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The Influence of Taxation on Consumer Burden in Malaysia: A Revisit on GST
Authors: Kamarudin Siti Nurhazwani , Ahmad Norsiah , Loganathan Nanthakumar
Published: September 2024

The implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia for a short period (2015 to 2018) remarked a significant tax reform in the country. However, despite successful GST implementation in various countries, Malaysians were still skeptical of the policy leading to its cancellation. Therefore, the inquiry of such a relationship becomes crucial to affirm whether taxation has a significant impact on consumers' burden in both the short and long term. The study uses quarterly secondary data from 1996-2016 by analysing the Autoregressive Distributed Lag Error Correction Model (ARDL-ECM) estimation and combined cointegration test to testify the cointegration effects on the variables. The Toda and Yamamoto Granger causality analysis is also employed to identify the direction of causality among the variables. The result from this study provides evidence on the existence of a long run relationship between taxation and consumer burden via direct taxation proxy. Nevertheless, the study failed to establish a short run association between taxation and consumers’ burden. The study revealed that indirect tax does not lead to consumer burden, hence suggesting that GST might be an effective policy in increasing government’s revenue without pressuring the public. However, direct tax policy might need to be revisited as it leads to an increase in consumers' burden in the long run. Notwithstanding, the government shall be more careful and sensitive in formulating future tax reforms or introducing new policies to ensure consumers will not be negatively affected.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with primary immunodeficiency
Authors: Nijhawan Parni , Sharfe Nigel , Dadi Harjit , Vong Linda
Published: September 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, driven by SARS-CoV-2, has seen the emergence of multiple variants, complicating public health responses and vaccine development. Individuals with primary immunodeficiency (PID) are particularly vulnerable to severe COVID-19. This review examines the heightened risk and varied clinical outcomes in patients with PID, exploring the role of immunoglobulin replacement therapy which provides passive immunity through anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. During the Omicron variant surge, this cohort of patients generally experienced less severe illness and higher survival rates compared to earlier waves. Yet, immunocompromised individuals and those with PID should continue to remain cautious to minimize exposure. The review underscores the importance of vigilant public health measures, targeted interventions, and tailored vaccination strategies to protect PID patients as COVID-19 transitions to an endemic phase. Ongoing research is essential to fully understand COVID-19's long-term impact on immunocompromised individuals and to refine their clinical management.
The outcome of haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in a patient with STAT1 gain-of-function: a case report
Authors: Al Shaqaq Azhar , Roifman Chaim M.
Published: September 2024

Background: The human signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1) is a latent cytoplasmic transcription factor and one of seven members of the STAT family. Autosomal dominant (AD) STAT1 gain-of-function (GOF), characterized by enhanced phosphorylation of the tyrosine-701 residue and STAT1 activation, is commonly associated with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMCC), immunodeficiency, aneurysms, malignancies, and autoimmune phenomena.

The best management strategies for patients with STAT1 GOF remain unclear. Typically, the standard care includes supportive treatments such as antimicrobial prophylaxis, either alone or combined with immunoglobulin replacement therapy. Biological therapies such as JAK inhibitors have been shown to alleviate symptoms of infection and autoimmune disorders in patients with STAT1 GOF mutations. However, there is a lack of long-term outcome data for JAK inhibition. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is an alternative treatment option for a subset who experience a persistent disease course despite conventional therapy. However, the effectiveness of HSCT for this condition is not yet well established.

Methods: Our patient’s medical records were analyzed retrospectively, including her medical history.

Results: We present the outcome of HSCT performed on a 27-year-old female with STAT1 GOF, conducted as a treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Conclusion: HSCT may serve as an alternative and potentially curative treatment for certain STAT1 GOF patients with progressive, life-threatening conditions that do not respond to conventional therapies. Additional research is needed to improve the management of these patients.

Statement of Novelty: We present a novel case study of HSCT as a treatment for AML in a 27-year-old patient with STAT1 GOF, highlighting the potential for curative outcomes in progressive, life-threatening conditions unresponsive to conventional therapies. This case contributes to the limited body of evidence supporting the efficacy and challenges of HSCT in STAT1 GOF patients.
Fanconi syndrome and renal tubular necrosis in patients following ingestion of potentially contaminated red yeast rice supplement: Two case reports
Authors: Yoshikawa Yoshiyuki , Anzai Hitoshi , Odajima Kohei , Asakawa Shinichiro , Arai Shigeyuki , Yamazaki Osamu , Tamura Yoshifuru , Ohashi Ryuji , Shibata Shigeru , Fujigaki Yoshihide
Published: September 2024

We present two cases of middle‐aged men who developed Fanconi syndrome and renal dysfunction after consuming “foods with functional claims (FFC)” containing red yeast rice. In the first case, the patient had consumed an FFC for 1 year and another FFC suspected to have contained nephrotoxin for 3 weeks; kidney biopsy performed during the acute phase of renal injury showed severe acute tubular necrosis and tubular cell regeneration. He achieved near‐complete recovery 40 days after the FFC was discontinued. In the second case, the patient had consumed FFC for 4 years and stopped 70 days prior to presentation; kidney biopsy revealed significant tubular recovery, persistent tubular injuries, and interstitial fibrosis. Although the manifestations of Fanconi syndrome subsided, mild renal dysfunction persisted. These cases suggest that FFC with nephrotoxins may induce Fanconi syndrome owing to acute tubular necrosis. Recovery is possible after discontinuing the FFC; while short‐term ingestion of FFC allows for tubular regeneration, its long‐term ingestion may cause irreversible damage and lead to chronic kidney disease. Long‐term follow‐up is crucial for preventing further renal deterioration.
Cardiac dysfunction in dialysing adults with end‐stage kidney disease is associated with exercise intolerance: A pilot observational study
Authors: Antoun Joe , Shepherd Anthony I. , Corbett Jo , Sangala Nicholas C. , Lewis Robert J. , Lane Emma , Saynor Zoe L.
Published: September 2024

People with end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD) often exhibit impaired cardiac structure and function, which may contribute to poor exercise capacity. This study used multimodal exercise testing to investigate the central and peripheral mechanisms of exercise limitation in adults with ESKD, also comparing in‐centre hemodialysis (ICHD) to home hemodialysis (HHD). Seventeen adults (55.5 ± 14.5 years; n = 14 male; n = 12 HHD) participated. Resting cardiac examinations, followed by submaximal cycling cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and functional exercise testing, revealed cardiac structural abnormalities (increased left ventricular mass) and cardiac injury. Aerobic fitness in adults with ESKD was low, with pulmonary oxygen uptake (V̇O2) at the gas exchange threshold (GET) occuring at 39 ± 8% predicted V̇O2peak. O2 pulse, an estimate of stroke volume (SV), was higher in HHD at rest (p = 0.05, ES = 0.58) and during unloaded cycling (p = 0.05, ES = 0.58) compared to ICHD. However, thoracic bioreactance derived SV at the GET was significantly higher in adults receiving ICHD versus HHD (p = 0.01, ES = 0.74). In adults with ESKD, cardiac output was positively associated with V̇O2 at the GET (r = 0.61, p = 0.04). This study highlights prevalent exercise dysfunction in adults with ESKD undergoing dialysis, with potential distinct differences between in‐centre and home hemodialysis, mechanistically linked to underlying cardiac abnormalities.
The (Social) Tasks of Business Tax Research and the Binding Effect of the Statutory Tax Burden Decision
Authors: Kollruss Thomas
Published: September 2024

Against the background of taxation, this article critically examines Schmiel’s commentary “Why tax planning without considering societal interests is unfounded” (https://doi.org/10.1515/ael-2021-0115) and points out the overarching context. This rejoinder argues that the task and the object of my business tax research article, namely to analyse value-neutral tax regulations, in this case the ATAD CFC taxation regulations, with regard to their effectiveness and their achievement of objectives and to derive practical consequences for future tax legislation and further legislative development of the existing tax regulations. Through such an analysis, deficits in the effectiveness of the current tax regulations are revealed at an early stage and the legislator can react before tax losses occur (early information function). This is precisely how social interests are pursued and answered. Moreover, this rejoinder argues that in the area of taxation, it is exclusively the tax legislator who determines in the democratic legislative process which objectives, steering effects and (tax) burden effects it pursues with a norm and to what extent it pursues these objectives. The extent to which the legislator pursues societal or social interests with a tax norm is up to the legislator. This is the so-called assessment prerogative, i.e. the prerogative of the legislature (norm-setter) to decide on the appropriateness and necessity of a particular statutory regulation to achieve a legitimate goal in an ultimately binding manner, taking into account the interests of the state as a whole. This rejoinder rejects’ Schmiel’s claim to use critical rationalism as a methodological framework for research on tax law. From my viewpoint, only the objective will of the legislator (objective intention of the legislator, aim of the law, principle of legality) and the relevant legal principles and methodology as well as the methods of business tax research are relevant when it comes to examining the scope of application of current tax law provisions and their effectiveness, here the CFC taxation rules. Alternative theories such as critical rationalism, a philosophical view, appear to be too vague to ensure legal certainty and appropriate taxation.
Intuitions as Arrows. Moral Knowledge and Kantian Schematism
Authors: Graziano Mario
Published: September 2024

Ethical intuitionism traces its roots back to the early eighteenth century in the field of ethics. Despite apparent distinctions, intuitionism, especially in its recent development by Huemer, bears a striking resemblance to robust versions of rationalist foundationalism. In this paper, we will argue against the perspective of robust intuitionism. Furthermore, we commit to reviewing what theorists operating within the field of study known as Dual Process Theory hypothesize about intuition. Nonetheless, we do not claim that the origin of our moral beliefs is unreliable or discreditable. On the contrary, we entertain the prospect of reviving intuitionistic themes by leveraging the concept of a Kantian scheme.
Harvest date and salicylic acid impact on peanut (Arachis hypogaeaL.) properties under different humidity conditions
Authors: Charvadeh Mehrab Mehri , Rad Marefat Mostafavi , Zakerin Hamid Reza , Sayfzadeh Saeed , Valadabady Seyed Alireza
Published: September 2024

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of salicylic acid and harvest date on the yield and biochemical and physiological characteristics of peanuts in different humidity conditions, which is the novelty of this research. For this purpose, a split-plot factorial design during the 2018 and 2019 cropping seasons was conducted based on a randomized complete block design with three replications at the experimental field of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Guilan Province, Astara, Iran. Humidity regimes included rain-fed conditions (no irrigation), irrigation at the 10% flowering stage, 10% pod formation stage, and 10% flowering stage +10% pod formation stage in the main plots, and three salicylic acid levels (100, 200, and 300 µmol/l), and harvest dates (August 22, September 6, and September 21), were placed in subplots. Drought stress reduced the Chlorophyll Index, relative water content, seed, and pod yield but increased proline, Antioxidant enzyme activity, soluble sugar content, and H2O2content. Conversely, Supplementary irrigation decreased proline, antioxidant enzyme activity, soluble sugar content, and H2O2content, which increased the Chlorophyll Index, relative water content, seed, and pod yield. Also, salicylic acid foliar application enhanced guaiacol peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase, and ascorbate peroxidase antioxidant enzyme activity, mitigating the undesirable impacts of water deficiency. The maximum pod and seed production was obtained in all humidity conditions with 300 µmol/l salicylic acid. Under Humidity stress conditions, if water resources are available, two supplementary irrigations at 10% flowering and 10% pod formation stage are recommended. Also, for humid climates such as Astara and similar regions, in terms of climate, with limited rainfall in June and July (rainfall less than 10 mm during flowering and podding stages), one supplementary irrigation at 10% pod formation stage is recommended.
Effects of species and tree size diversity on above-ground biomass in diverse heterogeneous tropical evergreen forests, Quangbinh Province, north central Vietnam
Authors: Hong Hai Nguyen , Van Dien Pham , The Doi Bui , Hien Mai Trinh , Van Quy Nguyen , Thanh Tuan Nguyen
Published: September 2024

The relationships between species diversity and size structure complexity on above ground biomass (AGB) have theoretical and practical applications for biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management. The relationships become more complex in the high-species diversity of tropical forests and heterogeneous environmental conditions. To disentangle the complicated relationships, structural equation models were applied to examine the relative effects of species and tree size diversity on above ground biomass under different topographical conditions of two tropical evergreen forest stands. Our results showed that: (i) species diversity contributes greater to AGB in the forest stand under homogeneous topography. (ii) Structural diversity positively affected AGB in the heterogeneous topographical stand. (iii) Slope revealed a negative effect on species diversity but positive effects on structural diversity and AGB in both studied plots. We concluded that maintaining high-stand structural diversity enhances above ground biomass and local topographical conditions constrain the relationship between species and size diversity in the study area.
Działalność hrabiny Marii Tarnowskiej w Polskim Czerwonym Krzyżu w dwudziestoleciu międzywojennym
Authors:   Uniwersytet Opolski, Sobczak Monika
Published: September 2024

The article takes a closer look at a lesser-known aspect of Countess Maria Tarnowska’s life, which was her philanthropic activity within the Polish Red Cross in the inter-war period. In her activities, she focused primarily on the development of nursing. In addition, she popularised the ideas of broad humanitarianism, supported the development of medical care and encouraged the rural population to take care of their health and hygiene. In this article, the printed memoirs of Countess Maria Tarnowska have been confronted with the accounts of the PCK nurses and the Countess’s associates; these are mainly source materials obtained during a search in the Archives of the Office of the Main Board of the PCK. Materials available in the Archives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva and available studies were also used.
Aktywność społeczno-oświatowa Związku Pracy Obywatelskiej Kobiet na rzecz dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym na przykładzie międzywojennego województwa białostockiego
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Suplicka Agnieszka
Published: September 2024

The article attempts to look at the activity of women associated in the Women’s Civic Work Union, one of the largest women’s organizations in interwar Poland, which was involved in a number of initiatives, strongly emphasizing the need to renew the Polish nation and social work for its youngest members. The aim of the article is to show the socio-educational activities of the Women’s Civic Work Union carried out for children in Poland between the wars in the Bialystok voivodeship. The article discusses exemplifications of works undertaken by ZPOK within established kindergartens as institutional forms of care and education. The presented institutions, which were a response to the difficult situation of the newly reborn state and its enormous needs, played an important role in helping it and strengthening the state of education. Main attention was paid to the issues related to the conditions in which kindergartens were established, their organization and the characteristics of their functioning were presented based on previously unpublished archival and printed sources, studies and articles from the interwar period, as well as contemporary publications. The examples cited in the article do not exhaust the discussed issue, they are only of a contributing nature.
Kobiety a wybory parlamentarne w Polsce w 2023 r.
Authors:   Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej, Dziemidok-Olszewska Bożena , Michalczuk-Wlizło Marta ,   Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej
Published: September 2024

The article is an attempt to define the most important factors that decided about record participation of women in the 2023 parliamentary elections in Poland (73.7 percent of eligible women voters). The authors concluded that the main reasons for women’s record turnout in elections were: opposition to the anti-women policies of the Law and Justice (PIS), the political party that had been in power since 2015; political mobilization of women by non-governmental organizations, and above all, proturnout initiatives and campaigns, as well as addressing the issue of women’s rights by political parties, both in election programs and during the election campaign. The main research method was the analysis of various sources (reports, political programs, articles, opinions) available through the internet.
Pierwsze damy III Rzeczypospolitej. Portret zbiorowy Część I
Authors:   Akademia Nauk Stosowanych WSZiA w Opolu, Gajda-Szczegielniak Dorota
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this article is to present the biographies of the first ladies of the Third Polish Republic: Barbara Jaruzelska, Danuta Walesa and Jolanta Kwasniewska, as women who had a significant impact on the lives and activities of their spouses while they served as President of the Republic of Poland. It is an attempt to synthetically analyze their private lives, their scientific lives and their socio-political involvement. It seeks answers to the questions of whether the role of the first lady has been overestimated, and whether the balance of gains and losses has always been an added value for the president’s wife herself, as well as her loved ones.
Pengaruh Minat dan Bakat Terhadap Kesuksesan Berwirausaha Mahasiswa Darullughah Waddawah (DALWA) Bangil Pasuruan
Authors: Indarti Nunuk Indarti , Sugeng Pradikto
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of interest and talent on the entrepreneurial success of DarullughahWadawah (DALWA) Pasuruan students class of 2018, with a total of 79 respondents .This research is a quantitative descriptive research, namely research by obtaining data in the form of numbers or quantitative data that is raised. The data was obtained from the 2018 Darullughah Wadawah Pasuruan student response questionnaire with quantitative analysis techniques using SPSS 25.The results of the study show that it can be known that the Fcal value is 6,508 with a significant value of 0.000, meaning that the significant value is smaller than the alpha level of 0.05. Thus it can be concluded that the research hypothesis is accepted. This means that there is a positive and significant influence between factors (interests and talents) on entrepreneurial success.
¿Cómo piensan los empresarios y trabajadores del mar argentino sobre la captura incidental y el descarte pesquero?
Authors: Schulze María Soledad , Góngora María Eva
Published: September 2024

[Introduction]: Bycatch and discards are a socio-environmental concern that threatens the sustainability of marine life and fishing grounds. Approaches to this problem have focused on biological and/or ecological aspects. We considered it necessary to explore the problem from the social dimension and for this purpose we explored social representations.  [Objective]: The aim of this study is to explore the social representations of bycatch and discards in a group of businessmen and workers in the capture stage of the Argentine industrial fishing activity. We ask how they evaluate bycatch and fishing discards, what are their causes and if they observe possible solutions. [Methodology]: Within the framework of a project of the Federal Fishing Council, we conducted focus groups with businessmen, business chambers, SOMU workers and captains of the industrial fishing activity. [Results]: The results of the focus groups conducted in 2021 reveal three main causes of this problem. First, the lack of reliable data on actual discard levels raises concerns about sustainability and overfishing. Second, the low utilization of selectivity devices is attributed to their operational inefficiency and possible labour barriers. Finally, economic and organizational pressures, such as company profitability and workers' salaries, justify the discard of non-target species, exacerbating the problem. [Conclusions]: The work contributes to an understanding of the main reasons for bycatch and discards, which is essential to advance solutions. We understand that solutions are not simple and involve a sincere debate among stakeholders.
The Colonization Mission of Lithuanian Germans in 1942-1944: a Present from Germany or a Shot in the Eye? - Rec.: Arthur Hermann. Litauendeutsche als Kolonisten in Litauen 1942-1944. Annaberger Annalen. Nr. 17, 2009, S. 237-284
Authors: Jakubavičienė Ingrida
Published: September 2024

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"Creating continuity": Second congress of Lithuanian historians: discussion about different understanding strategies, building up scholars' community, "historical jazz" and future plans
Authors: Švedas Aurimas
Published: September 2024

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Belovodsky Plot of Russian Prose of the 1920s: the Philosophical Context of the Utopian Ideal
Authors: Papkova Elena
Published: September 2024

The article studies the philosophical context of Russian prose, including the Russian folk legend of Belovodye and devoted to the problem of the social ideal. In the works of Russian cosmist philosophers, followers of N. F. Fedorov, V. N. Muravyev, N. A. Setnitsky and A. K. Gorsky, the post-revolutionary ideal of socialism and communism is presented as imperfect, limited, although connected with the true, theocratic ideal of the Kingdom of God on Earth. Not only the social order will be changed in the process of its implementation, but the whole world, including human nature, will also be improved. The writers M. P. Plotnikov, Vs. Ivanov, Vyach. Shishkov and A. P. Platonov, in their works of the mid-1920s considered the problem of the ideal in a similar way. Embodied in the popular utopian legend, the image of Belovodye as the true ideal, the earthly kingdom of piety, justice and righteous faith, was opposed in their works to a limited ideal, a false ideal. This ideal was marked by imperfection in terms of the goal of development — material well-being, or in terms of means — vio- lence. Writers, as well as cosmist philosophers, saw one of the reasons for the impossibility of achieving the true ideal in the imperfection of human nature. The comparative analysis allowed to conclude that, although the writers con- sidered the problem of the social ideal in their own way, they are united with cosmist philosophers by the idea of the need to expand the imperfect ideal of socialism and communism into a true, absolute ideal.
The Poetics of the Gospel Titles and Their Variation in Ivan Bunin Poetry
Authors: Mitina Galina
Published: September 2024

The article examines the poems of I. A. Bunin, whose title contains evangelical motifs and images. Special attention is paid to the title as a strong textual position. The fact that at least two versions of the title are relevant for most of the selected works was the reason for this study. The variability of titles is explained by various textual principles that underlie the publication of collected works and collections of poems by the author. I. A. Bunin attached great importance to titles: when republishing, he could change them several times for the same text, then make changes to the text itself, he could completely remove the title or, conversely, title a poem that had no title before. The author’s work on the text became known in detail thanks to the two-volume collection of poems published in 2014 at the Institute of Russian Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Pushkin House), edited by T. M. Dvinyatina (the series “The Poet’s New Library”), which contained the texts selected according to the main lifetime publication principle. At the same time, most of the post-mortem editions were published according to the last will of the author. As a result of a comparative analysis of different publications, the peculiarities of the interaction of the text and the title were studied. In some cases, it is the title that allows us to see the theological component of the text. The key semantic dichotomies of the poems are revealed, indicating the poet’s Christian worldview.
Three new species of Camaena Albers, 1850 (Gastropoda, Stylommatophora, Camaenidae) from Guizhou and Guangxi, China
Authors: Chen Zhong-Guang , Dai Yu-Ting , Feng Shi-Yang , Wu Xiao-Ping , Jiang Jiao , Huang Xiao-Chen , Ouyang Shan
Published: September 2024

Three new species of camaenid land snail, Camaena qiannanensis Chen, Dai, Wu & Ouyang sp. n., Camaena feichenyui Chen, Dai, Wu & Ouyang sp. n. and Camaena qinghuai Chen, Dai, Wu & Ouyang sp. n. are described from Guizhou and Guangxi of southern China based on shell and genital morphology, and molecular phylogeny. The phylogenetic result shows that the genus Camaena is not a monophyletic group, with Camaenella located within it. The discovery enhances the species diversity of Camaena in Southern China and fills the gap between distribution areas of known species.
Clinical significance of serum interleukin-6 levels in patients with chronic kidney disease
Authors:   Maheshwara Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Chokkavarapu Renuka Charan , Bachireddy Parimala ,   Maheshwara Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Billa Vaibhavi Reddy ,   Maheshwara Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Vityala Yethindra ,   Honorary International Faculty, AJ Research Centre, AJ Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Published: September 2024

Introduction and aim. Elevated levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in serum and kidney tissues are associated with the development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although the role of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, in the development of cardiovascular complications is well studied, the relationship between serum IL-6 levels and CKD markers remains unclear. This study investigated the clinical significance of serum IL-6 levels in patients with CKD. Material and methods. Participants were divided into two groups based on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR): group 1 (n=86) with eGFR >60 mL/min and group 2 (n=74) with eGFR <60 mL/min. The CKD Epidemiology Collaboration equation was used to calculate eGFR from serum creatinine and cystatin C levels to assess CKD severity. Results. Systolic blood pressure was higher in Group 2 than in Group 1 (138±22 mmHg vs. 129±19 mmHg; p<0.05). Serum IL-6 levels were also higher in group 2 (3.095 [interquartile range: 1.528–6.547] pg/mL) than in group 1 (1.711 [interquartile range: 0.920– 3.342] pg/mL; p <0.05). Serum IL-6 levels were strongly correlated with eGFR in multivariable-adjusted linear regression analysis. Conclusion. IL-6 levels increased in patients with CKD with an eGFR <60 mL/min, and this increase was associated with eGFR and diastolic blood pressure.
The relationship between health literacy levels and genital hygiene behaviors in female university students
Authors:   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın University, Bartın, Türkiye, Sağlık Cavide , Istek Zekiye ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın University, Bartın, Türkiye, Demirbaş Ayşegül ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın University, Bartın, Türkiye, Bozkurt Feyza Demir ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın University, Bartın, Türkiye, Gümüş Ecem Çiçek ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın University, Bartın, Türkiye
Published: September 2024

Introduction and aim. This study investigates the correlation between health literacy levels and genital hygiene behaviors among female university students. Material and method. A descriptive-correlational study was conducted with 348 female students who voluntarily participated. Data were collected through an online survey comprising participant information forms, the Health Literacy Scale, and the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, chi-square test for categorical data, and correlation analyses, were performed using SPSS version 26.0. Results. The mean age of the participants was 21.92±2.51 years. The average scores on the Health Literacy Scale and Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale were 106.0±17.9 and 86.73±10.13, respectively. Significant differences were observed in genital hygiene behavior scores concerning participants’ field of study and bathing habits. Furthermore, a moderately significant positive correlation was found between women’s health literacy scores and genital hygiene behavior scores. Conclusion. The study reveals a positive association between high health literacy levels and adequate genital hygiene behaviors among women. As women’s health literacy improves, their genital hygiene behaviors also enhance positively. Access to reliable health information resources is crucial to ensure accurate knowledge acquisition regarding genital hygiene practices.
A cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude, and practice among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending a primary health care center in the rural region of Tamil Nadu
Authors:   Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Williams Helen , Ranganathan Srinivasan ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: September 2024

Introduction and aim. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a basic metabolic disease of inadequate control of blood glucose levels. Hyperglycemia is exacerbated, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) progresses both insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction. Management of T2DM involves both lifestyle modification and pharmacological therapy. To achieve optimized health outcomes, the patient requires adequate knowledge, attitude, and practice, so educating the patients on these diseases is an effective strategy to reduce complications of T2DM. Material and methods. This is a cross-sectional study which was conducted from August 2022 to January 2023. A total of 200 participants were enrolled with inclusion criteria to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Results. The mean knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) was 71.5%, 87.5%, and 40% respectively. There is a significant association between knowledge, attitude, practice questions, and socio-demographic characteristics. Education was strongly associated with having higher knowledge scores (p=0.001). Conclusion. The study’s conclusions made clear the necessity of well-planned interventions to raise T2DM awareness among patients with low levels of education. Patients with T2DM may benefit from well-designed educational programs that encourage healthy behavior and these interventions can improve the quality of life of patients in rural region of Tamil Nadu.
The impact of interpersonal support on quality of life in traumatic brain injury patients – a one-month post-treatment analysis
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kinabalu, Malaysia, Suwaryo Putra Agina Widyaswara ,   Department of Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gombong, Kebumen, Indonesia, Kadir Fairrul ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kinabalu, Malaysia, Omar Azizan ,   Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kinabalu, Malaysia, Singh Sukhbeer Kaur Darsin ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kinabalu, Malaysia, Bolong Mohammad Firdaus ,   Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kinabalu, Malaysia
Published: September 2024

Introduction and aim. Traumatic brain injuries often result in serious consequences affecting the quality of life of patients, necessitating a profound understanding of influencing factors. This study aims to explore the relationship between interpersonal support and the quality of life in traumatic brain injury patients one month after treatment. The research seeks to identify the extent to which interpersonal support influences the quality of life in traumatic brain injury patients and whether this relationship remains significant one month after hospital treatment. Material and methods. The research method employed is quantitative, involving sampling of traumatic brain injury patients aged 18-50 years without complications or disabilities who are willing to participate. Data is collected one month post-treatment through questionnaires encompassing scales measuring interpersonal support (ISEL) and post-TBI quality of life (QOLIBRI). Data analysis is conducted using Pearson’s correlation test in SPSS version 26 software. Results. Statistical analysis revealed that traumatic brain injury patients with good interpersonal support exhibited significantly higher quality of life (p=0.002), with a strong correlation between the two variables (r=0.663). These findings indicate the crucial role of interpersonal support in enhancing the quality of life in patients. Conclusion. The study confirms a positive relationship between interpersonal support and the quality of life in traumatic brain injury patients.
Design of professional competencies of aviation operators by the method of situation-oriented training in a uniform educational environment
Authors: Kolotusha Volodymyr
Published: September 2024

Air traffic volumes will at least double by 2030, and with that in mind, thousands of new pilots and air traffic control officers (ATCO) will be needed. The object of research is the system of professional training of aviation operators. One of the problematic areas is the fact that, despite the similarity of both areas of training and professional competences, the training of these specialists is carried out completely separately. However, in the process of activity, they must work as a single team. The obtained results indicate that the vast majority of future control officers and pilots believe that training in the conditions of a single educational environment is necessarily required for a certain period. In order to increase the effectiveness of the interprofessional integration of such specialists and the system of their professional training, it is proposed to use the situation-oriented method in a single educational space for a certain period of time. The choice of this method is justified as follows. Virtually modeling, under the guiding influence of the instructor, the «student» solves the task in its own interpretation. Compared to similar known methods, simulation of the «real» working environment promotes the development of higher cognitive processes, such as analysis, risk management, consideration of possible alternatives and joint decision-making by the «ATCO-pilot» team. This approach makes it possible to transform theoretical knowledge into practical skills and operational skills in the most effective way, from the point of view of costs and benefits. An example of navigational guidance of an aircraft by the ATCO at the stage of descent and landing in conditions of loss of the signal of the global satellite positioning system is shown. This demonstrated the response of the training system to negative challenges in the state of the air navigation system within a relatively short period of time, as well as the formation of new competencies in the «ATCO-pilot» team.
Orchestration of service-oriented applications with reactive programming techniques
Authors: Kasianchuk Ihor
Published: September 2024

The object of research is the modular approach to application development using SOA, as well as the comparison of synchronous and asynchronous request processing methodologies using a reactive programming architecture. SOA allows applications to be divided into independent components, ensuring easy integration and scalability in distributed computing environments. With SOA, it is possible to create a network of loosely coupled services, providing users with the flexibility to develop applications tailored to specific needs.
One of the main issues is thread blocking and system instability under heavy loads when using synchronous methods. The study compares synchronous and asynchronous request processing methodologies using WebFlux, and examines key components of SOA, such as service discovery mechanisms and interaction models, particularly orchestration and choreography.
The results show that asynchronous approaches, using a non-blocking, event-driven architecture, reduce the number of active threads, increase system resilience, and improve performance. This is because the proposed non-blocking, event-driven approach has several features, including reducing thread blocking and enhancing system stability under heavy loads. Synchronous methods, while straightforward, have drawbacks such as thread blocking and system instability under excessive loads.
As a result, there is a high efficiency in processing a large number of requests in real-time. Compared to similar known approaches, this provides advantages such as increased system resilience and efficient resource utilization, making this approach particularly useful for scalable application architectures in distributed computing environments.
Study of the principle of augmented competency in the audit of IT projects in the environment of artificial intelligence
Authors: Bushuyev Sergiy , Ivko Andrii
Published: September 2024

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, including IT project management. The object of research is the principle of augmented competence, which is a new approach that uses AI to strengthen and expand the capabilities of IT project teams. The essence of this principle lies in the complementary interaction of AI and the competence of project teams. Instead of replacing project managers, AI complements their competencies (knowledge, skills and experience). One of the hot spots is the application of AI in the process of automating routine tasks, analyzing large volumes of data and providing recommendations and predictions, freeing up time for team members to focus on more complex and creative tasks.
The possibility of automating tasks and providing new knowledge, which will significantly improve the efficiency and productivity of the team, has been obtained through the use of the principle of augmented competence. As a result, data-driven recommendations and predictions enable teams to make more informed and effective decisions. Access to new knowledge and insights stimulates innovation and leads to new ideas and solutions, helps identify and mitigate potential risks, which can lead to more successful projects. Applying this principle to IT project management audits will automate software testing with AI, which replaces testers so they can focus on more complex types of testing such as exploratory testing, performs customer data analysis with AI, and enables companies to better understand your customers and their needs, which can lead to better marketing campaigns and products. It is important to note that this principle does not involve replacing project managers with AI. Instead, AI is used as a tool to empower human teams and help them achieve better results. As AI technologies continue to evolve, the principle of augmented competence is likely to play an even more important role in IT project management. AI can help teams overcome complex challenges, make better decisions, and succeed in a more dynamic and competitive environment.
VALIDATION STUDY OF A RACIAL EQUITY SCALE FOR TEACHERS
Authors: Cruz Tassia , Britto Ariana , Saccaro Alice
Published: September 2024

Despite pervasive racial inequality in Brazilian elementary education, there are few studies that examine the factors within schools that perpetuate these disparities. This paper aims to address this gap by assessing the psychometric properties of the Racial Equity in Schools Scale (RESS), designed by the authors to measure the roles of schools and teachers in promoting racial equity. Administered to 159 fifth-grade teachers in the Rio de Janeiro municipal public school system, the RESS consists of 13 questions covering school-wide equity systems and classroom practices. The analysis indicates that the scale has high internal consistency (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.8498). While further validation research is necessary, the current study suggests that the RESS has the potential to be a valuable tool for evaluating racial equity in schools, providing insights into both institutional practices and individual teacher behaviors. Additionally, it underscores the correlation between lower socioeconomic status and reduced promotion of racial equity, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address educational inequities.
İntertrokanterik Femur Kırıklarında Proksimal Femoral Çivi ve Dinamik Kalça Vidası Arasında Fonksiyonel Sonuçlarda Fark Yok: Retrospektif Bir Çalışma
Authors: Eğerci Ömer Faruk , Güler Ferhat , Doğruöz Fırat , Selçuk Hüseyin , Köse Özkan
Published: September 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, proksimal femur çivisi veya dinamik kalça vidası ile tedavi edilen intertrokanterik kırıkların fonksiyonel sonuçlarını ve komplikasyonlarını karşılaştırmaktı.
Yöntemler: Kliniğimizde 2010-2013 yılları arasında intertrokanterik kırık nedeniyle PFN ve DHS ile tedavi edilen hastalar retrospektif olarak tarandı. Hastaların demografik, klinik ve radyolojik bilgileri hasta arşivinden elde edildi. Kırıklar AO/OTA sınıflandırmasına göre sınıflandırıldı. Son takipte fonksiyonel durum Harris Kalça Skoru kullanılarak değerlendirildi. Tüm hastalar en az 12 ay takip edildi ve bu süre içinde gelişen tüm komplikasyonlar kaydedildi.
Bulgular: Yaş ortalaması 69.3±15.3 (34-93) olan 64 hasta (34 kadın, 28 erkek) çalışmaya dahil edildi. Ortalama takip süresi 25,5±11,2 aydı (dağılım, 12-59). 28 hasta PFN ve 36 hasta DHS ile tedavi edildi. İki grup arasında yaş, cinsiyet, yaralanma mekanizması, takip süresi, cerrahiye kadar geçen süre, kırık sınıflandırması, ASA skoru, anestezi tipi, hemoglobin düşüşü ve hastanede kalış süresi açısından anlamlı fark yoktu (p> 0,05 tüm değişkenler için). Son kontrolde HHS gruplar arasında istatistiksel olarak benzerdi (p:0.929). Ancak stabil olmayan kırıklar için HHS, tespit yönteminden bağımsız olarak istatistiksel olarak stabil kırıklardan daha düşüktü (85,2±8,8'e karşı 67,1±15,4, p:0,001). PFN grubunda 3, DHS grubunda 2 hastada enfeksiyon gelişti ve debridman ve antibiyotik tedavisi uygulandı. Her grupta ikişer olmak üzere dört hastada cut-out komplikasyonu, DHS'de bir ve PFN grubunda iki hastada vidaların lateral migrasyonu vardı. Gruplar arasındaki komplikasyon oranları benzerdi (p>0,05).
Çıkarımlar: Her iki tedavi yöntemi de benzer fonksiyonel sonuçlara ve komplikasyonlara sahipti. ITF'ler için her iki tespit tekniği de tercih edilebilir. Fonksiyonel sonuçlar kötü olabileceğinden, cerrahlar stabil olmayan kırıkları olan hastaları dikkatle takip etmelidir.
Childhood and Youth Studies and the Curriculum for Wales 2022: Synergies and Opportunities
Authors: Underwood Clive , Thomas Enlli , Smith Anne-Marie , Williams Nia , Kyffin Fliss , Young Nia
Published: September 2024

In this paper we outline the academic field known as Childhood and Youth Studies (CYS), a multidisciplinary and international field that places children and young peoples’ lived experiences at the centre of debate, research and practice. CYS has emerged over the past 30-40 years as a distinct field of scholarship influenced by ideas from the fields of sociology, anthropology, psychology, geography and history. Our paper discusses the relevance of these key ideas to the work of teachers and school leaders within the context of the Curriculum for Wales 2022, which places the child at the heart of a holistic approach to education. This lends itself to a timely recognition of the potential synergies between education and CYS as allied and complimentary disciplines. We suggest there is an argument for all teachers and initial teacher education (ITE) providers to understand and engage with the academic field of CYS, which centres on the recognition of children and young people as social beings with rights and agency in society. We highlight key areas and issues of relevance for the work of teachers, school leaders and educators across different contexts, demonstrating how the field of CYS can act as a bridge between schools and the broader social world of children and young people, via research and teaching that engages with issues that are pertinent to contemporary childhood and youth. As a group of lecturers who teach on CYS undergraduate and postgraduate courses, we propose a need for closer dialogue and understanding between the scholarship of CYS and initial teacher education.
The Treasury Tantrum of 2023
Authors: Diercks Anthony M. , Asnani Dev
Published: September 2024

In the second half of last year, the 10-year Treasury yield skyrocketed from below 4 percent to above 5 percent, and then back down to 3.9 percent (Figure 1). On the way up, market commentary cited several key drivers for the rapid increase, including strong employment and inflation data, unexpectedly high Treasury issuance, and FOMC communications indicating that rates may need to be higher for longer.