bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Bacterial community of brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stål) (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) revealed by high throughput amplicon sequencing
Authors: Tyagi S , Srinivasa N , Singh R N , Arya V
Published: December 2024

The bacterial symbionts of brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stål) (Hemiptera: Delphacidae), a key sucking insect pest of rice in India and Asia, have been known to play many important physiological functions. Reports of yeast-like symbionts of N. lugens are widely known, but little is known about the bacterial microbes. In this study, the bacterial community structure and diversity were examined in N. Lugens collected from four major rice-growing regions of India utilizing culture-independent high throughput sequencing. The Mi seq technology identified a total of 1277 operational taxonomic units (OTUs) representing 4 phyla mainly (Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, and Bacteroidetes) by analyzing 16S rDNA gene libraries. The major microbial groups were similar in the four samples, but their distribution patterns were different, especially in Raichur. While the top three bacterial genera linked to Imphal, Pantnagar, and Raichur were Methylobacterium, Sphingomonas, and Acinetobacter; Wolbachia accounted for 87.46% of the total genera found in Raipur. The identified dominant microbial groups have been known for their crucial role in insect’s life cycle. Diversity analysis tests revealed Raichur has the highest species diversity as determined by the high Shannon and Simpson index. According to ACE and Chao1 diversity estimates, Pantnagar has the highest species richness. Understanding the bacterial communities and studying their functional roles will help in formulating biological control strategies specific to this sucking pest.
Molecular insights driving oleic acid improvement in groundnut: A review
Authors: Ellandula A , Kalaiyarasi R , Sasikala R , Rajagopal B , Amirtham D , Senthilvelu M
Published: December 2024

Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) plays a prominent role in the global food and oil industries. Its nutritional value and shelf life are significantly influenced by oleic acid which is the primary constituent of groundnut oil. Given the industrial applications and health benefits, increasing its levels in groundnut has become a central breeding objective. The genetics of oleic acid content in groundnuts involves intricate quantitative trait loci (QTL) and multiple genes governing fatty acid biosynthesis. Breakthroughs with high-throughput sequencing and genotyping techniques have made it easier to identify and characterize key genes and regulatory elements that affect oleic acid synthesis. These insights underscore the importance of molecular approaches in enhancing oleic acid content in groundnuts, offering prospects for improved nutritional quality and industrial utility. By targeting crucial enzymes like fatty acid desaturase (FAD) and stearoyl-ACP desaturase (SAD), genetic manipulation is employed to enhance oleic acid levels. Techniques, notably, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and transgenic methods offer precisely increasing oleic acid content with minimal off-target effects. Transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics collectively referred to as integromics, provide a comprehensive understanding of groundnut molecular responses to increased oleic acid levels. Advancements in raising oleic acid levels in groundnuts, driven by molecular breakthroughs in genetic research, biochemical investigations, and omics technologies, are sustainably meeting the demand for healthier, higher-quality groundnut oil. This review summarizes the importance of oleic acid and in-depth overview of the molecular advancements driving the enhancement of oleic acid content in groundnut, with a focus on key genetic and breeding strategies, omics insights, and their implications for developing high-oleic peanut cultivars.
Charles-Joseph Minard’s Borders: Cartographic Anxiety and Maps of Migration
Authors: Torp-Pederson Anna Sejbaek
Published: December 2024

In 1862, the French civil engineer Charles-Joseph Minard published his Figurative and Approximate Map Representing the Emigrants of the Globe in the Year 1858, the Countries from Which They Leave and Those Where They Arrive. The world map showcases broad lines connecting the continents, dividing the categories of people travelling by nationality or city of departure and sorts them by colour, such as blue or green. However, the last three categories, the country of China, the continent of Africa,and the region of South Asia, are depicted in yellow, light brown, and dark brown. It is one of the earliest flow-maps of migration, and it contains no borders.
Reflections on Portraiture: Unifying the Face and Pluralizing Personality
Authors: Van Alphen Ernst
Published: December 2024

Two assumptions play an important role in the study of portraiture 1) Studies of the portrait are usually based on the idea that the face that is shown in the portrait is also a portrait in its own right, namely, a portrait of the soul of the portrayed person. 2) The main function of portraiture is to portray or even capture the unique, personal identity of a person; that identity is an essential and stable entity. In this paper, both assumptions will be challenged. As a result, portrait and face should not be conflated and arguments on the face have a quite different status than those on portraits. Concerning the second assumption, surrealist portraits and contemporary portraiture suggest the opposite of an essential personality that does not change over time: when portraits are remade after some time, different personalities present themselves. This does not mean that a unique personality or identity does not exist per se, but that portraiture cannot be used to make this claim.
The Deism of Thomas Morgan
Authors: Drozdek Adam
Published: December 2024

Thomas Morgan was one of the eighteenth-century British deists. He started as an orthodox Christian, but soon steered toward Arianism rejecting along the way the inspired character of the Bible, making it a book filled with fabrications. He rejected the divine status of Christ and the belief that He died to atone for the sins of humanity. In the matter of religion, he relied only on reason accepting natural religion and considering Christianity to be only one version of it. In his rationalism, he constantly referred to the rule of fitness never making it clear what is its meaning and, curiously, he ultimately based the inerrancy of reason on the inspiration the reason obtains directly from God, which altogether invalidates his entire criticism of Christianity. Calling himself a Christian deist, but he only shared with Christianity physico-theology, that is, the proof of God from the design of the world.
Ikona świętej Hildy z katedry w Durham
Authors: Sprutta Justyna
Published: December 2024

Święta Hilda to postać związana z chrześcijaństwem celtyckim, cechująca się niebagatelnym życiorysem. W katedrze w Durham znajduje się przy ołtarzu świętej Hildy jej ikona namalowana przez współczesną artystkę, Edith Reyntiens. Ikona prezentuje nie tylko samą postać świętej opatki, lecz także wydarzenia z jej życia. Artykuł, bazując na tej ikonie, przybliża postać niemal nieznaną w rodzimych kręgach, ale wartą skupienia także na niej uwagi.
Recenzja książki Maria als Siegerin über die Mächte des Bösen, hrsg. v. M. Hauke, Verlag Friedrich Pustet, Regensburg 2024, ss. 461, seria: Mariologische Studien, t. XXXIV
Authors: Wojtczak Adam
Published: December 2024

Monografia jest pokłosiem konferencji, która odbyła się w 2022 roku w szwajcarskim klasztorze benedyktyńskim w Disentis na temat niepowtarzalnego udziału Maryi w zwycięstwie Jezusa Chrystusa nad Szatanem i wszelkim złem. Składa się z piętnastu artykułów. Pierwszy wprowadza w wybraną tematykę, a następnie prezentuje autorów referatów i podjęte przez nich szczegółowe problemy. Cztery kolejne, biblijne, analizują, w jakim stopniu Protoewangelia (Rdz 3,15) i Apokalipsa św. Jana (12) są proroczymi zapowiedziami zarówno aktualnego, jak i ostatecznego zwycięstwa Maryi nad Szatanem i wszelkim złem. Siedem kolejnych przedłożeń komentuje wydarzenia historyczne (objawienia w Fatimie) i świadectwa, które wydają się potwierdzać, że przyczyniała się Ona i wciąż przyczynia do zwycięstw w Kościele i świecie: militarnych (Lepanto), doczesnych i duchowych (egzorcyzmy). Ostatnia sekcja, dogmatyczna, zgłębia w trzech artykułach teologiczny sens tytułu „Maryja zwycięska”, czyli wyjaśnia, z czego wynika i w czym tkwi istota Jej udziału w pokonywaniu Szatana i wszelkich jego pokus.
The Truth about the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Sermons by Dominican Friar Peregrine of Opole against the Background of Selected Mediaeval Heritage of Polish Preaching
Authors: Kiejkowski Paweł
Published: December 2024

This article examines the evolving position of Polish mediaeval Dominicans on the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary by tracing the gradual shift from opposing to supporting views within Polish theology and Marian devotion. It explores selected mediaeval Polish preaching heritage to illustrate this transition. Initially, the article discusses the 14th-century sermons by the Dominican friar Peregrine of Opole, who staunchly upheld opposing beliefs on the Immaculate Conception. It then moves to the 15th-century sermons by Piotr of Miłosław, which reflect a gradual shift in Polish theology and worship from the conception and purification of Mary in the womb of Saint Anne to an acceptance of the Immaculate Conception. Finally, it presents sermons by the 16th-century preacher Jan of Szamotuły (Paterek), a prominent advocate for the Immaculate Conception. The findings confirm that while the opposing stance, prevalent among medieval Dominicans such as Peregrine of Opole and influenced by Bernard of Clairvaux and Thomas Aquinas, remained significant, it increasingly yielded to the Immaculate Conception supporting perspectives of the Franciscan School.
Kult Niepokalanego Poczęcia i Maryi Niepokalanie Poczętej w Wielkopolsce
Authors: Nawracała Tomasz , Krzyżaniak Aleksandra Joanna
Published: December 2024

Artykuł podejmuje zagadnienie rozwoju kultu Niepokalanego Poczęcia na terenie współczesnego województwa wielkopolskiego. Wskazuje się w nim na dowody istnienia tego kultu jeszcze przed ogłoszeniem dogmatu w 1854 roku. W pierwszej części ukazuje się historyczny rozwój teologicznej prawdy, która od starożytności chrześcijańskiej ewoluuje do orzeczeń teologów XIII i XIV wieku oraz decyzji soboru w Bazylei. W dalszych częściach pokazuje się recepcję tajemnicy Niepokalanego Poczęcia w pobożności ludowej i życiu chrześcijańskim. Omawiany kult istniał w różnych formach w wielu parafiach na terenie Wielkopolski. Największymi dowodami na to są przede wszystkim kościoły, które nosiły takie wezwanie. Nie mniej ważne są altarie, obrazy, rzeźby dedykowane Maryi Niepokalanej. Ukazuje się również przykłady bractw, które zrzeszały wiernych i które przyczyniały się do umacniania wiary w Niepokalane Poczęcie. Rozwój kultu na terenie Wielkopolski pokazuje niejednorodność w przyjmowaniu tajemnicy poczęcia Maryi. Z jednej strony czci się samą tajemnicę, z drugiej zaś Maryję — tę, która dostąpiła takiego przywileju.
Dramatic response to Evinacumab in a North Indian girl with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Authors: Arora Sonali , Banerjee Sayan , George Arun , Bala Anju , Thingnam Shyam Kumar Singh , Rohit Manoj Kumar , Dayal Devi
Published: December 2024

Objectives

Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a rare inherited disorder of lipoprotein metabolism associated with significant morbidity and early mortality. The conventional management with lipid-lowering drugs and lipoprotein apheresis is unable to consistently achieve guidelines recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). We aim to describe the efficacy of Evinacumab, a recently approved monoclonal antibody, in lowering LDL-C in an Indian girl with HoFH.

Case presentation

A 16-year-old girl was diagnosed with HoFH at age two years after the appearance of cutaneous and tendo-calcaneus xanthomas. Genetic testing revealed a pathogenic homozygous deletion in the LDL receptor (LDLR) gene. Despite lifestyle measures, a low-fat diet, and maximum doses of atorvastatin and ezetimibe, her average LDL-C level remained 320.3 mg/dL over the past decade. Her caregivers did not accept LDL-apheresis. She also did not respond to Evolocumab therapy. The patient developed progressive calcific aortic stenosis and concentric left ventricular hypertrophy, necessitating aortic valve replacement surgery at age 16 years. The recent addition of Evinacumab to her lipid-lowering drug regimen, resulted in a significant LDL-C reduction of 76.16 %, bringing levels down to 82 mg/dL. These levels were sustained over the last four months.

Conclusions

Evinacumab offers a promising option for managing high-risk and difficult-to-treat HoFH patients. This is the first Indian child receiving Evinacumab for HoFH.
Vilūnai 5: A Stone Age and Early Metal period site in the western part of Kalviai Lake valley (southern Lithuania)
Authors: Rimkus Tomas , Zabiela Gintautas
Published: December 2024

In 2020, extensive archaeological research was carried out in the western part of the Kalviai
Lake valley. New sites were identified, one of which was named Vilūnai 5. It is a sandy open-air
site located on a fluvioglacial hill. The archaeological investigations have shown that the site
was probably visited by people as early as the Final Palaeolithic, but the most intensive episodes
of occupation are seen in the Mesolithic, Subneolithic and Neolithic periods, as well as the
beginning of the Metal period. This paper aims to present the results of these excavations. It
provides data on the flint and non-flint lithic artefacts and ceramic finds. Although the site does
not contain preserved organics, and therefore much data concerning human activity is absent,
this paper aims to integrate the Vilūnai 5 site and its archaeological material into the overall
context of Stone Age sites around Kalviai Lake’s shores.
Exploring The Moderation Role of Environmental Leadership Between Environmental Management Accounting and Firm Financial Performance
Authors: Gozali Efva Octavina Donata , Juniarti Indira
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This article examines the relationship between environmental management accounting (EMA), environmental leadership (EL), and firm financial performance in Indonesian corporations.
Method: This study uses a Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) to examine the moderating role of EL. Using secondary data, the research analyses 52 observations from 45 companies listed in the LQ45 Index on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The unit of analysis is the firm level, with EL measured as the proportion of female commissioners, EMA proxied by the ESG score, and firm financial performance represented by ROA. Control variables include leverage, operating profit, and sales growth to ensure robust results.
Findings: The study finds that EMA does have an impact on financial performance, while EL has a negative direction and does not give an impact on strengthening the relationship between EMA and financial performance. The research suggests the importance of implementing EMA practices to enhance company performance. The study also highlights the need for future research to focus on industries closely related to the environment, such as mining companies.
Novelty: This study introduces the proportion of female commissioners on the board as a novel proxy for EL within the framework of Indonesian corporations. Unlike prior research focusing solely on EL in generic terms, this approach leverages gender diversity to explore its moderating role between EMA and firm financial performance. By doing so, it provides unique insights into how gender-inclusive leadership can influence environmental practices and corporate outcomes, where female representation on boards is still emerging.
Optimal Portfolio and the Integrated Strategy
Authors: Purwanto Budi , Prima Respati  , Nanda Karunia Amanah
Published: December 2024

The concept of an optimal portfolio is fundamental to investment management, focusing on maximizing returns for a given level of risk. Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT), introduced by Markowitz, has significantly transformed the understanding of risk and return, highlighting the importance of diversification. Nevertheless, constructing an optimal portfolio is a continuous process that demands adaptability and a thorough comprehension of financial markets. This study investigates various approaches, including sectoral, regional, and contrarian stock-based strategies, as well as rebalancing techniques. Additionally, it examines the role of Islamic financial instruments in portfolio management. The results emphasize the necessity of dynamic portfolio management, considering market conditions and the specific objectives of investors. By developing hypotheses and conducting empirical research, this study offers practical insights for investors aiming for optimal performance across different market scenarios. The research underscores the importance of aligning portfolio strategies with changing market dynamics and investor goals, ensuring that portfolios remain well-positioned to achieve desired outcomes. The study’s comprehensive analysis of diverse strategies and instruments provides valuable guidance for investors in navigating the complexities of the financial markets and achieving sustainable investment success.
Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Theses on E-sports in Turkiye
Authors: Ünüvar Bayram Sönmez , Keskin Tahir , Ergan Mesut , Başkurt Ferdi
Published: December 2024

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of postgraduate theses focused on e-sports in Turkiye. The analysis covers searches conducted with the keywords "E-Sport", "Esports", and "Electronic Sports" on the National Thesis Center of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). A total of 108 theses were examined; the majority of which were written in Turkish (88.88%) and at the master's level (89.81%). The average length of the theses is 125.29 pages, with most of them concentrated in disciplines such as sports (51 theses), communication sciences (7 theses), public relations, business administration, and psychology (6 theses each). While most of the theses come from social sciences institutes (34.25%), the most common supervising titles are associate professors (45.37%). Terms such as "E-sports", "esports", and "electronic sports" are commonly used in the theses. Bahçeşehir and Gazi Universities (6 theses each) are the universities with the highest number of theses in this field. An increase in the number of studies on e-sports has been observed since 2008, particularly in 2022 and 2023 (28 theses each). The most frequently used indexes include "Electronic sports", "Sports", and "E-sports". The findings of this study help us understand the general state and future potential of e-sports research in Turkiye. This study can serve as a guide for future research in the field of e-sports for both academics and industry representatives.
COMMUNİCATİON AND ITS IMPORTANCE İN SPORTS
Authors: Özsaydı Şinasi , Uslu Özlem Sinem , Kaplan Kıvılcım , Gorucu Alpaslan
Published: December 2024

Communication is a fundamental process facilitating the transfer of information, emotions, and thoughts among individuals in the realm of sports. Sports communication encompasses interactions between athletes and coaches, teammates, media, and fans, playing a crucial role across all levels of sports. A conducive communication environment can influence athletes' performance, enhance team cohesion, and emerge as a critical factor in the path to success.
In conclusion, sports communication is a critical factor in enhancing performance, strengthening team cohesion, and fostering healthy relationships between athletes and other stakeholders in the sports world. Developing effective communication strategies and implementing them is crucial to supporting the long-term success of both individual athletes and teams. Therefore, sports managers, coaches, and athletes should prioritize communication and strive to excel in this area.
Urban Resilience Index Study on Ankara Metropolitan Area
Authors: Dincer Şeyma Elif , Ercoşkun Özge Yalçıner
Published: December 2024

Nowadays, urban planning, urban resilience, and climate change issues are discussed differently within the frame of developing and changing technological conditions. Studies on climate change, disasters, environmental data, and effective use of resources indicate that cities are responsible for exceeding their ecological limits. Cities are both the source of these problems and the most affected in terms of threats to urban residents and urban infrastructures. As a result of the uncertain and ever-changing risks brought on by urbanization and population growth worldwide that put pressure on cities in a variety of interconnected and complex ways perceptions of the preparedness and safety of cities are evolving. To manage these issues, new paradigms are needed. There is no consensus on the concept of urban resilience and methods for applying this concept in urban areas. In this research, how to create a relationship between existing approaches, theories, and practices in the field of urban resilience is discussed. The necessity to include resilience in numerical measurement techniques and planning applications and how these application methods will be operated was explained. In the process of creating a planning decision support system to ensure urban resilience, indicators that would provide input to measurement and index studies were researched, and new indicators were proposed. In this study, a formula for the urban resilience index was determined, and analyses that would provide input to the planning in Ankara metropolitan districts according to these indicators and urban resilience characteristics were put forward through geographic information systems. According to these studies, Gölbaşı was determined to be the district with the highest urban resilience index and Keçiören as the district with the lowest.
Traditional Architecture in the Central-Northern Mediterranean Region: Tectonics and Typological Analysis of Traditional Mut Houses
Authors: Manav Ayşe , Urak Zehra  Gediz
Published: December 2024

Architectural tectonics is a crucial starting point for comprehending traditional houses in terms of their form and usage. The components of land use, material use and construction technique, and plan layout, which reveal "tectonic integrity," are the criteria that are considered. This study employs the typology method to question the tectonics of traditional housing architecture located in the central northern part of the Mediterranean Region, specifically through the example of Mut Houses in Mersin province. The typology study has facilitated the identification and quantification of the diverse array of architectural solutions and details that are characteristic of the region. Mut is a medium-sized district situated in the mountainous parts of the Central Taurus Mountains, with a settlement history dating back to the Roman Period. The fact that microclimatic conditions impact the supply of materials and construction techniques, and the cultural context influences the use of land, garden, and space, ensures that traditional Mut houses possess a distinct appearance in this region. Regrettably, these houses, which contain important details of the region, are at risk of extinction. This article documents the tectonic values of traditional Mut houses and conducts a typological analysis of them.
Positive Effects of Morphological and Perceptual Boundary Factors on Vitality in the Static Activity Streets: Syntactic and Fractal Approaches
Authors: Tibet Fatma Arzu , Akgün Yüksekli Berrin
Published: December 2024

Street vitality is a concept that makes the city more liveable with its economic and sociological gains. Static activities on the street contribute to vitality by supporting social interaction. This study investigates the positive effects of the perceptual and morphological boundary characteristics of static activity streets on the user. Using Space Syntax and fractal method, this research consists of two phases and the use of two different scales. The first step involves analysing the connectivity and enclosure factors of 13 static activity streets in Balıkesir city center at the street scale. By correlating the analysis results with the number of users determined by the observation method, the effect of street-scale boundary factors on user behaviour was determined. As a result of the first step, Aygıt Street, which has the highest boundary factor value at the street scale, was selected for the second step of the research, which is the building-scale analysis. The surrounding and permeability factors that create boundary effects at the building scale were analysed through street facades and sections, and the value was evaluated together with the areas preferred by people engaged in static activities. As a result of the correlation analysis between the boundary factor value and user behaviour, it has been determined that the connectivity, which creates a morphological boundary effect at the street scale, and the enclosure factor, which creates a perceptual boundary effect, positively affect the users. It was determined that elements such as awnings, eaves, flower beds, and signboards, which determine the surrounding factor that creates a morphological boundary effect at the building scale, increase the number of users. It is concluded that the wall surfaces on the street facades, which determine the permeability factor that creates a perceptual boundary effect at the building scale, positively affect user behaviour. The model created in this study, which brings together two different approaches, namely urban and architectural scales and morphological and perceptual boundary factors, is intended to form a basis for the design processes of spaces and streets that support static activities in cities.
Neighborhood Connection Density-Neighborhood Morphology Connection: The Case of Antalya Kaleiçi
Authors: Özdoğan Havva
Published: December 2024

Can neighborhood boundaries be defined in terms of morphological and functional characteristics in cities that have developed different formations due to various influences in the historical process? While neighborhood units in planned settlements are pre-planned with an integrative approach, in unplanned traditional settlements, residences come together as pieces and ultimately form the settlement. In this study, which was carried out in Antalya-Kaleiçi, qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. In the study, the neighborhood formation system was discussed based on the hierarchical structure. A set of buildings including residences that are next to and opposite a residence and directly open into a shared urban space is defined as the neighborhood cell of that residence. The functional relationships among residential elements were defined as neighborhood connections, and a method to determine neighborhood connection density was developed. In morphological development, an arrangement involving religious buildings accepted as focal points, neighborhood cells of different degrees forming around them, neighborhood blocks of different degrees belonging to neighborhood cells of different degrees, and neighborhood units formed out of neighborhood blocks was observed. It is understood that the density of neighborhood connections is influenced by the number of residences defining neighborhood cells, the number of connection points between residences such as building doors and gates, and the spatial sizes of neighborhood spaces in which neighborhood connections take place. In other words, the tendency for dense neighborhood connections emerges in areas with more residences and connections but low square footage area. This situation was considered a reflection of the relationship between the morphological and functional structures. It was concluded that unplanned traditional neighborhood units were formed in a way that did not show the self-sustaining and enclosed character of planned residential units, and this structure was a characteristic that should be taken as an example and maintained in terms of settlement culture.
A Study About Discourse Relationship Between the Design Concepts and Architectural Expressions of Residential Works by Steven Holl
Authors: Mori Yurika
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to clarify the relationship between the contextually expressed design concepts and the corresponding architectural expressions in residential design by Steven Holl. His work utilizes motif ideas and incorporates experimental thinking into the central concept. The purpose of this project is to clarify the process of conception of discursive expressions and related motif expressions in residential design. This study focuses on 17 residential architectural works from 1975 to 2012 and categorize the elements that influenced the concept and the motifs of the works. It identifies how architectural expressions that reflect motifs influence specific concepts or motifs by KJ method and Matrix analysis. It has been found that the concept is composed of 15 elements from five context types. Motifs were extracted as the subjects. To find out how motifs are expressed, a survey was conducted on architectural expressions corresponding to the motifs. The architectural expressions could be summarized into five categories. A matrix diagram was created to explore the relationship between the architectural expressions corresponding to the motifs and the concept. It became clear that the there is a unique concept that incorporates cultural and art into the composition with architectural expressions. This research focuses on the discursive expressions described, and it is advantageous to elucidate the design theories spoken by architects themselves. Combining KJ method and matrix analysis with the discursive expression of the concepts of architectural works and how they are expressed is a new method for clarifying architects' design theories.
EU Criminal Law Policy And Its «Reflection» In The Work Of The Domestic Legislator
Authors: Medytskyi I.B.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of initiatives of the national parliament, conditioned by the general desire of the legislator to bring the national criminal law closer to the requirements and standards of international conventions ratified by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, as well as other normative documents. The need to implement international law in the field of criminal law, which, however, must correspond to the rule of avoiding cases of «mechanistic» borrowing of international experience, without taking into account the peculiarities and requirements of domestic legal doctrine, which has been formed for decades.
The critical state of the current criminal law policy of Ukraine, the inefficiency of the criminal law influence, the inconsistency of the legislator and his hasty decisions, the strengthening of the punitive component of punishment, the lack of criminological analysis of the surrounding reality and adequate assessment of public danger.
Based on the results of the study of the field of criminal law, a conclusion was formulated that the parliament did not fully take into account relevant criminological information on crime parameters, which negatively affects the quality of criminal liability law and, consequently, criminal law policy in general. It has been proven that most modern parliamentary initiatives are aimed at expanding the scope of criminal law and strengthening criminal liability.
Based on specific examples, the emphasis is on the «price» for society of those legislative changes dictated by political expediency and considerations, rather than requirements to improve criminal law in view of the needs of law enforcement practice or approximation of criminal law to European standards.
The role of the professional culture of a lawyer in legal practice
Authors: Savetchuk N.M.
Published: December 2024

The article investigates the notion, nature, and significance of professional culture in legal practice. It has been established that the successful solution of relevant and significant problems in the state depends on the high degree of professional culture and professionalism of attorneys. The author highlights the nature of this category, given that the profession of a lawyer is one of the most demanded in Ukraine, however, it is professional lawyers that our society needs today. The formation of a new, rethought essence of the lawyer’s professional culture is connected with the implementation of the duties assigned to them in the field of human rights protection.The professional culture of a lawyer is considered to be a complex notion, a subcultural phenomenon since it contains a system of knowledge about the elements of different culture types that are necessary for a lawyer in their professional practice. In other words, this concept covers the doctrine of the legal, political, moral, and psychological culture of a lawyer, etc.The formation of the professional culture of a lawyer consists of the following stages: the stage of awareness of a university student of the purpose of the legal profession; the stage of familiarization with the features and tasks of one or more legal professions; the stage of formation of a lawyer as a professional in his field; and the stage of permanent skill improvement. Professionalism is a critical component of lawyers’ professional culture since society expects their actions that meet the requirements of humanism, justice, and legality to provide effective results.
La postverdad y la historia existencial
Authors: Navajas Gonzalo
Published: December 2024

El artículo analiza tres fases definitorias de la historia intelectual moderna que han contribuido a la emergencia del movimiento de la posverdad: la crítica de la razón universal kantiana a partir de Soren Kierkegaard y Miguel de Unamuno; la Lebensphilosophie o filosofía de la vida de Wilhelm Dilthey y José Ortega y Gasset y su énfasis en la afectividad y la perspectiva cognitiva individual como vías epistemológicas legítimas; y la posmodernidad que genera un modo de pensamiento fragmentado y asistemático que es relevante y válido para las situaciones concretas del sujeto individual. El ensayo de George Orwell «Looking Back on the Spanish War», es un documento que contiene observaciones e ideas especialmente perceptivas y útiles en torno a la posición que debe adoptar el escritor para no sacrificar su compromiso con la verdad de los hechos y con una interpretación genuina y fiable de ellos. En el artículo se enuncian y evalúan los cinco rasgos constitutivos de la posverdad y se analizan varios textos de la ficción contemporánea donde se actualiza el concepto de historia existencial como el modo narrativo histórico con el que superar las insuficiencias metodológicas de la historia convencional.
Inteligencia emocional y trabajo en equipo: Un nuevo enfoque para liderar organizaciones
Authors: Salas Biondi Luis Leonidas
Published: December 2024

Recent research has demonstrated the impact of emotional intelligence on organizational results. In addition, it has become a key requirement for successful management. Based on this, the objective of this research was to determine the extent to which emotional intelligence influences teamwork in an industrial company. For this purpose, a quantitative, descriptive, correlational, non-experimental and cross-sectional approach was used as the research method. The instrument used was a 32-question questionnaire that was administered to 110 employees of an industrial company in Lima. The instrument obtained a reliability level of 0.8574 according to Cronbach's Alpha and the results were statistically confirmed by Spearman's Rho, which shows a positive relationship of 0.613. In addition, it was statistically determined that 70.7% of the employees apply the techniques of emotional intelligence and that 77% have a positive attitude towards teamwork. Considering the result of this research on emotional intelligence and teamwork in an industrial company, it is concluded that there is a moderate positive relationship and that it has an impact on organizational management. Therefore, the present results will provide scientific and reliable bases to promote training in the use of emotional intelligence techniques in order to promote teamwork, improve productivity, obtain the maximum benefit from individual interaction and facilitate the development of collective talent.
Determinantes de la inversión pública de los gobiernos distritales del departamento de Ayacucho, 2008-2023
Authors: Palomino Moisés Marco Antonio
Published: December 2024

This study analyzes the determinants of public investment by the district governments of Ayacucho in the period 2008-2023, using a fixed-effects balanced microeconomic data panel model with 1,600 observations. The financing items and the political cycle were considered as regressor variables. The financing items evaluated, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), include: i) Ordinary Resources, ii) Municipal Compensation Fund, iii) Canon (redistributed tax revenue from extractive industries) and Royalties, Customs Revenue and Participations, iv) Donations and Transfers, v) Resources from Official Credit Operations, vi) Municipal Taxes, and vii) Directly Collected Resources. The political cycle was defined by the first three years of local management. The results show that the following items: i) Ordinary Resources, ii) Municipal Compensation Fund, iii) Canon and Royalties, iv) Donations and Transfers, v) Resources from Official Credit Operations, and vi) Municipal Taxes are significant and positive for public investment, while Directly Collected Resources are not. The analysis of the political cycle shows that the first, second and third year of municipal management have a significant and negative effect on public investment. In conclusion, ordinary resources, donations and transfers, the municipal compensation fund and municipal taxes are positive determinants of investment. Canon and Royalties are positive when they exceed S/ 2,505.977 (percentile 75). However, directly collected resources are not determinants and the political cycle of the first three years has a negative impact on investment.
La transformación digital y su aporte en los procesos de gestión empresarial
Authors: Carbajo Lara Betty Yuliana
Published: December 2024

We have heard nowadays a lot about the concept of digital transformation; however, not everyone is clear about its meaning and applicability. This paper seeks to expand the concepts of digital transformation and how they currently contribute to the improvement of business management processes. Talking about digital transformation does not only imply referring to technology, but also encompasses a change in organizational culture, which is one of its main challenges. To help the reader understand the context, the paper describes the case of ALFA S.A.C. where applied research with a non-experimental design has been carried out. The study consisted in interviewing 35 employees at ALFA S.A.C., and evaluating the areas and processes of the entire organization. The research included the analysis of the micro and macro environment of the company through the SWOT matrix and Porter’s five forces. The results showed the need to make changes in the business management of ALFA S.A.C. through the implementation of operational processes in new technological trends, as well as a change in the employees’ mindset.
Políticas públicas agrarias y desarrollo de la asociatividad: análisis bibliométrico del contexto global y Latinoamérica
Authors: Chafloque Gastulo Rafael , Tuesta Bardalez Segundo Eloy , Chafloque Gastulo Esmeralda
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Analisar a evolução e as tendências bibliométricas da produção científica sobre políticas públicas agrícolas e associativismo no contexto global e na América Latina entre 1981 e 2023. Métodos: Foi utilizada uma abordagem qualitativa com um método sintético-analítico, com base em 479 documentos extraídos da Scopus. Ferramentas como Bibliometrix e VOSviewer foram usadas para análise bibliométrica e visualização de tendências. Resultados: Desde 1999, a produção científica tem crescido significativamente, com um aumento notável desde 2019. O Brasil, os Estados Unidos e a Espanha se destacam como os principais países produtores. Nos países desenvolvidos, as pesquisas se concentraram em inovação tecnológica e cooperação internacional, enquanto na América Latina são priorizadas questões de confiança e cooperação local, essenciais para a adoção de tecnologias e políticas inclusivas. O estudo destaca a necessidade de abordagens adaptadas aos contextos socioculturais específicos de cada região. Conclusão: Os resultados sugerem que as políticas agrícolas precisam ser adaptadas à dinâmica local, com ênfase na confiança e na cooperação na América Latina, em contraste com o foco na inovação tecnológica nos países desenvolvidos. Isso oferece uma nova perspectiva ao destacar a importância de considerar as características culturais na formulação de políticas agrícolas eficazes.
Del aula al mercado: avances en la integración del emprendimiento en el currículo académico universitario
Authors: Aranibar Ramos Edgar Romario , Parizaca Ninaja Rosy Melany , Villavicencio Luna Enrique Mauro
Published: December 2024

A integração do empreendedorismo no currículo universitário é fundamental para preparar os alunos e futuros profissionais para os desafios de um mundo em constante mudança. Esta pesquisa analisa os avanços e as práticas emergentes nesse campo, usando uma revisão sistemática da literatura de 32 artigos, indexados na Scopus, no fluxograma PRISMA e em uma análise cienciométrica para identificar as tendências mais relevantes. Os resultados revelam um crescimento sustentado na pesquisa sobre esse tópico, especialmente nas ciências sociais, engenharia e negócios, com notável participação acadêmica nos Estados Unidos. Também enfatiza a importância de combinar conhecimentos teóricos e práticos no ensino de empreendedorismo, promovendo uma abordagem interdisciplinar, interativa e personalizada, adaptada às necessidades dos alunos. Sugere-se a implementação de iniciativas de colaboração entre universidades e instituições para fortalecer a integração do empreendedorismo no ensino superior. Além disso, é fundamental avaliar rigorosamente o impacto dessas práticas para garantir a realização dos objetivos educacionais. Para pesquisas futuras, recomenda-se a realização de análises longitudinais que explorem os desafios envolvidos e examinem a relação entre essa integração, as iniciativas dos alunos e o desenvolvimento sustentável.
Incidencia de economías de Estados Unidos y China en exportaciones peruanas: sensibilidades con modelo econométrico de regresión lineal múltiple
Authors: Gomero Gonzales Nicko Alberto , Casavilca Maldonado Edmundo Rafael
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Determinar o impacto das economias dos Estados Unidos e da China sobre as variações nas exportações tradicionais e não tradicionais e na mineração de metais no Peru. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, com desenho não experimental, descritivo, relacional e explicativo em seu escopo. Foram utilizados os métodos de correlação de Pearson e regressão linear para corroborar o efeito do crescimento dessas economias sobre as exportações peruanas (tradicionais, não tradicionais e mineração). Resultados: As exportações tradicionais, não tradicionais e de mineração de metais mostram maior sensibilidade às mudanças no PIB dos Estados Unidos em comparação com a China. Os aumentos percentuais para cada ponto de aumento no PIB dos Estados Unidos são de 4,84%, 3,42% e 4,43%, respectivamente. No caso da China, esses coeficientes atingem 2,82%, 1,67% e 2,23%, resultados corroborados pelo coeficiente de correlação de Pearson (r), que em todos os contrastes excede 50%. Conclusão: A volatilidade dos Estados Unidos e da China medida pelo PIB gera mudanças positivas nas exportações peruanas, inclusive na mineração de metais. Observa-se uma maior sensibilidade desse tipo de comércio internacional às mudanças na economia dos Estados Unidos.
Obesity and Weight Loss Diets in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: What Physicians Should Know
Authors: Pagnini Cristiano , Urgesi Riccardo , Di Paolo Maria Carla , De Angelis Fernando , Fonte Stefano , Pandinelli Eugenio , Fanello Gianfranco , Pallotta Lorella , Villotti Giuseppe , Graziani Maria Giovanna
Published: December 2024

Nutritional approach has been intensely investigated in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, but, despite many sparse reports, at present, there is not a universally accepted specific diet. In fact, nutritional requirements and, therefore, the ideal diet, may vary according to disease type, extension and activity. Among nutritional related issue in IBD, obesity has become a relevant one. In fact, obesity and IBD are both increasing in prevalence in last decades, and more and more IBD patients are overweight or obese. These two conditions present common metabolic pathways, leading to dysbiosis and mucosal barrier dysfunction, but the real clinical relationship and the potential reciprocal relative influences are not clear. In order to control weight, many IBD patients follow different weight loss diets, often without any specialized medical advice. Among those, low carb, intermittent fasting, paleolithic, and low-fat diets are some of the most popular, and plant based and Mediterranean diet, even though they are not just strictly weight loss diets, are followed by many IBD patients even for weight control. All the diets mentioned above have been effectively associated with weight loss, reduction in waist circumference and body mass index. However, there are still conflicting data regarding safety in IBD patients and potential experimental and clinical anti-inflammatory effect. In the present review, we described potential relations between obesity and IBD, and we analysed available evidence on efficacy and safety of weight loss diets in IBD patients, in order to provide a practical guide to physicians.
Childlessness in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Data from the Prospective Multi-center Swiss IBD Cohort Study
Authors: Marium Munazza , Maaz Muhammad , Kumar Aashish
Published: December 2024

This study investigates childlessness and infertility in individuals diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Notably, the research reveals intriguing patterns related to gender and specific IBD subtypes. Among female patients with Crohn’s disease (CD), a higher childlessness rate is observed compared to the general Swiss population. This finding prompts questions about CD’s impact on reproductive health, including factors such as disease severity and treatment regimens. Conversely, women with ulcerative colitis (UC) exhibit a stable childlessness rate similar to the general population. UC, as a distinct IBD subtype, may have varying effects on fertility, influenced by disease location and duration. Healthcare providers should address reproductive concerns in IBD patients, emphasizing fertility counseling and tailored management strategies. Future research should explore medication effects on fertility outcomes, and longitudinal studies can enhance our understanding of this evolving landscape. In summary, recognizing the unique challenges faced by IBD patients allows clinicians to provide holistic care that integrates disease control and family planning, necessitating collaboration among specialists and patients.