bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Licence Plate Detection Using Machine Learning
Authors: Navjeevan Chaudhary  , Sunil Kumar S. Manvi
Published: November 2023

License Plate Recognition (LPR) is one of the tough tasks in the field of computer vision. Although it has been around for quite a while, there still lies the challenges when we have to deal with; the harsh environmental conditions like snowy, rainfall, windy, low light conditions etc. as well as the condition of the plates which includes the bent, rotated, broken plates. The performance of the recognition and detection frameworks take a significant hit when it is concerned with these conditional effects on the license plate. In this paper, we introduced a model to improve our accuracy based on the Chinese Car Parking Dataset (CCPD) using 2 separate convolutional neural networks. The first CNN will be able to detect the bounding boxes for the license plate detection using Non-Maximus Suppression (NMS) to find the most probable bounding area whereas the second one will take these bounding boxes and use the spatial attenuation network and character recognition model to successfully recognize the license plate. First, we train the CNN to detect the license plates, then use the second CNN to recognize the characters. The overall recognition accuracy was found to be 89% in the CCPD dataset.
BUSINESS DIVERSIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN LATGALE REGION
Authors: Mieze Liga , Zvaigzne Anda , Klodane Aļona , Cerpinska Aija
Published: November 2023

Purpose and aim of the study: The present research aims to identify and assess business diversification opportunities for small and medium enterprises in Latgale region.Design / Methodology / Approach: The research also conducted an expert survey, and all the experts indicated that the introduction of new products/services is an important and very important opportunity for small and medium enterprises to grow. In addition, most of the experts indicated that implementing a diversification strategy by a company would contribute to reducing/diversifying risks thereto. Main Findings: The research identified the following disadvantages that could arise from business diversification: a decrease in quality (all available resources and attention are redistributed to several industries/products of diversification) and a lack of resources (human, technical and financial), depending on the kind of diversification strategy and the specifics of the company’s economic activities.Originality: The research gives insight into the theoretical aspects of diversifying the economic activities of enterprises and analysed development opportunities for small and medium enterprises in Latgale region.Implications: With the rapid growth of the market, small and medium enterprises need be able to effectively adapt to changing conditions, and consequently business diversification becomes important for such enterprises.
Instrumental and clinical diagnosis of interdigital Morton neuroma
Authors: Bolshakova Daria A. , Kardanov Andrey A. , Maysigov Musa N. , Akhpashev Alexander А. , Ilyin Dmitriy O. , Korolev Andrey V.
Published: November 2023

Background: Interdigital neuroma is one of the most common diseases in foot surgery. It is a common cause of metatarsalgia leading to debilitating pain. At the same time, the diagnosis of neuroma can be a difficult task for an orthopedic surgeon due to the complex anatomy of the forefoot and a large number of soft-tissue and bone structures. Besides, the existing manual testing methods are not pathognomonic specifically for neuroma. The clinical symptoms and history, as well as a physical exam and instrumental evidence are important in assessing and grading the disease. However, there are no recommendations in the modern Russian literature regarding the need for routine visualization of neuroma. The reproducibility of the study, the absence of ionizing radiation and the possibility of obtaining a second opinion, as well as high sensitivity makes magnetic resonance imaging an important diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of neuroma. Aim: To evaluate the importance of the anamnesis and complaints and the sensitivity of clinical tests and magnetic resonance imaging of the foot in the diagnosis of interdigital neuromas. Methods: The study presents a retrospective analysis of the medical histories and outpatient records of 28 patients (8 men and 20 women) treated at the EMC ECSTO in the period from 2017 to 2022. The examination was performed according to a standardized protocol: collection of complaints and anamnesis, palpation, manual testing, including Mulder's click test. As a part of examination, magnetic resonance imaging of the foot was performed for all the patients. The average patient’s age at the time of the surgical treatment was 45 years. The resection of a part of the affected nerve with the subsequent histological examination was considered a gold standard for the treatment and verification of interdigital neuromas. In all the cases, the histopathological study confirmed the diagnosis. Results: The sensitivity of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of interdigital neuromas was 86%, the sensitivity of the Mulder test was 61%. Pain during the palpation of the affected interdigital space was determined in 100% of cases. Conclusion: The combination of a manual examination and magnetic resonance imaging, along with the analysis of complaints and anamnesis makes it possible to diagnose Morton's neuroma in most cases.
Cardioprotection of cancer patients receiving cardiotoxic chemotherapy — current status
Authors: Peresada Anton K. , Dundua David P. , Kedrova Anna G. , Oleynikova Irina N. , Masterkova Anna V.
Published: November 2023

Certain drugs used for the treatment of cancer can have a toxic effect on various organs and tissues, including the heart. Not only high-dose monotherapy can lead to damage to the heart muscle, but also a combination of two or three chemotherapy drugs can do so. Cancer patients receiving combination of potentially cardiotoxic anticancer therapy have an increased risk of cardiovascular complications. Heart rhythm disturbances, arterial and venous thrombosis, coronary heart disease, valvular lesions, arterial hypertension and, in particular, chronic heart failure may be induced by chemotherapy. An important aspect is to identify groups of individuals with an initially high or very high risk of cardiotoxicity. Such patients should be under the supervision of a cardiologist or a multidisciplinary team for the entire duration of antitumor therapy and undergo additional examinations. Without the necessary laboratory and instrumental monitoring, it is impossible to predict in advance the development of heart failure, which often complicates life-saving chemotherapy, and in some cases even causes its cancellation. It is turned out that cardioprotection aimed at preventing myocardial dysfunction in cancer patients can prevent the development of heart failure and not to interrupt patients’ life-saving treatment even at a late stage of the disease. In the case of verified chronic heart failure, which occurred before the chemotherapy or during antitumor treatment, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers and beta-blockers are used, drugs with a proven cardioprotective potential. Data is gradually accumulating on the significant effect of other groups of drugs used on the regression of chronic heart failure in cancer patients. The purpose of this review is to briefly outline the mechanisms of cardiotoxicity in various chemotherapy regimens, as well as current and future options for cardioprotection in cancer patients receiving cardiotoxic chemotherapy.
Treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction by physiotherapy. Literature review
Authors: Al-Zamil Mustafa Kh. , Kulikova Nataly G. , Vasilieva Ekaterina S. , Minenko Inessa А. , Zalozhnev Denis M.
Published: November 2023

Erectile dysfunction is one of the most frequent sexual disorders in men and is found in 10-52% of men in the general population.
The disease is polyetiological, involving psychogenic, vascular, neurological, urological, and endocrine mechanisms.
The relevance of this problem lies in the high damage to the mental health of the patient, leading to a deterioration in his quality of life. In addition, drug therapy with the use of type 5 phosphodiesterase inhibitors is accompanied by headaches, skin flushing, heartburn, nasal congestion and dizziness, visual impairment, and muscle pain. In this regard, it became necessary to use physiotherapeutic methods of treatment to restore erectile function with minimal side effects.
This review also presents pathogenetic substantiated basic physiotherapeutic methods for treating patients with erectile dysfunction using pelvic floor muscle training, aerobic sports exercises, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, manual therapy and mechanical vibration therapy.
Sîret-Nüzûl İlişkisi Işığında Ahzâb Sûresi’nin Ortaya Koyduğu Hükümlerin Anlaşılmasının Önemi
Authors: YAŞAR Mehmet
Published: November 2023

Ahzâb Sûresi, Kur’an’ın nâzil olduğu döneme ilişkin önemli hadiselere açıklık getiren, o dönemde uygulamada olan bazı yanlışları düzelten Kur’an’ın Medenî sûrelerinden biridir. Bu sûrenin dikkati çeken en önemli özelliği, o dönemde yürürlükte olan bazı uygulamaları eleştirel bir şekilde ele almasıdır. Bu bağlamda evlatlık uygulaması, zıhâr meselesi sûrenin üzerinde durduğu konulardandır. Ayrıca Ahzâb Sûresi’nde Hz. Peygamber’in önemli savaşlarından biri olan Hendek Gazvesi önemli sahneleriyle aktarılmaktadır. Bunun yanı sıra Hz. Peygamber’in eşleriyle olan münasebetlerinin yanı sıra, Resûl-i Ekrem’in eşlerine dönük uyarılar bu sûresinin içerdiği konulardandır. Zikredilen tüm bu meselelerin ortak yönü esasında sûrenin tarihî bazı hadiselere açıklık getirmiş olmasıdır. Ancak sûre, zikri geçen meselelerin çoğunu mücmel bir bağlamda ele almaktadır. Bu açıdan bakıldığında Kur’an’ın ele almış olduğu bu meselelerin Hz. Peygamber’in hayatı çercevesinde ve âyetlerin nâzil olduğu ortam bilgisi ışığında anlaşılması son derece önemlidir. Bu çalışma, tarihî bazı hadiselere atıfta bulunan Ahzâb Sûresi’nin hükümlerinin anlaşılmasında, siyer bilgisinin ve nüzûl ortamının dikkate alınmasının ne denli önemli olduğunu ortaya çıkarmak üzerinedir.
Peran kompetensi pedagogi Guru IPS: studi kasus upaya mengatasi hambatan dan tantangan belajar Peserta Didik di SMPN 1 Prambon
Authors: Rahmadani Anggi Wahyu , Wiradimadja Agung
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) Menjelaskan tentang hambatan dan tantangan pembelajaran IPS yang terjadi di SMPN 1 Prambon; 2) Menjelaskan faktor apa saja yang menjadi hambatan dan tantangan belajar peserta didik; dan 3) Menjelaskan peran kompetensi pedagogi guru dalam mengatasi hambatan dan tantangan belajar IPS. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Tahapan analisis data kualitatif melalui reduksi data, display data, dan conclusion. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hambatan dan tantangan pembelajaran IPS di SMPN 1 Prambon terjadi karena kurangnya motivasi belajar, konsentrasi belajar, rendahnya literasi peserta didik, kemandirian dan kedisiplinan peserta didik. Selain itu, masih belum ada pengembangan media belajar yang mengadaptasikan teknologi pembelajaran berbasis TPACK dan fasilitas ruang belajar yang kurang nyaman. Apabila permasalahan tersebut tidak segera diselesaikan, maka pembelajaran tidak dapat berjalan dengan lancar dan tujuan belajar akan sulit dicapai. Oleh karena itu, guru IPS berupaya aktif memberikan penguatan motivasi, mengikuti pelatihan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pedagogi guru dan mengadaptasikan media belajar untuk mendukung proses pembelajaran IPS.
An Evaluation of Age Determination in Forensic Medicine Using Scoring of the Epiphyses at the Knee Joint on Radiographs
Authors: Akkuş Çetinkaya Tuba , Avşar Abdullah , Kızıldağ Betül
Published: November 2023

Objective:Age estimation is also widely used in identification. The aim of study is to investigate applicability of age determination method in Türkiye by examining the radiographs of the knee joint and using the epiphyseal scoring based on the degree of epiphyseal closure.
 Methods: Knee graphs of 676 cases (337 women, 339 men) aged between 10 and 26 years were retrospectively analyzed. Distal femur (DF), proximal tibia (PT), and proximal fibula (PF) epiphyseal lines were evaluated separately in each case. The closure of the epiphyses was studied at 3 stages. DF, PT and PF epiphyses were graded 0, 1, 2 for stage 1, 2 and 3 respectively. These three scores obtained in each case were collected and the score of the epiphyses at the knee joint (SKJ) was obtained.
Results: The median age in each of the SKJs increased in both men and women. The difference between the genders was statistically significant according to the median age of 0-5 points (p<0.001). As a result of the receptor operating characteristic curve analysis, the highest accuracy value was found to be 6 points in both genders. In males, the sensitivity was 0.989, the specificity was 0.880, and the overall accuracy was 0.943. In females, these values were found to be 1.000 for sensitivity, 0.648 for specificity, and 0.845 for overall accuracy.
Conclusion: The study suggests that knee joint epiphyseal scoring is a simple and practical method with high inter-rater agreement in determining whether a Turkish individual is older than 18 years of age.
Cinsel Şiddet Olgularında “Geniş İç Açıklığı Bulunan, Elastik Yapıda Himen”: Yasal ve Toplumsal Sonuçları
Authors: Yılmaz Özlem , Aktürk Gökhan , Dokgöz Halis , Bilgin Nursel Gamsız , Kar Hakan
Published: November 2023

Objective: Hymen with wide inner opening-high elasticity; due to structure and flexibility, non-lasered hymen despite penetration of erect penis or other objects. It may cause no findings in genital examination in sexual violence cases, even if other evidences points sexual assault.
Methods: Data from 1.593 cases applied to Mersin University Faculty of Medicine between January 1, 2010-June 30, 2022 and underwent vaginal examination were scanned retrospectively.
Results: In 136 (8.5%) cases, hymen with wide internal opening-high elasticity were detected. This variation was found in 20 (6.6%) of 300 cases aged 18 years and older, 116 (8.9%) of 1.293 cases under age 18, and youngest age was 12, the eldest was 39.
Conclusion: In some conservative and/or underdeveloped societies, absence of hymen laceration during women’s first sexual intercourse, accusations with claims of “virginity (!)” in women, “impotence (!)” in men, divorces, compensation claims, cases that can result in murder can be seen. Due to legal regulations in Türkiye expect “conclusive evidence beyond any doubt”, when laceration isn’t detected in hymen, accused takes advantage of suspicion, and victim may lose rights. Detection of this hymen type depends on physician’s subjective evaluation. For standardization; we think that hymen, which has “hymen opening is 3 cm and above”, “width is narrow enough to be measured in millimeters”, “flexible until vaginal wall” is considered to be too elastic, and new devices should be developed to provide measurements objectively.
Desensitization for the Prevention of Drug Hypersensitivity
Authors: Yun Jeong-Eun , Jeong Jiung , Kang Hye-Ryun
Published: November 2023

Drug desensitization is a treatment strategy for patients with hypersensitivity to essential drugs without alternatives. The gradual increase in the drug dosage from low doses to therapeutic levels induces a transient immune tolerance to the culprit drug. Although desensitization has traditionally been recommended for IgE-mediated immediate hypersensitivity, this indication has recently been expanded to include non-IgE-mediated immediate responses, nonimmunological responses, and T-cell mediated delayed hypersensitivity reactions. Although the exact mechanism behind desensitization remains unclear, the process is thought to attenuate various intracellular signals in target cells through the high-affinity IgE receptor (FcɛRI) internalization, alteration in signaling pathways in mast cells and basophils, reduction in Ca2+ influx, and production of anti-drug IgG4 blocking antibody. Desensitization can be used for the safe administration of anti-neoplastic agents, antibiotics, aspirin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Various desensitization protocols have been proposed for each drug. The optimization of drug concentration, target dosage, administration interval, and route of administration is key to successful desensitization. In addition, the desensitization protocol should be individualized for each patient with consideration of the severity of the initial hypersensitivity response, the characteristics of the culprit drug, and the nature of the breakthrough reactions.
Development of Novel Drugs to Promote Functional Recovery After Brain Injury
Authors: Nakajima Waki , Takahashi Takuya
Published: November 2023

The central nervous system injury such as stroke can severely cause motor paralysis.Although the approach of rehabilitative training is developed, many patients still face restrictions in their daily living after rehabilitation. Thereby, a new compound with a strong potential to enhance motor function recovery with rehabilitation is an unmet medical need. We focus on the one of glutamate receptors, the α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptor, which plays an important role in learning and memory. Here, we found a novel small low molecular compound, edonerpic maleate, that facilitated experience-dependent synaptic AMPA receptor delivery in the barrel cortex and dramatically accelerated motor function recovery after brain damage in a rodent model. Furthermore, edonerpic maleate enhanced the upper limb function recovery of macaque monkeys with internal capsule hemorrhage. Currently, a phase 2 clinical trial is being conducted to verify the efficacy of edonerpic maleate in stroke patients and has attracted global attention.
Response of Renal Intercalated Cells to Dietary Potassium Intake
Authors: Lee Su-Youn , Han Ki-Hwan
Published: November 2023

Compared to ancient humans who consumed enough potassium (K+ ), modern humans seem to have taken in inadequate K+ . The renal collecting duct plays an important role in regulating K+ homeostasis. There are at least three different types of cells in the collecting duct. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of dietary K+ intake on collecting duct intercalated cells. C57BL/6 mice had free access to a control (1%), low (<0.01%), or high (5%) K+ diet for 1 week. Kidney tissue were processed for immunohistochemistry, light microscopy, and image analysis. Excessive dietary K+ intake or deficiency significantly changed blood K+ concentrations in mice. The size of type A intercalated cells increased by about 1.6 times in the low K+ group and decreased in the high K+ group. Conversely, the size of type B intercalated cells decreased in the low K+ group and increased in the high K+ group. The response of NANB cells to dietary K+ intake was generally similar to that of type B cells. These results demonstrated that renal intercalated cells vary greatly with dietary K+ intake. The structural changes in response to K+ imbalance may be closely related to cardiovascular and renal disorders in modern humans.
Therapeutic Effect of Atorvastatin on Interleukin-13- Induced Lung Pathology
Authors: Mo Yosep , Bae Boram , Kim Junghyun , Kim Ruth Lee , Son Kyunghee , Kang Min-Jong , Lee Chun-Gen , Cho Sang-Heon , Kang Hye-Ryun
Published: November 2023

PPurpose: Asthma is a common chronic lung disease, in which interleukin (IL)-13 is implicated as a central regulator of IgE synthesis, mucus hypersecretion, airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), and fibrosis. This study was designed to determine the anti-inflammatory effect of atorvastatin, a widely used lipid-lowering agent, on IL-13-induced lung pathology through the modulation of macrophages. Methods: Atorvastatin (40 mg/ kg) was given to transgenic mice overexpressing IL-13 (IL-13 TG mice) and their wild type littermates by oral gavage for 2 weeks. AHR, the number of inflammatory cells in the airway, and cytokine levels in IL-13 TG mice were measured. Using the alveolar macrophage (AM) cell line CRL-2456, the direct effect of atorvastatin on macrophages activated by recombinant IL-13 was assessed. Results: Significant reduction in total leukocytes and alleviation of AHR were observed with the administration of atorvastatin in IL-13 TG mice compared to those without atorvastatin treatment (P < 0.05). Atorvastatin administration resulted in the upregulation of IL-10 in the lungs of IL-13 TG mice (P < 0.05). In addition, mRNA expression of connective tissue growth factor, fibronectin, and type III collagen as well as chord length enhanced by IL-13 overexpression were reduced by atorvastatin administration (P < 0.05). M2 macrophage markers were decreased, while the M1 macrophage marker was increased upon atorvastatin treatment (P < 0.05). Administration of atorvastatin resulted in improved removal of apoptotic cells (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study reveal the potential of atorvastatin as an effective anti-asthmatic agent by reducing IL-13-induced lung inflammation via the modulation of macrophage polarization.
A Single Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs-Induced Anaphylaxis to Diclofenac Confirmed by Skin Testing
Authors: Hana Lee  , Jung-Hyun Kim  , Yong-Hyun Kim  , Bomi Seo  , Sae-Hoon Kim  , Yoon-Seok Chang
Published: November 2023

Anaphylaxis is a serious acute systemic allergic reaction that can lead to death, thus requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment. In particular, food is the most common cause of anaphylaxis in children, adolescents, and young adults. In addition to physical contact with food, anaphylaxis can also be induced by exposures other than ingestion, such as the inhalation of aerosolized food proteins. Korean males undergo medical screening prior to a compulsory military service. A history of possible food allergy requires referral to a specialized allergy clinic. It was reported in 2021 that a 19-year-old male patient enlisted in the military was referred to the allergy clinic for an oral provocation test. That case confirmed that anaphylaxis was caused not only by walnut intake, but also by skin contact or by inhaling walnut particles, which will be reviewed in this paper.
Spatial analysis and risk factors of dengue hemorrhagic fever in Yogyakarta city, 2017-2018
Authors: Sulistyawati Sulistyawati , Nur Fatimah Atin , Aqmarina Nurma
Published: November 2023

Background: Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a public health problem with high morbidity and mortality rates. These diseases are caused by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Yogyakarta City is one of the endemic areas of DHF in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the spatial distribution of DHF incidents and determine the risk factors associated with DHF incidence in Yogyakarta in 2017-2018.
Methods: This was a descriptive quantitative with an ecological study design and using secondary data. Data was analyzed using statistical analysis and spatial analysis.
Results: Spatial analysis shows that the DHF distribution does not follow the distribution of population density, house density, and larva-free rate. We found the population density (p value= 0.010, r = -0.661), house density (p value= 0.059, r = -0.516), and larva-free rate (p value= 0.907, r= -0.034).
Conclusions: Spatially, there is no relationship between population density, house density, and larva-free rate to the DHF incidence in the City of Yogyakarta in 2017-2018. There is a relationship between population density and the incidence of DHF. In contrast, house density and larva-free rate have no association with the incidence of DHF in Yogyakarta in 2017-2018. The higher the population density, house density, and larva-free rate, the tendency for the incidence to decrease.
Modelamiento análogo de la tectónica salina asociada a ambientes compresivos y zonas transversales en la zona axial de la Cordillera Oriental, Colombia
Authors: Escalante Cárdenas Carlos Andrés , Martinez-Sánchez Dilan Arturo , Jiménez Giovanny
Published: November 2023

Las secuencias sedimentarias con niveles evaporíticos presentan estructuras tridimensionales complejas debido a movimientos halocinéticos (tectónica salina). En el Anticlinal de Zipaquirá, ubicado en la Cordillera Oriental de Colombia, se reportan niveles salinos en las unidades del Cretácico Temprano. Este trabajo analizó estructuralmente el Anticlinal de Zipaquirá, basado en modelos análogos que simulan la relación entre la tectónica salina y las zonas trasversales que limitan y segmentan esta estructura. Los modelos se realizaron en una mesa de deformación tipo seducción con velocidad constante de desplazamiento. Los mismos simulan anisotropías de basamento mediante un bloque rígido de madera constituido por dos rampas frontales de 30° de inclinación conectadas por una rampa lateral. Adyacente, se dispone una capa de fluido no-newtoniano y capas de arena cuarzosa fina de color variable. Se efectuaron tres configuraciones con diferentes distribuciones de la capa de fluido no-newtoniano: A) continua delgada, B) discontinua y C) continua espesa. Para cada configuración se llevaron a cabo al menos 15 experimentos. Los resultados del modelamiento análogo mostraron un cuerpo salino en el núcleo del anticlinal que es cortado por fallas inversas, formando una estructura de lámina de sal paralela a la estratificación. Las estructuras observadas, como almohadas de sal, glaciares de sal, láminas de sal y lenguas de sal, indican estilos estructurales compresivos de madurez intermedia a alta. El modelo discontinuo resultó ser el más coherente, ya que la rampa lateral no presentaba niveles evaporíticos, lo cual coincide con la observación en la naturaleza. La Falla transversal del Neusa se representó en el modelo como la rampa lateral, explicando la localización de los niveles salinos en la zona sur del Anticlinal de Zipaquirá. Por último, la evolución de los modelos mostró rotaciones horarias cercanas a la rampa lateral, consistentes con los patrones de rotaciones horarias reportados en la zona axial de la Cordillera Oriental.
New taxa of cockroaches (Blattodea: Blattaria) from early Miocene amber of Chiapas, Mexico
Authors: Estrada-Álvarez Julio C. , Sormani Carlo G. , Núñez-Bazán Reinier , Mata-González Jorge A. , Vega Francisco J.
Published: November 2023

Twelve pieces of amber containing the remains of cockroaches are used to form the basis of this paper. Gutierrezina vrsanskyi n. gen., n. sp., is described. Supella miocenica Cifuentes-Ruiz, Vidlička, Čiampor and Vega, 2011 is moved to the new genus Gutierrezina. Three new species are described for the genus Cariblatta Hebard, 1916: C. simojovelensis n. sp.; C. amfivola n. sp.; and C. uchbena n. sp. In addition, new information from Anaplecta vega Barna et al. 2019 and Latiblattella sp. is provided.
English Imperialism: A Structural Form of Colonialism in the Intercultural Communication
Authors: Arifin Win Listyaningrum
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to investigate the intercultural communication life of six Indonesian PhD Muslim female students in Australia as transnationals during their first year living caused by English imperialism. English plays an essential role as the first place of language hierarchy in the global connection. Adopting the linguistic imperialism of Phillipson and the identity negotiation theory of Stella Ting-Toomey, this ethnography study tries to uncover questions on challenges in intercultural communication caused by English imperialism: (1) How far is English as linguistic imperialism to their mutual intercultural communication? Moreover, (2) To what extent does linguistic imperialism influence intercultural communication competence? This study is a qualitative approach using autoethnography and interview techniques to obtain data of the self-experience of Indonesian Muslim female doctoral students in Australia. Later, these female students own their 'mindful' knowledge, motivation, and skill to obtain their adaptive, effective, and appropriate strategy in supporting their identity construction's successfulness under the superiority of English.
A INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH A DYSFUNCTIONAL CONDITION OF THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
Authors: Martyusheva Marina , Astashina Nataliya , Shchekolova Natalia
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to improving the effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment of a dysfunctional state of the TMJ from the standpoint of an interdisciplinary approach. The nature and prevalence of dental disorders, postural imbalance, and neuropsychiatric changes were determined. The algorithm of diagnosis and treatment of this group of patients is described.

Purpose: to improve algorithms for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with a dysfunctional TMJ condition.

Materials and methods. 136 patients with a dysfunctional state of the TMJ were examined, including 25 men (18.38%), 111 women (81.62%), aged 18 to 81 years. The median age was 43.17 years. Dental examination, registration of neuropsychiatric status and postural status of patients were carried out on the basis of diagnostic algorithms developed by us.

Results. The examination revealed a high need for dental treatment of dentists of different profiles in patients with a dysfunctional state of the TMJ. The analysis of the postural status revealed deformities of the trunk in the neck, shoulder blades and pelvis, which led to moderate (59.18%) and severe violations (24.19%) of the postura. In this group of patients, the quality of life decreases, the mental (60%) and physical components of health are at an average level (80%), there is high personal anxiety (80%), with an average (60%) and high (40%) level of situational anxiety.

Conclusions. The multifactorial and multi-morbidity of dysfunctional TMJ conditions requires an interdisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from this pathology. Dental treatment of patients should be carried out with the correction of neuropsychiatric status and postural status, which significantly increases the effectiveness of therapy and allows achieving more stable results.
INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS IN DENTAL PRACTICE: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Zakroeva Alla , Elovicova Tat'yana , Ssablina Svetlana , Dorokhina Ksenya , Griroriev Sergey , Dominykh Maria , Koshchev Anatoly
Published: November 2023

Subject. The subject of this case report is infective endocarditis.

Objective. The objective is to describe a clinical case under outpatient-polyclinic conditions at the dentist’s (periodontist’s) office.

Methodology. Infective endocarditis is one of the most severe coronary vascular diseases associated with high mortality affected by the area and characteristics of infection, the phase of development, the type of a causative agent, the time to start antibacterial therapy, coexisting diseases, the extent of sequelae, surgical treatment and other circumstances. Following the appropriate treatment, more than 70% patients with infective endocarditis achieve recovery.

Conclusions. This case report presents clinical manifestations in the oral cavity of a patient with infective endocarditis. The patient did not exhibit specific symptoms of infective endocarditis serving as the basis for the preliminary dental diagnosis and sending the patient to a cardiologist, rheumatologist for examination and treatment. It should be noted that the patient needs the complex treatment of periodontitis, oral cavity sanation, the case follow-up, supportive periodontal therapy and professional oral hygiene on a quarterly basis. These all can significantly improve the patient’s quality of life and longevity.
DEPENDENCE OF LEVELS OF BONE METABOLISM MARKERS ON THE STAGE OF MEDICATION-RELATED OSTEONECROSIS OF THE JAWS
Authors: Spevak Elena , Christoforando Dmitry , Gandylyan Kristina , Dolgalev Aleksandr , Eliseeva Evgeniya
Published: November 2023

Subject. The stages of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) are an important criterion for choosing treatment tactics, while laboratory diagnosis of the stages of MRONJ has not been developed. The aim of the study is to analyze the dependence of the levels of bone metabolic markers (BMM) on the stage of the disease in patients with MRONJ. Methodology. The study included 48 cancer patients with osteonecrosis of the jaws while taking osteomodifying agents (OMA) with stabilization of the underlying disease. The activity of osteosynthesis was assessed by the level of osteocalcin (OC), osteoresorption – C-terminal telopeptide (CTX) – in the blood serum before treatment. The stage of MRONJ was established according to the classification developed at the Department of Surgical Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery of Stavropol State Medical University (2017). The levels of BMM indicators were compared for clinically significant stages (1, 2, 3) using the Kruskal–Wallis test for p < 0.05. Results. Stage 1 MRONJ was established in 17 (35.42%) patients, stage 2 – in 25 (52.08%) patients, stage 3 – in 6 (12.5%) patients. The average values of BMM indicators were: in patients with stage 1 – OK – 14.65 (10.5;17.5) ng/ml, CTX – 0.289 (0.172;0.351); with stage 2 OK – 10 (8.74;11) ng/ml, CTX – 0.137 (0.09;0.18); with stage 3 – OK – 15.5 (14;21) ng/ml, CTX – 0.476 (0.353;0.633). The average OC values were statistically significantly different in groups of patients with different stages of MRONJ (H = 14.13; p = 0.00085; p < 0.05), as were the STX values (H = 22.3; p = 0.00001; p < 0.05). At the same time, the average levels of both BMM in patients with stage 2 were lower than in patients with stage 1, and their highest level was recorded in stage 3 of the process. Conclusions. A significant (p < 0.05) relationship was established between the levels of OC and CTX and the stage of MRONJ: the maximum values were recorded at the third stage, the minimum at the second and intermediate at the first.
Clinical Impact of Fatty Pancreas and Its Correlation with Metabolic Disease: Focusing on the Cellular Mechanism and the Ultrasonographic Findings
Authors: Ryu Tom , Jang Jae Young , Chang Young , Chung Kwang Hyun , Jeong Soung Won , Cho Young Deok
Published: November 2023

Fatty pancreas is commonly observed on abdominal ultrasonography. However, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the clinical significance and the severity of fatty pancreas. This review article summarized previous studies describing the criteria for severity grading and diagnosis, the importance of ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool, and the clinical significance of the relationship between fatty pancreas and inflammation and cancer. Furthermore, the manuscript attempted to demonstrate the clinical, molecular, and cellular associations of fatty pancreas with metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.
Areas and dimensions of universities response to COVID-19: Diversity, trends, and evidence from the University Social Responsibility Network
Authors: Palacio Fernando , Sanoni Paola , Sadehvandi Nikan
Published: November 2023

The University Social Responsibility Network (USRN) promotes civic engagement in higher education and awareness of the nature of University Social Responsibility (USR), how it functions, and what it means depending on its context. In 2019 the USRN started a collaborative Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) called Introduction to University Social Responsibility. The outbreak of COVID-19 affected the production of the course, however this also led to the addition of a Special Session on Universities’ Response to the MOOC showing how members addressed the challenges of the pandemic. Based on the experiences from 13 universities and the USRN, this article portrays flagship responses of how universities in the network tackled some of the challenges presented by the pandemic in range of academic and non-academic initiatives categorized as University Social Responsibility (USR) Areas of Engagement, namely research, education, advisory role, outreach, information management, provision of support, institutional reforms, and extended services. The article discusses broader questions referring to how COVID-19 impacted the understanding of what USR is; therefore, looking into both policy and theoretical implications of how the concept of USR and universities responses can be understood and applied in different contexts and universities.

Received: 31 January 2022Accepted: 30 August 2023
Buenas prácticas de las universidades a nivel mundial en el abordaje de las brechas de género en la producción académica
Authors: Cortés Torres María Angélica , Garzón Audor María Alejandra , Restrepo Ruiz Sandra Milena , Vega Vega Mónica Marcela
Published: November 2023

En este artículo se presenta un benchmarking realizado con el objetivo de identificar y analizar las buenas prácticas a nivel país y de instituciones de educación superior, con respecto al manejo de brechas de género en la producción académica y el impacto de estas sobre las cargas de cuidado. Se empleó una metodología cualitativa de recolección de información basada en la búsqueda en las páginas web de 16 universidades seleccionadas a nivel mundial, de las cuales se extrajeron las buenas prácticas implementadas por estas instituciones en relación con las categorías de análisis: ranking, políticas de género, brecha, género, producción académica y labores de cuidado. En este proceso se identificó que las principales prácticas implementadas se relacionan con prevención del acoso, ingreso igualitario, creación de protocolos, formación en liderazgo, becas para estudio e investigación, infraestructura y auxilios económicos para el cuidado de los hijos/as, licencias y trabajo flexible, mejoramiento del clima laboral, y la creación de organismos para el seguimiento de lo establecido.
Sistemas de Información de Administración Financiera (SIAF) en la gobernanza pública inteligente: una exploración del caso colombiano
Authors: Ospina Díaz Milton Ricardo , Vera Osorio Sandra Patricia , Zambrano Ospina Kelly Johanna
Published: November 2023

Los sistemas de información de administración financiera (SIAF) son fundamentales para una gestión eficiente y transparente de los recursos financieros en el sector público. Debido a la escasez de publicaciones sobre esta temática en Colombia, este artículo pretende ser un aporte a la academia y a los profesionales que laboran en finanzas públicas al examinar la importancia de sistemas como SIIF, CHIP, Sireci, Épico, SIA Observa, el Mapa de Inversiones del Departamento Nacional de Planeación, la nueva plataforma PIIP, entre otros. También se abordan temas como gestión pública inteligente (GPI), gobierno digital, lucha contra la corrupción, interoperabilidad, ciberseguridad, inteligencia artificial (IA) y marketing público. La investigación ha utilizado una perspectiva interpretativa, de tipo teórico, documental, descriptivo y propositivo, con enfoques cualitativo y cuantitativo a partir de la aplicación de encuestas. Al final del artículo se plantea el desafío de mejorar la interoperabilidad y la seguridad de los SIAF en el Estado colombiano, resaltando la importancia de capacitar a los funcionarios en tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC), así como promover los sitios web y las plataformas relacionadas con las finanzas públicas estatales para fortalecer la transparencia y fomentar la participación ciudadana.
Empirical evidence of jump behavior in the Colombian bond market
Authors: Romero Díaz Nicolás , Castro Iragorri Carlos Alberto , Vélez Hernández Sebastián
Published: November 2023

La incorporación de procesos con saltos en la modelación de precios se ha demostrado que mejora el pronóstico de volatilidad, la valoración de activos y las coberturas de un portafolio. El estudio encuentra que en el mercado local de bonos soberanos de Colombia se observan saltos en la formación de precios a lo largo de toda la curva, con diferentes intensidades. Contrario a lo esperado, no se identifica una frecuencia de saltos menor en los bonos de largo plazo en comparación con los bonos de corto plazo. Además, se encuentra que los bonos con periodos de maduración similares tienen una mayor frecuencia de saltos en comparación con aquellos que tienen periodos al vencimiento más distantes. Esto indica una relación entre la proximidad en los periodos de maduración y la ocurrencia de saltos en los precios de los bonos soberanos. En cuanto a las estacionalidades, se encuentran patrones semanales persistentes en la frecuencia de los saltos. Asimismo, se observan aumentos significativos en la frecuencia de los saltos asociados a sorpresas en la información económica que afecta la política monetaria de Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, no se encuentran efectos similares asociados a anuncios específicos de política monetaria interna.
Lodz in the process of deindustrialization. Social aspects of 1990–2004 systemic transformation
Authors: Warzywoda-Kruszyńska Wielisława , Kruszyński Kamil
Published: November 2023

The aim of this article is to present a brief history of Lodz in view of historical events leading to the deindustrialization of the city during the period of Poland’s economic transformation. As a “great change” trauma of 1990 to 2004, juvenilization of poverty in Lodz has been documented. This phenomenon seems to be disregarded and unnoticed by architects and implementers of the transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy.
Have special economic zones contributed to regional disparities in Poland?
Authors: Dorożyński Tomasz , Świerkocki Janusz
Published: November 2023

The main objective of the paper is to present the performance of special economic zones (SEZs) by province over 25 years of their operation and their role in reducing regional economic disparities. SEZs were created with the aim to mitigate the unemployment problem revealed by the transformation of the Polish economy. It was hoped that, thanks to investment incentives, capital would ﬂow primarily to the regions most aﬀected by the transformation. However, these intentions failed to receive statutory protection. As a result, SEZ investments could be found in southern, central and western Poland, i.e., they were scattered across almost the entire country. Only the eastern, poorest voivodeships enjoyed signiﬁcantly less interest. This was a consequence of the ownership structure of capital because the zones were clearly dominated by foreign investors. The Polish Investment Zone, the successor to the SEZs, brought some changes in this respect. Simple statistical analyses suggest that, contrary to assumptions, the SEZs have not contributed to the reduction in regional disparities measured by GDP per capita, and may even have increased them. Resolving this question would require more in-depth research.
Rustica Nova. The new countryside in Hungary at the turn of the millennium
Authors: Kovách Imre
Published: November 2023

This paper comprehensively presents the complex transformation of rural Hungary after the turn of the millennium. The post-socialist land re-privatization provided land to more than 2 million families, but by the time of EU accession (2004) a highly concentrated large estate structure had already developed. The number of the village population decreased somewhat, but its proportion remained high at around one-third, together with rural towns people 50% in Hungarian society. Despite the surviving and hybrid structures, depeasantization, the disappearance of the traditional peasantry, took place, as a result of tourism, the new type of town-village relations, the cultural reinterpretation of the countryside and its traditions began, but the social disadvantages are still more strongly concentrated in the villages than in the cities.
Rosyjskie i polskie determinanty temporalne: korelacje strukturalno-semantyczne
Authors: Bajor Kazimierz , Gavrjušenko Valentina
Published: November 2023

W artykule przedstawione zostały wyniki badań odpowiedniości strukturalno-semantycznych w obrębie rosyjskich i polskich systemów determinantów temporalnych z przyimkami wtórnymi. Rozpatrzono właściwe tym determinantom zdolności w zakresie dystrybucji i aktualizacji odnośnych schematów składniowych oraz ich rolę i znaczenie w obu językach. Analiza uwzględnia także różnice zachodzące pomiędzy zasobami syntaksemów z przyimkami wtórnymi i ich analogonami z przyimkami właściwymi.
Obóz koncentracyjny Flossenbürg we wspomnieniach Bronisława Muzyki – szadkowianina z wyboru i kapelmistrza Ochotniczej Straży Pożarnej w Szadku
Authors: Marszał Tadeusz
Published: November 2023

Urodzony na ziemi lwowskiej Bronisław Muzyka po II wojnie światowej osiadł w Szadku. Przez ponad czterdzieści lat związany z tym miastem pełnił m.in. funkcję kapelmistrza szadkowskiej orkiestry Ochotniczej Straży Pożarnej. Tragicznym epizodem w jego życiu był pobyt w obozie koncentracyjnym Flossenbürg i jego ﬁlii w Legenfeld. Fragmenty spisanych przez B. Muzykę wspomnień z tego okresu pozwalają przybliżyć los więźniów hitlerowskich obozów pracy, wśród których byli także mieszkańcy regionu szadkowskiego.
„Jestem podatna na ten wyścig szczurów”. Kariery naukowe osób z klas ludowych, urodzonych po 1980 r. w perspektywie narracyjnej
Authors: Struck-Peregończyk Monika , Kurek-Ochmańska Olga
Published: November 2023

Niniejszy artykuł dotyka problematyki wzorów prowadzenia karier akademickich przez osoby wywodzące się z klas ludowych, która to tematyka w polskiej przestrzeni badawczej nie była dotychczas eksplorowana. Podstawowym źródłem danych w niniejszym artykule są narracyjne wywiady biograficzne z pracownikami dydaktyczno-badawczymi polskich uczelni, urodzonymi po 1980 r., którzy, wywodząc się z rodzin o skromnych tradycjach intelektualnych oraz deficytowych kapitałach społecznych, kulturowych i ekonomicznych, zdołali z powodzeniem wejść w świat akademicki. Autorki, opierając się na zebranych danych, próbują uchwycić czynniki wpływające na kariery naukowe tych osób. Główną tezą niniejszego artykułu jest stwierdzenie, że przebieg kariery akademickiej i szanse osiągnięcia sukcesu w świecie nauki zależne są od zróżnicowanych czynników, związanych i niezwiązanych z jednostką: indywidualnych talentów, kompetencji i predyspozycji psychospołecznych, zewnętrznych uwarunkowań, np. legislacyjnych, technologicznych czy kategorii społeczno-demograficznych, takich jak pochodzenie klasowe, zmiany pokoleniowe, płeć.
„Nastąpił bój równający się rzezi”. Druga faza walk polsko-niemieckich o Uniejów w czasie kampanii polskiej 10 września 1939 roku
Authors: Wójcik Tomasz , Boraś Jacek
Published: November 2023

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest opis walki oddziałów Podolskiej Brygady Kawalerii Armii „Poznań” i 221 Dywizji Piechoty 8 Armii Wehrmachtu toczonej nocą z 9 na 10 września i przez większą część niedzieli 10 września 1939 r. Starcie było drugą fazą walk o Uniejów w czasie tej kampanii i związane było z rozpoczętym wtedy największym we wrześniu 1939 r. polskim kontruderzeniem, znanym jako Bitwa nad Bzurą. Tekst ten jest kontynuacją badań prowadzonych wspólnie przez obydwu autorów nad walkami na terenie współczesnych powiatów tureckiego i poddębickiego we wrześniu 1939 r., których częściowe wyniki były już prezentowane w tomie 9. i 10. „Biuletynu Uniejowskiego”. Analiza drugiej fazy walk o Uniejów napotyka na poważne utrudnienie, jakim jest brak zachowanych archiwaliów obu walczących stron, zarówno na poziomie WJ, jak i oddziałów czy pododdziałów. Akta Podolskiej BK zachowały się szczątkowo, dokumenty 221 DP dotyczące września 1939 r. spłonęły i nie są dostępne, w przeciwieństwie do materiałów tej dywizji z kolejnych lat i kampanii wojny. W tej sytuacji pierwszorzędne znaczenie mają, nieliczne niestety, wspomnienia, z których na pierwszy plan wysuwają się publikowane po wojnie w postaci drukowanej relacje szefa sztabu Podolskiej BK, rtm. dypl. Andrzeja Hlawatego. Autorzy analizują przebieg walk, naświetlają także kwestie dotąd w historiografii pomijane, w szczególności dotyczące strony niemieckiej: pododdziałów zaangażowanych w walkę oraz strat obu stron.