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Humanização da assistência de enfermagem na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal de um hospital escola
Authors: Luz Millena da Silva , Silva Nataly Thalya de Medeiros , Almeida Janie Maria de
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: este estudo tem como propósito identificar e compreender os procedimentos voltados à humanização da assistência de enfermagem na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal. Metodologia: pesquisa descritiva com enfoque qualitativo, envolvendo 23 profissionais de enfermagem da UTI neonatal em um hospital-escola localizado no interior de São Paulo. Utilizada a técnica da Análise de Conteúdo para analisar os dados, resultando na categorização em três grupos principais: 1) Conhecimento e aplicação de abordagens para a humanização da assistência na UTIN, 2) Benefícios alcançados por meio da humanização da assistência e 3) Desafios na implementação da humanização na UTIN. Resultados: em relação ao conhecimento das profissionais, identificamos um total de 11 métodos e práticas voltadas à humanização. Dentre esses, o Método Canguru foi o mais frequentemente mencionado, seguido pelo Momento Psiu, Manipulação Mínima, Projeto Polvo do Amor, Ofurô e Cuidados Agrupados. Conclusão: os achados demonstram que o grupo de profissionais pesquisadas está bem informado sobre os métodos destinados a aprimorar o atendimento ao recém-nascido crítico. Evidenciou-se uma clara busca por estabilizar os sinais vitais, otimizar o ganho de peso, aprimorar as respostas psicoafetivas e neurocomportamentais, reduzir as taxas de infecção, promover a prática do aleitamento materno e mitigar o estresse.
Main Components of The Semboro Variety of Siam Orange Peel Essential Oil Prepared Using Water Distillation Method
Authors: Hariono Budi , Rachmanita Risse Entikaria
Published: May 2024

The maximum production potential for low quality oranges is 15% or 9,057 tons/year, the potential for orange peel waste is 50% of the total weight of oranges or the equivalent of 4,500 tons of orange peel waste The average yield of orange peel essential oil is 0.6%, resulting in a potential of 27 tons/year. The aim of this research is to obtain information regarding the best heating temperature in the distillation process and to identify the main components of Siam orange peel essential oil of the Semboro variety. The research was carried out using a laboratory-scale water distillation system, with a distillation flask capacity of 1 liter, with 150 g of orange peel as raw material at a distillation process heating temperature of 250°C and 300°C. The yields of 1.9 mL and 0.9 mL of Siam orange peel essential oil were obtained 1.083% and 0.513% respectively. The specific gravity of Siam orange peel essential oil is 0.855 g/cm3 and 0.886 g/cm3 respectively, the main components are 29 and 18 components respectively. An important finding of this research is that at a distillation process with heating temperature of 250°C, yields a limonene content of 16.10%, whereas heating at 300°C results in 7.69% limonene content. Keywords: Limonene; Low grade orange peel; Heating temperature; Quality essential oil.
FIREWALL FILTERING DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MIKROTIKUNTUK MEMBLOKIR SITUS NEGATIVE
Authors: Maulana Anwar , Andriani Ria , Rahmandika Oky Cahyo , Ibrahim Zaky
Published: May 2024

Perkembangan jaringan computer saat ini sudah sangat maju di masyarakat, kebutuhan akan internet sudah menjadi hal pokok bagi para masyarakat modern karena jaringan computer dapat mempermudah berbagai persoalan manusia. Perkembangan jaringan computer ini membawa pengaruh positif pada para penggunanya seperti contohnya mempermudah komunikasi jarak jauh, mencari informasi yang lebih cepat, mempermudah urusan bisnis dll. Selai membawa dampak positif perkembangan jaringan computer juga membawa dampak negative pad penggunanya antara lain akses situs porno, perjudian online dll.
Penelitian ini mengkaji penerapan firewall filtering pada jaringan computer menggunakan mikrotik supaya penggunanya terhindar dari dampak negative penggunaan internet. Penggunaan mikrotik dalam memfilter situs negative menggunakan mekanisme firewallfilteringweb,danbandwidth, mekanisme firewallfiltering web memiliki tujuan untuk mengatur akses websiteyang dapat di akses oleh user, sehingga konten yang dicari memiliki sisi positif yang dapat bermanfaat bagi userdan sisi negatif tidak dapat diakses sehingga userberalih untuk mencari konten yang memiliki sisi positif.Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan Penggunaanfiltering web dapat di terapkan pada  topologi jaringan tertentu dengan melakukan pengujian  terlebih dahulu. Pengujian dapat dilakukan setelah pengaturan pada router dengan melakukan penyambungan kabel consolesetting  lewat pc/laptop pada router
ВРАЧЕБНОЕ ПРАВОНАРУШЕНИЕ: ДЕФИНИЦИЯ И СОСТАВ
Authors: Тихомиров Алексей
Published: May 2024

Врач не может нести ответственность за несовершенство медицины, некорректность законодательства и неосновательность правоприменения. Врач при оказании медицинской помощи может и должен нести ответственность за свои действия при недопустимых отклонениях от правил медицины, пренебрежении предупреждением и устранением прогнозируемых неблагоприятных явлений. Норма, определяющая врачебное профессиональное правонарушение, должна формулировать один применимый состав, а не множество; единый состав для целей квалификации в зависимости от тяжести последствий; критерии и правила различения причин неблагоприятного исхода медицинской помощи, прежде всего не зависящих от действий врача. Выяснение степени соответствия правилам медицины действий врача – это функция врачебного сообщества; определение масштаба вреда – это функция судебно-медицинской экспертизы; квалификация деяния в зависимости от величины последствий – это функция судебно-следственной практики.
New Social Movements in France: Historical Phenomenon and Sociological Concept
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Kopaliani Violetta Z.
Published: May 2024

The term “new social movements” refers both to new forms of mobilization that appeared in the 1960s, and to a set of theoretical works in the field of social movements analysis. This article examines various theoretical approaches to the study of new social movements, presented by A. Touraine, С. Castoriadis, M. de Certeau, P. Champagne. It is noted that nowadays the theory of new social movements is being criticized. Despite the fact that the social movements of the 1970s in France contributed to the emergence of a new theoretical approach to their study, many aspects of their novelty may be disputed. Moreover, the year 1968 had a lasting impact on changes in the culture and behavior of the French, and also gave rise to a generation of activists inclined to invest their energy in the activities of social movements. By interrogating the historical roots, theoretical foundations, and modern manifestations of new social movements, scholars can contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamics shaping modern social movements.
Manifestations of Psychological Defenses in Decoding Graphic Communication Means in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Authors:   Russian Christian Academy for the Humanities named after F.M. Dostoevsky, Belimova Polina A. ,   ITMO University, Zashchirinskaia Oksana V. ,   Russian Christian Academy for the Humanities named after F.M. Dostoevsky,   St. Petersburg State University,   Herzen State Pedagogical University, Turchaninov Evgeny E. ,   Russian Christian Academy for the Humanities named after F.M. Dostoevsky,   State Budgetary Educational Institution School No. 411 “Harmony”, Nikiforov Aleksey A. ,   Russian Christian Academy for the Humanities named after F.M. Dostoevsky, Ivanyuhin Roman R. ,   Russian Christian Academy for the Humanities named after F.M. Dostoevsky
Published: May 2024

The communicative abilities of modern adolescents with intellectual disabilities relate to the integration of information and communication technologies using visual-graphic means into their daily life. The ongoing study considered the assumption that the specificity of perception of visual information as a component of the public communicative field is expressed in maladaptive protective response in persons with intellectual disability. Analysis of psychophysiological indicators of decoding of graphic means of communication by the oculography method in persons with intellectual disability was carried out in the context of manifestations of psychological defenses. The study involved 148 students of educational institutions in St. Petersburg (Russian Federation) with the diagnosis F70 according to ICD-10 “mild mental retardation” – 70 girls and 78 boys (mean age 15,03 ± 0,94). Different patterns of oculomotor activity in visual perception of pictograms at different manifestations of psychological defenses are noted in adolescents with intellectual disability. The choice of defense mechanisms, more distorting reality or displacing information was manifested in the reduced quality of interpretation of visual and information. The article emphasizes the importance of focusing on research and psychoprophylactic attention to individual user needs in decoding graphic communication elements according to cognitive capabilities. By addressing these factors, researchers and practitioners can better tailor communication technologies to meet the unique needs of this population.
The Integrated Approach in Education: Fostering Creative Development of Students in Literature Lessons
Authors:   The Institute for Strategy of Education Development, Zykova Lyubov V.
Published: May 2024

The modern landscape of education underscores the imperative of nurturing students’ creativity within the confines of modern societal paradigms. This article delves into the multifaceted realm of creative development within the educational sphere, scrutinizing the concept of “integration” and interrogating its pertinence in the current educational discourse. Drawing from historical perspectives, the seminal viewpoints of educational luminaries such as J.A. Comenius, I.G. Pestalozzi, and K.D. Ushinsky are meticulously examined, providing a foundational framework for understanding the evolution of pedagogical methodologies. A pivotal observation made by educators is the judicious using of interdisciplinary connections in the pedagogical process, serving as a catalyst for the inception of integrated learning paradigms. This study, in particular, directs its focus towards the nascent stages of interdisciplinary integration in the educational landscape of early XX century Russia. Methodologies underpinning teaching practices predicated on an integrated approach are dissected, alongside an exploration of the intricacies of literature lessons contextualized within the framework of interdisciplinary communication. The article expounds upon the pedagogical efficacy of the integrated approach vis-à-vis literature instruction, exemplified through the elucidation of an integrated lesson drawing from diverse educational domains, including but not limited to chemistry and literature. A fragment of a literature lesson designed for 10th-grade students is elucidated, wherein the denouement of Ivan Turgenev’s novel “Fathers and Sons” serves as the backdrop for students’ exploration of character dynamics through the lens of chemical reactions. Furthermore, the article showcases excerpts of student-authored compositions and children’s elucidations of experiments, along with equations elucidating substance interactions. In conclusion, this research contributes significantly to the pedagogical discourse surrounding innovative instructional methodologies, underscoring the transformative potential of interdisciplinary integration in fostering students’ holistic development, particularly within the domain of literature education.
Aggravation of Relations between Poland and the EU: Potential Development Scenarios and Solutions to Disintegration Processes
Authors:   Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Fadeeva Inna A.
Published: May 2024

The aim of this study is to analyze the aggravation of relations between Poland and the European Union from 2016 to 2023 and to identify potential development scenarios. The study identifies several forms of disintegration processes within Poland-EU relations, including challenges to the primacy of EU law, erosion of democratic norms, and disputes over national sovereignty. Key actions by both parties aimed at mitigating these processes include dialogue, negotiation, and institutional reform. However, the underlying issue of conflicting national values poses a significant obstacle to resolution. The tensions between Poland and the EU are rooted in divergent interpretations of democracy, the rule of law, and national sovereignty. The EU’s insistence on adherence to its legal and democratic standards clashes with Poland’s perceived defense of traditional national values. Resolving these tensions requires a delicate balance between respecting national sovereignty and upholding EU principles. The effective implementation of these reforms should be deemed satisfactory by the European Commission. Only after aligning Poland’s judicial system with EU standards will the country receive the majority of subsidies, grants, and funds from the European Union, which can then be directed towards supporting national agricultural producers. In conclusion, the aggravation of relations between Poland and the EU underscores the challenges facing European integration. Addressing disintegration processes within the union requires a concerted effort by both parties to reconcile conflicting interests and values. Poland’s commitment to aligning its judicial system with EU standards is essential for restoring trust and cooperation within the union.
Analysis of the Level of Structural Resilience of the Russian Economy in the Context of Neo-Protectionism
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chichilimov Sergei V.
Published: May 2024

The 21st century has witnessed a pronounced intensification of competition among global economic leaders and contenders for their positions. This fact has become one of the drivers behind the proliferation of trade wars. Amidst the fragmentation of the global geo-economic space and the onset of a new wave of innovation, the diminishing effectiveness of traditional protective measures becomes evident. In these realities, existing forms of hidden protectionism are being transformed into a legalized version of neo-protectionism. The catalyst for the change in protective mechanisms is the process of legitimizing covert protectionism and the establishment of a system of secondary and tertiary sanctions. The formation of the neo-protectionist system occurs on two planes: on one hand, there is the pursuit of protecting the hegemon’s positions by restraining the economic development of immediate competitors, while on the other hand, countries aspiring to leadership seek ways to counteract through the initiation of countermeasures. In the face of mounting neo-protectionist pressures, ensuring sufficient resilience of the country’s economic system becomes an extremely important task. To assess the level of resilience of the Russian economy, the author’s methodology is proposed. This article applies this methodology, exemplified by the structural component of Russia’s economic sovereignty during the period from 2015 to 2021, identifying potential leverage points for enhancing resilience in the context of structural sovereignty. In conclusion, the analysis underscores the imperative of fortifying the structural resilience of the Russian economy amidst the challenges posed by neo-protectionism. By employing innovative methodologies and strategic foresight, policymakers can identify and address vulnerabilities, thereby enhancing the nation’s capacity to withstand external pressures and navigate turbulent global economic currents. As Russia continues to adapt to the evolving landscape of international trade dynamics, fostering resilience at the structural level remains paramount for ensuring sustained economic stability and sovereignty.
Application of Corporate Agreement in Hereditary Legal Relations: Problems of Theory and Practice
Authors:   Kutafin Moscow State Law University, Zaypulaeva Tamara M.
Published: May 2024

The application of corporate agreements in hereditary matters poses significant challenges both in theory and practice. This article delves into the legal significance of the corporate agreement in the field of hereditary legal relations, examining its legal essence and peculiarities of content. The author explores the use of the corporate agreement as a tool for of hereditary planning, highlighting possible ways of its effective application as an auxiliary mechanism for regulating relations among members of an economic society and minimizing hereditary-corporate conflicts. The permissibility of the succession of a party’s position in the corporate agreement in the hereditary process is subjected to scholarly scrutiny, leading to the conclusion of the impossibility of transferring obligations under the corporate agreement to the heir due to the personalized nature of obligations arising from said contractual structure. The absence of direct legal regulation and judicial practice regarding the hereditary succession of a party to the corporate agreement is noted in the article. Further research and legal clarification are needed to address the challenges posed by the hereditary succession of parties to corporate agreements.
The State, Structure and Dynamics of Corruption Crime in EMERCOM of Russia
Authors:   St. Petersburg University of State Fire Service of EMERCOM of Russia, Zykov Maksim A.
Published: May 2024

This article explores the modern status, structure, and dynamics of corruption crime within the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM). According to the results of the study for 2021–2023, there is a decrease in the number of corruption crimes detected by law enforcement agencies in the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. Corruption crimes within the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia do not exhibit the sophistication typically associated with organized criminal activities. Rather, they often involve opportunistic behavior by officials entrusted with control and supervisory functions within the EMERCOM. One of the primary challenges in addressing corruption within EMERCOM is the high latency of such offenses. The study concludes that corruption-related offenses within the Ministry exhibit high latency, rendering them challenging to detect and prosecute due to a dearth of explicit evidence or corroborating testimony. Statistical analysis and research results reveal bribery as the most prevalent crime perpetrated by EMERCOM personnel in this domain.
The Issue of the Mutual Relationship between Taxes and Special Tax Regimes: Towards Defining the Legal Nature and Essence
Authors:   Saratov State Law Academy, Mossur Kirill P.
Published: May 2024

The need to improve existing and develop new special tax regimes determines the need to study the issues of the legal nature and essence of such, their correlation and (or) connection with other tax and legal phenomena (primarily taxes). The aim of this article is to determine the nature of the mutual relationship between taxes and special tax regimes (including addressing the issue of the correctness and scientific permissibility of direct comparison of general, special, and preferential tax regimes). The research was conducted relying on the formal-legal method supplemented by the systemic method. The lack of unified normative and doctrinal positions highlights the pressing need for further scholarly inquiry into this subject matter. Moreover, the author’s assertion regarding the inadmissibility of equating taxes and special tax regimes is compellingly substantiated, emphasizing the distinctiveness of the latter as a tax and legal phenomenon of higher organizational complexity. Special tax regimes, as elucidated, transcend mere tax obligations or mandatory payments, warranting careful consideration and refinement in future tax policy and legal frameworks. This nuanced understanding is essential for fostering effective governance and equitable taxation practices in modern societies.
Modern challenges in the management of innovative projects in technology companies in the turbulent environment of digital technologies
Authors: Sutyagin A. S. , Dmitriev A. G.
Published: May 2024

In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, technology companies face unprecedented challenges in managing innovative projects in an environment of constant turbulence. This article examines the complex dynamics of innovation in technology firms in the context of the rapid evolution of digital technologies. It identifies the key challenges faced by project managers, including the need to adapt to breakthrough technologies, meet rapidly changing market demands, and foster a culture of innovation in organizations. Based on an extensive literature review and empirical evidence, this study reveals the complexities of managing innovative projects in a turbulent digital environment. It discusses strategies to reduce risks, increase project flexibility, and facilitate collaboration between different teams. Analyzing these problems, this article aims to provide valuable information and practical recommendations to technology companies seeking to effectively manage innovative projects in an era of rapid development of digital technologies. By understanding in detail the current landscape of technological innovation, organizations can develop adaptive strategies to address the challenges of digital turbulence and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth and competitiveness.
Home / Archives / Volume 11 Issue 1 / EDUCATION & LANGUAGE STUDIES Validity Assessment Of Student's Acceptance Towards Online Distance Learning
Authors: Jaafar Nur Huda , Azman Ong Mohd Hanafi , Yusop Haslenda , Rosnan Suhanah , Ismail Zuriati , Musa Mohd Hafizan , Mokhtar Rashidah
Published: May 2024

Online distance learning is one approach for delivering teaching and learning that is becoming popular nowadays. The student's acceptance of online distance learning should be measured because it indicates the successful teaching and learning delivery level. For this purpose, we need an evaluated and validated instrument to measure students' acceptance of online distance learning. To achieve this, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Nomology Analysis are used to evaluate and validate students' acceptance of online distance learning instruments. The EFA of this study on 32 items resulted in the construction of seven dimensions: Self-Productivity, Content Productivity, Effort Expectancy, External Influence, Personal Innovativeness, Self-Management Learning and Behavioural Intention. The correlation analysis indicates that all the bivariate relationships among the components were significantly correlated with at least a 95% confidence level. This result shows that the instrument can be considered valid and reliable and used to measure students' acceptance of online distance learning.
UNVEILING THE POLITICAL IMPACT OF FAST FASHION CONSUMPTION: THE ROLE OF LOWER MIDDLE CLASS IN ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS IN INDONESIA?
Authors: Hajad Vellayati , Herizal Herizal , Ikhsan Ikhsan , Setiawan Deni , Handayani Sri Wahyu
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT. This article delves into the impact and role of the lower middle class on Indonesia’s environmental landscape. Despite their social and economic marginalization, this demographic heavily relies on cheap, easily accessible fast fashion for clothing, leading to detrimental environmental consequences such as ecosystem degradation and pollution. This research was carried out by conducting a literature review through library research, where the data came from library data collection. This study further analyzes literature regarding socio-economic dynamics and environmental problems. This approach unveiled the lower middle class’s profound influence of fast fashion consumption on Indonesia’s environment. The research highlights the lower middle class’s pivotal role in fast fashion waste distribution, exacerbating environmental pollution. Hence, governmental intervention becomes imperative to regulate fast fashion production, manage waste, and restrict the influx of second-hand fast fashion businesses. The article concludes by emphasizing the lower middle class’s dual role as both major consumers and victims of global capitalism in the fast fashion industry, necessitating state protection through various policy measures. These include elevating product quality standards, ensuring fair labor practices, enhancing consumer protection, and controlling the influx of foreign fast fashion products. Ultimately, the study underscores the necessity of comprehensive governmental interventions to mitigate the environmental repercussions of fast fashion consumption, safeguarding both the lower middle class and Indonesia’s environment.
(in)constitucionalidade dos símbolos religiosos nos órgãos públicos
Authors: Zanin Paula Vitória , Favero Sabrina
Published: May 2024

O artigo analisa se a presença de símbolos religiosos em prédios e órgãos do poder público fere o princípio da laicidade e o direito fundamental à liberdade religiosa.  A partir da compreensão da evolução do secularismo e laicidade, demonstra-se o percurso histórico em que se desenvolveu a liberdade religiosa e a necessidade da neutralidade do Estado frente ao fenômeno religioso. A temática mostra-se atual, dada a judicialização de demandas que pretendem a proteção da liberdade religiosa, direito que se encontra em crescente ameaça no âmbito social. Como resultado, compreendeu-se ser adequada a retirada de símbolos pertencentes ao catolicismo de órgãos públicos, pois sua permanência fere a laicidade do Estado, impedindo a completa garantia da liberdade religiosa e o direito de crença de outras religiosidades. É uma pesquisa orientada pela dogmática, qualitativa teórica, baseada em material bibliográfico, documental e jurisprudencial especializados, com utilização do método dedutivo.
Herança digital e o acesso Post Mortem - sem autorização - às contas de redes sociais pelos herdeiros
Authors: Castilhos Nathalie , Ningeliski Adriane de Oliveira
Published: May 2024

O mundo moderno trouxe inúmeras inovações tecnológicas que alteraram os meios e as formas de relação social da última década. Neste passo, a interação entre os indivíduos se dá de forma muito mais célere e com isso o direito positivo não consegue acompanhar, deixando lacunas para serem completadas pelo Poder Judiciário nos eventuais litígios advindos da transmissão da herança digital. A preocupação com a destinação dos ativos digitais após a morte já é uma realidade, motivo pelo qual resta necessária uma regulamentação específica para evitar tão somente o uso da analogia e interpretação extensiva. O presente artigo tem como objetivo a análise da possibilidade de acesso às contas de redes sociais após a morte do autor da herança pelos herdeiros, além de abordar sobre o impasse entre o direito à privacidade do usuário falecido e o próprio direito de sucessão dos herdeiros. A presente pesquisa utiliza o método dedutivo, tendo em vista que parte da premissa da concessão ao acesso às redes sociais da pessoa falecida para que seja analisado se a transmissão da herança digital, especificamente dos bens digitais sem valor econômico, fere ou não o direito da privacidade do de cujus, segundo o ordenamento jurídico brasileiro. Conclui-se, então, que a eventual liberação das contas afrontaria o princípio da privacidade e intimidade do falecido, em razão da dignidade da pessoa humana exceder a existência física.
Cannae Battlefield: a geomorphic-geoarchaeologic perspective
Authors:   Quaternary Surveys, 26 Thornhill Ave., Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, L4J1J4, Department of Geography, York University, 4700 Keele St. N. York, Ontario, Canada, Mahaney William C.
Published: May 2024

The Cannae Battlefield (216 BC), a pivotal engagement during the Second Punic War, led to the destruction of one of the largest consular armies ever raised by the Republic. Historians have for centuries paid the utmost attention to unitby- unit dispositions and tactical maneuvers without studying the local geology and particularly the geomorphology of the battle site. A brief traverse over the battle site, adjacent to the museum in 2004, led to a hidden defile, heretofore not mentioned in the literature, one which may have helped turn the tide for the Carthaginians, and offering prospect of further geoarchaeological investigation.
Effect of lithological and geotechnical characteristics on the generation of debrisflows in Matmata, southeastern Tunisia
Authors:   Higher Institute of the Sciences and Techniques of Waters of Gabes, University of Gabes,6072 Zrig Gabès, Tunisia, Bensalem Hassen ,   Laboratory of composite materials and clay minerals, National Center for Research in Materials Science Borj Cedria (CNRSM), B.P. 73‑8020 Soliman, Tunisia, Hamdi Noureddine ,   Higher Institute of the Sciences and Techniques of Waters of Gabes, University of Gabes,6072 Zrig Gabès, Tunisia; Laboratory of composite materials and clay minerals, National Center for Research in Materials Science Borj Cedria (CNRSM), B.P. 73‑8020 Soliman, Tunisia, Amamria Soulef ,   Faculty of Sciences Gabes,University of Gabes, 6072 Hatem BETTAHER Erriadh city Gabes, Tunisia, Bensalem Mohamed Sadok ,   Faculty of Sciences Gabes,University of Gabes, 6072 Hatem BETTAHER Erriadh city Gabes, Tunisia, Meisina Claudia ,   Department of Earth and Envirnmontal Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Via Ferrata 9 Pavia, Italy
Published: May 2024

The Matmata region, located in the south of Gabès (Tunisia), experienced significant damage during the floods of the Beni zelten wadi on November 11, 2017. These floods, exacerbated by the steep slopes and underlying soil conditions, led to the occurrence of debris flows, posing a threat to road infrastructure. The generation of debris flows is closely linked to intense rainfall events that surpass the soil capacity to retain water. To gain insights into the behaviour of the soil samples, various characteristics were analysed, including texture, clay mineralogy, grain size distribution, and Atterberg limits. The results showed that the mean liquid limit values ranged from 38% to 62%, while the mean plasticity index of the materials in the landslide-prone areas varied from 18% to 27.9%. These findings indicate presence of clay formations and highlight a significance of the increased soil clay content as contributing factors to landslide development. The X-ray Diffraction analysis revealed that gypsum, quartz, phyllosilicate and calcite minerals were the most abundant minerals identified in the soil samples. This work shows the importance of clay mineral and geotechnical parameters of the soils in the occurrence of landslides and predicting debris flows occurrences in the Matmata region.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of sex on outcomes after aortic valve replacement
Authors: EL-Andari Ryaan , Bozso Sabin J. , Fialka Nicholas M. , Alaklabi Adbulaziz Mohammed , Kang Jimmy J.H. , Nagendran Jeevan
Published: May 2024

Aims

In recent years, extensive literature has been produced demonstrating inferior outcomes for women when compared with men undergoing heart valve interventions. Herein, we seek to analyze the literature comparing outcomes between men and women undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).

Methods

A systematic literature search of PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase was conducted for articles comparing differences in outcomes between adult men and women undergoing SAVR. One thousand nine hundred and ninety titles were screened, of which 75 full texts were reviewed, and a total of 19 manuscripts met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review.

Results

Pooled estimates of mortality demonstrated that women tended to have lower rates of survival within the first 30 days post-SAVR, although mid-term and long-term mortality did not differ significantly up to 10 years postoperatively. Pooled estimates of postoperative data indicated no difference in the rates of stroke and postoperative bleeding. Rates of aortic valve reoperation and acute kidney injury favored women.

Conclusion

Despite the inferior outcomes for women post-SAVR that have been reported in recent years, the results of this meta-analysis demonstrate comparable results between the sexes with comparable mid- to long-term mortality in data pooled from the literature. Although mortality favored men in the short term, rates of aortic valve reoperation and acute kidney injury favored women. Future investigation into this field should focus on identifying discrepancies in diagnosis and initial surgical management in order to address any potential factors contributing to discrepant short-term outcomes.

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Clinical significance and prognostic value of right bundle branch block in permanent pacemaker patients
Authors: Mazza Andrea , Bendini Maria Grazia , Leggio Massimo , Imberti Jacopo F. , Valsecchi Sergio , Boriani Giuseppe
Published: May 2024

Aims

In patients undergoing pacemaker implantation with no prior history of heart failure (HF), the presence of left bundle branch block (LBBB) has been identified as an independent predictor of HF-related death or hospitalization, while the prognostic significance of right bundle branch block (RBBB) remains uncertain. We aimed to assess the long-term risk of all-cause mortality in patients with a standard indication for permanent pacing and normal or moderately depressed left ventricular function when RBBB is detected at the time of implantation.

Methods

We retrospectively enrolled 1348 consecutive patients who had undergone single- or dual-chamber pacemaker implantation at the study center, from January 1990 to December 2022. Patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction ≤35% or a prior diagnosis of HF were excluded.

Results

The baseline 12-lead electrocardiogram revealed an RBBB in 241 (18%) and an LBBB in 98 (7%) patients. During a median follow-up of 65 [25th–75th percentile: 32–117] months, 704 (52%) patients died. The combined endpoint of cardiovascular death or HF hospitalization was reached by 173 (13%) patients. On multivariate analysis, RBBB was confirmed as an independent predictor of death [hazard ratio, 1.33; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.09–1.63; P = 0.005]. However, when considering the combined endpoint of cardiovascular death and HF hospitalization, this endpoint was independently associated with LBBB (hazard ratio, 2.13; 95% CI, 1.38–3.29; P < 0.001), but not with RBBB.

Conclusion

In patients with standard pacemaker indications and normal or moderately depressed left ventricular function, the presence of basal RBBB was an independent predictor of mortality. However, it was not associated with the combined endpoint of cardiovascular death and HF hospitalization.
Prognostic value of hypochloremia on mortality in patients with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Stankowski Kamil , Villaschi Alessandro , Tartaglia Francesco , Figliozzi Stefano , Pini Daniela , Chiarito Mauro , Stefanini Giulio , Cannata Francesco , Condorelli Gianluigi
Published: May 2024

Aims

Electrolyte imbalances are common in patients with heart failure. Several studies have shown that a low serum chloride level is associated with adverse outcomes in hospitalized patients with acute heart failure and in outpatients with chronic heart failure. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association of hypochloremia with all-cause mortality in patients with heart failure.

Methods

Data search was conducted from inception through 1 February 2023, using the following MeSH terms: (‘chloride’ OR ‘hypochloremia’) AND ‘heart failure’. Studies evaluating the association between serum chloride and all-cause mortality in patients with heart failure were included. The predefined primary outcome was all-cause mortality. Pooled hazard ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used as effect estimates and calculated with a random-effects model; fixed-effects model and leave-one-out sensitivity analyses were also performed.

Results

A total of 15 studies, involving 25 848 patients, were included. The prevalence of hypochloremia ranged from 8.6 to 31.5%. Follow-up time ranged from 6 to 67 months. Hypochloremia as a categorical variable was associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality [hazard ratio 1.56; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.38–1.75; P < 0.001]. As a continuous variable, serum chloride was associated with all-cause mortality (hazard ratio per mmol/l decrease in serum chloride: 1.06; 95% CI 1.05–1.07; P < 0.001). Results were confirmed by using several sensitivity analyses.

Conclusion

Hypochloremia exhibits a significant prognostic value in patients with heart failure. Serum chloride can be used as an effective tool for risk stratifying in patients with heart failure.
American Veteran Noirs: Investigating Exceptionalism and Its Post-World War II Trauma
Authors: Gerhard Atalie
Published: May 2024

This essay looks at some of the American film noir that focus on traumatized veterans in the post-World War II era, up to the twenty-first century and argues that noir thrillers centering on mentally disturbed veterans of World War II allow for both commemoration and criticism of the global interventionism that American exceptionalism legitimized during the Cold War and the Wars on Terror. Paradigmatic noirs construct traumatized veterans to investigate their symptoms of amnesia and paranoia as responses to historical interventions. While the analysis of Fred Zinnemann’s Act of Violence (1948) challenges idolizations of members of the Greatest Generation as morally superior immediately after their return home, that of Alan Parker’s Angel Heart (1987) probes into how the projection of a Faustian tale upon amnesia connects a post-World War II identity conflict to an anti-communist climate ripe with social tensions. The third veteran noir, the post-9/11 film Shutter Island (2010) by Martin Scorsese, conclusively reveals how two paranoid narratives overlap in the films under scrutiny, aiming to deconstruct the patriotic trope of American heroism in their subtexts. (AG)
New British Nature Writing, or an Emergent Hope
Authors: Mutlu Hatice Bakanlar
Published: May 2024

Since the first decade of the twenty-first century, Britain has witnessed the emergence of a new literary movement called “new nature writing.” This paper aims to call attention to new British nature writing as an emergent genre marked by its practitioners’ will to replace anthropocentrism with ecocentrism, present an all-embracing understanding of nature, and interweave the personal with the ecocritical. To this end, it offers insights into selected memoirs of contemporary British writers, including Kathleen Jamie’s essay trilogy Findings, Sightlines, and Surfacing; Amy Liptrot’s The Outrun; and Carol Donaldson’s On the Marshes: A Journey into England’s Waterlands. Such non-fiction first person narratives, labeled as eco-memoirs, may provide an eco-centered approach to the natural world in the Anthropocene, and thus cherish hopes for a livable future for our planet. (HBM)
“There is never any ending to Paris”: Manifestations of Spatiality in Ernest Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast
Authors: Tarnóc András
Published: May 2024

Ernest Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast (1964) contains an array of his memories of the time he spent in Paris in the first half of the 1920s. The work provides an ideal vehicle to explore the connection of spatiality to memory and text production along with how imagined geography relates to empirical geography. The essay deploys a theoretical apparatus relying on the works of Martin Heidegger, Henry Lefebvre, Edward Soja, Michel Foucault, Michel de Certeau, Guy Debord, Pierre Nora, and Walter Benjamin in its investigation of a psycho-geography composed by Hemingway. The essay aims to discuss how spatiality can contribute to the construction of personal history and in what way it can promote text production, and it will also explore the impact of space on the psychological and emotional condition of the individual. (AT)
Investigation of doxycycline residues in bones after oral administration to broiler chickens
Authors: Gajda Anna , Szymanek-Bany Iwona , Nowacka-Kozak Ewelina , Gbylik-Sikorska Małgorzata
Published: May 2024

Introduction

Chicken bones, a by-product of the poultry industry, can directly or indirectly enter the food chain. Bone meal and bone products could be sources of many contaminants. Considering the wide range of uses made of bones in the culinary and food industries, this material needs to be safe and antibiotic residue–free. To determine if such is the case, the concentration of doxycycline in chicken bones was investigated, this antimicrobial being one of the most commonly used in poultry production.

Material and Methods

Ross 308 broilers were grouped into three experimental and one control group. Doxycycline was administered in drinking water at therapeutic and sub-therapeutic doses, as well as via spray treatment. The concentration of doxycycline in bones was determined post slaughter by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry.

Results

Doxycycline was quantified at 135 μg/kg 22 days after the last day of antibiotic administration at therapeutic doses; 2,285 μg/kg after sub-therapeutic treatment for 27 days and 9.62 μg/kg 22 days after the end of spray application.

Conclusion

High concentrations and long persistence of doxycycline in bones were found in this study. Doxycycline can contaminate all bone-derived products in the food and fertiliser industries.
New dataset on income support in Poland’s rural areas
Authors: Fałkowski Jan , Wójcik Piotr
Published: May 2024

In this article, we introduce a new dataset to complement the existing evidence on economic inequalities in Poland’s rural areas. This important dataset uses annual information on the beneficiaries of income support, which is paid to farmers within the European Common Agricultural Policy and covers the period 2014–2021. The data can be used to analyse the changing distribution of this support at municipality level using conventional inequality measures. Since part of the support is granted per eligible hectare, our data can also serve as a good approximation of land use distribution, and thus allow researchers to scrutinise the changes in the distribution of an important component of the wealth of many people living in rural areas. The paper presents selected findings on the distribution of income support granted to land users in the studied period and suggests potential research areas, for which the presented dataset can provide useful insights.
On a Non-Convex Lagrange Optimal Control Problem
Authors: Attab Sara , Affane Doria , Yarou Mustapha Fateh
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we are concerned with an iterative differential inclusion governed by the time-dependent maximal monotone operator with perturbation. The approach to solve our problem is based on the Yosida approximation technique. The theoretical result is applied to prove an existence result for a Lagrange optimal control problem without assumptions concerning convexity.
Cryptanalysis of Strumok Cipher Initialization
Authors: Fesenko Andrii
Published: May 2024

The initialization of the Strumok cipher is analyzed in this paper. A modified cipher initialization procedure is constructed for the Strumok-512 cipher, which allows to show that the cipher initialization is not injective. Security against slide attacks is proved. Furthermore, the Guess-and-Determine attack on the Strumok-512 cipher is constructed with complexity 2448.
The Mediating Effect of Heedful Interrelating on Self Determination and Thriving at Work Among University Faculty Members
Authors: Mammen Asha Sara , Avanesh Neetha Mary
Published: May 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to empirically examine the mediating effect of heedful interrelating on the direct effect of self-determination and thriving at work among university faculty members.
 
Theoretical Framework: The organismic human integration philosophy forms the theoretical underpinning for the study. The conceptual model is built by integrating self-determination theory (SDT) with the theory of heedful interrelating.
 
Method: Following an explanatory research design, data from 396 university faculty members PAN India was used to test the conceptual model with the PLS-SEM bootstrapping technique.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings validate a significant direct influence of self-determination on thriving at work. Furthermore, there exists a significant mediation effect of heedful interrelating between self-determination and thriving at work. Through causal mediation, it is interpreted that self-determined and autonomously motivated behaviors, stemming from the satisfaction of universal basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness, play a pivotal role in fostering heed-based behavior within an individual.
 
Research Implications: This empirical study validated the organismic integration theory of human nature in the academic sector through the positive direct effect.  Implications for the sample of university faculty members suggest the use of heedful interrelating during group tasks through the dimensions of contributing, representing, and sub-ordinating.
 
Originality/Value: This study makes significant original theoretical contributions to the SDT literature and to the SDT puzzle, firstly, by adding heed as a novel indicator to self-determination theory’s relatedness dimension and secondly, by validating the role of heedful interrelating in bridging the dialectic gap within the self-determination theory.
FACTORS AFFECTING CSR DISCLOSURE
Authors: Hendrata Fiorensa Jasmine , Suhendah Rousilita
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of the influence of board size, firm size, leverage, and audit size on Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure (CSRD) in the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector listed on the IDX in 2019-2021. The sample was selected using criteria, namely Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector companies listed on the IDX, publishing annual reports, using IDR currency in their reporting, and presenting complete information in accordance with research needs. The criteria resulted in 68 companies as samples processed with the e-Views 12 and Microsoft excel. Factors that are expected to affect CSR disclosure as well as being independent variables are board size, firm size, leverage, and audit size variables. The results showed significant results from firm size variables, except for size, leverage, and audit size variables. However, the results of this study lack the ability to describe the overall situation and the period studied is limited. So future researchers can expand the scope of research using other sectors such as the Consumer Cyclicals, Industrials, or Technology sector and extend the research period up to 5 years.