bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nazwy Gra komputerowa, Gra wideo, Gra cyfrowa w polszczyźnie. Analiza semantyczno-pragmatyczna
Authors: Kaszewski Krzysztof
Published: September 2024

Celem artykułu jest opis i porównanie charakterystyk językowo-komunikacyjnych trzech najogólniejszych nazw GRY WIDEO w polszczyźnie. Główne źródła danych stanowiły słowniki języka polskiego, Narodowy Korpus Języka Polskiego oraz przekazy pochodzące z mediów wyspecjalizowanych zajmujących się grami wideo. Badania wykazały, że analizowane jednostki różnią się znaczeniem słowotwórczym i realnym, łączliwością znaczeniową oraz częstością występowania w dyskursie i zasięgiem społecznym.
Этические аспекты клинических исследований в России и странах БРИКС: обзор
Authors: Сименив Cергей Я. , Хохлов Александр Л. , Солдатова Ольга Н. , Пятигорская Наталья В.
Published: September 2024

Введение. В условиях глобализации рынка клинических исследований (КИ) и интенсивного роста их количества, быстрого развития биомедицинских исследований с использованием новых технологий и недостаточного контроля за их проведением со стороны государственных нормативных органов и независимых этических комитетов, этические аспекты проведения КИ и проблема защиты прав пациентов остается актуальной. Цель.Обзор и сравнительный анализ законодательной базы и регулирования этических аспектов проведения КИ в России и странах БРИКС, обладающих мощным научным, индустриальным и экономическим потенциалом – Китае, Индии и Бразилии.
Материалы и методы. Поиск проводился с использованием баз данных PubMed, Medline и Google Scholar, с дескрипторами, включая этику в клинических испытаниях, законодательное регулирование клинических испытаний и этический комитет. Критерии отбора включали публикации с 2010 по 2024 год и статьи, посвященные регулированию клинических испытаний в России, Китае, Индии и Бразилии, а также их истории и формы оценки.
Обсуждение. В России работа Комитетов по этике построена по европейской модели на основании современных международных этических норм и нормативных документов РФ и ЕАЭС. Недостатком представляется отсутствие упорядоченного взаимодействия между этическими комитетами (ЭК) как национального, так и локального уровня. В работе Комитетов по этике Китая и Индии существует ряд проблем, таких как слабая организационная структура ЭК, необоснованный состав членов, низкая подготовка, некомпетентность, слабый механизм надзора и управления, неквалифицированная система получения информированного согласия. Этическая и нормативная регуляторная система Бразилии соответствует мировым требованиям, а также этическим стандартам, и направлена на защиту прав участников КИ. Однако, во всех развивающихся странах сохраняется потенциальная опасность для участников КИ с низким социально-экономическим уровнем жизни.
Заключение. Опыт стран БРИКС, интенсивно развивающихся в области КИ, интересен с точки зрения разработки возможных подходов к контролю деятельности, обеспечению взаимодействия, сертификации Комитетов по этике и централизованному обучению членов ЭК в России.
A New Technique for Utility-Class Detection in Object-Oriented Software
Authors: Al-Rousan Thamer , Abualese Hasan
Published: September 2024

Understanding a very large execution trace is not a simple task due to the complexity of typical traces. Detecting and removing utilities is beneficial in that it decreases the size and complexity of the trace and will make the software comprehension process easier. This study concentrates on detecting utility classes from an execution trace of object-oriented software and removing them. To achieve this goal, two novel utility detection class metricsare proposed to determine the extent that a certain class can be counted as a utility class. These detection metrics mainly depend on dynamic coupling analysis to address object-oriented features such as polymorphism and late binding. A case study was conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed technique where the results in this case study conform to the results in earlier studies. In addition, the case study demonstrates the practical usefulness of proposed technique which shows that, when 10%, 20% and 30% of total classes are excluded, the final execution trace size is reduced by 41%, 63% and 90% of its original size respectively.
Photogrammetric 3D Scanning of Physical Objects: Tools and Workflow
Authors: Reljić Ivan , Dunđer Ivan , Seljan Sanja
Published: September 2024

Ease of access to and low cost of hardware and software for 3D scanning have made 3D technologies increasingly popular in recent research. One of the possible 3D scanning approaches is photogrammetry which relies on using a data set consisting of photographs of the same physical object. In this paper are evaluated different 3D models generated from the same input data set by specialised software packages for photogrammetry. The main attributes of the 3D models are examined in comparative analyses and their differences highlighted. Furthermore, visual qualitative inspections are performed on the models and the results are compared.
IPARD 1 Programme - Why and How Its Implementation Did Not Succeed in Macedonia
Authors: Mitreva Elizabeta , Mitkovska Tatjana , Filiposki Oliver , Gjorshevski Hristijan
Published: September 2024

The aim of this study is to analyse the implementation of the IPARD 1 Programme in Macedonia in the period of 2007-2013 in terms of why its implementation did not succeed. The analysis was made from the planning phase of the activities, the way of financing, reasons for failure, the appearance of the first negative indicators of implementation, as well as the operation and functioning of the Agency for Financial Support of Agriculture and Rural Development in Macedonia - IPARD Agency. In this study, an appropriate overview of the situation is given, relevant conclusions are made in order to discover the causes of the anomalies; likewise, it offers better forthcoming solutions, i.e. solutions in the implementation of the IPARD 2 Programme which is in progress.
Improvement of the Method for Selecting Innovation Projects on the Platform of Innovative Supermarket
Authors: Pererva Petro , Besprozvannykh Oleg , Tiutlikova Viktoriia , Kovalova Viktoriia , Kudina Olga , Dorokhov Oleksandr
Published: September 2024

The method of selection of innovative projects on the rating assessment of their economic efficiency was improved in the course of the study.
This method implies systematization of different orientation of the lighting aspects of economic efficiency of innovative projects of individual indicators and justification of the procedure of generalization of the integral criterion of economic efficiency. Thus, the indicators of economic efficiency of innovative projects have a very narrow direction of application and allow you to compare only the same capital costs of the project. In order to facilitate the comparative evaluation of innovative projects in the paper it is proposed to carry out an integrated assessment, which involves ranking of the projects on the level of individual indicators of economic efficiency. This method makes it possible to comprehensively assess projects of different characteristics, economic sphere, duration of implementation and contains a set of characteristics of the studied projects, which systematically describe the level of economic efficiency.
Generalization of single indicators of economic efficiency of innovative projects is carried out on the basis of a point assessment of level.The scoring is carried out using the "3 Sigma rule", followed by the normal distribution of the data, almost reliably, can be distributed within the average value. This allows you to determine the score and rank of each indicator. The proposed method allows for multi-criteria evaluation of the project to quantitative comparison of individual parameters of different projects and allows you to hide different economic content and units of measurement indicators in a single matter. This allows you to make informed management decisions on investing.
Własność państwowa we współczesnej gospodarce ‒ znaczenie, funkcje
Authors: Bałtowski Maciej
Published: September 2024

State ownership in the contemporary economy – meaning, functions. Among the wide range of factors and institutional conditions affecting the economy and being the subject of economists’ research, state ownership in the economy – its types, importance and functions – often seems to be misunderstood. The aim of this chapter is to make an attempt, partly original, at a contemporary approach to state ownership (state-owned enterpris es) in economics. The chapter consists of four parts. In the first one, I present the controversies related to the separation and definition of state ownership and state-owned enterprises. In the second one, I show the importance and place of state-owned enterprises in the economy and in modern, very diverse economies. In the third part, I discuss the functions of state-owned enterprises. In conclusion, I formulate some comments and conclusions of a more general nature.
Płaca minimalna jako instytucja rynku pracy
Authors: Kalinowska-Sufinowicz Baha , Knapińska Magdalena
Published: September 2024

Minimum wage as an institution of the labour market. The aim of the chapter is to present the essence of the minimum wage understood as an institution of the labour market. The concept of minimum wage and its understanding in the development of economic thought were presented in the first part. Next, current and contemporary aspects of the minimum wage in Poland and chosen other EU countries were stated. Thereafter, arguments for and against the functioning and increase of the minimum wage were presented. Subsequently, the discussion on the doubts raised by minimum wages functioning in the economy was covered. The methods used in the chapter are critical literature analysis, logical analysis and simple methods of descriptive statistics. The conclusions of the presented analyses are included in the end. They are open-ended, i.e. the legitimacy of increasing minimum wages is determined by the economic situation, and can also be considered from the point of view of the function that the minimum wage should perform in the economy and in society.
Przedsiębiorstwa rodzinne – fenomen i jego trwałość
Authors: Węcławski Jerzy
Published: September 2024

Family businesses – the phenomenon and its stability. Family-owned businesses are a significant part of the economy in many countries. It is a highly differentiated population which makes it difficult to formulate a clear definition of them. The aim of this chapter is to determine the social and economic characteristics of family businesses, their changes during the business life cycle and their ability to carry out succession. The research method was a review of the research results of other authors, mainly foreign. The conclusions of the research indicate the possibility of a positive or negative impact of the specific characteristics of family businesses on their activities. In the long term, the character of typical family enterprises is mainly retained by small and medium-sized enterprises. The diversification of ownership and professionalisation of large family enterprises makes their family character mainly of an image nature.
Przedsiębiorstwa państwowe – kontrowersyjne instytucje II Rzeczypospolitej
Authors: Zagóra-Jonszta Urszula
Published: September 2024

State enterprises – controversial institutions of the Second Polish Republic. State enterprises in the Second Polish Republic aroused enormous controversy. Their existence was not in line with the liberal doctrine dominating economic theory, which was clearly emphasized by academic thought. They were also the subject of sharp criticism from representatives of large industry, who saw them as competition for the private sector. Even government circles also spoke critically against them. Despite this, the state sector continued to develop, constituting approximately 20% of national wealth in the late 1930s. The chapter presents the position of large industry towards state enterprises. Attention was drawn to the duplicity of economic spheres, on the one hand criticizing state sector, and the other demanding subsidies, tax breaks and government orders from the state.
Jakość respektowania instytucji w krajach posttransformacyjnych
Authors: Lissowska Maria
Published: September 2024

Quality of enforcement of institutions in post-transition countries. This chapter intends to comment on the insufficient respect of formal institutions in post-transition countries. It is very important to distinguish formal and informal institutions, because during the transition to market economy, only formal institutions changed, while informal ones were left unchanged. This situation brought about a potential conflict between the two. We analyze the results of this conflict and the need to enhance the enforcement of formal institutions. Among others, the policy can play a role in this enhancement.
Instytucjonalne paradoksy. Dlaczego dobre intencje dają złe efekty w skali państw i przedsiębiorstw i jak temu zaradzić?
Authors: Polowczyk Jan
Published: September 2024

Institutional paradoxes. Why good intentions give bad results for countries and enterprises and how to deal with it? The main goal of the chapter is to present the concept of institutional paradox. Innovations, hypercompetition and growing social demands create an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. In this situation, the paradox becomes an important concept facilitating the understanding and management of contemporary organisations. Traditional organisation theory assumes that science allows us to objectively discover the truth and formulate recommendations for politicians and managers. The concept of paradox assumes that knowledge and understanding arise from the confrontation of opposing but coexisting dynamic forces in social contexts. Paradox helps in accepting different views and supports tolerance for diversity. The chapter consists of four parts, which present: the concept of paradox, the institutional perspective, the paradoxes of macroeconomic development and the paradoxes of enterprise development.
O niektórych nowszych interpretacjach zasady niezależności banku centralnego
Authors: Wojtyna Andrzej
Published: September 2024

On some recent interpretations of the central bank independence principle. Between the mid-1990s and the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) central bank independence was a generally accepted principle guiding monetary strategies and policies in both advanced and emerging market economies. During the GFC it became clear that the responsibility of central banks goes beyond macroeconomic stability and has to encompass financial stability as well. This largely unexpected broadening of central banks’ mandate posed new theoretical and practical challenges and dilemmas. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have further complicated the already difficult trade-offs and have increased the role of interactions between economic and political factors. The aim of the chapter is to present and assess some new directions in research that emphasize these interactions. The recent arguments of some leading economists are cited, confronted, and discussed. The chapter also draws attention to the development of research on the central bank independence principle in the area of political economy and politics. The chapter concludes that there is a necessity to complement the research with the case studies of specific countries in specific periods, which makes it possible to capture specific aspects and institutional details that, at certain moments in history, may determine far-reaching changes in the functioning of central banks, and consequently in the entire economy. Hence the economic history return is observed.
Analysis of Misconceptions on Material Solubility and Solubility Product (Ksp) Using a Four Tier Diagnostic Test Instrument
Authors: Priyasmika Rendy
Published: September 2024

Solubility and solubility product (Ksp) have the potential to be chemical materials that can cause misconceptions in students. The characteristics of material that are abstract, concrete and contain mathematical calculations are often the reason this material is considered difficult to understand. This research aims to analyze the misconceptions experienced by students regarding solubility and Ksp material. This research uses a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The population of this study were all students of class XI Science at SMAN 1 Pronojiwo and all of them were the sample in this study. The sampling technique used is a saturated sample. The data collection instrument developed and used in this research is a four tier diagnostic test instrument. The data analysis technique uses quantitative descriptive which is guided by the results of the percentage of misconceptions experienced by students in each sub-concept of solubility and Ksp material as well as each question item. Based on the research results, it was identified that in general students' misconceptions regarding solubility and Ksp material were in the low category with a percentage of 23.35%. The highest percentage of misconceptions was identified in the sub-concept of the influence of pH on solubility at 26.62%. Meanwhile, the lowest percentage of misconceptions was identified in the sub-concept of determining the solubility(s) of salts or hydroxides that are difficult to dissolve at 17.48%.
Analysis of Students' Mastery of Mathematical Concepts Material for Linear Equations in Two Variables
Authors: Muthmainnah Muthmainnah
Published: September 2024

Mathematics learning still experiences several problems. It is still found that students have difficulty defining mathematics subject matter in their own sentences. Students also often do not know the actual applications and examples of the concepts they know. Students' ability to understand/master mathematical concepts is still low. This article aims to describe students' mastery of mathematical concepts regarding Linear Equations in Two Variables as well as efforts to improve students' mastery of mathematical concepts. This research includes qualitative research. Data collection techniques use interviews, observation, test questions, and documentation. The research results showed that students still had not mastered mathematical concepts in the material Linear Equations in Two Variables. This can be seen in students who struggle to memorize formulas and calculation processes involving large numbers. Apart from that, students do not yet understand defining concepts in writing and identify and create examples and non-examples related to the material. The efforts made to improve students' concept mastery abilities include teachers maximizing their role in the learning process and understanding various learning models that stimulate students' ability to learn with careful teaching planning by the teacher.
Project-Based Learning in Analytic Geometry Courses to Support Student’s Mathematic Communication Skill
Authors: Wulandari Yunita Oktavia , Yuniarto Eko , Octavianti Cynthia Tri
Published: September 2024

This research aims to design project-based learning in analytical geometry learning to develop students' mathematical communication skills. This research is motivated by the reluctance of the majority of students to express their opinions during class learning. Project-based learning was chosen because it has process-centered, problem-focused characteristics, integrating the concepts of several components of knowledge, disciplines, and field experience. Some exciting learning video designs on parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas were found in the findings of this project. Definitions, methods for analytically characterizing parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas, as well as example problems and exercises, are all included in the learning videos. The video showed that students could audio-visually express mathematical ideas about conic slices, presenting in algebraic form or using mathematical symbols. Through this project assignment, students can also develop their digital literacy skills.
Abortion From Countries A to U: A Comparative Analysis of Abortion Laws and Attitudes in America and Uzbekistan
Authors: Heller Thomas Allan
Published: September 2024

This paper compares and analyses abortion laws in the United States, one of the world’s oldest democracies, to those in Uzbekistan, an ancient middle Asian country that gained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The authors examine both the United States and Uzbekistan constitutions and other laws regulating abortion and other reproductive rights. Regarding the United States, it tracks key abortion decisions from the Supreme Court. The authors also explore general attitudes about abortion and reproductive rights in both countries.
Digital Transformation of Health: Towards the European Health Data Space
Authors: Proso Maja
Published: September 2024

The European space for health data (EHDS) is the first European proposal for the arrangement of a specific area common to the entire EU. The main goals are enabling citizens to control and use their own health data, nationally and throughout the EU (primary use of health data), cross-border exchange of health data and building a single market for digital health services. A further goal is to create an effective legal framework for the use of health data for research and innovation purposes (secondary use of health data), as well as the establishment of electronic health records and the development of a health data management system. In the paper author presents the concept of health data privacy in digital age and analyses the current health data protection legal framework. The paper examines the provisions of the EHDS Proposal, critically analyising the proposed terms of primary and secondary use of health data, as well as it's rules on data portability and interoperability.
Treatment of Occupational Health Risks in Criminal Prosecution of Abuse of Prostitution in Slovenia
Authors: Kogovšek Šalamon Neža
Published: September 2024

The paper explores how occupational and health rights of sex workers are dealt with by courts in criminal proceedings related to the crime of abuse of prostitution under Article 175 of the Slovenian Criminal Code. The authors find that judicial decisions on the crime of abuse of prostitution invariably include considerations regarding occupational health risks, access to health care, and the health rights of sex workers. The paper builds upon the authors’ previous research publications, where they established that in Slovenia, while the restrictive approach to dealing with prostitution prevails, elements of both repressive and integrative approaches are present. Stressing the health rights of sex workers constitutes an integrative approach to prostitution.
The Right to Privacy and Data Protection in European Healthcare Systems With an Emphasis on the Relevant Case Law And European Legislation
Authors: Turnšek Ema
Published: September 2024

Are personal data and information, which we trust entirely to healthcare systems, sufficiently protected? The article deals with the crossroads of law and medicine, specifically at the point where the right to data protection of a patient is being breached or insufficiently protected by law. In this regard, we have to first learn what is the actual scope of person’s right to (medical) data protection and second, understand when is that breached. The article analyses the origin of data protection and its historical development to find its core meaning. Further, it seeks the limits of data protection’s scope with the content of other related rights. With a comprehensive overview of European case law, the article exposes some serious violations of individual’s right to (medical) data protection.
Mathematical Competencies of Children in Various Early Childhood Education Programmes in Slovenia Before Entering Primary School
Authors: Antolin Drešar Darja
Published: September 2024

This research explores the mathematical competencies of children in various Slovenian early childhood programmes. The study includes 955 pre-school children, with a balanced gender distribution and a homogeneous age structure. The majority are enrolled in full-day programmes, with fewer in half-day and shorter programmes. Approximately 300 early childhood teachers completed the "KOM5 Competency assessment tool for early childhood children" for each child. The study demonstrates that children’s mathematical skills, as assessed by early childhood teachers, significantly improve throughout short programmes. However, when comparing children's competencies in full-day, half-day, and short programmes, it is evident that children in short programmes consistently score lower in mathematical competencies than those in full-day and half-day programmes. Furthermore, the comparison between full-day and half-day programmes reveals no significant differences. The study results are relevant for formulating early childhood education, advocating for a balanced approach that considers both the quality and duration of Slovenian early childhood education.
Teachers’ Perception of Environmental Crisis in Selected Slovenian Regions
Authors: Kozmus Andreja , Pšunder Mateja
Published: September 2024

Attention to the environmental agenda in Slovenia is growing in line with perceived environmental changes and is also being translated into school practice. Teachers are particularly important in educating about and raising awareness of the environmental crisis among young people. Within the framework of the ZELEN.KOM project, among other activities and with multiple respondents, we have identified 204 sets of perceptions of the environmental crisis among teachers, including their concerns about it, and the extent to which they are willing to be educated about it. We were interested in the differences between teachers according to individual variables (gender, age, place of residence and level of education). We found that teachers recognise and are very concerned about environmental issues in Slovenia; overall, there are no significant differences in their responses to the individual variables. In future it would be worthwhile to explore the transition from teachers’ declared views on the environmental crisis to their active, sustainable action.
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Prompting: Utilizing Existing Artworks for Educational Purpose
Authors: Đira Marina
Published: September 2024

This paper explores Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), whose popularity among users has notably increased with the emergence of the user-friendly chatbot ChatGPT-3.5 intended for generating text in late 2022. The paper first briefly discusses the previous research related to GAI, especially its implementation in the educational context, after which the focus is shifted on the characteristics of GAI models for generating images, and the specifics related to providing textual instructions to such tools for the purpose of generating visual content. Such prompting is compared with some examples of textual descriptions of images that existed before Web 3.0 (certificates of Sol LeWitt, art-educational method of observation and the analysis following a description of an artwork, ekphrasis). Additionally, the work engages in simple qualitative research on some of the possibilities of applying such GAI models in an educational context through examples of prompting, inspired by one figurative and one abstract painting.
Strategies for Creating Visual Symbols in Preschool Children
Authors: Zupančič Tomaž
Published: September 2024

Preschool children do not draw what they see but rather what they know about the object they wish to draw. These drawings are referred to as symbols. This study investigated how these symbols are created. For the purposes of our research, we grouped the motifs that children transform into symbols during drawing into three categories. Visual examples of the selected motifs were prepared and artistic activities were carried out on their basis. The study found that it was difficult to influence the drawing of spontaneously developed symbols, e.g. a house, a person, an animal or a plant, with direct visual impressions. The similar is true for symbols that emerge later in a child’s development. The study further found that it was possible to influence the drawing of those motifs that children do not develop on their own but only draw when encouraged by adults. Children introduce their own individual visual impressions into these symbols, which vary from one child to another. We developed new terminology for the different subtypes of symbols based on the results of our research.
Orff-Schulwerk, Kodály, Dalcroze and Willems in Slovenian Music Schools
Authors: Žnidaršič Jerneja , Senger Nikita
Published: September 2024

Through our research, we aimed to determine a number of factors relating to the implementation of the Orff-Schulwerk, Kodály, Dalcroze, and Willems approaches and methods in the subject Music Theory in public and private music schools in Slovenia. The factors we investigated are:fprevalence of familiarity with the outlined methods, frequency of implementation, views on perceived effects, and obstacles in incorporating them. The study involved 51 teachers. The research results indicate that teachers are most familiar with the Orff-Schulwerk approach and the Willems method, which they also most frequently integrate into the teaching process. Teachers recognize that these approaches and methods offer the most in terms of holistic development. Teachers identify the obstacles in incorporating these approaches and methods as: insufficient familiarity with each approach, lack of didactic materials, time constraints, classroom size, existing curriculum, and large groups of students.
Supporting Teachers of Pre-primary Education to Develop Children’s Thinking
Authors: Koželuhová Eva , Loudová Stralczynská Barbora
Published: September 2024

The aim of the paper is to present innovative teaching approaches to theoretical and practical modules, which were designed to support students of the pre-school education study programme in the field of communication and critical thinking development. Data were collected through content analysis of student seminar papers (N=185) and from student reflective reports (N=185). Data were analysed using open and thematic coding. The results indicated that students who had the opportunity to study in an integrated course with the use of supportive materials achieved better results in all monitored categories than students studying according to the original study plan. This comparison highlights the importance of an integrated approach to the preparation of future teachers, where they gain a holistic view of the studied issue within the framework of large teaching modules.
Świat informacji w bibliotece czy biblioteka w świecie informacji? O zarządzaniu informacją w wybranych krakowskich bibliotekach akademickich
Authors: Krawczyk Barbara
Published: September 2024

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie różnych sposobów zarządzania informacją w wybranych krakowskich bibliotekach akademickich. Do badania wyłoniono cztery z książnic naukowych w Krakowie, tj. Bibliotekę Jagiellońską, Bibliotekę Główną AGH, Bibliotekę Główną Uniwersytetu Pedagogicznego oraz Bibliotekę Politechniki Krakowskiej. W artykule zostały porównane i poddane analizie usługi oferowane przez biblioteki dla różnych grup użytkowników. Omówione zostały przede wszystkim usługi świadczone przez jednostki odpowiedzialne za udzielanie informacji naukowej. Wśród nich znalazły się między innymi: kwerendy, analizy bibliometryczne, szkolenia grupowe, a także spersonalizowane kursy. W artykule zostały przedstawione także rozwiązania, jakimi dysponują wyłonione na potrzeby badania instytucje, których zamierzeniem jest podnoszenie kompetencji informacyjnych użytkowników dzisiejszych bibliotek.
Selected biological properties of quercetin, curcumin, and kaempferol
Authors: Wielgus Małgorzata , Zaniewicz Nikola
Published: September 2024

Polyphenols are a large group of organic compounds present in plants, where they play various roles pivotal to their proper physiological functioning. Polyphenols are ubiquitous in many dietary sources such as fruits, vegetables, beverages, seeds, and honeys. Diet plays a crucial role in sustaining overall well-being of the organism and preventing diseases, including cancer. Despite broad spectrum of health promoting activity of polyphenols, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, many of them are also potent anti-cancer compounds. In this review we focused on presentation of three polyphenols such as quercetin, curcumin, and kaempferol. We discussed recent studies concerning their beneficial impact on human health and potential as anticancer agents.
Probiotics as a potential tool for gynecological cancers prevention and therapy suport
Authors: Kuźmycz Olga , Wierzbińska Wiktoria
Published: September 2024

The human body is host to a variety of microbial species that are essential for maintaining general health. About nine percent of these microbial species inhabit the urogenital tract. It is therefore important to establish a symbiotic relationship between the host’s immune system and the microbiota in this region. Disruptions of this symbiosis can contribute to the development of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), bacterial vaginosis (BV), vaginal candidiasis and/or even gynaecological cancers by promoting the proliferation of infectious agents. The chemotherapeutic agents currently used in cancer treatment are associated with undesirable side effects. Therefore, there is an urgent need for antitumor agents that have minimal toxicity compared to conventional treatments. Furthermore, the use of drugs to prevent or alleviate the side effects of cervical cancer treatment could significantly improve the quality of life of patients undergoing such therapy. In this review, we focus our attention on the potential efficacy of probiotics in both the prevention and therapeutic intervention of neoplasms affecting the genital tract.
Potential role of bacterial pathogens in the immunopathogenesis of ovarian cancer
Authors: Wierzbińska Wiktoria , Kuźmycz Olga
Published: September 2024

The development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques allowed conducting research with greater efficiency and determining the microbial pattern of niches in the human body that were previously considered sterile. Observed changes in the microbiome composition of patients with cancer lesions increasingly indicate the role of microorganisms in the tumour induction and progression. Overgrowth of certain pathogenic strains within the tissue may cause inflammation, which in its chronic form may lead to destabilization of host genome. Such changes may result in altering the expression of genes encoding proteins involved in significant metabolic pathways and promote pathogenic cell functions such as proliferation stimulation, apoptosis inhibition and modulation of inflammatory response. Consequently, these events may lead to tissue destruction, disruption of physiological processes and development of disease states including cancer. In light of emerging reports on the role of changes in the composition of the microbiota in tumorigenesis induction and the presence of pathogenic strains in the ovarian cancer (OC) tumour microenvironment (TME), the hypothesis of a potential role for bacteria in the pathogenesis of this cancer is also gaining interest. The following review presents a summary of scientific research indicating potential role of TME bacteria in the immunopathogenesis of OC.
The Cultural Paradox of All-Male Performance: (Dis)Figuring the Third Beauty in the Studio Life’s Twelfth Night
Authors: Choi Boram
Published: September 2024

The aim of this article is to explore the ambiguous and unstable boundaries of gender images depicted in Studio Life’s Twelfth Night (2011) where male actors perform female characters similar to the practice on the Shakespearean stage. As Akira Uno, one of the influential illustrators of Japanese shōjo manga, participated in designing the stage set, costumes, and make-up of the characters, the production presents the effect of “the third beauty.” This is characterised by both masculine and feminine attributes while simultaneously being neither masculine nor feminine. This unique feature reflects the position of women in modern Japanese society, where representations of female gender and sexuality are often marginalised and oppressed under the male-dominated social atmosphere. Consequently, the image of female gender has been rigidly fixed and stereotyped according to traditional norms. In this setting, the effeminate and beautiful boys in an exotic place become surrogates for females, who can freely explore their gender and sexual identity within the illusory world, where both homoerotic and heterosexual relationships are explored. Studio Life’s Twelfth Night reflects this illusion by adapting the styles of shōjo manga, but the production seldom offers critical insights or questions on gender issues, especially in the context of the realities faced by Japanese women in daily life. This article examines descriptions of female characters performed by male actors and interviews with the director, Kurata Jun. The main focus is on how the artists perceive and express the concept of gender in relation to Japanese social conditions, demonstrated through their physical portrayals and gestures in all-male casting.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Augmented Reality Pada Materi Keragaman Budaya Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Resnawati Panni , Arifin Muh. Husen , Hendriyana Hendriyana
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini mengenai desain dan pengembangan media pembelajaran augmented reality untuk mengenalkan keragaman budaya Indonesia khususnya rumah adat dan rumah ibadah. Penelitian ini didasarkan pada kurangnya variasi pendidik dalam mengenalkan keragaman budaya dan kondisi peserta didik yang terbiasa menggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi digital. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengembangan media pembelajaran augmented reality pada materi keragaman budaya kelas IV sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan model penelitian Design and Development (DD), dengan prosedur penelitian Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE). Validasi media pembelajaran augmented reality ini dilakukan oleh ahli materi, ahli media, dan ahli bahasa. Uji coba media pembelajaran augmented reality ini dilakukan oleh pendidik dan peserta didik kelas 4 SDIT Al-Fitrah untuk mengetahui respon pengguna. Hasil penilaian dari sudut pandang para ahli mendapatkan nilai dengan kategori “Sangat Baik”, serta penilaian dari sudut pengguna juga mendapatkan nilai dengan kategori”Sangat Baik”. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, media pembelajaran augmented reality keragaman budaya sangat layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran.
Challenges of Family Collaboration with Schools in Online Learning
Authors: Wahyuni Esa Nur , Efiyanti Alfiana Yuli , Pusposari Luthfiya Fathi , Setiawan Ananda
Published: September 2024

Online learning during the pandemic provides awareness that education requires good collaboration between parents (family) and schools. In approximately two years, the application of learning from home became an important moment for strengthening family and school collaboration to carry out learning. This study aims to map the challenges faced by both the family and the school to collaborate, especially in the face of online learning. This research uses a qualitative approach. Data were obtained in 3 primary schools through interviews and observations with data sources of 30 parents, nine teachers, six school committees, and three principals. Data analysis using qualitative analysis. The results showed three problems that became challenges for collaboration between families and schools, including academic, social, and economic problems. These three challenges need to be solved by the commitment of schools and families to develop the welfare of children in schools
Transitional Justice and Terrorism: The Case of Sri Lanka
Authors: Siampakou Niki
Published: September 2024

Sri Lanka has experienced a 26-year-long civil war between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which ended in 2009 with the defeat of the latter. Since the end of the conflict, Sri Lanka has engaged in a transitional justice process, which has been characterised by a multiplication of truth-seeking mechanisms and a disregard for victims’ needs. Currently, the government is establishing a new truth commission despite the disaccord of several civil society organisations and victims. Additionally, the proposed new Counter Terrorism Bill intended to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act raises a lot of concerns as it does not meet, like its predecessor, international human rights standards. Although transitional justice tools have produced favourable results for addressing crimes committed by terrorist groups and state actors in other contexts, (such as in Northern Ireland, the Basque country, and, most recently, Colombia), Sri Lanka still struggles to deal with its past. The present policy brief argues that the failure of Sri Lanka to address violations committed by the LTTE and by the state through transitional justice mechanisms is due to the absence of certain required conditions for the application and success of transitional justice in a post-war and post-terrorism context, and not to an inherent incapacity of transitional justice to be applied in such context. The policy brief discusses these conditions in detail, demonstrates their absence in the Sri Lankan context, and the failure of any transitional justice procedure under the current circumstances. In doing so, it adds a new case study to the emerging debate on the role of transitional justice in the context of counter-terrorism
Comportement alimentaire des zébus au pâturage en Guyane
Authors: Barbier M.F.
Published: September 2024

Le comportement alimentaire d'un lot de zébus de type Brahman a été observé en Guyane française au cours de 9 rotations successives sur une parcelle incluse dans un pâturage tournant. Sur 24 h, l'ingestion d'herbe dure environ 6 heures, et s'effectue principalement de jour, avec une période de repos bien marquée en milieu de journée. Au fur et à mesure de l'avancement du séjour sur la parcelle , si l'importance relative des différentes activités du troupeau n'est pas modifiée, leur répartition au cours de la journée varie ; on observe également les désagrégation de l'unité du troupeau, ainsi que l'homogénéisation des zones pâturées.
The Role of Machine Learning Algorithms in Sepsis Diagnosis: A Retrospective Overview using Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Özmen Evrim , Emir Büşra
Published: September 2024

Machine learning has great potential to extract meaningful information from large data sets and build powerful predictive models for disease diagnosis. The aim of this study is to conduct a comprehensive review of the role of machine learning algorithms in sepsis diagnosis. The research was conducted using the bibliometric analysis method. Within the scope of the research, an advanced search query was created in the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database and WoS index Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-Exp), publication type article, publication language English, open access publications published between 2000 and 2024 were included. In the WoS database, 277 publications were accessed using an advanced search query created with the relevant keywords on 05.07.2024. After excluding 87 non-English publications that did not include sepsis and machine learning, 190 publications were analyzed. In the treemap obtained in bibliometric analysis, the first five keywords include sepsis, machine learning, intensive care units, mortality, and artificial intelligence, respectively. China led in publication count, whereas the USA boasted the most cited publications. "Frontiers in Medicine" featured the highest number of articles, while "Critical Care Medicine" contained the most cited ones. According to the analysis of articles published, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in sepsis diagnosis has significant potential, especially in intensive care units. These technologies show promise in early diagnosis, disease classification, and prognosis prediction. Expanding research collaborations and a growing publication focus on key themes suggest continued growth in this research area.
On the Motion of a Vibrating Robot on a Horizontal Plane with Anisotropic Friction
Authors:   Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Shamin A. Y. ,   Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Rachkov A. A.
Published: September 2024

This paper is concerned with a mechanical system consisting of a rigid body (outer body) placed on a horizontal rough plane and of an internal moving mass moving in a circle lying in a vertical plane, so that the radius vector of the point has a constant angular velocity. The interaction of the outer body and the horizontal plane is modeled by the Coulomb – Amonton law of dry friction with anisotropy (the friction coefficient depends on the direction of the body’s motion). The equation of the body’s motion is a differential equation with a discontinuous right-hand side. Based on the theory of A. F. Filippov, it is proved that, for this equation, the existence and right-hand uniqueness of the solution takes place, and that there exists a continuous dependence on initial conditions. Some general properties of the solutions are established and possible periodic regimes and their features are considered depending on the parameters of the problem. In particular, the existence of a periodic regime is proved in the case where the motion occurs without sticking of the outer body, and conditions for the existence of such a regime are shown. An analysis is made of the final dynamics of how the system reaches a periodic regime in the case where the outer body sticks twice within a period of revolution of the internal mass. This periodic regime exhibits sticking in the so-called upper and lower deceleration zones. The outer body comes twice to a stop and is at rest in these zones for some time and then continues its motion. This paper gives a complete description of the solution pattern for such motions. It is shown that, in the parameter space of the system where such a regime exists, the solution