bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mémoires d’objets et d’images dans l’écriture de Maria Judite de Carvalho
Authors: Pupillo Matteo
Published: February 2025

A obra de Maria Judite Carvalho, «a flor discreta da nossa literatura», como lhe chamou Agustina Bessa-Luís, apresenta-se, em certa medida, marcada pela memória e, sobretudo, pela memória familiar, assim como pela solidão que as várias lembranças deixaram nas suas personagens. É o caso, por exemplo, do conto Seta Despedida (1995) e da micronarrativa Adília e as vozes (1983). No primeiro, a personagem evoca (e reconstrói) a memória da sua infância, olhando para algumas fotografias antigas do pai, entre outros objetos. No segundo, Adília, no auge da sua velhice, abandona o seu corpo «àquela cadeira-barco que ao longo dos dias realizava a sua viagem de circum-navegação num mar ondulado». O objeto que desencadeia as suas memórias familiares é o rádio, pois as vozes deste aparelho «falavam-lhe talvez como a mãe, quando ela nascera, quando ela tinha meses e sorria às suas palavras». Em ambas as narrativas, a relação especular que os espaços e os objetos estabelecem com as respetivas personagens reflete tanto sentimentos de pertença como de não pertença, a que consagraremos a nossa atenção ao longo deste escrito.
Sur les traces cinématographiques d’une nation
Authors: Pérez Rodríguez Ariel
Published: February 2025

Los cinco volúmenes de la «Bitácora del cine cubano», un trabajo de más de 2,400 páginas, son esenciales para documentar la historia cinematográfica cubana. Cubren el período de 1897 a 2022, incluyendo películas producidas por el ICAIC y producciones independientes. Esta enciclopedia única en su género explora la historia, a menudo ignorada, del cine cubano. Coordinados por un grupo de investigadores de la Cinemateca de Cuba, estos volúmenes representan un recurso inestimable para la preservación y promoción del patrimonio cinematográfico cubano.
Nommer l’espace prussien (xiiie-xve siècles)
Authors: Gouguenheim Sylvain
Published: February 2025

L’objectif de l’article est de repérer le lexique employé dans les documents émanant de l’ordre Teutonique en Prusse entre les xiiie et xive siècles. Ont été étudiés, dans une première approche qui demandera à être étoffée, l’ensemble des chartes et diplômes octroyés par les Teutoniques dans la période antérieure à 1309 (donations, partages de terres, règlements de petits litiges territoriaux, règlements administratifs). S’y ajoutent les rapports des visites des grands maîtres, les traités de paix ainsi que le traité d’arpentage, la Geometria culmensis de la fin du xive siècle.On observe une importante variété du vocabulaire dont la richesse ne doit pas induire en erreur : à des termes différents ne correspondent pas nécessairement des réalités différentes. On constate aussi un vif souci de précision dans les délimitations, quelle que soit l’importance des terres concernées. On remarque en outre que la plupart des limites fixées sont linéaires, même s’il faut distinguer les « frontières sèches » (déplaçables) des « frontières humides » (aléatoires, d’où l’importance de déterminer avec précision les rives du fleuve en temps « normal », c’est-à-dire hors de toute période de crue). L’espace prussien fut donc délimité et – à défaut, semble-t-il, d’avoir été cartographié – pensé comme continu, homogène et mesurable.
Management of Delayed Vascular Complications of Gunshot Wounds Following Peripheral Vascular Trauma – A Case Series of Five Patients and Institutional Experience
Authors: Praveena Madavan , Singh Devender , Aryala Shalini
Published: February 2025

Objectives:

To describe the different presentations, evaluations, management and outcome of delayed vascular complications of gun shot wound following peripheral vascular trauma.

Materials:

A retrospective study of three years from January 2021 to December 2023. All the patients with peripheral vascular injuries following gun shot wound missed at the time of causative trauma were included. Patients with acute presentations were excluded. All the cases were evaluated with CT angiography and managed with various open vascular surgical techniques and their results were assessed.

Results:

Five patients with delayed vascular complications following gun shot wounds underwent vascular repairs. Age ranged from 25 - 40 yrs. One female and four were males. The time interval between injury and presentation ranged from 10 to 15 years. All the patients presented with high flow Arterio -venous fistula with extensive limb swelling. Also associated with giant venous aneurysms in three, nonhealing ulcers with venous hypertension in three and limb ischemia in one. Lower limb vessels were affected in 4 cases and upper limb in 1. Superficial femoral and popliteal arteries were more frequently involved. Ligation and excision of high flow a-v fistula with vein bypass was performed in all. In cases with giant venous aneurysm, tangential excision with lateral venorraphy was done. Postoperatively all the patients were on anticoagulation. Follow up showed good recovery.

Conclusions:

High flow A-V fistula is the commonest delayed presentation with extensive limb swelling following gun shot wound injury. In most cases it was found to be associated with giant venous aneurysms and venous hypertension. Open vascular surgical procedures provides durable long term results and should be considered as the first choice in these young patients.
Successful Management of Splenic Artery Aneurysm by Coil Embolization in a Postpartum Woman
Authors: Gowda Ganesh G , Prabhuswamy Nandeesh Hosur , Tigga Maureen Prativa
Published: February 2025

Splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) rupture can be catastrophic and in the peripartum setting is associated with high maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Timely diagnosis, however, and appropriate referral for management whether surgical or endovascular have favorable outcomes. The present case describes a timely and successful management of an SAA in a postpartum patient treated with endovascular coil embolization. Learning Points: (1) SAA is rare but has a strong association with pregnancy, puerperium, and multiparity, therefore clinicians should consider its possibility while treating this population. (2) Ruptured SAA can be fatal therefore suspicion or identification of a SAA must be done in a timely manner.
Evaluation of Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Major Vascular Procedures (Operative and Interventional): A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Yadav Rajeshwar , Sharma Aditya , Pathak Swati
Published: February 2025

Introduction:

Vascular procedures are known to cause postoperative cardiac complications. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes in terms of complications following 1 year after vascular surgery and to evaluate an association between myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS) and 1-year mortality.

Materials and Methods:

The prospective cohort study was conducted for 18 months, and the screening of eligible patients was performed every day from the list of patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria. The study patients were observed during their hospital stay for the occurrence of the study outcomes and recorded laboratory results as well as anesthesia and discharge data. Using SPSS version 20, descriptive statistics were utilized to provide an overview of the study cohort’s baseline characteristics and the prevalence rate of MINS.

Results:

A total of 56 patients were enrolled in the study, and 13 (30.2%) of them were lost to follow-up; patients were followed up for a year after surgery. Six (13.9%; 95% confidence interval) patients had a diagnosis of myocardial damage following noncardiac surgery. MINS was more pronounced in the patients above 80 years of age group, i.e., 3 (30%), while it was 2 (14.3%) in the 60–80 years of age group and 1 (5.7%) in the age group of <60 years. The frequency of MINS in our study among the patients who underwent noncardiac surgeries was 33.3% of patients who underwent vascular surgeries in the head-and-neck region, 11.1% had surgery on vessels in relation to the abdominal cavity, and 10% had surgery in vasculature related to the upper and lower extremities. In patients who received postoperative aspirin, no mortalities were observed. Similarly, among 22 patients who did not receive clopidogrel postoperatively, 1-year mortality was significantly (p <0 .01) associated with MINS.

Conclusion:

MINS is prevalent and linked to unfavorable short- and long-term consequences. The demographics and comorbidities of the surgical population, as well as the method and time of troponin testing, all influence the occurrence of MINS. While there may be many preventive measures to lower cardiovascular risk following a diagnosis of MINS, the most effective measures under such circumstances remain unclear. The patient’s cardiovascular risks distinctive to the surgery will need to be carefully and individually assessed with a very high level of suspicion to obtain optimum outcomes following such procedures.
Triglyceride-glucose Index as a Novel Early Risk Predictor for Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Hypertension
Authors: Raj Neelima , Harley Kumud N. , Nandedkar Prerna
Published: February 2025

Background:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), marked by insulin resistance or deficiency, and hypertension (HTN), a diabetic risk factor, elevates cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Traditional lipid profiles may be inconclusive; hence, the emerging triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index serves as a feasible biomarker for early CVD risk prediction. This study assesses TyG index utility in predicting early CVD risk among hypertensive T2DM patients.

Methodology:

An observational study was conducted on T2DM patients (n = 100) with age >40 years, attending a medical outpatient clinic in a tertiary health-care center, Akola, and the subjects were categorized as Group I with 50 participants with hypertensive DM and Group II with 50 nonhypertensive diabetic participants. The laboratory investigations, including fasting blood sugar (FBS), triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and very LDL-C, were estimated. Appropriate statistical analysis was applied and the TyG index was calculated by the formula: Ln (fasting TG [mg/dL] × fasting blood glucose [mg/dL]/2) 3.

Results:

In the present study, a total of 100 participants examined who were with DM. These participants were divided into two groups. In both groups, out of 50 participants, 25 were male and 25 were female participants. The mean ± standard deviation of the TyG index was 5.08 ± 0.10 for the DM with HTN group, whereas it was 4.97 ± 0.30 for the DM without HTN group. This difference was statistically significant with P < 0.0001. In addition, significant associations were observed between the TyG index and various cardiovascular risk factors, including systolic blood pressure (BP), diastolic BP, FBS, TG, and LDL-C, with a P = 0.0001.

Conclusion:

The study concluded that the TyG index might serve as an early screening tool to calculate CVD risk in addition to routine lipid parameters.
Assessment of Quality of Life among Patients with Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Attending the Orthopedic Outpatient Department of Tertiary Care Hospital in Mysore
Authors: Divitha N , Shree Amogha
Published: February 2025

Background:

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease that significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL) of affected individuals. Understanding the QoL experienced by patients with knee and hip OA is crucial for developing targeted interventions and improving overall patient care. The objective is to assess the QoL of patients with knee and hip OA attending the orthopedic outpatient department of tertiary care hospital in Mysore.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was conducted over 6 months in the orthopedic OPD consisting of patients diagnosed with knee and hip OA. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire that included sociodemographic characteristics, clinical factors, and the World Health Organization QoL-BREF questionnaire. The study employed descriptive statistical measures for data analysis.

Results:

The study included 181 participants. Females constituted 63.5%, the majority were in the 51–60 years age group (39.8%), 39.8% had completed graduation, 46.4% were unemployed, and 69.1% were from rural backgrounds. Overweight was noted among 61.3%, bilateral knee OA was present in 45.3% of patients, and 82.3% were diagnosed within 6 months. Hypertension and diabetes were seen among 60.2% and 58%, respectively. The findings demonstrated variations in QoL across domains, with the mean score of the social relationships domain of 49.76 and the physical health domain score of 37.98.

Conclusion:

The findings highlight the low physical domain mean score and high social relationship mean score. The overall QoL is almost equally distributed as low and high QoL.
Adapting to the Virus: Assessing the preparedness of Urban Slum Population in the Context of JN1 Variant of COVID-19 - A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Shree Amogha , Rashmi S. , Khader M. Sana , Kumar D. Sunil
Published: February 2025

Background:

The World Health Organization’s declaration of the JN1 COVID-19 strain as a “variant of interest” owing to its worldwide rapid upsurge of infected cases, had called on all nations to review their level of preparedness.

Objective:

The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding the COVID-19 JN1 variant among the general population in an urban slum of Mysore.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional study was conducted in the urban slum of Mysore for 2 months during the outbreak of the COVID-19 JN1 variant from December 2023 to January 2024, using a convenient sampling method. Data were collected using pretested semi-structured questionnaire among 120 adults above 18 years.

Results:

Good knowledge was observed among 90.8% of the participants, a positive attitude among 80.8%, and half of them (50.8%) had good practice. The majority, i.e., 67.2% mentioned at least one symptom of COVID-19 infection 21% mentioned that they wear mask as a preventive measure against COVID-19. Past infection with COVID-19 directly affected both the knowledge and attitude scores of the respondents. Other factors that influenced the knowledge of participants were the education status and the history of any death in their family due to COVID-19.

Conclusion:

Despite good awareness noted among the participants, awareness regarding COVID-19 and the JN1 variant among the study population was not satisfactory. Health-care workers should focus on advancing knowledge and awareness about COVID-19 to encourage the public to adopt more preventive practices.
Ferroptosis in Tumor Microenvironment: An Alternative Mode of Cell Death and Its Clinical Significance in Cancer
Authors: Paul Paramita , Barik Subhasis
Published: February 2025

Dysregulated cell death plays a vital part in the initiation, progression, and evolution of cancer. While the canonical, programmed cell death pathways have been well characterized in the context of cancer, the growing number of instances of drug-resistant cancer cases requires the identification of alternative cell death mechanisms. Ferroptosis is a recently discovered mode of cell death that depends mainly on the intracellular-free iron pool, not so much on the classical executioner proteins. With iron being an essential macronutrient and a critical regulator of cellular redox activities, how iron is distributed across the heterogeneous population of cells within and around a tumor mass, and how different intracellular mechanisms contribute to the execution of cell death in response to iron, is yet to be known in detail. This review sheds light on the dynamics of iron-dependent cell death in different cells within the tumor microenvironment and discusses how ferroptosis helps shape the cell-to-cell communication in different cancers. Furthermore, the review explores the consequences of ferroptosis in the establishment of tumors and the execution of their hallmark characteristics, along with the scope of ferroptosis-targeted therapies in the resolution of therapy-resistant cancers. As a whole, the review may be of significance in understanding the factual details of ferroptosis in the context of cancer in general and may show new directions in the potential application of this newly identified mode of cell death in next-generation cancer therapy.
Four Year Clinical Outcomes: Evaluating the Efficacy of Concomitant and Sequential Anthracycline-taxane Chemotherapy in Indian Breast Cancer Patients – A Regional Cancer Center Study
Authors: Mistry Tanuma , Nath Partha , Alam Neyaz , Nasare Vilas D.
Published: February 2025

Background:

Breast cancer (BC) continues to be one of the most significant challenges in global public health, contributing to approximately 11.6% of all cancer cases worldwide. While anthracycline-taxane-based regimens have been established as a first-line treatment option, the majority of safety and efficacy data for these therapies originate from the high-income countries, leaving gaps in understanding their impact in low- and middle-income settings.

Objective:

This study aims to report on clinical efficacy, toxicity, quality of life (QoL), and survival outcome of the following chemotherapeutic regimens: Anthracycline only (5-fluorouracil-epirubicin–cyclophosphamide), concomitant Docetaxel + Doxorubicin + Cyclophosphamide (TAC), and sequential Doxorubicin + Cyclophosphamide followed by Taxane (AC-T), among Indian BC patients in a high-volume tertiary cancer center.

Materials and Methods:

This study was conducted among histopathologically diagnosed 121 BC patients who received one of the aforementioned neo-adjuvant chemotherapies (NACTs) followed by surgery or surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy ± adjuvant radiation therapy ± hormone therapy. Clinical data, including patient demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment response, toxicity, QoL, and survival data, were collected and analyzed.

Results:

Stage II–III (52.89%, 38.01%) with Grade II (84.3%) tumor was more frequently diagnosed. NACT group was categorized: Complete (12.5%), partial (34.37%), and nonresponders (NRs) (53.13%). Few patients faced chemo-induced high-grade toxicities alopecia (79.33%), anemia (1.6%), diarrhea (1.6%), and constipation (1.6%). QoL among BC patients noticed to be decreased significantly (P < 0.05) with chemotherapy response during treatment but improved after the completion of chemotherapy (12th month). A significant association was found between progression-free survival (PFS) in NACT and disease-free survival (DFS) in NRs group (P < 0.0001). Although no significant difference was observed when three regimens were compared for PFS, overall survival, and DFS (P > 0.05). TAC regimen (hazard ratio [HR] 1.585; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.441–5.694) and AC-T regimen (HR 1.077; 95% CI: 0.320–3.260) showed higher HRs (P > 0.05).

Conclusions:

This study was robust and not significantly different in the subgroup. All three regimens showed varying tolerance with minimal high-grade toxicity and comparable clinical efficacy and safety. While the AC-T regimen did not significantly improve survival; however, a positive trend was observed, suggesting its potential as a preferred option for certain patient cohorts, aligning with findings from Western studies. These results support the evidence-based optimization of chemotherapy regimens for BC management in the resource-limited settings.
درجة إسهام الجامعات السعودية في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة في ضوء الشراكة المجتمعية
Authors: الدوسري عيسى
Published: February 2025

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى الكشفِ عن درجة إسهام الجامعات السعودية في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة من وجهة نظر أعضاء هيئة التدريس، والتعرفِ على أبرز مقومات نجاح  الجامعات السعودية في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة، وتم اختيار عينة عشوائية طبقية من بعض الجامعات السعودية، بلغ عددها (627) عضو هيئة تدريس من (جامعة شقراء، وجامعة الحدود الشمالية، وجامعة الإمام عبدالرحمن بن فيصل)، وقد توصلت الدراسة لعدة نتائج، أهمها: أن درجة موافقة أفراد عينة الدراسة لإسهام الجامعات السعودية في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة في ضوء الشراكة المجتمعية  كانت متوسطة في جميع مجالات أداة الدراسة، وأن درجة موافقتهم لأبرز مقومات نجاح الجامعات السعودية في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة جاءت مرتفعة، وقدمت الدراسة عدة توصيات، أهمها: ضرورة تخصيص الموازنات المالية وتوفير الإمكانيات المادية والبشرية اللازمة لدعم وتسهيل قيام الجامعات بأدوارها في تنمية المجتمع المحلي، وإقامة الندوات والبرامج التوعوية والتثقيفية لأفراد المجتمع الجامعي وأفراد المجتمع المحلي ومؤسساته حول أهمية الشراكة المجتمعية للجامعات ودورها في تنمية المجتمع.
الكلمات المفتاحية: الشراكة المجتمعية، تنمية المجتمع المحلي، التنمية المستدامة
الدور الوسيط لاستراتيجيات تنظيم الانفعال المعرفي في العلاقة بين المناعة النفسية والرفاه النفسي لدى المرضى المصابين بأمراض مزمنة بمدينة مكة المكرمة
Authors: الحربي محمد
Published: February 2025

المستخلص: هدف البحث للتعرف على الدور الوسيط لاستراتيجيات تنظيم الانفعال المعرفي في العلاقة بين المناعة النفسية والرفاه النفسي لدى المصابين بأمراض مزمنة بمدينة مكة المكرمة، تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي وتكونت العينة من (427) مصاباً بمرض مزمن، (252) من الذكور شكلوا (59%) و(175) من الإناث شكلوا (41%)، تم اختيارهم بطريقة قصدية متيسرة تم استخدام أداة: مقياس المناعة النفسية إعداد الباحث، ومقياس استراتيجيات تنظيم الانفعال المعرفي إعداد: جارنفسكي وكرايج Garnefski & Kraaij (2006) ترجمة آل الحارث (2019)، ومقياس الرفاه النفسي: إعداد رايف Ryff (1995) ترجمة المري (2017)، أسفرت نتائج عن: جاءت استراتيجيات تنظيم الانفعال المعرفي التكيفية والمناعة النفسية في مستوى مرتفع، أما الاستراتيجيات اللاتكيفية والرفاه النفسي في المستوى المتوسط، ووجود علاقة موجبة دالة احصائياً بين استراتيجيات تنظيم الانفعال المعرفي التكيفية والرفاه النفسي، وسالبة دالة احصائياً بين الاستراتيجيات اللاتكيفية والرفاه النفسي، ووجود علاقة موجبة دالة احصائياً بين الاستراتيجيات التكيفية والمناعة النفسية وسالبة دالة احصائياً بين الاستراتيجيات اللاتكيفية والمناعة النفسية، وعلاقة موجبة دالة احصائياً بين المناعة النفسية والرفاه النفسي، كما تم التوصل إلى نموذج سببي يفسر التأثير المباشر وغير المباشر للمناعة النفسية على الرفاه النفسي من خلال الدور الوسيط لاستراتيجيات تنظيم الانفعال المعرفي، وطبقاً للنتائج تم تقديم التوصيات.
Characterization of InP SC QD LD After Am-Be Neutron Irradiation
Authors: Rajkhan Abdulmalek
Published: February 2025

This paper is about Am-Be neutron source irradiation of InP Quantum Dot Laser diode. A QD LD was irradiated for 24 hours and 48 hours. The laser undergone IV characterization experiments before, after the first and second irradiations. A computer simulation using GAMOS helped in analyzing the given results from IV curves. The results showed an improvement in the QD LD series resistance, current density and overall, ideality factor at all measured temperatures. This is explained by the activation of the QD LD Indium composition to Strontium, ionization of the compound QD LD materials, and by the energy deposited to the QD LD.
Assessment of radiation exposure and safety practice in CT unit in a general hospital
Authors: Alsharif Ali
Published: February 2025

As medical imaging technology in CT scanners improves to provide an accurate and safe diagnosis, the potential hazards of ionizing radiation remain a significant issue in daily medical practice for patients and medical staff. To reduce excessive radiation exposure, computed tomography (CT) parameters must be optimized. By utilizing a dose length product (DLP), this study aims to determine the diagnostic reference level (DRL) for CT in Jazan. Data sheets were sent to all three hospitals in the Jazan area that have CT scanners, and 300 patients were collected. From July 2022 to November 2022, data were collected for all patients undergoing CT CAP (Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis). The DRL for CT CAP with contrast in venous phase examination was 981.9 mGy.cm in the Jazan area of the southern region of Saudi Arabia in 2023. Vast heterogeneity in radiation doses across hospitals suggests the need for the implementation of a national diagnostic reference level (NDRL) in Saudi Arabia. A phantom study experiment that was successful in this scientific paper helped to explain the optimization strategies in the CT unit. The dose report result was comparable with the three sections of the phantom experiment in that the high image quality at even lower radiation exposure was also achieved by the dose reduction methods employed in the CT phantom study experiment parameters such as tube voltage (kV), tube currents (mA), detector coverage (mm), helical thickness (mm), table pitch (mm/rot), and rotation time (s or sec). The phantom study experiment concluded that high image quality at very low dose levels can be achieved using a 100 kV and 120 kV protocol with 300 mA for head CT scans. An online survey was done to assess radiation exposure and safety practice awareness among hospital medical staff to establish the level of awareness among healthcare professionals in the Jazan area. The results of the online survey showed a lack of knowledge regarding radiation exposure, safety practices, and the precise amount of radiation in each imaging procedure. It is recommended to implement educational programs and comprehensive training to increase awareness of radiation protection knowledge.
Method to Replace Section with other sections with capacity Equal Tolerance in the case of spandex and flexible
Authors: Onabi Ammar
Published: February 2025

Construction Engineers face difficulties during the execution of metallic construction works that compose standard Profiles or designer in other countries where the designer prescribes profiles which are not common in local area .
This will causes sustention of construction works and consequently material and lasses. Those engineers may need a method for replacing these profiles with others.
In this research, Author describes a novel method that enables designers to replace supposed metallic profiles Sections (e.g. solid Rectangular, ring section) with new Sections (Box, [ and I sections) provided that the moment of Inertia of the new section equals the moment assuming that the elastic theory is used. In Case the Plastic theory is used, the condition will be the static moment of the new section is equal to static moment of original section. The author evaluated the research results.
Kryteria oceny okresowej nauczycieli akademickich – wybrane zagadnienia
Authors: Giedrewicz-Niewińska Aneta , Niewiński Łukasz
Published: February 2025

The higher education reform and the associated new regulations keep the issue of periodic evaluation of academic staff relevant. The practice of conducting the first periodic appraisals based on the new regulation also confirms this. For example, doubts may arise about how to apply the principles for evaluating disciplines to the evaluation of academic teachers or heads of departments. The experience of US universities offers valuable insights into these matters. Attention should also focus on the system of academic staff evaluation by students, which raises many practical questions. The current legal regulations for evaluating academic teachers neither improve the state of science nor ensure its development as expected by society. They also fail to guarantee a high level of education for students and doctoral candidates.
O skutkach nieprawomocnych orzeczeń sądów administracyjnych pierwszej instancji uwzględniających skargę na decyzje z zakresu reglamentowanej działalności gospodarczej
Authors: Stankiewicz Rafał
Published: February 2025

The article focuses on assessing the effects of non-final judgments of voivodeship administrative courts that uphold a complaint and annul administrative decisions, under which the addressees of the decision are granted the right to conduct regulated economic activity. The considerations refer to the purposive interpretation of the norm resulting from Art. 152 § 1 in fine of the Act of 30 August 2002 – the Polish Code of Administrative Court Procedure, which states that if a court upholds a complaint against an act or activity, the act or activity does not produce legal effects until the judgment becomes final unless the court decides otherwise. If a voivodeship administrative court upholds a complaint against a decision that the addressee of the act has executed, granting the party the right to conduct a regulated activity, no basis exists for applying Art. 152 § 1 of the p.p.s.a. Such acts should be classified as a special group of administrative decisions, the effects of which have occurred, making the application of the cited provision impossible. The application of Art. 152 § 1 p.p.s.a. must consider the purpose of this provision, which is to protect the party (addressee of the decision) from the deterioration of its situation due to the possible performance of the obligation resulting from the decision that has not been legally repealed.
Nowe regulacje dotyczące raportowania niefinansowego z perspektywy przedsiębiorców
Authors: Kos Magdalena Maria
Published: February 2025

This article discusses the new regulations on non-financial reporting and their impact on the position of companies. The recently adopted CSRD introduces significant changes to the scope and subject matter of ESG reporting regulations, which the Accounting Act has so far governed within the Polish legal system. Increasing public awareness of sustainable development prompts international organizations to align with its principles and promote them. This, in turn, drives European Union institutions to introduce changes to non-financial reporting within member states. The new non-financial reporting requirements compel a much wider range of businesses to publish more information about their environmental impact, business ethics practices, and supply chain management. Although the directive outlines a three-stage schedule, all entities required to report ESG in the future should focus on developing solid procedures and adopting appropriate technological tools to comply with the new non-financial reporting rules.
Tận dụng công nghệ thông tin và truyền thông (ICT) trong phát triển kinh tế số: Quan sát ngành nông nghiệp ở Việt Nam và Indonesia
Authors: Huy Nguyễn Tô , Oanh Trương Thị Hoàng , Tú Bùi Thị Cẩm , Tiên Thái Thủy , Trâm Nguyễn Hoàng Ngọc
Published: February 2025

Nghiên cứu khai thác số liệu đầu vào-đầu ra (I-O) từ cơ sở dữ liệu thống kê của Tổ chức Hợp tác và Phát triển Kinh tế (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - OECD) để phân tích hiệu suất ứng dụng công nghệ thông tin và truyền thông (Information and Communications Technologies - ICT) trong việc mở rộng ngành nông nghiệp kỹ thuật số của Việt Nam. Đánh giá này cũng so sánh thành tích của Việt Nam và Indonesia để làm nổi bật thứ hạng tương đối của hai nước. Các phát hiện cho thấy những thành công và thách thức của việc sử dụng Công Nghệ Thông Tin (CNTT) để tạo ra nông nghiệp kỹ thuật số ở Việt Nam, trong đó chính phủ Việt Nam đóng vai trò nòng cốt. Bất chấp tiềm năng phát triển to lớn của Việt Nam, các chỉ số năng suất vẫn thấp hơn so với Indonesia, cho thấy tiềm năng hiện tại đã không được sử dụng đúng mức trong 10 năm qua. Nghiên cứu này cũng trình bày bức tranh chi tiết về các ứng dụng CNTT trong nông nghiệp kỹ thuật số và đưa ra các khuyến nghị chính sách để khuyến khích những người thực hành tham gia nhiều hơn. Do đó, việc nâng cao vai trò quan trọng của CNTT trong việc tích cực thúc đẩy nông nghiệp kỹ thuật số của Việt Nam sẽ đẩy nhanh quá trình số hóa tài sản bền vững của quốc gia.
Mecanismos de justicia restaurativa en la resolución de conflictos de menores infractores en Colombia
Authors: Cepeda Melo Julio Alexander , Velandia Pardo Elmers Freddy
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo examina las virtudes de la justicia restaurativa mediante el análisis de sus posibilidades como mecanismo alternativo para resolver los conflictos del menor infractor en Colombia; así, al observar los delitos menores en que esta población incurre y su impacto sobre la seguridad ciudadana se advierte cómo, la exigencia de replantear la política social dirigida a la seguridad y defensa de las víctimas es un ejercicio que demanda de los diversos actores institucionales un compromiso con la revisión del modelo vigente cuyas falencias en materia de rehabilitación, reparación y restauración precisan de correctivos tendientes al rescate de valores que centrados en las víctimas, contemplen componentes de equidad, proporcionalidad, responsabilización y dignidad.
The effectiveness of trunk training on Trunk Performance & trunk control in Patients With Stroke: A Systematic review.
Authors: Simran Jethani , Suvarna S ( PhD) Prof. Ganvir
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND: The trunk muscle weakness and the loss of proprioception concerning the affected side can interfere with balance, stability, and functional disability. Trunk control has been identified as an important early predictor of functional outcome after stroke.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the literature regarding the use of trunk training exercises (TTE) in patients with stroke to improve trunk performance and trunk control.
METHODS: PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and CINHAL  databases were searched with the key words Stroke and trunk Training Exercises according to MESH criteria and reference lists screened to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of trunk training exercises in stroke survivors. Two reviewers independently screened references, selected relevant studies, extracted data, and assessed trial report quality.
RESULTS: A total of 09 studies with 328 participants met the inclusion criteria.   Out of the 9 studies, 5 included both acute & subacute, 1 study included only acute & 3 only chronic patients with Stroke. Trunk training exercises, Core stability exercises and weight shifting exercises performed with either stable or unstable surfaces showed moderate evidence to improve trunk performance and Trunk Control in Patients with acute & subacute stroke.
CONCLUSION: Trunk Training Exercises performed on a stable surface have been used widely to improve Trunk control in patients with Stroke. However, its effect on functional tasks needs to be explored through well-designed research studies with specific outcome measures.
Prevalence study of hand arm vibration syndrome and its association with hand grip strength in farmers around Jalgaon district.
Authors: Siddhi Sanke , Jaywant Nagulkar , Priti Patil
Published: February 2025

Aim- To find the Prevalence of hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and its association with hand grip strength in farmers around Jalgaon district. Objectives- To find the prevalence of HAVS in farmers using Stockholm workshop scale and to assess hand grip strength in farmers having HAVS using Hand dynamometer. Methodology- A prevalence study was conducted among farmers. Farmers were selected according to inclusion criteria. The Stockholm workshop scale was used to check vascular and sensorineural symptoms in farmers, after diagnosing HAVS, the hand grip strength of the subjects was assessed by using hand dynamometer. Result- Data from 90 farmers was obtained and analyzed. Affected population of both vascular and sensorineural component, among which 18.88% population had mild symptoms and 13.33% of population had moderate symptoms. Among which mild (n=2) population and moderate (n=8) population had very poor grip strength (<40). Conclusion- The total prevalence of affected population having HAVS is 31%. there may be a risk of having more severe symptoms of HAVS in future which provides a better understanding of the impact and extend of HAVS in farmers.
Comparison of Blood Flow Restriction Training Versus Traditional Strengthening on Handgrip Strength and Forearm Girth in Young Adults.
Authors: Sakshi Uttamchandani , Chaitali Neve
Published: February 2025

Background: Blood flow restriction, a form of low intensity resistance exercise that when applied on body it demonstrates physiological changes that give positive outcomes like  increased muscle growth,  oxygen delivery and utilization of  maximal oxygen. The purpose of this study was to examine effects of 4-week Blood flow restriction training protocol on forearm girth  on grip strength in young adults.
Methods: A comparative study was carried out in 80 normal individuals ( divided in two groups) after examining inclusion and exclusion criteria with pre assessment of forearm girth  and grip strength of both right and left hand.
Results: Blood flow restriction training group has shown more significant results than traditional training group.
Conclusion: This study concludes that both the groups were effective post intervention. But BFRT has shown more significant results as compared to traditional training on handgrip strength and forearm girth.
Association Between Duration and Symptoms in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy.
Authors: Kanchan Joshi , Maheshwari Harishchandre , Suvarna Ganvir
Published: February 2025

Introduction: High blood sugar level leads to Diabetic Neuropathy.The average time gap between the onset of diabetes and its detection in an individual is 4 -7 years. . Methodology: It was a population based cross-sectional study conducted using purposive sampling method on 50 samples of patients who were diagnosed as Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Neuropathy according to MNSI and HbA1C, admitted in I.P.D and Neurophysiotherapy O.P.D at tertiary care hospital for duration of 1 year. Asymptomatic diabetic patients, patients with severe neurological, musculoskeletal or cardiac problems, non-co-operative patients and the patients with poor mental status were excluded from study. Ahmednagar Neuropathy Screening Instrument Scale (ANSI) was administered on the patients. Results: Data was analyzed by using ANOVA test which shows that mean value of total score of symptoms on ANSI for the duration of 0-5 years is 6.15 which goes on increasing as the duration increases and it is 36 for the duration of 30 years of Diabetic Neuropathy which reveals that as the duration increases, the severity of symptoms also goes on increasing. So the final result is; there is association between duration and symptoms in patients with Diabetic Neuropathy. Conclusion: Diabetic Neuropathy consumes more time to show its physical symptoms on patient’s i.e. longer the duration of having diabetic neuropathy more symptoms are appears in the patients. As the coefficient is significant, the present study concluded that there is association between duration and symptoms in patients with diabetic neuropathy.
Use of Hand Held Dynamometer for the Measurement of Neck Muscle Strength in Asymptomatic Healthy Population - A Short Instrument Review
Authors: Vrushali Dod , Deepak Anap
Published: February 2025

When diagnosing and treating patients with a range of neuromusculoskeletal diseases, clinical evaluation of muscle function yields valuable clinical information. Handheld dynamometers can be used in the clinical context to quantify muscle force output.
Isokinetic dynamometers, manual muscle testing, and hand-held dynamometry (HHD) are the instruments that can be used to measure muscular strength. A handheld dynamometer is a very useful and effective equipment in clinical settings, and it can guarantee quantitative strength assessment. Additionally, it is regarded as a valid and trustworthy instrument for determining the strength of the muscles in the upper and lower limbs
Cervical muscular strength is measured using non-standardized techniques. There have been several uses of different instrumentation, settings, constraints, push or pull techniques, and break or create tests. The objective strength values can be captured with reasonable ease and speed using HHD. A person can be tested with HHD while seated or while lying down on a table. If the individual is seated, the trunk can be placed against an immovable object, like a table, or secured with straps. There have been reports of both pushing and pulling techniques with HHD
Effect Of Cervical Stabilization Exercises Versus Cervical Headache SNAG Following Sensorimotor Retraining On Pain And Functional Disability Among Cervicogenic Headache Patients: A Comparative Study
Authors: Shrushti Dixit , Pradnya Mahajan , Mukesh Shinde , Jaywant Nagulkar
Published: February 2025

Aim- To study the effect of Cervical Stabilization Exercises versus Cervical Headache SNAG Following Sensorimotor Retraining on Pain & functional disability among Cervicogenic Headache Patients. Relevance of study – CEH leads to important deteriorations in patient’s quality of life. Manual cervical therapy has shown improvement in headache symptomatology. Methodology- In this study 30 patients with CEH were selected, Group ‘A’ (n=15) & Group ‘B’(n=15). The Cervical Stabilization Exercises Following Sensorimotor Retraining was given to Group ‘A’ & Cervical Headache SNAG Following Sensorimotor Retraining was given to Group ‘B’. Result- On intergroup comparison Group-A pre and post diff mean of NPRS was 2.4±0.7, NDI was 4.8±3, HDI was 8.1±3.8 this compared with Group B pre and post diff mean of NPRS was 1±0.4, NDI was 2.7±1.11, HDI was 5.4±2.5 with p value of NPRS was <0.0001, NDI was 0.0168, HDI was 0.0313. Conclusion - Cervical Stabilization Exercises following sensorimotor retraining was more effective than Cervical Headache SNAG following sensorimotor retraining.
Effectiveness of Kinetic Control versus Mckenzie Execises on Functional Outcomes in patients with lumbar radiculopathy – A single blinded randomized pilot study.
Authors: Kanchan Joshi , Deepak Anap
Published: February 2025

Background: The term lumbar radiculopathy (LR) is a condition caused by compression and/or irritation of lumbar nerve roots by intervertebral disk degeneration or herniation, degenerative arthritis, lumbar stenosis, and other conditions like bone or muscle tumors, infections, or inflammation.1,2 Physical therapy techniques to treat lumbar radiculopathy includes, Neural tissue mobilization exercises, Stabilization, Kinetic control exercises for lumbar spine, manipulation technique, Direction based Mckenzie exercises along with conventional physiotherapy. There is lack of literature on effectiveness of kinetic control and Mckenzie exercises in patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy. Hence this study is conducted to find out the which treatment will be more effective.
Methodology: Study was conducted among 8 individuals of age 25-45 years having Lumbar Radiculopathy who were divided into two groups. 4 individuals of group A received Motor Control Exercises and 4 of group B received Mckenzie Exercises. Pain, Range of Motion of Lumbar Spine, Strength of Trunk muscles and Back Disability were assessed pre-intervention and immediate post-intervention.
Result: A significant difference was found in both the groups for Pain (p=0.0319), Disability (p=0.018) & Flexion Range of motion of lumbar spine (p=0.002) except all other Range of motion & strength of trunk muscles (p=0.2070). When comparison done after 4 weeks the percentage of improvement in group A was much higher than group B.
Conclusion: Kinetic control exercises showed significant improvement in reducing pain, disability and improving lumbar spine flexion range of motion when compared to McKenzie while there is no any difference in extension, lateral flexion range of motion and strength of trunk muscles.
Immediate effect of Positional release therapy vs Ischemic compression therapy for gastrocnemius latent trigger point to reduce pain and improve active ankle dorsiflexion in football players: A comparative study
Authors: Arshee Bagdadi , Mohd Junaid Shaikh , Sanat Kulkarni
Published: February 2025

Background: Football is moderate contact sport. Correspondence to FIFA world cup survey, the injuries most frequently affected was lower extremity (65.4%).  Maximum injured site was found to be the calf (29.62%). Latent MTP’s are those that are clinically dormant with regards to spontaneous pain and pains only on palpation. Ischemic Compression is the application of progressively strong, painful pressure on trigger point to eliminate the trigger point. On performing ischemic compression, tissue attains recovery by reperfusion thereby relieving transient blood flow occlusion. PRT is indirect and passive treatment also known as strain counter stain therapy which positions the muscle in position of comfort for a period (POC) for 90 seconds while maintaining a sustained manual pressure. Both techniques have been proven to improve pain and ROM
Methodology: 38 individuals of 18-30 years having latent trigger point in gastrocnemius were randomly divided between 2 groups included in the study and single intervention of PRT to group 1 and ICT to group 2 was given. Pain and Ankle Dorsiflexion was measured pre and post intervention using VAS and weight bearing lunge test respectively.
Results: A significant difference was found in both the groups, for pain VAS score pre intervention is 6.52 and post is 5.39 with p<0.05, ICT (p= 0.0003) for ankle dorsiflexion WBLT score PRT (p= 0.0019) ICT pre intervention is 14.91 and post is 15.73 with p<0.05. A non-significant difference was found between both the groups, for pain VAS score (p= 0.655) for ankle dorsiflexion WBLT score (p= 0.082) 
Conclusion: There was no statistically significant difference between PRT and ICT and both treatments showed significant improvement in pain and ankle dorsiflexion equally.
Association between BMI and Quadricep strength on function, health related quality of life and progression of condition in a patient with osteoarthritis of knee joint: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Kruti Thakkar
Published: February 2025

Background: 
Knee OA is a leading cause of pain, disability, and reduced QoL globally, especially in aging. BMI is a critical risk factor for OA. Quadriceps strength plays a crucial role in joint stability and function, with weaker quadriceps associated with poorer outcomes in OA patients.
Methods:
A total of 200 patients with knee OA were recruited. BMI recorded physical examinations, Quadriceps strength measured using handheld dynamometer, and OA severity using the KL grading system. Functional ability through the WOMAC, and HRQoL using SF-36 questionnaire.
Results: 
Higher BMI was significantly correlated with worse knee function, poorer HRQoL, and advanced OA progression. Quadriceps strength showed significant positive correlations with knee function and slower OA progression, but no significant correlation with HRQoL.
Conclusions:
The findings suggest that high BMI negatively impacts function, quality of life, and disease progression in knee OA patients, while stronger quadriceps are associated with better function and slower OA progression.
Keywords:
Osteoarthritis, BMI, Quadricep Strength, WOMAC, HRQoL
Techniques in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy by Subin Soleman
Authors: Archana Nagargoje , Eakta Pande , Abhijit Diwate
Published: February 2025

In 2018, the book Techniques in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy was released. Evidence-based practice continues to be the cornerstone for the best care in the rapidly changing area of physiotherapy, especially cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. Techniques in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy by Subin Soleman is a notable resource that skillfully blends the academic foundation with real-world applications of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. This book skilfully closes the gap between theory and practice by giving medical professionals the means to implement excellent theoretical ideas in practical clinical settings.