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Medicinal Plants and their Potential Application in Health "Green Dentistry": A Literature Review
Authors: Lagos Nayeli , Bernal María , Espinoza-Carhuancho Fran , Alvitez-Temoche Daniel , Mauricio Franco , Mayta-Tovalino Frank
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on describing the potential use of medicinal plants in oral health. An electronic search was conducted in the PubMed and Scopus databases, limited to the last ten years. Key terms such as “phytodentistry”, “medicinal herbs”, “antimicrobials”, “dentistry”, “hygiene”, and “oral health” were used. In addition, a manual search was performed to verify the articles cited in the bibliographies of the initial documents and the websites of the corresponding journals were explored. The search strategy was specifically adapted for Scopus and PubMed. In this review, articles dealing with medicinal plants and their potential use in oral health were selected. The results of the reviewed studies were grouped into three main categories: plants with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties. An overview of the main characteristics, materials used, and designs of the reviewed studies is provided. It was found that several medicinal plants, such as Aloe Vera, Turmeric, and Cocoa, have significant potential for use in oral health. These plants have proven to be effective in studies to improve oral health. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings and develop practical applications for their use in dentistry. This study underscores the importance of further exploring the potential of medicinal plants in promoting oral health.
Nature as the Sanctum for Introspection in Roethke's “Meditation at Oyster River”
Authors: Saravia Vargas Juan Carlos , Saravia Vargas José Roberto , Sánchez Morraz Ada
Published: December 2024

The talent of Roethke is best seen in his poem “Meditation at Oyster River,” where the poet merges nature and introspection. While some might believe that the natural elements in the poem are simply part of the setting, these vivid images are intertwined with the concept of eternity and manifest the speaker’s rising understanding of a timeless existence. This can only be explained by observing in more detail Roethke’s life and his connection to nature. Nature, to Roethke, establishes a meditative tone that helps the speaker grasp the Buddhist concept of impermanence and leads to self realization, a process that can be understood from Jungian psychology as regression and progression, the two energetic transformations of the soul.
Analysing physiological urinary hormonal changes in female red pandas during the breeding season
Authors: Youn Soong-Hee , Chung Dong-Hee , Jung Eun , Shin Ki-Yong , Shin Hyeon-Joo , Yang Joon-Young , Kim Kyoo-Tae
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to contribute to the conservation of red pandas by improving the understanding of their oestrus cycle through examining urinary hormone changes during their breeding season. To minimize stress associated with blood sample collection, we used urine samples Sex hormone levels were measured over six months in pregnant and nonpregnant red pandas, to help understand changes in oestrogen concentrations during oestrus, post-mating progesterone concentrations and differences in ceruloplasmin concentrations. The results of the study revealed that female red pandas are polyoestrous, with a second oestrogen peak after mating. Progesterone changed in a cascading fashion, peaking and then gradually declining. Successfully mated females showed higher levels of progesterone than unsuccessfully mated females, which had no peak in progesterone after mating. Ceruloplasmin was measured to confirm pregnancy, but its value as a pregnancy diagnostic factor was not confirmed. These results provide significant insights into the reproductive physiology of red pandas and lay the foundation for additional research towards improving the management and breeding strategies for this threatened species.
Determinant Factors in Purchasing Decisions on Uncertified Halal Food Products: Study on Indonesian Students in Taiwan
Authors: Pratiwi Viera Nu'riza , Putri Endah Budi Permana , Rahajeng Sa’bania Hari , Viantry Paramita , Ramadhana A.B. Rakha
Published: December 2024

This research investigates the determinant factors influencing the purchasing decisions of Indonesian students in Taiwan regarding uncertified halal food products. Despite the growing demand for halal products globally, the uncertainty surrounding the halal status of certain food items poses challenges, particularly for Muslim consumers. This study focuses on Indonesian students in Taiwan due to their unique position as international students residing in a country where halal certification may be less prevalent compared to their home country. Data was collected via structured questionnaires distributed among Indonesian students in various universities across Taiwan through a quantitative approach. The study employed multiple regression analysis to examine the relationships between several key variables, including trust, halal awareness, perceived behavioral control, subjective norms, religiousness and attitudes toward purchasing uncertified halal food products. The findings reveal significant insights into the factors influencing purchasing decisions in this context. Trust emerges as a crucial factor, indicating that consumers’ confidence in the halal status of products, despite lacking certification, significantly influences their purchasing attitudes. Furthermore, perceived behavioral control plays a significant role, reflecting individuals’ perceived ability to access and acquire uncertified halal products. Subjective norms also demonstrate a notable impact, reflecting the influence of social expectations and support from important reference groups. Interestingly, religiousness does not emerge as a significant determinant, suggesting that other factors may overshadow its influence in this context. Trust and perceived behavioral control significantly influence purchasing attitudes and decisions toward uncertified halal food products. In contrast, religiosity and halal awareness have less impact, suggesting the need for further research into additional factors that shape consumer behavior.
Accuracy of the BIM model generated from the point cloud for an object made in glass technology
Authors: Wider Marta , Gawronek Pelagia
Published: December 2024

Mapping glass objects in 3D space has long raised doubts as to the possibility of obtaining data, and as to the accuracy of that data. The basics of terrestrial laser scanning technology and the principles of the physics of light propagation in the environment of transparent and reflective surfaces, as a rule, contradict the technological possibility of a faithful mapping thereof. Although Building Information Modelling (BIM) of existing objects based on data from terrestrial laser scanning is an increasingly common practice, it is recognized, nevertheless, that the accuracy of the model is primarily reflected in the accuracy of the point cloud obtained as a result of scanning. The article discusses the possibilities of developing a BIM model of an object made in glass technology, based on data obtained with the method of terrestrial laser scanning. The subject of the study was the glazed façade of the complex of buildings belonging to the University of Agriculture in Krakow. The study on the fidelity of mapping glazed surfaces included the acquisition and processing of the point cloud, 3D modelling of the object using the Revit software, and the analysis of the accuracy of mapping the existing status in comparison with architectural design and construction documentation. Based on the research, the possibility of using the BIM process was assessed using TLS data in the process of recreating the geometry of an object made in glass technology. The results of the study showed a significant convergence of the façade model geometry with the actual course of the structure, which, however, can be attributed to the development methodology, i.e. the accuracy of 3D data acquisition, the registration process, the filtration procedure, the method of parametric modelling of the façade structure itself, and ultimately fitting three-layer glazing into the model of that structure.
Urban traffic incident management, using network analysis to improve the evacuation time to healthcare facilities
Authors: Saker Adel , Akakba Ahmed
Published: December 2024

The city of Biskra is ranked the second city in Algeria with the highest traffic accident rate. There are multiple causes of accidents that derive from the diversity of traffic. In addition, its geographical location as a crossroads between the northeast and the south of Algeria is a major factor. Biskra is also considered a commercial and industrial city that receives daily large flows of travellers and merchandise.
Traffic accidents are a complex problems that is dealt with in several approaches. In this research, from a geographical point of view, we will contribute to improve the trajectory of intervention and evacuation. Therefore, this research paper aims to create a geodatabase including the road network with associated entities to carry out spatiotemporal analyses and evaluate the service area of health facilities in terms of the nearest path.
This paper uses GIS tools for evacuation to the public hospital employing a Network Analyst. This study may serve as a decision-making aid for the local authorities of this city in terms of evacuation and intervention in the event of a road accident. It provides real-time information on the location of the accident and the nearest path along with an estimated time.
The outputs of these analyses can determine a map of accessibility, which allows for training in order to improve the real-time evacuation. As a result, this approach will lead to the reduction of evacuation time by less than 10 minutes, and thus leading to a decrease in the number of fatalities.
The impact of land set-aside on the chemical and physical properties of the soil and the composition of vegetation species. Case study
Authors: Petryk Agnieszka
Published: December 2024

The study aimed to evaluate the effect of soil use in the Młoszowa and Bolęcin villages on the species composition of the overgrown vegetation. Additionally, the study compared the chemical and physical properties of the soils that were not being used for agriculture. The soils of Młoszowa and Bolęcin villages did not exceed the permissible concentrations of copper, lead, and zinc, as outlined by the national regulations in [Journal of Laws 2016], for agricultural land. In Młoszowa, the concentration of cadmium exceeded the limit values as per national regulations in [Journal of Laws 2016] for agriculturally utilised land (land group II-2) (<3 g•10-3•kg-1DM). The set-aside of both villages consisted of typical species found in the ruderal areas, fresh grassland and thermophilous species. The granulometric composition of the soils, mainly their silt and sand content, were the primary factors that impacted the species composition of the vegetation of the set-aside. Ruderal and thermophilous species were discovered in the set-aside areas, included those typical of these habitats. The occurring ruderal plants typical of post-mining heaps and post-industrial areas, including hemicryptophytes, testify to the long-term process of fallowing and adaptation to the existing ecosystem with a predominance of the most common species.
Comparative analysis of the formal and legal principles of easements in Poland
Authors: Mika Monika , Fortuna Katarzyna , Siejka Monika
Published: December 2024

This publication is of a research nature. It is a compendium of current knowledge on issues related to easement law in Poland. As part of the study of the principles of determining the right of easement in Poland as a limited property right, the authors developed a descriptive and graphical description of the right to land, personal and transmission easements. The authors pay particular attention to the differences in the rules applicable to the establishment of different types of easements. Therefore, two cases of easement were extensively characterized. The first one concerns a necessary road easement (constituting a land easement). The second case is a residential easement (which is a special type of personal easement). Moreover, the article analyzes the formal and legal conditions for the creation of land and personal easements. The aim of the research was to draw attention to the complexity of the issue of easement law in Poland. The work is of a research nature. Analytical and descriptive methods were used. For the reader to better understand the presented topic, the "introduction" section contains the most important definitions, formal and legal principles of establishing an easement, conditions for its expiry, changes in the content of the law, and transfer of rights to another entity. The work is based on the current state of knowledge, supported by extensive research on thematic literature and interpretation of applicable legal provisions.
Combining AHP with GIS for mapping the vulnerability to forest fire risk
Authors: Loumi Kahina , REDJEM Ali
Published: December 2024

This article deals with the problem of forest fires in the province of Tizi Ouzou this tragic phenomenon which has always struck the region and which often causes degas at the same time human, social, economic, ecological and sanitary. The methodology applied to the Tizi Ouzou region aims to study the vulnerability of its territory to forest fires. The AHP-GIS integration greatly facilitates this work because in this study several qualitative and quantitative criteria come into play. The construction of this structure was based on the construction of a grid of criteria applied to the entire area of The study, using geomantic operations as integrating and generating tools. To choose the most vulnerable area, a geographic information system (GIS) was combined with an analytical hierarchy process (AHP) in order to analyze several criteria, such as land use, climatological condition and Topography. The AHP was applied to determine the importance weights of each criterion. to assess the vulnerability of areas, a simple additive weighting method was used. Each criterion was evaluated with the aid of AHP and mapped by GIS. The main advantage of such an approach is to facilitate the analysis of complex data in the form of graphical representations. In particular, this is an essential decision-making tool for elected representatives of local authorities. These results can be used effectively to plan fire control measures in advance and the methodology suggested in this study can be adopted in other areas too for delineating potential fire risk zones.
Monitoring of hydrogeochemistry and hydrological isotopes in karst springs of Tezbent Plateau, Tebessa region, north-east of Algeria
Authors: Hamaili Iklass , Chemseddine Fehdi , Fethi Baali
Published: December 2024

The karst springs of Tezbent Plateau were studied to gain insight into the hydrogeological and hydrodynamic behaviour of this karstic system. Four springs and six domestic wells were analysed for hydrogeochemical constituents, δ18O, and δ2H from September 2021 to June 2022. The Tezbent mountain range, located in northeastern Algeria, drains carbonate aquifers through several significant karst springs. The physical and chemical characteristics of water samples were analysed in order to assess the groundwater origins and identify the factors influencing its geochemical composition. Ionic speciation and mineral dissolution/precipitation were calculated. It was found that geology, specifically the presence of carbonate formations, elevation, and the rate of karst development, are the primary factors influencing groundwater composition and seasonal variations. The carbonate chemistry serves as a diagnostic indicator of karst development effects. The interaction between groundwater and surrounding host rocks is believed to be the primary process influencing the observed chemical characteristics of groundwater in the study area. The δ18O and δ2H values of groundwater samples indicate the meteoric origin of the groundwater recharge and suggest a minimal evaporation impact on the isotopic composition.
Adapted RCP 4.5 and 8.5 climate change scenarios for invasive Sus scrofa in Mexico
Authors: Halecki Wiktor , Bedla Dawid , Lopez Nuria
Published: December 2024

Climate change is a common factor that contributes to the growth or decline of animal populations. The present study, conducted using the Species Distribution Model, highlights the fact that despite the recognized negative impact of wild boar (Sus scrofa) on semi-natural areas and agricultural systems worldwide, the species remains poorly studied. According to projections for Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) 4.5 and 8.5, increased clusters of wild boar abundance are expected to emerge around fragmented species assemblages by 2070. Sus scrofa is an extremely destructive and rapidly spreading invasive species whose movement appears to be facilitated by humans. As a consequence, many endemic plants are threatened with extinction. Biological corridors between fragments with poor conservation status should be linked
to priority areas for adequate protection. The creation of preserved landscapes in territories separated from semi-natural ecosystems is recommended. Additionally, these measures can help mitigate the negative impact of S. scrofa on local biodiversity. Continuous monitoring and adaptive management strategies will be crucial for long-term conservation of the affected areas. Environmental protection efforts must prioritize the restoration of natural habitats and the implementation of strict regulations to control the spread of this invasive species. Collaborations between conservation organizations, governments, farmers, and local communities are essential to ensure effective wild boar management and the preservation of arable land and forests. Moreover, public awareness campaigns about the environmental impact of wild boar and the importance of conservation efforts are critical for garnering broader support.
Uroki wielkomiejskiego i prowincjonalnego życia muzycznej rodziny Bursów. Przyczynek do historii galicyjskiej inteligencji
Authors: Fink Kinga
Published: December 2024

Celem artykułu jest ukazanie wybranych aspektów życia codziennego Bursów, trzypokoleniowej rodziny muzyków, poprzez pryzmat ich powszedniej egzystencji w dużych ośrodkach miejskich (Lwów, Kraków) i małym mieście na prowincji (Rzeszów). W artykule przedstawiono warunki życia, relacje wewnątrzrodzinne, formy spędzania czasu wolnego, kontakty towarzyskie, uczestnictwo w kulturze oraz codzienne obowiązki itp. z uwzględnieniem różnic stylu życia w realiach wielkomiejskich i małomiasteczkowych. Podstawę źródłową opracowania stanowi korespondencja oraz dokumenty zdeponowane głównie w polskich zasobach archiwalnych i bibliotecznych.
Z dziejów teatru lwowskiego: Weksle przecięte, czyli jarmark w Czerniowcach Stanisława Doliwy Starzyńskiego
Authors: Kowalewska Danuta
Published: December 2024

Artykuł dotyczy komedioopery Stanisława Doliwy Starzyńskiego (1784–1851) Weksle przecięte, czyli jarmark w Czerniowcach, we Lwowie po raz pierwszy wystawionej 17 stycznia 1840 r. Akcja sztuki toczy się w środowisku wędrownych aktorów, ukazanych zarówno jako osoby prywatne, jak i w roli konkretnych postaci. Jej autor, propagator życia teatralnego na Podolu oraz we Lwowie i dostawca repertuaru dla zespołu Jana Nepomucena Kamińskiego (1777–1855), powiązany był z Galicją szeregiem relacji. W artykule wyjaśniono sprawę zagadkowego tytułu i zmian redakcji kolejnych wariantów sztuki oraz przybliżono jej zaskakujące dzieje sceniczne. Analiza tekstu ukierunkowana jest na zorganizowaną przez bohaterów maskaradę, ujmowaną jako rodzaj struktury teatru w teatrze, oraz na topos teatru świata.
Galician veterinarians in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries: a social and professional portrait
Authors: Mysak Nataliia
Published: December 2024

The article explores veterinarians as a professional group within the intelligentsia of late 19th and early 20th century Galicia. It highlights the increasing number of veterinary doctors, driven by the growth of animal husbandry in the region’s agricultural sector, military needs of the Habsburg Empire, and rising demand for their services. Factors influencing the formation of this professional group are analyzed, including the specifics of their education, social perception, evolving stereotypes, workforce size, professional activities, and economic status, etc. The process of consolidation is also examined, evident in the establishment of a professional association.
The Russian Mentality as a Modal Integrity
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Tokareva Svetlana
Published: December 2024

The aim of the article is to develop the author's interpretation of the Russian mentality, allowing it to be presented not through a set of features but as a whole, having a subjective status and expressed through its modes. The task posed in this way requires for its solution a rethinking of the content of the concept of mentality beyond the "homeland" of its appearance – anthropologically oriented history – and its introduction into the field of philosophical discourse. In historical science, various research approaches are aimed at studying different types of mentality, but they have in common the tradition of understanding mentality as an inferior form of thinking, not processed by consciousness, coming from L. Levy-Bruhl and the sociological school of E. Durkheim. In this capacity, mentality appears as a program, thanks to which human communities function as special wave-like objects, characterized by both variability and stability. It is shown that in the transition from the general abstract concept of mentality to its specific forms, the automatism of its action decreases; Russian mentality as a form of the special has a subjective status, responding to the challenges of anthropogenesis not only by transforming the cognitive schemes and mental structures of cultural and historical subjects but also by forming new cultural meanings. In contrast to the general concept of mentality as an ensemble of ideas and intellectual attitudes that acts as a prism between man and the world, Russian mentality as a form of the special acts as an acting subject that leaves traces in culture. A conclusion is made about the legitimacy of using a subjective modal attitude expressing the modality of expression of will for studying Russian mentality. The modal approach to Russian mentality allows us to analyze it as a way of setting the due (fixed by the operator "necessary") and the volitional, expressing various types of motivation of actions by a volitional attitude to implement or not implement these actions (fixed by the attitude "I want"). As a modal integrity, the Russian mentality realizes its subjectivity through the modes of "Russian soul", "Russian spirit", and "Russian idea", which serve as a prototype of unity and the "assembly point" of the Russian people into a single whole.
Features of Monitoring Atmospheric Pollution Using Data of a Mobile Measuring Complex
Authors:   Institute of Natural Research of Space Resources, Mustafazade Naira
Published: December 2024

One of the main problems facing humanity is the fight against air pollution. The atmosphere is an extremely vulnerable component of the environment. It absorbs all pollution from land, sea, and air transport; energy and agriculture; and heavy and light industry. Global climate change is also associated with an increase in toxic pollutants and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Delay in carrying out measures to cleanse the atmosphere can be fatal. A mandatory element of these activities is the monitoring of atmospheric pollution. The development of new tools for monitoring, modeling pollution, and presenting results, including the creation of software, is an urgent task. The article provides a classification of atmospheric pollution models and shows that pollution also depends on the meteorological parameters of the environment. To monitor atmospheric pollution and meteorological parameters, a software and tool system has been created that covers all stages of the study: collection, processing, and presentation of data. Data collection is carried out using a mobile measuring system based on a UAZ vehicle. “Interface” software has been developed to enter data into a computer. The processing of monitoring data and the creation of a model are carried out based on the Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH). A multi-layer electronic monitoring map was created to display the results. The map allows us to display maps of individual air pollutants, an air quality map, relief maps and their derivatives, and a map depicting the area. All software was developed specifically for this study using the MATLAB programming environment.
Situacijos darbo rinkoje įvertinimas Lietuvoje pandemijos krizės poveikio sąlygomis
Authors: Okunevičiūtė-Neverauskienė Laima , Pocius Arūnas
Published: December 2024

Situacija darbo rinkoje straipsnyje vertinama Lietuvoje pandemijos metu išryškėjusios krizės poveikio sąlygomis. Publikacijoje išryškinama šalies darbo rinkos raidos cikliškumo problema, kadangi itin netolygi šalies ekonomikos raida kriziniais laikotarpiais ypač pablogina ieškančių darbo žmonių integracijos į darbo rinką galimybes. Nors esminis prioritetas teikiamas užimtumo ir nedarbo pokyčių analizei šalies mastu (makrolygiu) pandemijos krizės poveikio kontekste, tačiau gana daug dėmesio tyrime buvo skiriama ir situacijos darbo rinkoje vertinimui pagal atskiras socialines demografines gyventojų grupes. Atliekant situacijos darbo rinkoje stebėseną, buvo derinami Statistikos departamento ir Užimtumo tarnybos duomenys, taip pat ketvirtiniai (mėnesiniai) bei metiniai rodikliai. Vienas iš straipsnio prioritetų – gyventojų aktyvumo vertinimas ekonominės krizės metu. Tačiau publikacijos autoriai neapsiriboja dėl pandemijos krizės poveikio stebimų pasikeitimų susiformavusiais šalies darbo rinkoje stebimų pokyčių vertinimais. Straipsnyje taip pat analizuojama, kaip užimtumo pasikeitimai ekonominės krizės metu ir ankstesniais laikotarpiais lemia santykines išlaikomo amžiaus vyresnio žmonių ir užimtų (darbingo amžiaus) gyventojų kaitos proporcijas. Taip buvo įvertintas užimtumo svyravimų poveikis demografinės situacijos kaitai, kuri susijusi su vyresnio amžiaus (senų) žmonių ir ekonomiškai aktyvių žmonių santykio pokyčiais. Publikacijoje taip pat buvo įvertinta ir autorių skaičiuojamo darbo išteklių panaudojimo koeficiento dinamika, kuri glaudžiai susijusi su šalies gyventojų aktyvumo ir jų integracijos į darbo rinką galimybių pokyčiais.
Performance of preserved alpha prime belite phase within belite–ye’elimite–ferrite clinker
Authors: Abdalla Omnya , Rößler Christiane , Campbell Bannerman Marcus , Elhoweris Ammar
Published: December 2024

Belite–ye’elimite–ferrite (BYF) cement has garnered significant interest as an alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) due to its lower limestone content, early-age strength development and improved durability. However, the main challenge to the commercial production of BYF cement is the requirement for large quantities of costly aluminous raw materials. The introduction of alpha prime belite (α′ C2S) to BYF clinker would minimize production costs while maintaining mechanical properties. Herein, α′ C2S containing BYF clinkers were synthesized and analysed to determine their properties and hydration characteristics. The clinker samples were synthesized using a previously reported clinkering technique wherein a sulfur-containing atmosphere was used, with a raw mix design including additions of a combination of boron, potassium and sodium-containing doping agents. Preliminary data showed adequate amounts of α′ C2S were preserved, reaching more than 40 wt% of total clinker composition. Moreover, the heat release curves revealed enhanced hydration kinetics for the modified clinkers compared to the unmodified ones. While there was a noticeable improvement in ettringite precipitation upon hydration, the precipitation of strätlingite remained the same after doping. The experimental findings showed high potential for the existence of low-ye’elimite BYF clinker formulations as part of the wider portfolio of OPC clinker alternatives.
Curvature limits for composite steel box girder bridges
Authors: Khalafalla Imad Eldin , Sennah Khaled
Published: December 2024

Composite concrete deck over steel box girder bridges are used in curved alignments as an economical solution because of their high flexural and torsional strength. Curvature effects on bending, shear and deflection may be ignored for bridges with light curvature. The Canadian highway bridge design code (CHBDC), the American Association for State Highway and Transportation Officials (Aashto) guide specifications for horizontally curved bridges and Aashto LRFD bridge design specifications specify limitations to treat a horizontally curved bridge as a straight one in structural design for only girder bending moment. Also, CHBDC curvature limitation does not differentiate between open and closed bridge cross-sections. The curvature limitation of the Aashto guide does not consider the effect of bridge width, leading to an inaccurate estimate of the structural response. To investigate the accuracy of these curvature limitations, a series of horizontally curved composite steel box girder bridges were analysed using finite-element modelling. The key parameters considered in this study were the degree of curvature and bridge span, width and continuity. Longitudinal bending stresses, support reactions, deflections and frequencies were determined and compared with those obtained for straight bridges of identical configurations. Results showed that code curvature limits were unsafe and needed to be updated. Empirical expressions were developed to determine curvature limits more accurately and reliably.
Infrastructure climate change resilience: a review of resilience assessment frameworks
Authors: Medland Christopher John , Chenoweth Jonathan , Mulheron Mike
Published: December 2024

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has called for a framework that “better anticipates future shocks and stresses…, values resilience properly, drives adaptation before it is too late”. This call is echoed within academic literature and by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Furthermore, the National Resilience Strategy (NRS) sets out the need for an evaluation of socio-economic resilience to inform decision-making around societal stability. A resilience assessment framework (RAF) or tool that holistically addresses the vulnerabilities of infrastructure to the hazards of climate change is called for. This scoping review builds upon existing research through comparing and tabulating 110 resilience tools. The aim is to determine if any existing framework, or elements of any framework, could be used as components of an RAF formulated to address the calls of the NIC, MOD, NRS, and wider literature. The wider objective is to contribute to literature around infrastructure resilience and the early-stage development of a practically applicable holistic framework that enables resilience forecasting to inform infrastructure design and adaptation, increasing resilience while preventing infrastructure overcapitalization, resource overconsumption, or maladaptation.
The Current Month Fed Information Effect
Authors: Friedrichs Melanie , Miller David S.
Published: December 2024

Economic forecasters may believe that interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve (Fed) reveal information about the state of the economy. If so, forecasters will update their forecasts of the economy based on this information; e.g. if the Fed cuts rates unexpectedly, forecasters may conclude the economy is in worse shape than they had previously thought.
The effects of self-efficacy, a health-promoting lifestyle, and social support on resilience of patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention: A descriptive survey study
Authors: Kim Su-Jin , Kim Jeong-soo
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the impact of self-efficacy, a health-promoting lifestyle, and social support on, resilience of patients with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: The participants were 146 patients with PCI in a university hospital located in B Metropolitan City. Data were collected from August to October 2023 using a questionnaire on self-efficacy, health-promoting lifestyle, social support, and resilience. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. Results: The subjects’ average age was 65.73±10.82 years, and men accounted for 76.5%. Resilience showed a statistically significant positive correlation with self-efficacy(r=.82, p<.001), health promoting lifestyle(r=.63, p<.001) and social support (r=.70, p<.001). Total explanatory power was 75% of the total variance in resilience (F=44.70, p<.001). The related factors of resilience were self-efficacy (β=.55, p<.001), social support (β=.27, p<.001), health-promoting lifestyle(β=.17, p=.003), and LDL(β=.10, p=.026). Conclusion: These results should be used as basic data for the development of patient education protocols to improve the resilience of patients with PCI.
The components of best nursing care for well-dying in people with dementia: A scoping review
Authors: Lim SoYeun , Song Jun-Ah
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study was to review the best nursing care components for the well-dying of people with dementia. Methods: The scoping review was conducted followed by The Joanna Briggs Institute’s scoping review guidance. The search terms were “dementia,” “well dying,” “end of life,” and “palliative care” in PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Web of science, Google Scholar, Research Information Service System (RISS), and DBpia until April 17, 2024. Inclusion criteria were 1) written in English or Korean; 2) focused on palliative care, end-of-life care, or well-dying for people with dementia; and 3) were available in full text. Thematic analysis was performed with the selected literature. Results: Twenty-seven publications were included. The four main nursing care components and 16 sub-components of well-dying in people with dementia for healthcare providers and caregivers were identified. The four main nursing care components of well-dying in people with dementia for healthcare providers and caregivers were advance care planning, shared decision-making, providing preferred support, and utilizing advanced technology. Conclusion: The four main nursing care components can be used to serve as a basis for future work on policy making or protocol development to improve the lives of people with dementia.
Mobile phone based laser scanning as a low-cost alternative for multidisciplinary data collection
Authors: Jeftha Kian J. , Shoko Moreblessings
Published: December 2024

Airborne and terrestrial laser scanners have traditionally been used as specialised toolsets for three-dimensional scene capture in engineering, providing highly accurate measurements with increasingly minimal human interaction. However, commercial or engineering-grade scanning instruments remain expensive and sensitive, requiring costly routine calibrations to ensure their optimum functionality. The recent inclusion of laser scanning sensors by mobile phone corporations such as Apple Computer Inc. is now analogous to the integration of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and cameras into smartphones as seen decades ago. Likely, these initial efforts to include the scanning sensor in mobile phones will see rapid improvements in the application and accuracy of the sensor to serve the growing need for scanning applications for transdisciplinary users. However, there is a limited amount of literature that benchmarks the emerging and low-cost scanning sensors to existing commercial ones to inform practice, thus prompting a need for researchers to evaluate and provide scientific evidence that can inform multidisciplinary scanning. It was noted that there was some absolute positional shift and scan drift in the iPhone Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data. The researchers therefore investigated the extent to which the accuracy of laser scanning tools available within the iPhone 12 Pro compared to engineering-grade laser scanners. Outcomes from the study showed that iPhone scanners can deliver the required models, despite being unstable in dynamic environments when pitched against engineering-grade LiDAR scanners. The research recommends that stabilisers, such as stabilising gimbals or enhanced GNSS receivers, be used in practice to achieve improved accuracy from the mobile phone LiDAR.
Ambient seismic noise imaging of a tailings dam internal structure
Authors: Kunjwa Thulisile , Doucouré Moctar
Published: December 2024

Several tailings dam failures have been reported over the past few decades, raising questions about the stability of these structures. Over the past 30 years, there have been more severe failures of tailings dams, which have resulted in damage to the environment, fatalities and severe socio-economic issues. It is often impossible to predict when tailings dams could fail, so there is an urgent need to develop cost-effective methods for monitoring their stability and preventing such catastrophic events. Recent advancements in techniques related to ambient seismic noise have the potential to introduce new approaches to subsurface imaging and monitoring. In this study, we investigated the potential of using ambient seismic noise to monitor the interior wall of a tailings dam. We used 20 3C short-period geophones to record ambient noise over 3 days continuously. We set up the geophones at the Harmony Gold Mine tailings dam in Welkom, South Africa, along a survey profile approximately 100 m long. Seismic interferometry was used from the recorded data to retrieve empirical Green’s functions. We computed the dispersion curves’ inversion to determine the dam wall’s shear wave velocity at different depths. The calculated shear wave velocity cross-sections revealed a region of reduced velocity within the dam wall, situated between 2 m and 10 m beneath the surface. This zone of low velocity can be a sign of water-saturated material or other subsurface anomalies, which might jeopardise the dam’s structure.
Határkérdések az irodalom határterületén
Authors: Vallasek Júlia
Published: December 2024

Az első világháborút lezáró Párizs környéki békeszerződések eredményeként bekövetkező hatalomváltások az új fennhatóság alá, illetve szűkebb határok közé került állampolgárok számára a két világháború között a köztesség egy olyan sajátos állapotát teremtették meg, amelyben a szülőföld, mint fizikai tér az állandóságot, biztonságot jelentette ugyan, ám immár megváltozott kontextusban. Az ismerős/ismeretlenné vált tér új értelmezésre szorult, annak domesztikációja, ha úgy tetszik „otthonossá tétele” új identitások, illetve ezzel párhuzamosan új értékrendek felállítását követelte meg. A két világháború közt született regények vizsgálata így elsősorban arra irányul, hogy a fikció az idegenné/ ismeretlenné vált tér domesztikációjának milyen sajátos életstratégiákban, konfliktusokban, megoldásokban megnyilatkozó lehetőségeit teremti meg narratív eszközökkel. Ebben fontos szerepet kapnak a kanonizált olvasatokból kiszoruló periférikus perspektívák (pl. női szempontok, gyermeki nézőpont, az elcsatolt területekről menekültek szempontjai) vagy akár a szépprózával szemben a populáris irodalmi regiszter, a ponyva sajátos perspektívája. A populáris irodalom, a ponyva többnyire nem tartozik az irodalomtudományi kutatások fősodrába, esztétikai minősége miatt általában kánonszélre szorul, alkotásai igen hamar feledésbe merülnek. Ugyanakkor éppen aktualitásuk, könnyű befogadhatóságuk folytán megjelenésük idején nagy tömegekhez juthatnak el, témaválasztásuk, megközelítésmódjuk nem csak tükrözi a közízlést és érdeklődést, de igen gyakran alakíthatja is azt. Az első világháborút lezáró béketárgyalások és az azokat követőesemények megjelenítése a korabeli ponyvairodalomban tehát, ha úgy tetszik látens módon, de alakít(hat)ta a témával kapcsolatos közbeszédet, gondolkodást.
ŞANLIURFA-EDESSA PHOENİX MOZAİĞİNİN SANAT ELEŞTİREL YÖNTEMLE, İKONOGRAFİK DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Davun Banu
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışma, Şanlıurfa-Edessa bölgesinde keşfedilen Phoenix (Zümrüdü-Anka) mozaiğini sanat eleştirisi yöntemiyle inceleyerek ikonografik bir değerlendirme yapmayı hedeflemektedir. Phoenix, Türk ve dünya mitolojilerinde yeniden doğuşun ve ölümsüzlüğün simgesi olarak bilinir. Bu figür, farklı kültürlerde farklı isimlerle yer almış ve mozaik gibi sanatsal formlarda tasvir edilmiştir.
Şanlıurfa-Edessa mozaiği, antik döneme ait nadir bir örnek olarak, Phoenix'in efsanevi kimliğini somutlaştıran önemli bir arkeolojik sanat eseridir. Çalışmada, mozaiğin yapım teknikleri, kullanılan malzemeler ve üslup özellikleri detaylandırılarak dönemin sanatsal ve kültürel etkileri incelenmiştir. Aynı zamanda, mozaiğin bulunduğu mimari yapı ve bu yapının işlevi üzerinde durulmuş, Phoenix figürünün sanatsal ve ikonografik detayları analiz edilmiştir.
Bu figürün duruşu, kanat açıklığı, tüylerinin renk ve desen özellikleri mitolojik anlatılar ile karşılaştırılarak, sanatçıların hangi temalara vurgu yaptığı ve bu tasvirin hangi mesajları taşıdığı yorumlanmıştır. Mozaiğin yerel halk üzerindeki etkisi ve eserin toplumsal, dini, kültürel anlamları değerlendirilen diğer unsurlar arasındadır. Çalışma, Şanlıurfa-Edessa mozaiğinin sanatsal ve estetik değerini vurgularken, aynı zamanda dönemin inanç sistemi ve toplumsal yapısı hakkında önemli bilgiler sunmaktadır.
Psoriatic arthritis (literature review)
Authors: Asfandiyarova N. S. , Shilin R. R.
Published: December 2024

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic immune-inflammatory progressive disease of the musculoskeletal system observed in psoriasis, which affects the joints, spine and entheses; it occurs in the form of arthritis, dactylitis, enthesitis, and can also manifest as spondylitis or sacroiliitis. The etiology of PsA is unknown, but the pathogenesis has been studied in more detail. Under the influence of external factors, such as infectious agents (viruses, bacteria, fungi), neuropsychic stress, injuries, drugs, changes in intestinal microbiota, etc., genetically predisposed individuals experience activation of the immune system, both congenital and acquired. Currently, there are 5 clinical forms of PsA: predominantly lesion of the distal interphalangeal joints of the hands and feet, distal form; mutilating arthritis; psoriatic spondylitis; asymmetric mono-oligoarthritis; symmetrical polyarthritis, rheumatoid-like form. Along with the characteristic symptomsof skin and joint damage, patients with PsA note a decrease in the quality of life, general malaise, fever, enlarged lymph Review nodes, weight loss, signs of comorbid pathology (obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases). Arthritis is accompanied by tendinitis, synovitis, enthesitis. Isolated spinal damage (psoriatic spondylitis) is rare, it is usually combined with peripheral arthritis, characterized by pain in the spine, dysfunction, curvature. Differential diagnostics are carried out with rheumatoid arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, polyosteoarthritis, infectious forms of joint damage, joint damage in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. Treatment of PsA should include medication, physiotherapy and spa treatment. Usually, treatment of PsA begins with the use of such drugs as methotrexate, leflunomide, sulfasalazine, cyclosporine A; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and intra-articular administration of glucocorticosteroids are used as an auxiliary agent, they are classified as symptom-modifying drugs, they partially improve the patient’s quality of life, reduce pain, but have little effect on the progression of the pathological process. In the absence of an effect from previously conducted treatment and contraindications, genetically engineered biological drugs are used.
Infective endocarditis in injection drug users: disease course, diagnostic and clinical aspects (clinical case analysis)
Authors: Makhnyr E. F. , Kazakovtseva T. A. , Chipigina N. S. , Klimenko A. A. , Karpova N. Yu. , Anishchenko M. O. , Morits V.
Published: December 2024

Aim. To present and clinically analyze a case of “injection drug users” infective endocarditis (IE) to increase awareness among general practitioners and cardiologists about this special variant of IE.

Materials and methods. Clinical observation of a 39-year-old female patient with long-term heroin and methadone addiction, viral hepatitis C, who was diagnosed with acute primary IE caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus localized on the tricuspid and mitral valves. Bilateral septic pulmonary embolism and respiratory failure, secondary anemia, thrombocytopenia, nephrotic syndrome due to secondary glomerulonephritis were observed. On the 21st day of treatment, the patient underwent tricuspid valve replacement surgery with a biological prosthesis and multicomponent reconstruction of the mitral valve, the postoperative period was complicated by the development of exudative pericarditis.

Results. The clinical picture and the course of a complex case of “injection drug users” IE are discussed. The difficulties of early diagnostics of IE caused by the absence of pathognomonic clinical manifestations of the disease and the variability of the debuts of IE with the prevalence of extracardiac manifestations is highlighted. The principles of antibacterial therapy and indications for surgical treatment are reviewed.

Conclusion. Clinical observation draws the attention to the high probability of diagnosing IE in cases of fever in intravenous drug users and demonstrates both the difficulties of treatment and the possibility of a favorable outcome of this serious disease with timely diagnosis, appropriate antibacterial therapy, and early cardiac surgery.
The effectiveness of ultrafast urease tests in the diagnostics of Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis in children
Authors: Shavrov Anton A. , Kharitonova Anastasia Y. , Shavrov Andrey A. , Ibragimov Sultanbek I. , Morozov Dmitriy A. , Tertychnyy Alexander S. , Merkulova Anastasia O. , Frolov Egor A.
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND: Helicobacter pylori is one of the main causes of gastritis, peptic ulcer and stomach cancer. Ultrafast urease tests (UUT) simplify patient’s management by obtaining results in 5 minutes and including them into the protocol of endoscopic examination. There is no information on UUT accuracy in pediatric population.
AIM: To identify UUT accuracy while comparing it with histological testings in children.
METHODS: a single-center retrospective trial included 4–18 y.o. children who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy with biopsy of the gastric antrum mucosa for H. pylori UUT, followed by the histological testing. The researchers assessed the time for positive reaction which had been announced by manufactures as not more than 5 min. Histology was the "gold standard".
RESULTS: 211 patients 4–18 years old were examined (boys 103, 48.8%; girls 108, 51.2%) average age (11.7±3.5) years. H. pylori infection was detected in 31 out of 211 patients. There was a significantly higher number of positive reactions of both UUT’s in the age group of children from 11 to 18 years old compared with the group of children from 4 to 10 years old. The sensitivity of AMA RUT Pro UUT was 18.7%, specificity — 93.8%, negative and positive predictive value — 82 and 42%, respectively, accuracy — 79%. The sensitivity of the BioHit UFT300 UFUT was 40%, specificity — 96.5%, negative and positive predictive value — 92 and 60%, respectively, accuracy — 90%.
CONCLUSION: Our findings have demonstrated low sensitivity of ultrafast urease tests in children when using only a single fragment of tissue from the gastric antrum for the negative result during five-minute reaction time announced by the manufacturer. Maybe, the sensitivity level can be improved by placing several fragments from the mucous membrane of stomach body and antrum for one test. The authors suggest this direction as a possible future research.