bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tuning Quantum Yield to Maximize Nitric Oxide Release Under Red and NIR Light in Photoresponsive Ruthenium Salen Materials
Authors: Naser Aldine Fatima , Muizzi Dayana A. , Baraza Irene F. , Furgal Joseph C. , Ostrowski Alexis D.
Published: January 2025

Photoresponsive Ruthenium salen complexes can release NO under blue, red, and NIR light irradiation. The well-known RuNO(Salen) complex was synthesized initially, which exhibited significant NO release when irradiated with red (627 nm) and NIR (810 nm) light, achieving quantum yields of 0.107 ± 0.01 and 0.00100 ± 0.00007, respectively. Due to the stability and tunability of Salen ligands, further modifications to the Salen structure noticeably influenced the photoreactivity and NO release, where introduction of an -OH group to the 4-position, meta to the imine, emerged as the ideal configuration across to maximize NO release, especially with red and NIR light. Remarkably, incorporating a longer alkyl chain to form the ruthenium-based polymer also significantly enhanced NO release, suggesting improved interactions between the ruthenium center and nitrosated species in polymeric systems that incorporate RuNO(salen) moieties. Additionally, experiments utilizing biological tissue barriers demonstrated that red and NIR light effectively penetrated tissues, stimulating NO release from the RuNO(salen-polymer) in solution, thereby underscoring the potential of these complexes in targeted therapeutic applications. This work elucidates the structure-activity relationship in photoresponsive RuNO(salen) complexes and paves the way for innovative application of materials that can release NO with specific timing and duration of light irradiation, such technology has promising implications in catheter-related infection prevention, where NO release could act as an antimicrobial agent, minimizing infection risk through local, controlled release within catheter systems.
Potential and prospects for integration of the transport sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan into the emissions trading system
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Muratova Karina , Kapsalyamov Bauyrzhan , Kozhikov Marat , Doszhanov Ospan
Published: January 2025

In the era of global climate challenges, Kazakhstan, like many countries around the world, faces the necessity of rethinking its approach to environmental policy. As part of international commitments, particularly the Paris Agreement, our country employs various regulatory tools aimed at reducing green-house gas emissions, setting ambitious yet realistic goals. In the context of these global efforts, Ka-zakhstan has identified key economic sectors for regulation within the emissions trading system at the legislative level. Within this market mechanism, priority areas requiring special attention and regulation include only energy and industry. However, the transport sector is also significant in terms of its impact on climate change, where the potential for emission reduction is also considerable. Given the substantial contribution of emissions from mobile sources to the total volume of national greenhouse gas emis-sions and the growing necessity to achieve global climate goals, there is an urgent need to integrate the transport sector into existing greenhouse gas emission regulatory mechanisms. This article explores the potential and prospects for including the transport sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the emissions trading system, specifically presenting the possibilities for regulating emissions from mobile sources, introducing an assessment approach, and constructing a proposed model for their measurement
Study of the diffusion coefficient for hydrogen-silicon and hydrogen-graphite mixtures in dense plasma
Authors:   AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Kenzhebekova Akmaral , Kodanova Sandugash
Published: January 2025

Research in the field of hot dense matter and inertial confinement of nuclear fusion is gaining increasing importance in modern science. It also allows for a deeper understanding of the internal dynamics of giant planets, accretion of matter near stars, the influence of radiation pressure, including convection and diffusion processes in their internal structure, and spectral evolution. Metallic hydrogen plays a key role in studying heat transfer and diffusion processes in dense environments. It has significant practical applications, potentially being used as a superconductor in science and technology. This work investigates diffusion processes in dense hydrogen plasma. Using the Debye potential model, diffusion coefficients were calculated for different values of the plasma non-ideality parameter using the Chapman-Enskog method. Special attention was given to the interaction of plasma with materials based on silicon and graphite. The results obtained using the Debye potential show good agreement with molecular dynamics models and AA-TCP (average-atom two-component plasma) models in the regime of weak interactions, where Γ < 1. This confirms the reliability of the method and its applicability for analyzing weakly bound systems.
OS JULGAMENTOS DE NUREMBERG E EICHMANN EM JERUSALÉM:
Authors: Santos da Costa Anna Carolina
Published: January 2025

A filosofia política de Hannah Arendt, concentrada em suas obras “A Condição Humana”, “Origens do Totalitarismo”, “Eichmann em Jerusalém”, fornece um arcabouço teórico para a compreensão do esfacelamento e reconstrução da esfera pública frente àsexperiências totalitárias do século XX. O objetivo da presente pesquisa consiste em apresentar uma análise jurídico-filosófica dosjulgamentos do Tribunal Militar Internacional de Nuremberg e de Adolf          Eichmann, desvelando as percepções de Arendt acerca dadestruição da esfera pública enquanto espaço de pluralidade, conciliando-o com responsabilidade e justiça na proteção da dignidadehumana. Por fim, discute-se os desdobramentos para a criação do Tribunal Penal Internacional  enquanto instituição criminal permanente.
UMA CRÍTICA À LINGUAGEM HEREDITÁRIA DO PERÍODO COLONIAL NO BRASIL E A POSSSIBLIDADE DE UMA LINGUAGEM ALTERNATIVA
Authors: Carvalho da Silva Igor
Published: January 2025

Este artigo procura analisar  as implicações da linguagem filosófica tradicional herdada por nós, transmitida no Novo  Mundo pelos colonizadores portugueses, que permanece vigente na academia e reproduzida no ensino médio de modo tecnicista. Visa-se   compreender, por meio de uma leitura crítica das implicações históricas brasileiras no início do período colonial, os aspectos dessa perspectiva no que tange à  formação e permanência da tradição filosófica. Para essa investigação, será utilizado o pensamento antidogmático do filósofo Friedrich Nietzsche sobre a linguagem de uma filosofia herdada como absoluta, sendo tal objeto de crítica delineada na contemporaneidade pelo conceito do modo de pensar que calcula apresentado por Martin Heidegger usado como instrumento de crítica e utilizar o pensamento que reflete como guia para proporcionar uma linguagem alternativa. Nosso ponto de partida, fruto da observação do cotidiano em sala de aula, é  a linguagem dos alunos em relação  àquilo que os cerca, corroborando, junto ao que foi exposto na obra Pedagogia do oprimido de Paulo Freire,  tornando os conteúdos da disciplina mais íntima da realidade social dos estudantes.
HEIDEGGER
Authors: Vinicius Holanda de Oliveira Francisco , Gomes de Matos Francisco
Published: January 2025

O presente artigo tem como objetivo expor a visão do filósofo alemão Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) sobre a morte, bem como explorar o conceito de "Dasein" em sua obra Ser e Tempo (1927). Heidegger apresenta o Dasein como um ser que se projeta para o futuro, sendo a morte um desses futuros.. O desenvolvimento do artigo ocorre da seguinte maneira: uma breve explanação sobre a busca do ser e o que ele representa como Dasein, ou "ser-aí", entendido como um ser no tempo e como presença. Além disso, aborda-se a analítica da existência, destacando a existência inautêntica do Dasein, a angústia como característica deste ser e a busca por uma existência autêntica. Discute-se, ainda, como o Dasein se relaciona com os outros, com o mundo e, principalmente, com a morte, analisando os diferentes modos como Heidegger conceitua a morte em Ser e Tempo.
Development of a Robotic System for Agricultural Pest Detection: A Case Study on Chili Plants
Authors: Muthia Fathi , Salahuddin Nur Sultan
Published: January 2025

Chili peppers, a key agricultural commodity in Indonesia, are highly susceptible to pest infestations and diseases, leading to significant economic losses and challenges in sustainable farming. This study presents the design and implementation of a real-time pest detection system that integrates robotics, computer vision, and deep learning to enhance agricultural productivity. The system is built on a Raspberry Pi 5 and Arduino Mega Pro Mini, utilizing a camera for image capture and ultrasonic sensors for navigation. A ResNet-based model was trained on a dataset of 2,703 chili leaf images, categorized into healthy and diseased classes, achieving a detection accuracy of  91%. The system provides early warnings to farmers through a web-based interface, allowing timely intervention and reducing reliance on chemical pesticides. While promising, the system faced challenges such as environmental variability, which influenced image recognition accuracy. By automating pest detection and promoting precision farming, this innovation addresses the need for sustainable agricultural practices, contributing to global food security and reducing environmental impact.
Testing as a Way to Protect the Rights of Non-Qualified Investors through a Case Study of Options
Authors: Pilintsov A. V. , Deinega K. E.
Published: January 2025

This article examines the effectiveness of testing to protect the rights and legitimate interests of non-qualified investors in the stock market based on the analysis of tests related to options trading. The rapid advance of digital technologies has reshaped all areas of public life, including economic relations governing exchange-traded funds. The automation of trading processes for stocks, bonds, options, and other financial instruments has attracted an increasing number of participants to the stock market. However, the low levels of financial literacy among them raise concerns. To mitigate potential risks, the state must develop and implement special mechanisms, methods, and protective measures (both legal and educational) that would enable non-qualified investors to fully exercise their rights and safeguard their legitimate interests, empowering them to navigate the stock market effectively and confidently, without fearing adverse consequences such as financial losses, debt, or bankruptcy due to legal and economic illiteracy. The obtained results show that the organization of testing for granting access to options trading is an effective solution to the problem of protecting non-qualified investors in the stock market.
‘Green’ Energy in ‘Red’ Yugoslavia: The Failure of Renewable Energy in Yugoslavia between the 1960s and 1980s
Authors: Miljković Marko
Published: January 2025

This research focuses on the positive and negative experiences with renewable energy in socialist Yugoslavia in order to provide suggestions to contemporary policymakers based on a historical experience that is very limited. The fact that the country produced at times up to 75% of its electricity for industry and households in the hydroelectric power plants is an admirable achievement from the perspective of the contemporary EU Green Deal. However, the experiences were sometimes catastrophic, ranging from city blackouts to production stoppages in industry. The existing Serbian or regional scholarship has not yet analyzed this topic except from technological or engineering perspectives. Starting from that point, this research employs a critique of the sources as a standard historical method. It is based on primary and secondary sources, stretching from official Yugoslav policies and statistics, expert analyses, and newspaper articles. Previous experiences with electricity production in hydroelectric power plants in Yugoslavia, are crucial in adequately approaching the EU Green Deal agenda that includes the expansion of renewable energy sources, which is and will most certainly be one of the pressing challenges in the future. At the current level of technological capabilities, transition to renewable energy, whether from hydro, solar, wind, or geothermal sources, faces a challenge in providing a continuous flow of energy to industry and households. Lacking capacities for storage of vast amounts of electric energy, the solutions to this challenge will have to be found in conventional sources, among which nuclear power currently seems to be the best option, despite other environmental and safety concerns it raises.
Apply and thank correctly! A book of exercises on business writing
Authors: Noreiko Larisa , Cherenkova Irina , Aripova Salomat
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the manual is to teach foreign students written communication in the business field of communication. The educational material has a practical orientation and will be useful for university graduates in their further professional activities. The manual provides not only linguistic work on writing a business letter, but also pays great attention to business etiquette, the observance of which is necessary in a business type of communication. The textbook is addressed to foreign senior students studying Russian at the second certification level B2. This manual may also be useful for those who are interested in the rules of business correspondence for professional purposes.
КИТАЙСЬКО-РОСІЙСЬКА ВІЙСЬКОВА СПІВПРАЦЯ: ПЕРЕДУМОВИ, АЛЬТЕРНАТИВИ ТА СЦЕНАРІЇ РОЗВИТКУ
Authors: Корсун Анна
Published: January 2025

The degree of neutrality of the Buddhist principle of the «Middle Way» in China’s foreign policy raises doubts, given its increasing role in global geopoliti- cal processes. The question arises as to how significantly a state, which is for- mally not involved in a war, can influence its outcome. The main issue lies in the potential strengthening of military-technical cooperation between Russia’s allied states, which could have unexpected consequences for the course of the Russia- Ukraine war, global security, and the redistribution of power in the world. The paper examines in detail the political and economic preconditions leading to this situation, forecasts possible scenarios for the further development of policy, and provides recommendations for minimizing risks to the international community. One of the key threats in this context is the transfer of technology and equipment from China to Russia, which could be used for military purposes. The political preconditions for this process involve a long history of cooperation between Rus- sia and China, based on both states’ desire to counter one of the leading world powers. Both countries show rapprochement based on shared undemocratic va- lues, aiming to strengthen their positions in a multipolar world. An important element is the mutual benefit from this cooperation: Russia potentially supports China in escalating conflicts of the 21st century, while China will help enhance Russia’s influence on the international stage. Economic preconditions for this process include active trade cooperation between Russia and China. Against the backdrop of Western sanctions, Russia increasingly relies on Chinese economic support. In addition to financial resources, Russia receives dual-use technology from China, which can be used for both civilian and military purposes. Such a situation poses potential challenges to international security, as the supply of technology could contribute to the escalation of conflicts and destabilization in various regions of the world. The study offers three possible scenarios for the development of the Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing the global implications of this conflict. The war between Russia and Ukraine is not a local event; its conse- quences will have a broad impact on the entire international system.
THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES IN IMPROVING SENSORY PROCESSING ABILITIES IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Authors: Khushboo  , Mahdi Anjum
Published: January 2025

This study looked into the effectiveness of different psychological therapies in enhancing sensory processing skills among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A quasi-experimental design was used to test the effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), and Parent-Mediated Therapies in addressing sensory processing difficulties in a sample of 200 children aged 5–12 years. Sensory processing, anxiety, adaptive functioning, and parental satisfaction were assessed before and after the therapy. The results showed that 35% of participants had significant improvements in sensory processing abilities, whereas 30% of them showed moderate improvement in sensory processing ability. Play therapy has a positive effect on the integration of sensory elements in 42.5% of participants, though mindfulness interventions mainly reduce the sensory distress in 45% and improve emotional regulation in 35%. Parent-mediated therapies were more effective in enhancing daily functioning at 47.5% and creating sensory-friendly environments at 37.5%. Moreover, the most common features of sensory processing challenges included hyper-responsiveness at 55%, followed by hypo-responsiveness at 30%, and sensory-seeking behaviors at 15%. Such findings indicate that psychological therapies may be helpful in the management of children with ASD, but specific approaches may need to be taken for the diverse sensory processing profiles within this population.
Sexual violence among college students in East Java: patterns, gender perspectives, and implications for prevention
Authors: Winingsih Evi , Nursalim Mochammad , Habsy Bakhrudin All , Billa Nur Amanah
Published: January 2025

Sexual violence among university students is a critical issue that demands serious attention, especially in the East Java region. This study aims to explore the prevalence, patterns, and gender perspectives of sexual violence while offering recommendations for prevention efforts. Using a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 155 undergraduate students from various universities in East Java, selected through random assignment. A sexual violence instrument measured verbal, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Descriptive statistical analysis was employed to examine the data. The findings reveal that 56.8% of respondents reported experiencing sexual violence, while 43.2% did not. Verbal abuse emerged as the most prevalent form of violence (40.6%), followed by emotional abuse (32.9%), unwanted sexual behavior (20.6%), and physical abuse (20%). Gender-based analysis highlighted distinct patterns: female respondents reported higher rates of verbal abuse (43.4%) compared to males (26.9%), whereas male respondents experienced more physical abuse (30.8%) than females (17.8%). The study also suggests potential underreporting and a lack of awareness regarding certain forms of sexual violence. These findings underscore the urgent need for gender education, awareness campaigns, and campus policies that foster safe and inclusive environments. Collaboration among educational institutions, government bodies, and communities is essential to design evidence-based interventions to prevent sexual violence among university students.
Anthelmintic Potential of Annona muricata Leaf Extract against Parasitic Nematode Haemonchus contortus
Authors: Pratiwi Baiq Yulia Hasni , Novitarini Novitarini
Published: January 2025

Gastrointestinal infections caused by the parasitic worm Haemoncus contortus are the main cause of economic losses in the agricultural sector. H. contortus causes small ruminants such as goats to experience acute anemia and diarrhea, weight loss, decreased productivity, and eventually mortality, which impacts economic losses. Synthetic antiparasitics have been used extensively around the world to combat haemonchosis. However, the emergence of resistance to anthelmintics, accompanied by the unavailability of an effective vaccine, results in difficulties in controlling this disease. Because of the high cost of treatment and the emergence of resistance and toxicity due to the residue of antiparasitic drugs, it is necessary to develop natural anthelmintics that are easy to obtain, economical, and have minimal risk. This study aims to determine the anthelmintic effect of Annona muricata leaf extract on mice infected with H. contortus larvae. First, an in vitro study was conducted to see if the soursop leaf extract from Lombok would show a different effect from the previous research. In the in vivo test, the impact of A. muricata leaf extract was measured from the number of H. contortus eggs found in the feces and the percent reduction of adult worms collected from mice's stomachs. The result shows that the higher the concentration of soursop leaf extract, the higher the inhibition effect on larvae motility. The combination of A. muricata and albendazole had the strongest antiparasitic effect, shown by the lowest amount of eggs in feces and the highest reduction of adult worms in the stomach. However, administering A. muricata leaf extract can also reduce the number of eggs and adult worms in the stomach. Therefore, it can be concluded that A. muricata is a potential anthelmintic candidate for overcoming the H. contortus infection.
La influencia médico-nutricionista en los libros de capacitación docente 1940-1960
Authors: Armendáriz Romero Vladimir Alejandro
Published: January 2025

La alimentación es un tema relevante debido a su propia naturaleza multidimensional que abarca, va desde lo biológico, lo médico, a lo social, cultural e histórico. Marca profundamente nuestra relación con el medio ambiente, además nuestras identidades sociales están guiadas también en términos de lo que entendemos y hacemos con los alimentos. Este trabajo busca analizar desde una perspectiva histórica a la alimentación, pero lo hace desde una de las disciplinas científicas que la estudia, la nutrición, y cómo esta buscó incidir en la educación básica a través de los textos utilizados para la capacitación docente, de los cuales se ha seleccionado uno como la fuente primaria de este estudio, realizando una interpretación basada en estudios críticos, históricos e ideológicos sobre los contenidos de los manuales y “Critical nutritional studies”. Se puede identificar en este tipo de textos cómo la nutriología dictó ciertos parámetros educativos para modificar la alimentación de la población mexicana con la intención de que esta fuera suficiente para el desarrollo industrial nacional al garantizarse alimento suficiente para los trabajadores. Por todo ello es que este trabajo plantea que existe una intención de control social observable a través de la instrumentalización de la ciencia nutricional y que esto fue un eje rector de la política educativa en materia de alimentación en las medianías del siglo XX en México.
INTERVENÇÃO CORONÁRIA DE PRECISÃO: NOVOS MÉTODOS DE IMAGEM, FISIOLOGIA E INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL NA GUIA DO PROCEDIMENTO PERCUTÂNEO
Authors:   Instituto do Coração. São Paulo, SP, Brasil, Alves da Mota Rocha Bruno , Pinton Fábio Augusto ,   Hospital São Luiz - Campinas. Campinas, SP, Brasil,   Rede D’Or. São Paulo, SP, Brasil,   Hospital Sírio-Libanês; São Paulo, SP, Brasil, Ohe Louis ,   Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia. São Paulo, SP, Brasil., Galon Micheli ,   Instituto do Coração. São Paulo, SP, Brasil, Vieira Botelho Roberto ,   Instituto do Coração do Triângulo. Uberlândia, MG, Brasil, M. Campos Carlos ,   Instituto do Coração. São Paulo, SP, Brasil
Published: January 2025

A intervenção coronariana percutânea (ICP) visa aliviar obstruções nas artérias coronárias, restabelecendo o fluxo sanguíneo ao coração. Desde sua introdução, a ICP evoluiu significativamente, incorporando stents e balões eluidos com fármacos para minimizar reestenoses, tornando-se um tratamento amplamente difundido em todo o mundo. Com o aumento da longevidade e a complexidade das doenças cardíacas, surge a necessidade de uma abordagem mais precisa, chamada intervenção coronariana de precisão, que utiliza imagens intravasculares e inteligência artificial (IA) para análise das lesões e maior previsibilidade do procedimento. Interfaces automatizadas de interpretação de imagem intracoronariana, como o sistema ULTREON 1.0® e Avvigo+®, podem auxiliar a decisão clínica e trazer grandes benefícios no campo da intervenção coronariana.
MECANISMOS DE RECORRÊNCIA E ALTERNATIVAS TERAPÊUTICAS
Authors:   Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. São Paulo,SP, Brasi, Teixeira Bezerra Felipe Mateus , Bandeira Willterson Carlos ,   Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. São Paulo,SP, Brasi, Beraldo de Andrade Pedro ,   Santa Casa de Marília. Marília, SP, Brasil, Renault Godinho Roger ,   Instituto Prevent Senior. São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,   Instituto do Coração (InCor) – HCFMUSP. São Paulo, SP, Brasi, Pavanello Ricardo ,   Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia. São Paulo, SP, Brasil., Moreira Lopes Neuza Helena ,   Instituto do Coração (InCor) – HCFMUSP. São Paulo, SP, Brasi, Alves Lemos Neto Pedro ,   Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein. São Paulo,SP, Brasi,   Instituto do Coração (InCor) – HCFMUSP. São Paulo, SP, Brasi
Published: January 2025

Os stents são os principais dispositivos utilizados hoje na intervenção coronária percutânea, havendo milhares de implantes todos os dias ao redor do mundo. A melhoria dos materiais e aperfeiçoamento da técnica de implante ao longo de décadas permitiu grande segurança e eficácia destas próteses, justificando a grande assimilação na prática médica. Frente ao volume de implantes, é esperado que ocorram falências da prótese por vários mecanismos distintos, incluindo aqueles ligados ao próprio paciente receptor da prótese e suas condições clínicas, bem como fatores ligados ainda a aspectos da composição do dispositivo e da sua forma de implantação. A trombose de stent é a complicação mais grave, porém, felizmente, é uma complicação de incidência muito baixa, sendo menor que <1% no primeiro ano e ainda mais raramente após este período. Por outro lado, a reestenose intrastent é uma entidade mais frequente, com taxas de 1–2% por ano. Neste artigo, discutiremos os dados de incidência, os mecanismos fisiopatológicos e quais medidas preventivas e de tratamento de ambas as complicações
DESFECHOS CARDIOVASCULARES EM PACIENTES COM ATEROMAS DE CARÓTIDA DETECTADOS EM RADIOGRAFIAS PANORÂMICAS E CONFIRMADOS POR ULTRASSONOGRAFIA COM DOPPLER: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors:   Faculdade de Odontologia do Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia da Universidade Estadual Paulista. Periodontia e Radiologia. São José dos Campos, SP, Brasil, Brito de Oliveira Victória Geisa , de Souza Pires Ana Beatriz ,   Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP). Odontologia, Hospitalar.São Paulo, SP, Brasil, Vieira Gomes Gabriela ,   Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia, Departamento de Odontologia. São Paulo,  SP, Brasil, Rico Quintero Miranda Claudia Marcela ,   Instituto Saúde Educar – Prefeitura Municipal de Arujá, Hospital São Luiz Osasco, Rede D’or, Brito Reia Verônica Caroline ,   Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo. Departamento de Cirurgia, Estomatologia, Patologiae Radiologia. Bauru, SP, Brasil, da Silva Santos Paulo Sérgio ,   Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo. Departamento de Cirurgia, Estomatologia, Patologia e Radiologia. Bauru, SP, Brasil., Sarmet Smiderle Mendes Mariana ,   Faculdade de Odontologia do Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia da Universidade Estadual Paulista. Periodontia. São José dos Campos-SP, Brasil.,   Departamento de Odontologia da Sociedade de Cardiologia do Estado de São Paulo (SOCESP). São Paulo, SP, Brasil
Published: January 2025

As doenças cardiovasculares (DCV) são a principal causa de mortalidade global. A detecção precoce de ateromas nas artérias carótidas (AC) é crucial para prevenir complicações como acidentes vasculares cerebrais (AVCs). Embora a ultrassonografia Doppler (USD) seja o padrão-ouro, a radiografia panorâmica (RP), usada na odon-tologia, pode ajudar na identificação inicial. Objetivos: Avaliar se o encaminhamento de pacientes com AC detectados em RP para um cirurgião cardiovascular, com confirmação por USD, diminui o risco de eventos tromboembólicos. Metodologia: A revisão consistiu em busca nas bases de dados Pubmed®, Web of Science®, Scopus® e LILACS® com os descritores “Radiography panoramic”, “Calcinosis/diagnostic imaging”, “Calcified carotid atheroma” e “Doppler sonography”. Foram incluídos artigos que abordassem os desfechos clínicos de pacientes com AC identificados em RP associado com USD após encaminhamento para avaliação cardiovascular, publicados nos idiomas inglês e português, disponíveis na íntegra sem restrição de tempo. Resultados: Foram encontrados 79 artigos, dos quais 28 foram incluídos após a triagem, por atenderem a todos os critérios previamente definidos. Todos os estudos utilizaram a USD para confirmar a presença de AC. Em 15% dos estudos, mencionou-se que a RP não é um método preciso para detecção de AC. No entanto, 85% dos estudos destacaram a importância do dentista na detecção precoce de ateromas utilizando a RP. Conclusão: Apesar da RP ser uma ferramenta valiosa para identificar AC, não foi possível assegurar que a detecção precoce de AC por meio de RP, mesmo quando confirmada por USD por cardiologistas, resulte em melhores desfechos clínicos cardiológicos
The first results of a comparative analysis of the use of vacuum-assisted laparostomy and planned relaparotomy in patients with widespread purulent peritonitis as a result of urgent pathology and abdominal trauma
Authors: Maskin S. S. , Derbentseva T. V. , Aleksandrov V. V. , Matyukhin V. V. , Karsanov A. M. , Golbraikh V. A. , Klimovich I. N. , Fetisov N. I. , Parovatkin M. I. , Nadelnyuk Ya. V. , Ponomarev K. E. , Pavlov A. V. , Rachid A. , Sigaev S. M. , Biriulev D. S. , Ovsyannikova M. P. , Shmyrev K. A. , Podurueva-Miloevich V. Yu.
Published: January 2025

Background. Тhe problem of treating widespread purulent peritonitis and abdomi nal sepsis remains one of the most urgent in surgery. The use of vacuum-assisted laparostomy creates prerequisites for improving the treatment results of this group of patients. Conducting research in this direction is relevant and justified. 

The aim. To conduct an initial comparative analysis of the effectiveness of vacuum laparostomy and planned relaparotomy in widespread purulent peritonitis and ab dominal sepsis. 

Materials and methods. The study consisted of retrospective (17 patients with planned relaparotomy) and prospective (7 patients with vacuum-assisted laparostomy) parts, in which two options for stage-by-stage treatment of patients with widespread purulent peritonitis complicating the course of urgent abdominal pathology and abdominal trauma were compared. 

Results. When using vacuum laparostomy in comparison with planned relapa rotomy, the duration of treatment increases both in the intensive care unit (14.0 days [12.0; 15.0] vs. 4.0 days [2.0; 4.0]; p < 0.01) and in the hospital (36.0 days [20.5; 39.5] vs. 11.0 days [7.0; 17.0]; p < 0.01), more relaparotomies are required (p < 0.01),  while the mortality rate decreases, albeit statistically insignificantly (14.3 % vs. 35.3 %; p = 0.625). 

Conclusion. Conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses based on ran domized clinical trials will provide data of a higher level of evidence and grade of recommendations.
Multi-Modal generative AI systems: Bridging text, vision and speech with advanced LLM Architectures
Authors: Dinesh John
Published: January 2025

Due to the fast development of artificial intelligence (AI), multi-modal generative AI systems have been introduced, which can handle text, vision, and speech in one manner. These systems allow for obtaining high-quality, context-related results to solve multifaceted problems related to different data types. Achievements in developing LLMs, including the current GPT-4, have proven critical in creating techniques for merging those modality streams, greatly boosting generative AI.
Multi-modal systems are promising in the interest of change in many industries. Creative specialities allow for producing art, music, and literary works based on various input data. In healthcare, they help provide diagnostic views based on such reports and figures or other data types as text, images, or sounds. Most experiments in self-driving cars specify that to make real-time decisions, they employ multi-modal AI. These models provide visual information, voice, and text. Likewise, human-computer interaction is more effective with multi-modal systems providing enhanced intuitive end-user interactions.
This article further explores the underlying technologies of multi-modal generative AI where LLMs built with the transformer foundation are across-modal integration. Issues discussed would be data alignment, scalability, generalization and lastly, the ethical factors that should be considered will also be discussed. If these issues are addressed, then multi-modal AI systems can be more reliable and more general purpose. The article also overviews future directions, including cross-modal transfer learning and the interactive and fairness in AI, thus illustrating how effectively these systems can transform various applications and rewire how people interact with machines.
Features of implementing business models based on sustainable development
Authors: Kovalchuk Andrii
Published: January 2025

The article examines the features of implementing business models oriented toward the principles of sustainable development. It focuses on the integration of environmental, social, and economic factors into strategic management processes. The objective of the study is to identify methodological approaches, tools, and factors influencing the implementation of sustainable models across various industries and regions.

The methodology is based on an analysis of scientific literature and empirical data, which enabled the identification of effective practices and the recognition of gaps in existing approaches. Sources include scientific articles by international authors available in open access, as well as materials found online, allowing for a comprehensive examination of the topic. Among the tools highlighted are digital platforms, monitoring systems, lifecycle assessment methods, and blockchain technologies, all of which enhance the transparency of supply chains.

The results indicate that the successful adaptation of sustainable business models depends on the interplay of technological innovations, social responsibility, and local adaptation. Barriers to implementing such models include limited resources, cultural differences, and the absence of universal standards for evaluating their effectiveness.

The conclusion emphasizes the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in developing sustainable development strategies, which is particularly relevant for organizations seeking to maintain long-term competitiveness. The study will be of interest to company executives, researchers, and consultants working on sustainable development issues.
Employer's Evaluation on People with Disability (PWD) Employees in the hospitality Industry: Basis for PWD recruitment and hiring policy
Authors: Nikki M. Toga  , Jonah Faye A. Gaspar
Published: January 2025

This research looks at what employers think about the benefits and challenges of hiring People with Disability (PWD) as employees.

The study found that employers generally agreed that PWD employees are good at interacting with customers. They particularly appreciated how sensitive PWD employees are to customers' needs. However, some employers were concerned about delays in service caused by PWD employees. When it came to satisfaction, employers were very happy with the professionalism of PWD employees. In terms of loyalty, employers believed that hiring PWD employees helps build long-term loyalty to the company and they were more likely to rehire PWD employees because of their commitment. Employers also felt that employing PWDs had a positive impact on team morale. Regarding the performance of PWD employees, most employers thought they were active in team activities, but they did not see them contributing much to new ideas or innovations.

The most common benefits of hiring PWD employees were promoting social responsibility and attracting loyal customers. On the other hand, encouraging innovation and adaptability was the least mentioned benefit. As for the challenges, the biggest concerns were technological barriers that limited how effectively PWD employees could assist customers and delays in service. Negative attitudes from PWD employees were the least mentioned challenge.
Revolutionizing emergency care: the transformative role of point of care testing (POCT) in modern medicine
Authors: Said Jidane  , Mounir Lekhlit  , Naoufal Chouaib  , Tahir Nebhani  , Saad Zidouh  , Lahcen Belyamani
Published: January 2025

Point of Care Testing (POCT) has revolutionized emergency medicine by providing rapid diagnostic results, enhancing patient care, and improving clinical outcomes. This review explores the impact of POCT on emergency settings, particularly focusing on turnaround time (TAT), patient outcomes, and specific applications such as acute coronary syndrome (ACS). While the utility of POCT is evident in certain clinical scenarios, its broader implementation poses challenges, including cost, analytical performance, and integration with traditional laboratory workflows. Future perspectives emphasize the potential of molecular POCT advancements to further streamline emergency care.
Waste flow analysis to improve waste management systems: Case studies in Diponegoro University
Authors: Ade Aisyah Arifna Putri  , Ratna Purwaningsih  , Carrisa Angelia Bangun  , Fadly Maulana R  , Jeannette Tania Tarsis
Published: January 2025

Implementation of solid waste management in educational institutions is one of the main challenges faced in achieving sustainable development. However, far too little attention has been paid to managing solid waste effectively in educational institutions. Thus, this research tries to map and characterize solid waste produced through waste flow analysis (WFA). A case study of waste flow mapping at Diponegoro University revealed that the waste management infrastructure in Diponegoro University has yet to achieve equilibrium, with around 50% of the waste ending up in landfills. Waste management has not been implemented effectively, leading to only half of the recyclable waste being processed monthly. The findings indicate that the Waste Flow Analysis (WFA) effectively assesses the existing waste management conditions at Diponegoro University. The findings of this study could serve as a reference for implementing comprehensive waste management in educational institutions.
Evoluzione Culturale: una prospettiva quantitativa sui processi di trasmissione della cultura
Authors: Bortolini Eugenio
Published: January 2025

The Theory of Cultural Evolution is a critical approach to understand the development of our species, Homo sapiens, as it explicitly frames this process as coin with two inseparable and intertwined sides – one for biological change and one for cultural change. While this dual perspective has been demonstrably impactful in various fields, including anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, sociology, psychology, and economics, it remains surprisingly overlooked and underrepresented, particularly in the Italian academic context. Despite its significant contributions to the theoretical and methodological advancements in these disciplines, the relative marginalization of this approach highlights the challenges interdisciplinary perspectives often face when attempting to penetrate more specialized academic fields. This paper seeks to provide a brief (and necessarily non-exhaustive) introduction to this approach, with the hope that its wider dissemination may promote greater integration of this innovative framework into various disciplines, with a particular focus on the study of the evolutionary journey of our species, from its African origins to the present day.
Forms of presentation of military historical heritage in the modern information environment
Authors:   Military-historical library of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation,, Zhabko Elena D.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the problems of preserving military historical heritage. The main activities of scientific and cultural institutions for the preservation of military historical heritage in the digital environment are characterized, as well as formats and models of its presentation in the form of calendars of significant and memorable dates, electronic maps of military historical heritage sites, the results of spatial modeling (including three-dimensional) and reconstruction of historical events and objects, virtual museums and exhibitions. Special attention is paid to digital collections as a form of preserving historical memory, which have both common to all collections and special characteristics inherent in military-historical collections.
Bibliological School of the Leningrad State University of Culture named after N. K. Krupskaya: research on source studies, history of censorship and reading
Authors:   federal state budget educational institution of higher education «Saint Petersburg State University of Culture», Elyashevich Dmitry A. , Ikonnikova Ekaterina Yu. ,   federal state budget educational institution of higher education «Saint Petersburg State University of Culture»
Published: January 2025

The article continues the examination of the history of the formation and development of the school of historical book studies at the Department of General Bibliography and Bibliology of the N. K. Krupskaya Leningrad State University of Culture in the 1960s – early 21st century. The article highlights and describes in detail the main areas of scientific work of the department’s staff: the history of the reader and reading, the history of censorship in the USSR, books and reading in fiction, the history of book art, textbooks and teaching aids on bibliology. The article analyzes the main works of A. V. Bl’um, I. E. Barenbaum, I. A. Shomrakova, L. D. Shekhurina and some of their students, and provides a detailed description of these works. In conclusion, the article draws a conclusion about the outstanding contribution of LGIK scientists to Russian bibliology.
Music therapy in music and pedagogy education
Authors:   federal state budget educational institution of higher education «Saint Petersburg State University of Culture», Slonimskaya Raisa N. , Klujev Alexandr S. ,   federal state budget educational institution of higher education "Saint Petersburg State University of Culture"
Published: January 2025

The technological resource in music and pedagogical education is considered as an interdisciplinary direction of music therapy. The aspects of music therapy application and the possibilities of its adaptation in various technologies of higher education related to strengthening physical health, optimizing human vitality, developing the creative potential of the student in the context of the learning process are designated. The conclusion is made that in modern pedagogy the range of practical applications is not only expanding but is consistently adapted and deepened in various courses of musical disciplines of musical and pedagogical universities. The coordination of interdisciplinary approaches of several types of scientific activity is observed and the prospect of forming a system of interdisciplinary approaches of various educational and health-preserving pedagogical directions of the university course is considered.
Social and cultural inclusion in the space of cultural institutions
Authors:   federal state budget educational institution of higher education «Saint Petersburg State University of Culture», Katkova Kristina F.
Published: January 2025

Recently, there has been an active inclusion of different social statuses people with the peculiarities of physical and mental development in public life. These processes are most vivid and dynamic in the cultural sphere. The article analyzes the causes of trends in socialization and adaptation of people with disabilities to society. The normative and methodological basis of the issue is considered in the article. The article characterizes the changes taking place in society, in cultural institutions (theaters, libraries, museums) in the context of their formation as inclusive spaces. The article determined the circle of persons belonging to low-mobility groups of the population. The author of the article focused on the main research base which consists of specific examples of inclusive projects and practices of museums and museum-type institutions. The article contains conclusions on the positive work results of these museum organizations and the perception of people with disabilities.
Memory as a memoiristic cultural code in M. Matusovsky’s "Family Album"
Authors:   federal state budget educational institution of higher education "Luhansk State Academy of Culture and Arts named after Mikhail Matussovsky", Pustovit Valeria Yu.
Published: January 2025

The work of M. L. Matusovsky, a native of Lugansk, one of the most famous songwriters of the last century, has been insufficiently researched, although it has a huge spiritual and moral potential both in the aspect of study in the field of human sciences – local history, cultural studies, literary studies, memoiristics and the education of young people. For the first time the object of the study was the writer’s prose, namely the book "Family Album". The author pays special attention to the category of "memory", a key component of the whole text, relying on modern methodologies in the study of this concept comes to conclusions about the genetic, ancestral memory of a creative person. Based on various interpretations of memoiristics as a genre, the article proves that the writer’s prose belongs to this genre, which is based on memories.
Pressure injury in critically ill patients: prevalence and associated factors
Authors: Souza Taís Milena Pantaleão de , Nogueira Paula Cristina , Santos Vera Lucia Conceição de Gouveia , Campanili Ticiane Carolina Gonçalves Faustino , Santos Rayanne Suélly da Costa Silva , Oliveira Evellyn Lima da Silva
Published: January 2025

Objective: To identify the point prevalence of pressure injuries (PI) and medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs), the associated demographic and clinical factors, and to describe them in terms of classification, site, and number. Method: A cross-sectional study conducted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of two public cardiology hospitals. Demographic and clinical data, along with information on PI, were collected from 123 patients aged 18 years old or older admitted to the ICU, through physical examination and medical records. Descriptive, univariate and multivariate analyses were used, as well as calculation of point prevalence. Results: The point prevalence of PIs was 46.34% (51/123 patients) and that of MDRPIs was 8.94% (11/123 patients). The most frequent anatomical site of PI was the sacral region (38.02%), classified as stage 2 (18.30%). Ears (7.03%) and stage 2 (78.57%) were the most frequent in MDRPI. Multivariate analysis indicated that patients using moisturizing creams, with a Braden score <17.5 and systolic blood pressure <134 mmHg were associated with the development of PI. Conclusion: The study contributed to the knowledge of the epidemiological profile of patients with PI admitted to a cardiac ICU, assisting the nursing team in planning and implementing preventive care.