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Chronic Endometritis and Antimicrobial Resistance: Towards a Multidrug-Resistant Endometritis? An Expert Opinion
Authors: Di Gennaro Francesco , Guido Giacomo , Frallonardo Luisa , Pennazzi Laura , Bevilacqua Miriana , Locantore Pietro , Vitagliano Amerigo , Saracino Annalisa , Cicinelli Ettore
Published: January 2025

Chronic endometritis (CE) is a persistent inflammatory condition of the endometrium characterized by abnormal infiltration of plasma cells into the endometrial stroma. Frequently associated with repeated implantation failure, recurrent pregnancy loss, and infertility, CE significantly impacts women’s health, contributing to conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding and endometriosis. Treatment typically involves antibiotic therapy; however, the efficacy of these treatments is increasingly compromised by the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This paper examines the critical links between AMR and CE, proposing strategies to enhance clinical management and optimize treatment outcomes.
Determine the Relative Aromaticity of Bilayer Graphyne, Bilayer Graphdiyne, and Bilayer Graphtriyne
Authors: Zhang Gang , Gai Xinwen , Sun Lulu , Ma Ji
Published: January 2025

The electronic structure characteristics of bilayer graphyne, bilayer graphdiyne, and bilayer graphtriyne were systematically studied using molecular orbital (MO) analysis, density of states (DOS), and interaction region indicator (IRI) methods. The delocalization characteristics of the out-of-plane and in-plane π electrons (i.e., πout and πin electrons) of these materials were analyzed using the localized orbital locator (LOL). In addition, their responses to external magnetic fields were investigated through anisotropic induced current density (AICD) and isoscalar chemical shielding surfaces (ICSSs) to compare the induced ring currents and magnetic shielding effects, further exploring the aromaticity of the three bilayer materials. The research results indicate that as the number of alkyne groups increases, the aromaticity of the bilayer graphyne structure gradually weakens. Finally, their photophysical properties were studied through TD-DFT calculations. The results show that they exhibit strong localized excitation characteristics.
Effects of Homogeneous Doping on Electron–Phonon Coupling in SrTiO3
Authors: Park Minwoo , Chung Suk Bum
Published: January 2025

Bulk n-type SrTiO3 (STO) has long been known to possess a superconducting ground state at an exceptionally dilute carrier density. This has raised questions about the applicability of the BCS-Eliashberg paradigm with its underlying adiabatic assumption. However, recent experimental reports have set the pairing gap to the critical temperature (Tc) ratio at the BCS value for superconductivity in Nb-doped STO, even though the adiabaticity condition the BCS pairing requires is satisfied over the entire superconducting dome only by the lowest branch of optical phonons. In spite of the strong implications these reports have on specifying the pairing glue, they have not proved sufficient in explaining the magnitude of the optimal doping. This motivated us to apply density functional theory to Nb-doped STO to analyze how the phonon band structures and the electron–phonon coupling evolve with doping. To describe the very low doping concentration, we tuned the homogeneous background charge, from which we obtained a first-principles result on the doping-dependent phonon frequency that is in good agreement with experimental data for Nb-doped STO. Using the EPW code, we obtain the doping-dependent phonon dispersion and the electron–phonon coupling strength. Within the framework of our calculation, we found that the electron–phonon coupling forms a dome in a doping range lower than the experimentally observed superconducting dome of the Nb-doped STO. Additionally, we examined the doping dependence of both the orbital angular momentum quenching in the electron–phonon coupling and the phonon displacement correlation length and found the former to have a strong correlation with our electron–phonon coupling in the overdoped region.
Lignin Metabolism Is Crucial in the Plant Responses to Tambocerus elongatus (Shen) in Camellia sinensis L.
Authors: Wang Wenli , Zhou Xiaogui , Hu Qiang , Wang Qiuhong , Zhou Yanjun , Yu Jingbo , Ge Shibei , Zhang Lan , Guo Huawei , Tang Meijun , Li Xin
Published: January 2025

Tambocerus elongatus (Shen) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) is a devastating insect pest species of Camellia sinensis, significantly affecting the yield and quality of tea. Due to growing concerns over the irrational use of insecticides and associated food safety, it is crucial to better understand the innate resistance mechanism of tea trees to T. elongatus. This study aims to explore the responses of tea trees to different levels of T. elongatus infestation. We first focused on the primary metabolism and found that the amino acid levels decreased significantly with increasing T. elongatus infestation, while sugar accumulation showed an opposite trend. Moreover, secondary metabolite analysis showed a significant increase in flavonoid compounds and lignin content after T. elongatus infestation. Metabolomics analysis of the flavonoid compounds revealed a decrease in the proanthocyanidin level and an increase in anthocyanidin glycosides (anthocyanins and their derivatives) after T. elongatus infestation. T. elongatus infestation also caused a decrease in the abundance of non-ester catechins and an increase in the abundance of ester catechins. Furthermore, the gene expression analysis revealed that transcripts of genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis, such as CsCHI, CsF3H, CsF3′H, CsFNS, CsFLS, and CsUFGT, were down-regulated, while genes involved in the lignin pathway were up-regulated by insect infestation, suggesting that lignin probably plays a pivotal role in tea plant response to T. elongatus infestation. Analysis of the expression of related genes indicates that the jasmonate (JA) pathway primarily responds to leafhopper damage. These findings suggest that the lignin pathway and JA play a preferential role in tea plant response to T. elongatus. Furthermore, the production of saccharides and the accumulation of anthocyanin glycosides in the flavonoid metabolic pathway are critical during this stress response. Further exploration of the roles of anthocyanin glycosides and lignin in tea tree resistance could provide a theoretical basis for understanding the defense mechanism of tea trees against T. elongatus damage.
SQM Ageing and Atmospheric Conditions: How Do They Affect the Long-Term Trend of Night Sky Brightness Measurements?
Authors: Fiorentin Pietro , Cavazzani Stefano , Bertolo Andrea , Ortolani Sergio , Binotto Renata , Saviane Ivo
Published: January 2025

The most widely used radiance sensor for monitoring Night Sky Brightness (NSB) is the Sky Quality Meter (SQM), making its measurement stability fundamental. A method using the Sun as a calibrator was applied to analyse the quality of the measures recorded in the Veneto Region (Italy) and at La Silla (Chile). The analysis mainly revealed a tendency toward reductions in measured NSB due to both instrument ageing and atmospheric variations. This work compared the component due to instrumental ageing with the contribution of atmospheric conditions. The spectral responsivity of two SQMs working outdoors were analysed in a laboratory after several years of operation, revealing a significant decay, but not enough to justify the measured long-term trends. The contribution of atmospheric variations was studied through the analysis of solar irradiance at the ground, considering it as an indicator of air transparency, and values of the aerosol optical depth obtained from satellite measurements. The long-term trends measured by weather stations at different altitudes and conditions indicated an increase in solar irradiance in the Italian study sites. The comparison among the daily irradiance increase, the reduction in the aerosol optical depth, and the NSB measurements highlighted a darker sky for sites contaminated by light pollution (LP) and a brighter sky for sites not affected by LP, showing a significant and predominant role of atmospheric conditions in relation to NSB change. In the most significant case, the fraction of the variation in NSB explained by AOD changes exceeded 75%.
LoRa Resource Allocation Algorithm for Higher Data Rates
Authors: Keshmiri Hossein , Rahman Gazi M. E. , Wahid Khan A.
Published: January 2025

LoRa modulation is a widely used technology known for its long-range transmission capabilities, making it ideal for applications with low data rate requirements, such as IoT-enabled sensor networks. However, its inherent low data rate poses a challenge for applications that require higher throughput, such as video surveillance and disaster monitoring, where large image files must be transmitted over long distances in areas with limited communication infrastructure. In this paper, we introduce the LoRa Resource Allocation (LRA) algorithm, designed to address these limitations by enabling parallel transmissions, thereby reducing the total transmission time (Ttx) and increasing the bit rate (BR). The LRA algorithm leverages the quasi-orthogonality of LoRa’s Spreading Factors (SFs) and employs specially designed end devices equipped with dual LoRa transceivers, each operating on a distinct SF. For experimental analysis we choose an image transmission application and investigate various parameter combinations affecting Ttx to optimize interference, BR, and image quality. Experimental results show that our proposed algorithm reduces Ttx by 42.36% and 19.98% for SF combinations of seven and eight, and eight and nine, respectively. In terms of BR, we observe improvements of 73.5% and 24.97% for these same combinations. Furthermore, BER analysis confirms that the LRA algorithm delivers high-quality images at SNR levels above −5 dB in line-of-sight communication scenarios.
Analysis of Recharge Efficiency Under Barrier Effects Incurred by Adjacent Underground Structures
Authors: Yang Kelang , Xu Changjie , Zeng Chaofeng , Zhu Long , Xue Xiuli , Han Lei
Published: January 2025

Foundation pit dewatering will impact the surrounding underground environment. To mitigate the adverse effects on adjacent underground structures, groundwater recharge is commonly utilized to control groundwater drawdown outside the pit. However, under a barrier effect of underground structures, the recharge effect may be different from that without the barrier effect. Meanwhile, the results of recharging different aquifers may also be different under the barrier effect. Therefore, based on an actual foundation pit project, this paper establishes a three-dimensional finite element model to investigate the impact of recharge on the surrounding environment under the barrier effect. To be specific, the recharge simulations were conducted in aquifers at different depths, and the effects on groundwater, enclosure wall deflection, and ground settlement under each recharge condition were compared and discussed. Furthermore, the optimal recharge scheme under the barrier effect was proposed. The results show the following: (1) When recharge is conducted in an aquifer that is completely cut off by underground structures, both groundwater levels rise and enclosure deflection induced by recharge are dramatic; therefore, caution should be taken when recharging under this condition to avoid an excessive response of recharge on the surrounding environment. (2) When recharge is conducted in an aquifer that is not cut off, most of the recharged water flows far away from the foundation pit, resulting in a low recharge efficiency. (3) When recharge is conducted in an aquifer with a direct hydraulic connection between the inside and outside of the foundation pit, it can significantly raise the groundwater levels of each aquifer, and effectively control the ground settlement without obviously increasing the deflection of the enclosure; engineers could benefit from this recharge scheme to achieve a better recharge effect under the barrier effect.
A rare presentation of a retroperitoneal liver and kidney abscess: a case report
Authors: Fonseca Marayah Sampaio Ruas da , Brandão Vinícius Carvalho , Lerner Nicole , Maldonado Ligia Aranha Puig , Ramos Rodrigo Felippe
Published: January 2025

Introduction:  Liver abscess as well as kidney abscess is an uncommon condition, associated with multiple etiologies and its occurrence can lead to serious infectious conditions or even death. Those two entities occurring simultaneously is a rare condition. The quick identification and implementation of appropriate treatment is essential for mitigate sequelae.  The article describes a case of a 45-year-old woman with a history of nephrolithiasis and recurrent pyelonephritis in the right kidney who was admitted to a tertiary hospital in Rio de Janeiro with abdominal pain in the right hypochondrium, nausea, vomiting and recent history of fever.  Discussion: Laboratory changes were observed such as anemia, leukocytosis with left shift, elevated creatinine and CRP, in addition to positive urine culture for E. Coli ESBL.  As the condition worsened, an exploratory laparotomy was performed, which revealed an abscess in hepatorenal cavity in segment VI. The culture of the peritoneal fluid and the collection revealed the presence of E. coli ESBL, such as the urine culture. The present case report aims to describe a severe presentation of bacterial liver abscess, in addition to providing a review of the literature on the different etiologies and clinical symptoms of this condition.  Conclusion: It can be seen, therefore, that the liver abscess may have originating from a renal infectious focus that spread contiguously or via hematogenous to the liver.  There is still the possibility that the long period of use of the double J catheter may have favored and/or perpetuated the disease.
Exploring Digital Content Landscapes: Insights through the Repertory Grid Technique
Authors: Balážiková Magdaléna
Published: January 2025

The aim of this theoretical paper is to demonstrate the potential of the Repertory Grid Technique (RGT),originally developed within the framework of Personal Construct Psychology, as a valuable tool for exploring the multifaceted nature of digital content. By uncovering individuals’ cognitive frameworks, RGT provides a deeper understanding of how digital content is perceived, categorized, and evaluated across various contexts which makes it an effective tool for researchers and marketers seeking to understand and optimize digital content or digital experiences. The paper explains the theoretical underpinnings of this underestimated methodological tool, outlines its procedure, presents its diverse applications in online research, while it also addresses potential limitations of the technique. Later on paper presents evolving possibilities of integrating artificial intelligence into the RGT process that promises to enhance scalability and reduce interviewer bias, offering exciting opportunities for future research and applications.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Neuromarketing: A Comparative Analysis of AI-Driven and Traditional Methods
Authors: Darázs Tamás
Published: January 2025

This study explores the efficacy of AI-driven tools such as NEURONS AI and REAL EYE in analyzing consumer behavior, contrasting their performance with traditional neuromarketing methods. While AI enhances data processing speed and accuracy, our findings indicate that it often falters in understanding nuanced cultural and linguistic contexts, especially in localized markets. Through detailed case studies, we reveal that classical neuromarketing techniques often outperform AI tools in these settings, providing deeper insights into regional consumer dynamics. This discrepancy is attributed to AI’s limitations in recognizing and interpreting the subtleties of local languages and cultural references, which can lead to significant misunderstandings. Moreover, the study emphasizes the importance of integrating qualitative research methods with AI analyses to better capture the complexities of consumer emotions and preferences. The ethical implications of relying solely on AI-driven tools
are also examined, highlighting risks associated with generating misleading results due to inadequate training on diverse datasets. In conclusion, although AI presents promising advancements in neuromarketing, traditional methods remain essential for effective consumer analysis, particularly in culturally diverse markets.
Neuromarketing Research of AI Content: Case Studies from NEUROLAB at FMK UCM in Trnava
Authors: Darázs Tamás
Published: January 2025

This study explores the use of neuromarketing techniques in analyzing consumers’ subconscious responses to content created by artificial intelligence (AI). Three case studies, conducted in the NEUROLAB laboratory at the FMK UCM in Trnava, investigate the perception of visual, textual and audio content created by AI using eye tracking, galvanic skin response (GSR) and facial expression analysis. The aim is not to present specific results, but to demonstrate proven methodological approaches and best practices for investigating consumer reactions to AI-generated content. When analyzing visual content, we found that it is essential to compare stimuli at the same level of creative quality to avoid biasing participants’ reactions. Textual analysis, including PR articles, showed the importance of declaring the role of humans in the AI text generation process, as awareness of the origin of the text can influence consumer perceptions. For audio content, we found that it was crucial to ensure optimal listening conditions to minimize distractions to the perception of human and AI voices. The goal is to highlight that neuromarketing provides deeper insights into attention, emotional engagement, and consumers’ overall perception of AI-generated content. The integration of eye tracking, GSR, and facial expression analysis enables a comprehensive understanding of consumer responses and provides practical recommendations for research and use of AI in marketing communications. In this way, the study demonstrates how neuromarketing approaches can contribute to the effective application of AI in marketing strategies.
Development of Marketing Strategy of the Company in the Sphere of Restaurant Business on the Basis of Economic and Mathematical Modeling of Consumer Behavior
Authors: Grimberger Veronika
Published: January 2025

When many areas of the service sector are studying and marketing analysis is carrying out, it is important to apply methods and models aimed at understanding the peculiarities of individual consumer behaviour. Demand for services of companies in the restaurant business depends on many socio-economic factors, as well as individual preferences of consumers. Restaurant business enterprises, as a rule, focus on a certain segment of visitors, taking into account the formed preferences concerning the localization of the restaurant, its image, assortment of offered dishes and drinks, quality of service and pricing policy. Representatives of different age and social groups were chosen as respondents, who filled out questionnaires and put the degree of comparison of the influence of factors on the basis of pairwise comparison and application of a certain quantitative scale to assess the degree of influence of this or that factor on a given indicator. Also, to analyse the dependence of the influence of various factors on the choice of restaurant, menu type, price preferences, a logit model was used, which allows you to make a forecast of the choice of the consumer taking into account his/her individual characteristics. On the basis of the constructed models recommendations for the development of marketing strategy for small enterprises specialising in the restaurant business were given.
The Impact of Virtual Influencers on the Reputation Management of Business Entities
Authors: Hladíková Vladimíra , Madleňák Adam
Published: January 2025

Virtual influencers, as digitally constructed entities, represent an innovative tool in the field of reputation management for business entities. These are virtual personalities created through artificial intelligence, offering companies a high level of control over communication, ensuring message consistency, and enabling effective targeting of younger demographic groups with a preference for using digital technologies and personalized content. The scientific contribution addresses these phenomena, analyses their impact on the strategic building and maintenance of business reputation in the digital environment, and identifies the advantages and risks associated with their application. Through analytical-synthetic methods and comparative analysis, virtual influencers are compared with traditional influencers, examining their different approaches to reputation management and their potential in the context of various geographical and cultural specifics. The contribution also addresses ethical implications, such as issues of transparency and authenticity, which are crucial for building trust and consumer loyalty. The findings suggest that virtual influencers represent an effective tool for managing reputation but require continuous technological innovation and regulatory measures to ensure their long-term sustainability and ethical use in marketing communication.
Design “Made by Human” in the World of AI: An Analysis of the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Graphic Design and the Role of Humans in the Creative Process
Authors: Klementis Martin , Jurišová Vladimíra , Nagyová Natália
Published: January 2025

This study examines the transformative influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on graphic design, spotlighting tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Photoshop, and Illustrator. By analyzing their integration into creative workflows, the paper highlights the expanding opportunities for designers while addressing challenges to originality and authenticity. It argues for the critical importance of preserving the “human touch” in the era of advanced automation. Despite the efficiency gains AI offers, human intuition, creativity, and strategic oversight remain irreplaceable in ensuring designs resonate emotionally and culturally. The discussion extends to ethical concerns, such as authorship and copyright in AI-generated works, and explores the evolving role of designers as curators and collaborators. Ultimately, the paper calls for a balanced approach, viewing AI as a complement to human creativity rather than a substitute, underscoring the enduring relevance of the “made by human” ethos in design. This collaboration has the potential to redefine visual communication while maintaining its core human-centric values.
Possibilities of Tools for Measuring Advertising Literacy through AI and Human Judgement
Authors: Kubovics Michal
Published: January 2025

The study explores possible methods of assessing the level of advertising literacy by examining it in juxtaposition with artificial intelligence (AI) and human judgement. The ability to understand advertisements is an important part of being able to correctly interpret information in the media, which helps people recognize techniques in advertising and make decisions based on recognition. Traditional approaches to testing advertising literacy, such as surveys, tests, and qualitative techniques, are important, but have limited scope and granularity of analysis. New technologies that incorporate artificial intelligence allow for deeper exploration of behavior and emotion using hybrid models that combine the accuracy of artificial intelligence with human understanding. The present exploration assesses the possibilities and includes attributes such as effectiveness, benefits and barriers of AI-driven tools and combined technologies. The results suggest the necessity to develop tools for specific target groups and propose methods for combining technological advances with human aspects in order to improve the assessment of advertising literacy. The study highlights the potential of using flexible and easily scalable methods to cope with the increasing complexity of advertising in the current digital age.
From Smart Travel and Tourism to Smart Cities
Authors: Labudová Lenka
Published: January 2025

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the travel and tourism industry by delivering highly personalized, efficient, and seamless experiences. From AI-powered chatbots to smart city integrations, these technologies revolutionize how travelers interact with services, plan trips, and experience destinations. Smart tourism projects, such as “Visit Madrid GPT”, demonstrate AI’s potential to transform urban tourism by leveraging IoT and AI for personalized visitor services. However, challenges like data privacy concerns and ethical considerations persist, necessitating a balanced approach to innovation. As AI continues to evolve, its role in tourism will expand, offering businesses a competitive edge while shaping a more connected and sustainable travel ecosystem. This paper explores AI’s transformative impact and future prospects in the travel industry. The paper is divided into 4 main parts, the first part focused on nowadays trends in AI and travelling, the second part represents statistics focused on AI and smart solutions used by travelers, the third part deals with tourism from cities’ and smart city point of view. The paper ends with fourth part which is aimed at discussion and conclusion based on the information and data provided in the paper.
How Does Today’s Modern Digital World Affect Food Purchase?
Authors: Mateášiková Adriana , Košičiarová Ingrida , Kádeková Zdenka , Osúchová Kristína
Published: January 2025

Today’s digital world significantly influences the way people purchase food. The submitted paper aims to examine consumers’ digital habits and the influence of digital marketing tools on their food purchasing decisions in Slovakia in the context of rationality and irrationality in creating consumer preferences. The paper analyses the current situation of online food purchasing in Slovakia and also focuses on the growing trend in digital marketing communication and digital personalization. For data collection, a questionnaire survey was used, involving 764 Slovak respondents who are food consumers and use digital technologies. Statistical methods and techniques were used to evaluate the established hypotheses, such as the Chi-square test of independence, the Share test with known constant, the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, the Two-Proportion Z-Test, and the Chi-square test of good agreement. Based on the research findings, suggestions have been made for improving digital marketing communication in the food industry. Our research indicated that the rise in digitalization presents fresh opportunities and challenges, making it an essential aspect of everyday living. The Internet has become a determining factor in purchasing decisions and can influence consumer behaviour. We observed an increased interest in digital personalization and online food purchasing among consumers compared to the past.
Artificial Intelligence in Journalistic Production – Threat or Challenge
Authors: Nagyová Patrícia , Hudíková Zora
Published: January 2025

The paper presents specifics in the use of GPT-4o as a journalistic content creator in the concept of trends and challenges of modern journalism. In study, we conduct a probe whose main purpose is to assess the capabilities of GPT-4o in generating adequate television news headlines, which we validate by involving a random group of mass media studies students. This group distinguishes, categorizes, and evaluates the adequacy of different types of news headlines – those created by editorial staff, human authors, and artificial intelligence. At the same time, in the next research part, the present research group distinguishes which headlines are created by editorial staff and which are created by GPT-4o, justifying its choice by defining certain features and characteristics. In the context of the contemporary discourse on the replacement of human authors, journalists by artificial intelligence, this study sets out to investigate whether the generative AI – chatbot ChatGPT-4o can produce adequate and practically usable news headlines based on the established criteria – neutrality, factuality, analyticity or tabloidisation, with the intention of grasping the broader context of the focus of each news item. The focus and results of this study offer a deeper insight into the potential of AI as a creator of journalistic content and its ability to adhere to professional standards in news reporting. The paper builds on the established concept of exploring the use of AI in contemporary journalism discussed in a previous study (see, Nagyová & Hudíková, 2023).
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Purchasing Decisions of Green Consumers: Cooperation or Competition with Human Intelligence
Authors: Pavela Tabita , Zaušková Anna , Ščepková Simona
Published: January 2025

In the context of growing interest in sustainability and green products, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an In the context of growing interest in sustainability and green products, AI is playing an increasingly important role in shaping the decision-making processes of green consumers. When making purchasing decisions, green consumers are influenced by various factors such as their level of knowledge about sustainability and product certification. Education and environmental awareness play a key role in this process, encouraging preferences for products that minimise negative impacts on nature. These consumers focus on ethical consumption and sustainability, placing emphasis on products and services that contribute to environmental protection. This paper focuses on analysing how AI influences the purchasing behaviour of these consumers, highlighting its ability to personalise recommendations, automate decision-making processes and increase transparency in supply chains. By providing personalized information and improving the availability of data on green products, AI is helping consumers make more informed and environmentally responsible decisions. While AI brings many benefits to the customer experience and promotes sustainable purchasing practices, ethical and privacy issues point to the need for critical evaluation of its implementation. Paper explores the synergies between AI and human intelligence, considering whether AI represents collaboration or competition in the decision-making processes of eco-conscious consumers.
Human vs. Artificial: Detecting Fake News and Disinformation
Authors: Prostináková Hossová Monika
Published: January 2025

The present paper addresses the applicability of artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting fake news and disinformation, reflecting on the issue of a post-truth society in which the spread of false information poses a significant challenge. From a theoretical perspective, the paper describes the phenomenon of post-truth, emphasizes the necessity for critical thinking, and analyses the potential and limitations of AI in this context. The practical part of the research is concerned with the analysis of media content related to the US presidential election in 2024, with a particular focus on the fact-checking of disinformation and false statements made during Donald Trump’s election campaign. The research involves an evaluation of the statements through the ChatGPT 4o model. The methodological approach is based on qualitative content analysis and a comparison of the outputs produced by human and AI interpreters, with the aim of debunking disinformation. The key analytical categories include claims identified as problematic, sources used in debunking, and proposed solutions. The results reveal differences in human and AI approaches to disinformation detection, indicating that while AI is an effective support tool, it is still subject to human decision-making.
Resultados de la aplicación de la estrategia didáctica aprendizaje basado en proyectos en la carrera de ISC en el TecNM Instituto Tecnológico de Minatitlán
Authors: Díaz Wendy Carranza , Nolasco Rosario Díaz , Castellanos María Elena Reyes , Martínez Fares Juda Ramírez , Santiago Victor Manuel Domínguez
Published: January 2025

En este artículo se presenta una metodología didáctica diseñada para promover la elaboración de propuestas de proyectos por parte de los estudiantes enfocados al área de la ingeniería en sistemas computacionales, con el objetivo de promover y motivar en el alumnado la participación proactiva para el desarrollo de proyectos.  La evaluación contó con la participación de un grupo de docentes incorporados al Tecnológico Nacional de México, del Instituto Tecnológico de Minatitlán quien con su experiencia e investigación diseñaron e implementaron la metodología propuesta. Dentro de lo más relevante de mencionar es la participación de estudiantes en áreas de desarrollo de sistemas computacionales, en eventos de fin de semestre. Al aplicar la metodología se reforzó las habilidades blandas del alumnado y se perfiló las competencias técnicas de su carrera y especialidad.
Support and challenges for kidnapping victims and their families in Japan
Authors:   Public Policy Research Institute, Korea University, Lee Ki-wan , Yeo Hyun-chul
Published: January 2025

After the first North Korea-Japan summit in 2002, five kidnapping victims returned to Japan, and after the second North Korea-Japan summit in May 2004, eight members of three families of kidnapping victims returned to Japan. Japan supported the establishment of a stable living foundation and independence for kidnapping victims and their families as they returned to Japan and expressed their intention to live permanently. This support system is based on the 'Law on Support for Victims Kidnapped by North Korea' (Kidnapping Victims Support Law) and the 'Enforcement Rules for the law on Support for Victims Kidnapped by North Korea' (Enforcement Rules) in December 2022.
Accordingly, this study analyzes the support methods and support system for kidnapped victims and their families who have returned to Japan based on an understanding of Japan's perception and approach strategy toward the kidnapping issue. This study investigates the reality of the support system for the livelihood and self-reliance of kidnapped victims and their families who returned to Japan, which has not been mentioned at all in previous analyses of North Korea-Japan relations. It can provide meaningful policy implications for reexamining the support system for the approximately 34,000 North Korean defectors who have currently settled and are living in South Korea, as well as for seeking solutions to the “abductee” issue and future support measures.
A Study of North Korea's provocative factors: 2019-2023
Authors:   Public Policy Research Institute, Korea University, Jeong GeumSeong
Published: January 2025

This study began with the question of North Korea's continued military provocations in various forms since 2019, and specifically sought to identify the factors that explain its continued provocations in the face of significant systemic threats such as COVID-19. To this end, this study utilizes prospect theory to analyze the factors behind North Korea's military provocations from 2019 to 2023. As a result, this study confirms that North Korea's internal and external policies boil down to risk-taking and risk-aversion strategies based on its 'loss zone' and 'gain zone.' It also argues for the necessity of strategically shifting North Korea's base from the loss zone to the gain zone in order to manage the Korean Peninsula crisis.
СУДЕБНО-ВЕТЕРИНАРНАЯ ЭКСПЕРТИЗА ТРУПОВ КОСУЛЬ
Authors: Ханхасыков С.П. , Жилин Д.Н.
Published: January 2025

В юридической практике все чаще возникают ситуации, решение которых требует специальных ветеринарных знаний. Это обусловлено значительным увеличением как противоправных действий, связанных с животными (хищение, браконьерство, некачественное лечение и т.д.), так и назначаемыми в связи с этим судебно-ветеринарными экспертизами. Проведение такого вида экспертиз предусматривает наличие у экспертов профессиональных знаний, позволяющих дать обоснованный ответ на поставленные перед ними вопросы. В статье приведен пример судебно-ветеринарной экспертизы, назначенной в рамках уголовного дела по факту применения браконьерами насилия по отношению государственного инспектора заповедника. В качестве вещественных доказательств были представлены две туши косуль без внутренних органов, которые были изъяты в ходе осмотра места происшествия на территории государственного заказника «А...». Перед экспертом стояла задача определить причину их смерти, а также установить, какие повреждения имеются на указанных тушах косуль, определить их количество, локализацию, механизм образования. Исследования, проведенные с использованием ветеринарных и медицинских методик, позволили дать обоснованные ответы на вопрос, какие повреждения имеются на данных тушах косуль, указать их количество, локализацию, определить механизм их образования. В то же время экспертом особо отмечено, что в связи с тем, что на исследование не представлены внутренние органы данных животных, описать их повреждения не представляется возможным, что, в свою очередь, лишает возможности установить причину их смерти.

In legal practice, situations arise more and more often, the solution of which requires special veterinary knowledge. This is due to a significant increase in both illegal actions towards animals (theft, poaching, poor-quality treatment, etc.) as well as the forensic veterinary examinations arranging in this regard. Conducting this type of expertise requires experts have professional knowledge allowing them to give a reasoned answer to the questions posed to them. The article provides an example of a forensic veterinary examination appointed within a criminal case on the fact of the use of violence by poachers against the state inspector of the reserve. Two carcasses of roe deer without internal organs were presented as material evidence, which were seized during an inspection of the scene on the territory of the state reserve “A ...”. The expert was tasked to determine the cause of roe deer death, as well as to find what damages were presented on roe deer carcasses, to determine the number of injuries, localization, mechanism of formation. Studies conducted with the usage of veterinary and medical techniques allowed us to give reasonable answers to the question of what injuries were present on these carcasses of roe deer, to indicate their number, localization, to determine the mechanism of their formation. At the same time, the expert emphasized that due to the absence of internal organs of the animals, it is not possible to
A self-made man in Meiji, Kume Taminosuke and his Kongosan electric railway in colonial Korea
Authors:   The Association Of Korean-Japanese National Studies, Yee Dong-Hoon
Published: January 2025

明治時代に立身出世を成し遂げた久米民之助は、衆議院議員の経歴とともに企業経営で蓄積した資本を土台に植民地朝鮮で鉄道会社を設立·経営した。政治家より実業家の道を選んだ久米は特に植民地において活動の場を模索した。朝鮮総督府の支援策に期待を寄せながら、久米は第一次世界大戦後の不景気において安全な投資先として名勝地金剛山に目を付けた。久米は金剛山の有する潜在的価値と開発を通じての利益を確信し、植民地朝鮮において私鉄の敷設と観光地の開発を構想したのである。その一方で、朝鮮総督府では｢朝鮮開発｣と｢地方鉄道｣の敷設のために｢内地｣の資本の流入が必須であるとみていた。主要な幹線鉄道は総統府が国鉄として運営するが、その他の地方鉄道は民間資本の誘致を図った。この為に、総督府は私鉄会社に補助金を支給し、国有地の貸与、鉄道車両の貸与など多様な方面で便宜を提供した。また、総督府運營の国鉄との連絡、金剛山の宣伝、国立公園計画などを通して金剛山の開発を支援した。久米の金剛山電気鉄道の設立課程と経営様態にみられる特質は、遠隔経営と人脈経営をもって説明できる。久米は1931年社長職のまま死亡したが、最後まで東京に居住しつつ短期間の視察で会社の経営にあたっていた。鉄道の専門家を専務取締役に起用し、現地での会社経営を任せていた。久米は本人と取締役の政治的ネットワークを最大限活用し、植民地の現実に沿っての私鉄経営を試みた。有名実業家をはじめ、鉄道専門家、総督府退任の官吏を起用し、会社経営を安定させる戦略をとった。取締役の政治的力量を利用し、政府と帝国議会に建議を行い、制度の改善と財政的支援を獲得した。総督府の支援策の下で私鉄会社は成長したが、それと同時に総督府との関係において従属的な位置に置かれた。これは結局金剛山電気鉄道の生まれつきの限界を示すものであり、総督府による会社の消滅を予期するものでもあった。
Innovations in higher education: new approaches and teaching technologies
Authors: Tkachenko Alla
Published: January 2025

This article discusses modern approaches and technologies that help improve the quality of education and increase student motivation. The study focuses on the benefits and challenges of introducing innovations such as interactive learning platforms, massive open online courses (MOOCs), augmented reality (AR), and other digital tools. Modern education is undergoing significant transformations under the influence of the latest technologies and innovative approaches to learning. Innovations in education not only change traditional teaching methods but also open up new opportunities to improve the efficiency and accessibility of learning. The use of technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and big data makes it possible to significantly improve the quality of the educational process, making it more personalised and interactive. The benefits of the latest approaches include increased student motivation and engagement, improved learning outcomes, and easier access to education. However, innovation also faces challenges, such as technical and financial constraints, the need to train teachers and students to use new technologies, and ethical and social issues. Practical examples such as Khan Academy and the experience of Finland illustrate the successful application of innovative approaches in the educational process. The article examines the implementation of innovations in higher education, in particular, the latest approaches and teaching technologies. Using examples of successful projects and the experience of individual educational institutions, the study shows that innovations contribute to improving the quality of education, increasing student motivation, and improving their preparation for the modern labour market. The benefits and challenges of implementing innovations are discussed, as well as recommendations for the successful implementation of new approaches in educational institutions. The findings of the study emphasise the importance of a clear strategy, support from the administration, and active participation of teachers and students in the implementation of new technologies. Further research could focus on the long-term effects of innovations, assessing their impact on different age groups and disciplines, and developing effective teacher training methods. The paper argues that innovations in higher education contribute to improving the quality of education, motivating students, and preparing them for the modern labour market.
Persepsi Pengelola dan Nasabah Terhadap Implementasi Kepatuhan Syariah pada BMT Muamalah Mandiri Depok
Authors:   Sekolah Tinggi Ekonomi Islam SEBI, Sarah Siti , Firman Muhammad Asmeldi ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ekonomi Islam SEBI
Published: January 2025

Riset ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan persepsi manajer dan nasabah terhadap penerapan kepatuhan syariah. Objek penelitian ini adalah Koperasi Simpan Pinjam dan Pembiayaan Syariah (KSPPS) BMT Muamalah Mandiri Depok. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif kualitatif dengan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa melalui enam indikator penilaian pengawasan dewan pengawas syariah yaitu integritas, kompetensi, reputasi keuangan, tugas dan kewajiban, pengawasan produk berdasarkan prinsip syariah, dan rangkap jabatan sudah sesuai dengan prinsip syariah. Namun, terdapat kendala dalam proses pengawasan, karena pengelola dan nasabah yang minim pengetahuan syariah. Sehingga, perlu edukasi syariah dari dewan pengawas syariah.
SKIRTINGŲ FIZINIO AKTYVUMO PROGRAMŲ POVEIKIS SĖDIMĄ DARBĄ DIRBANČIŲ ASMENŲ KAULŲ-RAUMENŲ SISTEMOS FUNKCIJOMS
Authors: Draugelytė Eglė , Muntianaitė Inga , Bilotienė-Motiejūnienė Aušra , Žilinskienė Ramunė
Published: January 2025

Sėdimas darbas ilgainiui neigiamai paveikia kaulų-rau­menų sistemos funkcijas sėdimą darbą dirbantiems žmo­nėms. Darbo vietose yra vykdomos įvairios fizinio akty­vumo programos, tačiau dar nebuvo taikytos programos, paremtos miofascijinių grandinių treniravimu. Tyrimo tikslas: palyginti dviejų fizinio aktyvumo programų po­veikį asmenų, dirbančių sėdimą darbą, kaulų-raumenų sistemos funkcijoms. Metodai: atliktas eksperimenti­nis tyrimas. Tyrime dalyvavo 55 Vilniaus universiteto darbuotojai, kurių amžius 41,62 ±7,96 metų. Tiriamieji buvo suskirstyti į dvi grupes: miofascijinių grandinių treniravimo (n=29) ir tradicinės kineziterapijos (n=26). Kaulų-raumenų sistemos ištyrimą apėmė šie rodikliai: juosmeninės stuburo dalies paslankumas, pirštų-grindų atstumas, pečių mobilumas, krūtinės raumenų ilgis, užpa­kalinių šlaunies raumenų ilgis, tiesiojo šlaunies raumens ilgis, plaštakos izometrinė jėga ir juosmeninės dalies rau­menų jėgos ištvermė. Duomenų analizė atlikta naudojant MS Excel ir SPSS programas. Rezultatai: miofascijinių grandinių treniravimo grupėje pagerėjo juosmeninės stu­buro dalies paslankumas, pirštų-grindų atstumas, pečių mobilumas, užpakalinių šlaunies raumenų ilgis, tiesiojo šlaunies raumens ilgis (p<0,001; d≥0,80), plaštakos izo­metrinė jėga, liemens raumenų jėgos ištvermė (p<0,05; 0,50≤d≤0,79) bei didžiojo krūtinės raumens ilgis deši­nėje (p<0,05; d≤0,49). Tradicinės kineziterapijos grupėje pagerėjo juosmeninės stuburo dalies paslankumas, už­pakalinių šlaunies raumenų ilgis, tiesiojo šlaunies rau­mens ilgis, liemens raumenų jėgos ištvermė (p<0,001; d≥0,80), pirštų-grindų atstumas, pečių mobilumas, plaš­takos izometrinė jėga (p<0,05; 0,50≤d≤0,79) bei didžiojo krūtinės raumens ilgis ir mažojo krūtinės raumens ilgis dešinėje (p<0,05; d≤0,49). Po programų taikymo gru­pės reikšmingai skyrėsi tik pagal vieną rodiklį: mažojo krūtinės raumens ilgį dešinėje, tačiau pagal šį rodiklį grupės skyrėsi ir prieš programų taikymą (p<0,05). Išva­dos: įvertinus ir palyginus abiejų programų treniravimo poveikį sėdimą darbą dirbančių asmenų kaulų-raumenų sistemos funkciniams rodikliams, buvo nustatyta, jog tiek globalūs judesiai, apimantys daugiau nei vieną segmentą (miofascijinių grandinių), tiek vieno segmento judesiai (tradicinė kineziterapija) turi panašų (p>0,05) teigiamą poveikį (p<0,05). Abiejų programų didžiausias poveikio dydis nustatytas tiesiojo šlaunies raumens ilgiui (d≥0,80).
ELASTINĖS PSEUDOKSANTOMOS SUKELIAMI AKIŲ PAŽEIDIMAI: KLINIKINIS ATVEJIS
Authors: Vasiulytė Agnė , Galgauskas Saulius
Published: January 2025

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) – reta, autosominiu recesyviniu būdu paveldima, ABCC6 geno mutacijos sukeliama jungiamojo audinio liga, lemianti ektopinę odos, kraujagyslių bei Brucho membranos akyse kal­cifikaciją. Būklės patogenezėje svarbu yra tai, kad šią mutaciją turintiems pacientams pastebimas žemas neor­ganinio pirofosfato kiekis kraujo plazmoje. Regos simp­tomai – sumažėjęs regėjimo aštrumas, skotomos, sutri­kusi adaptacija tamsai – labiausiai paveikia sergančiųjų pseudoxanthoma elasticum gyvenimo kokybę. Ligos diagnostika dėl simptomų ir pažeidžiamų sistemų įvairo­vės dažnai sudėtinga, reikalaujanti glaudaus tarpdalykinio bendradarbiavimo. Akyse šią būklę galima atpažinti pa­gal būdingus pokyčius, stebimus akies dugne oftalmosko­pijos metu: apelsino žievelės vaizdo, angioidinių juostų, rašto tipo distrofijų, kometos tipo pažeidimų, retikulinių pseudodrūzų. Nepaisant pastaraisiais metais atliekamų klinikinių tyrimų, etiologinis pseudoxanthoma elasticum gydymo metodas dar nėra rastas. Svarbus atidus pacientų stebėjimas dėl galimų gyvybei pavojingų komplikacijų: miokardo infarkto, insulto, kraujavimo iš virškinamojo trakto. Pavojingiausios regos komplikacijos šia liga ser­gantiems pacientams – centrinės tinklainės dalies neo­vaskuliarizacija bei atrofija. Kitaip nei pačią ligą, jos komplikacijas galima sėkmingai gydyti: oftalmologijoje šiuo atveju svarbiausios anti-KEAF (kraujagyslių endote­lio augimo faktoriaus inhibitorių) injekcijos į stiklakūnį, sėkmingai stabdančios gyslainės neovaskuliarizacijos progresavimą ir išsaugančios pacientų regą. Straipsnyje pristatomas pseudoxanthoma elasticum klinikinis atvejis su pasireiškusiais akių pažeidimais, naujausia mokslinėje literatūroje pateikiama informacija apie ligos diagnostiką, komplikacijų terapiją bei potencialius gydymo metodus, šiuo metu esančius klinikinių tyrimų stadijoje.