bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mutational separation and clinical outcomes of TP53 and CDH1 in gastric cancer
Authors: Liu He-Li , Peng Huan , Huang Chang-Hao , Zhou Hai-Yan , Ge Jie
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Gastric cancer (GC) is a deadly tumor with the fifth highest occurrence and highest global mortality rates. Owing to its heterogeneity, the underlying mechanism of GC remains unclear, and chemotherapy offers little benefit to individuals.

AIM

To investigate the clinical outcomes of TP53 and CDH1 mutations in GC.

METHODS

In this study, 202 gastric adenocarcinoma tumor tissues and their corresponding normal tissues were collected. A total of 490 genes were identified using target capture. Through t -test and Wilcoxon rank-sum test, somatic mutations, microsatellite instability, and clinical statistics, including overall survival, were detected, compared, and calculated.

RESULTS

The mutation rates of 32 genes, including TP53 , SPEN , FAT1 , and CDH1 exceeded 10%. TP53 mutations had a slightly lower overall occurrence rate (33%). The TP53 mutation rate was significantly higher in advanced stages (stage III/IV) than that in early stages (stage I/II) (P < 0.05). In contrast, CDH1 mutations were significantly associated with diffuse GC. TP53 is related to poor prognosis of advanced-stage tumors; nevertheless, CDH1 corresponds to a diffuse type of cancer. TP53 is exclusively mutated in CDH1 and is primarily affected by two distinct GC mechanisms.

CONCLUSION

Different somatic mutation patterns in TP53 and CDH1 indicate two major mechanisms of GC.
Significance of carcinoembryonic antigen detection in the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Wang Rui , Wang Qin , Li Pan
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent malignant tumor involving adenomas that develop into malignant lesions. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a non-specific serum biomarker upregulated in CRC. The concentration of CEA is modulated by tumor stage and grade, tumor site in the colon, ploidy status, and patient smoking status. This study aimed to evaluate current evidence regarding the diagnostic power of CEA levels in the early detection of CRC recurrence in adults.

AIM

To evaluate current evidence regarding the diagnostic power of CEA levels in the early detection of CRC recurrence in adults.

METHODS

A systematic search was performed using four databases: MEDLINE, Cochrane Trials, EMBASE, and the Web of Science. The inclusion criteria were as follows: Adult patients aged ≥ 18 years who had completed CRC curative treatment and were followed up postoperatively; reporting the number of CRC recurrences as an outcome; and randomized, clinical, cohort, and case-control study designs. Studies that were not published in English and animal studies were excluded. The following data were extracted by three independent reviewers: Study design, index tests, follow-up, patient characteristics, and primary outcomes. All statistical analyses were performed using the RevMan 5.4.1.

RESULTS

A total of 3232 studies were identified, with 73 remaining following the elimination of duplicates. After screening on predetermined criteria, 12 studies were included in the final analysis. At a reference standard of 5 mg/L, CEA detected only approximately half of recurrent CRCs, with a pooled sensitivity of 59% (range, 33%–83%) and sensitivity of 89% (range, 58%–97%).

CONCLUSION

CEA is a significant marker for CRC diagnosis. However, it has insufficient sensitivity and specificity to be used as a single biomarker of early CRC recurrence, with an essential proportion of false negatives.
Portal vein embolization for closure of marked arterioportal shunt of hepatocellular carcinoma to enable radioembolization: A case report
Authors: Wang Xiang-Dong , Ge Nai-Jian , Yang Ye-Fa
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Marked arterioportal shunt (APS) can be a contraindication for transarterial radioembolization (TARE) because of the risk of radiation-induced liver toxicity or pneumonitis. To date, the best method to close marked APS to reduce intrahepatic shunt (IHS) and hepatopulmonary shunt (HPS) before TARE has not been elucidated.

CASE SUMMARY

This case report describes a novel strategy of embolization of the portal venous outlet to reduce IHS and HPS caused by marked APS before TARE in a patient with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The patient had a significant intratumoral shunt from the tumor artery to the portal vein and had already been suspected based on pre-interventional magnetic resonance angiography, and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) confirmed the shunt. Selective right portal vein embolization (PVE) was performed to close the APS outlet and DSA confirmed complete closure. Technetium-99m macroaggregated albumin was administered and single photon emission computed tomography revealed a low HPS with 8.4%. Successful TARE was subsequently performed. No major procedure-related complication occurred.

CONCLUSION

Closure of APS with PVE during mapping angiography of advanced-stage HCC to enable reduction of HPS and subsequent TARE is feasible.
Awake robotic liver surgery: A case report
Authors: Delvecchio Antonella , Pavone Gaetano , Conticchio Maria , Piacente Claudia , Varvara Miriam , Ferraro Valentina , Stasi Matteo , Casella Annachiara , Filippo Rosalinda , Tedeschi Michele , Pullano Carmine , Inchingolo Riccardo , Delmonte Vito , Memeo Riccardo
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

In recent years, minimally invasive liver resection has become a standard of care for liver tumors. Considering the need to treat increasingly fragile patients, general anesthesia is sometimes avoided due to respiratory complications. Therefore, surgical treatment with curative intent is abandoned in favor of a less invasive and less radical approach. Epidural anesthesia has been shown to reduce respiratory complications, especially in elderly patients with pre-existing lung disease.

CASE SUMMARY

A 77-year-old man with hepatitis-C-virus-related chronic liver disease underwent robotic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma. The patient was suffering from hypertension, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program score for developing pneumonia was 9.2%. We planned a combined spinal–epidural anesthesia with conscious sedation to avoid general anesthesia. No modification of the standard surgical technique was necessary. Hemodynamics were stable and bleeding was minimal. The postoperative course was uneventful.

CONCLUSION

Robotic surgery in locoregional anesthesia with conscious sedation could be considered a safe and suitable approach in specialized centers and in selected patients.
A Study on the Design of a Calendar App that Helps the Home Nursing Work Management
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Oh Joon Ho , Nam Won Suk
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to propose a calendar app that can help manage schedules and work for Home Care Nurses who feel difficulty due to heavy workload. First, as a result of case analysis of related apps, it was found that various services other than calendar functions were provided, and that there was no app for nurses performing visiting schedules because all cases were produced for shift-working nurses. After conducting an in-depth interview, we were able to derive six key requirements by building and classifying them as an Affinity Diagram. Behavior pattern analysis was conducted using the data, and after grouping into two representative groups, a Persona and Circumstantial Scenario were produced to confirm the requirements of each aspect. Based on this, it was confirmed that effective services can be provided as a result of conducting usability evaluation after creating a prototype app. Finally, it concludes with conclusions and suggestions, and look forward to further research in the future.
멀티모달 및 생성 AI를 통한 디자인 연구방법: 민족지학적 방법론을 데이터 기반 분석으로 강화하기
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Jose Miguel Penalva Tebar , Nah Ken
Published: December 2023

This research examines the application of Multimodal and Generative AI in analyzing interior design trends within the South Korean market. The objective is to enhance traditional ethnographic research methods with AI's quantitative capabilities, offering a more comprehensive understanding of design preferences. This methodology uses AI tools to systematically analyze and categorize design elements from a large dataset of interior design images sourced from a relevant online platform. This process involves extracting key visual trends and patterns using AI-driven semantic analysis and clustering techniques. The study identifies and classifies four dominant design trends, providing a structured overview of current market preferences. By integrating AI into design trend analysis, the study demonstrates a novel approach to understanding consumer preferences, potentially influencing future design decisions. This use of AI in design research broadens the scope of traditional ethnographic studies in design and provides practical insights for designers and industry practitioners, suggesting a shift towards more data-driven design practice.
A Study on Design Convergence Education Model for Enhancing Employability in Design Majors: Focusing on case analysis in the field of communication design major
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, LEE Kyung ah , Lee Jiyoun
Published: December 2023

The design industry is rapidly evolving with new technologies and knowledge. IT developments have created an adaptable job market. Artificial intelligence, like Chat-GPT, is changing labor structures and production methods. Universities must enhance employability skills for design majors promptly. In this study, we explored design trends, addressed educational changes, and developed a design convergence curriculum. To boost employability, we modeled employability in connection with learning ability, enabling education consumers to plan their courses, careers, and employment. This study is significant for conceptualizing and presenting a design convergence education model.
A Study on the Improvement of Usability through ATM User Research: Focused on the ATM of Major Bank in Gumi City
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Han So Ra , Jung Young Bin , Kim Chang hwi , Jeong Lee Bin , Lee Se Young , Cho Sung Joo
Published: December 2023

With the development of information and communication technology, the use of smart banking, a non-face-to-face financial business processing system, is expanding. However, the elderly who have difficulty using smart devices or users who have anxiety about using online banking visit the bank in person, make deposits and withdrawals through employees, or solve banking business by using ATMs. In this way, it aims to present interface guidelines for useful ATMs that can appropriately use cash and electronic payment methods according to the situation. This study conducted usability tests, SUS evaluations, and interviews to analyze the usability of existing ATMs, and produced a prototype by improving the interface through the usability analysis results of existing ATMs and expert advice. Significance tests were conducted through a prototype with an improved interface, and final guidelines were presented through this. The ATM interface guidelines derived through this study are expected to help minimize confusion experienced by various users when using ATMs.
The Complexity of Iterated Reversible Computation
Authors: Eppstein David
Published: December 2023

We study a class of functional problems reducible to computing $f^{(n)}(x)$
for inputs $n$ and $x$, where $f$ is a polynomial-time bijection. As we prove,
the definition is robust against variations in the type of reduction used in
its definition, and in whether we require $f$ to have a polynomial-time inverse
or to be computible by a reversible logic circuit. These problems are
characterized by the complexity class $\mathsf{FP}^{\mathsf{PSPACE}}$, and
include natural $\mathsf{FP}^{\mathsf{PSPACE}}$-complete problems in circuit
complexity, cellular automata, graph algorithms, and the dynamical systems
described by piecewise-linear transformations.
Makna Inklusivitas Perjamuan Kudus sebagai Ruang Perjumpaan dengan Penyandang Disabilitas
Authors: Tohata Debbie
Published: December 2023

Artikel ini mempertimbangkan Perjamuan Kudus sebagai sebuah ruang perjumpaan yang inklusif bagi para penyandang disabilitas. Meskipun inisiatif Allah tidak ditujukan pada umat tertentu, melainkan seluruh umat, termasuk penyandang disabilitas, para penyandang disabilitas seringkali kurang dilibatkan di dalam Perjamuan Kudus. Mereka seringkali dijadikan objek pengasihan karena memiliki kondisi tertentu pada dirinya, seperti buta, lumpuh, atau keterbelakangan mental. Selain itu, penyandang disabilitas seringkali, oleh masyarakat di budaya tertentu, dilihat sebagai akibat dari dosa orang tua atau komunitasnya. Ketimbang menganggap penyandang disabilitas sebagai gejala dosa, semestinya kita melihat mereka sebagai orang-orang yang memiliki karunia yang dianugerahkan Allah untuk kelangsungan kehidupan mereka (Nancy L. Eiesland). Gereja seringkali kurang peduli dengan persoalan yang dihadapi penyandang disabilitas, yang disebabkan kurangnya pemahaman tentang peran Kristus dalam kehidupan penyandang disabilitas (Michael S. Beates). Di samping itu, budaya malu dalam keluarga menjadi penyebab mereka malu mengantar anak mereka ke gereja, termasuk mengikuti kelas katekisasi yang dilaksanakan oleh gereja. Berbeda dengan itu, makna inklusivitas dalam Perjamuan Kudus dapat menolong umat untuk memahami bahwa semua orang sama dihadapan Kristus. Setiap orang berhak mengambil bagian dalam Perjamuan Kudus, dan layak menerima keselamatan, serta menjadi bagian dalam persekutuan bersama Kristus. Tulisan ini mengajak umat untuk diajar dan diberi pemahaman bahwa makna inklusivitas dalam Perjamuan Kudus dapat merangkul setiap orang masuk dalam persekutuan bersama Kristus, serta percaya bahwa mereka diterima dan diselamatkan.
РАТ КОЈИ ЈЕ ИЗБИО СА ТРИ ДЕЦЕНИЈЕ ДОЦЊЕ
Authors: В. Шуваковић Урош
Published: December 2023

The paper gives arguments for the thesis that, from the perspective of Russian geopolitical interests and their protection, the military intervention in Ukraine was inevitable and came with the delay of three decades. On the one hand, it is a direct consequence of the USSR breakup and the NATO encirclement of Russia, through extending the North Atlantic Alliance to the former member-countries of the Warsaw Pact, some of the former member-states of the USSR (the Baltic countries), as well as all the former Yugoslav republics (except for Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina). On the other hand, it is the result of building new state identities in the anti-Russian narrative, with the violence exerted against ethnic Russians and Russophones, which was particularly pronounced in Ukraine. At the same time, the West pursued a perfidious policy towards Russia. The three-decade delay is the consequence of the illusions cherished by the West and of untimely Russian learning the lessons from the bloody breakup of Yugoslavia, for which the West is most directly responsible. Concurrently, the attitude towards the compatriots who remained outside the borders of Russia also partly explains Russian policy during the Yugoslav crisis in the last decade of the 20th century. The ultimate goal of such Western policy is in the idea of achieving the “breakthrough to the East” via breaking up Russia (“decolonization of Russia”) and, furthermore, via breaking up China, which was declared as the sole global competitor of the USA in the latest US National Security Strategy from 2022. Key words: disintegration of the USSR, breakup of the SFRY, Russia, Ukraine, genesis and causes of the ethnic conflict, 2022 Russian military intervention.
ВОЕННОЕ ПРОТИВОБОРСТВО НА УКРАИНЕ В РАКУРСЕ МОЛЕЛИРОВАНИЯ КОНФЛИКТИНГА И ПРОЦЕССОВ СОЦИАЛЬНОЙ ДЕСТРУКЦИИ
Authors: Лобанов Константин
Published: December 2023

The military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine, which began as a local clash, scaled up into a systemic antagonism between Russia and the Western World that had consolidated against it. The exact space and time frames for what could be the biggest military conflict in Europe since World War II have not yet been determined. They are unstable, as they directly depend on military dynamics. Nevertheless, the axiom wording “everything ends sooner or later” is no exception to the conflict. One can attempt to foresee potential outcomes of events that follow the end of the active (hot) phase of the military confrontation in Ukraine, with a certain degree of margin for error. There are many scenarios to choose from when deciding how parties in the conflict should behave. In total, the tactical and strategic actions of the parties can be reduced to certain models of confrontational interaction that Russia and the Western World will construct in the post-active phase of the conflict. The author of this article uses the method of predictive modeling of the situation to assess the possibility of developing one model of the conflict process into another and characterize the risks of social destruction inherent in these models. Key words: Russia, Western World, globalizing conflict, modeling of social processes, model of confrontational interaction, social destruction.
DEAD OR MAYBE NOT: A Collection of Essays on Dying and Death
Authors: Lopičić Vesna
Published: December 2023

“Hardly anyone I know has read any of my papers in peer reviewed journals,” jokingly complains Rupert Sheldrake, a renegade British biologist (“A Conscious Universe?” 2020). If his provocative Morphic Resonance Theory and the concept of extended mind are not enough to make people read his academic articles, then the readership of less interesting and more conventional scientific research probably approaches statistical error. That is the reason behind collecting some of my published texts in one thematic collection, titled Dead оr Maybe Not: A Collection оf Essays оn Dying and Death in the hope they will be more readily available to the readers.
Estadística y medicina. Un enfoque para principiantes
Authors: Zevallos Aquije Axel Javier , Maravi Cardenas Alvaro José , Palomino Salcedo Karen Juliza
Published: December 2023

La estadística es una disciplina matemática que se encarga de la recolección, análisis e interpretación de datos para obtener conclusiones significativas. Sus orígenes se remontan a civilizaciones antiguas como los babilonios y egipcios, quienes ya utilizaban métodos rudimentarios para llevar registros numéricos e identificación de distintos riesgos. No obstante, su consolidación como ciencia moderna ocurrió en el siglo XVII gracias al desarrollo del cálculo de probabilidades, sentando las bases para su aplicación en una amplia gama de campos. La importancia de la estadística radica en su capacidad para proporcionar herramientas y técnicas que permiten tomar decisiones informadas en diversos ámbitos. Desde la economía hasta la medicina, la estadística desempeña un papel crucial. En el campo de la medicina, se empezó a utilizar en el siglo XVIII en los ensayos clínicos, lo que permitió evaluar la efectividad de tratamientos y procedimientos médicos. A lo largo de los años, la estadística y la medicina han establecido lazos fundamentales que demostraron su importancia en la evolución de la humanidad. Actualmente, la combinación entre estadística y medicina ha llevado a logros contemporáneos impresionantes, desde el desarrollo de ensayos clínicos y estudios observacionales hasta soluciones en aspectos epidemiológicos. Estos logros han transformado radicalmente la forma en que abordamos la salud y el bienestar en la sociedad contemporánea.
The Infiltration of Necropolitics: the Case of Turkey’s Holocaust Narratives
Authors: Andaç Özgür
Published: December 2023

Some memories are more actively cultivated than others, manifesting the obsessive and slippery theaters of contested histories. This may encourage us to explore the ways in which representations of the past are conveyed. While Holocaust awareness has grown globally, its presence in Turkish academia has been limited since the millennium. Recent studies predominantly frame how Turkey integrates the Holocaust within the settled narratives. However, public perception has been shaped by narratives of Turkish consulates saving numerous Turkish Jews from Nazi oppression. This prevalent life-saver theme has become a cornerstone in Holocaust Memory, strengthened by various publications and documentaries. This research mainly investigates Turkey’s restrictive border policy and rescuing activities concerning the Jewish migration during the Second World War and its present-day recollections in today’s Turkey. Through a detailed case analysis, the study contends that popular historical beliefs differ from the facts. Ultimately it reads these accounts in relation to necropolitics that dictates which memories are allowed to live and which are rendered, emphasizing how even in remembrance, a politics of life and death exists.
UNFOLDING EXISTING SCHOOL REALITIES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REFORMS INITIATIVE
Authors: Shaheen Asia , Gilani Nadia , Abdul Waheed Syed
Published: December 2023

Reform initiatives have always been critical to reforming school systems, maximizing educational output, and improving academic quality. By analyzing the perspectives and experiences of school stakeholders, this qualitative study aimed to shed light on the discrepancies between school reform initiatives, existing realities, and the current situation. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, and phenomenological analysis and reflection were used to interpret the data. The transcripts were read systematically and repeatedly during the course of analysis. For classifying and developing them into themes, the data were reduced into codes, categories, or themes, and thus, the data were made meaningful and interpreted accordingly. The study results are presented in terms of themes, i.e., defining school reform initiatives, continuity of reform initiatives, lack of political vision, the miserable economy of the country, contradictions between reforms and existing realities, and barriers to the implementation process. The research has implications for school improvement, policy-making and implementation.
IDENTIFICATION OF CULTURE SPECIFIC VALUES AND POSITIVE EMOTIONS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: Zafar Maryam , Riaz Mamoona , Shahed Sarah , A. Yasin Shehla
Published: December 2023

This research is an indigenous inquiry for identification of culture-specific values and positive emotions among school children. Cultural values and positive emotions are essential for promoting psychological well-being. They are significant for developing effective interventions to prevent developmental issues and promotion of positive institutional environment. In this qualitative survey responses of 150 school children (boys=80, girls=70) of aged 9-12 years (M=10.86, SD=0.79) and 50 primary school teachers (men=12, women=38) were recorded for the identification of culture specific values and positive emotions. The participants were recruited using purposive sampling from two public schools of Lahore. Questionnaire on Culture Specific Values and Positive Emotions (students’ and teachers’ version) with open-ended questions were used for data collection. The content analysis of data yielded significant positive self-traits including self-awareness, resilience, hard work, joyfulness and sharing of thoughts and physical objects. Gratitude, altruism and respect were identified as prominent moral values. Building relationships, social intelligence and self-regulation came out as major themes. The study implies for the policy makers that understanding culture-specific values and positive emotions is a vital step towards shaping a peaceful and tolerant society as well as for promoting global harmony and intercultural dialogue.
SUBSTANTIATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY OF EXISTING METRO TUNNELS FALLING INTO THE ZONE OF INFLUENCE OF NEW CONSTRUCTION
Authors:   National Research Technological University MISIS, PANKRATENKO A.N. , TSYUPA D.A. ,   National Research Technological University MISIS
Published: December 2023

The relevance of research in the field of the implementation of technologies of underground urban construction aimed at the formation of a proper level of safety and operational reliability of existing subway tunnels falling into the zone of influence of new construction is substantiated. The proposed scientific and methodological support for the solution of geotechnical and geomechanical situations and the choice of technological solutions in the field of safety and operational reliability of existing metro tunnels falling within the zone of influence of new construction excludes, within the confidence interval, the manifestations of negative processes associated with the formation of zones of extreme conditions and destructive deformations in the vicinity of underground construction work. The developed and formed methodological apparatus allows with a sufficient degree of objectivity and reliability to assess and predict the operational stability of underground structures in soil massifs with physical nonlinearity and expands expands the interpretation of existing hypotheses and representations of accompanying geomechanical processes.
ABO UT THE FORMATION OF A CL USHING PAD AT THE CONTACT OF LOCAL AND SURFACE DEPOSITS
Authors:   Don State Technical University, DOLZHIKOV P.N. , TALALAEVA V.M. ,   Don State Technical University
Published: December 2023

The solution of the theoretical problem is given, which made it possible to consider the process of formation and determine the formulas for calculating the main parameters and volume of the backfill pad at the contact of cover and bedrock. Stabilization grouting pad allows you to strengthen and waterproof the undermined rock mass. The parameters of the formation of a stabilization cushion under an emergency building at the contact of decompacted loams and fractured sandstones are calculated.
INVESTIGATION OF GAS PRESSURE IN THE BOTTOM-HOLE PART OF A COAL SEAM USING AN INNOVATIVE METHOD
Authors:   Federal Research Center for Coal and Coal Chemistry Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, PLAKSIN M.S. , RODIN R.I. ,   Federal Research Center for Coal and Coal Chemistry Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, KOZYREVA E.N. ,   Federal Research Center for Coal and Coal Chemistry Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science
Published: December 2023

The presented work is aimed at solving issues related to ensuring the safety of mining operations in the preparatory workings of mines from the point of view of the forecast of gas dynamic phenomena. The results of a study of gas dynamic activity in the bottom-hole part of a coal seam using an innovative device that allows you to evaluate changes in the gas content of the formation along the line from the bottom to the geostatic stress zone during preparatory workings are presented. It is proposed to develop a method for the current forecast of the emission hazard based on the assessment of methane production and a new approach to assessing the gas dynamic hazard of the formation, which will increase the rate of movement and ensure the safety of mining operations.
DEVELOPMENT OF A KINEMATICS MODEL OF HUMAN FINGERS FOR APPLICATION IN ROBOTIC GLOVES
Authors:   National Research University “Moscow Power Engineering Institute”, MERKURYEV Igor V. , CHUNG Chan T. ,   National Research University “Moscow Power Engineering Institute”, SAYPULAEV Gasan R. ,   National Research University “Moscow Power Engineering Institute”, SAYPULAEV Musa R. ,   National Research University “Moscow Power Engineering Institute”, DEEB Delshan ,   National Research University “Moscow Power Engineering Institute”
Published: December 2023

This paper considers the design of an anthropomorphic manipulator in the form of a human hand. The aim of the work is to describe the kinematics of a robotic hand, using the example of one finger. Based on the Denavit–Hartenberg algorithm, a kinematic model is developed for one finger of the robotic hand. The working area of the robotic finger is determined, taking into account the limitations on the rotation angles of the finger phalanges. These kinematic equations are used to solve the problem of the speeds of one fingertip. According to the results of modeling for given speeds of the fingertip, the dependencies of the rotation angles of the robotic hand links were obtained. Unlike the previously used models, the developed one makes it possible to take into account the presence of a geometric constraint between the proximal and distal finger phalanges, which is structurally made with an inextensible thread. The results of the work can be used in the design and manufacture of new robotic gloves.
DEVELOPMENT OF A DYNAMIC MODEL FOR CALCULATING THE KINEMATIC ERROR AND EVALUATING ITS EFFECT ON THE EFFICIENCY OF PLANETARY MECHANISMS WITH ROLLING BODIES
Authors:   Belarusian-Russian University, KAPITONOV Alexander V.
Published: December 2023

When studying the characteristics of the mechanisms of small-sized drives, an important task is to develop ways to increase the efficiency of the mechanism. The article discusses theoretical issues related to the influence assessment of kinematic error on the efficiency of gears with rolling bodies. As a result of the research, a generalized dynamic model of planetary ball and roller mechanisms is obtained, taking into account kinematic errors, linking manufacturing errors or elastic deformations and kinematic transmission error. Mathematical dependences of the dynamic model of mechanisms with rolling bodies are derived. The model was tested on the example of calculating the kinematic error of a single-stage planetary ball transmission. Polynomial equations with constant coefficients are obtained for determining kinematic errors from the influence of manufacturing errors of transmission links. It is established that for different kinematic schemes, gear ratios and angular velocities of planetary mechanisms with rolling bodies, the transmission efficiency can vary significantly depending on its kinematic error. For gear ratios from 1.5 to 5, drive shaft rotation speeds from 1,500 to 3,000 rpm, depending on the highest values of the kinematic error from 0.00175 to 0.0349 radians, the transmission efficiency within the driven shaft rotation can decrease from 0.93 to 11 %. At the same time, transmissions constructed according to the sixth kinematic scheme have the highest efficiency values. The average efficiency value per revolution of the driven shaft from the influence of kinematic errors can decrease up to 5 %. Graphs of the dependences of transmission efficiency on their kinematic errors are given.
Our First Supplement!
Authors: Ballestero Matheus , Pongeluppi Rodrigo Inácio , De Oliveira Ricardo Santos
Published: December 2023

The Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery Journal is proud to announce the release of its inaugural Supplement, marking a significant milestone more than three years since its establishment. The editorial team recognizes the continuous flow of scientific production, and the decision to introduce occasional supplements, prior to increasing the official journal numbers, underscores the steadfast and consistent publication policy of the APN.

In this supplement, we featured the abstracts from the "XIV Congress of the Brazilian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (SBNPed)" held in Goiânia, Brazil, from August 2 to 5, 2023, under the presidency of Dr. Paulo Ronaldo Jubé. Additionally, we also included videos of lectures conducted and endorsed by SBNPed and APN.

The Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery Journal acknowledges the importance of research in Pediatric Neurosurgery and recognizes Brazil's leadership in various fields. We support the initiative to publish congress abstracts and encourage authors to submit their work as full articles for evaluation and potential publication.

 

Another key aspect is the promotion and encouragement by SBNPed and APN of symposia, making some lectures available for readers to benefit from, thereby fostering the dissemination of scientific knowledge. This supplement comprises three lectures from the 2020 Neuroendoscopy Symposium delivered by Dr. Ricardo Santos de Oliveira, Dr. Marcelo Volpon, and Roberto Alexandre Dezena.

We extend our gratitude to the entire editorial team, authors, and reviewers who contributed to the growth and development of the journal in 2023, and we look forward to an even more successful year in 2024!
Lojistik İşletmelerin Çalışan Profili İle Yenilik Odaklılığı Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: DİNDARİK Nazlıcan , FİDAN Yahya
Published: December 2023

Amaç: Mevcut araştırmanın temel amacı; lojistik işletmelerde çalışanların profili ile yenilik odaklılığı arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir. Çalışmanın en temel ve öncelikli amacı lojistik işletme çalışanlarının yenilik odaklılıklarının demografik faktörlere göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığını tespit etmektir. Demografik faktörler göz önünde bulundurularak lojistik işletmelerde çalışanların pozisyonları, çalışma süreleri, eğitim durumları ve cinsiyetlerine ilişkin değerlendirmeler yapılmıştır. Demografik bilgiler ışığında yenilik odaklılıklarının çalışan profiline göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığı incelenmiştir.

Yöntem: Araştırma kapsamında nicel araştırmalar arasında yer alan veri toplama yöntemi olarak anket kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışmada Sabuncu (2014) ile Rejeb, vd. (2008) çalışmalarından yararlanılmıştır. Rejeb vd. (2008) çalışmasından alınan ifadeler uzmanlar tarafından dilimize çevrilerek uygulanmıştır.

Araştırmanın kapsamını İstanbul Ticaret Odası lojistik hizmetler komitesine kayıtlı işletmeler oluşturmaktadır. Anket soruları lojistik sektörünün farklı kademelerindeki çalışanlar tarafından yanıtlandırılmıştır. Alınan bilgilere göre verilerin toplanmasında araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan yargısal örnekleme ya da diğer bir deyişle amaca yönelik örnekleme kullanılmıştır. Bu kapsamda internet üzerinden 201 katılımcıya ulaşılarak veriler toplanmıştır.

Bulgular: Araştırmada kullanılan yenilik odaklılık ölçeğinin güvenirlik ve geçerlik test sonuçlarının yüksek seviyede olduğu görülmüştür. Yapılan analizler sonucunda lojistik işletmelerde çalışan profilinin işletmedeki pozisyonu, çalışma süresi, eğitim düzeyi ve cinsiyeti ile yenilik odaklılığı arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlılık bulunmamaktadır. Hipotezler reddedilmiştir.

Özgünlük: Çalışma kapsamında yapılan literatür taraması sonucunda işletmelerin çalışan profiline yönelik demografik faktörlerin ele alındığı birçok çalışma bulunmasına rağmen, işletmelerde demografik faktörler açısından çalışanların yenilik odaklılıklarında farklılık olup olmadığını inceleyen bir çalışmaya rastlanmamıştır. Bu bağlamda oluşturulan hipotezlerle lojistik işletmesi çalışanlarının yenilik odaklılıklarının demografik faktörlere göre farklılık göstermediği tespit edilmiş olup, diğer sektörlerde de yenilik odaklılıklarının durumunun belirlenmesine yönelik gelecek çalışmalara kapı açılmıştır.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS FOR IPO UNDERPERFORMANCE PREDICTION
Authors: Sonsare Pravinkumar , Pande Ashtavinayak , Kurve Akshay , Kumar Sudhanshu , Shanbhag Chinmay
Published: December 2023

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)  are a popular way for companies to raise capital and enter the public markets. However, many IPOs underperform and fail to meet the expectations of investors. In this research paper, we explore the use of different machine learning models, namely AdaBoost, Random Forest, Logistic Regression, ANN and SVM, for predicting IPO underperformance. We collect and pre-process a dataset of IPOs from the past few years, and use it to train and evaluate the performance of each model. Our results show that Artificial Neural Network model is better suited for predicting IPO underperformance. Additionally, our analysis provides insights into the factors that contribute to underperformance and highlights the importance of certain features in predicting IPO performance. Our research provides valuable information for investors and financial analysts interested in predicting the performance of IPOs and mitigating the risks associated with IPO investments. We have tested machine learning models, namely AdaBoost, Random Forest, Logistic Regression, ANN and SVM. After Comparing the accuracy of all the models, we arrived at the conclusion that ANN model performed the best with an accuracy of 68.11%.
BODY, MISOGYNY AND RELIGION IN SWEAR WORDS
Authors: Knyazyan Anna , Artoni Linda
Published: December 2023

The main focus of this article is on the use of the most common English, Italian and Russian swear words. The language of swearing has been taboo for many years considering that swear words have always been regarded as offensive, inappropriate and unacceptable in any social context. Profanity reflects not only our emotions but also our values, taboos, and prejudices. It is evident that different cultures have distinct rules and perceptions surrounding cursing – the most powerful words that can express both positive and negative emotions; therefore they are actively used by people of all ages, genders, social statuses and languages. Taking into consideration that swear words and obscenity are common in all languages, there are many similarities and differences between them and their rendition of obscenity. Even though the topic of swearing has been neglected for many years, it is a quite complex one and many discussions and different interpretations can be made. That is to say, the formation of swear words, their functions, degrees of offensiveness, different typologies and classifications are investigated through a comparative method, to conclude what common taboos are shared by these three cultures.
SIGNIFICANCE OF PRAGMATICS WITHIN SLA INSTRUCTION WITH FOCUS ON THE SPEECH ACT OF REQUESTS
Authors: Zardaryan Edgar
Published: December 2023

This comprehensive report illuminates the profound significance of pragmatics within the realm of Second Language Acquisition (SLA), with a specific emphasis on the speech act of requests. By examining studies rooted in Speech Act Theory, we can further investigate the critical role of pragmatic competence within the ESL/EFL classroom setting. This paper centralizes student perceptions of pragmatics while taking into consideration both cross-linguistic and extra-linguistic factors. Furthermore, the report will present novel innovative pedagogical practices that seamlessly integrate Task-Based Learning Theory and Data-Driven Learning, facilitating the effective enhancement of pragmatic language skills.
STEREOTYPES AS DISTORTING MIRROR OF REALITY
Authors: Harutyunyan Narine , Khachatryan Armine
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the study is to analyze the mechanisms and causes of social stereotypes formation in modern world. The problem of stability and variability of ethnic stereotypes, as well as heterostereotypes (external stereotypes formed by representatives of one culture about another) and autostereotypes (myths about themselves that exist within the framework of the given culture) are considered.
Modern society is characterized by stereotypical mindset. There are various stereotypes that exist at language level and may interfere in the process of intercultural communication. Intercultural perception is a key point in interaction of the representatives of different cultures, and ethnic stereotypes are an important component of intercultural perception. The mechanisms of forming stereotypes are connected with the peculiarities of human mindset and psyche. Mechanisms of stereotyping also include a person’s tendency to draw conclusions based on one’s own cultural experience.
Once formed, stereotypes acquire а high degree of stability. They are difficult to modify and become a “distorting mirror”, in which the representatives of different groups are reflected in a blurred or distorted form.  
Language plays a leading role in creating stereotypes. Constant repetition of the same phrases, which acquire stability on the level of language within a course of time, leads to the fact that their meaning settles in the subcortex of the brain, and their perception takes place automatically, without the participation of higher consciousness. Language carries in itself a huge influencing power. Modeling the worldview of native speakers, it defines their actions and behavior not only on the interpersonal, but also on the social levels.
Հոգեկան առողջության խնդիրները մեկնաբանող մոդելների զարգացումը միջազգային եվ հայաստանյան համատեքստում
Authors: Խաչատրյան Գոհար
Published: December 2023

Սույն հոդվածում ներկայացվում են հոգեկան առողջության խնդիրները մեկնաբանող մոդելների հերթագայումը, դրանցից յուրաքանչյուրի ազդեցությունը հոգեկան առողջության խնդիրների վերաբերյալ հասարակական ընկալումների ձևավորման, պետական քաղաքականության առաջնահերթությունների սահմանման հարցերի վրա։ Ամփոփվում են մոդելների զարգացման ոչ միայն միջազգային, այլև հայաստանյան քննարկումները՝ հիմնված թեմատիկ գիտական աշխատությունների և ներպետական իրավակարգավորումների ուսումնասիրության վրա։ Միջազգային քննարկումների առանցքը վերջին շրջանում լայնորեն տարածված բանավեճն է սոցիալական և մարդու իրավունքների վրա հիմնված մոդելների հակադրման վերաբերյալ։ Հեղինակը հանգամանալից ներկայացնում է բանավեճի բոլոր կողմերի հիմնավորումները և քննադատությունները՝ եզրակացությունը թողնելով ընթերցողին, իսկ հայաստանյան համատեքստում զարգացնում է մարդու իրավունքների վրա հիմնված մոդելի ներդրման հեռանկարը՝ որպես ուսումնասիրման առանձին առարկա։
A Study of Communication Miscarriage in News Translations
Authors: Sajo Muhammad Aliyu , Zaki Muhammad Zayyanu
Published: December 2023

Translation of messages from one language to another has been a daunting task to translators. There has been observed problems in communicating messages through translation especially from English to Hausa on the broadcast media in Sokoto, Nigeria where the electronic media (radio and television) mostly use the two languages to transmit messages to diverse audiences. Such audiences rely heavily on the translated news messages to respond to certain issues contained in the messages. The aim of this paper is to study some English-Hausa news translations on the Rima Radio Sokoto medium. The objectives are to: determine whether or not there is communication miscarriage in news translation in the radio medium, examine the nature of the translation in the medium, and determine how translation errors if any, can be addressed. Qualitative research method was employed via identification, description and interpretation of ten (10) extracts of news translation from English into Hausa, which form the data for the study. Among the findings of the study were that: there were numerous errors in the translation as identified in the data analysed and that, the errors identified were those of misrepresentation of forms, poor vocabulary and use of direct translation method where it was inappropriate. From the findings, it was recommended that the errors of communication miscarriage can be addressed through training and retraining of translators. It can therefore, be concluded that application of various theoretical concepts to the study of translation appears relevant in assessing translation as well as in carrying out better translation of messages to avoid communication miscarriage.
Visual Interpretation of Film Translation
Authors: Eng Thérèse
Published: December 2023

Which references are considered necessary for understanding and empathy in visual interpretation of translated feature films? This is the starting point for this article on audiovisual translation and visual interpretation. Visual interpretation is a scientifically relatively unexplored field of research that can be linked to both cognitive science, semiotics, and audiovisual translation. Just over a decade ago, there was little or no research into visual interpretation in Sweden or the Nordic countries. The first Swedish research initiatives started in the form of workshops in sight interpretation organized by Jana Holsanova, Mats Andrén and Cecilia Wadensjö (2010-2014) and resulted in a report on sight interpretation (Holsanova et al. 2016). The task of the visual interpreter is to select and describe relevant information such as events, environments, people, characters and their appearance, facial expressions, gestures, and body movements in television programs, cinema, or theater performances by giving verbal descriptions of visual scenes to evoke vivid mental images and audience empathy. Visual interpretation should contribute to our understanding and convey impressions and mood. It is a so-called intermodal translation, because the visual interpreter transfers content from image to words (Jakobson 1959; Reviers 2017). Through the language, those who listen should be able to follow along in the action. But they should not only know what is happening, but also be able to laugh at the same time as everyone else, understand why a certain sound occurs when it is heard and know who is doing what. It is thus about a completion of what is missing in the multimodal interaction (Holsanova 2020: 4). According to professional visual interpreters, the aim is to use a neutral voice to be clear, concise, and descriptive, so that the target group can imagine what something looks like with the help of internal images. In today’s rapid technological development, we also want to reflect on the opportunities and challenges of automated visual interpretation and translation, using ChatGPT.
Survey of Cost Estimating Software Development Using Machine Learning
Authors: Thamer Qassem Nedaa , Ahmed Saleh Ibrahim
Published: December 2023

The estimate of software project costs and efforts is a critical step. Meeting a plethora of diverse criteria, such as resource allocation, cost estimate, effort estimation, time estimation, and the shifting expectations of software customers, is a component of software estimating. Software Engineering Models assist project managers in estimating the cost, delivery time, and personnel that were crucial for software development. SDCE (Software Development Cost Estimation) has long been an exciting and developing area. There are several intelligent models used to predict or estimate the cost of software. The aim of this research is to highlight the algorithms that are used for cost estimation. However, there are no models that work in different circumstances that each practitioner or researcher chooses there are models that use algorithms and those that don't. This makes it easier to determine how much it will cost to build software. Comparing machine learning approaches to traditional software estimating, the ability to anticipate program expense with a high rate of accuracy is possible.