bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANNEALING OF THIN-FILM COATINGS OF VANADIUM OXIDE ON THE SURFACE OF FIBER LIGHT GUIDES
Authors:   Fryazino Branch of the Kotelnikov Institute of Radioengineering and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Sudas D.P. , Zakharov L.Yu. ,   Fryazino Branch of the Kotelnikov Institute of Radioengineering and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Kuznetsov P.I. ,   Fryazino Branch of the Kotelnikov Institute of Radioengineering and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: October 2024

A method for controlled annealing of thin-film vanadium oxide coatings on the surface of quartz optical fibers is demonstrated. Thin-film coatings were obtained on a chemically thinned optical fiber surface using the method of chemical vapor deposition from organometallic compounds using vanadyl isopropoxide. It is shown that in an inert atmosphere, thin-film amorphous coatings consist mainly of a mixture of V2O5 and V6O13, which is confirmed by Raman spectra. Coatings annealed in a reducing environment demonstrate a second-order phase transition near room temperature (~65 ℃). Annealing was carried out at temperatures from 225 to 420 ℃ with process control using the transmission spectrum of the optical path.
SPECTRAL PROPERTIES OF THE AMPLIFYING MULTIDEFECT PHOTONIC CRYSTAL
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State University, Glukhov I.A. ,   Ulyanovsk Branch of the Kotelnikov Institute of Radioengineering and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moiseev S.G. ,   Ulyanovsk State University,   Ulyanovsk Branch of the Kotelnikov Institute of Radioengineering and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: October 2024

The transmission and reflection spectra of multidomain photonic crystal structures formed by a sequential combination of Bragg reflectors and amplifying dielectric layers are studied. Conditions for the formation of spectral combs with amplified transmission in the photonic bandgap region are obtained. The possibility of selective amplification of spectral lines of defect modes is demonstrated.
FEATURES OF LOW-IMPEDANCE MATERIALS DIELCOMETRY METHODS
Authors:   Mirea – Russian technological university, Arestov V.V.
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the parameters of dielectrics by the radio wave method. One of the main problems is the choice of a low-impedance dielectric material in order to obtain accurate results of the parameters of radio wave nondestructive testing, non-destructive testing.
SYSTEM FOR HIGH-PRECISION MEASUREMENT AND STABILIZATION OF DFB LASER TEMPERATURE
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State University, Itrin P.A. , Kachalkin D.P. ,   Ulyanovsk State University, Moiseev S.G. ,   Ulyanovsk Branch of the Kotelnikov Institute of Radioengineering and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Vasin S.V. ,   Ulyanovsk Branch of the Kotelnikov Institute of Radioengineering and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences, Korobko D.A. ,   Ulyanovsk State University
Published: October 2024

An experimental setup for monitoring the temperature of a semiconductor laser diode is described. The results of measuring the long-term drift of the central wavelength relative to the reference source are demonstrated. The possibility of rebuilding the wavelength of the output radiation with a step of 0.016 pm (2 MHz) is shown.
STUDY OF ELECTRICAL AND OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HEAT FLUX SENSORS BASED ON ANISOTROPIC FILMS
Authors:   Ioffe Institute, Orlov F.A. , Popov P.A. ,   Ioffe Institute, Schwartz M.Z. ,   Ioffe Institute, Ponyaev S.A. ,   Ioffe Institute, Kotov M.A. ,   Ishlinsky Institute for Problems in Mechanics of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: October 2024

The integral emissivity ratio of a radiation sensor based on a thin anisotropic film of germanium telluride over the visible part of the spectrum was measured. The dependence of the volt-watt coefficient in the range of 400÷1150 nm was obtained.
EVALUATION OF AIR THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY TEST METHOD
Authors:   Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute, Gamov M.A. , Samohina S.S. ,   Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute
Published: October 2024

The reliability of the results obtained using a laboratory installation as training equipment from the developers was assessed. Design flaws of the installation and inaccuracy of the methodology in determining the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the air were revealed. It is proposed to make changes to the design, to change the calculation formulas taking into account thermal losses in real conditions.
LSTM NEURAL NETWORK – ANALOG OF PROPORTIONAL INTEGRAL-DIFFERENTIAL CONTROLLER IN THE OPTICAL FEEDBACK CIRCUIT OF A SEMICONDUCTOR LASER
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State University, Lapin V.A. , Itrin P.A. ,   Ulyanovsk State University, Paniaev I.S. ,   Ulyanovsk State University, Sukhov S.V. ,   Ulyanovsk Branch of the Kotelnikov Institute of Radio-Engineering and Electronics of Russian Academy of Sciences,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University
Published: October 2024

An effective method for narrowing the line width and stabilizing the generation of semiconductor lasers is the use of optical feedback. The main disadvantage of this method is its high sensitivity to fluctuations in the configuration parameters and the environment. To stabilize the laser operation, a proportional integro-differentiative (PID) algorithm is used. In this paper, an optimization option for the active optoelectronic feedback circuit is proposed, in which the PID algorithm is implemented based on the LSTM recurrent neural network.
BASIC ELEMENTS AND OPERATIONS IN FUZZY MODELS
Authors:   Ulyanovsk State Technical University, Shkirdov R.V.
Published: October 2024

The report examines the structure of a fuzzy model with two inputs and one output. The stages of the fuzzy inference mechanism are described. Fuzzy implication operators are given. Methods of defazzification are considered.
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CACHE COMPRESSION IN CENTRAL PROCESSORS USING THE BASE-DELTA-IMMEDIATE
Authors:   Volgograd state technical university, Polyakov V.R. , Pastukhov M.R. ,   Volgograd state technical university
Published: October 2024

This paper presents a design in the SystemVerilog hardware description language implementing a system consisting of a cache memory of 32 KB, cache controller, main RAM, compressor and decompressor. The system uses its own implementation of the Base-Delta-Immediate compression algorithm with the logic of storing, reading and writing compressed data in the cache. The results are obtained in the form of cache hits and compression ratio.
THE INSTRUCTOR'S FUNCTIONS AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND ITS APPLICATION IN THE INITIAL TRAINING OF CIVIL AVIATION PILOTS
Authors:   Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute, Konkin M.V.
Published: October 2024

The paper proposes a new approach to practical training of cadet pilots based on the use of the developed instructor's functions automation system – IFAS. The reasons of automation the process of simulator training necessity, the principles of using the system and the advantages of the new training method are described in this paper.
INTERACTIVE SYSTEM FOR STUDYING RADAR INFORMATION PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Authors:   Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute, Verkhoturtsev M.A. , Mavlyutov R.R. ,   Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute, Buzaeva E.A. ,   Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute, Evsevichev D.A. ,   Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute, Samokhvalov M.K. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University
Published: October 2024

The article discusses an interactive system for studying equipment for primary, secondary and tertiary information processing, which allows you to become familiar with the operation of the equipment. The developed interactive system is a set of pages with embedded hyperlinks and testing, which allows us to determine the degree of mastery of the material as a result of interaction with the system.
RECOGNITION AND EVALUATION OF THE PILOT'S RESPONSE DURING RADIO COMMUNICATION
Authors:   Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute, Yudin I.A. , Serdyukov O.S. ,   Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute, Sharapov N.V. ,   Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute, Evsevichev D.A. ,   Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute, Samokhvalov M.K. ,   Ulyanovsk State Technical University
Published: October 2024

This article discusses the recognition and evaluation of the pilot's response during radio traffic. The pilot's phrases were recognized using a special program in the Python programming language. This technology will help improve radio communication skills between the pilot and the dispatcher, which will increase the safety of aircraft navigation.
The effect of yoga nidra on pain, mobilization, first walking distance and care satisfaction after cesarean section: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Kılıçlı Ayşegül , Doğan Aysel
Published: October 2024

Aim: This study aims to investigate the effect of yoga nidra on pain, mobilization, first walking distance, and care satisfaction after cesarean section.
Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial. Data were collected between 01 October–28 December 2023. Sample of the study consisted of 128 women (yoga nidra: 64, control: 64) who gave birth by cesarean section. Women were randomly assigned to the groups as 1:1. The yoga nidra group received a 30-minute yoga nidra session before the first mobilization after cesarean section. Yoga nidra was not applied to the control group. The primary outcomes of the study were the mean scores of the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, Patient Mobility Scale (PMS), Observer Mobility Scale (OMS), and walking distance for mobilization, and Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Care Scale (NSNCS) for satisfaction.
Results: In the yoga nidra group, the mean VAS pain score and the mean scores of PMS, OMS and sub-dimensions decreased more, women's mobilisation processes were more positively affected, women's mean first walking distance and their satisfaction with nursing care increased more than the control group (p
Being associated with multiple diseases, CD79a, as a B-cell marker plays an important role in disease treatment and prognosis
Authors: Guan Shuang-Jing
Published: October 2024

CD79a, a membrane glycoprotein critical for B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling, plays a vital role in B-cell development and immune responses. It serves as a marker for normal and tumor B-cells and is implicated in the progression of various diseases, including B-cell lymphomas, leukemia, autoimmune disorders, and other systemic diseases such as neurological, hematological, and respiratory disorders. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the discovery, molecular structure, and function of CD79a, along with its regulatory mechanisms at the transcriptional and post-translational levels. CD79a’s involvement in signaling pathways and its potential as a therapeutic target for novel treatments, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T (CAR-T) cell therapy and bispecific antibodies, are also explored. The review highlights emerging therapeutic strategies targeting CD79a, emphasizing its significance in the prognosis of CD79a-related diseases and the ongoing need for further research to optimize clinical interventions.
MISE À JOUR DE 2018 : Coup d’œil sur les familles des militaires et des vétérans au Canada
Authors: Battams Nathan
Published: October 2024

Diversifiées, fortes et résilientes, les familles des militaires et des vétérans au Canada sont la fierté de notre pays. Les membres de ces familles assument des responsabilités importantes dans leurs milieux de travail, leurs collectivités et pour leur pays, et y entretiennent des relations enrichissantes. La « vie militaire » est souvent caractérisée par la mobilité, l’éloignement et le risque de maladie, de blessure ou de mort. La « littératie militaire » favorise la compréhension des professionnels et des intervenants relativement aux réalités uniques des membres des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC), des vétérans et de leur famille, et de ce qui caractérise leur mode de vie. Afin d’accroître notre compréhension de ces familles et de leur réalité, l’Institut Vanier de la famille met en relief de nouvelles données et des travaux de recherche1 sur les familles des militaires et des vétérans au Canada en présentant une mise à jour de 2018 du document Coup d’œil sur les familles des militaires et des vétérans au Canada.
THE APPLICATION OF SEM IN STUDIES TO MEASURE EXPORT PERFORMANCE OF FIRMS: A ROAD MAP
Authors: Öztürk Murat
Published: October 2024

Export performance is a subject that has quite complex relationships by nature. For this reason, it is analysed with the SEM method, which is gaining more and more fame in the research world regarding complex relationships. With this research, the use of SEM in the export performance studies in question was examined based on literature and different applications and views were brought together to create a basic roadmap. In this context, 76 different SEM and export performance-based scientific studies were examined and evaluated from a critical perspective and application maps were created. Afterwards, an ideal and basic application template and roadmap were presented with current suggestions for studies including export performance that want to use SEM in the future.
Contributory factors leading to Biochemical change in children suffering from Nutritional rickets.
Authors: Sadia Tabassum  , Afsheen Shah  , Asghar Ali Memon
Published: October 2024

Objective: To determine contributory factors leading to biochemical change in selected children suffering from NutritionalRickets (NR) at Hyderabad.Methodology: This comparative study was conducted from August 2022 to May 2023. Medically diagnosed rachitic children were selected from outpatient department of Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad. Interviews of patients as well as parents / guardians were conducted through a standard questionnaire. Blood samples were also collected for analysis of Calcium, Vitamin D, Alkaline Phosphatase, Hemoglobin and Phosphorous.Results: Findings revealed that mostly girls were affected by this disease. Income of parents/ guardians of affected children was Rs. 20,000-Rs. 30,000, consequently balanced diet was not available due to limited income. 53% of children  have been dwelling in open houses yet have been suffering from deficiency of vitamin D. Biochemical parameters of NR & control show that mean & standard deviation and p value of Calcium (p-0.004), Vitamin D (p-0.001), Phosphorus (p-0.003) and hemoglobin (p-0.001) have been low and alkaline phosphatase (p-0.002) have been statistical significantly higher than the control group.Conclusion: Nutritional rickets is a multi-factorial health problem caused by malnutrition of children at early age of life coupled with inadequate mother feeding and other factors i.e. genetics, lack of care etc. Children are our future and we should pay attention to their bone health. National campaign aimed to develop awareness on consequences of risks of low level of Calcium and vitamin D is suggested.
Keywords: Nutritional Rickets, Alkaline Phosphatase, Vitamin D, Early age diet.
A retrospective study on ABO Blood Groups and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases.
Authors: Syed Farhanuddin  , Habib-ur-Rehman Chohan  , Naila Noor  , Shafaq Ansari  , Kiran Waheed
Published: October 2024

Objective: To investigate the potential association between ABO blood groups and the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a population from Hyderabad, Pakistan.Methodology: This was a retrospective comparative type of study conducted in the pulmonology OPD (Out Patient Department) of the Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad from June 2023 to September 2023. Five hundred and thirty (n =530) patients who visited pulmonology OPD were selected. Three hundred male and 230 female patients who visited the Pulmonology OPD for different respiratory illnesses were included in this study. COPD was diagnosed by the historyof illness and x-ray chest posterior-anterior (P/A) view. Blood groups were determined by the blood agglutination method.Results: The results show that most COPD male patients (13.20%) contain the O group, 8.45% have the A group, 5.66% have the B group, and 0.56% have the AB group. The P value was > 0.05, which was relatively higher in the O group patient when Fischer’s exact test was applied.Conclusion: The study concludes that there was a potential association between ABO blood group O and an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), warranting further research to confirm these findings.
Key words: Blood group, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Rhesus group, Hyderabad, Pakistan.
Community Health Workers Knowledge and Misconceptions Surrounding Osteoporosis Prevention: A Cross-sectional Survey.
Authors: Jamil Ahmed  , Shafqat Huma  , Saima Qurban  , Hifza Noor Lodhi  , Faheem Mahmood  , Umer Saeed
Published: October 2024

Objective: To assess the knowledge, awareness, and common misconceptions about osteoporosis prevention and to identify gaps in understanding among community health workers in Lahore, Pakistan.Methodology: All Lady Health Workers (LHWs) in Lahore employed in the National Program for Family Planning & Primary Health Care were considered relevant ppulations. Primary objective was to know knowledge about prevention of osteoporosis by using a validated questionnaire “Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Tool” (OPAAT). Secondary objectives include attitudes, practices, and misconceptions regarding osteoporosis. This cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2023 to January 2024 after calculating sample size (n=300). The data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 27. The Chi-square test was employed to demonstrate associations between socio-demographic variables and osteoporosis prevention, awareness, and misconceptions.
Results: Among study participants (n=300) most aged between 39-48 years and 68% were married. Results showed that 18.67% of LHW has low knowledge, while 52.33% were having average knowledge regarding osteoporosis prevention and awareness. We found statistically significant association (p < 0.003) between greater levels of knowledge and academic qualification.Conclusion: LHWs, major community health workforce, found to have not only average knowledge regarding prevention of osteoporosis but also has false belief about; a finding that dictate a dire need for development of educational strategy for LHWs regarding this important health issue.
Keywords: Lady Health Workers, Osteoporosis Prevention, OPAAT Score.
Antioxidant and Hepato-protective effects of Ginger in Comparison with Atorvastatin in Hyperlipidemic Albino mice.
Authors: Nayab Qazi  , Samreen Memon  , Fouzia Memon  , Pushpa Goswami  , Bibi Rabia Sirhandi  , Barkha Goswami
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study was aimed to observe the effects of high fat diet on lipid levels and histomorphology of liver and detecting the preventive effects of ginger and atorvastatin on high fat diet induced hyperlipidemia in albino mice. Also the comparison between the two protective agents was observed.Methodology: This experimental study was conducted at Department of Anatomy and Pathology, LUMHS Jamshoro and Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam for six months. This research comprised of 60 adult male mice, divided into four groups (each having 15 animals). Group A, normal control was given standard chow while Groups B, C and D were given high fat diet (cheese) along with chow for eight weeks followed by administration of ginger (15mg/30gm) to Group C and atorvastatin (0.3mg/30gms) to Group D for another eight weeks. Animals of Group B, hyperlipidemic control were left untreated. Weight of animals was measured weekly. Samples for serological and histological changes were taken before and after the induction of high fat diet and at the end of experiment.Results: The research revealed deranged lipid profile with increased total cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoprotein cholesterol and Alanine transaminases, decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and distorted hepatic architecture after high fat diet which were significantly improved by the administration of ginger in Group C animals and to a lesser extent by atorvastatin in Group D.Conclusion: Ginger only or concurrently with drug therapy proved to be effective hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective agent, reducing the vulnerability to chronic co-morbidities.
Keywords: Atorvastatin; Ginger rhizome; Hepatic ballooning; Lipid profile; Liver; Steatosis.
SolarWinds Attack: Stages, Implications, and Mitigation Strategies in the Cyber Age
Authors: Gia Anisa  , Fitria Widianingsih
Published: October 2024

SolarWinds is a software company based in the United States that provides IT monitoring and management tools. Founded in 1999, SolarWinds offers a variety of products that help organizations manage networks, systems, IT infrastructure, applications and cloud-based services. SolarWinds products are used for performance monitoring, log management, IT security, and data analysis. The company became widely known after a major cybersecurity incident came to light in late 2020, in which their network management software, Orion, was used as a vector for attacks by a state-backed hacking group. These attacks affected many organizations, including government agencies and private companies, and led to an increased focus on software supply chain security. This paper has reviewed stages, Implications, and mitigation strategies of SolarWinds.
Library Information System at SDN 101826 Tuntungan Web-Based
Authors: Siregar Roya , Alvian Putra Faiz , Sulindawaty
Published: October 2024

The development of technology that is so advanced has a real effect on human life. Libraries can also take advantage of this technological advancement, by building a website-based library information system.  The SDN library 101826 still managed manually, this is very inefficient, because in addition to wasting paper, data is inaccurate, archiving is not neatly organized and messy. When employees want to find borrowed books, they have to check and search manually. It is very draining of energy and time, because many books are lost because it is not known who the borrower of the book is. Based on these problems, the author provides a solution by building a library information system at the elementary school based on the web. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, and literature studies. Meanwhile, the system development method uses Waterfall, and in its design utilizes Unified Modeling Language. The programming language used in coding is PHP with MySQL database. This research requires a library information system that can help library officers in carrying out their activities. The system that has been built can speed up, make it easier and more efficient for visitors in the book search process.
Sentiment Analysis of Hate Speech against DPR-RI on Twitter Using Naive Bayes and KNN Algorithms
Authors: Munthe Joy Lousia Brigitha , Sinaga Kristin , Santi Prayudani
Published: October 2024

According to surveys, the rise in social media users has resulted in an increase of hate speech, and Twitter is one of the most popular platforms for this type of speech. The tweet feature on Twitter enables users to make repeated instances of hate speech, making Twitter data very intriguing to analyze. This study aims to investigate whether a tweet contains hate speech towards the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR-RI). The research employed crawling techniques to gather data from Twitter using the Twitter API feature. The Naïve Bayes algorithm was applied, and the results were compared with the accuracy of the K-Nearest Neighbor. After preprocessing, the total data obtained was 1,494, with 956 test data and 538 training data. The study revealed that Twitter users' sentiment towards DPR-RI was 49.2% positive and 50.8% negative sentiment when tested using Naïve Bayes. Meanwhile, KNN showed 23.4% positive and 76.6% negative sentiment. The high negative sentiment in both classifiers suggests that Twitter users frequently express hate speech towards DPR-RI. Naïve Bayes algorithm showed the highest prediction accuracy at 98.32%, while the K-Nearest Neighbor algorithm had an accuracy of only 62.84%.
Uncovering the Secrets of the 2023 Box Office: Analysis of Factors Affecting the Success of the Top 200 Films Using the Linear Regression Method
Authors: Lase Yuyun , Claudia Sindi , Lingga Ichan , Ariyudha Dimas
Published: October 2024

The film industry plays a crucial role in the global economy and popular culture, realizing creative outcomes through complex processes involving production to marketing. This research analyzes the factors influencing the success of the top 200 films at the Box Office in 2023 using linear regression. Independent variables such as film ratings, number of theaters, and distributors are examined in relation to total gross revenue. The dataset processed for this research consists of 200 data points specifically for the year 2023, sourced from Kaggle and processed with Python in Google Colab. The analysis revealed that films with a rating of 7.0 and above averaged a total gross revenue of approximately $100 million, while those rated below 7.0 averaged around $50 million, indicating a negative correlation between film ratings and gross revenue. Additionally, films shown in an average of 2,000 theaters grossed approximately $150 million, demonstrating a positive correlation between the number of theaters and gross income. The analysis also indicated that films distributed by major companies tend to have higher grosses, with the top distributors achieving an average gross of $120 million compared to $70 million for smaller distributors. Nonetheless, this analysis highlights the complexity of other factors influencing a film's success. Further research is needed for a better understanding. The relevance of these findings for the film industry lies in supporting strategic decision-making and the development of more sophisticated analytical methodologies.
Artificial Intelligence in Business Law: Navigating Regulation, Ethics, and Governance
Authors: Krishna Pasupuleti Murali
Published: October 2024

Abstract: This chapter examines the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in business law, focusing on the regulatory, ethical, and governance challenges it presents. As AI applications in legal processes grow—ranging from compliance automation and contract management to risk assessment and predictive compliance—organizations must navigate complex regulatory landscapes and address ethical considerations like data privacy, bias, and transparency. This chapter provides insights into current and emerging regulatory frameworks, such as GDPR and the EU’s AI Act, along with practical governance strategies to ensure AI aligns with legal standards and ethical norms. Through real-world case studies and discussions on the global variability of AI regulations, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of how to implement responsible AI frameworks in business law, balancing innovation with accountability and trust. Keywords: artificial intelligence, business law, regulation, ethics, corporate governance, compliance, data privacy, transparency, accountability, predictive compliance, AI bias, GDPR, EU AI Act, legal technology, responsible AI
Systematic Review on Oral Health Knowledge, Practice and Attitude In Pakistan
Authors: Karim Anum , Syed Haniya Zehra , Kabir Russell
Published: October 2024

Background: The term "oral health" describes the state of the mouth's defence against ailments that affect the oral cavity, such as tooth decay, periodontal disease, cancer of the mouth and throat, facial discomfort, and ulcers. Oral cleanliness, tobacco usage, alcohol consumption, and general diet are the main contributors to oral health issues and illnesses. The most significant advantage of maintaining proper dental hygiene is the prevention of diseases. In Pakistan, dental health is not given much priority. The aim of this systematic review is to thoroughly examine and summaries the body of research on Pakistani people's attitudes, practices, and knowledge on oral health. The study aims to identify knowledge gaps, offer a thorough review of the existing situation regarding oral health awareness, habits, and attitudes, and indicate possible areas for development.
Methods: This thorough systematic review, which adheres closely to PRISMA principles, examines all cross-sectional studies examining the gaps in oral health knowledge, practice, and attitude in Pakistan. Several databases such as Medline, ProQuest Central, Web of Science, and Scopus were used and past and current reviews on the same subject were looked in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Selected papers were meta-synthesized to produce results that were both statistically sound and strong.
Results: The findings reveal that there are differences in the population's knowledge about oral health, certain groups with low socio-economic status showing less understanding of preventive and good oral hygiene habits.
Conclusion: This review highlights the need for all-encompassing strategies that account for differences in geography, culture, and socioeconomic disparities by placing the findings in a broader literary context. To improve oral health outcomes across the country, specific public health campaigns, educational programmes, and policy measures are crucial given the knowledge gaps and practice discrepancies that have been discovered. By addressing these problems, we can improve people's general health and lessen the prevalence of oral disorders in Pakistan.
Submineral medical waters of the Western Tuva
Authors: Orgilianov A.J. , Arakchaa K.D. , Kryukova I.G. , Smetanina I.V. , Khvashchevskaya A.A. , Kopylova Yu.G.
Published: October 2024

Abstract. Relevance. The Republic of Tyva has a significant potential of natural water healing resources – arzhaans. To date, more than 240 Arzhaans have been recorded in the republic, of which about 200 have been examined. The authors distinguish two groups of arzhaans – mineral, which includes mineral springs and salt-mud lakes, and fresh, which are allocated to a separate group of submineral therapeutic waters. The latter include arzhaans, whose waters have a mineralization of less than 1 g/l and do not contain any biologically active components in balneologically significant amounts.There is no information in the scientific balneological and balneological literature on the therapeutic use of submineral waters and the mechanism of their action. In this regard, their study is relevant. The purpose of this article is to summarize the results of a study of the submineral waters of the western part of Tuva. Materials and methods. In the field, water temperature and other physico-chemical parameters (pH, salinity, redox potential) were measured with an electrothermometer and a water analyzer RNT-028; unstable components - using a field hydrochemical laboratory, radon content – with the alpha–active gases radiometer RGA-01, radiological situation - with the dosimeter–radiometer "ISS-01CA1M". General chemical analysis of water and determination of helium content were carried out at the Institute of the Earth's Crust SB RAS, micro–component analysis – at Tomsk Polytechnic University. Results. 35 arzhaans were examined. It was revealed that the water of these sources has a low mineralization with a predominance of bicarbonate ions in most sources, and the contents of lithium, chromium, strontium, molybdenum, barium, and uranium from microcomponents in a number of sources exceed the average values for groundwater in the upper part of the Earth's crust. Conclusions. Submineral waters are a valuable balneological resource, as they are very popular among residents of Tuva and neighboring regions. On separate freshwater arjaans (Adargan, Ala-Taiga, Angiraktyg, Bel, Kara-Sug, Kegen-Bulak, Kum-Suu, etc.), an average of 500-600 people on each of them rest and improve their health annually in July-August. Such popularity of the submineral therapeutic springs of Tuva determines the need for their further research for a more complete understanding of the conditions of their formation, the mechanism of their action and the organization of their rational use and protection.
Lakes of the Turan-Uyuk depression: ecological and hydrochemical state and prospects for their balneological use
Authors: Kalnaya O.I. , Khvaschevskaya A.A.
Published: October 2024

Abstract. Relevance. Currently, the creation of new institutions for the health improvement of the population within the Republic of Tuva on the basis of natural objects is a very urgent issue. Objectives. In this regard, we considered the hydrochemical composition of the lakes of the Turano-Uyuk depression, their ecological state and prospects for balneological use. Materials and methods. During field studies, employees of the TuvIKOPR SB RAS examined the largest natural lakes of the Turano-Uyuk depression and tested them to determine the chemical composition of natural waters. Chemical analysis was carried out in the Problem Research Laboratory of the National Tomsk Polytechnic University. In addition to field studies, a comparative literary method was used. Publications on this topic were studied and a retrospective analysis of the chemical composition of the waters of the lakes of the Turano-Uyuk depression and mud deposits as a therapeutic factor was carried out. Results. The greatest prospects for balneological development are Lake Beloye (White Lakes), the waters of which, according to the "Classification of mineral waters and therapeutic muds..." (MU No. 2000/34), belong to group 7, the therapeutic effect of which is determined by the amount of mineralization and ion-salt composition. Conclusions. The climatic conditions of the Turano-Uyuk basin, the presence of brackish (mineral) water and mineral mud (subject to the study of their balneological properties) open up prospects for organizing a resort, a health resort, a health resort on the shores of the lake, subject to the coordination of economic (balneological) activities with the Ministry of Forestry and Nature Management of the Republic of Tyva.
Thermal sulfide waters of the Barguzin valley (Republic of Buryatia)
Authors: Khakhinov V.V. , Khutoryansky V.A. , Lavrentieva E.V. , Lesnikov K.S. , Ulzetueva I.D.
Published: October 2024

Abstract. Relevance. Hydrogen sulfide mineral waters are widely used in spa treatment. The therapeutic effect of exposure to hot water procedures gives positive results in chronic pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, gastroenterology, as well as in other areas of prevention and rehabilitation of human health, where hydrogen sulfide is considered an important therapeutic component. The aim of the work. Investigation of the hydrochemical and microbiological composition of thermal hydrogen sulfide waters of Umkhey, Kuchiger, Alla springs of the Barguzin Valley of the Republic of Buryatia. Materials and methods. The composition of sulfur-containing compounds in sources, which by their composition belong to the nitric thermal siliceous waters of the Baikal hydromineral region, where the accumulation of chemical components is facilitated by an alkaline environment and elevated temperature, has been studied using hydrochemical analysis, mass spectrometry and high-performance liquid chromatography. Results. The conducted studies have shown that in addition to sulfides and sulfates, sulfites, thiosulfates, mineral water contains elemental and polysulfide sulfur, cyclic polynuclear organosulfur compounds and cyclic polysulfides. These compounds can exhibit high balneological activity due to their better permeability through the skin at high temperatures. The composition of the microbial community of water and bottom sediments has been studied, which is represented by various taxonomic groups, where the chemolithotrophic bacteria Thiobacillus, Thermodesulfovibrio, Geobacter and Gallionella are the dominant group. The microbial community in thermal springs is involved in the transformation of chemicals, the formation and consumption of gases, in biogeochemical cycles of sulfur, the formation of the chemical composition and therapeutic factor of waters and sediments. Conclusions. The presence of organic sulfanes simultaneously with elemental sulfur and hydrogen sulfide suggests that they are active balneological components of thermal hydrogen sulfide mineral waters. The microbial community of water and bottom sediments in thermal springs is involved in the transformation of chemicals and the formation of the chemical composition and therapeutic factor of waters and bottom sediments.
Presente y futuro de la investigación judicial y fiscal en España. El papel de la Policía Judicial
Authors: Hernández Rueda María Dolores
Published: October 2024

El futuro del proceso penal pasa inevitablemente por una revisión de la fase previa al juicio. La falta de una directriz o sistema que articule todo el proceso penal produce una burocratización evidente de la instrucción penal, cuya lentitud exasperante, es una de las principales causas o al menos contribuye extraordinariamente a la dilación del enjuiciamiento y la lesión del derecho a un juicio justo. Sin embargo, la mejora del sistema no tiene por qué pasar de forma ineludible por la supresión del juez de instrucción, aunque sí parece necesario una redistribución de las funciones entre este y el fiscal durante la instrucción, un cambio de tareas y tal vez otorgar la dirección de la misma al fiscal.
División judicial de patrimonios: en especial división judicial de herencia. Problemas a los que se enfrenta el letrado de la Administración de Justicia. Materialización de la ejecución
Authors: Carretero Peña Cristina
Published: October 2024

La ponencia trata, en primer lugar, de los aspectos procesales del procedimiento y cuestiones prácticas a las que se enfrenta el LAJ en las comparecencias de formación de inventario y en las Juntas de nombramiento de contador partidor. En segundo lugar, el contenido que pueden tener dichas comparecencias. En tercer lugar, las cuestiones relativas a la ejecución de los acuerdos que se adopten o las resoluciones que se dicten, y, por último, la división del bien común.
El crédito inmobiliario y control judicial
Authors: Rivas Velasco María José
Published: October 2024

La falta de transposición en el plazo fijado por la Directiva 2014/17/UE del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo de 4 de febrero de 2014 sobre los contratos de crédito celebrados con los consumidores para bienes inmuebles de uso residencial y por la que se modifican las Directivas 2008/48/CE y 2013/36/UE y el Reglamento (UE) n.º 1093/2010, la aprobación del Proyecto de Ley reguladora de los contratos de crédito inmobiliario el 17 de noviembre de 2017, unido a la incesante jurisprudencia europea interpretadora de las cláusulas contenidas en los contratos que han sido objeto de procedimientos judiciales, debido fundamentalmente a la situación económica, imponen la necesidad de conocer en qué medida dicha normativa va a afectar a los contratos incluidos en el ámbito de aplicación, así como a los que se encuentran en vigor tras la fecha máxima de transposición. Si a lo anterior se añade la obligación que se impone a los tribunales españoles de interpretar conforme a la normativa europea, la situación actual genera incertidumbre jurídica.
Competencia desleal: prácticas desleales con consumidores. Las técnicas comerciales (¿prácticas agresivas por acoso?) en las ventas fuera de establecimiento mercantil
Authors: Martorell Zulueta Purificación
Published: October 2024

El objeto de este trabajo es la valoración de los contratos celebrados con consumidores fuera de establecimiento mercantil desde la perspectiva de la eventual concurrencia de conductas calificables de ilícitos competenciales con consumidores (prácticas agresivas por acoso), así como las razones determinantes de la ausencia de procesos y pronunciamientos judiciales sobre la cuestión, pese a la protección normativa y jurisprudencial europea y nacional.
El acoso laboral. Regulación en el espacio europeo y en las Administraciones públicas
Authors: Renedo Juárez María José
Published: October 2024

La presente comunicación versa sobre la regulación del acoso laboral en el espacio europeo, con especial referencia a las Administraciones públicas. Analizaremos la definición, el marco normativo, la evolución y la diferencia entre la inicial protección y la actual, distinguiendo entre acoso sexual, acoso por discriminación y acoso moral o psicológico en las directivas comunitarias y recomendaciones. Asimismo, revisaremos la delimitación conceptual del acoso moral por la Organización Internacional del Trabajo, la referencia al análisis de Eurofound, la normativa del sector público, el protocolo de la Administración General del Estado y la relación de sentencias del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea.
Las respuestas de los Estados democráticos a las amenazas terroristas
Authors: Serra Cristóbal Rosario
Published: October 2024

El presente trabajo analiza los diferentes tipos de respuestas que los Estados democráticos han ido ofreciendo a la amenaza del terrorismo yihadista. El objetivo se centra en todas aquellas medidas que a priori encajan con el Estado democrático de derecho, aunque del análisis detenido de cada una de ellas puedan surgir dudas sobre el adecuado equilibrio entre seguridad y derechos fundamentales.
El control de los servicios de inteligencia: una perspectiva comparada
Authors: Revenga Sánchez Miguel
Published: October 2024

Con la vista puesta en la regulación de los controles del Centro Nacional de Inteligencia en la legislación española, este trabajo intenta identificar los rasgos de un sistema de control de la función de inteligencia que sea respetuoso con sus peculiaridades y adecuado a las exigencias de una sociedad democrática. A tal efecto se atiende a la regulación del control en los países de nuestro entorno y especialmente en aquellos que han incorporado reformas en los últimos años (Francia, Italia, Alemania y Portugal). Además, se contemplan los contenidos deseables de un control democrático, conforme resultan de prestigiosos informes y dosieres que se han difundido en los últimos años.
Nueva regulación de los delitos societarios. Visión penal
Authors: Angulo González de Lara Ignacio Francisco
Published: October 2024

La presente ponencia trata de hacer un breve y didáctico análisis de las figuras delictivas de los delitos societarios tras su reforma verificada por la Ley Orgánica 1/2015, de 30 de marzo, por la que se modifica la Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal, mediante un estudio de las distintas figuras delictivas que se recogen en la sección decimotercera del título XIII del libro segundo del Código Penal. Asimismo, se analizan las peculiaridades de dichas figuras en el ámbito de la aplicación práctica en la jurisprudencia de nuestros tribunales.
El delito de ocultación de bienes en los procedimientos de ejecución: el nuevo artículo 258 del Código Penal. Visión penal
Authors: Guerrero Palomares Salvador
Published: October 2024

La Ley Orgánica 1/2015, de 30 de marzo, por la que se modifica la Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal introduce dos nuevos delitos a través de la modificación del artículo 258. Estos nuevos delitos tienen por objetivo castigar la actuación del deudor en un procedimiento de ejecución cuando, requerido para ello, no presente relación de bienes o derechos, o lo haga de forma mendaz o incompleta. Así pues, el presente trabajo analiza el referido artículo 258 del Código Penal e identifica determinados problemas jurídicos que se derivan de este.
Marco normativo y política criminal contra la trata de seres humanos en la Unión Europea
Authors: Pérez Alonso Esteban Juan
Published: October 2024

En este trabajo se analiza la normativa europea y la política legislativa y criminal que ha venido siguiendo la Unión Europea en las últimas décadas hasta la actualidad, donde se ha producido un cambio y evolución importante desde el modelo criminocéntrico y migratorio en el abordaje de la trata de seres humanos hacia un modelo victimocéntrico y de derechos humanos como el que se está implantando en la actualidad. Además, se ha pasado de la dispersión normativa a un derecho europeo de nuevo cuño específico y autónomo sobre la trata de seres humanos, que está en vías de desarrollo y consolidación como la propia política legislativa y criminal que lo inspira.
Detección e identificación de víctimas de trata, dificultad en la investigación
Authors: Calvo Vinagre Vicente
Published: October 2024

En este trabajo se describe y analiza cómo las fuerzas y cuerpos de seguridad del Estado realizan la detección e identificación de las víctimas, así como el proceso de sus operaciones para la investigación de los delitos de trata de seres humanos. Además, se hace hincapié en la dificultad que estos procesos suponen. En muchas ocasiones las víctimas no se reconocen como tales, en otras tienen miedo tanto por ellas mismas como por sus familiares; además, también sienten falta de confianza o, incluso, rechazo y miedo a la institución policial. Asimismo, se hace una especial referencia a la trata para la explotación laboral. En cuanto a la labor de la Guardia Civil, se está realizando un gran esfuerzo en la lucha de lo que se ha considerado como la esclavitud del siglo XXI. Su Plan Estratégico considera, como objetivo prioritario, la protección de las víctimas vulnerables. Así, mantiene un gran empeño en la sensibilización y formación de sus agentes, así como una mejora en las relaciones con los demás actores involucrados en esta lucha y en la cooperación internacional con otros cuerpos de policía.
Mediación intrajudicial: el deber de informar
Authors: Mejías Gómez Juan Francisco
Published: October 2024

En el presente trabajo se pretende ofrecer una herramienta práctica para profesionales del derecho, especialmente para miembros de la judicatura, que permita conocer los resortes esenciales para utilizar la mediación intrajudicial como una forma de tutela judicial efectiva, que se reconoce y garantiza en el artículo 24 de nuestra Constitución. Desde este propósito, y con la experiencia de más de veintidós años utilizando la mediación desde los tribunales, como juez y como magistrado, espero que este trabajo resulte de interés para el lector.
Assessing Tourism Resources: Inputs for Municipal Tourism Development Plan in Libona, Bukidnon
Authors:   Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology, Caburatan Lea May , Amparado, Jr. Ruben ,   Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology, Roa-Quiaoit Hilly Ann ,   Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology, Bracamonte Nimfa ,   Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology
Published: October 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic presented a challenge to global tourism, prompting a shift towards local tourism. It presented an opportunity in Libona, Bukidnon as means for economic recovery. This study aims to establish a comprehensive tourism profile for the municipality of Libona, Bukidnon, to support sustainable tourism development planning. Utilizing a combination of primary and secondary data, including interviews, field visits, and stakeholder consultations, the study assesses the current state of tourism enterprises, infrastructure, market profile, and human resources in the region. Key areas for development and strategic interventions are identified through a SWOT analysis. The findings emphasize the need for accurate tourism data and informed planning to balance economic growth with the preservation of socio-cultural values and environmental sustainability. The study provides actionable recommendations to enhance the local tourism sector, ensuring long-term benefits for the community and stakeholders.