bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
processo comunicacional de justificação recíproca em Jürgen Habermas e sua importância para a Comunicação Pública
Authors: Salgueiro Marques Ângela Cristina , Ramrírez Hernández Elisa Beatriz
Published: December 2023

A partir do livro mais atual de Habermas, o artigo busca compreender como o processo comunicacional de justificação recíproca pode alimentar uma comunicação pública capaz de articular a formação do sujeito político autônomo ao processo cooperativo de busca pela definição do interesse público. Habermas nos convida a não deixar de lado nossas experiências e o processo de florescimento de nossa autocompreensão, mas a articular a experiência singular com a busca pelo ponto de vista moral necessário à justificação recíproca. Diante da devastação das vidas e das sociedades governadas pelo neoliberalismo, diante do aumento dos ódios, do repúdio às diferenças, dos preconceitos de gênero, classe e raça e da valorização de políticas individualistas e meritocráticas, pensar o papel das esferas públicas como processo central às democracias deliberativas requer uma comunicação pública amparada pela reflexividade uma rede de esferas públicas que permite a todos os participantes a chance de reconsiderar e redefinir constantemente seu horizonte partilhado de experimentação e agência coletiva.
O livro e a revolução digital: um panorama a partir de John B. Thompson
Authors: Feronato Lavinia , Depexe Sandra
Published: December 2023

O seguinte texto trata de uma resenha crítica a respeito da obra de John B. Thompson de 2021: "As Guerras  do Livro: A revolução digital no mercado editorial" publicada pela editora Unesp.
The hunger of the Russian bear
Authors: Tarnai Eszter
Published: December 2023

The study presents the problems, difficulties, and conflicts
associated with the presence of foreign powers in the period of 1945-47,
starting with the Soviet occupation and the appearance of the Allied
Control Commission. I intend to compare the situation in the countryside
(especially in Pest-Pilis-Solt-Kiskun County) and the capital by
emphasizing the occupation, the relationship between the occupiers and the
population, and the costs of the occupation, especially the sustenance. Is
it possible to weight between the hardships of the countryside or the
capital? What are the similarities and differencies? How did they cope with
the “feeding of the Russian Bear”? In terms of sources, I used the
materials of the National Archives of Hungary Pest County Archives,
Bács-Kiskun County Archives, Budapest City Archives, as well as memoirs and
diaries.
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO ANALYZING INTERREGIONAL TRADE AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS: THE CASE OF THE ALTAI TERRITORY
Authors: Trotskovsky A. Ya. , Rodionova L. V.
Published: December 2023

The article examines the methodology used to analyze the trade and economic relations between the Altai Territory and other regions of Russia. The methodology is characterized by several key features, including viewing the Altai Territory as both a supplier and consumer of goods, prioritizing the study of trade and economic relations with the regions of the Siberian Federal District, and conducting comparative analyses of interregional trade with other regions of Russia. The article also delves into the three main parameters of interregional trade: scale, nature, and significance, explaining each and how to operationalize them. However, the study has its limitations, such as the instability of trade and economic relations and limitations in the information base, such as incomplete statistical data and a limited range of observed products. The article suggests using different periods of analysis to account for differences in the methodology and the completeness of information. Overall, the article provides insight into the methodology used to analyze interregional trade and economic relations, including its limitations and potential solutions.
REVAMPING THE MECHANISM FOR EXECUTING MUNICIPAL STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Authors: Chirkova O. A.
Published: December 2023

Adjustment is a crucial process in various activities, including the implementation of strategic development programs of municipalities. This article discusses the reasons for adjustments, which may not always be negative, and emphasizes the importance of timely adjustments to achieve planned indicators with minimal losses. The article outlines the stages and concept of adjusting the mechanism for implementing strategic development programs in municipalities, as well as the use of a necessity assessment sheet to avoid missing the necessary adjustments. The article also proposes a decision-making flowchart for making changes to the implementation process depending on the factors that influenced the non-fulfillment of planned indicators. Monitoring the implementation of planned indicators after making adjustments is necessary to analyze the changes made.
THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF CONTROLLING
Authors: Gvozdeva E. A.
Published: December 2023

The situation of economic uncertainty dictates the need to apply progressive approaches to management, which include controlling. The study of the evolution of views on controlling is necessary for an objective assessment of the current state of this concept, the prospects for its development in domestic enterprises.

The article presents the theoretical aspects of the formation of the concept of controlling, reflects the views of the most famous foreign and domestic researchers in the field of controlling regarding the essence of this category. The systematization of approaches to the definition of the concept of “controlling” is given, the author's approach to interpreting this concept is proposed, taking into account modern trends in the development of management theory and practice. Formulating the definition of the concept of “controlling”, the author focuses on the relationship between the concept of controlling and process management.
INVESTIGATION OF THE DYNAMICS OF RETAIL TRADE TURNOVER AND PUBLIC CATERING IN MOSCOW IN THE CONDITIONS OF TURBULENCE OF THE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Suray N. M. , Tatochenko I. M. , Ponomareva N. V.
Published: December 2023

The article examines the dynamics of retail trade and catering turnover in the largest metropolis of Russia — Moscow. The authors found that both indicators respond quickly and clearly to changes in the external environment.

Based on the analysis of time series of 2015–2022 indicators, the disturbing effect of economic sanctions, the

Covid-19 pandemic, as well as a special military operation is estimated. The high ability of economic indicators to recover quickly (within a year) after the cessation of disturbing influences has been confirmed. Using the correlation matrix method, close relationships between the variables of time, average salary, retail trade turnover and catering were revealed. Regression equations linking these variables are obtained, after which the effect of retail and catering turnover growth caused by an increase in wages is quantified. The obtained regression equations can be used to predict the values of the considered variables on the horizon the lead time is 2–3 years. The growth of the turnover of Moscow public catering is ensured thanks to the development of the social nutrition system. With its further development, it is advisable to adjust the assortment policy, focusing on a broader offer of dairy products to visitors, since their consumption by Russians has not yet reached the rational norm.
BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN THE REGIONS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: Trofimova N. V.
Published: December 2023

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the socio-economic development of any country serve as a kind of trigger and generator of structural changes in the economy and society. Small businesses are the most receptive to innovative ideas and are ready to implement them. On the one hand, small and medium-sized businesses act as a catalyst for the economic growth of the entire country, on the other hand, they implement a number of social tasks, the key of which is to promote employment and ensure a decent standard of living for citizens. The SME sector employs more than 25 % of the country's able-bodied population. At the same time, the constituent entities of the Russian Federation are seriously differentiated in terms of the level of development of SMEs, in some regions the potential of the SMEs is used inefficiently.

Given the current conditions for the functioning of the Russian economy and the fact that small and mediumsized businesses play an important role in its development, the study of the level of entrepreneurial activity in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and the search for ways to increase it is very relevant.

The article carried out the clustering of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation according to indicators of business demography (“birth rate”, liquidation of organizations), entrepreneurial activity, as well as an indicator reflecting the current opportunities for expanding entrepreneurial potential in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The place of the Republic of Bashkortostan among other subjects of the Russian Federation in terms of the level of entrepreneurial activity has been determined.
Változatlan bizalom változás idején
Authors: Nyéki Emőke , Juhász Márta
Published: December 2023

A szerzők kutatásukkal arra keresték a választ, mit kell tennie a vezetőnek, hogy nem várt változás idején is bízzanak benne a munkatársak, biztosítva a szervezet eredményességét nehéz időkben is. A szerzők a vizsgálat során három termelő nagyvállalat 223 munkatársát kérdezték meg anonim módon a vezetőikről a COVID-19 hatására bekövetkezett változások idején, szakítva a kutatások jelentős részének unitarista gyakorlatával, azaz az egyetlen, a menedzsment szemszögéből látott perspektíva alkalmazásával. Az eredmények alapján az első számú vezetőtől még inkább azt várják a dolgozók, hogy mutasson irányt és ugyanolyan fontos legyen számára a dolgozók jólléte, mint „normál” időszakban. Ezzel szemben a közvetlen vezető józan ítélőképessége, kompetenciája, szakmai hozzáértése értékelődik fel a váratlan helyzetben. A szerzők az egyéni bánásmód szükségességére és a vezetők „people management” készségeinek fontosságára hívják fel a figyelmet akkor, amikor a vezetők figyelmét jórészt a feladatok és az eredményességi mutatók elérése kötik le.
Television Drama in Spain and Latin America: Genre and Format Translation
Authors: Smith Paul
Published: December 2023

Television Drama in Spain and Latin America addresses two major topics within current cultural, media, and television studies: the question of fictional genres and that of transnational circulation. While much research has been carried out on both TV formats and remakes in the English-speaking world, almost nothing has been published on the huge and dynamic Spanish-speaking sector. This book discusses and analyses series since 2000 from Spain (in both Spanish and Catalan), Mexico, Venezuela, and (to a lesser extent) the US, employing both empirical research on production and distribution and textual analysis of content. The three genres examined are horror, biographical series, and sports-themed dramas; the three examples of format remakes are of a period mystery (Spain, Mexico), a romantic comedy (Venezuela, US), and a historical epic (Catalonia, Spain).
Viele Wahrheiten in der Planung? Anmerkungen zu Ideen der Postmoderne in der Planungstheorie
Authors: Lintz Gerd
Published: December 2023

In a recently published essay on planning theory, Benjamin Davy, Meike Levin-Keitel and Franziska Sielker observe a “brutal plurality of truths” that complicates spatial planning. In particular, they ask how planners can deal with this. Against the backdrop of the climate and biodiversity crisis, the commentary takes this essay as an opportunity to take a critical look at the multiplicity of truths postulated by postmodernism and the correspondingly stretched concept of knowledge. Above all, it points out the great importance of the pursuit of truth (in the singular) for society. Moreover, it emphasises the danger of making inter- and transdisciplinary research more difficult, of depreciating science and of increasing the distance between science and the centre of society. The commentary pleads for a faster, stronger focus on the very big challenges of our time, for which a pragmatic orientation towards truth and what unites society is indispensable.
Razširjenost kremenastih alg v izvirih na območju Julijskih Alp (SZ Slovenija)
Authors: Menegalija Tanja , Kosi Gorazd
Published: December 2023

In the Julian Alps (Slovenia), the diatom communities of 16 mountain springs were studied between May and October 1999. Four of them were sampled monthly for a more detailed investigation of seasonal changes in community structure. The sampling was performed by scraping of the rock surface. In all sampling stations, physical and chemical parameters were measured. The purpose of the work was qualitative assessment of the diatom communities. The diatom flora of these springs consisted of 60 diatom taxa and showed similarities with springs and headwater stream diatom communities from different geographic areas. Achnanthes minuttisima reached the highest relative abundance in most of the samples. Characteristic spring taxa (crenophiles) were present, but also included subdominant and rare taxa. Five different spring types were identified, with respect to diatom assemblages, using cluster analysis. Current velocity and periodical dryness in a spring appeared to be the dominant environmental factor affecting diatom distribution in selecting karst springs. In some springs, however, peculiar environmental factors (dim light, ionic strength) affected the structure of diatom assamblages. The Shannon-Wiener diversity index was the highest in permanent springs.
Testing some European fish-based assessment systems using Slovenian fish data from the Ecoregion Alps
Authors: Urbanič Gorazd , Podgornik Samo
Published: December 2023

The European Fish Index (EFI), the Fish Index Austria (FIA) and the German fish-based assessment system (FiBS) were tested using Slovenian fish data. Fish were sampled using electric fishing procedure in small and medium sized rivers of the Danube river basin in the Ecoregion Alps. To test the appropriateness of selected indices, correlations between hydromorphological alteration pressure and fish indices were calculated. Hydromorphological alteration pressure was defined using seven Slovenian hydromorphological quality classes. Correlations were positive and statistically significant in all cases but the coefficient of determination (R2) was very low, not exceeding 0.15. The highest R2 was calculated using FIA without the biomass knockout criterion. Possible reasons for the low R2 values including criteria for the hydromorphological alteration classes, fishery management influence and tested fish indices, are discussed. In addition, appropriateness of the inclusion of allochthonous fish species in the fish-based assessment systems is discussed
The lowest altitudinal record of Horvath's Rock Lizard (Iberolacerta horvathi) in Slovenia
Authors: Žagar Anamarija
Published: December 2023

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Novi podatki o pojavljanju rjave lipovke (Oxycarenus lavaterae) (Heteroptera: Lygaeidae) v Sloveniji
Authors: Polajnar Jernej , Trilar Tomi
Published: December 2023

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Razširjenost navadnega (potočnega) škržka (Unio crassus Philippson, 1788) na Goričkem (SV Slovenija)
Authors: Vaupotič Marjan , Govedič Marijan
Published: December 2023

The distribution of the endangered species Unio crassus in the Goričko region is presented, based on the results of two methodologically different ways of data collecting. Goričko is one of malacologically underinvestigated regions of Slovenia. Owing to the important role of fishes in this mussel development, a list with fish species that occur in the localities with the mussels is attached.
Prispevek k poznavanju metuljev (Lepidoptera) Slovenije II: nove vrste metuljčkov (Microlepidoptera)
Authors: Lesar Tone , Habeler Heinz , Arenberger Ernst
Published: December 2023

The fauna of Lepidoptera of Slovenia is still poorly known, especially the Microlepidoptera group. We present information on 95 Microlepidoptera species new to Slovenia. Records of  further 44 species which have been known for Slovenia but without exact information on localities, are also given.
A contribution to the Slovenian spider fauna – I.
Authors: Kostanjšek Rok
Published: December 2023

Sixteen spider species, new to the Slovenian fauna, have been recorded: Aphantaulax trifasciata, Araneus triguttatus, Arctosa cinerea, Cnephalocotes obscurus, Helophora insignis, Heriaeus hirtus, Nomisia exornata, Nurscia albomaculata, Pardosa agricola, Pardosa prativaga, Pardosa proxima, Philodromus longipalpis, Runcinia grammica, Theridula gonygaster, Xysticus ninnii and Zora armillata. Recent records on presumably extinct endemic species Nesticus idriacus are also provided, as well as suggestion to its transfer to the IUCN category rare (R).
Mating of Myotis capaccinii (Bonaparte, 1827) and other interesting autumn bat observations in the cave Rivčja jama (central Slovenia)
Authors: Mihelič Tina , Zidar Simon
Published: December 2023

Rivčja jama in central Slovenia is a well researched bat summer roost; however, the autumn composition of its bat fauna is still poorly known. Therefore, we conducted mistnetting in front of the cave on 28. 9. 2011. We caught five bat species; most interesting among them were long-fingered bat (Myotis capaccinii) and lesser mouse-eared bat (M. oxygnathus), both otherwise rarely recorded in central and eastern Slovenia. Mistnets captures, together with visual observation, also confirmed mating of M. capaccinii in the cave.
Dravsko polje – another observation of the raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides (Gray, 1834) in Slovenia
Authors: Kirbiš Nino
Published: December 2023

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Erratum: »Spodnja Klevevška jama – pomembno zatočišče netopirjev in novo najdišče dolgokrilega netopirja (Miniopterus schreibersii) na Dolenjskem (JV Slovenija).«
Authors: Presetnik Primož , Hudoklin Andrej
Published: December 2023

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New records and unusual morphology of the cave hydrozoan Velkovrhia enigmatica Matjašič & Sket, 1971 (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa: Bougainvilliidae)
Authors: Zagmajster Maja , Delić Teo , Prevorčnik Simona , Zakšek Valerija
Published: December 2023

Velkovrhia enigmatica is the only freshwater hydrozoan living exclusively in groundwater. It is endemic to the Dinarides in the Balkan Peninsula, where it has been known from four caves only. Here we report on a new V. enigmatica population from cave Logarček near Laze in southwestern Slovenia. In addition, after almost 30 years since its last recorded presence, we confirm the current presence of numerous V. enigmatica individuals in the type locality, Planinska jama. Individuals from the two caves were morphologically different: polyps from the type locality had 4–9 tentacles, while the ones from Logarček had 14–36 tentacles. The mitochondrial DNA sequences in populations from both caves did not differ. Additional research is needed to provide further insights into species taxonomy, biology and distribution.
A case of massive infestation of a male green lizard Lacerta viridis/bilineata by castor bean tick Ixodes ricinus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Authors: Gomes Veronica , Žagar Anamarija , A. Carretero Miguel
Published: December 2023

Infestation by ticks affects several vertebrate groups, including reptiles. Castor bean tick Ixodes ricinus is the most widespread tick species. Here we report an impressive tick infestation of a male green lizard Lacerta viridis/bilineata found in 2012 in the vicinity of Bilpa cave in the Kolpa valley, Slovenia. Lizards as tick hosts can play an important role in the life cycle of I. ricinus and may also be potential vectors of Lyme disease.
Characterization of an allotriploid strawberry Fragaria × bifera Duchesne (Rosaceae) from Europe
Authors: Nosrati Houshang , H. Price Adam , Gerstberger Pedro , C. Wilcock Chris
Published: December 2023

Allopolyploidy has played an important role in the plant evolution. To assess its role in speciation, it is necessary to examine fertility and crossability of hybrids. A hybrid clone of the genus Fragaria with different and complex morphology compared to F. vesca, F. viridis and F. moschata, was detected in Germany (in Bayreuth, Bavaria). The genome size of these plants was measured using flow cytometry and their fertility was tested in experimental crossing. The parental origin of the hybrid was revealed using RAPD approach. From the mean intensity of fluorescence emitted by PI-stained nuclei for F. moschata, F. vesca, F. viridis and the hybrid, triploidy of the hybrid could be indicated. The hybrid shared an 1800bp and 880bp long species-specific RAPDs bands with F. viridis and F. vesca, respectively, indicating them as the parental species of the hybrid. The hybrid did not produce any fruit in selfing, open pollination and when crossed by pollen of F. vesca and F. viridis, all showing female sterility of the hybrid. The hybrid had 78% pollen sterility, however, pollinating F. vesca by pollen of the hybrid produced viable seed and F1 plants, indicating its male fertility. This work shows allopolyploidy role in the evolution and speciation of Fragaria, and may suggest the study site as potential new centre of Fragaria speciation.
Groundwater dependent ecosystems – groundwater status indicators
Authors: Mezga Kim , Janža Mitja , Prestor Joerg , Koren Katja , Šram Dejan
Published: December 2023

Within the framework of »Water Management Plan for the Danube River Basin and the Adriatic Sea 2015-2021 (NUV II)«, a study on the groundwater status of karst aquifers which are habitats of groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs) was carried out. Among them are the habitats of olms (Proteus anguinus), the endemic species of Dinaric karst. These habitats have been included in the Slovenian part of the Natura 2000 network, which aims at protecting and preserving rare, endangered and endemic animal and plant species and habitat types. However, the conservation status of some olm habitats is unfavourable given that the number of specimens is declining. For this purpose we prepared hydrogeological conceptual models, where recharge areas were delineated and quantitative as well as qualitative status of surface and ground-waters were studied. Knowing the basic characteristics of olms, their habitats and critical parameters that adversely affect their conservation status, we identified locations where critical parameters could exceed the threshold values in groundwater. We also identified the areas where and what are the trends of the observed parameters that exceed the natural background (As, Zn) or are undoubtedly of anthropogenic origin (PCB).
Proteus survival close to an industrial, agricultural and urbanized basin – the case of Kočevsko polje
Authors: Prelovšek Mitja
Published: December 2023

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Estimation of current population status of the Alcon large blue Phengaris alcon (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in Bela krajina (SE Slovenia) based on egg counts
Authors: Kljun Ivan , Zagoršek Tjaša , Rome Tadeja , Lončar Tanja , Ramšak Barbara
Published: December 2023

An estimate of population size of the endangered Alcon large blue (Phengaris alcon) in Bela krajina (SE Slovenia) was performed based on egg counts. The presence of eggs has been confirmed in all seven currently known populations of the larval host plant Gentiana pneumonanthe in the area. Owing to the short distances between the populations it is probable that the species forms a single metapopulation with an estimated population size of about 190 individuals. One local extinction is documented on a site where P. alcon was present in 2008. We propose conservation measures to preserve the existence of P. alcon in Bela krajina.
Vodni krog – kratek film o soodvisnosti človeške ribice in človeka od čiste podzemne vode
Authors: Mlinar Cic Ciril
Published: December 2023

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First records of six ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) for Slovenia
Authors: Bračko Gregor , Česnik Lucija
Published: December 2023

Six ant species recorded for the first time in Slovenia are presented: Camponotus gestroi, Hypoponera eduardi, Lasius lasioides, Tapinoma cf. nigerrimum, Temnothorax jailensis and Temnothorax turcicus. They were found in the period of the last 9 years, five of them in southwestern Slovenia in the Submediterranean region, while T. turcicus was recorded in northeastern Slovenia. Findings of C. gestroi and T. jailensis considerably extend their previously known ranges in Europe.
First record of Opilo germanus Chevrolat, 1843 (Coleoptera: Cleridae) from Italy with remarks on its distribution in Europe
Authors: Tihelka Erik
Published: December 2023

The checkered beetle Opilo germanus Chevrolat, 1843 is reported from Italy for the first time. The species is extremely rare in Europe and its biology is not well known. In the past, single specimens have been collected only at a few localities throughout the continent. The classification of O. germanus is complicated, since some authors consider it synonymous to O. abeillei, O. domesticus, O. pallidus or O. mollis. Localities where O. germanus was collected in Europe are listed and its distribution range is compared to the abovementioned species. The distribution range of O. germanus is not identical to neither of the species, suggesting distinct ecological preferences. Further faunistic data may help resolve the complicated taxonomy of the genus Opilo.
Interesting high altitude record of two common adders Vipera berus (Linnaeus, 1758) on the Pokljuka Plateau (Julian Alps, NW Slovenia)
Authors: Škufca David , Premate Ester
Published: December 2023

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Recommendations for a consistent use of vernacular names for Proteus anguinus in English and Slovenian scientific texts
Authors: Trontelj Peter , Aljančič Gregor , Kostanjšek Rok
Published: December 2023

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Prva potrditev pojavljanja tribarvne trstičnice Paracinema tricolor (Thunberg, 1815) v Sloveniji (Orthoptera: Acrididae)
Authors: Bedjanič Matjaž
Published: December 2023

Putative presence of tricolor grasshopper in Slovenia is confirmed unambiguously for the first time, based on an observation of a single male on 7. 9. 2013 in Škocjanski zatok Nature Reserve near Koper, western Slovenia. Based on literature, the historical and recent data on distribution of the species in eastern Italy as well as southerly in Istria, Kvarner Bay and northern Dalmatia are outlined. Further field research is needed to evaluate the size, viability and threat status of the eventual species' population in Slovenia.
Novi podatki o razširjenosti navadne česnovke Pelobates fuscus (Laurenti, 1768) v Podravju (SV Slovenija)
Authors: Govedič Marijan , Bedjanič Matjaž , Bizjak Teja , Janžekovič Franc , Kirbiš Nino , Vogrin Milan , Premzl Matjaž , Bolta Skaberne Barbara , Sopotnik Maja , Štumberger Borut , Vernik Martin , Cipot Maja
Published: December 2023

Eleven new observations and literature data on the occurrence of the common spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus) from the Podravje region are summarized. The species’ localities in the Podravje region constitute the northern edge of its range in the Drava river basin. New data are from locations where the common spadefoot had been known before (Rače fishpond, Ormož Basins Nature Reserve), as well as from new locations (Podvinci fishpond, Kidričevo). New data suggest that the common spadefoot is more abundant in the Podravje region than previously known. There are many other potential well suited habitats for the common spadefoot, like oxbow lakes, gravel and clay pits, ponds and fishponds, in the Podravje region.
The »Trebinje Proteus Observatorium and Proteus Rescue and Care Facility«, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Lewarne Brian
Published: December 2023

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First records of the European free-tailed bat Tadarida teniotis (Rafinesque, 1814) in Slovenia
Authors: Presetnik Primož , Šalamun Ali
Published: December 2023

An acoustic survey of bats was conducted throughout 2016 on the slopes of the hill Črna griža near Kozina, and from the end of August 2016 to the end of October 2017 on a small Griško polje plateau close to the village of Dolenja vas near Senožeče — both sites are located in the south-west of Slovenia. Echolocation calls of Tadarida teniotis were recorded at both sites. T. teniotis was recorded near Kozina during 11 nights from April to October 2016, but it was rare, with its 38 passes constituting just 0.53% of all bat passes. It was even rarer near Dolenja vas where it was recorded twice only on the hill Veliki Ognjivec — in April and October 2017 — where constituting only 0.0001% of all bat passes. Both sites are located on the northern border of T. teniotis Submediterranean range. T. teniotis is the 31st bat species recorded in Slovenia and the 30th bat species currently living in the country.
Potrditev razmnoževanja plavčka Rana arvalis na Goričkem (SV Slovenija)
Authors: Malačič Kristjan , Govedič Marijan , Cipot Maja
Published: December 2023

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First records of two ascomycete fungi (Ascomycota) for Slovenia
Authors: Šparl Luka , Zupan Eva
Published: December 2023

In April and May 2019, two ascomycetous species – Vibrissea filisporia (Bonord.) Korf & A. Sánchez 1967 and Cudoniella tenuispora (Cooke & Massee) Dennis 1974 were observed in Tivoli, Rožnik and Šiška hill Landscape Park in central Slovenia. This is the first evidence of their presence in the country. Despite specific growth condition requirements, there is a reasonable probability that these two species grow also elsewhere in Slovenia, but have simply been overlooked. We recommend further studies of suitable habitats for the species, to complete the knowledge on their distribution within the country.
Local host ant usage of scarce large blue Phengaris teleius and dusky large blue P. nausithous (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) at Goričko Nature Park (NE Slovenia)
Authors: Zakšek Valerija , Zakšek Barbara , Bračko Gregor , Govedič Marijan , Verovnik Rudi
Published: December 2023

In our contribution we report on the local host ants of two threatened and protected butterfly species, the scarce large blue (Phengaris teleius) and the dusky large blue (P. nausithous) at Goričko (NE Slovenia), which hosts one of the largest and the most important metapopulation for both species of large blues in Slovenia. Larvae of both species are developing in Myrmica ant nests and different ant species may be used as larval hosts in different parts of the species range. During our study, seven species of potential host ants of the genus Myrmica were found at 12 selected sampling sites. A total of 142 ant nests were examined for the presence of Phengaris larvae. Larvae of P. teleius were found in 25 nests of three ant species: M. scabrinodis, M. rubra and M. gallienii, while larvae of P. nausithous were found in 9 nests, all of M. rubra. The results of the present study provide the first insight into the local host ants of the two Phengaris species in Slovenia and could serve as an important source for active conservation of both species in Slovenia.
Butterfly diversity (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) of Mt. Blegoš and Mt. Koprivnik (Škofjeloško hribovje, Slovenia)
Authors: Šturm Luka , Peternel Andrej , Verovnik Rudi
Published: December 2023

An overview of the surveys of butterfly fauna of Mt. Blegoš, Mt. Koprivnik and their surroundings is provided. In 2018, 14 surveys were performed and 80 butterfly species on eight transects recorded in the process. Additional surveys in 2019 and 2020 yielded 5 additional butterfly species. Among the butterflies observed, Parnassius mnemosyne, Lycaena hippothoe, Euphydryas maturna, Euphydryas aurinia, Melitaea britomartis, Melitaea diamina, and Pyrgus alveus are identified as vulnerable species, while both Phengaris arion and Phengaris alcon are classified as endangered species in Slovenia. The latter was found on two occasions in July 2018 and July 2020 on a single locality. Eggs of P. alcon were found on the host plant Gentiana cruciata at the same locality. Despite the fact that many species characteristic of higher altitudes were observed, like Aricia artaxerxes, Pyrgus alveus, Erebia stiria and Lasiommata petropolitana, other, which had still been present a few decades ago, were not found (Parnassius apollo and Boloria pales). In this article, the problem of loss of important butterfly habitats in the region due to overgrowing, and the negative impacts of overgrazing is also highlighted.
The distribution of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in Haloze, East Slovenia
Authors: Verovnik Rudi
Published: December 2023

Almost nothing has been known about the butterfly fauna of Haloze prior to our survey. During our field trips, including an extensive survey carried within the framework of the Student Research Camp Videm 2002, surprisingly high butterfly diversity was established. Altogether, 96 butterfly species were recorded at 67 studied sites. The highest butterfly diversity was registered in dry grasslands in the western part of the studied area. Due to the presence of rare and endangered species, such as Maculinea arion (Linne, 1758), Meleageria daphnis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775), and Polyommatus thersites (Cantener, 1825), these habitats would require more conservation efforts and a suitable management. The few remaining humid grasslands in the eastern part of the region still host the majority of specialized hygrophilous butterflies, including Maculinea nausithous (Bergsträsser, 1779), Maculinea teleius (Bergsträsser, 1779), and Lycaena dispar (Haworth, 1802). Some of these sites are proposed to be included into the Natura 2000 network, which could enable their suitable protection and management.
Prispevek k poznavanju razširjenosti močvirske sklednice (Emys orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758)) ob reki Dravi v Sloveniji
Authors: Govedič Marijan , Janžekovič Franc
Published: December 2023

New discoveries together with published data on European pond turtle along the Drava river in Slovenia are presented. Subspecies Emys orbicularis orbicularis was comfirmed for the first time in Slovenia.
Mental health: current trends in pharmacy and new concepts
Authors: Bilousova N. A. , Kabachna A. V.
Published: December 2023

The implementation of the National Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP), which aims to broaden the management of patients with mental disorders in primary care, should involve not only primary care physicians but also pharmacists. Pharmacists play a crucial role by providing medications within the expanded Medical Guarantee Program for drug reimbursement in outpatient treatment of mental and behavioral disorders. Additionally, they offer pharmaceutical care for patients dealing with stress disorders and insomnia, adhering to the Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) standards.
The aim of the work is the study of national information, scientific databases, and scientometric databases of Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library in order to identify, generalize, and systematize the source based on providing pharmaceutical care in the field of mental health care of patients and predicting the future vector of research on the specified topic.
Materials and methods. General scientific methods such as analysis, synthesis, comparison, and data generalization from domestic information and scientific databases were employed in this study. To search for scientific publications, the VOS viewer visualization program, the PubMed search engine, and the Cochrane Library were used. The keywords “mental health” and “pharmacy” were used for the search within the scientometric databases of Scopus and Web of Science.
Results. The analysis of the main strategies for the development of pharmaceutical care for mental health care in pharmaceutical practice was carried out. The most researched clusters of mental health care were singled out. Modern trends in the development of pharmaceutical care for mental health care were summarized.
Conclusions. The initiative for enhancing mental health care for the country’s population hinges on the principles of a novel, sustainable, patient-centered pharmacy model. This approach necessitates the realization of an expanded role for pharmacists, aligning with the standards outlined in Good Pharmacy Practice.
Development of a method of quantitative determination of the active substance in Angiolin eye drops by the method of high-performance liquid chromatography
Authors: Kucherenko L. I. , Akopian R. R. , Portna O. O. , Khromylova O. V. , Pavliuk I. V.
Published: December 2023

One of the most common eye diseases is a burn injury. Hence, one of the pressing challenges in the field of pharmacy today is the development of new ophthalmic medications, specifically eye drops. Researchers from the Department of Pharmaceutical, Organic, and Bioorganic Chemistry at Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, led by Professor I. A. Mazur, have successfully synthesized a novel compound. This compound is a derivative of 1,2,4-triazole, specifically (S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid 3-methyl-1,2,4-triazolyl-5-thioacetate. Notably, this compound demonstrates anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and reparative activities.
The aim of the work is to develop a method of quantitative determination of the active substance in Angiolin eye drops by the method of high-performance liquid chromatography.
Materials and methods. The research employed a liquid chromatograph equipped with a UV detector. A column Hypersil ODS C-18 measuring 250 by 4.6 millimeters with a particle size of 5 microns was used.
Results. It was determined that the angiolin content in the 1 % eye drops in series 1 falls within the range of 0.985 to 1.010 grams. This indicates that, in terms of the active substance content, the studied series complies with the requirements of the State Pharmacopoeia of Ukraine.
Conclusions. As a result of the conducted research, a method for quantitatively determining the active substance in Angiolin eye drops using high-performance liquid chromatography was developed.
Sytuacja uchodźców w Libanie oraz ich wpływ na stabilność polityczną państwa
Authors: Spychała-Kij Maria
Published: December 2023

W październiku 2019 roku, obecne w Libanie niepokoje społeczne zorganizowały się przybierając formę protestów przeciwko rządowi politycznemu. Wciąż nieustające, a wręcz pogłębiające się masowe niepokoje społeczne i nieumiejętność, bądź niemożność udzielenia adekwatnej odpowiedzi ze strony władz politycznych przyczyniły się do umiejscowienia Libanu wśród państw określanych terminem – państwa niestabilnego politycznie. W bazie danych na temat trwających konfliktów – the Center for Preventive Action’s (CPA) Global Conflict Tracker, Liban jest przyporządkowany do kategorii konfliktu o niezmiennym statusie. Od eksplozji w Bejrucie w sierpniu 2020 roku zaczęły pojawiać się propozycje o kolejnej zmianie statusu państwa – z państwa niestabilnego na państwo już upadłe (z ang. failed state).

W kontekście obecnej krytycznej sytuacji społecznej, ekonomicznej oraz politycznej Libanu, jak i poprzedzającej ją długiej historii konfliktów wewnętrznych oraz zewnętrznych, ten artykuł ma na celu przyjrzenie się zjawisku migracji, a dokładniej uchodźctwu, jako jednemu z czynników, który może przyczyniać się do stabilności, jak również niestabilności politycznej państwa. W obliczu specyfiki systemu politycznego Libanu, którego stabilność jest silnie skorelowana z adekwatną reprezentacją poszczególnych sekt religijnych na scenie politycznej, migracja może być uznana jako jeden z determinantów mających wpływ na stabilność państwa, a kwestie z nią związane powinny być brane pod uwagę przy próbach rozwiązania panującego niezadowolenia społecznego oraz stanu niestabilności politycznej.
Działania Ministerstwa Propagandy i Oświecenia Publicznego III Rzeszy w pierwszym półroczu 1933 roku
Authors: Nowak Artur , Witkowska Joanna
Published: December 2023

Artykuł podejmuje problematykę działań Ministerstwa Propagandy i Oświecenia Publicznego III Rzeszy w pierwszym półroczu 1933 roku, a więc w pierwszym okresie sprawowania władzy przez NSDAP. Jako materiał badawczy posłużyły dzienniki Josepha Goebbelsa. We wstępie przygotowano politologiczną analizę systemu totalitarnego z uwzględnieniem propagandy. Następnie opisano proces tworzenia ministerstwa, metody działań podczas kampanii wyborczej, sposoby manipulowania wyborcami. Scharakteryzowane zostały również relacje Goebbelsa z Hitlerem i wpływ ideologii narodowosocjalistycznej na środki masowego przekazu.
Cryptographically Secure Private Record Linkage using Locality-Sensitive Hashing
Authors: Wei Ruidi , Kerschbaum Florian
Published: December 2023

Private record linkage (PRL) is the problem of identifying pairs of records that approximately match across datasets in a secure, privacy-preserving manner. Two-party PRL specifically allows each of the parties to obtain records from the other party, only given that each record matches with one of their own. The privacy goal is that no other information about the datasets should be released than the matching records. A fundamental challenge is not to leak information while at the same time not comparing all pairs of records. In plaintext record linkage this is done using a
blocking
strategy, e.g., locality-sensitive hashing. One recent approach proposed by He et al. (ACM CCS 2017) uses locality-sensitive hashing and then releases a provably differential private representation of the hash bins. However, differential privacy still leaks some, although provable bounded information and does not protect against attacks, such as property inference attacks. Another recent approach by Khurram and Kerschbaum (IEEE ICDE 2020) uses locality-preserving hashing and provides cryptographic security, i.e., it releases no information except the output. However, locality-preserving hash functions are much harder to construct than locality-sensitive hash functions and hence accuracy of this approach is limited, particularly on larger datasets. In this paper, we address the open problem of providing cryptographic security of PRL while using locality-sensitive hash functions. Using recent results in oblivious algorithms, we design a new cryptographically secure PRL with locality-sensitive hash functions. Our prototypical implementation can match 40000 records in the British National Library/Toronto Public Library and the North Carolina Voter Registry datasets with 99.3% and 99.9% accuracy, respectively, in less than an hour which is more than an order of magnitude faster than Khurram and Kerschbaum's work at a higher accuracy.
ElasticNotebook: Enabling Live Migration for Computational Notebooks
Authors: Li Zhaoheng , Gor Pranav , Prabhu Rahul , Yu Hui , Mao Yuzhou , Park Yongjoo
Published: December 2023

Computational notebooks (e.g., Jupyter, Google Colab) are widely used for interactive data science and machine learning. In those frameworks, users can start a
session
, then execute
cells
(i.e., a set of statements) to create variables, train models, visualize results, etc. Unfortunately, existing notebook systems do not offer live migration: when a notebook launches on a new machine, it loses its
state
, preventing users from continuing their tasks from where they had left off. This is because, unlike DBMS, the sessions directly rely on underlying kernels (e.g., Python/R interpreters) without an additional data management layer. Existing techniques for preserving states, such as copying all variables or OS-level checkpointing, are unreliable (often fail), inefficient, and platform-dependent. Also, re-running code from scratch can be highly time-consuming.

In this paper, we introduce a new notebook system, Elastic-Notebook, that offers live migration via checkpointing/restoration using a novel mechanism that is reliable, efficient, and platform-independent. Specifically, by observing all cell executions via transparent, lightweight monitoring, ElasticNotebook can find a reliable and efficient way (i.e.,
replication plan
) for reconstructing the original session state, considering variable-cell dependencies, observed runtime, variable sizes, etc. To this end, our new graph-based optimization problem finds how to reconstruct all variables (efficiently) from a subset of variables that can be transferred across machines. We show that ElasticNotebook reduces end-to-end migration and restoration times by 85%-98% and 94%-99%, respectively, on a variety (i.e., Kaggle, JWST, and Tutorial) of notebooks with negligible runtime and memory overheads of <2.5% and <10%.
Relational Query Synthesis ⋈ Decision Tree Learning
Authors: Naik Aaditya , Thakkar Aalok , Stein Adam , Alur Rajeev , Naik Mayur
Published: December 2023

We study the problem of synthesizing a core fragment of relational queries called select-project-join (SPJ) queries from input-output examples. Search-based synthesis techniques are suited to synthesizing projections and joins by navigating the network of relational tables but require additional supervision for synthesizing comparison predicates. On the other hand, decision tree learning techniques are suited to synthesizing comparison predicates when the input database can be summarized as a single labelled relational table. In this paper, we adapt and interleave methods from the domains of relational query synthesis and decision tree learning, and present an end-to-end framework for synthesizing relational queries with categorical and numerical comparison predicates. Our technique guarantees the completeness of the synthesis procedure and strongly encourages minimality of the synthesized program. We present Libra, an implementation of this technique and evaluate it on a benchmark suite of 1,475 instances of queries over 159 databases with multiple tables. Libra solves 1,361 of these instances in an average of 59 seconds per instance. It outperforms state-of-the-art program synthesis tools Scythe and PatSQL in terms of both the running time and the quality of the synthesized programs.
Synthesis, crystal structure, and Hirschfeld surface analysis of novel ethyl 5-bromo-2-(4-methoxyphenyl) oxazole-4-carboxylate
Authors: Murtuja Sheikh , Jayaprakash Venkatesan , Sinha Barij Nayan
Published: December 2023

A new oxazole derivative, ethyl 5-bromo-2-(4-methoxyphenyl) oxazole-4-carboxylate, was synthesized and characterized by IR spectroscopy, 13C NMR, Mass spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The asymmetric unit of the title compound has two independent molecules (A and B) arranged in an inverted planar orientation, stabilized by intramolecular C-H…O and C-H…N hydrogen bonds and intermolecular C-H…O hydrogen bonds. The crystallographic parameter for the structure C13H12BrNO4 is M =326.15 g/mol, monoclinic, sp. gr. P21/n (no. 14), a = 14.828(2) Å, b = 7.1335(9) Å, c = 25.119(2) Å, β = 100.066(11) °, V = 2616.1(6) Å3, Z = 8. Hirschfeld surface analysis and two-dimensional fingerprint plots provided insight into the short intermolecular interactions, and it was found that H···H (34.4%) interactions contributed the most to the intermolecular interactions. In contrast, the contribution of C · · · C (2.5 %) remained the least among all the interactions.
“That dreadful, loathsome death”: practising hospice narrative doula in China
Authors: Chen Nicole Xuan , Yang Xiaolin
Published: December 2023

Narrative is one of the best intoxicants or tranquilizers for people in pain and in terminal illness. In this article, we explore the role of narrative in hospice doula practice and the important care that the narrative doula can offer to better the experience of death and dying through the theoretical framework of narrative medicine. By sharing our experience of imbuing narrative medicine in hospice care in China, we exemplify how hospice narrative doulas can help people at the end-of-life and their loved ones to fulfil the ritual of their whole-life narrative integration for the purpose of better tackling the challenges brought by imminent death such as the communication breakdown, the disruption of interpersonal narrative connectedness and the feeling of premature grief. Hospice narrative doula thus can help them confront death without innermost pain and achieve a good and dignified death.