bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Xenoinjertos de piel de tilapia en Equus caballus Frisón por herida en la cuartilla
Authors: González Bravo Raquel , Legaria Ramírez Dafne , Del Valle Martínez Marco Antonio
Published: September 2024

Resumen
Descripción del caso. Un caballo (Equus caballus) raza Frisón de veinte años de edad fue remitido para segunda revaloración por pérdida de la continuidad en la cicatrización del miembro torácico derecho. Su herida tenía seis meses de evolución.
Hallazgos clínicos. Herida en la región lateral de la cuartilla del miembro torácico derecho con tejido de granulación exuberante en un área de 3828.19 cm2: 8.6 cm de largo, 6.4 cm de ancho y un 1 cm de grosor. El médico remitente notificó que la herida tenía seis meses de evolución.
Tratamiento y evolución. Desbride quirúrgico, donde se retiró el tejido de granulación exuberante y se mandó a analizar mediante histopatología para determinar el diagnóstico morfológico. Se xenoinjertó piel de tilapia estéril (Pargo-UNAM) previa analgesia, manejo antimicrobiano, desbride, control hemorrágico y aplicación de antiséptico. Se fijó de forma estéril con vendaje de protección. En cada cambio de vendaje se midió la herida.
Pruebas de laboratorio. Se analizó una muestra de tejido de la lesión para someterla a un estudio microscópico y así determinar el diagnóstico morfológico.
Relevancia clínica. La medicina regenerativa nos ha proporcionado nuevas terapias prometedoras para el tratamiento de heridas en équidos. La piel de tilapia es un biomaterial de la bioingeniería que gracias a sus características microscópicas, similares a la estructura morfológica de la piel humana, donde predomina el colágeno tipo i, ha demostrado alta resistencia y extensión a la tracción. Por esto, se decidió utilizar piel de tilapia para el tratamiento de una herida que no cicatrizaba.
Aplicación del principio del interés superior de la niñez y la adolescencia en la participación política de adolescentes de Lima Metropolitana
Authors: Diaz Aguilar Lesly Paola , Machuca Vílchez Jorge Antonio , Rodríguez García Mary Carmen Cecilia
Published: September 2024

El derecho a la participación política de adolescentes es un derecho fundamental, el cual es vulnerado pese a que goza de protección constitucional. Ello, debido a la errónea interpretación del principio del interés superior de la niñez y la adolescencia, por parte de autoridades responsables de la implementación de este derecho en espacios de toma de decisión. En ese sentido, la presente investigación, de enfoque cualitativo, tipo básico y diseño de teoría fundamentada, tiene como objetivo general determinar de qué manera una correcta interpretación del principio del interés superior de la niñez y la adolescencia podría contribuir favorablemente al ejercicio del derecho a la participación política de adolescentes en espacios de toma de decisión en Lima Metropolitana. De ahí que, mediante la aplicación de la entrevista, como instrumento de recolección de datos, se obtuvo como resultado que es necesario una interpretación garantista del principio del interés superior de la niñez y la adolescencia, debido a que actualmente diversos factores acarrean su deficiente interpretación, repercutiendo negativamente en el ejercicio del derecho a la participación política de adolescentes.
Problemas prácticos que se plantean en el reconocimiento de los divorcios notariales latinoamericanos en España
Authors: Marchal Escalona Nuria
Published: September 2024

Los litigios en materia matrimonial en los que concurre un elemento de extranjería son hoy en día relativamente frecuentes. Precisamente, en los últimos tiempos ha aumentado considerablemente el número de Estados latinoamericanos que, ante la necesidad de descargar y agilizar el trabajo de los órganos jurisdiccionales en este ámbito, han desjudicializado la disolución del vínculo matrimonial. El objetivo del presente estudio es analizar los problemas prácticos que surgen al reconocer en España los divorcios notariales otorgados en Latinoamérica. Desde un punto de vista metodológico, el estudio analiza tanto la normativa como la jurisprudencia española existente al respecto. El resultado es evidenciar las dificultades prácticas que existen a la hora de reconocer en España los divorcios notariales latinoamericanos, así como advertir los problemas de aplicación e interpretación que la normativa española plantea. Se trata de un trabajo original, pues no existen estudios previos en derecho internacional privado español en este ámbito. En las conclusiones se resaltan las principales aportaciones del trabajo, las cuales contribuirán a un mejor conocimiento de los problemas que presenta el reconocimiento de tales divorcios en España.
Un nuevo enfoque de las facultades regulatorias de la Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica: el concepto de restricciones al funcionamiento eficiente de los mercados
Authors: Guerrero Héctor Dedrick
Published: September 2024

Este artículo tiene la finalidad de identificar el alcance de las facultades regulatorias de la Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica para implementar la política de competencia de México. La perspectiva que puede ofrecer el derecho comparado para la consecución de esta finalidad es de importancia trascendental para este artículo, por lo que se consideran las corrientes de pensamiento y los precedentes judiciales que han influenciado al derecho antimonopolio estadounidense; asimismo, se analizan los precedentes judiciales mexicanos relacionados con el modelo de Estado de regulador. Se concluye que la Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica tiene un mandato constitucional exclusivo para ocuparse de asuntos del derecho de la competencia, que se pretende complementar en este artículo con una interpretación que le permita desplegar sus facultades constitucionales de una manera constructiva y progresiva, pero también en colaboración con las otras autoridades reguladoras.
Neuroderechos y transhumanismo: análisis sobre el acceso equitativo al aumento mental y la identidad personal
Authors: Sánchez Salazar Diana Vanessa , Rivera Estrada Jairo Esteban
Published: September 2024

Las neurotecnologías han avanzado significativamente en los últimos años, generando impactos notables en la vida humana. La neuroética ha liderado discusiones sobre los límites éticos en su uso, mientras que en el ámbito legal se ha reconocido la necesidad emergente de establecer neuroderechos para proteger a los seres humanos frente a los avances y posibles consecuencias negativas que pueden darse en su identidad personal. Se busca analizar los posibles rasgos transhumanistas presentes en los neuroderechos y su potencial contradicción con los principios de protección, especialmente en lo que respecta al acceso equitativo a mejoras cognitivas y su impacto en la identidad personal de los seres humanos. Se ejecutó una investigación cualitativa documental utilizando el método triangular de la bioética de Elio Sgreccia, y la hermenéutica filosófica desde la perspectiva crítica. Se examinaron textos relevantes en la materia, posteriormente analizados críticamente, identificando rasgos transhumanistas presentes en los neuroderechos. Los neuroderechos llegan a legitimar aspiraciones transhumanistas de mejora cognitiva, resultando en afectaciones significativas en la identidad personal. A partir de estos hallazgos, se proponen elementos a tener en cuenta en la elaboración de normativas que verdaderamente propendan por la protección de las personas frente al aumento de las neurotecnologías.
De la deficiencia a la diversidad: análisis crítico del marco jurídico mexicano y los nuevos paradigmas del concepto de discapacidad
Authors: Ramírez Rentería Guillermo
Published: September 2024

La integración de las personas con discapacidad en México constituye un pilar fundamental para alcanzar un desarrollo inclusivo y fortalecer la participación ciudadana. Esta investigación hace un recuento del concepto de discapacidad, su medición histórica y los elementos constitutivos del marco jurídico mexicano. El argumento presentado sostiene que el marco normativo mexicano no se encuentra armonizado con las recomendaciones internacionales, complicando el diseño e implementación de políticas públicas y sociales. La estructura subsecuente abarca el concepto de la discapacidad, los planes nacionales de desarrollo y el marco jurídico mexicano, en función del marco internacional mediante un análisis crítico. Se concluye que el marco jurídico mexicano sobre discapacidad requiere armonizarse en torno al modelo social de la discapacidad.
Investigating best practices for teaching reading recount text in the context of ESP
Authors: Rohman Sandhi Fattahul , Hartiningsih Sri , Gusdian Rosalin Ismayoeng
Published: September 2024

This research investigates the implementation of best practices in teaching reading recount texts within the context of Social Care education at a vocational high school. Recognizing the challenges in conventional learning materials for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) students, this research aims to explore how an English teacher's innovative approach to teaching reading recount text in the field of Social Care. A descriptive qualitative design was employed to describe how the teacher implemented the best practice in teaching reading recount text in the Social Care major. Data collection involved observation and interviews with the English teacher responsible for the Social Care major. The study was conducted at SMK Roudhatul Jannah, chosen for its newly introduced Social Care major in the Indonesian vocational education system. The analysis of the data collected revealed that the teacher's best practice involved focusing on biographies of notable figures in Social Care. The manual creation of biographies allowed the teacher to address the specific needs of the students, fostering engagement and practical application of knowledge. The research concludes that the teacher's proactive approach in manually creating biographies of notable figures not only addresses the limitations of conventional learning materials but also demonstrates a commitment to providing relevant content aligned with the student's major. The findings underscore the importance of ESP teachers adopting innovative teaching methods that resonate with students' specific needs, so it can be beneficial for their future careers.
Ramification of social-emotional learning on students’ academic success in English: A systematic literature review
Authors: Antari Ni Made Rini , Santosa Made Hery
Published: September 2024

This study aims to explore the previous research using systematic literature review related to the ramification between social-emotional learning competence (henceforth, SEL competence) and students’ academic achievement in English learning context related to the integration of SEL in English learning. The study also investigates whether SEL competence levels of EFL/ESL students and teachers are correlate with students’ academic success based on the literature review on the previous study related to the relationship between SEL and English achievement. This study belongs to systematic literature review using PRISMA model for data collection and thematic analysis to analyze the data. The result of systematic literature review showed that SEL competence has a positive correlation with EFL/ESL students’ academic achievement which means the higher SEL competence levels that students have, the higher score in English subject they have. The result also indicated both English teachers’ and students’ SEL competence levels are important for teaching and learning process which connected to the motivation that can increase students’ engagement to learn English. Result showed that the relationship between SEL competence levels and students’ academic achievement in EFL/ESL context linked to the integration of SEL in the classroom, SEL play an important role as the way for students to learn how to control themselves, their relationships, emotions, and SEL does not replace anything in classroom.
Smart interactive whiteboard in EFL class at Islamic university
Authors: Pratama Aryawira , Rozal Edi , Andriani Reni , Sumardi Mayang Sastra , Putri Rahmadani , Mahmudah Khotimah , Sakunti Sri Ramdayeni
Published: September 2024

This research aims to investigate students’ perception of using Smart Interactive Whiteboard in the English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom in the State Islamic University in Jambi city. This research employs a quantitative survey method, utilizing a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool.  The questionnaire consisted of 26 five-point Lickert-scale items in order to measure the students’ perceptions about (1) Perceived Learning Contribution, (2) Motivation, (3) Perceived Efficiency, and (4) Perceived Negative Effects. The results of the survey show that students like having smart, interactive whiteboards in the classroom. The results show that these technological tools help people learn, get motivated, feel like they are working well, and don't have any bad affects. The combination of audio and visual elements makes it easier to understand and provides a stimulating learning environment. Students also say they are more engaged, focused, involved, and excited about learning. Smart, interactive whiteboards are thought to make classrooms more visible, more organized, and better at keeping track of time. The fact that most students disagree with the idea that these tools have bad results shows that they like using them. Overall, the results show how smart interactive whiteboards can be benefited for positive learning experiences, motivation, efficiency, and student engagement in a positive and pleasant learning atmosphere.
English speaking activities for raising entrepreneurship awareness: EFL students’ view
Authors: Ratnaningsih Paskalina Widiastuti
Published: September 2024

Speaking is as the part of English skills. Speaking English is important for communication. English is learned in the university level. Entrepreneurship study program students learn English to increase their English related to entrepreneurship. English is needed when they become an entrepreneur for communication. Speaking English well is also needed so that it can convey appropriate meaning. This study aims to discover students’ views on entrepreneurship awareness through speaking English. The method used was survey research. The respondents were students of entrepreneurship study program. The questionnaire consisted of closed-ended questions and open-ended questions. The finding of this research was students’ awareness of entrepreneurship increased in the process of speaking English. The students were motivated to start their businesses. They had mindset and attitude to be an entrepreneur. It was needed as the foundation to start business. Then, they became aware of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis in starting their businesses. By analyzing SWOT, they became aware of the processes on how to start their businesses. Their speaking skill also increased along with the increase of their vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Their vocabularies in entrepreneurship had increased. They could also use appropriate grammar in context and appropriate pronunciation. Their self-confident in speaking English also increased.
The role of the social media platform pinterest as a creative media reference for generation Z students
Authors: Saputra Relly Anjar Vinata Wisnu
Published: September 2024

This study was conducted to analyze the role of the social media platform Pinterest as a reference for the creativity of Generation Z students. The research method used was qualitative with a case study approach, allowing for an in-depth exploration of how Pinterest influences student creativity. Data collection techniques were carried out through in-depth interviews, observations, and document studies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Informants were determined purposively, consisting of students from the Department of Sociology at Universitas Negeri Padang, specifically from both the Sociology Study Program and the Communication Studies Program. This targeted selection ensured that the informants had relevant experience and insights. Data processing utilized the Miles and Huberman data analysis technique, which involves data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. This method ensured that the data was systematically analyzed to identify patterns and draw meaningful conclusions. The results of the study indicate that Pinterest plays a crucial role in facilitating the creative processes of Generation Z students. This platform serves as a rich source of visual inspiration, offering a vast array of images and creative ideas that can stimulate the imagination of Generation Z students. Additionally, the ability to save and share creative content broadens the horizons of Generation Z students, enabling them to continuously develop their creative skills and expertise. Pinterest not only provides inspiration but also serves as a collaborative tool where students can exchange ideas and gain feedback from peers, further enhancing their creative potential
Relationship between proactive personality and online reading motivation in teenagers: A moderated mediation model
Authors: Yu Tingming , Meng Lianjia
Published: September 2024

The development of teenagers' reading habits is important for their integration into adult society, and the popularity of the digital space provides ample opportunity. However, empirical research on teenagers' online reading motivation in Mainland China is limited. We constructed a
moderated mediation model to examine the relevant factors that affect teenagers' online reading motivation and the mechanisms of these relationships. Participants comprised 819 middle school students who completed questionnaires at a single time point. The results demonstrated that proactive
personality was significantly and positively related to teenagers' motivation to read online, while general self-efficacy partially mediated the relationship between proactive personality and online reading motivation. Furthermore, family socioeconomic status moderated the relationship between
self-efficacy and online reading motivation. These findings contribute to the literature on the antecedents and mechanisms of teenagers' online reading behavior and provide theoretical and practical implications for online reading services.
The effect of peer relationships on loneliness: A moderated mediation model
Authors: Lin Zhengzheng
Published: September 2024

I examined the effect of peer relationships and core self-evaluation on loneliness, and explored the moderating role of migrant status in this context by surveying 389 junior high school students using a questionnaire method. The results showed that core self-evaluation partially mediated
the relationship between peer relationships and loneliness. In addition, migrant status had a significant moderating effect on the first half pathway of the mediating process. These findings deepen understanding of the mechanisms affecting loneliness in adolescents, especially migrant adolescents.
The findings could help researchers develop more effective interventions to reduce loneliness among adolescents, focusing on the mental health problems of migrant children to provide them with more comprehensive support.
Confucian leadership and millennial employee loyalty: The mediating role of supervisor–subordinate guanxi
Authors: Li Yiyuan , Ma Wenbao
Published: September 2024

Extensive research has been conducted to scrutinize employee loyalty, but scant attention has been directed toward understanding this phenomenon within the context of the millennial workforce in China. To address this research gap, in this study we investigated the association between
Confucian leadership and employee loyalty among millennials in China, incorporating the mediating role of supervisor–subordinate guanxi in this relationship. Participants were 250 employees of 15 firms, who completed a self-administered survey. We found a positive relationship between
Confucian leadership and millennial employee loyalty. Moreover, supervisor–subordinate guanxi was a significant and partial mediator of this relationship. These findings suggest that it is important to adopt Confucian leadership as well as building quality supervisor–subordinate
guanxi when enhancing millennial employee loyalty.
Who should select the external auditor in emerging economies? Role of institutional ownership and family ownership
Authors:   Accounting Department, Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman, Al Ani Mawih Kareem , Chong H Gin ,   Finance and MIS, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas, USA, Tawfik Omar Ikbal ,   Accounting Department, Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman
Published: September 2024

Aim/purpose – This study reports the demand for Big 4 audits among institutional and family owners, the two dominant ownerships in the GCC countries. We conducted this in-depth study to gain an understanding of the type of firms, family-owned or institu- tional-owned firms that lead to choosing audit firms. Design/methodology/approach – This study employed a quantitative cross-country study by selecting a sample based on secondary data extracted from the Capital IQ data- -set from a panel of 1827 non-financial firms listed on the stock exchanges of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from 2010 to 2018. The hypothesized effects of institutional ownership (IO) and family ownership (FO) on the selection of external auditors in these countries were examined using logit, probit, and heteroskedastic probit analysis. Findings – The study finds that institutional investors play a crucial role in influencing firms’ choice of auditors in the GCC. Family-owned firms tend to hire non-Big 4 firms when the owners actively monitor the firms’ financial transactions. In addition, the study finds that both domestic and foreign institutional investors have a significant positive effect on auditor selection, with domestic institutional investors having priority. These findings support the efforts of market authorities in the GCC to highlight the critical role of IO over FO in improving audit quality. Research implications/limitations – The results are highly relevant for shareholders, executives, institutional investors, regulators, and academics. They help them improve the growth of capital and audit markets by developing best practices, thereby helping achieve an optimal framework for auditor choice that matches higher audit quality. This study focuses on only two types of ownership structures (institution and family) despite the many options because of the extensive debates and discussions on the association between the studied ownership types and auditor choice. Originality/value/contribution – Study highlighted the role of institutional investors in GCC countries as one of the most attractive emerging economies in the Middle East. Since no research has been conducted on the role of institutional and family investors in selecting external auditors in GCC countries, this study has made a significant contribu- tion to the accounting and auditing literature. It mitigates the gap in the literature on emerging markets. The findings can provide policymakers with guidelines for including institutional investors and FO in GCC countries to ensure high-quality audits. Keywords: institutional ownership (IO), family ownership (FO), auditor choice, Gulf Cooperation Council, emerging economies. JEL Classification: G23, G32, D10, M42.
Hermenéutica simbólica del lenguaje visual
Authors: Pavez Carolina
Published: September 2024

Este ensayo tiene como objetivo vislumbrar cómo el lenguaje visual configura y da lugar a nuestras reflexiones y vivencias. En concreto, desde una perspectiva hermenéutica simbólica, interconecta las cualidades implícitas en la imagen creada con la realidad experimentada. Para este propósito, disuelve el mandato de la autonomía del arte replegada en sí misma, a razón de percibir cómo sus componentes se articulan con la realidad. En particular, desentrama los contenidos subyacentes de una imagen del estallido social en Chile, a saber, la obra Nous sommes rockers sudamerican de Fab Ciraolo, como caso ejemplar.
Does Environmental Factor Influence the Rating of Creditworthiness? A Comparative Analysis of Developed versus Developing Countries
Authors: Lim Kok-Tiong , Goh Kim-Leng
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the influence of environmental factor in the determination of a country’s creditworthiness given the world’s agenda to contain the rise in global temperature. This paper leverages on two environmental factor proxies, CO2 emissions per capita and renewable energy per capita, to assess whether the environmental factor plays a significant role in determining the sovereign credit ratings (SCRs) issued by three leading credit rating agencies (CRAs), i.e., Moody’s, S&P and Fitch for 49 countries spanning the period of 2000 to 2021. The empirical results show that the environmental factor is being considered by the CRAs. Since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015, the environmental factor has turned significant for the determination of the SCRs of developing countries, but not for the developed countries. The creditworthiness of developing countries is subjected to a penalty for CO2 emissions. While the level of renewable energy adoption is higher amongst the developed countries, the evidence does not show that their level of CO2 emissions is lower. This paper recommends the CRAs to explicitly state the environmental factor criteria and update their SCR methodologies to ensure uniformity in application.
Malay Entry into Business through Scaling the Heights of Corporate Malaysia from mid-1980s – An Assessment
Authors: Thillainathan R. , Cheong Kee-Cheok
Published: September 2024

The aim of this paper is in identifying and analysing, from an economic perspective, the policies, programs and instruments the government used in promoting Malay entry into business, the form of this entry, including of rent-seeking, the extent to which Malays have scaled the heights of Corporate Malaysia as well as of the factors accounting for the success or failure of this agenda in the post-1985 period after the launch of the corporatisation and privatisation era. The discussion on the performance as well as of the key problems and issues encountered from the country’s use of the corporatisation or privatisation route to promote entry, is also combined with a similar discussion on its use of: (a) government linked investment companies (GLICs) in promoting Malay entry into business from an almost non-existent level in 1957, (b) the private finance initiative (PFI) or the build, lease, maintain and transfer (BLMT) model in promoting entry as an owner-manager in the era of corporatisation and institutional fund management, as well as (c) multiple instruments in aggressively promoting entry within an industry or sector with multiple goals.
Political Leadership Matters: Malaysia’s Unrealised Potential
Authors: Nagaraj Shyamala , Lee Kiong-hock
Published: September 2024

Malaysia was among five East Asian nations that successfully leveraged globalisation to achieve sustained high economic growth in the post-war period. But it has been unable to transition beyond upper-middle income to high-income status, unlike the other economies of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. In this paper, we appraise Malaysia’s political leadership to understand the reasons for its restrained growth. Specifically, we assess the demeanour and acumen of Malaysia’s prime ministers in economic decision-making. We find that the early leaders were more transformational and set Malaysia on the path to income growth. However, political leaders since the 1980s have been more transactional, using race and religious divides to entrench political power, cronyism and corruption resulting in a concomitant erosion in social capabilities. The result is serious deficits in the quality of human capital, critical-thinking capabilities of the civil service, and the integrity and independence of the institutions of economic governance. These constrain the ability to face external challenges of a changing world order impacting both Malaysia’s global trade relations and its society. Only a transformational leader can galvanise Malaysians to overcome these challenges and direct much-needed reforms to help Malaysia transition to high-income status.
Confessional Narrative in Leonid Andreev’s “Thought” and “My Notes”
Authors:   National Chengchi University, Chiang Chieh-han
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the role of confessional discourse in Leonid Andreev’s “Thought” and “My Notes.” In these works, confession not only serves as a significant narrative device that creates a particular mode of psychological reality. It is also directly related to the interpretation of the meaning of the stories. On the one hand, the confessional intention presented in the texts shows the struggle to gain self-knowledge and the urgency of overcoming the isolation of one’s existence. On the other hand, it does not lead to the discovery of truth and only unveils its elusive quality. With a particular focus on the representation of existential consciousness and the realization of the poetics of play, this study examines, among others, the principle of dialogism and the significance of paratextual elements. The paper argues that the desire for selfdisclosure reflected in “Thought” and “My Notes” reveals the paradoxical nature of the confessional narrative, which is transformed into a certain kind of play, leading to selfdeception and the fictitious construction of identity.
Eternal Disputes About Kalevala. Review of the Book by M. Nieminen “My Kalevala. What? Why? Where from? When? Whose? Discussions About an Epic”
Authors:   nstitute of Linguistics, Literature and History, Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kundozerova Maria V.
Published: September 2024

The article reviews the book “My Kalevala. What? Why? Where from? When? Whose? Discussions About an Epic” by the Finnish writer, researcher, and public figure Markku Nieminen published in Finland in Finnish in 2023. The book is dedicated to the history of the controversy surrounding the poem “Kalevala” created by Elias Lönnrot. Various interpretations of Kalevala — as a national Finnish epic, a Karelian-Finnish folk epic, and an author’s poem — give rise to endless discussions and determine the relevance of the work under review, which also makes its contribution to the modern debate. The article presents a brief description of the work, identifying pairs of the main participants in the discussion over an almost 200-year period: E. Lönnrot — K.A. Gottlund, A. Ahlquist — J. Krohn, T. Rein — J. Aho, K. Krohn — V. Salminen and I. K. Inha, K. Kron — E.N. Setälä, M. Kuusi — V. Kaukonen, A. Tuomi — A. Mishin, M. Nieminen — T. Kondie. Particular attention is paid to the disputes between Russian participants and M. Nieminen’s response to the controversy in Finland at an online seminar in 2022. M. Nieminen consistently reveals the essence of the Kalevala discussions in which researchers, journalists, and public figures occurred in Finland and Russian Karelia. A structured presentation of such extensive material (dozens and hundreds of publications have been analyzed), in which the author’s broad outlook is felt at every step, certainly deserves the attention of readers.
Diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy of urinary bladder hydrodistension in patients with bladder pain syndrome
Authors: Kosevic Branko , Nikolic Ivica , Jovanovic Mirko , Spasic Aleksandar
Published: September 2024

Background/Aim. Interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a condition with recurring discomfort or pain in the urinary bladder and the surrounding pelvic region without an identifiable disease. The aim of this study was to assess hydrodistension as a diagnostic and treatment procedure in patients with BPS. Methods. This prospective study included 45 patients who underwent cystoscopy with hydrodistension. The mean values for 24-hr voiding frequency, maximal voided urine volume, average voided urine volume, and minimal voided urine volume originated from the frequency volume chart. The values were compared between the time before hydrodistension and one, three, and six months after that. Results. By comparing the initial data and data in all three follow-up periods (after one, three, and six months), the statistical significance (p < 0.046) was found, and that: for 24-hr voiding frequency, it was 19.64 ? 3.56, 9.42 ? 1.71, 9.58 ? 1.45, and 12.2 ? 2.79, respectively; then, for the minimal voided urine volume (p < 0.03), it was 59.11 ? 23.72 mL, 114.89 ? 4.09 mL, 112.44 ? 100.86 mL, and 89.00 ? 29.45 mL, respectively; for an average voided volume (p < 0.04), it was 105.33 ? 18.29 mL, 186.89 ? 23.14 mL, 186.44 ? 21.44 mL, and 155.78 ? 30.78 mL, respectively. There was no significant statistical difference (p < 0.1) regarding the maximal voided urine volume between initial and follow-up interval data: 196.89 ? 43.68 mL, 312.89 ? 54.59 mL, 316.00 ? 49.47 mL, 266.67 ? 53.17 mL, respectively. Conclusion. Our results demonstrate that hydrodistension is a reliable diagnostic and therapeutic procedure.
Does Prior Experience Reduce the Ability of Cooperation-Inducing Controls to Develop Trust between Employees?
Authors: Douthit Jeremy D. , Garrett Jace B. , Way Dan T.
Published: September 2024

Research suggests that controls that induce cooperation can increase interemployee trust. We find that when employees have experience working with the same coworker on the same task (“case-specific experience”) prior to working under the control, controls increase trust, but to a lesser extent than when employees have no experience prior to working under the control. We also find that trust is lower when employees have case-specific experience than when they have experience with only the coworker or the task, but that neither of these forms of experience mitigates the positive effect of controls on trust. Further, we shed light on the mechanisms through which controls and experience affect trust development by providing evidence that case-specific experience mitigates employees’ tendency to neglect base rate information about cooperation and to misattribute coworkers’ behavior to their trustworthiness rather than the control.

Data Availability: Data are available from the authors upon request.

JEL Classifications: M41; M52; D91.
Evaluation of a Standardized Obstetrics Insulin Drip Protocol and Order Set
Authors: Davis Margaret , Naseman Kristina , Leung Noelle , Schadler Aric
Published: September 2024

Objective

The prevalence of pregnancies affected by diabetes is increasing, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that 1–2% of pregnant women have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and up to 10% of pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes as of 2018. Maternal glycemic management is directly related to fetal and neonatal outcomes, and aberrant maternal hyperglycemia has known negative outcomes. Although most of glycemic management centers on outpatient treatment, evidence exists to support the use of intravenous insulin drips during inpatient admissions. This study aimed to evaluate an intravenous insulin protocol specific to the obstetric (OB) population.

Research Design and Methods

This was a single-center retrospective pre-/post- cohort study of OB patients with diabetes admitted to an academic medical center. Groups were differentiated based on admission date and protocol implementation with a 6-month washout period. Included patients received an intravenous insulin drip around either antenatal corticosteroid administration or during labor and delivery. Those who were within 7 days of receiving a diabetic ketoacidosis diagnosis or who were admitted to an intensive care unit were excluded.

Results

Fifty-nine patients received 69 distinct insulin drip orders. Twelve drips were included in the group admitted before initiation of the insulin drip protocol (pre-group) and 57 in the group admitted after the protocol went into effect (post-group). Time spent within the goal glucose range while on an insulin drip in the pre-group was 1.63% compared with 39.30% in the post-group (P <0.001). Glucose levels <70 mg/dL was 0.00% in the pre-group compared with 3.23% in the post-group (P = 0.045). There were no differences in severe hypoglycemia (glucose <50 mg/dL), hyperglycemia (glucose >110 mg/dL), or neonatal outcomes.

Conclusion

Implementation of a nursing-driven, obstetrics-specific intravenous insulin drip protocol significantly improved maternal glycemic management within a goal glucose range of 70–110 mg/dL during antenatal corticosteroid administration and labor and delivery.
Evaluation of a Standardized Obstetrics Insulin Drip Protocol and Order Set
Authors: Davis Margaret , Naseman Kristina , Leung Noelle , Schadler Aric
Published: September 2024

Objective. The prevalence of pregnancies affected by diabetes is increasing, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that 1–2% of pregnant women have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and up to 10% of pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes as of 2018. Maternal glycemic management is directly related to fetal and neonatal outcomes, and aberrant maternal hyperglycemia has known negative outcomes. Although most of glycemic management centers on outpatient treatment, evidence exists to support the use of intravenous insulin drips during inpatient admissions. This study aimed to evaluate an intravenous insulin protocol specific to the obstetric (OB) population. Research Design and Methods. This was a single-center retrospective pre-/post- cohort study of OB patients with diabetes admitted to an academic medical center. Groups were differentiated based on admission date and protocol implementation with a 6-month washout period. Included patients received an intravenous insulin drip around either antenatal corticosteroid administration or during labor and delivery. Those who were within 7 days of receiving a diabetic ketoacidosis diagnosis or who were admitted to an intensive care unit were excluded. Results. Fifty-nine patients received 69 distinct insulin drip orders. Twelve drips were included in the group admitted before initiation of the insulin drop protocol (pre-group) and 57 in the group admitted after the protocol went into effect (post-group). Time spent within the goal glucose range while on an insulin drip in the pre-group was 1.63% compared to 39.30% in the post-group (P <0.001). Glucose levels <70 mg/dL was 0.00% in the pre-group compared to 3.23% in the post-group (P = 0.045). There were no differences in severe hypoglycemia (glucose <50 mg/dL), hyperglycemia (glucose >110 mg/dL), or neonatal outcomes. Conclusion. Implementation of a nursing-driven, obstetrics-specific intravenous insulin drip protocol significantly improved maternal glycemic management within a goal glucose range of 70–110 mg/dL during antenatal corticosteroid administration and labor and delivery.
Systematic Review of Sulfur Oxides Levels in Industrial and Urban Settings in Iran
Authors: FH Fashami , FM Jahani , A Shojaei , R Rostami
Published: September 2024

The Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a prevalent pollutant in urban atmospheres. At a concentration level exceeding 9 ppm, it emits a potent and unpleasant odor and can prove fatal. The most harmful effects of air pollution are often due to a combination of sulfur oxides, particulate matter, and humidity. Given the importance of this pollutant in determining overall air quality, an investigation into its presence in Iranian cities can offer significant insights into the distribution patterns and influencing factors of its concentration levels. Such knowledge is crucial for improving our understanding of air quality and devising effective management strategies. This research was conducted through a systematic review of three databases: Magiran, SID, and Google Scholar. The review focused on articles reporting on the concentration of SO2. A total of 123 articles relevant to the study were initially identified. After a thorough examination, duplicate and irrelevant articles were excluded, leaving 25 articles that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The analysis shows that the average concentration of SO2 in industrial areas (226.1 ± 218.2 µg/m³) is significantly higher than that in urban areas (92.6 ± 125.4 µg/m³). Furthermore, the concentration of SO2 in outdoor environments (144.2 ± 178.9 µg/m³) exceeds that in indoor environments (74.9 ± 66.9 µg/m³). Notably, the concentration of SOx in central urban areas **surpasses** that in peripheral areas, with an average value of (190.1 ± 144.1µg/m³). The study also found that these concentrations are considerably higher during the summer months, averaging (224 ± 334 µg/m³). The results demonstrate that the levels of sulfur oxides, particularly in industrial settings, are elevated during the warmer seasons in comparison to other periods.
Clinical and Protein Biomarkers in Sepsis: Insights from Hospital-Based Case Studies
Authors: K Jamil , N Chaitanya , A Zaid , MA Saiqa , M Irfana , B Fatima
Published: September 2024

Background: Sepsis is a severe life-threatening state of infection with a high incidence in clinical settings and is one of the most common causes of hospitalization and deaths in the Critical Care Unit (CCU). The current research work was carried out to investigate the aetiology and pathophysiology of sepsis in the in-patients of Mahavir Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. This study aims to identify clinical and protein biomarkers that can effectively diagnose and predict the risk outcomes of sepsis in hospitalized patients. Patients and Methods: Observations are based on 20 case studies of patients including male and female subjects. All the parameters studied were investigated using standard protocols by collecting blood samples from the patients and estimating blood and clinical parameters and the protein markers such as procalcitonin (PCT), D-Dimer and C-Reactive Protein (CRP), which are considered as important biomarkers of sepsis. Demographic details were collected in a questionnaire and tabulated. Results: This study identified several clinical parameters and protein biomarkers that were significantly associated with sepsis. It was found that key biomarkers had elevated levels of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, and specific cytokines. Additionally, clinical parameters such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and white blood cell count were found to be critical indicators. The combination of these biomarkers provided a robust model for the early diagnosis and prognosis of sepsis. The results demonstrated that PCT rapidly rises in almost all tested patient’s blood. Further correlation with demographic parameters and the disease's etiology across various stages revealed that some of these proteins could serve as significant biomarkers for the early detection of sepsis. Conclusion: The identification of these clinical and protein biomarkers offers valuable insights into the pathophysiology of sepsis and can enhance early diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies. Further validation in larger, diverse cohorts is warranted to confirm these findings and facilitate their integration into clinical practice.
Тематическое содержание дисциплины "Физические основы защиты информации"
Authors: Харченко Елена
Published: September 2024

Представлено тематическое содержание дисциплины "Физические основы защиты информации", до настоящего момента читавшейся автором студентам-безопасникам разных направлений и профилей обучения в МГИУ, МАМИ и Московском Политехе. Материал дополнен комплектом примерных экзаменационных билетов.
Psychological characterization of infertility in women in the context of coping with stress
Authors: Ledovskaya Tatyana Vitalievna , Borunova Elena Vladimirovna
Published: September 2024

The human reproductive sphere is a complex functioning system that closely connects physiology and psyche, as well as ensures the reproduction of man and society. Therefore, women with problems in the reproductive sphere are distinguished in a special group. There are several categories of such women: with absolute infertility, with miscarriage, able to become pregnant with ART and infertility of an unclear genesis. First of all, associated with various diseases. Due to the impossibility of realizing the function of having children, the need to constantly undergo medical examinations, procedures (for example, IVF), women are characterized by constant stress. In addition, they are often depressed, experiencing anxiety, characterized by a decrease in self-esteem, a crisis of identity, a system of values, the presence of guilt, shame. The problems of interaction with others, the refusal to interact with people who have children, the growth of aggressiveness, hostility, conflict are also increasing. Women with problems in the reproductive sphere of any genesis are subject to stress states that disrupt their psychological well-being. Women call infertility the most difficult problem they have to overcome. There is a hypothesis that stress itself due to the presence of difficulties in the onset of pregnancy aggravates these difficulties, a certain “vicious circle” arises. In general, such women use ineffective copying strategies, emotional coping becomes predominant. Finding social support increases anxiety about an existing problem. Avoidance is a predictor of depression. Copying such as accepting responsibility is an indicator of guilt, so it is also ineffective. The situation is similar with the strategy of planning a solution to the problem.
Responsibility as an individual psychological prerequisite for conscious personal behavior
Authors: Bratukhina Elena Anatolyevna , Bratukhin Alexander Georgievich , Magazeva Nina Viktorovna , Kolesnikova Elizaveta Mikhailovna
Published: September 2024

The problem of the conscious, independent, flexible and responsible behavior of a person acts as an urgent and insufficiently researched one. The need for the conscious self-regulation of the behavior and activity is especially important when making the decisions in the uncertain life situations, in the dynamically changing conditions of the human existence. The purpose of the study is to identify differences in the components of locus of control and self-regulation in individuals with different levels of responsibility. Methodological complex: test “Express diagnostics of responsibility”, “Locus of control” E.G. Ksenofontova, questionnaire “Style of self-regulation of behavior” by V. I. Morosanova. Processing methods: Kruskal - Wallis H -test and Mann - Whitney U -test. It was revealed that subjects with a high level of responsibility have an internal locus of control in almost all areas of life. They are inclined to plan and program their activities and their results, respond flexibly when conditions change, and have a high level of self-regulation of behavior and activity. Subjects with an average level of responsibility have an internal locus of control in the sphere of achievements and in the sphere of interpersonal communication, showing an external type in the sphere of health. They are prone to passivity, denial of activity in the case of assessing results as unattainable, and in situations where difficulties arise, they are not ready to change their activities. Subjects with a low level of responsibility predominantly have an external locus of control in various areas of life and a low level of self-regulation. The obtained results state that the level of the responsibility of an individual determines the system of his regulatory capabilities. The ability to behave responsibly affects the direction of a person's life, the possibilities of carrying out the activities, the quality of this activity and its results.