bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Defect Reconstruction Using the SCIP Free Flap: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Charboub Dr. S. , Jaadi Dr. D. , Mesbahi Dr. A. , Kamch Dr. H. El , Hafidi Pr. J. , Gharib Pr. N. , Abbassi Pr. A. , Mazouz Pr. S. El
Published: January 2025

The reconstruction of lower extremity soft tissue defects requires a flap capable of covering vital foot structures while withstanding the stresses of walking and shoe pressure. The Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator (SCIP) flap provides finely detailed tissue and minimal donor site sequelae. Its surgical technique is safe, accessible, and benefits from preoperative echo-Doppler mapping for enhanced precision. The SCIP flap's numerous advantages make it an essential component in the plastic surgeon's decision-making algorithm for lower extremity soft tissue reconstruction, offering a renewed perspective on inguinal donor site management.
Technology and AI—Impact on Country’s Growth and Unemployment
Authors: Dave Dr. Brij Behari
Published: January 2025

This study examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption on economic growth and unemployment across G7 countries and India. As AI emerges as a transformative technology, there is a need to understand its effects on labour markets and develop appropriate policy frameworks. The research analyses historical patterns of automation and technological change to provide context for the current AI revolution. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative statistical analyses with qualitative assessments. Variables examined include GDP growth rates, R&D investment levels, AI adoption rates, and productivity gains. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, regression models, and cluster analyses were conducted to identify relationships between key variables. Results reveal a significant technology adoption gap between high-tech leaders and developing economies. A growth paradox was observed in developing tech economies, where rapid AI adoption did not necessarily translate to proportional economic gains. The research found complex relationships between technological advancement, unemployment rates, and investment levels across countries. Cluster analysis identified three distinct groups: Advanced Economies, Technology Leaders, and Developing Tech Economies. ANOVA and chi-square tests confirmed statistically significant differences between these clusters. Multiple regression analysis on unemployment rates provided insights into the factors influencing job displacement. Key findings include: 1) AI adoption shows potential to significantly boost GDP growth and productivity, though effects vary by country. 2) The relationship between technological progress and unemployment is nuanced, defying simplistic narratives. 3) Investment levels strongly correlate with technological advancement, but other factors also play important roles. 4) Leaders in AI adoption exhibit certain common characteristics, offering potential lessons for other ...
The Wave Effect of Exchange Rates on the General Index of the Iraq Stock Exchange
Authors: Obed Muhannad Khalifa
Published: January 2025

The study of the wave effect of exchange rates on the general index of the Iraq Stock Exchange aims to examine the potential impact of monetary policy trends on stock market performance and the role of financial and banking reforms in enhancing the financial market. Additionally, it seeks to understand how exchange rates have influenced the stock market in Iraq. The study employed the Wavelet methodology to explore the correlation between the exchange rate variable and the general stock market index. Specifically, it used the wavelet or frequency methodology developed by Grinsted et al., (2004) to reveal the co-movement between the study variables. The findings indicate a bidirectional causality extending from the exchange rate to the general stock market index and vice versa across different time frequencies and periods. The arrows point to upward and downward movements within the white cone-shaped boundary. In the short term, the relationship was initially positive and then negative, as evidenced by the arrows pointing to the upper-right quadrant, indicating a positive relationship between the variables. The arrows moved rightward in 2006 and 2007, leftward in 2010, upward in 2017, and rightward again in 2020. The results demonstrate that the stock market index is influenced by exchange rates, with an unstable relationship between them.
Diode Made of Ice
Authors: Yefimov Stanislav V.
Published: January 2025

This paper describes the invention of a new semiconductor material “Ice”, and a semiconductor device based on it. The invention relates to the solid semiconductor composition comprising: a frozen aqueous solution of an acid and a frozen aqueous solution of a base. An inert electrode is frozen into each of the solutions. Both frozen solutions are tightly connected, forming a contact surface. The semiconductor device consists of two pieces of doped ice and electrical wires connected to electrodes frozen into the ice.
Fungal Endocarditis in Pregnancy: A Rare and Fatal Clinical Challenge
Authors: Faliouni Hicham , Zaimi Achraf , Fihri Youssef , Laktib Nabil , Faid Soumia , Britel Driss , Lakhal Zouhai , Benyass Aatif
Published: January 2025

Fungal endocarditis is a rare condition whose incidence is increasing due to the rising prevalence of immunocompromised patients, particularly those with HIV. Its occurrence during pregnancy is exceptionally uncommon, presenting unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We report the case of a 33-year-old pregnant woman diagnosed with fungal endocarditis caused by Candida parapsilosis. Despite antifungal treatment and urgent surgical intervention, the outcome was fatal. This case highlights the need for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management in such complex scenarios.
Impacto da cirurgia conservadora em mulheres com câncer de mama em estágio inicial
Authors: Alves dos santos Ana carolina , Miranda Busto Outemane Catharine , Beatriz Manzan Bárbara , Alexandre Werther Larissa , Batista Messas Giovanna , Santos Menezes Tiffany
Published: January 2025

Esse atual estudo visa examinar a literatura sobre a eficácia da cirurgia conservadora da mama (BCS) em comparação com a mastectomia no tratamento do câncer de mama em estágio inicial, revisando as taxas de mortalidade e sobrevida, assim como fatores que influenciam a decisão das pacientes. Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática de estudos indexados nas bases de dados MEDLINE-PubMed, LILACS-BVS e MEDLINE-BVS, publicados entre janeiro de 2014 e setembro de 2024. A pesquisa utilizou descritores como "Breast Conservative Surgery" e "breast cancer in situ", com critérios rigorosos de inclusão e exclusão. A seleção de estudos foi feita por dois revisores independentes, resultando na inclusão de 42 artigos relevantes. A pesquisa evidenciou que a BCS, embora mais utilizada, apresenta taxas de mortalidade superiores em comparação à mastectomia. A BCS mostrou taxas de sobrevida em 5 anos de 94,4% e 91,8% em 7 anos, contra 90% e 85,2% para a mastectomia, especialmente em pacientes acima de 50 anos. Além disso, fatores étnicos e culturais influenciam a aceitação da BCS entre as mulheres. Os resultados indicam que, apesar de a BCS ser uma opção viável, muitas mulheres, especialmente as mais jovens, preferem a mastectomia por acreditarem que esta reduz o risco de recorrência e mortalidade. A análise de viés metodológico nos estudos indica a necessidade de considerar fatores como idade, etnia e status socioeconômico nas decisões de tratamento. Estudos adicionais são necessários para avaliar mais profundamente a eficácia da BCS e o impacto de variáveis clínicas.
Retratamento endodôntico realizado em dente com obturação radicular satisfatória e guta percha exposta ao meio bucal por mais de 4 meses
Authors: Travassos Rosana Maria Coelho , Tenório Dourado Chaves Adriane , Guimarães Sampaio Trajano Dos Santos Pedro , De Albuquerque Pontes Mônica Maria , Alves Josué , Batista Lopes do Nascimento Alexandre , Ferreira Lourenço Auad Larissa , Orestes Cardoso Maria do Socorro , Santos Lyra da Paz Eliana , Rodrigues Guaraná Carlos Fernando , Cavalcanti de Araújo Vanessa Lessa , Barreto Silva Luciano
Published: January 2025

O objetivo no presente artigo foi o de relatar um caso clínico de insucesso do tratamento primário e o retratamento  endodôntico realizado em única sessão.  Paciente de  52 anos, foi encaminhado ao consultório de um especialista em endodontia para retratamento do pré-molar superior,  por motivo protético, uma vez que o material obturador estava exposto ao  meio bucal por um período aproximado de  4 meses. O exame radiográfico demonstrou uma obturação adequada. O material obturador foi removido com sistema rotatório Prodesgn e o repreparo com o sistema Prodesign Logic 2. A obturação foi realizada pela técnica do cone único associado ao cimento Bio-C Sealer e a paciente encaminhada para o protesista. Concluiu-se que o retratamento realizado em única sessão determina uma modelagem do sistema de canais radiculares de maneira eficiente e rápida.
Análise clínica-epidemiológica dos casos de tuberculose em Governador Valadares em 2023
Authors: Martins Vitor José , Antunes Alves Lorran David , Cabral Diniz Guilherme , Pimenta da Cunha Pereira Raul , Acypreste Lopes Mariana , Medina Patrício João Pedro , Martins Damasceno Ribeiro Sarah , Brasil Fraga Isadora , Martins Gustavo Paiva , Vieira de Souza Pedro Vitor , Fernandes de Melo Ana Luiza , Valentino de Godoy Letícia
Published: January 2025

Introdução: A tuberculose (TB), causada pela bactéria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, é curável e prevenível, mas persiste como um desafio global, especialmente em países como o Brasil, devido a fatores como pobreza e exclusão social. Em 2022, houve 10,6 milhões de casos globais e 1,3 milhão de mortes. No Brasil, são registrados mais de 80 mil casos anuais, com destaque para Governador Valadares (MG), cuja taxa de incidência em 2022 foi de 94,87 casos por 100 mil habitantes, muito acima da média estadual (25,54 por 100 mil). Esse cenário reforça a importância de estudos locais para embasar políticas públicas. Objetivo: Caracterizar os casos de TB notificados em Governador Valadares em 2023, analisando variáveis demográficas, socioeconômicas e clínicas para subsidiar estratégias de controle da doença. Metodologia: Estudo transversal descritivo com dados do SINAN de 211 casos confirmados de TB em 2023. Foram analisadas variáveis como sexo, idade, raça/cor, escolaridade, situação de rua, privação de liberdade, programas de transferência de renda, uso de substâncias e comorbidades. Os dados foram categorizados e analisados para identificação de padrões epidemiológicos. Resultados: A maioria dos casos era masculina (78,2%), parda (62,6%) e de 20 a 39 anos (55%). Vulnerabilidades incluíram 8,5% em situação de rua e 30,8% em privação de liberdade, ambos com alta taxa de abandono e mortalidade. Indivíduos com baixa escolaridade representaram 51,2% dos casos. A taxa de cura geral foi de 58%, com abandono de 12% e óbito de 3,2%. Conclusão: A elevada incidência de TB em Governador Valadares, associada a condições socioeconômicas desfavoráveis, exige estratégias direcionadas e multissetoriais, como ampliação do diagnóstico e tratamento, além de intervenções sociais e educacionais, para contribuir com a erradicação da TB até 2030.
„Przytomnie patrzeć na dzieje”
Authors: Kucharczyk Grzegorz
Published: January 2025

Artykuł prezentuje zarys problematyki związanej z postrzeganiem przez Prymasa Wyszyńskiego dziejów ojczystych jako istotnego elementu w uprawianej przezeń pedagogice narodowej i katolickiej. Ten aspekt nauczania Prymasa Tysiąclecia należy traktować również jako sprzeciw wobec wysiłków podejmowanych przez komunistyczny reżim, które zmierzały do uczynienia z programów szkolnych i podręczników w zakresie historii instrumentu ideologicznej indoktrynacji w duchu marksistowskim. Wskazując na stałe – od chrztu Mieszka I w 966 roku – kulturowe związki Polski z cywilizacją zachodnią (łacińską) kardynał Wyszyński sprzeciwiał się tym wysiłkom. W podobnym świetle należy widzieć afirmowanie przez Prymasa Tysiąclecia polskich zrywów niepodległościowych, w tym Powstania Warszawskiego z 1944 roku. Kardynał Wyszyński zwracał uwagę wiernych na biografie i czyny wybitnych polskich biskupów, władców, ludzi pióra, którzy umacniali kulturową tożsamość Polaków jako „narodu ochrzczonego”.
Powołanie i autentyczność w poglądach José Ortegi y Gasseta na swoistość życia ludzkiego
Authors: Ozimek Mateusz
Published: January 2025

Artykuł dotyczy koncepcji powołania oraz powiązanego z nim tematu autentyczności w poglądach hiszpańskiego filozofa José Ortegi y Gasseta. Rozważania dotyczące tych dwóch pojęć poprzedzone są syntetycznym opisem oryginalnych poglądów Ortegi dotyczących charakterystyki życia ludzkiego i jego odmienności od życia zwierząt. Następnie staram się przedstawić niezwykle istotną rolę, jaką powołanie zajmuje w systemie filozoficznym madryckiego myśliciela oraz szukam odpowiedzi na pytanie, czy odkrycie swego własnego powołania może być źródłem przełomu w życiu. Okazuje się, że taki przełom nie tylko jest możliwy, ale nawet, zgodnie z koncepcją Ortegi, może następować wielokrotnie w przeciągu życia jednostki. Ostatnia część artykułu poświęcona jest filozoficznym problemom i niejasnościom związanym z powołaniem i autentycznością. Owe wątpliwości wynikają z tego, że sam Ortega nie pozostawił jasnych odpowiedzi na kwestie związane przede wszystkim z problemem intersubiektywności oraz z powszechnością powołania.
STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS OF INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN THE BUSINESS SECTOR
Authors:   Institute of Business Technology and Law St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, St. Petersburg, Russia, Armashova-Telnik Galina S. , Ryzhova Anna V. ,   Institute of Business Technology and Law St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published: January 2025

The use of innovations in the activities of a business entity as a tool to gain a competitive advantage and create value for stakeholders is becoming an integral part of the company’s management. The article discusses various guidelines for innovative solutions from gradual (improving) innovations (improving existing technology and increasing the consumer value of the offer within the existing market) to radical or disruptive innovations that have a significant impact on the market (innovations that lead to the creation of products with new properties and characteristics). The rationale for the predominant effects of the development of a culture of innovation and its transformation, transforming not only the format and content of the functioning of the organization, but also the economy of the country as a whole, is given.
APPLICATION OF ELECTROAUTOMATIZATION TECHNOLOGIES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Authors:   Grozny State Petroleum Technical University named after Academician M. D. Millionshchikov, Shudueva Zalina A. , Vinogradov Vasily Y. ,   Kazan National Research Technical University named after A. N. Tupolev-KAI
Published: January 2025

Today, as the human technological civilization continues to develop, the field of research in the field of electrical automation technologies is also constantly expanding, including flexible automation, integrated automation, intelligent automation, etc., which provides favorable conditions for its application in mechanical engineering. It is no exaggeration to say that in the process of industrial modernization, electroautomatization technologies are used wherever there is electricity, affecting all aspects of mechanical engineering, helping to increase production efficiency, reduce capital expenditure consumption and increase the economic efficiency of enterprises. It plays an important role and should receive close attention and support in order to better adapt to the challenges of economic market competition.
CRIMINAL PUNISHMENT FOR JUVENILES IN THE FORM OF LABOR WORK AS A METHOD OF CORRECTION
Authors:   Chechen State Pedagogical University, Isipova Lalita R. , Magamaeva Zalina I. ,   Chechen State University named after A. A. Kadyrov
Published: January 2025

The article raises the problem associated with criminal punishment for juvenile offenders in the form of labor as a method of correction. Definitions of the concepts of correctional labor and compulsory labor are given, and an analysis of a number of articles of criminal legislation regulating these issues is carried out. It is concluded that correctional labor and compulsory labor as a punishment for minors are the optimal punishment for their correction. It is also proposed to amend some articles of the criminal law, namely to add clauses where convicted minors will have the opportunity to exercise the right to parole from punishment and select the type of work as work during the period of serving their sentence, depending on the physical and psychological capabilities of the convict.
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE OIL AND GAS COMPLEX OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors:   Grozny State Petroleum Technical University named after academician M. D. Millionshchikova, Datsaeva Raisa Sh. , Dzakaev Akhmed Kh. ,   Grozny State Petroleum Technical University named after academician M. D. Millionshchikova
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the analysis of the current state and prospects of devel-opment of the oil and gas complex (OGC) of the Russian Federation. The aim of the study is to identify the main problems restraining the development of the oil and gas complex of the Russian Federation and to determine the potential ways of their solution in order to increase the compet-itiveness of the industry in the conditions of global transformation of the energy market. The paper analyzes the factors affecting the investment attractiveness of the sector, assesses the opportunities for technological modernization and export diversification. The results obtained indicate the need for a comprehensive approach to the development of OGC, including regulation, technological innovation and diversification of the sales market. The practical significance of the study lies in providing recommendations for making effective management decisions aimed at improving the efficiency and competitiveness of OGC of the Russian Federation. Scientific novelty consists in a comprehensive analysis of the interrelation of geopolitical, economic and techno-logical factors affecting the development of the Russian OGC in modern conditions.
ECONOMIC ESSENCE AND WAYS OF PREVENTING BANKRUPTCY OF AN ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Grozny State Oil Technological University named after Academician M.D. Millionshchikov” Russia, Jamoldinova Larisa A. , Daudov Aslanbek Yu. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Grozny State Oil Technological University named after Academician M.D. Millionshchikov” Russia
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the study of the economic essence of enterprise bank-ruptcy and the development of ways to prevent it. The purpose of the study is to analyze the factors leading to bankruptcy and to identify effective measures to prevent financial insolvency. Within the framework of the work the following tasks were set: to study the theoretical founda-tions of bankruptcy, to analyze the statistics of enterprise bankruptcies, to identify the main causes of financial crises and to develop practical recommendations for preventing bankruptcy. As a result of the study, the key factors of bankruptcy risk were identified and effective mecha-nisms for preventing financial insolvency were proposed, including financial monitoring, optimi-zation of cash flow management, diversification of activities and attraction of external financing. The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of using the proposed recommenda-tions by enterprises to improve financial stability and reduce the risk of bankruptcy.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES IN REAL ESTATE TAKING INTO ACCOUNT RISKS AND PROFITABILITY
Authors:   Grozny State Petroleum Technical University named after Academician M. D. Millionshchikov, Daudova Laila Kh.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the analysis of investment strategies in the real estate market, with a focus on the assessment of risks and potential profitability. The aim of the study is to systematize the existing approaches to real estate investment and to develop recommendations for choosing the optimal strategy taking into account individual financial capabilities and investor's goals. The paper considers various strategies, including the purchase of residential and commercial real estate, invest-ments in REITs and other instruments, as well as methods of risk assessment related to market fluc-tuations, changes in legislation and economic factors. The results show that the choice of strategy is directly related to the level of risk an investor is willing to accept and his investment horizon. The practical significance of the study lies in providing investors with tools for assessing risks and making informed decisions that contribute to the achievement of investment objectives. Scientific novelty con-sists in a comprehensive approach to the analysis, taking into account not only financial indicators, but also macroeconomic factors affecting the real estate market.
FINANCIAL MODELING AS A TOOL FOR PROJECT FINANCING: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS IN RUSSIA
Authors:   Independent Financial Adviser, Lamasov Denis A.
Published: January 2025

The article examines the significance of financial modeling in project financing, used for implementing large-scale projects in energy, mining, metallurgy infrastructure, trans-portation, and high technology. It discusses the stages of building financial models, including data collection, sensitivity analysis, and the calculation of key performance indicators (NPV, IRR, DSCR). The paper also presents examples of successful international projects, such as Hornsea One in the UK and the Sydney Airport expansion, which demonstrate the role of financial mod-eling in managing complex projects. Additionally, the article provides recommendations for Rus-sian practice, including the development of standards, improvement of specialist qualifications, and the implementation of software solutions. It concludes that financial modeling enhances project investment attractiveness and serves as a critical tool for risk management in uncertain conditions.
DIGITAL TRADE TECHNOLOGIES. MARKETPLACES AND RETAIL PLATFORMS: PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIZATION, TOOLS AND METHODS
Authors:   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Safronchuk Marina V. , Kulikova Elizaveta V. ,   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Published: January 2025

The article examines the development of e-commerce and the platform method during the digital transformation, reveals the concepts of «marketplace», «resale platform» as dig-ital commerce infrastructure. The features of digital services of marketplaces and derivative re-sale platforms, components and specifics of their product management are identified and analyzed.
The theoretical significance of the study lies in identifying the characteristic features of resale platforms, as well as in studying the business models on the basis of which they can study their activities. Marketing measures for the successful operation of resale platforms are deter-mined as a relatively new, modified support for digital trade.
The conclusions contain the results of a comparative analysis of marketplaces and resale platforms, their distinctive and common characteristics and the tools used. The directions of influence of marketplaces and resale platforms on the economy at the micro and macro levels are established. Among them are market optimization, digital investment, reduction of transac-tion costs for concluding deals online, including minimization of bureaucratic procedures, con-scious, responsible consumption and management of clients’ income and expenses, creation of opportunities to reduce the inflationary burden on the economy and the platform employment development.
Postrzeganie wybranych aspektów związanych z członkostwem w Unii Europejskiej w zakresie funkcjonowania przedsiębiorczości w państwach karpackich (Republice Czeskiej, Słowacji, Polsce i Ukrainie)
Authors: Pieniążek Agnieszka , Nizioł Anna , Nycz Ewelina , Stopa Mateusz , Szpara Krzysztof
Published: January 2025

Geographical indications have been protected internationally since 1883 and have been protected by the European Community since the 1970s. Currently, there are about 3,500 names of agricultural products and foodstuffs in the EU register of geographical indications. The purpose of this article is to verify how selected aspects related to EU membership, i.e., EU policy on the quality of agricultural products and foodstuffs are perceived in terms of the functioning of entrepreneurship in the Carpathian countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Ukraine. The results of focus group interviews conducted in 2021 as part of a study commissioned by the New Direction Foundation on Carpathian products, their producers and surrounding institutions were used to achieve this goal. The scale of use of EU solutions analyzed indicates that 20 years of experience is only the beginning of the road for Central European countries in terms of product protection. The lack of a GI protection system means the demise of local and regional producers.
Coping with a crisis: The intersection between spirituality and social media
Authors: Skemp Karen M. , Petit Michele L. , Barlow Patrick J.
Published: January 2025

This study examined the role of spiritual coping strategies and the impact of social media on stress, depression, anxiety, and resilience in a campus community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spirituality, a sense of connection beyond oneself, often emerges during stress, illness, or confronting mortality, while resilience is the ability to adapt to challenges. Participants, including faculty, staff, and students, completed an online survey using various scales: the Spiritual Coping Strategies Scale; a revised Facebook Intensity Scale; the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales-21; and the Brief Resilience Scale. Findings showed that spiritual coping correlated with lower depression (r = −0.28, P < 0.01), anxiety (r = −0.12, P < 0.05), and stress (r = −0.18, P < 0.01) scores and higher resilience (r = 0.29, P < 0.01). Social media use, however, was associated with increased anxiety (r = 0.41, P < 0.01), depression (r = 0.26, P < 0.01), and stress (r = 0.31, P < 0.05) and decreased resilience (r = −0.28, P < 0.01). Age was positively associated with resilience (r = 0.20, P < 0.01) and less social media use (r = −0.46, P < 0.01). Gender differences were noted: females reported higher spiritual coping, non-religious coping and anxiety, and a trend toward lower resilience than males. Fostering resilience depends largely on having a strong spiritual connection or social network consisting of supportive family and friends. Promoting alternative ways to build meaningful connections may enhance mental health for students, faculty, and staff in a university setting.
Primary cutaneous nocardiosis due to Nocardia farcinica in an immunocompetent patient: A case report
Authors: Polashenski Maya , Vasylyeva Olga
Published: January 2025

Nocardia is an opportunistic pathogen that can present as pulmonary, central nervous system, or disseminated infection in immunocompromised host. However, primary cutaneous Nocardia infections have distinctive presentations in immunocompetent hosts. When infecting a host with an intact immune system, the infection tends to be more insidious, delaying accurate diagnosis and leading to inadequate treatment and persistent infection. Herein, we present a rare case of post-operative cutaneous nocardiosis in a 57-year-old immunocompetent patient with a delay in therapy resulting in a prolonged non-healing wound. Nineteen case reports were reviewed to identify trends in immune status, exposure, treatment regimens, and responses to therapy in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients with Nocardia farcinica cutaneous infection. This case report summarizes characteristics of patient populations where N. farcinica might be suspected and emphasizes the importance of a thorough environmental and occupational history in the case of immunocompetent patients. It also addresses challenges in the treatment of cutaneous N. farcinica as related to empiric therapy, antibiotic resistance, and duration of treatment, ultimately providing an algorithm to approach the management of primary cutaneous nocardiosis.
Logging as an Environmental Risk for the Forest Environment
Authors: Hybská Helena , Ollerová Hana , Turčániová Eszter , Mordáčová Martina , Zacharová Andrea , Rétfalvi Tamás
Published: January 2025

This article aims to evaluate the impact of logging on water, soil, and vegetation in forest stands (736; 746 affected by logging and control area 400 — without logging) — and the occurrence of herbal synusia. The NES (non-polar extractable substances) indicator exceeded limits in all surface water samples. Thirty percent of the samples taken from Forest Stand 736 exceeded NES limits. In Stand 746, the ratio was 60 %. Forest area 400 remained under NES limits. Operating fluid leaks from transport-mechanization machines, pollution from older environmental loads, and the content of humic substances are possible reasons for the increased concentration of physic-chemical indicators. The NES content did not affect the number and coverage of species in the monitored areas. The EAI (Environment Accident Index, which utilizes knowledge about ecotoxicity) index method confirmed the environmental risk of logging in the forest environment.
IDENTIFIKASI KESIAPAN INDUSTRI DALAM INISIASI PENGEMBANGAN INDUSTRI BAHAN BAKU OBAT AMOKSISILIN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Putra Nurjaman Gunadi , Rahman Abdul , Laili Nurus Sahari , Widiarto Ari
Published: January 2025

Pada Februari 2020, Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi (yang kini menjadi Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional) bersama mitra, yaitu Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) dan PT Mersifarma Trimaku Mercusana melakukan riset untuk mengembangkan teknologi produksi Bahan Baku Obat (BBO) Amoksisilin. Tujuan dari riset ini adalah mengidentifikasi dan mendeskripsikan potensi kesiapan industri yang akan memproduksi BBO Amoksisilin di Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif yang didukung teknik analisis daya saing industri. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa industri dalam negeri memiliki potensi pada inisiasi pengembangan industri BBO Amoksisilin di Indonesia dengan catatan seperti aspek bahan baku dan sumber daya manusia, industri dalam negeri masih memerlukan kerja sama dengan industri luar negeri yang sudah memiliki pengalaman dalam produksi dan pemasaran BBO Amoksisilin. Hal ini dilakukan dalam upaya alih teknologi dan menjaga keberlanjutan produksi dikarenakan hingga saat ini belum ada industri pendukung BBO Amoksisilin di Indonesia. Selain itu, diperlukan intervensi kebijakan dari pemerintah berupa penerapan Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri (TKDN) khusus untuk BBO Amoksisilin sebagai wujud keberpihakan pemerintah terhadap industri BBO Amoksisilin dalam negeri. Adanya kerja sama antara lembaga riset dan inovasi (BRIN dan ITB) dengan industri (PT Mersifarma) menjadi peluang terciptanya industri BBO Amoksisilin yang berbasis riset dan inovasi.
Supplier Selection Utilizing AHP and TOPSIS in a Fuzzy Environment Based on KPIs
Authors: Safavi Asal , Sadeghi Bigham Bahram , Zahedi-Seresht Mazyar
Published: January 2025

In today’s competitive and rapidly changing business landscape, organizations face significant challenges such as resource limitations, fluctuating demand, and evolving customer needs. Addressing these challenges requires effective strategies, with supplier selection playing a vital role in building resilient and efficient supply chains. This study introduces an innovative framework for supplier evaluation and selection, integrating the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and the technique for order preference by similarity to the ideal solution (TOPSIS) within a fuzzy environment. The AHP method was employed to systematically identify and prioritize key performance indicators (KPIs) critical for evaluating suppliers. Criteria such as transportation cost, flexibility in meeting product requirements, defect reduction, and effective communication and responsiveness were identified as the most significant factors. These priorities formed the foundation for applying the fuzzy TOPSIS method, which facilitated the ranking of suppliers under conditions of uncertainty. The analysis revealed Sepidar Darb, Aram Plastic Sabalan, Sanaye Plastic Markaz, and Amin Avar Plastic as the top-performing suppliers, followed by Pegah Zanjan Company. The relevance of this research is heightened by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted global supply chains and fundamentally altered supplier selection criteria. While pre-pandemic evaluations predominantly focused on cost efficiency and product quality, the pandemic has underscored the importance of additional criteria such as supplier agility, risk management capabilities, geographical proximity, and digital integration. These emerging priorities highlight the necessity of rethinking traditional approaches to supplier selection and adapting to the evolving demands of global supply chains. By incorporating these updated criteria into the AHP-TOPSIS framework, this study offers a robust and practical tool for supplier evaluation in uncertain and dynamic environments. The proposed framework not only improves upon traditional methods but also provides valuable insights for organizations striving to create resilient and adaptable supply chains capable of withstanding future disruptions.
Emociones en los movimientos estudiantiles. Análisis de la literatura especializada
Authors: Legaspi Lozano Mayela , Camacho Sandoval Salvador
Published: January 2025

El propósito de este artículo es contribuir a enriquecer la agenda de investigación sobre los movimientos estudiantiles de la última década (2013- 2023) en la relación existente entre movimientos y emociones. Se asume como método la revisión sistemática de la literatura, se identifican las estrategias y técnicas que utilizan los autores para estudiar las emociones en los movimientos, la justificación que plantean, su enfoque teórico, la conceptualización de las emociones, así como sus conclusiones. Los resultados permiten distinguir que la mayoría de los estudios son cualitativos, que las emociones intervienen en la ruta que adopta un movimiento en sus diversas fases. El enfoque teórico del que más se abreva es el estudio sociológico de la acción colectiva sobre emociones y protesta. Las emociones son constructos sociales y culturales que se construyen, deconstruyen y reconstruyen, son interpretadas por los sujetos y ello lleva a que se conviertan en acción o inacción.
The Influence of the Wood Essence of Beams Reinforced with Polymer Composite Materials on the Mechanical Properties
Authors: Ianasi Aurora Catalina , Pasare Minodora Maria , Cirtina liviu Marius , Cirtina Daniela , Nioata Alin , Comarla Adriana
Published: January 2025

Wooden resistance elements, such as beams and pillars, are often used in construction. They must be designed and made so as to withstand the loads to which they are subjected during use. The predominant stress of the beams is bending, the maximum values of normal stresses due to the loads that solicitate the beams being important to know for ensuring its bearing capacity. In this paper an experimental study is presented regarding the resistance elements of the beams type. The beams are made of two types of wood, namely beech wood and poplar wood, having a rectangular section. These beams were reinforced with composite materials based on carbon fiber such as plates and fabric that were applied to the beams with the help of an epoxy resin, in order to study their behavior when subjected to bending stress. Bending tests were made until the beams were damaged, measuring, in this sense, the applied forces and the related displacements. The strength of wooden beams reinforced with composite materials was compared with the strength of wooden beams without the addition of composite material, thus establishing which is the better constructive reinforcement solution, for the two essences of wood, to ensure safety in operation, in construction field.
Evcil Hayvanlarda Ayak Hastalıkları ve Tedavi Yöntemleri
Authors: Aksoy Özgür , Tanrıverdi Ersin , Aydın Uğur , Özaydın İsa , Bal Mehmet Ali , Sancar Metehan , Köm Mustafa , Parlak Kurtuluş , Ergin Hilmican , Sarıtaş Zülfükar Kadir , Durmuş Ali Said , Polat Eren , Erol Hanifi , Erol Muharrem , Akyol Eyüp Tolga , Kuşcu Yağmur , Kayıkcı Caner , Arıcan Mustafa , Yayla Sadık , Alkan Fahrettin , Uzunlu Elgin Orçum , Kumandaş Ali , Çatalkaya Emine , Ersöz Kanay Berna , Ermutlu Celal Şahin , Yılmaz Alican , Aslan Nevzat Emre , Yanmaz Latif Emrah , Çakır Bayrak Sema , Zamirbekova Erdoğan Nuriza , Yazıcı Sena , Altan Semih , Saylak Nahit , Yayla Sadık , Yardımcı Cenk , Çil Büşra , Altan Feray , Alpar Muhamed Baver
Published: January 2025

Sığırlarda Ayağın Topografik ve Radyolojik Anatomisi
Özgür AKSOY
Ersin TANRIVERDİ
Sığırlarda Ayak Hastalıklarında Muayene ve Tanı Yöntemleri
Uğur AYDIN
İsa ÖZAYDIN
Sığırlarda Topallık, Etiyoloji ve Lokomosyon Skorlamaları
Semih ALTAN
Sığırlarda Topallık ve Beslenme İlişkisi
Mehmet Ali BAL
Metehan SANCAR
Sığırlarda Duruş Bozuklukları ve Tırnak Deformasyonları
Mustafa KÖM
Sığırlarda Laminitis
Kurtuluş PARLAK
Hilmican ERGİN
Sığırlarda Beyaz Çizgi Hastalığı
Zülfükar Kadir SARITAŞ
Sığırlarda Taban Ülserleri
Ali Said DURMUŞ
Eren POLAT
Sığırlarda Ayak Derisi Hastalıkları
Hanifi EROL
Sığırlarda Tırnak Kesimi
Muharrem EROL
Eyüp Tolga AKYOL
Sığırlarda Ayağın Derin Dokularının Hastalıkları
Yağmur KUŞCU
Caner KAYIKCI
Sığırlarda Ayak ve Tırnak Hastalıklarında Kullanılan Anestezi Yöntemleri
Mustafa ARICAN
Sığırlarda Tırnak Problemleri ve Operasyonları
Mustafa ARICAN
Sığır Ayak Hastalıklarında Profilaksi
Sadık YAYLA
Koyun ve Keçilerde Ayak Hastalıkları
Fahrettin ALKAN
Elgin Orçum UZUNLU
Atlarda Ayağın Topografik ve Radyolojik Anatomisi
Ali KUMANDAŞ
Atlarda Ayak Hastalıklarında Muayene ve Tanı Yöntemleri
Emine ÇATALKAYA
Berna ERSÖZ KANAY
Atlarda Ayaklara Bağlı Topallığın Etiyolojisi
Caner KAYIKCI
Yağmur KUŞCU
Atlarda Ekstremite Deformiteleri ve Ayakla İlişkisi
Ali KUMANDAŞ
Atlarda Laminitisler
Celal Şahin ERMUTLU
Alican YILMAZ
Atlarda Beyaz Çizgi Hastalığı
Hanifi EROL
Nevzat Emre ASLAN
Atlarda Naviküler Sendrom (Podotrochlitis)
Latif Emrah YANMAZ
Atlarda Taban, Ökçe ve Çatal Hastalıkları
Sema ÇAKIR BAYRAK
Atlarda Ayak Eklemi ve Kemik Hastalıkları
Nuriza ZAMİRBEKOVA ERDOĞAN
Sena YAZICI
Atlarda Ayak Bölgesi Tendo, Tenosinovya ve Ligament Hastalıkları
İsa ÖZAYDIN
Uğur AYDIN
Atlarda Yürüyüş Şekilleri ve Kusurları
Semih ALTAN
Nahit SAYLAK
Atlarda Nal Uygulamaları ve İlişkili Hastalıklar (Mıh Batması-Değmesi-Sıkması)
Sadık YAYLA
Kedi ve Köpeklerde Ayak Hastalıkları
Cenk YARDIMCI
Büşra ÇİL
Hayvanlarda Ayak Hastalıklarının Tedavisinde Kullanılan İlaçlar
Feray ALTAN
Muhamed Baver ALPAR
Functionalized gold nanoflowers on carbon screen-printed electrodes: an electrochemical platform for biosensing hemagglutinin protein of influenza A H1N1 virus
Authors: Torres Méndez Carlos Enrique , Nandi Sharmilee , Martinovic Klara , Kühne Patrizia , Liu Yifan , Taylor Sam , Lysandrou Maria , Romeyro Mascarenhas Maria Ines Berrojo , Langwallner Viktoria , Sebastián Alonso Javier Enrique , Jovanovic Ivana , Lüftner Maike , Gkountana Georgia-Vasiliki , Bern David , Atif Abdul-Raouf , Manouchehri Doulabi Ehsan , Mestres Gemma , Kamali-Moghaddam Masood
Published: January 2025

An electrochemical biosensor based on modified carbon screen-printed electrodes (CSPE) was developed for the detection of hemagglutinin of influenza A H1N1 virus (H1). Gold nanoflowers were electrodeposited on the electrode to increase conductivity and surface area. The electrochemical signal was amplified by functionalization of the gold nanoflowers with 4-aminothiophenol, which resulted in a 100-fold decrease of the charge transfer resistance due to a tunneling effect. Subsequently, monoclonal antibodies against H1 were immobilized on the surface via covalent amide bond formation, followed by blocking with bovine serum albumin to minimize nonspecific hydrophobic binding. The electrodes were characterized by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy experiments in presence of [Fe(CN)6]3−/4−. Differential pulse voltammetry was used to measure the change in current across the electrode as a function of H1 concentration. This was performed on a series of samples of artificial saliva containing H1 protein in a clinically relevant concentration range. In these experiments, the biosensor showed a limit of detection of 19 pg/mL. Finally, the biosensor platform was coupled to an automated microfluidics system and no significant decrease of the electrochemical signal was observed.
Teacher Researchers in Guatemala: Lessons From an Action Research Experience to Address Educational Gaps in the Classroom
Authors: Cruz Grünebaum Ana Aidé , Rojas Sandoval Kevin Renato , Maldonado Bode Sophia Verónica , Gove Amber , Johnson Oliva Jennifer Elizabeth
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this article is to describe the learnings of primary school teachers in rural Guatemala as a result of an action research experience. This experience took place in the context of the “Basic Education Quality and Transitions” activity, or BEQT, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by RTI International and its partners Funcafé, Funsepa, Wayfree, and the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG). UVG’s Centro de Investigaciones Educativas (CIE), as an RTI partner, developed and implements the “Teacher Researchers” program. The action research program engages teachers in identifying and bridging gaps in students’ learning of mathematics, reading, and/or writing with students in grades 1–3. During the portion of the program described in this paper, teachers reflected on the lessons learned and strengthened their research skills in an effort to identify gaps in content, as well as applying and reflecting on potential solutions that they then translated into adjustments in lesson planning and implementation of teaching strategies. A categorical analysis of the teachers’ reflections on these experiences showed how strengthened research skills helped teachers identify areas of opportunity in using teaching strategies to improve the quality of teaching, thus allowing them to reflect on their own teaching practices.
Inledning till den allmänna rättsläran
Authors: Strömberg Tore
Published: January 2025

Beskrivning saknas.
Problemet rättsvillfarelse i straffrätten
Authors: Strömberg Tore
Published: January 2025

Beskrivning saknas.
Om qvalificeradt erkännande i civilprocessen
Authors: Kallenberg Ernst
Published: January 2025

Beskrivning saknas.
РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В ВОСПРОИЗВОДСТВЕ СТАДА БАРАНОВ-ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛЕЙ С ДЛИННЫМ ТУЛОВИЩЕМ, В ПОЗВОНОЧНИКЕ КОТОРЫХ ЕСТЬ ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНЫЕ ПОЗВОНКИ
Authors: Малмаков Нурлан , Мусаева Айжан , Омашев Каирлы , Арынгазиев Берик , Оразымбетова Зарина , Бахтыбеккызы Шолпан , Сагдат Елболсын
Published: January 2025

Вариации позвонков являются важной характеристикой у сельскохозяйственных животных. Целью данного исследования является изучение вариаций позвонков и их связи с длиной и массой туши у овец.
В статье приведены результаты рентген исследовании у овец мясо-сальных, тонкорунных и полутонкорунных пород различных половозрастных групп. Анализ полученных рентген-снимков показал, что у баранов, овцематок и 4-х месячных ягнят встречаются дополнительные 14 пар ребер и 7 позвонков.
Приведены результаты контрольного убоя 4-х месячных баранчиков казахской курдючной грубошерстной породы (КХ «Токан 1») и Етті меринос (КХ «Мерей») от подбора длиннотелых баранов к стандартным овцематкам в сравнении с сверстниками полученных от подбора стандартных баранов к стандартным овцематкам. Результаты контрольного убоя показали, что в обоих породах баранчики от подбора длиннотелых баранов превосходили сверстников от подбора стандартных баранов по выходу туши на 0,89-2,22%, по убойному выходу на 0,41-1,80%, также у потомства длиннотелых баранов были лучшие показатели по коэффициенту мясности 3,46-3,62 и лучшие показатели соотношения белка и жира 1/0,94 и 1/1,11.    
На основании проведенной работы сделаны предварительные выводы о том, что подбор длиннотелых баранов на стандартных овцематках улучшает мясную продуктивность полученного потомства, что дает возможность рекомендовать баранов с более длинным телом для дальнейшей селекции по увеличению мясной продуктивности как в мясосальном, так и в тонкорунном овцеводстве.
Flood Photography and the Visual Component of Environmental American Studies
Authors: Hawksford White Sam
Published: January 2025

This article develops a new approach for using photographic sources that might be of interest to American Studies scholars whose research contributes broadly to environmental education. Over the past forty years of photographic scholarship, scientific and other record images have become relatively prominent as primary sources. This visual material can be used to interrogate past responses to flooding and other environmental events. On the other hand, discourses around social documentary continue to frame how the human impacts of rapidly changing environments are visualised. By comparing two sets of images from the 1930s, the article juxtaposes the approaches of photographers associated with these two conventionally distinct areas to offer a more rounded view of flood photography. The discussion starts with a reflective section detailing how I arrived at my current research project. Following this, the categories of scientific and social documentary photography are described relationally in the context of the agencies of the New Deal, in the process setting out an argument for the contribution that engaged visuality can make to Environmental American Studies. Afterwards, the attention shifts to focus on images from two official contexts. The first example concerns record photography from the Soil Conservation Experiment Station in Bethany, Missouri, whilst the second considers photographs that the Resettlement Administration produced in response to flooding in Posey County, Indiana, in 1937. The article concludes by remarking on some of the implications of this method for how American Studies researchers currently conduct environmentally focused projects.
New Area Studies as an Epistemological Framework: Some Reflections of Knowledge Production and Positionality
Authors: Barrios Aquino Marianela
Published: January 2025

New Area Studies can be seen as resulting from the debate in the Area Studies between the need for disciplinarity and the urgency of ethical research practices in the social sciences. As such, it is fertile ground for reflexions on methodology, knowledge production and the construction of epistemic communities that go beyond disciplinary silos. In this paper, I argue that New Area Studies is useful as a lens through which to engage with decolonial and postcolonial critiques of the social sciences and humanities. To present New Area Studies as an epistemological framework, in this theoretical intervention, I first engage with its origins in the field of Area Studies and the critiques aimed at it. Next, I propose that taking such critique seriously involves necessarily a discussion of knowledge production and research practice. Finally, I propose that New Area Studies can be understood as an epistemological framework useful to address contemporary challenges faced by all social sciences, not only Area Studies. This paper weaves together decolonial and feminist approaches to research, to argue for the relevance of New Area Studies scholarship.