bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Augmentation of dural closure following cerebro-spinal surgeries using Evicel- an experience of 105 patients in India
Authors: Diyora Batuk D. , More Nilesh , Dhali Gagan
Published: March 2021

Background: For the neurosurgeon, CSF leaks are a frustrating post-operative complication, and for the patient, it can result in unanticipated morbidity and mortality. Immediate intra-operative recognition of incidental durotomy and dural closure may avoid it. Fibrin sealant is a two-component topical hemostat, dura sealant, and tissue adhesive consisting of fibrinogen and thrombin. We conducted this study to evaluate the efficacy of fibrin sealant Evicel in the management of postoperative CSF leaks as an adjunct to dural suture in patients undergoing a variety of neurosurgical procedures.Methods: This was a retrospective, single-center clinical study conducted on 105 patients who underwent elective neurological surgery from August 2015 to May 2016 at Sion Hospital, India. The efficacy endpoint was the prevention of clinically evident and verified postoperative CSF leak.Results: In all patients, the dural defect was effectively repaired intraoperatively, indicated by the absence of CSF leakage. The success rate of using Evicel was 100% in our cohort for the durasealant efficacy. No adverse effects were reported.Conclusions: We conclude that the use of fibrin sealant Evicel was successful to manage CSF leaks and achieve predictable watertight dural closure resulting in a reduction of intraoperative and postoperative fluid collections. It possesses an acceptable safety profile, consistent with previous findings from other similar studies and studies evaluating the role of Evicel in other surgical indications.
Clinicopathological study of thyroid swellings and it’s correlation with ultrasonography
Authors: Shukla Snehil , Patel Badri Prasad , Shukla Samir , Patel Vinod Kumar , Vaidya Kunal , Rathore Deepak , Ansari Fahaduddin , Chaurasia Jitendra Kumar , Chaurasia Divya
Published: March 2021

Background: Thyroid diseases are common and comprise a spectrum of entities. After diabetes mellitus, the thyroid gland is the most common gland to cause endocrine disorder. Lesions of thyroid are predominantly confined to female in the ratio 5:1 to male. Thyroid enlargement is the most common sign, it may be diffuse or generalized or localized. Both benign and malignant lesions of thyroid commonly present with a nodule. Prevalence of thyroid nodule ranges from 0.2% to 1.2% in children and from 4-10% in general adult population. Presently due to common use of ultra-sonography in the clinical practice the incidence of thyroid nodule has risen to 14-50%.Methods: A prospective, observational, single hospital base study done during the period from 2018 to 2020 in the Department of Surgery, Gandhi medical college Bhopal. Sample size was taken 60 patients.Results: In this study as patients present with thyroid enlargement and ulrasonography scoring according to TIRAD score, as TIRAD score is increased possibility of malignancy increased. On the basis of ultrasonography of thyroid to detect the malignancy sensitivity is 88.9% and specificity is 98%.Conclusions: Commonest clinical presentation is multinodular goitre is about 53% and ultrasonography scoring is TIRAD-2 and TIRAD-3 which was consistent with nodular hyperplasia. Second commonest clinical presentation is colloid goitre (31%) and ultrasonography score is TIRAD-2 and TIRAD-3. On the basis of ultrasonography TIRAD-4 and TIRAD-5 are about 13.4% and these findings consistent with Neoplastic thyroid swelling in histopathology.
Massive spontaneous hemoperitoneum: known cause from an unknown site
Authors: M. B. Anitha , D. P. Santhosh Kumar , Durgesh N. Siva
Published: March 2021

A 35 years old female presented to casualty with complaints of pain abdomen and vomiting since 3 days. The pain is non radiating type with associated abdominal distension. There is no blood or bike in the vomitus. She has undergone mitral valve replacement 1 month 15 days back and was on prophylactic warfarin medication. On examination vitals were unstable with pallor present and cold extremities. On physical examination. On physical examination: abdominal distension+ guarding+ diffuse tenderness over abdomen+. On USG Abdomen gross collection of blood in the peritoneal cavity. Patient immediately stabilised with 8 units of PRBC. On abdominal laparotomy, active bleeding from right ovarian cyst was observed. Right oophorectomy with peritoneal lavage was done. Hemostasis secured. Postoperative period was uneventful with good post op recovery.
H type tracheo-oesophageal fistula: 2 cases with review of literature
Authors: Makan Apoorva , Basu Syamantak , Dwivedi Pankaj , Tulsian Akriti , Joseph Vini , Gandhi Suraj , Shenoy Neha Sisodiya , Shah Hemanshi
Published: March 2021

Tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TEF) with oesophageal atresia is a common life threatening congenital malformation. H type TEF is a rare subtype (1.8 to 4.2% of all TEF) with the least association with congenital anomalies. We report two cases of H type TEF, first patient was a 2 month old girl who presented with the classical triad of symptoms, and the second patient was a 2 year old girl who presented with recurrent attacks of pneumonia, choking on feeding and noisy breathing. After radiological confirmation, optimization of pulmonary status and nutritional improvement, both underwent right cervicotomy with disconnection of the H fistula. Both patients are doing well on regular follow up. Detection of H fistula is difficult as compared to TEF since the clinical symptoms are variable, radiological detection difficult and diagnosis is based on a high degree of clinical suspicion. We present these two cases to document the history, presentation, clinical management and surgical procedure done in these patients.
Free radial artery forearm flap reconstruction of forehead defect in a 2-year-old child
Authors: Balan Jyoshid R. , Roy Vinu , Gopal Raj , K. Pradeep Kumar , S. Ajai K.
Published: March 2021

Reconstruction of soft tissue defect with exposed bone over the forehead is a technical challenge in pediatric population. The options vary from skin grafting, local flaps to complex microvascular tissue transfer. The local flaps leave unsightly scar in the neighboring area and may violate the hair bearing scalp, hair line and the direction of hair. Skin grafting requires a vascular bed for its take and the aesthetic appearance is inferior. The tissue expansion in an acute stage may not be an option. Here we present our experience of soft tissue reconstruction of a forehead defect in a 2-year-old child with free radial forearm flap (RAFF). To best of our knowledge free radial forearm flap has rarely been reported for usage in reconstruction of forehead defect in pediatric population.
Giant fibroadenoma of the breast: a benign breast mass mimicking malignancy
Authors: Jabeen Nusrat , Abdulla Hussain Adnan , Abushwemeh Mohamed Ayed , Alqaseer Asma , Alrayes Amal
Published: March 2021

Fibroadenoma is a common benign lesion of the breast that usually occurs in young females. Giant fibroadenoma of the breast is a rare benign pathology, which is defined as fibroadenoma greater than 5 cm in size and/or weighs more than 500 g. It is usually found in adolescent women. A 37-year-old woman undergoing treatment for infertility was referred to the breast clinic with an ulcerating left breast lump that had progressively increased in size. Examination showed a fungating left breast mass that obliterated the nipple-areola complex. Ultrasound showed a large soft tissue mass in the left breast with enlarged left axillary lymph nodes. Computed tomographic (CT) scan showed a 13×17 cm left breast mass. Core biopsy of this mass reported possibility of phyllodes tumor, while axillary fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) showed no evidence of malignancy. Total mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using silicone implant was performed. Final histopathology reported giant fibroadenoma. Most cases on giant fibroadenoma reported in literature are limited to adolescent or young females, however, our patient was relatively old, which makes this a rare case.
Evaluation of salivary gland tumors- clinically radiologically and pathologically: prospective study
Authors: Mishra Namita , Sharma Neeta
Published: March 2021

 

Background: Salivary gland tumors are difficult to differentiate based solely on clinical presentation or cytological findings due to their overlapping pictures. Often inadequate samples from cytology pose a challenge in preoperative diagnosis. Histopathology is considered the gold standard in diagnosing these tumors. The purpose of this study was to determine clinical, radiological, and cytological findings of these tumors and to assess the accuracy of these results with that of histopathological diagnosis.

Methods: Prospectively 52 patients with salivary gland swellings were enrolled between 2007-2009. Cases with inflammatory swelling were excluded from the study. Demographic, clinical history, preoperatively ultrasonography, cytology, and histopathological data were collected and analyzed.

Results: Most cases (65.38%) had parotid gland involvement. Benign tumors were common (80.76%) with pleomorphic adenoma as the most common one. Malignant tumors comprised 19.23%. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma were common malignant tumors. Local swelling was the most common clinical presentation, and no facial nerve involvement was reported. The hard palate was the most common minor salivary gland affected predominantly by benign tumors. The diagnostic accuracy of fine-needle aspiration cytology was 96.15%, followed by clinical and radiological diagnostic accuracy of 92.31% and 86.54%, respectively. Using McNemar's test, a significant agreement was found between clinical and histological diagnosis (p=0.1336) and between FNAC and histological diagnosis (p=0.4975).

Conclusions: Fine needle aspiration cytology is a highly accurate, sensitive, and specific screening technique. It is safe and reliable, though minimally invasive. Ultrasonography-guided cytology along with clinical, and radiological findings could enhance the pre-operative diagnostic accuracy in distinguishing salivary gland tumors.
Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic tool for the evaluation of laryngeal carcinoma
Authors: Sharma Ashish , Kanaujia S. K. , Kaushik Sandeep , Srivastava Amrita
Published: March 2021

Background: The objective of the study was to review the neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a prognostic tool in carcinoma larynx.

Methods: Patients who were fulfilling inclusion criteria after screening were selected for study. On the basis of cutoff pretreatment NLR (<3 or >3) divided into two groups high pretreatment NLR and low pretreatment NLR. Patient undergo chemo or radiotherapy and at the end of follow up these two group NLR were compared with tumor negative prognostic score, survival at the end of follow up, resolving of symptoms, staging change, tumor regression and overall prognosis at the end of follow up were assessed.

Results: Mean value of tumor negative prognostic score of early carcinoma with low NLR, early carcinoma with high NLR, late carcinoma with low NLR and late carcinoma with High NLR were 13.833±2.80, 24.04±4.5538, 37.833±8.68 and 55.33±6.429 respectively. 10 (17.5%) patients with high NLR show more than 50% tumor regression while 17 (29.82%) with high NLR show <50% tumor regression. 26 (45.61%) patients with low NLR show >50% tumor regression and 4 (7.01%) show <50% tumor regression.

Conclusions: It was concluded in our study that pretreatment NLR is an acceptable prognostic tool in carcinoma larynx. High NLR was associated with poor prognosis and low NLR was associated with better prognosis.
Diagnostic dilemma in cheek lesions in the paediatric age group: thinking beyond the expected
Authors: Joshi Anagha R. , Sankhe Ashwini , Patankar Soniya H. , Rahatgaonkar Mrinalini M.
Published: March 2021

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a tumour of skeletal muscle origin, is the most common soft tissue sarcoma encountered in childhood. The head and neck region is the most common site of occurrence of RMS. RMS is a highly malignant tumour with extensive local invasions and early haemorrhagic and lymphatic dissemination. Despite the advances in treatment modalities, with aggressive approaches incorporating surgery, combination chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, the outcome for children with extensive, recurrent or metastatic disease remains poor. RMS in the head and neck region can be misdiagnosed as an infective or inflammatory swelling, thereby delaying the treatment. Here, we report a case of oral RMS in a 10-year-old child and highlight the need to include sinister pathologies like RMS in the differential diagnosis when dealing with cheek swellings in the paediatric age group.

 
Olfactory dysfunction and anosmia awareness in coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
Authors: Juvekar Meenesh , Sarkar Baisali
Published: March 2021

Raise awareness of anosmia association in Coronavirus pandemic. Current finding about Coronavirus infection and its association with olfactory dysfunction and anosmia is reviewed. The exact mechanism of Coronavirus on the Olfactory system is still unresolved. The olfactory dysfunction is due to local inflammation of the nasal cavity or viral-induced olfactory nerve damage or both. Screening of all patients coming with anosmia should be done to early diagnose the disease and isolate and treat accordingly. Olfactory dysfunction is the most common clinical feature of coronavirus disease 2019 with anosmia being the most distinguished sign with patient may present with sudden onset anosmia as single clinical feature or in association with taste dysfunction and / or dry cough, sore throat, pharyngitis, fever. Clinician should be alert of anosmia and diagnose, isolate and treat patients accordingly.
Do You Have COVID-19?: How to Increase the Use of Diagnostic and Contact-Tracing Apps
Authors: Martínez Déborah , Parilli Cristina , Rojas Ana María , Scartascini Carlos , Simpser Alberto
Published: March 2021

Diagnostic and contact tracing apps are an important weapon against contagion during a pandemic. We study how the content of the messages used to promote the apps influences adoption by conducting a survey experiment on approximately 23,000 Mexican adults. Respondents were randomly assigned to one of three different prompts, or a control condition, before stating their willingness to adopt a diagnostic app and contact-tracing app. The prompt emphasizing government efforts to ensure data privacy, which has been one of the most common strategies, reduced willingness to adopt the diagnostic app by about 4 percentage points and the contact tracing app by 3 percentage points. An effective app promotion policy must understand individuals' reservations and be wary of unintended reactions to naive reassurances.
IX Feria de Proyectos de Ingeniería UC, periodo 2020-10
Authors: Moggiano Aburto Nabilt
Published: March 2021

Prototipo de lentes detector de temperatura para la disminución de aglomeraciones.
Depression Detection Based on Geometrical Features Extracted from SODP Shape of EEG Signals and Binary PSO
Authors: Akbari Hesam , Sadiq Muhammad Tariq , Payan Malih , Esmaili Somayeh Saraf , Baghri Hourieh , Bagheri Hamed
Published: March 2021

Late detection of depression is having detrimental consequences including suicide thus there is a serious need for an accurate computer-aided system for early diagnosis of depression. In this research, we suggested a novel strategy for the diagnosis of depression based on several geometric features derived from the Electroencephalography (EEG) signal shape of the second-order differential plot (SODP). First, various geometrical features of normal and depression EEG signals were derived from SODP including standard descriptors, a summation of the angles between consecutive vectors, a summation of distances to coordinate, a summation of the triangle area using three successive points, a summation of the shortest distance from each point relative to the 45-degree line, a summation of the centroids to centroid distance of successive triangles, central tendency measure and summation of successive vector lengths. Second, Binary Particle Swarm Optimization was utilized for the selection of suitable features. At last, the features were fed to support vector machine and k-nearest neighbor (KNN) classifiers for the identification of normal and depressed signals. The performance of the proposed framework was evaluated by the recorded bipolar EEG signals from 22 normal and 22 depressed subjects. The results provide an average classification accuracy of 98.79% with the KNN classifier using city-block distance in a ten-fold cross-validation strategy. The proposed system is accurate and can be used for the early diagnosis of depression. We showed that the proposed geometrical features are better than extracted features in the time, frequency, time-frequency domains as it helps in visual inspection and provide up to 17.56% improvement in classification accuracy in contrast to those features.
Sampling Rate Optimization for Improving the Cascaded Integrator Comb Filter Characteristics
Authors: Amrane Raouf , Brik Youcef , Zeghlache Samir , Ladjal Mohamed , Chicouche Djamel
Published: March 2021

The cascaded integrator comb (CIC) filters are characterized by coefficient less and reduced hardware requirement, which make them an economical finite impulse response (FIR) class in many signal processing applications. They consist of an integrator section working at the high sampling rate and a comb section working at the low sampling rate. However, they don’t have well defined frequency response. To remedy this problem, several structures have been proposed but the performance is still unsatisfactory. Thence, this paper deals with the improvement of the CIC filter characteristics by optimizing its sampling rate. This solution increases the performance characteristics of CIC filters by improving the stopband attenuation and ripple as well as the passband droop. Also, this paper presents a comparison of the proposed method with some other existing structures such as the conventional CIC, the sharpened CIC, and the modified sharpened CIC filters, which has proven the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Staying at Home
Authors: McCaffrey Katherine T.
Published: March 2021

In the spring of 2020 the novel Coronavirus upended life in New Jersey, US, precipitating an unprecedented state lockdown of 9 million residents. The essay reflects on the author's experience of the lockdown and her relationship to a Syrian refugee woman resettled nearby. The author identifies their shared experiences staying at home and prioritizing the collective good in the midst of a pandemic.
Catalysts in the direct synthesis of organotin compounds. I. Reactions of organic halogenides with tin alloys
Authors: Storozhenko P. A. , Magdeev K. D. , Grachev A. A. , Shiryaev V. I.
Published: March 2021

This is the first part of a series of reviews devoted to the direct synthesis of organotin compounds. This review considers condition and results of the interaction of tin alloys with organic halogenides. The efficient application of catalysts and the prospects of using tin alloys for the synthesis of organotin compounds are analyzed; possible mechanisms of these processes are discussed.
The effect of Sibunit graphitization on the stability of Ru/(Pt, Pd)/Sibunit catalysts in an oxidizing atmosphere at elevated temperatures
Authors: Borisov V. A. , Iost K. N. , Temerev V. L. , Surovikin Yu. V. , Osipov A. R. , Trenikhin M. V. , Smorokov A. A. , Shlyapin D. A.
Published: March 2021

The effect of high-temperature treatment on the thermal stability of a graphitic carbon material Sibunit in an oxidizing medium was studied in dependence on the presence of active component – Pt, Pd or Ru. According to thermal analysis data, a high-temperature pretreatment of Sibunit increases the onset temperature of carbon oxidation. It was found that holding of the Ru/Sibunit samples for 4 h in a nitrogen: air (1 : 1) mixture at a temperature of 400 °С resulted in a partial destruction of the pyrocarbon matrix of Sibunit and increased the mean size of Ru particles. It was demonstrated that ruthenium catalysts can efficiently oxidize CO at a temperature not higher than 200 °С and withstand overheats up to 400 °С without a significant loss in activity.
The effect of a nickel-containing catalyst on the tar carbonization process
Authors: Chesnokov V. V. , Chichkan A. S. , Parmon V. N.
Published: March 2021

Tar carbonization was studied in the absence or presence of the 7% Ni/CNT catalyst. It was shown that tar carbonization at a temperature of 350 °С without the catalyst leads to the formation of gaseous and liquid products and oil coke. Thermolysis products are formed via the separation of lateral hydrocarbon chains from the initial polyaromatic hydrocarbons. Gaseous products consist of С1-С6 hydrocarbons and sulfur-containing gases H2S and COS. Fractional composition of the liquid thermolysis products was studied. It was found that 50 % of the liquid products are represented by gasoline and diesel fractions. The 7% Ni/CNT catalyst was prepared by impregnation. The effect of this catalyst on the tar carbonization in the temperature range of 300–550 °С was studied. The addition of the 7% Ni/CNT catalyst to tar increased its yield and decreased the sulfur content due to partial conversion of sulfur to hydrogen sulfide and COS, which are removed with the gas phase. The electron microscopy study showed that the oil coke obtained upon catalytic tar carbonization is reinforced with carbon nanotubes.
Analysis of Integrated Healthcare Centre (Posyandu) Management Information System in Lapai Public Health Centre
Authors: . Yulia , Rahma Gusni , Prihastita Rizyana Nurul , Rahmi Afzahul
Published: March 2021

Integrated Healthcare Centre (Posyandu) management information systems are used to facilitate the process of recording and reporting Posyandu activities carried out by cadres. The purpose of this study was to analyse the Posyandu information system at Lapai Public Health Centre. This research used a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. While the independent variables were the knowledge and behaviour of the cadres, the Posyandu information system training, the length of work of the cadres, and monitoring the Public Health Centre, the dependent variable was the Posyandu Information System. The quantitative data analysis was done using a univariate analysis while qualitative data were analysed using the triangulation method. The results showed that 100% of Posyandu data were recorded by cadres using books/papers, 100% data processing was still manual, 77.8% Posyandu data were actively reported by cadres to the Posyandu’s person in charge, 100% of the information was disseminated, 41.7% of cadres had knowledge, 69.4% of cadres had worked for more than five years, 94.4% of cadres had received training, 72.2% of the data were recorded and reported completely, and 83.3% of the data were reported on time. An offline computerized recording system needs to be made so that it is easier to combine all Posyandu data at Public Health Centres.
Keywords: analysis, management information system, integrated healthcare centre
Relationship of Self-control and Media Exposure with Premarital Sexual Behaviour in Senior High School Students
Authors: Adinda Safira Amin Nada , Eko Wardani Hartati , Ekawati Rany
Published: March 2021

Premarital sexual behaviour is a social phenomenon that is common today. Modernization is one of the reasons for various parties to share pornographic behaviour on the pretext of being a medium for sexual knowledge. Adolescents with good self-control will be able to control negative behavioural impulses from external factors such as premarital sexual behaviour. This study aims to determine the relationship of self-control and media exposure with premarital sexual behaviour in 11th-grade students of Senior High School “X” in Malang City. The study utilized a correlational quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. A total of 76 students, selected using a simple random sampling technique, were included in the study. Data were collected through a questionnaire and analysed using a linear regression analysis with a significance level of (α = 5%) = 0.05. The study found that self-control and information media were both partially and simultaneously related to the premarital sexual behaviour in adolescents. Based on the analysis, the beta value of the self-control was β = 0.303, and that of the information media was β = 0.227. This indicated that the self-control variable had the most dominant relationship with premarital sexual behaviour. Further, the R-Square value was 0.416, which meant premarital sexual behaviour in 41.6% of the 11th-grade adolescents of Senior High School “X” in Malang City was related to two independent variables, self-control and information media.
Keywords: adolescent, self-control, media exposure, premarital sexual behaviour
Typical Characteristics of Agung Banana (Musa paradisiaca) from Lumajang
Authors: Rakhmawati Yunita , Rahayu Lestari Sri
Published: March 2021

Banana is a superior commodity in Indonesia, and its growth is unaffected by seasons. Lumajang districts are one of the significant regions of East Java known for producing bananas, particularly the Tanduk banana (Musa paradisiaca) which are also known as the agung banana. The aim of this study was to characterize agung banana as one of the M. paradisiaca cultivars. The present study was conducted between May and June 2020 in Pasrujambe sub-district. The results showed that agung banana is typically shaped like a horn and is 32 cm in length and 16 cm in diameter. Each bunch of agung banana has about 1–2 hands. Every hand has 15–20 fingers and weighs around 20–30 kg per bunch. Agung banana has a thick pulp and is sweet and yellow in colour. The colour of rind changes to black after about two weeks, and although it might look like a rotten fruit, the pulp remains hard and tastes sweeter. Each cluster has about 2–3 suckers. The fruit is generally ready for harvest after 11 months of plantation and can hold on for up to three weeks.
Keywords: characterization, banana, Musa paradisiaca, Lumajang
Parenting with Unintended Pregnancy in East Java, Indonesia: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Astuti Sriwidi , Adi Sapto , Puspita Ratih Suci
Published: March 2021

Teenage pregnancy is known to significantly impact the health of mothers and babies. Lack of preparations and poor knowledge might lead teenage mothers to have difficulties in practicing good parenting. Therefore, it is essential to assess parenting styles in adolescents with unwanted pregnancy (UP). This study aimed to analyse how teenage mothers with unwanted pregnancy nurture their babies. This research used a qualitative method with Rapid Assessment Procedure (RAP) study design. In-depth interviews, triangulations and observations were employed to obtain the data. Six informants participated in this study who were chosen purposively based on the inclusion criteria. The results showed that all informants took care of their babies by themselves. However, the majority of them showed inadequate exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), immunization and posyandu (Indonesian-integrated health post system) visit. Lack of informants’ understanding was found to be the leading factor of the inadequacies.
Keywords: parenting, unintended pregnancy, adolescent, sexual health
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE: A STUDY OF WORKING WOMEN TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECTOR UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Naz Sadaf , Ahmad Saghir , Batool Ayesha
Published: March 2021

Purpose of the study: The present study focuses to explore the relationship of emotional intelligence with the work-life balance of working women at the university level in Pakistan. The objectives of the study were: i) to determine the level of emotional intelligence and work-life balance of working women of public sector universities in KP; ii) to find out the relationship between emotional intelligence and work-life balance of working women of the public sector universities in KP. Methodology: The study was quantitative in nature and the survey method was used to collect data. The population consisted of all working women of public sector universities in KP. The sample of the study consisted of 350 working women randomly selected from 06 universities public sector universities. In this respect, two research instruments were developed one for measuring work-life balance and the second for measuring Emotional Intelligence. Data were collected after seeking consent from the working women. The data were analyzed by using statistical techniques. Main Findings: It was found that the majority of the working women had high emotional intelligence with a high work-life balance. A significant correlation was found between emotional intelligence and the work-life balance of working women. It was concluded that high emotional intelligence leads to a high work-life balance. Applications of this study: Therefore, it is recommended that university administration may develop such programs and policies that may facilitate employees’ work-life balance. Higher authorities may arrange training sessions for stress management which may help employees to reduce their stress and keep balance in their personal and professional life. Novelty/Originality of this study: The readers may come to know about the emotional intelligence and work-life balance of working teachers especially women in higher institutions and how both factors are correlated.
“…a Gentle Calm and Happy Resurrection” – Theological and Folk-religious Backgrounds of Crypt Burials
Authors: Ströbl Regina , Ströbl Andreas
Published: March 2021

For years there has been a lively discussion if there did exist a tradition of intentional mummification in Christian Europe, since hundreds of naturally mummified individuals of a social elite have been found preserved in family- and church crypts. But in most cases well ventilated crypt spaces are the reason for this natural mummification. Besides their dynastic and representative nature, crypts with the well closed coffins were probably understood as spaces of protection for a facilitated resurrection of the body at the day of judgement. Physical resurrection was church-dogmatical from the beginning of Christianity until 20th century and as well a private religious fact. Numerous inscriptions on coffins and crypt walls testify the hope of a “happy resurrection”. The believe in resurrection is common for all confessions, though it is probably Protestantism that has promoted burials in crypts. But only the comprehension of the interaction of different social and religious aspects opens the access to the complex “crypt”.
A Few Words About the Ice House of the Konsum Store in the Nineteenth-Century Priest’s Mill Factory and Residential Complex in Łódź
Authors: Pietrzak Janusz
Published: March 2021

The issue of ice houses, both those found among manor and farm buildings and those connected with industrial plants, is a research issue frequently raised in many countries of Western Europe and in the United States. In the Polish literature, however, it does not attract much interest, which is why knowledge of it – or at least the knowledge shared – is usually limited to the awareness of the existence of ice houses and their purpose, and only occasionally do they become subjects of more extensive research. This also concerns the very material substance of such buildings.

In 2015, on the Priest’s Mill estate in Łodź, erected along with the extension of Karol Scheibler’s cotton plant at the beginning of the 1870s, rescue excavations were conducted under the supervision of archaeologists Maciej Milczarek and Zbigniew Rybacki. They concerned the remains of an ice house built for the estate general store (including a grocery) called Konsum. Its preserved form is a result of a few construction stages completed in quick succession. During the third one (between 1883/1884 and 1889) the ice house we are interested in was built. It was not big as its capacity was approximately 100 cubic metres, and its structure was rather typical of larger industrial ice houses, with the upper (aboveground) chamber used as an ice warehouse, and the lower (underground) chamber serving as the store’s cold storage. Most probably, it was not used for long, however, there is no data that would allow to determine the time of its liquidation.
Selected Legal Aspects of Transaction Costs
Authors: Famulski Tomasz
Published: March 2021

The aim of this article is to identify the relation between transaction costs and the law, both on theoretical and practical grounds. In literature various approaches on the issue of transaction costs are presented, but it was Ronald H. Coase’s discovery and explanation that turned out to be one of the most crucial determinants of the development of Law & Economics. Thereby, the findings of economics on the issue of transaction costs are interfuses L&E as a jurisprudential movement. Detailed analysis of selected current Polish legal regulations lead to a conclusion that some of those regulations generate transaction costs, while other limit the ability to transact. Concurrently, legal regulations that foster reduction of the level of transaction costs are indentified. In general conclusion it can be asserted that the previous assumption – legal regulations can affect transaction costs in both positive and negative way – is true.
Badanie efektywności wybranych funduszy inwestycyjnych lokujących aktywa na polskim rynku nieruchomości
Authors: Tomal Mateusz
Published: March 2021

Badanie efektywności funduszy inwestycyjnych jest zjawiskiem dość często obserwowanym. Jednak tego typu analizy w zdecydowanej większości dotyczą funduszy akcji czy obligacji. Wydaje się, że fundusze nieruchomościowe z uwagi na to, że są stosunkowo młodym produktem na polskim rynku finansowym oraz z powodu diametralnie innego celu inwestycji powinny być przedmiotem szerokich badań. Celem prezentowanego opracowania było zbadanie efektywności wybranych funduszy inwestycyjnych lokujących swoje aktywa na polskim rynku nieruchomości w latach 2014–2016. W trakcie badań empirycznych przeanalizowano cztery wybrane fundusze inwestycyjne za pomocą relatywnych oraz bezwzględnych miar efektywności. Wyniki analizy ukazały, że większość funduszy inwestycyjnych działających na rynku nieruchomości osiągały słabe rezultaty, co może wynikać z braku umiejętności i wiedzy zarządzającego funduszem oraz złej polityki inwestycyjnej.
Obituary of Rzhanitsyna, LS
Authors: Odegov Yury , Razinov Anton
Published: March 2021

In the context of the economic crisis caused by the spread of coronavirus infection, the global labour market has faced serious challenges, on the timeliness and effectiveness of the response to which the viability of the world economy today depends. The crisis is global in nature and has a significant impact on investment, global value chains and international trade, with serious consequences not only for the economy, but also for the working-age population in all countries of the world. The global economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic requires a thorough analysis of the scale of its consequences in order to determine the most rational solutions. A situation of uncertainty about the future, fear of devastating consequences, and pessimistic forecasts were the companions of the first days of the pandemic. This article provides the first estimates of the level of unemployment and employment in various countries of the world in 2020. The article is divided into two parts due to its large volume. The first part reveals the reasons for the differences in the dynamics of unemployment in different countries of the world, calculates the elasticity of employment by GDP, considers the consequences of the pandemic for the global labor market in the context of changes in workers' incomes, and identifies the segments of the labor market that are most susceptible to impact. The second part of the article examines in detail the state of the Russian labour market and the dynamics of the main indicators of socioeconomic development of Russia before and during the pandemic, provides forecast values of indicators, reveals the features of adaptation of the Russian labor market to new challenges and their differences from the mechanisms of self-regulation during previous economic shocks, while focusing on the changes occurring in the informal sector of the Russian economy
Social Cohesion: Methods of Analysis and Ways of Achievement
Authors: Roik Valentin , Yudina Maria
Published: March 2021

The article is devoted to the issues of social cohesion, its conceptual foundations, and measurement methods that allow expanding the possibilities of studying the consequences of poverty and social inequality that lead to social disintegration of society. Trends in working conditions from the perspective of labour income, access to social protection systems, and stable employment are considered. Special attention is paid to the categories «social cohesion», «social disintegration», «life chances», methods of their classification and methodological relationships. It reflects the positions of international organizations, Western and domestic scientists on the phenomenon of social cohesion, the relevance of which in the life of modern societies is currently increasing. Existing and proposed methods of assessing social cohesion, social disintegration, and life chances can be used to analyze the effectiveness of social policy, allowing them to identify real opportunities to achieve certain levels of material well-being and quality of life for the most typical population groups by income levels, education, and duration of employment in professional groups. This provides a more accurate analysis of opportunities to achieve a higher level of education, social status, access to quality medical care, and reliable insurance institutions. The degree of access of individuals to knowledge, social services, employment, and social networks reflects not only their potential opportunities that can be realized in the future, but also describes the current state of Affairs: an uneven distribution of resources that generates poverty and social disunity. The triad of «poverty – social inequality – life chances» is considered in a union context to develop recommendations for improving social policy.
Quality of Working Life of Remote Employees: Methodological Approaches and First Assessments for the EU and Russia
Authors: Loktyukhina Natalya , Chernykh Ekaterina
Published: March 2021

The article reviews the theoretical and methodological provisions in the field of the quality of working life, summarizes the experience of foreign and Russian research in this area. Analyzed modern initiatives, approaches and proposals of international organizations. A system of indicators (characteristics) is proposed to describe the components of quality of working life of remote workers, it is concluded that these largely depend on personal circumstances (family situation, the presence of children, the ability to work at home and equipment of the workplace), which means that the characteristics of quality of working life can be supplemented with personal indicators that affect to the general level of quality of working life. Based on survey data in Europe and Russia, the risks of a decrease in the quality of working life of remote employees are shown, due to the blurring of the boundaries between work and personal life. Measures are proposed to organize the work of remote teams (primarily at the company level and in the development of the new legislation on remote work adopted in Russia) aimed at increasing the quality of working life of remote employees and reducing costs and profit growth for the employer. The problem areas are identified that require further research in terms of the development of the concept of the quality of working life.
Russian Experts on Universal Basic Income: Estimates for 2020
Authors: Bobkov Vyacheslav , Odintsova Yelena
Published: March 2021

The article presents the main results of a survey of Russian experts conducted in 2020 with the participation of the authors among representatives of the research community, leading universities, the business community, trade unions and state and municipal government bodies regarding the main theoretical and methodological aspects of the concept of universal basic income (UBI) in relation to Russian conditions, the feasibility of its introduction in Russia, as well as the main parameters of possible transitional forms of UBI for Russia. The palette of the obtained expert assessments, generalized and systematized in the following areas, is shown: 1) UBI criteria; 2) Russia's readiness for the introduction of UBI; 3) current challenges for Russia (priority goals of the introduction of UBI, forms of implementation, sources of funding, method of implementation, experiments on the introduction of UBI); 4) risks and positive effects of the introduction of UBI. It was revealed that a common position among experts regarding Russia's readiness to introduce UBI has not yet been formed: almost half of the interviewed experts spoke in favor of the feasibility of implementing transitional forms of UBI in our country, a slightly smaller group of experts believes that Russia is not ready to introduce UBI in principle. Experts associate the primary goals of the possible introduction of UBI in Russia, first of all, with the mitigation (overcoming) of the problems of poverty and socio-economic inequality, ensuring a minimum standard of living for vulnerable categories of the population, ensuring social justice (the right to life, equal opportunities). Support for the idea of implementing a pilot project (projects) for the introduction of UBI was revealed. The opinions of experts on the target categories of the population during the implementation of experiments on the introduction of UBI, the methods of their formation, and the duration of pilot projects were obtained.
El derecho a interponer recursos y a obtener reparación de los familiares de personas desaparecidas durante la guerra civil española
Authors: Capellà i Roig Margalida
Published: March 2021

Este estudio se centra en el derecho a reparación económica y el derecho a saber la suerte o el paradero de las personas civiles desaparecidas durante la Guerra Civil en España y a recuperar sus restos. El objetivo es explicar qué recursos existen en derecho español para que familiares de las víctimas civiles de las desapariciones relacionadas con la Guerra Civil y la represión franquista puedan reclamar una investigación judicial sobre los hechos acaecidos, la localización y exhumación de las personas desaparecidas y, además, una reparación del daño sufrido, en concreto por el trato inhumano y cruel infligido por acción o por omisión a estos familiares tanto durante los períodos mencionados como incluso en la actual democracia. Planteo si estos recursos son efectivos de acuerdo con los estándares internacionales y si la reparación prevista resulta adecuada, efectiva y rápida.
La conceptualización legal de la trata sexual en Argentina. Lenguajes políticos y definiciones penales
Authors: Coppa Lucía Inés
Published: March 2021

En el presente artículo me propongo recapitular algunas claves analíticas en torno a la noción de trata como conceptualización legal en la Argentina y sus implicaciones para los procesos penales. En primer lugar, sugiero revisar algunas coordenadas teóricas para pensar lo legal como discurso de verdad. En segundo lugar, ubico los debates sobre el alcance de la definición del delito de trata de personas en el marco de las disputas en torno a la comprensión de la sexualidad comercial y su recepción en Argentina. Por último, esbozo algunas reflexiones que apuntan a vincular las teorizaciones aludidas y su traducción en el ámbito penal.
Políticas conductuales
Authors: Güemes Cecilia
Published: March 2021

Las políticas conductuales aportan claves interpretativas que mejoran el diseño, selección e implementación de las respuestas a problemas públicos, a la vez que aterrizan como herramienta política que aumenta las probabilidades de alcanzar soluciones legítimas y eficaces a “problemas malditos”. Esa voz repasa las nuevas tecnologías de gobierno que recogen los aportes conductuales: nudges, norma social, think y cambio identitario. En segundo lugar, ofrece pistas sobre cómo se han institucionalizados los esfuerzos por trasladar los conocimientos conductuales a las políticas, ya sea modo ad hoc, transversal u organizacionalmente y la importancia de integrar metodologías cualitativas para incrementar la eficacia en las intervenciones experimentales. A continuación, resume las críticas formuladas al enfoque nudge: quienes diseñan, los temas y asuntos que abordan, y su efectividad. A modo de conclusión, termina con una reflexión sobre las expectativas a futuro que suscita el tema y la importancia de que las nuevas tecnologías de gobierno se sumen e integren a las más clásicas.
Comunismo y Estado. Una invitación a discutir fuera de la ortodoxia
Authors: Guastini Riccardo
Published: March 2021

Releyendo. Publicado originalmente como “Comunismo e stato. Un invito a discutere fuori dell' ortodossia” en Problemi del socialismo, n.9, año XIX, 1978, pp. 79-97. Traducción a cargo de Hernán G. Bouvier (CONICET-UNC. Argentina).
El segundo “caso Pablo Hasél”
Authors: Dopico Gómez-Aller Jacobo
Published: March 2021

La segunda condena al músico Pablo Hasél por delitos relacionados con actos de expresión (injurias a miembros de la familia real, enaltecimiento del terrorismo e injurias a la policía) ha generado una importante polémica, En este texto se propone un análisis detallado de las expresiones que han dado lugar a la condena, y se confronta el razonamiento de las sentencias condenatorias con los estándares del Tribunal Constitucional y del Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos en materia de libertad de expresión.
Sobre el análisis de la «igualdad». El concepto de igualdad y el «momento feliz» de la transición española. Comentario a Alfonso Ruiz Miguel, Cuestiones de principios: entre política y Derecho
Authors: Gargarella Roberto
Published: March 2021

Este artículo reseña: Alfonso Ruiz Miguel, Cuestiones de principios: entre política y Derecho, Madrid, 2020, Centro de Estudios Políticos y Constitucionales, 615 pp.
Denis Diderot, Contra el colonialismo y las tiranías. Contribuciones políticas a la 'Historia de las dos Indias', Estudio introductorio, traducción y notas de Roberto R. Aramayo
Authors: Seoane Pinilla Julio
Published: March 2021

Este artículo reseña:  Denis Diderot, Contra el colonialismo y las tiranías. Contribuciones políticas a la 'Historia de las dos Indias', Estudio introductorio, traducción y notas de Roberto R. Aramayo. Madrid,  Plaza y Valdés, 2020 ,248 pp