bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A retrospective study on improving the accuracy of radiotherapy for patients with breast cancer with lymph node metastasis using Styrofoam
Authors: Li Jie , Yang Lin , Yao Xiaowei , Xu Linlin , Zhao Lina , Bai Fei
Published: January 2024

Background

To retrospectively analyze the accuracy of radiotherapy using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), Styrofoam fixation, and breast bracket fixation in the chest wall target area and supraclavicular lymphatic drainage area (supraclavicular target area) of patients with breast cancer.and compare the setting efficiency and comfort satisfaction.

Patients and methods

A total of 65 patients with postoperative lymphatic metastasis of breast cancer, including 36 cases of Styrofoam fixation and 29 cases of breast bracket fixation, were recruited from March 2021 to August 2022 and retrospectively analyzed. All the patients underwent CBCT scans weekly, and the setup errors of the chest wall and supraclavicular target volume were compared and recorded. The planning target volume (PTV) margins of the two groups were calculated using the correlation MPTV = 2.5Σ + 0.7σ. The setup time and comfort satisfaction scores of the two groups were recorded and analyzed. The correlations among errors in each direction were analyzed using the Pearson correlation analysis.

Results

There was a significant difference in the left-right direction (X) axis of the chest wall target area between the Styrofoam and breast bracket groups (1.59 ± 1.47 mm vs. 2.05 ± 1.64 mm, P = 0.012). There were statistical differences in the ventrodorsal direction (Z) and bed angle of the supraclavicular target area, the data were (1.36 ± 1.27 mm vs. 1.75 ± 1.55 mm, P = 0.046; 0.47 ± 0.47° vs. 0.66 ± 0.59°, P = 0.006, respectively). In the X, Y, and Z directions, the respective PTV margins of the two groups in the chest wall target area were 5.01 mm, 5.99 mm, and 5.47 mm in the Styrofoam group, while those in the breast bracket group were 6.10 mm, 6.34 mm, and 6.10 mm, respectively. Moreover, the PTV margins of the supraclavicular target in the three directions were 3.69 mm, 3.86 mm, and 4.28 mm in the Styrofoam group, while those in the breast bracket group were 3.99 mm, 3.72 mm, and 5.45 mm, respectively. The setup time of the two groups was 3.4 ± 1.1 min and 5.5 ± 3.1 min (P = 0.007). The subjective comfort satisfaction scores of the two groups were 27.50 ± 1.24 and 25.44 ± 1.23 (P < 0.001).

Conclusions

The application of Styrofoam fixation in radiotherapy of breast cancer in the supraclavicular lymph node area has several advantages as compared to breast bracket fixation, including higher positioning accuracy, smaller external expansion boundary, improved work efficiency, and patients’ comfort, which might provide a reference for clinical work.
Critical Discourse Analysis of Jokowi Tweets Based on the ideational meta-function Systemic Functional Linguistic meta-function
Authors: Rahman Nur Dedi , Widodo Pratomo
Published: January 2024

Background:

Throughout order to analyze texts and discourses, Critical Discourse Analysis makes use of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) as a tool. Through use of Systemic Functional Linguistics is particularly interesting to Critical Discourse Analysis, even though the other linguistic models are also useful in the field. This is due to the model's emphasis on language use, as well as its informative and social functions.

Methodology:

The qualitative approach was utilized by the researcher since it is suitable with research by analyzing visual text or text that is visible and legible or it can be used to investigate the structure of words or visual text as language.

Findings:

The findings from the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) on the transitivity of Twitter texts related to Indonesia President Joko Widodo reveal interesting patterns. Focusing on the first fifteen Twitter posts in December, the analysis of the initial post highlighted four instances of Material Processes with the goal of improving farmers' productivity in Trenggalek. The subsequent posts showcased diverse transitivity patterns, covering themes such as economic development, government openness to criticism, responses to global events like the Omicron variant, and a commitment to environmental sustainability. Common elements across the posts included economic initiatives outside Java, infrastructure development, and social welfare efforts. Overall, these Twitter posts depicted President Joko Widodo's engagement with various issues, employing a mix of informative, persuasive, and directive communication styles. The analysis provides valuable insights into the President's priorities and governance approach during this period, offering a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted nature of his communication.

Conclusion:

The research provides valuable insights into the linguistic strategies employed by President Joko Widodo in his Twitter communication, shedding light on how the transitivity system is utilized to convey messages and shape perceptions
Systemtheorie und Personzentrierter Ansatz: eine kritische Auseinandersetzung
Authors: Spielhofer Hermann
Published: January 2024

Mit diesem Artikel soll versucht werden, einen kritischen Beitrag zur Diskussion über die Bedeutung der Systemtheorie für den Personzentrierten Ansatz zu leisten. So stellen die Konzepte der Systemtheorie auf der Ebene wissenschaftstheoretischer Modelle einen wichtigen Beitrag dar, indem sie das linear-kausale Denken durch zirkuläre Erklärungen und durch die Beachtung der Wechselbeziehungen ersetzt haben, was gerade für die Darstellung psychotherapeutischer Phänomene von Bedeutung ist. Andererseits können die systemtheoretischen Modellvorstellungen wenig zur Begründung der Persönlichkeitstheorie wie etwa zur Ausbildung des Selbst mit den darin repräsentierten Verhaltensnormen und Wertvorstellungen sowie zur Begründung von Selbsterfahrung und empathischem Verstehen beitragen, da es bei den systemtheoretischen Konzepten um Prozesse und Strukturen geht und nicht um Inhalte und Erlebnisqualitäten.
Penyelesaian Pemutusan Hubungan Kerja Terhadap Pekerja PT Tirta Investama (Aqua) Solok
Authors: Maudyta Putri Oktyawati  , Khairani Khairani , Darnis Darnis
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Unilateral termination of employment by PT Tirta Investama (Aqua) Solok was the result of a strike by workers demanding unpaid overtime wages from 2016 to 2022. Government involvement, in the form of monitoring and supervising the termination of employment and the fulfillment of workers' rights by companies, particularly by the local Manpower Office, is necessary. The issues addressed in this research are: 1) The mechanism of employment termination carried out by PT Tirta Investama (Aqua) Solok; 2) The fulfillment of the rights of workers affected by the employment termination by PT Tirta Investama (Aqua) Solok; and 3) The actions taken by the Solok District Manpower Office in response to the employment termination by PT Tirta Investama (Aqua) Solok. To address these issues, a normative empirical research method is used, which involves examining the implementation of regulations and how they are applied in society. Both primary and secondary data are used, collected through interviews and document studies. Based on the research results, the following conclusions can be drawn: 1) The mechanism of employment termination by PT Tirta Investama (Aqua) Solok is considered unilateral and not in accordance with the reasons stated in Article 153 and Article 154A of the Manpower Law, as updated by the Job Creation Law; 2) The company has provided severance pay and compensation to the workers affected by the employment termination, but the amounts are not appropriate for the workers; and 3) The Solok District Investment and Integrated One-Stop Service and Manpower Office has attempted to resolve the dispute by summoning both parties before mediation and holding several meetings with the management of PT Tirta Investama (Aqua) Solok to advocate for the rights of terminated workers in a mutually beneficial manner.
Fenótipos e fenocópias bipolares e sua variação no ciclo vital
Authors: Caixeta Leonardo , Chaves Moysés de Paula Rodrigues , Baldaçara Leonardo
Published: January 2024

Introdução: Raros trabalhos abordam o transtorno bipolar (TB) de uma perspectiva da psicopatologia do desenvolvimento e, portanto, ainda pouco se sabe sobre como os sintomas dessa doença se apresentam ao longo do tempo, em diferentes estágios de desenvolvimento humano. Metodologia: Nesta revisão narrativa descreveremos as apresentações não-usuais do TB (“disfarces clínicos” ou fenocópias) ao longo do ciclo da vida e suas implicações para o diagnóstico diferencial e prognóstico.  Resultados: São descritos os principais disfarces psiquiátricos ligados ao TB ao longo do ciclo de vida. As dificuldades semiológicas e, consequentemente, os erros diagnósticos associados ao TB, que por sua vez refletem no bom funcionamento e aumento de custos da saúde pública. Conclusões: Outros transtornos mentais e doenças neurológicas podem ser falsamente reconhecidos como TB, visto que o diagnóstico ainda é apoiado em dados clínicos. A pesquisa translacional pode no futuro propiciar a identificação de biomarcadores e melhorar o diagnóstico diferencial. É importante também que seja considerado no diagnóstico os estágios clínicos da doença em amostras bem caracterizadas de jovens em alto risco.
Transparency of algorithms as a legal principle of automated processing of data relating to a person
Authors: Mochalov Artur
Published: January 2024

The article discusses the problems of implementing the principle of transparency of algorithms when using information technology. The computer algorithms underlying the software often remain "black boxes" for individuals. The proposed article substantiates the need for legislative stipulation of the principle of transparency of algorithms. It assumes the openness and accessibility of information about the information used by the algorithm, the sources of obtaining such information, logical circuits and mechanisms for their processing, as well as the nature of the information obtained as a result of processing, the purposes and methods of its use. Noting the positive trends in Russian legislative regulation, the author emphasizes the need to improve legislation. The study was carried out using the comparative legal method. Examples of the legal consolidation of the principle of transparency of algorithms in the legislation of foreign countries are considered. In relation to Russian legislation, gaps in regulation are noted on the basis of the formal legal method, and proposals are formulated to eliminate them. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the formulation of the content of the principle of transparency of algorithms. It is noted that the principle of transparency should be manifested in the realization by individuals of their right to receive reliable, comprehensive and understandable information about the functioning of algorithms, about the information used and about the derived data. It is emphasized that at the level of the federal law, a criterion for the comprehensibility of information for users should be formulated. The position is also expressed that in the case of using algorithms in recommendation systems or in targeted advertising, the user should be able to refuse algorithmic processing of data about him, or limit the use of certain personal information by algorithms.
Regression Model of Population Health in Russian Regions.
Authors: Cherepanova Mariya Ivanovna , Shcheglova Dariya Konstantinovna
Published: January 2024

Brief results of a sociological study conducted in six border territories of modern Russian society are presented. The subject of the study was the components of the reproductive mechanisms of human capital, namely the attitude of the population to health and motivation to preserve it. The object of the study was the human capital of the Russian borderlands. The research methodology is based on an interdisciplinary complex analysis, including structural-functional, activity-based approaches in conjunction with a secondary analysis of the phenomenon of human capital in the field of various humanities and economic sciences. The specifics of the functioning of the reproductive components of human capital were measured based on the analysis of relevant regional statistics and questionnaire questions, expert survey. The novelty of the study lies in the regional specifics of the attitude of the population of six border regions of Russia to the potential of their health and motivation to use health-saving technologies in their lives. Territorial models of population health disorders are described. Conclusions are drawn that at the present stage of the development of Russian society, opposite trends are being realized. On the one hand, the negative consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, the combination of structural disorders in the system of providing medical care to the population and the increase in morbidity of various kinds, which caused an unprecedented increase in mortality in all territories of Russia. The opposite and positive trend can be called the formation of the legislative framework of a new health protection strategy in Russian society. The main goal of this strategy is to preserve and increase the human capital of the country, including, first of all, the health of the nation, as well as its education and motivation for a long and fruitful life for the benefit of Russian society
Ensuring the secrecy of objects in the conduct of armed conflicts of varying intensity, as an important aspect of their protection: history, status, development of the process
Authors: Tikhanychev Oleg Vasilyevich , Tikhanycheva Evgeniya Olegovna
Published: January 2024

The object of the study is to ensure the security of objects during the conduct of military conflicts of varying intensity. The subject of the study is to increase security by increasing secrecy. Historical analysis shows that secrecy is provided mainly due to the coloring of military uniforms and objects. At the early stages of combat operations, the colors of uniforms served, along with other elements of visual visualization of the situation, to visually distinguish their troops from enemy troops, the separation of troops by gender and purpose, and the issue of masking combat and rear facilities was not relevant. With the increase in the range, accuracy and rate of fire of weapons, the field military uniform gradually lost the function of identification and acquired the function of disguise. At first it was a one-color "khaki" color, then a camouflage coloring. With the appearance of military equipment on the battlefield, it also had to be painted, masking turned from a poorly formalized process into one of the forms of ensuring combat operations – engineering. Subsequently, with the advent of reconnaissance and combat aircraft, and other types of long-range weapons, it was necessary to ensure the secrecy of not only the objects of the battlefield, but also the objects of the rear. Separate sections of masking – reducing the optical visibility of objects in the air and at sea. The article examines the history of the development of methods for increasing the secrecy of personnel, weapons and objects through the use of protective coloring of uniforms, equipment and military equipment. Other aspects of the application of methods of increasing stealth in optical and other ranges, their development in recent history are briefly touched upon.
Technological sovereignty as the basis of the national security of the Russian Federation
Authors: Duben Andrei  Kirillovich
Published: January 2024

The subject of the study forms a set of legal acts of the Russian Federation, international treaties (agreements) regulating public relations in the field of of technological sovereignty, law enforcement practice, as well as the provisions of theoretical interdisciplinary research in this area. The research is devoted to an urgent topic in legal science. Technological sovereignty is a concept that assumes the ability of a state to control its technology, data, and digital infrastructure. This issue is of concern in an era of globalization and increasing dependence on technology, as the State seeks to maintain its technological independence and protect its interests in the digital sphere. The article examines the concept of technological sovereignty and its importance in the modern world, with an emphasis on the need to control data. The methodological basis of this work is a system of modern general scientific and private law methods. The study of the formation, development, place and role of technological sovereignty was carried out using the following general scientific methods: analysis and synthesis, abstraction and modeling, observation, generalization, description, classification, etc. The work used special private law methods of cognition of comparative law, formal law. To achieve the goals and objectives of this study, the author provides a brief analysis of existing methodological approaches to technological sovereignty as a concept in the general knowledge system, and also formulates the author's definition of this category. The author concludes that ensuring technological sovereignty will guarantee the national security of the Russian Federation, thereby creating conditions for countering new challenges, threats and risks: internal and external information threats when using digital technologies; developing destructive processes aimed at the information space of the Russian Federation, violation of the rights and freedoms of citizens, public safety and the state, as well as the tasks of ensuring the socio-economic development of the country and domestic digital technologies, the technological sovereignty of the Russian Federation.
The Impact of External Dynamics of the Pamir Crisis in 2018-2022
Authors: Chipizubova Polina Andreevna
Published: January 2024

Despite the fact that the Pamir region has been experiencing turbulence for decades, experts agree that lately the central government's course towards Pamir has intensified to an unprecedented degree. The author's hypothesis is that one of the main reasons for this trend is a change in the configuration of external actors' interests. In this regard, the research question is: “What is the impact of key external actors on the dynamics of the Pamir crisis of 2018-2022?” The methodological basis of the study includes a critical analysis of primary and secondary sources, case studies and comparative analysis. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that this topic remains marginal both in Russia and abroad, and in Tajikistan it is often taboo. Another factor preventing this topic from leaving the periphery of scientific knowledge is the inaccessibility of reliable information sources. Based on the results of the study, the author comes to the conclusion that the Pamir crisis is an extremely multifactorial conflict that is becoming increasingly internationalized. Pamir is an extremely resource-rich and promising region, which borders on Afghanistan, ruled by a terrorist regime, and on the Chinese XUAR, where the problems of terrorism, separatism and extremism remain unresolved. All this makes the Pamirs a point of interest intertwining of various external players in economics, security and the military-industrial complex and makes the dynamics of the internal crisis in Pamir dependent on the configuration of these interests.
Features of the external cultural policy of the Italian Republic in the countries of the post-Soviet space (on the example of the relations between Italy and Uzbekistan)
Authors: Avetisyan Alvina Aleksandrovna
Published: January 2024

The active development of international relations in the conditions of globalization provokes an increase of the interest towards the individual countries. In this context there occurs a shift in the emphasis within the framework of the state's foreign policy towards attracting political interest in the country through the mechanisms of "soft power". The author examines the features of the Italian external cultural policy and observes its resources which are promoted within the framework of creating a positive image of Italy in the Asian countries, in particular, in Uzbekistan as a post-Soviet space country. Novelty of the research consists in the necessity of an overview of activities of Italian official actors promoting a positive image of a country taking into consideration the apparent shift of the vector of international relations and cultural diplomacy towards the Central Asia region accured with the arrival of a new decade of the XXI century. It also leands to the implementing different approaches of the "soft power" policy depending on the country of presence. With the use of general scientific methods such as analysis and interpretation of information and forecasting, it becomes possible to present a detailed consideration of the components of Italian national culture and the official events conducted by official actors of the Italian external cultural policy. The article is also aimed at finding out the approaches of choosing platforms for promoting the identified resources of the Italian "soft power". The study reveals the Italian culture components promoted in Uzbekistan, studies the directions and spheres they are present and evaluate the prospects for work in the furtherance of the Italian "soft power" resources promoted within the external cultural policy of the Italian Republic in the region of Central Asia.
Representation of cultural meanings when using national cultural codes in fiction
Authors: Duktava Liubou Georgieuna
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the consideration of the representation of cultural meanings when using national cultural codes in fiction. Research objectives: to substantiate the use of the category of cultural code in the analysis of a literary work; to characterize the features of the functioning of the national cultural code in relation to cultural universals; to show the specifics of national images associated with spatial and temporal cultural codes. Methods (historical and literary, structural, semantic) and methodological basis of the work are the works of Russian, Belarusian and foreign scientists in the field of philology (Yu. Lotman, R. Jacobson, M. Epstein, N. Tolstoy, S. Tolstaya, etc.), cultural studies and sociology (K. Rapay, J. Murdoch). The result of the work is that the main approaches to the definition of the cultural code are identified, cultural meanings, translated using national cultural codes, associated with images of the Motherland, small homeland, and Fatherland are identified on the example of works of Russian and Belarusian literature. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that the features of the representation of cultural meanings when using national cultural images in Russian and Belarusian literature are analyzed. The practical scope of the results of the work is seen in the possibility of using this material for deep understanding and studying such academic disciplines as "History of Russian Literature", "History of Belarusian Literature", university historical and literary courses, during independent research work of students, when writing term papers and theses.
Siri and the skills of encoding personal meanings in the context of English speech etiquette
Authors: Zhikulina Christina Petrovna
Published: January 2024

The subject of the study is the content of personal meanings of greeting questions in the context of English communication formulas of Siri. The object of the study is the ability of the voice assistant to simulate spontaneous dialogue with a person and the adaptation of artificial intelligence to natural speech. The purpose of the study is to identify the features and level of Siri's language skills in the process of communicating with users in English. Such aspects of the topic as the problem of understanding that exists in two types of communication are considered in detail: 1) between a person and a person; 2) between a machine and a person; the use of stable communication formulas by artificial intelligence as responses to the question «How are you?»; determining the level and speech-making potential in the responses of the voice assistant. The following methods were used in the research: descriptive, comparative, contextual, comparative method and linguistic experiment. The scientific novelty is that the problems related to encoding the personal meanings of the Siri voice assistant have never been studied in detail in philology and linguistics. Due to the prevalence use of voice systems in various spheres of social and public life, there is a need to analyze errors in speech and describe communication failures in dialogues between voice assistants and users. The main conclusions of the study are: 1) the machine is not able to generate answers based on the experience of past impressions; 2) deviations from the norms of English speech etiquette in Siri's responses are insignificant, but often lead to communicative failures; 3) the one-sided encoding of personal meaning was found in the responses: from the machine to the person, but not vice versa.
The multi-genre structure of J. Metham's poem “Amoryus and Cleopes” (1449) and bestiary motifs in the “encyclopedic” episode of its plot
Authors: Semenov Vadim Borisovich
Published: January 2024

The subject of research in this article is a multi-genre composition, and the research material is the medieval English poem “Amoryus and Cleopes”, underestimated by modern literary criticism: essays by English researchers about it are extremely few, and works by foreign researchers, apparently, are completely absent; in the 108 years since its first publication, it was published once again in Middle English, but was never translated not only into other languages, but also into modern English. There are also no scholars specializing in the work of its author, the mid-15th century writer John Metham. Meanwhile, this is definitely an interesting work, since it varies the plot from the Fourth Book of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, and its creator copies Ovid’s material not mechanically, but quite creatively, including it in a genre- and stylistically variegated composition of plot episodes. In the process of research, we identified the boundaries of these episodes and focused attention on one of them, within the framework of which the poet Metem put into the heroine’s speech a lot of information of the “encyclopedic” type, obviously gleaned from various bestiaries and works of medieval zoologists. Our goal was to identify motifs transferred into the poem from the most famous of these works. Along the way, Metham's verse forms were described, and his free handling of the Chaucerian heptath used in the poem was revealed. Our article shows that the traditional attitude to the 15th century as a “barren age” is not entirely justified and that between the death of Chaucer and Lydgate and the appearance of the Scottish “Chaucerians” at the end of the century, there were English authors with an original style and works with individual poetic features.
The Corporeity Discourse and the Body “Arguments” in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Works
Authors: Martseva Anna Vladimirovna
Published: January 2024

The subject of this research is the discourse on the body and corporeity in Dostoevsky’s works on the example of four out of his “five greatest novels”. The questions of the body and corporeity are often eliminated in philosophical studies of Dostoevsky’s works which allows researchers to conceptualize the content of his novels more easily. This tradition and its inconsistency can be revealed through a brief historiographical review. The author of the article, on the contrary, regards the corporeity as an important part of Dostoevsky’s philosophical and anthropological ideas. Thus, two main aspects of the discourse on the body and corporeity found in various proportions in the writer’s works: 1) corresponds with materialistic philosophical anthropology, and 2) matches the Christian patristic anthropological tradition. In addition, the article describes Dostoevsky’s non-formalizability of corporeity which stands above the materialistic interpretations of the man and the standardized, not problematized body. This is achieved through cultural and historical, biographical and ideological contexts of Dostoevsky’s writings. The hermeneutic analysis of the four novels texts provides an opportunity to briefly outline the concept of the body and corporeity understanding. Thus, the author identifies three modes of corporeity underlying the body problematization in Dostoevsky’s novels: the scientistic mode, the otherness mode, and the religious mode (based on the anthropological tradition of Eastern Patristics). Unlike the materialistic concepts of a onefold approach to the man, Dostoevsky offers twofold (or even threefold) concept dissecting corporeity through its most non-formalized manifestations. The body for Dostoevsky is both universal and unique. On the one hand, it complicates the corporeity conceptualization, but on the other hand, it enhances its importance in the writer’s works. The results of the research can be used to elaborate new non-reductionist interpretations of Dostoevsky’s literary legacy.
The transformation of the director's vision in relation to the structure of virtual space in cinema
Authors: Dobrynin Oleg Vital'evich
Published: January 2024

The subject of research in this article is the process of creative design by the director, which undergoes changes when transitioning from traditional cinematographic space to the world of virtual reality. A significant role is given to the technical component of VR cinema. The importance of this topic is undeniable, as it touches the foundations of cinematographic art and is of interest to a wide range of specialists in the field of film and virtual reality. It raises issues of creative freedom, technological capabilities, and new forms of interaction between the author and the audience. The aim of the work is to consider how the role of the director changes in the context of creating virtual worlds, and how new opportunities provided by technical innovations affect the structure and perception of cinematographic works. Based on comparative analysis methods, the work attempts to understand the transformation of the director's creative design in the context of virtual space. The novelty of the work is determined by the fact that it carries out a comparative analysis of traditional and virtual approaches in cinema, as well as provides a tentative forecast for the development of VR cinema, describes the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the narrative component of cinema. Since virtual reality carries the potential for radical changes in direction, the work touches on aspects such as narrative and stylistics in classical and VR cinema, the role of the viewer, control of viewer perception by the director, the emotional impact of VR and classical cinema, visualization features, as well as psychological aspects that distinguish classical and innovative approaches. The future of virtual cinema promises an expansion of the boundaries of what is possible in storytelling.
Current issues of the implementation of the right to protect state symbols in sports activities
Authors: Nechaeva Yulia Sergeevna , Nechaev Sergey Sergeevich
Published: January 2024

This article is devoted to current problems of protecting the right of the state to use state symbols (anthem, flag) within the framework of international sports and other events. The subject of the research is to consider the right to perform the national anthem, display the national flag and other symbols through the prism of the state’s intellectual property. The current position of the Russian Federation on the international sports and political arena raises the question for the legal community of the need for legislative regulation of the state's intellectual property rights to state symbols. The authors analyzed the current positions of international organizations in the field of sports regarding the participation of athletes from the Russian Federation in international sports events. The subject of the study is also international legal acts related to the holding of international sporting events and regulations of international sports organizations and federations (IOC, FIFA, UEFA). The legal system, both at the national and international levels, should be structured in such a way that international sports organizations do not have the right to ban the performance of the national anthem and the using of the national flag by a country participating in international sports competitions, because such a ban is a violation of the state's right to identity. The bans imposed by foreign organizations and judicial institutions on the Russian Federation as sanctions are presented by the international community as a compromise for the admission of Russian athletes to participate in international sports competitions in a neutral status, however, from a legal point of view, this approach requires reconsideration. The authors proposed amendments to a number of regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation: the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.
PARALLEL PROCESSING OUTCOMES OF E-ABDULRAZZAQ ALGORITHM USING MULTI-CORE TECHNIQUE
Authors: Akram AbdulRazzaq Atheer , Abdul Rashid Nur’Aini
Published: January 2024

The string matching problem is considered one of the substantial problems in the fields of computer science like speech and pattern recognition, signal and image processing, and artificial intelligence (AI). The increase in the speedup of performance is considered an important factor in meeting the growth rate of databases, Subsequently, one of the determinations to address this issue is the parallelization for exact string matching algorithms. In this study, the E-Abdulrazzaq string matching algorithm is chosen to be executed with the multi-core environment utilizing the OpenMP paradigm which can be utilized to decrease the execution time and increase the speedup of the algorithm. The parallelization algorithm got positive results within the parallel execution time, and excellent speeding-up capabilities, in comparison to the successive result. The Protein database showed optimal results in parallel execution time, and when utilizing short and long pattern lengths. The DNA database showed optimal speedup execution when utilizing short and long pattern lengths, while no specific database obtained the worst results.
Antipsychotic initiation in mechanically ventilated patients in a medical intensive care unit
Authors: Ritchie Hannah R. , Hodle Taylor J. , Spinner Hannah E.
Published: January 2024

Objectives:

Guidelines for the prevention and management of pain, agitation/sedation, delirium, immobility, and sleep disruption in adult patients (PADIS) in the intensive care unit (ICU) promote use of analgosedation to minimize pain, reduce anxiety, and facilitate care. They also suggest against routine use of antipsychotics (APs) for delirium. Our institution’s adaptation incorporates assessment-driven, protocol-based pain, and sedation management and suggests a short course of APs in patients with agitated delirium, defined as Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU) positive with Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS) ≥ +2. While the use of APs in the ICU is typically for delirium, a recent study assessed whether quetiapine reduced sedative requirements among non-delirious patients. The purpose of this study was to assess adherence to our institutional guideline for AP use and to describe sedative and opioid use in relation to AP initiation.

Materials and Methods:

This retrospective study included patients who were mechanically ventilated and received ≥ 3 new start AP doses. The primary outcome was adherence to our guideline for use of APs in agitated delirium. The secondary outcomes were CAM-ICU and RASS scores in relation to AP initiation and change in sedative and analgesic infusion rates following AP initiation.

Results:

Thirty-eight patients were included in the study. Five had APs initiated appropriately per our guideline. There was no clinically significant change in continuous infusion rates in the 24 h before and after AP initiation.

Conclusion:

Overall, AP use was liberal with patients being started on APs who did not have agitated delirium, thus indicating potential alternative indications for initiation. APs did not result in a clinically significant change in continuous infusion requirements in the 24 h following initiation.
Exploring the Effectiveness of Ajwain Cream in Treating Taxane-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Patients: A Pilot, Randomised and Double-blind Clinical Trial
Authors: Heydarirad Ghazaleh , Mirzaei Hamid Reza , Gharehgozlou Reyhaneh , Buentzel Judith , Namazi Mohammad Reza , Pasalar Mehdi
Published: January 2024

Objectives:

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a common disorder among cancer patients receiving various chemotherapeutic protocols. The present study aimed to explore the feasibility of ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi [L.] Sprague) cream in treating peripheral neuropathy symptoms triggered by taxane chemotherapeutic agents.

Materials and Methods:

This was a pilot, double-blind, and randomised clinical trial on patients with peripheral neuropathy attributable to chemotherapy with taxane drugs during 2021–2022 in Tehran. Patients received ajwain or placebo cream for four weeks and filled out the chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy assessment tool (CIPNAT) at the start and end finale of the trial. Side effects were also noted.

Results:

Thirty patients suffering from breast, lung, gastro-intestinal, or prostate cancer were allocated to each of the drug and placebo groups. The mean difference in CIPNAT score between the groups was 0.83, demonstrating the statistical ineffectiveness of the drug compared with the placebo (P = 0.372). The safety profile showed promising outcomes at the end of the trial.

Conclusion:

Although the effectiveness of ajwain cream was unacceptable in treating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms, multicentre controlled trials with ample sample size are mandatory for an all-inclusive inference.
The effectiveness of pneumatic compression devices in preventing venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing elective spine surgeries
Authors: AlZakri Abdulmajeed A. , AlMousa Nasser A. , AlNasser Noura A. , AlThaqeb Shahad F. , AlDumkh Shahad H. , AlMuhid Faisal T. , AlJehani Muaath H.
Published: January 2024

Objectives:

Venous thromboembolic events are devastating complications that may arise following spine surgery with rates ranging from 0% to 14% in the literature. Orthopedic procedures increase the risk of thromboembolic events, and diagnosis is often challenging due to the varying presentations. Most research on venous thromboembolism (VTE) and international standards emphasizes that prevention such as mechanical prophylaxis is more crucial than therapy. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of pneumatic compressive devices in preventing VTE in spinal surgery patients.

Methods:

This retrospective cohort study assessed the outcomes of mechanical prophylaxis in the form of pneumatic devices in 547 patients at our institution over five years from 2016 to 2021. Above-knee pneumatic compression stockings were applied before, during, and after surgery with patient outcomes being recorded.

Results:

Data was collected from 547 patients, who underwent elective spinal surgery at our center between January 2016 and January 2021. The mean age was 47.27 years (±20.84), and most patients were male (63.1%). Most patients were classified as having a low risk (35.6%) or mild risk (43.5%) of VTE determined by the Caprini score. Following spinal surgery, only one patient in our cohort experienced post-operative VTE (0.18%).

Conclusion:

Pneumatic compression effectively prevents VTE in patients undergoing elective spine surgery. Although pharmacologic prophylaxis has traditionally been used to prevent VTE, pneumatic compressive devices represent an alternative or supplementary approach to reduce the risk of VTE further.
A review on Lassa fever
Authors: Basha Sk.Mahaboob , Venugopalaiah Penabaka , Chandra Yadala Prapurna
Published: January 2024

Lassa fever (LF) is indeed a significant public health concern, particularly in parts of Africa. This viral infection, caused by the Lassa virus (LASV), is known for its high prevalence and fatality rates in certain regions, including North Africa. Research indicates that the estimated case fatality rate of Lassa fever in North Africa ranges from 16.5% to as high as 50% in some areas. For example, in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria, the case fatality rate was reported to be 57%. Across Western Africa, up to 300,000 new infections and 5,000 deaths are estimated to occur annually, with fatality rates reaching up to 25.4% in recent Nigerian outbreaks. The high fatality rates, especially among hospitalized patients, highlight the severity of this disease. For instance, in Nigeria, the overall mortality rate has been reported to be around 19%, with higher rates among health workers.
An analytical study of interrelation between media and power politics
Authors: Abhishek K. Singh  , Aditya Narayan Misra  , Tej Narayan Ojha
Published: January 2024

In the present era of the media revolution, the media certainly has a deep impact on political engagement and power management. The media is being used as a tool to manage people's participation and the development of political perspectives. The media has an immense potential for influencing social elections, and the political parties are using the media for power management by providing information and convincing the voters to make government. The media has been an omnipresent and influential tool in the global world. The importance of mass media is not only static in the sense of information dissemination and communication but also affects a person's socio-political behaviour by sharing socio-political and cultural events. The present paper mainly explores the impact of media on power politics and the promotion of political participation. In the end, the media played a very important role in the development and change of people's perceptions in society and in the political sphere. The methodology used in the paper was triangulation methodology, and both primary and secondary research data have been taken into consideration.
Myanmar’s escalating civil war : Implications for India’s ‘Act East’ policy
Authors: Subir Bhaumik
Published: January 2024

Since the February 2021 coup d’état in Myanmar, the nation has descended into a relentless cycle of armed conflict, insurgency, and anarchy, diminishing hopes for an immediate cessation of hostilities or a return to democracy. Despite calls from regional bodies such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the United Nations to halt violence and respect democratic processes, the Burmese military junta has shown no willingness for political concessions or negotiations with the resistance movement. This situation raises concerns about Myanmar becoming a potential flashpoint in Asia, as Western and Chinese involvement supporting rival stakeholders intensifies. While China and Russia seem committed to sustaining the military junta, Western powers advocate for an end to military rule, emphasizing a return to democracy and restructuring Myanmar's federal system to grant autonomy to minority-dominated provinces. The unfolding scenario aligns with Bertil Lintner's concept of the "Great Game East," signifying an increased geopolitical struggle in the region.
Linguistic strategies in media discourse analysis of global politics
Authors: Amaresh Jha  , Sonu Kumar
Published: January 2024

Media serves as a conduit for public diplomacy, influencing a nation's global image. Diplomatic events are communicated through media channels, contributing to the formation of a nation's reputation. The language used in media coverage shapes how a nation is perceived by the global audience, impacting its diplomatic standing and relationships. Linguistic strategies in the discourse analysis of global politics underscore the profound impact of words in shaping narratives and influencing public perceptions. By unraveling the intricate web of framing, lexical choices, intertextuality, and persuasive language, researchers gain a deeper understanding of how media constructs meaning in the complex landscape of international affairs. Recognizing the power embedded in linguistic strategies is crucial for comprehending the multifaceted role of media in shaping global political discourse. This research article endeavors to undertake a thorough framework for discourse analysis of how media depicts global political events, intending to unravel the intricate ways in which narratives are constructed, discussions framed, and public perceptions influenced in the realm of international affairs. Employing discourse analysis as the primary methodological approach, the study aims to scrutinize the linguistic, rhetorical, and semiotic strategies employed by media outlets. The investigation will delve into the subtle nuances of language, the framing of discussions, and the use of visual elements in shaping the discourse surrounding global politics. By examining these strategies, the research seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of how media contributes to the construction of narratives, thereby shedding light on the potential impact on public opinions and contributing to the broader scholarly discourse on media's role in shaping perceptions of global political dynamics.
ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКАЯ КОНЪЮНКТУРА АРКТИЧЕСКОЙ ГАЗОТРАНСПОРТНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ
Authors: Щеголькова Ася Александровна
Published: January 2024

Доставка природного газа с месторождений Западной Арктики до потребителя требует выстраивания оптимальной схемы транспортировки, так как является основным звеном его монетизации. Цель настоящей статьи – решение научной задачи, заключающейся в оценке экономической конъюнктуры Арктической газотранспортной системы с позиции пространственной организации газовых ресурсов. Основные задачи: исследование промышленной газоносности ресурсной базы Арктической газотранспортной системы; оценка пространственной организации и перспектив использования Арктической газотранспортной системы; анализ экономической конъюнктуры экспортных газотранспортных коридоров для поставок газа с арктических месторождений. Результаты и выводы. Определено, что обоснованным и перспективным на данный момент времени видится расширение ресурсной базы за счет освоения месторождений-спутников, доразведки открытых и разрабатываемых месторождений и залежей, вовлечение в промышленную разработку труднодоступного природного газа. Даны рекомендации по выстраиванию оптимальной схемы монетизации природного газа посредством Арктической ГТС в аспекте развития новых маршрутов и стимулирование спроса на трубопроводный газ внутри страны.