bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Current Approaches to Improving Consensus Decision-Making Mechanisms in International Regional Organizations
Authors: Golub K. Yu.
Published: April 2024

This study is aimed to study a key element of the activity of any international organization — the problem of consensus decision-making and the corresponding practice of solving it both in integration bodies (Eurasian Economic Union, European Union) and in interstate organizations devoid of a supranational component (Shanghai Cooperation Organization, North Atlantic Treaty Organization treaty, Collective Security Treaty Organization).

Aim. Identify current approaches to improving the application of the rule of consensus in interstate (intergovernmental) structures and their bodies.

Tasks. Investigate and generalize the practice of consensus decision-making within the international regional organizations, highlight actual ways to increase the efficiency of their decision-making mechanisms.

Methods. The study used general scientific methodology. The comparative analysis method is used to compare existing decision-making practices. Analysis, synthesis, generalization, as well as the formal logical method were used to formulate the conclusions of the work.

Results. The collective decision-making based on consensus follows from the international legal principle par in parem non habet imperium. It emphasizes the equality of all participants in an international organization and excludes the imposition of obligations non-approved by a sovereign state. From this point of view, consensus is a way to strengthen unity and achieve organizational stability. Simultaneously the practice of using this form in various international organizations gives evidence to its low efficiency in decision-making. Achieving consensus requires intensive efforts to coordinate the positions of the parties, and the emergence of “one-vote veto” situations cannot be ruled out. A possible way to increase the efficiency of decision-making within the framework of integration processes (EU, EAEU) lies through the development of supranational mechanisms.

Conclusions. Analysis of the practice of functioning of international regional organizations (SCO, NATO, CSTO) allows to identify two approaches aimed at overcoming the negative features of consensus decision-making. The first involves the development of an international organization with formal obligations of members into a community associated with the establishment of a set of shared values among its participants. The second presumes the creation of mechanisms that allow interested states to use the institutions of such a structure to make collective decisions without a not-participating state. Both approaches do not exclude but complement each other.
Eurasian Business in Developing Eurasian Economic Integration
Authors: Mikhnevich S. V. , Aksenov M. A.
Published: April 2024

Aim. The study of the involvement of the business community in the development of Eurasian integration through the reflection of their priorities in the decisions and activities of supranational bodies.

Tasks. To analyze the problems of reflecting the interests of the business community in Eurasian integration; to consider the related practical interaction of business with supranational bodies on the example of the activities of the EAEU Business Council; to identify areas of development of integration processes within the EAEU that are promising from the point of view of the business community.

Methods. The research uses general scientific and special methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis, as well as the author’s methodology for assessing business involvement in integration processes has been developed and applied.

Results. The conducted analysis of valid strategic documents of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and its supranational bodies using the authors’ technique confirms the considerable and growing role of business in Eurasian economic integration.

Conclusions. Trade and investment cooperation under the EAEU demonstrates positive dynamics despite growing international uncertainty and tensions. It is in many ways connected with the proactive stance of Eurasian business, which demonstrates substantial and rising interest towards Eurasian economic integration.

The Eurasian supranational bodies pay serious and growing consideration to positions of business community, which positively affect business involvement in institutional dynamics of the EAEU. That is affirmed by adding appropriate tasks to the key documents of the Union and introduction of special mechanisms for promoting business cooperation.
Strategy for Socio-economic Cross-border Cooperation in the Regional Context (the Example of the Omsk Region and the Republic of Kazakhstan)
Authors: Pogrebtsova E. A.
Published: April 2024

Active development of socio-economic ties and logistic chains with friendly states is of strategic importance due to the current geopolitical situation. Omsk region is located at the crossroads of important railways and waterways. Therefore, it is very important to form a strategy of development of the main directions of deep regional cross-border cooperation. It will allow to steadily develop friendly ties, diversify the economy, use the available resources and innovative technological platforms.

The article presents the main approaches to the concept of “cross-border cooperation”. The legislative base is studied, the role and content of interaction of territories on the example of the Omsk region and the Republic of Kazakhstan is revealed. Special attention is paid to the factors influencing successful and constraining cooperation between neighboring regions of the countries. The main directions for the development of socio-economic regional cross-border cooperation are revealed.

Aim. The purpose of this article is to analyze the implemented strategy of socio-economic interregional cross-border cooperation, as well as to identify the main points of contact between the Omsk region and the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Tasks. During the research, the following tasks were solved: the concept of regional cross-border cooperation was defined; normative-legal acts in this area were analyzed; the strategy of socio-economic regional cross-border cooperation on the example of the Omsk region and the Republic of Kazakhstan was evaluated; the main points of contact in this territory were revealed.

Methods. The research is based on scientific publications of scientists in the field of interregional crossborder cooperation. The methods of research, analysis, systematization and generalization were used to assess the effectiveness of the strategy.

Results. The results of the evaluation of the strategy of regional cross-border cooperation have shown that in recent years, bilateral socio-economic ties between the Omsk region and the Republic of Kazakhstan are actively developing, many successful investment projects in various areas of the economy are being implemented, forums are regularly held. However, the ongoing changes require constant revision of the strategy of interregional cooperation, as well as the identification of promising areas, taking into account the available resources.

Conclusions. The current global situation opens new opportunities for the Omsk region to provide favorable conditions for the sale of goods and technologies, tourism development, etc. There is a high dynamics of long-term partnership, the formation of the legal framework that supports interregional ties between the region and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The article proposes a number of directions for building up the experience of regional mutually beneficial interregional cooperation.
Improving the Legal Regulation of Indirect Judicial Jurisdiction in the Eurasian Economic Union
Authors: Shepovalova O. A.
Published: April 2024

Free cross-border circulation of court decisions is a necessary condition for successful integration. One of the main obstacles that states face in creating legal regulation in this area is the problem of the admissibility of foreign judicial jurisdiction, or, in other words, indirect judicial jurisdiction. The article discusses options for solving this problem.

Aim and tasks. To propose options for improving the legal regulation of indirect judicial jurisdiction in the Eurasian Economic Union.

Methods. This work uses both general scientific methods of cognition: analysis and synthesis, and specific scientific ones: formal logical, formal legal, comparative legal, and the method of legal forecasting.

Results. Improving the legal regulation of indirect judicial jurisdiction in the Eurasian Economic Union is possible through the conclusion between the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union of an international treaty establishing unified criteria for direct judicial jurisdiction and conditioning the acceptability of the jurisdiction of a foreign court on compliance with these criteria. In the event that the competence of a foreign court is not based on the jurisdictional criteria contained in an international treaty, it is proposed to provide for the possibility of recognizing a foreign court decision if two conditions are met: first, there is a close connection between the court and the dispute or approval of the jurisdiction by the defendant; the second is compliance with the rules on exclusive judicial jurisdiction established in the national legislation of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The author also proposes an option for improving the legal regulation of indirect judicial jurisdiction at the national level, both in the Russian Federation and in other member states of the Eurasian Economic Union. In particular, the option of introducing provisions on indirect judicial jurisdiction into national legislation is being considered, which would condition the acceptability of the competence of a foreign court by observing the criterion of a close connection between the dispute and the court that issued the judicial act, or the approval of its jurisdiction by the defendant, and non-contradiction with the criteria of exclusive judicial jurisdiction.

Conclusions. The Eurasian Economic Union needs to create an effective mechanism for the recognition of foreign court decisions, which can be achieved, first of all, by improving the legal regulation of indirect judicial jurisdiction.
Entry into a Habitation with Unjustifiable Purposes and Establishment of the Crime of Intrusion upon Habitation
Authors:   Wonkwang University Legal Research Institute has, Yoon Sang Min
Published: April 2024

Recently, the Supreme Court made an en banc decision that changes a previous precedent in regards to the crime of intrusion upon habitation. Based on the foregoing, en banc decision has been made consecutively. For the reason, interpretation over crime of intrusion upon habitation has become more complicated. Especially, change of precedent affects particularly how we should understand entry into another's habitation with unjustifiable purposes, habitant's intent and benefits and protections of laws. In terms of a theoretical discussion, establishment of the crime of intrusion upon habitation varies depending on how we understand contents of benefits and protections of laws while asserting it. In case of entering with a purpose of extramarital intercourse, for example, those who asserts residential rights have a different view of establishment of the crime of intrusion upon habitation, and the ones who assert de facto peace and tranquility or separation also look establishment of the crime of intrusion upon habitation differently. In addition to this, a variety of new assertions are being raised. At this point in time, the necessity to arrange crime of intrusion upon habitation의 theory of interpretation has been raised. To conclude, behavior constituting the crime of intrusion upon habitation is intrusion, so decision of intrusion that excludes habitant's intent is irrational. Interpretation of intrusion is subject to habitant's intent. Although de facto peace and tranquility is considered reasonable against crime of intrusion upon habitation in terms of benefits and protections of laws, each case has no big difference in separation. And crime of intrusion upon habitation is not established in case of entering a habitation with the consent of cohabitant. And it is also considered that crime of intrusion upon habitation is not established basically in case of entry by deception unless there are special reasons.
Assessing the Impact of Nutrition Training Among Medical Students
Authors: Robinson Kevin , Reilly Jo Marie
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Nutrition education remains inadequate in American medical schools, and physicians often cite lack of nutrition knowledge as a barrier to counseling patients. The goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of additional nutrition curriculum on first-year medical students.
Methods: We created a 1-hour nutrition lecture, delivered to first-year medical students. Using pre-, post-, and 3-month follow-up surveys, we assessed the following: (1) change in student knowledge; (2) confidence in counseling patients; (3) motivation to change their personal dietary behaviors; and (4) satisfaction with the curriculum. We assessed objectives using multiple choice questions and 10-point Likert scale questions.
Results: Of the 142 students who attended the live lecture, 105 (73.9%) completed both pre- and postsurveys, and 65 (45.8%) completed the 3-month follow-up survey. Students’ knowledge of the material increased from 37% to 82%, but retention dropped to 65% at the 3-month mark (P<.001). Comfort in assessing and counseling patients improved across the three survey iterations, from 3.53 to 5.90 to 8.00 (P<.001). Motivation to change personal behaviors was high overall at 8.04, 8.36 and 8.25 [P<.05]). Moreover, students were satisfied with the lecture, with a rating of 8.58/10.
Conclusions: This study supports the value of additional medical student nutrition education. This curriculum significantly increases student knowledge, comfort with the material, and confidence in counseling their future patients. A longitudinal curriculum that reinforces concepts over time will help improve long-term retention.
Self-sufficiency communities for economic development: Urban perspectives in an emerging country
Authors: Lertthanakulvat Suvit , Sonsuphap Rattaphong
Published: April 2024

In the context of rapid urbanization and economic growth in emerging countries, the concept of self-sufficiency communities has gained prominence as an innovative approach to urban economic development (Bolay, 2006; Losch et al., 2012; Kong et al., 2022). This study focuses on self-sufficiency communities in Thailand, exploring their potential, challenges, and impact on economic development. Using qualitative research techniques, document analysis, and interviews with stakeholders, including academics and experts, the study revealed that self-sufficiency communities play a multifaceted role as job creators, income generators, and economic catalysts. Technology adoption and community empowerment were identified as critical drivers of success. Despite challenges such as limited land access and regulatory hurdles, there is a commitment to exploring collaborative opportunities and policy support to promote urban self-sufficiency as a sustainable and economically viable model. These findings have significant implications for policymakers and researchers, offering insights into the potential and challenges of self-sufficiency communities within the context of urban economic development. This research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable urbanization and inclusive growth in emerging economies.
Successful management with urgent haploidentical-peripheral blood stem cell transplantation for a patient with severe aplastic anemia who developed disseminated fungal infection following immunosuppressive therapy
Authors: Sakaguchi Hirotoshi , Ikenobe Norihito , Fujimori Kentaro , Gocho Yoshihiro , Myojin Shota , Yamada Masaki , Imadome Ken-Ichi , Miyasaka Mikiko , Miyazaki Osamu , Yoneda Akihiro , Matsumoto Shotaro , Nakagawa Satoshi , Deguchi Takao , Iguchi Akihiro , Tomizawa Daisuke , Ogimi Chikara , Matsumoto Kimikazu
Published: April 2024

Urgent haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation may be
considered in cases of severe aplastic anemia (SAA) without human
leukocyte antigen-matched donor and suffering from severe infection.
However, deciding on allogeneic transplantation in the setting of active
systemic infection is challenging due to poor outcomes. This report
presents a case of disseminated Magnusiomyces capitatus infection
in a 5-year-old male who underwent immunosuppressive therapy for
hepatitis-associated SAA. To address the critical situation, granulocyte
transfusion was promptly administered from the patient’s mother,
followed by unmanipulated haploidentical peripheral blood stem cell
transplantation from the patient’s father with posttransplant
cyclophosphamide, ultimately resulting in successful rescue.
GASTRIC OUTLET OBSTRUCTION AS A FIRST SYMPTOM OF A NON-MUSCLE INVASIVE BLADDER CANCER (NMIBC) PROGRESSION- A CASE REPORT
Authors: Apostolski Duje , Roitner Florian
Published: April 2024

AbstractIntroduction: Upper abdominal metastases of
bladder cancer are very rare. This case report describes the first ever
patient with bladder cancer progression initially presenting with
gastric outlet obstruction due to peritoneal carcinomatosis of upper
gastrointestinal system. Case report: We present the case of a
78-years-old male patient with diagnosed high risk NMIBC (high grade pT1
+ CIS) who was admitted to hospital with vomiting. At the time, patient
was between 2. and 3. BCG instillation cycle, following two
transurethral resections. Routine urological follow-up one month before
admission showed no signs of tumour. Gastroscopy revealed duodenal
stenosis without intraluminal lesions. First CT- scans showed
inflammation of the fat tissue surrounding duodenum without clear signs
of metastases. Laparoscopic exploration described lesions typical for
peritoneal carcinomatosis. Pathohistological analysis of taken samples
proved urothelial cancer cells, confirming the diagnosis of metastatic
bladder cancer. Conclusion: This case report presented an
unusual presentation of bladder cancer that could help clinicians in
everyday practice, as it might bring focus to a progression potential of
the bladder cancer, eventually encouraging improvement in diagnostics
and therapy. Keywords: non-muscle invasive bladder cancer,
NMIBC, metastatic bladder cancer, peritoneal carcinomatosis, gastric
outlet obstruction
Seismic wave detectability on Venus using ground deformation sensors, infrasound sensors on balloons and airglow imagers
Authors: Garcia Raphael F. , Zelst Iris van , Kawamura Taichi , Näsholm Sven Peter , Horleston Anna Catherine , Klaasen Sara , Lefevre Maxence , Solberg Céline Marie , Smolinski Krystyna T. , Plesa Ana-Catalina , Brissaud Quentin , Maia Julia S. , Stähler Simon C. , Lognonné Philippe , Panning Mark Paul , Gülcher Anna , Ghail Richard , Toffoli Barbara De
Published: April 2024

The relatively unconstrained internal structure of Venus is a missing
piece in our understanding of the Solar System formation and evolution.
To determine the seismic structure of Venus’ interior, the detection of
seismic waves generated by venusquakes is crucial, as recently shown by
the new seismic and geodetic constraints on Mars’ interior obtained by
the InSight mission. In the next decades multiple missions will fly to
Venus to explore its tectonic and volcanic activity, but they will not
be able to conclusively report on seismicity or detect actual seismic
waves.Looking towards the next fleet of Venus missions in the future, various
concepts to measure seismic waves have already been explored in the past
decades. These detection methods include typical geophysical ground
sensors already deployed on Earth, the Moon, and Mars; pressure sensors
on balloons; and airglow imagers on orbiters to detect ground motion,
the infrasound signals generated by seismic waves, and the corresponding
airglow variations in the upper atmosphere.Here, we provide a first comparison between the detection capabilities
of these different measurement techniques and recent estimates of Venus’
seismic activity.In addition, we discuss the performance requirements and measurement
durations required to detect seismic waves with the various detection
methods. As such, our study clearly presents the advantages and
limitations of the different seismic wave detection techniques and can
be used to drive the design of future mission concepts aiming to study
the seismicity of Venus.
High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma in a patient with end-stage renal disease
Authors: Gajic Selena , Dzamic Vanja , Bontic Ana , Petrovic Kristina , Kezic Aleksandra
Published: April 2024

Introduction. Ovarian carcinoma, being one of the most common gynecologic cancers, has the highest mortality rate. The gold standard for the treatment of patients with advanced ovarian carcinoma, along with angiogenesis inhibitors applied in certain advanced stages, is cytoreductive surgery, followed by chemotherapy (CHT). The use of chemotherapeutic agents in hemodialysis (HD) patients has some specificities and limitations, and no CHT guidelines exist for treating those patients. Case report. We present a 45-year-old female patient with end-stage renal disease undergoing HD treatment. Abdominal and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging showed a multicystic mass with a total diameter of 93 ? 115 ? 168 mm in the right ovary and two subcapsular lesions in the VI segment of the liver with a diameter of 22 ? 14 mm and 9 mm (stage IVb ovarian cancer). The serum level of the tumor marker cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) was 93 U/mL. A total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and infracolic omentectomy was performed. Histopathological analysis of the surgical specimen confirmed high-grade serous ovarian adenocarcinoma, FIGO stage IVb. After surgery, she was treated with carboplatin and paclitaxel combination CHT, determining the dose of carboplatin according to the Calvert formula and initiating HD within 20 hrs of infusion. Two years after the diagnosis was made, the presented patient is in good condition. Conclusion. HD patients can be treated with a combination CHT regimen of carboplatin and paclitaxel, determining the dose of carboplatin according to the Calvert formula and initiating HD within 20 hrs from the end of the chemotherapeutic infusion.
A Study of Female Presence in the Audit Process on Audit Quality
Authors: Sun Kevin J. , Zhang Joseph H.
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we conduct a review of the literature on the under-representation of women as audit partners and audit committee chairs, and assess audit quality when they hold these roles. By using the U.S. sample from 2016 to 2019, our analyses show that firms with female audit partners and/or audit committee chairwomen are more likely to have lower discretionary accruals, implement more effective internal controls, and are less likely to misstate financial reports than are all male pairs. Our paper serves as a resource for those seeking to understand gender differences and to use it as a starting point to illuminate the debate on gender-specific outcomes in the auditing service industry.

Data Availability: Data are available from the public sources cited in the text.

JEL Classifications: M14; M42.
Desarrollo de una fórmula alimenticia con CBD para mitigar los síntomas del covid-19
Authors: Vargas Upegui Alejandro Mauricio , Hernadez Sandoval Gustavo Rafael , Rivera Ciro Diana , Vergara Alzate Jennifer Paola
Published: April 2024

Explorar biocompuestos presentes en todo tipo de reinos de la naturaleza puede ayudarnos a mitigar los síntomas presentados por la infección del virus COVID-19 que propició la pandemia del año 2020 y que costó millones de vidas a nivel mundial. Objetivo: La presente investigación busca el desarrollo de una formula alimenticia a partir de biocompuestos, que permita combatir los síntomas del COVID-19. Materiales y métodos: mediante una búsqueda bibliográfica de artículos con estudios in vitro, in silico y clínicos, una estimación de parámetros Absorción, Distribución, Metabolismo y Excreción (ADME), estudios en modelos celulares y herramientas como el acoplamiento molecular frente a 11 blancos proteicos virales, fue posible la selección de los biocompuestos más óptimos a través de una Red Neuronal Artificial. Posteriormente, se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica para validar el cumplimiento de los parámetros de la legislación nacional, en su uso para formulas alimenticias, productos fitoterapéuticos y su seguridad en alimentos aprobados por la Food and DrugAdministration (FDA), dando como resultado la identificación de 3 compuestos seleccionados (CBD, Ácido Eicosapentaenoico y Quercetina). Se seleccionó el Cannabidiol (CBD) para la realización de ensayos de viabilidad celular y de actividad antiviral frente al COVID-19 dado que este compuesto cumple con la legislación nacional para su implementación y se encuentra aprobado por la FDA en un medicamento de humanos, para tratar formas raras y graves de la epilepsia. Resultados y Conclusión: Estos ensayos in vitro dieron como resultado la no citotoxicidad y una actividad antiviral del 92% a una concentración de CBD de 6μM. El CBD se implementó posteriormente en una formulación alimenticia en polvodesarrollada por la unidad de investigación y desarrollo de la compañía ALSEC Alimentos Secos S.A.S., la cual permitemitigar los síntomas del COVID-19 y cumple con una actividad antiviral superior a la del principio activo solo.
Phytochemical and Chromatographic Studies in the Latex Milk Powder of P. Daemia. Linn
Authors: RC* Ramankumar
Published: April 2024

India being a rich and varied flora of medicinal plants since the Vedic period. The present study deals with the scientific validation of P. daemia.Linn with special reference to its pharmacognostical and phytochemical investigations. This is commonly known as P. daemia, figure and is known to have medicinal properties, also even used as home remedies in the rural and the remotest parts of the India Qualitative & Quantitative analysis for nutritional value and amino acid detection for both sample has been estimated & detected TLC finger prints of latex of at 366 nm (before derivatization) & Rf values in TLC finger prints of latex at 254 nm (after derivatization) has been studied for both Samples. Latex is applied externally on chronic infected wounds to alleviate edema, pain and to promote the healing; therefore an attempt has been made to carried out the detailed quality control and assurance of the drug followed by HPTLC profiles, HPTLC profile of P. Daemia latex milk powder observed under 366 nm & 254 nm shows the variety of results A – C (Gautala forest,) B - Aurangabad (M.S.) Sample A, B & C.
Knowledge, Attitudes, Anxiety, and Preventive Behaviors Regarding Covid-19 Affliction among Healthcare Workers in Pakistan
Authors: K Iqbal
Published: April 2024

Introduction: We sought to assess the knowledge, attitudes, anxiety, and preventative behaviors of healthcare workers among high-risk persons regarding Covid-19 affliction. Methodology: The participants in this cross-sectional study were healthcare workers (physicians, nurses, administrators, pharmacists, medical lab technologists, non-physician specialists, and technicians) working in various hospitals and clinics in Pakistan’s twin cities (Islamabad/ Rawalpindi). To assess knowledge, attitude, anxiety, and preventive behaviors about Covid-19 affliction, a self-administered questionnaire was employed. Results: Every participant (n=470) said they were aware of the Covid-19 affliction. Regarding the knowledge of HCWs, 65.5% have good knowledge with a mean score of 6.77±1.17. It was discovered that physicians and pharmacists scored much higher on knowledge tests than other health professionals (P< 0.0001). The percentage of positive attitudes among healthcare workers and the mean score was 93.4 and, 7.22±1.24, associated with education, i.e. P = 0.045. 16.1% of HCWs reported having mild anxiety, 57.9% had moderate anxiety, and 26% had severe anxiety with a mean score of 12.29±3.73 with a significant association with education (P<0.0001), healthcare domain (P<0.0001), and frontline HCW domain (P<0.0001). The preventive behaviors indicate that 93.8% had good conduct (mean score = 3.65±0.63) with a positive association with education (P=0.045) and the healthcare domain (P=0.045). The Healthcare workers exhibited adequate awareness regarding Covid-19 affliction. Conclusion: The knowledge, attitudes, anxiety, and preventative behaviors of HCWs in twin cities of Pakistan related to the Covid-19 affliction study are relatively positive; however, anxiety problems in the present research must be resolved to effectively counter the Covid-19 affliction.
Male Partner Involvement in Pregnancy-Related Care in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: U* Ihsan
Published: April 2024

Background: Maternal mortality remains a significant public health concern in developing countries, including Pakistan, with a substantial portion attributed to pregnancy-related causes. The pivotal role played by male partners in providing support and addressing pregnancy-related complications faced by women cannot be overstated. Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of male partner involvement in pregnancy-related care. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Peshawar district, involving 271 mothers selected from Hayatabad Medical Complex. Ethical approval was obtained from the institute, and consent was secured from all participants. Data collection was carried out using a validated questionnaire. Results: The majority of participants (59.4%) fell within the 30 to 40 age group. Among them, 82.7% identified as housewives, and 61.3% had no formal education. Encouragingly, 74% of respondents reported a high level of male partner involvement in pregnancy-related care, while 26% indicated limited involvement. Conclusion: This study underscores the positive trend of male partners actively participating in the care of expectant mothers. However, it also highlights the ongoing need for targeted counseling and education programs to further enhance their engagement in pregnancy-related care.
DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDYING WOMEN'S GENDER IDENTITY
Authors:   Kuban State Technological University, Tuchina O. R. , Vinogradova K. S. ,   Kuban State Technological University
Published: April 2024

The article describes the process of developing and testing a methodology for studying women's gender identity. The analysis of modern diagnostic tools for gender identity showed that the available diagnostic methods are based on the idea of a woman’s gender role, which is irrelevant in today’s rapidly changing world. The need to create a methodology for diagnosing women’s gender identity that corresponds to the gender norms of modern society has been identified. The team of authors developed and tested a methodology for studying women’s gender identity. At the first stage, based on the results of the association experiment and frequency analysis, 47 questionnaire scales were identified. Using the method of exploratory factor analysis, a three-factor structure of the questionnaire was identified, which showed acceptable fit indices. The content of the scales was clarified by confirmatory factor analysis. The statistical characteristics of this model turned out to be at the level of acceptable values. When assessing the empirical validity, the relationship between the results obtained on the three scales of the developed methodology and the results obtained using the scales of the questionnaire ‘Masculinity, femininity and gender personality type’ was assessed. The data obtained indicate the presence of significant positive correlations. It is concluded that the measurement model corresponds to the theoretical factor structure and has satisfactory indicators of reliability and validity. The tested methodology can be used both for research purposes to study the psychological portrait of a modern woman, and as a diagnostic tool in and as a diagnostic tool in counseling practice and psychotherapy.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE TRAINING OF MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors:   Ryazan State Medical University, Kuznetsov Z. Yu.
Published: April 2024

The article examines the possibility of using artificial intelligence in the professional language education of medical students. The aim of the study was to determine the advantages and disadvantages of using artificial intelligence in teaching foreign languages to medical students. Based on the contextual methodological approach, methods of theoretical analysis and summarization of scientific literature on the study problem were used, as well as empirical methods including pedagogical observation and analysis of the author's own experience. The study confirmed the potential value of using artificial intelligence in the education of medical students. Key advantages of artificial intelligence were identified, such as the possibility to organize personalized learning, instant feedback, and access to a large amount of data. The noted disadvantages were the need to adapt artificial intelligence systems to the specificity of the medical field and to develop systems for forming complex skills and abilities, such as empathy, etc. Student opinions were assessed through a survey in which 110 students of Ryazan State Medical University participated. The majority of respondents expressed a positive attitude towards the conducted experiment and expressed a desire to use artificial intelligence not only in language education but also in other medical disciplines to improve the level of knowledge and create an interactive and more attractive educational environment. The study emphasizes the high significance of integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the educational process to improve the quality of medical education and prepare future specialists. Currently, there is a need for collaboration between education specialists and artificial intelligence technology developers for more effective use of artificial intelligence in the field of education.
FEATURES OF CHILD-PARENT RELATIONSHIPS IN ADOLESCENTS WITH A TENDENCY TO VICTIM BEHAVIOR
Authors:   Ryazan State Medical University, Danilevskaya A. A. , Grigorieva A. A. ,   First Moscow State Medical University
Published: April 2024

The article examines the role of child-parent relations in the formation of victimization of the personality of adolescents. The relevance of the study is associated with an increase in the number of adolescents subjected to illegal actions, as well as with the contribution of the family environment, confirmed in many studies, to the formation of individual psychological characteristics of adolescents, including those that are predictors of victimization. The study involved 60 teenagers from full families with their own parents. In the course of the study, adolescents were divided into two groups according to their propensity for victim behavior and the type of victim behavior prevailing in the groups. The characteristics of attachment to parents were evaluated, as well as indicators of the relationship between parents and a child. The study confirmed the fact of a significant contribution of the family to the formation of adolescent victimization. The marker of a high level of victimization is largely the hostile relationship of adolescents with the father with the absence of a feeling of intimacy and interest. Hostility and inconsistency on the part of parents with an insufficient level of intimacy and positive interest have an impact on the formation of all types of victim behavior. The results obtained make it possible to develop recommendations for the prevention of victimization to reduce the number of victims and active participants in crimes among adolescents.
THE PHENOMENON OF UNCERTAINTY IN SOMATIC DISEASES
Authors:   Russian University of Medicine, Sirota N. A. , Fetisov B. A. ,   Russian University of Medicine
Published: April 2024

Uncertainty is often viewed as negative or anxious and formative state of stress. Nevertheless uncertainty itself reflects a neutral cognitive state and is neither a desirable nor a fearful state until its consequences are determined. People evaluate the situation and thereby set a vector of uncertainty, viewing it as a positive or negative event associated with opportunity or threat. Uncertainty caused by ambiguous, contradictory information about the disease with unclear, insufficient data for prognosis increases the distress of patients with somatic diseases and negatively affects their quality of life. Аt the same time, with negative dynamics of the disease, patients can maintain a certain level of uncertainty to preserve their existing emotional well-being. The article discusses the conditions that contribute to the emergence of uncertainty, factors influencing the manifestation of this phenomenon, as well as assessment mechanisms and coping strategies involved in the process of patients’ adaptation to new functioning conditions. Patients' assessment of events under conditions of uncertainty affects the formation of their internal picture of the disease, emotional state, psychosocial adaptation and adherence to treatment. Among the prognostic factors of non-adherence to treatment, there are areas related to the patient, treatment, interaction between the patient and the doctor, and the healthcare system, which to varying degrees have various aspects of uncertainty [1]. The presented results of the international practical studies confirm the influence of uncertainty on the emotional state and mental well-being, the extent of distress, the manifestation of anxiety and depression, the use of various coping strategies, the quality of life of patients with various nosologies, which permits to make an assumption about the obligatory manifestation of this phenomenon in one form or another during illness. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to this phenomenon, study its manifestations and take it into account in the providing psychological assistance to patients in the process of coping with the disease and treatment.
Cohort profile: A population-based record linkage platform to address critical epidemiological evidence gaps in respiratory syncytial virus and other respiratory infections
Authors: Sarna Mohinder (Minda) , Taye Belaynew , Le Huong , Giannini Fiona , Glass Kathryn , Blyth Christopher , Richmond Peter , Glauert Rebecca , Levy Avram , Moore Hannah
Published: April 2024

IntroductionThe Western Australia (WA) Respiratory Infections Linked Data Platform is a population-based cohort established to investigate the epidemiology of RSV and other respiratory infections in children aged 0-10 years, incorporating microbiological testing patterns, hospital admissions, emergency department presentations, and socio-demographic data.
MethodsThe cohort was formed through individual linkages between datasets from the WA Department of Health including the Birth and Death Registry, Midwives Notification System (MNS), Hospital Morbidity Data Collection, Emergency Department Data Collection, WA Notifiable Diseases Database, WA Register of Developmental Anomalies, WA Cerebral Palsy Register, WA Antenatal Vaccination Database, WA Family Connections, and PathWest Respiratory Virus Surveillance Data. Hospitalisations and emergency department presentations were temporally linked to routine respiratory viral surveillance data.
ResultsThe cohort consists of 368,830 WA births between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2020 with accompanying perinatal and demographic data, and with secondary care follow-up to 30 June 2022. Of these births, 24,660 (6.7%) identify as Aboriginal. A total of 4,077 (1.1%) children died from all causes during the study period (2010-2020), and 9.2% (33,818) of children were born preterm (<37 weeks).
ConclusionThe Respiratory Infections Linked Data Platform enables epidemiological investigations, identifying virus-specific risk groups, risk factors, clinical presentation, viral testing patterns, long-term impacts and accurate measures of viral incidence rates in risk and population sub-groups This will not only aid in the calculation of cost-effectiveness estimates of interventions such as immunisations, but also provide guidance for design and implementation of such programs to priority groups. The Respiratory Infections Linked Data Platform will also enable evaluation of the direct and indirect effects of maternal and infant vaccines and new therapeutics. Analyses using this platform will also generate epidemiological data needed for other respiratory viruses on the vaccine pipeline such as parainfluenza virus and human metapneumovirus.
A Sala de Aula Invertida na Disciplina de Cálculo I
Authors: KURZ LUANA DE OLIVEIRA , DYNNIKOV CIRCE MARY SILVA DA SILVA
Published: April 2024

Neste trabalho, buscou-se identificar a viabilidade da aplicação da abordagem pedagógica – Sala de Aula Invertida – por meio de observações de aulas na disciplina Cálculo I, no 2º semestre de 2022, que faz parte do currículo do curso de Licenciatura em Matemática da Universidade Federal de Pelotas. A pesquisa é qualitativa e a metodologia utilizada foi a observação em sala de aula. Do ponto de vista teórico, fundamenta-se na abordagem de Sala de Aula Invertida na concepção de Valente. Os principais recursos didáticos da disciplina foram um livro didático base, intitulado "Cálculo", de James Stewart, Daniel Clegg e Saleem Watson, e vídeos do Grupo de Apoio em Matemática (GAMA). Concluímos que é possível utilizar a abordagem pedagógica Sala de Aula Invertida na disciplina Cálculo I como uma abordagem alternativa às aulas expositivas. Encontramos indícios da possibilidade de utilização de uma metodologia ativa que contribui para a aprendizagem do Cálculo Diferencial em um curso de Licenciatura em Matemática.
Contribuições de atividades exploratórias utilizando softwares dinâmicos para o ensino de Geometria Espacial: uma pesquisa com professores de Matemática do Ensino Médio
Authors: PACHECO CLÁUDIO BERNARDO LUCIO , REIS FREDERICO DA SILVA , MARTINS EDER MARINHO
Published: April 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma pesquisa que objetivou investigar a utilização de Tecnologias Digitais em Geometria Espacial na perspectiva de professores de Matemática do Ensino Médio. A metodologia de pesquisa qualitativa contemplou o desenvolvimento de atividades exploratórias relacionadas a conceitos de Geometria Espacial no Ensino Médio, com a utilização dos softwares dinâmicos Poly e GeoGebra 3D por professores de Matemática do Ensino Médio. Identificamos um conjunto de contribuições para o ensino de Geometria Espacial, tais como a visualização e o dinamismo proporcionados pelos softwares, evidenciando a compreensão, a reconstrução e consolidação das características e propriedades geométricas. Nas conclusões da pesquisa, perspectivamos uma proposta de ressignificação do ensino de Geometria Espacial para além da aplicação de fórmulas.
E-leadership in nursing – a systematic review
Authors: Numanovic Vanesa , Jalonen Harri , Lindell Juha , Jacobsson Julia
Published: April 2024

Nurses and nurse leaders play a key role in healthcare digitalisation. While the volume of nursing leadership research has increased dramatically, empirical research on e-leadership in nursing remains limited. We believe this is the first systematic review of e-leadership among nurse leaders. Our purpose is to synthesise and describe existing research knowledge on e-leadership in nursing and to identify gaps in research knowledge.
We conducted a systematic literature review guided by the framework suggested by Holly et al. (2017). We searched the CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Business Source Premier and Medic databases. The search yielded 1,968 records. We excluded 656 duplicates and 1,125 records by reference to the title and read 187 abstracts. We read 51 full texts, resulting in 12 records; we screened the reference lists of each of those and detected one more relevant record.
The review includes 13 studies. Qualitative content analysis was utilised to analyse the data, leading to three main themes being identified: i) interpersonal relationships, ii) e-leadership and coping and iii) readiness for e-leadership and remote work. The main themes incorporated 12 sub-themes.
The paper concludes by presenting several practical implications for nurse leaders and their organisations. The findings indicate a readiness for e-leadership among nurse leaders and for remote work among employees. There are several advantages but also many disadvantages regarding e-leadership in nursing. Nurse leaders need sufficient training in e-leadership as digitalisation is progressing in healthcare.
Käyttöönoton ajankohdan sekä osaamiseen ja koulutukseen liittyvien tekijöiden yhteys sairaanhoitajien antamaan arvioon asiakas- tai potilastietojärjestelmästä
Authors: Kyytsönen Maiju , Kaihlanen Anu-Marja , Kinnunen Ulla-Mari , Saranto Kaija , Vehko Tuulikki
Published: April 2024

Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon asiakas- ja potilastietojärjestelmät ovat olleet muutospaineiden alla, mikä jatkuu hyvinvointialueiden otettua vastuun sosiaali- ja terveyspalveluiden järjestämisestä. Loppukäyttäjien näkökulmasta päätös muuttaa käytössä olevaa pääasiallista asiakas- tai potilastietojärjestelmää on suuri, joten uusien järjestelmien käyttöönotot on syytä organisaatioissa toteuttaa huolellisesti.
Tässä tutkimuksessa keskityttiin sairaanhoitajien arvioon asiakas- ja potilastietojärjestelmästä uuden järjestelmän käyttöönoton näkökulmasta. Tutkimuksen tarkoituksena oli logistisen regressioanalyysin keinoin selvittää, mitkä tausta-, osaamis- ja koulutustekijät ovat yhteydessä sairaanhoitajien hyvään arvioon asiakas- ja potilastietojärjestelmästä ja vaikuttaako käyttöönoton ajankohta mahdollisiin havaittuihin yhteyksiin. Aineistona käytettiin Tietojärjestelmäkysely sairaanhoitajille -tutkimukseen keväällä 2023 saatuja vastauksia 18–65-vuotiailta sairaanhoitajilta.
Taustatekijöistä työskentely sosiaali- ja terveyskeskuksen vuodeosastolla, kotisairaanhoidossa tai kotisairaalassa ja asumispalveluissa olivat yhteydessä hyvään arvosanaan asiakas- ja potilastietojärjestelmälle. Osaamis- ja koulutustekijöiden osalta sairaanhoitajat, jotka arvioivat kokeneisuutensa asiakas- ja potilastietojärjestelmän käyttäjänä olevan vielä puutteellinen tai joilla oli puutteita kirjaamisosaamisessa, antoivat harvemmin hyvän arvosanan. Harvemmin hyvän arvosanan antoivat myös sairaanhoitajat, jotka kokivat, ettei kollegoiden tuki edistä järjestelmien käytön osaamista. Asiakas- ja potilastietojärjestelmän käyttöönoton ajankohta vaikutti sairaanhoitajien arvioon heidän pääasiallisesti käyttämästään asiakas- ja potilastietojärjestelmästä. Kun käyttöönotto oli tapahtunut 12 kuukauden sisällä verrattuna siihen, että käyttöönotosta oli vähintään vuosi, korostuivat työskentely-ympäristön, kokeneisuuden järjestelmien käyttäjänä ja jatkuvan koulutuksen merkitys.
Jatkuvan koulutuksen järjestämistä voidaan siis pitää suositeltavana, jotta asiakas- ja potilastietojärjestelmät voidaan valjastaa tukemaan sairaanhoitajien työtä ja sitä myöten asiakkaiden hyvää hoitoa. Käyttöönoton jälkeen on myös syytä seurata sairaanhoitajien itsearvioitua osaamista asiakas- ja potilastietojärjestelmiin kirjaamisessa ja yleisesti niiden käyttäjänä.