bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Treatment Concept and Technical Considerations of Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Authors: Park Jon , Ahn Dong-Ki , Choi Dae-Jung
Published: December 2023

Decompression is a major component of surgical procedures for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). In addition to sufficient decompression to guarantee the relief of neurological pain, compensating surgical instability after wider laminectomy and foraminotomy and instrumentation with caging and fusion with grafting are performed to secure or restore the foraminal dimension and correct coronal/sagittal imbalance for longer survival of the adjacent segment. Endoscopic spinal surgery (ESS) has been developed under the flag of successful decompression while preserving structural integrity as much as possible with the help of magnification and illumination. ESS provides a technical possibility and feasibility for solving LSS by decompression alone. Recently, many endoscopic trials have been conducted to overcome conventional surgical treatment that requires wider dissection, escape inevitable complications from surgical damage, and compensate for the fusion technique. However, biportal ESS has some technical limitations, including clinical difficulties in accessibility for more moderate to severe stenosis and challenges for complicated conditions with segmental ventral slip, isthmic defect, stenosis combined with foraminal stenosis or foraminal disk rupture, or degenerative segmental scoliosis with disk height collapsing and endplate fatigue fracture. Because decompression alone is a skill for eliminating pathologies, there is no function of preserving degenerative structure or stopping the recurrence of disk degeneration or subsidence. This review of clinical reports investigated the possibility of biportal ESS for treating degenerative lumbar disorders by sufficient decompression and adequate elimination of various pathologies and decreasing technical complications. The results of this study may help develop better innovative spinal surgical techniques in the near future.
Current Trends in Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review
Authors: Liawrungrueang Wongthawat , Cho Sung Tan , Sarasombath Peem , Kim Inhee , Kim Jin Hwan
Published: December 2023

This systematic review summarizes existing evidence and outlines the benefits of artificial intelligence-assisted spine surgery. The popularity of artificial intelligence has grown significantly, demonstrating its benefits in computer-assisted surgery and advancements in spinal treatment. This study adhered to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses), a set of reporting guidelines specifically designed for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The search strategy used Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms, including “MeSH (Artificial intelligence),” “Spine” AND “Spinal” filters, in the last 10 years, and English— from January 1, 2013, to October 31, 2023. In total, 442 articles fulfilled the first screening criteria. A detailed analysis of those articles identified 220 that matched the criteria, of which 11 were considered appropriate for this analysis after applying the complete inclusion and exclusion criteria. In total, 11 studies met the eligibility criteria. Analysis of these studies revealed the types of artificial intelligence-assisted spine surgery. No evidence suggests the superiority of assisted spine surgery with or without artificial intelligence in terms of outcomes. In terms of feasibility, accuracy, safety, and facilitating lower patient radiation exposure compared with standard fluoroscopic guidance, artificial intelligence-assisted spine surgery produced satisfactory and superior outcomes. The incorporation of artificial intelligence with augmented and virtual reality appears promising, with the potential to enhance surgeon proficiency and overall surgical safety.
Supportive social interaction as a concept for describing the situation of persons experiencing an infertility crisis
Authors: Malina Alicja
Published: December 2023

Objective: This article presents the definitions and justification of the necessity to introduce the original concept of supportive social interaction into scholarly discourse. Supportive social interaction is understood as a group interaction encompassing speaking or listening in an informal and judgement-free environment, which is connected with the necessity – and also provides an opportunity – to reciprocally disclose the experiences, needs and personal convictions of the persons participating in the said interaction and leads to a reduction of stress. The differences between traditional approaches to support and supportive social interactions and their significance in the treatment of infertility have been outlined in this article.
Theses: Supportive social interactions, a precondition of which is the occurrence of disclosure, vary in terms of quality and function from support in the traditional sense of the word. They are also a source of stress reduction in the process of treating infertility using assisted reproductive technologies.
Conclusion: Supportive social interactions are increasingly important in the context of infertility treatment. The proposed concept is an essential element describing the functioning of persons experiencing an infertility crisis.
Raport z 18. Europejskiego Kongresu Psychologicznego (Brighton, 3–6 lipca 2023)
Authors: Kałwak Weronika
Published: December 2023

Abstrakt
Подільський губернський староста української держави 1918 р. Сергій Кисельов у спогадах сучасників
Authors: Ратушняк Ігор
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the memoirs of Ukrainian and Russian emigrants and Soviet figures about the Podil provincial starosta during the Hetmanate of 1918. Serhii Kiseliov. Certain aspects of his activity in terms of relations with local authorities, assistance in opening the Kamianets-Podilskyi State Ukrainian University, and implementation of agrarian policy are considered.
Роль чорносотенців у загостренні міжетнічних та міжконфесійних взаємовідносин на Волині у 1906 – 1916 рр.
Authors: Цецик Ярослав
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the role of the Black Hundreds in complicating interethnic and interconfessional relationships in the Volyn province at the beginning of the 20th century. On the basis of impartial research of materials of periodicals, the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in the development of the Black-Hundred movement in the studied period was determined. After all, the growth of the number of Protestants and Roman Catholics negatively affected the image of the Orthodox Church, which was supported by the authorities of imperial power, therefore, and she was actively involved and discriminated against. It was clarified that such activities of the Black Hundreds were carried out in the context of the imperial government's policy of that time, and was aimed at outright discrimination against representatives of other ethnic groups and denominations, which, in turn, contributed to the complication of the so-far not simple interethnic relations in the region. Despite the squall of groundless accusations that were published on the pages of the Black-Hundred publications, neither the imperial authorities nor the Black Hundreds at that time failed to provoke a clear ethnic-political confrontation in Volhynia, but these processes found their expression in the future, but their activities negatively affected the socio- the political situation in the region and contributed to the exacerbation of the interethnic confrontation that was deliberately provoked by the authorities of the imperial authorities. These far-sighted plans of the Russian government had a very specific aim to carry out a series of measures aimed at Russification of the region, and those ethnic groups that opposed it and preserved their national identity to discredit in the eyes of the general population. As a result, this contributed to the intensification of interethnic and interdenominational relations in the region, which adversely affected the socio-political development of the region.
Духовні твори Миколи Леонтовича
Authors: Завальнюк Анатолій
Published: December 2023

The article deals with the main genres of religious choral works by prominent Ukrainian composer M.D. Leontovich. In particular, such as old chants, religious carols, psalms and canti, chiravim songs and "Liturgy of John Chrysostom". In these works, the composer demonstrated the melodious affinity of folk melody with highly professional original, polyphonic, and spiritual works. In all kinds of church singing M. Leontovich has shown himself as an unrivaled master of the genre and his civic commitment to national spiritual music. Created by the composer church works are distinguished by high perfection and artistic quality, remain an example for the following composers in the writing of Ukrainian spiritual music.
Qual palavra faz corpo?
Authors: Fiamenghi Aline
Published: December 2023

Apresentamos algumas ideias acerca do corpo no campo lacaniano a fim de articular como a função poética engaja o corpo na clínica. O poético como possibilidade de ressoar outra coisa que não o sentido, fazendo função de furo com efeito no corpo, resposta singular de como a linguagem produz sujeito. Nessa articulação entre corpo e função poética, que chamaremos de corpoética, a ética do desejo como um terceiro elemento, uma resposta singular dos efeitos/afetos a partir de uma psicanálise.
voz no canto e a repetição
Authors: Álvarez Huitrayao Manuel
Published: December 2023

O seguinte texto propõe uma abordagem psicanalítica-filosófica sobre o que canta na voz quando esta canta. Dentro do campo da música popular e a partir dos desenvolvimentos da noção de repetição trabalhados pelo Sigmund Freud e Gilles Deleuze, no intercâmbio com os conceitos de Kierkegaard, Bergson y Pardo, o texto assume a possibilidade de trabalhar e iluminar aquilo do âmbito do sonoro que ficaria, mas além do tecido das representações.
Narcissism and Self-Perceived Flourishing
Authors: Nayyar Komal , Munir Maryam , Samuel Ivan Suneel
Published: December 2023

With the increased use of technology and social media, narcissism as a personality trait has been seen to increase in the general population. It is necessary to study the relationship between narcissistic traits and self-perceived flourishing as narcissistic individuals might perceive to have positive well-being which can open more areas for research for not just narcissism but the emerging field of positive psychology. Convenience sampling was used to administer a self-report online questionnaire on 338 undergraduate students of Forman Christian College. Narcissistic Personality Inventory-40 and the Flourishing scale were used as instruments. This study looked into the strength and direction of the relationship between the two variables and the gender differences that might exist between them. Descriptive (Mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics, Pearson product-moment correlation and Multivariate Analysis of variance (MANOVA) were used to analyze the data. There was a weak and positive correlation between narcissistic traits and self-perceived flourishing while gender differences were found in narcissistic traits.
Unveiling Women's Empowerment: Exploring the Liberation Movement in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Hasan Rachel Aruna , Muzamill Anam , Saleem Muhammad Saqib
Published: December 2023

In 2018, Saudi Arabia underwent significant social and political transformations led by Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman as part of the National Transformation Program. The program aimed to bring about economic prosperity, cultural progressiveness, and political favorability within the country. One of the most ground breaking changes during this period was the removal of the driving ban for women, which had profound implications for both Saudi Arabian society and the global community. This research focuses on analyzing the portrayal of gender rights in online media publications and websites. A quantitative content analysis methodology was employed to investigate various aspects of media coverage related to women's rights. A sample of eight international online articles was selected for analysis, specifically examining the lifting of the driving ban and the overall development of gender rights in Saudi Arabia. Media frames were identified, and distinct categories were established to assess the perspectives presented in the articles.
Unravelling the Web of Fake News: Understanding Factors Influencing Fake News Sharing
Authors: Nadeem Maryam , Aslam Muhammad Usman , Shahzad Sobia
Published: December 2023

Fake news swiftly spreads throughout social media platforms, influencing public opinion, decision-making, and even societal cohesion. Understanding the elements which drive the dissemination of fake news has become an important and pressing issue in the contemporary digital environment. Through a detailed examination of data obtained from 328 young individuals, the research identifies para-social interaction, information seeking, information sharing, and status-seeking as the main driving factors for the transmission of fake news in the digital era. Conversely, the factors of passing time and fear of missing out were found to have a negligible relationship with fake news sharing, indicating a lesser impact on the spread of fake news. Additionally, the model fit as evaluated by R-square, suggested that approximately 55% of the variance in fake news sharing was explained by the independent variables included in the study. The findings of the study will help devise effective strategies to counteract the phenomenon of fake news sharing and promote media literacy.
Exploring the Interplay of Work, Family, Community Engagement, and Health: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Batool Hafsah , Malik Rubab Aslam , Shaukat Ayza
Published: December 2023

This study examines the intricate interplay between work, family, community involvement, and health, aiming to shed light on their mutual influences. Through cross-sectional survey data from employed adults in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the research employs rigorous multiple regression analysis. Results highlight that work-family conflict negatively impacts community engagement and health, while family-work conflict surprisingly boosts community participation. Notably, a positive link exists between community involvement and health. The study underscores the need for effective work-family policies to promote work-life balance. Recognizing work-family conflict's negative effects on the community and health, employers must foster supportive measures. Encouragingly, active community engagement enhances overall well-being, emphasizing its role in health. By elucidating these complex relationships, the research advocates holistic well-being approaches, encompassing work-life equilibrium, family dynamics, and community engagement.
The Role of Local Government in Community Development in Pakistan
Authors: Ghafoor Abdul , Khan Zahoor , Shabbir Rahat
Published: December 2023

Local governments play pivotal role in fostering and facilitating community development, a vital aspect of societal progress. This research aims to explore and analyze the multifaceted role of local governments in community development initiatives. Through an extensive literature review and case studies, this study investigates the key responsibilities, challenges, and best practices employed by local governments to ameliorate conditions of their communities. The research delves into the various aspects of community development, including social, economic, and environmental dimensions. It examines how local governments engage with stakeholders—residents, community organizations, and businesses—to identify needs, set priorities, and implement strategies tailored to the unique characteristics of their regions. Furthermore, the study investigates the policy frameworks, funding mechanisms, and resources that local governments utilize to support community development projects. The research relies upon qualitative methods and data collection mainly from official documents and research. Findings from this research helps not only understanding challenges and means employed to address them by local governments in community development.
Politics versus Women of the East: A Study of Sabyn Javeri's Nobody Killed Her
Authors: Jabeen Rimsha , Waseem Hafiz Muhammad
Published: December 2023

This Women have always been subjected to discrimination and patriarchal subordination. The study is carried out on "Nobody killed her'' (2017), written by Pakistani author Sabyn Javeri Jillani. This study investigates the major constraints faced by Eastern women within political systems and the conspiracy theories they are being subjected to. The study is analyzed qualitatively from a political perspective. Paul Ricoeur's theory of "Feminist Political Philosophy has been investigated for further research. The findings reveal if society is very stiff in terms of norms and culture, then even if the women might be trying their level best to come and yet are driven by the patriarchy. This leads to the belief that despite efforts, patriarchy tends to be a dominant hurdle which multiplies the patriarchal influence on women’s lives, according to the picture painted within the novel which leads to the loss of self-confidence and a psychological fear of dependence within women.
An Autoethnography of Bullying and University Climate: A University Studentâs Lived Experiences
Authors: Sultan Hanana , Sharif Iqra
Published: December 2023

Bullying remains a salient issue facing university students, necessitating continued research from diverse methodological lenses. This autoethnographic study explores bullying and climate issues from an insider student perspective. The researcher leverages their personal experiences with bullying victimisation and witnessing as current university students. Through reflective writing, they provide detailed first-person accounts of specific bullying events and perceptions of the broader campus climate. Qualitative analysis of these emotive narratives reveals key themes around the persistence of bullying behaviours, complex bystander dynamics, unsupportive institutional responses, and protective factors like inclusive climate and student empowerment that could be expanded upon. While limited in generalizability, the findings demonstrate autoethnography's potential for generating nuanced, experiential insights on bullying complementing traditional prevalence data. Practical implications highlight opportunities for anti-bullying education, policy improvements, youth-adult partnership, and further research centred on student voices.
From the Culture of Silence to the Culture of Expression: A Meta- Analysis of the Pedagogies Adopted at Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Ahmad Jamil , Shaukat Bilal
Published: December 2023

The current study is a meta-analysis of the pedagogies adopted at higher educational institutions. The study focuses on learner-centered instruction, which leads to a culture of expression in contrast to teacher-centered learning, which creates a culture of silence. Students have the opportunity to critically evaluate prevailing educational, social and political structures and put their understandings of the subject matter. Social reality is constructed through active participation in higher education institutions and the presence of teachers. Students have liberty and freedom of expression in the discussion and critique of the issues. In critical pedagogy, students are encouraged to critically evaluate established patterns associated with educational institutions in particular and society in general.
Raportowanie niefinansowe w aspekcie społecznym jako narzędzie budowania wizerunku banku przyjaznego dla klientów
Authors: Dąbkowska Anna
Published: December 2023

W opracowaniu zaprezentowano zagadnienia raportowania niefinansowego przez banki notowane na giełdzie w ramach WIG-ESG w aspekcie spraw społecznych oraz jego znaczenia w budowaniu przyjaznego wizerunku banku. Postawiono tezę, że raportowanie ESG w aspekcie społecznym jest ważnym narzędziem w budowaniu reputacji banku, którą zweryfikowano pozytywnie. W celu weryfikacji przyjętej tezy dokonano analizy oświadczeń niefinansowych banków notowanych w ramach WIG-ESG, a następnie zbadano, czy obowiązek raportowania ESG w aspekcie społecznym wpłynął na zwiększenie liczby klientów banków zaangażowanych w działalność sponsoringową i charytatywną, a tym samym na aktywa banków zaangażowanych społecznie.
PENANAMAN KOMPETENSI KEWARGANEGARAAN MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN KEWARGANEGARAAN TERHADAP MAHASISWA DI STIKES MITRA RIA HUSADA JAKARTA
Authors: Hardiyanto Lutfi , Khodijah Siti , Fitri Dina Martha
Published: December 2023

Pendidikan mempunyai peran yang sangat penting dalam pembangunan bangsa, karena melalui pendidikan kita bisa mengarahkan, menuntun dan membina insan-insan yang cerdas, berakhlak mulia serta mandiri. Masalah pendidikan adalah topik yang tidak ada habisnya dibicarakan di Indonesia. Setelah sekian lama pendidikan di Indonesia berjalan, meskipun mengalami banyak kemajuan, masih saja menyisakan banyak permasalahan yang justru lebih esensial dari sekedar peningkatan lembaga pendidikan formal di Indonesia. Tujuan Penelitian adalah (1) Untuk mendeskripsikan penanaman Civic Knowledge melalui pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan terhadap mahasiswa STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta, (2) Untuk mendeskripsikan penanaman Civic Disposition melalui pembelajaran Pendidikan  ewarganegaraan terhadap mahasiswa STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta, (3) Untuk mendeskripsikan penanaman Civic Skill melalui pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan terhadap mahasiswa STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta. Peneliti melakukan penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan metode deskriptif dikarenakan peneliti ingin mengetahui perspektif subjek penelitian secara alami yaitu dengan cara mengumpulkan dan menyusun hasil wawancara narasumber yakni mahasiswa semester 2 Program Studi Sarjana Kesehatan Masyarakat dan Sarjana Terapan Kebidanan di STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta, mengenai penanaman kompetensi kewarganegaraan melalui pembelajaran kewarganegaraan terhadap mahasiswa. Penelitian ini hanya dapat dijelaskan untuk mengetahui rumusan masalah penelitian. Oleh Karena itu, menggunakan metode penelitian ini dapat membantu peneliti agar dapat menganalisis dan menjawab persoalan yang tertera pada rumusan masalah. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis data model Miles and Huberman yaitu tahap pertama tahap pengumpulan data, tahap kedua tahap reduksi data, kemudian penyajian data dan terakhir penarikan kesimpulan. Peneliti pemeriksaan atau pengecekan data menggunakan triangulasi teknik dan triangulasi sumber. Tujuan pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan (PPKn) adalah upaya mengembangkan kualitas warga negara secara dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan. Penanaman Civic Knowledge melalui Pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan terhadap mahasiswa di STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta Tahun 2022 yaitu dengan menggunakan variasi pembelajaran yang menarik dan menggunakan media pembelajaran audio visual. Penanaman Civic Disposition melalui Pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan terhadap mahasiswa di STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta Tahun 2022 yaitu dengan pemberian nasihat dan pesan moral kepada mahasiswa serta  dosen menjadi teladan. Penanaman Civic Skills melalui Pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan terhadap mahasiswa di STIKes Mitra RIA Husada Jakarta Tahun 2022 yaitu dengan pemberian contoh atau teladan dari dosen.
Beryl on the Margins: A Memoir of Teaching "Under Disadvantages"
Authors: Curtis Bruce
Published: December 2023

Beryl Curtis (1891–1991) taught elementary schools in marginal mining, milling, and cross- roads agricultural settlements in eastern Ontario, Canada, from 1911 to 1927. In this memoir, I situate her career within the dramatic changes that swept through the occupation of teaching in the first three decades of twentieth-century Ontario. A childhood illness cost Beryl most of her hearing, but she succeeded as a rural teacher, earning the active support and respect of her main school inspector. She excelled in print culture and had a reputation as an “excellent disciplinarian.” She attempted to manage her hearing difficulties by learning to read lips, and she tried to escape backwoods sections. But she was expelled from normal school and refused permanent teaching status. When attendance at a normal school or a college of education be- came a requirement for elementary school teaching in the later 1920s, Beryl was one of many hundreds of rural teachers policed out of the occupation. Her hearing difficulties became a disqualifying disability.
Associations Between Hyperactive Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Brain Morphology in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: El Haffaf Lyna Mariam ,   for the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Ronat Lucas , Cannizzaro Adriana , Hanganu Alexandru
Published: December 2023

Background: Hyperactive neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) (i.e., agitation, disinhibition, and irritability) are among the most challenging symptoms to manage in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, their underlying brain correlates have been poorly studied. Objective: We aimed to investigate the associations between the total score of hyperactive NPS and brain structures in participants with AD, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and cognitively normal older adults (CN). Methods: Neuropsychiatric and 3T MRI data from 216 AD, 564 MCI, and 660 CN participants were extracted from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative database. To define NPS and brain structures’ associations, we fitted a general linear model (GLM) in two ways: 1) an overall GLM including all three groups (AD, MCI, CN) and 2) three pair-wise GLMs (AD versus MCI, MCI versus CN, AD versus CN). The cortical changes as a function of NPS total score were investigated using multiple regression analyses. Results: Results from the overall GLM include associations between 1) agitation and the right parietal supramarginal surface area in the MCI-CN contrast, 2) disinhibition and the cortical thickness of the right frontal pars opercularis and temporal inferior in the AD-MCI contrast, and 3) irritability and the right frontal pars opercularis, frontal superior, and temporal superior volumes in the MCI-CN contrast. Conclusions: Our study shows that each hyperactive NPS is associated with distinct brain regions in AD, MCI, and CN (groups with different levels of cognitive performance). This suggests that each NPS is associated with a unique signature of brain morphology, including variations in volume, thickness, or area.
Rationale and Design of the “DIagnostic and Prognostic Precision Algorithm for behavioral variant Frontotemporal Dementia” (DIPPA-FTD) Study: A Study Aiming to Distinguish Early Stage Sporadic FTD from Late-Onset Primary Psychiatric Disorders
Authors: de Boer Sterre C.M. , Riedl Lina , Fenoglio Chiara , Rue Ishana , Landin-Romero Ramon , Matis Sophie , Chatterton Zac , Galimberti Daniela , Halliday Glenda , Diehl-Schmid Janine , Piguet Olivier , Pijnenburg Yolande A.L. , Ducharme Simon
Published: December 2023

Background: The behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) is very heterogeneous in pathology, genetics, and disease course. Unlike Alzheimer’s disease, reliable biomarkers are lacking and sporadic bvFTD is often misdiagnosed as a primary psychiatric disorder (PPD) due to overlapping clinical features. Current efforts to characterize and improve diagnostics are centered on the minority of genetic cases. Objective: The multi-center study DIPPA-FTD aims to develop diagnostic and prognostic algorithms to help distinguish sporadic bvFTD from late-onset PPD in its earliest stages. Methods: The prospective DIPPA-FTD study recruits participants with late-life behavioral changes, suspect for bvFTD or late-onset PPD diagnosis with a negative family history for FTD and/or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Subjects are invited to participate after diagnostic screening at participating memory clinics or recruited by referrals from psychiatric departments. At baseline visit, participants undergo neurological and psychiatric examination, questionnaires, neuropsychological tests, and brain imaging. Blood is obtained to investigate biomarkers. Patients are informed about brain donation programs. Follow-up takes place 10-14 months after baseline visit where all examinations are repeated. Results from the DIPPA-FTD study will be integrated in a data-driven approach to develop diagnostic and prognostic models. Conclusions: DIPPA-FTD will make an important contribution to early sporadic bvFTD identification. By recruiting subjects with ambiguous or prodromal diagnoses, our research strategy will allow the characterization of early disease stages that are not covered in current sporadic FTD research. Results will hopefully increase the ability to diagnose sporadic bvFTD in the early stage and predict progression rate, which is pivotal for patient stratification and trial design.
Comparison of Commonly Measured Plasma and Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins and Their Significance for the Characterization of Cognitive Impairment Status
Authors: Rehman Habbiburr ,   for the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Ang Ting Fang Alvin , Tao Qiushan , Espenilla Arielle Lauren , Au Rhoda , Farrer Lindsay A. , Zhang Xiaoling , Qiu Wei Qiao
Published: December 2023

Background: Although cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) amyloid-β42 peptide (Aβ42) and phosphorylated tau (p-tau) and blood p-tau are valuable for differential diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) from cognitively normal (CN) there is a lack of validated biomarkers for mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Objective: This study sought to determine how plasma and CSF protein markers compared in the characterization of MCI and AD status. Methods: This cohort study included Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) participants who had baseline levels of 75 proteins measured commonly in plasma and CSF (257 total, 46 CN, 143 MCI, and 68 AD). Logistic regression, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) and Random Forest (RF) methods were used to identify the protein candidates for the disease classification. Results: We observed that six plasma proteins panel (APOE, AMBP, C3, IL16, IGFBP2, APOD) outperformed the seven CSF proteins panel (VEGFA, HGF, PRL, FABP3, FGF4, CD40, RETN) as well as AD markers (CSF p-tau and Aβ42) to distinguish the MCI from AD [area under the curve (AUC) = 0.75 (plasma proteins), AUC = 0.60 (CSF proteins) and AUC = 0.56 (CSF p-tau and Aβ42)]. Also, these six plasma proteins performed better than the CSF proteins and were in line with CSF p-tau and Aβ42 in differentiating CN versus MCI subjects [AUC = 0.89 (plasma proteins), AUC = 0.85 (CSF proteins) and AUC = 0.89 (CSF p-tau and Aβ42)]. These results were adjusted for age, sex, education, and APOE ϵ4 genotype. Conclusions: This study suggests that the combination of 6 plasma proteins can serve as an effective marker for differentiating MCI from AD and CN.
Fuzzy logic-based fault detection in containerized data centers using digital twins
Authors: Vinoth Kumar M. , Supreeth B.R. , Hariprabhu M. , Shanmuga Priya P. , Ahmed Ahmed Najat , Nagrare Trupti , Mathur Shruti , Manikandan G.
Published: December 2023

Containerized data centers (CDCs) have experienced rapid growth in recent years, owing to their modular and scalable nature. However, ensuring reliability and early fault detection in these complex systems is critical. This paper presents a novel Fuzzy Logic-based Fault Detection (FLFD) framework for CDCs using Digital Twins (DTs). The proposed approach employs DTs to create accurate virtual representations of the CDCs, which enable real-time monitoring and analysis of the physical systems. This paper focuses on three main aspects: (1) the development of a comprehensive DT model for CDCs, (2) the design and implementation of a FLFD algorithm, and (3) the validation of the proposed approach through extensive simulations and real-world case studies. The FLFD algorithm leverages fuzzy logic principles to identify and localize faults in the system, thereby enhancing the overall fault detection accuracy and reducing false alarms. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed framework, with significant improvements in fault detection performance and system reliability. The FLFD approach offers a promising solution for proactive maintenance and management in containerized data centers, paving the way for more efficient and resilient operations.
RETRACTED: Multi-scale fusion public gathering recognition based on residual network
Authors: Liu Yicheng , Hu Zewei , Nie Haiwen
Published: December 2023

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
Validating the Fatigue Scale for Motor and Cognitive Function (FSMC) in chronic stroke
Authors: Goh Hui-Ting , Stewart Jill , Becker Kevin
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND: Post-stroke fatigue can manifest as both physical and mental fatigue. The Fatigue Scale for Motor and Cognitive Functions (FSMC) evaluates fatigue on the motor and cognitive domains separately, however, the psychometric properties of this measure in stroke have not been reported. OBJECTIVE: To determine the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and concurrent validity of the FSMC in chronic stroke. METHODS: Thirty-four participants with chronic stroke (55.26±12.27 years of age; 59.53±89.21 months post-stroke) completed the FSMC on two separate visits. Internal consistency and reliability of the FSMC were examined using Cronbach’s alpha and two-way mixed effects intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC), respectively. Correlation between the FSMC and the Fatigue Severity Scale and Visual Analog Scale-Fatigue was used to assess concurrent validity. RESULTS: Internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.9) and reliability was moderate to good (ICC = 0.72–0.81) for all FSMC scores. The FSMC demonstrated moderate to good concurrent validity with the Fatigue Severity Scale (ρ= 0.66–0.72) but only fair concurrent validity with the Visual Analog Scale-Fatigue (ρ= 0.37–0.44). CONCLUSION: The FSMC is a valid and reliable measure of post-stroke fatigue and may be a useful tool to examine physical fatigue and cognitive fatigue in chronic stroke.
Türkiye’de Sosyal Yardımların Gelir Eşitsizliği ve Yoksulluk Üzerindeki Etkisi: Garantili Asgari Gelir Alternatifleri Üzerine Simülasyon Çalışması
Authors: GEMİCİOĞLU Selçuk , BİLDİR Mihriban
Published: December 2023

Temel gelir güvencesine evrensel erişim ve asgari düzeyde yaşam standardını destekleyen sosyal koruma politikaları özellikle gelişmiş ülkelerde refah devleti kavramının önemli bir parçasıdır. Bu doğrultuda, gelişmiş ülkelerde yaygın şekilde kullanılan politika araçlarından biri garantili asgari gelir destekleridir. Bu çalışmanın amacı Türkiye’de hanehalklarına yapılan sosyal yardımlardan faydalanılarak olası bir garantili asgari gelir desteğinin gelir eşitsizliği ve yoksulluk üzerindeki etkisini araştırmaktır. Bu çalışmada öncelikle Avrupa Birliği ülkelerinde garantili asgari gelir destekleri ile ilgili mevcut uygulamalar incelenerek bu uygulamalardan ulaşılan sonuçlar sunulmuştur. Ardından Türkiye’nin sosyal yardım sistemi incelenmiş ve 2011-2021 dönemi Gelir ve Yaşam Koşulları Araştırması’ndan elde edilen veriler kullanılarak gelir gruplarına göre sosyal yardımlar analiz edilmiştir. Son olarak, Türkiye’de mevcut sosyal yardım sistemi yerine, belirli bir gelir eşiğe dayanan garantili asgari gelir uygulamasının göreli yoksulluk ve gelir dağılımı üzerindeki olası etkileri araştırılmıştır. Farklı gruplar ve yardım tutarlarının kullanıldığı beş ayrı senaryo için simülasyonlar gerçekleştirilmiştir. Simülasyon sonuçları sosyal yardımların diğer bir ifade ile olası bir garantili asgari gelir uygulamasının Gini katsayısını yaklaşık 0,6, yoksulluk oranını ise %2 puana kadar azaltacağını göstermiştir.
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL DETERMINANTS OF URBAN COMMUNITY INTEREST IN HAJJ: STUDY OF THE BUGIS TRIBE IN MAKASSAR AND MANADO
Authors: Tabe Ridwan , Satriani Satriani , Dewi Samad Telsy Fratama , Sarka Suci Indriani
Published: December 2023

The urge of the Bugis community to carry out the Hajj pilgrimage is increasing, particularly in the cities of Makassar and Manado. This is because in urban areas the Hajj pilgrimage is a cultural priority for the community. The ability to carry out the Hajj pilgrimage is measured by financial determinants including asset value, savings investment, income level, and religious understanding. This research is intended to analyze the influence of asset value, savings investment, and income level on interest in Hajj by involving religiosity as a mediating variable in the Bugis community in the cities of Makassar and Manado. This research followed a quantitative approach by collecting data through questionnaires. The population in this study was the entire Bugis community who are living in Makassar and Manado, while the sample was taken according to the sample selection criteria of 607 respondents. The data analysis technique used is path analysis with the help of AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structure) software. The results of this research show that the value of assets does not have an influence on the interest in Hajj of the Bugis community in Makassar and Manado, however, the value of assets and investment savings has an influence on the interest in Hajj of the Bugis community if the religiosity variable is involved as a mediating variable, while the level of income has no influence on interest in Hajj by the Bugis community in Makassar and Manado. The novelty of this research is connecting multiple variables with the Hajj interest variable using the religiosity variable as a moderating variable by creating a new pattern by testing competitive theory. The implication of this research is the increase in the number of registrants or Hajj portion numbers because it is supported by investment savings available from banking products.
SYNERGY OF THE CRIMINOLOGICAL SPACE
Authors: Lytvynov Oleksii
Published: December 2023

Synergy implies the «merging of energies» as the evolution of a system occurs through all its elements interaction, regardless of how small their role may seem in the overall functioning of the system. The fundamental synergy postulate is the concept of the spontaneous emergence of order and organization from chaos through internal systemic self-organization and exchange with the external environment. Moreover, the system development is depicted as a succession of ordered and chaotic states, facilitating the system adaptation and self-preservation, progressing through stages of intensification to reach a new level of existence. Notably, the synergistic direction is also referred to as systemic-dynamic, and it represents the most challenging component of the criminological area, offering the most expressive portrayal of its content, which, however, contemporary researchers either refute or disregard.

This article is to define this phenomenon, providing the criminological discourse as a synergistic system — a system of meanings within the criminological area that self-organizes, taking shape through their linguistic expression and mobilizing the functional potential of all elements on the path toward the attractor (cognitive goal). Conclusion: It can be argued that the intentional, purposeful expression of specific ideas by a criminologist simultaneously initiates processes of functional self-organization within the criminological discourse system. This is because the recipient’s perception of the idea occurs not so much as a sequential (chain-like) addition of unfolding semantic components but as an accumulation and integration into a unified, multidimensional criminological area.
THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF MEDICAL WORKERS’ CRIMINAL LIABILITY
Authors: Spitsyna Hanna , Davydenko Ihor , Turska Valeria
Published: December 2023

The article considers theoretical foundations of criminal liability for medical professionals. The issue of legal liability has been studied. The lack of awareness among medical workers and their supervisors regarding legal liability set by current legislation for violations in healthcare has been stressed. In particular, criminal liability is singled out as the most severe kind of legal liability. The main focus is on professional medical crime, its features and components. Crimes committed intentionally or negligently are described separately. An analysis of the proposal to refine the Criminal Code of Ukraine has been carried out, in particular with regard to the possibility of supplementing the law with a separate section devoted to crimes committed by medical professionals.

The Article Aim is to study theoretical foundations of criminal liability for medical professionals through the systems analysis of legal regulation. The research paper provides a comprehensive overview of legal liability, with a specific focus on criminal liability for medical practitioners.

The methods of structural analysis and synthesis have been used to divide obtained information into distinct structural units and to systematically merge various aspects of information into a single structured presentation system aimed at summarizing information regarding criminal liability of medical professionals for crimes committed while performing their professional duties.

Conclusions. The findings suggest that there is a need for cooperation among the scientific community, legislative bodies, and medical professionals with the aim of developing legal norms and criminal liability system that will ensure protection of patients’ rights and promote ethical and safe execution of medical duties.
RENEWAL OF TERMS IN THE COURSE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING AS THE COURT’S DISCRETIONARY POWERS
Authors: Moroz Svitlana , Riabchenko Оlena
Published: December 2023

The problematics of the topic of Renewal of terms in the course of the administrative proceeding as a discretionary power of the court is due to the absence of a legal definition for the grounds and conditions of renewing missed terms, the need for scientific and practical research concerning the practical implementation of courts’ discretionary powers during term renewal, and the identification of specific problems with their potential solutions.

The Article Purpose is to define the concept of the court’s discretionary powers, to form an understanding of the practical implementation of the court’s discretionary powers during the renewal of procedural terms in the course of administrative proceedings, as well as to single out practical issues.

We have determined that the courts’ discretionary powers regarding term renewal stem from their authority to decide, at their discretion, both the issue of renewing the procedural term and whether the parties truly have had valid reasons for missing it.

It has been conluded that currently the practical implementation of the discretionary powers by the court in terms of renewal of terms is as follows:

1) the court’s interpretation of omission of a procedural term by a party as acting in bad faith;

2)        the inability by the party to prove validity of reasons for omission on the basis of the criteria established by judicial practice:

- objectively insurmountable circumstances;

- circumstances that are beyond the party’s control;

- real obstacles and difficulties;

3) the party’s inability to substantiate the validity of reasons for omitting the procedural term with an adequate body of evidence.

4) determination by the court of term renewal as a breach of legal certainty.

At present, to address the outlined challenges in the practical implementation of discretionary powers when renewing procedural terms in administrative proceedings, we see a solution in the formation by the Supreme Court of a sustainable judicial practice. It includes establishing a unified approach to handling such cases and embedding a standardized interpretation of the grounds for renewing procedural terms in judicial practice. The development of a sustainable judicial practice by the Supreme Court will prevent courts of other instances from interpreting and applying grounds for term renewal in an ambiguous manner.
THE HEURISTIC POTENTIAL OF THE SYNERGETIC PARADIGM IN LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY
Authors: Filipenko Nataliia , Lukashevych Serhii , Danets Serhii
Published: December 2023

Abstract. This article delves into the conceptual foundations, perspectives, and ideas surrounding the essence of an interdisciplinary (multidisciplinary) scientific direction termed “synergetics”. The authors posit that synergetic concepts are valuable in criminology both for elucidating the causes of criminal behavior and for structuring systems of crime prevention and legal influence. From a synergetic standpoint, randomness can serve not merely as a manifestation of necessity but also as its complement. In explaining the roots of criminality, employing the principle of subordination in criminology could also prove beneficial. When understanding the causal nexus of criminality, it becomes pivotal to identify overarching indicators that play a primary, defining role within the complex.
The Use Of Specific Expertise While Research On Documents Made In The Form Of Plastic Cards
Authors: Sezonov Viktor
Published: December 2023

Abstract. The article highlights issues related to the rising circulation of documents made on the basis of plastic cards in Ukraine and the increase in offenses involving their use. Timely application of specific expertise, the necessity of which is determined by the specificity of the objects, is of particular importance in the investigation of offenses characterized by forgery of plastic cards. Supplementing the methodology for plastic card research using specific expertise should be used in combination with possibilities of traditional forensic examination.

The article covers questioned document examination that is most often used in proceedings in which research objects are forged plastic cards. Emphasis is made on the characteristics of plastic cards and their protection against forgery as the main research objects. It is emphasized that means of card security, often referred to as security elements, include the following: graphic record, embossing, barcodes, magnetic stripe coding, chip, and laser recording.

The analysis of forensic examinations conducted during the pre-trial proceedings concerning forged vehicle registration certificates and driver’s licenses is provided. The article details peculiarities of forgery production and stresses issues that cannot be solved with the help of traditional forensic examination methods. The application of specific expertise is possible within advisory activities concerning identification of potential violations involving forged plastic cards.

The author has concluded that there is a need to conduct multidisciplinary expert research on plastic cards. This research would determine: whether the card submitted for study has been forged and how the forgery has been executed; whether the card has been produced by the issuing enterprise; and whether the examined card has been made from the same materials and on the same technological equipment as other cards from the same batch, etc.

Diverse methods of committing violations using plastic cards, use of modern technical means by the offenders, and the insufficient informational support of investigators and forensic experts during a pre-trial proceeding lead to low effectiveness in revealing such types of offences.
FEATURES OF DETERMINING THE MARKET VALUE OF LEATHER GOODS
Authors: Lubentsov Andrii , Kovalenko Nonna
Published: December 2023

Abstract. The authors consider the specifics of conducting a commodity examination of leather goods, present methods for determining the type of material from which the product is made in order to identify it as accurately as possible, and find analogues in the process of establishing market value.