bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Microbial community evolution in the biofilm attached to sponge carriers in pulp mill effluent treatment
Authors: Melchiors Emeline ,   Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Peitz Camila , Valendolf-Nunes Jackeline , Barbosa da Silva Mac Wendell , Cervelin-Flôr Izadora , Aparecida-Vicente Vânia , Xavier Claudia Regina ,   Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná,   Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná,   Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná,   Universidade Federal do Paraná,   Universidade Federal do Paraná,   Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the evolution of the biofilm matrix responsible for treating effluent from a pulp mill and identifies the microbial community by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. In addition, a biocarrier promising a functional structure with better specific features for biofilm formation than traditional polyurethane carriers was explored. The average removal efficiencies were 43.7% for chemical oxygen demand (COD) and 62.7% for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5). The color increased during the treatment, indicating anoxic zones being formed in the inner part of this type of carrier. Periodic micrographs showed the evolution of extracellular polymeric substances and materials like fungi and bacteria adhered to the carriers. Genetic sequencing confirmed the presence of Bacillus sp. and Paenibacillus glucanolyticus, species with the potential to degrade and discolor pulp industrial effluents. Results offer a potential basis to enhance treatment facilities of pulp and paper mills based on microbial activities.
Evaluation of the Protective Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride Against Secondary Caries Development in Composite Resin Restorations Comparatively with Sodium Fluoride and Titanium Tetrafluoride by Micro Computed Tomography
Authors: Aydos Ekiz Melike , Erten Hülya , Akca Gülçin , Ocak Mert
Published: July 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in preventing secondary caries formation by comparing it with other fluoride-containing remineralization agents such as sodium fluoride and titanium tetrafluoride in vitro.
Material and Methods: Cavities of 4x2x2 mm were prepared on the mesial, distal, buccal and lingual surfaces of the extracted 12 intact human third molars. 38% silver diamine fluoride solution was applied to the first group, 2% NaF solution to the 2nd group, 2% TiF4 solution to the 3rd group and deionized water to the 4th group. After the solutions were applied, the cavities were restored with composite resin. Then, all samples were aged by thermal cycle method and sterilized by autoclave. The volume of the lesions formed by keeping the samples in 5% sucrose solution containing Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus for 28 days was evaluated by micro computed tomography method. Data analysis of the study was performed using SPSS 21.0 V (IBM, Chicago, USA) statistical package program. Group results were compared using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test (p>0.05).
Results: Although the secondary caries lesion volume was found to be lower in the silver diamine fluoride applied group compared to the other groups, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups.
Conclusion: These results show that the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride to prevent secondary caries formation in composite resin restorations should be investigated with longer-term studies.
Testing the Tests: Investigating Measurement Invariance in Assessments of Cognitive and Language Abilities
Authors: Logvinenko T.I.
Published: July 2024

This paper discusses the measurement invariance of assessment instruments. The purpose of measurement invariance testing is to assess the extent to which a measured construct has comparable meaning across different groups or measurement points, to ensure that comparisons of these groups or measures to each other are appropriate. The paper provides an overview of recent and classic papers discussing conceptual and methodological aspects of invariance testing. Specific focus is placed on the available data on invariance testing for the assessments of cognitive and language abilities, and on the significance of invariance for the accurate assessment of individual and between-group differences. Finally, current approaches to invariance testing within structural equation modelling and item response theory are discussed. This paper may serve as an introduction to the concept of measurement invariance. It will be useful to readers interested in improving the quality of measurement instruments and making more reliable inferences about psychological phenomena.
Psychosocial Profiling of “Successful School Principal” in Russian Metropolis
Authors: Pavlova M.K. , Tsatrian M.A.
Published: July 2024

Researchers all over the world are studying principals from different perspectives attempting to draw a successful school principal psychosocial profile. The authors used a qualitative approach which comprised focus groups with principals and deputies to unveil leadership practices and their perceptions of key characteristics essential for “a successful leader”. The study revealed five domains of the psychosocial profile of a Metropolis principal (building relationships, leading the organization, behaving in urgent or uncertain situations, school management, and school improvement). The authors highlighted similarities and differences in characteristics of a Russian Metropolis principal driven by specificity of the context while comparing with international profiles. “Successful principal” is expected to be an effective communicator and possess such personal traits as honesty, fairness, and empathy in Russia as well as in other countries. The peculiarity of the Russian Metropolis school principal profile is a focus on administering skills (operational-visionary, procedural, delegation competence) which were not identified in the international bulk of studies. Moreover, solving conflicts and being assertive are also key characteristics of the Metropolis principal.
Cogito Meliorem! In Search of Magical Ways to Facilitate Creativity
Authors: Savinova A.D. , Markin F.N. , Korovkin S.Y.
Published: July 2024

This paper presents a systematical review of facilitation techniques for creativity in general and insight solutions in particular. The facilitation techniques are fairly diverse, therefore we grouped them into nine categories: rest, attention management, impact of emotions, adding new context, physical activity, interactivity, future-thought priming, metacognitive training, and unusual techniques for increasing creativity. Each category is provided by a brief description and a set of studies that demonstrate possibilities and limitations of the techniques as well as an analysis and comparison of the techniques with each other. At the conclusion, we present a model of levels of creative solution facilitation based on four classical psychological levels. According to this model, influence on the solution can be carried out (1) through conscious strategies for managing the solution through metacognition; due to changes occurring in (2) cognitive and (3) emotional-motivational processes; (4) indirectly, due to changes in the external environment. We made a general conclusion about the variety of techniques that influence the creativity process, and most of them combine several possible facilitation mechanisms, making each technique more effective and applicable to various types of creative tasks.
DIRECCIÓN DEL CAPITAL HUMANO Y LA ESTRATEGIA DE LA ORGANIZACIÓN: EN EL SECTOR SERVICIOS TURÍSTICOS
Authors: Castro García Yenisey , Hernández Silva Virginia
Published: July 2024

The efficient management of human capital generates that companies can achieve a fundamental attribute to maintain and improve their competitive position. Today organizations operate in an environment of uncertainty, constraints, problems, threats and difficulties of all kinds, which for Mexico are emphasized, inflation, recession and unemployment. This paper presents a theoretical approach that analyzes the management of human resources (HR) in organizations aligned to the strategy of the management of the organization, in this case the hotel sector of the city of Morelia. The tool consisted of a questionnaire covering the most important policies of an organization being the selection of personnel, policy stability in Employment, Training Policy, Policy participation and remuneration policy. Within the most outstanding shows that organizations do not consider important to their workers because in cases of crisis they can easily dispense with his services.
Síndrome de Burnout asociado al Tecnoestrés y las Practicas Pedagógicas durante el confinamiento pandémico por Sars-Cov2/Covid-19 en algunos centros de operaciones académicas de UNIMINUTO
Authors: Triana-Pérez Ángel Alberto , Puerta-Sarria Gloria Luz , Rojas-Peña Oscar Mauricio
Published: July 2024

La emergencia sanitaria declarada a partir de la aparición del virus SARS-COV2/COVID-19 desencadenó profundos cambios en la cotidianidad económica, social y política en Colombia, afectando diversos sectores productivos y académicos, entre ellos, la educación y formación profesional en los niveles de formación de básica primaria, secundaria y nivel superior respectivamente. Así, el presente caso de estudio se enfoca en analizar los impactos del tecnoestrés derivado de las practicas pedagógicas de algunos Centros de Operaciones Académicas de la Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, y su relación con la aparición del síndrome de Burnout entre los 163 docentes dedicados a las funciones sustantivas de docencia e investigación en tiempos de pandemia. Para ello, se realiza un Análisis de Correspondencias Múltiples para las variables sociodemográficas y las variables asociadas al tecnoestrés y el síndrome de Burnout, así como la implementación del Cuestionario Nórdico de Kuorinka con el objetivo de detectar y analizar síntomas músculo esquelético aplicable en el contexto de estudios ergonómicos tal como es el caso de UNIMINUTO, también se hace un análisis de Correspondencias Múltiples con clúster jerárquico en donde se pretende establecer asociaciones jerárquicas entre los factores osteomusculares y la aparición de señales de alarma asociadas al síndrome de Burnout. Finalmente, se encuentra que variables tales como el género y la formación académica son excluyentes para padecer el síndrome de Burnout, no así con la antigüedad de los docentes y las prácticas y posturas asumidas por los docentes durante su ejercicio laboral. Este estudio proporciona una visión más detallada de cómo el tecnoestrés y el síndrome de Burnout afectan a los docentes en tiempos de pandemia y cómo pueden ser mitigados mediante estrategias de gestión del estrés y apoyo psicológico.
Aporte de experiencias teóricas y empíricas para el desarrollo de las capacidades turísticas de la Frontera Colombia – Ecuador
Authors: Enríquez-Ordoñez Carlos Gerardo , González-Martínez Nubia del Rosario , Farinango-Vivanco Marleny , Casanova-Guerrero Ana Lucia
Published: July 2024

El turismo transfronterizo se presenta como una oportunidad para impulsar el desarrollo económico y social en regiones limítrofes entre países. El presente artículo de revisión tiene como objetivo analizar las experiencias teóricas y metodológicas documentadas en la literatura para el desarrollo de capacidades turísticas en la frontera entre Colombia y Ecuador. La metodología consiste en una revisión sistemática de artículos científicos publicados en revistas arbitradas e indexadas. Los resultados muestran un potencial turístico en la zona fronteriza basado en recursos naturales y culturales, pero con brechas en infraestructura y accesibilidad. Asimismo, se evidencia la necesidad de una mayor articulación entre actores públicos, privados, comunitarios y académicos. Se requiere fortalecer capacidades locales e inversiones estratégicas, así como la creación de marcos regulatorios binacionales. Se concluye que una adecuada planificación y gestión turística transfronteriza, con participación de múltiples actores, puede potenciar el aprovechamiento de este potencial para el beneficio económico y social de las poblaciones fronterizas.
Síncope: enfoque diagnóstico para el médico en atención primaria
Authors: Castañeda-González Juan Pablo , Mendoza Orozco José Emmanuel , Diaztagle Fernández Juan José
Published: July 2024

Introducción. El síncope es una pérdida transitoria de conocimiento debida a una hipoperfusión cerebral que se recupera espontáneamente. Se caracteriza por una disminución de la presión arterial que resulta en reducción del flujo sanguíneo cerebral y se puede clasificar en tres grupos: reflejo, cardiogénico y secundario a hipotensión ortostática. El diagnóstico se basa en una historia clínica y un examen físico exhaustivos y los exámenes paraclínicos ayudan en el diagnóstico diferencial. Se presenta en el 50% de la población en algún momento de la vida con dos picos notables: uno entre los 10 y 30 años, generalmente benigno, y otro en personas mayores de 65 años, indicativo de problemas orgánicos. El tratamiento se enfoca en estratificar el riesgo y determinar el mecanismo subyacente para tomar las medidas adecuadas. Este estudio se enfoca en revisar las recomendaciones basadas en evidencia para el diagnóstico del síncope y destaca la importancia de una evaluación precisa en casos potencialmente graves.
Metodología. Se realizó una búsqueda de la literatura científica en las bases de datos de PudMed/Medline, Scielo y LILACS.
Resultados y discusión. En estudios internacionales se ha observado que el síncope afecta a 9.5 de cada 1000 personas por año. En nuestro país se estudió una población que buscó atención médica debido a episodios de síncope y los resultados revelaron que la edad promedio de los pacientes fue de 58 años con 46.5% de mujeres. Además, se encontró que el 41.6% tenía hipertensión arterial y el 21% tenía antecedentes de enfermedad cardíaca. El 75% de los casos se clasificó como síncope no cardíaco, el 23% como síncope cardíaco y el 2% no tuvo una causa identificable.
Conclusión. El síncope es la manifestación de una variedad de trastornos subyacentes e identificar a aquellos pacientes con sospecha de patologías cardíacas es importante para proporcionar atención médica especializada de manera prioritaria. Es fundamental destacar la importancia de la estratificación del riesgo ya que permite un enfoque diagnóstico adecuado e implica la realización de pruebas más específicas para los pacientes de alto riesgo y la implementación de un tratamiento adecuado y dirigido a la causa subyacente.
Engineering geological and geotechnical evaluation of Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam railway tunnel, Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Naithani A. K. , Jain Prasnna
Published: July 2024

Detailed engineering geological investigations were carried out for a railway tunnel which was constructed more than two decades ago. 3D engineering geological mapping was carried out using Brunton Compass and Total Station Surveying instruments in 1:100 scale. Coarse-grained pink and grey granite, hornblende-biotite gneiss and dolerite dyke of Archaean age and Lower Proterozoic age were mapped. Rock mass was intersected by sub-horizontal, inclined, and vertical joint sets, which were continuous and persistent, smooth, and planar with thick filling of decomposed and crushed sheared material or with thin coating of clay material. Based on the Q-system, rock mass was classified into different classes. On the basis of large-scale engineering geological mapping and Norwegian Method of Tunnelling, a support system was recommended which includes rock bolt, fibre reinforced shotcrete, grouting and reinforced ribs of sprayed concrete and the same is implemented by the agency. As per the best knowledge of the authors, reinforced ribs of sprayed concrete are first time used for transportation tunnels in India and it will be more effective if it will be compared with ISMB or Lattice Girder.
Study on compaction characteristics and discrete element simulation for rubber particle-loess mixed soil
Authors: Kou Wen-qi , Bai Jian-guang , Li Hai-jun , Liu Qing-hong
Published: July 2024

The rapid surge in traffic volume in China has resulted in a substantial accumulation of waste tires. By harnessing the lightweight and deformable characteristics of tire rubber particles, they are combined with soil to form rubber particle-loess mixed soil, which is progressively being embraced in civil engineering as a pivotal approach towards attaining green and sustainable development. In this study, waste tire rubber particles were integrated into loess to generate rubber particle-loess mixed soil, and compaction tests were conducted to investigate its compaction characteristics. Furthermore, PFC3D (Particle Flow Code 3D) was utilized for simulating the bearing ratio test of rubber particle-loess mixed soil, thereby validating the feasibility of numerical simulation for calculating CBR (California bearing ratio) values and exploring the relationship between micromechanical characteristics and macroscopic characteristics of such mixtures. The findings indicate that the maximum dry density of rubber particle-loess mixed soil significantly decreases with an increasing content of rubber particles. The utilization of PFC3D discrete element software proves efficacious in examining the bearing capacity of this mixture. Notably, when 20 mesh rubber particles constitute 20% by volume, the CBR value reaches its pinnacle and exhibits optimal bearing capacity. From a micromechanical perspective, the variation in internal porosity of rubber particle-loess mixed soil is positively associated with changes in macroscopic optimal water content, and negatively associated with changes in macroscopic CBR value. incorporating rubber particles enhances resistance against external forces while diminishing deformation within loess. This study provides a guidance for the efficient utilization of waste tires and the improvement of loess’s characteristics.
Contribuições da Linguística Sistêmico-Funcional para o Entendimento da Marginalização Feminina no Gênero Série
Authors: Ribeiro Nepomuceno Arlete , Gonçalves Ramos Maria Clara , Viana de Paes Vera Lúcia
Published: July 2024

As pessoas significam o mundo e agem sobre ele por artefatos sociossemióticos, (re)semiotizando crenças, valores etc., com marcas avaliativas. Nesse contexto, buscamos responder como a aplicação de uma análise sociossemótica pode contribuir para a desnaturalização da violência contra a mulher no gênero série. Como objetivo geral, analisamos semioticamente multimodos linguísticos, avaliando como a marginalização feminina se manifesta. Justifica-se pela necessidade de desnaturalizar estereótipos machistas que segregam a identidade da mulher. Metodologicamente, selecionamos três frames da série “Bom dia, Verônica”, da primeira temporada, na Netflix, que retratam cenas de violência doméstica, filiando à Semiótica Social, com ênfase na Gramática Sistêmico-Funcional, destacando o nível (extra)linguístico hallidayiano, estruturado pelos contextos de cultura e situação, bem como o modo pelo qual o sistema semiótico verbal representa as pessoas no mundo e as relações desempenhadas por elas. Como conclusão, o sistema semiótico verbal denuncia à invisibilidade feminina, por estratégias léxico-gramaticais, marcadas por ideologias, cultura, construção identitária.
Anmicroprocessor measuring complex for studying of noise characteristics of chemical power sources
Authors: Abaturov M. A. ,   Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry of A. N. Frumkina of RAS, Kanevskii L. S. ,   Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry of A. N. Frumkina of RAS
Published: July 2024

Opportunities of creation of an accessible and rather inexpensive measuring complex for registration and researches of noise characteristics of various electrochemical objects, in particular chemical power sources, are considered. The device of the developed complex, its feature and key parameters are described. Comparison of operational characteristics of the device and the import equipment used for noise researches is brought.
Soft Cheese-Making with Buttermilk: Physico-chemical, Sensory, Textural Properties, and Microstructure Characterization
Authors: Meghzili B. , Benyahia F.A. , Szkolnicka K. , Aissaoui-Zitoun O. , Foufou E.
Published: July 2024

Background: Buttermilk, a significant by-product of the dairy industry, is acknowledged as a beneficial food due to its content of water-soluble vitamins, polar lipids, and milk fat globule membranes. This research is focused on investigating the potential of buttermilk as a substitute in the production of a novel soft cheese type ‘‘camembert’’.
Methods: A total of 12 cheese samples of camembert cheese, both with and without buttermilk, were prepared and subjected to a series of physico-chemical analyses in October 2023 to measure protein, fat, total solids, pH, and production yield. Texture Profile Analysis was applied to evaluate textural characteristics, and the microstructure was examined using Scanning Electron Microscopy. A hedonic scale was employed in sensory evaluation to measure taste intensity.
Results: The sample containing 90% cow's milk and 10% buttermilk exhibited the most significant (p≤0.05) physico-chemical characteristics as production yield of 45.33%±0.710, protein content of 28.9%±0.58, fat content of 24.88%±0.026, total solids of 54.62±0.23, and a pH of 6.42±0.58. Sensory evaluations demonstrated that camembert samples containing buttermilk were distinguished by high sensory quality and satisfactory taste profiles. In addition, a dense and tightly fused protein matrix was observed in the microstructure of the buttermilk fortified cheese. The results also emphasized that the acidic nature of buttermilk significantly affected the production yield, total solids content, and textural characteristics, evidenced by a hardness of 3.36 N and fracturability of 1.75 N.
Conclusion: The results validate the use of buttermilk as an effective alternative in the production of a new type of soft cheese, manifesting improved sensory, structural, and physico-chemical characteristics. This investigation supports the innovative utilization of buttermilk in cheese production, potentially offering a valuable avenue for dairy industry by-products.
Evaluation the Ingredients and Influence of Thermal Treatment on Physicochemical Properties and Bioactive Compounds of Evernia prunastri from Algeria
Authors: Bekka-Hadji F.
Published: July 2024

Background: Lichen is a symbiotic organism with unique structure composed of a fungal partner and an algal partner. It has been utilized in folk foods and medicines. The objective of the present study was to analyze the ingredients and the impact of heating on various physicochemical and phytochemical characteristics of a 500 g sample of lichen Evernia prunastri from Jijel, Algeria collected in May 2021.
Methods: The nutritional value of the lichen was determined by studying various parameters. The metal contents were analyzed using an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The effect of heating (70 and 100 °C) on the physicochemical parameters, and bioactive compounds of aqueous extracts obtained by maceration in distilled water was studied. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA.
Results: A high percentage of carbohydrates (64.00%) were observed in the lichen material. Pectin, fats, and crude proteins levels were low. High ash content (10.85%) was obtained with the presence of metal elements. Preliminary phytochemical analysis indicated the presence of polyphenols and flavonoids with 51.13 mg Gallic Acid Equivalent (GAE)/100 g and 17.87 mg Quercetin Equivalent (QE)/100 g of lichen, respectively. The lichen sample subjected to 70 °C demonstrated an increase in the parameters examined, with the exception of proteins and vitamin C. Conversely, the lichen sample treated at 100 °C exhibited a reduction in vitamin C, protein, and bioactive compound content, as well as an increase in sugar content. Titratable acidity and pH parameters were unaffected.
Conclusion: The appreciable quantities of carbohydrates, crude fibers, and other compounds in this lichen suggest a potential use for these active ingredients in the preparation of functional food. Heating to 70 °C produces a preparation enriched in bioactive substances and sugars. However, heating to 100 °C, exposes the various tissues to degradation, potentially leading to a decrease in nutrients
Reduction of the Cyanide from Cassava Leaves Using NaHCO3
Authors: Narwati N. , Setiawan S.
Published: July 2024

Background: Cassava leaves are one part of the cassava plant, which can be consumed. Cassava leaves used as vegetable ingredients are weak as the presence of toxic cyanogenic glycosides. The pre-processing method of cassava leaves is performed to reduce the cyanide content. The method was modified using Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) substance, capable of binding cyanide acid, with stirring intervention from the stirrer chamber. This method is believed to contribute in lowering Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) levels in a shorter period of time. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of using NaHCO3 and a stirring chamber in decreasing the cyanide content of cassava leaves.
Methods: A total of 48 samples were examined, all collected in June 2023. The assessment was based on comparing the NaHCO3 mass and the stirring time. The NaHCO3 mass was adjusted to 0, 10, 20, or 30 g with stirring times of 0, 15, 30, or 45 min. Cassava leaves are separated from the stalk and thoroughly washed then sliced 2 mm thick. Identification of cassava leaf HCN levels was measured using a spectrophotometer, wavelength 500 nm. The statistical variance analysis technique (ANOVA) was employed to detect the disparity in cyanide content among the cassava leaves of the various experimental groups.
Results: The results indicated the highest cassava leaf HCN levels in the 0 g NaHCO3 group and the length of stirring time was 0 min, which was 217 ppm. The lowest cassava leaf HCN content in the group with the addition of 30 g NaHCO3 treatment with 150 rpm stirring is 56 ppm, with a percentage decrease of 32.5%.
Conclusion: The finding of adding NaHCO3 and stirring cassava leaves in water is regarded as an effort to reduce HCN levels to prevent the risk of food poisoning.
Modelling the Color and Microbial Properties of Canned Ngu by Response Surface Method
Authors: Iwe M.O. , Anya P.C. , Ubbor S.. , Agiriga A.N.. , Okoro C..
Published: July 2024

Background: Ngu is an African salad dressing used to improve the stability and shelf life of African salad.
The aim of this study was to produce canned Ngu using three stabilizers at various concentrations, constant sterilization temperature, and varied sterilization times.
Methods: Ngu (50 L) was prepared from potash using three stabilizers at various concentrations. A three-level factorial response surface design was applied to generate the experimental runs for the production of the canned Ngu. The Ngu emulsion was filled inside 250 ml bottle jars, sterilized at 121 oC at various times, and canned. The color of the canned Ngu was evaluated using the Comission Internationale de l'Eclairage color scale, and its microbiological attributes, Total Viable Count (TVC) and Total Fungal Count was determined with standard procedures. The effect of the stabilizers (Akparata, Ofo, and Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose), stabilizer concentration, and sterilization time on the color and microbial properties of the canned Ngu was assessed. The Statistical Software Design Expert version 8.0.7 was utilized for response surface analysis and derivation of model equation.
Results: Increase in sterilization time increased the a* value and decreased the b* value of the canned Ngu. The quadratic effect of stabilizer, stabilizer concentration, and sterilization time indicated that the alteration of stabilizer from Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose to Akparata and then to Ofo increased the L* value, of the canned Ngu. An increase in the quadratic effect of stabilizer concentration increased the a* value but decreased the L* and b* values of the canned Ngu. However, the TVC and b* value of the canned Ngu reduced as the quadratic effects of the sterilization time increased.
Conclusion: Total Fungal Count and TVC value of all the canned Ngu samples were within acceptable limits, ensuring the samples safe for human consumption.
REGULATION OF E-COMMERCE OF MEDICINES IN UKRAINE: LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING ASPECTS
Authors: Drozdova O. H. , Vasylevska N. S.
Published: July 2024

The availability of medicines, their quality, efficacy and safety in Ukraine are recognized as the COVID-19 pandemic and Russian armed aggression, the provision of medicines to the population and increasing their availability in Ukraine are becoming integral components of the state healthcare policy aimed at creating a patient-centered system, as implemented in developed European countries.
E-commerce of medicines has become one of the new activities of pharmacies. As Ukraine has a large medical market and rapid digital development, e-pharmacies are becoming increasingly accessible and popular among customers. Electronic commerce in medicines (e-pharmacy) is a pharmacy that fulfills a consumer's order placed via the Internet. Despite the obvious convenience, strict regulation of activities and sufficient legislative basis, the procedural stages of selling medicines remotely remain unregulated.
The main advantages of e-commerce of medicinal products in Ukraine include convenience and accessibility, a wide range of products, nationwide delivery, and expert advice. At the same time, the organizational and legal regulation of electronic trade in medicinal products in Ukraine does not regulate all the specifics of such trade, which could potentially threaten public health and safety. Further regulation is required for the delivery of prescription medicines; quality assurance of medicines; protection of the end user from violation of the rules for the sale and delivery of medicines, as well as from counterfeit and fake medicines; regulation of the issue of bringing a person to legal liability for violation of the rules for the sale and delivery of medicines; regulation of the issue of peculiarities of the use of payment transaction registers during the delivery of medicines.
ANALYSIS OF REGULATORY AND LEGAL SUPPORT FOR THE LEASE OF FREIGHT CARS
Authors: Shevchenko Vitaly , Matsievskiy Bohdan , Andrushko Igor
Published: July 2024

At the current stage of the implementation of deep socio-economic transformations aimed at the integration of Ukraine into  the European Community, the lease of state and communal property plays an important role, first of all, in ensuring the  development of the country's entrepreneurship. In addition, the rental of property is an important source of revenue for Ukrzaliznytsia  and contributes to the maintenance of said property in proper condition. However, recently, due to unfavorable  economic conditions, renting a car park for entrepreneurs is unattractive and not competitive compared to renting real estate  in the private sector. One of the objective factors that have a negative impact on competitiveness and, as a result, on the  reduction of rental volumes, is the complicated procedure for transferring wagons for rent, in particular, the long term of its implementation, etc. The solution of the mentioned problem requires appropriate adaptation of the legislative and regulatory  framework, which regulates the issue of rent primarily by the Law of Ukraine «On Leasing of State and Communal Property», to  modern market requirements. In the regulatory and legal acts of Ukrzaliznytsia, in fact, the relationship of leasing wagons is  still regulated by the law adopted back in 1992 (the Law of Ukraine «On Leasing the Property of State Enterprises and  Organizations. Currently», there is a need to create a fundamentally new legal framework for Ukrzaliznytsia, which will be  based on the following principles: experience,  competitiveness, responsibility, openness, responsiveness and integration into  the web environment.The article analyzes the normative and legal support for the transfer of Ukrzaliznytsia's car park for rent. Considered the issue  of the need for urgent development of local normative legal acts for the transfer of Ukrzaliznytsia's own wagons for lease in the  context of changes in the current legislation of Ukraine. An analysis of the change in income from the sale of services for the  use of Ukrzaliznytsia's own wagons for the period 2022-2023 was carried out and the beginning of 2024 through the electronic  auction system PROZORRO. SALES.
Jan W. Guthke – numizmatyk z Harbina (zarys biografii)
Authors: Czyżewski Bartłomiej
Published: July 2024

Artykuł prezentuje życie i karierę Jana Waldemara Guthke (1886–?). Urodził się on w Komadzynie, w rodzinie dawnych kolonistów niemieckich. Kiedy był dzieckiem, jego rodzina przeprowadziła się do Łodzi, gdzie po ukończeniu szkoły rozpoczął pracę jako nauczyciel, a następnie uzyskał tytuł inżyniera. Na początku XX w. Jan W. Guthke wielokrotnie podróżował za granicę, gdzie pracował jako specjalista od maszyn rolniczych. Najprawdopodobniej podczas jednej z tych podróży poznał swoją przyszłą żonę Anielę z d. Hryniewicz. Prawdopodobnie w 1911 r. Jan W. Guthke przeprowadził się wraz ze swoją rodziną do dalekowschodnich obwodów Imperium Rosyjskiego, a następnie około 1930 r. do Harbina w Mandżurii. Podczas pobytu tam podjął się przygotowania monografii polskich monet z lat 1922–1938. Swoją pracę ukończył w listopadzie 1938 r., jednak nigdy jej nie opublikował. Pewnym jest, że Jan W. Guthke w 1941 r. nadal mieszkał w Harbinie i pracował tam jako inżynier. Jego dalsze losy nie są znane.
Stosunki handlowe Rzeczypospolitej z Królestwem Prus od pierwszego do trzeciego rozbioru (1772–1795). Próba oceny i perspektywy badań (część 1)
Authors: Wijaczka Jacek , Kąkolewski Igor
Published: July 2024

Artykuł prezentuje różne aspekty polsko-pruskich stosunków handlowych w okresie między pierwszym a trzecim rozbiorem polsko-litewskiej Rzeczypospolitej (1772–1795). Traktat handlowy z 1775 r. i pruska polityka celna odgrywały kluczową rolę w kontaktach gospodarczych między Rzeczpospolitą a Królestwem Prus aż do śmierci Fryderyka II Wielkiego w 1786 r. Stosunki handlowe między oboma krajami w tym okresie okazały się niekorzystne dla obu stron. Negatywne aspekty pruskiej polityki celnej po 1775 r. stały się przedmiotem dyskusji w kręgach dworskich w Berlinie po śmierci Fryderyka II. Nowy król Prus, Fryderyk Wilhelm II, próbował na nowo ułożyć stosunki handlowe z Rzeczpospolitą zgodnie z zasadami wolnego handlu. Ułatwienia wprowadzone przez władze pruskie w 1788 r. na granicy Prus Wschodnich i Wielkiego Księstwa Litewskiego doprowadziły do zwiększenia obrotów handlowych, zarazem jednak podwyższenie opłat celnych przez stronę litewską powodowało zwyżkę cen towarów importowanych do Prus. Wzrost obrotów handlowych i liczby kupców litewskich przybywających do Królewca sprzyjał utworzeniu w mieście polsko-litewskiego konsulatu, na czele którego w latach 1792–1794 stał Jerzy Wojna-Okołow. Nowy traktat handlowy między Rzeczpospolitą a Królestwem Prus został zawarty w kwietniu 1794 r., na początku insurekcji kościuszkowskiej, na krótko przed upadkiem dawnej Rzeczypospolitej. W części pierwszej omówiono stosunki handlowe polsko-pruskie do końca panowania Fryderyka II Wielkiego.
 
* Artykuł ten jest znacznie rozbudowaną i poszerzoną chronologicznie wersją tekstu w języku niemieckim: J. Wijaczka, I. Kąkolewski, Die Handelsbeziehungen Polen-Litauens mit dem Königreich Preußen von der Ersten bis zur Zweiten Teilung (1772–1792), „Nordost-Archiv” 2024, Bd. XXXIII, s. 61–72.
Józef Piłsudski jako przywódca państwa w świetle relacji przedstawicieli państw zachodnich w latach 1918–1922
Authors: Mikołajczyk Marek , Morozowa Olga
Published: July 2024

Od listopada 1918 r. do grudnia 1922 r. Józef Piłsudski sprawował najwyższą władzę cywilną i wojskową w odradzającym się państwie polskim. Początkom Drugiej Rzeczypospolitej z dużą uwagą przyglądały się państwa zwycięskiej ententy. Przebywający w tym czasie w Warszawie ich przedstawiciele – politycy, dyplomaci, wojskowi, członkowie misji humanitarnych, dziennikarze – pozostawili po sobie zarówno oficjalne dokumenty, jak też bardziej osobiste zapiski, relacje, wspomnienia czy też listy. Ich analiza pozwala na stwierdzenie, że w ich ocenie kluczowa rola Józefa Piłsudskiego w polskim życiu politycznym w tamtym czasie wynikała nie tylko z faktu pełnienia najważniejszych funkcji w państwie, ale też miały na to wpływ inne czynniki, jak na przykład silna osobowość, pewien urok osobisty, popularność i autorytet w społeczeństwie, ambicje polityczne. Źródłem jego siły politycznej była także słabość najważniejszych politycznych rywali – Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego i Romana Dmowskiego. Wycofanie się Piłsudskiego z aktywnego życia politycznego w roku 1923 było chwilowe. Rację mieli ci z zachodnich świadków tamtych wydarzeń, którzy przewidywali, że będzie się szykował do przejęcia pełni władzy w odpowiednim dla siebie momencie. Przedstawiciele państw zachodnich, doceniając pozycję Piłsudskiego w Polsce w latach 1918–1922, dalecy jednak byli od wystawiania mu jednoznacznie pozytywnej oceny. Nie brakowało bowiem krytycznych, a nawet bardzo krytycznych uwag dotyczących jego cech charakteru, sposobu sprawowania władzy czy braku kompetencji w sprawach wojskowych.
Traumas and Glories: Politics, Narratives and Memory Under the Rule of the Justice and Development Party in Turkey
Authors: Ortega Sánchez Carlos
Published: July 2024

This paper examines the use of memory as a political tool by the Justice and Development Party (AKP) government, emphasising the impact of the official historical narrative on commemoration of selected historical traumas and glories, in addition to its influence on collective identity. Over the last two decades, Turkey has undergone a cultural transformation under the rule of the AKP. This transformation has taken place through reevaluation of the Islamic-Ottoman past while distancing itself from Kemalist secularism. Adhering to the principles of Islam, the AKP has articulated its political agenda through a cultural initiative inspired by Turgut Özal’s Neo-Ottomanism. To this end, a series of narratives was developed under a cultural programme based on nostalgia for the Ottoman while scrutinising different aspects of the country’s secular paradigm. The programme was carried out through the commemoration of identity, including the Conquest of Constantinople in 1453 as well as the construction of ‘sites of memory’, such as museums, theme parks or mosques. The establishment of ‘sites of memory’ around these selected narratives allows for an in-depth exploration of how political ideology intersects with memory, contributing to the ongoing transformation of Turkey’s cultural and political landscape.
Podkomorzy podolski Hieronim z Brzezia Lanckoroński i jego testament z dnia 7 maja 1696 r. Karta z dziejów i genealogii jagielnickiej linii rodziny Lanckorońskich herbu Zadora w XVII wieku
Authors: Anusik Zbigniew
Published: July 2024

Bohaterem prezentowanego tu tekstu jest Hieronim z Brzezia Lanckoroński h. Zadora (ok. 1627–1697), syn wojewody ruskiego i hetmana polnego koronnego Stanisława i kasztelanki lubelskiej Aleksandry Sienieńskiej h. Dębno. W artykule omówiono też dzieje życia jego rodzeństwa, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem tych dzieci wojewody ruskiego, które przeżyły zmarłego w 1657 r. ojca. Byli to: Przecław (zm. 1697), który osiągnął senatorską godność kasztelana czechowskiego, Jan Kazimierz (zm. 1679), który był kanonikiem krakowskim i lwowskim, Franciszek (zm. p. 1696), który nie piastował żadnych urzędów oraz Joanna (zm. p. 1696), która została żoną Andrzeja Świętopełka-Bolestraszyckiego. Przedstawiono tu ich sytuację rodzinną, stan majątkowy oraz działalność publiczną. Najwięcej miejsca poświęcono jednak na opisanie osiągnięć tytułowego bohatera tego tekstu. Był on bez wątpienia najwybitniejszym przedstawicielem jagielnickiej linii Lanckorońskich w drugiej połowie XVII w. Poczynając od roku 1649, walczył on niemal we wszystkich wojnach toczonych przez Rzeczpospolitą aż do połowy lat osiemdziesiątych tego stulecia. W 1658 r. został podkomorzym podolskim. Był również starostą skalskim, dymirskim i zawichojskim. Pod koniec życia związał się z IV ordynatem zamojskim Marcinem Zamoyskim, a następnie z wdową po nim, Anną z Gnińskich. Dzierżawił od nich klucz gorajski ordynacji zamojskiej i pełnił rolę klienta możniejszych krewniaków. Autorowi udało się dokładnie prześledzić zarówno dokonania Hieronima Lanckorońskiego w sferze publicznej, jak też jego sytuację majątkową i poczynania w życiu prywatnym. W artykule znalazło się wiele nowych ustaleń. Dokonano też korekty znacznej liczby bałamutnych stwierdzeń dotyczących tak podkomorzego podolskiego, jak też innych dzieci wojewody ruskiego Stanisława, które funkcjonują od dawna w literaturze przedmiotu. Warto też odnotować, że pomimo dwukrotnych ożenków, Hieronim Lanckoroński zmarł bezpotomnie. W maju 1696 r. sporządził bardzo interesujący testament, który został załączony jako aneks do niniejszego opracowania.
Penguatan Moderasi Beragama melalui Nilai-nilai Al-Qur’an dalam Tradisi Wungon di Pemalang
Authors: Safitri Hani Hasnah , Khumaedy Agus , Ta'rifin Ahmad , Albab Ulul
Published: July 2024

Indonesia has the advantage of being a peaceful and prosperous country with diverse religions and cultural traditions. This research aims to examine tolerance and harmony in the "Wungon" tradition by implementing the values of religious moderation based on the Koran. By using field research methods and a qualitative descriptive approach, this research shows that: 1) The Wungon tradition can strengthen the values of religious moderation in the younger generation as a form of tolerance and harmony between religious communities. 2) The Wungon tradition applies four main indicators of successful religious moderation compiled by the Ministry of Religion, Republic of Indonesia. First, the Wungon tradition plays a role in strengthening nationalism which is reflected through national songs with the theme of love for the homeland which residents sing as the implementation of QS Al-Qashash: 85. Second, tolerance in the Wungon tradition is seen through interactions between Muslims and non-Muslims in maintaining friendship and respecting each other's differences by exchanging food and giving to each other as an actualization of the QS. Al-Mumlahanah: 8. Third, the politeness and gentleness of the citizens are manifestations of anti-violence education as an implementation of QS. Ali-Imran: 159. Fourth, integration of QS. Al'A'raf: 199 represents the friendly attitude and acceptance of Pemalang residents towards the Wungon tradition which does not conflict with religious teachings. This research contributes to finding the concept of strengthening the values of religious moderation based on local wisdom. Apart from that, this research can also be used as a basis for integrating cultural practices as a home for religious moderation.
Reproductive Toxicity Caused by Zearalenone on Animals and Its Possible Interventions
Authors: Wang Qingyan , Sun Wei , Chen Wenjie , Li Ruiping , Xu Hongxi , Okyere Samuel Kumi , Jiang Jun
Published: July 2024

Zearalenone (ZEN) is a mycotoxin that is usually found in moldy grains. ZEN causes reproductive toxicity to domestic animals by interfering with follicular and embryonic development, reducing sperm vitalityand destroying the homeostasis of endogenous hormones, leading to reproductive system diseases such as abortion, ovarian dysfunctionand stillbirth. The reproductive damage caused by zearalenone is mainly attributed to the factors as follows: (1) interaction with estrogen receptor; (2) induction of oxidative stress; (3) induction of apoptosis, necrosis, autophagyand iron prolapse and (4) interference with cell replication cycle. Natural compounds and micro-nutrients have the potential to alleviate the oxidative stress caused by ZEN. In addition, some microorganisms and enzymes have also shown good detoxification effects. Therefore, in this review, we focus on the damage caused by ZEN on animal gamete development and embryonic development, its molecular mechanismsand suggested some potential mitigation measures for the prevention of ZEN-induced toxicity to provide information for preventing toxicity associated with ZEN as well as serve as a foundation for further development of drug candidates for the treatment of ZEN induced damage.
Empowering Muslim Women: Bridging Islamic Law and Human Rights with Islamic Economics
Authors: Insani Nur , Ibrahim Zumiyati Sanu , Karimullah Suud Sarim , Gönan Yavuz , Sulastri Sulastri
Published: July 2024

This intersectional study investigates the harmonisation of Islamic law and human rights in the context of empowering Muslim women through Islamic economics. This study applies an intersectional approach in carrying out the library research method with literature analysis carried out integratively and comprehensively to explore and review various literature sources relevant to the research topic, including journal articles, books, research reports, policy documents, and other related sources of information. The results show that harmonisation between Islamic law and human rights in empowering Muslim women through Islamic economics significantly impacts achieving gender equality and supporting sustainable development. The complexity of Muslim women's identities influenced by factors such as religion, gender, and social class demands a holistic and integrated policy approach in the economy. While the Islamic economy offers great potential to enhance the role of women as agents of change and key drivers of economic development, the incompatibility between Islamic law and human rights conventions and issues of gender inequality points to the need for more inclusive legal and policy reforms. Identifying and recognising these challenges underscores the importance of adopting a comprehensive and coordinated approach. Specific measures that need to be strengthened include inter-agency cooperation, legal and policy reforms to support better gender equality, capacity building of women in the Islamic economic sector, and raising public awareness on the importance of women's empowerment. As such, this study enriches the academic literature and offers practical guidance for policymakers, stakeholders in the Islamic economy, and the general public in advocating and implementing effective and sustainable women's empowerment.