bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pozasądowe spory konsumenckie w energetyce: nadzieje i obawy
Authors: Sroczyński Jarosław
Published: January 2025

W artykule przedstawiono nowe rozwiązania prawne w zakresie pozasądowego rozwiązywania sporów konsumenckich w sektorze energetycznym. Omówiono główne cechy postępowania przed Koordynatorem ds. negocjacji. Zwrócono uwagę na kilka istotnych wątpliwości odnośnie do przyjętych rozwiązań proceduralnych, które mogą osłabić ogólnie pozytywny efekt wprowadzenia nowych regulacji. Należą do nich, przede wszystkim, zbyt szeroki zakres dobrowolności uczestniczenia przedsiębiorstw energetycznych w postępowaniach, a także kontrowersyjny zakaz wstrzymania dostarczania paliw i energii do czasu rozwiązania sporu przez Koordynatora.
Wpływ proponowanych zmian dyrektywy 2009/28/WE w sprawie promowania stosowania energii ze źródeł odnawialnych na bezpieczeństwo rynku energetycznego w Polsce
Authors:   Katedra Prawa Europejskiego Wydziału Prawa i Administracji Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Porzeżyńska Magdalena
Published: January 2025

W dniu 30 listopada 2016 roku KE przedstawiła pakiet środków na rzecz czystej energii dla wszystkich Europejczyków (Clean Energy for All Europeans legislative proposals), obejmujący szereg propozycji legislacyjnych, związanych z reformą unijnego rynku energii. Wspomniany zbiór projektów aktów prawnych, znany powszechnie jako tzw. pakiet zimowy (Winter package), wyznacza w sposób kompleksowy kierunek rozwoju rynku elektroenergetycznego w UE, przewidując zmiany aktów prawnych mających kluczowe znaczenie z perspektywy funkcjonowania tego sektora. „Pakiet zimowy” obejmuje swoim zakresem między innymi zmianę Dyrektywy Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady 2009/28/WE z dnia 23 kwietnia 2009 r. w sprawie promowania stosowania energii ze źródeł odnawialnych. O ile wszystkie zaprezentowane przez KE propozycje legislacyjne mogą wywierać wpływ na przyszły kształt polskiego sektora elektroenergetycznego, to na szczególną uwagę zasługują planowane zmiany dyrektywy 2009/28/WE w sprawie promowania stosowania energii ze źródeł odnawialnych. Mając na względzie, że odnawialne źródła energii uznawane są za jedno z kluczowych narzędzi poprawy bezpieczeństwa dostaw energii, zaproponowane rozwiązania należy rozpatrywać zwłaszcza w kontekście ich wpływu na bezpieczeństwo krajowych rynków energii. W konsekwencji artykuł ma na celu zweryfikowanie, w jakim zakresie proponowane rozwiązania (w tym konieczność ich wdrożenia przez państwa członkowskie) mogą odgrywać rolę z perspektywy poprawy bezpieczeństwa dostaw energii w Polsce.
« Des livres superbes… avec une touche de mystère » : stratégies et positionnement des éditions Lounak (2013-2018)
Authors: Rioux Philippe
Published: January 2025

En observant les débuts des éditions Lounak, nous chercherons à capter ce moment crucial où les paramètres qui déterminent la trajectoire de l’entreprise sont définis. Pour ce faire, nous nous attarderons à « l’acte éditorial » posé par Lounak, qui est compris comme « une situation d’énonciation, non pas dissociée, mais intégrée au texte et qui se traduit autant dans et par la matérialité visuelle du livre que dans les opérations intellectuelles de son établissement et les éléments paratextuels qui l’accompagnent » (Ouvry-Vial, 2007 : 77).
Feminists Birthing a New Way of Being Church
Authors: Abraham Kochurani
Published: January 2025

This text delves into the intersection of feminist theology and ecclesiological transformation, using Sisters in Solidarity (SIS) as a case study. It explores how feminist perspectives challenge gendered hierarchies within religious institutions, focusing on birthing change and fostering feminist solidarity. The narrative unfolds with a critical analysis of the Church’s historical and contemporary treatment of women, especially in light of clergy sexual abuse scandals. It discusses the emergence of SIS as a proactive force, advocating for justice, healing and empowerment for marginalised individuals within the Church. The text also delves into theological underpinnings, emphasising the embodiment of the divine in female experiences and the importance of solidarity as a catalyst for transformative actions. Ultimately, it calls for a reimagining of ecclesiastical structures towards inclusivity, equality and a deeper engagement with feminist principles for a more just and compassionate Church.
Rendering Christian Symbols Fluid: Regarding the Anti-Oppressive Practices of the Feminist Collective L’autre Parole
Authors: Couture Denise
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this text is to establish connections between the anti-oppressive practices of the feminist and Christian collective L’autre Parole (“the Other Word”), based in Quebec (Canada), and the orientations of liberation theologies on the global stage. The text highlights how Christian feminists from a local community bend, forge, change and rewrite the symbols of domination within the Christian tradition to restore their liberating thread. In this text, we study, in particular, the symbols of Dieue and of Christa. L’autre Parole’s feminism unfolds as a way of living. It posits the hypothesis of a systemic subordination of women to men as a group and it is encapsulated by two key slogans: “The personal is political” and “A woman will not be liberated until all women are liberated.” The article emphasises how the group can challenge its own complicity with forces of domination or collaboration. While possessing a local and temporary character, the anti-oppressive (re)interpretations of Christian symbols proposed by a local group contribute to a global momentum, hence, the interest in analysing such local creations in order to consider the process of global solidarity in action regarding liberation theologies.
Potential Responses to the Coloniality of Human Rights and “Man” in Light of Animal Rights Talk: To Imagine What Never Was
Authors: Baldelomar César “CJ”
Published: January 2025

Presented as a thought experiment, this essay urges readers to (re)consider how critiques of the colonial concept of man (as a rational being) can disrupt and expand dominant ontologies to birth creative reimaginings of rights talk and protections, especially since rights discourses privilege rationality as the marker of full humanity. The same claims used to debunk animal rights can also be used to debunk human rights, especially for humans lacking a certain cognitive capacity or will. As evident throughout history and in the present, not all flesh and bodies (including hominine ones) are worth the same, notwithstanding aspirational and humanist rhetoric and rights bolstered by colonial and theological concepts. Some “humans” have been and continue to be equated with the savage and with animality — casting doubt on the universal applicability of rights talk as currently framed and deployed. Discussing the potential for animal rights would reconstitute and strengthen human rights — for it would force scholars, activists, judges, lawyers, students and professors to rethink the basis for global and local human rights regimes in light of creative jurisprudences and ontologies not based exclusively on Judeo-Christian or Western paradigms and worldviews. Such project also challenges coloniality and colonialism — the foundational paradigms of “modernity” and existing rights talk. The essay ends with some notes and suggestions on reimagining the human as an important step in demystifying human rights as a universal, eternal paradigm that protects all flesh equally, if at all.
A Just and Green Recovery: Reflections on Catholic Social Teaching in Light of the Pandemic
Authors: Rowe Gareth L. M.
Published: January 2025

The paper poses the question: What would lead to a better and greener post-Covid world in terms of livelihoods and economics? Is this consistent with Catholic social teaching (CST) or a challenge to CST? The paper provides the first external report on a project currently being undertaken by CAFOD (part of Caritas Internationalis) with Durham University. The project undertakes an exploration of one of CAFOD’s priority themes: “a just, green global recovery.” It aims to reflect theologically on the pandemic and how it disrupted economic enabling environments and exacerbated structural inequalities and to suggest some ways forward as and when we begin to emerge from the pandemic. The overall aim of the project is to contribute towards advancing the vision of progress and agenda for change in CAFOD’s strategic framework: Our Common Home (OCH), which was itself inspired by Laudato Si’ and Pope Francis’s insight that “We are faced not with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather with one complex crisis which is both social and environmental.” Methodologically, the project aims at a multi-layered approach. A grassroots approach is central, building theology up from the voices of CAFOD’s partners. Discussions are being held with partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America to find out what kind of economic enabling environment would improve their lives. This approach is being supplemented by discussions with supporter groups in the UK. The insights from partners will be reflected upon in the light of CST in its widest sense. This includes the papal magisterium, regional episcopal conferences and the insights of liberation theologians.
Benchmarking of a time-saving and scalable protocol for the extraction of DNA from diverse viromes
Authors: Shamash Michael , Kapoor Saniya , Maurice Corinne F.
Published: January 2025

The virome, composed of viruses inhabiting diverse ecosystems, significantly influences microbial community dynamics and host health. The phenol-chloroform DNA extraction protocol for viromes, though effective, is time-intensive and requires the use of multiple toxic chemicals. This study introduces a streamlined, scalable protocol for DNA extraction using a commercially-available kit as an alternative, assessing its performance against the phenol-chloroform method across human fecal, mouse fecal, and soil samples. No significant differences in virome diversity or community composition were seen between methods. Most viral operational taxonomic units (vOTUs) were common to both methods, with only a small percentage unique to either approach. Alpha- and beta-diversity analyses showed no significant impact of the extraction method on virome composition, confirming the kit’s efficacy and versatility on sample types beyond those officially supported by the manufacturer. While the kit approach offers benefits like reduced toxicity and increased throughput, it has limitations such as higher costs and potential issues reliably capturing low-abundance taxa. This protocol provides a viable option for large-scale virome studies, although the phenol-chloroform approach may still be preferable for specific sample types.
Incidental Extraluminal Leiomyosarcoma of the Urinary Bladder: A Rare Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge
Authors: Manohar Anisha , Negi Preety , Miglani Ripan , Pruthi Harnoor Singh , Kaur Manjeet , Kumari Priyanka
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Non-urothelial malignancies in the bladder are rare. Leiomyosarcoma has been recognized as the most common mesenchymal tumor, accounting for less than 0.1% of primary bladder tumors. The diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma mostly relies on histopathological analysis and specific immunohistochemical markers, as clinical and imaging findings are typically inadequate.
Case Report: We here describe the case of a 56-year-old female who presented with diffuse pain in the lower abdomen during micturition for one week. Whole body 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) imaging findings identified a faintly FDG-avid lesion in the anterior pelvic region raising the suspicion of a mesenteric mass. She underwent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed a 4x3 cm mass originating from the fundus of the bladder (extraluminal) with adhesions to the sigmoid colon. Histopathological examination of the resected mass confirmed it as a high-grade sarcoma of the urinary bladder with necrotic areas and high mitotic activity. The surrounding cuff of bladder tissue revealed no evidence of malignancy. The immunohistochemistry report results were positive for smooth muscle actin, desmin, and caldesmon supporting the diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma urinary bladder.
Conclusion: This case underscores the rarity and diagnostic challenges associated with extraluminal leiomyosarcoma of the bladder. There is a need to consider leiomyosarcoma as differential diagnosis of atypical bladder masses highlighting the importance of a tailored, multidisciplinary approach, addressing the potential for recurrence, and improving patient outcomes. Continued reporting of cases and collaborative research efforts are essential to advance our understanding of this rare malignancy.
Aquatic Temperature and Its Ecological Systems: A Review of Knowledge and Approaches for Studying Aqua-biota Responses
Authors: I. I. Akpan, , U. I. Enin, , I. I Udo, , U. U. George, , N. O Abiaobo,
Published: January 2025

Available studies directing to aquatic temperature in Niger Delta aquatic ecological systems was carefully studied and developed as a review that takes on the tempo-spatial variation in that systems, the essence of being knowledgeable in facts relating to aquatic temperature of ecological systems, the vital points in the development of aquatic temperature modelling through its measurement, anthropogenic agenda that modify the aquatic temperature, the impact of temperature changes on the physico-chemical parameters of aquatic system; and on aqua-biota. Various ways of assessing the impacts of temperature variations in aqua-biota are spelled out and aquatic temperature criteria for the protection of aqua-biota are detailed. This review paper beams on the complexity of aquatic temperature in the ecological system; the need of being knowledgeable in tempo-spatial variability, the various responses of aqua-biota to temperature thermal stress; the anthropogenic agenda that modified the aquatic temperature and the current threat to aquatic ecology systems the climate change.
First Detection of Virulence Factors in Escherichia coli Isolated from Urogenital Tract and Correlation with Antimicrobial Resistance at the National Public Health Laboratory, Brazzaville
Authors: Nieko Nicole Prisca Makaya Dangui , Kayath Christian Aimé , Kaya-Ongoto Moїse Doria , Kinavouidi Duchel Jeanedvi Kinouani
Published: January 2025

Escherichia coli is the most frequently isolated pathogen of urogenital infections. Its virulence gives it the ability to evade host defences and develop resistance to antibiotics. The aim of this work is to detect virulence factors and correlate them with antibiotic resistance. The virulence genes were detected by multiplex PCR. Susceptibility to antibiotics was tested by diffusion of agar discs. Of the 102 isolated strains, 43.14% had at least one of the three virulence factors tested. The sfa/foc gene was the most predominant, with a rate of 59.10%. The antibiotic susceptibility test showed the overall resistance of the strains tested, ranging from 20 to 80%. The correlation between antibiotic resistance and the expression of virulence factors showed that strains carrying the afa and sfa/foc genes were resistant to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid at rates of 83.3% and 61.5%, respectively; strains carrying the pap gene were 95% resistant to imipenem. Statistically significant P values were obtained, respectively, 0.001 for sfa/foc, 0.034 for afa, and 0.000 for pap. Other statistically significant results were also obtained. These factor detection rates and their antibiotic resistance profiles should lead us to question the hygiene measures to be taken to avoid contamination of the urogenital tract by these factors.
Sensory Analysis of a Greek Yoghurt Spread with Blends of Butter and Salt
Authors: Sweety  , Santhosh Aiswarya Velekat , T S Asif Ali , Harinivenugopal
Published: January 2025

Aims: To design and evaluate a nutritious Greek yoghurt spread, exploring optimal combinations of butter and salt to elevate sensory satisfaction
Study Design: The study was experimental and laboratory-based, focusing on optimizing the base for low-fat functional Greek yoghurt spread production.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Dairy Technology, Dairy Science College, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, during the period from January 2024 to October 2024.
Methodology: The Greek yoghurt spread was prepared using standardized cow milk (4% fat), fermented with a mixed starter culture of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus. Initially, the butter content was varied at levels of 30%, 40%, and 50%, followed by adjustments to salt concentrations at 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5%. Sensory evaluation of the prepared samples was conducted by a trained panel using a 9-point hedonic scale, assessing attributes such as flavour, colour and appearance, body and texture, spreadability, and overall acceptability. Data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA, and significant differences were identified with critical differences (CD) at a 5% significance level.
Results: Increasing butter content significantly enhanced flavour, spreadability, and overall sensory acceptability, with the 40% butter sample achieving the highest scores for all attributes. Similarly, the inclusion of 1% salt improved flavour, texture, and overall acceptability compared to other concentrations. The optimized formulation with 40% butter and 1% salt received the highest sensory ratings, indicating a balance of creaminess, spreadability, and palatability.
Conclusion: The study demonstrated that a butter concentration of 40% and a salt concentration of 1% are optimal for achieving superior sensory quality in low-fat functional Greek yogurt spreads. These optimized formulations provide a nutritious, protein-rich, and lower-fat alternative to traditional high-fat spreads, combining sensory appeal with health benefits. The findings offer valuable insights for developing innovative dairy spreads that cater to health-conscious consumers, delivering a wholesome, flavorful, and versatile product without compromising on taste or nutritional value.
Evaluation of Drug Utilization in Coronary Artery Disease in Tertiary Care Centre: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: CS Vishal , Florence Jasma Ellen , Das Sayantan , Raj Aravinth , Sarkar Sunil , Kumar E. Satheesh , L Padma , V Smitha
Published: January 2025

Aim: In this study, the goal was to asses Drug utilization evaluation, WHO core indicators, monitoring the patient’s response to therapy of coronary artery disease.
Study Design:  Sapthagiri institute of medical sciences, Bangalore.
Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Department of Cardiology Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS), From (June 2024- Nov 2024) Chikkasandra, Hesaraghatta Road Bangalore.
Methodology: We conducted prospective cross-sectional study for 6 months which includes patients who were diagnosed with coronary artery disease diagnosed of different types.
Results: Among 311 patients, 30.2% were in the age group between 58-67 years of age. By 68.8%, male patients outnumbered female patients. Ischemic heart disease in coronary artery disease were the most common diagnosis. Out of 311 patients, 197 patients had comorbidities and the most common comorbidity was Hypertension (66), Diabetes melitus (47). Most commonly used combination therapy was Coronary angiography (CAG) with drug therapy (233). Majority of drugs prescribed under generic name with Aspirin (244). Category of drugs used is antiplatelet (471). Oral route (1423) of drug administration was the preferred route. Drug interactions are moderate which can be avoided at dose adjustments and limiting to single drug use of antiplatelets. WHO reports 45% of prescriptions include 5.4 drugs, 2.3% prescribe antibiotics, 10.6% use injections, 73.2% use generic names, and 98% are from the essential medicines list.
Conclusion: The study evaluated drug utilization in coronary artery disease patients in a tertiary care hospital. The most common treatment approach was Coronary Angiography with drug therapy, with antiplatelet, antihypertensive, and antidiabetic drugs being the most commonly prescribed.
Mapping local policy approaches to child neglect assessment practice and use of tools in England
Authors: Duman Monica , Bekaert Sarah , Cocks Alison , Appleton Jane V.
Published: July 2023

Child neglect has devastating enduring consequences for children and its identification and assessment remains challenging for practitioners. In England, assessment tools and standardised measures have been incorporated in welfare and safeguarding practice to help practitioners' critical observation and analysis and improve their assessments of risk. However, the picture regarding child neglect assessment practice trends on the ground remains unknown. This mapping exercise aimed to, firstly, provide an overview of the approaches to neglect practice and neglect assessment tools promoted by Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships (LSCPs) across England, and secondly, provide a brief examination of the types of tools advocated. An email survey was sent to the safeguarding leads or chairs of LSCPs in England (n = 121). Forty‐two valid responses were received (34.7%). Almost all participating LSCPs had a Neglect Strategy in place and recommended the use of tools and chronologies when working with neglect. Eighteen individual neglect tools were reported with only two of these having undergone psychometric testing. The findings affirm that the use of tools or instruments with low or no testing for psychometric properties continues to be widespread in children's social care and welfare practice in England. Implications and recommendations for practice, policy and future research are discussed.
Assessment of Osteoporosis at the Lumbar Spine Using Ultrashort Echo Time Magnetization Transfer (UTE‐MT) MRI
Authors: Li Yuxuan , Liang Xiaoling , Liu Jin , Ma Yajun
Published: July 2023

Background

Bone collagen‐matrix contributes to the mechanical properties of bone by imparting tensile strength and elasticity, which can be indirectly quantified by ultrashort echo time magnetization transfer ratio (UTE‐MTR) to assess osteoporosis.

Purpose

To evaluate osteoporosis at the human lumbar spine using UTE‐MTR.

Study Type

Prospective.

Population

One hundred forty‐eight‐volunteers (age‐range, 50–85; females, N = 90), including 81‐normal bone density, 35‐osteopenic, and 32‐osteoporotic subjects. Ten additional healthy volunteers were recruited to study the intrasession reproducibility of the UTE‐MT.

Field Strength/Sequence

3T/UTE‐MT, short repetition‐time adiabatic inversion recovery prepared UTE (STAIR‐UTE), and iterative decomposition of water‐and‐fat with echo‐asymmetry and least‐squares estimation (IDEAL‐IQ).

Assessment

Fracture risk was calculated using Fracture‐Risk‐Assessment‐Tool (FRAX). Region‐of‐interests (ROIs) were delineated on the trabecular area in the maps of bone‐mineral‐density, UTE‐MTR, collagen‐bound water proton‐fraction (CBWPF), and bone‐marrow fat fraction (BMFF).

Statistical Tests

Linear‐regression and Bland–Altman analysis were performed to assess the reproducibility of UTE‐MTR measurements in the different scans. UTE‐MTR and BMFF were correlated with bone‐mineral‐density using Pearson's regression and with FRAX scores using nonlinear regression. The abilities of UTE‐MTR, CBWPF, and BMFF to discriminate between the three patient subgroups were evaluated using receiver‐operator‐characteristic (ROC) analysis and area‐under‐the‐curve (AUC). Decision‐curve‐analysis (DCA) and clinical‐impact curves were used to evaluate the value of UTE‐MTR in clinical diagnosis. The DeLong test was used to compare the ROC curves. P‐value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

Excellent reproducibility was obtained for the UTE‐MT measurements. UTE‐MTR strongly correlated with bone‐mineral‐density (r = 0.76) and FRAX scores (r = −0.77). UTE‐MTR exhibited higher AUCs (≥0.723) than BMFF, indicating its superior ability to distinguish between the three patient subgroups. The DCA and clinical‐impact curves confirmed the diagnostic value of UTE‐MTR. UTE‐MTR and CBWPF showed similar performance in correlation with bone‐mineral‐density and cohort classification.

Data Conclusion

UTE‐MTR strongly correlates with bone‐mineral‐density and FRAX and shows great potential in distinguishing between normal, osteopenic, and osteoporotic subjects.

Evidence Level

1

Technical Efficacy

Stage 2
Spatio‐temporal scalar auxiliary variable approach for the nonlinear convection–diffusion equation with discontinuous Galerkin method
Authors: Li Yaping , Zhao Weidong , Zhao Wenju
Published: July 2023

In this paper, a scalar auxiliary variable approach combining with a discontinuous Galerkin method is proposed to handle the gradient‐type nonlinear term. The nonlinear convection–diffusion equation is used as the model. The proposed equivalent system can effectively handle the nonlinear convection term by incorporating the spatial and temporal information, globally. With the introduced auxiliary variable, the stability of the system can be simply characterized. In the space, according to the regularity of the system, an optimal accuracy is obtained with the discontinuous Galerkin method. Two different time discretization techniques, that is, backward Euler and linearly extrapolated Crank–Nicolson schemes, are separately considered with first order and second order accuracy. The proposed schemes are unconditionally stable with proper selected parameters. For the error estimates, the optimal convergence rates are rigorously proved. In the numerical experiments, the convergence information is confirmed and a benchmark problem with shock tendency is then followed with robustness demonstration.
Development and validation of a distress measurement for insulin injections among patients with diabetes
Authors: Choi Eujin , Kim Min-Sun , Cho Juhee , Kim Sooyeon , Kwon Eun Kyung , Kim Youngha , Kang Danbee , Cho Sung Yoon
Published: July 2023

Insulin injections are stressful but necessary for people with diabetes. This study aimed to develop and validate the Distress of Self-Injection (DSI) scale for patients with diabetes aged ≥ 10 years. We created a questionnaire to evaluate DSI after examining each item following a literature review. The DSI scale with 20 questions in three domains (physical [4], psychosocial [7], and process [9]) was developed and tested at the Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, Korea, from April to September 2021. To verify structural validity, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were conducted. Internal consistency was also calculated. To assess construct and criterion validity, the correlation between the DSI scale and Korean version of the Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID-K) scale was obtained. Cronbach’s alpha varied from 0.69 to 0.87, and the DSI score was 0.90, demonstrating acceptable internal consistency. CFA fit indices (CFI = 0.980; RMSEA = 0.033) were favorable. DSI and pertinent PAID-K domains correlated strongly. For measuring self-injection distress, the DSI score had good accuracy. For patients with diabetes aged ≥ 10 years who self-inject insulin, the DSI was a viable and accurate method for quantifying discomfort associated with insulin injection. Health practitioners should use the DSI to communicate with patients about their suffering.
Expectations Formation, Sticky Prices, and the ZLB
Authors: BERSSON ELIZABETH , HÜRTGEN PATRICK , PAUSTIAN MATTHIAS
Published: July 2023

At the zero lower bound (ZLB), expectations about the future path of monetary or fiscal policy are crucial. We model expectations formation under level‐ thinking, a form of bounded rationality formalized by García‐Schmidt and Woodford (2019) and Farhi and Werning (2019), consistent with experimental evidence. This process does not lead to a number of puzzling features from rational expectations models, such as the reversal puzzle, or implausible large fiscal multipliers. Optimal monetary policy at the ZLB under level‐ thinking prescribes keeping the nominal rate lower for longer, but short‐run macro‐economic stabilization is less powerful compared to rational expectations.
The politics and ethics of representation in qualitative research: Addressing moments of discomfort
Authors: Beddoe Liz
Published: July 2023

Book review of The politics and ethics of representation in qualitative research: Addressing moments of discomfort by The Critical Methodologies Collective (Eds.) Routledge, 2022.
Characterizations of quasi-Einstein spacetimes and f(ℛ,G)-gravity
Authors: De Uday Chand , Hazra Dipankar , Mofarreh Fatemah
Published: July 2023

First, we illustrate that a Ricci symmetric quasi-Einstein spacetime is a static spacetime and belongs to Petrov classification [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] or [Formula: see text]. We investigate conformally flat quasi-Einstein spacetime as a solution of [Formula: see text]-gravity theory and explain the physical meaning of the Friedmann–Robertson–Walker metric. For the models [Formula: see text], ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] are constants) and [Formula: see text], various energy conditions in terms of associated scalars are examined. These models satisfy the weak, null, and dominant energy conditions, while violating the strong energy condition, which is in good agreement with recent empirical investigations that show the Universe is currently in an accelerating phase.
Influence of FGF4 and BMP4 on FGFR2 dynamics during the segregation of epiblast and primitive endoderm cells in the pre-implantation mouse embryo
Authors: Goissis Marcelo D. , Bradshaw Brian , Posfai Eszter , Rossant Janet
Published: July 2023

Specification of the epiblast (EPI) and primitive endoderm (PE) in the mouse embryo involves fibroblast growth factor (FGF) signaling through the RAS/MAP kinase pathway. FGFR1 and FGFR2 are thought to mediate this signaling in the inner cell mass (ICM) of the mouse blastocyst and BMP signaling can also influence PE specification. In this study, we further explored the dynamics of FGFR2 expression through an enhanced green fluorescent protein (eGFP) reporter mouse line (FGFR2-eGFP). We observed that FGFR2-eGFP is present in the late 8-cell stage; however, it is absent or reduced in the ICM of early blastocysts. We then statistically correlated eGFP expression with PE and EPI markers GATA6 and NANOG, respectively. We detected that eGFP is weakly correlated with GATA6 in early blastocysts, but this correlation quickly increases as the blastocyst develops. The correlation between eGFP and NANOG decreases throughout blastocyst development. Treatment with FGF from the morula stage onwards did not affect FGFR2-eGFP presence in the ICM of early blastocysts; however, late blastocysts presented FGFR2-eGFP in all cells of the ICM. BMP treatment positively influenced FGFR2-eGFP expression and reduced the number of NANOG-positive cells in late blastocysts. In conclusion, FGFR2 is not strongly associated with PE precursors in the early blastocyst, but it is highly correlated with PE cells as blastocyst development progresses, consistent with the proposed role for FGFR2 in maintenance rather than initiating the PE lineage.
Entwicklung und Förderung ländlicher Räume in den neuen Bundesländern
Authors: Grajewski Regina , Schrader Helmut , Tissen Günter
Published: July 2023

Den ländlichen Räumen in den neuen Bundesländern kommt, gemessen am Bevölkerungs- und Flächenanteil, ungleich größere Bedeutung zu als denen in den alten Ländern. Besonders die ländlichen Kreise des Raumtyps mit ländlicher Prägung sind durch das Zusammentreffen von niedriger Bevölkerungsdichte mit hoher Arbeitslosigkeit und ungünstigen Standortbedingungen für die Landwirtschaft gekennzeichnet. Dem genannten Kreistyp fließen im Rahmen der Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur“ unter Einbeziehung der EG-Regionalförderung bezogen auf die Einwohnerzahl deutlich weniger Fördermittel von EG, Bund und Ländern zu als den übrigen ländlichen Kreisen. Die Mittel der Gemeinschaftsaufgabe „Verbesserung der Agrarstruktur und des Küstenschutzes“ kommen dagegen wohl überwiegend den ländlichen Gebieten zugute.
Artificial Intelligence - an agenda for management sciences
Authors:   Krakow University of Economics, Poland, Jarosz Szymon
Published: July 2023

Nowadays, the need for digitisation and digitalisation of enterprises, as well as the use of solutions based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), are coming to the fore. The use of intelligent systems in organisations is not a strictly technical issue, and is also important in the management of modern enterprises. The aim of this article is to provide a theoretical analysis of the phenomenon of Artificial Intelligence in management sciences by means of a systematic review of the literature using Scopus database records. Bibliographic analysis of Artificial Intelligence in management sciences in this article points to this topic as something relatively new in the case of management sciences, although rapidly developing. As part of the bibliographic analysis we propose an agenda regarding the issue of AI in management sciences, consisting of thematic clusters related to technologies based on and complementary to AI, the goals of using AI in organisations, human-AI relations and issues related to ethics and sustainable development.
SPECIES COMPOSITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MOLLUSCA AND ECHINODERMATA ON CORAL REEFS IN SURVEY ON AKADEMIK OPARIN RC IN 2016–2017
Authors: Quang Thai Minh , Tuyen Hua Thai , Khang Nguyen An
Published: July 2023

A study on the species composition and distribution of Mollusca and Echinodermata on coral reefs from Quang Tri to Binh Thuan was conducted during the field survey between Vietnam and Russia on the AKADEMIK OPARIN RC vessel in 2016 and 2017 at 39 reef stations. 150 species were identified belonging to 100 genera, 50 families, 22 orders, 7 classes distributed on coral reefs. The species composition of mollusca and echinodermata was different between study areas.
Pelanggaran Protokol Kesehatan Menurut Perspektif Hukum Positif dan Hukum Pidana Islam
Authors: Al Ghifari A Frada Ali H , Maulidya Ghoniyah Zulindah , Masruroh Nurul , Hayati Siti Nur
Published: July 2023

Indonesia sebagai salah satu negara terdampak pandemi Covid-19 Untuk meminimalisasi pelanggaran Covid-19, pemerintah mewajibkan masyarakat untuk mematuhi protokol Kesehatan akan tetapi masyarakat masih banyak yang melanggar sehingga diterbitkan peraturan PERWALI Nomor 10 Tahun 2021. Akan tetapi peraturan hukum tentang protokol Kesehatan tidak berjalan dengan efektif. Dari permasalahan tersebut penulis tertarik untuk meneliti tentang pelanggaran protokol kesehatan menurut perspektif hukum positif dan hukum pidana Islam. Dengan menggunakan metode yuridis normatif dan penganalisisan data menggunakan metode deduktif dengan materi yang bersumber pada kajian pustaka. Sehingga diperoleh hasil penelitian bahwa terkait pelanggaran protokol kesehatan di Indonesia telah jelas diatur dalam Perwali bahkan disebutkan sanksi berupa denda sesuai dengan golongan yang melakukan pelanggaran. Bahkan di dalam sudut pandang hukum pidana Islam kami menemukan hasil bahwa sanksi untuk pelanggaran protol Kesehatan saat covid yaitu di ta’zir. Sehingga diperoleh hasil penelitian kami tentang pelanggaran protokol kesehatan yang dipandang dari sudut hukum positif dan hukum pidana Islam. Yang mana dari hukum positif kami mengkaji PERWALI Nomor 10 Tahun 2021 dan dari hukum pidana Islam kami mengkaji dari sudut pidana ta’zir dan maqasid syariahnya.
Analisis Tata Guna Tanah (Land Use) Dalam Pemanfaatan Taman Pelangi Kota Surabaya Sebagai Fasilitas Umum
Authors: Ilma Hutmi Amivia , Arsali Imroatin , Sari Intan Kartika , Maharani Nabila
Published: July 2023

Kehidupan yang kian padat berdampak pada meningkatnya populasi makhluk hidup sehingga mempengaruhi sempitnya lahan untuk beraktivitas. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya kreasi dan inovasi dalam memanfaatkan tanah yang ada dan tersisa dengan tata guna tanah yang berdasarkan oleh kepentingan umum. Pemerintahan kota Surabaya telah menerapkan pemanfaatan lahan sisa dari masyarakat untuk dibangun menjadi sebuah taman kota, dengan tujuan memberikan fasilitas umum pada masyarakat untuk beraktivitas dan meningkatkan kadar kebersihan serta keindahan kota. Dalam hal ini, kami akan menganalisis tanggapan dari masyarakat dan undang – undang, akan pemanfaatan lahan untuk fasilitas umum taman pelangi Kota Surabaya, yang didasari oleh banyaknya kontradiksi akan adanya pembuatan taman kota pada saat masih ada pemukiman aktif di dalamnya. Kami menggunakan metode penelitian secara normatif yang berdasarkan undang – undang terkait dan pendekatan sejarah demi keberlangsungan analisis yang lebih efisien. Tujuan dari analisis ini yakni sebagai sistem pengetahuan bagi masyarakat dan pemerintah terkait dengan tingkat efisiensi penerapan tata guna lahan tanah secara terstruktur dan terencana tanpa adanya kontradiksi. Maka dari itu, penerapan Tata guna lahan terhadap Taman Pelangi Kota Surabaya dinilai telah memenuhi persyaratan dan standar dari apa yang ditetapkan dalam peraturan perundang-undangan.
Application of Ultra-Fast Laser-Patterning Computation for Advanced Manufacturing of Powdered Materials Using Deep Learning Approach
Authors: Pandey Rohit
Published: July 2023

The application of ultra-fast laser-patterning computation for advanced manufacturing of powdered materials has gained significant interest in recent years. This study proposes a novel approach that combines deep learning techniques with laser-patterning computation to enhance the manufacturing process of powdered materials. This is to develop a deep learning model that can accurately predict the laser-patterning parameters for different powdered materials. This model takes into account various factors such as material properties, laser parameters, and desired patterns. The deep learning model is trained using a large dataset consisting of simulated laser-patterning data and corresponding material properties.

 This encompasses the application of the deep learning model to optimize the laser-patterning process for various powdered materials, including metals, ceramics, and polymers. The model's performance is evaluated based on its ability to accurately predict the laser-patterning parameters and generate desired patterns on the powdered materials. The significance of this lies in its potential to revolutionize the manufacturing of powdered materials by providing a faster and more efficient approach. The use of deep learning techniques allows for the development of accurate prediction models, reducing the need for extensive trial-and-error experimentation. This leads to significant time and cost savings in the manufacturing process. The findings reveal the effectiveness of the deep learning model in accurately predicting laser-patterning parameters for powdered materials. The model demonstrates superior accuracy compared to traditional methods and achieves efficient computation times, making it highly suitable for advanced manufacturing applications.

The application of ultra-fast laser-patterning computation using a deep learning approach holds great promise for advanced manufacturing of powdered materials. The developed deep learning model provides accurate predictions of laser-patterning parameters, enabling efficient manufacturing processes and reducing costs. This research contributes to the field by introducing a novel approach that combines deep learning with laser-patterning computation, paving the way for future advancements in the manufacturing industry.
Analytics of IoT Data for Smart Cities on the Cloud
Authors: Gar Umang
Published: July 2023

A smart city is one that has some of the most advanced and useful IoT programmes in use. In the last several years, the concept of smart city integration has been more important in academic, healthcare, and industrially focused areas. Cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) are two well-known information and communication technology (ICT) standards that are likely to shape the next era of processing. The proposal depicts an appealing platform for various forms of technology-enabled government discontent. It provides a vision of the city in which specialised organisations use specialised data to collaborate with residents and shape a thriving urban culture by designing infrastructure that may boost individual happiness. Because of its flexibility to adapt to new environments, the Internet of Things (IoT) will be able to seamlessly combine a vast number of programmes at varying levels of development. This will initiate the release of a small, authorised data collection that may be used to effect change across a variety of modernised institutions. IoT frameworks in urban areas are suggested to make smart cities a reality. The topic at hand is the evolving systems of reciprocal assistance that the city's many institutions and families rely on. This article presents and discusses the fundamental configurations and technological standards that must be embraced in a city in order to make it smarter. As a result, the standard of living and general welfare of the populace will improve thanks to this strategy.
Cognitively Inspired Cyber Physical Systems Design through Brain Signal Analysis and Decoding
Authors: Gupta Richa
Published: July 2023

Cybernetics, or the study of control and communication, informs the design, modelling, and characterization of cyber-physical systems. In order to construct functional cyber-physical systems in the actual world, the thesis presents a unique method for analysing and decoding brain signals involved in cognitive processes. The goal of this research is to create and evaluate next-generation cyber-physical systems that, when connected to a human brain via a brain-computer (BCI) interface, can read the human brain's neural code and act as smart tools in fields like medicine, gaming, affective computing, and the study of subjective creativity. The non-invasive examination of human memory for the potential early prediction of memory-related disorders like dementia and prosopagnosia is one example of the healthcare application. The use of brain-computer interfaces to simulate the skills of human game trainers for the purpose of robotic game instruction is also discussed. Due to a lack of qualified individuals and the inherent monotony of the work, it is essential that human game trainers be replaced by robots. Using the predicted brain-connectivity (anticipated signalling routes) between active brain lobes/regions, affective computing apps attempt to identify human emotional states. A network study of human emotions has potential for use in psychotherapy. The implementation of a creativity test is crucial for solving issues related to scientific creativity by autonomously detecting subjective creativity from the brain's reaction to memory-generated stimuli.
An Architecture for Retrieval and Annotation of Images from Big Image Datasets
Authors: Dube Bhanu Prakash
Published: July 2023

Rapid advancements in mobile devices and communication technologies have resulted in the daily production of enormous quantities of visual data at both personal and business settings. These developments have stoked a need for improved methods of storing, annotating, and retrieving digital photographs. Images need to be well annotated and indexed for precise retrieval from large-scale picture classes. As a result, there is a growing need for sophisticated strategies for indexing, annotating, and retrieving images. In response to problems discovered during research into existing Image annotation and retrieval systems, the suggested system was developed. The Autoencoder is built with three levels of complexity: an encoder, a decoder, and a single layer of code. Dimensionality reduction is accomplished by extracting the Micro-Structure Descriptor (MSD) of the training picture, which has 72 dimensions. Dimensionality reduction is the focus of a new Autoencoder technique. To organise the wide variety of picture types, a unique Autoencoder Hashing method has been developed.
Специфика преподавания леверсной арфы в Великобритании и Ирландии
Authors: Пацук О.С.
Published: July 2023

В статье описываются методы обучения игре на леверсной арфе в Великобритании и Ирландии, на родине этого инструмента. Также автором анализируются возможные пути развития исполнительства на леверсной арфе в России.
Outcomes After Corneal Crosslinking Treatment in Paediatric Patients with Keratoconus
Authors: Cankaya Cem , Gungor Nur
Published: July 2023

Purpose
To determine the efficacy and safety of accelerated corneal crosslinking in children with keratoconus.
Methods
Two hundred twenty-nine eyes of 146 patients aged 16 years and younger with keratoconus were included in this study. The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), spherical and cylindrical values, keratometric values (K1-K2), steepest keratometric value (Kmax), and thinnest corneal thickness (TCT) of the patients were recorded pre-operatively and post-operatively at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Ocular and systemic diseases associated with keratoconus were also recorded.
Results
The results showed stabilization of refractive BCVA in the first postoperative month, with a slight improvement over time. The Keratometric values (K1 and K2) and Kmax remained stable throughout the follow-up period. The minimum central corneal thickness initially decreased but stabilized 12 months after crosslinking. No complications, such as corneal opacity, non-healing epithelial defects, or corneal infections, were observed during the follow-up. Allergic conjunctivitis (30.8%), congenital cataracts (1.36%), nystagmus (0.68%) and blepharoptosis (0.68%), were the most common ocular co-morbidities.
Conclusion
The paediatric age group is at high risk due to the rapid and aggressive nature of the disease. According to the results of our study, corneal crosslinking treatment in childhood limited the progression of keratoconus and at the same time provided a slight increase in visual acuity.
Postawa rodzin pacjentów cierpiących i bólowych wobec uporczywej terapii
Authors: Głowacka Tatiana , Grączewska Natalia
Published: July 2023

Wstęp.  W ostatnich dekadach naszego wieku pojawiło się duże zainteresowanie tematem eutanazji zarówno na całym świecie jak i w Polsce. Obok tego problemu wyłonił się również problem uporczywej terapii, który występuje w Polsce zupełnie od niedawna. Dla znacznej części naszego społeczeństwa jest to pojęcie nieznane, z którym zetknęli się zupełnie przypadkiem, nie do końca zdając sobie sprawę z jego znaczenia. Uświadamianie więc społeczeństwu problemu uporczywej terapii i jej istoty jest zarazem ważne i niezwykle trudne. Należy jednak mieć świadomość, iż temat śmierci jest nieodłączną częścią naszego życia i nie należy go pomijać, a wręcz przeciwnie. Podejmowanie tego tematu ułatwia nam pogodzenie się z odchodzeniem bliskich i łagodzi nasze emocje, które budzą się w obliczu tragedii.

Cel. Głównym celem pracy jest analiza postaw rodzin pacjentów cierpiących i bólowych wobec uporczywej terapii.

Materiał i metody. Przedmiotem badań są postawy rodzin pacjentów cierpiących i bólowych wobec uporczywej terapii. Dla potrzeb pracy skorzystano z metody sondażu diagnostycznego, a narzędziem badawczym był autorski kwestionariusz ankiety.

Wyniki. Wykazano zależności pomiędzy wiekiem osób badanych, a znajomością pojęcia uporczywej terapii. Można stwierdzić, iż temat uporczywej terapii jest dość nowym tematem i być może dlatego osoby starsze wcześniej się z nim nie zetknęły. Wykazano również zależności pomiędzy poziomem wykształcenia, a znajomością pojęcia uporczywej terapii. Największa liczba osób udzielających prawidłowej odpowiedzi znajduje się w grupie z wykształceniem wyższym.

Wnioski. Analiza zebranych danych dała wyniki ukazujące postawy rodzin wobec uporczywej terapii. Wszystkie stawiane hipotezy w niniejszej pracy potwierdziły się i wynika z powyższego, iż przedstawione postawy rodzin pacjentów wobec uporczywej terapii wynikają z niewiedzy, braku świadomości i niedostatecznej komunikacji z personelem.