bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Robot Assisted Ureteric Reconstruction Surgery Using Hugotm Ras Robotic Platform – a Single Centre Experience
Authors: Tyagi Vipin , Pisre Kunal , Tyagi Ankit , AGARWAL BIPUL , Agarwal Ankit
Published: January 2024

Introduction
Robotic surgery is now the mainstay option for many urological and gynaecological procedures. Different Robotic surgical platforms have been devised but the widespread use of these platforms have been slowed down by its huge cost, maintenance and exclusivity. This led to increased competition and commercialization of robotic platform and development of new novel platforms to overcome these hurdles. This is the first series of Robot –assisted ureteric reconstruction surgeries using the new Open console Hugo RAS Robotic system.
Material and methods
All patients presenting to hospital with ureteric abnormality between April 2023 to September 2023 (n=20) were included in the study. Out of 20 patients, 14 patients had pyeloplasty, 4 underwent ureteric re-implantation and 2 uretero-ureterostomy respectively. The primary outcome was to access the surgical settings (docking angles/docking time, trocar positioning, cart positioning) and feasibility of this novel robotic platform.
Results
The mean console time and docking time was 108.8 minutes (85-176) and 6 minutes (4 to 20) respectively. No major post-operative complication was recorded and the average hospital stay was 3 days.
Conclusion
This is the first series to show the feasibility of Hugo RAS in the setting of Robot assisted ureteric reconstruction surgeries. Open console system, new advanced patient safety features, flexible independent arms makes it an attractive option for many new budding surgeons and new specialities. These are preliminary results with limited sample size, however, further studies needed to confirm its long term safety and efficacy.
An Improved and Efficient Coercion-resistant Measure for Electronic Voting System
Authors: Chen Tzer-Long , Liu Chia-Hui , Ou Ya-Hui , Huang Yao-Min , Wu Zhen-Yu
Published: January 2024

The need of introducing advanced security methods to the e-voting system becomes necessary and urgent around the world since there are two existing and inevitable threats, which are bribery and coercion, in most proposed e-voting systems. So far, if a voter’s voting processes is monitored by a briber or coercer with the secure scheme that has been proposed can successfully stop bribery and coercion. However, the methods proposed in the past fail to enable voters to vote without violating their volition even after their voting secrets are leaked. In order to reach the goal, this study proposed a level-five secure e-voting system, which is the highest level by bringing in an extra setup phase. In short, we seek to protect the system even if the major secret is revealed, voters still can cast their votes according to their volition. This study applies cryptographic techniques to make sure that the voting systems are secure enough to enhance the chance of being adopted widely.
Changes in the Oropharyngeal Microbiome in Moderate-to-Severe Tobacco Dependence Before and After 30 Days of Smoking Cessation
Authors: Guo Guijun , cheng qingzhao , Li Chuntao , Zhang Yadi , Liu Ling , Liu Tong , Zhong Yong , Xiang Yaling , Liao Zehua , Zhang Jianqing
Published: January 2024

Smoking considerably changes the oral microbiota vital for maintaining oral health; this possibly results in the development of diseases. Therefore, to restore the healthy oral microbiota, smoking cessation is a beneficial strategy. However, at present, the relationship between smoking cessation duration and oral microbial recovery remains unclear, and previous studies have not undertaken self-comparisons before and after smoking cessation. In the present study, we evaluated 30 healthy adult men with moderate-to-severe tobacco dependence who willingly quit smoking. Oropharyngeal swab samples were collected before and on day 30 of smoking cessation (experimental group). Simultaneously, samples were collected once from 30 never-smokers (control group). Metagenomic next-generation sequencing revealed differences in the β-diversity and relative abundance of the oral microbial species in both groups. Furthermore, linear discriminant effect size analysis identified the top 10 dominant species, which primarily belonged to the phyla Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, and Verrucomicrobia. From before to day 30 after cessation, oropharyngeal microbiota composition gradually increased in the experimental group; thereafter, it gradually became similar to the composition in the control group. There is significant heterogeneity in the oral microbiota between smokers and never-smokers. A 30-day smoking cessation intervention can initiate a restorative trend in the oral microbiota of smokers.
Wireless Network Resource Allocation for Video Transmission Based on Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access
Authors: Li Rongzhen , Xu Lei , Song Yinke , Wang Ping , Liu Wanli , Cai Zhicheng
Published: January 2024

In wireless networks, we study the downlink scenario of a non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) network based on scalable video coding techniques. The resource allocation problem based on wireless NOMA network is modeled as a mixed-integer nonlinear programming problem, which is subject to video coding characteristics, sub-channel capacity, system available power, and real-time requirements of wireless network. In order to solve the resource allocation problem of wireless NOMA network, three sub-problems are proposed, e.g., user grouping sub-problem, power allocation sub-problem, and video layer allocation sub-problem. Firstly, we propose an auction-based solution for the user grouping sub-problem. Then, for the power allocation sub-problem, we choose successive convex approximation and Lagrangian dual decomposition method. Finally, for the video layer allocation sub-problem, we propose a greedy strategy. Simulation experiments show that our proposed algorithms ensure the real-time and reliability requirements of the wireless network and also improve the quality of the video experience.
First record of genus Haritalodes Warren, 1890 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae) from Türkiye: Haritalodes derogata (Fabricius, 1775)
Authors: Sezen Kazım , Aydın Ebru Güney , Yıldız Hasret Simge , Yıldız İslam , Can Feza , Ghanbari Solmaz , Toprak Umut
Published: January 2024

The genus Haritalodes Warren, 1890 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae) is represented in the worldwide except in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions by eleven species. Haritalodes derogata (Fabricius, 1775) is the most widely distributed species in the genus Haritalodes Warren, 1890 and is known in the West Palaearctic region. In this study, morphological and molecular identification of the specicies by PCR of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase region I (CO1) are given. This is the first record of the genus Haritalodes from Türkiye.
1D numerical simulations aimed to reproduce the operative conditions of a LOX/LCH4 engine demonstrator.
Authors: Romano Angelo , Ricci Daniele , Battista Francesco
Published: January 2024

The utilization of liquid oxygen/liquid methane couple (LOX/LCH4) as a potential candidate to substitute hypergolic propellants and hydrazine in the next future propulsion systems has arisen an increasing interest due to the advantages offered in terms of low environmental impact, re-usability, cooling capabilities and relatively high specific impulse. In this perspective, the Italian Aerospace Research Center manages the “HYPROB” research program, cofunded by the Italian Research and University Ministry, that has the objective to improve the national capabilities into developing engines, fed by hydrocarbons, that could be successfully applied as propulsion units for third stages of launchers for space exploration. The “HYPROB” program led to the realization of a LOX/LCH4 engine named “DEMO-0A”, a 30 kN thrust class demonstrator, technologically representative of a regenerative thrust chamber assembly of an expander engine. The present paper describes the results of the numerical simulations performed by means of the EcosimPro software, aimed at reproducing the operative conditions, both cold flow both firing, of the regenerative thrust chamber “DEMO-0A”. An assessment of the capabilities of the software in predicting the behaviour of the demonstrator by modelling it with a 1-D approach and by considering different wall heat exchange semiempirical correlations has been done by comparing numerical results and the available experimental data gathered during both cold flow both firing test campaigns.
The Impact of Tourism on Economic Growth in Tunisia: Application through ARDL Modelling
Authors: MTIRAOUI Abderraouf , Obeid Hassan
Published: January 2024

The objective of this work is the empirical investigation of the relationship between tourism and economic growth in Tunisia over the period from 1975 to 2018. Using control variables chosen during a reading of the theoretical and empirical review of the determinants of economic growth in the context of responding to the problem posed for the case of Tunisia. In the first step, it is appropriate to present the methodology of analysis that we will adapt in our study, where the identification of the theoretical and empirical bases combined with the specification of our empirical model occupies a place of honor. The second step consists in gathering the empirical results with the help of the ARDL modelling, the interpretations of this study in Short term (ST) as well as in Long term (LT) accompanied with some lessons for a possible development strategy of the tourist sector.
JEL classification : C23, O16.
Evaluation of Different Approaches to Define Expert Benchmark Scores for New Robotic Training Simulators Based on the Medtronic HUGOTM RAS Surgical Robot Experience
Authors: MS Mark Brentnall , Jr John Lenihan , BSc Chris Simmonds , Malpani Anand , Gargiuolo Antonio , Martino Martin , Levy Jeffrey S
Published: January 2024

Introduction
New robot-assisted surgery platforms being developed will be required to have proficiency-based simulation training available. Scoring methodologies and performance feedback for trainees are not consistent across all simulator platforms. This paper compares methods used to determine proficiency-based scoring thresholds (a.k.a. benchmarks) for the new Medtronic Hugo™ RAS robotic simulator.
Methods
Nine experienced robotic surgeons from multiple disciplines performed the 49 skills exercises 5 times each. The data was analyzed 3 different ways: (1) include all data collected, (2) exclude first sessions, (3) exclude outliers. Eliminating the first session discounts becoming familiar with the exercise. Discounting outliers allows for removal of potentially erroneous data that may be due to technical issues, unexpected distractions, etc. Outliers were identified using a common statistical technique involving the interquartile range of the data. Using each method above, the mean and standard deviations were calculated, and the benchmark was set at a value of 1 standard deviation above the mean.
Results
In comparison to including all the data, when outliers are excluded, fewer data points are removed than excluding just first sessions, and the metric benchmarks are made more difficult by an average of 11%. When first sessions are excluded, the metric benchmarks are made easier by an average of about 2%.
Conclusion
In comparison with benchmarks calculated using all data points, excluding outliers resulted in the biggest change making the benchmarks more challenging. We determined that this method provided the best representation of the data. These benchmarks should be validated with future clinical training studies.
COL5A1 promotes triple-negative breast cancer progression by activating tumor cell-macrophage crosstalk
Authors: Yang Qifeng , Chen Xi , Ma Chenao , Li Yaming , Liang Yiran , Chen Tong , Han Dianwen , Luo Dan , Zhang Ning , Zhao Wenjing , Wang Lijuan
Published: January 2024

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a highly aggressive subtype of breast cancer. Despite the reported interplay between tumors and tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) in fostering drug resistance and disease progression, the underlying mechanisms governing these interactions remain elusive. Here, it was found an upregulation of Collagen type V alpha 1 (COL5A1) in TNBC tissues, particularly in chemoresistant samples, correlating with an unfavorable prognosis. Functional assays demonstrated that COL5A1 played a pivotal role in fostering cancer growth, metastasis, and doxorubicin (DOX) resistance both in vitro and in vivo. In addition, the cytokine IL-6 produced by COL5A1 overexpressing TNBC cells facilitated M2 macrophage polarization. Reciprocally, TGFβ from M2 macrophages promoted TNBC DOX resistance through mediating the TGFβ/smad3/COL5A1 signaling pathway, therefore constituting a feed-back loop between TNBC cells and macrophages. Mechanistically, COL5A1 was found to interact with TGM2, inhibiting its K48-linked ubiquitination-mediated degradation. This led to an enhanced chemoresistance and increased secretion of IL-6. In summary, these findings unveiled that the upregulation of COL5A1 held significant potential in driving TNBC progression and chemoresistance by modulating macrophage polarization. This supports the proposition that targeting COL5A1 could emerge as an effective strategy against TNBC.
Correlation between intestinal CRE colonization and subsequent systemic infection in hospitalized patients
Authors: Xiao Yuanyuan , Duan Juping , Tan Caixia , Zou Ju , Chen Siyao , Liu Ting , Zhang Lina , Chen Xin , Xu Yajing , Li Yuanyuan , Wu Anhua , Li Chunhui
Published: January 2024

Purpose
It is generally believed that Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) colonization is primarily responsible for subsequent systemic infection in humans. In China, the specific situation of CRE colonization and subsequent systemic infection in hospitalized patients necessitates further exploration.
Methods
We retrospectively analyzed data of intestinal CRE colonization inpatients at Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, regarding demography, clinical and pathogenic characteristics, treatment, and outcome. A risk prediction model for subsequent CRE infection was established and externally validated.
Results
In total, 839 intestinal CRE colonization samples from inpatients were included. Finally, 317 cases of intestinal CRE colonization were enrolled, 25.9% of whom developed systemic infections. The subsequent CRE infection rates of CRKP and CREC were 27.0% and 32.3%, respectively. The incidence of subsequent CRE infection in the respiratory medicine department, hematology department, and intensive care unit (ICU) was 26.7%, 21.8%, and 45.0%, respectively. Taking probiotics and the combined oral and intravenous administration of antibiotics were the protective factors for the subsequent infection of intestinal CRE colonization, while liver disease, agranulocytosis ≥ 7 days, hypoproteinemia, invasive respiratory assisted ventilation, history of surgery/trauma in the past 3 months, and use of antifungal drugs were the independent risk factors.
Conclusions
CRE infection after intestinal CRE colonization in inpatients can significantly prolong the length of hospital stay and increase total medical costs. The CRE infection group exhibited poor efficacy and high mortality. Thus, the established risk prediction model for intestinal infection after CRE colonization in hospitalized patients has a good prediction efficacy for high-risk departments.
Establishment and validation of novel predictive models to predict bone metastasis in newly diagnosed prostate adenocarcinoma based on single-photon emission computed tomography radiomics.
Authors: wang ning , qu shihui , kong weiwei , hua qian , hong zhihui , liu zengli , shi yizhen
Published: January 2024

Purpose
In order to establish and validate novel predictive models for predicting bone metastasis (BM) in newly diagnosed prostate adenocarcinoma (PCa) in single-photon emission computed tomography radiomics.
Method
In a retrospective review of clinical SPECT database, 176 patients (training set: n = 140; validation set: n = 36) who underwent SPECT/CT imaging and histologically confirmed with newly diagnosed PCa from June 2016 to June 2022 were enrolled. Radiomic features were extracted from ROI in a targeted lesion of each patient. Clinical features, including age, t-PSA, and Gleason grades, were included. Statistical tests were then used to eliminate irrelevant and redundant features. Finally, three types of optimized models were constructed for the prediction. Furthermore, 5-fold cross-validation was applied to obtain the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and area under the curve (AUC) for performance evaluation. The clinical usefulness of the multivariate models was estimated through decision curve analysis (DCA).
Results
Radiomics signature consisting of 27 selected features was significantly correlated with bone status(P < 0.01 for both training and validation sets). Collectively, the models showed good predictive efficiency. The AUC values ranged from 0.87 to 0.98 in four models. The AUC value of the human experts was 0.655 and 0.872 in the training and validation groups, respectively. Most radiomic models showed better diagnostic accuracy than human experts in the training group and the validation group. DCA also demonstrated the superiority of the radiomics models compared to human experts.
Conclusion
Our proposed models, which incorporate SPECT-based radiomics signature and clinical risk factors, could be a promising auxiliary means to assist radiologists or medical physicians in their subsequent workup to confirm the diagnosis of BM.
Dissecting the manipulation of lufenuron on chitin metabolism, and the sublethal effects on Helicoverpa armigera development
Authors: Ma Long , Zhao Ziwei , Yang Ruihong , Su Xiaofeng , Peng Yingchuan , Zhang Wanna
Published: January 2024

Lufenuron, acting as a chitin synthesis inhibitor of benzoylureas class, is effective against many insect pests, particularly detrimental to their immature stages. However, the insecticidal activity of lufenuron has not been completely elucidated, nor do its disturbing effect on chitin metabolism genes. In this study, our bioassay demonstrated an outstanding toxicity of lufenuron against Helicoverpa armigera larvae. The treated larvae died from abortive molting and metamorphosis defects, and severe separation of epidermis and subcutaneous tissues was observed. Treatment of 3rd- and 4th-instar larvae with LC25 lufenuron significantly extended the duration of larval and pupal stage, reduced the rates of pupation and emergence, and adversely affected pupal weight. Besides, lufenuron can severely reduce chitin content in larval integument in a concentration-dependent manner, and the lufenuron-treated larvae showed reduced trehalose content in their hemolymph. Further analysis using RNA sequencing revealed that 7 of 10 chitin synthesis genes were down-regulated, whereas the expressions of two chitin degradation genes were significantly enhanced. Knockdown of chitin synthase 1 (HaCHS1), uridine diphosphate-N-acetylglucosamine-pyrophosphorylase (HaUAP), phosphoacetyl glucosamine mutase (HaPGM), and glucosamine 6-phosphate N-acetyl-transferase (HaGNPAT) in H. armigera led to significant increases in larval susceptibilities to LC25 lufenuron by 75.48%, 65.0%, 68.42% and 28.0%, respectively. Our findings therefore revealed the adverse effects of sublethal doses of lufenuron on the development of H. armigera larvae, elucidated the perturbations on chitin metabolism, and highlighted the combined administration of insect growth regulators (IRGs) and the RNAi of specific genes would be developed as a promising strategy to efficiently manage insect pests.
Clinical validation of miRNA biomarkers to predict risk of primary non-function of fatty allografts following liver transplantation
Authors: Schönberg Juliette , Borlak Jürgen
Published: January 2024

Background & Aims:
Primary non-function (PNF) of the liver defines an irreversible graft failure without reasonable surgical or immunological causes. PNFs are unpredictable and constitute a life-threating condition that requires high-urgency re-transplantation. As part of a retrospective cohort study, we found PNF to be frequently associated with fatty allografts, and was associated with high mortality after re-transplantation. Based on findings from a fatty allograft PNF animal disease model, we assessed the clinical relevance of miRNA biomarker candidates for their usefulness to predict PNF in human orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). Furthermore, we investigated their regulation following ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Methods
We recently performed genome wide scans to identify highly regulated miRNAs in a fatty allograft PNF animal disease model and selected 15 miRNAs for their marked tissue regulation (Kulik et al., 2024). We performed histopathology and assayed PNF-associated miRNAs by RT-qPCR in RNA extracts of FFPE tissue blocks of well documented clinical cases. Additionally, we investigated their regulation in pre- and intraoperative liver biopsies and blood samples from patients undergoing elective hepatobiliary surgery to define their function in reperfusion injury.
Results
We established clinical significance for 9 repressed and 2 induced miRNAs in PNF tissue extracts and show the grade of hepatic steatosis to significantly influence expression of miRNA-27b-3p, miRNA-122-3p, miRNA-125a-5p, miRNA-125b-5p and miRNA-192-5p. Following reperfusion injury, we discovered let-7b-5p, miRNA-122-5p, miRNA-125b-5p and miRNA-194-5p as significantly upregulated when pre- and intraoperative liver biopsies were compared. Strikingly, PNF-associated miRNAs are oppositely regulated in plasma samples of successful OLTs and liver resection cases post-surgery. Therefore, we demonstrate selectivity of the miRNA biomarker candidates. Moreover, and based on 21 independent studies, we confirmed the regulation of 8 bloodborne PNF-associated miRNAs in human acute liver failure cases. We therefore establish clinical relevance and predictive power across independent studies.
Conclusions
We identified miRNAs highly predictive of PNF and show their opposite regulation in liver biopsies and blood samples of successfully performed OLTs. Our findings will improve early identification of allografts at risk for PNF, its management and therefore warrant independent validation in clinical trials.
Electrode configurations for transcutaneous stimulation of forearm muscles
Authors: RaviChandran Narrendar , Aw Kean , McDaid Andrew
Published: January 2024

Electrode arrays facilitate customized stimulation delivery by modulating the shape and size of the stimulation area. Still, it is challenging to achieve an ideal response as several factors influence the overall stimulation. Thus, characterizing these factors to optimize stimulation performance is of interest to FES applications. This study evaluates the influence of electrode configurations on transcutaneous stimulation of forearm muscles. For a desired muscle response, different configurations were studied by changing the location of active and return electrodes, and the distance between them. The resulting muscle response was quantified as minimum evocable contraction (MEC). Firstly, the availability of more than one unique electrode configuration to achieve a target response was demonstrated. Secondly, an optimal interelectrode distance for forearm muscles was ~ 80 mm (range of 34.4 to 126.4 mm), which evoked 60–100% MEC. These inferences can help with improving electrode array-based stimulation. The availability of more than one electrode configuration implies the possibility of switching electrodes to emulate asynchronous stimulation that mitigates the onset of fatigue. Also, identifying the optimal distance between the electrodes simplifies electrode calibration and placement routines.
Examining Social Media Usage Patterns among Health Care Providers in Gondar Town: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Authors: Atsbeha Berhanemeskel Weldegerima , Wodaje Mulugeta Negash
Published: January 2024

Background and Purpose: Social media has emerged as a powerful communication and marketing tool that revolutionizes various industries, including healthcare. This study aimed to investigate social media usage patterns and their implications for healthcare providers in Gondar Town.
Methods: A sample of 238 healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds were surveyed, providing valuable insights into patient demographics, social media adoption, and preferred platforms for personal connections and professional networking.
Results: The results revealed that a majority of participants actively engaged with social media platforms, with Facebook (89.5%) leading as the most popular, followed by Telegram (86.9%) and YouTube (39.7%). The study also sheds light on the preferred duration ofsocial media usage, primarily during evening hours, indicating potential leisure time usage after work. Participants reported using social media for both personal and business purposes, with a significant proportion utilizing it as a marketing tool (68.9%). Social media platforms served as a means to connect with friends and family (95.0%) while also recognizing their potential for increasing brand awareness (27.3%) and boosting leads and sales (34.9%).
Conclusion and recommendation: The correlation analysis revealed interesting relationships between social media usage and factors such as the amount of time spent on social media and intentions to use such media. While the time spent on social media was positively correlated with personal connections, its impact on business-related activities was weaker, emphasizing the need for targeted social media marketing strategies. Practical implications for healthcare providers include adopting diverse social media strategies, leveraging preferred platforms, and balancing personal and business content to effectively engage with their audience. Understanding peak usage hours allows healthcare facilities to optimize their posts and interactions for increased reach and interaction. This study's findings have theoretical implications for validating the diffusion of innovations theory and relationship marketing theories in the healthcare context. Additionally, recognizing social media's significance for professional networking aligns with social network theory, where healthcare professionals can establish connections and share knowledge with peers and industry experts. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of social media for healthcare providers in Gondar Town and offers valuable insights into their preferences and practices. By strategically harnessing social media's potential, healthcare providers can strengthen patient relationships, enhance brand visibility, and effectively communicate healthcare information within the community.
Socializing the Undisciplined Thought: Ideation as a Social Practice
Authors: Rudnicki Seweryn
Published: January 2024

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explore new paths for the science of ideas and general reflection on creativity by outlining the possibility to conceive ideation (idea generation) as a social practice. Currently, creativity is predominantly treated as a psychological phenomenon, ideas are regarded as externalized thoughts, and ideation as a mental activity. This perspective, while well-established, like its historicity and as well as social and material determinants relatively untouched. This paper draws on the current wave of practice theories (sometimes labelled as a “practice turn” in social theory) to argue that ideation may be treated as a social practice, and its constitution and evolution as following the logic of how practices are organized in social life. The article presents the elements constitutive for any social practice to exist (i.e., meanings, materials, and competences) and shows how some practices (like fine arts and science) emerged to be socially believed to produce new ideas. It also shows that in the last century a new practice - ‘deliberate creativity’ - emerged as a practice producing novel and useful ideas. The current state and future development of deliberate creativity are presented as depending on changing configuration of meanings, materials, and competences of this practice. Design/methodology/approach – The papers is a theoretical contribution illustrated by some empirical examples from other studies. Originality/value – There is still little studies exploring the historical, social and cultural aspects of creativity and its development to current forms (e.g., Eekelen 2017, 2018; Wilf 2016; Reckwitz 2018). The proposed conceptualization is an attempt to offer an original theoretical framework allowing to grasp ideation as a social phenomenon that may inspire other research and help to explore aspects of creativity that are difficult to be accounted for within the dominant perspectives.
Civil Servants’ Perspectives of Creativity in Multi-Stakeholder Urban Food System Transformation
Authors: van der Meij Marjoleine G. , Zandbergen Sharon D. , Luger Jonathan
Published: January 2024

Purpose – This paper presents preliminary outcomes of an explorative research into perspectives of creativity among civil servants in their role as urban food system transformation facilitators, through which we aim to generate recommendations for boosting creativity in the public sector when tasked with comparable multi-stakeholder system transformations. Methodology – We interviewed 18 civil servants of 10 municipalities that are engaged in FUSILLI, an EU project (2020-2024) aimed at fostering urban food system transformation through multi-stakeholder experimentation and policy making in Living Labs. As researchers we are part of the EU project team as well, and collaborate closely with the civil servants, for which we could have open and reflective conversations with them about creativity. Qualitative analysis of anonymized interview transcripts, supported by sensitising concepts, resulted in the identification of preliminary themes in the perspectives of creativity that were present among the civil servants. Value – In the context of (facilitating) system transformation, perspectives of civil servants regarding creativity have been marginally studied. Our preliminary findings show that the civil servants who participated in this study considered and had experienced creativity merely as a fussy, flexible, open-ended process of generating ideas, and not so much as analytical-systematic idea consolidation. In that sense, our findings may align with earlier research into creativity in various contexts, however this congruence has specific implications for system transformation contexts wherein creativity is often longed for to guarantee the development of solutions and policies that are likely to positively disrupt systemic barriers and patterns. To contribute to this desire, we derive recommendations for dealing with creativity in large system transformation projects, as well as for research into 1) training that builds on the creativity-related expertise of civil servants to develop ownership over creativity in the public sector, and 2) climate strengthening exercises to foster creativity in multi-stakeholder system transformation processes that balance holistic and relationship oriented approaches with the desire for pragmatism and goal-orientedness that is often present among stakeholders who want to or are engaged in system transformation.
The Effect of Life-stress on Hwa-byung: Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Individual Psychological Flexibility and the Moderated Mediating Effect of Family Strengths
Authors:   Korean Association of Family Therapy, Choi Eun-mi , Lee Ju-young
Published: January 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this research is to identify the mediating effect of individual psychological flexibility and the moderated mediating effect of family strengths on middle-aged married women on the path to hwa-byung. Methods: Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 25 and SPSS PROCESS Macro 3.3 to verify the mediating effect, moderated effect, and the moderated mediating effect. Results: Results of this study indicate a mediating effect of psychological flexibility confirmed in the path where life-stress affects hwa-byung, as well as a moderating effect of family strengths in the path where psychological flexibility affects hwa-byung. Finally, it was confirmed that the degree to which life-stress affects hwa-byung through psychological flexibility varies depending on the level of family strengths. Conclusion: Based on these results, this study attempted to seek a more integrated and systematic direction of counseling intervention by recognizing the relationship between life-stress, psychological flexibility, and family strengths in conducting psychological intervention in middle-aged married women's hwa-byung.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk Terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen Breadtalk Bogor Trade Mall
Authors:   Departement of Diploma Empat Perhotelan, Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bogor, Jln. Curug Mekar No. 17, Yasmin, Kota Bogor, Jawa Barat 16113, Indonesia, Utami Nisa Rahmaniyah , Melati Melati ,   Departement of Diploma Empat Perhotelan, Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bogor, Jln. Curug Mekar No. 17, Yasmin, Kota Bogor, Jawa Barat 16113, Indonesia
Published: January 2024

Manufacturers always want to provide the best products for consumers. One way to improve product quality to meet consumer satisfaction. This research consists of 2 variables, namely product quality (X) and consumer satisfaction (Y). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of product quality (X) on customer satisfaction (Y)BreadTalkBogorTrade Mall. This study uses quantitative methods with simple regression analysis techniques that use data collection techniques from questionnaires. For this study using the Lemeshow formula where the number of respondents in this study were 100 respondents and processed using the SPSS program. The samples taken in this study were 100 respondents who had purchased products atBreadTalkBogorTrade Mall. The technique used in this study usespurposive sampling withnon random sampling. The hypothesis testing method shows that product quality has a positive and significant effect on consumer satisfaction (H1 is accepted), this can be shown from the T test day with a significance value below 0.05, which is 0.000.
The Concept of Enemy in the Politico-Legal Conception of Carl Schmitt
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Antonov B. A.
Published: January 2024

The relevance of the theoretical developments of the German philosopher and lawyer Carl Schmitt can be explained by a number of events and trends taking place in the modern world. The most relevant plot in this regard is war, its reinterpretation, history of development and, as an initial and necessary element of consideration, its prerequisites. An obligatory historical prerequisite (and at the same time a consequence) for the emergence of any war is the attitude towards the enemy with an indispensable set of characteristics of the latter. Enemy in the political space is traditionally viewed through the prism of war, which, in turn, reflects the state of international law at the time of its conduct. A number of works by the German philosopher and lawyer K. Schmitt are devoted to war and the enemy generated by it. Obvious to Schmitt is the dependence of the nature of war on time (the spirit of time) and the place of its conduct, and as a consequence of this dependence – a change in the essential nature of the enemy. The author of the article attempts to systematize wars reflected in Schmitt's politico-legal doctrine. Offering temporal and spatial factors as a criterion for systematization, the author briefly analyzes (1) religious wars of the Middle Ages; (2) interstate (regular) wars (before the Versailles Peace in 1919); and (3) modern total just wars (after signing the Versailles Peace). In accordance with this systematization, the author considers several types of enemy, the essential nature of which is dictated by the nature of a particular war: enemy as an absolute evil (generated by religious wars); dueling enemy (generated by interstate (regular) wars); enemy as a criminal, a partisan, a terrorist (generated by a total just war); enemy as a subhuman, non-human (generated by the legal theory of the Third Reich).
Forensic Tactics as a Means of Argumentation in a Criminal Case in a Court
Authors:   St. Petersburg University  Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Bryanskaya E V.
Published: January 2024

In criminal proceedings in the Russian Federation, the process of proving a case is a central stage. As a rule, evidence activity is based on the theory of cognition, but modern research shows that in practice the theory of argumentation is actively applied, which by its potential helps to influence the judicial discretion most convincingly. The legislation on criminal procedure defines sources and means of evidence, which can be called tactical methods. In this regard, this scientific study has attempted to reveal the purpose of the tactics that accompany the argumentation process between the parties through the adversarial terms. Tactics are based on the strategic direction of criminal procedure, which is determined by the protective principles of criminal procedure policy and its adversarial concept. This may give the wrong impression of the prerogative of the defence. Meanwhile, a protective framework can be found in the powers of the procurator, whose activities are aimed at ensuring respect for the law and the restoration of citizens' violated rights. In the context of equality of the parties, which is most visible and active in a criminal case before the court of first instance, the ability to persuade the court by evidence becomes particularly important. So tactics contain an important resource of methods of persuasion.
The Right to Obtain Information on the State of Protection of the Population and the Environment from the Influence of Dangerous Biological Factors and the Formation of the State Information System in the Field of Biosafety Assurance in the Russian Federation
Authors:   Kaluga, Institute (Branch), All-Russian State University of Justice, Filatova A. O.
Published: January 2024

The subject of the research within the framework of this article is the public relations developing regarding the realization of the right to receive information about the state of protection of the population and the environment from the effects of dangerous biological factors through the formation of a unified state information system in the field of biological safety in the Russian Federation. The legal nature of one of the biological rights is revealed – the right to receive information about the state of protection of the population and the environment from the effects of dangerous biological factors, the general characteristics of the subsystems of the state information system in the field of biological safety and their legal regulation are given, the peculiarities of the implementation of this right through automated subsystems are revealed. It is indicated that the formation of a unified state information system is a necessary way to ensure the implementation of the biological right to information. In order to study the process of realization of the right through the state information system, the author analyzed information systems that have already been created or are under development related to the realization of the biological right to information, and also for the purpose of using by analogy, information systems ensuring the realization of the constitutional right to reliable information about the state of the environment were analyzed. The article analyzes judicial and law enforcement practice on the development and application of information systems, on the basis of which the author came to the conclusion that the unified state information system in the field of biological safety, which received legislative regulation in Federal Law No. 492-FZ of December 30, 2020 «On Biological Safety in the Russian Federation», is currently It has not been systematically developed and put into operation. In this regard, the author has designed an approximate architecture of the future unified state information system in the field of biological safety, taking into account existing developments and experience in using information systems that ensure the implementation of the constitutional right to reliable information about the state of the environment.
Some Issues of Countering Crime in the Context of Information Warfare (Part 2).
Authors:   Irkutsk Institute (Branch), All-Russian State University of Justice, Sereda I. M. , Stupina S. A. ,   Siberian Fire and Rescue Academy of the State Fire Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia
Published: January 2024

The relevance of countering information attacks against Russia in modern conditions is gaining undoubted relevance, especially in light of the emergence of methods and tactics of cognitive attacks. Among the effective means of combating the negative illegal impact on the consciousness of the Russian population is the comprehensive use of the full potential of criminal legislation. An integral part of a competent information barrier policy is the timely improvement of regulatory regulation, which, first of all, should be aimed at stimulating socially useful behavior, counteracting factors that negatively affect the formation of personality and the deformation of consciousness. The article, taking into account a brief analysis of the transformation of the grounds for criminalization, in the light of a justified gradual rejection of the liberal model of criminal policy, identifies the directions of individual legislative changes, taking into account both the historical experience of Russian criminal law and the criminal legal regulation of similar legal relations in the legislation of states friendly to Russia. The authors, within the framework of the formation of effective criminal legal means of protecting national security from asocial information influence, formulated specific proposals for amending and supplementing the criminal legislation of Russia. Special attention is paid to improving criminal law prohibitions in relation to actions committed using social networks, the possible qualification of actions to involve persons unaware of the ultimate purpose of the acts committed in crimes against national security, strengthening criminal liability for discrediting, undermining the authority of government bodies.
The Legal Nature of Criminal Procedural Detention and Its Correlation to the Factual Detention
Authors:   Irkutsk Law Institute (Branch), University of Prosecutor`s Office of the Russian Federation, Lavdarenko L. I. , Plesneva L. P. ,   Irkutsk Institute (Branch), All-Russian State University of Justice, Irkutsk, the Russian Federation
Published: January 2024

The article examines the essence and legal nature of criminal procedural detention, the correlation of criminal procedural detention with actual (physical) detention. Based on the results of studying various periods of the development of the institution of detention, generalizations have been made that expand the scientific understanding of it and significantly concretize it. Based on the analysis of doctrinal sources and legislative provisions, it is concluded that the actual detention (capture, forced delivery, forced detention of a person), which precedes the procedural detention and is carried out by law enforcement agencies in the performance of their tasks in maintaining law and order and public security and suppressing unlawful conduct, should be regulated by legal acts, the regulatory bodies, and it cannot be an object of criminal procedural regulation. Despite the fact that the procedural detention is an extension of the actual, these detentions differ in importance: the actual is the act of the subjects to forcibly capture and detain the person, the procedural action is against the already detained person. These activities vary by entity and by nature of the tasks they perform. The following detention algorithm is proposed: the law enforcement officer must draw up a document, either a report or a report indicating the time and place of the actual detention, as well as the time of arrival of the detainee. However, the time of actual detention must be included in 48 hours of pre-trial detention. A decision on procedural detention must be taken no later than 12 hours after the detainee’s arrival.
Leadership of Latin American women in the professional scientific and research context: an exploration based on the gender gap
Authors: Vega Osuna Luis Alfredo , Alvarado-Peña Lisandro José , Vega Esparza Reina Margarita , Murillo Castro Ignacia , Muñoz Castorena Rodolfo Valentín , Amaya Sauceda Rosas Amadeo
Published: January 2024

Gender equality is clearly framed by and defined in the knowledge society in particular. Struggles towards all goals in this regard unfold in the context of a large gender gap and unequal distribution of power. These are circumstances in which women are clearly disadvantaged, facing obstacles in every aspect of their lives: family, relationships, education, and, therefore, work. Occupying senior leadership roles in institutions related to science and research remains an arduous task. The study takes a descriptive and analytical approach, drawing on official documents by international agencies such as UN, UNESCO, UN WOMEN, ECLAC, WB, IDB, and CODS as well as specialist websites. Title searches were carried out and variables identified through key words and phrases in recently published scientific articles found in open-access databases and scientific journals such as Scopus, WOS, SciELO, Redalyc. It found that intensive assertion of claims has resulted in the enshrinement of many women’s rights, the unconditional support of an array of international organizations, advances in narrowing the gender gap, and the positioning and leadership of women in professional scientific contexts, as part of the broader pursuit of parity between men and women.
Solo living in the mirror of foreign socio-economic studies
Authors: Lyubimova Elena A.
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the article is to characterize the phenomenon of solo living through the prism of foreign studies from the standpoint of economic and sociological approaches, revealing its interdisciplinarity and multidirection. Solo living is a worldwide trend that is observed throughout the Western world and extends to non–Western countries. The use of an interdisciplinary approach allows us to give a comprehensive idea of the phenomenon under study. At the first stage of the study, more than 100 scientific publications for the period 2000–2022 relevant to the topic were analyzed, on the basis of which the author was able to identify three relevant research approaches to the study of the phenomenon of solo living — economic, sociological and psychological. At the second stage of the study, 26 scientific papers of socio-economic orientation were selected, which are the basis for a qualitative analysis of the foreign socio-economic representation of solo living. Taking into account the specifics of a single lifestyle within the framework of an economic approach is relevant for the justification of state policy in the field of real estate, urban planning, tourism and leisure. This demographic trend has a noticeable impact on society, because in many respects singles behave differently than other segments of the population. The significant representation of solo living is compared with traditional households and social practices. This phenomenon develops, changing social reality and ideas about relationships, affects the specifics of urban planning and economics. The sociological approach to this topic focuses on the absence of established cultural models and the ambivalence of solo living, and also describes the discrimination of solo living, which is investigated through stereotypes to them and the relationship “work — personal life”. There are gender differences in the attitude to solo living, so, single men who are building a career are evaluated positively, women — negatively. Solo living is present in all social strata, and can be considered as a strategy for coping with the challenges of society, creating a living space for recreation.