bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Prospective Randomised Comparative Study to Evaluate the Effect of Single Dose (6.25Gy Vs 8Gy) Palliative Radiotherapy with Zoledronic Acid in Patients with Painful Bone Metastases
Authors: Kumawat Suman , Gothwal Ravinder Singh , Dadheech Apoorva , Sharma Shantanu , Saini Naresh Kumar , Mehta Harsha N
Published: October 2024

Background: To assess the effectiveness of a single fraction dose of radiotherapy (6.25Gy versus 8 Gy) with zoledronic acid in cancer patients with painful bone metastases in treating pain; quality of life; duration of pain response and incidence of skeletal related events (SREs).
Material and methods: A total of 80 patients with bone metastases presented in the department of Radiation Oncology, S.M.S hospital were randomly assigned to: Group A, received single dose of 6.25Gy with Zoledronic acid 4mg and Group B, received single dose of 8Gy with Zoledronic acid 4mg. The main variable was pain which was assessed with 11 point Numeric pain Rating Score (NRS).
Results: There were total 80 patients, 40 in each group, with mean age 54.6 years and 54.5 years in group A and B respectively. Most frequent primary malignant sites were lung (36.2%), breast (28.7%), and prostate (8.7%). At 4 weeks post radiotherapy, complete response was 25% in group A, 27.5% in group B and overall response was 82.5% in group A, 85% in group B. At 2 months post radiotherapy complete response was observed in 25% of patients in group A, while 30% in group B and overall response in 85 % in group A and 87.5% in group B. Quality of life improved in both groups. Mean duration of pain relief was 13.5 weeks vs. 14.5 weeks respectively in group A and group B.
Conclusion: There was improvement in pain relief and quality of life post radiotherapy in both the groups. On comparison between 2 groups, the overall pain relief was insignificant between the two dose schedules. So a lower dose 6.25Gy is almost as effective as 8 Gy single fractions for treatment of painful bone metastases.
Clinicopathological Spectrum of Head and Neck Lesions By FNAC at a Tertiary Care Centre in Barpeta, Assam – A Retrospective Study
Authors: Anam Piyar , Saikia Chandan Jyoti , Ahmed Dilufa , Datta Balmiki
Published: October 2024

Background: Various neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions arising from lymph nodes, salivary glands, thyroid gland, soft tissue and metastatic deposits comprises the wide spectrum of lesions in the head & neck region. The Foundation of Head and Neck Cancer (FHNC) helps in differentiating non-neoplastic lesions from neoplastic and further from benign and malignant lesions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role and diagnostic accuracy of FNAC in diagnosis of palpable head and neck lesions.
Materials and methods: A total of 360 cases were included in the study. Out of the 360 cases, 122 (33.89%) cases were sent for histopathological examination and the results were correlated histologically. Aspirations were done by using 10 ml syringe and 22/23-gauge needles. Smears were stained with May Grunwald Giemsa (MGG). Cytomorphological diagnosis was given.
Results: Out of 360 patients of head and neck lesions studied, lymph node (40.56%) was the predominant site aspirated with reactive lymphoid hyperplasia being the commonest lesion. Soft tissue constitutes 31.11% cases followed by thyroid lesions with 19.72% cases, salivary gland 7.22% cases, and oral cavity 1.39% cases. FNAC was inconclusive in 4.17% cases.
Conclusion: Head and neck lesions are common lesions located superficially that can be easily diagnosed on cytology. Although excisional biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing head and neck malignant lesions, FNAC plays a vital role as a quick and inexpensive diagnostic procedure with high diagnostic accuracy. It distinguishes between inflammatory/infection and neoplastic lesions, avoiding needless procedures and expediting therapy. FNAC is a low-cost, accurate diagnostic method that may be used as a first-line examination.
Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review in Germany
Authors: Soleimani Yaser , Sadeghi Hamid , Ahmadi Amir Mohammad , Emadi Kosar , Elyasi Arian , AhangarKani Ali , Shariati Far Nima , Daraei Mahdi , Sabeti Setareh , Mosavi Jarrahi Alireza
Published: October 2024

Background: Alcohol consumption is a prevalent behavior in Germany, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and societal norms. The relationship between alcohol consumption and cancer risk has been extensively studied globally, with evidence suggesting a positive association. However, the nuances of this association within the German population remain to be fully elucidated, considering the diverse patterns of alcohol consumption and regional variations in cancer incidence.
Methods: This protocol outlines the methodology for a systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at examining the association between alcohol consumption and cancer risk in Germany. A comprehensive search strategy will be employed to identify relevant studies published until 2024. Inclusion criteria will encompass observational studies reporting on alcohol consumption levels and cancer incidence or mortality outcomes among adults in Germany. Data extraction, quality assessment, and statistical analyses will be conducted following established guidelines, including subgroup analyses based on alcohol type, consumption level, and cancer type.
Results: The anticipated results will include a synthesis of the literature on alcohol consumption and cancer risk in Germany. The protocol expects to identify a substantial number of studies meeting the inclusion criteria, providing a robust dataset for meta-analysis. The meta-analysis will explore the association between alcohol consumption and overall cancer risk, as well as conduct subgroup analyses to investigate differential associations with specific cancer types based on alcohol type and consumption level.
Conclusion: This protocol outlines a systematic approach to examining the association between alcohol consumption and cancer risk in Germany. The anticipated results will contribute to a better understanding of this relationship within the German population, informing evidence-based public health interventions and policy initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of alcohol-related cancers.
Nutrient and Heavy Metal Content of Three Leafy Vegetables (Talinum fructicosum (L.) Juss., Vernonia amygdalina Delile, Solanum macrocarpon L.) from an Effluent-Receiving Wetland in the Douala Bassa Industrial Development Zone, Cameroon: Implications for
Authors: Charleine Djouego Sob , Neculina Anyinkeng , Egbe Awo Miranda , Tabot Pascal Tabi , Bernard Tiencheu , Ambo Fonge Beatrice
Published: October 2024

Objective: Contamination by heavy metals in soil, water, and agricultural products is a significant concern, particularly affecting wetland ecosystems. This investigation aimed to assess the levels of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, Cu, As, Zn, and Ni) and nutritional values in three highly cultivated leafy vegetables (Talinum fructicosum (L.) Juss., Vernonia amygdalina Delile, Solanum macrocarpon L.) collected from a polluted coastal wetland. Additionally, we evaluated the potential health hazards for both adults and children.”
Methods: The mature and young leaves with succulent stems were collected during the dry and rainy seasons, transported to the laboratory, processed and then analysed for nutritional contents according to standard methods, and heavy metals was measured with atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.
Results: The three leafy vegetables were found to be low in fat (0.85±2.19%), protein (3.01±9.06%), ash (0.68±5.03%), and carbohydrates (1.34±4.54%). During both seasons, the Cd (0.45±2.49%), Cu (208.34-927.41%), and Zn (29.39±3554.5%) content in leafy vegetables was extremely high, surpassing the WHO/FAO safe limits. The Hazard Index (HI) values were all greater than (>) one (1) for both adults (32.259±67.31) and children (67.310±489.89). Total carcinogenic health risk (TCR) values for Pb, Cd, and AS due to consumption of the three vegetables for adult (0.008±0.052) and children (0.018±0.109) also exceeded the maximum threshold value of 10−4. From our findings, inhabitants who consume these contaminated vegetables are exposed chronically to metal pollution with carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks.
Conclusion: In the light of these finding, policies and regulations should be reinforced regarding the discharge of untreated effluents into the environment and the prohibition of the growing of leafy vegetables should be strengthened.
Delineation of subsurface features by electrical resistivity tomography and induced polarization in upstream basin of Chaq-Chaq dam – northeastern Iraq
Authors: AMIN Abdulla K. , MOHAMMED Sazan S. , BABAN Ezzadin N.
Published: October 2024

The construction of dam is important for many reasons. Prior to construction, it is essential to assess the dam's base reservoir to identify any subsurface cavities. This study was conducted along nine electrical resistivity (ERT) profiles and eight induced polarization (IP) profiles, which are traditional ERT profiles, trending SW to NE direction in the reservoir part of the failed Chaq-Chaq dam NW of Sulaimaniyah city. The aim of this study was to delineate subsurface layers, underground features, determine the depth to bedrock, and investigate indications of the causes of collapse of the constructed Chaq-Chaq dam. The Res2Dinvx64 program used in the inversion method to obtain true 2D resistivity sections using a Schlumberger-Wenner array, which is highly sensitive to changes in resistivity both vertically and laterally. Based on the resistivity values, it was found that the area consists of three geological layers; the first layer consists of soil, while the second layer consists of rock fragments, the interface between them has disappeared because the first layer is thin, and the third layer is specified as consolidated and cohesive limestone of the Kometan Formation. The surface of the Kometan limestones is irregular due to weathering and faulting resulting from tectonic movements leading to the collapse of the area and later filled with sediments of recent deposition. The IP method was only used to distinguish clay and water. According to IP values, water is present in the subsurface of the study area. According to the ERT sections, a sinkhole with a depth range of (15 – 39 m) was encountered at the beginning of most of the profiles.
Continuity of long-term climate data series after the transition from manual to automatic weather station
Authors: LUKASOVÁ Veronika , VARŠOVÁ Svetlana , ONDERKA Milan , BILČÍK Dušan , BUCHHOLCEROVÁ Anna , NEJEDLÍK Pavol
Published: October 2024

In climatology, transitioning from conventional manual weather stations (MWS) to automatic weather stations (AWS) presents challenges in maintaining the homogeneity of long-term data series. At the Skalnaté Pleso Observatory (1778 m a.s.l., High Tatras), manual meteorological measurements have been conducted since 1943 using the same methods and devices at the same location. In 2014, the AWS Physicus was installed to record meteorological data parallelly with manual measurements. This study processed six years of parallel measurements (2017–2022) to derive corrections for AWS monthly atmospheric precipitation totals and maximum (Tmax), minimum (Tmin) and mean air temperatures (Tmean) measured in 2023. Two correction approaches were proposed: monthly regressions (MR) and cumulative distribution functions (CDF), including Generalized Extreme Value (GEV) distribution, normal distribution (GAUSS), and Gamma distribution (GAMMA). Analyses of monthly data revealed an underestimation of precipitation totals in AWS data, with a mean bias error (MBE) of −6.8 mm and a root mean squared error (RMSE) of 20.0 mm. The most suitable correction method was the MR, which decreased MBE to 1.5 mm and RMSE to 11.1 mm. AWS monthly air temperature data were overestimated by 0.1 °C, 0.3 °C, and 0.1 °C for Tmax, Tmin, and Tmean, respectively. For Tmax, correction using the MR and GEV methods reduced the MBE to 0.0 °C and achieved RMSE of 0.1 °C for both. After applying GAUSS, MBE and RMSE decreased to 0.1 °C. The most appropriate correction method for Tmin was the MR resulting in MBE of 0.0 °C and RMSE of 0.3 °C. For Tmean, the MR and GEV methods reduced the MBE to 0.0 °C and the RMSE to 0.1 °C for both methods. These results demonstrate that AWS monthly data, when corrected using the presented methods, have the potential to maintain the continuity of historical climate data series at Skalnaté Pleso.
Implementing Chain Writing in Report Text
Authors: Cherlinda Dwi , Satria Benni , Candra Muhammad
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this research was knowing the effect of using the chain writing method on studentsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ writing achievement in writing report text at SMPN 1 Bintan. This research used quasi-experimental design. The population of this research was first semester 9th grade students at SMPN 1 Bintan with 30 students from two classes as a sample, 15 students in class 9.A as the experimental class using the chain writing method and 15 students in class 9.B as the control class. using the expository method. The treatment was conducted by researcher in November 2022. Then it can be concluded that students' writing achievement towards report text are not good enough. The results of data analysis, known that the chain writing method was no more effectively used in learning to write report text for 9th grade at SMPN 1 Bintan. From the results of the calculation of the independent T-test test one-tailed it was known that t0 obtained was 0.13, while ttable value in the degree of significance of 0.05 one-tailed test was 1.70 (df = 28). Because 0,13 < 1,70 the data from this research showed that there was a significant difference in the results of the posttest comparison of the two classes. This proved that the chain writing method was an ineffective method for learning report text for 9th grade students at SMPN 1 Bintan in the 2022/2023 academic year
Developing Pop-Up Book Teaching Media for Teaching Procedure Text at Grade 7
Authors: Agustia Fira , Nopita Dewi , Hanifah
Published: October 2024

This research aims to develop a pop-up book as a teaching media for teaching procedure text at grade 7. Pop-up book is a book that when opened could display images that appeared to pique student enthusiasm in studying and direct their focus. This type of research is Research and Development based on ADDIE model which consists of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, And Evaluation. However, in this study the researcher only conducted research up to the Development stage. The data were obtained from English teacher interviews, curriculum analysis, and validation sheets. The results revealed that the lack of media use during the learning process and it is also known that students like visual media consisting of colorful images. The researcher developed a pop-up book media that received good responses from material experts and media experts. The validation results of the pop-up book media for procedure text material in grade 7 are valid. Pop-up book is categorized as very feasible because it gets 100% percentage on material validation, and gets 100% percentage on media validation.
3D construction printing as a tool for forming the design methodology of an actual modern object of architecture and construction
Authors: Maltceva E. V.
Published: October 2024

An analysis of the experience of the design and construction of objects of modern architecture, reflecting in an aesthetic image, a high -tech direction and brightness of the image. In particular, the features of 3D construction printing with a variety of approaches and purposes of using this technology in the field of architecture are considered.The purpose of the research and analysis is to bring the theory of technological capabilities, their practical application and the relevance of modern architectural solutions into design methods, on the basis of which it is possible to form general trends and directions of aesthetic images of modern architecture.The article presents an approach to the design of a residential housing facility based on the analyzed experience and selected methods of architectural design, taking into account their subsequent implementation by 3D construction printing.
Additive construction production: past, present, future
Authors: Adamtsevich1 L. A. , Pustovgar A. P. , Adamtsevich A. O.
Published: October 2024

An overview of the development of additive construction production from the beginning of the formation of prerequisites to the present moment and future prospects for the development of 3D construction printing in the world is given.The publications of international citation databases, including the results of research in the field of additive construction production for the period from 1972 to 2024, are considered as the basis of the study.The study is divided into several stages, the first of which is devoted to the analysis of search queries and the definition of relevant keywords.It was revealed that the most popular phrases describing the use of additive technologies in construction are “Concrete Printing” and “3D Concrete Printing”, therefore, as part of the subsequent stage of work, abstract samples were formed on their basis to analyze and summarize the results of relevant scientific research. The final stage of the study included a more detailed study of the main results of scientific works characteristic of three time intervals describing past, present and future trends in scientific activity in the subject area under consideration. The results of the study show a significant increase in interest in the technology of construction 3D printing with concrete due to the realization of the potential to increase labor productivity in construction and reduce the negative impact on the environment in comparison with traditional construction production technologies, which can become a driver of sustainable development of the construction industry.The conducted research makes it possible to conclude that there are still unresolved problems on the way of active implementation of the technology, which are constraining factors for the widespread introduction of additive construction production, in particular the issues of printing horizontal structures of floors and coatings of buildings, reinforcement of load-bearing structures printed with a 3D printer. According to the authors, the solution of these problems should be given priority in future research, along with the development of new formulations for 3D printing with concrete.
Voices in the Dark
Authors: Rosenberg-Jansen Sarah
Published: October 2024

Humanitarianism is in crisis: refugee numbers increase every year and humanitarian agencies are struggling to meet the needs of displaced people. In refugee camps all over the world, refugees are forced to secure their own access to energy and are provided with limited cooking resources and minimal electricity. Voices in the Dark draws upon a decade of original research to provide evidence on the energy lives of refugees. Focusing on refugee camps in Rwanda and Kenya, the book identifies that urgent change is required within humanitarian responses to forced migration and the climate crisis to ensure that future energy provision in displacement settings is sustainable, reliable and affordable for refugees.
Tactical Citizenships
Authors: Kouros Theodoros
Published: October 2024

The idea of citizenship is formed through a dynamic and flexible set of relationships that go beyond a sequence of formal rights and duties. It is recurring in everyday social contexts—in practices that play out in the real world, in the everyday exercises or refusals of citizenship rights, in the purposeful defiance of norms, and in the tactical evasion of duties. This book explores the troubled relationship between a state and its citizens across four different kinds of social spaces in Limassol, Cyprus. Tactical Citizenships is a testament to the tenacity and resourcefulness of citizens of unfair states in directing their relations with the government.
The 1840 Rhodes Blood Libel
Authors: Borovaya Olga
Published: October 2024

The Rhodes blood libel of 1840, an outbreak of anti-Jewish violence, was initiated by the island’s governor in collusion with Levantine merchants, who charged the local Jewish community with murdering a Christian boy for ritual purposes. An episode in the shared histories of Ottomans and Jews, it was forgotten by the former and, even if remembered, misunderstood by the latter. The 1840 Rhodes Blood Libel aims to restore the place of this event in Sephardi and Ottoman history. Based on newly discovered Ottoman and Jewish sources it argues that the acquittal of Rhodian Jews is adequately understood only in the context of the Tanzimat and the Sublime Porte’s foreign relations. Contrary to the common view that Ottoman Jews did not experience the impact of the Tanzimat reforms until the mid-1850s, this study shows that their effects were felt as early as 1840. Furthermore, this book offers a window onto life and intercommunal relations in the Eastern Mediterranean during the late Ottoman era.
Complications: skull base and cerebrovascular
Authors: Jean Walter C. , Charbel Fady T. , Cohen-Gadol Aaron A. , Couldwell William T. , Lawton Michael T. , McDermott Michael , Morcos Jacques J. , Spetzler Robert F. , van Loveren Harry R. , Benet Arnau , Catapano Joshua S. , Eberle Adam T. , Karadimas Spyridon K. , McGuire Laura Stone , Patrick Hayes H. , Rahmani Redi , Scherschinski Lea , Wu Eva M.
Published: October 2024

Neurosurgical complications are a rich source for learning, but they are grossly underutilized for the purpose of surgeon education. Details of the complications, which make them all the more powerful as teaching tools, are restricted to morbidity and mortality conferences behind closed doors, and open discussions of the topic are blurred by hypotheticals in order to shield the presenters from medicolegal risks.

In this issue of Neurosurgical Focus, 9 neurosurgeons were invited to present complications they encountered along with the details and specific lessons they learned. The contributors were picked for their well-known track record of skill, experience, and candor, so readers can be confident in the lessons. The video and the accompanying written article present the clinical facts. The actions that led to the complications are demonstrated in the surgical video segments.

In ancient Western civilization, the seven "deadly sins" categorized and conceptualized human malfeasance, and similarly, the neurosurgical correlate of this set of sins can provide a framework for discussing the errors that lead to unexpectedly poor outcomes. Although errors in judgment and planning grow rarer with experience, errors in execution can still occur, no matter the stage of one’s career. Interestingly, even though skill and experience do not eliminate complications, they may affect the lesson that the neurosurgeon takes home.

The lack of open discourse on complications may slow progress in the field and set the stage for repeating mistakes. The writing and production teams hope that this work opens a rich source of learning.

The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.7.FOCUS24379
Nabycie prawa od nieuprawnionego a reguła "nemo plus iuris" w prawie rzymskim – refleksje także współczesne
Authors: Amielańczyk Krzysztof
Published: October 2024

Celem artykułu jest wykazanie, że reguła nemo plus iuris w prawie rzymskim osiągnęła cechę uniwersalności i zasadniczo nie doznawała istotnych wyjątków. Wyjątki wskazywane w nauce romanistycznej wynikają z założenia, że w prawie rzymskim dochodziło niekiedy do zbycia rzeczy nie przez właściciela, lecz, przykładowo, przez uprawnionego z pactum de vendendo zastawnika. W takim podejściu zawarte jest przekonanie, że odstępstwo od reguły tkwi w tym, iż zbywał rzecz niewłaściciel. Tymczasem – w szerokim tego określenia znaczeniu – za „uprawnionego do zbycia” w prawie rzymskim należałoby uznać także tego, komu wolno było (z woli bądź w interesie właściciela) zbyć jego rzecz. Inaczej sprawa przedstawia się we współczesnym prawie cywilnym. Reguła nemo plus iuris doznaje już całego szeregu radykalnych, znacznie poważniejszych niż w prawie rzymskim wyjątków. Najważniejszymi są nabycie od niewłaściciela własności rzeczy ruchomej w dobrej wierze (art. 169 Kodeksu cywilnego) i nabycie nieruchomości od niewłaściciela na podstawie rękojmi wiary publicznej ksiąg wieczystych. Tam, gdzie ustawa aż tak radykalne wyjątki stwarza, odchodzi tym samym od ducha prawa rzymskiego i jednoznacznie przełamuje zasadę. Jeśli pojawia się dyskusja o potrzebie kolejnego wyłączenia reguły nemo plus iuris, należy przypominać, że w prawie rzymskim reguła miała charakter stanowczy, a klucz dopuszczalności jej nielicznych wyłączeń tkwił w akceptacji dla uprawnienia do zbycia prawa innej osoby, ale tylko za jej zgodą bądź w jej interesie.
„Państwo kościelne” – próba konceptualizacji
Authors: Jabłonowski Marek , Jakubowski Wojciech
Published: October 2024

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest wypełnienie luki w literaturze przedmiotu poprzez przeprowadzenie całościowej refleksji na temat statusu państw kościelnych, to znaczy odczytania roli i wagi takich państw w powszechnej historii ustrojów i użyteczności figury „państwa kościelnego” jako kategorii analitycznej. Wykorzystano metodę analizy retrospektywnej umożliwiającej prześledzenie procesu ich kształtowania się i uzyskiwania przez nie funkcji publiczno-prawnych. Zaproponowano oryginalną typologię, uwzględniającą kryteria teleologiczne i ustrojowo-administracyjne. Wyróżniono państwa kościelne sensu stricto, sensu largo i sensu largissimo. Jako współczesną egzemplifikację państwa kościelnego wskazano Państwo Miasta Watykańskiego, będące najmniejszym obszarowo i najskromniejszym pod względem liczby ludności „państwem miniaturowym” świata i administruje dobrami eksterytorialnymi Stolicy Apostolskiej, których łączna powierzchnia przewyższa obszar samego państwa. Kościelno-świeckie władze zwierzchnie nie tyle nim rządzą, co administrują w imieniu i w granicach zakreślonych przez suwerena – Stolicę Apostolską. Jego relacje ze Stolicą Apostolską mają charakter unii funkcjonalnej o charakterze unikalnym. Posiada Ustawę zasadniczą, która – w połączeniu z traktatami laterańskimi i ustawami organicznymi – tworzy spójny fundament ustrojowy. Jest ono elekcyjną, teokratyczno-hierokratyczną monarchią absolutną o charakterze patrymonialnym.
Mariology in the Euchology of Advent and Christmas in the Hispanic-Mozarabic Rite
Authors: Porosło Krzysztof
Published: October 2024

This article, dedicated to the Mariology of the Hispanic-Mozarabic Missal during the Advent and Christmas seasons, has two objectives. First, it is intended to make the Mozarabic dogmatic sensibility, which is virtually unknown to theologians, more accessible. Second, it aims to extract the original Hispanic/Mozarabic Mariology from the euchology and to present it in a synthetic form. The article will present the history of the formation of Marian feasts in the Visigothic rite and analyse, from the Mariological perspective, the euchology of the feasts of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (8 December) and of the Blessed Virgin Mary (18 December), as well as the forms of the mass for the Second Sunday of Advent and for Christmas Day. It ends with a summary that points to the restraint of the Mozarabic tradition with respect to the number of Marian feasts, which coexists with the theological and dogmatic richness of the forms for these feasts. In the Hispanic tradition, Mary is virtually always presented in the context of her mission of virgin motherhood. At the same time, the Hispanic tradition frequently juxtaposes the figures of Mary-Mother and Church-Mother, demonstrating, in the spirit of the Augustinian theology, that what was accomplished in Mary is surpassed in the Church.
The Christocentrism of Marian Homilies
Authors: Dyk Stanisław
Published: October 2024

The aim of this article is to show the Christocentrism of Marian homilies. The starting point is to recall the fundamental function of the homily, which is to introduce the mystery of Christ, “always present and at work in us, especially in liturgical rites” (SC 35,2). This definition was applied to Marian homilies, revealing their three content areas: the proclamation of the mystery of Christ and Mary attested in the Word of God; the leading to participation in the grace of the mystery manifested in Mary and available in the liturgy; the call to conform oneself to Christ in imitation of Mary, his most faithful disciple. Those issues are explained and justified on the basis of Marian teaching of the Church and theological reflection. The analyses were also illustrated with the example of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The analysis carried out in the study showed that the main axes around which the content of Marian homilies should be organised are the Christological, soteriological, liturgical and ecclesiological perspectives. The emphasis should be placed on ecclesiotypical rather than Christotypical Mariology. Such an approach to the Marian homily allows an organic view of Mary’s presence and modality in the history of salvation. It is at the same time an example of a liturgy-mystery-life synthesis integrating what is believed with what is celebrated and what is lived.
The Dominican Stance on the Immaculate Conception of Mary: Insights from Selected Sermons (13th–15th Centuries)
Authors: Kochaniewicz Bogusław
Published: October 2024

It is commonly believed that in the debate on the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, representatives of the Order of St. Francis were supporters of the Marian privilege, while the Dominicans were against it. The aim of this article is to verify this opinion by analyzing selected Dominican homilies from the 13th –15th centuries, seeking answers to the questions: has the maculist position expressed by preachers been maintained over the centuries? What caused Dominicans to remain unchanged in their views, despite the gradual spread of the opinion about the Immaculate Conception of Mary, which was finally officially accepted by the Church? What role did Saint’s opinion play? Thomas Aquinas to the position of later Dominicans? The results of the analysis of medieval Dominican sermons allow us to consider the opinion that has so far been widespread as one-sided and superficial. The Dominican position is much more complex.
Methods of Dogmatic Discourse in the Dispute over the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Exemplified by German Dominican Theologians from the 13th to the 16th Century
Authors: Ferdek Bogdan
Published: October 2024

The important problem of the publication is expressed by two questions: what method was used by German Dominican theologians who were supporters of the Immaculate Conception? How did the change in method change the view of the Immaculate Conception? The path to solving the problem has three stages. The first of them is a reconstruction of the views on the Immaculate Conception of German Dominican theologians. The next stage examines these views in terms of the method used. The final stage is a critical look at the methods used by Dominican supporters of the Immaculate Conception. The method used in the article consists of: systematization of the views of German Dominicans, analysis of the methods used by them and a discourse on the methods of the supporters of the Immaculate Conception with the opponent of this opinion, St. Thomas Aquinas. The change of method, from the scholastic method to the liturgical method (lex orandi – lex credendi), the argument from congruity (ex convenientia), and typological exegesis, has led a few Dominican theologians to the opinion that Mary was preserved or purified from original sin, or that she was conceived without original sin. The methods used by Dominican supporters of the Immaculate Conception have weaknesses. They resemble a circumstantial trial, which provides a high degree of probability, but not proof. This weakness of the methods is exposed by the discourse of these methods with the scholastic method of St. Thomas. This discourse results in the postulate of reinterpreting the Immaculate Conception. We should return to the biblical term “sanctification” and explain that Mary was saved by a more sublime sanctification. This would prevent the immaculate conception of Jesus from being equated with the immaculate conception of Mary. Only Jesus is Immaculate because He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and His Mother, conceived by Joachim and Anna, was saved by a more sublime sanctification.
Diakonia i charyzmat. Fenomen macierzyństwa Maryi w ujęciu Edwarda Schillebeeckxa i Czesława Bartnika
Authors: Nadbrzeżny Antoni
Published: October 2024

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest porównanie poglądów Edwarda Schillebeeckxa (1914 –2009) i Czesława Bartnika (1929–2020) na istotę Bożego macierzyństwa Maryi. Obaj są wybitnymi i oryginalnymi teologami europejskimi. Flamandzki dominikanin reprezentuje bardziej „oddolną” mariologię typu fenomenologicznego i egzystencjalistycznego. Z kolei polski profesor znany jest jako zwolennik mariologii personalistycznej. W artykule zastosowano metodę teologii porównawczej. Przeprowadzone badania pokazują, że Schillebeeckx i Bartnik zaproponowali różne interpretacje mariologiczne. Według Schillebeeckxa macierzyństwo Maryi ma charakter sakramentalny, epifaniczny i diakoniczny. Bartnik uważa, że jest ono przede wszystkim personalistyczne, relacyjne i charyzmatyczne. Pomimo wyraźnych różnic, obie koncepcje można uznać za w dużej mierze komplementarne. W ostatniej części autor proponuje własną koncepcję, którą nazywa aksjologiczno-symboliczną. Ukazuje on macierzyństwo Maryi jako wydarzenie-symbol, które należy właściwie odczytywać w świetle współczesnych znaków czasu.
Towards Theology of Parenthood: Mother Mary as the Role Model for Sensitive and Secure Christian Parenting
Authors: Ganc Damijan
Published: October 2024

Mother Mary’s intimate and confidential relationship with God has inspired Christians around the world for the last two millennia. Her role in salvation history has already been discussed in detail in various church documents and scholarly literature. However, from an interdisciplinary point of view, her maternal role has not yet been fully evaluated from a psychological and child-rearing perspective. Therefore, in this article, we conduct a psychological analysis of the Gospel passages that talk about her maternal role and we evaluate these passages through the prism of the well-established attachment theory. Despite temporal and cultural differences, Mary’s maternal attitude is found to be highly consistent with the key findings in research on quality parenting and interpersonal relationships. As we show, her “maternal genius” is revealed through the following fundamental characteristics of attachment-focused parenting: unconditional acceptance, sensitive guidance, compassionate accompaniment and continuous emotional regulation. These characteristics of Mary’s motherhood come to the fore especially in the key moments of salvation history. The psychological analysis of Mary’s motherhood brings an important contribution to the “aggiornamento” of Mariology and enables some new opportunities for pastoral theology. With new scientifically supported insights, the Church will be better equipped to help parents to discover the beauty and depth of the mission of parenthood, following Mary’s example. The findings of our research therefore also represent an important foundation for the emerging theology of parenthood.
ФОРМУВАННЯ ПРЕДМЕТНО-ПЕРЕТВОРЮВАЛЬНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ УЧНІВ СТАРШИХ КЛАСІВ ПРИ ВИКОНАННІ РОБІТ НА УРОКАХ ТРУДОВОГО НАВЧАННЯ ЗА ДОПОМОГОЮ РУЧНОГО ЕЛЕКТРИФІКОВАНОГО ІНСТРУМЕНТУ
Authors: Пшеничний Максим , Цибулько Григорій
Published: October 2024

Основною проблемою сучасних шкільних майстерень є фізичне і моральне старіння та зношення устаткування інструментів та обладнання, що випускалися раніше вітчизняною промисловістю для занять з трудового навчання та технології. У наш час запропонований електроінструмент виготовляють переважно в Китаї та інших країнах. Ручний електроінструмент став більш доступний для користувача недорогий але має невеликий електроресурс, запропоновані електроінструменти неможна довго навантажувати та перевантажувати. Пристосований цей інструмент, як правило, лише для забезпечення власних побутових потреб користувача. Тому школи вимушені самостійно вирішувати проблеми оснащення та переоснащення шкільних навчальних майстерень необхідним устаткуванням і інструментами. В той же час впровадження нового стандарту середньої освіти потребує змін змісту та форм навчання в галузі трудової освіти і виховання. Наведені  вище дані дали можливість стверджувати: незважаючи на те, що основні вміння та навички експлуатації основних видів електроінструментів у здобувачів були сформовані в побутових умовах, деякі із перелічених вище інструментів вони розпочали використовувати тільки у ВНЗ (електрофрезер, електропила, електрорубанок та ін.) Згідно з положеннями Нової української школи, центральне місце в системі освіти належить середній школі та трудовому навчанню. На думку науковців на відміну від університету, в школі ще можна вирівняти дисбаланс у розвитку здобувачів закладів загальної середньої освіти. Формування та розвиток професійної особистості, неможливий без вмінь та навичок роботи ручним-електрифікованим інструментом Таким чином, підготовка учнів до безпечного життя та подальшої діяльності неможлива без опанування ручного електрифікованого інструменту в Новій українській школі, засвоєння сучасних знань з техніки безпеки та охорони праці, їх практичного застосування.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ КОМП’ЮТЕРНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ В ТРУДОВОМУ НАВЧАННІ ТА ВИХОВАННІ УЧНІВ ЗАКЛАДУ ЗАГАЛЬНОЇ СЕРЕДНЬОЇ ОСВІТИ В УМОВАХ ДИСТАНЦІЙНОГО НАВЧАННЯ
Authors: Цибулько Григорій , Пшеничний Максим
Published: October 2024

Використання комп’ютерних технологій в навчальному процесі дає можливість застосовувати в педагогічній практиці педагогічні розробки, які дозволяють інтенсифікувати навчальний процес, реалізувати ідеї розвиваючого  трудового навчання. Нова Українська школа, крім навчання учнів конкретним знанням основ наук, повинна наділити уміннями і навичками в постійному самостійному поповненні своїх знань, створити підґрунтя для саморозвитку учнів. Одним зі шляхів досягнення зазначеної мети є послідовне використання комп'ютерних технологій у трудовому навчанні. Сучасний пошук нових шляхів оволодіння елементами комп’ютерної грамотності школярів, потребує глибокого психолого-педагогічного обґрунтування. Таким чином, нові інформаційні технології, які застосовуються методично грамотно під час реалізації методу проектів на уроках трудового навчання та технологій в загальноосвітній школі, підвищують пізнавальну активність учнів, що, поза сумнівом, приводить до підвищення ефективності навчання. Проте, на наш погляд, комп'ютер не може повністю замінити вчителя. У даний час в Україні склалася досить суперечлива ситуація: незважаючи на вказані позитивні фактори, комп’ютер на заняттях з трудового навчання, використовується лише при дистанційному навчанні, безсистемно і переважно з метою контролю знань, не торкаючи, як правило, інших етапів навчання.
Self-Organized Multi-Robot Path Planning and Chain Distribution Based on Improved DWA and A* Fusion in Unknown Space
Authors: Ding Bowen , Wang Guoliang
Published: October 2024

With the rise of autonomous driving in recent years, path planning has gained widespread attention. Traditional path planning needs to be based on a large amount of known information, which is not available for confined environments. Taking the complex indoor space where GPS cannot be used as the research background, the article designs a self-organised motion scheme for multi-intelligent body trolleys that includes exploration and path planning. By improving the DWA and A* algorithms, the multi-robot self-organisation achieves reasonable path planning, and the fusion of the two algorithms solves the contradictory problems of global planning being unable to avoid dynamic obstacles and local planning possibly falling into local optimum. After that, the pilot-following algorithm is added to guide the multi-intelligence body to operate in formation. By studying the constraints of hardware such as LiDAR and machine trolleys, the chain distribution of multiple intelligences is proposed to solve the problem of information loss caused by the discontinuous monitoring field of view. Eventually, when the carts are all in position, the whole area is covered and monitored using sensor fusion with multiple viewpoints. The feasibility of the explored scheme is verified by simulation experiments, and the feasibility and robustness of multi-sensor fusion is verified by specific hardware.
ФІНАНСУВАННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНОГО СЕКТОРУ ЕКОНОМІКИ
Authors: ХАЛАТУР Світлана
Published: October 2024

Інноваційний сектор економіки відіграє вирішальну роль у стимулюванні економічного зростання, підвищенні конкурентоспроможності та забезпеченні сталого розвитку держави. Однак ключовим викликом є пошук і залучення достатніх фінансових ресурсів для підтримки інноваційних процесів. У статті досліджено основні джерела та механізми фінансування інновацій, аналізується сучасний стан інноваційної діяльності, а також розглядаються перспективи розвитку та вдосконалення фінансової інфраструктури для підтримки інноваційного сектору економіки.
Caracterización de la lluvia y el banco de semillas en un relicto de bosque inundable urbano en proceso de restauración ecológica
Authors:   Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis, Pérez Suárez Bibiana
Published: October 2024

En ecosistemas conservados, la regeneración natural se inicia a partir de la germinación de especies que se localizan en el banco de semillas; esto no ocurre en áreas que han sido fuertemente degradadas, donde el banco de semillas se encuentra empobrecido, por lo tanto, la presente investigación buscó determinar la contribución de la lluvia y el banco de semillas, en el proceso de restauración ecológica en el Bosque Las Mercedes, importante relicto de bosque, ubicado al noroccidente de la ciudad de Bogotá. Se realizó la caracterización de la vegetación en la cobertura de bosque y de pastizales misceláneosla recolección de muestras de suelo y la ubicación de trampas de semillas, en 31 transectos, 16 en bosque y 15 en pastizales, con diferentes años de intervención. Como resultado, se encontró que las mayores abundancias obtenidas en la germinación del banco de semillas corresponden a especies herbáceas, pero, también, se presentan algunas especies nativas dinamizadoras de la sucesión natural, tanto en bosque como en los pastizales misceláneos, en estos últimos, con abundancias menores. Debido a los resultados obtenidos, se considera viable emplear el estudio de la lluvia y el banco de semillas como indicador del proceso de restauración ecológica en las coberturas vegetales, con diferentes años de intervención, en el Bosque Las Mercedes, ya que se logró establecer que las áreas, que han sido objeto de acciones de restauración ecológica, desde hace más tiempo, muestran algunas semejanzas con la trayectoria sucesional más avanzada que, en este caso, corresponde a bosque denso.
Pengawasan Bawaslu Terhadap Pemasangan Alat Peraga Sebelum Masa Kampanye Pemilu Legislatif 2024
Authors: Azizah Nst Nuur , A. Zarkasi  , Iswandi
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji pengaturan dan implementasi hukum yang berkaitan dengan pemasangan alat peraga kampanye (APK) sebelum masa kampanye resmi Pemilu 2024. Tujuan utama penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis peran Badan Pengawas Pemilihan Umum (Bawaslu) dalam mengawasi dan menindak pelanggaran pemasangan APK pada masa sebelum penetapan Daftar Calon Tetap (DCT). Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian yuridis normatif dengan fokus pada analisis bahan hukum positif, termasuk Undang-Undang, Peraturan KPU, dan Peraturan Bawaslu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun terdapat regulasi yang tegas melarang pemasangan APK sebelum waktu yang ditentukan, pelanggaran masih sering terjadi. Bawaslu memiliki kewenangan terbatas dalam menertibkan pelanggaran pada masa calon sementara, yang mengindikasikan kebutuhan akan peraturan yang lebih kuat dan penegakan hukum yang lebih konsisten. Implikasi dari penelitian ini mencakup rekomendasi untuk memperkuat kewenangan Bawaslu dalam menegakkan aturan, meningkatkan sosialisasi terhadap regulasi pemilu, serta perlunya kerjasama erat antara Bawaslu, pemerintah daerah, dan partai politik untuk menjaga integritas dan keadilan dalam proses pemilihan umum di Indonesia.
Clinical and demographic features of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases on biological therapy
Authors:   Kazan State Medical University, ZOROB K. D. , TUMAKOVA L. K. ,   Kazan State Medical University, MUKHAMETOVA D. D. ,   Kazan State Medical University, BODRYAGINA E. S. ,   Kazan State Medical University, ODINTSOVA A. KH. ,   Republic Clinical Hospital, SADYKOVA L. R.
Published: October 2024

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), are autoinflammatory diseases for which basic therapy is not always effective, and some patients may require the use of biological therapy. The purpose was to evaluate the clinical characteristics of patients with IBD who were on biological therapy. Material and methods. We included 70 patients with IBD who were treated with biological therapy and were observed at the Republican Clinical Hospital in Kazan. Patients with UC were 41 (58%), with CD — 29 (42%). Mean age in IBD was 37 [28; 42] years old, 43% were female. Results. 23 (33%) patients with IBD were in remission, 47 (67%) were in exacerbation. Mild UC was observed in 17 (41.4%) cases, moderate — in 11 (26.8%), severe — in 2 cases (4.8%). Mild CD was in 9 (31%) patients, moderate — in 7 (24.1%), severe — in 1 (3.4%). According to the location, total colitis predominated — 30 (74%), in CD terminal ileitis was more common — in 14 (48%) patients. Extraintestinal manifestations were diagnosed in 14 (20%) patients with IBD, complications — in 12 (17%), surgical interventions — in 8 (11%). Among all biological therapy, infliximab was most often used – in 20 (29%) cases, adalimumab — 15 (21%), vedolizumab — 12 (17%); four patients received dual targeted therapy. Conclusion. Maintaining a register of patients with IBD receiving biological therapy is an effective tool for analyzing the clinical features of UC and CD, as well as the efficacy and the safety of the therapy.
Indicators of vegetative homeostasis in university students
Authors:   St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, PUZYREV V. G. , SITDIKOVA I. D. ,   St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, KHUZIKHANOV F. V. ,   Kazan State Medical University, MIKHAILOVA S. A. ,   Kazan State Medical University, IVANOVA M. K. ,   Izhevsk State Medical Academy, AHMETOV A. M. ,   Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University, SITDIKOVA A. V. ,   Kazan State Medical University, MALEEV M. V. ,   Republic Clinical Hospital
Published: October 2024

The article presents the results of a study of vegetative homeostasis indicators in university students of Humanities. Special attention is paid to the predominance of the autonomic nervous system focused on parasympathetic and sympathetic activity. The study used various data collection methods, including clinical studies and electrophysiological analyses. The results confirm the importance to understand and regulate the activity of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems in order to maintain the body health and balance. Further research in this area will contribute to the development of new methods for treatment and prevention of various diseases associated with autonomic nervous system disorders.