bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors influencing the work of researchers in Scientific Initiation: A systematic review protocol
Authors: Costa Woska Pires da , Fernandes Michele da Silva Valadão , Memon Aamir Raoof , Noll Priscilla Rayanne E. Silva , Sousa Marcos de Moraes , Noll Matias
Published: January 2024

Introduction

Scientific Initiation (SI) is an educational activity that allows students to begin their scientific training and research under the guidance of an experienced researcher. While several studies have examined students’ perceptions of SI, research on the perspective of researchers working in this field is currently lacking. Thus, this study’s aim is to describe the protocol design for conducting a systematic review. At the same time, the review aims also to identify factors influencing the work of researchers in SI and explore the motivations leading researchers to engage in research projects within institutions and their respective impacts.

Method and analyses

Literature search will be done using the bibliographic databases, including Academic Search Premier, APA PsycNet, CINAHL Plus, ERIC, SocINDEX, Scopus, and Web of Science. The search strategy was guided by the PICo framework (Population, phenomenon of Interest, and Context). The preparation and development of this protocol following guidelines were employed: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Protocols 2015 (PRISMA-P 2015), Peer Review of Electronic Search Strategies 2015 (PRESS 2015), and PRISMA-Search (PRISMA-S). Original, peer-reviewed articles that examine the factors related to the work of researchers in SI will be included without any language or publication date restrictions. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies will be screened by two independent researchers. The included studies will be analyzed to identify factors, policies, and their impacts obtained analytically. Findings will be objectively categorized and synthetically represented through figures, diagrams, and graphic models. The risk of bias will be assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) and the Downs and Black checklists. A third senior reviewer will resolve any discrepancies.

Discussion

We aim to understand the factors that drive researchers to engage in SI research through the dissemination of the findings of this systematic review. This may aid the development of institutional strategies and actions that can support the enhancement of SI programs and encourage greater researcher participation.
Integration of urban ecosystem-based adaptation in Nepal: A policy landscape analysis
Authors: Sherpa Tshering Ongmu
Published: January 2024

Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is an ecologically sensitive, cost-effective, and locally adaptive climate adaptation strategy to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable communities. While many studies on EbA have been conducted in rural and mountainous regions or within the natural sciences realm, there is a lack of comprehensive research that assesses how urban EbA measures have been incorporated into existing policies and plans in Global South, including in Nepal. Ecosystem-based adaptation is in the early stages of its establishment as a fundamental component to address climate adaptation and sustainable development in urban environments. Accordingly, effective integration strategies, challenges, potential focal areas, and entry points have yet to be extensively studied. To address the literature gap, this paper analyses the types of EbA interventions and the extent of urban EbA integration within Nepal’s climate, urban, and sectoral policies and plans. Direct content analysis and a qualitative scoring system were used to evaluate the plan components and assess the level of EbA integration. The findings indicate that the policies and plans recognise the importance of conserving, enhancing, and managing ecosystems for climate change adaptation, and EbA measures are mainly included in action-oriented sections. However, the results also reveal inadequate EbA integration, particularly in the information base, vision and objectives, and implementation aspects. The implementation component notably lacks comprehensive provisions for budget allocation, responsible authorities, definite timelines, and clear roadmaps. The breakdown of EbA integration in the policies and plans suggests that climate and urban plans substantially integrate urban EbA measures, but discrepancies exist with climate and urban policies and sectoral policies and plans. These findings collectively emphasise a pressing need to enhance the recognition and integration of urban EbA measures within policy frameworks with a view towards strengthening climate resilience and mitigating climate-related hazards in urban environments.
Exploring Experience and First Impression in The Liminal Spaces (Case Studies: Corridors and Stairs in Campus Environment)
Authors: Naja Muhammad Farhat , Kuswanto Iqbal Raihan , Purnama Alan , Fathurraziqin Habib , Wardhani Mustika Kusumaning
Published: January 2024

Humans and their feelings are a 'unique' study in architectural design, such as how humans behave in some spatial settings. Spatial settings are usually defined as an environment that contains specific activities. However, what about transitional spaces or corridors that only serve as intermediaries for 'some walking experience'? The discussion related to liminal space becomes interesting, mainly when studied from the perspective of architectural psychology. This study aims to investigate human experiences and perceptions of liminal spaces, focusing on two locations: the corridors and the stairs at the campus. The research method used is mixed methods, with random samplings collected through an online survey to explore feelings, visuals, and hearing responses to liminal spaces. The study results show that respondents who have experienced being in a liminal space tend to have contra-perceptions of the Alienation theory by Marx, which can be attributed to the habits of the respondents in dealing with that space and their objective nature. Meanwhile, respondents with perceptions that align with Alienation theory tend to be influenced by their feelings and visual imagination. Moreover, respondents whose perceptions aligned with the theory expressed their discomfort and anxiety caused by unconducive room conditions. This research contributes to understanding human experiences and perceptions in liminal spaces with limitations including a small number of respondents and intangible indicators, making it difficult to explain perceptions in nominal terms. Thus, this research can broaden the understanding of architectural psychology and spatial perception.
Distant migration of copolyamide breast filler following mammography: a case report
Authors: Yoon Hyeon Min , Song Woo Jin , Lee Chan Yeong , Kang Sang Gue
Published: January 2024

Copolyamide fillers, such as Aquafilling, have been used off-label for breast augmentation in many countries, including Korea. However, safety concerns have arisen due to reported complications, including induration, masses, mastalgia, firmness, asymmetry, migration, infection, and dimpling. We report the case of a 33-year-old woman who presented with distant migration of copolyamide breast filler to the left lower abdomen and inguinal area following mammography for breast cancer screening. This case highlights the potential risks associated with the migration of copolyamide breast fillers, particularly in the context of cancer screening procedures, and emphasizes the importance of awareness and vigilance among clinicians and patients.
Sudden deflation of the tissue expander used in two-stage breast reconstruction surgery: two cases of this rare complication
Authors: Ahn Jung Kwon , Jung Jae A
Published: January 2024

For breast cancer patients, the goal after mastectomy is to reconstruct a cosmetically beautiful, natural-appearing breast that is symmetrical to the contralateral breast. Breast reconstruction using a tissue expander is one of the most commonly employed methods. This two-stage method involves initially placing a tissue expander, followed by its exchange for a permanent implant. It is recognized as safe and effective, and demand for this procedure is gradually increasing. However, we encountered two unusual instances of sudden deflation of tissue expanders used in two-stage breast reconstruction surgery. Both expanders were placed using a dual-plane technique beneath an acellular dermal matrix. One patient had undergone radiation therapy, while the other had not. Upon removal of the tissue expanders, they were examined for physical rupture, but no abnormalities were detected. Postoperative malfunction of tissue expanders or implants is relatively uncommon, and there have been no reports of delayed leakage without rupture of the expander. In this study, we present a rare complication involving tissue expanders and discuss potential causes and solutions.
Sądownictwo kościelne w diecezji włocławskiej czyli kaliskiej (1819-1918)
Authors: Wlaźlak Władysław
Published: January 2024

Do jurysdykcji biskupiej należała władza sądownicza, którą początkowo wypełniali archidiakoni. Posiadali oni również znaczną władzę administracyjną na terenie archidiakonatu. W XIII w. w Polsce pojawił się urząd zwyczajnego sędziego zwanego oficjałem. Najwięcej oficjalatów w Polsce powstało w XV i XVI stuleciu. W stolicy diecezji uformowano oficjalaty generalne zwane stołecznymi, zaś w odleglejszych częściach diecezji utworzono oficjalaty okręgowe określane również formalnymi, które były zależne od tych pierwszych. W Królestwie Polskim kongresowym po 1818 r. w ramach reorganizacji struktur administracyjno-terytorialnych Kościoła katolickiego doszło do likwidacji archidiakonatów. Równocześnie zostały utworzone nowe okręgi oficjalskie. W tym czasie rzadkością było, iż na terytorium jednej diecezji działały dwa konsystorze generalne. Taka sytuacja miała miejsce w diecezji włocławskiej czyli kaliskiej, którą nazywano też diecezją kujawsko-kaliską. Z dawnego obszaru diecezji włocławsko-pomorskiej pozostało niewielkie terytorium, gdzie działał Konsystorz Generalny Kujawski przemianowany później na Włocławski. Natomiast na przyłączonych obszarach z byłej archidiecezji gnieźnieńskiej, gdzie wcześniej funkcjonował oficjalat okręgów, rozpoczął działalność Konsystorz Generalny Kaliski.
Z Profesorem Józefem Matuszewskim rozmawia Henryk Olszewski
Authors: Olszewski Henryk
Published: January 2024

Z okazji nadania Profesorowi Józefowi Matuszewskiemu tytułu doktora honoris causa przez Uniwersytet Łódzki w dniu 24 maja 2001 r. (por. sprawozdanie w CPH LIII, 2001, z. 2, s. 291-292) koledzy - historycy prawa z Łodzi przygotowali ulotkę z życiorysem naukowym Profesora. Przytaczamy ją in extenso.
Starożytne kodyfikacje prawa. Materiały z konferencji w Lublinie, Redakcja Wydawnictw KUL, Lublin, 2000
Authors: Górski Grzegorz
Published: January 2024

Recenzja: Starożytne kodyfikacje prawa. Materiały z konferencji zorganizowanej 10-11 kwietnia 1999 r. w Lublinie, Redakcja Wydawnictw KUL, Lublin 2000, ss. 256.
Dla osoby przeciętnie zorientowanej w genezie współczesnych instytucji prawnych stwierdzenie, iż korzenie te mogą sięgać czasów starożytnych, byłoby nie lada rewelacją. Ale także dla bardzo wielu prawników, stwierdzenie takie mogłoby być przyjęte jako co najmniej dziwne. O ile w przypadku prawników praktykujących, może to być po części usprawiedliwione, o tyle prawdą jest przecież, że i wielu prawników pracujących na uniwersyteckich wydziałach jurydycznych nie kryło zdziwienia dowiadując się jak często pewne instytucje znane były dziesiątki wieków temu. Widać to wyraźnie po 1989 r., kiedy w wielu dziedzinach prawa odchodzeniu od „wątpliwych” osiągnięć koncepcji marksistowsko-leninowskich towarzyszyło dokonywanie takich właśnie „odkryć”. Wskazać trzeba na marginesie tych konstatacji, że stan taki wynikał nie tylko ze swoistego „oszołomienia" nowymi koncepcjami, ale był też konsekwencją bardzo instrumentalnego traktowania przedmiotów historyczno-prawnych w edukacji prawniczej. Model kształcenia zawodowego, znany i nawet dość popularny w niektórych krajach zachodnich, zakładał właśnie ograniczenie czy wręcz eliminację przedmiotów historyczno-prawnych. Skutkiem tego stało się widoczne obniżenie poziomu środowisk prawniczych i właśnie na Zachodzie z takich koncepcji się wycofano. Uwagi powyższe dedykuję tym, którzy w Polsce dziś próbują forsować zdezaktualizowane koncepcje.
Karolina Adamová, Dĕjiny soukromého práva ve středni Evropĕ, Stručny nástin, C. H. Beck, Právnické učebnice, Praha 2001
Authors: Witkowski Wojciech
Published: January 2024

Recenzja: Karolina Adamová, Dĕjiny soukromého práva ve středni Evropĕ, Stručny nástin, C. H. Beck, Právnické učebnice, Praha 2001, s. 136.
W rok po ukazaniu się pracy na temat prawa publicznego w Europie Środkowej Karolina Adamovâ, historyk prawa z uniwersytetów w Pradze i Pilźnie wydała także w serii wydawniczej C. H. Becka nowy podręcznik, tym razem poświęcony dziejom prawa prywatnego na tym samym obszarze naszego kontynentu. Opatrzyła go też tytułem Zwięzły zarys, co ze względu na szczupłe rozmiary pracy jest ze wszech miar uzasadnione. Przede wszystkim należy pogratulować Autorce pomysłu wydania tego typu publikacji. Nawiązuje ona zresztą do czeskich tradycji w tym zakresie, jak choćby do przedwojennych prac Μ. Stiebera i R. Rauschera a odchodzi od wielkich ujęć ogólnoeuropejskich, by wymienić dzieła H. Coinga lub Fr. Wieackera czy też opracowań powszechnej historii prawa koncentrujących się na bardziej znaczących krajach zachodniej Europy i Rosji. Podręcznik Adamovej bowiem, tak jak w przypadku prawa publicznego, obejmuje prawo prywatne w kręgu kulturowym Europy środkowej, do której Autorka zalicza: Czechy, Słowację, Niemcy, Austrię, Polskę i Węgry (a także Chorwację i Litwę, choć historią prawa tych państw się nie zajmuje). Ma więc ambicje łącznego pokazania historii prawa prywatnego krajów germańskich i słowiańskich, ich ewentualnych podobieństw i różnic, widząc w pojęciu środkowej Europy wiele cech wyodrębniających ją od reszty kontynentu.
Karolina Adamová, Dějiny veřejného práva ve střední Evropè Přehled vybranych otázek, C.H. Beck, Prâvnické učebnice, Praha 2000
Authors: Wrzyszcz Andrzej
Published: January 2024

Recenzja: Karolina Adamová, Dějiny veřejného práva ve střední Evropè Přehled vybranych otázek, C.H. Beck, Prâvnické učebnice, Praha 2000.
Wydaną w ubiegłym roku w wydawnictwie C.H. Beck książkę Karoliny Adamovej należy uznać za ciekawą publikację dydaktyczną, przeznaczoną dla studentów szczególnie zainteresowanych historią ustroju i prawa. Autorka wychodzi naprzeciw dążeniom młodego pokolenia, które w Czechach (podobnie jak w naszym kraju) wybiera najchętniej kierunki studiów przygotowujące specjalistów w zakresie nowoczesnych reguł rządzących funkcjonowaniem państwa i społeczeństwa. Warto zauważyć, że reguły te kształtowały się na przestrzeni wielu wieków i współczesne rozwiązania ustrojowe i prawne bazują w dużej mierze na doświadczeniach sprawdzonych w trakcie długotrwałej ewolucji. Powszechnie sądzi się, że podstawy ideologiczne docenianego dziś w całym świecie społeczeństwa obywatelskiego zawdzięczamy nowatorskim doktrynom oświeceniowym, a ich praktyczne wprowadzenie w życie reformom rewolucji francuskiej.
In memoriam
Authors: CPH 54(1)
Published: January 2024

Karol Rebro, 1912-2000 (Józef Ciągwa) … 483
Jörg K. Hoensch, 1935-2001 (Henryk Olszewski) ... 485
Tomasz Opas, 1923-2001 (Władysław Ćwiek) ... 489
Irena Dwornicka, 1953-2002 (Stanisław Grodziski) ... 493
Kronika
Authors: CPH 54(1)
Published: January 2024

Konferencja naukowa: Polska – Ruś – Ukraina – jedenaście wieków sąsiedztwa (Leszek Ćwikła) ... 495 Międzynarodowa konferencja ku czci Profesora Alberto Burdese (Mariusz Jerzy Golecki) ... 496 Odnowienie doktoratu profesora Tadeusza Zielińskiego (Henryk Olszewski) ... 499 Wspomnienie o Profesorze Adamie Vetulanim (lrena Dwornicka) ... 499 Sesja dedykowana pamięci Profesora Władysława Bojarskiego (Wojciech Dajczak) ... 500Doktoraty honorowe (Przemysław Krzywoszyński) ... 501Międzynarodowa Szkoła Prawa Rzymskiego (Maria Zabłocka) ... 502Zjazd historyków doktryn politycznych i prawnych w Świeradowie Zdroju (Małgorzata Hasiewicz) ... 503 Kultura prawna Polski współczesnej. Korzenie – ewolucja – perspektywy. Konferencja naukowa w Instytucie Nauk Prawnych PAN (Henryk Olszewski) ... 506 Konferencja naukowa poświęcona trzysetnej rocznicy koronacji królewieckiej (Dariusz Makiłła) ... 506 Reorganizacja na Uniwersytecie Jagiellońskim (Krystyna Chojnicka) ... 507 Habilitacja dra Leonarda Górnickiego (Jacek Przygodzki) ... 509 Obrony prac doktorskich (sprawozdania napisali: Róża Dembska, Paweł Leszczyński, Marian Małecki, Jacek Przygodzki, Agnieszka Stęplowska) ... 510 Nowy periodyk naukowy: „Zeszyty Prawnicze” (Henryk Olszewski) ... 511
Władza książęca, wiece sądowe i prawo własności na Śląsku w XIII w. w świetle Księgi henrykowskiej
Authors: Uruszczak Wacław
Published: January 2024

La propriété des biens du Couvent cistercien à Henryków en Silesie se formait en résultat de divers acts d’aquisition (les dons, les achats, les échange, les gages). L’institution du retrait lignager créa un danger pour l’état de possession du Couvent à cause de la signification bien grande de celui-là dans les rapports juridiques en Silesie de XIIIe siècle. Pour deféndre sa possession, dans le Couvent fut rédigé un livre dans lequel on décrivait dans la manière très détaillée l’histoire de l’acquisition en propriété de tous les biens du Couvent. Le titre original de ce livre est le Liberfundationis Claustri Sanctae Marie Virginis in Heinrichow (Voir éditions: P. Bretschneider, Das Grundungsbuch des Klosters Heinrichau, Breslau 1927,- Liber Fundationis.... Księga Henrykowska, éd. par Roman Grodecki, Wrocław 1991). Composé de deux chapitres, le Livre de Henryków est une espèce de chronique qui raconte l’histoire du Couvent de sa fondation en 1227 jusqu’aux ans 1269/1273 (chapitre 1er) et des faits du dernier quart du XIIIe et du début du XlVe siècle (chapitre II). Il est la source historique qui permet de bien connaitre les rapports sociax et conomiques existants en Silesie au XIIIe siècle. Les historiens du droit s’intéressaient au Livre de Henryków à cause de sa valeur comme source de la connaissance de l’ancien droit polonais coutumier, bien que celui n’est pas du tout un coutumier typique. Dans 1’ article, son auteur s’occupe surtout la position du prince vue à travers du Livre de Henryków. Il présente le rôle de l’assemblée judiciaire dans l’administration de la justice en Silesie de l’époque. Il décrit aussi le développement du droit de la propriété des biens fonciers en Pologne au XIIIe siècle.
„Najpierw Niemcy”. Z dziejów prawicowego ekstremizmu w Republice Federalnej Niemiec
Authors: Maciejewski Marek
Published: January 2024

Dans l’article, sont présentés les principes idéologiques de base et ceux d’organisation de deux mouvements de l'extrême-droite à la RFA, à savoir „La Nouvelle Droite” et le néo[1]nazisme. La période du développement le plus grand du prémier mouvement tombe sur les années 70 et 80 du XXme siècle. Le second juit toujours d’une popularité, en particulier dans les parties orientales de l’Allemagne unifié. A la RFA, aux groupements les plus importants de la néo-droite appartenait l’Aktion Neue Rechte, qui vient de finir son activité. Parmi nombréuses organisations néo-nazies il n’y en avait pas pourtant aucune qui a réussi remporter une position politique du rang premier, bien qu’on faisait des essais, par Michaèl Kuehnen parmi d’autres, en vue de faire consolider ce milieu dispersé. La rélation entre la Novelle Droite et le néo-nazisme se forme dans la manière ressemblante aux rapports entre les conservateurs revolutionnaires et les nazistes au temps de la République de Weimar. Pas toujours spécialement, ceux premiers fournissait aux séconds, les arguments téoriques pour le nationalisme et l’autoritarisme et contre le liberalisme et la démocratie parlementaire. Après la seconde guèrre pareillement, la néo-droite essaya de jouer le rôle d’un guide spirituel parmi tous les courants de l’extrême-droite. De son oeuvre doctrinal, crée par Alain de Benoist, Klaus-Gerard Kaltenbrunner, Armin Mohler, Gerd Waldmann et par les autres nombreux idéologues, les extremistes de droite tiraient les conceptions d’une forme nouvelle du rasisme, de la xénophobie, ou de l’élitarisme c’est-à-dire de l’etnopluralisme, de l’etologie, de la zoo-psychologie et de la „méritocration”. A la RFA et dans d’autres pays d’Europe, surtout en France, la doctrine de l’extrême-droite se caractérise par sa réserve l’égard de l’idée de l’intégration du notre continent, c’est qui a sa source dans son anti[1]americanisme d’aujourd’hui et dans son anti-sovietisme d’hier. A la RFA, dans toutes les conceptions de la droite radicale est présent un slogan bien vaste et atractif - „l’Allemagne avant-tout” (Deutschland zuerst), qui garantit les nazistes et les autres mouvements de la extrême-droite d’une popularité sociale bien considérable. En Allemagne, différement par rapport aux néonazistes, les adhérents de l’extrême-droite gardent l’attitude plutôt critique à l’égard du passé hitlérien. Ayant pour but la transformation de l’Allemagne d’aujourd’hui en puissance politique et économique, ils ne veulent pas du tout y arriver par la voie d’un expansionisme territorial. En ce qui concerne les rapports internes, l’estrême-droite prone les slogans bien populistes, comme la modification du système capitaliste par l’élargissement de la fonction tutélaire de l’Etat. A la RFA, la doctrine de l’extrême-droite ne constitue pas d’un système homogène et cohérent des conceptions. Aussi dans ce point, elle resamble l’idéologie nationaliste et antidémocratique vue en Allemagne avant la guèrre.
Troponin testing in routine primary care: observations from a dynamic cohort study in the Amsterdam metropolitan area
Authors: Harskamp Ralf E. , Melessen Indra M. , Manten Amy , De Clercq Lukas , den Elzen Wendy P.J. , Himmelreich Jelle C.L.
Published: January 2024

Objectives

Troponin testing is indicated in the diagnostic work-up of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and incorporated in risk stratification pathways. This study aims to gain insights on the use, outcomes, and diagnostic accuracy of troponin testing in routine primary care; a setting that is understudied.

Methods

Routine data were used from the academic primary care network in the Amsterdam metropolitan area (968,433 patient records). The study population included adult patients who underwent high-sensitivity troponin I or T (hs-TnI/T) testing between 2011 and 2021. The primary outcome was the reported diagnosis and the secondary outcome was the diagnostic accuracy measured by death or ACS at 30 days.

Results

3,184 patients underwent hs-troponin testing, either with hsTNT (n=2,333) or hsTNI (n=851). Median patients’ age was 55 (44–65) years, and 62.3 % were female. Predominant symptoms were chest pain and dyspnea (56.7 %). Additional diagnostic laboratory tests were commonly performed (CRP: 47.7 %, natriuretic peptides: 25.6 %, d-dimer: 21.5 %). Most common diagnoses were musculoskeletal symptoms (21.6 %) and coronary heart disease (7.1 %; 1.1 % ACS). Troponin testing showed sensitivity and specificity of 77.8 % (60.9–89.9) and 94.3 % (93.5–95.1), respectively. Negative and positive predictive values were 99.7 (99.5–99.9) and 13.5 (11.1–16.4), and positive and negative likelihood ratios were 13.7 (10.9–17.1) and 0.24 (0.13–0.43).

Conclusions

GPs occasionally use troponin testing in very low-risk patients, often as part of a multi-marker rule-out strategy. The diagnostic characteristics of troponin tests, while promising, warrant prospective validation and implementation to facilitate appropriate use.
Multiple solitons, periodic solutions and other exact solutions of a generalized extended (2 + 1)-dimensional Kadomstev--Petviashvili equation
Authors: Humbu Isaac , Muatjetjeja Ben , Motsumi Teko Ganakgomo , Adem Abdullahi Rashid
Published: January 2024

This paper aims to study a generalized extended

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-dimensional Kadomstev–Petviashvili (KP) equation. The KP equation models several physical phenomena such as shallow water waves with weakly nonlinear restoring forces. We will use a variety of wave ansatz methods so as to extract bright, singular, shock waves also referred to as dark or topological or kink soliton solutions. In addition to soliton solutions, we will also derive periodic wave solutions and other analytical solutions based on the invariance surface condition. Moreover, we will establish the multiplier method to derive low-order conservation laws. In order to have a better understanding of the results, graphical structures of the derived solutions will be discussed in detail based on some selected appropriate parametric values in 2-dimensions, 3-dimensions and contour plots. The findings can well mimic complex waves and their underlying properties in fluids.
On the mean field games system with lateral Cauchy data via Carleman estimates
Authors: Klibanov Michael V. , Li Jingzhi , Liu Hongyu
Published: January 2024

The second-order mean field games system (MFGS) in a bounded domain with the
lateral Cauchy data are considered. This means that both Dirichlet and
Neumann boundary data for the solution of the MFGS are given. Two Hölder
stability estimates for two slightly different cases are derived. These
estimates indicate how stable the solution of the MFGS is with respect to
the possible noise in the lateral Cauchy data. Our stability estimates imply
uniqueness. The key mathematical apparatus is the apparatus of two new Carleman estimates.
A new onset drug induced diabetes mellitus presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis in a child undergoing treatment for B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A case report and review of literature
Authors: Sharma Preeti , Vyas Varuna , Didel Siyaram , Singh Kuldeep
Published: January 2024

Objectives

Hyperglycemia is a known side effect of anticancer chemotherapeutic drugs. This entity known as drug-induced diabetes mellitus usually does not present with the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). We hereby report a case of drug induced diabetes mellitus in a child with acute leukemia presenting with DKA.

Case presentation

We report a case of a teenage boy diagnosed with B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and was started on induction phase chemotherapy as per the Indian Collaborative Childhood Leukemia group (ICICLe) acute lymphoblastic leukemia-14 protocol. On day 12 of the induction phase, he developed hyperglycemia and presented to us with severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Serum anti glutamic acid decarboxylase 65 antibody levels were negative with low serum C peptide levels. Initially, the possibility of drug-induced acute pancreatitis was kept which was ruled out. Keeping the possibility of drug-induced hyperglycemia, the child was started on subcutaneous regular insulin which was titrated as per sugar records. Continuation of remaining chemotherapy was done by PEGylated L-asparaginase with titration of insulin as per home-based sugar records. Insulin requirement increased from 0.3 unit/kg/day to a maximum of 1 unit/kg/day during consolidation phase 1 with PEGylated L-asparaginase suggesting drug-induced hyperglycemia but subsequently insulin requirement decreased and insulin was stopped.

Conclusions

Drug induced diabetes mellitus can present as DKA during induction phase of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) chemotherapy. A high index of suspicion and close monitoring are required. The insulin requirements in these patients can be very fluctuant and may become nil during the course of treatment.
Diversity of amyloid beta peptide actions
Authors: Mardanyan Sona , Sharoyan Svetlana , Antonyan Alvard
Published: January 2024

Fibril formation by amyloidogenic proteins and peptides is considered the cause of a number of incurable diseases. One of the most known amyloid diseases is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Traditionally, amyloidogenic beta peptides Aβ40 and Aβ42 (Aβs) are considered as main causes of AD and the foremost targets in AD fight. The main efforts in pharmacology are aimed at reducing Aβs concentration to prevent their accumulation, aggregation, formation of senile plaques, neuronal death, and neurodegeneration. However, a number of publications have demonstrated certain beneficial physiological effects of Aβs. Simultaneously, it is indicated that the effects of Aβs turn into pathological due to the development of certain diseases in the body. The accumulation of C- and N-terminal truncated Aβs under diverse conditions is supposed to play a role in AD development. The significance of transformation of glutamate residue at positions 3 or 11 of Aβs catalyzed by glutaminyl cyclase making them more degradation resistant, hydrophobic, and prone to aggregation, as well as the participation of dipeptidyl peptidase IV in these transformations are discussed. The experimental data presented confirm the maintenance of physiological, nonaggregated state of Aβs by plant preparations. In conclusion, this review suggests that in the fight against AD, instead of removing Aβs, preference should be given to the treatment of common diseases. Glutaminyl cyclase and dipeptidyl peptidase IV can be considered as targets in AD treatment. Flavonoids and plant preparations that possess antiamyloidogenic propensity are proposed as beneficial neuroprotective, anticancer, and antidiabetic food additives.
Erfolgreiche Spitzensportförderung?
Authors: Borggrefe Carmen , Cachay Klaus , Werner Konstantin
Published: January 2024

Anschließend an die aktuelle Debatte über Ziele und Formen der Spitzensportförderung in Deutschland geht der vorliegende Beitrag auf der Basis systemtheoretischer Überlegungen der Frage nach, wie sich der Spitzensport erfolgreich steuern lässt. Dabei wird erstens dargelegt, dass Steuerung – systemtheoretisch betrachtet – nur als dezentrale Kontextsteuerung möglich erscheint. Zweitens wird die aktuelle Zielstellung der Förderung von „Medaillenpotenzial“ reflektiert, um daran anschließend einen Vorschlag für die Neuausrichtung dieser Zielstellung zu präsentieren, die auf die Lösung von Inklusionsproblemen der Athleten- und Trainerrolle über den Aufbau von Systemvertrauen gerichtet ist. Drittens wird die Konstellation der Steuerungsakteure in Form relevanter Organisationen nachgezeichnet, bevor darauf aufbauend viertens die Angemessenheit von Steuerungsformen im Kontext relevanter Interorganisationsbeziehungen reflektiert wird. Der Beitrag schließt mit konkreten Handlungsempfehlungen für die zukünftige Steuerung des Spitzensports in Deutschland.
Formulations in Chinese criminal courtroom interaction
Authors: He Xiaodan
Published: January 2024

This study investigates the interactional functions and properties of formulation sequences in Chinese criminal courtroom using the methods of Conversation Analysis. The data corpus for this study are audio recordings of five criminal trials heard in China. I show that (i) in response to opaque answers in the prior turn, the examiner tendentiously formulates the prior description to highlight the implication or inferences, for his or her pragmatic purpose; (ii) the examiner clarifies, redevelops the gist, makes something explicit that was previously implicit in the prior turn; or (iii) shifts the focus of the prior turn to make explicit a presumptive and damaging inference, in hostile examination, or to highlight favorable information in cooperative questioning. A key linguistic property of formulations is that they are preceded by turn initial discourse markers, which serves to indicate the examiner’s neutrality and credibility. Moreover, closed polar questions or tag questions in formulations are used by examiners to invite aligning and positive responses.
Beyond Suspicion: The Moral Clash between Rootedness and Progressive Liberalism
Authors: Mizrachi Nissim
Published: January 2024

For more than four decades, socially disadvantaged Israeli Mizrahim—descendants of Jews from Middle Eastern and North African communities—have continuously supported right-wing political parties. Scholars, left-wing politicians, and activists tend to view Mizrahim as reacting against their structural exclusion, or more crudely as acting against their own interests, but Nissim Mizrachi locates the source of their “paradoxical behavior” within the limitations of the liberal grammar by which their outlook and behavior are read. In Beyond Suspicion, Mizrachi turns the direction of inquiry back on itself, contrasting liberal grammar—which values autonomy, equality, and universal reason and morality as the only authentic human choice—with the grammar of rootedness, in which the self is experienced through a web of relational commitments, temporal ties, and codes of collective identity. Recognizing rootedness as a fundamental need and desire for belonging is necessary to understand both scholarly and political rifts in Israel and throughout the world.
Thermodynamic properties of chalcogenide and pnictide ternary tetrahedral semiconductors
Authors:   Department of Physics, Nilamber Pitamber University, Medininagar, Palamu, Jharkhand 822101 India, Pal S. , Sharma D. ,   Department of Applied Sciences & Humanities, IIMT College of Engineering Greater Noida 201310 India, Chandra M. ,   c Department of Physics, Poornima Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jaipur 302022 India, Mittal M. ,   Department of Physics, Dhanauri PG College, Roorkee, Haridwar 247667 India, Singh P. ,   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad 201206, India, Lal M. ,   Department of Physics, Government Degree College, Una, Himachal Pradesh 174303 India, Verma A. S. ,   Division of Research & Innovation, School of Applied and Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 284007 India
Published: January 2024

In this paper, we present thermodynamic properties such as heat of formation, heat of fusion and entropy of fusion for chalcopyrite structured solids with the product of ionic charges and nearest neighbour distance d (Å). The heat of formation (∆Hf) of these compounds exhibit a linear relationship when plotted on a log-log scale against the nearest neighbour distance d (Å), but fall on different straight lines according to the ionic charge product of the compounds. On the basis of this result two simple heat of formation (∆Hf)heat of fusion (∆HF), and heat of formation (∆Hf)entropy of fusion (∆SF), relationship are proposed and used to estimate the heat of fusion (∆HF) and entropy of fusion (∆SF) of these semiconductors. We have applied the proposed relation to AIIBIVC2 V and AI BIIIC2 VI chalcopyrite semiconductor and found a better agreement with the experimental data than the values found by earlier researchers. The results for heat of formation differ from experimental values by the following amounts: 0.3% (CuGaSe2), 6.7% (CuInSe2), 5% (AgInSe2), 5% (ZnGeP2), 6% (ZnGeP2), 0.4% (ZnSnP2), 0.7% (ZnSiAs2), 2.6% (ZnGeAs2), 1.2% (ZnSnAs2), 3.8% (CdGeP2), 6.4% (CdGeAs2), the results for heat of fusion differ from experimental values by the following amounts: 2.6% (CuGaS2), 0.6% (CuInTe2), 6% (ZnGeAs2), 8.8% (ZnSiAs2) and the results for entropy of fusion differ from experimental values by the following amounts: 6% (CuInSe2), 8% (CdSiP2).
Er3+-doped SiO2-TeO2-ZnO-Na2O thin film fabricated by ultrafast laser plasma doping under different ambient atmospheres
Authors:   Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Kamil S. A. , Jose G. ,   School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, Clarendon Road, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Published: January 2024

Er3+-ions doped SiO2-ZnO-Na2O thin films were fabricated using ultrafast laser plasma doping (ULPD) techniques under different ambient atmospheres; vacuum, nitrogen, oxygen and argon gas. The thickness of the layer produced depends on the ambient atmosphere during fabrication. The layer fabricated under a vacuum is the thinnest among all of the samples. In addition, the surface layer for the sample fabricated under a vacuum environment seems to be relatively smoother compared with those of the others. XRD patterns show that all samples are in a mixed amorphous-crystalline phase. All the Raman spectra exhibited a similar pattern, except for the intensity of the Si peak which depended on the thickness of the obtained layer. The PL intensity for each sample corresponds to the amount of Er3+ ions embedded in the doped layer. However, all samples still exhibited silicate-based characteristics, indicating nitrogen in Si3N4 was lost in the form of nitrogen gas during fabrication.
Kinetics of thermally induced processes in Ag doped As40Se30Te30 chalcogenide glass
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovica 4, Novi Sad, Serbia, Vigi R. , Štrbac G. R. ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovica 4, Novi Sad, Serbia, Štrbac D.D. ,   University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Trg Dositeja Obradovica 6, Novi Sad, Serbia, Bošák O. ,   Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bottova 25, 917 24 Trnava, Slovakia, Kubliha M. ,   Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bottova 25, 917 24 Trnava, Slovakia
Published: January 2024

The processes of glass-transition and crystallization of chalcogenide glass As40Se30Te30 with 5 at.% silver were analyzed using differential scanning calorimetry. The values of glass-transition temperatures and activation energy were determined. Two crystallization processes were also detected and three-dimensional growth. Using non-isoconversional models the activation energies for both processes amounted to 112(2) kJ/mol and 97(2) kJ/mol. Isoconversional models were used to track changes in activation energy. The presence of Te significantly affects the thermal parameters as well as the structure of the glass while the presence of Ag does not significantly change the degree of connectivity of the As40Se30Te30 glass matrix.
Performance of high sensitive heterojunction CuS/porous silicon photodetector
Authors:   Department of physics, College of Science, University of Tikrit, Iraq, Ahmed A. A. , Ali G.  G. ,   Physics Department, College of Education for Pure Science, University of Mosul, Iraq, Daham N. A. ,   Department of physics, College of Science, University of Tikrit, Iraq
Published: January 2024

In this work, copper sulfide (CuS) nanostructure was deposited on a porous silicon wafer for the visible light by spray pyrolysis method. Through this, a series of devices were suggested as a part of the deposit concentration of CuS on n-type porous silicon. Simultaneously, the physical features of the attained film were illustrated. FESEM exhibited that the average nanoparticle diameter increased with the concentration of CuS at orientation (100) and was found to be 47.84 nm, 56.36nm and 71.32nm, while the average diameter at (111) orientation was found to be 37.64 nm, 41.46nm, 55.22 nm of 0.1, 0.3 and 0.5M respectively. In addition to the atomic force microscope (AFM) showed the roughness and uniformity of the CuS/PSi fabricated decreased with increasing concentration of CuS, In detail, the attained photo-responsivity and specific detectivity were observed to be 210 mW/A, 340 mW/A and 3×1010 Jones, 4.2×1010 Jones at orientation (100 )using concentration of 0.1M and 0.5M respectively . On the other hand, the photo-responsivity and specific detectivity were observed to be 260 mW/A, 380 mW/A and 1.8 ×1010 Jones, 4.5×1010 Jones at orientation (111) using concentrations of 0.1M and 0.5M respectively. The presented work shows a substitutional system for an economical and environmentally friendly optoelectronic scheme. The photo-responsive considered to be in a positive linear relationship with the used concentration.
Hydrothermally grown ZnO nanorods in different aspect ratios and their gas sensing properties
Authors:   Ministery of Education, Directorate General for Education, Baghdad, Iraq, Jubear S. K. , Abdulmunem O. M. ,   Physics department, college of science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, Hassan E. S. ,   Physics department, college of science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: January 2024

On a glass substrate, zinc oxide nanorods (ZnO NRs) arrays of varying aspect ratios have been grown by hydrothermal method at 90 ᴼC with variable ZnO seed layer thicknesses applied by RF sputtering. The structural properties and gas sensitivity of zinc oxide nanorods were studied by using X-ray diffraction (XRD) for analyzing the structural characteristics was discovered that ZnO NRs and seed layer films are both polycrystalline, with the same plane preferred reflection for (002). The seed layer's crystallite size ranges from 19.51 nm to 30.45 nm for thicknesses t1 and t4, respectively. The measurements of the FESEM showed aspect ratios for ZnO NRs ranging from 3.03 for t1 to 4.9 for t4, with growth in different shapes: ZnO NRs for t1, flowers and rod-like shapes for thicknesses t2 and t3, and hexagonal-rod-like shapes for t4. ZnO NRs based on gas sensors and tests of the response of prepared samples on NH3 and CO2 gases showed good sensitivity to both gases at different concentrations (1000, 2000, and 3000 ppm), reaching 65–70 at operating 50 ᴼC.
Regional Revitalization through the Expansion of Smart Agriculture
Authors: You Jae Eun , Choi Jong Woo , Seo Bo Hoon
Published: January 2024

This study investigates the impact of regional innovation initiatives on economic development in South Korea. Through a comprehensive analysis, the study demonstrates a compelling relationship between regional innovation efforts and positive economic outcomes. Key findings reveal that regional innovation activities led to significant improvements in the region's economic prowess, as evidenced by increased GRDP, investment levels, and average monthly wages. Research and development (R&D) expenditure and local government spending were identified as key drivers of economic revitalization, further contributing to enhanced employment rates in most regions. The study concludes that regional innovation plays a critical role in boosting the overall competitiveness of a region. By fostering economic growth, generating employment opportunities, and attracting investment, regional innovation initiatives pave the way for sustainable local development. This paper is highlighting the positive impact of regional innovation on economic development in South Korea.
Marketing 4.0 to Improve the Positioning of the Optical Products of a Private Company, Trujillo, Peru
Authors: José Sandoval Reyes Carlos , Otoniel Morales Salazar Pedro , Edgardo Cruz Salinas Luis
Published: January 2024

The objective of this research was to demonstrate to what extent marketing 4.0 improves the positioning of the optical products of the private company Visión D'luxe, Trujillo, it was applied, pre-experimental design, quantitative approach, hypothetical-inductive method, the population consisted of 35 customers who met 10 loyalty requirements. The sample was not required and sampling was not necessary. The unit of analysis was a loyal customer of the private company Visión D'luxe. The survey technique was applied and the questionnaire was used as an instrument. The results show that marketing 4.0 improved the positioning of the company's optical products. In addition, it was found that marketing 4.0 significantly improved the positioning in the dimensions: brand, quality, price and offer of the company Visión D'luxe. It was concluded that the application of marketing 4.0 tactics improved the positioning of the company's optical products, the applied statistical evidence Student's t (SPSS V.26 Software), resulted in all cases that the p-value was below the significance level (0.000 < 0.05), having obtained an excellent reliability of 0.771158 in the application of Cronbach's Alpha.
The Impact of Product Assortment Framing on The Attitude Toward Gift Set
Authors: Ma Juhuy , Kim Gwi-Gon
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this paper is to study how consumers’ attitudes toward different types of product assortment and Unpacking Framing under the moderating effects of consumption situation, prior knowledge of products, and involvement. Results are based on a survey with 344 respondents. The results indicate that consumers favor a diverse product assortment over a simple one. Second, if the consumer buys the product as a gift, they favor a more diverse product assortment, however, if the consumer buys it to consume by themselves, diversification or simplification of product assortment does not matter. Third, in the case of diverse product assortment, consumer favors detailed message framing over comprehensive one. Fourth, in the case of high prior knowledge, the consumer favors a detailed description of the product. Furthermore, there is no such difference in the case of low prior knowledge.
Role Of Plant-Based Bioflavonoids in Combating Tuberculosis
Authors: Vijaya S. , Admuthe Namdeo Bhagwan , Sreenivas A , Garg Har Govind , Malar S. Ezhil , S Vinayaka K. , Padghane Sharda Natthu , Shrivastava Ruchita , Barwant Mukul Machhindra
Published: January 2024

Innovative strategies are required to address the ongoing threat of tuberculosis (TB), which continues to be a serious worldwide health issue. Growing interest has been paid to plant-based bioflavonoids because of their potential as TB adjunctive treatments. This chapter offers a thorough examination of the varied function of bioflavonoids in TB treatment. The first sections highlight bioflavonoids' natural defense roles in plants while describing their chemical diversity and origins. We study the mechanisms of action of bioflavonoids on Mycobacterium TB, including how they interfere with biofilm development, virulence factors, and host immunological responses. Notably, the potential for decreased drug resistance and shortened treatment durations is highlighted when discussing the synergistic effects between bioflavonoids and traditional TB medications. The anti-inflammatory properties of bioflavonoids are examined in the context of TB pathogenesis, addressing their role in modulating inflammatory responses and mitigating tissue damage. Clinical studies evaluating bioflavonoid efficacy, safety, and bioavailability are reviewed, providing insights into their therapeutic potential. Challenges associated with bioavailability and formulation are also discussed, highlighting strategies to optimize drug delivery.Incorporating ethnobotanical perspectives, we explore historical plant-based remedies for TB and the integration of traditional knowledge with modern research. The abstract concludes by outlining future directions, emphasizing promising bioflavonoid candidates for TB treatment, targeting latent infections, and advocating for collaborative, interdisciplinary research efforts. Ultimately, this chapter underscores the promising role of plant-based bioflavonoids as a potential avenue for enhancing the efficacy and resilience of TB treatment strategies, offering hope for improved outcomes in TB management.
Development of Thermal Energy Storage Measure by the Using Thermodynamic Analysis
Authors: Maajid Shaik Abdul , Ahmed Mohd. Sajid , Saeed Samed , Salma Umme , Nikhat Fatima Firdous
Published: January 2024

The comparison between compressed air energy storage, batteries, and thermal energy storage is crucial in understanding their respective roles in meeting heating and cooling demands in an energy-efficient and cost-effective manner. This study aims to quantify the impact of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) measures on a building's heating and cooling demands, particularly focusing on system efficiency and boiler cycling. Through thermodynamic analysis and modeling of TES systems with varying storage capacities, this research aims to showcase the potential of TES in optimizing peak thermal loads, consequently reducing the required boiler or chiller capacity and enhancing overall thermal system efficiency.