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APPROACH TO DEVELOPING A MARITIME CYBERSECURITY VIRTUAL TRAINING ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Nikolov Borislav
Published: July 2024

The maritime industry is increasingly reliant on digital systems for navigation, communication, cargo management, and other critical functions. As these systems become more interconnected and technologically advanced, they also become vulnerable to cyber threats. A virtual training environment allows maritime personnel to simulate cyber attacks and practice responding to them, enhancing their preparedness and resilience against real-world cyber threats. Cyber attacks targeting maritime assets can have severe consequences, including disruptions to operations, financial losses, environmental damage, and even threats to human safety. By providing virtual training environments, maritime organizations can identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks before they escalate into actual incidents, thereby safeguarding their assets and operations. Regulatory bodies, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and various national maritime authorities, have established guidelines and regulations aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in the maritime sector. Developing a virtual training environment enables maritime organizations to ensure compliance with these regulations by training personnel on cybersecurity best practices and regulatory requirements. Conducting hands-on cybersecurity training in a real-world maritime environment can be logistically challenging and costly. A virtual training environment offers a cost-effective alternative by allowing personnel to engage in realistic cybersecurity scenarios without the need for physical equipment or resources. This paper presents an approach to developing a maritime cybersecurity virtual training environment utilizing open-source software.
ANT DETECTION USING YOLOV8: EVALUATION OF DATASET TRANSFER IMPACT
Authors: Apeinans Ilmars , Tārauds Valdis , Litavniece Lienīte , Kodors Sergejs , Zarembo Imants
Published: July 2024

In order to avoid having to fight with aphids and plant virus diseases caused by them in gardens, it is very important to notice ant colonies. As a result we decided to train artificial intelligence to detect ant colonies, then this artificial intelligence can be integrated into an autonomous orchard monitoring system using unmanned aerial vehicles. However, there is restricted availability of open datasets, which contain natural images and region specific species. In the scope of pilot study we decided to train convolutional neural network using ANTS dataset and to test it on small domain-specific dataset to identify the need to collect new dataset. The experiment was completed using the popular architecture YOLOv8. The YOLOv8n and YOLOv8m models trained on ANTS showed accuracy 98% and 99% mAP@0.5. Meanwhile, their accuracy was only 6% and 5% mAP@0.5 respectively testing on our dataset called “WildAnts”. Our pilot study experimentally proves that it is important to collect natural dataset of ant images to train robust artificial intelligence for orchard monitoring using unmanned aerial vehicles. This study will be interesting for all machine learning specialists, because it numerically shows accuracy decrease in the result of dataset transfer.
CALCULATION OF HUMAN FATIGUE IN THE ENVIRONMENT OF LINGUISTIC VARIABLES
Authors: Eriņš Matīss , Markovičs Zigurds
Published: July 2024

In order to reduce the number of accidents in such sectors of work, such as, driving vehicles, the operator's work on the radar screen, a system is required capable of determining the degree of fatigue of a particular person at a given moment of time according to the data received from sources of information, preventing arbitrary fall asleep and providing recommendations for further action regarding rest options up to work suspension. The system shall be suitable for a situation where the space of the measured parameters consists predominantly of parameters with no numerical values (gradations). There is only a linguistic description with a scoring scale. For this parameter group, it is proposed to use the theories of the non-strict and linguistic variables for the implementation of decision procedures. It not only brings a portion of the system’s operating algorithm calculations into an environment of non-strict mathematics and also allows the decision to return to the normal environment. The work provides a calculation algorithm in a non-strict environment and a description of the resulting computer system.
A METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND EVALUATING WEBOMETRIC INDICATORS OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Authors: Talipova Diyora , Ganiyeva Barno , Normatov Sherbek , Rakhmatullaev Marat
Published: July 2024

The complexity of modern social communications and the transformation of society's information environment create unique competition among public digital libraries to attract readers. Library websites play an important role in managing the activities of digital libraries and improving their position in the information space. In general, the website is considered the "calling card" of the electronic library. It is not only a means of communication between readers and the library, but also a source of information that allows you to evaluate the activities of the library based on information about the use of library website by readers. The purpose of the study is to develop a data processing method to improve the efficiency of evaluating public library information resources and websites. A method and algorithm for expert assessment of a site using fuzzy logic are proposed. The article presents the possibilities of using web analytics to determine webometric indicators of a library website, study user behavior patterns, as well as analysis that improves the functionality of the site. Libraries are offered a comprehensive method for multi-criteria evaluation of websites. The essence of this method is that with this method we can not only evaluate the website in a traditional way, but also get the following useful results: full evaluation of websites, evaluation of websites according to certain criteria, selective comparison and ranking of websites are presented. An analysis of classification criteria for evaluating public library websites is presented. To minimize subjectivity when evaluating a website, the evaluation process can involve not only experts, but also a wider audience through online and offline surveys. In general, assessment of electronic public library websites is necessary not only to determine the rating of libraries, but also to make the right management decisions, as well as to determine the needs and interests of readers.
INTELLIGENT RAIL TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - METHODOLOGICAL ESSENCE, GOALS AND TASKS
Authors: Dimitrov Dimitar , Lalov Krassimir
Published: July 2024

The use of intelligent systems for the management of railway transport is a current issue related to a number of innovative methods of carrying out freight and passenger transport, traffic management and efficient use of the infrastructure. These systems allow users to be better informed and use them more safely, more coordinated and "smarter". From a methodological point of view, the requirements for these systems are growing, and the technical solutions are developing according to the trends for the development and modernization of the information technologies themselves. In this article, a generalized methodological analysis is made for the requirements, goals and tasks of these systems. The experience of the implemented intelligent systems that are used to manage railway transport is reported, as well as the types of information services that are provided for passengers and cargo.
A UNIFIED MODEL FOR ANALYZING DIMENSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Authors: Salapateva Silviya
Published: July 2024

The paper presents an attempt to introduce an integrated model for analysing dimensional relationships. The basis for the application of a unified approach in revealing, analysing and solving the dimensional chains is the fact that each element of the dimensional relationships in the product has a spatial expression. The practical side of the proposed unified model for the analysis of dimensional relationships is also presented. The essence of this model is that a single approach is applied to solve all dimensional chains, regardless of their spatial location. The model represents the dimensional chain by the coordinates of a sequence of basic points, the distances between which determine the components of the dimensional chain.
USING ADVANCED FLUID FLOW SIMULATION OF CENTRIFUGAL PUMP FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION OF MARITIME PROFESSIONALS
Authors: Velkova Cvetelina
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study is to suggest the advanced fluid flow simulation of centrifugal pump that will be implemented in training of maritime specialists. It has been developed numerical simulation using full-cloud CAE simulation software. The study describes how to use rotating zones to run incompressible fluid flow simulation on a centrifugal pump component of turbo equipment. The complexity of this use case results from the requirement of modeling a rotating region. Simulations including spinning regions necessitate additional processes for meshing and modeling the flow, which are discussed in this current study. The main value of that study is that here the task like modeling of the flow behavior of any complex turbo machinery like centrifugal pump is extremely difficult and all this is overcome by clarifying incompressible flow field around Centrifugal pump. Another main advantage of this study is that the results obtained to clarify the flow behavior through the centrifugal pump are applied in the training of students in the disciplines of marine machinery and mechanisms and hydraulics. With the results obtained in this way, which are implemented in the teaching methodology, a visual example is given to the future specialists of ship mechanics by clarifying a practical problem in a complex turbomachinery element such as the centrifugal pump using the methods of modern computing programs.
A CASE STUDY OF SIMULATING VARIOUS NUMBER OF GATE POSITIONS AND THEIR IMPACT THROUGH T-RTM TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Bankov Blagovest
Published: July 2024

The study presented aims to investigate the influence from different gate positioning on the final product in T-RTM technology. The research is done using the specialized Moldex3D software. The studies conducted found that the symmetrical arrangement of injection ports and the approach to progressive injection with reduced pressure on the secondary gates result in significantly better deformation outcomes, with values close to 95% better compared to the deformation results in the approach with simultaneously open ports.
SOME SPECIFIC FEATURES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF P-ARY REED-SOLOMON CODES FOR AN ARBITRARY PRIME P
Authors: Savova Zhaneta , Bogdanov Rosen
Published: July 2024

The Reed-Solomon (RS) codes, proposed in 1960 by Irving Reed and Gustav Solomon as a subset of error-correcting codes, have many current applications. The most significant of which are data recovery in storage systems, including hard drives, minidiscs, CDs, DVDs, Google's GFS, BigTable, and RAID 6, as well as in communication systems such as DSL, WiMAX, DVB, ATSC, and satellite communications. Additionally, RS codes are used as Bar codes in management and advertising systems, such as PDF-417, MaxiCode, Datamatrix, QR Code, and Aztec Code. Nowadays, RS codes over Galois Fields GF(2m) with base 2 are commonly used in these applications, with the GF(28) field being the most widely used. This allows all 256 values of a byte to be represented as a polynomial with 8 binary coefficients over GF(28). Considering RS codes as cyclic codes in GF(2m) fields, as well as the validity of mathematical dependencies in arbitrary field GF(pm), is a motivation to verify and generalize the idea of generating RS codes in a field with base other prime than 2. As a result, the paper derives the specific features of the construction of Reed-Solomon codes by considering them as a family of codes over any field GF(pm) whose base is a prime p other than 2. The paper also discusses the unique properties of basic arithmetic operations in the arbitrary field GF(pm), which arise from the non-uniqueness of the inverse elements a and -a in a field with base other than 2.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF THE EU POLICY IN THE FIELD OF DEFENCE SPACE TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Monova Tsveta
Published: July 2024

The defence policy of the European Union is a reference point for development of legislation at supranational level that sets new dimensions for European integration. Maintaining a high-tech defence industrial base is among the key objectives that the Union sets itself in its security and defence policy. In this sense, a European defence policy focuses on cooperation between states to build, develop and upgrade the entire spectrum of land, air, sea and space defence capabilities. "Space is a strategic benefit essential to Europe's independence, security and prosperity." Space as a distinct operational area is of essential importance for the EU defence. Тhe policies of the Union are aimed both at ensuring independent and autonomous access to outer space and development of various types of defence technologies. That will best enable rapid situational awareness, rapid decision-making and efficient operations. The space defence technology infrastructure established by the EU should meet the security needs of the Union. Based on this, the EU legal framework on space as a separate area of security and defence reveals different types of supranational legal instruments. They regulate specific military and political issues regarding space defence and technology development.
HAZARDS POSED BY THE WAR IN UKRAINE: A STUDY OF POPULATION INFORMATION RISK AND MITIGATION EFFORTS
Authors: Dimov Petko , Marinov Georgi
Published: July 2024

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict is the most significant security crisis since World War II. Intense fighting has irreparable effects on water, air, soil, and the ecosystem. They are leading to a massive loss of life and unfolding social and humanitarian disaster in the Black Sea region. Even more significant, however, is the information disaster in cyberspace, which has gone far beyond these borders and even affected the whole world. This study reviews available normative documents to examine the maximum amount of documents related to managing Russia’s and Ukraine’s combat operations in information warfare. Access to the state electronic databases of Russia and Ukraine, which provide access to many normative documents, was used to fulfill the set objective. These are the “Official web portal of the Parliament of Ukraine” (Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine) and “The Federal Assembly” of the Russian Federation (The State Duma). The aggregate number of sources examined is 83564. Based on the criteria for inclusion, the total number of articles analyzed was reduced to 216, as they specifically pertain to security in information and cyberspace. The research findings on information risk between the two countries indicate that their primary focus was ensuring cyber security following the outbreak of war. However, one of the initial priorities was to address the safeguarding of e-government and the information security of citizens. Subsequently, steps were implemented to combat false information and coordinate their media, which was crucial to the operation's success. The analysis indicates that Russia is presently experiencing defeat in the information war between the Western world and Ukraine. However, it is achieving resounding success within its borders and is garnering support from Chinese citizens as well as other isolated nations like Iran and North Korea. Partial achievements have been observed in Asia and Africa. However, the situation could rapidly shift due to the superior influence of Western powers on popular social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Google. This conflict has transcended into more than a mere battle between two nations and their military forces. It embodies the form of an impending conflict— the war behind the war.
STUDY OF THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SYSTEM OF THE BULGARIAN ARMED FORCES
Authors: Malamov Ivan
Published: July 2024

Support of armaments and equipment is an integral part of the overall system for logistical support of the armed forces, which in turn represents a complex set of elements and interrelationships implementing the logistical functions to meet the emerging needs of the army and the fulfillment of the intended missions, goals and tasks. The main elements in this system are the management bodies and forces for the implementation of maintenance and repair activities, and the qualification and training of the latter is of essential importance for the timely restoration of damaged samples of armaments and equipment in the conditions of time deficit. The paper aims to examin the state of the operation, maintenance and repair system in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria. Based on an empirical study with the armaments and equipment maintenance and repair specialists at different hierarchical levels, main problems arise from the supply of material resources for service and repair and the chain of their supply, the training and education of technical personnel and unclear allocation of responsibilities and activities regarding maintenance and repair.
Some Problems of the Legal Regime of Transactions with Shares of a Limited Liability Company
Authors: Lakoba Amina D.
Published: July 2024

This article explores the legal dynamics of transactions involving shares of limited liability companies’ authorized capital. It identifies several problematic aspects of such transactions that arise from legislative restrictions on both private and public law. Additionally, this article analyzes legal regulations concerning the notarial forms of these transactions and examines the role of notaries in the execution and registration of these transactions.
Ground-Motion Modeling of the 2016 Mw 6.2 Amatrice, Italy, Earthquake, by a Broadband Hybrid Kinematic Approach, Including Empirical Site Effects
Authors: Čejka František , Valentová Krišková Ľubica , Sgobba Sara , Pacor Francesca , Gallovič František
Published: July 2024

The region of Central Italy is well known for its moderate to large earthquakes. Events such as the 2016 Mw 6.2 Amatrice earthquake generated in the shallow extensional tectonic regime motivate numerical simulations to gain insights into source-related ground-motion complexities in the near-source region. We utilize a hybrid integral-composite kinematic rupture model by Gallovič and Brokešová (2007) to simulate the Amatrice earthquake in a broadband frequency range (up to 10 Hz). In the first step, we optimize the input source parameters using a grid-search method by minimizing the spectral acceleration bias between synthetic and recorded strong-motion data at reference rock stations within 50 km of the source. To verify the robustness of the optimal model, we simulate the ground motions at 400 virtual stations and compare their spectral accelerations with the predictions of an empirical nonergodic ground-motion model (GMM) for rock sites in Central Italy (Sgobba et al., 2021). The synthetics show a good agreement with the empirical model regarding both median and variability. Finally, we account for local site effects at nonreference stations by combining the simulations on rock with empirical site terms derived by the nonergodic GMM. The site-corrected spectral responses generally improve the match with the observations, demonstrating a successful fusion of numerical simulations with empirical estimates toward reproducing near-source ground motions.
The Relationship of Flat Foot to Agility in Children Aged 7-10 Years
Authors: Sidarta Nuryani , Afyora Ririn
Published: July 2024

Background
Lower extremity deformity could cause changes in the anatomical structure of the body, one of which was a flat foot. It was stated that 90%  of the clinic visits for foot problems were related to flat foot.  Studies still showed controversy regarding the relationship between flat foot and agility especially in children. This study aims to see the relationship between the incidence of flat foot and the level of agility in children aged 7 to 10 years.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted on children aged 7-10 years who attend primary school in  Jakarta. Sampling used simple random sampling with inclusion criteria for research subjects who had a normal BMI, were cooperative, and were willing to take part in the study. Exclusion criteria included children with special needs, children with pain or a history of lower extremity injuries, those having a cavus foot, and children in unhealthy conditions. The research was carried out from February to April 2023. Assessment of flat feet used the wet footprint test and shuttle run test was being used to measure the children’s agility. Bivariate data analysis used the Chi-square test with a significance level of p <0.05.
Results
As 168 respondents were studied, it was found that 58.3% had flat feet. Measurement of agility with the shuttle run test results in 51.8% of respondents who have below-average agility. The results of the Chi-Square test showed that there was a significant relationship between flat feet and agility (p<0.05).
Conclusions
There is a relationship between flat foot and agility in children aged 7-10 years.
Innovative Laboratory Learning: A Study Evaluating the Practicality of Integrated E-Worksheets with Augmented Reality in Electrical Machines Course
Authors:   Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

The study aims to assess students’ perceptions regarding the usability of the integrated e-worksheet with augmented reality technology (E-WAR) within the context of laboratory learning in the Electrical Machine Course (EMC). A quantitative survey method was employed using the Practical Response Instrument (PRI) for data collection. Students’ perceptions of E-WAR were evaluated after they utilized this learning tool during the course. The research involved 97 second-year students enrolled in the Industrial Electrical Engineering Study Program at Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia. Data analysis reveals that students’ perceptions indicate a notably high practicality level of E-WAR as a learning medium for laboratory learning. The evaluation of four practicality aspects (Ease of Use, Suitability of Learning Materials, Engagement and Interest, and AR Technology Performance) demonstrates a significantly high level of practicality, indicating it as ‘very practical’. In conclusion, this study determines that, as per student perspectives, E-WAR exhibits a high degree of practicality. This signifies that integrating AR technology into E-Worksheets as a learning medium could offer an innovative alternative to laboratory learning methodologies, optimizing the learning process.
Role of bone marrow imprint smear cytology as a bridge between bone marrow aspiration and biopsy in children with pancytopenia
Authors: S. Spoorthi M. , Rudramurthy Pradeep , Raghunathan Poornima , Saif Hafsa , Lokanath Hemalata
Published: July 2024

Background: Bone marrow aspiration cytology (BMA), bone marrow biopsy (BMB) and bone marrow Touch imprint smear cytology (BMI) are three important modalities helpful in arriving at a diagnosis in pancytopenia cases. BMA gives cytological picture; BMI plays a pivotal role in providing early diagnosis while awaiting BMB. Hence, the present study was undertaken to assess the role of BMI to bridge the gap between BMA and BMB.
Methods: 40 children from one to eighteen years with pancytopenia to Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bengaluru, over a period of one year from September 2022 to August 2023 were enrolled. They were subjected to routine investigations, followed by BMA and BMB. Imprint smears were made from the biopsy core and examined.
Results: BMA was useful in arriving at a diagnosis in 83.3% of cases, BMI smear examination and BMB were diagnostic in 91.6% and 95.8% of cases respectively. Most common entity in age group of 1-6 years was hemophagocytic lympho histiocytosis (HLH) followed by aplastic anaemia (AA) and megaloblastic anaemia (MA) in 6-12 years and 12-18 years age group children respectively.
Conclusions: This study concludes that better results were yielded when all the three procedures were performed simultaneously. BMI was a useful diagnostic modality while awaiting biopsy. In cases where there was dry tap or hemodilution in BMA, the imprint smear cytology helped in rendering early diagnosis than BMB. Hence, this study emphasizes that BMI cytology should be implemented as a mandatory practice during bone marrow evaluation.
Publicação de dados de pesquisa no contexto da comunicação científica:
Authors: Pinto Fabiana Amaral
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Presents definitions, in light of the Open Science movement, on the practice of publishing research data. Objectives: Understand the terminological and conceptual universe, as well as its application in the context of Open Science. Methodology: Database literature review on the practice of publishing research data. Results: Scientific communication via publication of research data tends to increase and will be presented in different formats, and can be terminologically understood in different ways, however, it will always be in tune with the behavior and characteristics of each area of ​​knowledge. Conclusion: This behavior demonstrates the youthfulness of the practice and its absorption in the areas and by actors that make up the scientific communication scenario, providing opportunities for studies of areas in accordance with their information and data standards
Proposta de avaliação da acessibilidade em websites de comunicação científica
Authors: Teixeira de Morais Cássio , Aparecida Freitas de Andrade Denise , Machado Borges Sena Priscila , Luís Ribeiro de Carvalho Segundo Washington , Amaro Bianca
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Accessibility can be understood as a characteristic that promotes the interaction of all people in their singularities by physical or digital means, thus it balances the set of activities and/or opportunities for their development and social and individual deployment. In this paper, we seek to establish steps for evaluating accessibility in scientific communication websites. Methodological Procedures: This research is characterized as bibliographic and documental with results from qualitative analysis. Results: The following steps were established for evaluating accessibility in scientific communication websites: I) compliance with Web standards; II) application of accessibility guidelines or recommenda-tions; and III) completion of the accessibility evaluation. Final Considerations: The conditions that attribute accessibility to the web environment are portrayed in recommendations, standards, guidelines and laws that, throughout the research described in this article, proved to be connected to each other, providing guidance for the best adequacy and quality in the availability of information in scientific communication websites.
Desenvolvimento de protocolo de revisão sistemática de bases patentárias como instrumento de apoio a pesquisadores
Authors: Tregnago Cunha Katia Cinara , Volpato Giandra , Drebes Pedron Cristiane
Published: July 2024

As patentes são importante fonte de informação tecnológica. Os dados estruturados e não estruturados dos documentos de patente fornecem informações relevantes para o processo analítico de uma pesquisa científica ou tecnológica. Estes dados, que muitas vezes não estão descritos na literatura científica ou são revelados anos mais tarde em artigos, podem agregar um conhecimento especializado, por vezes se antecipando àqueles disponíveis no estado da técnica. Na área das Ciências Sociais Aplicadas, as bases patentárias ainda são um recurso pouco explorado, sendo percebida uma oportunidade aos pesquisadores da área de conhecer as ferramentas de busca, os classificadores de patente e a formulação de uma estratégia de busca que possa retornar documentos relevantes para o tema de estudo. Com isso, o presente estudo teve por objetivo desenvolver um Protocolo de Revisão Sistemática de Literatura Patentária (RSLP) para a área de Ciências Sociais Aplicadas. Para tanto, foi utilizado o método Design Science Research (DSR), sendo os dados primários obtidos por meio de entrevistas exploratórias, e os dados secundários obtidos através de pesquisa bibliográfica e revisão sistemática da literatura. Estes dados subsidiaram a proposição do artefato, que foi avaliado em oficinas e/ou junto a potenciais usuários. O produto tecnológico gerado no presente trabalho tem finalidade didática, visando contribuir para a formação de agentes multiplicadores e pesquisadores na área de Propriedade Intelectual, permitindo a difusão e aplicação deste conhecimento especializado.
Curadoria de dados na prevenção da violência contra a mulher:
Authors: Fukumi Tsunoda Denise , José Ribeiro Guimarães André , Vasconcelos Carvalho Andréa
Published: July 2024

A curadoria de dados é o processo de coletar, analisar e gerenciar dados para garantir que eles sejam precisos, confiáveis e relevantes para um determinado objetivo. Dentre as diversas aplicações, está a colaboração para a prevenção de violências mediante o fornecimento de informações que contribuam para identificar riscos e implementar medidas preventivas. O objetivo desta pesquisa é apresentar uma análise crítica (com vantagens e riscos) da aplicação de curadoria de dados na prevenção da violência doméstica e do feminicídio. Para o alcance de tal objetivo, recorreu-se a revisão narrativa da literatura mediante buscas nas bases de dados Lens.org e Dimensions. Os artigos recuperados foram reunidos, identificados e seus conteúdos foram sumarizados e analisados. O serviço de inteligência artificial do Azure apontou, nos resumos dos documentos, um sentimento predominantemente negativo e embora a temática dos estudos envolva sentimentos desse tipo (violência), os resumos não fornecem informações detalhadas sobre possíveis soluções ou progressos, concentrando-se principalmente na problematização do tema. Os resultados provenientes das análises adicionais indicam potenciais áreas de pesquisa, aplicações diretas da curadoria de dados relacionadas à temática em questão, bem como a identificação das tecnologias aplicáveis. Ademais, foram identificados desafios da aplicação da curadoria de dados ao contexto, o que inclui vieses nos dados, estigmatização, qualidade e acessibilidade. Conclui-se que a curadoria de dados pode auxiliar na prevenção à violência doméstica contra a mulher e ao feminicídio como uma ferramenta complementar no combate a este complexo problema que exige abordagens multidisciplinares, integradas e sensíveis à diversidade das experiências das mulheres.
SENSITIVITY OF PLATELET-LYMPHOCYTE RATIO, MONOCYTE-LYMPHOCYTE RATIO, NEUTROPHIL-LYMPHOCYTE RATIO, RED BLOOD CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH AND SYSTEMIC IMMUNE INFLAMMATORY INDEX IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS: RELATIONSHIP WITH DISEASE SUBTYPES AND DISABILITY
Authors: Doğan Ünlü Melike , Demirci Serpil
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVE: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Although it is not clear how autoimmune responses occur, it is known that peripheral blood cells may promote the initiation and exacerbation of the inflammatory response in MS. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), erythrocyte distribution width (RDW) and systemic immune inflammation index (SIII) in MS and to determine their relationship with disability.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this single-center, retrospective case-control study, 104 patients with MS and 65 healthy individuals were included. Disability was assessed with the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score, and patients were classified as mild (EDSS<3), moderate (3.5 ≤ EDSS ≥4.5), and severe (EDSS≥5) disabilities. NLR, MLR, PLR, RDW and SIII values were calculated according to the complete blood counts of the patients and the control group. Inflammation markers between the control group and MS patients, MS subtypes, and relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) attack and remission periods were compared. the relationship between these markers and duration of illness, number of attacks and disability was examined.
RESULTS: MLR and RDW were higher in MS than the controls. There was no significant difference in these values between MS subtypes. It was observed that RDW increased as the disease duration, number of attacks and EDSS increased.
CONCLUSIONS: In our study, in evaluating inflammation it was seen that MLR and RDW were more determinative than PLR, NLR and SIII. The fact that RDW is higher in MS patients and is affected by disease disability indicates that RDW may have an important role in the follow-up of MS patients and in evaluating the degree of disability.
EVALUATION OF PLANTAR FASCIA THICKNESS ACCORDING TO THE MORPHOMETRIC OF THE FOOT
Authors: Bakırcı Sinan , Çay Mahmut , Karahan Ali Yavuz
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVE: In our study, it was aimed to examine the relationship among plantar fascia thickness, foot morphometric values, and Achilles tendon thickness.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was carried out on young volunteers who did not engage in any active regular sports. In total, morphometric measurements were performed on 64 feet (17 men, 15 women). The thickness of the plantar fascia on the ultrasound image was measured. Foot length, foot width, heel width, and ankle circumference were used as foot morphometric variables.
RESULTS: It was determined that the plantar fascia thickness was greater than 4 mm in 14.7% of young healthy male individuals. The plantar fascia thickness was found to be less than 3.6 mm in all young female individuals. In men, plantar fascia thickness was found to be moderately positively correlated with foot length and ankle circumference (p<0.05). However, it was interesting that there was no correlation between plantar fascia thickness and foot width. When all the participants were evaluated together, a moderate positive correlation was found between plantar fascia thickness and foot length, ankle circumference, and Achilles tendon thickness, while a weak correlation was found with foot width and heel diameter (p<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: The addition of foot morphometry and plantar fascia data to the literature, depending on different racial and geographical conditions, allows anatomists and anthropologists to make necessary comparisons. To support the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, the accepted “plantar fascia thickness greater than 4 mm” should be reviewed and discussed separately for both men and women.
In memory of the professor Vladimir Alexandrovich Konev
Authors: Editorial Board , Department Philosophy
Published: July 2024

On June 13, 2024, the Department of Philosophy of Samara University, the Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities, the entire philosophical and academic community of the Samara region suffered an irreparable loss - the Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Professor of the Department of Philosophy of Samara University Vladimir Aleksandrovich Konev passed away. A prominent scientist, organizer of science, a bright personality, a brilliant lecturer and speaker, he was the creator and head of the Samara philosophical scientific school, recognized not only in our country, but also abroad.
Translation transformations in Rendering the names of French Movies into Russian
Authors: Frolova Yu.B. ,   Saratov State University
Published: July 2024

The author examines the cases of partial and full dissimilarities of the source and target movie titles and reveals possible reasons for the used translation transformations.
Románia fejlesztési régióinak vizsgálata –szakirodalmi szintézis
Authors: Varga Orsolya
Published: July 2024

This study - as a foundation for doctoral research - deals with the examination of Romania's eight develop-ment regions using the method of literature synthesis. The paper provides a brief situational analysis of the current economic and social situation of the development regions.Over the past 10 years, several researchers have examined the territorial and regional inequalities of Ro-mania's eight NUTS 2 level development regions, with most studies focusing on the period between 2000 and 2010. Based on the results, it can be stated that many research methods have been applied by the researchers, but the study period is no longer current, which also underscores the relevance of conducting a regional analysis of Romania. It is important to highlight the fact that these territorial and regional inequalities did not arise as a result of Romania's accession to the European Union but are historically determined.Overall, it can be said that the majority of Romania's development regions will need significant economic de-velopment in the coming years in order to reduce regional inequalities, both at the national and EU levels.
Para pensar la gobernanza desde el Azuay
Authors: Cárdenas Reyes María Cristina
Published: July 2024

La reflexión desarrollada en este artículo se realiza desde Cuenca, antigua capital regional de la sierra ecuatoriana, caracterizada históricamente por su aislamiento geográfico y la emigración al exterior. El artículo emplea un nivel intermedio de teoría para interrogar a la noción de gobernanza sobre sus posibilidades de aplicación en un contexto de ciudadanía de baja intensidad. Sus conclusiones indican que actuar localmente y consumir globalmente sería el sucedáneo de una ciudadanía informada y crítica, al interior de cierta pragmática social que parece prolongar una modernidad barroca ligada culturalmente a la ética del conformismo.
La recaída del logos en mito y el mito salvífico de la modernidad europea
Authors: León Pesántez Catalina
Published: July 2024

Este trabajo se remite al paso del mito al logos desde algunas consideraciones de la Dialéctica de la Ilustración; sin embargo, no se detiene en un análisis pormenorizado de su contenido, pero parte de ella para reflexionar el tránsito del logosal mito ilustrado de la razón en las condiciones históricas de una América “descubierta”; y considera la hipótesis de que el origen del mito ilustrado de la modernidad latinoamericana, se articula alrededor de las nociones de razón, progreso y salvación; en la perspectiva de mostrar una posible “coincidencia” entre la Dialéctica de la Ilustración (Max Horkheimer y Theodor W. Adorno) y la Crítica del “mito” de la Modernidad (Enrique Dussel).
La huella del chamán: Mitos y rituales de una espiritualidad ancestral
Authors: Sánchez Carmona María Teresa
Published: July 2024

El chamanismo constituye un claro objeto de interés en el ámbito de las Ciencias Humanas, no solo por tratarse de una de las primeras manifestaciones de religiosidad en la Historia de la humanidad, sino además porque su cosmovisión sirvió como referente y fuente de inspiración para otras culturas posteriores, en cuyos mitos es posible apreciar ese sustrato ancestral. Adoptando un punto de vista eminentemente comparativo, el presente estudio pretende esbozar brevemente las principales características del chamanismo y rastrear la huella que imprimió en otras culturas, atendiendo a la figura del chamán, la configuración de su imaginario y el simbolismo de sus rituales y celebraciones.
Evolución de las constituciones del Ecuador: virtudes y desafíos hasta el año 2008
Authors: López Iliana ,   Universidad de Otavalo, Aguirre Gabriela ,   Universidad de Otavalo
Published: July 2024

El artículo analiza la evolución de las constituciones del Ecuador desde su primera Carta Magna de 1830 hasta la Constitución de Montecristi promulgada en el año 2008, destacando los principales hitos y cambios que marcaron el desarrollo constitucional del país. El objetivo se centró en analizar las transformaciones políticas, sociales y jurídicas que influyeron en la redacción y modificación de las constituciones a lo largo de la historia ecuatoriana, sobre todo porque el panorama actual constitucional es, precisamente, el resultado de estos procesos de transición. Se utilizó el método cualitativo de investigación científica para la recolección de información sobre aspectos relacionados específicamente con esta evolución y que se evidencia a través de los textos constitucionales del Ecuador desde su independencia de la Gran Colombia hasta la actualidad. Finalmente, se logró concluir que las constituciones del Ecuador hasta el año 2008 son una muestra de la constante búsqueda del país por consolidarse como un Estado constitucional de derechos y justicia, que refleje tanto sus valores democráticos como las aspiraciones políticas de la nación. Sin embargo todo este camino converge en la Constitución del 2008, que si bien tiene un amplio catálogo de derechos enfrenta dificultades como vacíos interpretativos y conflictos de competencias entre órganos del Estado, situación que compromete el poderío y coherencia del sistema constitucional ecuatoriano, pues en el panorama actual del derecho constitucional ecuatoriano, es evidente la tensión constante entre el afianzamiento de un marco jurídico progresista y la realidad sociopolítica que el país enfrenta.
Educación en contextos de encierro punitivo. La educación crítica como herramienta en la construcción de subjetividad en individuos privados de su libertad
Authors: Palacin Guido Adrián ,   Universidad de Buenos Aires
Published: July 2024

El presente artículo busca analizar la forma en que la educación de los sujetos que cumplen penas en instituciones penitenciarias puede modificar positivamente aspectos de su subjetividad. En particular, nos centramos en evidenciar cuál es la oportunidad que tiene la educación crítica en contextos de encierro y su efecto en el desarrollo del sujeto para superar la desigualdad impuesta por el sistema. Entendemos el concepto de subjetividad de acuerdo con la propuesta de Félix Guattari, es decir, como producción o fabricación colectiva y social; y con la idea de Michel Foucault sobre el pensamiento y la educación críticos, que, a través del uso legítimo de la razón, cuestionan las lógicas de dominación y control. Por tanto, el objetivo es plantear la importancia de la construcción y la relevancia de la educación crítica en contextos de encierro, específicamente institutos penitenciarios, como herramienta para una subjetividad saludable, que posibilite su inserción social y, a partir de ello, cree espacios de acción colectiva que apuntalen y acompañen dicha inserción. Hemos utilizado como recorte, para datos y estadísticas, las cárceles de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, y datos generales de toda la República Argentina, como el estudio hecho en la UPN.º 6 (2020).
Atrás do véu da ignorância: Rousseau e as narrativas da origem da sociedade
Authors: Herb Karlfriedrich
Published: July 2024

Rousseau dá ao Contrato social um começo brilhante. “O homem nasce livre, e por toda a parte encontra-se a ferros.” Mas a magia revolucionária do começo evapora rapidamente. Rousseau quer legitimar as correntes. Para fazer isso Rousseau coloca sua teoria da socialização, desenvolvido no Segundo Discurso atrás de um véu de ignorância. Os princípios do direito político têm origens próprias. O artigo analisa as peculiaridades e os paradoxos desta nova abordagem metodológica.
Algumas considerações sobre a experiência em Hume e Kant
Authors: Meirelles Agostinho de Freitas
Published: July 2024

Meu propósito, no presente artigo, consiste no exame da noção de experiência em Hume e Kant, por considerar que ela tem uma significativa relevância quanto se trata do conhecimento dos objetos, no pensamento dos dois filósofos. Muito embora ambos concordem que não podemos conhecer objetos que não sejam dados pela experiência, discordam quanto ao significado mesmo de experiência. Minha pretensão ao tratar de tal noção é mostrar certa proximidade, mas também um certo afastamento entre os dois filósofos, na medida em que tem eles posições distintas quanto a forma de conceber a experiência e que a posição de Hume implica em um certo ceticismo com relação a possibilidade de estabelecermos um nexo causal a priori, questão sobre a qual Kant irá se debruçar na tentativa de solucioná-la.
Teoria estética: ou a via antidogmática do pensamento kantiano
Authors: Corôa Pedro Paulo da Costa
Published: July 2024

O objetivo deste artigo é mostrar que a imagem de Kant como pensador dogmático, muito ressaltada pela filosofia contemporânea, não tem nenhuma sustentação se nós considerarmos que o objetivo central da Crítica do Juízo é expor o conceito de juízo de reflexão, que tem na estética seu campo de aplicação. E como outro objetivo da obra é dar unidade ao sistema inteiro, o fato de a Crítica do Juízo ser a expressão da liberdade do pensamento relativamente a toda tipo de restrição, faz com que a ideia de dogmática, referida ao criticismo como um todo fique comprometida.
Categoría de una aplicación y análisis no lineal
Authors: Ipanaque Zapata Cesar A.
Published: July 2024

Un problema clásico en análisis es resolver ecuaciones no lineales de la forma F (x) = 0, donde F : Dn → Rm es una aplicación continua del disco unitario cerrado Dn ⊂ Rn en Rm. Una técnica topológica, que existe en la literatura, para la existencia de soluciones de ecuaciones no lineales es la teoría del grado topológico. En este trabajo, usaremos la teoría de categoría de una aplicación para resolver el problema de existencia de soluciones de ecuaciones no lineales. Esta teoría, como mostraremos en este trabajo, da una técnica topológica alternativa para estudiar ecuaciones no lineales.
The Marketing Strategy of Jialyka Maharani Through Supporting Football Clubs in Facing the 2024 General Election
Authors: Syahfitri Desta , Syukri Ahmad , Kawwami Afif Musthofa
Published: July 2024

Football holds significant popularity in Indonesia, particularly in Palembang, where it boasts a considerable fan base. This enthusiasm for football has not escaped the attention of Palembang's political sphere, with figures such as Jialyka Maharani, a member of the DPD RI of South Sumatra, actively engaging in supporting and showing concern for the city's 45 football clubs. This study investigates Jialyka Maharani's political marketing tactics, specifically her backing of football clubs, in preparation for the 2024 elections in Palembang City. The research adopts a theoretical framework rooted in marketing strategy and employs a qualitative research approach. Primary data is gathered through direct interviews. The findings reveal several elements of Maharani's marketing strategy: 1. Segmentation, targeting women and the younger demographic with similar characteristics or needs. 2. Targeting grassroots football clubs, totaling 45 in Palembang. 3. This positioning results in perceived assistance, providing costumes/jerseys and financial support to the involved clubs. 4. Push marketing, which involves direct engagement through attending meetings and club events. 5. Pass marketing, utilizing successful local teams and social media influencers. 6. Pull marketing, focusing on both conventional and social media channels, as well as a branded jersey associated with Jialyka Maharani.