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Investigating Pathways to Minimize Sensor Power Usage for the Internet of Remote Things
Authors: Majcan Tiana Cristina , Ould Solomon , Bennett Nick S.
Published: October 2023

The Internet of Remote Things (IoRT) offers an exciting landscape for the development and deployment of remote wireless sensing nodes (WSNs) which can gather useful environmental data. Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWANs) provide an ideal network topology for enabling the IoRT, but due to the remote location of these WSNs, the power and energy requirements for such systems must be accurately determined before deployment, as devices will be running on limited energy resources, such as long-life batteries or energy harvesting. Various sensor modules that are available on the consumer market are suitable for these applications; however, the exact power requirements and characteristics of the sensor are often not stated in datasheets, nor verified experimentally. This study details an experimental procedure where the energy requirements are measured for various sensor modules that are available for Arduino and other microcontroller units (MCUs). First, the static power consumption of continually powered sensors was measured. The impact of sensor warm-up time, associated with powering on the sensor and waiting for reliable measurements, is also explored. Finally, the opportunity to reduce power for sensors which have multiple outputs was investigated to see if there is any significant reduction in power consumption when obtaining readings from fewer outputs than all that are available. It was found that, generally, CO2 and soil moisture sensors have a large power requirement when compared with temperature, humidity and pressure sensors. Limiting multiple sensor outputs was shown not to reduce power consumption. The warm-up time for analog sensors and digital sensors was generally negligible and in the order of 10–50 ms. However, one CO2 sensor had a large overhead warm-up time of several seconds which added a significant energy burden. It was found that more, or as much, power could be consumed during warm-up as during the actual measurement phase. Finally, this study found disparity between power consumption values in datasheets and experimental measurements, which could have significant consequences in terms of battery life in the field.
Tunable Optical Frequency Comb Generated Using Periodic Windows in a Laser and Its Application for Distance Measurement
Authors: Chen Zhuqiu , Fang Can , Ruan Yuxi , Yu Yanguang , Guo Qinghua , Tong Jun , Xi Jiangtao
Published: October 2023

A novel method for the generation of an optical frequency comb (OFC) is presented. The proposed approach uses a laser diode with optical feedback and operating at a specific nonlinear dynamic state named periodic window. In this case, the laser spectrum exhibits a feature with a series of discrete, equally spaced frequency components, and the repetition rate can be flexibly adjusted by varying the system parameters (e.g., external cavity length), which can provide many potential applications. As an application example, a dual-OFC system for distance measurement is presented. The results demonstrate the system’s ability to achieve target distance detection, underscoring its potential for real-world applications in this field.
The Implementation of Precise Point Positioning (PPP): A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Elsheikh Mohamed , Iqbal Umar , Noureldin Aboelmagd , Korenberg Michael
Published: October 2023

High-precision positioning from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) has garnered increased interest due to growing demand in various applications, like autonomous car navigation and precision agriculture. Precise Point Positioning (PPP) offers a distinct advantage over differential techniques by enabling precise position determination of a GNSS rover receiver through the use of external corrections sourced from either the Internet or dedicated correction satellites. However, PPP’s implementation has been challenging due to the need to mitigate numerous GNSS error sources, many of which are eliminated in differential techniques such as Real-Time Kinematics (RTK) or overlooked in Standard Point Positioning (SPP). This paper extensively reviews PPP’s error sources, such as ionospheric delays, tropospheric delays, satellite orbit and clock errors, phase and code biases, and site displacement effects. Additionally, this article examines various PPP models and correction sources that can be employed to address these errors. A detailed discussion is provided on implementing the standard dual-frequency (DF)-PPP to achieve centimeter- or millimeter-level positioning accuracy. This paper includes experimental examples of PPP implementation results using static data from the International GNSS Service (IGS) station network and a kinematic road test based on the actual trajectory to showcase DF-PPP development for practical applications. By providing a fusion of theoretical insights with practical demonstrations, this comprehensive review offers readers a pragmatic perspective on the evolving field of Precise Point Positioning.
Examination of Volatile Signatures of Fusarium Bulb Rot in Garlic Using Proton-Transfer-Reaction Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry and Solid-Phase Microextraction Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Infantino Alessandro , Taiti Cosimo , Grottoli Alessandro , Mancuso Stefano , Costa Corrado , Garzoli Stefania
Published: October 2023

Fusarium bulb rot, caused by Fusarium proliferatum, is a worldwide disease of garlic, both in the open field and during storage. Early diagnosis of the disease during storage is difficult due to the morphology of the bulbs and cloves. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are secondary metabolites produced by several microorganisms, including phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria. In recent years, the development of several techniques for the detection and characterization of VOCs has prompted their use, among others, as a diagnostic tool for the early and non-destructive analysis of many diseases of species of agricultural interest. In this paper, proton-transfer-reaction time-of-flight mass spectrometry (PTR-ToF-MS) and solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (SPME-GC/MS) were successfully utilized to characterize the volatolome of commercial garlic cloves, artificially and naturally infected with F. proliferatum, for the early discrimination between diseased and healthy ones. A partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLSDA) and a principal component analysis (PCA) allowed for the separation of infected and healthy cloves and the identification of specific VOCs produced by the fungus during the infection. The results obtained in this work could be utilized for the development of simpler, more economical, and more portable devices for the early detection of infected garlic bulbs during storage.
Products for Sportspeople Containing Constituents Derived from the Common Bean Phaseolus vulgaris L. (Fabaceae)—A Narrative Literature Review
Authors: Kostrakiewicz-Gierałt Kinga
Published: October 2023

The third-largest land plant family, Fabaceae (Papilionaceae), includes trees, shrubs, and perennial or annual herbaceous plants containing both numerous beneficial constituents (e.g., proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fibre) and antinutrients (e.g., saponins, tannins, phytic acid, gossypol, lectins). The consumption of leguminous plants allows sports people to complete their requirements for nourishment but, on the other hand, it contributes to digestive system ailments. Therefore, the aim of the presented study was to review the experimental articles and patents referring to the application of common (kidney) bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)-based nutritional products for athletes. The survey of the literature was carried out according to PRISMA statements by browsing Scopus, PubMed and ISI Web of Science databases, as well as Google Scholar, Google Patents and Espacenet Patent Search engines using factorial combinations of the following keywords: (‘common bean’ or ‘kidney bean’ or ‘Phaseolus vulgaris’) and (‘athlete’ or ‘sport’) and (‘food’ or ‘nutrition’ or ‘diet’). Altogether, 84 patents issued in the years 1995–2023 were noted. The majority of patents were developed by research teams consisting of at least four authors representing scientists affiliated in the United States of America and China. The patents refer to the production of food ingredients, nutritional products, and compositions: (i) for relieving fatigue, enhancing endurance, and increasing muscle mass and strength, (ii) for maintaining physical and mental health, and (iii) for controlling body weight. Moreover, the analysis of 19 original articles indicated the substantial acceptability of meals containing the common bean. To summarize, the performed investigations demonstrate the considerable use of Phaseolus vulgaris in sport nutrition and the growing acceptance of this trend.
Applications of First-Order Differential Subordination for Subfamilies of Analytic Functions Related to Symmetric Image Domains
Authors: Khan Muhammad Ghaffar , Khan Bilal , Gong Jianhua , Tchier Fairouz , Tawfiq Ferdous M. O.
Published: October 2023

This paper presents a geometric approach to the problems in differential subordination theory. The necessary conditions for a function to be in various subfamilies of the class of starlike functions and the class of Carathéodory functions are studied, respectively. Further, several consequences of the findings are derived.
Carbetocin Inhibits Behavioral Sensitization to Ethanol in Male and Female Mice, Independent of Corticosterone Levels
Authors: Costa Beatriz Yamada , Santos Luana Gasparini , Marianno Priscila , Rae Mariana , de Almeida Marina Gomes , de Brito Malcon Carneiro , Eichler Rosângela , Camarini Rosana
Published: October 2023

Oxytocin (OXT), a pro-social peptide, is increasingly recognized as a potential protective substance against drug addiction. In the context of ethanol, previous research has shown OXT’s properties in reducing self-administration, alleviating motor impairment in rodents, and reducing craving in humans. However, its role in behavioral sensitization, a neuroadaptive response resulting from repeated drug exposure linked to an increased drug incentive, remains unexplored. OXT is recognized for its role in regulating the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, in which corticosterone is acknowledged as a significant factor in the development of behavioral sensitization. This study aimed to investigate the effects of carbetocin (CBT), an analogue of OXT, on the expression of behavioral sensitization to ethanol and the concurrent alterations in plasma corticosterone levels in male and female Swiss mice. We also aimed to confirm previous studies on OXT’s impact on ethanol consumption in male mice, but with a focus on CBT, using the two-bottle choice model and the drinking in the dark (DID) methodology. For the sensitization study, the mice received either ethanol (1.8 g/kg, i.p.) or saline treatments daily for 15 consecutive days, followed by treatment with carbetocin (0.64 mg/kg, i.p.) or a vehicle for 6 days. Subsequently, on day 22, all the animals underwent an ethanol challenge to assess the expression of behavioral sensitization. The plasma corticosterone levels were measured on days 21 and 22. The CBT effectively prevented the expression of ethanol-induced behavioral sensitization in both male and female subjects, with no alterations having been detected in their corticosterone levels. In the ethanol consumption study, following an initial phase of ethanol acquisition, the male mice underwent a 6-day treatment with CBT i.p. or saline before being re-exposed to ethanol. We also found a reduction in their ethanol consumption due to the CBT treatment. In conclusion, carbetocin emerges as a promising and effective intervention for mitigating ethanol-induced behavioral sensitization and reducing ethanol intake, highlighting its potential significance in alcohol addiction treatment.
The Time-Dependent Association of Torque Teno Virus Load with the Level of SARS-CoV-2 S1 IgG Antibodies Following COVID-19 Vaccination in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Authors: Imhof Céline , Messchendorp Lianne , van Baarle Debbie , Gansevoort Ron T. , Van Leer-Buter Coretta , Sanders Jan-Stephan F.
Published: October 2023

Kidney transplant recipients (KTR) show an impaired humoral immune response to COVID-19 vaccination due to their immunocompromised status. Torque teno virus (TTV) is a possible marker of immune function. This marker may be helpful in predicting the immune response after COVID-19 vaccination in order to decide which vaccination strategy should be applied. We therefore investigated whether TTV load is associated with the humoral response after COVID-19 vaccination. Of the KTR who participated in two prospective vaccination studies and received two to four doses of the mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine, 122 were included. TTV load was measured prior to vaccination, and S1 IgG antibody levels were measured 28 days after vaccination. TTV load was independently inversely associated with S1 IgG antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination (B: −2.19 (95% CI: −3.6–−0.8), p = 0.002). Interestingly, we found a significant interaction between TTV load and time after transplantation (p = 0.005). When patients were longer after transplantation, TTV load was less predictive for S1 IgG antibody response after vaccination compared to patients that were shorter after transplantation. Our data suggest that TTV load is a good marker in predicting COVID-19 vaccination antibody response and may be helpful in selecting a strategy shortly after transplantation. However, this marker should be handled with caution longer after transplantation.
The Interplay of Genital Herpes with Cellular Processes: A Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Perspective
Authors: Borase Hemant , Shukla Deepak
Published: October 2023

Genital herpes, primarily caused by herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), remains a pressing global health concern. Its remarkable ability to intertwine with cellular processes, from harnessing host machinery for replication to subverting antiviral defenses like autophagy and programmed cell death, exemplifies the intricate interplay at the heart of its pathogenesis. While the biomedical community has extensively researched antiviral interventions, the efficiency of these strategies in managing HSV-2 remains suboptimal. Recognizing this, attention has shifted toward leveraging host cellular components to regulate HSV-2 replication and influence the cell cycle. Furthermore, innovative interventional strategies—including drug repurposing, microbivacs, connecting the host microbiome, and exploiting natural secondary metabolites—are emerging as potential game changers. This review summarizes the key steps in HSV-2 pathogenesis and newly discovered cellular interactions, presenting the latest developments in the field, highlighting existing challenges, and offering a fresh perspective on HSV-2’s pathogenesis and the potential avenues for its treatment by targeting cellular proteins and pathways.
PSGL-1, a Strategic Biomarker for Pathological Conditions in HIV Infection: A Hypothesis Review
Authors: Zaongo Silvere D. , Chen Yaokai
Published: October 2023

P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 (PSGL-1) has been established to be a cell adhesion molecule that is involved in the cellular rolling mechanism and the extravasation cascade, enabling the recruitment of immune cells to sites of inflammation. In recent years, researchers have established that PSGL-1 also functions as an HIV restriction factor. PSGL-1 has been shown to inhibit the HIV reverse transcription process and inhibit the infectivity of HIV virions produced by cells expressing PSGL-1. Cumulative evidence gleaned from contemporary literature suggests that PSGL-1 expression negatively affects the functions of immune cells, particularly T-cells, which are critical participants in the defense against HIV infection. Indeed, some researchers have observed that PSGL-1 expression and signaling provokes T-cell exhaustion. Additionally, it has been established that PSGL-1 may also mediate virus capture and subsequent transfer to permissive cells. We therefore believe that, in addition to its beneficial roles, such as its function as a proinflammatory molecule and an HIV restriction factor, PSGL-1 expression during HIV infection may be disadvantageous and may potentially predict HIV disease progression. In this hypothesis review, we provide substantial discussions with respect to the possibility of using PSGL-1 to predict the potential development of particular pathological conditions commonly seen during HIV infection. Specifically, we speculate that PSGL-1 may possibly be a reliable biomarker for immunological status, inflammation/translocation, cell exhaustion, and the development of HIV-related cancers. Future investigations directed towards our hypotheses may help to evolve innovative strategies for the monitoring and/or treatment of HIV-infected individuals.
Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Case Status among New Jersey Secondary Educational Professionals
Authors: Aggarwal Juhi , Nguyen Kimberly T. , Campbell Maryanne L. , Shiau Stephanie , Shendell Derek G.
Published: October 2023

Background: Vaccine hesitancy remains a societal problem, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Jersey (NJ) Safe Schools Program provides work-based learning training to supervisory-level career–technical–vocational education teachers and administrators who have to consider varied state and local mandates concerning COVID-19 vaccination and exemptions. Methods: In early 2022, we distributed an online survey via PsychData to individuals trained between 2014 and 2022 to understand NJ teachers’ practices and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Overall, 269 completed the survey. We stratified data by vaccination status, number of doses, booster status, age, teaching experience, gender, race, county of work, and COVID-19 diagnosis status. Results: Overall, results suggested differences in COVID-19-related concerns, including access to, perceptions of, and confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-19-related practices. About 90.7% received the initial vaccine; 77.7% received the booster. About half the participants had received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis by the time of the survey; they were less likely to get the vaccine or booster if they had received the initial vaccine. Conclusions: Data suggested differences in levels of COVID-19-related concerns and confidence in, or importance of, vaccines when comparing different demographic factors and vaccination practices. The data informs efforts to understand factors affecting vaccine hesitancy among educational professionals.
Information Consumption, Trust Dynamics and COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Older Adults: Implications for Health Messaging
Authors: Wu Yiyi , Brennan-Ing Mark
Published: October 2023

Staying well informed about the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine recommendations is vital for older adults, especially for low-income older adults, who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. However, the overwhelming infodemic poses a significant challenge, affecting vaccine decision-making. This study explores how a group of predominantly low-income older adults navigate health information and how their trust in information and vaccines evolves throughout the pandemic. Our objective is to provide insights that will guide future public health messaging for this demographic. Analyzing qualitative data from 77 older adults (aged 65 to 94) collected through focus groups and interviews, our findings reveal that participants’ experiences with information overload eroded their trust in authority, leading to vaccine hesitancy. Moreover, the need for a booster has affected belief in vaccine safety and efficacy. As participants lost faith in the media and authoritative sources, they increasingly leaned on personal networks for guidance. These results underscore the urgent necessity for clear, unambiguous ongoing vaccine guidance to restore institutional trust among older adults. Additionally, recognizing the influential role of direct networks in vaccine decisions, integrating care workers, service providers, and peer-to-peer support into health messaging mechanisms could prove valuable.
Molecular Survey of Hepatozoon canis Infection in Domestic Dogs from Sardinia, Italy
Authors: Chisu Valentina , Giua Laura , Bianco Piera , Masala Giovanna , Sechi Sara , Cocco Raffaella , Piredda Ivana
Published: October 2023

Tick-borne protozoans of the genus Hepatozoon have been associated with infections of domestic and wild animals over the world. The occurrence of these apicomplexan agents in Sardinia has been poorly explored so far. In this study, the occurrence of Hepatozoon spp. has been investigated in domestic dogs from nine cities of Sardinia, Italy. Blood samples from each dog were collected and tested molecularly for the presence of Hepatozoon and Babesia/Theileria DNAs. Out of fifty-one dogs, nine were positive for Hepatozoon species based on the molecular detection of the parasite in blood samples. The phylogenetic relationships of strains detected here were also established. The PCR for amplification of the 18S rRNA fragment gene of Babesia/Theileria spp. did not give amplicons in any of the analyzed samples. Our results report the first molecular confirmation of Hepatozoon canis in Sardinian pet dogs and contribute to better understand the presence of these protozoans on the island. This study highlights the importance of recognizing and predicting the risk levels for the canine population, thus increasing the development of specific control measures. Also, since the distribution of hepatozoonosis is closely related to that of the definitive tick host, Rhipicephalus sanguineus, more accurate studies on Rhipicephalus ticks will be needed due to increasing the epidemiological knowledge of Hepatozoon species on the island.
Wind Power Forecasting in a Semi-Arid Region Based on Machine Learning Error Correction
Authors: Araujo Mirella Lima Saraiva , Kitagawa Yasmin Kaore Lago , Weyll Arthur Lúcide Cotta , Lima Francisco José Lopes de , Santos Thalyta Soares dos , Jacondino William Duarte , Silva Allan Rodrigues , Filho Márcio de Carvalho , Bezerra Willian Ramires Pires , Melo Filho José Bione de , Santos Alex Álisson Bandeira , Ramos Diogo Nunes da Silva , Moreira Davidson Martins
Published: October 2023

Wind power forecasting is pivotal in promoting a stable and sustainable grid operation by estimating future power outputs from past meteorological and turbine data. The inherent unpredictability in wind patterns poses substantial challenges in synchronizing supply with demand, with inaccuracies potentially destabilizing the grid and potentially causing energy shortages or excesses. This study develops a data-driven approach to forecast wind power from 30 min to 12 h ahead using historical wind power data collected by the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system from one wind turbine, the Enercon/E92 2350 kW model, installed at Casa Nova, Bahia, Brazil. Those data were measured from January 2020 to April 2021. Time orientation was embedded using sine/cosine or cyclic encoding, deriving 16 normalized features that encapsulate crucial daily and seasonal trends. The research explores two distinct strategies: error prediction and error correction, both employing a sequential model where initial forecasts via k-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) are rectified by the Extra Trees Regressor. Their primary divergence is the second model’s target variable. Evaluations revealed both strategies outperforming the standalone KNN, with error correction excelling in short-term predictions and error prediction showing potential for extended forecasts. This exploration underscores the imperative importance of methodology selection in wind power forecasting.
Instrumentalization of myth in a technological society
Authors:   Department of Humanitarian and Socio-Economic Disciplines of the VYuI FSIN of Russia, Vladimir, Timoshchuk A.S.
Published: October 2023

The article explores the mythological potential of culture. Author proceeds from the fact that the myth is rooted in culture, since our knowledge and ability to control the world is always finite, while magical thinking helps a person, albeit in some illusory-compensatory way. Consciousness constantly produces a mythologized space in which it is convenient for a person to exist.
Evaluation of total occlusal contact area in children with physiologic and distal occlusion
Authors: Kosolapova I. V. , Dorohov E. V. , Kovalenko M. E. , Ippolitov Yu. A. , Leshcheva E. A.
Published: October 2023

Relevance. Total occlusal contact area assessment is an important tool for malocclusion diagnosing and treatment planning in children.

Purpose. The study aimed to evaluate (during six months) the effect of orthodontic treatment with plates and trainers on the change in the total occlusal contact area in children with distal occlusion compared to children with physiologic occlusion.

Material and methods. The study groups included 145 children with distal occlusion: Group I (82 patients) was treated with a plate modified by AM Schwartz, and Group II (63 patients) had silicone trainers. The control group consisted of 42 children with physiologic occlusion who had not previously had orthodontic treatment. The T-Scan III assessed the total occlusal contact area before and during six months of treatment.

Results. The analysis of total occlusal contact area changes in children with physiologic and distal occlusion revealed a statistically significant (p < 0,05) increase in the orthodontic treatment groups (plates and silicone trainers) in 3 and 6 months. Comparative analysis showed a smaller total occlusal contact area in children with distal occlusion before the treatment.

Conclusion. Patients with distal occlusion demonstrated a smaller total occlusal contact area before the treatment compared to patients with physiologic occlusion. The children with distal occlusion showed a total occlusal contact area increase during 6-month orthodontic treatment.
Perancangan Sistem Manajemen Surat Berbasis Web Pada Kantor Camat Tano Tombangan Angkola
Authors: Sari Indah Purnama , Sulaiman Oris Krianto , Ramadhani Fanny , Satria Andy
Published: October 2023

In the process of administrative modernization, it is necessary to implement an information system that can support all administrative activities in an institution, institution or company. At the Tano Tombangan Angkola District sub-district office, South Tapanuli, there is still a conventional letter archive management method where archive recording is still done using books and stationery. This often causes many problems, such as lost documents, damage or unrecorded documents. In this research, the authors try to develop an application that can record all archives in the agency. Then it will be stored in the database and can be accessed anytime and anywhere. As a result, many benefits are provided to agencies, such as more structured and neat archival data collection. The management system created in this paper is Web-based using PHP.
Pigments of the earliest Northumbrian manuscripts
Authors: Beeby A. , Duckworth A. R. , Gameson Richard , Nicholson C. E. , Clark R.J. H. , Meehan Bernard , Parker A. W.
Published: October 2023

This article reports the findings of a campaign of non-destructive pigment analysis on a group of seventh-and eighth-century Northumbrian manuscripts, including the Durham Gospels. Integrating this critical mass of new information with the previously available data about related volumes such as Codex Amiatinus and the Lindisfarne Gospels, it reassesses the palette and use of colour in early Northumbrian

manuscripts more generally.
MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTIONS AS SUBJECTS OF LAW
Authors: Vakhonieva T. , Sinova L. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Published: October 2023

The legal position of institutions in the field of health care and rehabilitation was studied. The main trends of reforming the sphere of functioning of health care institutions are defined, their main types, organizational and legal forms and forms of ownership are characterized. The peculiarities of the activity of state health care institutions, which are business entities belonging to the state sector of the economy and the management of such institutions is carried out exclusively by the state in accordance with the principles of domestic and foreign policy, are considered. The procedure for the formation and operation of communal enterprises that carry out their activities on a non-commercial basis is analyzed, that is, medical institutions that work as communal non-commercial enterprises independently carry out their economic activities, which are aimed at achieving relevant economic, social and other results and without the goal of making a profit. It is noted that the network of state and communal health care institutions is formed taking into account the development plans of hospital districts, the needs of the population in medical care, the need to ensure the proper quality of such care, timeliness, accessibility for citizens, effective use of material, labor and financial resources. It was noted that private health care institutions are not limited in the choice of organizational and legal form. Key words: medical institution, rehabilitation care institution, hospital district, state medical institution, communal medical institution, private medical institution, state medical institution.
DECISIONS ON BINDING INFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF HARMONIZATION OF UKRAINIAN LEGISLATION WITH EU LEGISLATION: PROBLEMATIC ASPECTS OF LEGAL REGULATION
Authors: Mishchenko I. , Sarybaieva G. ,   National University “Odesa Law Academy”,   National University “Odesa Law Academy”
Published: October 2023

The article deals with such an instrument for simplifying and speeding up customs formalities as the issuance of decisions relating to binding information. These decisions help to reduce the time of customs formalities, unify the approaches to classification of goods, increase the predictability of foreign economic transactions, facilitate customs formalities in relation to complete objects delivered in a disassembled state in several batches, contribute to reducing the number of appeals against cards of refusal to accept customs declarations or customs designs, etc. It is noted that the use of the term advance decisions (rulings), which was used previously, is more consistent with the content of these decisions. The article clarifies the problems in the legal regulation of the procedure of issuing such decisions in connection with the recent changes in the domestic customs legislation aimed at harmonisation with the European Union customs legislation. The author suggests ways of solving these problems and further improving the institution of decisions on binding information in the customs legislation of Ukraine. In particular, it is proposed to expand the scope of such decisions and to use them not only in connection with the tariff classification of goods and the determination of their country of origin, but also in connection with customs valuation. The benefit to the holder of a binding valuating information decision would be the legal certainty that the operations covered by the decision would be treated by the customs authorities in accordance with the decision when the goods are imported or exported. In addition, the need to standardise the procedure for appealing against decisions on binding information in cases where the applicant does not agree with them and the consequences of such an appeal are explained. In particular, the author is convinced that it is necessary to add to the existing grounds for appeal against decisions on binding information those grounds where such decisions do not comply with the law. Moreover, the author considers it necessary to regulate the question of which customs authorities are authorised to take such decisions. Currently, the legislation does not answer the question of which customs authorities can take such decisions and which cannot. The author argues that it is inappropriate to exclude decisions relating to binding information from the scope of the right to be heard, since the customs authorities are no less interested in such decisions than the applicant company. Keywords: binding information decision, customs authorities, classification of goods, origin of goods, customs valuation, appeal.
FACTORS OF FORMING AND TRANSFORMATION OF LAW AND ORDER OF EUROPEAN UNION: THEORETICAL LEGAL ASPECT
Authors: Shulga A. , Perederii O. , Hryhorenko Y. ,   Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs,   Kharkiv National University V. N. Karazin,   Kharkiv National University V. N. Karazin
Published: October 2023

In the article from positions of general theoretic analysis it is expounded the authorial attempt of selection and opening is realized essence of factors, under act of that a law and order of European Union was formed. Analyzing the doctrine going near determination of maintenance of category "law" and order and taking into account legal positions of Court of European Union the authorial attempt of selection of the system of factors of forming of intergovernmental law and order of European Union is realized. In particular, it is influence of regional European political configuration of mutual relations of the states inter se; a law and order of European Union was formed on the basis of statement and unitization of going near perception of universal values of alliance; influence of integration processes between the European states on a law and order of ЄС, specific of legal communication between the states of European о Union, expansion of european legal space and exterritorial action of intergovernmental European right; influence is on transformation of law and order of ЄС of global terms and threats. Drawn conclusion that a law and order of European Union are the legal, political and cultural phenomenon., what can be considered acquisition of European people of загальноцивілізаційного value. A law and order of European Union was formed under act of many factors, character of that absorbed for itself the features of geopolitical world and european regional situation, beginning from middle ХХ century and to these days, cooperation of national cultures of people of Europe, by the search of optimal ways of economic, political and cultural integration European societies. In the conditions of activation of european integration of Ukraine actual is deep development of questions of influence of the european legal system on the legal system of Ukraine taking into account the range of problems of modern development of our state Key words: European Union, Ukraine, Legal procedure of the community, european integration, interstate law, law and freedom of person, political consensus.
Intensive Care Experience of Critical Care Patients and Its Related Factors : A Secondary Analysis Study
Authors: Kang Jiyeon , Woo Hyojeong
Published: October 2023

Purpose : This study investigates the experiences of patients in intensive care units (ICUs), and the factors influencing these experiences.Method : We used a cross-sectional survey design to analyze previously collected cohort data from 891 patients who spent over 24 hours in 19 ICUs across four university hospitals in Busan, South Korea between June 2019 and July 2020. Within a week of ICU discharge, participants completed the Korean version of the Intensive Care Experience Questionnaire, covering four areas: “awareness of surroundings,” “frightening experiences,” “satisfaction with care,” and “recall of experiences.” We used multiple linear regression to identify factors associated with the ICU experience.Results : Low income (β = -.08, p = .016), unplanned hospitalization (β = -.09, p = .006), sedation (β = -.16, p ＜ .001), and delirium (β = -.15, p ＜ .001) reduce patients’ awareness of their surroundings. Frightening experiences are associated with being female (β = -.07, p = .027), experiencing delirium (β = -.15, p ＜ .001), and longer stays in the ICU (β = -.14, p ＜ .001). Using sedatives decreases satisfaction with care (β = -.08, p = .048). Living alone (β = -.08, p = .013) and using painkillers (β = -.08, p = .020) reduces recall of experiences.Conclusion : Negative ICU experiences are significantly associated with being female, living alone, lower income, unplanned admission, using sedatives and painkillers, delirium, and longer stays in the ICU. Thus, improving ICU experiences requires interventions that address modifiable factors, such as delirium, medication, and length of ICU stays.
Factors Influencing the quality of life of lung transplant patients
Authors: Hwang Byung Hee , Min Hye Sook
Published: October 2023

Purpose : This study aimed to identify the factors affecting the quality of life of lung transplant patients.Method : The participants were patients who received lung transplants at a general hospital in City Y. Data were collected through structured questionnaires from June 2023 to August 2023. General characteristics, lung transplantation-related characteristics, quality of life, functional disability, treatment compliance, social support, anxiety, and depression—were measured. For data analysis, hierarchical multiple regression was performed using SPSS/WIN 29.0.Results : In the final model, quality of life was associated with income, self-help group attendance, functional disability, social support, treatment compliance, and anxiety and depression. Together, they explained 61.2% of the total variance in the results.Conclusion : Our findings suggest that improving lung transplant patients’ quality of life requires active intervention in stress management to perform treatment instructions well, a social support system that can help them financially, and encouraging and participating in social activities as patients.
EFFECT OF COMBINED THERAPY ON LIPID METABOLISM IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PATIENTS WITH AND NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE
Authors:   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Klymas Iryna
Published: October 2023

The article presents and analyzes the effect of combined therapy of atorvastatin and essential phospholipids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lipid metabolism indicators in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We examined and treated 77 RA patients with NAFLD (64 women (83.1%) and 13 men (16.9%)), under the age of 55 years old. The patients were divided into 3 groups. Additionally to RA antirheumatic therapy, the first group (n=25) received atorvastatin, the second group (n=26) - essential phospholipids, and the third group (n=26) - a combination of atorvastatin and essential phospholipids for 6 months. Assessment of the state of lipid metabolism was carried out by studying the laboratory indices of a lipid profile. A hypolipidemic effect was revealed when using both atorvastatin and essential phospholipids in patients with RA NAFLD, which increases with their combined use. Whereas the levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol levels in the blood serum significantly decrease with a simultaneous increase in the content of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol. We revealed pronounced hypolipidemic and hepatoprotective effects in RA patients with NAFLD due to combined use of atorvastatin and essential phospholipids.
Re-expansion Pulmonary Edema
Authors: Prasenohadi Prasenohadi , Subekti Wahyu
Published: October 2023

Re-expansion pulmonary edema (RPE) is a rare complication of pleural puncture (thoracentesis) and chest tube insertion. The incidence of RPE is low (1%), but mortality can be up to 20%. The main pathophysiological mechanism is pulmonary edema due to increased permeability and increased hydrostatic pressure in the pulmonary capillaries. Risk factors include duration of lung collapse (>3 to 7 days), size of pneumothorax (>30%), volume of aspirated air or fluid (>1.5 to 3 L), excessive negative intrapleural pressure, diabetes mellitus, and chronic hypoxemia. Prevention includes limiting the volume of aspirated air or fluid (<1.5 L), air or fluid evacuation in a controlled manner, and preventing excessive negative intrapleural pressure. Treatment is supportive care through cardiovascular and respiratory monitoring, oxygen and decubitus positioning.
Role of Synthetic Data for Improved AI Accuracy
Authors: Ketha Dhana Veera Chaitanya  , Manas Kumar Yogi
Published: October 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology across various industries, enabling advanced applications such as image recognition, natural language processing, and autonomous systems. A critical determinant of AI model performance is the quality and quantity of training data used during the model's development. However, acquiring and labeling large datasets for training can be resource-intensive, time-consuming, and privacy-sensitive. Synthetic data has emerged as a promising solution to address these challenges and enhance AI accuracy. This study explores the role of synthetic data in improving AI accuracy. Synthetic data refers to artificially generated data that mimics the distribution and characteristics of real-world data. By leveraging techniques from computer graphics, data augmentation, and generative modeling, researchers and practitioners can create diverse and representative synthetic datasets that supplement or replace traditional training data.
Integrating RF MEMS Switch on Array Antenna to Achieve Reconfigurability in Wideband Application
Authors: V. Bhavani Shankar  , P. Sakthibalan
Published: October 2023

Reconfigurable multi-band antennas are highly used for commercial as well as military purposes as a single antenna could be reconfigured dynamically to send and the receive multiple signals of different frequency simultaneously. In this work an antenna array is designed and integrated with RF MEMS shunt capacitive switch over it, for the applications of S,C,X-band in the frequency range of 2-12GHz. A membrane that can move freely over a coplanar waveguide serves as the MEMS switch. Here, a double meander tuned dual beam arrangement is used to increase switch isolation. Electrostatic mechanisms are used for actuators due to their low power requirements, compact design, and quick switching. By the simulation result, The beam starts to bend from 0.60793mm to 0.4116mm at the voltage 1.78492mV to 57.7382mV and it provides capacitance at 1.435pF to 1.597nF. It was noticed that the insertion loss (S21) and the return loss (S11) of a MEMS switch are around -0.079 dB and 20.618 dB correspondingly, in order to have a good switching characteristic in the up state. The switch has an insertion loss (S21) of -31.307 dB and return loss (S11) of about -0.256 dB in the up state thus exhibiting good switch characteristics. The RF MEMS shunt capacitive switch is integrated on the predesigned antenna array the dynamically shifting of the switch from on state to off state helps achieving the reconfigurability in the antenna array. Such antennas are applicable in spaceborne radar, communication satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned aircraft system and various other communication as well as sensing applications.
Reabilitação Maxilar com Uso do Fluxo Digital – do planejamento a execução
Authors: Sartori Elisa Mattias , Weiss Amanda , Arruda Farid Jamil Silva , Stutz Carlos , Sartori Ivete Aparecida de Mattias
Published: October 2023

O fluxo digital na odontologia tem evoluído muito nos últimos anos. O uso combinado de tomografias do tipo Cone-Beam, fotografias extra e intraorais e escaneamentos intraorais, associados aos softwares protéticos e cirúrgicos têm gerado planejamentos mais precisos guias, cirúrgicos e protéticos, de ótima qualidade com a entrega mais rápida da reabilitação final. O objetivo desta descrição é relatar o tratamento de uma reabilitação oral de arco total superior com prótese implantossuportada híbrida, em que o fluxo digital foi utilizado em todas as etapas do planejamento protético e cirúrgico. Equipamentos digitais como tomografia Cone Beam, fotos digitais, escaner intraoral, software de planejamento cirúrgico e protético possibilitaram o trabalho em um ambiente totalmente virtual permitindo planejamento mais seguro e execução de cada estágio do tratamento antes do procedimento no paciente. A prótese implantossuportada híbrida foi confeccionada por fluxo analógico, mas coletou todas as informações do fluxo digital, o que permitiu a entrega em poucas horas pós-operatórias e reproduziu função e oclusão corretas, e formato de dentes o mais natural possível. Com base na experiência coletada na condução deste caso, parece lícito concluir que as novas técnicas digitais permitem melhor posicionamento dos implantes associado a melhor diagnóstico do espaço necessário para a prótese. Além disso, permitem redução do tempo cirúrgico, o que pode ser muito importante para pacientes com saúde comprometida. Casos com referências dentárias permitem que as informações sejam facilmente passadas ao laboratório, o que reduz a quantidade de consultas, sem perda de qualidade. Isso resulta em boa experiência para o profissional e para o paciente.
Dossier: Literatura centroamericana. Prólogo
Authors: Kunz Marco , Rosa Silvia
Published: October 2023

Resumen
Funciones del cuento en Calderón
Authors: Hernández Valcárcel Carmen
Published: October 2023

En el teatro de los Siglos de Oro es práctica habitual el em-pleo de cuentos como fuente de inspiración o intercalados en el texto, y adquieren muy diversas funciones. Las funciones del cuento en Calde-rón difieren según su formato: aludido, narrado o escenificado. El cuento narrado conserva su formato original y necesita en la comedia de un emisor y uno o varios receptores, reproduciendo el uso del rela-to oral en la vida real; contrasta así con el contexto dramático y ad-quiere diversas funciones en relación con el tema, los personajes y la estructura de la comedia. El cuento escenificado pierde su esencia (narración transformada en acción, sus personajes, tiempos y lugares se con¬vierten en los de la comedia) pero se ajusta mejor a su contexto teatral. El cuento extenso dramatizado se estudia en dos comedias y un auto sacramental (El médico de su honra y La vida es sueño, drama y auto).
José Manuel López de Abiada. In memoriam
Authors: Kunz Marco
Published: October 2023

José Manuel López de Abiada. In memoriam
The Development of Munshi Abdullah’s Framework of Modernity in Malay Literature: A Critical Observation
Authors: Hamdan Rahimah
Published: October 2023

The West introduced modernity in literature to relevantize their contribution to scholarship in the Malay Archipelago. This led to the acknowledgement of Munshi Abdullah as a key reformer. Despite various scholarly discussions concerning the modernity of Munshi Abdullah’s writing, there has been no systematic idea in relation to the framework of the modernity of his writings. Thus, this study aims to organise scholars’ views on Munshi Abdullah’s modernity in Malay literature from the colonial era to now and create a framework for it. This study employs a qualitative method in the form of grounded theory. It is a method of deriving theories directly from gathered data that is systematically analysed using comparative analysis. The findings outline the framework of modernity in literature by Munshi Abdullah based on two concepts; realism and individualism. Realism emphasises logical thinking and the rejection of superstitions, while individualism highlights on individual viewpoints and the rejection of institutional authority. Through the construction of this framework, studies concerning modernity in traditional and modern literary works can be carried out systematically. Lastly, this study may broaden the audience’s understanding of the modernity of Munshi Abdullah’s writings, which, up until now, has not been supported by a clear framework.