bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Analysis of Robotic-Assisted Surgery Versus Traditional Surgery in the Treatment of Endometriosis: A Narrative Review
Authors:   Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Dorot Geriatric Medical Center, Affiliated to the Technion Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel, H. Sharkiya Dr. Samer , Bsoul Dr. Ahlam Mahmoud ,   Doctor or Medicine, Hilel Yeffe Medical Center, Affiliated to the Technion Faculty of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
Published: December 2024

Background: Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological condition among women that causes infertility, severe pain, and reduces quality of life. Despite the rapid growth in the use of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) for various medical specialties, little is known about its effectiveness compared to traditional human-performed surgery for endometriosis treatment. This narrative review aims to compare the effectiveness of RAS compared to conventional surgery in improving various patient outcomes in endometriosis treatment.
Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies were searched on PubMed and Web of Science in November 2024. Studies were eligible if they compared the effectiveness of RAS and conventional surgical procedures for endometriosis treatment for improving various patient outcomes.
Results: Only one RCT has been conducted on this subject matter, and there is one ongoing RCT that is anticipated to be completed by 2026. The only RCT published so far reported three outcomes, namely condition-specific quality of life, operative time, and complications (and blood loss and conversion rates to laparotomy). The RCT revealed that both RAS and conventional surgery improved quality of life, but there were no significant differences between them. Observational cohort studies have not so far reported on quality of life as a clinically important outcome. Also, no significant differences were noted regarding complications, blood loss, and conversion rates to laparotomy, which is consistent with meta-analyses of observational cohort studies. However, although the RCT reported no significant differences between the two arms regarding operative time, all the meta-analyses of observational studies revealed that RAS was significantly inferior to conventional surgery in this outcome. Even so, the RCT noted that the operative time for RAS was relatively longer than conventional surgery, although not statistically significant.
Conclusion: This narrative review identified significant literature gaps, namely, no RCT reporting on pain as a clinically important outcome. Also, the currently available RCT is of moderate quality due to double-blinding concerns. Generally, RAS does not offer any outstanding advantages compared to conventional surgery, but it can be considered a safe and effective alternative.
La garantía del acceso a la justicia de personas con discapacidad en el Perú
Authors: Avellaneda-Vásquez Jainor , Seminario-Hurtado Nuccia , Bermúdez-Tapia Manuel
Published: December 2024

El acceso a los servicios públicos se muestra condicionado en países en vías de desarrollo: las entidades públicas carecen de un presupuesto necesario y abundan limitaciones logísticas y de personal derivadas del elevado volumen de requerimientos. En el caso peruano, la accesibilidad a servicios vinculados al ámbito de la impartición de justicia es limitado, en especial para las personas con discapacidad. Las entidades públicas no han logrado identificar las consecuencias negativas de una atención negligente o disfuncional respecto de estos/as ciudadanos/as. Frente a ello, mediante una metodología cualitativa con alcance descriptivo, en este documento se pretende evaluar el acceso a la justicia como derecho y servicio públicos de la población peruana con discapacidad, y argumentar que los mecanismos legales y reglamentarios son ineficaces para mejorar la capacidad de atención especial y diligente del Estado. Los resultados resaltan la necesidad de reformar los sistemas de atención y evaluación de las entidades públicas peruanas, incorporando ajustes razonables, con la finalidad de ofrecer una respuesta equitativa a las demandas de las personas con discapacidad en cuanto a la garantía de sus derechos y acceso a servicios públicos.
Revisión sistemática de iniciativas que promueven la accesibilidad universal
Authors: Muñoz Cordones José Patricio
Published: December 2024

La accesibilidad universal es fundamental para fomentar la autonomía e inclusión social, pero su diseño e implementación enfrentan importantes desafíos. Estas dificultades surgen de la interacción entre las capacidades físicas, sensoriales y cognitivas de las personas y las características físicas, comunicacionales y simbólicas de los bienes, servicios y entornos. Este artículo presenta pautas generales para mejorar la accesibilidad, basadas en una revisión sistemática de la literatura que responde a las siguientes preguntas de investigación: ¿Cuáles son los temas más frecuentes asociados a iniciativas que promueven la accesibilidad universal? ¿Qué tipo de iniciativas se implementan para mejorar la accesibilidad? La revisión incluye un análisis de 148 artículos publicados entre 2013 y 2023 en Scielo, Scopus y Web of Science. En el presente documento se describen iniciativas que promueven el diseño universal de productos, servicios y entornos, junto con lineamientos específicos para mejorar la accesibilidad en el tránsito peatonal, edificios públicos, medios de transporte, viviendas, y recursos digitales y tecnológicos. Además, se profundizan aspectos relacionados con la accesibilidad a entornos físicos, comunicacionales, sociales, culturales, educacionales y turísticos.
La incidencia de la reforma del Código Civil en materia de discapacidad en la normativa fiscal
Authors: Carbajo Vasco Domingo
Published: December 2024

Carbajo Vasco, D. (2024). La incidencia de la reforma del Código Civil en materia de discapacidad en la normativa fiscal. Revista Española de Discapacidad, 12(2), 229-240.
Volatile Compounds from Salvia verticillata L. – Case Study from Serbia (Kopaonik Mountain) and Comparison to Literature Data
Authors: Aćimović Milica , Igić Ružica , Vukov Dragana , Todosijević Marina , Šalamon Ivan , Radovanović Katarina
Published: December 2024

The genus Salvia is the largest genus within the plant family Lamiaceae. However, in Serbia, only 14 species grow in nature, and S. verticillata L., or lilac sage, is one of them. Although this plant is rich in biologically active compounds, it is relatively rarely used. In Serbian traditional
medicine, herbal tea prepared from the aerial parts of S. verticillata is used as an expectorant, to
disinfect the oral cavity, or as a cataplasm for wound healing. The root is used to relieve
gastrointestinal complaints, lower blood sugar, and treat various types of cancer. The aim of this
research was to investigate the GC-MS profile of essential oil obtained by hydro distillation from
plants collected in Kopaonik Mountain and compare the results with literature data collected via
scientific databases. Among 63 compounds, the dominant ones were: germacrene D (27.2%) and
trans-caryophyllene (11.5%). A literature review identified 19 papers on the chemical composition
of S. verticillata essential oil, all of which report the dominance of sesquiterpenes as the dominant class of compounds. Sesquiterpenes have been reported to possess numerous biological activities, which supports the pharmacological potential of this plant.
Fitossociologia de plantas espontâneas e produção do milho verde inoculado em diferentes quantidades de palha de babaçu
Authors: Silva Maria Rosangela Malheiros , Santos Raimundo Nonato Viana , Cantanhede Josilene Dias , Pereira Vanessa Cristine Serra , Nunes Robert Filipe Costa , Peixoto Marianne Camile Rodrigues , Corrêa Maria José Pinheiro
Published: December 2024

Inoculação de Azospirillum brasilense e cobertura morta de palha de babaçu podem ser uma alternativa para o manejo das plantas espontâneas em cultivo de milho verde. A pesquisa objetivou avaliar as plantas espontâneas e a produtividade da cultura inoculada com Azospirillum brasilense em diferentes quantidades de palha de babaçu. O milho verde inoculado cresceu em 0, 15, 20, 25 t ha-1 de palha de babaçu para o controle das plantas espontâneas na safra 2016 em São Luís - MA. A avaliação das plantas espontâneas ocorreu aos 70 dias após a emergência da cultura pelo método do quadrado inventário para obtenção dos índices fitossociológicos. O diâmetro do colmo, altura de planta e da inserção de espiga, comprimento, diâmetro e produtividade de espigas foram os parâmetros da cultura avaliados. Em palha de babaçu ocorreu 48% (15 t ha-1), 39% (20 t ha-1) e 43,5% (25 t ha-1) das espécies, enquanto em sua ausência foram 69,5%. As espécies de maior importância em 15 t ha-1 (55,6%) e 20 t ha-1 (78,4%) foi Cissampelos glaberrima e em 20 t ha-1, Cyperus diffusus (70%). Em ausência de palha predomiuou Panicum trichoides (106,5%).  Os valores dos parâmetros agronômicos do milho verde em 20 e 25 t ha-1 de palha de babaçu não diferiram (p˂0,5) do tratamento capinado. A inoculação de milho com Azospirillu brasilense em sinergia com a cobertura palha de babaçu altera a dinâmica das plantas espontâneas e potencializa a produtividade da cultura, principalmente em maiores quantidades.
BÖCEK KOLLEKSİYONLARINI UZUN SÜRE SAKLAMANIN FARKLI BİR YOLU: EPOKSİ REÇİNE
Authors: Toper Kaygın Azize , Turan Alper , Koca Mehmet Caner , Akgün Seval
Published: December 2024

Bilimsel, akademik ve eğitim amaçlı toplanan böcek örneklerinin yıllarca bozulmadan dayanması ve sürekli kullanımının mümkün olması arzu edilir. Örneklerin muhafazası için geliştirilen, geleneksel hale gelmiş alkolde saklama ya da preparasyonu yapıp böcek saklama kutularında muhafaza etme gibi yöntemlerde, muhafaza süreçlerinde aksaklık yaşanması dokularda bozulmaya sebep olmaktadır. Ayrıca bu yöntemler örneklerin kolay kullanımını da zorlaştırmaktadır. En hafif darbede bile bu küçük yapılı böceklerin vücut parçaları kopabilmekte ya da kırılabilmektedir. Örneklerin zarar görmesi koleksiyonun bozulmasına sebep olmakta, bazı durumlarda yegâne örnek olarak saklanan numunelerde kayıplar yaşanmaktadır. Böcek örneklerinin bu yöntemle uzun yıllar boyunca epoksi reçine içinde muhafaza edilmesi ve örneğe zarar vermeden farklı amaçlar için kolay kullanımı mümkün olmaktadır. Bu çalışma epoksi reçine ile sertleştirici kimyasalın belirli oranda karıştırılması, preparasyonu yapılıp kurutulmuş böcek örnekleriyle birlikte silikon kalıplar içine tekniğine uygun olarak yerleştirilmesi, kurutulması, parlatılmasına dair süreçleri içermektedir.
Влияние величины семенного материала и густоты посадки на урожайность и качество клубней картофеля
Authors: Васильев Александр Анатольевич , Давыдова Наталья Алексеевна
Published: December 2024

В лесостепи Южного Урала изучено влияние массы посадочного материала и густоты посадки на урожайность сортов картофеля челябинской селекции. Установлено, что мелкая семенная фракция (21–30 г), полученная от здоровых растений картофеля, пригодна для использования на посадку и обеспечивает достаточно высокую урожайность клубней (от 20,65 до 43,17 т/га в 2023 году и от 14,56 до 22,84 т/га – в 2022 году). Плотность посадки картофеля 70 и 95 тыс. клубней на 1 га при достаточном обеспечении влагой не приводит к снижению продуктивности растений, тогда как в условиях сильной засухи отмечалось снижение этого показателя у сорта Сапфир на 14,2 и 32,6 %, Амулет – на 5,4 и 13,2 % по сравнению с разреженной посадкой (75×27 см). Использование средних семенных клубней (31–50 г) существенно повышало продуктивность растений (Сапфир в среднем на 21,1 %, Амулет – на 31,8 %) по сравнению с мелкими клубнями (21–30 г). Посадка крупной семенной фракции (51–80 г) сопровождалась дальнейшим повышением продуктивности картофеля: сорта Амулет – на 45,0 %, Сапфир – на 38,4 % по сравнению с контролем. Формирование наибольшей урожайности клубней обеспечивает загущенная схема посадки (75×14 см) с использованием семенного материала крупной семенной фракции (51–80 г): у сорта Амулет – 46,64 т/га, Сапфир – 47,14 т/га, густота стеблестоя сорта Амулет при этом составила 352 тыс. шт./га, Сапфир – 285 тыс. шт. стеблей на 1 га.
Оценка биодоступности минеральных веществ в организме телочек голштинизированной черно-пестрой породы
Authors: Сорокина Софья Александровна , Дерхо Марина Аркадьевна
Published: December 2024

Определена потенциальная биодоступность минеральных веществ кормов и питьевой воды для организма телочек голштинизированной черно-пестрой породы в условиях биогеохимической провинции природно-техногенного происхождения. Установлено, что в основных кормах (сено тимофеечное / зеленая масса тимофеевки, сенаж бобово-злаковый, зерновые отходы) рациона кормления содержание железа, кобальта, меди, цинка, никеля, свинца и кадмия не превышает ДУ, за исключением меди, цинка и никеля в составе зерновых отходов; в питьевой воде выявлено превышение ПДК для никеля, свинца и кадмия в 51–119; 9–18 и 130–450 раз соответственно. Концентрация биоэлементов и токсичных металлов в крови телочек с возрастом увеличивается в 1,29–1,76 и 4,25–5,00 раза. При этом уровень железа и марганца изменяется в пределах границ нормы, а кобальта, меди и цинка, не достигая его пределов. Величина индекса биодоступности (ИБ) металлов свидетельствует, что: 1) из растительных кормов наибольшей склонностью к усвоению обладает железо (ИБ = 2,13–3,99 усл. ед.), а микроэлементы (кобальт, марганец, медь, цинк, никель), наоборот, минимальной (ИБ = 0,003–0,32 усл. ед.). Индекс биодоступности токсичных металлов для свинца варьирует от 0,17 до 0,68 усл. ед., а для кадмия – от 0,10 до 0,57 усл. ед.; 2) из питьевой воды металлы (никель, свинец, кадмий), концентрация которых превышает уровень ПДК, характеризуются индексом биодоступности меньше единицы; биогенные металлы (железо, кобальт, марганец, медь, цинк), количество которых в воде не достигает ПДК, имеют величину ИБ, наоборот, больше единицы.
Усовершенствование технологии кормления супоросных свиноматок и оценка их репродуктивных качеств
Authors: Журавель Виталий Васильевич
Published: December 2024

Представлены результаты исследований по усовершенствованию в условиях промышленного свиноводческого предприятия технологии кормления супоросных свиноматок с помощью введения в рацион кормовой добавки «Реаисл® ГумикВет» и оценка их репродуктивных качеств на фоне ее применения. Объектом исследования были супоросные свиноматки. Репродуктивные показатели свиноматок оценивались по плодовитости, массе гнезда при рождении и после выбраковки, жизнеспособности поросят, а также смертности поросят. Результаты исследований были подвергнуты статистической обработке с применением современных методик. За счет увеличения количества поросят в одном опоросе, полученных от свиноматок, получавших кормовую добавку «Реаисл® ГумикВет», на 1,92 %, их превосходства по живой массе на 7,82 % (р = 0,012), общая масса гнезда в расчете на одну свиноматку была увеличена на 9,91 %. За счет применения кормовой добавки «Реаисл® ГумикВет» удалось в 4,33 раза снизить уровень рождения поросят с признаками постнатальной незрелости, уменьшить уровень их выбраковки и (или) летальности в четыре раза, увеличить молочность свиноматок на 21,43 %. Индекс расчета репродуктивных качеств свиноматок, которым выпаивали кормовую добавку, был выше на 16,33 %. Экономическая эффективность мероприятий, связанных с совершенствованием технологии кормления свиноматок в период супоросности, включающих выпойку кормовой добавки «Реаисл® ГумикВет», составила 9,08 руб. на один рубль затрат. За счет снижения повышения устойчивости свиноматок к воздействию стрессоров в целом установлено улучшение репродуктивных качеств свиноматок. Рекомендуем к применению в промышленном свиноводстве кормовую добавку «Реаисл® ГумикВет».
WORKING REMOTELY, ON-SITE OR PERHAPS USING A HYBRID MODEL? THE ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT IN JOB SATISFACTION MANAGEMENT
Authors: Lipińska-Grobelny Agnieszka , Hanczka Aleksandra
Published: December 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to ascertain whether individuals employed under disparate work models exhibit disparate perceptions of social support and job satisfaction, and whether this support remains a significant determinant of emotional and cognitive job satisfaction. Methodology: A total of 117 individuals aged 20-54 participated in the study. Of these 42.7% were employed remotely , 32.5% were based at a fixed location, and 24.8% were employed under a hybrid model. . The respondents were required to complete the following survey tools, which have been validated using psychometric techniques: Job Affect Scale (JAS), Work Description Inventory (WDI) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Results: The results demonstrated that individuals working in different work models exhibited varying levels of job satisfaction across multiple domains including overall job satisfaction , satisfaction with supervisors, work content and conditions, organisation and management, and development opportunities. However, they exhibited similar levels of positive and negative affect and social support. Interestingly, the strongest role of social support in job satisfaction management was observed among hybrid workers. Conclusions: In conclusion the results obtained provide a valuable contribution to the on-going discussion on functioning of different work models from the employee's perspective.
Slavophiles-Westernizers discourse on education in Russia in the mid-nineteenth century – mapping the research field
Authors: Aleksiejuk Artur
Published: December 2024

An indispensable stage in research in the field of pedagogy is mapping the research field, i.e. drawing a map of directions of development of pedagogical thought and their characteristics, as well as ordering events and initiatives of educational practice. Due to the fact that the great majority of contemporary pedagogical phenomena have their historical antecedents, the analysis of the current educational reality, on which forecasting and designing activities for the future significantly depends, cannot do without indicating their sources, genesis and factors that influenced their course. The undertaking of such endeavors is all the more necessary when it concerns directions, phenomena and facts that are hardly or even completely unknown, the reception of which still influences the theory and practice of education. Such a little-known area of research as Russian pedagogy, which, despite its geographical proximity, is currently not of interest in Poland when dealing with detailed pedagogical explorations. The main goal of the article is to draw attention to the important dimension of such research. In the light of conducted explorations, it will be possible to understand what ideas and their pedagogical implementations have an impact on the formation of mental maps of contemporary Russians. This turns out to be extremely important, especially in the context of the current war situation in Ukraine, which is one of the elements of the implementation of the ideology of the Russian World (or russkij mir). The subject of research mapping will be the ideological Slavophiles-Westernizers discourse in Russia in the mid-nineteenth century and the exploration of the possibilities of its philosophical and pedagogical reconstruction. Admirers of education of the Russian World (ie. russkij mir) when explaining their educational proposals often refer to the views of its main participants. These include the Slavophiles such as Ivan Kireyevsky and Alexei Khomiakov, as well as representatives of the pro-Western option: Pyotr Chaadaev, Vissarion Belinsky, Alexander Herzen, Nikolai Chernyshevsky and Nikolai Dobrolyubov. The article will provide research questions, specific goals of exploration and its methodology, the essence of which is pedagogical hermeneutics and biography.
"Catechism of a Polish child" today. About patriotic education in textbooks at the early school stage
Authors: Gruntkowska Dominika
Published: December 2024

In my article, I analyze the patriotic discourse contained in textbooks for integrated teaching. I am interested in the way of forming the national, identity, and homeland discourse. My goal is to determine how the content of the core curriculum for integrated learning is reflected in specific textbooks. Moreover, I will try to answer the question to what extent the discourse related to the native country is closer to national and martyrdom models, and to what extent to civic ones.
Teatr Przebudzeni / The Awakened Theatre. On some issues related to autonomy, subjectivity, self-realisation of people with intellectual disabilities
Authors: Krzemińska Dorota
Published: December 2024

In the presented work I undertake the action of theatre in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities as a tool/means to shape, empower and facilitate autonomy, subjectivity, self-realisation. I present Teatr Przebudzeni / The Awakened Theatre an example of support of adult people with intellectual disabilities through activities at the interface of therapy and art, trying to reveal those contexts of the activities of directors and actors with intellectual disabilities that allow to consider theatre / theatrical work in building and/or strengthening autonomy, subjectivity, (one's own) identity, self-education, self-realisation. I will show selected examples of statements made by directors and actors of Teatr Przebudzeni /The Awakened Theatre, as well as by people who review the activities of the ensemble and its productions from the position of journalists or theatre critics. As for the methodological thread, I used a content analysis of found data/secondary data/sources showing the activities of Teatr Przebudzeni /The Awakened Theatre, with particular emphasis on the qualities associated with building and/or strengthening the attributes of subjectivity, independence/autonomy, self-realisation, self-education, which I also try to read in the context of a particular plot, Mikhail Bakhtin's thought referring to the world upside down.
In search of the place of psychotransgressionism in contemporary education and self-education. An overview
Authors: Remiszewska Zofia
Published: December 2024

The starting point for the deliberations in this article was highlighting an important human ability to transcend one’s ability in the construction of one’s life path, especially as the need to possess this ability is justified by the contemporary reality, which is characterised by dynamic changes in all areas of human life. In order to function efficiently in this rapidly changing world, people need to adapt to these dynamics. Such rapid changes mean that a man constantly faces new, hitherto “impossible” decisions in various areas of life. The dilemma whether – and how – to push the limits of one’s abilities has to be solved. In the article, I note that a person should be mentally prepared for crossing these boundaries. I indicate the need to develop this skill in educational activities, including self-education, so that what was previously “impossible” becomes “possible”. The objective of this article is to present the issues concerning contemporary education and self-education, taking into account the place of psychotransgressionism in educational processes.
Kindergarten as an environment that initiates children into lifelong learning. Content analysis of Polish Core Curriculum for Preschool Education in the perspective of the concept of educationalization emphasizing the tasks of educational institutions related to lifelong learning
Authors: Zawadzka Edyta
Published: December 2024

The object of interest in the text is the assumed activity of kindergarten as an educational environment that initiates children into lifelong learning. The interpretive perspective of kindergarten activity was made one of the concepts of educationalization/pedagogization. Its basic premise is to view educational institutions as places where students, ceasing to be mere recipients of knowledge transmitted by teachers, acquire the consciousness of being educational subjects convinced of the need and importance of education. In order to answer the formulated research questions, the content analysis of Polish Core Curriculum for Preschool Education was made. The most important conclusion of the study is expressed in the finding that kindergarten is an educational environment in which the preparation of children for lifelong learning is carried out in an indirect and fragmented way, based on a paradigmatically eclectic educational process.
Autonomy of five-year-old children – results of observational studies
Authors: Zbróg Zuzanna
Published: December 2024

The article presents research aimed at understanding the everyday life of five-year-olds in kindergarten in the area of supporting or inhibiting their autonomy within the categories of: opportunities to choose, fulfill roles and voluntarily participate in activities and games. On this basis, the problem question was established: How do observed preschool teachers recognize children's right to autonomy within the analyzed categories? Overt observation was chosen as the research method and lasted continuously for two weeks in 11 groups of five-year-olds – a total of 330 hours. The observation was supported by the analysis of conversations between teachers and children during daily morning and afternoon classes. The analysis of the research results showed most of the behaviors supporting children's autonomy, as well as the area requiring improvement related to responding to children's conflicts.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PRODUCTIVITY ASSESSMENT OF THE IEZER - PĂPUȘA MASSIVE
MOUNTAIN GRASSLANDS
Authors:   Academy of Romanian Scientists, Romania; Grassland Research-Development Institute-Brașov, Romania, MARUȘCA Teodor , PORR Cristina ,   Grassland Research-Development Institute-Brașov, Romania, DRAGOȘ Marcela ,   Grassland Research-Development Institute-Brașov, Romania, COMȘIA Cristina ,   Grassland Research-Development Institute-Brașov, Romania
Published: December 2024

Mountain grasslands in the subalpine and alpine levels of the Carpathians have been less studied in terms of green mass production (GMP) and pastoral value (PV) due to their isolation and accessibility. In the Iezer - Păpușa massif of the Southern Carpathians, 8 grassland associations belonging to 4 phytosociological alliances, orders and classes were studied, located at an average altitude of 2,075 m (1,600-2,400 m), especially on sunny exposures. The number of cormophyte species averages 26 and the vegetation cover 55% due to stony soil and rain and wind erosion. In these extreme conditions, the average productivity of the grasslands is quite low due to the 21% participation in the grassy carpet of species with fodder value. The average GM production was rated at 1.21 and a PV index of 13 (very poor), which allows a loading of 0.4 LU/ha for a 65-day grazing season with young sheep in particular. The most valuable association is Scorzonero roseae - Festucetum nigrescentis with 3.1 t/ha GM and 23.3 PV index. Productivity data are used to determine optimal grazing capacity, conserve biodiversity and avoid degradation.
THE TURKISH-SOVIET COOPERATION AND THE RELATION WITH ROMANIA AT THE BLACK SEA IN THE INTERWAR PERIOD
Authors:   Academy of Romanian Scientists, Romania;, COJOCARU Ionuţ
Published: December 2024

The first Romanian-Turkish contacts took place on the occasion of the Lausanne Conference (November 20, 1922 – July 24, 1923), the Turkish delegation appealing to the good diplomatic Romanian delegation services. Romania witnessed the arrival at the meeting, "arm in arm", of the National Assembly from Ankara – represented by General Ismet Pasha, who became foreign minister – with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics – represented by Gheorghi Vasilievichi Cicerin, Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in the bolshevik-communist government - of Moscow. The expression belongs to the Romanian diplomat, Constantin Diamandy, member of the Romanian delegation, led by I.G. Duca, Minister of Foreign Affairs and was expressed in a conference held in Bucharest on the topic of the "Straits Problem" in 1924. At that time, the Turkish-Soviet alliance was quite threatening for the young states of Central Europe and the Balkans. At Lausanne, on one side are present the Allied and Associated Powers, on the other side is Turkey alone. However, according to the statements of C. Diamandy, "behind Turkey loomed the enigmatic shadow of its alliance with the Soviets", the great absentee from Versailles. Also, Turkey presented itself twice victorious in Switzerland - in external military terms, through the victory over the Greek army, achieved by Mustafa Kemal - Ismet Pasha tandem after a tough war – led by massacres and massive displacement of the population – and through the internal victory, the overthrow of the Sultanate, as well as the desire to completely break the ties with the Ottoman past. From the Turkish point of view, the Treaty of Sèvres represented a thing of the past. The Allies were no longer in Lausanne facing a defeated enemy, but a victorious one, and the negotiations had many compromises and concessions.
Erudiția în haină mundană: Felix Nicolau, Știința minciunii responsabile. Tratat de embolii culturale
Authors: Bodiștean Florica
Published: December 2024

Recentul volum de eseuri critice semnat Felix Nicolau, Știința minciunii responsabile. Tratat de embolii culturale (Editura Litera, București, 2024), dezvăluie încă din titlu tipul de scriitură eseistico-critică practicat de autor, din care nu lipsește paradoxul și nici metafora sintetizatoare, bine lipită pe întreaga suprafață a realității pe care o încapsulează.
Transgresări tipologice ale jurnalului. Diatristica lui Emil Ivănescu
Authors: Morari Diana
Published: December 2024

Emil Ivănescu՚s literature can be considered an attempt of the writer to fictionalize himself in order to better understand himself. This paper analyzes the writer՚s diary in relation to his literary texts marked by a writing centered on the self, assimilable to the sphere of intimacy, which is also a space of metaliterary interrogations. Whether consciously or not, Emil Ivănescu opts for a literature of interiority because it fits in with his existential obsessions.
O PROCESSO DE CUIDADO À PESSOA COM DIAGNÓSTICO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA NO ÂMBITO DA SAÚDE
Authors: Martins Ana Valentina , Fernandes Thauani Carneiro , Lima Lailton de Sousa , Sabino Thiago Oliveira , Araújo Caio Vinicius Alcântara , Vaz Fábio Pereira , Dos Santos Marília Gabriela Oliveira , Silva Robson Mariano Oliveira , Abreu Vitor Pachelle Lima , Lima Luan Pereira , Viana Sandra Franklin Rocha , Pereira Thiago Nilton Alves , Abrão Ruhena Kelber
Published: December 2024

This study explores nursing care for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including guidance for family members and methods that aim to improve patients' quality of life. The objective is to analyze the role of nurses in the care of patients with ASD and in guiding families, promoting the quality of life of both. Through a literature review carried out with Google Scholar sources, the study highlights the importance of nurses in caring for patients with ASD, in the early detection of signs of the disorder, and in care recommendations for family members. The results show that autism is still little discussed and understood, both by the public and by health professionals. However, the study highlights the essential role of the nursing team in supporting these patients and guiding their families. It is concluded that it is crucial for the nursing team to delve deeper into the theme, given that the nurse has a fundamental role in identifying the first signs and supporting the families, thus contributing to a better quality of life.
CUSTOS NO SETOR PÚBLICO: UMA PROPOSTA DE IMPLANTAÇÃO DO SISTEMA DE CUSTOS DA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO SEMI-ÁRIDO
Authors: Filho Roberto Carvalho de Oliveira Freitas , Junior Antonio Erivando Xavier , de Medeiros Kerginaldo Nogueira , Júnior Sebastião de Morais
Published: December 2024

As Universidades Federais precisam constantemente desenvolver seus instrumentos de gestão para o alcance de seus objetivos visando à qualidade no gasto, responsabilidade social e transparência com os recursos públicos. Nesse sentido, a Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA) instituiu uma comissão que elaborou o Manual de Apuração de Custos (MAC) com a definição do seu sistema de custos que ainda não foi implantado. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo geral elaborar o plano de ação para implantar o sistema de apuração de custos previsto no Manual de Apuração de Custos da UFERSA. No que compete à metodologia, a presente pesquisa classifica-se quanto à abordagem do problema em pesquisa qualitativa, quanto à natureza tratou-se de uma pesquisa aplicada, no tocante aos objetivos, uma pesquisa descritiva, e no que se refere aos procedimentos, foram realizadas entrevistas, pesquisas bibliográficas, documentais e estudo de caso. Os resultados do estudo permitiram a descrição do Manual de Custos; o levantamento de cada processo envolvendo os custos de acordo com as Variações Patrimoniais Diminutivas com o fluxo atual e o fluxo de acordo com a presente proposta; apresentou-se como a informação de custo deve ser tratada para ser alocada aos cursos de graduação e pós-graduação; propôs-se um Plano de Ação para a implantação do sistema e Apuração de Custos; e, por fim, foi elaborado um questionário de múltipla escolha para que os requisitantes consigam gerar corretamente o respectivo código do centro de custo.
PERCEIVED SOCIAL PRESENCE AND STUDENT LEARNING AND SATISFACTION IN ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Authors: B. OCHAVE NEMIA
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to determine which domains of perceived social presence best influences student learning and satisfaction in online learning environment. This study utilized the non-experimental quantitative research design using descriptive technique involving teachers in Sarangani District, Davao Occidental Division, Philippines. The study was conducted on the second semester of school year 2020-2021. Research instruments on perceived social presence and student learning and satisfaction in online learning environment were used as sources of data. Using mean, pearson-r, and regression as statistical tools to treat the data, the study showed the following results: level of level of perceived social presence is high, the level of student learning and satisfaction in online learning environment is high, there is a significant relationship between perceived social presence and student learning and satisfaction in online learning environment, and social presence scale is the domain of perceived social presence best influences student learning and satisfaction in online learning environment.
Process marketing strategy as a predictor of user satisfaction of university library services in selected private university libraries in central Uganda
Authors: Lubega Ssebbale Florence , Richard Mwirumubi , Norman Nsereko
Published: December 2024

Marketing plays a vital role in enhancing awareness and ensuring the optimal utilization of libraries. The lack of effective marketing strategies capable of improving user satisfaction necessitated this study, which aimed to determine the predictive power of process marketing efficacy in fostering user engagement and emphasizing the advantages of libraries, thereby increasing awareness and attracting new users. A mixed methods sequential explanatory design was employed, collecting data from 234 undergraduate students across three selected university libraries in central Uganda. Qualitative research was conducted through ten in-depth semi-structured interviews with six librarians. Descriptive analysis, along with correlation and regression analyses, were utilized to assess the effectiveness of process marketing on student satisfaction. The findings indicated a general agreement among respondents regarding the efficacy of the library's resource distribution strategies with overall mean score of 3.450 (SD = 0.646). The Pearson correlation analysis indicated a positive and significant relationship between the process marketing strategy and user satisfaction [r (155) = 0.5510, p<0.05]. The regression analysis revealed that the process marketing strategy accounted for an Adjusted R² of .304 in relation to user satisfaction. A strong correlation exists between the process marketing strategy and user satisfaction. This study underscores the potential of the process marketing strategy, which, when effectively implemented, can serve as a powerful tool to enhance library operations and underscore the importance of libraries compared to other information providers.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK AND CORPORATE PERFORMANCE IN AN EMERGING ECONOMY-EVIDENCE FROM LISTED COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Authors: Isiaka Dada Bello,
Published: December 2024

Foreign exchange risk is exposure of a firm to the possible impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rate with the danger that profits would be affected if exchange rates change. This study explores the impact of foreign exchange movement on performance of listed companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and examined the robustness of their foreign exchange risk policy as stated in the annual reports. The research design was ex-facto using content analysis of 2023 annual reports for listed manufacturing companies with a final sample of thirty companies. The movement in exchange rate resulted into a loss situation for twelve of the sampled companies with direct negative consequences on earnings per share, on equity, and on corporate taxation provision. Only a company recorded a major exchange gain while four others had minor gain. Majority of the companies did not have clear specific policy on the management of foreign exchange risk. This study contributes to accounting literature in corporate reporting on foreign exchange risk impact on performance and how it can be better managed. We recommend that all corporate put a foreign exchange strategy in place, develop risk management template, implement different strategies to manage foreign exchange risk and keep adequate documentation to support realised exchange loss to obtain the desired tax credits. On the operational side, they should look towards reducing dependence on importation of inputs and engage in exports where possible to earn foreign exchange as hedge against foreign exchange exposure from imports.
Fusion enhancement and learning model for histopathological image analysis using learning approaches
Authors: Babu N Hari , Vamsidhar Enireddy
Published: December 2024

Breast cancer is the most prevalent form of the disease and the primary cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Early detection plays a pivotal role in substantially diminishing both the morbidity and mortality rates associated with this disease in women. Consequently, the development of an automated diagnostic system holds promise in enhancing the precision of diagnoses. To automatically classify breast cancer microscopy images stained into two distinct classifications—normal tissue and benign lesions—this study introduces a graph-based convolutional neural network with hybrid optimization (G-CNN) that makes use of a dataset that was specially selected for this purpose. The network layer is capitalized in our suggested model to extract reliable and abstract information from input photos. Initially, we used 5-fold cross-validation (CV) to optimize the suggested model on the original dataset. Our framework demonstrated a 98% accuracy rate and a 0.969 kappa score. It also received an average AUC-ROC score of 0.998 and a mean AUC-PR value of 0.995. In specific terms, it displayed 96% and 99% sensitivity, respectively, about the supplied photographs.  Examining normalized photos, the suggested architecture outperformed the other approaches in terms of colour normalization methodology performance. These findings underscore the superior performance of our proposed model compared to both the baseline approaches and established prevailing models using default settings. Furthermore, it becomes evident that while existing normalization techniques delivered competitive performance, they fell short of surpassing the results obtained from the original dataset
Impact of genetic mutations in hypokalemic periodic paralysis: Diagnosis and clinical management
Authors: Blacio Villa Carlos Omar , Naranjo Castillo Andrea Carolina , Sogso Chano Christian Vicente , Grazia Teneda Espín María
Published: December 2024

Neuromuscular diseases encompass a variety of disorders affecting muscular and nervous function, with numerous genetic conditions manifesting in diverse clinical forms. Among these disorders, periodic paralyses stand out due to their complexity and rarity, representing a significant challenge for diagnosis and management. This study focuses on hypokalemic periodic paralysis, a rare and complex condition, aiming to identify and characterize the associated genetic mutations to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.Mixed methods were employed, including genetic analysis using next-generation sequencing and clinical evaluation through interviews, medical record reviews, and specific questionnaires. The results revealed that mutations in the CACNA1S and SCN4A genes play a crucial role in the paralysis, allowing for a more precise approach to diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, new clinical protocols based on these findings were designed and implemented, including personalized recommendations and training for medical staff. The study highlights the importance of integrating genetic analysis into the diagnosis and management of the condition. The implementation of these protocols has significantly improved patients' quality of life and efficiency in medical resource management. Furthermore, the success of these strategies emphasizes the need for continued education and updates for medical personnel and opens new possibilities for applying these approaches to other genetic neuromuscular diseases
Evolution and monitoring of SARS-COV-2 genetic mutations in Ecuador
Authors: Chiluisa Guacho Carlos , Gómez Martínez Nairovys , Vilema Vizuete Germania Elisabeth
Published: December 2024

Since its emergence in December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 has shown rapid genetic evolution, leading to various variants that have significantly influenced the dynamics of the pandemic. Mutations in the spike protein (S) have increased the virus's transmissibility and, in some cases, its virulence, affecting the efficacy of control measures, including vaccination and antiviral treatments. This retrospective and descriptive study, covering from March 2020 to the present, used national and international genomic data to analyze the evolution of variants in Ecuador. A total of 3,457 genomic sequences were collected, and key variants such as Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron were identified. Phylogenetic analyses revealed critical mutations like N501Y and E484K, associated with increased immune escape. Despite mass vaccination campaigns, the emergence of variants reduced vaccine efficacy in preventing infections, although vaccines continued to protect against severe cases. The evaluation of genomic surveillance systems highlighted the need to improve the speed and accuracy in detecting new variants. To optimize public health strategies, it is recommended to strengthen genomic surveillance, enhance coordination between institutions, update vaccination programs, and develop early warning systems. These measures are essential for improving the response to the ongoing evolution of the virus and minimizing its impact on public health
Knowledge and perception of farmers in La Concepción regarding environmental and biological risks of fungicide use
Authors: Abata Erazo Alexandra Patricia , Quispe Ruiz Sandy Mishel
Published: December 2024

This study investigated the knowledge and perception of farmers in the La Concepción parish regarding environmental and biological risks associated with the use of fungicides. The main objective was to understand how these farmers understand and manage these risks in their agricultural practices. To do so, a combined methodology was employed that included structured surveys and focus groups. Data were analyzed using descriptive and multivariate statistical techniques, as well as thematic content analysis. The results revealed moderate awareness of environmental risks, with soil contamination standing out as the most significant risk perceived by farmers. However, a discrepancy was observed between this awareness and the effective implementation of mitigation measures, with limited adoption of sustainable practices. In contrast, knowledge about biological health risks, especially respiratory problems, was higher. This difference underlines the need for improved information and training on the long-term effects of fungicides. The main conclusions of the study indicate that it is essential to strengthen farmers’ education and training to improve the adoption of safer and more sustainable practices. It is recommended to develop specific educational resources and support the transition towards more sustainable agricultural practices
Risk factors for acute diarrheal diseases in children under five years of age in El Chical parish, Ecuador
Authors: Chuga Zuly Rivel Nazate , Alexandra Patricia Abata Erazo Alexandra Patricia Abata Erazo , Alvarado Paguay Joselin Dayana
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to identify and prioritize risk factors associated with acute diarrheal diseases in children under five years of age in El Chical parish, Ecuador. It was carried out through a multicriteria analysis using the Analytic Hierarchy Process method, based on a survey of a sample of parents or guardians. The data collected included information on water quality, hygiene practices, child nutrition, and immunization. The results showed that most households used untreated water sources, which represented a significant risk. In addition, a considerable portion of respondents did not consistently treat water, and hygiene practices such as handwashing were inconsistent. The nutritional status of children also showed deficiencies, with 22% showing signs of malnutrition. The AHP allowed identifying that lack of water treatment and poor hygiene practices were the most critical factors to address. The study concluded that improving access to treated water and promoting greater education on hygiene practices and infant feeding are essential to reducing the incidence of diarrheal diseases in the community
Educational Program to Prevent Malnutrition in Early Childhood at a Health Center in Tulcán
Authors: Pozo Hernández Clara Elisa , Benitez Cuaces Jhanely Camila
Published: December 2024

The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and practices related to healthy eating in households with children aged 1 to 5 who attend the Julio Andrade Health Center. The research aimed to identify factors associated with child malnutrition and develop an educational program focused on preventing this issue. A mixed-methods approach was used, including a quantitative analysis of surveys administered to parents and a qualitative approach through interviews and direct observation, within a descriptive field design. The results showed that a significant portion of the children exhibited signs of malnutrition, particularly those who did not receive adequate nutritional guidance or who did not regularly attend the CDI, where meals are balanced and supervised by healthcare professionals. Additionally, it was observed that the lack of access to healthcare services and the limited nutritional education within families significantly contribute to this problem. The study's conclusions emphasize the importance of implementing educational programs on nutritional health, aimed at both parents and caregivers, in order to improve eating habits and prevent malnutrition. Furthermore, it is recommended to strengthen healthcare services in rural areas to ensure that children receive the necessary care for their optimal development. This work provides relevant evidence on the nutritional status of preschool-aged children and highlights the urgent need for interventions to address these deficiencies