bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The contribution of Beirut's Roman law school to the development of Roman law
Authors: Fadlallah Haitham
Published: August 2023

Roman law is the culmination of ten centuries of continual legal science creation. Indeed, nearly a millennium passed between the law of the twelve tables and Justinian's codifications. The importance of learning Roman law originates from its rediscovery in the Middle Ages, which restored civilization to the western world. It is worthwhile to mention that Beirut's law school was one of the Roman Empire's official schools. This begs the question of how Beirut's law school impacted Roman law, and therefore modern civilization. We discovered that Beirut's school provided legal science with three generations of great law professors who significantly contributed to the creation of Roman law through their works. The study suggests that law historians investigate the impact of pre-Islamic civilizations in the Arabian world on Roman law.
Երուանդ Փամպուքեան, Հ. Յ. Դաշնակցութեան ծածկանուններու բառարան (անձնանուններ,
տեղանուններ, թուանշանային ծածկագրեր), «Վէմ» մատենաշար, թիւ 5, Եր., «Լուսակն», 2023, 253 էջ
Authors: Hakobyan Ararat M.
Published: August 2023

Honored Historian Yervand Pambukyan, a grateful and distinguished
historian of Armenian historiography, as a result of many years of diligent
and painstaking research work, has put together and put on the reader's table
a valuable dictionary work, "Dictionary of pseudonyms of AR Federation
(Dashnaktsutyun). (personal names, toponyms, numerical codes)”, which is
unique in its kind. We are confident that this dictionary can play a very
useful role in the future for a deeper and more comprehensive study of the
history of the Dashnaktsutyun party in particular, and in a broader sense it
will be valuable for the research of the history of Armenia of the late 19th
and early 20th centuries.
Design Optimization and Integrated Simulation Analysis of a Cable-Driven Ankle Rehabilitation Robot
Authors: Husain Norsyakina , Shah Muhammad Nazrin , Basaruddin Khairul Salleh , Ijaz Muhammad Farzik , Takemura Hiroshi , Basah Shafriza Nisha
Published: August 2023

Sprained ankles are the most commonly diagnosed injury seen by healthcare providers and are projected to account for up to 30% of sports medicine injuries, with lateral ankle sprain being the most common type. Ankle injuries necessarily involve motion assistance to regain mobility, but physiotherapists are typically able to provide rehabilitation only for one patient at each session. Numerous robotic rehabilitation strategies have been proposed in recent years; however, most of the designs have some limitations such as requiring the patient to sit or stand still. Hence, this study aims to develop a conceptual design and simulation of a compact wearable robot in aiding ankle motion for rehabilitation and training purposes. The cable-driven parallel architecture used in the construction of the cable-driven ankle rehabilitation robot allows for the exercise of the human ankle’s range of motion (ROM) to be maximized. The morphological chart analysis was created to explore the possible solutions to the design development for the ankle rehabilitation device, and the final design was decided using the Pugh method. A three-dimensional model of the proposed design was visualized in SolidWorks to analyze the inverse kinematics, trajectory simulation and cable length analysis. The feasibility of the ankle rehabilitation robot was examined against the simulation and was found to meet the requirements for performing effective ROM exercises for ankle rehabilitation. The proposed design could potentially be used for passive ankle joint rehabilitation exercise in specific ROM, particularly for bedridden patients.
Screening and Testing for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes in Asymptomatic Adults
Authors: Amsal Elfa Gustanar Loudry , Miftah Fajari Nanang
Published: August 2023

Screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes risk through an informal assessment of risk factors or with an assessment tool, such as the ADA (American Diabetes Association) risk test, is recommended to guide health care professionals on whether performing a diagnostic test is appropriate. Approximately one-quarter of people with diabetes in the US and nearly half of Asian and Hispanic American people with diabetes are undiagnosed. Although screening of asymptomatic individuals to identify those with prediabetes or diabetes might seem reasonable, rigorous clinical trials to prove the effectiveness of such screening have not been conducted and are unlikely to occur. Clinical conditions, such as hypertension, hypertensive pregnancy and obesity, enhance risk. Additional considerations regarding testing for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in asymptomatic individuals include the following: age, BMI (body mass index) and ethnicity, medication, HIV, testing interval, community screening and screening in dental practice.
Paradigm of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Zaid Aljulifi Mohammed
Published: August 2023

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasingly used by patients nowadays. The pooled prevalence of CAM use is about 51%. Many types of CAM have been practiced by patients with diabetes. Some of them showed promising results on blood glucose and other cardiometabolic parameters such as blood pressure, body mass, and lipid profile. This chapter explores two main types of CAM: Herbs and mind–body therapy. Different types of mind–body therapy and plants, plant extracts, and herbal substances have been utilized for an extended period and are sometimes favored by many individuals with T2D. Those practices and compounds found in these natural remedies are believed to have the potential to benefit the body in several ways, including the reduction of symptoms, alleviation of pain, and promotion of overall health. This chapter includes a summary of the findings of the available systematic reviews and meta-analyses regarding the most used medicinal herbs and body–mind therapies. In conclusion, as some of these interventions are promising, it is unclear to what extent glucose metabolism and certain substances can help mitigate complications in late-stage diabetes. Healthcare providers should be aware about them.
Política Educativa Orientada a la Calidad de Vida del Estudiante Universitario
Authors: Márquez Higuera Griselda , Rojas García Manuel
Published: August 2023

La búsqueda de la calidad de vida de la población en general ha sido prioridad paralos que ejercen las políticas públicas, al igual que ellos se ha buscado beneficiar a lasinstituciones de educación superior. La calidad de vida es descrita por distintosinvestigadores como una macro variable que se compone de otras como las que tienen quever con el bienestar físico y económico de las personas y otra mayormente ignorada comolo es el bienestar subjetivo o de satisfacción con la vida. En este escrito se explica cómo lapolítica educativa deja entrever este interés para favorecer este aspecto en la comunidaduniversitaria durante su formación profesional.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk Dan Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan Sanjai Rina di Kota Payakumbuh
Authors: Yahya Lucky Mahesa , Nazaruddin Erizal , Azizah Nur , Reivany Sannia , Putri Nadiah
Published: August 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh simultan dan parsial kualitas produk dan pelayanan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan di Sanjai Rina Kota Payakumbuh. Uji Asumsi Klasik, Analisis Regresi, Uji T, F, dan R2 digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepuasan pelanggan Sanjai Rina di Kota Payakumbuh secara signifikan dipengaruhi oleh kualitas produk dan layanan secara bersamaan. Secara parsial Service Quality berpengaruh besar terhadap Customer Satisfaction saat pembelian Sanjai Rina Kota Payakumbuh, dan Service Quality juga berpengaruh signifikan.
Pengendalian Internal Dalam Meningkatkan Efektivitas Pada Siklus Produksi Di PT. Yongjin Javasuka Garment Factory II
Authors: Utami Putri Melani , Kusuma Indra Cahya , Afif M. Nur
Published: August 2023

Hasil penelitian ini bersifat evaluasi dan analisis sistem pengendalian internal yang diterapkan oleh PT. Yongjin Javasuka Garment Factory II dalam siklus produksinya dengan bermanfaat juga berguna melalui pertimbangan elemen berada dalam COSO (Committe of Sponsoring Organization). Dan mengakui bahwa penerapan pengendalian internal sudah sesuai dan dijalankan dengan bermanfaat dan berguna. Riset ini memakai pendekatan perspektif dengan metode penelitian kualitatif. Untuk mengumpulkan statistic dipakai metode wawancara, pengarsipan serta observasi. Namun, terdapat bagian yang perlu ditingkatkan dalam hal efektivitasnya, terutama terkait pengawasan langsung dan otoritas dalam pencatatan setiap transaksi yang dilakukan.
การประมาณค่าการสะท้อนแสงเชิงสเปกตรัมของสีในจิตรกรรมฝาผนังไทยจากภาพมัลติสเปกตรัม
Authors:   , บัวเทศ รัฐพล
Published: August 2023

งานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อประมาณค่าการสะท้อนแสงเชิงสเปกตรัมแบบวีเนอร์ของสีบนจิตกรรมฝาผนังไทยจากภาพมัลติสเปกตรัมของภาพจิตรกรรมฝาผนังไทยในพระอุโบสถ ด้วยการถ่ายภาพด้วยกล้องดิจิทัลสีเดียวผ่านฟิลเตอร์เจละติน ทั้งหมด 5 แผ่น ได้แก่ BPB42, BPB45, BPB50, BPB55 และ BPB60 โดยมีแผ่นฟิลเตอร์ที่ตัดแสงในช่วงอินฟราเรดและอัลตราไวโอเลตบังหน้าเลนส์ ใช้แหล่งแสงฟลูออเรสเซนต์ที่มีอุณหภูมิสีของแสง 6500 เคลวิน แบ่งการทดลองออกเป็น 3 กรณีศึกษา ที่ใช้ฐานข้อมูลสีในการประมาณค่าต่างกันดังนี้ กรณีศึกษาที่ 1 ใช้ฐานข้อมูลสีจากแผ่นสี Munsell จำนวน 1300 สี กรณีศึกษาที่ 2 ใช้ฐานข้อมูลสี จำนวน 154 สี จากแผ่นสี Munsell จำนวน 90 สี ร่วมกับแผ่นสี NCS จำนวน 46 สี และสีฝุ่นบนจิตรกรรมฝาผนังไทย จำนวน 18 สี กรณีศึกษาที่ 3 ใช้ฐานข้อมูลสี จำนวน 1178 สี จากแผ่นสี Munsell จำนวน 1160 สี ร่วมกับสีฝุ่นบนจิตรกรรมฝาผนังไทย จำนวน 18 สี โดยสีฝุ่นจากจิตรกรรมฝาผนังไทย จำนวน 18 สี จะถูกใช้เป็นชุดสีทดสอบ เมื่อเปรียบเทียบค่าเฉลี่ยของค่าความคลาดเคลื่อนในการประมาณค่าด้วย RMSE และค่าเฉลี่ยของค่าความแตกต่างสี CIEDE2000 ระหว่างค่าการสะท้อนแสงที่ได้จากการประมาณกับค่าการสะท้อนแสงที่วัดค่าได้ พบว่าผลเป็นดังนี้ กรณีศึกษาที่ 1 มีค่า 0.021 และ 2.89 กรณีศึกษาที่ 2 มีค่า 0.020 และ 3.03 กรณีศึกษาที่ 3 มีค่า 0.019 และ 2.78 ตามลำดับ ผลการทดสอบสมมติฐานด้วยวิธี One-Way ANOVA พบว่าค่าเฉลี่ยของค่าความแตกต่างสีในแต่ละกรณีศึกษาไม่แตกต่างกัน อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05
Evaluation of Anemia among Lactating Mothers and their Children Under Two Years of Age
Authors: Ahmed Huda
Published: August 2023

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate anemia among lactating women and their children less than 2 years ofage.Methodology: The study was done on (148) lactating mothers and their children under 2 years of age in the primaryhealth care center at AL-Salam Quarter/Baghdad from l/10/2009 to 15/10/2010.Result: This study recommends that there is a significant relationship between anemic mothers and their children. Thestudy also revealed that there is (77.8%) from nursing mothers in the age groups (25-29) who suffered from anemia,while (23.1%) for the age group (20-24) did not have anemiaRecommendation: We encourage the use of breast milk or iron-fortified infant formula only for any milk-based partof the diet (e.g., in infant cereal) and discourage the use of low-iron milks (e.g., cow's milk, goat's milk, and soy milk)until age 12 months.
Assessment of the Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Diseases in Al-Nasiriyah City
Authors: Omar Led , Mansour Khalida
Published: August 2023

Objective: to assess the risk factors of coronary artery disease patients.Methodology: A non-probability (purposive) sample of (100) patients. The study population consisted ofa sample of adults from both genders whose ages were 30 years and more, and was newly diagnosed ashaving CAD by coronary angiography in the cardiac catheterization unit of An Nasiriyah heart center.Results: The result of the study showed that the most common modifiable risk factors were low HDL-Clevels (58%), smoking (53%), hypertension (46%), diabetes mellitus (34%), obesity (30%), hightriglycerides (19%), hypercholesterolemia (17%), and high LDLC (14%). All these factors were positivelyand significantly associated with the development of CAD. Whereas, the most common non-modifiablerisk factors were age 50 years and more, sex, family history of CADRecommendation: Based on the above results, this study recommends conducting educational programstargeting patients and their families about coronary artery disease (severity and risk factors of disease,who the patient can control himself to avoid complications), this can be achieved through governmentorganization or non- government organization
Evaluation of Nurses' Practices toward the Control of Patients’ Complications at the Respiratory Care Unit in Baghdad Teaching Hospitals
Authors: Abed Humam , Kadhim Haleema
Published: August 2023

Objective(s): To evaluate nurses' practices who work in respiratory intensive care units to control thecomplications of patients admitted at this unit and determine the relationship between nurses' sociodemographiccharacteristics and their practices.Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out at Respiratory Care Unit at Baghdad teaching hospitals thatstarted from February 22th, 2013 to August 30th, 2013. A purposive "non-probability" sample of (70) nurses whowork in Respiratory Care Unit was selected from Baghdad teaching hospitals. The data were collected through theuse of constructed questionnaire that consists of two parts; (l) Demographic data form that consists of 7items and(2) nurses' practice form that consists of 4sections (112) items. Data were collected by means of direct observationtechnique with the nurses. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined through a pilot study that wascarried out through the period from January 6th 2013 through February 10th 2013.Descriptive statistical measures(frequency, percent, mean of score, Standard deviation and Weighted mean) and inferential statistical (Regression)was used for the data analysis.Result: The findings of the study indicated that there is a practice deficit of Respiratory Care Unit nurses in someaspects relative to control of patient complication. significant relationship was found between nurses' practice andtheir (age, gender, marital status, level of education, Years of working in nursing, Years of working in RCU,Participation in training courses, Number of training courses related to RCU, Place of training courses in RCU,Duration of training courses in RCU, and in Respiratory Care Unit Nurses' practice to control of patientcomplication in Respiratory Care Unit.Recommendations: The researchers recommend that special training session, concerning patient complication andstandard Respiratory Care Unit nurse practice toward patient complication that should be followed in RespiratoryCare Unit wards and booklets should be designated and presented to all Respiratory Care nurses.
Quality of Life in Schizophrenic Patients: The Relationship with Personal Characteristics
Authors: Mohammed Qahtan , Khudair Ali
Published: August 2023

Objectives: The study aims to identify the quality of life level in schizophrenic patients and to find out therelationships between the quality of life and some of personal characteristics for those patients withschizophrenia.Methodology: A descriptive correlation analytic design was used by using the assessment technique on sampleof 100 schizophrenic outpatients, who were selected purposively (non-probability sample) during the period10/ 3/2013 - 1/ 12 /2013. The study was conducted on the schizophrenic patients in an out patient psychiatricclinics at Ibn-Rushd; and Al-Rashad Psychiatric Teaching Hospital; Baghdad Teaching Hospital, and Al-KadhimyaTeaching Hospital. Self administrative questionnaire was used which includes of two parts: the first includes thecovering letter and personal characteristics; the second include the quality of life scale (World HealthOrganization QoL-BREF). The validity of the instrument was determined by using of face validity through thepanel of experts, and the reliability of the instrument was determined by internal consistency through thecomputation of Alpha Correlation Coefficient (Cronbach's Alpha). The data were collected through theutilization of the self administrated questionnaire as a mean of data collection via structured interviewing. Dataanalysis was employed by applying the Statistical Package for Social Science version 17.0 (SPSS).Results: The results indicated that the majority of sample were single males aged from 30-44 years old whowere unemployed graduated from institute or college education. The higher percentage of them had 11 yearsand above duration of illness with 1-3 admission and complaining positive symptom. The majority ofschizophrenic patients have moderate quality of life level. There is a significant positive relationship betweenquality of life and marital status and there is no relationship with other characteristics.Recommendations: The study recommended of providing vocational and rehabilitative programs for theschizophrenic patients to improve their quality of life, and also the replication of the study with a large sampleis important.
DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME GLAZE FAULTS ENCOUNTERED IN SANITARYWARES
Authors: ÇAŞIN Eray , DERİN COŞKUN Nihal , IŞIK Cumhur Eren
Published: August 2023

The use of suitable glaze compositions, which enable ceramic sanitaryware (such as sink, toilet bowl, toilet bowl, etc.) to have better hygienic, aesthetic and technical properties, is of great importance as in other ceramic products. Glaze compositions, which provide durability to sanitaryware materials, reduce impact resistance and give ceramic material a hygienic appearance, are produced as ~97% white color depending on the preferences of the consumers, therefore, surface defects attract more attention in glazing and post-glazing process applications. When faults occurred during the different stages of manufacture detected on the final product, failure to detect faults on the final product by passing many production stages poses a problem in terms of intervention in the process. Faults that occur during glaze preparation are important in terms of cost. Since it is a stage in which many economic evaluations have been made in production, eliminating the faults caused from glaze preparation prevents further financial loss.

In this study, the appearance of the faults in the sanitaryware items and the change in their regions (occured as a result of the oils contaminations from the machinery and components used in the preparation of glaze, the pipes of the tanks used in the glaze transport tanks and the glaze transfer or the impurities contaminated from the environment, the splashing of the impurities by the colored glazes in the glazing cabinets etc.) were characterized by means of SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), XRF (X-ray fluorescence spectrometry), XRD (X-Ray Diffractometry) and color measurement (L a* b*) analyses. According to the data derived from the final defected products, the faulty products were imitated by using the same components and methods on the plates under the laboratory conditions. Finally, the solutions for the problems were determined on the basis of faulty products obtained in the laboratory.
GigaScience, Giga-database and now GigaBlog: new resources for the big-data community
Authors: Edmunds Scott
Published: August 2023

As biological data is now produced faster than it can easily be handled and stored, the dissemination of this data has become a major bottleneck.
The Zika virus, GBIF, and the missing mosquitoes
Authors: Page Roderic
Published: August 2023

One of GBIF's goals is to provide up to date, comprehensive data on the distribution of species. Although GBIF's taxonomy and geographic scope is global, not all species are equal, in the sense that the need for information on some species is potentially much more pressing. An example are mosquitoes of the genus

Aedes

, such as the species

A. aegypti

and

A. albopictus

that spread the Zika virus.
Unexpected discriminatory and other provisions in the Criminal Procedure Code that violate human rights
Authors: Đukić Dimitrije
Published: August 2023

The Criminal Procedure Code is a procedural code whose primary function is to regulate the rules of conduct in criminal proceedings, i.e. to prescribe the rules of conduct of various subjects in criminal proceedings. In addition, the Criminal Procedure Code should contain such rules that will enable fast and efficient criminal proceedings, but at the same time guarantee basic human rights to all participants in the proceedings, especially the defendant as a subject against whom criminal proceedings are conducted. That is why it is always surprising when such a code contains provisions that violate basic human rights. In this paper, the provisions of the code that violate human rights will be analyzed. Most of the analyzed provisions concerned discriminatory treatment, while the other analyzed provisions violated the presumption of innocence, the right to a fair trial and the right to liberty and security.
A look at the litigation in Covid-19 medical cases: Foreign case law
Authors: Mujović Hajrija
Published: August 2023

This article provides a look at court cases with a medical background that emerged as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of cases were started or finished as civil lawsuits. The cases are unique and they testify of disputes founded on different bases and forms of damages. They come from foreign case law, primarily from the US and European countries. The cases are different from one another and they usually concern access to healthcare, preventive measures, testing, emergency, and other conditions related to the work of specialist services, etc. The crisis that has arisen certainly cannot change the existing legal standards and other rules related to the responsibility of healthcare institutions and their employees. The crisis does not have that power, but it does bring certain specificities stemming from diverse situations. This is evidenced by the examples from the most recent case law. In order to ensure whether physicians and other medical staff have committed an error, the court must take into account the concrete working conditions of each of them in the context of the pandemic. Healthcare professionals are facing unusual risks related to the tasks they are being assigned. The existing legal regime of responsibility in healthcare provides some answers, but it is not certain that all the situations that have arisen from the healthcare crisis can be analyzed in the same way, especially due to the crisis situation and the dangers in which medical staff had to act.
The relationship between condictio and version in REM in modern law
Authors: Stefanović Aleksandra
Published: August 2023

In this paper, the author analyses a lawsuit for unjust enrichment through the prism of two institutes: condictio and actio de in rem verso. The origin of these two notions is linked to Roman law, although their essence has been drastically changed in modern law. It is necessary to determine them in relation to other lawsuits in order to further clarify the boundaries of these institutes through negative definitions as a preliminary step in this presentation. It is necessary to determine their mutual similarities and differences, as well as different understandings of the institutes, depending on the point of view of the legal system in terms of regulating the lawsuit for unjust enrichment, in order to adequately compare them. Comparative law and dogmatic methods were used in the paper.
The position of the defense counsel in extradition proceedings in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Alibašić Mirsen
Published: August 2023

Extradition or delivery of a person who is accused or convicted is a legal process that enables the conduct of criminal proceedings and the execution of criminal sanctions against them in another country. Given that the process of extraditing the accused or convicted is regulated by law, the question of the position of the defense counsel in this process arises. By applying the normative method in this paper, through the analysis of statutory provisions and provisions of international treaties, the position of the defense counsel in extradition proceedings in the Republic of Serbia has been systematically presented, that is, their rights, duties, and powers at every stage of these proceedings with a critical overview of certain legal solutions. Furthermore, international standards related to the role and activities of the Committee against Torture and the European Court of Human Rights regarding the regulation and implementation of extradition proceedings and the position of the defense counsel in these proceedings are presented.
Analysis of the degree of legal independence of the Croatian National bank and the National bank of the Republic of North Macedonia
Authors: Mlađenović Mirjana
Published: August 2023

The stability of each country's monetary system depends on the quality of operations of its Central Bank, as one of the most important institutions. Due to their great importance, central banks hold a special place in scientific analysis. For a Central Bank to successfully achieve its objectives, it has to operate independently of the executive and legislative powers. Through content analysis and the comparative method, this paper analyzes and compares different parameters and indices measuring the independence of the central banks of the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of North Macedonia. Considering that the independence of a Central Bank is inextricably linked with its credibility, this paper conducts research that answers the question - what is the level of legal independence of the Croatian National Bank and the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia? It can be said that, in the last decade, both the legal and actual independence of these central banks has reached its peak, but a certain degree of political dependence is still noticeable. There are certain differences in terms of political influence from country to country, but in any case, the syndrome of political dependence in former Yugoslav countries when compared to developed countries is extremely recognizable. The Republic of Croatia, as a member of the European Union, had to harmonize its laws on this issue, so it can be said that there are certain differences compared to other countries in this region. Central banks in countries that once belonged to the same Communist bloc, and which today have different statuses in relation to the European Union, are excellent examples for analyzing the degree of operational independence in relation to state power. The status of the Central Bank in a certain national and economic system depends on the legislation of that country, i.e., the constitutional norms and laws governing the Central Bank.
Ctio familiae erciscundae in the Gortyn law Code and the Law of the Twelve Tables
Authors: Ristić Milica
Published: August 2023

In this paper, the author examines the relationship between Greek and Roman legal traditions through the analysis of actio familiae erciscundae - a Roman legal action seeking the partition of inheritance (division of family property), which can be found both in the Gortyn Law Code and the Law of the Twelve Tables. Several scientific research methods were used in the paper, with the comparative legal research method being the most represented one, due to the nature of the subject at hand. Using comparative legal research, the author will try to answer the question of whether the actio familiae erciscundae legal action can be marked as a kind of legal transplant and whether it is possible to come to some more general conclusions about the degree of legal transplantation between the two great ancient legal systems from this relationship. To provide the most comprehensive answer to this question, the historical method (historical approach to legal research) was also used in the paper to better understand the socio-political context of the given time, along with the linguistic method to correctly interpret the true sense and meaning of the actio familiae erciscundae action. Although, at first glance, the existence of this particular legal action in these two large ancient legal systems indicates certain similarities, a deeper analysis of the nature of family union and property in Roman and Greek society reveals some key differences presented in the paper, based on which the author concludes that the degree of Greek influence on Roman law is somewhat overrated and overemphasized
The development of the understanding of equal consideration through the rules of just price from antiquity to the beginning of the 20th century
Authors: Martinov Darija
Published: August 2023

The origin and subsequent development of the principle of equal consideration in contract law are closely related to the rules on just price. This paper traces the evolution of the just price concept from antiquity, including the principles of Roman law, medieval interpretations, and its application in canon law, to the first codifications in the 19th and 20th centuries. We will demonstrate how the understanding of just price has changed, under what conditions it should be applied, whether it should be legislatively regulated and to what extent, and how this legal institution illustrates and safeguards the principle of equal consideration in contract law. Furthermore, we will consider the entanglement of this institution with the institution of laesio enormis, whose evolution has significantly influenced the formation of the just price concept as we know it today.
Testing of the mechanical properties of reggranulate PVC with the addition of plasticizer from waste PET
Authors: Vuksanović Marija , Milošević Milena , Knežević Nataša , Egelja Adela , Janković-Mandić Ljiljana , Mladenović Ivana , Marinković Aleksandar
Published: August 2023

The subject of this research is the production process of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) regranulate using a plasticizer synthesized from recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET). In this way, a plasticizer was synthesized that does not pose a risk to human health and the environment in accordance with the principles of chemical leasing and green chemistry. The obtained plasticizer was characterized using elemental analysis, FTIR, and NMR spectroscopy and determination of hydroxyl and acid number. The mechanical properties of materials obtained on the basis of recycled PVC and plasticizers from PET were tested according to standard methods.
Error level analysis (ELA)
Authors: Raković Dejan
Published: August 2023

ELA (Error Level Analysis) is a digital image analysis technique that has gained popularity in recent years in the field of modern forensics. It is a powerful method that can help experts determine if an image has been altered or manipulated in any way. ELA works by analyzing the levels of compression within an image and identifying areas that have been edited or manipulated at a different level than the rest of the image. This information can be crucial in criminal investigations, where the authenticity of an image can be key to solving a case. In this article, we will explore the use of ELA in modern forensics, its benefits, and limitations, as well as its potential impact on the future of forensic investigation.
Evacuation as a way of fire protection in the health institutions
Authors: Jevtić Radoje , Dimić Violeta
Published: August 2023

Fire presents very often occasion, even in the modern world and can cause human victims and very serious destruction in the sense of material properties. So, it is very important to undertake every available potential to protect human lives and material properties. One of the most important procedures in the case of fire and not only fire is evacuation. Generally, evacuation is the safest, the shortest and the fastest way of moving humans, animals and material properties from endanger object/area to the secure location. The evacuation, as a very important way of protection presents always complex and open task that must be constantly improved. The evacuation will not be the same for the different objects, because there are objects with special properties that demand special procedures and actions. One of those objects are health objects. This review paper is written to show the examples of evacuation from different health objects and to present the use of simulation software as a inevitable tool in the evacuation object design.
The quantitative aspect of foregrounding in the classical and contemporary short stories
Authors: Bloshchynskyi Ihor , Boyko Yuliya , Yemets Oleksandr
Published: August 2023

The article considers the language means of realizing the quantitative aspect of foregrounding in the short stories by Chopin and contemporary flash fiction. The major technique of the quantitative aspect of foregrounding in Chopin's stories is stylistic convergence. Stylistic convergences in her stories normally include extended metaphors and phonetic repetitions. They are usually located in such a strong position as the beginning (in 8 out of the 10 analyzed stories) where the writer describes the personality and appearance of the main character. The use of alliterations makes the stories very poetical. Stylistic convergences in contemporary flash fiction stories are also used in the most foregrounded fragments in the texts, similar to Chopin's stories. The difference lies in the place of convergences: in the analyzed stories they are placed in another strong position, in the ending. Thus, the writers give or suggest their own conclusions about the importance of such values as family, tolerance, and sympathy to other people. The convergences in flash fiction contain two major components-metaphors and syntactic repetitions. Also, the convergences in the analyzed flash fiction stories are smaller in size than in Chopin's texts and include such stylistic devices as play for words, oxymorons.
Preventive Effect of Phytic Acid on Isoproterenol-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Wistar Rats
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Muthaymmal college of Arts and Science, Rasipuram, Namakkal DT, Tamilnadu, India, Brindha E. , Rajasekapandiyan M. ,   Department of Zoology, Arignar Anna Government Arts and Science college, Namakkal DT, Tamilnadu, India
Published: August 2023

This study was aimed to evaluate the preventive role of phytic acid on membrane bound enzymes such as sodium potassium- dependent adenosine triphosphatase (Na+ /K+ ATPase), calcium-dependent adenosine triphosphatase (Ca2+ ATPase) and magnesium- dependent adenosine triphosphatase (Mg2+ ATPase) and glycoproteins such as hexose, hexosamine, fucose and sialic acid in isoproterenol (ISO)-induced myocardial infarction (MI) in rats. Male albino Wistar rats were pretreated with phytic acid (25 and 50 mg/kg, respectively) for a period of 56 days. After the treatment period, ISO (85 mg/kg) was subcutaneously injected to rats at an interval of 24 h for 2 days. ISO-induced rats showed a significant decrease in the activity of Na+ /K+ ATPase and increase in the activities of Ca2+ and Mg2+ ATPase in the heart and a significant (P<0.05) increase in the levels of glycoproteins in serum and the heart were also observed in ISO-induced rats. Pretreatment with phytic acid for a period of 56 days exhibited a significant (P<0.05) effect and altered these biochemical parameters positively in ISO-induced rats. Thus, our study shows that phytic acid has cardioprotective role in ISO-induced MI in rats.
Improved Chromatographic Separation of Sitagliptin Phosphate and Metformin Hydrochloride
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, British University in Egypt, El-Sherouk city, Cairo, Egypt, Hendy Moataz S.
Published: August 2023

New UPLC method was developed for determination of sitagliptin and metformin using Symmetry C18 column (100 mm × 2.1 mm, 2.2 μm) and isocratic elution (methanol 20%), pH (3.5) as a mobile phase. The ultraviolet detector was operated at 220 nm and the column temperature was 50°C. Linearity parameters were acceptable over the concentration ranges of 2-12 μgml-1 and 5-35 μgml-1 for sitagliptin and metformin, respectively. The variables were premeditated to adjust the chromatographic conditions using design of experiment. The proposed method was proved to be accurate for the quality control of the mentioned drugs in their pharmaceutical dosage form.
Analysis of Completeness of Filling in Medical Record Files
Authors: Sayyid Abdurrahman
Published: August 2023

The Minimum Service Standard (SPM) indicator is in the form of completing medical record documents for 24 hours. There are medical record files and informed consent that are incomplete and not in accordance with the SPM. The aim of the research is to identify and analyze the completeness of medical record files. The research was conducted at the Regional General Hospital (RSUD) in the Province of West Nusa Tenggara. The research objective was to determine the level of completeness of the contents of medical record documents. This research uses a quantitative type. The sample is 87 medical record files. Services in the medical record section are not in accordance with the SPM. With details of the completeness of the contents of the medical record documents for 24 hours after the service, it has not been filled in completely, such as the doctor's/nurse's initials (62%). The indicators for filling in informed consent were completeness after the patient was given incomplete information, such as providing information (76%), type of information (76%), doctor's signature (76%), and signatures of witnesses 1 and 2 (76%). The medical record document has not been filled in completely by the medical record officer.
Lecture Methods and Media Leaflets on Mother's Knowledge in ISPA Prevention
Authors: Bidaya Bohalima
Published: August 2023

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is an acute infectious disease that attacks one or more parts of the respiratory tract from the nose (upper tract) to the alveoli (lower tract) including their adnexa such as the sinuses, middle ear cavity and pleura . This study aims to determine the effect of health education using the lecture method and leaflet media on increasing mothers' knowledge about the prevention of ARI (Acute Respiratory Infection) in the work area of the UPT Puskesmas Hiliduho . This type of research is a quantitative research with a quasi-experimental research design. The design used was pretest and posttest group design without control group. The research location was carried out in the working area of the Hiliduho Health Center, Hiliduho District , Nias Regency . When this research was conducted in August 2021. The population in this study totaled 389 people. The sample in this study was determined by purposive sampling technique. The number of samples is 80 people. The difference in mean knowledge of mothers before and after the lecture method health counseling was known to have a significant value from the t test for respondents in the lecture group, namely p = 0.000 (p <0.05). The mean value of the respondent's knowledge before the lecture intervention was 1.98 while the mean value of the respondent's knowledge after the lecture was 1.18. Differences in the average knowledge of mothers before and after the media leaflet health counseling was carried out p=0.000 (p<0.05). The mean value of the respondents' knowledge before the leaflet intervention was 5.68 while the mean value of the respondents' knowledge after the leaflet was 12.90. Therefore it is necessary to provide counseling on an ongoing basis, especially to mothers under five.
Guiding the Behavior of Young Women in Family Planning and Prevention of Anemia through Peer Group Empowerment as an Effort to Prevent Stunting
Authors: Manaf Nawawi
Published: August 2023

The problems of young women are anemia, child marriage and reproductive health. The prevalence of anemia in young women in Indonesia increased from 26.4 % to 48.9%. It is necessary to form a peer group to become a peer companion which aims to increase knowledge, attitudes and actions regarding family planning, age delay marriage, reproductive health and prevention of anemia by applying booklet media and Fe Tablet consumption monitoring cards. The target audience is 50 young women in SMP 9 Bengkulu City and 50 young women in Kupang City. Assistance is carried out for 4 months (August-November 2020) using the small group method. There was an increase in the knowledge score of 13.98 points (p=0.0001) before and after the mentoring activities. Increased knowledge scores in Bengkulu City (12.11 points) and in Kupang City (15.32 points). There was a significant increase in attitude scores of 0.73 points (p=0.0001). Before and after mentoring activities in Bengkulu City (0.67 points) and in Kupang City (0.40 points) and young women became obedient in consuming Fe tablets. The school, in collaboration with health workers, needs to continue to empower Peer Groups to provide assistance with small group methods to improve adolescent health, prevent anemia, and prevent giving birth to stunted children in the future.
The Outcome of Congenital Cardiac Surgery in Patients with Down Syndrome: Single-Center Experience
Authors: Alnajjar Abdulhameed A. , Salem Sherif S. , Baangood Luna S. , Al-Mutairi Mansour B. , Morsy Mohamed  F. , Al-Muhaya Mustafa , Alkodami Alassal A. , Sabtirul Merhamer L. , Hussein Mohamed S. , Altommeihi Eman W. , Shaban Ahmed M. , Alashwal Mohamed , Abdelrehim Ayman R.
Published: August 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to describe the outcomes of Down syndrome patients who underwent cardiac surgery for congenital heart defects and to develop risk prediction models for in-hospital mortality, recurrent hospital admission, and the need for catheter intervention among a cohort of patients. Methods: This single-centre retrospective cohort study included consecutive Down syndrome patients who underwent cardiac surgery for congenital heart defects between January 2018 and December 2021. We reviewed the electronic medical records. Two hundred patients fulfilled the eligibility criteria with complete data reporting. The patients' perioperative data and outcomes were recorded. Results: Females constituted 56.5%. Most (78.5%) patients showed accepted recovery. The incidence of all-cause in-hospital mortality was 3.0%. The rates of the need for a second operation, heart failure management, and permanent pacemaker insertion were 3.0%, 2.0%, and 2.5%, respectively. Only 8 (4.0%) patients stayed in the hospital for a long duration after chylothorax or tracheostomy (if intubated more than 2 weeks). The model had an accuracy of 99% and included the intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) abnormalities (residual heart lesions) (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 26.541, p = 0.033), the duration of mechanical ventilation following the operation (AOR: 1.152, p = 0.009), and the occurrence of postoperative heart block (AOR: 76.447, p = 0.005). Conclusion: Surgical treatment of congenital heart defects in Down syndrome patients had good outcomes with accepted recovery (without intra-hospital or during follow-up mortality or morbidity) of 78.5% and a 3% incidence of in-hospital mortality. Though, the occurrence of chylothorax was considerably high, and resulted in a long hospital stay (more than 10 days). Repair of tetralogy of Fallot and coarctation of the aorta were associated with an increased likelihood of catheter intervention following the operation.
23-hour Total Hip Replacement Requiring Only 3.5 Opioid Pills Through 6 Weeks: A Non-selected Prospective Consecutive One Year Cohort
Authors: Wickline Andrew , Strong Kimberly , Murphy Jeffrey
Published: August 2023

Background

Many treatment protocols surrounding post-surgical pain management following total hip arthroplasty (THA) rely heavily on opioid medications and conventional formal physical therapy. We hypothesized that an expanded 90-day multimodal protocol could lead to a postoperative opioid-free or significantly reduced-opioid THA recovery with little or no need for formal physical therapy.

Methods

Prospective consecutive patients undergoing THA were enrolled in a 3 month long (6 weeks preoperatively and 6 weeks postoperatively) multimodal protocol including a robust education and optimization program with home-based physical therapy. All patients received a direct anterior approach THA on a Hana table by a single, fellowship-trained surgeon in a community practice. Opioid consumption was recorded at preoperative, postoperative, 3 week and 6 week timepoints.

Results

A total of 207 consecutive patients underwent THA and completed their 6-week follow-up evaluations. Seventy-nine patients (38%) required no opioid pills, 75 (36%) used 1-5 pills, 47 (23%) used 6-10 pills and 6 (3%) used more than ten pills. Overall 97% of patients undergoing DAA THA required 10 pills or less. Of those patients who reported taking at least one opioid pill, 92/128 (72%) took tramadol rather than stronger opioids. Average number of opioids was 3.5 pills per patient. Additionally, at 6 weeks, 95% of patients required no formal physical therapy. The percentage of patients discharged home the same day was 64% with 94% home by POD #1. Average length of stay was .42 days.

Conclusion

This study confirms that an expanded length multimodal protocol can significantly reduce or eliminate opioid consumption following outpatient DAA THA. It additionally confirms that the majority of patients may do well with a simple home exercise program.
How Can Patients Determine Reliable Orthopedic Care?
Authors: Savage-Elliott Ian , Fox Henry , Chang Michelle , Witkowski Mary , Warner Jon
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The current healthcare system does not afford patients sufficient transparency in order to make informed decisions regarding their orthopedic care. The reason for this is that outcomes reporting is neither standardized nor thorough. Moreover, US News and World Report (USNWR), the agency which ranks best orthopedic programs, uses metrics that do not represent outcomes most important to patients. The purpose of this study was to determine how the best orthopedic programs use outcome measurement and transparently report those outcomes.

Methods: We surveyed the top 30 USNWR ranked orthopedic programs in order to identify what metrics for outcome they were using and reporting as available to patients. Our search included review of Dept. websites, annual reports and search engines.

Results: Only a minority (17 of 30) of the top 20 USNWR ranked orthopedic programs reported any basic outcomes data on common measures such as surgical site infection rate, reoperation rate and readmissions. And less than 30% disclosed patient reported outcomes (PROMs) for any orthopedic procedure.

Conclusion: The current status quo of transparency for outcomes of orthopedic surgical procedures is poor and remains insufficient for patients to make informed decisions as to their care for a given orthopedic condition.