bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kidney diseases in adolescents classified according to nomenclature for kidney function and disease (KDIGO 2019): a cross-sectional study of the regional register 2013-2022 years
Authors: Kulakova E. N. , Savchenko A. P. , Nastausheva T. L. , Zvyagina T. G. , Mokrousova A. Yu. , Kovalik E. M. , Khoroshilova Yu. V. , Rudneva D. O. , Shlapakova L. N.
Published: September 2024

Aim. To determine the structure of kidney diseases in 17-year-old adolescents before their transition to the adult healthcare system using the 2019 KDIGO.

Methods. This single-center, cross-sectional descriptive study analysed a 10-year regional register of 893 adolescents hospitalized in the V.P. Sitnikova nephrology department at Voronezh Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital between 2013 and 2022. Kidney functions assessed using the CKiDbed (2009) and CKDEPI (2009) equations. Statistical significance was defined as a p<0.05.

Results. Over 70% of all hospitalizations were related attributed renal tubulo-interstitial diseases (N10- N16), congenital malformations of the urinary system (Q60-Q64), and glomerular diseases (N00-N08). The distribution of kidney conditions included CKD (36.6%), AKD without AKI (14.9%), AKD combined with CKD (8.5%), AKI (0.4%), AKI combined with CKD (1.3%), and no kidney disease. CKD was more prevalent in males (69.5%, vs 45.3% in females, p<0.001), while AKD was more common in females (38.0% vs 15.1% in males). GFR calculation discrepancies between CKiDbed and CKD-EPI equations led to changes in GFR categories and CKD/AKD stages 55.8% of adolescents, with the largest median discrepancy in males (37 ml/min/1.73 m2).

Conclusions. the study classified kidney diseases in 17-year-old, revealing gender differences and highlighting the impact of varying GFR calculation methods of disease staging. The findings emphasized the need for consistent GFR assessment approaches across pediatric and young adult healthcare.
ENHANCING GERMINATION AND SEEDLING VIGOR IN NIGELLA SATIVA: THE IMPACT OF NANO IRON OXIDE AND PHOSPHORUS PRIMING
Authors: Gören Hatice Kübra , Tan Uğur , Canavar Öner
Published: September 2024

Nigella sativa, commonly known as black cumin, is known for its health benefits due to its rich content of compounds like thymoquinone. This study explored the effects of various seed priming methods on Nigella sativa seeds, including control (unprimed), distilled water, nano iron oxide (Fe₂O₃), phosphorus (P), and a combination of Fe₂O₃ and P. We assessed how these treatments influenced several key aspects of seed germination: germination rate (GR), mean germination time (MGT), germination index (GI), coefficient of velocity of germination (CVG), and vigor index (VI).Our results showed that seeds treated with Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles had the highest germination rate at 93.5% and germinated faster than seeds from other treatments. This suggests that Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles effectively speed up the germination process. However, despite the improved germination rate, the seeds treated with Fe₂O₃ did not exhibit the highest seedling vigor; the control seeds had the highest vigor index, indicating that while Fe₂O₃ accelerates germination, it does not enhance seedling health as much as the untreated seeds. Additionally, there were no significant differences in the germination index and coefficient of velocity of germination between the treatments, suggesting these parameters were less influenced by the priming methods.In summary, nano-priming with Fe₂O₃ is effective for speeding up seed germination but does not necessarily improve seedling vigor. These findings provide valuable insights into how different priming techniques can be optimized to enhance seed performance and plant growth under various conditions.
READING THROUGH THE GENDER AND REGIONAL IMAGES: A STUDY OF SELECT FOOD MEMOIRS FROM INDIA
Authors: Mohan Revathy S
Published: September 2024

Food is an endlessly interpretable artifact and so the flux keeps food studies as an ever-dynamic discipline. Culinary memoirs reflect the life experiences of an individual as well as a community. Food and language bridge the gap between nature and culture. They become social constructs that can create and distort our identity. Language and food have become powerful media that can manipulate and influence the human mind invariably. It is significant to understand the role food plays in reasserting societal norms as an indispensable cultural icon of our everyday lives and the immense potential it has to transmute our perspective seamlessly. This paper is an attempt to explore the gender and regional stereotypes in select illustrated culinary memoirs, Travels through South Indian Kitchen by Nao Saito and Aparna Jain’s The Sood Family Cookbook. These works reflect how food explains the deeply embedded structures of gender and region in our everyday lives. Close analyses of these texts especially that of the verbal and non-verbal language show that food acts as a tool in distorting as well as reaffirming certain stereotypes prevalent in our society.
Collaborative activities and flexible working
Authors: Pan Li , Nekhoda Evgeniya
Published: September 2024

Digitalization and globalization have radically affected work organization and interaction between workers in the course of performing job duties. Co-creation activity on digital labour platforms is a new phenomenon that has been little studied. The paper aims to explore collaboration as a driving force in the evolution of work organization patterns and investigates its main effects on the labour market. Theory of cooperation and organizational theory constitute the methodological basis of the study. The research methods used are evolutionary analysis, statistical and regression analysis. The empirical evidence is comprised of open data from the European Social Survey (ESS) Round 10 (2020/23). The study identifies the directions for altering the forms of collaborative activities: the key ones are associated with the enhancement of individual value, accumulation of human capital and a rise in worker autonomy. It is shown that organization of work, which is also undergoing significant changes, promotes flexible working practices. The empirical analysis indicates that high-frequency Internet use among self-employed workers significantly increases the probability of engaging in co-creation activities, particularly as education levels rise. The growing intrinsic motivation of participants to such activities leads to higher labour productivity. The findings highlight a critical issue regarding the lack of human resource management practices in platform employment. Designing a new (flexible) model of work organization aligned with the characteristics and effects of co-creation activities can serve as a promising direction for further research.
Ceditçi Bir Aydın Olarak Sadri Maksudi’nin Erken Dönem Çalışmaları
Authors: Alp Alper
Published: September 2024

Çalışmamızda aile çevresi büyükleri ve öğrenim süreci bağlamında ceditçi bir çevrede, ceditçilik hareketinin hızla yükseldiği ve toplumsal taban bulduğu sıralarda yetişen Sadri Maksudi’nin bu süreç ve çevrenin etkisi doğrultusunda ortaya koyduğu ilk çalışmalar tanıtılmıştır. Sadri Maksudi’nin toplumsal meseleleri ele almaya başladığı, bu meselelerin çözümüne elinden geldiğince eserleri ile katkı vermeye çalıştığı faaliyetlerinde ilk yıllarından itibaren ceditçi bir yaklaşıma sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Makalede incelemeye konu olan metinler Sadri Maksudi’nin Milli Roman Maişet, İlm-i Arz ve İngiltere’ye Seyahat adlı kitapları ile Yuldız gazetesinde halka siyaset kavramlarını öğretmek üzere yazdığı yazılardan oluşmaktadır. Maksudî, Maişet romanı ile öğretici bir üslupla toplumsal meseleleri ele alan ilk edebi metinlerden birini yazan aydınlardan olmuştur. İlm-i Arz ceditçi okulların ders kitabı ihtiyacını karşılama dönük çabaların bir ürünüdür. İngiltere’ye Seyahat, İsmail Gaspıralı başta olmak üzere ceditçi aydınların gelişmiş ve müreffeh toplumların örnek alınacak yönlerini ön plana çıkardıkları anlatımlara benzer içerikte bir eserdir. Yuldız gazetesindeki yazıları ise halka siyaset konusunda bilgi vermenin vasıtası olmuştur.
O lugar da habitação social no Patrimônio Cultural da cidade do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Sampaio Andrea da Rosa , Castro Paula Donegá de , Fernandes Marina Pires
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho tem como objeto de estudo do patrimônio edificado protegido devido ao valor atribuído à sua tipologia de habitação social na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. A observação da vulnerabilidade des
Linguística aplicada e ensino de línguas: diálogos contemporâneos
Authors: Berto Jane Cristina Beltramini , Chaguri Jonathas de Paula , Angelo Cristiane Malinoski Pianaro
Published: September 2024

Esta coletânea reúne resultados de pesquisas desenvolvidas por diversos pesquisadores e outros em formação, interessados em promover um diálogo com a linguística aplicada e o ensino de língua portuguesa, língua inglesa e interfaces com os estudos literários. Esses pesquisadores são também professores que atuam em diversas modalidades de ensino, tais como: educação básica, graduação, cursos de pós-graduação lato sensu e programas de pós-graduação stricto sensu (Mestrado e Doutorado). Portanto, no exercício docente cada professor-pesquisador que contribui para o debate propiciado por esta coletânea, significa e ressignifica a formação inicial e continuada de professores de línguas e o ensino-aprendizagem de línguas.
“A Rola Encantada”: tema fraturante e a formação do leitor na sala de aula
Authors: Gonçalves Neto Nefatalin , Oliveira Fernando Mauro de
Published: September 2024

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Uma proposta de atividade lúdica nas aulas de língua portuguesa no 4º ano das séries iniciais do ensino fundamental
Authors: Silva Gerson Rosa da , Chaguri Jonathas de Paula
Published: September 2024

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O texto motivador da prova de redação do vestibular: uma análise em perspectiva dialógica
Authors: Andrade Sérgio de , Angelo Cristiane Malinoski Pianaro , Berto Jane Cristina Beltramini
Published: September 2024

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Semiaridez Brasileira: Uma Riqueza Não Revelada
Authors: Lacerda Alecksandra Vieira de
Published: September 2024

As linhas criteriosamente desenhadas neste espaço definem, de forma discursiva, circunstanciada e numa perspectiva histórica, uma análise crítica e autocrítica das condições, situações e contingências que envolveram o desenvolvimento de experiências relacionadas as questões sobre Sociedade, Natureza e seus Potenciais no contexto do Semiárido brasileiro.
Comparative Studies of Diclofenac Sodium (NSAID) Adsorption on Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Bran and Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) Shell Powder using Vertical and Sequential Bed Column
Authors: Neha Dhiman
Published: September 2024

Wheat bran and groundnut shell powder have been used to study the mechanism of diclofenac sodium adsorption from aqueous solution using batch as well as column modes and maximum uptake is 84.3% for wheat bran and 82.4% for groundnut shell powder at pH 6, drug concentration 1 mg/L at 298 K for 30min. Isotherm and error analysis reveals that Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms fitted well. Kinetic studies show that the adsorption process follows second-order kinetics and thermodynamic study shows endothermic adsorption process. Column adsorption study is important for industrial scale adsorption and column studies have been carried out using vertical bed and sequential bed adsorption columns at pH 6 which is the optimum pH for maximum adsorption for batch experiments. Vertical and sequential bed columns setup is simple and economical which provides flow under gravity. The effect of varying inlet feed concentration and flow rate on the breakthrough and exhaustion time of columns has been studied to determine the bed capacities of both columns. Thomas model and Yoon-Nelson models fitted well with experimental data for continuous flow column studies.
Collaboration Between States and Militias and State Fragmentation: The Cases of Sudan and Sierra Leone
Authors: Ndiaye Mouhamed
Published: September 2024

Abstract: Conflicts in Africa have brought the fragmentation of the monopoly of violence to the fore. In conflicts such as those that occurred in Sudan and Sierra Leone, militias play a significant role in the state’s strategy against the rebels. In the literature on civil wars, little attention is paid to groups fighting alongside the state and their effects on conflict outcomes. While all militias share the ability to use organized violence, some of them can also be a source of security for local communities. However, the relationship between states and pro-government militias can affect the stability of the state. This study focuses on militia groups acting alongside the state and examines the extent to which the dynamics of collaboration between the states and militias affect state fragmentation.
POLICY ANALYSIS OF HUMAN FACTORS AND SOCIAL INNOVATION IN EU EASI PROGRAMME REPORTS (2015-2022)
Authors: Parmena Olimid Anca , Maria Georgescu Cătălina , Alin Olimid Daniel
Published: September 2024

Purpose. The Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI), launched by the EU (European Union), represents a financial instrument with the objective of addressing a range of policy analysis areas, as follows: (I) social protection and innovation; (II) social exclusion and social policies; (III) living and working conditions; and (IV) employment, job conditions, mobility, and social entrepreneurship settings under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). Objectives. Therefore, the current research aims to structure and analyse in a comparative framework a wide range of EU policies and governance applied to the EaSI reports launched in the period 2015-2022, considering the policy context, key actors, policy content, legal instruments, implementation and governance structures and impact assessment of societal challenges, the role of human factors and the need for social innovation. Methodology. The analysis utilises both quantitative and qualitative methods, building on the comparative legal analysis and developing a triple evaluation: social, economic and political. In order to monitor and review the policy outcomes contained in the EaSI reports, the current study will use the Text-Based Diagramming of the programme Mermaid v10.9.0 Live Editor. Results and findings. The results of the analysis will evaluate and measure the extent to which the three EaSI reports launched in the period 2015-2022 have met the requirements of social innovation by assessing the policy and governance implementation mechanisms and tracking the relevance of two determinants: EU societal challenges and human factors. Conclusion. The framework of the EaSI reports provides the evaluation findings on multi-level policy and strategy approaches and summarises the findings and broader perspectives of the three reports on the effectiveness of social innovation governance. The research findings highlight the societal challenges in the EU, the interdisciplinary circumstances and the evidence-based interplay between the policy framework and the adaptability of multi-level governance.
THE MECHANISM OF CRIMINOLOGICAL POLICY FORMULATION IN THE FIELD OF COUNTERING TRANSNATIONAL ORGANISED CRIME
Authors: Maliyk Vasyl
Published: September 2024

The objective of this article is to elucidate the fundamental components of the mechanism for formulating criminological policy in the context of combating transnational organised crime. In addition, it aims to analyse the subjective composition of the counteraction to such criminal offences and to identify the measures that are necessary to neutralise threats and risks to national security. The article presents a scientific discussion of the mechanism of formation and implementation of criminological policy. It is determined that the nationwide system of combating transnational organised crime can counteract the systemic threats reflected in the Strategy for Combating Organised Crime. This necessitates the establishment of a singular entity: a state body endowed with distinctive status, entrusted with the requisite authority over other entities, including competence related to the budget allocation process and control over its implementation in terms of combating such crime. This entity must possess a sufficient information and analytical component, the result of which should be both the assurance of the agency's ongoing activities and the preparation of strategic programme documents on combating transnational organised crime in general and in its individual areas. These documents must then be approved by the President of Ukraine, who serves as the guarantor of national security. Results. The author develops a scientific concept of the criminological policy of combating transnational organised crime based on the system of coordinated measures to ensure criminological security. This concept has been tested by domestic and foreign practice, with the development and implementation of a set of strategic legal, economic and social measures in the activities of entities involved in combating transnational organised crime (decisions, recommendations, and methodologies) at the legislative and governmental levels. These measures are aimed at identifying criminogenic factors and making effective legal and regulatory, organisational and managerial decisions, including departmental (and interdepartmental) decisions, by authorised entities on this basis.
FINANCIAL MARKET’S ROLE IN DETERMINING THE VALUE OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Authors: Mykhaylyna Diana , Rogovska-Ischuk Iryna , Kyfyak Viktoriia
Published: September 2024

As humanity moves into the era of digital technologies and the knowledge economy, the importance of intangible assets in the global economy and international business has been increasingly recognised. Amid the forced virtual communication resulting from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the social conflicts and cyber-attacks associated with Russia's hybrid war in Ukraine, the value of intangible assets such as reputation, investor and customer loyalty, consumer data, branding, intellectual expertise and copyrights has taken on new importance and relevance. The purpose of the research is to improve the conceptual and methodological foundations for determining the nature and value of intangible assets of leading international companies, in particular, their undisclosed components, based on the use of financial market data. Research methodology. The study is based on systems analysis, analysis and synthesis, statistical and graphical methods. These methods were used primarily to identify the structure of the intangible assets of leading international companies, highlighting the interrelationships between the formation of the gap between the external (financial market) and internal (balance sheet) value of companies' shares and the value of their intangible assets. The publication supports the assumption that the identified gap between the market capitalisation and shareholder's equity of an individual company represents the undisclosed part of intangible assets that is not available in the company's official statements. This gap includes such components as reputation, trust and loyalty of customers and investors, brand strength, etc. Given the dynamic development of the international business sphere, the critical importance of flexibility, speed of decision-making, and the need for investors to obtain the most up-to-date information about the company's potential, including the value of its intangible assets, the proposed approach can serve as an effective decision-making tool and an alternative means of determining the real value of a company's intangible assets.
AI IN BANKING: SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS
Authors: Baltgailis Jurijs , Simakhova Anastasiia , Buka Stanislavs
Published: September 2024

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the banking sector, offering a range of benefits such as enhanced customer support, improved fraud detection and more informed decision-making. Banks are using AI technologies to optimise their operations, improve customer service, and proactively manage risks, leading to increased efficiency and productivity. The article is devoted to the issue of studying the use of artificial intelligence in the banking sector. The purpose of the article is to explore the potential of artificial intelligence for the banking sector. The article uses methods of data analysis and synthesis, systematisation and comparison. The article uses statistical data from the World Bank, the State Statistics Service of Ukraine and other official websites. The authors analyse the positive and negative aspects of the use of artificial intelligence in the banking system. Artificial intelligence technologies allow banks to process large amounts of structured and unstructured data to predict market trends, gain insights and identify investment opportunities, which ultimately leads to better decision-making. In banking, the main purpose of AI is to help consumers by prioritising their choices. AI also helps to ensure that customers are satisfied with the bank's services. The paper presents a statistical analysis of GDP growth, inflation and public debt in some countries of the world. With the emergence and spread of FinTech and DeFi technologies and the introduction of CBDC, the system of control and regulation of cash flows is becoming more complex. The practical value of the publication lies in the authors' recommendations on the application of artificial intelligence in the banking sector. The authors suggest ways to maximise the positive effect of artificial intelligence in the banking sector.
"TAX FREE" IN CUSTOMS LAW: INTERNATIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES
Authors: Patskan Valeriy , Pyroha Ihor , Ivanchenko Eduard
Published: September 2024

Relevance. Global processes of internationalisation of the world economy lead to increased interdependence of national economies and convergence of mechanisms and instruments used to achieve various economic goals. These goals include sustainable and uniform economic growth, increased employment, stabilisation of monetary circulation and exchange rates, improvement of the welfare and quality of life of citizens, intensification of Ukraine's participation in international integration processes, strengthening cooperation with foreign strategic partners, attraction of foreign investments into Ukraine’s economy, and ensuring national security in the context of military aggression. Therefore, this study focuses on the analysis of international experience of using the concept of "Tax Free" in customs law. The article analyses the functioning of duty-free and tax-free zones in Ukraine, compares them with other countries of the world, and studies the impact of these processes on international security and economic growth. The purpose of the study is to analyse the international experience of "Tax Free" regulation in customs law and its impact on the economic situation in the country. The research methodology includes such methods as comparative analysis, forecasting methods, logical methods and the case study method. Conclusions. The paper examines various aspects of their activities, differences in status depending on the location, and regulation through a number of documents. The authors consider the problems faced by such stores in the international travel retail system, security and sanctions issues, their impact on the economy, and propose specific ways to solve them. The article also analyses the effectiveness of "Tax Free" programmes and their impact on the economy and international trade. Particular attention is paid to the aspects of security, national and environmental safety, as well as sanctions and international legal liability. The analysis of international experience in the use of "Tax Free" in customs law shows that this tool has significant potential to stimulate international trade and economic development. The "Tax Free" programmes in different countries help to attract foreign tourists, stimulate exports of goods, and increase consumer spending. However, there are also certain problems associated with the use of "Tax Free", such as loss of revenue for the budget and the potential for abuse of the system. Solving these problems requires careful analysis and implementation of effective control and regulation measures.
ECONOMIC CRIME IN THE FIELD OF REAL ESTATE
Authors: Tarasenko Oleksandr , Stankovych Mykhailo , Pozihun Іnnа
Published: September 2024

The scientific article is devoted to a comprehensive study of criminal law issues of economic crime in the field of real estate. The research paper examines a range of theoretical and practical issues of economic crime prevention and substantiates a number of provisions and conclusions that are new in conceptual terms and are important for legal science and law enforcement practice. The article proves that each state has a system of measures that protect each individual and society as a whole from offenders and restore justice. Insufficient research into the problems of economic crime and the validity of measures to prevent it has an extremely negative impact on the economic sphere of the state. The urgency of the problem is also growing due to the long-overdue need to improve the legal acts regulating the prevention of economic crime. A study of the state and trends of economic crimes has shown a sharp increase in their number under martial law, especially serious crimes. The article establishes that a significant part of economic crime is latent crime, the main reasons for which are the reluctance of the victims (mostly due to circumstances beyond their control) and, in most cases, the inability to report a crime committed against them, mainly in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The authors studies and characterises two main levels of prevention of economic crime: general social and special criminological.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENERGY AND FOOD PRICES IN THE EURO AREA
Authors: Borisov Lachezar
Published: September 2024

Over the past five years, global economic developments have been accompanied by a number of challenges. After a period of economic development, the global economy is facing a significant challenge caused by the COVID-19 crisis. There have been factory closures, border closures and supply chain disruptions. All this is reflected in the EU and the euro area. This was followed by a period of recovery and accelerating inflation. The war on the territory of Ukraine is also having a significant impact on inflationary processes. This further jeopardises the supply of energy resources and their prices begin to rise at a very high rate. The shock of rising energy prices has also been reflected in sharp increases in food prices. In the euro area, there have been periods when food prices have risen by more than 17% on an annual basis and energy products by almost 60% in some months. All these developments highlight the need to examine the links between energy and food prices. This is necessary in order to be able to take quick decisions in the event of new volatility in energy prices. The aim of the study is to establish a causal relationship between the dynamics of energy and food prices and the time lag over which food prices react to increases in energy prices. A correlation analysis is carried out and a causal relationship between the two indicators is established by regression analysis at different time lags. The hypothesis tested is that, over the last five years, there has been a strong month-to-month correlation between energy prices and food prices with a lag of six months. For the purpose of regression analysis and hypothesis testing, monthly data for food inflation and inflation for the group Electricity, gas and other fuels have been used. The data are taken from the structure of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices published by Eurostat. The detailed regression analysis shows that there is a statistically significant linear relationship between the price indices of the two product groups with a lag of six months. The Granger causality test confirms the results of the dynamic, correlation and regression analysis. The results of the test show not only the existence of a causal relationship, but also the ability of energy price changes to predict food price dynamics. All this leads to the conclusion that in periods of significant changes in energy prices, food prices can be expected to follow similar dynamics within six months. This relationship could be used both for forecasting and for taking specific economic measures.
STATE, STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS OF ECONOMIC CRIME IN THE PENITENTIARY SPHERE OF UKRAINE
Authors: Shkuta Oleh , Koval Marat , Koropatov Oleh
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the status, structure and dynamics of economic crime in the penitentiary system of Ukraine. The study revealed that this type of crime is most often committed in medium-security penitentiaries (52.5%), pre-trial detention centres (30.0%) and correctional centres (10.3%). The study of the dynamics of crime in the penitentiary sphere showed that it fluctuates and has remained relatively stable over the past five years. The study of the causes and conditions of criminal behaviour in the penitentiary system showed that they can be divided into subjective (internal) and objective (external). Based on this, the authors have identified three main internal features related to the issue of determining criminal behaviour: criminogenic motivation, antisocial attitudes in a person's mind and a certain life situation. The authors argue that the main reason for committing criminal offences by the administration and staff of penal institutions of the SPS of Ukraine is the thirst for illegal profit, the development of which is influenced by various factors of both external and internal nature. A special role in this criminal process is played by the professional deformation of the administration and staff of penal institutions. The main reasons for latent crime in the penitentiary sphere are: the secrecy of penitentiary institutions from society; the presence of professional and organised crime in the penitentiary sphere; low legal awareness of prisoners; lack of proper material and technical support; and the reluctance of prisoners themselves to report facts of criminal offences they know.
Global warming: Causes, impacts and urgent strategies for a sustainable future: A review
Authors: Najmaldin Ezaldin Hassan
Published: September 2024

Global warming is defined as a rise in Earth's average temperature. As the Earth gets warmer, disasters such as droughts, hurricanes, and floods are becoming increasingly common. Most scientists, engineers, and activists express deep concern about changes in the planet's overall climate. The average air temperature above the surface of the Earth has risen by just below 1 degree Celsius, or 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit, over the past 100 years. Deforestation exacerbates the severity of global warming. The ocean, which holds about 50 times more carbon than the atmosphere, is an enormous carbon sink. However, the seas are no longer able to store carbon as effectively as they have in the past. Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, oil, coal, and gasoline increases atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, and carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Climate change will increase the number of people who suffer from heatwaves, floods, hurricanes, and droughts, leading to higher rates of death, illness, and injury. The threat of global warming continues to cause severe damage to the Earth's environment. Many people still do not fully understand the implications of global warming or consider it a significant problem for the future. However, global warming is already happening, and some of its devastating consequences are already being felt. It significantly impacts biodiversity and disrupts ecological balance. Due to the dangerous effects of global warming, many strategies need to be established. The report discusses global warming, outlines its causes and risks, and proposes solutions to this urgent issue. Above all, it is crucial to seriously consider alternative energy sources (biomass, wind, hydro, geothermal, and solar). One of the key strategies to counter the ever-increasing global warming is the identification and use of renewable energy sources.
Association between body mass index and adverse pregnancy outcomes
Authors: Asaad Mohammed Ahmed Abdallah
Published: September 2024

The prevalence of elevated body mass index (BMI), including overweight and obesity, has been increasing globally, posing significant challenges to maternal and fetal health. This review examines the association between elevated BMI and adverse pregnancy outcomes, emphasizing maternal, fetal, and long-term complications. Elevated BMI in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, hypertensive disorders, cesarean delivery, and postpartum complications. For the fetus, elevated maternal BMI is linked to an increased risk of macrosomia, preterm birth, congenital anomalies, and stillbirth. Furthermore, these adverse outcomes extend into long-term risks, including a higher likelihood of childhood obesity and metabolic disorders in offspring, as well as persistent obesity and related health issues in mothers. Pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these associations include chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal dysregulation. Effective management strategies include preconception counselling, nutritional and exercise interventions, and regular monitoring throughout pregnancy to mitigate these risks. This review underscores the importance of addressing elevated BMI in reproductive-aged women as a critical component of prenatal care to improve pregnancy outcomes and long-term health for both mother and child.
A descriptive study on quality of life among menopausal women residing in selected rural areas of Udupi district, Karnataka
Authors: Veena Dsouza  , Anitha C Rao
Published: September 2024

Background: Menopause is defined as the period of time when ovarian function stops, resulting in permanent amenorrhea, or as the cessation of periods for a period of time equal to three prior cycles. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study conducted among 100 menopausal women, by using The Menopause-specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) Questionnaire, The data is collected by administering a semi structured socio-demographic proforma, residing at rural area in cherkady village of udupi district. Results: The data in Table 1 depicts the majority of the menopausal women 30 (30%) were in the age group of (46 to 50) years. The maximum percentage of the menopausal women 100(100%) were married. The maximum percentage of the menopausal women 62(62%) belong to the Hindu religion. The majority of the menopausal women with educational status 66(66%) were primary (1st std-7th std). Regarding the menopausal women occupation status 100 (100%) were unskilled workers. The majority of the menopausal women with educational status of husband 70(70%) were primary (1st std-7th std). Regarding the menopausal women occupation status of husband 55(55%) were semi-skilled worker. The majority of the primigravida women with place of residence 100(100%) were from rural area. Regarding the menopausal women type of family 53(53%) belonged to nuclear family. The highest percentage of menopausal women 100 (100%) had a monthly income ranging from Rs.2391-7101.A maximum of 34 (34%) attained menarche at the age of 12 years and 49(49%) of them were of61-70 kg weight. A maximum of menopausal women 100(100%) were doing exercise twice a week. About the majority of 99(99%) menopausal women were anemic. About the majority of 88(88%) menopausal women perceived adequate social support. None of them had habit of smoking and alcoholism.
Integrating care for chronic diseases: A review of management approaches and Outcomes
Authors: Pratiksha   Shejav  , Sonali Pawar  , Amol arunrao Wadhave  , Pallavi pandurang Sambarkar
Published: September 2024

Chronic disease are considered a major public health concern worldwide, and most of these diseases like cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological disorders occur due to atypical regulation of multiple signaling pathways. It has also been observed that most of the currently approved therapies for these diseases fail to show prolonged efficacy due to their mono-targeted nature and are associated with the development of chemoresistance, thus restricting their utility.
Complications associated with recovered after COVID-19 in Slovenia: Epidemiological study
Authors: Marko Petrović
Published: September 2024

Introduction: COVID-19 is an infectious viral disease caused by Sars-cov-2, which affects various organ systems and leads the county in the field of body functions, body structure and, consequently, activity and participation. Since the virus binds to ACE 2 receptors, which are also present in myocytes, intestinal epithelium, vascular endothelium, kidneys and elsewhere, COVID-19 affects not only the respiratory system, but also other organ systems Aim: The purpose of the study is to determine which complications arise after recovering from COVID-19. Methods: We use a retrospective review of medical records is a research method that involves analyzing existing medical documentation to gain insights into the course of diseases, treatments, or treatment outcomes. We performed 502 reviews of medical records and identified 141 patients with post-COVID-19 complications. Statistical analysis was performed with IBM SPSS version 25.0 and show in frequency and percentage. The study was approved by the Ministry of Health, Medical Ethics Committee of the Republic of Slovenia with serial number: 0120-468/5022/6. Results: Most complications after recovering from COVID-19 were observed in the cardiovascular system (n= 79; 56.0%) and the respiratory system (n= 59; 41.8%). Most of these are Palpitations (n= 27; 19.0%), cough (n= 23; 16.2%), Pneumonia (n= 21; 17.8%) and Infectious myocarditis (n= 17; 12.0 %). After recovering from COVID-19, arterial embolism and thromboembolism occur first (14 days), followed by pulmonary embolism (16 days), pulmonary edema (23 days), sepsis (28 days) and infectious myocarditis (29 days). In addition, we noticed complications after recovering from COVID-19 on the skin, urinary system, sensory system, endocrine system, gastrointestinal system and nervous system. Conclusion: Our study has shown that COVID-19 is indeed a systemic disease. Post-COVID-19 complications will barely begin to show themselves, so we believe that we have laid a good foundation for further epidemiological research.
EGDI Impact on Control Corruption in Africa: Exploring E-Government Development Index
Authors: Nambassa Gloria , Nurmandi Achmad
Published: September 2024

This study explores the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and its role in combating corruption in Africa. The main aim is to analyze how EGDI impacts corruption control strategies across African nations. This research is academically and practically important as it examines the intersection of e-government and corruption mitigation, providing valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. Using a systematic analysis of Scopus articles, the study reveals that advancements in e-government, measured by EGDI, enhance transparency and efficiency in public administration. The findings indicate that a well-implemented e-government infrastructure, reflected in a higher EGDI, positively influences anti-corruption efforts and governance practices across diverse African contexts. The study concludes that EGDI is crucial in shaping governance frameworks and fostering accountability. This research fills gaps in the literature by illuminating the nuanced relationship between EGDI metrics and corruption mitigation. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders engaged in governance and development initiatives, highlighting the role of e-government in promoting sustainable development across Africa.
Rotas, Raízes e Relações Internacionais: (Re)Aprendendo a Partir das Diásporas
Authors: Fonseca Fernanda
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo visa expandir o diálogo sobre a potencialidade de teorizar as relações internacionais pelas rotas e raízes, através do engajamento crítico com autores (Shilliam, Hall, Gilroy, Trouillot e Bernardino-Costa) que reivindicam e mobilizam a condição diaspórica enquanto um substrato para reflexões sobre as possibilidades e impossibilidades de pensar identidades que rompam com a lógica espaço-temporal da modernidade. Ao invés de pensarmos através da fixidez dos conceitos, que levam a um olhar “neutro, totalizante e universalizante”, busco compreender como pensar a construção da identidade através do movimento nos fazem contestar o perspectivismo de uma verdade absoluta. Traz, portanto, diferentes perspectivas de verdade. O movimento aqui é baseado nas teorizações através das rotas e raízes que caracterizam os olhares diaspóricos e atlânticos como forma de (re)enxergar múltiplas resistências. As rotas e raízes que percorrem o(s) atlântico(s) incorporam o movimento enquanto um lugar de produção constante e pulsante da vida política. Para podermos engajar com a diferença enquanto potência transformativa precisamos primeiro contestar para que e para quem pesquisamos. Por esse motivo, proponho a decolonialidade enquanto um projeto em constante (re)fazer que possibilita o cultivo e a multiplicação de imaginários que se constituem não “apesar de” mas “através da” diferença. Esse movimento nos permite semear formas de ser e saber que valorizam e respeitam o aprender com o outro. Nesse caminho se encontra a possibilidade de questionamento e subversão de quem tem a autoridade para produzir conhecimento.
Suez e o Brasil: olhares da diplomacia brasileira no Egito em Israel sobre a nova etapa de um conflito (1956)
Authors: Santos Mateus José Da Silva
Published: September 2024

Este artigo discute as leituras políticas sobre o aprofundamento da Crise de Suez a partir dos olhares dos representantes da diplomacia brasileira no Egito e em Israel. Considerando os Relatórios Políticos encaminhados mensalmente ao Rio de Janeiro pela Embaixada Brasileira no Cairo e a Legação do país em Israel, busca-se reconhecer as linhas mais gerais de interpretação emergentes ao longo dos meses que antecederam ao conflito armado, destacando as relações estabelecidas com a Guerra Fria, as expectativas quanto à possível solução diplomática e as estratégias dos principais países envolvidos no episódio. A partir de uma análise qualitativa de tal documentação, argumenta-se que as duas representações diplomáticas brasileiras abordaram o desenrolar da crise enfatizando o seu caráter multifacetado frente às dinâmicas específicas envolvendo conflitos entre Israel e Egito, Israel e os demais Estados Árabes, Egito e as antigas potências coloniais (França e Grã-Bretanha), além da articulação do conflito com os rumos da Guerra Fria. Na condição de atores e, ao mesmo tempo, autores, tais sujeitos evidenciaram os impasses existentes em uma crise que transitava entre o jurídico e o político, além do jogo entre o local, o regional e global.
Feminismo, Resistência e Islã
Authors: Ochôa Natália Morari , Ferabolli Silvia
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho apresenta, analisa e discute, a partir de lentes feministas pós-coloniais, a atuação das mulheres palestinas no âmbito das principais organizações que compõem o movimento de libertação nacional da Palestina. Trabalha-se com a hipótese de que embora esse movimento seja único (i.e. almeje o mesmo fim), há diferentes interpretações sobre como a “questão nacional” poderia ser resolvida. Logo, as mulheres que se filiam a essas diferentes organizações refletem essas diferenças, influenciando a forma como Fatah, Hamas, Jihad Islâmica Palestina (JIP) e Movimento Islâmico de Israel (MII) atuam para alcançar seus objetivos e tendo suas pautas, ao mesmo tempo, influenciadas pelas diferentes agendas dessas organizações. Mesmo que o objetivo específico seja a análise das ações das mulheres palestinas no âmbito dessas quatro principais organizações, objetiva-se também de maneira mais geral situar a atuação dessas mulheres no debate acadêmico sobre a agência feminina muçulmana.
Tradição Africana Versus Neoliberalismo: Contraste entre duas Lógicas de Sujeito e de Sistema Financeiro distintas a partir do Estudo da Likelemba
Authors: Bueno Lúcia de Toledo França , Malomalo Bas´Ilele
Published: September 2024

A representação da tradição africana como oposta à modernidade ganha força no final dos anos 1980. Com a chegada do neoliberalismo, Estados ocidentais e africanos ocidentalizados praticam o epistemicídio de saberes, ofícios e mecanismos econômicos tradicionais. Nosso problema de pesquisa consiste em contrastar a lógica coletivista das economias africanas tradicionais com a lógica concorrencial da empresa-indivíduo neoliberal. Empregamos pesquisa bibliográfica e coleta de dados no campo de Estudos Africanos. Apresentamos causas e desdobramentos da folclorização da cultura africana. Posteriormente, contrapomos duas lógicas de viver: a africana (mediante estudo da instituição financeira “Likelemba”) e a empresa-indivíduo neoliberal.
Religião, Raça e Nacionalismo em Mianmar: o Caso das Mulheres Rohingya
Authors: Francisco Yula Munhoz , Florio Bibiana Poche
Published: September 2024

Migrantes mianmarenses em busca de refúgio têm crescido numericamente desde o aumento da pressão governamental violenta em 2021. Contudo, antes disso, o grupo minoritário étnico-racial rohingya já era considerado perseguido enquanto população civil. Esse grupo étnico-racial foi historicamente marginalizada por serem muçulmanos – em um país majoritariamente budista. As mulheres rohingya se tornaram refugiadas e são reiteradamente subjugadas, tanto pela sua condição enquanto minoria étnico-racial quanto por seu gênero. O objetivo geral deste trabalho é discutir sobre o processo político-religioso de Mianmar para a atual situação das mulheres rohingya. O problema desta pesquisa é: sob a lógica da teoria construtivista das Relações Internacionais, como as vidas das mulheres rohingya em Mianmar foram afetadas pelo nacionalismo budista e o racismo no país? A metodologia se baseia em estudo de caso, a partir de revisão bibliográfica. As conclusões apontam que mulheres refugiadas rohingya sofrem violências e são vítimas de diversos abusos por sua condição tanto em território nacional quanto em Bangladesh – país fronteiriço à Mianmar.
As Relações entre Brasil e Noruega na Área de Meio Ambiente:
Authors: Ericeira Ronald
Published: September 2024

As relações bilaterais entre Brasil e Noruega, na área do meio ambiente, tornaram-se intensas no início do século XXI. O recorte temporal desta pesquisa abrange os primeiros governos Luís Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-2010) e a presidência de Jair Messias Bolsonaro (2019-2022). O período de 2003 a 2010 foi mar-cado por convergência entre os dois países na área ambiental, porém, a partir de 2019, tais relações bilaterais foram perpassadas por tensões e conflitos. A Noruega foi a maior doadora do Fundo Amazônia entre 2009-2019, tendo cancelado suas doações durante o governo Bolsonaro. A hipótese da pesquisa é que houve mudança de programa nas relações entre os países (alterações nos métodos ou nos meios pelos quais problemas são resolvidos pela política externa) entre os países citados. Isso ocorreu em decorrência das visões de mundo divergentes dos formuladores da política ambiental brasileira dos dois primeiros governos Lula e a administração de Bolsonaro. Em termos metodológicos, foram empregadas as seguintes técnicas de coleta e de análise de dados: revisão bibliográfica acadêmica, exame de fontes primárias e de material publicado na imprensa. O marco teórico calcou-se em autores que examinam o impacto das ideias sobre a política externa. Na análise dos resultados, percebe-se que o período de maior aproximação entre Brasil e Noruega ocorreu quando o Brasil adotou uma postura ativa em matéria ambiental, ao passo que a defesa no governo Bolsonaro de teses negacionistas acarretou o tensionamento dessas relações bilaterais na área ambiental.