bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Omicron variant in COVID-19 current pandemic: a reason for apprehension
Authors: Kamble Prafull , Daulatabad Vandana , Patil Ramesh , John Nitin Ashok , John Jyoti
Published: September 2022

COVID-19 emerged in Wuhan, China, but was caused by the original coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome associated coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV2). In early 2020, there was a widespread breakout of cases well over world, resulting in an epidemic that rapidly escalated to become a pandemic. This abruptly shook the global healthcare system. The emergence of the alpha, beta, and delta SARS-CoV-2 were associated with new waves of infections, sometimes across the entire world but until this month i.e., between Nov-Dec, 2021, Delta variant reigned supreme until the emergence of a newer variant i.e., Omicron (B.1.1.529) of SARS-CoV-2. Delta had 13 mutations. Of these, nine are in the spike protein, the protrusion on the surface of the virus that helps it latch onto human cells. Specifically, two are in a molecular hook, called the “receptor-binding domain”. Omicron, a creation caused by monstrous mutations. At least 32 mutations are in the spike protein and 10 in the receptor-binding domain. was designated a COVID-19 variant of concern (VoC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 26th November 2021. Structurally, the omicron variant has shown too mutated at antibody binding sites which would leverage them for escaping the possible immune response by the body. We don’t yet know much about the other alterations and how they might affect the virus’s behavior. Omicron COVID-19 strain after identifying individuals with symptoms that were not the same as those seen in the Delta form. People with night sweats have also been reported. The new omicron variant has more mutations than the prevailing rampant delta virus. This makes the newer variant more transmissible, better able to evade itself from various vaccines readily available in the current scenario. These overall increases in the percentage changes in a single day cases of COVID-19 reported cases can be attributed to the beginning of third wave or can be speculated as newer surge of omicron variant cases. Yet another new variant has been detected in France with 46 mutations and 37 deletions in its genetic code, many affecting the spike protein. ‘B.1.640.2’ is the current nomenclature for this variation.
Performance analysis of optical spectral amplitude CDMA system unipolar codes with double weight construction design
Authors: M. N. Harshavardhana , Tarannum Suraiya
Published: September 2022

Optical Codes Division Multiple Access is a multiplexing approach in which the transmitter a distinguishable optical code is assigned to each user in the communication channel. OCDMA is designed for radio frequency (RF) communication systems and it is a variation of the CDMA system. Subsequently, to develop all OCDMA communication systems, the success of CDMA in wireless networks, as well as the full benefits of fibre optics, such as good security, extremely high bandwidth, low attenuation, and long-haul transmission. In this research Spectral Amplitude Coding-Optical Code Division Multiple Access is proposed. Initially, Modified Double Weight and Zero Cross-Correlation (MDW-ZCC) is proposed in this research to construct the code design of SAC-OCDMA, it produces the best possible autocorrelation and cross-correlation values. Subsequently, a combined Single Photodiode (SPD) and Direct detection technique is introduced to decode the transmitter information and it reduces the noise. Accordingly, a Gaussian approximation technique is presented to estimate the Bit error rate from the eye diagram of BER and Q-factor. Accordingly, the proposed method is simulated using Python software. The performance metrics are Q-factor, and bit error rate and the proposed method is compared with the existing Three-Dimensional Single Weight Zero Cross-Correlation (3D-SWZCC) Code, Two Dimensional Spectral/Spatial Cyclic Shift (2D-SSCS), and Permutation Matrix Zero Cross-Correlation (PM-ZCC) Code. Subsequently, these results exhibit that the proposed method produces the best performance than the other methods and it estimates the BER. Consequently, future work is based on the study of 3D codes with m-sequence code in the spectral/time/spatial OCDMA domain. The approach has elegantly integrated the design of an encoder and a decoder, allowing the system to efficiently create code in 3D bipolar mode, respectively.
Visfatin is negatively associated with coronary artery lesions in subjects with impaired fasting glucose
Authors: Xu Fei , Ning Xiang , Zhao Tong , Lu Qinghua , Chen Huiqiang
Published: September 2022

It is not determined whether serum visfatin levels are related to the presence and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) in non-diabetic subjects. In this study, a total of 65 consecutive non-diabetic participants who underwent coronary angiography were enrolled. Serum visfatin and fasting glucose, as well as the serum total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride, were measured in all participants before the procedure. The extent of coronary artery lesions was determined by Gensini score. Serum visfatin levels were significantly lower in patients with CAD compared to participants with normal coronary arteries. Inversely, the circulating levels of fasting glucose were found to be elevated in patients with CAD compared with the control subjects. Multivariable logistic regression analysis demonstrated that visfatin and impaired fasting glucose (IFG) were independently associated with the presence of CAD in non-diabetics. No significant relationship was found between serum visfatin and fasting glucose levels in IFG subjects. However, there was a negative association between visfatin concentrations and Gensini score in participants with IFG. Both circulating visfatin concentrations and IFG are independently associated with CAD in non-diabetics. Serum visfatin levels are negatively related to the angiographic severity of CAD in subjects with IFG.
Oncogenic role of TWF2 in human tumors: A pan-cancer analysis
Authors: Liu Wenjie , Huo Gengwei , Chen Peng
Published: September 2022

To develop effective medicines, researchers must first understand the common and distinct mechanisms that drive oncogenic processes in human cancers. TWF1 and TWF2 belong to the actin-depolymerizing factor homology family. TWF1 has been identified as an important gene in lung, breast, and pancreatic cancer in recent investigations. TWF2’s role in cancer remains largely unknown, no comprehensive pan-cancer studies have been conducted. We utilized the The Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene Expression Omnibus datasets to investigate the role of TWF2 in different types of cancers. TWF2 transcription in cancers and the number of TWF2 mutations were examined as part of our study. We also examined the possible functional pathways involved in TWF2-mediated oncogenicity. Our pan-cancer analysis provided a complete overview of the oncogenic effects of TWF2 in a wide range of human malignancies.
Outside Phenomenology?
Authors: Falque Emmanuel
Published: September 2022

This essay marks the start of a bold reorientation of a philosophical vision of the author: where the texts of the Christian theological tradition once served as point of reference, it is now the experience of trauma that guides the phenomenological investigation – specifically, the trauma of illness, separation, the death of a child, natural disaster, and the pandemic. These experiences, which befall me without rhyme or reason, open up a new field that has hitherto remained unthought by – and indeed unthinkable to – the phenomenological tradition: extra-phenomenality. As extra-phenomenal, a trauma is neither infra-phenomenal (preparing phenomenality) nor supra-phenomenal (overflowing phenomenality), but rather denotes the destruction of all possible categories of synthesis or horizons of phenomenalization: it is properly speaking outside of lived-experience both in that it cannot be lived through by the traumatized subject in conscious experience as well as making all subsequent lived-experiences impossible. Yet, existence nevertheless persists in this crisis: it is thus not a question of attempting to escape it, or pursuing the restauration of a previous state; but rather of a different way of being there. In this way, trauma reminds us of the very essence of our humanity as a continued transformation.
Mitochondrial fission mediated by Drp1-Fis1 pathway and neurodegenerative diseases
Authors: Shi Wenjia , Tan Cheng , Liu Can , Chen Dan
Published: September 2022

In recent years, the role of mitochondrial dynamics in neurodegenerative diseases has becoming increasingly important. More and more evidences have shown that in pathological conditions, abnormal mitochondrial divisions, especially Drp1-Fis1-mediated divisions, play an important role in the occurrence and development of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, glaucoma, and other neurodegenerative diseases. This review highlights several new mechanisms of physiological fission of mitochondria and the difference/connection of physiological/pathological mitochondrial fission. In addition, we described the relationship between abnormal mitochondrial dynamics and neurodegenerative diseases in detail and emphatically summarized its detection indicators in basic experiments, trying to provide references for further mechanism exploration and therapeutic targets.
Conversation analysis and Wittgenstein
Authors: Vázquez Carranza Ariel
Published: September 2022

In the present paper I discuss the affinities between conversation analysis and Wittgenstein’s later ordinary language philosophy. Although both paradigms differ in purpose, they share some similarities: they both conceive language as an instrument for action, understanding as a manifestation of behaviour, and meaning as something generated in situ. I suggest that the concepts of adjacency pair, positionally sensitive grammar, and action ascription particularise, in some ways, Wittgenstein’s notion of context. Both paradigms share similarities and differences in terms of method and in terms of their conception of rules; for example, both are inductive approaches but for Wittgenstein rules are normative in principle whereas for conversation analysts like Sacks they are primarily practical.
Research on the influence of honeycomb cell blockage on the seal leakage characteristics
Authors: Liu Chunrui , Yan Ze , Wang Xuezhi , He Lidong , Jia Xingyun , Wang Wenhao
Published: September 2022

The accumulation of catalyst dust at the honeycomb seal for a long time will lead to the honeycomb seal cell blockage, weaken the seal effect of the honeycomb seal, and directly affect the safe and stable operation of the flue gas turbine. Therefore, a research on the influence of honeycomb cell blockage on the seal leakage characteristics is carried out. The flow field model of honeycomb seal is established, and the influence of cell blockage on the leakage characteristics of honeycomb seal is analyzed. A seal leakage characteristic experiment bench is built, and the numerical simulation results are verified by the experiment bench. Compared with the honeycomb seal without blockage, the leakage of the honeycomb seal with a blockage rate of 25% increases by about 6.5%, while the leakage of the honeycomb seal with a blockage rate of 25% obtained by the experiment increases by about 6.3%. The numerical simulation results are in good agreement with the experimental results. The results of this research provide theoretical support for revealing the seal leakage characteristics of honeycomb seals under blockage faults.
LEGAL STRUCTURE, ACTIVITIES, AND PROTECTION OF STAKEHOLDERS OF SAVINGS FINANCE JOINT-STOCK COMPANIES
Authors: GÜLERCİ Altan Fahri
Published: September 2022

Savings finance joint-stock companies engage in activities similar to banking, such as collecting money from a large number of people and financing the collec-ted money with their own unique methods. However, until 2021, no legal arran-gements have been made to protect the stakeholders who trust these companies and invest their savings, and give companies a corporate character. In this study, just basic information, about the saving-based financing system is given, and the main subject of the study is financial saving companies. In this context, as a joint-stock company, legal regulations about savings-based financing companies will be examined. The new regulation necessitated the establishment of these institutions as joint-stock companies. In this sense, the establishment, manage-ment, and activities of the companies will be examined and compared with the Turkish Commercial Code and the Banking Law. Protection of stakeholders is of great importance in savings finance joint-stock companies. Therefore, the regula-tions regarding the protection of the financial structure of the companies, their liquidation, and liability problems will also be examined.
×Asterron, nom. nov., a replacement name for ×Asterigeron Tzvelev, and ×Asterron ucrainicus, comb. nov.
Authors:   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Olshanskyi I.
Published: September 2022

In 1994 Tzvelev described ×Asterigeron ucrainicus Tzvelev, which he interpreted as a hybrid of Aster amellus L. and Erigeron acris L., and thus established a nothogenus ×Asterigeron Tzvelev (Aster L. × Erigeron L.). However, the name ×Asterigeron Tzvelev is a later homonym of Asterigeron Rydb.; because of that a new replacement name, ×Asterron Olshanskyi, is proposed for this nothogenus. Also, the new nomenclatural combination ×Asterron ucrainicus (Tzvelev) Olshanskyi (≡ ×Asterigeron ucrainicus Tzvelev) is validated.
New records of Ascomycota species in Hutsulshchyna National Nature Park
Authors:   Hutsulshchyna National Nature Park, Kosiv, Ivano-Frankivsk Region, Ukraine, Fokshei S.I.
Published: September 2022

The article presents the results of mycological research conducted during 2013–2021 in Hutsulshchyna National Nature Park. The main tasks were to study the species diversity of ascomycetes and to identify new localities of rare species. As a result, 35 new records are reported for the park. Among them, Discina ancilis, Morchella elata, M. semilibera, Otidea cochleata, Pyrenopeziza benesuada, Rutstroemia conformata, Sarcosphaera coronaria, and Verpa bohemica were recorded in the Carpathian forests for the first time. Anthracobia maurilabra, Choiromyces meandriformis, Dumontinia tuberosa, Geopyxis carbonaria, Gyromitra gigas, G. infula, Helvella acetabulum, H. macropus, Hymenoscyphus fagineus, Leotia lubrica, Peziza succosa, P. vesiculosa, P. violacea, Sarcosphaera coronaria, and Spathularia flavida were found each in one or two localities. These fungi do not produce fruit bodies annually and are considered as rarely occurring species in the park. Most of the reported species are confined to deciduous forests.
Effect of priming with gibberellic acid on acorn germination and growth of plants of Quercus robur and Q. rubra (Fagaceae)
Authors:   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kosakivska I.V. , Vasyuk V.A. ,   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Voytenko L.V. ,   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Shcherbatiuk M.M. ,   M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: September 2022

The effect of pre-sowing priming with gibberellic acid (GA3) solution (50 mg/L) on acorn germination and growth characteristics of 47-day-old plants of Quercus robur and Q. rubra was studied under laboratory conditions. The priming effect varied depending on the oak species and development phase of the plants. After priming, 86% of Q. robur acorns germinated that exceeded the control by 25%, while the number of sprouted acorns of Q. rubra was at the control level and amounted to 85%. The 47-day-old plants of Q. robur were divided into three groups: (1) sprouted acorns with cracked pericarp and main root; (2) seedlings with formed epicotyl and apical bud; (3) seedlings with unopened true leaves of juvenile type. The plants of Q. rubra were divided into two groups: (1) seedlings with formed epicotyl and apical bud; (2) seedlings with open true leaves. In plants of Q. robur, priming caused decrease of biomass in cotyledons, while no visible changes were found for those of Q. rubra. An increase in growth characteristics, fresh and dry biomass accumulation was noted for all Q. robur plants whereas thickening of shoots was observed only in seedlings of the second group. Instead, hormone treatment of acorns of Q. rubra led to inhibition of growth processes in plants of both groups. In general, priming with GA3 solution enhanced germination of acorns and stimulated growth of Q. robur plants and, conversely, slowed the growth of Q. rubra plants. Exogenous GA3 did not eliminate the syndrome of unfriendly seedlings of the studied oak species, but improved the viability of acorns and increased the number of seedlings/shoots.
Legal Foundations and Comparative Analysis of Early Childhood Education Practices in The Turkish World
Authors: KOL Suat , TUNÇELİ Hilal İlknur
Published: September 2022

Early childhood education is a very important period for the education and development of the child. Many critical stages in the mental, physical and spiritual development of the child take place in this period. In addition, the gains to be obtained in this period form the basis of the child's education and academic development. Today, while the prevalence of early childhood education is close to 100% in many developed countries, this is not at the desired level in the countries that make up the Turkish World. The aim of this study is to examine the early childhood education in a comprehensive manner in independent Turkish states. In this context, as working group; Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Cyprus, Turkey, and Uzbekistan's document analysis related to early childhood education was carried out adhering to the title specified in the data collection tool. Historical analysis, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. According to the data obtained; The prevalence ratio of pre-school education is the most in Turkey with 45.4%, and the least in Uzbekistan with 23.8%. It is seen that while the start of early childhood education in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and Turkey dates back to primary school, it begins in the early 1900s in other countries. Age classification varies in every country and the education is carried out through this classification in the early childhood education institutions. When the teacher training programs are considered, the teaching profession is acquired through undergraduate education in all countries. However, the right to teach is given in 2-4 years in Azerbaijan, 3-5 years in Kyrgyzstan and in 4 years and 4+1 supplementary training in Kazakhstan, TRNC and Turkey.
Digital Account as a Heritage of Law In Indonesia
Authors: Nahrowi Nahrowi , Pratama Apriyadi Romadon , Masyrofah Masyrofah , A'dam Syahrul
Published: September 2022

This study aims to analyze digital accounts, which have now become an inseparable part of life in the modern world, so that their existence is undoubtedly a necessity for society in general, both for primary, secondary and entertainment purposes as well as career and business support in the digital world, etc. This research is qualitative in the field of law, with a normative juridical approach. The findings in the study, namely a review of legal progress toward digital accounts, show that the existence of digital versions can answer the material status of digital accounts, which indicates the needs and demands of the community are part of progressive law on social causes in the community. Based on the legal provisions, digital accounts can be categorized into Inheritance, as inheritance items that will be divided among the heirs, but this does not apply to all accounts; there are several criteria for accounts that can become Inheritance, which means that digital accounts should now be included in the legacy, this also shows that progressive law flows, flexible and can realize the benefit of society.
Liability of Insurance Companies for Unfair Terms in Iranian Law
Authors: Shahbazi Reza , Hazrati Samad
Published: September 2022

Insurance has developed into a vast industry, so insurance companies seek to maximize profit. Therefore, they tend to formulate the insurance contracts in such a way that infringes on the insured's rights. They strive to secure additional privileges and profit by incorporating unfair terms in insurance contracts. Lawyers suggest that the solution to preventing the inclusion of such words and ensuring fair treatment of the insured lies in the insurers' pre-contractual duties, such as their obligation not to include such unfair terms. Based on the fairness principle in Iranian law, one can articulate this obligation for both parties in all contracts. In conclusion, in insurance contracts, the general contract terms obligate the insurer to accept payment from a third party. If paying the insurance premium takes place with the permission of the insured, the third party can return to the insured for the paid amount. However, if the third party performs the payment without the insured's permission (the primary debtor), it is gratis, and the third party retains the right to return to the insured.
Environmental Protection Funds As A Component Of National Financial And Environmental Security: Administrative And Legal Regulation
Authors: Сhupryna Liudmyla , Zadyraka Nataliia , Koshlia Andrii , Chabanenko Mykola , Rostislav Lemekha
Published: September 2022

The purpose of the research. The scientific article is devoted to the coverage of the environmental protection funds as a component of national financial and environmental security. Main  content. It is substantiated that achieving the effectiveness of regulatory policy in the field of environmental protection requires the state to intensify the forms of its implementation, one of which is the activities of extra-budgetary trust funds. During the analysis of economic and sectoral extra-budgetary funds, the unification of legal regulation of the procedure for allocating funds provided to environmental funds was identified as a necessary measure, which will allow detailed regulation of such rules and establish a mechanism for liability for violations. Methodology:  Consideration of materials and methods based on the analysis of documentary materials for the environmental protection funds as a component of national financial and environmental security. Conclusions. The expediency of systematizing the legislation regulating extra-budgetary funds is argued for the purpose of further elaboration and adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Public Funds”.Keywords: administrative service, environmental tax, government service, municipal service, electronic service, public service.
The ATLAS Randomised Clinical Trial: What do the Superiority Results Mean for Subcutaneous ICD Therapy and Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention as a Whole?
Authors: Rordorf Roberto
Published: September 2022

This review sets out the key evidence comparing subcutaneous ICDs (S-ICDs) and transvenous ICDs and uses it to empower clinical cardiologists and those who implant ICDs to make optimum patient selections for S-ICD use. The evidence demonstrates that clinical trials performed until recently have proven the performance of S-ICDs. However, the latest data now available from the ATLAS randomised controlled trial have added new insights to this body of evidence. ATLAS demonstrates the superiority of S-ICDs over transvenous ICDs regarding lead-related complications, findings that point to promising opportunities for patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac death.
¿El tratado de libre comercio entre Colombia y Estados Unidos incentivó el comercio bilateral?
Authors: Rojas Contreras Karen Gabriela
Published: September 2022

Los efectos sobre el comercio bilateral entre Colombia y Estados Unidos por el tratado de libre comercio (TLC) firmado entre las partes son calculados mediante el Modelo Gravitacional de Comercio, el cual determinó que el comercio entre ambos países no ha sido tan dinámico como estimaron estudios previos. Adicionalmente, un análisis ex post es realizado para exponer los efectos de la política arancelaria en el marco del TLC y cuantificar la creación y desviación de comercio sobre los artículos bajo cuotas arancelarias. El análisis contiene cuatro secciones: revisión de literatura, explicación del modelo usado, resultados y conclusiones.
Georeferencing educational quality in Cali, Colombia in 2018, with a focus on academic agglomeration and segregation
Authors: Arango Londoño David , Farkas Sanchez Valentina , Castillo Maribel , Castro Aristizabal Geovanny
Published: September 2022

Our findings confirm the existence of educational quality agglomeration in Cali (Moran’s Index = 0.311). High educational quality is concentrated in schools in the south of the city (commune 22), while low educational quality is found in schools located in the east (communes 13, 14 and 15). Our study also confirms the importance of the determinants for school performance identified in the previous literature. The main contribution of this study is the finding that crime negatively affects educational quality. When the number of homicides in the neighbourhood in which a school is located increases by one percentage point, the quality of education decreases, on average, by 0.63 points.
Social reproduction, the popular economy and informality: Feminist reflections from Latin America
Authors: Tovar Cortés Luisa Fernanda
Published: September 2022

The economic discipline is characterised by hierarchical dualisms. This paper examines formal/informal and productive/reproductive binary categories by means of a dialogue between the social reproduction theory and the popular economy. A starting point is the wealth of feminist contributions that highlight both reproduction and work as the heart of socioeconomic phenomena. Based on formalization processes in Latin America, the article explores how public policy interventions focus on the productive sphere. However, upon closer examination, these policies seem to neglect reproductive activities, as well as the demands of popular sectors. We argue that the contributions of feminism are necessary to broaden the economic field.
referentes de nomes próprios têm propriedades sortais essenciais?
Authors: Motloch Martin
Published: September 2022

De acordo com a visão padrão, a teoria da referência direta e o essencialismo são independentes. Jubien (2009), no entanto, afirma que aplicamos nomes próprios a objetos com propriedades sortais essenciais (que ele chama de “categorias”) e deixamos de aplicá-los se os objetos perderem estas propriedades. O objetivo deste artigo é defender esta tese. Em primeiro lugar, argumentarei que nomes próprios são geralmente usados para se referir a objetos que possuem tipos de propriedades sortais socialmente relevantes. A comunidade linguística determina através da divisão do trabalho linguístico a propriedade sortal relevante do referente. Em seguida, apresentarei uma defesa contra as objeções de contraexemplos plausíveis em duas etapas. Em primeiro lugar, mostrando que, em muitos casos, a mudança de propriedade sortal é apenas aparente. Em segundo lugar, descreverei o mecanismo da metonímia, que explica por que usamos nomes homônimos para objetos diferentes, contudo, contíguos. Finalmente, empregarei uma modificação do Princípio do Benefício da Dúvida de Putnam para lidar com o problema do erro radical, isto é, casos em que a comunidade linguística está inteiramente enganada com respeito à propriedade sortal do referente. Os resultados lançam luz sobre o esquema conceitual mais profundo subjacente às nossas práticas de nomeação na linguagem comum.
A ilusão da liberdade de escolha
Authors: Fávero Altair Alberto , Centenaro Junior Bufon , Santos Antônio Pereira dos
Published: September 2022

O presente artigo objetiva discutir a customização do currículo provocada pela Reforma do Ensino Médio (Lei n. 13.415/2017), que estabeleceu a oferta de itinerários formativos a serem escolhidos pelos estudantes conforme seu interesse. O texto coloca em pauta os principais problemas da abordagem de diferenciação de percursos formativos diante de um ensino médio público carente de investimentos na formação e na valorização dos docentes, bem como nas estruturas físicas e na qualidade de ensino. A partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica sobre o tema, sustenta-se a hipótese de que os itinerários, embora envoltos de um discurso de currículo customizado, ou seja, adequado aos interesses de cada estudante, acaba por promover uma ilusão da liberdade de escolha, o que não altera as condições desiguais nas oportunidades de escolhas dos estudantes das camadas mais pobres da população. Em linhas gerais, o texto analisa o contexto de como os mecanismos dos itinerários formativos sustentam a lógica normativa oculta que produz a ilusão de que todos são livres para decidir sobre seu futuro. Nas considerações finais, ressalta-se que existem inúmeras contradições inerentes à organização curricular através da problemática da customização. Dentre elas, destaca-se a idealização de que os estudantes poderão gerir sua própria liberdade através de um conhecimento pautado na competição e na lógica economicista.
Losy eks-powstańca Mariana Dubieckiego i jego aktywność naukowa w czasie pobytu w głębi Imperium Rosyjskiego (1864–1883)
Authors:   Mgr, Instytut Historii Uniwersytetu Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach, Polska, Pryt Paweł
Published: September 2022

During the January Uprising Marian Dubiecki was the secretary of Ruthenia in the National Government, for which he was sentenced to exile, from which he returned in 1883. The article presents the history of Dubiecki during his exile in the Russian Empire in the following towns: Siewakowa, Darusun, Irkutsk, Ekaterinoslav and Odessa. The text also presents Dubiecki's research on history and ethnography, which began at that time. The results of this research were published in the press and included ethnographic studies of the Tofalars and Buryats. In turn, the result of Dubiecki's historical interests was the monograph „Kudak. Twierdza kresowa i jej okolice” awarded in 1879 by the Academy of Learning in Cracow and the work „Osadczy w ziemi Mandżu” published in "Tygodnik Ilustrowany" (a biography of the Polish prisoner of war Nicefor Czernichowski). During his exile, Marian Dubiecki kept in touch with famous Polish explorers of Siberia: Benedykt Dybowski, Jan Czerski and Aleksander Czekanowski.
Ludność żydowska wobec państwa polskiego na terenie województwa stanisławowskiego w latach 1921–1922
Authors:   Prof. dr hab., Wydział Historii, Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu, Polska, Franz Maciej
Published: September 2022

Polish-Jewish relations in the first half of the 20th century remain the most difficult fragment of our common fate. Very often opinions about them are formulated that are not based on a solid analysis of the source material. The ensuing text was created as a result of research work on previously unused source material relating to the beginnings of the Stanisławów Province in the years 1921–1922. Building the Polish state in the Eastern Borderlands was extremely difficult, especially in view of the hostility of the Ukrainian people fighting for the establishment of their own state, the weakness of their own administrative structures, or the lack of support from the powers of the League of Nations. The Jewish population maintained a cold neutrality in the face of the efforts and actions of the Polish state, favouring the efforts of the Ukrainian people. The image of the self-isolation of the Jewish population from the Polish state, reluctance to participate in elections or the census, is an important element in the discussion on Polish-Jewish relations in the Second Polish Republic.
Inscenizacje oraz adaptacje twórczości Janusza Korczaka w polskim teatrze w latach 1931–2021
Authors:   Dr hab., prof. UR, Instytut Historii Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, Polska, Uljasz Adrian
Published: September 2022

The subject of the article is the history of the theatrical reception of Janusz Korczak's (Henryk Goldszmit) (1878 or 1879–1942) literary works in Polish theatre in 1931–2021, from the premiere of the drama „Senat szaleńców” in 1931 at the Ateneum Theatre in Warsaw to the most recent productions. The author also includes adaptations of three of Korczak's novels for children: „Król Maciuś Pierwszy”, „Król Maciuś na wyspie bezludnej” (first printing – 1923) and „Kajtuś czarodziej” (oldest edition – 1935). The author writes about productions from dramatic and puppet theatres from various Polish cities, as well as about one ballet theatre, evoking staging, radio and television adaptations of Korczak's novels. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the parts of the staging, as well as the methods of promoting them. The reasons behind the low interest of theatre artists in the play „The Senat szaleńców” and the fact that they willingly adapt the writer's books for children are discussed. The research material used in the article is mainly sources – press publications, posters and theatrical photos, to a lesser extent memoirs, and in one case a radio recording. Scientific and popularizing studies, useful in the query and cited in the bibliography and footnotes, are publications on the biography of Janusz Korczak and the history of Polish theatre.
Microplastics in the Surface Sediment of the main Red River Estuary
Authors: Le Nhu Da , Hoang Thi Thu Ha , Duong Thi Thuy , Phuong Ngoc Nam , Le Phuong Thu , Nguyen Tien Dat , Phung Thi Xuan Binh , Le Thi My Hanh , Le Thi Lien , Vu Thi Huong , Le Thi Phuong Quynh
Published: September 2022

Microplastics (< 5mm) are one emerging pollutant in the environment. These are the threats and challenges facing the global environment, economy, and society, especially in hotspot regions such as Asia. This paper presents the microplastic characteristics found in the surface sediment of the main Red River estuary (the Ba Lat) during four separate monitoring runs in 2020. The microplastic amount in the sediment samples varied from 800 items per kg of dried weight (dw) to 3,817 items.kg-1 dw, averaging 2,188 ± 1,499 items.kg-1 dw. Fiber and fragment microplastics were discovered to be primary shapes, of which fibers dominated (94%). Microplastic fiber sizes were found mainly in the < 500 µm (69%) range. The most primarily observed colors of microplastics were blue (36%), white (21%), and red (11%). There were five recognized polymer types (polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyurethane (PU), polyamide (PA), and polystyrene (PS)) in the sediment samples, with PE and PP predominating. Seasonal fluctuations in microplastic concentrations at the Ba Lat site, a significant aquaculture zone, may indicate the contribution of multiple sources. Our research demonstrated the necessity of microplastic observation in organisms, particularly in the aquaculture zones in Vietnam. Our findings further underline the importance of managing and minimizing the amount of plastic garbage that enters the ecosystem.
Ionospheric quasi-biennial oscillation of the TEC amplitude of the equatorial ionization anomaly crests from continuous GPS data in the Southeast Asian region
Authors: Thanh Dung Nguyen , Huy Minh Le , Amory-Mazaudier Christine , Fleury Rolland , Saito Susumu , Chien Thang Nguyen , Truong Thanh Le , Thu Hong Pham Thi , Ha Thanh Nguyen , Thi Mai Nguyen , Le Que
Published: September 2022

The quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO) signals at two Equatorial ionization anomaly (EIA) crests of the ionosphere have been studied using the continuous GNSS network data in Vietnam and adjacent regions during the 2008- 2021 period. The monthly mean EIA crests amplitudes are calculated. The Lomb-Scargle periodogram method was applied to the residuals of the EIA crests magnitudes, DTEC, which are obtained from subtracting the fittings with solar index, F10.7. The Lomb-Scargle spectrum shows the quasi-biennial component in the residuals DTEC with the picks at 18, 25, and 29-30 months. The ionosphere QBO at two EIA crests was found out by the band-pass filter centered at 25 months with haft-power points at 17 and 33 months. The zonal wind data at 50 hPa (~ 20 km) of the tropical equatorial stratosphere is used as the stratosphere QBO (SQBO) to consider the relationship between the SQBO and the obtained ionosphere QBO. The direct comparison and the cross wavelet transform of the SQBO and ionosphere QBO data series show that during 2008-2009, the ionosphere QBO signal is low, the SQBO and ionosphere QBO are in phase during the 2010-2013 and 2018-2021 periods, but anti-phase during the 2014-2017 period. For the 2010-2013, 2014-2017 and 2018-2021 periods, the correlation coefficients are 0.623, 0.637, -0.646 in the northern crest, and 0.571, 0.53, -0.530 in the southern crest, respectively. Furthermore, we also observed that the SQBO and the ionosphere QBO signals were shortened during the 2015-2016 period, approximately 1.5 years. Previous studies showed that the ENSO (El Niño - Southern Oscillation) warm phase, also known as El-Niño existed during 2015-2016. The results of this study allow us to assume that the SQBO influences the ionosphere QBO. Our results show that the SQBO is the main factor affecting the ionospheric QBO at two EIA crests. However, the physical theoretical interpretation of the mechanisms of action is a challenge for scientists and requires further research.
Clinical aspects of the assessment of high-sensitivity troponin T after coronary artery bypass surgery
Authors: Semenyuta V. V. , Myssyyev M. , Sotnikov A. V. , Yakovlev D. A. , Elmadzhi R. V. , Bitieva A. M. , Dolenko O. V.
Published: September 2022

For the diagnosis of myocardial infarction during cardiac surgery, various thresholds for high-sensitivity troponins have been proposed. However, studies show that the actual thresholds can be much higher. The factors associated with increased troponins after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and the relationship of this marker with echocardiographic data remain unexplored.

Aim. To determine the clinical value of high-sensitivity troponin T after CABG.

Material and methods. The study included 50 patients after CABG. Before and after the operation, a blood test for high-sensitivity troponin T (Cobas E411 analyzer) and echocardiography were performed to determine the left ventricular end-systolic (ESV), end-diastolic volume (EDV) and ejection fraction.

Results. Before surgery, in 21 (42%) patients, the marker was higher than the upper normal limit (UNL), by a maximum of 5,9 times. After surgery, 23 (46%) and 2 (4%) patients had more than 10-fold and 35-fold excess of UNL, respectively. When using cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegia in all patients, troponin T values were 10 or more times higher than ULN, which is significantly higher (p=0,003 and p=0,018, respectively) than in patients after off-pump surgery. An average positive correlation was found between the number of grafts and troponin T concentration after surgery (r=0,40; p=0,004). At the same time, the relationship with the operation duration was not significant (r=0,19; p=0,191). After the operation, there was a moderate decrease in EDV by an average of 7,4 ml (p<0,001), a decrease in ESV by 3,5 ml (p=0,007) and an increase in ejection fraction by 2,2% (p=0,020). The dynamics of these indicators does not correlate with the troponin T after surgery (|r|<0,2; p>0,05).

Conclusion. High-sensitivity troponin T may vary depending on surgery tactics, as a result of which it reflects myocardial ischemic injury directly related to surgical procedures. This elevation is not clinically significant. Evaluation of high-sensitivity troponin T, without taking into account other research methods, cannot be used for a differentiated approach in determining perioperative myocardial infarction and used to make clinical decisions in patients after CABG.
Subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator, patient selection, implantation, postoperative management in the Krasnoyarsk
Authors: Prokopenko A. V. , Ivanitskiy E. A.
Published: September 2022

This article describes the patient selection procedure for subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator implantation, the implantation technique, and the features of postoperative follow-up of patients, the features of programming at all stages of patient treatment.
Recurrent left atrial rhabdomyosarcoma: a case report
Authors: Antropova O. N. , Vishnyakova T. V. , Osipova I. V.
Published: September 2022

Cardiac tumors are rare, and their diagnosis is a clinical problem associated with significant heterogeneity of pathology. The purpose of this publication is to report a rare known disease and analyze the problem for the purpose of medical education. In a case report, the following characteristic signs of a heart tumor were demonstrated: rapid progression of heart failure symptoms, systemic manifestations (anemia, severe weakness). The results of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography made it possible to interpret the intracardiac mass as a tumor recurrence. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of left atrial rhabdomyosarcoma. A specific of this case is the tumor recurrence 2 years after surgery.
Determinants of current account balance: Evidence from Türkiye
Authors: YILMAZ Ebru Gül
Published: September 2022

Current account balance, which is followed by all governments and policymakers, is one of the most critical macroeconomic indicators that can affect all dynamics of a country’s general economic environment from different aspects, such as inflation, foreign exchange rates and employment. There is not any consensus on the determinative factors of the CAB-Current account balance in the literature. Actually, the fact that there isn’t any consensus on the determinative factors of the CAB can be accepted as a natural result of the different structures of each country. Most worldwide studies have focused on just sectoral or just macro indicator-based determinants. With the motivation of taking both sectoral and macroeconomic conditional effects on the current account balance, the theoretical model was set as CAB as the dependent variable and ‘inflation’, ‘foreign direct investments’, ‘export to import ratio’, ‘tourism income’, and ‘growth’ as independent variables. The reason behind choosing tourism as the only sector is the compensation power of the tourism sector on the foreign trade deficit. With the data available for all variables, the time span of this paper was 2008-2019 by using the “ARDL” bounds methodology. The findings showed that there was a long-run and statistically significant positive relationship between the CAB and all independent variables of the model where just foreign exchange appreciation has a negative effect. It is thought that the model established in our research contributes to the literature in terms of including a combination of both macro data and sectoral data on the determinants of the current balance in Turkey.
Mannheim’s peritonitis index in the prediction of postoperative outcome of peritonitis
Authors: GUEIROS LAÍS DOS SANTOS , FONSECA CLÁUDIO MEDINA DA , DUARTE NATHALIA MARIA DIAS MORAES , ANTUNES OLÍVIA SOUZA
Published: September 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: evaluate the effectiveness of MPI to predict mortality in patients with peritonitis in Santa Casa de Misericordia de Vitoria Hospital (HSCMV). Methods: a longitudinal observational cohort retrospectively study, with a sample of 75 patients diagnosed with peritonitis between January 2010 to December 2 of 2015, in HSCMV and with all the necessary criteria for the calculation of IPM. Results: we found a profile of the patients, 33 female and 42 male, mean age 42 years, 11 deaths and 14.67% mortality percentage. Comparing the MPI variables into two groups (survivors and deceased) was found that older than 50 years, presence of malignancy and patients with organ dysfunction have statistical significance for mortality, with p<0.05. The MPI ranged between 4-41 points, with average of 21.2 points. However, among the dead, the score ranged from 23 to 41, with a mean of 32.8. Therefore, the cutoff point of 27 points was established by evaluating the best value of Kappa concordance index, and through it were calculated: 90.90% sensitivity and specificity of 78.13% by the ROC curve. Conclusion: based on these results, it was established that the MPI was effective in estimating the risk of death when the index reaches values = 27 points. Categorizing patients into different risk groups helps in determining a better prognosis and defining operative risk, thus contributing to the choice of the surgical procedure nature.
Paramedian forehead flap in the treatment of nasal, non-melanoma skin cancer: a cross-sectional study
Authors: RIBEIRO RENAN DIEGO AMÉRICO , PAGOTTO VITOR PENTEADO FIGUEIREDO , TAKAHASHI GIULIA GODOY , TUTIHASHI RAFAEL MAMORU CARNEIRO , CAMARGO CRISTINA PIRES , BUSNARDO FABIO DE FREITAS , GEMPERLI ROLF
Published: September 2022

ABSTRACT Introduction: nose is the central point of the face and vulnerable to the occurence of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), impacting on appearance. The paramedian forehead flap (PMFF) is considered the best option to treat extensive nasal defects. The objective of this study is to present the experience on PMFF for nasal reconstruction in the treatment of NMSC of a cancer referral center. Methods: retrospective study was carried out through data from medical records of patients who underwent nasal reconstruction with PMFF due to NMSC at the Cancer Institute of the State of São Paulo (ICESP). Results: 111 patients were identified, mostly ederly, with comorbidities and on initial tumors (T1 and T2). Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) was the predominant histological type. Dorsum and tip were the most affected subunitis. In addition to skin coverage, reconstruction of the lining and structural framework was also performed in half of the cases. Second intention healing was the technique of choice in closing the donor area. Pedicle division ocurred predominantly in the second operation and the median time to complete reconstruction was 6 months. There were low complication rates. Conclusions: the PMFF is safe and effective to treat nose NMSC, even in cases of high complexity. Since the treatment time can be prolonged and impact on quality of life, it is essential to emphasize and discuss this aspect with the patients before surgery.