bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The relationship of central macular thickness with clinical grades of diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Tyagi Manoj , Gupta Shivani , Rajpoot Mukesh Singh , Aloney Shweta , Chouhan Pritee
Published: September 2023

To assess central macular thickness (CMT) in diabetics with or without diabetic retinopathy (DR) and compare it with various clinical grades of DR.

All patients attending the ophthalmic OPD fulfilling the inclusion and met no exclusion criteria were enrolled in this study. All eyes underwent comprehensive and standardized ophthalmic examination. The CMT was measured using spectral domain optical coherence tomography using Cirrus HD OCT Model 500.

The mean CMT in cases is significantly greater than controls. It is also significantly greater in diabetics with DR as compared to diabetics without DR and it significantly varies with various grades of DR. The mean CMT is also increased in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) and panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) untreated DR as compared to diabetics without DME and PRP treated DR respectively.

Central macular thickness can be used as an indicator to monitor individuals with diabetes as it increased in diabetics and the presence of macular edema decreased in PRP treated eyes. It also varies with various grades of DR.
Disc damage likelihood scale: its correlation with field indices and its accuracy in diagnosis of glaucoma
Authors: Maanju Siddharth , Gahanoliya Kavita , Kumar Ankur , Kumar Kishor
Published: September 2023

: To find a correlation of the disc damage likelihood scale (DDLS) scale with visual field indices and its diagnostic power in cases of glaucoma.

: The study enrolled 198 patients suffering from primary open angle glaucoma. The patients were investigated using Humphreys perimetry and ocular coherence tomography (OCT). The DDLS scoring for each patient was done which was then correlated with visual field indices and the accuracy of DDLS in scoring different stages of glaucoma was studied.

Single center, prospective, observational study.

: The DDLS showed a strong correlation with cup-disc ratio, a good correlation with visual field index and mean deviation values and a weak correlation with foveal sensitivity. Also, the scale showed 68.9%, 82.6% and 100% diagnostic accuracy in cases of mild, moderate and severe glaucoma respectively.

: The DDLS is a strong adjunctive diagnostic tool that has helped in the diagnosis of glaucoma.
Study of visual outcome and complications of primary and secondary retropupillary iris claw lens implantation in absence of adequate capsular support
Authors: Singh Paramveer , Harsolia Ramswaroop , Porwal Rakesh
Published: September 2023

This study was conducted to assess and compare the visual outcome and complications of retropupillary iris claw lens implantation in absence of adequate capsular support.

This prospective, comparative, intervention, was conducted. All the patients who reported ophthalmology indoor department were divided into two groups. In 1 group patients with IMSC/MSC/Traumatic cataract/Repaired corneal tear with traumatic cataract/Subluxated IOL in which primary retropupillary iris claw lens implantation was done in the department of Ophthalmology through SICS/Phacoemulsificstion were categorised. In 2 group patients with Aphakia in which cataract surgery was performed through SICS/Phacoemulsification and were left aphakic due to PCR in the department of Ophthalmology, JLN Medical College & Hospital and outside indoor patients at various ophthalmology centres.

In primary RPICL in 23(76.7%) patients found to be BCVA between 6/36 to 6/18 and in secondary RPICL 26(86.7%) patients found to be BCVA between 6/12 to 6/6. In primary cases RPICL ovalisation of pupil in 6(20%), tilted IOL with raised IOP in 3(10%) optic capture in 3(10%), iridodialysias in 3(10%), bullous keratopathy in 3(10%). In secondary RPICL optic capture in 2(6.67%), CME with raised IOP in 1(3.33%), ovalisation of pupil in 1(3.33%) was found.

Results of present study suggest that secondary cases (group II) showed better visual outcome and lesser complications when compared with primary cases (group I) after retropupillary iris claw lens implantation.
Application of CBCT in oral & maxillofacial surgery
Authors: Kawsankar Kedar , Tile Vaishali , Ambulgekar Vasant , Deshpande Anuja
Published: September 2023

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is beneficial radiographic diagnostic tool in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS). It helps maxillofacial surgeons to develop treatment approach in various conditions. Study of head and neck structures three dimensionally allows surgeon to do planning accurately, as a result enhances operative precision, and assess post-operative result. CBCT imaging have specific indications and limitations. The purpose of this article is to focalize on the advantages, drawbacks, limitations, and clinical applications of CBCT as a headmost CT imaging technique in the OMF region.
From Discussion to Action: Characterizing Areas of Reform in Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: Bustos Sebastián , Céspedes Luis Felipe , Leon-Diaz John , Orduz María
Published: September 2023

Structural reforms modify the institutional and regulatory framework to foster economic growth and improve welfare. While initially linked to economic liberalization, the concept has expanded to encompass a more comprehensive array of sector-specific interventions. However, the increased level of detail in these reforms presents significant challenges in accurately identifying the specific type of reform implemented by each country. In this study, we employ a comprehensive analysis of the policy discussions in Article IV Staff Reports of the International Monetary Fund to shed light on the dynamic nature of reforms and unveil regional disparities in reform priorities. The findings demonstrate a notable shift in Latin American and the Caribbean countries, where there is a growing emphasis on reforms that prioritize transparency, enhance institutional quality, advance education and healthcare systems, and strengthen safety nets.
Ingarden’s Aesthetic Argument Against Husserl’s Transcendental Idealism Turn
Authors: Jakha Hicham
Published: September 2023

Husserl’s allegiance to realism came under attack following his Ideas. Ingarden was a fierce critic of his teacher’s turn to transcendental idealism, and provided compelling arguments both for his idealist reading of Husserl and for his rejection of idealism. One of the main arguments Ingarden devised against Husserl’s turn was based on his aesthetics. Against Husserl, Ingarden established literary works and fictional objects as purely intentional objects that are (1) doubly-structured, vis-à-vis their formal ontology, and (2) endowed with spots of indeterminacy. These facts, Ingarden argues, necessitate the transcendence of the purely intentional object. In this paper, I explore his argument, while establishing the ontological foundation on which it rests.
The concept of quantum object from the perspective of the theory of conceptual integration and the problem of ontology of the microworld
Authors: Łukasik Andrzej
Published: September 2023

W artykule wykazano nieadekwatność pojmowania mikroobiektów w kategoriach ontologii substancjalnych bytów jednostkowych i nieredukowalną metaforyczność takich pojęć, jak „cząstka”, „fala” czy „przedmiot indywidualny”. Podjęto próbę skonstruowania pojęcia obiektu kwantowego jako amalgamatu pojęciowego, wykorzystując teorię integracji pojęciowej.
L’évaluation par les pairs : Les nouveaux défis des publications académiques
Authors: Boudreault-Fournier Alexandrine , Frohlick Sue , Truchon Karoline
Published: September 2023

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Secondary Cancer Risk of Radiotherapy and Imaging Examination for Two Different Malignancies in One Patient
Authors: Zare Mohammad Hossein , Masjedi Hamidreza , Tabatabaei Fateme , Yazdi Shiva Rahbar , Shabani Masoud , Broomand Mohammad Ali
Published: September 2023

Purpose: Radiotherapy (RT), which is considered one of the critical treatments for cancer patients is also known as adjuvant therapy and palliative care, and can be attempted alone or concurrent with chemotherapy. Although RT reduces the risk of recurrence, the scattered dose may enhance the risk of secondary cancer induction; this is raising some challenges in clinical practice. To the best of our knowledge, few studies to date have assessed such effects of brain cancer adjuvant radiotherapy.
Materials and Methods: We estimated the RT-induced risk of secondary cancer for a 45-year-old patient who had undergone radiotherapy of the head and pelvis with a 6 MV photon beam in 15 and 10 sessions, respectively. The absorbed dose by the thyroid, breast, eye lenses, region overlying ovaries, and parotids was measured using Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (TLD). Since the patient was scanned before radiotherapy, it was decided to calculate their risk as well. To evaluate the cancer risk, radiobiological models for Excess Absolute Risk (EAR), as well as Excess Relative Risk (ERR) published by the Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR) in report VII, were implemented. This study thus aimed to estimate the Risk of Exposure-Induced Death (REID) and assess the radiation dose delivered to patients from Computed Tomography (CT) scans and common diagnostic nuclear medicine examinations.
Results: The mean risk of secondary cancer for sensitive organs was calculated 3 years after radiotherapy. The highest estimated ERR was related to the region overlying right and left ovaries for pelvic radiotherapy (47.82) and (51.17), and the next highest EAR followed by right and left eye lenses for brain radiotherapy (18.09) and (15.43), respectively. In addition, other cancers arising from CT scans had the highest REID values for solid cancer (0.0015) and bone scans revealed the highest REID values for other cancers (0.00121).
Conclusion: Calculating the corresponding risks of RT is of great significance for the patients in procedural change. Choosing proper field sizes and adapted techniques to avoid excessive doses to healthy organs can thus be a great assistance in this regard.
Diabetic Foot Risk Factors & level in Diabetes People: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: KOÇAKGÖL Neşe , KILIÇ Meryem
Published: September 2023

Objective: Determining diabetic foot risk levels and risk factors and treating foot problems is one of the main components of the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). This study aimed to determine diabetic foot risk levels and risk factors in diabetic people.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 278 participants during September 2020 to March 2021. The patients' general characteristics, peripheral sensory loss (10 g-Semmes-Weinstein monofilament), foot skin temperature (palpation method) and vascular evaluation (pedal pulses) were examined.
Results: Among 278 patients, 83 cases had DFU. Of those without DFU, 33.3% had risk level “0”, 35.4% had risk level “1”, 23.6% had risk level “2” and 7.7% had risk level “3”. In the regression analysis, male gender [OR= 0.74, 95% CI (0.014-0.338), P= 0.002], education (literate) [OR= 0.38, 95% CI (0.002-0.630), P= 0.022], foot examination by health professional [OR= 0.013, 95% CI (0.001-0.183), P= 0.001], foot deformity [OR= 0.170, 95% CI (0.042-0.679), P< 0.001], foot skin temperature (cold) [OR= 0.003, 95% CI (0.000– 0.026), P< 0.001], and pedal pulse [OR= 8.146, 95% CI (1.505-44.081), P< 0.015] were found to have a high effect on diabetic foot development.
Conclusion: The annual DFU rate is 29.8%. Independent risk factors of DFU were gender, education, previous history foot examination, foot skin temperature, pedal pulse and foot deformity. These findings provide support for a multifactorial etiology for DFU.
Diabetes Mellitus and COVID-19: Prevalence, Severity, Management, and Mortality: A Secondary Study
Authors: Akhlaghi Seyed Hamid
Published: September 2023

Objective: This study aimed to conduct a systematic review about diabetes mellitus and COVID-19 severity, management, and mortality
Materials and Methods: Thirteen studies were included in this review, comprising a total of 1155 COVID-19 patients with diabetes mellitus as a significant comorbidity. Data regarding patient demographics and the prevalence of comorbidities, including smoking, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and chronic liver disease, were collected.
Results: Among COVID-19 patients with diabetes mellitus, the majority were male (57.1%) compared to females (42.9%). The prevalence of comorbidities in COVID-19 are varied, with smokers accounting for 1- 12.6%, hypertension ranging from 8-41.6%, diabetes mellitus ranging from 7.4-70.8%, cardiovascular disease ranging from 1.6-23.0%, chronic kidney disease ranging from 0.7-2.9%, and chronic liver disease ranging from 0.5-4.6%. In comparison to COVID-19 patients without diabetes, a higher proportion of patients with diabetes mellitus were admitted to the intensive care unit (36.8%). Among COVID-19 patients with diabetes mellitus, the survival rate was significantly higher at 62.2% compared to a lower rate of 13.4% observed among non-survivors with diabetes mellitus.
Conclusion: This systematic review emphasizes the significance of diabetes mellitus as a comorbidity in COVID-19 patients, increasing the risk of ICU admission. These findings emphasize the importance of identifying and effectively managing diabetes mellitus as a comorbidity in COVID-19 patients to enhance overall outcomes.
Relationship between Personal Temperaments Based on the Traditional Medicine Knowledge and Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Reaction Disorders
Authors: Pourshahidi Sara , Ebrahimi Houman , Zeraat Zahra , Parvizi Mohammad Mahdi , Zolfaghari Hajar
Published: September 2023

Oral lichen planus and lichenoid reactions are autoimmune chronic inflammatory diseases. Since the inflammatory system is the main pathological process in these lesions, some etiological roles for inflammatory cytokines and personal temperaments (Mizaj) are proposed. In this preliminary study, establishing such an association between personal temperaments with oral lichen planus and lichenoid reactions would develop new horizons for better preventive programming to prevent or control the disease course in affected patients. This case-control study was carried out among  384 patients referred to the oral medicine department of dental school, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, from 2000 to 2017. They were categorized into three groups as follows: oral lichen planus (128),  oral lichenoid reactions (128), and healthy control group (128). The temperament was assessed by Mojahedi et al. validated questionnaire, and the results were compared across the groups. Warm temperament was significantly higher in the lichen planus group (P=0.0001). The dry temperament was higher in oral lichen planus and lichenoid groups. In these groups, the intermediate group had the least rate, but in the control group, the moist temperament was less common. No statistically significant difference existed between groups in this era (P=0.210). However, among mixed temperaments, the warm and moist temperament was the same across the groups (P=0.195); the warm and dry temperament was significantly more common in cases with oral lichen planus (P < 0.001); and the cold and dry temperament (P=0.017) and cold and moist temperament (P <0.001) were significantly more common in the control group. The only difference between the two groups of control and lichenoid reactions was cold and dry temperament (P=0.008). This study revealed that warm temperament is related to oral lichen planus. Reestablishing this matter in future studies would help develop some evidence-based preventive strategies to reduce the burden of oral lichen planus.
Uso da geoestatística no mapeamento de herbivoria em espécies nativas em área de recuperação florestal urbana no sudeste paraense
Authors: Simão Siqueira Renata , Da Soledade Silva Athina Tafnis , Cavalcante da Cruz Victória , De Cinque Mariano Daiane , Shigueru Okumura Ricardo
Published: September 2023

A ação de herbívoros pode afetar o sucesso no estabelecimento de mudas, e através da silvicultura de precisão, torna-se possível mapear e identificar as relações espaciais ocorrentes. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a distribuição espacial dos ataques de herbívoros, capacidade de rebrota e mortalidade. A caracterização do padrão da variabilidade espacial das variáveis foi realizada por meio de análise geoestatística, e a dependência espacial obtida através de ajustes de semivariogramas. A subárea 5 apresentou maior ocorrência de herbivoria (55%), e o modelo de semivariograma que melhor se ajustou foi o exponencial, com dependência espacial forte (15,08%). Considerando as 5 subáreas, a espécie com maior incidência de herbivoria (79,49%) foi o ingá (Inga edulis), e a capacidade de rebrota das plantas foi de 1,44%. O ataque de herbívoros não afetou a taxa de sobrevivência das plantas, e a taxa de mortalidade por causas diversas foi de 5,76%.
E-kompetence učiteljev v dvojezičnih šolah - predstavitev projekta
Authors: Kovács Attila
Published: September 2023

Temeljni cilj projekta z naslovom »E-kompetence učiteljev v dvojezičnih šolah je bil dvig ravni e-kompetenc učiteljev v madžarskem jeziku v dvojezičnih šolah (slovensko-madžarskih) v Prekmurju, posledično pa tudi dvig konkurenčnosti znanja otrok, ki obiskujejo dvojezične vzgojno-izobraževalne zavode na narodnostno mešanem območju severovzhodne Slovenije. V sklopu projekta so se v prvi vrsti razvijale e-storitve in e-vsebine predvsem v madžarskem jeziku, delno dvojezično in se usposabljali učitelji in strokovni delavci pri uporabi le-teh. Posredni cilji projekta je bil dvig informacijske pismenosti v dvojezičnih vzgojnoizobraževalnih zavodih, večja izmenjava dobrih praks med učitelji in večje povezovanje dvojezičnih šol med sabo ter z okoljem.
Simuliranje elektroenergetskega sistema – zakaj in kako
Authors: Mihalič Rafael
Published: September 2023

Digitalni simulator RTDS (angl. Real Time Digital Simulator) podjetja RTDS Technologies je eden od simulatorjev, ki omogočajo izračun elektromagnetnih pojavov v realnem času, pri čemer dosega izjemno nizke korake digitalne integracije (večinoma 50 μs, za nekatere elemente močnostne elektronike, kot so na primer tiristorski pretvorniki, tudi do 1.5 μs). Posebna strojna oprema omogoča uvoz in izvoz signalov do zunanje opreme, s čimer omogoča preizkušanje dejanskih naprav v zaprti zanki z računalniškim modelom EES. Tako ima uporabnik na voljo analizo delovanja naprave same in tudi analizo vpliva delovanja te naprave na razmere v preostalem sistemu. Testirana naprava pravzaprav "ne ve" ali je priklopljena na simulacijski model ali v resničen EES. Napravo so prvotno razvili za testiranje krmilnih modulov konverterskih postaj visokonapetostnih enosmernih prenosov. Uporaba ustrezne metode modeliranja homogenih vodov in ekstremno hitra komunikacija omogočata uporabo tehnik vzporednega procesiranja signalov, s katerim lahko pojave z ustrezno opremo izračunamo hitreje, kot bi se zgodili. Glavna težava pri razvoju takšne opreme je v doseganju dovolj velike hitrosti izračunov ob dovolj majhnem integracijskem koraku ΔT, saj manjši ΔT omogoča natančnejši izračun in zajemanje višjefrekvenčnih pojavov, po drugi strani pa zajetno povečuje potrebno število matematičnih operacij in posledično čas izračuna.
Algoritmi po vzorih iz narave
Authors: Fister Iztok , Brest Janez , Fister Jr Iztok , Ljubič Karin
Published: September 2023

Narava je bila vedno vzor znanstvenikom pri reševanju najtežjih problemov v računalništvu, matematiki, medicini in industriji. Vzori iz narave ponujajo nove smernice za razvoj računalniških algoritmov. Ti algoritmi lahko temeljijo na obnašanju inteligence rojev, oz. drugih bioloških sistemov ali na simulaciji fizikalnih ali kemijskih procesov. V tem članku predstavljamo značilnosti vsakega od treh omenjenih vzorov, ki so vplivali na nastanek novih računalniških algoritmov, omenimo njihove avtorje in članke, v katerih so predstavili svoja dela. S tem pregledom želimo pomagati razvijalcem programske opreme pri lažji izbiri orodij za reševanje njihovih problemov iz prakse.
Ločevanje magnetnih delcev iz tekočine
Authors: Zadravec Matej , Hriberšek Matjaž , Ravnik Jure
Published: September 2023

V številnih vejah znanosti je danes možno zaslediti uporabo nano in mikro delcev. V prispevku so obravnavani magnetni delci v tekočini pod vplivom sile neuniformnega magnetnega polja. Za obravnavo omenjenega problema je bila v sklopu računalniške dinamike tekočin uporabljena metoda robnih elementov. Uporabljene enačbe temeljijo na hitrostno vrtinčni formulaciji NavierStokesovih enačb za izračun toka tekočine in Langrangeovega pristopa pri sledenju delcev. Obravnavana je enosmerna interakcija med tekočino in delci. Izpeljani numerični algoritem se uporabi pri študiju vpliva geometrije izločevalnega kanala, predvsem v notranjosti kanala nameščene pregrade, na samo učinkovitost izločevanja delcev. Umeščene trapezoidne pregrade v kanalu pravokotne oblike oblikujejo bifurkacije v samem kanalu, kar bi naj povečalo učinkovitost izločanja magnetnih delcev na stene kanala zaradi vpliva magnetnih in hidrodinamskih sil. Učinkovitost izločanja je bila določena za različne jakosti magnetnega polja in pretoke tekočine. Poleg analize vpliva pretočnih vrednosti in magnetnih sil je bila narejena tudi analiza vpliva velikosti pregrad. Rezultati so se primerjali z rezultati izločanja v ravnem kanalu brez pregrad. Rezultati analize kažejo na smiselnost uporabe manjših pregrad v primeru nizkih pretočnih hitrosti. V primeru višjih pretočnih hitrosti pa se je izkazalo izločanje delcev kot manj učinkovito v primerjavi z izločanjem v ravnem kanalu brez pregrad.
Ali imamo energetično, gospodarsko in finančno krizo v EU? Ali v globalnem svetu EU izgublja konkurenčno sposobnost?
Authors: Margan Florian
Published: September 2023

Veliki državni dolgovi v nekaterih državah EU (IT, FR, ES, PT..), migracije, covid, vojna v Ukrajini, pomanjkanje energentov, draga elektrika, plin in goriva, pitna voda, osnovna hrana, globalno segrevanje, velika inflacije, zadolženost ... vse krize imajo skupni imenovalec, smo priča možnega civilizacijskega propada. To ni konec sveta ali izumrtje človeštva, to je velika sprememba življenjskega sloga. Vsaka civilizacija je imela obdobja rasti, vrhunca in padca. Danes, svetovno gospodarstvo, močno čuti posledice covidove krize, rekordne inflacije in ruske invazije v Ukrajini. Smo v globalni krizi. Problem je, da nimamo več kam in iz česa rast. Bo to tehnološka izjemna zapletenost, ranljivost družbenega sistema, energijsko velika zahtevnost, ki jo bomo morali rešiti. Izbruh vojne v Ukrajini in posledična energetska kriza in Green Deal sta razgalila težave nedelujočega enotnega trga EU. Enotni trg bi načeloma moral preprečevati nenormalno izkoriščanje prevladujočega tržnega položaja bodisi prodajalca ali pa tudi kupca. Toda letošnje podražitve kažejo, da trg ne deluje. Visoke cene energije (sankcije proti RF zaradi vojne na Ukrajini) bo evropsko industrijo naredilo nekonkurenčno in po vsej verjetnosti spodbudilo njen zaton.
Quo vadis Slovenija – kam korakamo, kam gremo?
Authors: Margan Florian
Published: September 2023

V prispevku podajam nekatere poglede z makro in mikroekonomskega stališča, problematiko in položaj Slovenije v delni primerjavi z EU in Evrocono glede konkurenčne sposobnosti, predvsem pa z vidika nezaposlenosti, bega možganov in problematike mlade generacije t.i. generacije Y.
Duktalni karcinom in situ kot predstavnik neinvazivnega raka dojke
Authors: Grašič Kuhar Cvetka
Published: September 2023

Rak dojk je najpogostejši rak pri ženskah. Povprečna starostno standardizirana incidenca (glede na svetovno stardardno populacijo) je v letu 2008 v Evropski skupnosti znašala 70,7. Leta 2003 je Evropska skupnost izdala direktivo o izvajanju presejalnih programov po načelih dobre prakse. Prednost presejalnega programa je, da se rak odkrije v zgodnjejši fazi, ko so možnosti zdravljenja in ozdravitve večje. S presejalno mamografijo se je močno povečala incidenca neinvazivnih rakov, kot je duktalni karcinom in situ (DCIS). Tako v nekaterih državah DCIS predstavlja že 20-30 % raka dojk. Glavni cilj zdravljenja DCIS je prevencija nastanka invazivnega raka dojk. Zdravljenje je kirurško in obsevalno. Smiselno bi bilo DCIS beležiti ločeno od invazivnih rakov, z oznako, ki ne bi vsebovala besede karcinom.
Koraki v pravo smer
Authors: Vratuša Anton
Published: September 2023

Na osnovi pretečih podnebnih sprememb, ki prinašajo vse večje naravne nesreče ter »kupa opozoril bolj dramatičnih kot kadar koli doslej« (6. poročilo komisije OZN za podnebne spremembe) avtor poudarja, da je nujno, da se tudi v zvezi s problemom trajnostnega razvoja preide od splošnih priporočil za izhod iz krize k akciji – tj. k spremembi nezadovoljivega stanja in odnosov v družbi. Smatra, da trajnostni (sonaravni) razvoj ni nekaj, kar bi se dogajalo izven nas; tu moramo sodelovati vsi od posameznika do svetovne skupnosti, saj po splošni oceni raziskovalcev podnebnih sprememb »je naša dejavnost s 95 odstotki verjetnosti vzrok vremenskih sprememb«. Zato je v naših rokah tudi možnost, da omejimo rast povprečne svetovne temperature do ravni, ki bi ogrozila človekovo življenje na planetu. V zvezi s tem navajam tekoče dejavnosti v naši sredi, in sicer zlasti dolgoročni raziskovalni projekt v Mednarodnem centru za promocijo podjetij v Ljubljani, Celostno upravljanje varovanih naravnih območij ter desetletno dejavnost Javnega zavoda Krajinski park Goričko in njegovo vraščanje v Trideželni park Goričko – Örség – Raab.
Gospodarska diplomacija Republike Slovenije in njeno delovanje pri povezovanju regij
Authors: Raščan Stanislav
Published: September 2023

Gospodarska diplomacija je bistveni in sestavni del moderne diplomacije in je kot taka ena glavnih prioritet Ministrstva za zunanje zadeve Republike Slovenije. Diplomati skupaj z gospodarstveniki iščejo nove gospodarske priložnosti na tujih trgih, ščitijo interese slovenskega gospodarstva v tujini in privabljajo tuje neposredne investicije v Republiko Slovenijo.
Nizkoproračunske raziskave – njihov doseg in namen
Authors: Čebašek Travnik Zdenka
Published: September 2023

Epidemiološke raziskave na relevantnih vzorcih populacije praviloma zahtevajo znatna sredstva in veliko strokovnega znanja. Na podlagi več kot petnajstletnega dela v Društvu Žarek upanja (DŽU) želimo prikazati, da je mogoče izvajanje preventivnega in raziskovalnega dela tudi v zelo omejenih materialnih možnostih. DŽU je bilo ustanovljeno kot oblika psihosocialne pomoči osebam po zaključeni prvi stopnji zdravljenja odvisnosti od alkohola, kmalu pa je začelo izvajati tudi nekatere preventivne programe za svoje člane in tudi širše okolje. Za boljše načrtovanje preventivnih dejavnosti je DŽU izvedlo tudi več raziskav na različnih ciljnih skupinah (učenci osnovnih šol, dijaki srednih šol, zaposleni v realnem sektorju), s katerimi so ugotavljali odnos anketirancev do alkohola. Prispevek prikazuje praktične izkušnje za izpeljavo takšnih raziskav v nizkoproračunskih pogojih in uporabnost tako pridobljenih rezultatov za preventivno delo.
Perspektiva slovenskega razvoja na področju farmacije skozi prizmo strategije pametnih specializacij
Authors: Mlinarič-Raščan Irena , Gmeiner Tanja , Božič Borut
Published: September 2023

Napredek znanosti na področju biomedicine je v preteklih letih omogočil razumevanje številnih molekularnih procesov delovanja organizma in razumevanja patoloških sprememb. Razvoj zdravil se je zato lahko premaknil od lajšanja posledic k odpravljanju vzroka bolezni. Govorimo o odkrivanju tarč, razvoju tarčnih zdravil in individualiziranem pristopu k zdravljenju. Pot od ideje do novega zdravila je dolgotrajna ter povezana z velikimi naložbami. Zahteva dolgoletne usmerjene raziskave in strateško zasnovan prenos znanj, kompetenc in izkušenj med akterji iz akademske sfere in industrije. Z uvedbo koncepta translacijskih raziskav uvajamo racionalen in usklajen pristop v procese raziskav in razvoja zdravil. Slovenija sodi v segmentu uspešnosti farmacevtske industrije v svetovni vrh. Farmacevtska industrija je pomembna ekonomska panoga slovenskega gospodarstva, kar je zagotovo plod uspešnega razvoja farmacevtskih znanosti in stroke. Prihodnost razvoja Slovenske družbe oblikujemo v dialogu z Evropsko komisijo v okviru tako imenovane Strategije pametnih specializacij, to je opredelitvi strateških področij, kjer ima Slovenija kritično maso znanja, kapacitet in kompetenc in na katerih je izkazan visok inovacijski potencial.
Skupne značilnosti sistemov vodenja kakovosti in modelov odličnosti ter vzroki za njihovo neizpolnjevanje pričakovanj v praksi
Authors: Škafar Branko
Published: September 2023

Cilj vsake organizacije je da deluje učinkovito in uspešno. Organizacije se tega lotevajo različno. Sistemi vodenja kakovosti in modeli odličnosti so orodja, ki so organizacijam v pomoč, da učinkovito (delajo na pravi način) in uspešno delujejo (delajo prave stvari). V tem prispevku so primerjani nekateri sistemi vodenja kakovosti in modeli odličnosti in to tako v zasebnem kot javnem sektorju. Večine sistemov vodenja kakovosti (razen ISO 9001 in modela odličnosti EFQM ter PRSPO) predstavljenih v tem članku je avtor tega članka, avtor ali soavtor. V članku so prikazane skupne značilnosti in pomen ali koristi sistemov vodenja kakovosti in modelov odličnosti za organizacije ter na osnovi raziskave ugotovitve zakaj sistemi kakovosti v organizacijah delujejo in zakaj ne. Na koncu je podanih nekaj predlogov za izboljšanje delovanja sistemov vodenja kakovosti in modela odličnosti, v praksi.
Bratovščina med ekonomijo in kulturo
Authors: Hedžet Tóth Cvetka
Published: September 2023

Etika je nedvomno praktično naravnana in na visoko vprašanje kaj storiti skuša odgovarjati z vednostjo, ki prehaja v delovanje, vendar prej kot orientacijska točka, ne kot vednost (znanje) v obliki imperativa in dogme. Ne gre za etiko, ki bi me obvladovala, zatirala, ampak za etiko, s katero si jaz po svoji lastni svobodni presoji in odločitvi prisvajam najprej samega sebe in nato še drugega človeka in svet, skratka, v najširšem smislu je etika kot sredstvo za prisvajanje sveta v neodtujeni, nepostvareli obliki, ki nikdar z ničimer nima jamstva, da bi se spremenila v kaj represivnega, če se je polasti kaj oblasti žejnega. Temu zdaj služijo že skrajno utrujajoča razmišljanja o krizi vrednot in potreba po etiki kot servisu, kjer so arhivirane tradicionalne »večne« vrednote, »samo obuditi jih je treba« pod kakšnim institucionaliziranim, svetovnonazorskim skrbništvom uma. Jürgen Habermas nas spodbuja, da takim »etikobrižnežem« in vreščečim zaklinjalcem »varovanja vrednot« glasno in odločno povemo: tukaj je vstop prepovedan. Že pravica do javne rabe razuma v pluralistični družbi odteguje teorijo pravičnosti privilegiju in monopolu katerega koli svetovnega nazora.
Pripovedovanja Antona Vratuše
Authors: Munda Mirko
Published: September 2023

Vratuša je leta 1969 po vrnitvi iz ZDA opravljal več pomembnih zveznih funkcij in med drugim tudi ustanovil Mednarodni center za upravljanje javnih podjetij v deželah v razvoju v Ljubljani. V njegovo biografijo in bibliografijo pa sem se poglabljal, ko je fundacija pripravljala dve publikaciji o tem izjemnem človeku velikega in širokega duha. Prva je izšla leta 2010 ob Vratuševi 95-letnici. Pripravil sem nekaj citatov iz pripovedovanja akademika o njegovem življenju in delu.
Parent's Corner - Pot do boljšega medsebojnega razumevnja šolastarši
Authors: Lazar Jolanda
Published: September 2023

Vsi vključeni deležniki priznavajo,da je pomembno sodelovanje med starši in šolo. Redko pa se vprašamo, v čem je pravzaprav vrednost tega sodelovanja. Sodelovanje šole s starši nima le pozitivnega vpliva na razvoj in napredek učenca, ampak prav tako na odnos med starši in otroki, nenazadnje pa tudi na učiteljevo delo. Čeprav je pozitivni vpliv sodelovanja šole s starši očiten, velikokrat pri tem naletimo na ovire. Odprava le-teh je ena izmed ključnih ciljev projekta Parent's corner. V projektu so partnerji iz sedmih držav, ki jih druži skupna želja po izboljšanju sodelovanja šole s starši. Projekt poteka od 2015 do 2018.
Rak v nosečnosti
Authors: Grašič Kuhar Cvetka
Published: September 2023

Rak v nosečnosti je na srečo redek pojav. Ker pa se starost nosečnic pomika v pozno rodno dobo (35-45 let), pričakujmo, da bo incidenca še rasla. Med nosečnostjo se lahko pojavi katerikoli rak, daleč najpogostejši pa so rak dojke (0,05-0,1% vseh nosečnosti), maligni melanom, rak ščitnice ter rak debelega črevesa in danke.Pogosto se pri nosečnici z rakom pojavi vprašanje o indukciji splava. Večinoma nosečnosti ni treba prekiniti. Ugotovili so, da splav ne izboljša izida zdravljenja raka. Neoptimalna terapija raka pri materi naredi škodo pri materi in otroku. Zdravljenje raka v nosečnosti se nekoliko razlikuje od zdravljenja izven nosečnosti, saj se moramo izogniti škodljivim vplivom na plod. Odločitev o vrsti zdravljenja raka pri nosečnici je poleg vrste in razširjenosti raka odvisna še od gestacijske starosti ploda. Prvi trimester razvoja ploda je najobčutljivejše obdobje, ker poteka organogeneza. Kirurško zdravljenje je možno v vseh obdobjih nosečnosti. Kemoterapije ne smemo aplicirati v prvem trimestru nosečnosti, nato pa upoštevamo priporočila glede citostatikov. Tarčna zdravila praviloma niso varna med nosečnostjo.
Spoznavanje biokemijskih temeljev endokanabinoidnega sistema
Authors: Perdija Željko , Grosu Stanislav , Nolimal Dušan , Zeman Silvija , Chingwaru Walter , Šetinc Marko , Bagar Tanja
Published: September 2023

Odkritje endokanabinoidnega sistema (ECS) je bilo temeljnega pomena ne le pri razumevanju učinkov rastlinskih kanabinoidov, amapk je vodilo tudi do precej širšega biokemisjkega delovanja našega telesa in odprlo velike terapevtske potenciale. Fitokanabinoidi in tudi sintetični kanabinoidi delujejo preko našega endokanabinoidnega sistema in razumevanje osnovne biokemije tega ključnega signalnega sistema omogoča vpogled v koristne in terapevtske učinke teh molekul. Na voljo je veliko raziskovalnih in znanstvenih člankov na temo kanabinoidov, ECS ter njihove vloge in vpliva na zdravje in potek bolezni. Številni podatki so tudi zbrani iz epidemioloških raziskav in iz Life science laboratorijev in vsi ti podatki dajejo bolnikom in zdravstvenim delavcem dobre osnove za uporabo kanabinoidov v medicini. Toda razumevanje biokemije ECS ter vloge tega signalnega sistema v človeški fiziologiji je ključ do pravilne uporabe teh močnih molekul.
Dodatkowe zobowiązanie podatkowe w podatku od towarów i usług – instrument prewencyjny czy opresyjny? Glosa do wyroku Trybunału Sprawiedliwości z dnia 15 kwietnia 2021 r. w sprawie Grupa Warzywna Sp. z o.o. przeciwko Dyrektorowi Izby Administracji Skarbowej we Wrocławiu
Authors: Tłuczkiewicz Łukasz
Published: September 2023

Glosa poświęcona jest analizie wyroku Trybunału Sprawiedliwości z dnia 15 kwietnia 2021 r., C-935/19. Zawiera krytyczne uwagi wobec stanowiska polskich sądów administracyjnych, które bezzasadnie przyjęły, że instrument dodatkowego zobowiązania podatkowego w podatku od towarów i usług powinien być stosowany przez organy bezrefleksyjnie. Zaaprobowano w niej stanowisko TSUE ugruntowujące praktykę rozpatrywania każdej sprawy indywidualnie. Orzeczenie wskazuje także na problem braku stosowania przez organy i sądy administracyjne prounijnej wykładni w zakresie ochrony podatnika działającego w dobrej wierze. Szerzej zwraca uwagę na deficyt norm chroniących prawa podatnika w polskim systemie prawnym. Artykuł porusza także kwestię zgodności dodatkowego zobowiązania podatkowego z prawem unijnym.
GENESIS AND MINERAL-GEOCHEMICAL ZONING OF THE QUARTZ-VEIN GOLD DEPOSIT CENTRAL (KUZNETSK ALATAU)
Authors: Voroshilov Valery G. , Molukpaeva Diana K. , Timkin Timofey V. , Savinova Olesya V.
Published: September 2023

Link for citation: Voroshilov V.G., Molukpaeva D.K., Timkin T.V., Savinova O.V. Genesis and mineral-geochemical zoning of the quartz-vein gold deposit Central (Kuznetsk Alatau). Bulletin of the Tomsk Polytechnic University. Geo Аssets Engineering, 2023, vol. 334, no. 9, рр. 7-17. In Rus.
Relevance. The peculiarity of the Central ore field consists in the fact that gold mineralization is entirely localized within the initially homogeneous granitoid massif, therefore, the identified mineral-geochemical zoning is almost entirely caused by superimposed post-magmatic processes. The ore-metasomatic zoning is extremely contrasting and is fixed by various methods, both traditional and the most modern. This creates a unique opportunity to refine and improve the model of formation of gold mineralization, which is widely manifested in the Altai-Sayan folded region, associated with the formation of granitoid massifs of «variegated composition». The purpose of the research is to study postmagmatic hydrothermal-metasomatic processes and the zoning of their location in the Central gold field (Kuznetsk Alatau); substantiate the genetic model of the formation of gold mineralization in the ore field. Objects: granitoids, metasomatites and ores of the Central ore field (Kuznetsk Alatau). Methods: detailed mineralogical and geochemical mapping, optical and electron microscopy, microprobe analysis, study of the typomorphic properties of minerals. Results. The products of postmagmatic hydrothermal activity mapped by the authors are combined into four formations that replace each other in time and space: 1) albite-amphibole metasomatites; 2) quartz-K-feldspar-biotite metasomatites; 3) epidote-chlorite propylites; 4) beresites with conjugated quartz-gold-sulfide veins. The earliest albite-amphibole metasomatites are confined to the bottom part of the granitoid massif and higher along the section (and from south to north) are replaced first by quartz-K-feldspar-biotite metasomatites, and then by epidote-chlorite propylites. Near-vein beresites are superimposed on all previous metasomatites. At the same time, in the zone of development of albite-amphibole metasomatites, beresites have a quartz-muscovite composition, and ores are represented by low-sulfide quartz veins. From south to north (and from bottom to top), quartz-muscovite beresites are replaced by quartz-carbonate-sericite ones, and the sulfide content of the veins consistently increases up to 50–80 %. A model is proposed for the formation of multi-tiered gold mineralization with the determining ore-controlling role of the Kuznetsk-Altai deep fault.
Acupuncture Treatment for POI Resulted in Successful IVF: A Case Report
Authors: Peng Xiangping
Published: September 2023

This article presents a case report of a primary infertility patient diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI), who failed three attempts of IVF and two IUI treatments. After which acupuncture was used as a treatment and produced a successful IVF. The patient, a 36-year-old woman, presented at our clinic with high FSH 35, low AMH <0.1, AFC 4, and primary infertility for more than 1.5 years. She wanted to improve her ovarian reserve, egg quality, and her chances of successful IVF. The patient received 27 acupuncture treatments over the course of 8 months, which resulted in pregnancy. This case suggests that acupuncture is an effective treatment for IVF patients with POI.
Birth Injuries are Not Uncommon
Authors: Franjić Siniša
Published: September 2023

Childbirth is one of the eternal enigmas, the happiest moment in the life of most women, but also the period in which mom and baby are most sensitive. Thanks to the latest scientific knowledge and modern diagnostics, the incidence of birth injuries is decreasing, and currently amounts to approximately 0.7 percent, ie 7 out of 1000 newborns have one or more associated birth injuries. Forces acting during labor and childbirth can sometimes injure a baby. The incidence of neonatal injuries due to difficult or traumatic births is reduced due to increased cesarean section, instead of performing heavy turns, vacuum extractions, or high forceps. Traumatic childbirth is expected when the mother has small pelvic dimensions, when the child appears large for gestational age, or when the child is in a butt position or some other abnormal position, especially in a firstborn. In such circumstances, the course of labor and the condition of the fetus should be closely monitored.
Spurious and Substantial-Solid Pseudo-Papillary Neoplasm-Pancreas
Authors: Bajaj Anubha
Published: September 2023

Solid pseudo-papillary neoplasm pancreas configures as a potential low malignant tumour demonstrating an undefined cell of origin. The neoplasm was incorporated into contemporary classification of pancreatic tumours as designated by World Health Organization (WHO) in 1996. The neoplasm incriminates young females and characteristically exemplifies a solitary tumour mass confined to body or tail of pancreas. Tumour is additionally designated as solid pseudo-papillary tumour, papillary epithelial neoplasm, papillary cystic neoplasm, solid and papillary neoplasm, low grade papillary neoplasm and Hamoudi or Frantz tumour. Of obscure pathogenesis, tumefaction is posited to be derived from pluripotent stem cell component of genital ridges which adhere to pancreas during embryogenesis.
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Complicating Hypermesis Gravidarum: a Rare Case Report
Authors: Lazhar Hanaa , Caidi Nawfal , Slaoui Aziz , Kharbach Aicha , Baydada Aziz , Tachinante Rajae
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Wernicke’s Encephalopathy (WE) is an uncommon neurological disorder due to thiamine deficiency. Its clinical findings are variable steering its high incidence postmortem. Seldom, thiamine deficiency is present in a clinical triad consisting of cognitive disorder, ocular abnormalities and gait ataxia. Most commonly, the clinical picture is not specific leading to late or misdiagnosis. In pregnant woman with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, incoercible vomiting and poor intake paves the path to thiamine deficiency by depleting B1 storage affecting cerebral energy homeostasis. Ergo, HG leads to neurological complications affecting maternal mortality and morbidity. Case Report: We hereby present the uncommon case of WE complicate HG in 18 weeks’ gestation primigravidae. Diagnosis relied on clinical findings as the clinical picture was typical: confusion, disorientation and memory impairment besides static and kinetic cerebellar syndrome and ophthalmological abnormalities such as unequal pupils and horizontal nystagmus. Biological findings were out of normal range as it showed electrolytes imbalance, dehydration and elevated liver and pancreatic enzymes. Imaging investigations were normal. Treatment was based on intravenous thiamine supplementation and vomiting management. Conclusion: We are a preventable neurological disorder. Prompt treatment and correct dosage in light of the appropriate guidelines enlighten the prognosis and may even lead to remission. Whereas late or non-diagnosis leads to dramatic complications such as Korsakoff’s syndrome. This article aims to raise clinician’s suspicion of WE and emphasizes the importance of preventive thiamine supplementation during pregnancies and prophylactic intravenous thiamine administration in pregnancy with Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
Les services financiers numériques et traditionnels sont ils taxés de la même manière ? Une évaluation approfondie des politiques fiscales dans neuf pays africains
Authors: Niesten Hannelore
Published: September 2023

Plusieurs pays africains ont introduit des taxes sur les services financiers numériques (SFN) au cours de la dernière décennie. Compte tenu de la taille et de la croissance rapide du secteur des télécommunications et des SFN, la taxation des SFN est considérée comme une opportunité d’élargir la base fiscale. Ces évolutions récentes doivent être prises en compte au même titre que le cadre de taxation des services financiers traditionnels (SFT) fournis par les banques et les autres institutions financières formelles, telles que les coopératives de crédit, les compagnies d’assurance et les institutions de microfinance. Ce document de travail analyse les principaux instruments législatifs, fiscaux et réglementaires, en comparant le cadre fiscal de neuf pays d’Afrique : le Burundi, la Côte d’Ivoire, le Ghana, le Kenya, le Rwanda, le Soudan du Sud, la Tanzanie, l’Ouganda et le Zimbabwe.
Urban Space in the Everyday Practices of Citizens: The Case of Balaklava
Authors: Savina Zoya , Ivakina Alina , Palamarchuk Diana , Smal Alexander
Published: September 2023

This article examines the transformation of the urban environment of Balaklava, as part of the Balaklava district of Sevastopol, and its impact on the daily practices of citizens. Authors describe the perception of the reconstruction of Balaklava by local residents. In the course of the author's research (31 semi-structured interviews), it was found that the commercialization of urban spaces is taking place, which completely changes the type of city — from a closed military-industrial to an open tourist one. This is facilitated, among other things, by gentrification, which manifests itself in the gentrification of urban areas, the reconstruction of the city's waterfront and the adaptation of new spaces for tourism purposes. The everyday practices of citizens, which consist of professional duties, leisure and communication practices, are also undergoing changes, as they are influenced by urban space. In the course of the analysis, the informants were divided into three groups: dissatisfied, satisfied and indifferent, each of which has its own characteristics, but at the same time they all adapt to the changes that have occurred.
The research of the surface and deep scientific articles structures by Russian-speaking authors based on the linguocultural approach
Authors: Plokhikh Elena E.
Published: September 2023

Importance. Academic writing courses, traditionally based on the concept of English for Academic Purposes, are increasingly being criticized by researchers and teachers of this discipline. Teaching students to write scientific articles that correspond to all the rules does not seem to be enough; it is also necessary to develop didactic tools for creating appropriate text structures that lie in the field of linguocultural meanings and are closely related to the intellectual style of representatives of a particular culture and provide them to students. The purpose of the research is: a) substantiation of the idea of “cultural capacity” of an academic text; b) identification of text parameters in which national and cultural meanings are expressed; c) analysis of linguistic and cultural features of scientific articles written by Russian-speaking authors in Russian, based on these parameters; d) determination of the specifics of the intellectual style of Russian-speaking researchers.
Materials and methods. A discourse analysis of 139 scientific articles from the field of linguistics and theory and teaching methods written by Russian-speaking authors in Russian was carried out.
Results and Discussion. An average portrait of a Russian-speaking researcher was compiled and the features of his intellectual style were described.
Conclusion. It is revealed that: a) not only artistic texts have linguistic and cultural potential, but also texts of other functional styles, including scientific articles; b) culture and the text of a scientific article have common features; c) the intellectual style of Russian-speaking researchers tends to Teutonic, and the way of thinking – to “holistic, dialectical”.