bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Emotional Intelligence And Empathy: Predictors Of Counselor's General Health
Authors: Abomah Peter Worlanyo , Agbakpe Gladstone , Quaye Cynthia Naa Lamiley
Published: November 2023

This study explores the role of emotional intelligence and empathy on the general health of counselors in the Accra metropolis. The aim of the study is to determine the predictive relationship between emotional intelligence, empathy, and general health and to identify demographic predictors on emotional intelligence, empathy, and general health. In a cross-sectional case study, 133 purposively selected counselors from Accra Metropolis were administered an online self-report survey questionnaire that consisted of Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, Empathy Scale and General Health Questionnaire. Findings revealed that emotional intelligence and empathy significantly predict general health. A significant positive correlation exists between emotional intelligence and general health, while a clinical significance of a positive correlation exists between emotional intelligence and empathy. Again, no significant difference was found between the general health of male and female counselors. No significant difference was found in the scores for empathy and emotional intelligence for licensed professional counselors and licensed lay counselors. Since safeguarding the counselor’s health is ethically imperative due to the effect on professional competence, it is recommended that counselors and training institutions deepen effort in creating awareness on the need to protect the health of counselors for the benefit of clients and the high regard of the counseling profession.
A novel RUNX1::ABL1 transcript in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a case report
Authors: Liu Feng , Zhao Yongqiang , Xia Xiayu , Zheng Qinlong , Wu Tong
Published: November 2023

Chromosomal translocations involving RUNX1 or ABL1 are
frequently observed in haematologic neoplasms. Here, we describe a novel
fusion between RUNX1 and ABL1 identified by mRNA
sequencing in a recurrent case of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(B-ALL). Four in-frame transcripts were found, and the cells exhibited a
BCR-ABL1+ ALL-like gene expression profile. The patient was a
12-year-old boy carrying a complex karyotype. He achieved complete
remission (CR) after aggressive treatment with anti-CD19 chimeric
antigen receptor modified T-cell (CD19 CAR-T) therapy followed by
allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). However, at 14
months after transplant, the patient developed bone marrow relapse. With
sequential CD22 CAR-T and CD19 CAR-T infusions, he achieved minimal
residual disease (MRD)-negative CR again and took olverembatinib and
dasatinib as maintenance therapy. In summary, the novel fusions
RUNX1::ABL1/ABL1::RUNX1 were identified for the first time in our
patient, and truncated RUNX1 and ABL1 might play a pivotal
role in relapse. These patients with ABL fusions may benefit from
tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), but the function of
RUNX1::ABL1 as well as ABL1::RUNX1 in vivo needs to be
further investigated.
The Impact of Leadless Pacemaker on the Development of Pacemaker induced Cardiomyopathy and Tricuspid Regurgitation, A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Kerling David , Kisling Adam , Heroy Andrew , Arnold Thomas , Haigney Mark , Needleman Matthew
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Leadless pacemakers (LPs) have been suggested to
have a lower incidence of pacemaker induced cardiomyopathy (PICM)
compared with transvenous systems. LPs have also been suggested to cause
less frequent and less severe tricuspid valve regurgitation (TVR) when
compared to traditional transvenous pacemakers (TVPs). Given limited
research in this field, our study aims to better understand the
incidence of PICM and TVR in patients with a LP and the factors that
affect these incidences. Methods: The study comprised of
patients within the National Capital Region Military Health System who
received a Medtronic Micra LP from 2017 to 2021 and had a pacing
percentage of >20%. Pre-procedural and follow-up
echocardiograms were retrospectively assessed to determine the change in
left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and the degree of TVR. Given
the known impact of the PICM definition on the reported incidence, we
assessed rates of PICM using two distinct definitions, 1.) ≥10%
decrease in LVEF or 2.) ≥10% decrease in LVEF to an LVEF of
<50%. We also assessed the pacemaker implantation location
and the change in QRS duration after implantation and pacing.
Results: The study included a total of 48 patients. The average
age of patients in the study was 77, with 67% males. The most common
reason for LP implantation was complete AV block (38%). Pacemaker
locations included high (13%), mid (31%), and apical septum (56%).
The mean time interval between pacemaker implantation and follow up
echocardiogram was 697 days (SD 460). A total of 5 patients (12.5%) met
definition 1 for PICM and 3 patients (6.25%) met definition 2. TVR was
graded to be more severe than baseline in 37% of patients, unchanged in
32%, and improved in 30%. The average change in QRS duration after
pacing was an increase of 46ms with an average QRS duration of 159ms at
follow-up. Conclusion: Compared to commonly reported incidences
of PICM, LPs appear to have a significantly lower rate of PICM,
regardless of the PICM definition used, increase in QRS duration, or
implantation location. In this study, LPs did not statistically
significantly impact TVR severity.
Caregiver illness beliefs, self-efficacy and severity of atopic dermatitis in the child predict caregiver quality of life
Authors: Knibb Rebecca , M Suzanna Purser E
Published: November 2023

Background: Atopic Dermatitis (AD) affects up to 20% of children
and significantly negatively impacts their and their caregiver’s quality
of life (QoL). Research shows that caregivers with lower QoL may
struggle to manage their child’s AD effectively, and modifiable factors
that affect their ability include illness perceptions and self-efficacy
(SE). The study aimed to investigate the relationship between AD
severity, caregiver illness perceptions, QoL and SE in the management of
a child’s AD. Methods: 103 caregivers of children with atopic
dermatitis completed an online survey consisting of the Patient Oriented
Eczema Measure, Dermatitis Family Impact Questionnaire, Parental
Self-Efficacy with Eczema Care Index, and Illness Perception
Questionnaire - Revised. Results: Correlation analyses showed
significant relationships between a child’s AD severity and caregiver
illness perceptions, SE and QoL. Certain illness perceptions
(consequences and emotional representations) had a greater impact on QoL
than AD severity. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that AD
severity, illness perceptions and SE predicted 72% of the variance in
caregiver QoL. SE mediated the relationship between consequences,
illness coherence, personal control, treatment control, timeline
acute/chronic, identity and QoL. Conclusion: The findings support
the role of illness perceptions and SE in explaining QoL in caregivers
of children with AD. Interventions aimed at caregivers to treat AD in
children should target both SE and illness perceptions, particularly
emotional representations.
Low-Temperature-Curable and Photo-Patternable Benzocyclobutene-Derived Aggregation-Induced Emission (AIE)-Active Polymer Dielectrics
Authors: Yuan Ziwei , Xie Meng , Qian Jianlei , Fan Wenjie , Li Menglu , Guo Liao , Sun Yan , Fu Wenxin
Published: November 2023

The high curing temperatures required for traditional benzocyclobutene
(BCB) materials have posed limitations on their applicability in
high-temperature-sensitive fields. To address this challenge, our work
focuses on the synthesis of a novel tetraphenylethylene
(TPE)-functionalized BCB monomer, TPE-BCB, achieved through the
introduction of an ether bond onto the BCB’s four-membered ring via
Williamson reaction. TPE-BCB demonstrates remarkable low-temperature
curing properties, characterized by a ring-opening peak temperature of
190 °C, representing a 25% reduction compared to conventional BCBs.
Fully cured TPE-BCB resins exhibit exceptional dielectric and mechanical
properties, coupled with minimal water absorption. Additionally, the
incorporation of TPE with aggregation-induced emission (AIE)
characteristics enhances the resins’ luminescence and photolithographic
capabilities. Notably, our TPE-BCB resins achieve impressive
photolithography performance with a resolution ratio of up to 10 µm. In
contrast to conventional BCB-functionalized resins, TPE-BCB offers the
dual advantage of low-temperature curing and luminescence. This
development marks a significant step in the advancement of
low-temperature curing BCB materials and serves as a pioneering example
in the realm of multi-layer wafer bonding materials.
Effect of different demineralizing solutions and different exposing times on artificial initial caries lesion formation - an in vitro study
Authors: Milanovic Milena , Mandinic Zoran , Juloski Jelena , Dimitrijevic Maja , Milicic Biljana , Andjelski-Radicevic Biljana , Pavlovic Vladimir , Beloica Milos
Published: November 2023

Introduction/Objective. Artificial enamel caries lesions are commonly created to simulate in vivo caries development and to examine the effect of non-invasive and microinvasive approaches in treatment of initial caries lesions. The objective of the present study was to compare three different demineralizing solutions and exposing times in terms of the formation of artificial white spot lesions and to evaluate their demineralization effect through scanning electron microscopy observations. Methods. Twenty intact human premolars, extracted for orthodontic reasons, were thoroughly cleaned, stored in 0.1% thymol solution at room temperature and cut at the cementoenamel junction before demineralizing process. The specimens were randomly divided into three experimental groups, according to the used demineralization agent and the time of exposure: Group I (acetic acid; pH = 4.4; 96 hours); Group II (lactic acid; pH = 4.5; 120 hours); Group III (Lactic acid; pH = 4.3; 504 hours) and one control group (saline). After demineralisation, macroscopic appearance was checked and all specimens were observed under scanning electron microscope to evaluate the enamel characteristics and caries lesion depths. Results. In Group I and II enamel subsurface porosity with dissolution of enamel crystals is detected and the mean depths of white spot lesions were 48.55 ?m (SD = 1.11) and 43.23 ?m (SD = 6.74), respectively. In Group III structural integrity of enamel surface was not preserved. Conclusion. Demineralizing solutions used in experimental groups I and II resulted in artificial initial caries lesions with satisfactory characteristics and similar appearance on scanning electron microscopy. The outcome of demineralizing process which lasted 504 hours were cavitated enamel lesions.
Cyclic fatigue testing of ProTaper Universal and ProTaper Next rotary instruments of different diameters
Authors: Stosic Nenad , Popovic Jelena , Nikolic Marija , Mitic Aleksandar , Barac Radomir , Igic Marko , Petrovic Milica , Stankovic Antonije , Milovanovic Aleksandra , Vulovic Marija
Published: November 2023

Introduction. Sudden fracture of instruments without previous warning signs,
which occurs due to cyclic and torsional fatigue, represents the biggest
problem and one of the most difficult complications during endodontic
therapy. The aim of this research was to check the influence of diameter of
the instruments on the appearance of cyclic fatigue in simulated canals in
full rotation. Material and Method. The study analyzed 24 ProTaper Universal
instruments (12 instruments with a diameter of 25 and 12 instruments with a
diameter of 30) and 24 ProTaper Next instruments (12 instruments with a
diameter of 25 and 12 instruments with a diameter of 30). The instruments
were tested in an artificial canal stuffed in a metal block at an angle of
45? and a corner radius of 5 mm. The operating time of each instrument until
fracture was measured, and then the number of cycles to fracture (NCF) was
calculated. The length of the fractured fragments (FL) was measured with a
Vernier caliper. Results. The number of cycles to fracture was higher (p <
0.001) in instruments of the ProTaper Universal group of diameter 25 (367.83
? 17.00) compared to instruments of diameter 30 (329.33 ? 12.86) of the same
group. The number of cycles leading to the fracture in instruments of the
ProTaper Next group of diameter 25 (1189.33 ? 18.97) was higher (p < 0.001)
compared to instruments of the same group of diameter 30 (971.08 ? 15.26).
Conclusion. Obtained results indicated that with an increase in the diameter
of rotating endodontic instruments, there is a decrease in the resistance to
cyclic fatigue.
Association between volume status assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis, lung ultrasound, or weight change and mortality in patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury receiving continuous kidney replacement therapy
Authors: Park Cheol Ho , Han Seung Gyu , Kim Hyung Woo , Park Jung Tak , Han Seung Hyeok , Kim Seung Jun , Kang Shin-Wook
Published: November 2023

Background: Fluid overload is an independent risk factor of mortality in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) receiving continuouskidney replacement therapy (CKRT). However, the association between fluid status, as assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis(BIA) or lung ultrasound, and survival in patients with AKI requiring CKRT has not been established.Methods: We analyzed 36 participants with sepsis-associated AKI who received CKRT at a tertiary hospital. The main exposures werevolume surrogates: 1) overhydration normalized by extracellular water (OH/ECW, L/L) assessed by BIA, 2) the number of B-lines measuredby lung ultrasound, and 3) weight change ([body weight at CKRT initiation – body weight at admission] × 100/body weight atadmission). The primary outcome was the 28-day mortality.Results: Seventeen participants (47.2%) died within 28 days. There were no significant correlations between OH/ECW and weightchange (R2 = 0.040, p = 0.24), number of B-lines and OH/ECW (R2 = 0.056, p = 0.16), or weight change and number of B-lines (R2 =0.014, p = 0.49). Kaplan-Meier analyses revealed that patients in the highest tertile of OH/ECW showed a significantly lower cumulative28-day survival probability than the others (the lowest + middle tertiles). The survival probability of participants in the highest tertileof the number of B-lines or weight change did not differ from that of their counterparts. In a multivariate Cox proportional hazardmodel, the hazard ratio for the highest tertile of OH/ECW was 3.83 (95% confidence interval, 1.04–14.03).Conclusion: Volume overload assessed using BIA (OH/ECW) was associated with the 28-day survival rate in patients with sepsis-associatedAKI who received CKRT.
Host Suitability of Tobacco Leaf Eating Caterpillar (Spodoptera litura F.) under Laboratory Condition
Authors: Dodiya R. D. , Barad A. H. , Italiya J. V. , Pathan N. P. , Bhatt N. A.
Published: November 2023

A study was conducted at the Bidi Tobacco Research Station, AAU, Anand laboratory during kharif (June-October 2021) to determine the most suitable host plant of S. litura among the groundnut, tobacco and castor. A statistically designed lab experiment using Completely Randomized Design (CRD) having twenty-five Repetitions and three treatments was laid out. Total life span of S. litura was longer on castor followed by groundnut and least duration was observed on tobacco. The egg hatching % was found more or less similar in each of host crop. Eggs were clustered and covered in tiny buff-colored hairs that resembled hairs on the gravid female’s abdomen tip. The total larval period from the first to sixth instar was recorded longer on castor followed by on groundnut and tobacco. Last larval instar was very active and consuming prolifically on leaves, resulting in the whole leaf being fed with just the mid rib remaining. The pupal period was found similar on three different hosts. Pupa become shiny, greenish in color after that color change from greenish to brownish yellow to light brown to dark brown in color with shiny appearance. Adult longevity of both male and female was found to be longer on castor followed by groundnut and tobacco. Adult moths (both male and female) were yellowish brown in colour, with a prominent head and black compound eyes. The female was somewhat bigger and stouter than the male. Fecundity (egg masses female-1) of adult female was noticed similarly in different host crops. Sex ratio of S. litura on groundnut was 1:1, on castor 1:1.09 and on tobacco 1:1.38.
Hybrid Vigour and Combining Ability in Biofortified Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Vedanchiya K. K. , Soni N. V. , Patel R. M. , Patel J. M. , Donga A. R. , Dasalania J. P. , Patel J. B.
Published: November 2023

The study was conducted during winter season of 2020–2021 and rainy season of 2021 at Maize Research Station, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Bhiloda, Gujarat, India. The aim of the study was to assess magnitude of  heterosis and combining ability of forty-five single cross hybrids developed by half-diallel mating design involving ten parents and two standard checks. The field experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. The heterosis, combining ability and components of genetic variance were studied for diverse thirteen characters. The analysis of variance revealed that mean square values of genotypes were significant for all the characters which indicated the existence of considerable amount of genetic variation in genotypes for all the characters. Among single crosses, IMR-76×IMR-58 exhibited maximum mean and desired SCA effect and standard heterosis for β-carotene and IMR-53×IMR-72 for kernel yield. The general and specific combining ability variances observed highly significant for all traits except days to tasseling (only additive gene action), anthesis-silking interval and shelling percentage (only non-additive gene action). The σ2A/σ2D ratio indicated that preponderance of non-additive gene action for the inheritance of these characters suggesting due weightage should be given to heterosis breeding for genetic improvement of these traits. The crosses namely IMR-52×IMR-72 and IMR-51×IMR-58 presented significant heterosis for days to maturity, grain yield, iron and β-carotene content.
Relationship Analysis of Interpersonal Support with Well-being Index Among University Students
Authors: Kaur Rajinder , Sharma Seema
Published: November 2023

The present study was conducted August to December, 2019 under the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India to assess the relationship between the well-being index and interpersonal support among university students i.e. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (GNDU), Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (PAU) and Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP). The sample consisted of 480 students from the science stream studying in the 1st and 2nd years of the undergraduate program. The sample consisted of an equal number of first-year students (n=80) and second-year students (n=80) from each university. Random sampling was done to draw samples from three purposively selected universities. The study’s objective was to assess the relationship between the well-being index and interpersonal support of university students. The well-being index and the Interpersonal support scale were used as data collection tools to evaluate the well-being index and available interpersonal support among university students. Statistical tools were used to analyse the data. The results revealed that all the dimensions of the well-being index were positively related to interpersonal support year-wise, gender-wise, and overall universities-wise. Those students who perceived higher levels of interpersonal support also tended to have higher levels of well-being across various dimensions. The study will be helpful for the youth to understand the importance of interpersonal support and its relationship with the well-being index. University students who perceived better social support networks tend to have higher levels of well-being compared to those who lack such support.
Assessing the Genetic Diversity for Yield Attributing Traits in Aromatic Rice Landraces Using Multivariate Analysis
Authors: Burman Maumita , Nair Sunil Kumar , Sharma Deepak
Published: November 2023

The present investigation was carried out in kharif 2020 (July to November) to explore the genetic diversity for yield and its attributing traits. Genetic diversity can directly provide information on germplasm richness and the extent of their genetic amelioration. Multivariate statistical techniques analyze multiple measurements on each individual under study and are widely used in the analysis of genetic diversity. Here, multivariate analysis techniques like principal component analysis was used to assess genetic diversity in 90 aromatic rice genotypes along with six checks for 24 yield attributing traits. Analysis of variance revealed significant and ample amount of variation for all the studied traits. High magnitude of coefficient of variation was observed for number of effective tillers plant-1, panicle weight, number of filled grains panicle-1, total grains panicle-1, grain yield plant-1 (g), 1000 grain weight and biological yield plant-1 (g) indicating the existence of significant variability among the yield traits and offers the opportunities of improvement through desirable selection techniques. Results of principle component analysis revealed that out of twenty-four traits studied, only seven principal components (PCs) exhibited more than 1.00 eigen value and showed about 77.39% cumulative variability among the traits and are given due importance in this study. Here PC1 had the highest variability followed by PC2, PC3 and so on. Top ranking accessions identified in PC1 are Sukra Phool, Tendu Phool, Banspatri and Chinnour. Consequently, the results of the current study can be taken into account while developing new rice varieties.
Association Between Dominant Wheat Stem Rust Races Found in Ethiopia and Grain Yield in Advance Bread Wheat Genotypes
Authors: Solomon Tafesse , Sime Berhanu , Dabi Alemu , Alemu Gadisa , Geleta Negash , Negash Tamirat , Delesa Abebe , Zegeye Habteamriam , Duga Rut , Yirga Fikrte , Asefa Bayisa , Asnake Dawit , Getamesay Abebe , Zewdu Demeke , Kasa Daniel , Degefa Niguse
Published: November 2023

The study was conducted in 2019 and in 2020 across two locations: Dhera and Asasa in Ethiopia to study the correlation between dominant stem rust races found in Ethiopia and grain yield on bread wheat genotypes found in the national wheat research program pipelines. Twenty three bread wheat genotypes and two released bread wheat varieties set as a Bread Wheat National Variety Trial by the national wheat research program for low altitude and planted at Dhera and Asasa. A square lattice design with two replications used for experiment conducted on the field. A plot of six rows, size of 2.5 m by 1.2 m, and a total area of 3 m2 used. The same genotypes planted using complete randomized design in three replications at Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center green house. Seven-day old seedlings were inoculated with spores of selected races: TTTTF, TKTTF, TKKTF, TTRTF and BULK. Data on infection types (IT) were recorded 14 days after inoculation using 0–4 scale. Result in the study revealed that Grain yield had positive genotypic association with all four races but bulk at Dhera. A very high negative significant genotypic correlation r=-0.708*** obtained between Grain yield and field Stem rust diseases score at Asasa. Those genotypes carrying race-specific effective gens for the races used in the green house were resistance at the seedling stage. But, on the field, at the adult stage, they lost the resistance and become susceptible.
Problem aspects of social adaptation of persons released from places of deprivation of will.
Authors: Ortynskyi Volodymyr
Published: November 2023

Реформування кримінально-виконавчої системи поставили перед Україною зав- дання визначення пріоритетних умов і засобів соціальної адаптації осіб, які були звільнені з місць позбавлення волі. У статті розглядається соціально-правова природа процесу соціальної адаптації осіб, звільнених з місць позбавлення волі. Розглянуто проблеми соціальної адаптації зі звільненими з місць позбавлення або обмеження волі до умов життя на волі, визначено напрями роботи з ними, а також суб’єкти, які реалізують ці напрями. Зазначено основні принципи державної політики щодо соціальної реабілітації осіб, звільнених з місць позбавлення волі. Зауважимо, що адаптація звільненого правопорушника – це нове пристосування особистості до соціального середовища, прийняття норм, законів, традицій, звичаїв, що були втрачені або зазнали значної деформації за умов її перебування у місцях позбавлення волі. Відтак від цього етапу залежатиме подальша правомірна чи, навпаки, кримі- нальна життєдіяльність особи.
«The history of the Russians»: a memory of Ukrainian political and legal thought in the context of national genesis and state-legal tradition of Ukrainians
Authors: Terlyuk Ivan
Published: November 2023

Анотація.  Розглянуто «Історію Русів» як пам’ятку української політико-правової думки. Проводиться думка про неї як про знакове явище з погляду українських націоґенезу й державно-правової традиції. Висловлено власне розуміння використовуваної термінології. Наголошено, що на зламі XVIII початку ХІХ ст. в російсько-імперських політико- правових реаліях український націоґенез як ідея національної державності розвивався загалом у руслі двох тенденцій необхідності збереження козацької державно-правової традиції й потреби врахування нових суспільно-політичних реалій. Підкреслено, що першу тенденцію в «Історії Русів» засвідчено у найголовніших положеннях її політичних і правових ідей. Установлено, що усі вони побудовані на підвалинах стрижневої засади козацької державно- правової традиції вольностей відібраних прав, які жили в історичній пам'яті народу й будили волелюбні думки та прагнення українців. Мотивовано, що «Історія Русів» попри оспівування козаччини, не була позбавлена віянь нового модерного періоду. Як приклад, наводиться використання автором праці відповідної термінології. Аргументовано, що «Історія Русів» виразно засвідчувала тенденцію на потребу врахування нових суспільно-політичних реалій, що склалися на українських землях Російської імперії. Акцентовано, що найповніше вона виявляла себе у просторі концепції України як Малоросії. Встановлено, що вказана концепція в тогочасній російській Україні вже утвердилася як особлива форма історичної і політичної свідомості й творила особливу ідентичність. Доведено, що яскравим виявом цієї тенденції було явище т. зв. подвійної лояльності. У підсумок наголошено, що «Історія Русів» у багатьох сенсах перехідний документ. Запропоновано вважати її працею, в якій чи не вперше, нехай опосередковано, відображена одна з негативних рис української ментальності – надмірна схильність до компромісу й конформізм. Відзначено, що це явище супроводжувало українців фактично від часу утвердження в Україні обох імперій з останньої чверті XVIII ст., а потім і в радянський час до кінця ХХ ст. і чи не до сьогодні. Висловлено переконання, що подвійна лояльність та ідентичність характерні для будь-якої імперії (авторитарної держави), а відтак були вимушеними рисами суспільних умов для українців, зокрема, в обох імперіях так само, як і в пізнішій радянській.
Legal identity: structuring the meaningful space
Authors: Davydiuk Valentyn
Published: November 2023

The article substantiates the proposition about the expediency of considering legal identity as a special form of social identity and reveals its essence as a legal category. It was determined that legal identity is determined primarily by individual character, because it is an individual quality of a natural person, which consists in mutual understanding between this person and society, provides the possibility of optimal realization of subjective legal rights and contributes to the prompt implementation of subjective legal obligations, is the basis development of individual legal status and serves as a moral and psychological determinant of the nature of legal behavior of the subject of law. It is emphasized that legal identity is a dynamic category that transforms in the process of legal socialization. The identity of a person in the scientific discourse is mostly interpreted as a dynamic, integral cognitive-motivational formation, and therefore it is a system of defining social constructs of the subject, which is constructed (formed) during life as a result of interaction, social comparison and active construction of social reality. Accordingly, legal identity has a dynamic character, contains a motivational component, is a system of social constructions of an individual as a legal subject and is formed in the process of social and legal interaction of similar and different legal subjects, reflects a moral and psychological comparison of oneself with the surrounding legal reality and is a factor that affects the legal matter of a certain society. Legal identity has an unstable nature and is transformed in the process of legal socialization of a person. Social and legal realities of a person cause changes in his personality, and the increase or, conversely, decrease in the value of law at a certain stage of a person's life is reflected in his essence.
Advocate self-government in the context of judicial reform in Ukraine
Authors: Didukh Khristyna
Published: November 2023

The article reveals the problems of conceptualization and institutionalization of the self-government of lawyers in the context of judicial reform in Ukraine, and suggests directions for reforming its organizational and functional foundations. The principles of institutional development of bar self-government are outlined: the unity of bar associations operating within the state; organization of activities based on partnership with state authorities; improvement of the institute of advocacy on the basis of international principles and standards both in the field of providing legal aid and in the field of advocacy; positioning the bar as a self-governing independent organization that is subordinated to the interests/requests not of the state apparatus, but of society (civil society), aimed at ensuring the provisions of Art. 59 and 131-2 of the Basic Law, namely on the provision of professional legal assistance. It was noted that activation and involvement of the legal profession in the process of forming a strategy for the development of the legal community is one of the defining tasks of the legal self-government bodies. This can be done by making relevant decisions by these bodies at the most transparent and public level. Five main priorities for reforming the institution of advocate self-governance have been identified: first, strengthening the professional rights of advocates and guarantees of advocacy; secondly, improvement of the criteria and procedures for access to the profession of a lawyer; thirdly, improvement of the institution of lawyer disciplinary responsibility; fourthly, improvement of self-governance of lawyers; fifth, ensuring transparent budgetary and financial procedures in the self-governing bodies of lawyers.
Activism of religious organizations in the field of fundamental human rights protection
Authors: Sheptytska Marta
Published: November 2023

The article outlines and analyzes the active activity of religious organizations in the field of protection of fundamental human rights. The main principles of interaction between the state and religious organizations in Ukraine in the field of protection of fundamental human rights are: observance of the principle of separation of religious organizations from the state and non-interference in each other's internal affairs; overcoming the negative consequences of the state's attitude to religious institutions in Soviet times; the inadmissibility of the participation of religious organizations in political activities, as well as attempts by political parties or leaders to use religious organizations for political purposes; improvement and development of legal mechanisms in practice in the establishment of partnership relations between the state and religious organizations; assistance in the realization of the rights of religious organizations and the creation of conditions for their normal and comprehensive functioning, etc. The main activities of religious organizations in the direction of protection of fundamental human rights include: cooperation in the field of preservation and growth of social morality; cooperation in the field of establishing and maintaining inter-religious, inter-denominational, inter-ethnic and civil harmony in Ukrainian society; promoting international peace, understanding, and cooperation between people, nations, and states; creation of inter-confessional and inter-church associations for the purpose of consolidating the efforts of religious organizations for the purpose of their implementation of large-scale social projects, etc.; revival, preservation and development of the historical and cultural heritage of the peoples of Ukraine; cooperation in the field of spiritual, moral, patriotic upbringing and education; cooperation in the scientific field, including joint research in the humanitarian field; cooperation in the field of culture, art and creative activity; cooperation in the field of state social protection and public health protection; support for the institution of family, motherhood and childhood; cooperation of religious and secular mass media; taking care of the spiritual and moral education of the military, employees of law enforcement agencies and law enforcement agencies; crime prevention work, care for persons in prisons; joint environmental protection activities; cooperation in the field of economic activity for the benefit of religious organizations, the state and society.
Local government in Ukraine under the conditions of marital state
Authors: Melnychenko Bogdana , Midyk Marko
Published: November 2023

The article analyzes the peculiarities of the functioning of local self-government in the conditions of martial law. It has been found that local self-government in Ukraine is a state-guaranteed right and real ability of a territorial community - residents of a village or a voluntary association of residents of several villages, towns, cities into a rural community - independently or under the responsibility of local self-government bodies and officials of local importance within the limits of the Constitution and laws of Ukraine. It was established that martial law is a special legal regime introduced in Ukraine or in some of its localities in the event of armed aggression or threat of attack, danger to the state independence of Ukraine, its territorial integrity, and provides for the provision of appropriate state authorities, military command, military administrations and to local self-government bodies, the powers necessary to avert the threat, repulse armed aggression and ensure national security, eliminate the threat of danger to the state independence of Ukraine, its territorial integrity, as well as temporary, due to the threat, restriction of the constitutional rights and freedoms of a person and a citizen and the rights and legitimate interests of legal persons with an indication of the period of validity of these restrictions. It is noted that in the territories where martial law has been introduced, in order to ensure the operation of the Constitution and laws of Ukraine, to ensure, together with the military command, the introduction and implementation of measures of the legal regime of martial law, defense, civil protection, public safety and order, protection of critical infrastructure, protection of rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of citizens, temporary state bodies - military administrations - can be formed. It was established that the creation of military administrations does not deprive local self-government bodies of their powers. It is indicated that local self-government in Ukraine demonstrated a significant level of efficiency when functioning under martial law. If it is necessary to solve a number of complex problems at the same time, the effectiveness of interaction between state authorities, the leadership of territorial communities and representatives of public and volunteer organizations remains high, which allows avoiding sharp crises in the process of ensuring the livelihood of communities. Last but not least, this situation is possible thanks to the 2014-2021 reform of power decentralization in Ukraine, which allowed a significant amount of powers and resources to be transferred «to places». Cooperation of local self-government bodies with international organizations is also a positive practice, which allows implementing joint development projects and sharing experience in various fields. It is emphasized that local self-government bodies play a major role in the creation of a state in modern Ukraine.
Legal nature of self-defense in civil law
Authors: Matviienko Yaryna , Chornopyska Victoria
Published: November 2023

The article examines topical issues of the legal nature of self-defense of civil rights: scientific approaches to defining the concept of self-defense, methods as elements of self-defense, as well as its forms. Scientific discussions on this issue are considered, and conclusions are drawn based on the results of research. It has been found that self-defense is the actions taken by an actual or legal entity in order to prevent or stop the violation of their subjective right or legitimate interest in civil law relations. Such actions should have defined limits of implementation and should not exceed the necessary volume. Subjects have the right to self-defense, which enables them to carry out such actions. At the same time, if taking actions in the framework of self-defense violates the limits, then the subject who committed them can be brought to justice. The article emphasizes that the right to self-defense plays an important role in ensuring justice and balance in civil legal relations. It helps to ensure the protection of the interests of the person and preserve legal trust in the justice system. However, it is important to remember that self-defense must be used carefully and judiciously, taking into account the rules of law and with the aim of ensuring a harmonious settlement of a dispute or conflict.
Methods of separation at the preparatory stage of criminal examination of material evidence
Authors: Baranyak Volodymyr
Published: November 2023

In expert practice, questions often arise related to the separation (separation) of research objects from a mixture of dissimilar particles of solid materials, liquids of different densities, emulsions, two-phase media. During the study, physical and chemical separation methods are used. The choice of the separation method depends on the percentage composition and properties of the mixture and its constituent components. Expert research is carried out using various methods of separation: by mass (inertial), by size, electrical, magnetic, radiometric, photometric, etc. Chemical separation is its separate type. Analysis of expert practice indicates that separation is mainly applied during the forensic investigation of metals and alloys (solids), drugs (solids, liquid substances) and petroleum products (liquid substances). The article analyzes the methods of separation at the preparatory stage of the expert study of microparticles of precious metals and handicraft drugs. Forensic investigation of metal and alloy products is one of the most difficult, since the detection and separation of microparticles of the metal under study from other metal particles and their subsequent identification require the use of both chemical and instrumental research methods. The separation of the metal under study from the mixture of other metal particles was carried out by the method of mechanical and magnetic separation and chemical (selective dissolution) separation. During the expert study of acetylated opium using chromatographic methods, difficulties often arise associated with the separation of components due to the presence of a large amount of ballast substances (in particular, chlorophyll) extracted from poppy straw in acetylated opium. The use of an inertial separation method makes it possible to speed up the separation of an aqueous solution of a narcotic drug emulsion and an extracting organic solvent.
Public participation as a key principle of the openness of the judiciary: genesis and globalization aspects
Authors: Mazovita Andriy
Published: November 2023

Annotation. The article analyzes the historical-legal and recent globalization trends in the development of the principle of public participation as a factor of judicial openness. It was established that open governance guarantees transparency, accountability and openness of government, while simultaneously increasing opportunities for citizen participation. It has been proven that it is in demand in the exercise of judicial power. The genesis aspects of the formation of the judiciary were characterized by the fact that the parties to the process depended on the favor of the rulers for the right to participate in the courts: not all individuals were authorized to file lawsuits, testify, serve as a professional or public assessor, even the right to be a plaintiff. The author singled out historical aspects of the development of the openness of the judiciary: overcoming the selectivity of the participation of individuals in the process; development of the accessibility of the judicial process for all without discrimination on various grounds; spreading the openness of judicial information as a means of achieving the legal educational function of the government and a way of preventing crime; the direct connection between the development of the principle of openness and the development of political human rights. The existence of two concepts of the understanding of open justice is motivated: a quick and public trial, based on the norms of law, which are highlighted in the Bill of Rights of the United States of 1791, and the fairness and accessibility of the court, which is highlighted in the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of 1950. The global trends of changes in public participation in the judiciary under the influence of the development of the information environment are indicated. The latter provides wider opportunities for access to the court. The openness of the court is not only the main demand of people for judicial work, but also a channel for demonstrating judicial justice. The following problems of the modern stage of legal support of the principle of court openness have been identified: the complexity of guaranteeing (a combination of legal and technical mechanisms) the information availability of the judiciary; providing the latest opportunities for judicial information analysis by overcoming the classic selective approach by using the data systematization method.
Adoption of the Simpeldesa Application: Shifting Social Relations between Residents and Village Government
Authors: Noersyahbani Pratiwi , Soedarwo Vina Salviana Darvina , Yumitro Gonda
Published: November 2023

The digitalization program of rural areas is articulated in Article 86, paragraphs 1-6 of Law No. 6 of 2014 concerning villages, within which it entrusts villages in Indonesia with the capability to implement information technology in rural development. The rural digitalization phenomenon has repercussions on various sociological aspects of human beings, including the patterns of interaction, the intricacies of interpersonal relationships, individual attitudes and actions, and the comprehension of individual identities. This phenomenon is also observed in the digital village of Kendalbulur. In support of good governance, the village government has developed an application for managing social, economic, and governmental affairs. Throughout the digitalization process, the community has experienced a transformation in the patterns of interaction between residents and the village government, shifting from physical co-presence to virtual space. The alteration in the relationship between residents and the village government is a noteworthy subject to scrutinize since it is not an easy task to alter the mindset of rural communities, in particular for those who were born during the baby boom era, given that the consequence is that all residents must become proficient in using information technology. It applied a qualitative descriptive research design combined with the Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) methodology. The principle of purposive sampling determined the selection of the research subject. The data analysis was conducted based on the Miles and Huberman framework. The Village Head (Kades), as the representation of village government officials, still prioritizes direct communication with their people. In addition to the utilization of digital technology, such as the Simpeldesa application, direct communication in this context involves practices such as deliberations (musyawarah) and communal cooperation (gotong royong), either with the villagers themselves or their representatives, such as the heads of neighborhood associations (ketua RT or RW).
Does Administrative Reform Improve the Business Environment in China? A Mixed-Method Analysis Based on Administrative Burden Theory
Authors:   Research assistant, School of Business, Central South University, Changsha City, China, CHUN Zhang , FUCHONG Liao ,   Assistant professor, School of Public Administration, Central South University, Changsha City, China, XIAOJUN Wang ,   Professor, College of Political Science and Law, Jiang Xi Normal University, Nanchang City, China
Published: November 2023

Does administrative reform boost the favorable business environment? What is the mechanism underlying such reform? This study explores the relationship between administrative reform and the business environment in China via a mixed-method approach. This paper extends administrative burden theory to government-company interactions and then proposes a framework that bridges administrative reform and the business environment. Based on firm-level survey data and case data, this quantitative analysis confirms that administrative reform can significantly boost the favorable business environment and that administrative burden is a mediating variable during this process. The qualitative comparative analysis contends that there are three different configurations that can boost the favorable business environment: collaborative governance, government-driven, and enterprise-driven configurations. Theoretically, this paper extends the administrative burden theory, which brings companies into this theory as new actors. We also provide reform advice for practitioners.