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Legitimating Austerity
Authors: Ramalho Tiago Moreira
Published: January 2025

This book reexamines the politics of austerity during the euro crisis, challenging conventional narratives of austerity as either an inevitable economic remedy or an external imposition. Focusing on Greece, Portugal, and Spain, it demonstrates that austerity was a political project shaped and contested across domestic, international, and transnational levels. Drawing on extensive empirical material, the book explores how austerity policies were legitimated in southern Europe and how they evolved throughout the crisis. It analyses the construction of crisis narratives, and the critical role of national actors in rooting the crisis in domestic failure. It examines the implementation of austerity policies, revealing how they were justified but also malleable and contingent upon political work. And it shows how austerity was opposed by an increasingly transnational social movement. The book offers critical insights into the politics of crisis management and the contested legacy of austerity in contemporary debates on how to govern the European economy.
How The New Education Establishment Betrayed The World’s Poorest Children
Authors: Härmä Joanna
Published: January 2025

This book tells the real story of education in low-income countries and shows why ordinary people are making extreme sacrifices to reject free public schools in favor of low quality private schools, both legal and illegal.Based on the author’s experience of working in the UN system, for a child rights NGO in New Delhi; and working on aid projects and with private foundations in Africa and South Asia, Joanna Harma reveals how public education systems got to their current state of dysfunction. She argues that the international aid community and United Nations bodies such as UNESCO and UNICEF have facilitated the decline in public education and argues that young children are being let down by education systems and policy from the local to the international. Harma looks at this issue from the perspectives of various stakeholders including international human rights workers, parents, the companies who set up the schools, policy makers and NGO workers. The book includes a preface from Ben Phillips, Director of Communications at The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
Inarticulacy in Creative Writing Practice and Translation
Authors: Kendall Judy
Published: January 2025

An investigation intothe powerful effects occurring at the threshold between articulation and inarticulation in original and translated works, this book models how creative writing research, practice, processes, products and theories can further academic thought.At the threshold of in/articulacy, language can be said to ‘thicken’ and obscure the usual conditions of legibility or lexical meaning, becoming unfamiliar, flexible, incomplete, even absent. These ‘thickening’ moments alter and enrich literary processes and texts to initiate a paradigm shift in composition, translation and reading experiences. Interrogating this shift from the viewpoints of writers, translators and readers, Judy Kendall draws on translation studies, literary theory, anthropology, philosophy and physics and more to examine the practices of Semantic Poetry Translation, code-switching, made-up English, visual text, vital materiality and the material-discursive. Breaking new ground with her enactment of the ways in which creative writing can take an active and productive lead in research enquiries, Kendall looks at works including Old English riddles, Nigerian novels, J R. R. Tolkien’s and Ursula K. Le Guin’s narratives, Caroline Bergvall’s hybrid works, Caryl Churchill’sThe Skriker, Patrick Chamoiseau’s novels,Zong!and several other visual texts.
Abbas Kiarostami and Iranian National Cinema
Authors: Khosrowjah Hossein
Published: January 2025

The films of Abbas Kiarostami (1940-2016) are at once ambiguous and singular, challenging easy categorisation in national, generic, and formal terms. In this insightful study, Hossein Khosrowjah provides an in-depth exploration of Kiarostami's body of work, considering how his filmmaking confronts questions of cinematic representation, identity, and the myth of national unity.

Challenging prevailing auteurist readings of Kiarostami’s work, Hossein Khosrowjah firmly anchors his filmmaking within the historical context of Iranian national cinema. Through a close reading of key films, includingClose-Up(1990),Taste of Cherry(1997),The Wind Will Carry Us(1999), and10(2002), he explores Kiarostami’s radically anti-allegorical representational strategies. He goes on to examine the national and global circulation of his films, considering the role of censorship within Iran and the intersection of art, politics and the complexities of creative freedom.

He traces the continuing emphasis on partiality and the singularity of representations—of subjects, time, and location—across Kiarostami’s films, arguing that it is through this intentional ambiguity that his cinema reshapes notions of nation and national identity, challenges conventions and broadens the scope for cinematic expression.
Overriding Mandatory Rules in International Commercial Disputes
Authors: KIM Min Kyung
Published: January 2025

This open access book analyses how to identify and treat overriding mandatory rules in international commercial litigation and arbitration from a Korean and comparative law perspective.

In addition to providing a deeper understanding of the concept of overriding mandatory rules and setting out standards and factors to identify such rules, the book provides a solution to the problems that third-country mandatory provisions pose in international commercial disputes.

The book examines the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice under the Rome Convention and the Rome I Regulation, Swiss IPRG, and German and English law to help interpret and propose an amendment to the Korean Act on Private International Law. The book also establishes tests to identify the overriding mandatory character and then empirically applies them to assess various provisions in 10 different Acts in Korea.

Furthermore, the book provides a ‘balancing interest test’ for third-country mandatory rules and suggests a new provision that harmonises the conflicting interests of the parties, the forum country, the third country and interests of international harmony of decisions. It also explores the arbitrability of disputes in relation to overriding mandatory rules, the validity of an arbitration agreement, the extent to which overriding mandatory rules should apply, and whether the national courts can refuse enforcement of or revoke arbitral awards which did not apply/consider overriding mandatory rules.

This book is an invaluable resource to legal practitioners, judges, arbitrators in international commercial dispute resolution, researchers in private international law and international commercial law, and parties to international commercial contracts.

Winner of the 16th Simdang Academic Prize 2023. Judge Dr Min Kyung Kim is the second-youngest recipient of this prestigious award and it is the first time that the prize has been awarded for a PhD thesis.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com.
Wanda
Authors: Gorfinkel Elena
Published: January 2025

Actor-turned-writer/director Barbara Loden's only feature film,Wanda(1970), tells the story of an alienated working-class woman, Wanda Goronski (played by Loden), who abandons her life as a coal miner’s wife and mother, electing instead to drift. Bracing in its realist texture and proto-feminist in its sensibility, it received critical acclaim upon release, winning the Critics’ Prize at the Venice Film Festival in 1970. Today,Wandais considered one of the most notable films made by a woman director and a core work of American independent cinema.

Elena Gorfinkel's study of this singular film traces Loden's creative process and unconventional approach to filmmaking. Drawing on archival sources, including scripts, interviews, production records, oral history, and previously unseen ephemera, she examines the film’s de-dramatised aesthetic, one that rebukes the artifice and “slickness” of Hollywood. Gorfinkel considers Loden’s craft in her framing of cinematic time, manipulation of gesture, voice, and posture, narrative ellipsis, and in her use of location and non-professional actors. Providing an account ofWanda'sexhibition and reception in the 1970s and after, she traces the film's feminist legacies, and its lasting influence on contemporary filmmakers, artists and writers.
History of Jews and Judaism
Authors: Levenson Alan T.
Published: January 2025

What are some of the most enduring and pernicious historical misconceptions about Jews and the practice and history of their faith?

Examining many of the most widely held forms of anti-Semitic thinking, this addition to theHistorical Facts and Fictionsseries addresses false beliefs about Jews and Judaism, among them that Jews in ancient Israel practiced Judaism, that Judaism opposes Christianity, that Jews are a race, and that Judaism thrived under Islam. Readers will gain an understanding of why a particular misconception rose and spread and the influence of the political, social, and economic contexts of the time. Finally, an exploration of the most plausible accounts of what really happened provides readers with an informed understanding of historical facts.
Water in the West
Authors: Vaughn Jacqueline
Published: January 2025

Water use and conservation in the American West have long been shaped by a host of geographic, environmental, political and economic factors.Today, though, serious questions are being raised about how western states used dams, irrigation systems, and other water-related infrastructure to transform the landscape of the West. Are current trends in water consumption across the West sustainable, given the region's arid environment and rapidly growing populations? Are so-called "water wars" between thirsty states (and between Mexico and USA) worsening? What impact will climate change have on the West's limited water resources--and the people who depend on them?

This book answers all those questions and more, drawing on quantifiable facts and the knowledge and perspectives of experts on water resource consumption, administration, and conservation to provide a one-stop resource for understanding the past, present, and future of water in the American West.
TISM's Machiavelli and the Four Seasons
Authors: Jenke Tyler
Published: January 2025

An in-depth look at the rise of enigmatic Australian rock band TISM, the unexpected success of their 1995 album,Machiavelli and the Four Seasons, and the continued trajectory of their storied career.

Focusing on one of Australia’s most enigmatic bands, This Is Serious Mum (better known as TISM), Tyler Jenke forms an in-depth analysis of the anonymous, pseudonymous Melbourne collective’s rise to prominence and unlikely success on the popular music charts with their third album,Machiavelli and the Four Seasons(1995). Jenke details TISM’s origins as they slowly went from a bedroom concept to an underground success to a staple of concert stages and commercial radio in Australia, growing a rabid fanbase in the process.

Despite the anti-commercial tendencies of TISM, whose album artwork didn’t feature the band, whose band members performed under pseudonyms and who rarely gave interviews, never mind sincere answers, TISM became a commercially successful group. In this book, Jenke identifies the steps the band took to shift their sound from their tried-and-true experimental Australian pub-rock roots to the burgeoning, youthful electronic music genre, employing synthesizers and samplers. With their new sound, TISM incorporated Dadaism – the use of unusual or everyday sounds – and both avant-garde and classic pop musicianship. The band’s new sound resulted in both top ten success and an ARIA Award. This is the first book to dissect TISM’s rise to fame within the Australian music industry and analyze TISM’s status as one of the most memorable, mysterious and paradoxically successful groups in the country’s vibrant alternative music scene.
High-throughput sequence-based microsatellite genotyping for the non-model Neotropical tree species Anadenanthera colubrina (Leguminosae)
Authors: Goncalves Alejandra Lorena , García María Victoria , Chancerel Emilie , Lepais Olivier , Heuertz Myriam
Published: January 2025

Background and aims – Anadenanthera colubrina is a Neotropical native forest tree species with significant ecological importance in Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests. Developing genetic markers for this species is relevant for conservation, breeding, and evolutionary studies. Previously available genetic markers for A. colubrina consisted of a few microsatellites. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) strategies allow simple and cost-effective development of new SSR loci from low-coverage whole genome shotgun sequencing. The main aim was to develop microsatellite markers for sequence-based high-throughput genotyping (SSRseq) in the species and to characterize their information content against traditional capillary electrophoresis-based microsatellite data by estimating the amount of molecularly accessible size homoplasy of each locus. Additionally, the reliability of these markers for population genetic analysis was assessed by genotyping two age classes (reproductively mature trees and seedlings) in a typical location in Argentina.

Key results – Sixty primer pairs targeting microsatellites were designed, of which 25 were validated with allelic error rates < 3% and genotype missingness < 20%. A significantly higher number of alleles per locus and heterozygosity was detected for SSRseq considering sequence polymorphisms compared to analysing the same data based on sequence size (length) only. Size homoplasy, calculated as the proportion of mismatches between datasets relative to the number of alleles differing in length, averaged 97.85% over all SSR loci. High levels of population genetic diversity were detected in adults and seedlings from Paranaense forests, exceeding those reported in previous studies of A. colubrina using traditional SSRs. The generated datasets increase the resolution of capillary-based microsatellite genotyping, allowing for more accurate inference of eco-evolutionary processes in non-model tree species.
Structural Differences and Economic Growth of the Countries of the Eurasian Economic Union
Authors: Belgibayeva K. K. , Bayeva Yu. V. , Alimbayev F. T. , Alimbayeva L. T.
Published: January 2025

In today’s uncertain circumstances, issues related to sustainable economic growth have become more relevant. However, little attention has been paid to the impact of economic integration on the growth of member countries. The purpose of this research is to identify differences in the structure of the EAEU countries and assess their growth. Methods of induction and deduction, analysis, synthesis, time series and calculations based on economic and statistical units of account were used. Gatev, Salai, and Ryabtsev indices were used to measure structural changes. Data were collected from annual statistical reports of the Eurasian Economic Commission for 2015 to 2022, covering key economic activities in Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. As part of the study, it was found that Russia’s share in the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) accounts for 83-86%, with Kazakhstan in second place at 8-10% and Belarus in third place at 3-4%. These results partially confirm the hypothesis that integration processes in the EAEU can have ambiguous effects on structural changes and economic growth, and further coordination of policies among member countries is needed to increase production capacity utilization and strengthen cooperation. These results can be applied to the analysis of sectoral structural changes and the development of government programs aimed at improving regional structural economic policies in the EAU, contributing to long-term economic development.
Cross-Border Interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in Logistics: Conceptual Approaches
Authors: Bodaubayeva G. , Holzhacker H. , Beifert A. , Zhaken N.
Published: January 2025

The article examines cross-border cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, focusing on developing logistics in border regions. Central Asian regions face significant barriers, such as logistical inefficiencies, legal and customs discrepancies, and weak coordination, which hinder their ability to meet the growing demand for freight transportation. The article aims to propose conceptual approaches for harmonizing regulations, simplifying customs procedures, and removing obstacles to the movement of goods and services across border regions. The research methodology includes case studies of transport corridors and content analysis of data from international organizations and national statistical agencies. The analysis of the Trans-Caspian Route and the Southern Corridor highlights challenges such as high transport costs, lack of institutional support, geopolitical influences, and investment risks. Special attention is given to crossborder industrial logistics zones (ILZs), which could serve as strategic tools for reducing transaction costs and expediting cargo processing. These zones should be integrated with international transport networks and automated customs systems. The research results show that sustainable development of crossborder cooperation requires not only infrastructure investments but also institutional reforms, including the establishment of joint regulatory bodies and harmonization of legislation to eliminate administrative barriers. The article provides recommendations for simplifying customs procedures, establishing industriallogistics centers, developing transport corridors, and forming a concept of cross-border interaction. Future research directions include assessing the economic impact of the proposed ILZs and exploring digital platforms for real-time coordination of freight transportation.
Pemanfaatan Media Digital untuk Pengajaran Al-Qur'an dan Hadis di Era Digital
Authors: Saripuddin B Muhammad
Published: January 2025

The utilization of digital media in teaching the Qur'an and Hadith has become a strategic step to enhance the quality of Islamic education in the digital era. This study aims to explore the potential, benefits, and challenges of using digital media in Qur'an and Hadith learning. Using a qualitative approach and case study method, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis at several Islamic educational institutions that have integrated digital technology. The findings reveal that digital media, such as Qur'an learning applications, online tafsir platforms, and interactive videos, provide flexibility and interactivity that enhance students' understanding of the material. However, challenges such as limited access to technology, low digital literacy, and concerns over content alignment with Islamic values are significant barriers to implementation. The study also highlights the importance of collaboration between educators, students, parents, and policymakers to optimize the benefits of digital media in Islamic education. In conclusion, digital media can serve as an effective tool for supporting Qur'an and Hadith learning when used wisely and responsibly. Investment in digital infrastructure, digital literacy training for educators, and the development of Islamic-specific platforms are critical steps to address these challenges. This research contributes to the development of relevant and innovative Islamic educational practices in the digital era.
Sustainability Reporting and Firm Performance: A Thematic Empirical Review
Authors: Nnedu Stanley Chinonso
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the relationship between sustainability reporting and firm performance through a comprehensive thematic review, focusing on the economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Data was collected through a rigorous search of relevant academic literature published between 2018 and 2024. Employing content analysis, the study synthesizes empirical findings across various sectors and regions. The analysis reveals that sustainability reporting can enhance financial performance by improving transparency, stakeholder trust, and operational efficiency. However, its impact is highly context-dependent. Economic reporting fosters investor confidence and reduces financing costs but may signal inefficiencies in emerging markets. Social reporting strengthens brand loyalty and stakeholder engagement but involves high implementation costs that could strain short-term financial outcomes. Environmental reporting is particularly effective in resource-intensive sectors, enhancing regulatory compliance and investor trust. The conclusions emphasize the need for tailored reporting strategies aligned with sectoral, regional, and stakeholder dynamics to maximize benefits and mitigate risks. Recommendations include integrating sustainability practices into core business strategies to drive long-term value creation and adopting sector-specific approaches to balance profitability with societal expectations. Future research should explore moderating variables such as governance quality, industry sensitivity, and stakeholder pressure to deepen understanding of how sustainability reporting influences financial outcomes. This study advances knowledge on sustainability reporting as a strategic tool for corporate success and offers actionable insights for businesses, policymakers, and researchers.
MicroRNA: One Of The Stress Fighters Plays Crucial Role In Resilience Of Rice To Changing Climatic Conditions
Authors:   Division of Biochemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India, Kumar Suresh
Published: January 2025

This century is presenting global climate change with significant alterations in environmental conditions, which might affect the growth, development, and survival of several organisms. In turn, such changes affect the availability of food, feed, and fodder for the creatures on the earth. Recurring environmental stresses like heat, drought, cold, flooding, etc. might cause considerable yield losses, challenges to crop husbandry, and concerns for sustainable food security. Modulation in gene expression under stressful conditions is one of the molecular strategies adopted by plants to cope with environmental stresses. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are known to play important roles in controlling gene expression either through translational repression or due to cleavage of mRNA. Moreover, miRNAs are emerging as newer candidates for modulating developmental processes including productivity/yield as well as responses to stress in plants. Often the targets of miRNAs are transcription factors and the genes associated with stress responses affecting adaptive potential of the plant. A combination of miRNAs (miR160-ARF, miR159-MYB, and miR169-NFYA) was reported to be involved in regulating gene expression under drought in plants. These drought-responsive miRNAs were shown to affect physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses and serving as candidates for genetic manipulation of crop plants for enhanced stress resilience. This review provides insights on miRNA as a stress fighter that plays an important role in resilience to environmental stresses in plants, particularly in rice. miRNA has been reported to control crucial biological processes like respiration, photosynthesis, signalling pathways, senescence, etc., particularly under stressful conditions. Some of the limitations as well as future perspectives of utilizing miRNA-based strategies for improvement have been discussed. These might help understanding the functions of miRNAs, as one of the important components of the gene regulatory network, which will facilitate genetic improvement of crops for multiple stresses and yielding potential.
Preliminary Phytochemical Screening, Quantification, and Identification of Active Compounds in Acalypha malabarica Müll.Arg Using FTIR and GC-MS Analysis
Authors:   Department of Botany, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007, Telangana, India, Bixapathi K. , Prabhakar G. ,   SriGpAvens Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd, AIC-CCMB, Medical Biotechnology Complex, Annex-II, Habsiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana-500 007-India, Kamalakar P. ,   Department of Botany, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007, Telangana, India
Published: January 2025

This research examines the profitability and efficiency of cassava farming in Ekiti State, Nigeria, with a focus on evaluating the economic viability and production efficiency of this vital crop within smallholder farming systems. Cassava plays a crucial role in enhancing food security and generating rural incomes in Nigeria. The study adopts a comprehensive research approach, incorporating structured surveys and interviews with cassava farmers from selected communities in Ekiti State. To ensure a representative sample, a multi-stage sampling technique was applied. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire, which captured information on socio-economic characteristics, cassava farming inputs and outputs, input costs, and tuber prices. Analytical methods included descriptive statistics, Gross Margin Analysis, and the Stochastic Frontier Production Model. Results highlight diverse profitability levels among cassava farmers and identify factors contributing to production inefficiencies. Strategies to enhance market access and patronage for cassava products were also explored. In Ekiti State, smallholder farmers typically realize ₦4.28 for every ₦1 invested in cassava production, with an observed increase of 1 kg in yield per 1-liter increase in agro-chemical use. Experienced farmers demonstrate higher technical efficiency, while average farmers could achieve up to a 7.5% increase in cost savings or production output by reaching the allocative efficiency levels of their most efficient counterparts. Poor patronage emerged as a critical constraint. Key recommendations include implementing targeted training programs to enhance the technical and allocative efficiency of less experienced farmers. Additionally, strategies should focus on improving market access and increasing patronage for cassava products to maximize profitability and efficiency in cassava farming within Ekiti State.
Atriyal Flutter (Makro-Reentran Atriyal Taşikardi)
Authors:   İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa, Kardiyoloji Enstitüsü, Kardiyoloji Bölümü, Kardiyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye, Arslan Şükrü
Published: January 2025

Atriyal flutter(AFlu) , toplumda AF'ye göre daha az sıklıkta görülen bir ritim bozukluğudur.
Genellikle altta yatan bir yapısal hastalık zemininde ortaya çıkar. AFlu, atriyumda makro-reentran bir halkanın neden olduğu bir ritm bozukluğudur. Makro-reentran halka sıklıkla fonksiyonel engellerin veya büyük anatomik merkezlerin (kapaklar, kaval venler ve koroner sinüs,
skar alanları) etrafında aktive olur. Klinik olarak AFlu, hızlı ventriküler geçişe bağlı, tromboembolik olaylara bağlı veya taşikardinin indüklediği kalp yetersizliği semptomlarına bağlı olarak
karşımıza çıkar. Bu bölümde AFlu hastalarına güncel yaklaşımdan bahsedeceğiz.
Senkop
Authors:   İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa, Kardiyoloji Enstitüsü, Kardiyoloji Bölümü, Kardiyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye, Barman Hasan Ali
Published: January 2025

Senkop, aniden ve geçici olarak bilinç kaybıyla sonuçlanan, beyne yeterli kan akışının kesilmesiyle meydana gelen bir durumdur. Genellikle birkaç saniye süren bu bilinç kaybı, kişiyi
aniden yere düşürebilir. Senkopun birçok potansiyel nedeni vardır, bunlar arasında refleks senkop, kardiyak nedenler ve postural hipotansiyon gibi durumlar bulunur. Bu bölüm, senkopun
tanımını, etiyolojisini ve risk faktörlerini ele alır. Ayrıca, senkopun teşhisinde kullanılan temel
değerlendirme yöntemleri ve testler ayrıntılı olarak açıklanır. Tedavi stratejileri, hasta eğitimi ve
yaşam tarzı değişiklikleri gibi yönetim yaklaşımları da kapsamlı bir şekilde ele alınır. Senkopun
altında yatan nedenlerin belirlenmesi ve uygun tedavi planlarının oluşturulması, hastaların
yaşam kalitesini iyileştirmek ve potansiyel riskleri azaltmak için kritik öneme sahiptir.
Ani Kardiyak Ölüm
Authors:   İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa, Kardiyoloji Enstitüsü, Kardiyoloji Bölümü, Kardiyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye, Barman Hasan Ali
Published: January 2025

Ani kardiyak ölüm kardiyovasküler hastalığın ilk belirtisi olabilir ve kardiyovasküler ölümlerin
yarısını oluşturur. Kardiyak arrest sonrası hayatta kalan kişiler etyoloji ve düzeltilebilir sebepler
açısından öykü ve fizik muayene ile ayrıntılı bir şekilde değerlendirilmelidir.Tanısal yöntemler
EKG, ekokardiyografi ,koroner anjiyografi, egzersiz testi,elektrofizyoloji testi,kardiyak MR ve
neden bulunamazsa kardiyak biyopsi düşünülebilir.Klinik şüphe varlığında aritmojenik kardiyomiyopati, Brugada sendromu, katekolaminerjik polimorfik ventriküler taşikardi (CPVT) veya
uzun QT sendromu düşünüldüyse genetik test yapılabilir.
Kardiyomiyopatilerle İlişkili (Non-İskemik) Ventriküler Taşikardiler
Authors:   İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa, Kardiyoloji Enstitüsü, Kardiyoloji Bölümü, Kardiyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye, Keskin Meriç Bengisu
Published: January 2025

Anlamlı koroner arter hastalığının yokluğunda ventriküler disfonksiyonla birlikte izlenen miyokardiyal hastalık, iskemik olmayan kardiyomiyopati (İOKMP) özellikle kardiyak manyetik rezonans görüntüleme MRG), genetik çalışma, histopatolojik ve biyobelirteç analizleri yardımıyla
sınıflandırılabilmektedir. Bu hastalıkta prematüre ventriküler kompleksler (PVK'ler), ventriküler
taşikardi (VT) ve daha nadir olarak ventriküler fibrilasyondan (VF) oluşan ventriküler aritmiler
(VA'lar) yüksek prevalansa sahiptir ve önemli bir morbidite ve mortalite nedenidir. Ventriküler
aritmilerin gözlenmesi genellikle anti aritmik ilaçların başlanması, implante edilebilir kardiyoverter-defibrilatörlerin (ICD'ler) yerleştirilmesi veya kateter ablasyonu gibi bir dizi yönetim
stratejilerini tetikler
İskemik Kaynaklı Ventriküler Taşikardi Tanı ve Tedavisi
Authors:   SBÜ İstanbuk Mehmet Akif Ersoy Göğüs Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Kardiyoloji Bölümü, İstanbul, Türkiye, Serbest Nail Güven , Sürgit Özgür ,   Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Hamidiye Tıp Fakültesi, Dahili Tıp Bilimleri Bölümü, Kardiyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye, Yıldız Mustafa ,   İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa, Kardiyoloji Enstitüsü, Kardiyoloji Bölümü, Kardiyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye
Published: January 2025

Yapısal kalp hastalığı nedenli ventriküler taşikardinin (VT) en sık nedeni iskemik kalp hastalığıdır.
(İskemik VT). Bu hastalarda en sık monomorfik VT görülür ve makroreentri mekanizması ile
oluşur. Bu bölümde iskemik kalp hastalığı olan hastalarda sustained monomorfik VT tedavisine odaklanılacaktır. Bir reentri halkasının oluşabilmesi için normal iletiyi engelleyen ve halkanın etrafında döndüğü fonksiyonel bir engel (skar), skar dokusu içerisinde veya etrafında
canlı miyositlerin olduğu ancak iletimin normal miyokarda göre yavaş olduğu alanlar olmalıdır.
Genellikle prematür ventriküler erken vurular reentriyi başlatır. Beta-blokerler, amiodarone,
sotalol gibi birçok antiaritmik ajanlar yanı sıra ICD implantasyonu ventriküler taşikardi tedavisinde günümüzde kullanılmaktadır ancak ventriküler taşikardi yapısal kalp hastalığı olan bireyler için önemli bir morbidite ve mortalite nedenidir. Sekonder koruma amaçlı ICD implante
edilmiş hastaların uygun medikal tedaviye rağmen %40 ile %60’ında VT nüksü görülür. Zaman
içerisinde 3 boyutlu haritalama ve ablasyon teknikleri gelişmiştir. Artan tecrübe ve teknolojik ilerleme nedeniyle iskemik VT hastalarında 3 boyutlu haritalama eşliğinde radyofrekans kateter
ablasyonu geçmişe göre çok daha etkili ve düşük komplikasyon oranları olan bir tedavi seçeneği
haline gelmiştir.
Elektrofizyolojide Haritalama Yöntemleri
Authors:   SBÜ Mehmet Akif Ersoy Göğüs Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Kardiyoloji Bölümü, İstanbul, Türkiye, Öner Ender , Sürgit Özgür ,   Sağlık Bılımlerı Ünıversıtesı, Hamıdıye Tıp Fakültesı, Dahılı Tıp Bılımlerı Bölümü, Kardıyolojı Ana Bılım Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye, Yıldız Mustafa ,   İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa, Kardiyoloji Enstitüsü, Kardiyoloji Bölümü, Kardiyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye
Published: January 2025

Aritmilerin girişimsel tedavisinde ilk olarak floroskopi eşliğinde kateterlerle yapılan konvansiyonel haritalama yöntemleri kullanıldı. Tahmin edilebilir anatomik lokalizasyonları olan
veya karakteristik endokardiyal elektrogramları olan stabil aritmilerde yüksek başarı oranları yakalanmıştır. Daha kompleks aritmilerde aynı başarı oranları yakalanamaması nedeniyle geliştirilen yeni haritalama sistemleriyle 3 boyutlu lokalizasyon, daha iyi çözünürlükte ve
daha hızlı haritalama sağlanabildi. Farklı firmalar tarafından geliştirilmiş empedans temelli ve
manyetik temelli haritalama yöntemleriyle anatomik rekonstrüksiyon, aktivasyon haritalama ve
voltaj haritalama yapılarak aritminin propogasyonunun ve aritmi substratların tespit edilmesi
sağlandı.
COVID-19 Pandemisi: Aritmiler
Authors:   İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa, Tıp Fakültesi, Dahili Tıp Bilimleri Bölümü, Kardiyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye, Enar Rasim , Koca Damla ,   İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa, Tıp Fakültesi, Dahili Tıp Bilimleri Bölümü, Kardiyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, İstanbul, Türkiye
Published: January 2025

Çağımızın en çok insanı etkileyen küresel pandemisi Covid-19 solunumsal tutuluma ilave
olarak kalpte akut miyokardit ,miyokard enfarktüsü ve aritmilere yol açabilmektedir.Covid-19
hem direkt kardiyak hasara yol açmakta hem de mevcut olan kardiyak durumların ani ölüm de
dahil tüm komplikasyonlarını arttırmaktadır. Pandemi sürdükçe uzun dönemde farklı kardiyak tutulumlar ortaya çıkmış ve bu tutulumların yelpazesini daha iyi anlamak için daha fazla
araştırmaya ihtiyaç vardır. Klinisyenler hem mevcut tedavilerin potansiyel kardiyak yan etkileri ve etkileşimleri konusunda uyanık olmalı hem de kardiyak tutulumun farkında olmalı ve
hasarı azaltmaya çalışmalıdır. Covid-19 tedavilerinde kullanılan ilaçlar ve doğrudan miyokard
hasarı aritmi insidansını akut dönemde arttırmakta uzun dönemde de Covid-19 uygunsuz sinüs
taşikardisi ve posturel ortostatik taşikardi sendromu (POTS) ile ilişkili bulunmuştur,
Problems of Refugees in International Law, Causative Factors and Solutions in Some African Countries
Authors: Amune⃰ Dr. Majebi Samuel
Published: January 2025

The refugee crisis is a pervasive and complex issue that has plagued the international community for decades. Africa, in particular, has been beset by numerous conflicts, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises, resulting in the displacement of millions of people. This article examines the problems faced by refugees in international law, with a focus on the causative factors and solutions in some African countries.

The article begins by exploring the concept of refugee protection in international law, highlighting the relevant treaties, conventions, and protocols that govern refugee protection. It then delves into the causative factors of refugee flows in Africa, including conflict, persecution, poverty, and environmental degradation. The article also examines the challenges faced by refugees in Africa, such as inadequate access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.

The article concludes by proposing solutions to the refugee crisis in Africa, including the strengthening of international cooperation and burden-sharing, the enhancement of refugee protection and assistance, and the promotion of durable solutions such as repatriation, local integration, and resettlement.
Effects of Google Classroom on Academic Performance and Retention of Senior Secondary School Chemistry Students in Nigeria
Authors: Ajayi Dr (Mrs.) L. F.
Published: January 2025

The study investigated the effects of Google Classroom on Academic Performance and Retention of Senior Secondary School Chemistry Students in Nigeria. The study employed a pre-test-post-test, control quasi-experimental research design. The sample for the study was 96 students offering Chemistry at the Senior Secondary School level in Nigeria. The instrument administered to the sample was a Chemistry Achievement Test (CAT) extracted from the West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Four research hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study’s findings revealed that using Google Classroom improves students’ performance in Chemistry and enhances their retention abilities. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Chemistry teachers should be encouraged to employ the use of Google Classroom in teaching the subject.
Safety Management In Emergency Situations: Implementation of The Apell Method
Authors: KOPCZEWSKI Marian , WISNIEWSKI Grzegorz , SADOWSKI Robert
Published: January 2025

The research problem was to obtain an answer on how to design a coherent system of response to emerging
threats, taking into account the current legal status of the country in the system of the statutory regime of
European Union standards in the context of disasters, failures, and other unfavorable, unforeseen events. At
the same time, the authors note the lack of a legal concept as well as the lack of discussion of insufficient legal
acts in scientific articles, thus a kind of gap appears, i.e. space giving the potential to establish new legal acts
or expand the existing ones. It is worth pointing out the need, according to researchers, to develop rescue plans
for municipalities and poviats, as well as informing the population about potential threats in a structured and
consistent manner with high effectiveness. The research methods used related to the analysis of the content of
monographs, legal acts, scientific periodicals and programs resulting in reports on implemented projects and
undertakings. The increasing use of hazardous chemicals in industry, commerce and transport – combined
with the potential for misuse by terrorists – has increased the risks to workers and local communities. To
address these threats, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) launched the APELL (Local
Emergency Awareness and Preparedness) program in 1988. Developed in response to multiple chemical
accidents with devastating human, environmental and economic impacts, the goal of APELL is to: improve
community safety and preparedness by increasing awareness and establishing emergency protocols at the local
level.
Transactional Analysis as A Tool for Managing Remote Employees: The Application of Psychological “Hungers” Analysis
Authors: Branowska Agata , Weres Michal
Published: January 2025

The article examines the continued relevance of Transactional Analysis (TA) as a tool for addressing challenges faced by managers in the modern workplace. The authors focus specifically on the rise of remote work arrangements, which became much more common after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article analyzes how this new working arrangement affects the ability of managers to satisfy the needs of their employees. To do this, the authors use Eric Berne’s concept of three basic psychological hungers or needs: stimulation, recognition, and structure.
Organizational Aspects of Managing the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Department: The Example of a Polish SAP Service Provider
Authors: Jasinska Katarzyna
Published: January 2025

The technological development of enterprises is one of the key challenges faced by modern entities. Enterprises are looking for more and more easily adoptable low-code technologies, an example of which is RPA. The success of implementations depends to a large extent on the professional competences and knowledge of entities implementing RPA projects.

The literature on the subject contains many studies on the RPA technology itself or its applications in enterprises. However, there are few studies on the management of organizations focused on implementing RPA projects. The article fills this gap.

The aim of the article is to analyze and evaluate the management of the RPA department on the example of a company providing SAP and RPA services. The article uses literature analysis and a case study of a company providing SAP and RPA services operating on the Polish market as a research method. One of the key conclusions from the conducted research was that there is little complexity in the integration of the use elements of the 7S model in the RPA department,and the implementation of soft elements of the 7S model is important to create market advantage. Surprisingly difficulties were identified in adapting the hard elements of the model to the requirements of the parent company, related to poor understanding of the characteristics of the RPA team’s operation in the post-transactional integration process.
Behavioural Logic and its Role in Evolving Micro-foundations Concept in Strategic Management: A Literature Review
Authors: PIÓRKOWSKA Katarzyna
Published: January 2025

The paper fills the research gap concerning a theoretical background for the micro-foundations concept in strategic management. It aims to explore the role of behavioural logic in evolving the micro-foundations in strategic management. The method that has been used is a critical literature review of the following concepts: micro-foundations, the behavioural theory of the firm, behavioural economics, strategic management, multi-level approach, and methodological individualism.

The overarching findings are as follows. The concepts within the behavioural theory of the firm as bounded rationality, attention, learning, mental limitations, seeking information, dynamic nature of aspiration, proceeding information, conflict of interests, social relationships, and cooperation are the background of categories at the individual level. The concepts as conflict of interests, team cooperation, attention in teams, conflict of interests, team cooperation, career path, and bounded rationality are the background of the categories at the team level. The concepts as bounded rationality, standardised practices and programmes, operational procedures, habits, learning, responses and dependence to environment, organisational heterogeneity, organisational structure, hierarchic power, and hierarchic decision-making are the background of the following at the organisational level. The concepts within behavioural economics as bounded rationality, heuristics, ecological rationality, aspiration levels, economic opportunism, and adaptive heuristics are the background of the categories at the individual level. The concepts as habits, cognitive individual limitations, ecological rationality, adaptive heuristics, and aspiration level are the background of the categories at the organisational level. Sixth, making decisions under uncertain and complex conditions is the antecedent of researching environmental categories like dynamics, complexity, and uncertainty.
UPAYA KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM PENCEGAHAN PRILAKU BULLIYING DI SDN 1 SURABAYA KECAMATAN SAKRA TIMUR
Authors: Ugus Liana Safira  , Muh. Zulkifli  , Samiin Hadi Harianto
Published: January 2025

Perilaku bullying di sekolah dasar merupakan masalah sosial yang mendalam dengan dampak yang signifikan pada kesejahteraan siswa dan lingkungan belajar secara keseluruhan. Kepala sekolah memegang peran kunci dalam upaya pencegahan dan penanganan bullying di lingkungan sekolah. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki upaya yang dilakukan oleh kepala sekolah dalam pencegahan perilaku bullying di sekolah dasar. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dengan kepala sekolah dan analisis dokumen kebijakan sekolah terkait. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepala sekolah memiliki kesadaran yang tinggi akan pentingnya pencegahan bullying dan melakukan berbagai upaya untuk mengatasi masalah ini, termasuk implementasi kebijakan sekolah yang jelas, pelatihan staf, serta kolaborasi dengan orang tua dan masyarakat. Namun, tantangan dalam implementasi program pencegahan juga diidentifikasi, termasuk keterbatasan sumber daya dan dukungan yang tidak konsisten. Studi ini memberikan wawasan yang berharga tentang peran kepala sekolah dalam pencegahan bullying di sekolah dasar dan menyoroti pentingnya dukungan yang berkelanjutan dari semua pemangku kepentingan untuk menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang aman dan inklusif bagi semua siswa
Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility on Foreign Direct Investment: A Case Study of Pakistan
Authors: Malik Shumail Ali Khan  , Isbah Maryam
Published: January 2025

Countries are increasingly focused on attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and are offering various benefits to foreign investors. FDI has become a global trend, and this study investigates the impact of exchange rate volatility on FDI in Pakistan using data from 1992 to 2022 using FDI, exchange rate, exchange rate volatility, consumer price index (CPI) and trade openness. The study employed unit root testing to assess the stationarity of the variables, followed by the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) technique to examine the long-term impacts. The results indicate that trade openness and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) have significant effects, while other variables show insignificant impacts on FDI. Exchange rate volatility, CPI, and trade openness negatively impact FDI, while the exchange rate positively affects it in the long run. The negative coefficient for exchange rate volatility suggests that frequent changes in the exchange rate discourage FDI inflows. Thus, the government of Pakistan should implement policies to stabilize the frequently changing exchange rate.
DIDÁTICA INOVADORA E INTEGRAÇÃO TECNOLÓGICA NO ENSINO INFANTIL: UMA ABORDAGEM PRÁTICA PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE COMPETÊNCIAS CIDADÃS
Authors: Perosini Gladison Luciano
Published: January 2025

Este artigo explora a utilização de tecnologias educacionais e metodologias ativas na educação infantil, com foco na criação de estratégias didáticas que fomentem competências cidadãs. Em um contexto educacional que demanda avanços tecnológicos e uma formação crítica e participativa dos indivíduos, o estudo apresenta uma abordagem prática e inovadora para a docência. Por meio de uma revisão de literatura e do desenvolvimento de materiais didáticos multimodais, testados em turmas de educação infantil, foi possível avaliar a eficácia dessas estratégias. Os resultados demonstram que a combinação de recursos tecnológicos com métodos inovadores de ensino aumenta o engajamento dos alunos e favorece a assimilação de conceitos voltados à cidadania. Apesar disso, a falta de infraestrutura e a necessidade de capacitação continuada para os professores foram identificadas como desafios relevantes. Conclui-se que, quando aplicada de forma planejada, uma abordagem didática inovadora pode impactar significativamente o ensino infantil, promovendo o desenvolvimento integral das crianças e reafirmando a necessidade de políticas educacionais que priorizem a formação docente e o uso de tecnologia.