bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Commentary on the Jurisdictional Challenges in the Rand- Dollar Exchange Manipulation "Cartel": Competition Commission of South Africa v Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Designated Activity Company [2023] ZACT 26 (30 March 2023)
Authors: Tavuyanago Simbarashe
Published: September 2024

Cartels are the most egregious of competition law transgressions, because they entail a concerted effort on the part of cartel members to deliberately distort the market through price fixing, bid rigging, market allocation and constraining the supply of goods and services. Despite efforts by national competition authorities in various countries to combat cartelism, cartels have proved to have long tentacles, often extending beyond borders and morphing into "cross-border cartels". This contribution discusses one of the major challenges that cross-border cartels poses to competition authorities, that of prosecutorial and penal jurisdiction. The note focusses on the "banking cartel" that has been and still is the subject of contentious litigation. In March 2023 the Competition Tribunal (the Tribunal) handed down judgment in the matter of the Competition Commission of South Africa v Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Designated Activity Company [2023] ZACT 26 (30 March 2023). There were several questions in the matter, including the jurisdiction of the South African competition authorities to investigate and prosecute firms not incorporated or operating in South Africa (pure peregrini). The Competition Commission (the Commission) had initiated proceedings in the Tribunal against a host of banks for alleged cartel conduct, and some of the respondent banks raised objections and exceptions relating to the jurisdiction of the South African competition authorities.
The note observes that while national competition authorities may have prosecutorial jurisdiction against cross-border cartels, there is still a challenge in enforcing an order where cartels are non-resident in the country. The contribution also notes potential challenges to cartel enforcement on the African continent in light of the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Due to the removal of various trade barriers, there is likely to be a rise in cross-border competition issues, including cross-border mergers and cross-border cartels. The note therefore discusses a pertinent issue, that of jurisdiction, which may well be a challenge within the AfCFTA.
Dentigerous cyst of inflammatory origin: a case report
Authors: Bunn  BK , Gwengu P , Mudau S
Published: September 2024

To document a case of a dentigerous cyst of inflammatory origin which developed due to periapical infection from a grossly carious deciduous tooth. An 11-year-old male patient presented with a 4-month history of swelling within the right mandible. Radiological examination showed a cystic lesion in association with an impacted, displaced tooth 44 with an overlying carious 85. Marked expansion of the buccal bone was noted.
MAKNA PENAMAAN SAJIAN RITUAL KABASA DARI PERSPEKTIF GASTROLINGUISTIK
Authors:   Universitas Halu Oleo, Lindayani Lilik Rita , Rasiah Rasiah , Azi Rahmawati , Sifatu Wa Ode , Syahrun Syahrun , Sawali La
Published: September 2024

This article is about Munanese (an ethnic group in Southeast Sulawesi) traditional dish kabasa as a form of referential support to the gastrodiplomacy trend. Kabasa is a part of the haroa ritual that features a range of dishes with various ingredients, which is strongly connected to various aspects of the community such as social position, psychology, and environment. In this study, a combination between linguistics as language science and gastronomy which examines food within its culture is considered effective for investigating the semantics of the naming pattern of kabasa dishes in order to document this unique culinary tradition and introduce new concepts in Indonesian gastronomy, particularly that of Southeast Sulawesi. Using the qualitative descriptive method and macrolinguistic approach, this study shows that kabasa naming pattern consists of three semantic levels. Meanwhile, more comprehensive gastrolinguistic analysis on the data suggests that the meanings of the names can be found based on (1) the food ingredients, which are tied to the region’s geographical features and (2) the semantic convention of kabasa itself, which shows an associative relationship between an object, its name, and environmental aspects as contextual clues.
TOPONIMI NAMA PANTAI DI BELITUNG
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Indonesia, Filia Filia
Published: September 2024

This research examines the toponymy of beaches in Belitung using the socio-onomastic approach. The names of beaches in Belitung Regency were studied using written and oral data. The written data was obtained from three maps, i.e., the map from the Geospatial Information Agency, the geological map of Belitung and the digital Google Maps. The oral data was obtained through interviews with resource persons and informants in Belitung. Based on map searches and interviews, seven beach names and the origin of their names have been obtained, as follows (i) Tanjung Tinggi Beach, (ii) Tanjung Pendam Beach, (iii), Penyabong Beach, (iv) Tanjung Kelayang Beach, (v) Tanjung Binga Beach, (vi) Bukit Berahu Beach, and (vii) Batu Bedil Beach. In addition to these beaches, there may be other beach names worth examining. Beach names in Belitung Regency have four naming patterns: (i) beach toponyms with elements of topography, (ii) beach toponyms with elements of topography and fauna, (iii) beach toponyms with elements of topography and flora, and (iv) beach toponyms with elements of sound. Sometimes, a beach has more than one name. From socio-onomastics perspective, it is a natural phenomena, because names of place have various characteristics and influence people’s preferences in using names.
SCANDAL IN JAPAN TRANSGRESSION, PERFORMANCE AND RITUAL
Authors:   School of Strategis and Global Studies, Universitas Indonesia, Surajaya I Ketut
Published: September 2024

Igor Prusa. Scandal in Japan Transgression, Performance and Ritual, Japan Transgression, Performance and Ritual, Japan Antropology Wokrkshop Series, 2024, Tebal buku: xii +119, Penerbit Routledge.
Las dos caras políticas de Jano. Una propuesta de justificación de la relación entre consenso y conflicto en la democracia deliberativa
Authors:   CONICET, Prono Santiago
Published: September 2024

Se analiza la teoría de la democracia deliberativa de J. Habermas desde el punto de vista del conflicto. La tesis a defender en este trabajo sostiene que, junto con la búsqueda de consensos, el conflicto resulta también constitutivo de aquel planteo teórico respecto de la democracia. Esta relación entre consenso y conflicto en la democracia deliberativa se justifica teniendo en cuenta no solamente el procedimiento reconstructivo de los presupuestos pragmáticos del discurso argumentativo que resultan inherentes a los procesos decisorios, sino también explicitando las implicancias democráticas de su planteo teórico relativo al ordenamiento institucional y la consecuente interacción entre los espacios formales e informales de la política en el Estado de derecho. La explicitación y el análisis de esta conexión, no reconocida por el filósofo de Frankfurt, contribuye a la expansión teórica de la democracia deliberativa sin por ello anular su estatus conceptual.
Surgical treatment of epilepsy in the Perm region
Authors: Shtadler D. I. , Shtadler V. D. , Staroverov M. S. , Fukalov G. A. , Khirevich D. D. , Balakina E. M. , Trifonov I. S. , Krylov V. V.
Published: September 2024

Surgical treatment of epilepsy in Perm Region started in 2020 as a part of project “Organization of a system of surgical care for patients with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in the Russian Federation”. This article presents the current practice for the period 2020–2022, which includes the selection algorithm for the surgical procedure, surgical methods, early and long-term complications ofsurgical treatment and diagnostics, and early outcomes. We suggest the project of the against epilepsy in Perm Region.
Stage-by-stage treatment of hydrocephalus in premature infants
Authors: Samochernykh K. A. , Volkodav O. V.
Published: September 2024

Background. The issues of treatment of posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) in premature infants, aimed to eliminate disorders of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics, remain relevant.Aim. Improving the PHH treatment in premature infants.Materials and methods. The analysis of the treatment of 350 premature infants with PHH for the period 2000–2023 (Crimea). Two groups are allocated: in 194 children (group 1), standard step-by-step treatment was performed, including lumbar punctures, ventricular-subgaleal drainage and ventricular-peritoneal shunting; in 156 children (group 2), the treatment included the option of coronary-translambdoid subarachno-ventriculostomy at the initial stage of the PHH (Patent No. RU2715535C1) and ventricular-subarachnoid stenting with the progression of PHH (Patent No. RU2721455C1).Results. It is noted that the dynamics of the formation of PHH is due to a complex of pathological factors in the acute (7 days), subacute (up to 3 weeks) and chronic period (after 3 weeks) after intracranial hemorrhages. In the acute and subacute period, with a high risk of recurrent hemorrhages, primary disorders of CSF dynamics with occlusive PHH, in the chronic period secondary disorders of CSF dynamics with progressive absorption disorder. The inclusion of the options of coronary-translambdoid subarachno-ventriculostomy and ventricular-subarachnoid stenting in the standard protocol allowed to expand the pathogenic treatment at the stages of formation of primary and secondary disorders of CSF dynamics. There is a reduction in the time of rehabilitation of the CSF from the blood with coronary-translambdoid subarachno-ventriculostomy + lumbar punctures up to 2 weeks, recovery of outflow and absorption of CSF with ventricular-subarachnoid stenting + ventricular-subgaleal drainage + lumbar punctures up to 6 weeks after surgery with PHH compensation in 73,7 % (p<0.001).Conclusion. The obtained result allows us to consider the effectiveness of including the proposed options in a modern treatment algorithm for PHH in premature infants. The terms of hospitalization and number of complications reduced, the results of treatment are improved.
Comparative analysis of treatment results of craniotomy and external closed drain in patients with chronic subdural hematomas
Authors: Zykina E. D. , Ognev P. V. , Babichev K. N. , Kravtsov M. N. , Parfenov V. E. , Manukovskiy V. A.
Published: September 2024

Aim. To conduct a comparative analysis of the treatment results of the patients with chronic subdural hematoma using two methods: closed external drainage and craniotomy.Materials and methods. The data of 55 patients with chronic subdural hematoma operated in the I.I. Dzhanelidze St. Petersburg Research Institute of Emergency Medicine from 2019 to mid-2023 was analyses retrospectively. Depending on the treatment method, patients were divided into 2 groups: external subdural drains (n = 30, 55.5 %) and evacuation of hematoma via craniotomy (n = 25, 45.5 %). The patients in the groups were comparable in clinical features, radiological characteristics and the Charlson comorbidity index. In the postoperative period, the following were assessed: hematoma thickness and displacement of median structures, occurrence of surgical complications, and mortality.Results. There were no differences between the groupsin the midline shift, the frequency of postoperative complications, reoperation and deaths. The thickness of the hematomas according to the control computed tomography scans of the brain was lower in the craniotomy group, but this did not determine the outcome of treatment. Patients with a Charlson Comorbidity Index value of 4 points or higher were significantly more likely to have an unfavorable outcome. The sensitivity and specificity of the index in predicting an unfavorable outcome was 71.4 and 69.7 %, respectively.Conclusion. There were no differencesin the effectiveness of craniotomy and externalsubdural drains of chronic subdural hematoma. In this regard, it is necessary to give preference to minimally invasive methods of treatment. Assessment of the comorbid status allows predicting an unfavorable outcome of treatment.
The Complicated Rise of Social Emotional Learning in the United States: Implications for Contemporary Policy and Practice
Authors: Dalrymple Kelsey A. , Phillips Joel M.
Published: September 2024

In this article examining the history of social emotional learning (SEL) in the United States, Kelsey A. Dalrymple and Joel M. Phillips use an intellectual history approach to demonstrate that the development of contemporary SEL was significantly influenced by different sociocultural, political, and economic factors. They highlight how metaphorical wars waged by presidential administrations from the 1960s to the 1990s shaped public policy and societal attitudes toward minoritized and marginalized groups and describe how education became a key strategy to battle many of the perceived ills and behaviors associated with those groups. Outlining ongoing debates on SEL, they argue that acknowledging the racialized and socioeconomic roots of SEL can help inform contemporary policy and practice and also educate advocates and critics alike on the ways SEL may serve to address and/or perpetuate long-standing social injustices.
Estimating the Capacity of Railway Platforms and Stations
Authors: Bosina Ernst , Roth Raphael , Meli Jonas
Published: September 2024

Knowing the capacity and the speed-density relation for different facility parts is a key component for a sustainable station design. But as the behaviour of pedestrians on railway platforms is complex, detailed data from railway stations is needed, which only became available recently. By using real-life tracking data from different railway stations in Switzerland, a method to estimate the capacity for different facility elements was derived and applied to the data aiming at verifying or improving the existing design values.
As expressed in the fundamental diagram, the speed-density relation was useful in addressing these issues. The speed-density-flow relation was plotted at different levels ranging from a whole platform section to areas covering only a few square meters. Waiting pedestrians were treated separately to reflect their specific behaviour. Afterwards, the Kladek-curve proposed by Weidmann was fitted to the data using different parameter values. Although the data is biased towards low densities, the capacity of each area can be estimated using the fitted curve.
The results show that the flow-density curves show a good fit to the mean of each density bin. Nevertheless, a large scatter of the individual data points exists. The derived maximum flow is considerably different depending on the measurement location and the area size and is generally lower than average values from literature. It is expected that the complex behaviour of pedestrians in railway stations and platforms has a significant influence on these differences, which therefore needs to be considered for station design.
A case of amebiasis with multiple liver abscesses: A way to diagnosis
Authors: Burgasova Olga A. , Lebedev Sergei S. , Klimova Iuliia A.
Published: September 2024

Amebiasis is a protozoal disease common for tropical countries. It is not frequently diagnosed in Central Russia, and is mainly seen in travelers, people with immunodeficiency, as well as in men who have sex with men. The main manifestation of the disease is intestinal damage with the development of diarrhea. With the hematogenic spread of the pathogen, extra-intestinal lesions of different organs may develop with the formation of abscesses in them. The liver, lungs, brain, and skin are most often involved in the inflammatory process. In this article, we describe a case of extrahepatic amebiasis with multiple liver abscesses, which presented difficulties in diagnosis. We provide details of observation and key laboratory findings as well as results of radiological examinations. Appearance of imported amebiasis in the Moscow region proves its actual importance and significance of timely diagnosis and etiotropic therapy. The aim of the article is to draw attention to the problem of diagnosis and prophylaxis of amebiasis in Central Russia as a result of migration and tourism to endemic territories.
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of cases and detection of pathogens’ markers of tick-borne infections in the Tomsk region
Authors: Ilyinskikh Ekaterina N. , Bondarenko Evgeny I. , Voronkova Olga V. , Karpova Maria R. , Filatova Evgenia N. , Reshetova Alina V. , Poltoratskaya Tatyana N. , Sizova Natalya N. , Koryakova Olga S.
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: Among the spectrum of the tick-borne infections, Lyme borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis are most often recorded in the Tomsk region, however it is obviously that possible range of the pathogens is not limited to these ones.
AIM: To make epidemiological and clinical characteristics of cases and detect frequencies of pathogen’s markers of tick-borne infections among adult patients applying serological and molecular genetic techniques in the Tomsk region during 2020–2023.
METHODS: A single-center prospective sample study was conducted applying a comprehensive approach in peripheral blood specimens obtained from 197 patients with suspected tick-borne infections hospitalized during 2020–2023. To verify the diagnoses of tick-borne encephalitis or Lyme borreliosis, specific immunoglobulins of classes M and G to the antigens of virus of tick-borne encephalitis and Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. were determined in paired blood serum samples applying enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Additionally, the polymerase chain reaction was used to detect genetic markers of virus of tick-borne encephalitis, B. burgdorferi s.l., B. miyamotoi, Rickettsia spp., Coxiella burnetii, and Francisella tularensis. Epidemiological surveillance data of incidence rates of tick-borne infections obtained from official reports were analyzed as well. MS Office Excel 2010 software was used to calculate frequency morbidity measures.
RESULTS: We verified the final diagnosis of tick-borne encephalitis in 52 (26.4%) patients, Lyme borreliosis in 116 (58.9%) patients, co-infection of tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme borreliosis 15 (7.6%) patients, hard tick relapsing fever caused by B. miyamotoi in 8 (4.1%) patients, coinfection of Q fever caused by C. burnetii with tick-borne encephalitis or Lyme borreliosis in 4 (2.0%) patients, and coinfection of tularemia with tick-borne encephalitis or Lyme borreliosis in 2 (1.0%) cases. We identified markers of tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme borreliosis pathogens by polymerase chain reaction in 3.6% and 4.1% of the patients. Most number of individuals with tick bites, and the highest incidence rates of Lyme borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis were recorded in the suburbs of Tomsk. The age groups of 40–59 years, and elderly people 60 years and older were predominated among the patients.
CONCLUSIONS: It was found out that, in addition to Lyme borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis, there were such tick-borne infections as tick relapsing fever, Q fever, and tularemia in the Tomsk region in the 2020–2023 period.
Transthyretin amyloidosis. Fundamentals of pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis
Authors: Shavlovsky Mikhail M. , Gudkova A. Ya. , Krutikov A. N. , Antimonova Olga I.
Published: September 2024

Among the 42 human amyloidoses described to date the so-called systemic transthyretin amyloidosis, which comprises hereditary forms (more than 140 variants in accordance with the number of identified mutations in the transthyretin gene) and a sporadic form without structural changes in the gene and the protein, is of particular interest. This review summarizes modern understandings of pathogenesis of transthyretin amyloidosis. The symptoms of different forms of transthyretin amyloidosis, issues of early diagnosis, differential diagnosis (including within the group of amyloidoses), advanced therapy and prognosis are considered. Special attention is given to the non-mutant form of transthyretin amyloidosis, the so-called senile amyloidosis, which significantly complicates the course of underlying pathologies in the age group older than 70 years and is still poorly diagnosed. A quite high occurrence of non-mutant form of transthyretin amyloidosis makes it to be considered as a socially significant disease.
СТВОРЕННЯ ТОПОЛОГІЇ ДРУКОВАНИХ ПЛАТ ЗА ДОПОМОГОЮ ФОТОПОЛІМЕРНИХ АДИТИВНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ 3D ДРУКУ
Authors: Невлюдов Ігор Шакирович , Разумов-Фризюк Євгеній Анатолійович , Нікітін Дмитро Олександрович , Близнюк Данило Сергійович , Стрілець Роман Євгенійович
Published: September 2024

У цій статті розглянуті можливості застосування адитивних технологи 3D-друку плат із застосуванням фотополімерних принтерів SLA, DLP та LCD. Запропонована в статті технологія, що дозволяє об'єднати в один етап виробничі процеси нанесення маски та експонування, яка відрізняється від традиційного методу фотолітографії. Описаний принцип дії експериментальної установки на базі LCD принтера. В ході експериментів методом фотополімерних масок були отримані зразки тестових друкованих плат, якість яких (підтравлювання торців доріжок, відхилення геометричних розмірів при травленні) порівняли з платою, виконаною з використанням фоторезистивної плівки. У програмі IBM SPSS Statistics були отримані результати досліджень та побудована множинна лінійна регресійна модель впливу технологічних параметрів експонування фотополімерних смол на збереження геометричних розмірів топології друкованих плат.
ВПЛИВ ДЕФОРМАЦІЙНИХ ПРОЦЕСІВ І СТРУКТУРНО-ФАЗОВИХ ПЕРЕТВОРЕНЬ НА ЗНОСОСТІЙКІСТЬ КОНТАКТНИХ ПОВЕРХОНЬ
Authors: Мікосянчик Оксана Олександрівна , Токарук Віталій Володимирович , Мнацаканов Рудольф Георгійович , Занько Сергій Миколайович , Жосан Олександр Юрійович
Published: September 2024

Проведено аналіз дифрактограм поверхневих шарів металу при терті в умовах кочення з різним ступенем проковзування. Розглянуто механізми зміцнення контактних поверхонь внаслідок їх структурної пристосованості при терті. Встановлено, що підвищення ступеня проковзування призводить до інтенсифікації дифузійних процесів, підвищення температури в зоні фрикційного контакту, зростання градієнту швидкості зсуву, забезпечуючи утворення карбідних та аустенітних фаз, аморфізацію приповерхневих шарів металу. Розглянуто вплив структурно-деформаційних змін в поверхневих та приповерхневих шарів контактних поверхонь на їх зносостійкість.
Gender Recognition from Selfie Images by Merging Convolutional Neural Networks with Genetic Algorithms
Authors: Farouk Esraa
Published: September 2024

Human gender plays an imperative role as social construct and an essential form of an individual’s personality. Gender recognition is a fundamental task for human beings. It is highly reflected in social communication, forensic science, surveillance, and target marketing. Gender recognition previously depended only on standard face images. Using the term “standard” means that the image was taken in a standard light without any background variations and without any cropped parts. But this type of image is not found in real-world. These images are called non-standard images, as they have a lot of variations, like illumination and head pose. The image may also have a lot of faces, where one of them may wear sunglasses or other accessories. Using this type of image will affect the accuracy results of gender recognition approaches. Nowadays, selfie images appear as they are unconstrained images. People take selfie images of themselves. Selfie images are very complex, as some parts of the images are cropped and damaged. This paper proposes a (CNNGA) technique for gender recognition from selfie images by merging a deep learning approach with genetic algorithms. The proposed technique achieves 90.2% accuracy in recognizing gender from the selfie dataset. The experiments use various challenge datasets, which are widely adopted in the scientific community like LFW, Data Hub, FERET, and Caltech-web Faces.
VFD-based Coordinated Centralized/decentralized Control to Support Offshore Electrical Power Systems with Wind Power Penetration
Authors: Callegari João Marcus Soares , Brandao Danilo Iglesias
Published: September 2024

This paper proposes a coordinated centralized/decentralized control designed to concomitantly manage the power factor and mitigate voltage variations at the main feeder of an oil and gas offshore platform. The centralized action (i.e., power factor control) is decoupled from the decentralized one (i.e., voltage support) due to the significant disparity in dynamics of the commands sent to the active front-end variable frequency drives (AFE-VFDs). The AFE-VFDs are embedded with a proposed V-Q inverse droop curve, while being remotely coordinated by a central controller using a low-bandwidth communication link. Unlike other strategies, the proposed control is effective in handling unplanned events and unpredictable disturbances. Simulations are conducted to compare the proposed strategy with a literature solution considering a typical Brazilian floating production storage and offloading platform, from Mero Oil Field.
Obraz powstania łódzkiego (21–25.06.1905) w lokalnej prasie polskojęzycznej
Authors: Mazurkiewicz Adam
Published: September 2024

Powstanie łódzkie, to najważniejszy epizod walki zbrojnej podczas rewolucji 1905 roku, mający miejsce w Królestwie Polskim. Było ono konsekwencją narastających od początku XX wieku napięć społeczno-ekonomicznych w Rosji. Miało charakter spontanicznego zrywu robotników, stanowiąc zarazem kulminację wcześniejszych starć, do których dochodziło na łódzkich ulicach. Wydarzenia te relacjonowane były w prasie o zasięgu zarówno lokalnym, jak i ponad zaborami oraz międzynarodowym. Szczególne miejsce relacjom z jego przebiegu przypadło dwóm – ideologicznie opozycyjnym – pismom, relacjonującym (jako miejscowe) wybuch i losy powstania oraz jego uczestników in statu nascendii. Były to: zorientowany prawicowo „Rozwój” oraz postrzegany jako ośrodek myśli lewicowej „Goniec Łódzki”. Oba pisma – przy zróżnicowanej strategii opisywania powstania – były też, co nie jest bez znaczenia, gazetami codziennymi, mogącymi reagować na wydarzenia (w odróżnieniu od tygodników) w sposób natychmiastowy.
Celem szkicu jest analiza sposobów, jakimi – w realiach funkcjonowania cenzury – ówczesna polskojęzyczna prasa łódzka informowała o wydarzeniach rozgrywających się in statu nascendii. Punktem wyjścia było założenie dominującej roli prasy codziennej w ukazywaniu losów łódzkiej rewolucji. W tym celu wykorzystano metodę filologiczną, wspomaganą krytyką retoryczną.
Lektura różnych genologicznie tekstów, poświęconych czerwcowemu powstaniu, uświadamia rolę, jaką w opisie wypadków odegrały: język ezopowy oraz nacisk na szczegół, zastępujący całościowy opis, w myśl zasady pars pro toto. Wyniki analizy omawianych przekazów pozwalają na pogłębienie wiedzy na temat tekstowego obrazu opisywanych wydarzeń.
„Czytać w kawiarni w Warszawie wśród roztargnienia” – satyra polityczna i humor w gazecie „Nowa Polska” 1831 rok
Authors: Karpińska Małgorzata
Published: September 2024

Gazeta „Nowa Polska” o podtytule „dziennik polityczny i naukowy” zaczęła wychodzić w Warszawie od 5 stycznia 1831 r. jako organ środowisk radykalnych. Wśród jej współpracowników byli m.in. Kamil i Maurycy Mochnaccy, Ludwik Nabielak czy Adam Gurowski. Gazeta, czytywana w kawiarniach, ale też na ulicach i placach Warszawy, od pierwszego numeru prowadziła ostrą polemikę z wszystkimi pozostałymi środowiskami politycznymi. Nie zawsze jednak podejmowała poważne debaty i odwoływała się do merytorycznych, czy naukowych jak sugerował jej podtytuł argumentów. Zarówno młody wiek większości jej twórców, jak i krąg odbiorców skłaniał redakcję do działań bezkompromisowych, do bezpardonowych krytyk. Bardzo często bronią wycelowaną w adwersarzy był humor. Satyra polityczna, cięte bon moty, a czasem i niewyszukane drwiny miały oddziaływać nie tylko na rozum, ale też na uczucia czytelników. Poszerzały też znacznie krąg czytelników. Artykuł prezentuje główne kierunki satyry, osoby, które stały się szczególnym przedmiotem kpin, postawy i decyzje, które najczęściej wyśmiewano. Tematem analizy jest też rodzaj stosowania humoru dla dyskredytacji przeciwników politycznych.
Opieka zdrowotna i relacje lekarz – pacjent w satyryczno- -humorystycznych interpretacjach czasopisma „Kolce” (1871–1914)
Authors: Napierała Anita
Published: September 2024

Zmiany, które zachodziły w drugiej połowie XIX w. na ziemiach polskich w obszarze opieki zdrowotnej, związane z jej rosnącą dostępnością, popularyzacją wiedzy medycznej i profilaktycznej, stopniowo zwiększały społeczne zaufanie do medycyny i jej przedstawicieli. Jednocześnie narastała krytyka, która koncentrowała się na różnych niedomaganiach i wadach ówczesnej opieki zdrowotnej. Jedną z form tej krytyki były humor i satyra prezentowane w czasopismach humorystyczno-satyrycznych. W formie właściwej dla tego gatunku dziennikarstwa przedstawiano „realia” opieki medycznej, przy okazji kreując – w krzywym zwierciadle – wizerunek doktora XIX w. Artykuł omawia wyżej wymienione zagadnienia w kontekście humoru medycznego zawartego w czasopiśmie humorystyczno-satyrycznym „Kolce”, które ukazywało się w Warszawie w latach 1871–1914 i należało do najbardziej popularnych czasopism tego rodzaju. Wykreowany w „Kolcach” obraz opieki zdrowotnej, w tym lekarzy i ich relacji z pacjentami, choć w pewnej mierze oparty na stereotypowych i schematycznych ujęciach, ukazuje interesujące, społeczne aspekty funkcjonowania opieki zdrowotnej w drugiej połowie XIX w.
„Zasuszone kwiatki”. Komiczny obraz edukacji w polskiej literaturze popularnej XIX wieku na tle ówczesnej kultury śmiechu
Authors: Grzybowski Przemysław Paweł
Published: September 2024

Artykuł ten zawiera sprawozdanie z badań poświęconych występującym w polskiej literaturze popularnej XIX w. komicznym treściom związanym z edukacją – zarówno tej w sferze rodzinnej, jak i będącej elementem publicznego systemu oświaty. Na podstawie analizy treści 47 utworów literackich, autor wskazuje najistotniejsze wzory osobowe i wątki komiczne związane z edukacją, przedstawiając je na tle ówczesnej kultury śmiechu oraz okoliczności recepcji komizmu.
Conhecimento tecnológico de alunos da EaD: análises sobre os resultados do Survey TPACK aplicado a estudantes de licenciatura
Authors: Oliveira Edison Trombeta de
Published: September 2024

Os saberes para que os professores ensinem no século XXI envolvem os conhecimentos pedagógico, tecnológico e de conteúdos – Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK). Para identificação dos níveis de competência em cada um dos domínios do TPACK, foi desenvolvido um survey que, para esta pesquisa, foi traduzido, adaptado e aplicado a estudantes de quatro cursos de licenciatura (Física, Química, Biologia e Matemática) de uma universidade pública a distância. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho objetiva analisar e divulgar a parte dos resultados da aplicação do survey traduzida para o português brasileiro, realizada no contexto desta pesquisa, referente ao conhecimento tecnológico. No questionário, há perguntas do estilo múltipla escolha e dissertativa. Como resultados das questões fechadas, percebe-se que os licenciandos que responderam ao questionário se percebem com padrões satisfatórios de domínio do uso das tecnologias; já na pergunta aberta, ficou registrado que, para os respondentes, o fato de estudar a distância é decisivo na melhora do domínio do conteúdo tecnológico.
Dampak Bullying pada Remaja Laki-laki Feminin: Studi Telaah Literatur
Authors: Zaidan Abdullah , Yoenanto Nono Hery
Published: September 2024

Laki-laki feminin banyak mengalami tekanan dari masyarakat, seperti bullying dan pengucilan, dengan harapan mereka mengikuti norma gender yang berlaku. Hal tersebut menjadi tekanan tersendiri dan berdampak pada dinamika psikologis mereka. Artikel ini ditulis dengan tujuan mempelajari dampak dari bullying pada laki-laki feminin. Artikel ini disusun menggunakan metode scoping review berdasarkan penelitian terdahulu bersumber dari Google Scholar yang terbit antara tahun 2014-2023. Berdasarkan hasil analisis lima literatur mengungkapkan bahwa laki-laki feminin mengalami dampak psikologis pada aspek emosional: rasa ketidakamanan, kecemasan, merasa kesepian, serta merasa tidak bahagia. Aspek emosional berpengaruh pada aspek kognitif dan perilakunya: self-esteem yang menurun, kemampuan akademik menurun, serta menurunnya fungsi sosial seperti ketidakberdayaan, menarik diri serta menurunnya kompetensi sosial. Implikasi dari penelitian, yaitu untuk membangun lingkungan yang inklusif, menanamkan empati dan menghargai perbedaan, membuat program anti-bullying, serta dukungan terhadap korban bullying.
Influence of implant number on the retention and support of mandibular overdentures
Authors: Al-Bdrany Ahmed A. , Sadoon Mohammed M.
Published: September 2024

Background: There are two distinct categories of attachments—magnetic attachments and positioner attachments—currently in use for dental implants. Many implants required for implant-retained overdentures need support from implant-retained overdentures. Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of different implant numbers and attachment types on the retention and support of implant-retained overdentures. Methods: This experimental work involved the utilization of a model that replicated a mandibular edentulous arch, a total of five models. Within this model, seven dental implant analogues were implanted to mimic the tooth positioning observed in the natural dentition. Thirty-five titanium dental implant analogues (Dentium, South Korea) were employed in this study. A total of ten overdenture housings were fabricated using 3D printer acrylic resin, with each housing including a specific type of attachment (magnetic and positioner attachment). These attachments were equipped with three loops that were affixed to the occlusal surface of the housing. Subsequently, three chains were connected between the loops and a force gauge testing equipment. Results: The positioner was found to be more retentive and supportive than the magnetic one in the three directions of the dislodgement test as well as under unilateral and bilateral load, according to an independent t-test comparing magnetic and positioner attachment (p<0.05). Conclusion: Depending on the method of attachment that is used, variations in implant number have varying effects on the retention and support of an implant-held overdenture.
Unusual odontogenic keratocyst with impacted maxillary central incisor: A diagnosis challenge
Authors: Purnamasari Shinta , Marks Luc A. M. , Devi Oktaviani Paramita , Merlynike Leo Leviena , Mulyawan Indra , Rahayu Retno Pudji , Saskianti Tania
Published: September 2024

Background: Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is considered an odontogenic cyst, with the unique clinical characteristics of this entity being local destruction, aggressive behavior, a high recurrence rate, specific histopathologic features, and the tendency for multiple lesions when associated with syndromes. Odontogenic keratocyst accounts for 12–14% of all cysts in the jaws. Purpose: The aim of this case report is to present an unusual odontogenic keratocyst associated with impacted maxillary central incisor, case management of anterior maxilla odontogenic keratocyst involving an adjacent tooth, and its postoperative six-month follow-up. Case: A 13-year-old female patient was referred to the Universitas Airlangga Hospital with a complaint that her upper front teeth had not erupted. The parents revealed that the patient had suffered trauma from falling down the stairs at the age of four, i.e., eight years ago. Case Management: The cyst was enucleated together with the associated permanent upper right central incisor, retained deciduous upper right central incisor, the permanent upper right lateral incisor, and upper right canine. Post surgical treatment, the patient used a partial denture to increase her self-confidence. Conclusion: Enucleation of the cyst with extraction of the permanent teeth should be performed to avoid recurrence of the OKC. Periodic radiographic evaluation is required with long-term follow-up.
A neglected ocular tuberculosis without antitubercular therapy: A case report
Authors: Oktaliani Rahayu , Idrus Elfa Ali
Published: September 2024

Ocular tuberculosis (TB) is one of the causes of uveitis, but there is often a skepticism and lack of acceptance regarding this diagnosis. We present a case of a-62-year-old female patient who complained of blurred vision, pain, and redness in her right eye. These symptoms had persisted for the past 16 months. The latest visual acuity in the right eye was 0.0167, and in the left eye was 0.63. Upon examination, keratic precipitates were found in the right eye, along with flare and cells +1/+1, pupil seclusion, a cloudy lens, and opacity in the posterior segment. The left eye was within normal limits. The patient was diagnosed with panuveitis of the right eye due to ocular TB and a complicated cataract. She had been referred by the local general hospital with complaints of blurred vision and was initially diagnosed with anterior uveitis due to ocular TB based on clinical presentation and positive Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) test results. The patient was then referred back to the Internal Medicine Department of the local general hospital and the community health centre to start the anti-tuberculosis therapy (ATT). However, the patient refused treatment and, as a result, did not receive anti-tuberculosis drugs. Panuveitis TB, without adequate treatment, can lead to a poor prognosis.
Enhancing loyalty in Islamic hospitals: Exploring customer experience as mediating variables
Authors: Purnama Chamdan , Rahmah Mirhamida , Fatmah Dinda , Hasani Syaiful , Rahmah Yusriyah , Rahmah Zakiyah Zulfa , Mulyono Sugeng , Anam Chairul
Published: September 2024

Purpose – This study investigates the impact of service quality and corporate image on customer experience and loyalty within health institutions.Methodology – Utilizing a correlation research design, data were collected from 80 hospital patients using a purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using regression analysis in SPSS version 25.Findings – The findings reveal that Service quality and corporate image significantly enhance customer experience. Moreover, while service quality directly influences loyalty, the impact of corporate image on loyalty is mediated by customer experience.Implications – The study suggests Hospitals should focus on improving service efficiency, communication, and patient satisfaction in order to strengthen patient loyalty. Additionally, cultivating a positive corporate image through patient interactions can further enhance the customer experience, leading to increased loyalty. Originality – This study introduces a novel conceptual model that integrates customer experience as a mediating variable to explain loyalty dynamics in health institutions. This study's contributions are particularly relevant for hospital management, although the relatively small sample size may limit the broader applicability of the results.
Adjustment to university by students in Canada, Spain, and Ecuador: distress and identity issues
Authors: Gfellner Barbara M. , Cordoba Ana I. , Cordero-Hermida Maria Fernanda
Published: September 2024

A crisis in mental health is seen in the escalation of psychological difficulties among university students at a time in their life when they are experiencing increased challenges dealing with identity concerns. In this study, we examined the alignment of psychiatric symptoms with developmental psychopathology to clarify associations between these diverse approaches to students’ mental health. The focus is on the severity of psychiatric symptoms in conjunction with students categorized in terms of identity distress. Identity distress refers to the experience of extreme uncertainty and dysfunction related to personal identity issues that are critical during the lifespan. The Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS-34) was used to assess clinical diagnoses, while the Identity Distress Scale measured upset and uncertainty related to identity issues. The outcome measure evaluated scholastic, interpersonal, and affective functioning at university. Participants included 1,704 students from Canada, Spain, and Ecuador (with a median age of 19 years). Taken together, 20.8% of the sample was classified with identity distress, 36% with moderate to severe psychological problems, and 64% were classified as flourishing, meaning that they experienced neither psychological symptoms nor serious identity difficulties. Despite differences between the countries, the predicted alignment of psychological symptom severity in relation to identity distress was supported and associated with students’ adjustment to university. The findings underscore the importance of addressing identity disturbances in conjunction with clinical diagnosis to meet the functional mental health needs of university students. The need for culturally sensitive interventions and research is emphasized.
Exact Closed-Form M/D/c Queueing Delay Formula
Authors: Wong David Tung Chong
Published: September 2024

It has been more than a century since Erlang published his paper in 1909. The classical queueing system for the M/D/c queue has been investigated by many authors. The key is to find the roots of an equation using explicit or numerical methods. We present an alternate form of explicit solution(s) of this/these root(s) using the Lambert-W function in this paper. In addition, the unsaturated probabilities of the number of customers in the system is derived explicitly in terms of this/these root(s). Finally, the mean number of customers in the system and the mean queueing delay are obtained from these probabilities. The exact queueing delay formula for the M/D/c queue is expressed in closed-form in terms of the root(s). Numerical results show that they are in excellent agreement with the numerical results published by Seelen, Tijms and Van Hoorn.
Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Social Media Threat Intelligence
Authors: Olaoluwa Favour , Potter Kaledio
Published: September 2024

In the digital age, social media platforms have become a significant source of both information and misinformation, presenting challenges and opportunities for threat intelligence. Natural Language Processing (NLP) has emerged as a powerful tool for extracting actionable insights from the vast amounts of unstructured text generated on these platforms. This paper explores the application of NLP techniques to enhance social media threat intelligence, focusing on methodologies for detecting and analyzing threats such as disinformation, cyberbullying, and extremist content. We examine various NLP approaches, including sentiment analysis, topic modeling, and entity recognition, and their effectiveness in identifying and mitigating potential risks. The paper also addresses the challenges associated with processing social media data, such as dealing with slang, context, and multilingual content. By leveraging NLP, organizations can improve their ability to monitor and respond to emerging threats in real-time, ultimately enhancing their overall security posture. The findings suggest that while NLP offers significant benefits, it must be complemented by human expertise and ethical considerations to ensure accurate and responsible threat assessment.
Studies on Square Wave and Cyclic Voltammetric Behavior of 1,2- and 1,4-Dihydroxybenzenes and Their Derivatives in Acetic Acid, Ethyl Acetate and in Their Mixtures
Authors: Kiss László
Published: September 2024

Keywords: Dihydroxybenzenes; Acetic acid; Ethyl acetate; Microelectrode; Voltammetry
Real-Time Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Oklahoma Wastewater through Allele-Specific RT-qPCR
Authors: Shelton Kristen , Deshpande Gargi N , Sanchez Gilson J , Vogel Jason , Miller A Caitlin , Florea Gabriel , Jeffries Erin R , De Leon Kara B. , Stevenson Bradley , Kuhn Katrin Gaardbo
Published: September 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, wastewater surveillance was used to monitor community transmission of SARS-CoV-2. As new genetic variants emerged, the need for timely identification of these variants in wastewater became an important focus. In response to increased reports of Omicron transmission across the United States, the Oklahoma Wastewater Surveillance team utilized allele-specific RT-qPCR assays to detect and differentiate variants, such as Omicron, from other variants found in wastewater in Oklahoma. The PCR assays showed presence of the Omicron variant in Oklahoma on average two weeks before official reports, which was confirmed through genomic sequencing of selected wastewater samples. Through continued surveillance from November 2021 to January 2022, we also demonstrated the transition from prevalence of the Delta variant to prevalence of the Omicron variant in local communities. We further assessed how this transition correlated with certain demographic factors characterizing each community. Our results highlight RT-qPCR assays as a rapid, simple and cost-effective method for monitoring community spread of SARS-CoV-2 genetic variants in wastewater. Additionally, they demonstrate that specific demographic factors such as ethnic composition and household income can correlate with the timing of SARS-CoV-2 variant introduction and spread.
Interplay Between Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Cancer Stem Cells: Unveiling Potential Therapeutic Avenues
Authors: Chatterjee Subhajit
Published: September 2024

The global prevalence of cancer is on the rise, and while targeted therapies, early diagnosis, im-munotherapies, and conventional personalized chemotherapy have significantly upgraded out-comes for cancer patients, there is still a significant likelihood that cancer cannot be fully eradi-cated. Cancer stem-like cells (CSCs) and Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) exhibit pivotal roles in cancer cell metastasis, tumor recurrence, chemotherapy resistance, and cancer cell death, among other processes. This review aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying EMT and CSCs, their interplay, associated signaling pathways, and regulation of the EMT process and the initiation of CSCs. EMT induction confers mesenchymal properties and the potential of cancer cells to adopt the CSC state. These processes are intricately associated with the regulation of Notch and Wnt signaling pathways, transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), as well as the expres-sion of miRNAs. Further exploring the relationship between EMT and CSCs is essential for the development of new chemotherapeutic strategies and the identification of novel therapeutic tar-gets, and hence, the development of therapeutic strategies targeting EMT, or CSCs holds promise for improving cancer therapy.