bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cardiac myxoma – two clinical cases with a different presentation
Authors: Panayotova D. , Grigorov R.
Published: September 2023

Primary cardiac tumors are rare and most frequently benign. The most common primary cardiac tumors are myxomas. Early clinical symptoms can resemble different cardiovascular and systemic diseases. The heterogeneity in their presentation is due to the different localization of myxomas and different structural characteristics. In most cases an echocardiographic examination is sufficient to establish the diagnosis. Early diagnosis and referral for surgery can prevent debilitating complications. The definitive treatment is surgical extirpation of the tumor. We present two clinical cases of cardiac myxomas, the first of which was localized in the left atrium and had villous characteristics, presenting mainly with embolic events. In the second case, the tumor formation was in the right atrium, solid in nature, causing angina and dyspnea.
Naive Fracterm Calculus
Authors: Bergstra Jan , Tucker John V.
Published: September 2023

An outline is provided of a new perspective on elementary arithmetic, based on addition, multiplication, subtraction and division, which is informal and unique and may be considered naive when contrasted with a plurality of algebraic and logical, axiomatic formalisations of elementary arithmetic.
A multi-dimension information fusion-based intelligent prediction approach for health literacy
Authors: Zhao Xiaoyan , Ding Sanqing
Published: September 2023

Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to obtain and understand health information and use it to maintain and promote their own health. This paper manages to make predictions toward its development degree in society with use of a big data-driven statistical learning method. Actually, such results can be analyzed by discovering latent rules from massive public textual contents. As a result, this paper proposes a deep information fusion-based smart prediction approach for health literacy. Specifically, the latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) and convolutional neural network (CNN) structures are utilized as the basic backbone to understand semantic features of textual contents. The feature learning results of LDA and CNN can be then mapped into prediction results via following multi-dimension computing structures. After constructing the CNN model, we can input health information into the model for feature extraction. The CNN model can automatically learn valuable features from raw health information through multi-layer convolution and pooling operations. These characteristics may include lifestyle habits, physiological indicators, biochemical indicators, etc., reflecting the patient's health status and disease risk. After extracting features, we can train the CNN model through a training set and evaluate the performance of the model using a test set. The goal of this step is to optimize the parameters of the model so that it can accurately predict health information. We can use common evaluation indicators such as accuracy, precision, recall, etc. to evaluate the performance of the model. At last, some simulation experiments are conducted on real-world data collected from famous international universities. The case study analyzes health literacy difference between China of developed countries. Some prediction results can be obtained from the case study. The proposed approach can be proved effective from the discussion of prediction results.
Dielectric constant and magnetic permeability in the Newtonian gravitational field derived by the elastic energy
Authors: Kohiyama Noboru
Published: September 2023

The pressure distribution in the Earth’s interior is expressed using the Adams‐ Williamson equation. The elastic energy is stored inside the Earth by the pressure. The Newtonian gravitation is derived by this energy. The Newtonian gravitation refracts light at the surface
of the Sun. When light is an electromagnetic wave, this refraction is expressed by the dielectric constant and magnetic permeability in the Newtonian gravitational field. The propagation of electromagnetic waves in a black hole is discussed using the dielectric constant and magnetic permeability.
Model of the photon made up of lines of elementary waves. Realistic explanation of obtaining interferences by emitting photons one by one through two Young’s slits
Authors: Pignard Olivier
Published: September 2023

The theory of the dynamic medium of reference (DMR) has already been presented in several articles, in particular, by Olivier Pignard [Phys. Essays 32, 422 (2019)]. The objective of this article is to present a model of the photon within the framework of the DMR theory. A concept
of elementary wave on the subatomic level is introduced. An elementary wave is always identical to itself while being constantly renewed by new gravitons (entities that make up the medium of propagation of the wave). This elementary wave propagates in its medium (DMR) at the speed of light
whatever its trajectory. A possible model of the elementary wave called light-vortex is presented in Appendix B. Then the concept of line of vortices is introduced. The vortices constituting a line all have their axis parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation
are separated by half a wavelength and rotate alternately in one direction and the other. The model of the proposed photon is then a set of lines of vortices parallel to each other (the number of lines of vortices as well as the length of the photon are constants whatever the frequency of
the photon.) This model makes it possible to attribute to the photon, the speed c, a frequency ν, a period T = 1/ν, a wavelength λ = c/ν, the energy E = hν, the momentum
p = E/c =h · ν/c, and even a polarization (rectilinear, circular, or elliptical). It allows above all to explain that the photon has at the same time a wave aspect (because composed only of elementary waves) and a corpuscular
aspect (since the elementary waves remain identical to themselves and the photon remains delimited by the same volume). It also explains the phenomenon of diffraction by emitting photons, even one by one, through a slit and that of interferences by emitting photons, even one by one, through
two Young’s slits.
Solutions for Software Requirement Risks Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques
Authors: Kumar Reddy R. Vijaya , Rahamathunnisa U. , Subhashini P. , Aancy H. Mickle , Meenakshi S. , Boopathi S.
Published: September 2023

Software projects have a very high probability of failure, and a major reason for this is a poor requirement engineering process. Requirement elicitation and documentation are the primary and most vital steps in the software development life cycle. There is a lack of a model or framework that deals with these risks in parallel, and a lot of work is needed to manage them holistically. This chapter includes the identification of factors that affect successful software development and explores various sources of requirement risks. It intends to create an intelligent framework for managing VUCA risks in software requirements. The relationship between VUCA and terrorism risks identification at an early stage using fuzzy logic, ANFIS, and intelligent Bayesian network models. The framework includes a model for volatile requirement prioritization and a model for requirement ambiguity and uncertainty management.
Introduction to Augmented Reality
Authors: Annaamalai U. , Dhiyaneshwar A. , Suthakar Indira , Karthiga S. , C. V. Nisha Angeline
Published: September 2023

Recently, augmented reality (AR) has gained a lot of popularity. The fundamental tenet of augmented reality is to effectively facilitate interactive communication between people and computers. With the aid of specific tools, a person in the real world can enter the electronically produced reality. These days, this technology is included in every mobile filter we use, including those seen in Pokémon Go and the Instagram and Snapchat apps. Wearable versions of numerous miniature augmented reality models have been created. Numerous industries have been investigated using AR technology, including those in the realms of medicine, education, business, architecture, commerce, tourism, navigation, translation, the visual arts, fitness, flying training, the military, industrial manufacturing, etc. The roots of AR in Industry 4.0 are deepening day by day. The immense potential of AR can be utilized in an infinite number of ways to fulfill the objectives of Industry 4.0. This chapter shows the impact of AR in our society.
Internet of Things
Authors: Laturkar Kaustubh , Laturkar Kasturi
Published: September 2023

With the internet of things (IoT) growing steadily, a wide range of application fields are being offered. These include monitoring health, weather, smart homes, autonomous vehicles, and so on. The result is the incorporation of solutions in various commercial and residential areas and the eventual emergence of them as ubiquitous objects in everyday life. Due to such circumstances, cybersecurity would be essential to mitigate risks, such as data exposure, denial of service efforts, malicious system exploitation, etc. A large majority of entry-level IoT consumer devices lack adequate protection systems, which makes them susceptible to a wide range of malicious attacks. The chapter discusses IoT architectures in depth, along with an analysis of potential applications. A detailed and thorough analysis of challenges in the IoT domain is provided, emphasizing flaws in current commercial IoT solutions and the importance of designing IoT solutions with security and privacy in mind.
Taijiquan Auxiliary Training and Scoring Based on Motion Capture Technology and DTW Algorithm
Authors: Feng Xia , Lu Xin , Si Xingwei
Published: September 2023

Learning Tai Chi requires long-term practice and guidance, which is difficult for beginners. This article proposes a Tai Chi-assisted training and scoring method based on motion capture technology and a dynamic time warping (DTW) algorithm. Firstly, by using motion capture technology, the key point data of Tai Chi movements can be accurately captured. Then, using the DTW algorithm, the learner's action sequence is compared and matched with the standard Tai Chi action sequence in order to evaluate the learner's action accuracy and fluency. Learners can promptly correct incorrect actions and improve the accuracy and fluency of their actions. This method has significant advantages in accuracy and reliability. In summary, the Tai Chi-assisted training and scoring method based on motion capture technology and DTW algorithm provides an effective auxiliary tool for Tai Chi learners, which can help them better master the techniques and essence of Tai Chi. This study is of great significance for promoting the popularization of Tai Chi and improving the learning effectiveness of Tai Chi.
Innovation of Law Education Model in Applied Colleges and Universities Based on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Yuan Quan , Lv Lin , Cordero Yolanda
Published: September 2023

Relying on the nation's first judicial big data research base for people's courts in Southeast University, Southeast University Law School has set up a training direction for graduate students in legal big data and artificial intelligence, and explored the “three-dimensional, small-scale, wide-ranging, and large-scale ecology.” The concept of “meta-integration” of legal postgraduate talent training will build a “four-in-one” legal big data and artificial intelligence postgraduate talent training system, so that the leading position of legal big data and artificial intelligence in leading disciplines will be gradually established, and the training effect of leading talents will be established. In addition, the establishment of a teaching feedback mechanism can also provide important guidance for how to improve artificial intelligence in legal education. This paper applies the data mining technology to the legal education in colleges and universities and comprehensively expounds the basic theories and methods of data mining.
Biochar as a soil conditioner for common bean plants
Authors: Torres William Gleidson Alves , Colen Fernando , Megda Michele Xavier Vieira , Frazão Leidivan Almeida , Prates Fabiano Barbosa de Souza , Sampaio Regynaldo Arruda , Fernandes Luiz Arnaldo
Published: September 2023

Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced during organic waste pyrolysis. In this context, two experiments were performed to evaluate the effect of biochar produced from rice husks and cattle manure on soil fertility and common bean production, as well as to identify the optimal dose of cattle manure biochar to be applied. The first experiment (Experiment I) was conducted according to a completely randomized design (factorial scheme 2 × 2 × 2 + 1) with six replicates: two types of biochar (cattle manure biochar and rice husk biochar), with and without acidity correction [addition of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate (PA) in a proportion of 4:1 (Ca:Mg) to raise the soil base saturation to 60%], with or without the addition of 120 mg dm-3 of phosphorus (P) as ammonium phosphate, and a control treatment (without biochar, acidity correction, and P). Based on the results of Experiment I, a second experiment was conducted according to a completely randomized design, with five treatments (doses of biochar from cattle manure) and four replications. Rice husk biochar, as a conditioner of soil chemical properties, had less prominent effects than cattle manure biochar. Cattle manure biochar functioned as a corrective for soil acidity and a source of nutrients (mainly phosphorus). The dose corresponding to 5.46% of the soil volume led to the maximum grain production by common bean plants.
Long-term effects of cover crops on physical-hydric properties of compacted soil
Authors: Secco Deonir , Bassegio Doglas , Marins Araceli Ciotti de , Villa Bruna de , Zanão Junior Luiz Antônio , Silva Tiago Roque Benetoli da , Gonçalves Junior Affonso Celso
Published: September 2023

The screening of cover crops is essential for improving the physical-hydric properties of compacted soils. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of mixed or single cover crops on improving the physical-hydric properties of compacted Oxisol. Species with tap-rooted and fibrous-rooted rooting patterns were evaluated. The species included pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum), pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), sunn hemp (Crotalaria spectabilis), velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens), white oat (Avena sativa), black oat (Avena strigosa), rye (Secale cereale), black oat + forage turnip (Raphanus sativus), black oat + white lupin (Lupinus albus L.), and black oat + group pea (Pisum arvense L.). Mixing cover crops did not improve the physical properties of the soil. The tap-rooted pigeon pea effectively reduces bulk density and increases porosity and saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) in compact soils. The selection of cover crops with characteristics that improve soil physical-hydric properties is crucial for compacted areas.
Morbidity and mortality pattern of leptospirosis in Galle District, Sri Lanka: A descriptive analysis based on disease surveillance
Authors: Darshana Nuwan , Chandrasiri Amila , Hettiarachchi Eranda , Somarathna Konara
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Leptospirosis is considered as one of the most common zoonotic diseases in Sri Lanka, which has a high case fatality rate. This study was conducted to assess the morbidity and mortality pattern of leptospirosis in the Galle District.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted based on information on leptospirosis in the Galle district obtained from the disease surveillance system. Data were extracted from the publicly available website of the Epidemiology unit which was collected through the routine disease surveillance system based on H 399, special surveillance forms and death investigation forms available at the Epidemiology unit, Galle district.Results: Data of monthly notified incident cases of leptospirosis had a trend and seasonality. Seasonal peak cannot be limited to a specific time duration. A rapid increment of notified incident cases of leptospirosis was reported in 2020. Elpitiya and Karandeniya medical officer of health (MOH) areas were identified as endemic areas for leptospirosis in Galle district while people involved in cinnamon cultivation were identified as a risk group additional to paddy workers. A total number of 75 deaths was reported for the past six years (2017 to 2022) while 2017 had the highest case fatality rates (4.3%). The majority of deaths(80.8%) occurred with complications of acute kidney injury followed by pulmonary haemorrhages (69.2%) while multi-organ failure was observed in 23.1% of deaths.Conclusion: Disease morbidity and mortality patterns had geographical variations. This should be considered during the implemention of preventive and curative measures in leptospirosis management.
Burden and Risk Factors for Achilles Tendinopathy in the Military Population, 2006–2015: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Sullivan Christopher K. , Janney Cory F. , Fraser John J.
Published: September 2023

Context

Ankle-foot injuries are ubiquitous in the US military, with Achilles tendinopathy a common condition that affects function and health-related quality of life.

Objective

To evaluate the burden and associated factors of Achilles tendinopathy.

Design

Descriptive epidemiology study.

Setting

The Defense Medical Epidemiological Database was used to identify relevant health care encounters.

Patients or Other Participants

All active duty and reserve military members who served between 2006 and 2015 (officers = 2 149 887; enlisted = 9 503 995).

Main Outcome Measure(s)

Multiyear prevalence of Achilles tendinopathy care episodes was calculated and compared by military rank, service branch, and year. Unadjusted and adjusted assessments of injury burden were calculated.

Results

Officers incurred 37 939 episodes at a prevalence of 17.65 per 1000 servicemembers (male officers = 18.20 per 1000 servicemembers, female officers = 14.80 per 1000 servicemembers). Among enlisted personnel, 116 122 episodes of Achilles tendinopathy occurred in 12.22 per 1000 servicemembers (male enlisted = 12.07 per 1000 servicemembers, female enlisted = 13.22 per 1000 servicemembers). All officer specialties had a higher burden of Achilles tendinopathy episodes than the ground and naval gunfire officers (prevalence ratio [PR] = 1.04–1.43) except for aviation, which demonstrated a lower burden (PR = 0.65). Among enlisted occupations, maritime or naval specialties had a lower burden of Achilles tendinopathy than infantry (PR = 0.82) and all other specialties except for aviation, which had a higher burden (PR = 1.07–1.71). Multiple associated factors were identified: sex, age, rank, military occupation, and service branch.

Conclusions

Achilles tendinopathy was ubiquitous in the US military, with a progressive increase in prevalence during the study epoch. Sex, age, rank, military occupation, and service branch were identified as associated factors. These findings highlight the need for both prophylactic interventions and identification of the populations with the greatest need.
Use of ICTs to assess the Risk of Diabetes in Educational Personnel: A Case Study
Authors: Piñas-Rivera Livia , Gallegos-Espinoza Djamila , Asencios-Trujillo Lucía , LaRosa-Longobardi Carlos , Asencios-Trujillo Lida , Matta-Solis Hernan
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus today is one of the diseases that is currently seen at high levels and that increasingly the risk of suffering from it is increasing. Objective: to determine The use of ICTs to assess the risk of diabetes in teachers of an educational institution in North Lima. Methods: a quantitative, descriptive-transversal study, with a total population of 140 who answered a questionnaire of sociodemographic data and the diabetes mellitus risk test. Results: 20.6% (n=21) have a minimal risk of diabetes mellitus, 24.5% (n=25) slightly elevated risks, 31.4% (n=32) moderate risk, 14.7% (n=15) elevated risk and 8.8% (n=9) extremely elevated risk. Conclusions: the lifestyle should be modified to a more affordable one, which allows the adaptability of healthier eating behaviors that allow good health.
Excision of malignant and pre-malignant rectal lesions by transanal endoscopic microsurgery in patients under 50 years of age
Authors: Shilo Yaacobi Dafna , Berger Yael , Shaltiel Tali , Bekhor Eliahu Y , Khalifa Muhammad , Issa Nidal
Published: September 2023

Indocyanine green (ICG) is a water-soluble fluorescent dye that is minimally toxic and widely used in gastrointestinal surgery. ICG facilitates anatomical identification of structures (e.g., ureters), assessment of lymph nodes, biliary mapping, organ perfusion and anastomosis assessment, and aids in determining the adequacy of oncological margins. In addition, ICG can be conjugated to artificially created antibodies for tumour markers, such as carcinoembryonic antigen for colorectal, breast, lung, and gastric cancer, prostate-specific antigen for prostate cancer, and cancer antigen 125 for ovarian cancer. Although ICG has shown promising results, the optimization of patient factors, dye factors, equipment, and the method of assessing fluorescence intensity could further enhance its utility. This review summarizes the clinical application of ICG in gastrointestinal surgery and discusses the emergence of novel dyes such as ZW-800 and VM678 that have demonstrated appropriate pharmacokinetic properties and improved target-to-background ratios in animal studies. With the emergence of robotic technology and the increasing reporting of ICG utility, a comprehensive review of clinical application of ICG in gastrointestinal surgery is timely and this review serves that aim.
Effect of trimetazidine on ventricular remodeling, serum Cys C and ET-1 levels in patients with chronic heart failure
Authors: Wu Xiaoyan , Chen Wenzhong , Han Huiming
Published: September 2023

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of trimetazidine on ventricular remodeling and serum levels of cystatin C and endothelin-1 in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).Methods: A total of 96 patients with CHF were randomly divided into two groups, given either conventional treatment (control group) or conventional treatment plus trimetazidine (study group) for 6 months. Clinical efficacy was compared between the two groups. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD) and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) were measured using cardiac echocardiography before and after treatment. Patients wererecorded at 6 MVT before and after treatment. An automatic biochemical analyzer was used to assay serum Cys C levels before and after treatment. Serum levels of ET-1, galactose agglutinin-3 (GAL-3), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and heart natriuretic peptide (ANP) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) before and after treatment. Incidence of adverse events in CHF patients was compared between groups.Results: Study group had a significantly higher level of treatment effectiveness (91.67 %) and better improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction, left ventricular end-systolic diameter and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter than control group (p < 0.05). Serum levels of serum cystatin C, endothelin-1 and other biomarkers were also significantly lower (p < 0.05) in study group. Re-hospitalization rate was also lower in study group.Conclusion: Trimetazidine exerts a therapeutic effect on CHF patients, effectively improves cardiac function and reduces the rate of re-hospitalization.
Características del sueño en trabajadores sanitarios de hospitales de Madrid Sur
Authors: Maganto Fraile Alba , Alcañiz-Martín Fatima , De Priso-Sañudo Sandra , Mayoral Alejandro
Published: September 2023

Introducción: Los sanitarios son sometidos a estresores, relacionados con el desarrollo de trastornos del sueño. Este estudio evalúa las características del sueño en sanitarios de la zona sur de Madrid. 
Método: Durante diciembre de 2021 y enero de 2022, se realizó, en los hospitales de Móstoles, Getafe, Fuenlabrada y Alcorcón, una encuesta anonimizada con cuestionarios autoadministrados que incluyó datos demográficos, escala de ansiedad GAD-7, índice de Pittsburgh (PSQI) e Índice de higiene del sueño (SHI).
Resultados: Obtuvimos una muestra de 329 sujetos. El 83,3% de los sanitarios padece ansiedad, siendo las variables auxiliares de enfermería y trabajo a turnos las más afectadas. El 85% presentaron mala calidad del sueño, siendo las variables auxiliares de enfermería, >15 años de experiencia y familiares a cargo las más significativas. La higiene del sueño se distribuye entre buena higiene (48%) y mala higiene (52%). Una media de edad 37,43 años, menos de cinco años de experiencia, solteros y no tener familiares a cargo se relacionó con mala higiene.
Conclusiones: Concluimos que los trabajadores de la salud tienen mala calidad del sueño y ansiedad, en particular las auxiliares de enfermería. Se relacionó haber trabajado más de quince años con mala calidad del sueño. Otro aspecto a destacar es la relación entre el trabajo a turnos y presentar ansiedad. Los solteros con menos de cinco años de experiencia y de menor edad tienen mala higiene del sueño. La higiene del sueño, ansiedad y calidad del sueño están relacionadas. Debemos considerar medidas concretas de protección y prevención para los sanitarios.
Real-time cardiovascular magnetic resonance-guided radiofrequency ablation: A comprehensive review
Authors: Tampakis Konstantinos , Pastromas Sokratis , Sykiotis Alexandros , Kampanarou Stamatina , Kourgiannidis Georgios , Pyrpiri Chrysa , Bousoula Maria , Rozakis Dimitrios , Andrikopoulos George
Published: September 2023

Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging could enable major advantages when guiding in real-time cardiac electrophysiology procedures offering high-resolution anatomy, arrhythmia substrate, and ablation lesion visualization in the absence of ionizing radiation. Over the last decade, technologies and platforms for performing electrophysiology procedures in a CMR environment have been developed. However, performing procedures outside the conventional fluoroscopic laboratory posed technical, practical and safety concerns. The development of magnetic resonance imaging compatible ablation systems, the recording of high-quality electrograms despite significant electromagnetic interference and reliable methods for catheter visualization and lesion assessment are the main limiting factors. The first human reports, in order to establish a procedural workflow, have rationally focused on the relatively simple typical atrial flutter ablation and have shown that CMR-guided cavotricuspid isthmus ablation represents a valid alternative to conventional ablation. Potential expansion to other more complex arrhythmias, especially ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation, would be of essential impact, taking into consideration the widespread use of substrate-based strategies. Importantly, all limitations need to be solved before application of CMR-guided ablation in a broad clinical setting.
Immediate in-hospital outcomes after percutaneous revascularization of acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock
Authors: Solangi Bashir Ahmed , Shah Jehangir Ali , Kumar Rajesh , Batra Mahesh Kumar , Ali Gulzar , Butt Muhammad Hassan , Nisar Ambreen , Qamar Nadeem , Saghir Tahir , Sial Jawaid Akbar
Published: September 2023

Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging could enable major advantages when guiding in real-time cardiac electrophysiology procedures offering high-resolution anatomy, arrhythmia substrate, and ablation lesion visualization in the absence of ionizing radiation. Over the last decade, technologies and platforms for performing electrophysiology procedures in a CMR environment have been developed. However, performing procedures outside the conventional fluoroscopic laboratory posed technical, practical and safety concerns. The development of magnetic resonance imaging compatible ablation systems, the recording of high-quality electrograms despite significant electromagnetic interference and reliable methods for catheter visualization and lesion assessment are the main limiting factors. The first human reports, in order to establish a procedural workflow, have rationally focused on the relatively simple typical atrial flutter ablation and have shown that CMR-guided cavotricuspid isthmus ablation represents a valid alternative to conventional ablation. Potential expansion to other more complex arrhythmias, especially ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation, would be of essential impact, taking into consideration the widespread use of substrate-based strategies. Importantly, all limitations need to be solved before application of CMR-guided ablation in a broad clinical setting.
Jan Kanty Rzesiński – dziewiętnastowieczny krakowski romanista i historyk prawa (część II)
Authors: Korporowicz Łukasz Jan
Published: September 2023

Jan Kanty Rzesiński – Cracovian Roman Law and Legal History Scholar of 19th Century The article is the second part of the work devoted to the academic profile and views of Jan Kanty Rzesiński – a Cracovian lawyer who was vigorously engaged in research on Roman law, Polish legal history, and legal philosophy in the first half of the 19th century. Despite his academic interests, J.K. Rzesiński was not working at the Faculty of Law of the Jagiellonian University for most of the time. In the first part of the article, the author discussed J.K. Rzesiński’s curriculum vitae and his works on Roman law. The objective of this the second part of the article, is to examine those of remaining literary works that dealt with law (the translation of Processus iuris civilis Cracoviensis, articles on obstagium in lieu of securing creditors rights in the old Polish law, articles on language and jurisprudence, and articles on the relations between legal history and philosophy of law) as well as his views against the epoch and the Cracovian academic milieu.
Problematyka ochrony prawnej artystycznych wykonań (w latach 1919–1994) w Polsce (część I)
Authors: Bagieńska-Masiota Aleksandra
Published: September 2023

Issues Concerning Legal Protection of Artistic Performances in Poland in the Years 1919–1994 (Part I)

The article presents the views of the legal doctrine and the discussions related to attempts to bring artistic performances under legal regulation, from 1918 to 1945. Between 1918 and 1945 an artistic performance draft law was created. However, the bill never became law due to a lack of support from the legal community. The actual protection of rights in regard to artistic performances was provided by the provisions of copyright law.
Praca zdalna po zmianach w Kodeksie pracy
Authors: Ziółkowska Krystyna
Published: September 2023

One of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was the introduction of a remote work system for those employees who could work outside of the workplace. The adoption of such a solution was made possible by the Act of March 2, 2020, on special solutions related to the prevention, counteracting and combating of COVID-19, other infectious diseases and crises caused by them, the Polish Journal Of Laws from 2020, item 374, as amended, commonly referred to as anti-COVID, or anti-crisis, shield. A temporary solution designed to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 has become, over time, a regular form of work. Therefore, there was a need to regulate the rules of remote work. The Marshal of the Sejm received the draft of the act amending the Polish Labor Code and certain other acts (print no. 2335) concerning precisely remote work. The purpose of this publication is to present the aforementioned draft of the act concerning remote work, as well as an analysis of the provisions introduced in the Polish Labor Code.
Uchylenie tajemnicy zawodowej w trybie art. 180 § 2 k.p.k. a niezależność zawodowa radcy prawnego. Uwagi polemiczne
Authors: Sowiński Piotr Krzysztof
Published: September 2023

The subject of this publication is the professional independence of an attorney-at-law and its normative sources. The work attempts to answer the question to what extent the aforementioned independence is influenced by the professional secrecy and whether the exemption from this secrecy in the manner provided by separate regulations, including by the article 180 § 2 of the Polish Code of Criminal Procedure, decreases the professional independence of an attorney-at-law. The text is polemical in nature.
O źródłach inspiracji archiwistyką w książce, która nie stała się podręcznikiem. Refleksje na marginesie publikacji W. Chorążyczewskiego Zachęta do archiwistyki, Wydawnictwo Naukowe UMK, Toruń 2022, ss. 360
Authors: Perzyna Paweł
Published: September 2023

The reviewed paper is a unique position in the literary works of the Polish archives of the last three decades, since it presents the three perspectives of the archival field: its theoretical basis, standpoint of the archival practice, and praise of amateurishness as an inducement to undertake any archival activities. Not only did the author discuss the current achievements of the archival science and explain its scientific character, scope, internal division and terminology used by the archivists, but he also presented an innovative concept, a reflection on seeking new ideas in the archival science and their practical applications, as befits a monograph. In the book, this pioneering role is played by the passages concerning the redefinition and restoration of the process model of forming archival collection, as well as theory of collections, the essence of which is the principle of respecting the entirety, created naturally by creators, systemically separated from each other, which comprises not only archives, but also library and museum objects
Wybrane aspekty przestępczości z wykorzystaniem walut wirtualnych
Authors: Opitek Paweł , Butor-Keler Agnieszka , Kanclerz Karol
Published: September 2023

Artykuł składa się z dwóch części. W pierwszej omówiono zagadnienia związane z funkcjonowaniem rynku kryptoaktywów w Polsce i na świecie oraz planowanymi zmianami w przepisach regulujących ten rynek. Dotyczą one statusu prawnego tokenów cyfrowych i ich wykorzystania w procederze prania pieniędzy i finansowania terroryzmu oraz obowiązków instytucji obowiązanych w systemie przeciw-działania praniu pieniędzy. W drugiej części skupiono się na kwestiach procesowych i pozaprocesowych związanych z kryptowalutami. Omówiono status cyfrowego artefaktu w postępowaniu karnym, pracę operacyjną oraz prowadzenie śledztwa pod kątem zwalczania przestępczości kryptowalutowej. W podsumowaniu przedstawiono postulaty skierowane do organów ścigania i ochrony prawa. Celem artykułu jest przegląd problematyki dotyczącej wykorzystania walut wirtualnych w popełnianiu przestępstw, zwłaszcza zagadnień z zakresu przeciwdziałania praniu pieniędzy oraz finansowaniu terroryzmu.
Zabezpieczenia strefowe współczesnych obiektów dyplomatycznych na przykładzie budynków ambasad w Europie powstałych bądź zmodernizowanych na przełomie XX i XXI wieku
Authors: Dobrzyńska-Jarosz Agnieszka
Published: September 2023

Obiekty dyplomatyczne to budynki z wyjątkową strukturą i o dużym znaczeniu międzynarodowym. Jednym z czynników istotnych przy ich projektowaniu jest bezpieczeństwo, a co za tym idzie – zastosowanie możliwych sposobów zabezpieczeń (aktywnych i pasywnych), by zapobiec potencjalnym zagrożeniom. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie stosowanych środków bezpieczeństwa w zakresie architektury obiektów dyplomatycznych na przykładzie budynków ambasad w Europie. Pod tym kątem zanalizowano 22 ambasady znajdujące się w Warszawie, Berlinie i Rzymie. W artykule scharakteryzowano elementy zastosowane przy ich projektowaniu, realizacji i modernizacji na przełomie XX i XXI w.
Selected aspects of crime involving virtual currencies
Authors: Opitek Paweł , Butor-Keler Agnieszka , Kanclerz Karol
Published: September 2023

The article consists of two parts. The first discusses issues related to the functioning of the crypto-assets market in Poland and internationally and the planned changes in the regulations governing this market. They concern the legal status of digital tokens and their use in money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as the obligations of obliged institutions in the anti-money laundering system. The second part of the study focuses on procedural and non-procedural issues related to virtual currencies. The status of the digital artefact in criminal proceedings, operational work and the conduct of investigations with a view to combating cryptocurrency crime are discussed. The article concludes with demands addressed to law enforcement and law enforcement agencies. The aim of the article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the issues related to the use of virtual currencies in the commission of crimes, covering in particular AML and terrorist financing issues.
Book review: Marta Sara Stempień, Boko Haram 2002–2020. Czarne flagi nad Nigerią
Authors: Izak Krzysztof
Published: September 2023

M.S. Stempień, Boko Haram 2002–2020. Czarne flagi nad Nigerią(Eng. Boko Haram 2002-2020. Black flags over Nigeria), Warszawa–Siedlce 2020, Rytm, 206 pp.
Book review: Legal aspects of the European intelligence services’ activities edited by Piotr Burczaniuk, PhD
Authors: Wielec Marcin
Published: September 2023

Legal aspects of the European intelligence services’ activities, P. Burczaniuk (scientific editor), Warszawa 2022, Agencja Bezpieczeństwa Wewnętrznego.
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Topical and Oral Beta Blockers in the Treatment of Childhood Hemangiomas
Authors: YÜKSEL Kerim Faruk , KANDUR Yaşar , ALPCAN Ayşegül , TURSUN Serkan , VURAL Sevde Nur , ALBAYRAK Meryem
Published: September 2023

Purpose: Hemangiomas are the most common vascular tumors of childhood, and the treatment options have undergone profound changes in recent years. We aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of non-pharmacological treatment, topical beta blocker treatment, and and oral beta blocker treatment in the treatment of superficial and deep hemangiomas in the pediatric age group.

Material and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of pediatric patients with hemangioma.

Results: Fifty-three patients (F/M=40/13) were enrolled in this study. Superficial hemangiomas were detected in 14 (26.4%) patients, and deep hemangiomas in 39 (73.6%). Seventeen patients were followed without medication, 19 patients were treated with a topical beta blocker , and 17 patients were treated with an oral beta blocker. Twelve patients with a superficial hemangioma were followed without medication while two patients received topical timolol treatment.

A comparison of the lesion progress in the patients with superficial hemangiomas in non-pharmacological treatment and topical treatment groups, the mean scores of success in terms of mean fading and reduction in lesion depth were significantly higher at 1st month (7.0 vs 1.66; p=0.049; 6.0 vs 1.5; p=0.045).

Among patients with deep hemangiomas, a comparison of mean fading scores showed no difference between the oral and topical treatment groups at both 1st and 4th month (p=0.551, p=0.551).

Conclusion: We believe that topical treatment can replace oral beta blockers in the future, and will likely be more preferred by clinicians and families because of their fewer side effects.
An Interview with 2023 AIB John Fayerweather Eminent Scholar Franklin Allen
Authors: Allen Franklin , Zahra Shaker
Published: September 2023

Franklin Allen was selected as the 2023 John Fayerweather Eminent Scholar of the Year by the Academy of International Business (AIB) Fellows. In this interview, he discusses with AIB Fellow Shaker Zahra major issues related to corporate finance and governance in the context of international business, including issues related to his work in comparative financial systems and development across developed and emerging markets such as the U.S., Europe, China, India and Sub-Saharan Africa. He also discusses the potential impact of digital currencies and climate change, along with providing advice to scholars regarding important elements in selecting research topics.
Trauma-Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Mileković M
Published: September 2023

Trauma is a noteworthy contributor to death and disability in adults. Its impact can extend to multiple organ systems via complex physiological reactions. This article comprehensively examines the physiological responses that transpire following trauma. It begins with the initial immune and inflammatory responses and advances to the possibility of sepsis and multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). The article delves into the roles of the innate and adaptive immune systems, the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS), and the various stages of sepsis. It emphasizes the importance of early detection and treatment, showcasing the benefit of the Injury Severity Score (ISS) to assess trauma severity and the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores to estimate sepsis severity. While acknowledging progress in understanding and identifying trauma-related conditions, the article emphasizes the importance of providing timely and accurate treatment to improve patient’s recovery.
La metodología Lean Construction: una revisión sistemática a la bibliografía (2019-2023)
Authors: Blandín Fernando
Published: September 2023

Antecedentes: Falta una comprensión profunda y holística de cómo se están adaptando y adoptando la Lean Construction (LC) en diferentes regiones y contextos. Objetivo: Revisar de manera sistemática los artículos relacionados con la LC publicados entre 2019 y 2023. Metodología: Se estableció una metodología detallada para seleccionar y analizar la información, resultando en la elección de 36 artículos de un total inicial de 54, tras excluir duplicados y otros fuera de criterio. Estos trabajos seleccionados fueron analizados en términos de origen, temas, metodologías, hallazgos y limitaciones. Conclusión: La integración de LC y Building Information Modeling (BIM) ha revolucionado la industria constructiva global, demostrando su adaptabilidad y robustez en distintos contextos, desde Latinoamérica hasta Asia. Esta confluencia responde a las crecientes demandas del sector y, aunque se evidencia una rica diversidad metodológica, su sinergia optimiza tiempo, costos y gestión. Sin embargo, es esencial reconocer las limitaciones culturales y geográficas al interpretar y aplicar estas técnicas.
Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery in Singapore: The Next Lap
Authors: Chua TSJ , Chua YL
Published: September 2023

Fourteen years ago, an editorial in the Annals announced the coming of age of cardiology in Singapore. Among the issues raised in that editorial were the impact of changing demographics and disease patterns, the importance of optimising resources, and the need for structured training and sub-specialisation.
High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein is Predictive of Medium-term Cardiac Outcome in High-risk Asian Patients Presenting With Chest Pain Syndrome Without Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Low AF , Seow SC , Yeoh KG , Lim YT , Tan HC , Yeo TC
Published: September 2023

Introduction: High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) has been shown to be predictive of cardiac events but data among Asians is comparatively few. We evaluated the role of hs-CRP in the prediction of adverse cardiac outcome in a cohort of high-risk patients presenting with chest pain syndrome without myocardial infarction (MI).

Materials and Methods: Three hundred and forty-seven patients were prospectively recruited over an 18-month period and patients with MI as documented by serial electrocardiogram abnormalities, and creatinine kinase or troponin elevation were excluded. Mean follow-up duration was 901 ± 306 days. Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards modelling were used to evaluate outcome and determine association with predictor variables.

Results: The composite primary endpoint of cardiac mortality, non-fatal MI, cardiac failure or coronary revascularisation procedure (coronary artery bypass grafting or angioplasty) unrelated to the index admission was reached in 37 patients. History of previous MI (P = 0.002), presence of at least 1 coronary artery with ≥50% stenosis (P = 0.028) and elevated hs-CRP levels were associated with an adverse cardiac outcome (P = 0.001 for CRP in the upper quartile, and 0.002 for CRP ≥1mg/L, respectively). None of the traditional cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, significant family history, smoking, male gender and increased age) was predictive. Multivariate modelling showed elevated hs-CRP to confer the highest risk for an adverse cardiac outcome (P <0.001).

Conclusion: Hs-CRP is useful in further stratifying high-risk multi-ethnic patients presenting with chest pain despite no evidence of MI. Close follow-up and aggressive management of these patients may be warranted.
Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Lim SL , Chua YL
Published: September 2023

Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Surgical treatment is the most effective means of curing atrial fibrillation.
Patients who Talk and Deteriorate: A New Look at an Old Problem
Authors: Tan JE , Ng I , Lim J , Wong HB , Yeo TT
Published: September 2023

Background and Methods: We sought to review established prognostic indicators applied to Asian population, and to identify new risk factors for deterioration in patients who talked and deteriorated after traumatic brain injury (TBI). This retrospective study used our prospectively maintained TBI database. From August 1999 to July 2001, 324 patients were admitted to the neurosurgical intensive care unit (ICU). Thirty-eight patients (11.8%) talked between injury and subsequent deterioration into coma. Independent outcome predictors were studied.

Results and Conclusion: Fourteen patients had subdural haematomas, 9 extradural haematomas, 19 contusions/haematomas and 3 subarachnoid haemorrhages. 81.5% of the patients had mass lesions potentially requiring surgery. Twenty patients had good functional recovery at 6 months (Glasgow Outcome Score 4 and 5); 18 were dead or vegetative. Age, gender, type of intracranial lesion and presence of coagulopathy were significantly correlated with outcome. Intracranial haematomas continue to be most significant in patients who talk and deteriorate. Coagulopathy was the strongest prognostic predictor of poor outcome with fibrinolytic parameters being reliable prognostic markers of head injury. Early identification, continued monitoring and treatment of coagulopathy should be our new look at improving outcome of these patients.