bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Działania informacyjne Federacji Rosyjskiej w 2023 roku
Authors: Kuśmirek Karolina
Published: April 2024

The subject of information activities carried out by the Russian Federation was taken up as a result of the dynamic changes taking place in the security environment. Research methods from the field of scientific research methodology typical for social sciences were used to implement the undertaken research problem. The comparative method was used to juxtapose narratives. The method of content analysis included the analysis of the source material obtained from the information environment. The introduction presents information on the essence of information activities as an element of military activities. The next section of the article presents information activities that enabled the achievement of political goals both in Russia itself and on the international arena. The conclusions indicate those activities that diversified the recipients. The result of the conducted research was the identification of those information activities that allowed the Russian Federation to impose its arguments on the Russian society and in the global competition of superpowers.
Analiza krytyczna efektywności unijnych sankcji finansowych zastosowanych wobec Federacji Rosyjskiej
Authors: Pacholczak Angela
Published: April 2024

The article focuses on the issue of international sanctions of a financial nature in the context of, in particular, the challenges to their effectiveness generated by the cryptocurrency market. An essential point of reference for this analysis is the current case of sanctions imposed by the Council of the European Union (supported by the application of complementary sanctions by part of the international community) on the Russian Federation in relation to that country’s military aggression against Ukraine. The aim of this article is to show different perspectives on the assessment of the effectiveness of sanctions and, in particular, to identify the sources why, in a key number of cases, while weakening the economic potential of the sanctioned state, they nevertheless fail to achieve the original objective of their imposition, i.e. the deterrence of military action. In this subject, the axis of interest is the current and prospective impact of blockchain-based financial solutions on the creation of an important loophole in the sanctions regime to eliminate or marginalise the effects of international financial sanctions. The issue is also assessed through the prism of the crypto-asset market regulation entering into force in the European Union in the near future and the implementation of the so-called travel rule for cryptocurrency transactions.
Biały wywiad w zarządzaniu bezpieczeństwem informacji
Authors: Witczak Maciej
Published: April 2024

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) poses a threat to the information security system in an organisation (business, armed forces) and even in a whole state. The aim of the article is to provide an overview of this issue, to present the threats posed by open source intelligence and to identify ways of countering them. The theoretical part is complemented by a practical case study and confirms the hypotheses: gathering information from the open sources is possible, but it does not always allow for a comprehensive intelligence product. Moreover, the information security management minimises the risk of collecting data from the open sources. The second part provides recommendations and proposes a universal model of information security management in an organisation.
The crime of espionage in new terms, i.e. in light of amendment to the Criminal Code of 17 August 2023
Authors: Burczaniuk Piotr
Published: April 2024

The study analysed the scope of changes in the criminalisation of the crime of espionage in Poland that took place with the amendment to the Criminal Code of 17 August 2023, as well as the systemic changes introduced by it in eight other laws, including the competency laws of all Polish special services. The amendments were introduced to increase the powers to combat this type of crime. The primary objective of the analysis was an attempt to answer the question of whether the scope of the changes introduced corresponds to the demands made by legal doctrine as well as practitioners involved in combating espionage in Poland, consequently adjusting the legal state to the current geopolitical situation, mainly related to aggressive non-military actions described in the doctrines of war. The analysis of the introduced changes was shown against the background of the legislative process of the indicated law, and especially the discussion that took place within its framework, without which a proper understanding of the changes would not be possible.
Critical analysis of the effectiveness of EU financial sanctions against the Russian Federation
Authors: Pacholczak Angela
Published: April 2024

The article focuses on the issue of international sanctions of a financial nature in the context of, in particular, the challenges to their effectiveness generated by the cryptocurrency market. An essential point of reference for this analysis is the current case of sanctions imposed by the Council of the European Union (supported by the application of complementary sanctions by part of the international community) on the Russian Federation in relation to that country’s military aggression against Ukraine. The aim of this article is to show different perspectives on the assessment of the effectiveness of sanctions and, in particular, to identify the sources why, in a key number of cases, while weakening the economic potential of the sanctioned state, they nevertheless fail to achieve the original objective of their imposition, i.e. the deterrence of military action. In this subject, the axis of interest is the current and prospective impact of blockchain-based financial solutions on the creation of an important loophole in the sanctions regime to eliminate or marginalise the effects of international financial sanctions. The issue is also assessed through the prism of the crypto-asset market regulation entering into force in the European Union in the near future and the implementation of the so-called travel rule for cryptocurrency transactions.
Funkcjonowanie kontroli wewnętrznej w kuchniach zapewniających żywienie dla szpitali w Małopolsce
Authors: Piórecka Beata , Skorut Magdalena , Olesiak Weronika , Jędrasik Julia , Jagielski Paweł
Published: April 2024

Supervision over food quality and safety, in the establishments providing nutrition for hospitals included, is based on an internal and external control system. The aim of the study was to assess the degree of implementation and the functioning of the HACCP system in nutrition departments and catering companies providing nutrition for hospital patients in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. The answers obtained in 2019 through the means of diagnostic survey using a questionnaire addressed to employees responsible for the organization of nutrition were evaluated. Out of 47 facilities from Małopolska, to which an invitation to participate in the study was sent, feedback was received from 27 hospitals, including: 11 provincial, 9 district/ municipal, 6 clinical and 1 private. 14 units (52%) had their own kitchen, while 12 (44%) hospitals used the services of a catering company that provided patients with meals from their own kitchen. Only 1 hospital reported that it uses a catering company that leases kitchen space in a given facility. The tray system for distributing meals to patients was used only in 33.3% of the surveyed hospitals. A fully implemented HACCP system was declared by most of the participating facilities, and only 2 hospitals reported that the company providing nutrition is still at the stage of its implementation. Most facilities (88.9%) declared the continuous implementation of the HACCP system for over 4 years. Among the facilities participating in the study, 6 hospitals reported that they had the ISO 22000 certificate, which confirms the high standard of food safety management. There are however deficiencies in the practical functioning of selected HACCP and GMP system rules in the analyzed facilities. Hospital administration employees should increase supervision over the functioning of the HACCP system in nutrition departments or catering companies preparing meals for patients.
Inflacja a sytuacja finansowa polskich szpitali w opinii dyrektorów jednostek
Authors: Yeshtokin Borys , Sowada Christoph
Published: April 2024

The aim of this study is to explore hospital managers’ opinions on the impact of inflation on the financial situation of hospitals. Specifically, the Focus is on identifying different types of operating costs among hospitals that are at the highest risk of increased costs due to inflation. The author has used qualitative research methods, specifically, structured interviews (conducted with 7 hospital managers; 7 questions were included in the interview scenario) and performed an analysis of quantitative data (using a self-developed table) relating to the most important types of hospital operating costs. The research demonstrates that majority of hospitals are already affected by inflation. The highest cost growths relate to energy, external services (heating, nutrition, laundry), medicines and medical materials. The complicated financial situation of the Polish hospitals is the result of many years of systemic negligence. The act on minimum wages increases the operating costs of units and adds uncertainty to budget planning.
Miejsce i rola ludzi świeckich w tekstach biblijnych
Authors: Nowak Maria Ewa
Published: April 2024

Fulfilling Christ’s call to be “salt and light of the world” assumes the existence of appropriate ground in a lay person. Its formation is influenced by the mature acceptance of one’s own identity, support in faith, listening, which through kenosis turns into obedience and holiness. To fulfill this role, a lay person must following the example of St. Peter to take his place first of all after Christ. Following Christ enables a lay person to be salt and light wherever he is sent. The precursor of this attitude is Mary – our Mother.
Sercańska patrystyka
Authors: Bieszczad Jakub
Published: April 2024

A week-long workshop at the Dehonian Studies’ Centre provided an opportunity to outline the possibility of a new research project within Dehonian Studies. Against the backdrop of reflections on Dehonian traditions and charismatic legacies, figures emerge who responded to such legacies directly by putting the founding charism into practice. This article seeks to define the status of such a tradition towards the figure of the Founder and his first companions. Given the history of the origins of the Congregation, full of turning points, the list of the socalled first fathers has been endowed with some caveats and divided into several levels to satisfy the idea of the first father: a religious who, during the Founder’s lifetime, persevered in the Congregation until his death and made a significant contribution to the consolidation of the Congregation’s charism. This provides an opportunity to reflect on the history of the institute, as well as on the contemporary concept of biography, which, in a critical approach, attempts to reconcile other methodologies (commemorative, hagiographic, or positivist) that, refer to the essential needs of research, reduce the historiographical narrative. The final section of the article brings together the elements that would allow the construction of a research project while defining its possible objectives.
Sprawozdanie z II Kongresu Teologii Praktycznej „Parafia jutra”
Authors: Filipiuk Łukasz
Published: April 2024

The 2nd Congress of Practical Theology entitled "The Parish of Tomorrow", held in Licheń on 19-21 September 2023, aimed to: diagnose the current socioreligious situation in Poland conditioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of pastoral ministry, analyse it in the light of the teaching of the Church's Magisterium and indicate appropriate actions for the most optimal functioning of Polish parishes. The academics, pastoral workers and lay faithful present there discussed the prospects and challenges facing parishes in the near future. Prizes were also awarded to those parish communities that showed a high degree of pastoral activity and creativity.
Czcigodny sługa Boży ks. Aloísio Sebastião Boeing SCJ – kapłan według Serca Jezusowego
Authors: Poleszak Leszek
Published: April 2024

Holiness is the goal of the Christian life. One of the examples of the holiness of consecrated persons is the figure of the venerable Servant of God, Fr. Aloysius Sebastian (Aloísio Sebastião) Boeing SCJ. The aim of the article is to show the spiritual growth of this candidate for the altar, his dedication to serving God’s people and the spiritual inspirations he drew from the spirituality of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Marian piety.
Testicular tumors in dogs
Authors: Efendić Maša , Vnuk Dražen , Medven Zagradišnik Lidija , Hohšteter Marko , Kuleš Josipa , Musulin Andrija , Maćešić Nino
Published: April 2024

The aim of this research paper was to review the literature on testicular tumors in dogs, as the future of diagnostics and choice of therapy for oncological patients lies in tumor markers and proteomics research. Older dogs are prone to developing testicular tumors, which are usually benign, but in some cases can be malignant. The suspicion of a testicular tumor often arises incidentally during the clinical examination of a patient for another problem or during a systematic examination. It occurs most frequently in non-castrated individuals over the age of 10 years, and only very rarely do patients with testicular tumors show any symptoms. Histopathological examination is considered an objective diagnostic method for differentiating the types of testicular tumors in dogs. A testicular biopsy is also possible but does not guarantee a therapeutic effect. Histologically, testicular tumors in dogs are divided into germ cell tumors, testicular stromal tumors and mixed testicular tumors. Previous research determined serum and immunohistochemical markers for testicular tumors in dogs, and it has been found that there is a significant difference in the expression of anti-Müllerian hormone, testosterone and 17-beta-estradiol in the serum and tissue of testicular tumors in dogs, which is useful for diagnosis and treatment decisions. Recent research has focused on proteomics, which analyzes the entire protein component, and biomedical research has already begun to use it for diagnostic and prognostic markers of testicular tumors. To date, no proteomic studies have been performed on testicular tumors in dogs, but the expression of various proteins associated with oncogenic effects has been determined in dogs with different tumors compared to healthy dogs.
Power and Area Efficient Four-Bit Vedic Multiplier Implemented Using a Modified Five-Bit Adder with CMOS and TG Configuration
Authors: Kamaraju M. , Babu P. Ashok , Himasri P. , Akshitha S.
Published: April 2024

Vedic multipliers are incredibly fast, efficient, and flexible, perfect for efficiently handling tasks like signal processing. Vedic multipliers are the go-to choice for maximizing performance and efficiency in digital designs, as the existing method adders like Carry Look-Ahead Adder (CLA), a Carry Skip Adder (CSA), or a Ripple Carry Adder (RCA) have more delay, area and power. The project proposal presents a novel 4-bit Vedic multiplier essential to system functionality. Optimizing the balancing area and delay is necessary for improving the system as a whole. This project aims to strike this balance, significantly improving the performance of digital systems. Here, a 5-bit adder with a unique configuration is used in place of a Carry Look-Ahead Adder (CLA), a Carry Skip Adder (CSA), or a Ripple Carry Adder (RCA). Using CMOS & TG Configuration, all other internal structures have been created. Performance comparisons of the CMOS and TG 5-bit Adders with the adders above are shown in terms of power, latency, and area. Various adders: 5-bit Adder with CMOS & TG design, the CMOS & TG based CLA, the CSA, and the RCA, are also involved in the multiplier's adder unit selection process. The new multiplier provides the perfect answer for energy-efficient designs by combining low power consumption with small size.
Optimizing Concrete Paver Block Production: A Linear Programming Approach for Enhanced Profitability in the Construction Industry
Authors: Neupane Uttam , Sharma Socrates Bhattarai , Bhattarai Subash Kumar , Joshi Gangesh Kumar
Published: April 2024

As an operational optimization (maximization or minimization) methodology, linear programming (L.P.) in operation research has proven successful in several areas by offering logical outcomes to challenging issues, including resource constraints. The study aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical applications of L.P. and the practical needs of the construction industry, specifically focusing on determining the optimal production quantities of 60 mm and 40 mm concrete paver blocks for Janta Udhog Pvt. Ltd. as a case study to achieve maximum profitability, offering essential new insights into how L.P. may successfully handle the complex problems encountered by businesses in this industry. An interview with the owner of Janta Udhog Pvt. Ltd. was conducted to obtain the primary data for the study. Secondary data such as sale records, monthly demand of each product, and inventory records were also obtained to formulate a linear programming model. The model was then solved using the LINGO software. This research underscores the optimal production recommendations for Janta Udhog Pvt. Ltd., advising the manufacture of 566.67 units of the 60 mm block and 350 units of the 40 mm block, leading to a maximum daily profit of NPR 2966.67. By applying linear programming techniques, these findings contribute to a more informed and strategic decision-making approach in the construction sector. The study illuminates the benefits of utilizing linear programming in challenging situations, providing valuable insights for academics, business owners, and decision-makers.
An Overview of the Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques Application to Detect Changes in the Surface Area of Water Bodies in Iraq
Authors: Ahmood Balqes , Hamza Zuhal , Al-Hadithi Mufid
Published: April 2024

The use of Remote Sensing data in monitoring water bodies and reservoirs is a new and advanced approach that helps to study large areas covered by water in a short time and at a reasonable amount compared to traditional methods. Accordingly, the Remote Sensing technique integrated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has been used in several studies to monitor changes in water surface body area locally and regionally. In this study, several studies in Iraq were reviewed, using Remote Sensing techniques with the help of GIS to detect changes in the areas covered by the water bodies using satellite images captured in different periods. Natural and artificial lakes represent a large proportion of the water bodies in Iraq, including eight (8) lakes distributed in different regions of Iraq. An evaluation of the hydrological system of the studied water bodies showed that the changes in the area and size of natural and artificial lakes are affected by political, economic, and climatic conditions as the areas increase and decrease over years.
Mineralogy and Morphology of Iraqi Sea Salt and Sabkhas
Authors: Noori Ahmed , Ahmed Mohammed , Resen Ali , Abbass Muna
Published: April 2024

A few studies have investigated the morphology and mineralogy of the salt deposits in Iraq. These deposits have amassed in substantial amounts as a result of the rise in temperature, specifically during the summer season. This study aims to analyze and characterize the mineral composition, morphology, and salt crystallization of the sabkhas and sea salt. The physicochemical tests (X-ray Diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy, and energy dispersive spectroscopy) were used in this study. Samples were collected from sabkha salts in Diyala, Al-Emara, and the sea salt in Al-Basra. These locations exhibit an important and unique distribution of precipitated salt. The study showed that a semi-arid to arid climate in small pools located in specific locations led to the generation of Sabkhas and sea salt through saltwater evaporation. After processing the samples, the half-and-quarter method was used to obtain a 20-gram sample from the investigated bulk substance. According to the XRD analysis, halite is the main evaporite mineral present in the samples, with calcite, anhydrate, gypsum, and bischofite following it in decreasing order of abundance. The predominant trace elements include sulfur (S), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), aluminum (Al), silicon (Si), iron (Fe), and molybdenum (Mo). Sea salt from the Al-Fao in Al-Basra exhibits exceptional mineral concentration and forms cubic-shaped crystals due to excellent evaporation of seawater. The most common crystallization patterns found in sabkhas and sea salt consist of hopper shapes, cubic crystals, rhombic crystals, cryptocrystals, and tabular shapes. Each of these forms of crystallization occurs at ambient temperatures.
Translating socio-political texts from French into Azerbaijani: challenges and subtleties
Authors: IBRAHIM Ulfet
Published: April 2024

"Translating" means identifying and overcoming obstacles, solving problems, making choices, in short, finding the best possible solution. The translation of socio-political texts is one of the most difficult challenges likely to arise in the life of a translator. This research asks the following questions: How to translate political texts? What subtleties and particularities should be taken into account when translating socio-political texts from French into Azerbaijani? What are the means available to the translator, but also above all what linguistic skills will he have to call on to translate political texts as well as possible? But if translating a political text is a strong gesture and an interesting issue, it is also a challenge strewn with difficulties: the task is as difficult as the text is ambitious and complex at the base.
Integrability of Lotka-Volterra differential equation via integrating factors
Authors: COZMA Dumitru
Published: April 2024

We consider the Lotka-Volterra differential equation:y(a_2*x +b_2*y+c_2)*dx=x*(a_1*x +b_1*y+c_1)*d_y in which the coefficients a_1, b_1, c_1, a_2, b_2, c_2 and variables x, y are assumed to be real. This equation introduced by Lotka and Volterra appears in ecology where it models two species in competition. It has been widely used in chemistry, applied mathematics and in a large variety of physical topics such as laser physics, plasma physics, neural networks, hydrodynamics etc. In this paper, depending on the coefficients of the equation, we study its integrability by using different methods including the existence of integrating factors of the form µ=h_(n)^(-1) where h_(n) (x,y) is a polynomial of degree n, n €{1,2,3}.
Screening of nasopharyngeal cancer in high-risk familial cohort: A practical approach using a screening algorithm
Authors: Wee Jia Jia , Jang Isabelle Jia Hui , Teo Neville Wei Yang , Loh Ian Chi Yuan , Charn Tze Choong , Eu Donovan Kum Chuen , Tsang Raymond King Yin , Lim Ming Yann , Huang Lilleen Minyi , Mok Paul Kan Hwei , Toh Song Tar , Lim Chwee Ming
Published: April 2024

In Singapore, nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is among the top 3 cancers afflicting middle-aged males (30–49 years old).1 Unfortunately, patients with early-stage NPC are often asymptomatic, and most patients (approx. 70%) are diagnosed with advanced disease with adversely reduced survival. First-degree relatives of NPC patients have about 4 to 10 times increased risk of developing NPC,2 and strategies for reducing NPC-specific mortality among this high-risk group are feasible. Herein, a working group from the Chapter Board of Otorhinolaryngologists Singapore proposed a screening algorithm for these high-risk individuals of NPC based on existing available evidence.
Challenges in genetic screening for inherited endocrinopathy affecting the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands in Singapore
Authors: Pinto Diluka , Jong Mechteld C de , Parameswaran Rajeev
Published: April 2024

Significant progress has been made in the understanding of many human diseases, especially cancers, which has contributed to improved and increased survival. The Human Genome Project and The Cancer Genome Atlas project brought about a new era, with an understanding of inherited diseases at a molecular level, which subsequently facilitated the option of precision medicine. Precision medicine has helped tailor treatment decisions at an individual level, for instance in terms of surgical treatments or targeted therapies in advanced diseases. Despite the increasing advances in genetic-lead precision medicine, this has not translated into increasing uptake among patients. Reasons for this may be potential knowledge gaps among clinicians; on reasons for poor uptake of genetic testing such as for cultural, religious or personal beliefs; and on financial implications such as lack of support from insurance companies. In this review, we look at the current scenario of genetic screening for common inherited endocrine conditions affecting the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands in Singapore, and the implications associated with it.
Illicit drug consumption in Singapore: Where are we in the fight against drugs?
Authors: Teo David Choon Liang , Sasidharan Sanjiv Nair , Winslow Rasaiah Munidasa
Published: April 2024

Illicit drug consumption is associated with significant negative health, financial and social consequences. Yet, illicit drug consumption remains highly prevalent and continues to be a growing problem worldwide. In 2021, 1 in 17 people aged 15–64 in the world had used a drug in the past 12 months. Notwithstanding population growth, the estimated number of drug users grew from 240 million in 2011 to 296 million in 2021.
Severe Newborn Encephalopathy Unrelated to Intrapartum Hypoxic Events: 3 Case Reports
Authors: Tan T C , Tan T Y T , Kwek K Y C , Tee J C S , Rajadurai V S , Yeo G S H
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Newborn encephalopathy is an important clinical problem associated with considerable morbidity and mortality and is pertinent in the assignment of blame in obstetrics litigation.

Clinical Picture: We report 3 babies with severe neonatal encephalopathy.
Outcome: In all 3 cases, intrapartum hypoxic insult was unlikely to be a significant contributing factor towards the development of neonatal encephalopathy. The aetiology was unclear in the first 2 cases and there was antecedent antenatal cause of feto-maternal haemorrhage in the last case.

Conclusion: Prevention of neonatal encephalopathy was not possible in these 3 cases. We recommend that umbilical cord blood gases be clearly documented in such cases to reduce unnecessary obstetrics litigation of intrapartum asphyxia as the significant contributing factor to the poor neonatal outcome. Clinicians must have a high index of suspicion of antecedent causes and perform the necessary investigations to elucidate the aetiology of the neonatal encephalopathy.
FIGO Stage 1B2 Cervical Carcinoma – The KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Experience
Authors: Han C C C , Low J J H , Yeo R , Lee K M , Khoo-Tan H S , Tay E H , Yam K L , Ho T H
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The objectives of this review were to document the surgicopathological characteristics of surgically resected FIGO stage 1B2 cervical carcinoma and to review our overall experience with this disease.

Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective review of 35 patients diagnosed and treated from September 1990 to November 2001.

Results: The median age was 42 years and the mean tumour diameter was 5.1 cm. Majority were squamous cell carcinomas (65.7%), 28.6% were adenocarcinomas and 5.7% were adeno-squamous carcinomas. The primary treatment comprised radical surgery in 77.1%, radiotherapy in 20% and neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy in 2.9%. Significant surgicopathological features noted were deep stromal invasion (66.7%), lymphovascular space invasion (55.6%), parametrial involvement (22.2%), positive margins (3.7%) and pelvic node metastases (33.3%). Postoperative radiation was given to 92.6% of the patients who underwent primary surgery, of whom 29% received concurrent chemotherapy. Radiation toxicity was mild with no grade 3 or 4 toxicity documented. For the patients who had surgery, the recurrence rate was 14.8% (11.1% pelvic and 3.7% distant) and the survival rate was 88.9%. For those who had primary radiation, the rate of persistent disease was 28.6%, the distant recurrence rate was 28.6% and the survival rate was 57.1%.

Conclusion: FIGO stage 1B2 cervical carcinomas are associated with significant rates of adverse surgicopathological features. The ideal primary treatment is yet to be established and should be determined by prospective randomised trials.
Penerapan Metode Technology Acceptance Model Untuk Mengetahui Tingkat Penerimaan Pengguna Aplikasi Vidio
Authors: Ramadhan Kumara Aditya , Meiriza Allsela , Oktadini Nabila Rizky , Putra Pacu , Sevtiyuni Putri Eka
Published: April 2024

Vidio merupakan sebuah layanan Subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) yang memberikan layanan streaming video. Berdasarkan ulasan aplikasi Vidio, diketahui banyak ulasan yang negatif dan rendah terkait layanan yang diberikan membuat penerimaan dan kepuasan pengguna berkurang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat penerimaan pengguna dengan mengukur korelasi antara beberapa variabel. Metode yang akan digunakan adalah Technology Acceptance Model dengan mengukur variabel perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, behavioral intention to use, attitude toward using, dan actual use dengan uji hipotesis. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap 100 orang penduduk kota Palembang. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, terdapat hubungan korelasi positif yang sangat kuat antara attitude toward using dan behavioral intention to use. Selain itu terdapat hubungan korelasi positif yang kuat antara variabel perceived usefulness dan variabel lainnya kecuali actual use. Secara keseluruhan dari hasil yang didapat, dalam penerimaan pengguna aplikasi Vidio masing-masing variabel berpengaruh signifikan dan positif pada penelitian ini.
Dialysis Distress
Authors: Sanjay Kalra  , Sourabh Sharma  , Manisha Sahay
Published: April 2024

This communication conceptualizes and characterizes thephenomenon of dialysis distress, commonly encounteredin persons living with end stage kidney disease on dialysis.Dialysis distress can be defined as an emotional state,marked by extreme apprehension, anxiety, despair and/ordejection, due to a perceived inability to cope with thechallenges and demands of living with dialysis. Thisconcept can be extrapolated to persons who undergo renalreplacement therapy such as renal transplant.Dialysis distress should be identified in a timely manner,and managed using appropriate support, counselling andeducation, delivered in an empathic manner.Keywords: Chronic kidney disease, dialysis, end stagekidney disease, psychosocial aspects, renal replacementtherapy
Os cinco sentidos e a escritura do vídeo: diálogo entre linguagens
Authors: Moreira Mateus Dutra Brandão
Published: April 2024

O artigo traz um análise da obra I walk the line[1] e traça um diálogo com o livro Os cinco sentidos, filosofia dos corpos misturados (2001), de Michel Serres. Na análise são abordados os conceitos do vídeo e da gravura em metal, a natureza de suas linguagens separadamente, mas principalmente o hibridismo do campo videográfico, que permite dialogar com as mais diversas linguagens. As reflexões pertinentes aos temas propostos são conduzidas por leituras, trechos, reminiscências imagéticas e conceituais provenientes de autores como Philippe Dubois (2004), Arlindo Machado (2007), Christine Mello (2008), dentre outros. A soma disso cria obras multifacetadas onde não se identifica mais quem é quem, os corpos se misturam.[1] Videoarte apresentada na exposição Pós-Happening do VI Coma – Ida/UnB, Coletivo de Pós-Graduação em Arte, 11 a 17 de novembro de 2015. Link para assistir o vídeo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pncF7dNTbDs
A Prática Artística de Paulo Bruscky: Onde Tudo é Carimbo e/ou o Carimbo pra Mim é Tudo
Authors: Porto Fernanda de Carvalho
Published: April 2024

Este artigo aborda o processo de criação do artista conceitual Paulo Bruscky a partir da presença do carimbo em sua prática artística. Por meio de uma visita ao ateliê-arquivo do artista e do uso da entrevista como ferramenta metodológica, propõe-se uma investigação acerca do contexto de sua produção, suas referências, tendências poéticas, suportes utilizados, diálogos com outros artistas, posicionamentos frente à arte, cultura e política, com o intuito de compreender sua complexa rede de criação.
Voir une image dans une image: Husserl
Authors: Lageira Jacinto
Published: April 2024

théoriques et pratiques, cela en raison du titre, je ne traiterai pas directement de la célèbre recommandation faite par Léonard de Vinci dans ses Carnets : « Si tu regardes des murs barbouillés de taches, ou faits de pierres d’espèces différentes, et qu’il te faille imaginer quelque scène, tu y verras des paysages variés, des montagnes, fleuves, rochers, arbres, plaines, grandes vallées et divers groupes de collines. Tu y découvriras aussi des combats et figures d’un mouvement rapide, d’étranges airs de visages [...] et une infinité de choses […]». Ni ne traiterai directement de la méthode d’Alexander Cozens, consistant à créer des images à partir de taches répandues de manière hasardeuse sur le papier ou sur la toile, ni non plus directement des peintures d’Arcimboldo ou de celles de Dali dans lesquelles l’on peut discerner une tête, un paysage, des personnages formés d’éléments pourtant séparés et disparates. Ce que l’on nomme la paraéidolie – capacité à voir toutes sortes de figures dans des formes naturelles ou artificielles -, existe aussi dans la photographie, soit qu’il s’agisse d’une volonté de l’opérateur, soit d’une reconstruction du récepteur, et, bien que cette approche relève de la possibilité illusoire et concrète de voir une image dans une image – dont un cas, exponentiel, est le procédé de la mise en abyme –, ce n’est pas cette très riche problématique qui sera ici abordée. Alors que la paraéidolie fonctionne par assemblage de ressemblance(s), l’approche dont il sera ici question est celle de l’analogie des images, ou de l’image-analogon, donc une image qui est un autre elle-même. [...]
A fotografia contemporânea: da apropriação e manipulação visual à ressignificação semântica da memória
Authors: Lopes Almerinda
Published: April 2024

O texto aborda o processo de inflação e banalização das imagens, de modo especial a partir do advento das câmaras digitais e aparelhos de telefonia móvel, que em razão de sua portabilidade, acessibilidade social, e facilidade de manipulação e uso permitem a qualquer indivíduo capturar e consumir imagens, em sintonia com a lógica do consumo capitalista. O surgimento de softwares de edição e tratamento de imagens, e o acesso à Internet facultaram tanto o contato com o patrimônio imagético, artístico e fotográfico de todos os tempos, como a sua apropriação, manipulação e (re) funcionamento da memória visual.
Arquivos de criação de Roberto Alencar:
Authors: Dias Wagner Miranda
Published: April 2024

O artigo investiga os percursos de criação do artista do corpo – teatro, dança e performance – Roberto Alencar, refletindo sobre a produção das características do grotesco em seu trajeto criativo, perscrutando os procedimentos que envolvem seu pensamento e prática, destacando as relações entre desenho e corpo. Os conceitos de beleza e de feiura, que estão no âmago das definições do grotesco, têm rendido inúmeros debates e teorias ao longo da história e abrangem diversas áreas de conhecimento. A partir do corpo grotesco, os sistemas morais são subvertidos e distorcidos, e torna-se clara a relação íntima entre a arte, a vida e a morte. Os sentidos que o grotesco propõe servem de modo muito eficiente à análise de alguns processos criativos de Alencar ligados às relações entre seus desenhos de corpos e o corpo que vai para a cena. Seus estudos de corpos prenunciam experiências com o monstruoso e grotesco pelo qual ele se interessa intensamente. Essa análise foi feita a partir do estudo de documentos de processos criativos – cadernos, desenhos e escritos – de Alencar, criados no desenvolvimento de seu trabalho, à luz das teorias de Cecília Almeida Salles sobre crítica de processos de criação, que tem como base a semiótica de C.S. Pierce e propõe diálogos com autores como Victor Hugo, Vsevolod Meyerhold e Mikhail Bakhtin.
Vantrolog Uygulamalarına Yönelik Öğretmen Görüşleri: Bir Metafor Çalışması
Authors: Gözler Alpaslan , İşler Elife , Altın Kaniye
Published: April 2024

Eğitimde bireyin ihtiyaçlarının merkeze alındığı şu dönemlerde değişen eğitim paradigması eğitim sistemlerini toplumcu anlayıştan bireyci anlayışa yöneltmiştir. Bu doğrultuda geleneksel eğitim yaklaşımları da yerini alternatif ve yenilikçi eğitim yaklaşımlarına bırakmıştır. Son zamanlarda uygulanan alternatif tekniklerden bir tanesi de Eğitimde vantrolog tekniğinin kullanılmasıdır. Teatral bir teknik olan vantrolog tekniğinin eğitimde kullanılması olgusu son günlerde popülerlik kazanmış yeni bir uygulamadır. Bu nedenle öğretmenlerin vantrolog tekniğine yönelik algılarının metaforlar aracılığıyla tespit edilmesi önemli görülmüştür. Bu araştırmanın amacı öğretmenlerin vantrolog tekniğine yönelik görüşlerini metaforlar yoluyla belirlemektir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma desenlerinden olgubilim deseni kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılında “Vantrolog Tekniği Eğitimi” hizmetiçi eğitimine katılan öğretmenler arasından gönüllülük esasıyla belirlenen 21 öğretmenden oluşturulmuştur. Araştırma verilerinin analizinde içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu oluşturan öğretmenler vantrolog tekniğine yönelik 19’u farklı 21 metafor geliştirmiştir. Geliştirilen metaforların gerekçeleri doğrultusunda oluşturulan 4 kategori; Sıcaklık, Samimiyet Kaynağı Olarak Vantrolog Tekniği, Yansıtma Aracı Olarak Vantrolog Tekniği, Kurtarıcı Olarak Vantrolog Tekniği, Yaratıcı Bir Uygulama Olarak Vantrolog Tekniği şeklindedir. Araştırma bulgularından hareketle; Eğitimde alternatif ve yenilikçi yöntemlerin uygulanması adına vantrolog tekniğin tercih edilmesi ve yaygınlaştırılması gerektiği, benzeri çalışmaların farklı branşlarda ve farklı yaş gruplarında da yapılması, Eğitim sürecinde öğretmen ve öğrenci üzerindeki olumlu katkıları göz önünde bulundurularak yüksek öğretimde öğretmen yetiştirme sürecinde de alternatif bir eğitim yöntemi olan vantrolog tekniğinin öğretmen adaylarına bir ders olarak verilmesi önerilmiştir.
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Isoniazid Among Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients
Authors: Talha Laique  , Navida Manzoor  , Qura-tul-ain  , Sidra Mushtaq  , Faiza Khan  , Naseem Saud
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Tuberculosis has a higher incidence in lower income countries. Positive treatment outcomes may be fewer due to comorbidities like diabetes mellitus and immunosuppressive illnesses. The Global Tuberculosis Network working under the umbrella of World Health Organization has composed different committees. The TB Pharmacology Committee has given the concept of precision medicine and treatment based on drug susceptibility testing. Achievement of optimum plasma levels of anti-tuberculous drugs by therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is imperative and being emphasized to achieve a TB cure.
Aims and Objectives: To determine the levels of INH in low responders to ATT have lower plasma levels of Isoniazid. Place and Duration of study: University of Health Sciences and Gulab Devi Chest Hospital, Lahore, for 1 year from August 2017- July 2018.
Material and Methods: A first dose therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of isoniazid (INH) was planned in 25 newly enrolled sputum positive tuberculous patients at Gulab-Devi Hospital. The work was approved by Ethical Review Committee. Fixed dose combination (FDC) of anti-tuberculous drugs was given under direct observation and blood samples were withdrawn at two hours (C2h) and six hours (C6h) on days one, 14 and 56th of drug therapy. Samples of sputum for acid fast bacilli (AFB) were also taken during blood sampling. Method development and validation of isoniazid estimation by high-performance liquid chromatography was carried out. Plasma INH concentration in test samples was measured with Shimadzu Chromatographic System, Japan. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20. A p value ? 0.05 was taken as statistically significant.
Results: Among 25 patients enrolled to the current study, the mean plasma levels of isoniazid were 1.29±0.79 µg / ml and 0.56±0.43 µg / ml at two hours and six hours respectively throughout the research duration. Most of the patients had lesser plasma INH levels than the target ranges (< 3µg / ml). Sputum for acid fast bacilli was found 100% positive on day one and 14 however sputum conversion was 56% after four weeks drug therapy.
Conclusion: An early TDM monitoring has revealed low plasma INH concentration. Correction of dose to achieve expected plasma INH level will have promising effect on sputum culture conversion. It will minimize the total statewide burden of slow responders and tuberculosis resistant cases.
Increasing Trend of Gestational Diabetes Among Pregnant Females
Authors: Uzma Malik
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Gestational Diabetes mellitus (GDM) incidence has risen in recent decades affecting nearly 15 percent of females who experience elevated blood sugar levels during their pregnancy.
Aims and Objectives: To assess the increasing trend of gestational diabetes among pregnant females visiting DHQ Hospital Narowal.
Place and Duration of study: Data was collected at DHQ Hospital Narowal during 2018 & 2023.
Material and Methods: The study was carried out at DHQ Hospital, Narowal. During study period, 3600 pregnant females aged between 18 to 45 years were enrolled and examined for gestational diabetes mellitus in each year 2018 & 2023. The collected data was entered and analyzed in computer software SPSS version 25.0. Data was presented in tables and graphs for both quantitative and qualitative variables. pvalue? 0.05 was taken as significant.
Results: Among 3600 pregnant females in year 2018, 75.1% were 18-30 years old and 24.9% were 31-45 years old. Among pregnant females in year 2023, 89.0% were 18-30 years old and 11.0% were 31-45 years old. Among pregnant females, 15.9%, 42.4% and 41.7% had gestational age 0-12 weeks, 13-28 weeks and 29-40 weeks in 2018, respectively.
In 2023, 29.6%, 22.1% and 48.3% females had gestational age 0-12 weeks, 13-28 weeks and 29-40 weeks, respectively. Among these pregnant females, 20.1% in 2018 and 35.0% in 2023 were diagnosed with gestational diabetes while the increasing trend was found to be 14.9%.
Conclusion: This study concluded that there was an increasing trend of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant females in Narowal.
Insights into The Prenatal and Postnatal Knowledge & Critical Observations of Parents with Children who Have Down Syndrome: A Single Center Study
Authors: Wardah Tariq  , Dawood Tahir  , Shawana Kamran  , Tatheer Zahra
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Down syndrome (DS) is one of the many genetic syndromes commonly confronted by pediatricians. These people commonly share a few features which include a low level of muscle tone (hypotonia), learning disabilities, and abnormalities of the cranium and facial parts.
Aims and Objectives: To assess the pre and postnatal knowledge, of parents with Down syndrome children.
Place and Duration of study: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Shifa International Hospital (SIH), by Final year medical students, in association with the Cytogenetics Department. between December 2019 to September 2021
Material and Methods: All the chidren diagnosed with Down Syndrome at the SIH and their parents were invited to participate in our study. Convenience sampling was used depending solely on the number of parents who had accepted our invitation. A total sample size of 35 was included, of which 15 agreed to participate. A detailed questionnaire having both close ended and open questions in English and Urdu was filled out by those parents who consented. Data was entered and analysed using SPSS version 24.0. pvalue ?0.05 was taken as significant.
Results: Our results showed that 11 of the 15 DS children i.e., 73.3% were male and 4 out of 15 i.e., 26.6% were females. None of these children had siblings with the same disorder. 13 of the 15 cases (86.6%) were diagnosed post- natally only 2 cases (13.3%) pre-natally. All the cases i.e., 100% were diagnosed by a pediatrician and none were diagnosed by an obstetrician. Surprisingly increasing age of either parent seemed to increase the incidence of DS offspring. 60.0% (9 of the 15) of parents did not know the condition could be diagnosed prenatally. While 10 of 15 (66.6%) of them were aware of its general complications. Answering open ended questions parents identified the lack of awareness, special educational institutes, and presence of communication gap between them and doctors as some of the factors that hindered the welfare of DS children.
Conclusion: Only one parent knew about DS complications pre-natally and only a few were aware that a pre-natal diagnosis could be formed. Postnatal knowledge of parents was sketchy also, especially regarding the future complications faced by DS children, Parents critically observed insufficient public awareness, societal taboos, paucity of local DS data and prenatal medical DS training, and consequently lack of govermnnental support required by special needs DS children in our country.
Sotavuosien monta Viipuria – Rakenteet, ihmiset ja ylirajaiset yhtymäkohdat
Authors: Kivimäki Ville
Published: April 2024

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Hallenbergin teollisuuden jälleenrakentaminen Tammisuolle
Authors: Paavilainen Marko
Published: April 2024

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Kaunisteltu todellisuus – Viipuri neuvostoliittolaisissa valokuvissa sodan aikana ja pian sodan jälkeen
Authors: Shikalov Yury
Published: April 2024

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PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN BERDIFERENSIASI BERDASARKAN KESIAPAN BELAJAR DI TINGKAT SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS
Authors: Salamah Anisa Umu , Anti Dhamayanti Fauzi  , Daryanti Wahyu Lestari  , Dian Fitriani  , Asep Saefullah
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Every individual has their uniqueness and characteristics. Likewise, students were individuals who have uniqueness and characteristics that vary from one another. In class X in one of the high schools in Serang City, there is a variety of learning readiness it is necessary to do differentiated learning to meet this diversity so that students can optimize their potential according to their competence. The purpose of lessons is to determine the impact of the application of differentiated learning on the learning process and how it be apply in class X Biology subjects. This research uses descriptive qualitative type with the source of research information from students. Modificated of lesson plans and LKPD for Biology subjects based on differentiated learning based on the diversity of students' learning readiness. The results showed an impact on changes in the behavior of students who were more active and enthusiastic in Biology learning activities. Therefore, it can be conclude that the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) learning model based on differentiated learning readiness can be apply in class X.