.
Logistic Regression: Limitations in the Estimation of Measures of Association with Binary Health Outcomes
Authors: Pinheiro-Guedes Lara , Martinho Clarisse , O. Martins Maria Rosário
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Logistic regression models are frequently used to estimate measures of association between an exposure, health determinant or intervention, and a binary outcome. However, when the outcome is frequent (> 10%), model estimates for relative risks and prevalence ratios might be biased. Despite the availability of several alternatives, many still rely on these models, and a consensus is yet to be reached. We aimed to compare the estimation and goodness-of-fit of logistic, log-binomial and robust Poisson regression models, in cross-sectional studies involving frequent binary outcomes.Methods: Two cross-sectional studies were conducted. Study 1 was a nationally representative study on the impact of air pollution on mental health. Study 2 was a local study on immigrants’ access to urgent healthcare services. Odds ratios (OR) were obtained through logistic regression, and prevalence ratios (PR) through log-binomial and robust Poisson regression models. Confidence intervals (CI), their ranges, and standard-errors (SE) were also computed, along with models’ relative goodness-of-fit through Akaike Information Criterion (AIC), when applicable.Results: In Study 1, the OR (95% CI) was 1.015 (0.970 - 1.063), while the PR (95% CI) obtained through the robust Poisson mode was 1.012 (0.979 - 1.045). The log-binomial regression model did not converge in this study. In Study 2, the OR (95% CI) was 1.584 (1.026 - 2.446), the PR (95% CI) for the log-binomial model was 1.217 (0.978 - 1.515), and 1.130 (1.013 - 1.261) for the robust Poisson model. The 95% CI, their ranges, and the SE of the OR were higher than those of the PR, in both studies. However, in Study 2, the AIC value was lower for the logistic regression model.Conclusion: The odds ratio overestimated PR with wider 95% CI and higher SE. The overestimation was greater as the outcome of the study became more prevalent, in line with previous studies. In Study 2, the logistic regression was the model with the best fit, illustrating the need to consider multiple criteria when selecting the most appropriate statistical model for each study. Employing logistic regression models by default might lead to misinterpretations. Robust Poisson models are viable alternatives in cross-sectional studies with frequent binary outcomes, avoiding the non-convergence of log-binomial models.
Hallazgos radiográficos asociados a la alteración nerviosa posquirúrgica en la cirugía de los terceros molares inferiores
Authors: Pilco Guilcapi Alexander Wladimir , Pilco Guilcapi Samantha Angeles , Paltas Miranda Mayra Elizabeth
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Identificar los hallazgos radiográficos asociados a una alteración nerviosa posquirúrgica en la cirugía de los terceros molares inferiores de pacientes atendidos en el quirófano de la Facultad de Odontología durante el período 2015-2019. Materiales y métodos: Estudio transversal con una población de estudio compuesta por historias clínicas y radiografías panorámicas de pacientes que se extrajeron los terceros molares inferiores en la FOUCE (Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Central del Ecuador) durante el período 2015-2019. La muestra se seleccionó con criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Se observó en las radiografías los signos predictores y en las notas de evolución la presencia o ausencia de una alteración nerviosa. Los datos fueron registrados en una ficha de Excel y el análisis estadístico se realizó en el programa SPSS 25.0. Se ejecutó una estadística descriptiva para frecuencias absolutas y relativas, y para la relación entre variables chi-cuadrado con un nivel de confianza del 95 %. Resultados: La frecuencia de la alteración nerviosa fue de 3,8 % (n = 16), para mayores de 25 años se presentó en un 9,7 % (n = 7), y para la clasificación Pell y Gregory tipo C y clase II en un 4,4 % (n = 6) y 2,4 % (n = 13), respectivamente. Adicionalmente, el signo raíz oscura y bífida se presentó en un 8,7 % (n = 2) de las alteraciones nerviosas. Conclusiones: Los signos radiográficos raíz oscura y bífida, pérdida de la línea blanca y desviación del canal están asociados a la alteración nerviosa posquirúrgica en la cirugía de los terceros molares inferiores.