bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Morpho-anatomical traits of Cysticercus pisiformis in European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Authors: Mykhailiutenko S. , Kruchynenko O. , Kuzmenko L. , Klymenko O. , Dmytrenko N.
Published: January 2025

The study was conducted in the laboratory of the Department of Parasitology and Veterinary-Sanitary Examination of the Poltava State Agrarian University. In total, 154 slaughtered rabbits of the Grey Giant breed aged 3-4 months, reared at private farms of the Poltava region (Ukraine) were examined. The aim of the research was to establish differential morphological and metrical features of metacestodes isolated from domestic rabbits. Only one species, Cysticercus pisiformis was recorded; invasion rate was 17.53%. White-grey bubbles were found on the serous membranes of the abdominal and, less often, thoracic cavities. The ultrastructural characteristics of the main parts of the scolex, such as suckers, rostellum and hooks are given. The morphometric characteristics of metacestodes collected from male and female rabbits were slightly different. The study of chitinoid hooks had the greatest diagnostic value. A statistically significant variation was noted for large and small hooks. Thus, the average size of large and small hooks was likely to be smaller by 1.33 and 3.37%, respectively in samples obtained from female rabbits. The metacestodes isolated from female rabbits were larger than those obtained from male rabbits regarding length of the handle of the large (114.28 μm vs. 105.26 μm) and small hooks (43.06 μm vs. 39.3 μm, respectively).
Relationship between blood antioxidant paraoxonase-1 and the offspring yield in Hair goats
Authors: Dursun S.
Published: January 2025

Small ruminants bring unproductive pastures to the economy with products such as meat and milk. Although the management of Hair goats is difficult compared to that of sheep, they make better use of unproductive pastures than sheep. The birth rate of Hair goats is high, but the multiple birth rate is quite low. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the antioxidant paraoxonase-1 (PON-1), and the offspring yield in Hair goats. In the second week of September, 100 females were randomly selected and blood samples were taken 15 days before the introduction of male goats to the herd from both males and females. Blood was taken from the same animals again before starting milking in May. Paraoxonase-1 values were found to be low and significantly different in both sexes in October compared to May. There was a statistical difference (P≤0.05) in PON-1 level in terms of gender and birth type. The PON-1 level of Hair goats that gave birth to twins was like that of male goats and goats with single birth, while it was insignificant between single-birth and infertile goats. It was found that a low PON-1 value was associated with low fertility whereas twin births were closely related to high value of PON-1. PON-1 was found to be important for multiple births (P≤0.05). As a result, it was concluded that the PON-1 level increased the birth rate and offspring yield in Hair goats.
Influences antiques sur le ‘rêve-programme’ dans la littérature narrative des XIIe–XIIIe siècles
Authors: Németh Linda
Published: January 2025

The aim of our study is to explain and define the ‘dream-program’ in its relation to the premonitory dream, based on the definitions introduced by Herman Braet. Although the ‘dream-program’ has drawn on a variety of traditions, our study focuses on the effects of dream material borrowed from Antiquity. In our paper we attempt to explain meaningful dreams through ancient classification systems and their literary manifestations in the French medieval literature. As the ‘dream-program’ is more common in twelfth-century narrative literature, our textual examples dating mainly from this period allow us to define sub-categories according to dream scenarios, thus broadening our reflections on the concept. Our ambition is to (re)explore this type of dream, which essentially claims a literary status and a cultural dimension.
Analysis of Changes in Korea's Agricultural and Food Export Markets Using Constant Market Share Analysis
Authors:   Korea Association for International Commerce and Information, Park Hyun-Hee
Published: January 2025

The export of agricultural and food products from Korea has been steadily growing in the global market, with an expanding market share in major export destinations. This study evaluates the export competitiveness of Korea's agricultural and food products and analyzes the market share changes and characteristics of key export destinations, including the United States, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan, using Korea's export data and market share statistics from 1999 to 2022. Based on this analysis, the following implications are derived: First, tailored strategies that reflect the diverse consumer trends and policy factors specific to each country are necessary. Second, the development of premium agricultural and food products, as well as health food products, should be strengthened to address intensifying global competition. Third, marketing activities linked to cultural content should be expanded in countries where the influence of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) is strong. Fourth, marketing strategies that emphasize sustainability and eco-friendliness align with global consumer trends. Lastly, policy support is needed to improve export logistics systems and provide overseas marketing assistance to enhance international competitiveness.
Cluster Analysis of Paperless Trade Implementation in Customs Procedures: Case Study of Uzbekistan
Authors:   Korea Association for International Commerce and Information, Jamoliddinov Abduvokhid Jamoliddinov Abduvokhid , Lee Yoon
Published: January 2025

This paper provides cluster analysis and comparative analysis (Singapore, Turkey, and the Philippines) of trade facilitation implementation in customs related procedures of Uzbekistan. The study assesses 60 variables based on the data from UN Regional Commissions (2015-2023), related to paperless trade in customs. Major findings show significant gaps in Uzbekistan's trade facilitation adoption rate with the lack of a National Trade Facilitation Committee, underdeveloped electronic single window systems, and lack of risk management. Uzbekistan shows lower indicators than the comparison countries in certain areas. Our paper includes theoretical and practical contributions, providing a roadmap for Uzbekistan to advance its paperless trade framework and align with global standards.
Importance of Macroeconomics in the Analysis of the Country’s Economic Health
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Ruiz Padilla Guillermo David , Flórez Álvarez Elvis Gustavo , Medina Berrocal Ruth Dinora
Published: January 2025

To talk about macroeconomics without pointing out the concept of economics as a social science is to start out of context, even though the reader may have an idea of what this means. When we speak of economics in general terms, we refer to that part of the social science that studies behavior in terms of the management of the resources available to meet their needs. Its particularity is that this study goes from the individual aspects to the general ones, that is to say, from the actions and decisions taken by the individual in particular, the family, the company, to the actions or economic movements executed by society in general, the economic sectors and the State. Since economics is a very broad discipline, the most renowned economists throughout history, belonging to different currents and doctrines, have divided this science into two major branches: microeconomics and macroeconomics. Both handle aspects associated with the prefix of each word, i.e., individual economics or economics of small scenarios and movements, and economics of global, general or national movements, respectively. By means of the present note, it is intended to indicate the importance of learning about macroeconomics to be able to make a punctual analysis based on macroeconomic variables, to the economic health of the country, to be able to make adequate use of basic concepts, graphic analysis and reading of tables of values.
Family habitus in the works of Zofia Rogoszówna
Authors: Kwiatkowska Agnieszka
Published: January 2025

The image of home and family occupies an important place in Zofia Rogoszówna’s work. In her novel Dziecinny dwór (1907), the writer draws on her childhood memories and presents a picture of a landed class culture that is now a thing of the past. The family described in her works usually gives the child a sense of security. The habitus (understood as a set of values), formed in the first years of a child’s life, allows the protagonists to face the world. According to Pierre Bourdieu’s theory, the external world, especially an education system dependent on partitioner states, constitutes a space of symbolic violence. The home remains a refuge of moral and political order, and parents are mentors who mitigate the violent impact of external systems. Rogoszówna decisively breaks with the idyllic image of childhood, portraying it as a difficult stage, as it is inevitably linked to the shaping of a new habitus, in which imposed values overlap with the primordial order formed in the family environment.
References to religious content in the selected works of the interwar period by Ewa Szelburg-Zarembina
Authors: Łukarska Beata
Published: January 2025

The presented text focuses on the most important works from the early period of Polish writer Ewa Szelburg-Zarembina’s literary career, in particular, works written before the Second World War. The article discusses the author’s early novels, selected short stories, and short stage performances. The connecting element of the presented analysis is the presence of the overarching religious and religious-cultural motifs recurring throughout Ewa Szelburg-Zarembina’s texts. Subsequent chapters of this article are dedicated to these motifs, particularly forms of traditional Polish Marian devotion, images of Christian symbolism, literary descriptions of popular religious practices, and motifs of folk tradition in the form of magic, superstitions, and old wives’ tales.
A word about The Aesculapian snake by Karol Husarski (reconnaissance)
Authors: Pochel Piotr
Published: January 2025

The author of the article attempts to discuss unpublished Karol Husarski's play The Aesculapian snake. This text shows differences and similarities between two existing typescripts of the drama by the interwar period's poet, which are in the book collection of the Silesian Library in Katowice. The author is also looking for the traces of the romantic drama in the work of Husarski.
Identification of propagation risk factors for ten infectious diseases under surveillance in Senegal
Authors: Ndao Abdourahmane , Seck Cheikh Tidiane , Diop Boly , Ndiaye Abdoul Aziz
Published: January 2025

Ongoing changes in our environment have led to the reappearance or emergence of numerous infectious diseases. Several factors have been pointed
out to be responsible for this situation. However, very few studies have focused on global factors related to the environment and people's living
conditions. The aim of this study is to identify intra-district risk factors associated with the spread of ten potentially epidemic infectious
diseases in Senegal. A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study was carried out, based on a stratified sample of 10 health districts
selected using an automatic sampling method. The study included chief medical officers who are responsible for health surveillance at districts'
level. Data collection took place from September 21 to October 5, 2023. Information was gathered on physical environment of the districts,
individual behavior, climate and socio-economic conditions, as well as on intrinsic features of the ten targeted diseases. An application of
the logistic regression model for each disease separately, reveals that several types of risk factors: environmental, behavioral, climatic,
socio-economic and seasonal, may influence the spread of these diseases within health districts. This study highlights the importance of taking
these parameters into account, in the data collection process, in order to improve the epidemio-surveillance system and can help to target
intervention measures to better combat these diseases.
Políticas públicas y agricultura familiar en América Latina ante los escenarios agroalimentarios
Authors: Patrouilleau María Mercedes , Le Coq Jean François , Anastasio Mario Daniel , Sotomayor Octavio
Published: January 2025

La construcción de escenarios narrativos constituye una estrategia analítica clave para el análisis de políticas, ya que permite forjar una mirada de futuro y abrir el campo de acción para atender problemas complejos que requieren abordajes estratégicos e integrales. En este estudio se han elaborado cuatro escenarios agroalimentarios para América Latina y El Caribe, en el marco de un trabajo de equipo de la Red PP-AL. Los escenarios fueron usados analíticamente para interrogar el futuro de las políticas para la agricultura familiar en la Región.
Los escenarios se construyeron con las técnicas de: escaneo del horizonte, análisis de factores claves y análisis morfológico. Luego se contrastaron los desafíos de políticas que plantearon los escenarios con el estado de la cuestión de las políticas para la agricultura familiar. Entre los resultados se presentan: el análisis de treinta factores claves, cuatro escenarios agroalimentarios con sus implicancias para el sector de la agricultura familiar y los desafíos de las políticas públicas en sus distintos niveles, con un horizonte temporal al año 2040.
A Conceptual Framework for National Dialogues: Applied Theories and Concepts
Authors: Mandikwaza Edknowledge
Published: January 2025

National dialogues are recognised as vital tools for resolving political conflicts, fostering state- and nation-building, enhancing social cohesion, and facilitating peaceful socio-economic and political transformation. Despite a growing body of literature examining national dialogues and their outcomes, there remains a gap in understanding their theoretical underpinnings and conceptualisations. This article addresses this gap by conducting a discursive analysis offering an alternative theoretical framework for national dialogues, drawing on three theories: social contract, consociationalism, and conflict transformation. Using secondary data from scholarly journals, reports, political agreements, and documented policies and strategies, this article assesses the theories’ applicability in developing a conceptual framework for national dialogues. An analysis of each theory demonstrates that, while they approach peacebuilding from different angles, they share unique and common themes such as participatory governance, addressing root causes, and building trust and cooperation, which are essential in designing and implementing successful national dialogues. Leveraging the unique elements of each theory, the observed insights provide a more comprehensive approach to planning and implementing national dialogues, even in diverse socio-economic and political contexts. This is pertinent to scholars in the field of peace studies, governments, political entities, civil society organisations, and international stakeholders engaged in national dialogue processes.
EVOLUTION OF MILITARY-POLITICAL COOPERATION IN THE RAMSTEIN FORMAT (2022-2024)
Authors:   Klaipeda University, Lithuania, Buzarov Andrii
Published: January 2025

The Ramstein format, initiated in 2022, has emerged as a groundbreaking mechanism for military-political cooperation in response to the escalating security crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This article explores the evolution of this international coalition from its formation to 2024, focusing on its role in uniting over 50 countries to provide coordinated military and logistical support to Ukraine.

The study examines the main stages of the coalition's development, highlighting its strategic goals, such as strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, supplying advanced military equipment, and fostering interoperability among allied nations. Particular attention is given to the challenges faced by the coalition, including maintaining member-state cohesion, overcoming logistical hurdles, and addressing resource limitations in the face of prolonged conflict.

The findings reveal that the Ramstein format represents a new model of collective action in global security, demonstrating the effectiveness of flexible, multi-nation partnerships in addressing large-scale aggression. The article also underscores the format’s impact on redefining military-political cooperation, setting a precedent for future alliances in mitigating similar threats to international peace and stability.

This research contributes to the understanding of how innovative frameworks for collaboration can adapt to rapidly changing geopolitical realities, offering insights into the long-term implications for global defense strategies.
On the relationship between banking and trading activities of credit institutions
Authors: Pribylov K. E.
Published: January 2025

In this article, the author examines the legal regulation of the activities of credit institutions in modern conditions. Particular attention is paid to legislative trends of changes, in which the restriction on the implementation of trading activities by credit institutions is gradually fading away. The author also assesses that in the current socio-economic conditions of the Russian Federation, it is necessary to resort to the introduction of new financial instruments from other partner states, the use of which raises the issue of the need to revise the legislative ban on the implementation of trading activities by credit institutions. In the final part, the author comes to the logical conclusion about the need for legislative changes, the purpose of which will be aimed at expanding the activities of credit institutions and increasing the attractiveness of the business of the domestic banking sector.
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation in restoring male sexual health
Authors: Agasarov Lev G. , Konchugova Tatyana V. , Apkhanova Tatyana V. , Marfina Tatyana V.
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND: According to statistics, approximately one third of the considered practically healthy men in Russia shows a declined quality of sexual functions. Various physiotherapeutic methods are a promising tool for restoring the male sexual health.
AIM: To analyze the mechanisms and effectiveness of the original reflex-drug complex aimed at restoring the male sexual health.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: 120 men under the 35 years of age whose questionnaire survey reported a significantly decreased quality of sexual activity. The patients’ examination program included psychological, biochemical, and electrophysiological methods.
RESULTS: At the first stage of the work, the efficacy of self-administration in the selected group of the phytopharmaceutical and homeopathic drugs indicated for sexual disorders was evaluated. Eventually, the insufficient efficacy of this approach (improvement was observed within the limit of 50% of cases) was reported, which determined the appropriateness of additionally using the electric stimulation, including in sexual dysfunctions. 65% of men reported improved sexual performance in the setting of the combination method vs. 30% to 50% of those who used placebo. Furthermore, according to the follow-up findings, the proposed combination ensured a reliably higher stability of the achieved results.
CONCLUSION: The efficacy of the combined drug and reflex effects used for preventive purposes in the male sexology has been confirmed. The efficacy of this technique can be explained not only by the summation, but also by the possible potentiation of the therapeutic mechanisms of the applied techniques.
Biomechanical aspects of gait impairments after stroke: an analytical review
Authors: Filippov Maksim S. , Pogonchenkova Irena V. , Lutokhin Gleb M. , Majorov Egor A.
Published: January 2025

Restoring gait and balance functions after stroke constitutes a major problem in modern neurology. Post-stroke static and locomotor impairments are the most common disabling consequences that are critical for patients’ quality of life and basic functional independence.
This analytical review attempts to comprehensively examine and assess the biomechanical aspects affecting the gait in patients with post-stroke static and locomotor impairments.
The review outlines the multifaceted nature of such impairments, including muscle weakness, changes in neuromotor coordination, proprioception and stability, as well as compensatory mechanisms developing in patients.
A particular focus is on biomechanical parameters, including kinematics and kinetics of movements, to provide a deeper understanding of the nature of impairments in order to develop more effective treatment strategies. The analysis highlights the importance of a personalized rehabilitation approach to be based on specific impairments of each patient.
This review is intended to enhance the understanding of the biomechanical aspects of gait impairments for further research and development of innovative approaches in rehabilitation. The data presented are of great importance for the development and elaboration of personalized medical rehabilitation plans for post-stroke patients and may contribute to improving their functional independence and quality of life.
Correction of postural impairments in children with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Authors: Borovik Margrita A. , Laisheva Olga A. , Sergeenko Elena Y. , Demin Nikita A. , Malyugina Marina S.
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND: Patients with multiple sclerosis who have multifocal lesions of the central nervous system may present various complaints, including loss of balance. Some postural control disorders are detected already at an early stage of the disease. Solving this problem is critical, as it directly causes falls with subsequent injuries and deteriorating quality of life. The Balance Evaluation Systems Test offers benefits over other postural control assessment tests. It enables more personalized therapy, especially in the context of decreased tolerance to physical exercise in patients.
AIM: To implement the Balance Evaluation Systems Test for a detailed assessment of postural control, identifying the markers to be used for the development of individual physical rehabilitation programs, as well as to assess the effectiveness of this approach.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This single-center, prospective, continuous, controlled, randomized study involved 38 patients from the pediatric neuropsychiatric department of a Russian children’s clinical hospital (mean age: 13–16 years). All of them had a confirmed diagnosis of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. The patients were examined in the pediatric medical rehabilitation department using the Balance Evaluation Systems Test at the beginning and at the end of a therapeutic exercise course conducted on a daily basis for 10 days. The patients were randomized into two groups, 19 persons each. The control group was offered standard balance exercises; in the experimental group, exercises were selected individually for each patient, considering the identified postural control defects.
RESULTS: The treatment resulted in statistically significant changes for patients both in the control and experimental groups (p 0.001). However, when comparing the results after the exercise course between the groups, the experimental group demonstrated more significant changes in postural control (p 0.001).
CONCLUSION: Therefore, the Balance Evaluation Systems Test helps develop a personalized physical rehabilitation program showing more effective results. This provides patients with an opportunity to improve their functional status and reduce the risk of falls and injuries, while delaying the progression of disability and improving the quality of life.
IoT Based RPL Routing Protocol Improvement against DDoS Cyber Attack Using NetSim v14.1 Simulation Program
Authors:   University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, Nourildean Shayma Wail
Published: January 2025

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a developing technology that can enhance the communication capabilities of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) when integrated together. The nature of IoT networks is characterized by self-organization and decentralization, leading to changes in the nodes’ position. Therefore, routing in the IoT is essential for the successful transmission of data. RPL (routing protocol for low-power and lossy networks) was evaluated for IoT objects. This paper’s aim is to examine the efficiency of IoT based on RPL as a routing protocol when bit and piece distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) cyber attack mitigate the traffic into the network. Cyber attacks had affect any IoT network by increasing the delay, jitter and reducing the throughput resulting in degradation in IoT network performance. Bit and piece DDoS is taken in this paper as an example of any cyber attack, other types could be taken like malware, phishing with the affect the IoT performance also. This simulation is done in number of NetSim verified scenarios in terms of throughput, delay, Jitter, packet delivery rate and bit error rate Quality of Service (QoS) parameters. The results show that RPL when applied to the IoT network investigated a better QoS improvement than any Ad-Hoc Routing Protocol like (AODV). The improvement had been investigated by increasing the throughput and decreasing the delay, Jitter and BER which are the QoS parameters taken in this paper.
Development of an Adapted Theoretical Model for Increasing the Energy Efficiency of Induction Motor Drives
Authors:   Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, University of Ruse, Ruse, Bulgaria, Dinolova Plamena K.
Published: January 2025

The paper presents a developed adapted theoretical model for increasing the energy efficiency of induction motor drives. The model uses input/output parameters that provide practical opportunities for a wide scope of applications and improved conditions for implementation of energy efficiency measures. The study performed confirms the applicability of characteristics of induction motors, contained in a selected software product, for contactless measurement of the active power. The analytical description and mathematical modelling, supported by 36 simulation scenarios, justify the development of the target-adapted model. The plotted regression relationships demonstrate high accuracy with an average coefficient of determination of 0.999. The study recommends measures for increasing the load on the drives and implementing energy-efficient motors that demonstrate significant energy savings. The simulation model proposes an algorithm that provides a basis for creating specialized software products for automation of scientific research and conducting of energy audits.
PUBERTAD PRECOZ: RECOMENDACIONES DE LA SOCIEDAD LATINOAMERICANA DE ENDOCRINOLOGÍA PEDIÁTRICA PARA LA PRÁCTICA CLÍNICA
Authors: Calzada León Raúl , Freire Analía , Mericq Verónica , Bonilla Suarez Cecilia , Angulo Barranca M. Julissa , Arcari Andrea , Alves Alvares Matheus , Aramburú Miranda Nataly , Bazan María Cristina , Bergadá Ignacio , Bindels Ruth , Bonilla Medina Paola Sophia , Calderón Vargas María Elena , Chahin Ferreyra Silvia Cristina , Del Águila Villar Carlos , Del Águila Villar Carlos , Espinoza Oscar , Finozzi Rosa , Kopacek Cristiane , Lozano Gaudi , Medina Pilar , Morín Analía , Paredes Carlos Augusto , Pinto Ibarcena Paola , Rivero Escalante Héctor Raúl , Rey Rodolfo , Rodríguez Azrak Sol , Ruiz Reyes María de la Luz , Scarone Susana , Suco Sofia , Vázquez Alvarado José Ángel , Villegas Natalia , Gryngarten Mirta
Published: January 2025

El desarrollo sexual precoz es la aparición de signos puberales antes de los 8 años en niñas o 9 años en niños y se clasifica en variantes incompletas o completas. El objetivo de esta revisión es ayudar al médico pediatra para una orientación en su reconocimiento.
La Pubertad Precoz Central dependiente de gonadotrofinas es causada por la reactivación prematura del eje hipotálamo-hipófisis-gonadal. Su reconocimiento temprano permite evitar las consecuencias del cuadro con la instalación oportuna de tratamiento. Para su detección se recomienda a los pediatras incluir en los controles de salud la evaluación del desarrollo puberal según los estadios de Tanner y evaluar el crecimiento en la gráfica talla/edad según referencias nacionales o estándares. Ante la sospecha clínica la evaluación podrá incluir edad ósea y ecografía ginecológica en las niñas. El Endocrinólogo Pediatra completará la evaluación según los estudios hormonales que considere necesario para el diagnóstico diferencial. Luego del diagnóstico según el cuadro se recomendará seguimiento o terapéutica específica.
 
Palabras clave: Desarrollo sexual precoz, Telarquía precoz, pubarquía precoz, Pubertad precoz central, pubertad precoz periférica.
Co-host ncRNA MIR503HG/miR-503-5p antagonistically interfere with the crosstalk between fibroblasts and microvascular endothelial cells by affecting the production of LMW FGF2 in pterygium
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China, Yuan Yue-Qi , Zheng Fang ,   Department of Laboratory Medicine & Center for Gene Diagnosis, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China, Yan Ming ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, Hubei Province, China
Published: January 2025

AIM: To explore the effect of co-host non-coding RNA (ncRNA) MIR503HG/miR-503-5p on the angiogenesis of pterygium.
METHODS: MIR503HG/miR-503-5p/fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) expression levels in pterygium tissues, control conjunctival tissues, and human pterygium fibroblasts (HPF) were examined by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and immunohistochemical methods. Effects of MIR503HG/miR-503-5p on low molecular weight FGF2 (LWM FGF2), migration and angiogenesis of human retinal microvascular endothelial cells (HRMEC) were determined in an HPF and HRMEC co-culture model using Western blots, wound healing assay, Matrigel-based tube formation assay, and Transwell assay.
RESULTS: MIR503HG/miR-503-5p/FGF2 pathway was actively increased in pterygium tissue and there was a negative correlation between the expression of the two ncRNAs. FGF2 expression level was positively correlated with MIR503HG and negatively correlated with miR-503-5p. Overexpressed MIR503HG/miR-503-5p did not affect the migration and angiogenesis of HRMECs cultured separately, but significantly affected migration and angiogenesis of HRMEC in HPF and HRMEC co-culture models. Western blotting revealed that MIR503HG/miR-503-5p overexpression significantly increased LMW FGF2 expression in HPF.
CONCLUSION: MIR503HG/miR-503-5p inhibits HRMEC migration and angiogenic function by interfering with the interaction between HPF and endothelial cells via reducing LMW FGF2 in HPF.
Risk factors of developing non-arteric ischemic optic neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a single-center retrospective cohort study
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, Rangsit University, Rajavithi Hospital, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand, Kemchoknatee Parinee , Srisombut Thansit ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Rangsit University, Rajavithi Hospital, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand; Faculty of Medicine, Rajavithi Hospital, Rangsit University, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Published: January 2025

AIM: To determine the risk factors and time to non-arteric ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) occurrence among Thai type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.
METHODS: A retrospective review of 266 newly diagnosed T2DM cases at Rajavithi Hospital between 2007 and 2016 was conducted to determine time to occurrence of NAION and evaluate associated risk factors.
RESULTS: Hypertension and dyslipidemia were the most common pre-existing vascular diseases and there was a significant male predominance in the NAION group. The mean age of the NAION group was significantly higher than that of the group without NAION. A higher proportion of subjects in the NAION group had hypertension, dyslipidemia, high diastolic blood pressure, smokers, and had a small cup-to-disc ratio (CDR). Higher levels of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol in the group with NAION. Fifty-five patients among 266 participants (20.68%) developed NAION during a mean follow-up time of 81.26±25.04mo. In a multivariable logistic regression analysis, dyslipidemia (OR=8.36, 95%CI, 3.447–20.273, P<0.001), high low density lipoprotein levels (OR=1.017, 95%CI, 1.004–1.029, P=0.009), and small CDR (OR=11.92, 95%CI, 4.477–31.741, P<0.001) were significant risk factors for NAION development. Smoking was the strongest predictive risk (OR=12.843, 95%CI, 3.959–41.659, P<0.001). Vascular complications of T2DM and aspirin were not associated with NAION.
CONCLUSION: T2DM patients with dyslipidemia or a small CDR should be carefully followed up as they are at increased risk of developing NAION.
Case Study on Photovoltaic System: Impact of Solarimetric Stations on Simulations and Anomaly Detection
Authors: Silva João Lucas de S. , Da Silva João Antonio F. G. , Mahmoudi Eslam , De Paula João Frederico S. , Barros Tárcio André dos S.
Published: January 2025

Local solarimetric stations (LSS) are essential for collecting data to evaluate photovoltaic (PV) plant performance and improve simulation accuracy. When unavailable, commercial solar databases (CSD), typically derived from satellite-based typical years, are used. This study compared the impact of LSS and CSD data on PV simulations and explored the use of LSS data for anomaly detection. Two LSS were analyzed: one at a small-scale PV system (minigeneration in Brazil) and another at a large-scale PV plant. The minigeneration station measured irradiance components to calculate Plane of Array (POA) irradiance, while the large-scale station directly measured POA. For the minigeneration system, simulations using LSS data showed a lower discrepancy (0.21%) compared to CSD (3.13%). For the large-scale plant, a -5.99% discrepancy using LSS revealed anomalies in energy generation. MAE and RMSE improved significantly with LSS for the large-scale system, with MAE decreasing from 660.25 MWh (CSD) to 348.08 MWh. Additionally, an unsupervised anomaly detection flagged 2.88% and 4.47% of data for two inverters, showcasing LSS potential for predictive models. These findings suggest that while LSS data are valuable for PV plant performance analysis, their effectiveness may depend on spectral range, averaging intervals, and irradiance transposition in simulations.
Pripovedna empatija na razpotju mladinske književnosti in videoiger: analiza izbranih pripovednih prvin
Authors: Čeh Aleš
Published: January 2025

Pripovedna empatija predstavlja posebno obliko vživljanja v izkustvo pripovednih oseb, ki ga sproži branje, gledanje, poslušanje ali doživljanje pripovedi. Proces se sicer lahko odvije že pri avtorju ob nastajanju dela, a pričujoči prispevek v ospredje postavlja pojav pripovedne empatije med bralčevim izkustvom kulturnega objekta, v našem primeru književnega dela in videoigre. V okviru analize pripovedne empatije primerjamo izbrane pripovedne prvine v dveh tematskih sklopih, in sicer (1) za izkušnjo begunstva, kjer analiziramo pojavnost motivike uporabe pametnega mobilnega telefona na begunski poti, in (2) izkušnje neheteroseksualne spolne usmerjenosti, kjer krepitev pripovedne empatije potrjujemo skozi portretiranje specifičnih prostorov v pripovedi. Ob medmedialni primerjavi vpliva pripovednih prvin smo potrdili potencial izbranih pripovednih prvin za krepitev izkušnje empatije ter krepitev zmožnosti branja na višji ravni.
Leksikalna inventivnost in kreativnost v mladinski književnosti Tine Arnuš Pupis
Authors: Voršič Ines
Published: January 2025

V pričujočem prispevku raziskujemo leksikalno inventivnost in kreativnost v mladinskih književnih delih pisateljice Tine Arnuš Pupis. V podrobnejši pregled in analizo je vključenih pet knjig: Za devetimi drevesi (2017), Božo in Vili (2018), Na gozdni južini (2020), Nad gozdom se nekaj svetlika (2022) in Čivkarije s kmetije (2023). Obravnavana književna dela razkrivajo različne tipe izvirnosti in igrivosti na leksikalni ravni, npr. besedotvorne inovacije, igre z zvenom in pomenom – paronimi, frazeološke prenovitve, in tako mlademu bralcu predstavijo pestrost, vitalnost in igrivost slovenskega jezika. Na ta način bogatijo otrokovo bralno izkušnjo, njegov besedni zaklad in spodbujajo njegovo lastno kreativnost.
Svoboda sloga in (ne)svoboda prevajalca na primeru mladinskih del Christine Nöstlinger
Authors: Lipavic Oštir Alja , Potočnik Černe Urška
Published: January 2025

Prispevek problematizira (ne)zmožnosti prevajanja sloga na primeru prevodov dveh mladinskih del Christine Nöstlinger v slovenščino. Izbor prevodnih prvin za analizo temelji na sami pojavnosti, kar omogoča kvalitativno analizo kontekstov. Zahteve te analize so narekovale število primerov, pri čemer je izbor reprezentativen. Analiza je potrdila, da se tudi v mladinskih delih Christine Nöstlinger ne moremo izogniti tipičnim prevajalskim problemom jezikovnega para nemščina > slovenščina. Pokazala se je problematičnost metode funkcijsko podobne komunikacijske vrednosti izhodiščnega in ciljnega besedila ter kompenzacije leksikalnih in drugih jezikovnih sredstev. Nadalje je analiza pokazala problem pripisovanja prednosti besedotvornim značilnostim ciljnega jezika pred funkcijsko vrednostjo posameznih struktur ter neupoštevanje specifične rabe določenih struktur. Kot problematično se je pokazalo tudi ohranjanje pluricentričnih razmerij v nemščini na primeru avstriacizmov in različnih kulturnih elementov. Pri tem pa je ravno problem avstriacizmov lahko tudi olajševalna okoliščina pri prevajanju, saj govorimo o jezikovnem in kulturnem transferju ter o ohranjenem kulturnem kontinuumu.
Dinâmica da paisagem no entorno da Usina Hidrelétrica de Belo Monte
Authors: Cavalcante Juliane da Costa , Silva Karina Dias da , Adami Marcos , Herrera José Antônio , Lima Aline Maria Meiguins de
Published: January 2025

A implantação de hidrelétricas ocasiona mudanças na paisagem, as quais estão atreladas a ‘custos’ sociais e ambientais que perpassam a conclusão das obras. O presente estudo apresenta uma análise multitemporal de 34 anos, objetivando analisar a dinâmica da paisagem na área de influência da UHBM, de 1988 a 2021, para avaliar se a implantação da UHBM interferiu no processo de antropização. Os resultados demonstram que ocorreram mudanças na paisagem que coincidiram com a instalação e operação da UHBM, com forte influência nas classes Formação Natural Não Florestal (FNNF) e Corpo Hídrico (CH). Contudo, os marcos legais influenciaram a dinâmica das classes de Vegetação Primária (VP), Vegetação Secundária (VS) e Área Antrópica (AA). A dinâmica de VP, VS e AA foi similar entre os limites da Área de Estudo, Assentamentos e Imóveis Rurais; e dentro dos limites de Terras Indígenas a dinâmica obteve poucas variações. Através das métricas da paisagem foi possível observar que os fragmentos se tornaram irregulares e desagregados, mostrando uma paisagem segmentada e o desaparecimento de uma matriz dominante.
Studi Perbandingan Kehidupan Perempuan Transgender dalam Pasung Jiwa dan Anak Gembala yang Tertidur Panjang di Akhir Zaman
Authors: Putri Selvia Parwati , Haryanti Novi Diah
Published: January 2025

This research aims to compare the plot of the main character's journey to becoming a trans woman as her gender identity in the novel Pasung Jiwa by Okky Madasari and Anak Gembala Yang Tertidur Panjang di Akhir Zaman by A. Mustafa. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a comparative literature study. The theory used is Judith Butler's concept of gender performativity. Reading and note-taking techniques and literature study were the data collection techniques in this research. Data analysis techniques use data reduction techniques, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results obtained include in the novel Pasung Jiwa, the main character is said to be a trans woman because she is confined to pursuing her passion, namely singing dangdut, etc. The main character also experiences direct and indirect experiences of transphobia, as well as sexual violence, namely rape, etc. Meanwhile, in the novel Anak Gembala Yang Tertidur Panjang di Akhir Zaman, who insulted transvestite thugs, was under bad influence from his caretaker and idolized his beautiful mother.
Representasi Guru dalam Pemberitaan Kasus Kekerasan Seksual di Media Kompas dan Tempo: Analisis Wacana Kritis
Authors: Arlin  , Mahmudah  , Usman
Published: January 2025

This study aims to examine the representation of teachers in the coverage of sexual violence cases in Kompas and Tempo media. The approach used is Critical Discourse Analysis  Social Actor Approach from Theo van Leeuwen. Data and data sources are words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs in sexual violence news related to teachers and other social actors in Kompas and Tempo media. Data collection techniques are identification, classification, and analysis. The results of this study indicate that there is a form of exclusion found in the news in Kompas media in the form of passivation that eliminates certain social actors so as to direct readers to focus on the teacher's social actors. The form of inclusion found in Kompas media is in the form of differentiation, association, categorization, identification, and association which aims to show partiality to victims, and clarify the identity of the perpetrator, and represent sexual violence as a system problem, not a single problem.  The forms of inclusion found in Tempo media are abstraction, determination and categorization which show partiality to victims as well as a form of media criticism of teachers and the government in order to create a safe educational environment.
La régénération naturelle dans les trouées. Un processus général de la dynamique des forêts tropicales humides (suite)
Authors: Rollet B.
Published: January 2025

La première partie de cet article est parue dans le numéro 201 de « Bois et Forêts des Tropiques ». Les annexes sont présentées ici.L'annexe II est une révision de la littérature existante sur la régénération naturelle dans les trouées des forêts tropicales humides hors de l’Amazone brésilienne. L'annexe III contient des commentaires sur les six recommandations finales.
Malondialdehyde Expression in HT29 Cells with Blastocystis sp. Exposure
Authors: Rusjdi Selfi Renita
Published: January 2025

Blastocystis sp. is one of the intestinal protozoa that is frequently found in stool specimens of colorectal cancer patients. The clinical aspects of this protozoan are still very controversial. The debate on Blastocystis sp. as a commensal, protecting, or aggravating colorectal cancer still continues. Increased expression of malondialdhyde, a marker of oxidative stress, is associated with the pathogenesis and progressivity of various diseases, including cancer. This study aims to determine the exposure of Blastocystis sp. on malondialdehyde expression in colorectal cancer cell line HT29. This research is an experimental study in vitro. HT29 cells were treated with various concentrations of Blastocystis sp. antigen (0.005 μg/ml, 0.01 μg/ml, 0.05 μg/ml, 0.1 μg/ml and 0.5 μg/ml) for 72 hours. Malondialdehyde expression was examined using spectrophotometric method. The results of statistical analysis using the Kruskall Wallis test showed that there were differences in malondialdehyde expression in HT29 cells after being exposed to Blastocystis sp. in various concentration (p=0.007). Post Hoc test showed that significant differences in malondialdehyde expression were found in the exposure groups of 0.1 and 0.5 μg/ml with the control group, 0.005 and 0.01 μg/ml with 0.1 μg/ml and groups of 0.005 and 0.01 μg/ml with 0.5 μg/ml. So it can be concluded that exposure to Blastocystis sp. with a certain intensity can suppress oxidative stress so that it can protect and inhibit the progressivity of cancer.
Unlocking the Key Account Manager Black Box : Exploring the Identities of Key Account Managers through Conceptual Considerations and Empirical Analyses
Authors:   , Peters Leonore
Published: January 2025

This dissertation investigates the complexities of key account management (KAM), a vital business approach for building and sustaining long-term relationships with strategically important customers. However, the role of key account (KA) managers, who serve as the primary link between a supplier’s internal network and the external network of the KA, remains somewhat of a “black box.” By focusing on the often-underexplored roles of KA managers, particularly in terms of identity, this research was conducted to unlock that black box through three interrelated studies.
The first study examines identification in KAM by exploring four main identity anchors—organization, KA, leader, and occupation—identified through 40 semi-structured interviews with KA managers. A conceptual model is developed to illustrate these identity dimensions. The second study investigates how different identification profiles impact KA managers’ effectiveness, revealing four successful configurations through a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis of survey data from 218 respondents. The third study examines the role of knowledge sharing in enhancing KA performance by combining qualitative insights from 88 interviews with a quantitative moderated mediation analysis of survey data from 307 respondents. The findings show that organizational identification promotes knowledge sharing and positively influences KA performance, with the degree of formalization moderating this relationship.
Overall, this dissertation contributes to both the theoretical and practical understanding of KA managers by integrating insights from social identity theory and knowledge management. Together, these studies provide a comprehensive exploration of KAM, advancing our understanding of how identity dynamics and knowledge sharing drive the effectiveness and performance of KA managers. The findings offer valuable implications for optimizing the roles and practices of KA managers, ensuring that KAM programs generate sustained value across diverse business contexts.
Iconoclash e a crise da representação
Authors: Imparato Marcella
Published: January 2025

Este artigo aborda o debate em torno do catálogo da exposição intitulada Iconoclash: Beyond the Image Wars in Science, Religion, and Art, realizada no Centro de Arte e Mídia Karlsruhe (ZKM), em 2002, e curada por Bruno Latour e Peter Weibel. A partir da expressão iconoclash, Latour propõe suspender e problematizar o efeito imediatamente deletério do gesto iconoclasta, historicamente presente na arte, na religião, na política e na ciência. Tomando como recorte a discussão em torno da crise da representação na arte moderna e contemporânea, o artigo retoma argumentos apresentados pelos autores ao longo catálogo e apresenta as classificações propostas por Latour para explorar a ambiguidade do gesto iconoclasta, a fim de elucidar sua potencialidade enquanto chave de leitura crítica.
The Dead
Authors: Pavlakis George
Published: January 2025

George N. Pavlakis, MD, PhD, has published (in Greek) a collection of poems as well as memoirs from the years of students’ resistance against the Greek military dictatorship (1967-1974). The poem “The Dead” is part of the published collection (Fairy Tales of the Past) and suggests Odyssey’s Nekyia, by Homer, where Odysseus goes to the underworld to meet Prophet Teiresias. Following instructions, Odysseus sacrifices an animal and is surrounded by many blood-thirsty ghosts, including his mother’s. 
English translation by the author.
For the Greek Version, see George Pavlakis, “Fairy Tales of the Past” (Γιώργος Παυλάκης, “Περασμενα Παραμυθια”), Kastaniotis Publications S.A., Athens 2023. www.kastaniotis.com