bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Taxes and taxation
Authors: Kotar Ol'ga , Sharonova Evgeniya
Published: January 2025

The textbook covers the issues of taxes and taxation in the Russian Federation. The course "Taxes and Taxation" is one of the most important in preparing students in economics, accounting, finance, management and applied computer science in economics.
Meets the requirements of the latest generation of federal state educational standards for higher education.
For students of the 38.03.01 Economics course of study of all forms of education, teachers of higher educational institutions, teachers of general and secondary professional educational institutions, teachers conducting classes on financial literacy, graduate students, researchers, practitioners in the field of financial activities of organizations.
Global dependencies and national peculiarities of educational language policy in developing countries
Authors: Marusenko Nataliya
Published: January 2025

The monograph examines the correlation of global and local factors in the educational language policies of developing countries that gained independence as a result of the collapse of the world colonial system after World War II. Taking into account the diversity of tasks of nation-building, conditioned by the peculiarities of the historical, political, and socio-economic development of each country and its urgent needs, is necessary for organizing effective cooperation between the Russian Federation and the developing countries of the East and South in the humanitarian, economic, and educational fields.
It is intended for researchers and specialists in the field of studying the developing countries of Asia and Africa, organizing cooperation with these countries, students and postgraduates of language, pedagogical and political science specialties.
DEIDADES DESOBEDIENTES Y CONSAGRACIÓN DE ENTIDADES ANÍMICAS EN EL RITUAL DE DECAPITACIÓN.
Authors: Domínguez Ángeles Alondra
Published: January 2025

El presente artículo se centra en el análisis del sacrificio por decapitación celebrado entre
los antiguos mesoamericanos, con la finalidad de conocer cuál era el simbolismo de esta
ofrenda dentro del pensamiento antiguo mesoamericano, y cuáles fueron las razones
míticas que legitimaron su recreación ritual.
INTERPRETACIONES DE LA “LOCURA” EN EL PERÚ VIRREINAL: CUERPOS Y ALMAS RAPTADAS, EXTRAVIADAS, CASTIGADAS O ENFERMAS.
Authors: García Escudero María del Carmen
Published: January 2025

El presente artículo es producto de una investigación cuyo objetivo es proponer una nueva
o renovada interpretación sobre aquellas patologías cuyo significado o características se
pudiesen identificar con la locura, con un sujeto o con una actividad anómala durante el
periodo pre colonial y colonial temprano. Posteriormente, dado que las fuentes para el
análisis son coloniales, se muestra la locura en el virreinato peruano y los nuevos sujetos
enfermos del alma.
TRASTORNOS SOCIOCULTURALES EN LA MENTE: LA LOCURA Y SUS REPRESENTACIONES LITERARIAS.
Authors: Enciso González Jesús , Ramírez González Tania Berenice
Published: January 2025

La locura como recurso literario ha sido muy útil para expresar ideas de crítica al orden
social y al efecto desestabilizador de este orden en la mente de los personajes. Más que
patología biológica, tratamos la locura como estrategia discursiva generadora de
conciencia social: su significado básico es transgresión del orden establecido. Con una
metodología sociocrítica en el análisis de varios cuentos, proponemos que en la
representación literaria de la locura hay una dimensión histórico-cultural precisa
Koreańska strategia brandingu narodowego
Authors: Śliwka Natalia
Published: January 2025

Nation branding is based on the belief that national interests are best protected when countries can play a lucrative role in an environment of intensified economic and political interactions. Countries use a variety of strategies and tools to compete internationally, build a positive image and attract investors and tourists. Using South Korea as an example, this article aims to introduce the concept of nation branding. South Korea’s nation branding efforts are analyzed from the country’s establishment after World War II to the present day.
Współpraca kulturalna między komunistyczną Polską i Koreańską Republiką L udowo-Demokratyczną w latach 50. XX wieku – zarys problematyki i próba systematyzacji
Authors: Hańderek Marek
Published: January 2025

Cultural Cooperation between Communist Poland and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the 1950s – the Outline of Issues and Attempt at Systematization The first concerns the Korean War, when the two countries began cooperation, which was very limited due to the difficulties caused by the war. Thus, propaganda collaboration was a major area of cultural partnership. Another stage was between the cessation of hostilities on the Korean Peninsula and the liberalization of Poland that followed the events of October 1956. During this period, the two countries deepened cooperation and added new types of activities, such as exchanges of exhibitions and visits by large delegations. Finally, the third phase started after October 1956. On the one hand, the North Korean authorities presented a negative attitude towards political changes in Poland, while on the other hand, the previously negotiated cultural agreement was signed and entered into force. Due to North Korean distrust of the new Polish leadership and the loosening of censorship, the two countries officially continued cultural cooperation in the late 1950s, but in reality, it was limited to rare initiatives.
Mit świętej rodziny. Kult członków rodziny Kim Ir Sena w kinie północnokoreańskim w latach 1977-1994
Authors: Husarski Roman
Published: January 2025

The 1980s witnessed multiple transformations in North Korean cinema, for which it is sometimes dubbed its “golden age”. This period marked the emergence of novel film genres, a shift towards a more realistic aesthetic, technological advancements, and even tentative efforts to align with global cinematic trends. Paradoxically, these developments coincided not with a political liberalization but with the consolidation of Kim Il-sung’s authority. Simultaneously with the rise of wuxia-inspired fantasy films, a distinctive genre emerged: “films for the representation of the leader” (suryŏng hyŏngsang yŏnghwa). Led by the Paektusan Film Production (Paektusan ch’angjaktan), film group founded by Kim Jong-il, these films presented hagiographic portrayals not only of the North Korean leader himself but also of his family members, including his wife Kim Jong-suk, his brother Kim Chŏl-ju, his uncle Kim Hyŏng-gwŏn, and his parents Kim Hyŏng-jik, and Kang Pan-sŏk. This study seeks to introduce Polish readers to the multifaceted world of North Korean cinema, with a particular focus on productions glorifying the Kim family. Despite the unparalleled nature of this cinematic phenomenon within the communist world, it remains largely unexplored.
KAJIAN PENERAPAN METODE ADVANCED OXIDATION PROCESS (AOPS) PADA PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH CAIR DI INDONESIA
Authors: Nabila Malia Laila , Yuniarto Adhi
Published: January 2025

Meningkatnya jumlah penduduk dan industri di Indonesia berkolerasi positif denganjumlah dan jenis  limbah yang dihasilkan sehingga pengolahannua akan semakin menantang. Untuk mengatasi hal tersebut, Metode Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) mulai banyak dikembangkan karena memiliki beberapa kelebihan dibandingkan dengan metode lain. Di Indonesia, literatur yang mengkaji penerapan metode AOPs masih sedikit. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilakukan kajian mengenai penerapan metode AOPs di Indonesia sehingga dapat memberikan kontribusi keilmuan terkait penerapan metode AOPs. Berdasarkan hasil kajian diketahui bahwa, sistem AOPs yang diterapkan di Indonesia, antara lain sonochemical, fenton, peroxymonosulfate/Katalis, UV/H2O2, UV/H2O2/TiO2, O3/ H2O2, O3/GAC, UV/Fenton/Katalis, fotofenton dan elektronfenton. Sistem tersebut memiliki prinsip kerja yang serupa yaitu memproduksi radikal bebas untuk mendegradasi kontaminan. Akan tetapi terdapat perbedaan yang jelas  diantara nya metode tersebut dalam memproduksi radikal bebas tersebut. Selaian itu, efisiensi penurunan pencemar sistem AOPs juga berbeda-beda tergantung jenis sistem AOPs yang dipakai serta faktor-faktor lain seperti kondisi pH, waktu reaksi, konsentrasi H2O2, konsentrasi reagen Fe, konsentrasi PMS, variasi debit udara, feeding rate ozon, dosis GAC, perbandingan molar H2O2:FeSO4, dosis katalis, tegangan listrik, jarak elektroda, rasio H2O2/COD dan lain-lain. Sistem AOPs yang diterapkan di RSUD Banyumas yaitu sistem O3/UV ditambah media sarang tawon dengan efisiensi penyisihan pencemar BOD 41,67%; COD 33,3%; TSS 26,67%; Minyak dan lemak 37,5% serta Total Coliform 79,17%. Sementara itu, sistem AOPs yang diterapkan di TPA Benowo adalah sistem O3/UV/H2O2 ditambah nanofilter dengan efisiensi penyisihan pencemar BOD 94,63%; COD 94,68%; TSS 95,24%; N-Total 96,71% dan Merkuri 46,15%.
THE EFFECT OF VENTILATION AND OCCUPANT ACTIVITIES TOWARDS INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN RESIDENTAL HOUSE FOR FINE PARTICULATE
Authors: Syafei Arie Dipareza , Herumurti Welly , Nabila Dessy Farihi , Arisani Nabila
Published: January 2025

Indoor air quality is important because it is related to human health. One of the factors that can affect indoor air quality is ventilation and occupant activities. Poor air quality can cause respiratory problems and sick building syndrome. One of the harmful pollutants that affects human health is PM2.5. This study aims to evaluate the quality of PM2.5 within indoor air against quality standards and determine the ventilation and occupant activities that affect the concentration of PM2.5. Primary data sources were obtained by measurements and questionnaires. Eleven houses (11) were sampled on 2 weekdays and 1 weekend. PM2.5 concentration measurements were carried out indoors and outdoors. The method in this study uses multiple linear regression analysis through the SPSS application. The concentration of PM2.5 indoors and outdoors has a moderate to strong correlation due to window opening activities. Fan usage time has a significant effect on reducing the concentration of fine particulates. The amount of furniture is also one of the factors that increase the concentration of fine particulates. The activity of opening a window has two effects, it can increase or decrease concentration. Further research is needed to observe the window opening to confirm the results of this study.
Additive bonding approaches to managing root-filled, cracked or weak teeth
Authors: Kelleher Martin , Donovan Will , Safi Nagina
Published: January 2025

Root-filled, cracked or very weak back teeth pose perennial problems for patients and dentists alike. A biologically sensible and perhaps unorthodox approach to create occlusal clearance is by adding direct resin composite pragmatically to the biting surfaces of various other much sounder teeth. Doing additive bonding first loads those sounder teeth preferentially, without damaging them, while creating ‘adequate’ clearance space between the occlusal surface of the structurally compromised back tooth and its opponents during all jaw movements. Once the space is gained over the occlusal aspects of that root-filled tooth (or other cracked or weak teeth), it is kept by immediately bonding some strikingly different-coloured restorative material onto the strongest part of its occlusal surface at that same visit. The empirical composite devices that are bonded on to the chosen stronger teeth are maintained in position during the adaptation period by the patient to their pragmatic new occlusion, but they are modifiable, if that is ever required. Their adaptation to this new occlusion can be verified easily with the patient prior to making them a cuspal-coverage protective restoration for their weak tooth. At any mutually convenient time afterwards, simply grinding off the obviously contrasting-coloured composite off the weak tooth provides most of the occlusal space required for that cuspal-coverage restoration, but without having to remove significantly more sound tooth tissue to achieve that outcome.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: A pragmatic approach to create occlusal clearance for structurally compromised premolars and molars is described.
General anaesthesia in special care dentistry. Part 2: delivering dental care
Authors: Shehabi Zahra , Doshi Mili , Liu Sophie , Geddis-Regan Andrew
Published: January 2025

The use of general anaesthesia (GA) in dental care needs to be cautiously justified and considered. Preparation for GA can take a considerable degree of planning, especially as the increased prevalence of coexisting systemic diseases in people with disabilities can increase the risks and challenges of care delivery. When a GA has been deemed appropriate and consent has been gained for relevant treatment, providing treatment this way requires further considerations related to anaesthesia and dental care. There is also a recovery period after GA, and there can be additional post-operative considerations. This paper details the ‘how’ of delivering care under GA, including the dental team's role in supporting an anaesthetic team, the delivery of dental procedures, and the logistics of post-GA care.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: The use of general anaesthesia for patients with disabilities and complex needs requires careful consideration and planning.
Am I a toxic leader?
Authors: Ellis Peter
Published: January 2025

In this paper, Peter Ellis considers how an individual might identify if they are a toxic leader and what, if anything, they can do to change their leadership style
Research roundup
Authors: Welyczko Nikki
Published: January 2025

In this section, Nikki Welyczko presents a brief synopsis of a range of recently published articles that may be of interest to nurses working in the renal setting. The aim of this roundup is to provide an overview, rather than a detailed summary and critique, of the research papers selected. Should you wish to look at any of the papers in more detail, a full reference is provided.
Why drinking water is good
Authors: Ellis Peter
Published: January 2025

Peter Ellis outlines the importance of drinking sufficient water based on a systematic review of 18 randomised controlled trials
BD Glidepath™ Long Term Haemodialysis Catheter
Authors: Ellis Peter , Baharani Jyoti
Published: January 2025

This paper discusses the features of an effective long-term haemodialysis catheter and identifies some of the complications that improved dialysis catheter design can overcome. It identifies the benefits of using the GlidepathTM Long Term Haemodialysis Catheter and illustrates these with case studies and feedback from patients
Development and validation of a weakly-supervised learning-based crop detection system for automated weeding in soybean cultivation
Authors: Cho Soo-Hyun , Lee Chung-Yeol , Lee Dae-Hyun
Published: January 2025

In this study, a Crop Recognition System for Automated Weeding of Soybean Fields was developed. A vision camera was employed for real-time image acquisition, and considering the field of view of 110°(D) x 86°(H) x 64°(V) and the ground distance, the camera was positioned at a height of 1 meter above the ground. The dataset was constructed by designating the soybean area as the region of interest (RoI). The deep learning model was trained using a weakly supervised learning method, leveraging labeled data. Central points of crops were detected through visualization, employing a Class Activation Map (CAM). The system's performance was evaluated using a linear regression approach, yielding a mean squared error (MSE) of 6.64 cm along the X-axis and 5.09 cm along the Y-axis, with root mean square error (RMSE) values of 1.24 cm on the X-axis and 2.25 cm on the Y-axis, respectively. These results demonstrate the high detection accuracy of the proposed system. An evasion success rate test was conducted in a controlled testbed environment to assess the system's practical applicability. 300 samples were tested over five repeated trials, achieving an average success rate of 98.7%. These results validate the system’s high success rate and operational stability.
Survival rate and growth performance of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) exposed in polyvinyl chloride microplastics
Authors: Setyono Bagus Dwi Hari , Soenarky Wiwin Iky , Abidin Zaenal , Affandi Rangga Idris
Published: January 2025

Plastic is one of the materials most widely used by humans. The more plastic that is used, the more plastic waste is released into environment and will polute water areas in various sizes, both macroplastics and microplastics. Microplastic are classified as plastic particles whose diameter is less than 5 millimeters. One type of microplastic that has an adverse impact on the life of aquatic organisms is polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The aim of this research was to determine the effect of PVC microplastic exposure on the survival rate and growth performance of tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. This study was conducted in a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of four treatments with three replications. The treatments were as follows: MP0 = No addition of microplastics (control); MP1 = Addition of 5 mg/L microplastics; MP2 = Addition of 15 mg/L microplastics; MP3 = Addition of 20 mg/L microplastics. The results showed that exposure to polyvinyl chloride microplastics on the survival rate and growth performance of tilapia through water made a real difference to Survival Rate (SR), absolute weight growth, absolute length growth, Specific Growth Rate (SGR), Feed Convension Ratio (FCR) and the abundance of polyvinyl chloride microplastics in fish gut.Keywords:MicroplasticPolyvinyl chlorideTilapiaSurvival rateGrowth performance
Increase in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium of liquid fertilizer from fish canning waste and kepok banana peel (Musa paradisiaca L.)
Authors: Sulistijowati Rieny , Habie Dwi Angriani , Nento Wila Rumina , Peleh Elanemay Ivonne
Published: January 2025

Canned fish industry production generates significant waste, which, if left untreated, can pollute the environment and have negative impacts. While solid waste from fisheries has been widely utilized, the utilization of liquid waste from fisheries remains uncommon. This research aims to analyze the chemical quality of liquid organic fertilizers and determine the best treatment between liquid waste from pelagic tuna canning and kepok banana peel extract. The research employed a laboratory experimental method with one treatment, which is different concentrations of liquid waste from fish canning and kepok banana peel extract, with four treatment levels and three replications: PO (700 mL liquid waste from fish canning), P1 (600 mL liquid waste from fish canning + 100 mL kepok banana peel extract), P2 (550 mL liquid waste from fish canning + 150 mL kepok banana peel extract), and P3 (500 mL liquid waste from fish canning + 200 mL kepok banana peel extract). The parameters observed were nitrogen (N) content, phosphorus (P) content, and potassium (K) content. The research data were analyzed using a completely randomized design (CRD). The data analysis results stated that the treatment levels of P0, P1, P2, and P3 had a significant effect on the quality of liquid organic fertilizer and were statistically significantly different on the levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium of liquid organic fertilizer products. The results indicate the appropriate formulation for liquid organic fertilizers nd the best chemical quality, which is treatment level P2 with a formulation of 550 mL. liquid waste from fish canning, 150 mL. kepok banana peel extract, 300 mL. coconut water, and 40 mL EM4, yielding nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) values of 3.18%, 5.47%, and 5.54%, respectively. These values meet the quality standard requirements for liquid organic fertilizers according to Minister of Agriculture Regulation number 70/Permentan/SR.140/10/2011, which is between 3-6%.Keywords:Fish wasteLiquid organic fertilizerNitrogenPhosphorusPotassium
Utilization of fermented coffee husk feed using Aspergilus niger on histological features of tawes (Barbonymus gonionotus)
Authors: Dhani Desy Nurrahma , Fitri Lenni , Firdus Firdus
Published: January 2025

Coffee husk is one of the resources that has the potencial to be used as raw material for tawes (Barbonymus gonionotus) feed. The addition of Aspergillus niger in this study is known to increase the protein content of coffee husk from 15.99% to 21.75%. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of giving fermented coffee husk using Aspergillus niger on the histology of Tawes intestine. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 5 treatments of coffee husk addition, namely 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%, and 4 repetitions. The results showed that the addition of 30% fermented coffee husk into the feed produced the best intestinal histology picture with an average value of villi height of 243.21 ± 40.02 µm, basal width of 79.77 ± 30.77 µm and apical width of 69.09 ± 14.61 µm.Keywords:FermentationCoffee HuskBarbonymus gonionotusTawesAspergilus niger
500 Mbps high-speed high-sensitivity photon-counting communication demonstration system
Authors: Si Yue , Wen Tiancheng , Huang Jun , Zhang Liang , Shu Rong , Wang Jianyu
Published: January 2025

We propose and demonstrate a high-speed, high-sensitivity photon communication system based on a 16-pixel superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD) array. This system integrates high-speed transmission of narrow optical pulses and multi-channel array high-speed signal detection and reception. By incorporating the proposed channel log-likelihood ratio correction and high-speed slot synchronization algorithm, the system's performance is enhanced. Experimental results demonstrate that the system exhibits leading photon sensitivity and high-speed communication performance. It achieves a post-decoding bit error rate (BER) better than 10−7 at an effective information transmission rate of up to 500 Mbps, with an incident sensitivity of 1.78 photons/bit and a detection sensitivity of 0.97 photons/bit. Furthermore, the system is capable of maintaining closed-loop BER performance within a dynamic range of at least 1.8 dB above this incident signal level, highlighting the advanced performance and reliability of the entire system. Additionally, the system supports 10 G/40 G ethernet interfaces, enabling inter-board timestamp data transmission from the time-to-digital converter (TDC) to the FPGA at rates between 300 million and 1.2 billion timestamps per second, indicating potential for rapid real-time hardware implementation. This demonstration system can provide insights for the design of future high-speed real-time photon counting communication systems.
Impact of optical frequency comb noise on free-running dual-comb spectroscopy
Authors: Tian Haochen , Sterczewski Lukasz A.
Published: January 2025

Dual-comb spectroscopy (DCS) has emerged as an indispensable optical technique for probing broadband optical spectra of molecular species with high resolution. To better understand the impact of phase noise in free-running DCS implementations, we investigate the effects of timing jitter and carrier-envelope phase noise on the shape of Lorentzian absorption lines extracted from single-shot interferograms. An analysis of linewidth broadening and fluctuations of the center frequency allows us to quantify the amount of optical frequency comb noise that significantly distorts absorption features. The theory validated through simulation should help predict the fidelity of dual-comb-based absorption measurements with relevance for precise molecular and atomic spectroscopy.
Dual polarization scattering reconfigurable integrated coded metasurface antenna based on a rotating adjustable resistor
Authors: Wang Junlin , Tong Xinyu , Wang Xin , Guo Yunsheng , Guan Jing , A Saer , Wang Jun
Published: January 2025

The design of a rotating adjustable resistor-based dual-polarization scattering reconfigurable metasurface antenna is presented in this paper. By incorporating four rotating adjustable resistors at the edge of the structure, independent tuning of x-polarized and y-polarized scattering phases is achieved by the metasurface antenna. The effectiveness of this independent tuning capability is verified through equivalent circuit analysis and scattering current distributions. Furthermore, an “L” type patch feed configuration is employed for coupled feeding, enabling compact size reduction and integrated design of radiation and scattering characteristics within the metasurface antenna. Subsequently, an 8 × 8 array arrangement of the designed unit structures allows for dynamic control over dual-polarization scattering phase distribution by adjusting resistance values of rotating adjustable resistor, thereby achieving multiple independent control over scattering properties. With an impedance matching bandwidth ranging from 6.95 to 7.5 GHz and a peak gain of 19.4 dBi along with favorable radiation characteristics, the proposed metasurface antenna demonstrates excellent performance capabilities. Finally, experimental measurements validate that the measured results closely align with simulation outcomes.
Dual step-index ring core antiresonant fiber for broadband transmission of numerous OAM modes with high purity and quality
Authors: Sayed Rosni , Khaleque Abdul , Shaha Kumary Sumi Rani , Kabir Md. Anowar , Ahmmed Aoni Rifat
Published: January 2025

We present a design strategy of a dual step-index ring core antiresonant fiber (DSI-RC-ARF) to significantly enhance the number of orbital angular momentum (OAM) modes while preserving their high purity and transmission quality over the O-E-S-C-L-U bands. The proposed fiber features a central ring of high refractive index, surrounded by outer and inner rings of refractive indices that gradually decrease from the central ring in both directions. The proposed fiber consists of a unique core arrangement having a central ring with a higher refractive index that can support up to 206 OAM modes across the 1.28 μm to 1.70 μm wavelength range without any higher-order radial modes or phase distortion. Additionally, the core is surrounded by inner and outer rings with gradually varying refractive indices, which helps to maintain the mode quality above 97% and mode purity mostly above 98%. The fiber also renders a uniform dispersion variation with wavelength, large effective mode area, nonlinear coefficients below 1.62 /W/km throughout the entire bandwidth, very low confinement loss ranging from 10−11 to 10−9 dB/m, and longer 2π and 10 ps walk-off length for higher-order OAM modes with ellipticity and bending. This innovative fiber design enhances the capabilities of antiresonant fibers in modern communication systems, making it ideal for efficient broadband transmission of high-capacity OAM modes.
Anatomy-specific two-stage YOLOv8 approach for improved coronary segmentation using the ARCADE dataset
Authors: Tran Dinh-Son , Huynh Anh-Khoa , Huynh Anh-Duy , Nguyen-Thoi Trung
Published: January 2025

Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains one of the most widespread cardiovascular conditions and a leading cause of mortality globally. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) imaging is widely accepted as the gold standard for diagnosing CAD, enabling more accurate assessments through vessel segmentation and stenosis detection. Despite over 2 million coronary angiography procedures being performed annually, there are still limited methods available for the rapid and precise automated measurement of disease and localization of coronary anatomy. In this paper, we present what we believe to be a novel approach to vessel segmentation by categorizing the dataset based on object shape characteristics, training the YOLOv8 model with tailored techniques for each group, and integrating the results to produce the final output. Experiments conducted on the benchmark ARCADE dataset demonstrate that our proposed method outperforms traditional approaches, highlighting its potential in vascular segmentation tasks and providing a strong foundation for future advancements in stenosis detection.
Hidden in plain sight: (Mis)readings of the Spanish far right
Authors: Faber Sebastiaan
Published: January 2025

The relatively late emergence of an electorally successful far-right party in Spain (Vox) confounded observers who had long assumed that the country’s recent experience with dictatorship had rendered it immune to the temptations of right-wing populism. Yet a closer analysis of the nature and evolution of the Spanish Right reveals that the absence of a far-right party should not have been read as an absence of far-right sentiments. For these, the Partido Popular, which identifies itself as centre right but has never identified as anti-fascist, long provided a welcome home. The fact that it continues to do so to this day shapes its relationship to Vox and sets it apart from most of its counterparts in Western Europe.
Music and the Making of Portugal and Spain: Nationalism and Identity Politics in the Iberian Peninsula, Matthew Machin-Autenrieth, Salwa El-Shawan Castelo-Branco and Samuel Llano (eds)
Authors: Miranda Laura
Published: January 2025

Review of: Music and the Making of Portugal and Spain: Nationalism and Identity Politics in the Iberian Peninsula, Matthew Machin-Autenrieth, Salwa El-Shawan Castelo-Branco and Samuel Llano (eds)

Urbana, Chicago, and Springfield, IL: University of Illinois Press, 304 pp.,

ISBN 978-0-25204-532-5, h/bk, $125

ISBN 978-0-25208-744-8, p/bk, $32

ISBN 978-0-25205-485-3, e-book, $19.95
Mega-events in Kyrgyzstan (1991-2017): Power legitimacy and Unintended/Indirect Nation-building
Authors:   , Sheranova Arzuu
Published: January 2025

Attempts of regime survival, in particular a continuous re-election of the ruling regimes, is a common pattern in all post-communist states of Central Asia and beyond. Therefore, for the ruling elites acquiring legitimacy, especially in states with weak governance performance capacity to which most of post-communist states belong, is a major concern. In post-communist Kyrgyzstan, once famously labelled as “island of democracy”, the thesis argues that the incumbent political regimes largely relied on state-sponsored invented mega-events or performative projects which celebrate historical commemorative dates and/or mark the national culture. Namely, I look into the following mega-events: Osh City’s 3000-year anniversary in 2000, Kyrgyzstan’s 2200-year anniversary in 2003, Manas Epic’s1000-year anniversary in 1995 and the World Nomad Games (WNG) introduced in 2012. The study thoroughly examines the socio-economic and political contexts under each of these projects between 1991-2017 and concludes that nation-wide mega-events were discursive devices in the hands of regimes in power to legitimate their power. The thesis considers state-led celebrations of anniversaries and games foremost as power legitimacy-building tools for the elites, whereas major existing literature on Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia interprets celebrations and cultural events merely as nation-building initiatives (see Adams 2007, Adams and Rustemova 2009, Adams 2010, Megoran 2017, Ismailbekova 2016, Wachtel 2013, 2016, Hvoslef 2001, Marat 2016, Straube 2008). Having said that the thesis asserts that Kyrgyzstan’s nation-building, which is a central unit of analysis of the thesis, was mostly indirect or unintended because cultural events run by the state were primarily targeted to legitimate regimes in power. The study skips the transition period of 2010-2011 under rule of Otunbaeva, because the term of Presidency of Otunbaeva was pre-agreed to a one-year fixed term and, therefore, it does not apply to the study which is interested in nation-building and legitimacy-making in lasting regimes. The thesis is a qualitative in-depth case study which aims to balance omnipresent state-centred approaches to nation-building by stressing role of micro actors or non-state actors in shaping national identities. More importantly, the thesis revises if not criticizes earlier published works on Central Asia which primarily reproduced the Western scholarship on nationalism studies and did not seek for alternative local models to explain nation-building in non-Western societies, the task which the thesis aims to bring into a scholarly attention.
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasias in the structure of idiopathic stunting in children
Authors: Sekinaeva M. V. , Vitebskaya A. V. , Tikhonovich Yu. V.
Published: January 2025

Hereditary skeletal dysplasias (HSD) are primary growth disorders; occur with a frequency of 1: 5000 newborns; characterized by wide phenotypic heterogeneity. Diagnosis of НSD is based on clinical symptoms (dyspropotion of body segments), radiographic characteristics of bone mineralization, maturation and morphology, and molecular genetic studies. Treatment of this group of patients must be multidisciplinary, since it affects not only skeleton. The role of the pediatric endocrinologist is to assess the growth potential of these patients and suggest the most optimal treatment. The review provides data on various types of spondyloepi(meta)physeal dysplasias (SE(M)D), a large heterogeneous group of HSD associated with short stature. Clinical manifestations of SEMD include short stature, disorders in development of spondyles, epiphyses and metaphyses of tubular bones, advanced bone age, etc. It is necessary to differentiate the most common causes of short stature from genetic skeletal diseases, which are characterized by wide phenotypic heterogeneity and require careful examination. In this review, we analyse the literature data on spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, as one of the causes of idiopathic short stature in children.
Neurorehabilitation: Eine junge Disziplin mit einer langen Geschichte
Authors: Schwamm C.
Published: January 2025

In den vergangen 40 Jahren hat sich die Neurorehabilitation in der deutschen Versorgungslandschaft als interdisziplinärer Aufgabenkomplex etabliert. Ihre medizin- und sozialhistorischen Voraussetzungen reichen jedoch mindestens in die Zeit des Ersten Weltkriegs zurück. Der vorliegende Beitrag fasst Ergebnisse einer Pilotstudie zusammen, die Grundlinien dieses Entstehungsprozesses rekonstruiert. Ausgewertet wurden insbesondere medizinische Fachzeitschriften und bestehende Sekundärliteratur. Die Untersuchung identifiziert Entstehungsbedingungen in verschiedenen gesellschaftlichen sowie wissenschaftlichen Teilbereichen und beschreibt ihre Relevanz für die Herausbildung der heutigen Neurorehabilitation: Dabei unterscheidet sie in wissenschaftliche (Hirnforschung, elektronische Medizintechnik), berufspolitische (Abspaltungsprozesse medizinischer Subdisziplinen, Professionalisierung nicht-ärztlicher Berufe) und sozialpolitische (Sozialgesetzgebung, Leitbild der Teilhabe) Einflussfaktoren. Die Studie zeigt die Komplexität der neurologischen Rehabilitation und ihre Interdependenz mit unterschiedlichen Disziplinen beispielhaft auf. Schlüsselwörter: Hirnschädigung, Hirnmodelle, Neuroplastizität, Neurorehabilitation, Medizintechnik, Phasenmodell, Teilhabe
Wie die Evidenz in die Neurorehabilitation kommen konnte
Authors: Sammer C.
Published: January 2025

Evidenz und Evidenzbasierung der medizinischen Versorgung sind heute allgegenwärtig. Doch das war nicht immer so und muss daher auch nicht so bleiben. Der Beitrag versucht schlaglichtartig, die Entwicklung der Vorstellungen und Regeln einer klinischen Beweisführung und Entscheidungsfindung in der modernen Medizin nachzuzeichnen – vom naturhistorischen Sammeln und Ordnen bis zur Evidence-Based-Medicine. Das Ordnen heutiger Begrifflichkeiten und die Verunsicherung heutiger Selbstverständlichkeiten ist das Ziel. Schlüsselwörter: Klinische Forschung, Evidenz, Geschichte, Evidenzbasierte Medizin
Vom »Heilhilfs-« zum Gesundheitsfachberuf?
Authors: Pfütsch P.
Published: January 2025

In der Neurorehabilitation spielt die interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit zunehmend eine wichtige Rolle. Neben vielen Vorteilen bringt das jedoch auch einige Probleme mit sich. Bereits der veraltete, aber teilweise noch benutzte Begriff »Heilhilfsberuf« zeigt die Problematik auf: Während einige Ärzte lediglich ›Hilfe‹ erwarten, sehen sich Assistenten, Therapeuten und Pflegende vielmehr als ›Partner‹ der Ärzte. Die Geschichte der verschiedenen Gesundheitsfachberufe ist praktisch ohne die Geschichte der Ärzteschaft als »Gegenspieler« bzw. »Partner« nicht vorstellbar. So gab es im Laufe der Geschichte immer wieder konkrete Aushandlungsprozesse über Fragen, welche Berufe welche Aufgaben übernehmen durften. Mit zunehmend besserem Ausbildungsgrad geht es hier auch immer öfter um Kompetenzen im Feld der Diagnostik und Therapie, die die Ärzteschaft als Alleinstellungsmerkmal traditionell für sich beansprucht. Genau jene Aushandlungsprozesse sind für die Professionalisierung der Gesundheitsberufe wichtig. Schlüsselwörter: Interprofessionalität, Professionalisierung, Gesundheitsfachberufe, Hierarchie, Macht
Los fundamentos de la razón jurídica. Lo bueno, lo justo y lo legal
Authors: Buenaga Ceballos Óscar
Published: January 2025

A primera vista, podría pensarse que la Razón jurídica resuelve los problemas que le conciernen únicamente mediante la elaboración o aplicación de las normas jurídicas vigentes. Sin embargo, un análisis más detenido revela que el Derecho presenta importantes conexiones con la Moral y que el razonamiento jurídico no es más un razonamiento moral especializado, que, por tanto, no puede efectuarse sin tener en cuenta consideraciones provenientes de este ámbito, algunas ineludibles conceptualmente. La especialidad de la Razón jurídica respecto a la Razón moral reside en que su principio fundamentador, y al tiempo fin, es el logro de una virtud moral concreta: la Justicia. Esta afirmación del principio de hacer lo justo y evitar lo injusto, que inspira y dirige el Derecho, supone un doble efecto. En primer lugar, somete la elaboración o aplicación de cualquier norma jurídica al escrutinio de alcanzar o aproximarse en la mayor medida posible a un resultado justo, de modo que el razonamiento jurídico es siempre moral en todo su recorrido, desde la formulación de la norma (justificándola), pasando por su aplicación (orientando su interpretación), hasta la solución finalmente adoptada para resolver la controversia jurídica (calificándola de justa o equitativa). En segundo lugar, la Justicia se convierte en un principio moral jerarquizador, e incluso excluyente llegado el caso, en relación con la recepción de otras virtudes morales en las normas jurídicas, de tal manera que el Derecho sólo podrá admitir contenidos morales generales relativos al Bien en cuanto no contravengan las directrices que conforman la noción de Justicia, estando supeditados a ellas en todo momento. La consecuencia primordial de dicha configuración de la Razón jurídica es que lo justo se erige en principio director de lo legal, pero también en principio limitador de lo bueno, y esta postura es la que se trata de exponer y defender en el presente libro.

Óscar Buenaga Ceballos es abogado y doctor en Ciencias jurídicas y empresariales. Es autor, entre otras, de diversas monografías sobre Filosofía del Derecho.
Learning With Error for Digital Image Encryption
Authors: Setiawan Aisyah Nooravieta , Wijayanti Indah Emilia , Isnaini Uha
Published: January 2025

Learning With Error (LWE) is one of the development of a system linear equation that add some noise or error. These problems have good potential for cryptography, especially for the development of Key Exchange Mechanism (KEM). Moreover, the question is whether LWE can be applied for digital image security or not. The digital image consists of hundreds of pixels that can be interpreted as a matrix. Each Pixel is encrypted with LWE so that the image becomes unidentified or cipher.
Pythagorean Fuzzy Set and Its Application to Determining Student Concentration Using Max-Min-Max Composition
Authors: Nuur Imam Hafiidz , Munandar Arif
Published: January 2025

Pythagorean fuzzy set is a generalization of intuitionistic fuzzy set. As intuitionistic fuzzy set that can be used to help in solving problems regarding decision making, pythagorean fuzzy set can also be done for the same thing.  In the pythagorean fuzzy set, a max-min-max composition relation will be formed and used it to solve decision-making problems. Through this research, decision making in determining the concentration for students of the Mathematics undergraduates program at Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta is discussed based on data on student grades in compulsory courses that have been taken by students until the 4th semester. Concentration that is in line with the interests and abilities is expected to facilitate the writing of the student's final project.
ANALYSIS OF A NON LINEAR DYNAMICS MODEL FOR TRANSMISSION TUBERCULOSIS IN NIGERIA INCORPORATING TREATMENT AND VACCINATION
Authors: Fenuga Olusegun Joseph , Yusuff Adubi Olaoluwa , Yusuff Adubi Olaoluwa , Isah Nura , Isah Nura
Published: January 2025

This work models and analyzes the transmission of tuberculosis infection with the impact of vaccination and treatment on the bacteria in Nigeria from 2010 to 2022 incorporating treatment and vaccination. The susceptible-vaccinated-Exposed-Infected-Recovered (SVEIR) model is used for the transmission of the bacteria in which the with immigrants are exposed to infection infectious individuals, and it is assumed that there is permanent immunity and homogenous mixing against the bacteria. The constant immigration of the infected individuals into the population makes it impossible for the disease to die out and so there is no disease-free equilibrium. The fraction of chemoprophylaxis Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) was incorporated into the model equation for successful vaccination. Stability analysis shows that a disease free equilibrum is locally asymptotically stable for R0<1 and endemic equilibrum which is stable for R0>1 which can wipe out the whole population. Hence, treatment and vaccination are the measures that can reduce below 1 in order to control tuberculosis.
SOMBOR INDEX AND ITS GENERALIZATION OF POWER GRAPH OF SOME GROUP WITH PRIME POWER ORDER
Authors: Pratama Rendi Bahtiar , Maulana Fariz , Hijriati Na'imah , Wardhana I Gede Adhitya Wisnu
Published: January 2025

Graphs are an intriguing topic of discussion due to their numerous applications, particularly in chemistry. Topological indices derived from graph representations of molecules enable us to predict various properties of these compounds, including their physical characteristics, chemical reactivity, biological activity, toxicity, and atom-to-atom interactions. More recently, graphs have also been utilized to depict abstract mathematical objects such as groups. A notable example of graph representation in group theory is seen in power graphs. This research explores new graph topological indices based on vertex degrees, inspired by the Euclidean metric, particularly the Sombor index, and its application to the power graph of the integer modulo group and the dihedral group. The primary outcome of this study is the derivation of a general formula for the Sombor index and its generalization.
LEGAL REFORMULATION OF LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS IN REALIZING PANCASILA DEMOCRACY IN INDONESIA
Authors: Sistyawan Dwanda Julisa
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze and reformulate the legislative election law in Indonesia to realize Pancasila democracy. The study suggests three key reformulation strategies: revising the Parliamentary Threshold to uphold popular sovereignty, improving the financial governance of political parties to combat corruption and money politics, and enhancing the accountability of political parties. By aligning with Pancasila principles, these reforms aim to strengthen the electoral system and uphold democratic values. The study emphasizes the importance of legal measures that do not violate the Constitution while empowering lawmakers to establish transparent electoral rules. Ultimately, the research advocates for legal reforms that promote fair elections, combat corruption and ensure accountability within political parties to uphold the ideals of popular sovereignty and democracy in Indonesia.
PILKADA SERENTAK 2020: EVALUASI PARTISIPASI PEMILIH DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Wijayanti Septi Nur
Published: January 2025

Salah satu faktor penting yang menentukan keberhasilan penyelenggaraan suatu pemilihan kepala daerah yaitu adanya partisipasi pemilih. Dinamika tingkat partisipasi pemilih tersebut sangat dipengaruhi oleh kondisi yang terjadi di suatu negara, termasuk terjadinya pandemi yang juga menyebar di Indonesia. Artikel ini mengevaluasi penyelenggaraan pilkada serentak 2020 yang dilaksanakan pada masa pandemi terutama dikaji dari aspek partisipasi pemilihnya.  Artikel ini disusun dengan menggunakan studi kepustakaan melalui metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun dalam keadaan pandemi, para pemilih tetap menggunakan hak politiknya. Dari hasil laporan KPU, tingkat partisipasi pemilih pada pilkada 2020 sebesar 76,09%. Meskipun angka ini kurang 1,49% dari target KPU, namun mengalami peningkatan dibandingkan dengan pilkada 2018 sebesar 73,24%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa proses demokrasi lokal tidak berhenti meskipun dalam keadaan abnormal. Evaluasi dari faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi partisipasi pemilih dapat dijadikan indikator penyelenggara dalam mempersiapkan pilkada pada November 2024.
Feminis Legal Theory dalam Kerangka Hukum Indonesia
Authors: Triantono Triantono
Published: January 2025

Objective: this study aims to reveal and explain how feminism critiques the social construction of patriarchy and the importance of feminist legal theory in the Indonesian legal framework.Methodology/approach/design: study of feminist legal theory in the Indonesian legal framework using juridical-normative methods with a qualitative approach. Literature study was carried out to obtain a focus for in-depth discussion of concepts and theories.Results: this study leads to the conclusion that feminist currents and movements are basically a response to discrimination and injustice in a patriarchal social structure. Through its various streams, feminism launches criticism and resistance to end all forms of discrimination and injustice in the name of gender where women are the subjects most at risk of experiencing injustice. Feminism is the basic proposition built by feminist legal theory in strengthening criticism and resistance to injustice and discrimination, especially in the legal field. In particular, feminist legal theory champions legal concepts based on women's experiences as a starting point in obtaining justicePractical Implications: this study has important practical implications in the context of Indonesian law. The study's findings reveal that feminist legal theory plays a key role in critiquing and combating gender discrimination and injustice within the patriarchal social structure. These results provide insight into how feminist legal theory can be applied within the Indonesian legal framework to achieve justice based on women's experiences. This can have a positive impact on the development of more inclusive and gender-sensitive laws and policies in Indonesia.Novelty/Value: this study contributes to revealing the connection, significance and approach of feminist legal theory in the Indonesian legal framework. The value of this study lies in the new perspective and approach in realizing justice within a legal framework based on women's experiences. Keywords: Gender Discrimination, Feminism. Feminist Movement. Feminist Schools And Thoughts. Feminist Legal Theory. Indonesian Legal Framework.