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Implementation of Minister of Transportation Regulation No. 819 of 2018 by the Harbormaster Office and Port Authority: Challenges, Communication Strategies, and Fishermen’s Reactions in Dumai City, Riau Province
Authors: Mulyani Iwed , Wahyuni Hermin Indah , Prihatin Silverius Djuni
Published: September 2024

The waters of Dumai City, Riau Province, serve as an international transportation route with a strategic position in economic and industrial growth. Minister of Transportation Regulation No. 819 of 2018 was issued to regulate shipping zones and ensure the safety of port service users. However, this regulation has sparked numerous complaints from the public, particularly fishermen, due to livelihood restrictions that directly increase operational costs. To address these negative reactions, the Dumai Port Authority Office (KSOP) plays a significant role by implementing various measures in enforcing Ministerial Regulation No. 819 of 2018. This study aims to understand the communication strategies used by the Dumai Port Authority Office, especially in coordinating with stakeholders. This research uses a qualitative method, gathering data through observation and interviews. The results show that the Dumai Port Authority Office, along with the Class I Dumai Navigation District, PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, and PT Wilmar Cahaya Asia, has a strategic role with the ability to influence policy direction and implementation. The Dumai Port Authority Office adopts strategies that involve collaboration with strategic partners, annual outreach programs, the distribution of social assistance and life jackets to the fishing community, and cooperation with relevant agencies and government institutions, including the Water Police, to monitor vessels violating regulations. Additionally, KSOP involves the participation of the community and companies, including the certification and standardization of maritime safety instruments. This study contributes to the discussion on the effectiveness of communication strategies in maritime policy implementation, where this approach can enhance understanding and acceptance of regulations within the maritime community.
Establishing Bandung as a Center of Nationalism: R. A. A. Wiranatakusumah V's Political Policies Amidst the Independence Movement
Authors: Savitri Alfa Dini , Hidayat Asep Achmad , Supendi Usman
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the political policies of R.A.A. Wiranatakusumah V in establishing Bandung as a center of nationalism amidst Indonesia's independence movement. This research uses a literature study method with a historical approach to explore Wiranatakusumah V's role as the Regent of Bandung, including his response to significant events such as the founding of the Indonesian National Party (PNI) and Bung Karno's trial by the Dutch Colonial Landraad. The findings indicate that R.A.A. Wiranatakusumah V's policies successfully made Bandung a region that welcomed the national movement while maintaining harmony between indigenous and colonial groups. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of how inclusive and nationalist political policies can shape a city's identity as a center of the national movement. The study also offers lessons for the younger generation on the importance of leadership that can unite various societal elements in the struggle for independence.
Przeobrażenia w polskiej oświacie chicagowskiej na przełomie XX i XXI wieku. Wybrane zagadnienia
Authors: Czop Edyta
Published: September 2024

Historyczne korzenie współczesnego systemu polskich szkół w Chicago IL przypadają na lata 50. XX w. Od tego momentu zarówno placówki, jak i system nauczania przeszły wiele przekształceń, które pozwoliły na stworzenie sieci w pełni profesjonalnych szkół. Na przełomie XX i XXI w. szkoły te funkcjonowały w metropolii chicagowskiej i na jej przedmieściach. Ich oferta dydaktyczna obejmowała nie tylko naukę w zakresie podstawowym, ale i średnim. Uczniowie mieli możliwość otrzymania w nich specjalistycznego wsparcia, a także pracy w licznych kołach zainteresowań. Zatrudniona w nich kadra dzięki samodoskonaleniu i możliwości uczestnictwa w różnorodnych kursach metodycznych była coraz lepiej przygotowana do pracy z dziećmi, dla których polszczyzna nie jest pierwszym językiem komunikacji. Nauczyciele otrzymali wsparcie od profesjonalnych organizacji, które często sami tworzyli, ale i ze strony polskiej. Okres ponad półwiecza funkcjonowania szkół sobotnich charakteryzował rozwój oraz szukanie kompromisu między oczekiwaniami rodziców, potrzebami uczniów a realizacją podstawowego celu, czyli nauką języka i kultury polskiej .
Postawy młodych konsumentów w obliczu inflacji po pandemii COVID-19
Authors: Szczepańska Magdalena
Published: September 2024

Głównym celem artykułu jest odpowiedź na pytanie: w jaki sposób młodzi konsumenci gospodarują pieniędzmi w warunkach wysokiej inflacji? Obserwowane spowolnienie gospodarcze, inflacja i spadek siły nabywczej pieniądza tworzą warunki, w których można się spodziewać zmiany sposobów gospodarowania posiadanymi środkami. W celu analizy tego zagadnienia przeprowadzono badania wśród studentów. Jako narzędzia badawcze wykorzystano ankietę internetową oraz indywidualne wywiady pogłębione. Połączenie metody ilościowej (sondaż diagnostyczny) z jakościowymi badaniami terenowymi pozwoliło nie tylko opisać zachowania, ale także uzyskać wgląd w emocje i sposób myślenia młodych konsumentów. Badani przyznają, że pod wpływem inflacji zmieniły się ich zachowania zakupowe: kupują mniej, szukają najniższych cen bądź zamienników swoich ulubionych produktów. Zarówno decyzje zakupowe, jak i sposób gospodarowania budżetem cechuje racjonalność: świadomość własnych potrzeb, śledzenie oferty rynkowej, planowanie wydatków, korzystanie z promocji cenowych przy użyciu specjalnych aplikacji. W narracjach studentów często pojawia się „oszczędzanie”, rozumiane jako zachowania mające na celu utrzymanie płynności finansowej lub zabezpieczenie przed nieoczekiwanymi wydarzeniami czy zakup drogich dóbr w przyszłości. Racjonalność widoczna jest również na poziomie używania przedmiotów: korzystanie z produktów tak długo, jak tylko są zdatne do użytku, naprawianie ich, sprzedawanie lub oddawanie rzeczy niepotrzebnych. Badani mają w większości pozytywny stosunek do kupowania używanych rzeczy. Postrzegają to jako działanie, które jest jednocześnie racjonalne ekonomicznie oraz ekologiczne i odpowiedzialne społecznie. Wydaje się, że postawy racjonalnego gospodarowania pieniędzmi, które nasiliły się pod wpływem inflacji, są wśród młodych konsumentów powiązane z trendem odpowiedzialnej konsumpcji.
Źródła niepewności prowadzenia działalności w warunkach VUCA z punktu widzenia producentów rolnych. Studium przypadku
Authors: Bieniek-Majka Maryla
Published: September 2024

W ostatnich latach nieoczekiwane wydarzenia, jak np. pandemia COVID-19, wojna w Ukrainie, czy skutki zmiany klimatu spowodowały, że przed producentami (także rolnymi) stanęły zupełnie nowe wyzwania. Zdarzenia te były nieprzewidywalne, złożone i skazujące producentów na konieczność funkcjonowania w warunkach większej niepewności. Na określenie tej sytuacji zaczęto używać terminu VUCA, który jest akronimem wyrazów Volatility (zmienność), Uncertainty (niepewność), Complexity (złożoność), Ambiguity (niejednoznaczność). Świat VUCA jest rzeczywistością, w której producenci muszą się odnaleźć, a zastosowanie analizy otoczenia za pomocą narzędzi zarządzania ryzykiem może im pozwolić właściwie się przygotować do tego, aby w momentach kryzysowych wykorzystać szanse i niwelować zagrożenia.Celem niniejszego artykułu jest wskazanie sytuacji niepewnych (ryzyk) w czasach VUCA, których najbardziej obawiają się w swojej działalności badani producenci rolni. W badaniu wzięło udział celowo dobranych siedmiu producentów rolnych, którzy posiadają gospodarstwa o średnim areale ok. 190 ha na terenie województwa kujawsko-pomorskiego. Na podstawie zmodyfikowanej analizy FMEA badani producenci dokonali oceny znaczenia wskazanych przez siebie potencjalnych problemów, możliwości i przewidywalności ich wystąpienia. Według nich największą niepewność budzą rosnące, w wyniku inflacji, koszty związane z bieżącą działalnością. Niepokoi ich także to, że czynniki prawne, polityka monetarna i fiskalna państwa, które z definicji powinny łagodzić skutki funkcjonowania w warunkach VUCA, poprzez swoją nieprzewidywalność wzmagają wręcz poczucie niestabilności funkcjonowania oraz uniemożliwiają formułowanie planów średnio- i długookresowych. Wskazanie przez badanych producentów niższego poziomu ryzyka dla czynników popytowych może świadczyć o tym, że popyt na produkty rolne jest relatywnie stabilny i nie podlega gwałtownym wahaniom. Większe ryzyko badani producenci zauważają w nieprzewidywalności podaży, zarówno ze względów niezależnych (pogoda) jak i wynikających ze skutków politycznych (np. napływ towarów z Ukrainy).
Epidemiologic Profile and Clinical Outcomes of Patients with Pheochromocytoma in the University of the Philippines Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH)
Authors: Hernandez Edrome , Jimeno Cecilia , Paz-Pacheco Elizabeth
Published: September 2024

Objective. This study aims to describe the epidemiologic profile and determine the clinical outcomes of patients with pheochromocytoma at the University of the Philippines Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH).
Methodology. We reviewed the medical records of 30 patients with histopathology-proven, clinical, and biochemical diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Demographic, clinical characteristics, and clinical outcomes were collected for each patient.
Results.  The median age at diagnosis of pheochromocytoma was 37.5 years (IQR 28-55) and the most common metabolic comorbidities were glucose intolerance (60%) and hypertriglyceridemia (23.3%). Majority of the patients were hypertensive (90%). Two third of the patients presented with classic features of pheochromocytoma while the remaining third presented as adrenal incidentaloma. Recurrence was found in 17% of subjects, who were significantly younger (25 years vs 46.5 years P = 0.0229), and had higher rates of bilateral pheochromocytoma (0 vs 75%), p = 0.002). Metastatic pheochromocytoma was found in 10% of the subjects.
Conclusion. Our study demonstrated that patients with pheochromocytoma in our setting exhibit great variability in terms of clinical behavior. Although majority of the patients presented with symptoms related to catecholamine excess, almost one-third of the patients were only incidentally discovered. Incidence of pheochromocytoma recurrence and metastasis in our setting are comparable with current available foreign studies.
Judicial Competence and Consistency in the Constitutional Court’s Decision about Open List Proportional Representation
Authors: Hijrah Nurdinah
Published: September 2024

The Constitutional Court often creates new norms that affect the electoral system. Still, sometimes, the Constitutional Court decides cases examining the Election Law as an open legal policy. Therefore, the question is whether the Constitutional Court decides the case in accordance with its competence and consistency in determining cases No. 22-24/PUU-VI/2008 and No. 114/PUU-XX/2022 related to the application of an open list proportional representation system in the DPR and DPRD elections. The purpose of this study is to examine further the competence and consistency of the Constitutional Court in deciding the two cases. This research uses doctrinal research methods. The approaches used in this research include statute, conceptual, historical, and comparative approaches related to the issues being studied. As a result of the study, it was found that the competence of the Constitutional Court in deciding cases No. 22-24/PUU-VI/2008 and No. 114/PUU-XX/2022 was in the context of exercising its authority to examine laws against the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, not as a determinant that regulates and determines which system is most appropriate to be used in the electoral system in Indonesia. The Constitutional Court showed its consistency in deciding the two cases. In its ratio decidendi, the Constitutional Court uses Article 22E paragraph (1) as the basis for its legal considerations so that elections are held with the widest possible participation of the people on the principles of democracy, direct, honest, and fair. This consistency is very important to maintain in order to preserve and sustain the reform mandate that has been crystallized in the 1945 Constitution.
Prawna płaszczyzna zwalczania terroryzmu w Polsce
Authors:   Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie, Mroczkowska Karolina
Published: September 2024

This article addresses the issue of terrorism and its counteraction in Polish legislation. Its aim is to demonstrate how Polish law is prepared to prevent terrorist incidents and which agencies and authorities are responsible for these actions. The article applies the method of institutional-legal analysis. Based on it, conclusions can be drawn that Polish legislation is relatively well-prepared to combat terrorism.
Influence of Treatment and Prevention Measures on the Dynamics of Laboratory Indicators of Periodont during the Manufacture of Non-Removable Dentures
Authors:   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Doroshenko Olena , Volosovets Tetiana ,   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Doroshenko Maksym ,   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Omelyanenko Olga ,   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: September 2024

Formulation of the problem. One of the most common complications in the process of orthopedic treatment with non-remavable dentures is the injury of the gums of the supporting teeth, which, under unfavorable conditions of the body, can lead to inflammatory changes in the periodontal of the supporting teeth. Objectives of this study was the quantitative and qualitative changes in indicators of gum liquid: its amount and the presence in it of mediators of inflammation – histamine and serotonin. Materials and methods. The study included 68 people aged 20 to 50 years with healthy periodont and generalized periodontitis volume of the initial-first degree, who first made non-removable dentures. The first group included 32 individuals without pathological changes in periodontal tissues. The second group consisted of 36 people with generalized periodontitis of initial – first degree. Results. Before orthopedic treatment, the level of gum liquid in group II was significantly higher than in the group I (0.41 ± 0,02 mm² according 1,5 ± 0,07 mm²). After tooth preparation, the number of gum liquid increased sharply in both observation groups compared to baseline. Patients in both groups using the proposed treatment-and-prophylactic regimen had a significantly lower level of gum liquid compared to subgroups, where no treatment-and-prophylactic procedures were applied. Conclusions. In all patients, who made non-removable dentures, the amount of gum fluid and histamine and serotonin content increased. The proposed therapeutic and prophylactic complex showed pronounced anti-inflammatory effect during orthopedic treatment.
Błędy medyczne a odpowiedzialność w podmiotach leczniczych
Authors:   Wielospecjalistyczny Szpital Wojewódzki w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim, Piszczygłowa Bernadeta
Published: September 2024

The article outlines the problem related to the responsibility of medical staff and healthcare entities. Responsibility in medical entities concerns many issues, mainly related to rendering of health services. The text also discusses issues related to doctor`s errors and medical errors committed by medical staff employed in medical entities. The article used source literature and studies relating to the mentioned issues. The aim of the analysis is to attempt to outline the issue of responsibility as an important value in medical practice and to indicate what a problem medical errors are. Thus, indirectly, it indicates the need for sensitivity to a problem that can be significantly reduced.
Modern hotel profitability centers: spa and wellness in the Russian hotel space
Authors: Musakin Aleksey , Ruglova Lidia , Vorontsova Galina
Published: September 2024

In the article, the authors, based on the analysis of domestic and foreign theoretical and periodical literature, argue that in the scientific community and in the practice of the hotel business there is no unified understanding of the essence and content of the concepts of «spa» and «wellness» in the hotel space and the interrelationships between these phenomena.
The authors believe that in the modern hotel market, a hotel (especially in the luxury segment and the middle price segment) that does not offer spa and wellness services is at a disadvantage in terms of attractiveness to guests.
Some hoteliers doubt the role of the spa center as a center of profitability of the hotel, since the value of such an object lies in meeting the expectations of guests, and many guests no longer consider spa centers and related facilities such as a fitness room, swimming pool, etc. as a luxurious addition to the services offered, and the developed hotel spa space is perceived as the standard for a modern hotel concept.
The search for a solution to the problem of monetization of the hotel spa has led to the emergence of various economic models for managing the spa division: (1) direct management of the spa infrastructure by the hotel enterprise itself; (2) management by a third party; (3) rental of premises; (4) white label. In the article, the authors consider various methods used by Russian and foreign hoteliers to optimize hotel revenues through the activities of the hotel spa center.
The authors conclude that despite all the existing problems, spa and wellness have become an integral component of the modern hotel business. Therefore, hoteliers must learn how to manage this new type of activity using effective economic models, creating original and profitable spa and wellness hotel concepts that harmoniously combine innovation, authenticity and local culture, meeting the specific needs of target segments.
A DIFÍCIL INTEGRAÇÃO DO INGLÊS COMO LÍNGUA FRANCA E O LIVRO DIDÁTICO: ANÁLISE DE ATIVIDADES DE COMPREENSÃO ORAL EM LIVRO DIDÁTICO DE LÍNGUA INGLESA
Authors: Pinto Lori de Santana , Dalben Tatiany Pertel Sabaini , Audi Luciana Cristina da Costa
Published: September 2024

RESUMO O presente trabalho objetiva apresentar uma análise de um livro didático de língua inglesa com o intuito de verificar a predominância dos paradigmas do Inglês como Língua Estrangeira (ILE) e do Inglês como Língua Franca (ILF) nas atividades de compreensão oral em língua inglesa de um livro didático aprovado pelo PNLD em 2018, usado em escolas públicas do município de Ilhéus - BA. Apoiamo-nos nos conceitos subjacentes ao ILE e ILF discutidos por Jenkins (2000; 2002; 2006; 2009) e Jenkins, Cogo & Dewey (2011), e, também, nos princípios da Pedagogia Crítica de Freire (1987), da Linguística Aplicada Crítica, apresentada por Pennycook (2001) apud Urzêda-Freitas & Rocha (2012) e da Pedagogia Pós-Método, proposta por Kumaravadivelu (2003). A metodologia foi de natureza qualitativa, utilizando-se a pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, bem como a técnica de Análise de Conteúdo proposta por Bardin (1977), para a sistematização dos dados. Os resultados da análise demonstram uma compreensão de que o ILE foi o modelo mais recorrente ao longo das seções de compreensão oral, o que evidencia a perpetuação de valores da colonialidade na elaboração de livros didáticos de língua inglesa.
A COR DO SINAL: CIRCULAÇÃO DE DISCURSOS RACISTAS EM SINAIS DA LIBRAS
Authors: Oliveira Carlos Alberto Matias de , Stella Paulo Rogério
Published: September 2024

RESUMO Este trabalho objetiva investigar os discursos materializados nos sinais em Libras utilizados para designar pessoas brancas e pessoas negras. Inscrevemos esta pesquisa nos estudos da Análise Dialógica do Discurso. Enquanto recorte metodológico, realizamos a busca dos sinais mencionados em quatro plataformas virtuais: Google, Youtube, Signbank e Dicionário de Libras do Instituto Nacional de Educação de Surdos (Ines). Como resultados, foi possível identificar que, nos sinais de pessoa branca, circulam valores que as colocam enquanto grupo étnico dominante e socialmente valorados, ao passo que os sinais para designar pessoas negras integram a lógica opressora do racismo, construindo-as enquanto grupo social subalterno.
D. PEDRO I, OS ANDRADA E A DISSOLUÇÃO DA CONSTITUINTE
Authors: Lustosa Isabel
Published: September 2024

Resumo Artigo que apresenta o processo que culminou com a dissolução da Assembleia Constituinte de 1823 a partir das fontes jornalísticas do tempo. Ao se deter sobre o papel central da imprensa no desenrolar dos acontecimentos, o texto revela a ambiguidade da ação dos irmãos Andrada, especialmente José Bonifácio, antes e depois de sua saída do ministério. O uso que fizeram da imprensa para perseguir adversários e exaltar seus atos se evidencia não só com a publicação do Tamoio, mas também com o controle que mantiveram sobre o Diário do Governo mesmo depois da demissão. O artigo conclui com uma indagação sobre os reais objetivos da violenta campanha dos Andrada contra o governo.
Association of pulmonary function with functional capacity among middle-aged women
Authors: Vaish Hina , Sharma Digvijay
Published: September 2024

INTRODUCTION: Age-related decline in pulmonary function and functional capacity is seen in adults. The menopausal process leads to a decline in pulmonary function and functional capacity which is essential in maintaining independence in daily life. OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to explore  the association of pulmonary function with functional capacity among middle-aged women. METHODS: One hundred and eight female participants aged 40–55 years were included in this cross-sectional study; depending on their menstrual history participants were classified as premenopausal and postmenopausal. After initial screening and assessment, six-minute walk test (6MWT) and pulmonary function (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC) were recorded as per standardised guidelines. The mean and standard deviation for all continuous variables were calculated. Correlations were estimated using Pearson’s coefficient of correlation. A comparison of premenopausal and postmenopausal groups was done by independent t-test. A two-tailed p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: There were significant differences in values of six-minute walk distance (6MWD) and pulmonary function values of pre and postmenopausal women (p < 0.05). The Pearson coefficient of correlation showed t significant association of FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC with 6MWD among middle-aged women. There was fair positive correlation of FEV1 (r = 0.391, p = 0.002) and FEV1/FVC (r = 0.395, p = 0.002) with 6MWD among postmenopausal women. CONCLUSION: There exists a fair positive correlation of pulmonary function with 6MWD among middle-aged women particularly postmenopausal women. Early screening of respiratory health and functional capacity should be initiated for middle-aged women as a preventive strategy.
Key Mechanical and Durability Characteristics of Concrete Admixed with Natural Rubber Latex and Sisal Fibre
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur, 603203, Tamil Nadu, India, Neelamegam P , Prakash R , Srividhya S
Published: September 2024

Objectives: Significant infrastructure projects may require the use of high-performance concrete that possesses specific characteristics, including exceptional flexural strength, hardness, impact resistance and long-lasting durability. Polymer modified concrete is such type of concrete which improves the flexural strength and serviceability requirement of concrete buildings. Methods: The purpose of this study is to determine whether Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), a natural polymer, can replace synthetic latex and enhance the performance properties of concrete. Concrete is enhanced by the inclusion of natural rubber latex, which contributes a dry rubber content ranging from 0.5% to 1.5% of the weight of cement in the mixed composition. This study examines and compares the characteristics of latex modified concrete with sisal fibre-reinforced concrete with a constant sisal fibre content of 0.3%. It also investigates the combined effect of fibre and latex in concrete. Findings: The findings demonstrated a substantial enhancement in the ability of concrete to absorb energy (up to 166%) under impact loading. Additionally, the modification of concrete using latex resulted in an improvement in flexural strength of up to 39%. The decreased permeability of chloride ions and reduced water absorption in latex treated concrete are clear indications of its exceptional durability. Novelty: Polymer modified concrete using NRL is the next generation concrete and the sisal fibre incorporation in it is a relatively a novel approach in the field of concrete technology. It encourages the advancement of eco-friendly technology in the construction industry. Keywords: Sisal Fibre, Impact resistance, Chloride permeability, Natural rubber latex, Water absorption
Investigation of the features of destruction of fillers of structures made of reinforced polymer composite materials
Authors:   Institute of Mechanical Eng. of the Russian Academy of Sciences named after A.A. Blagonravov, Russia, Grazion Sergey , Spiryagin Valery ,   JSC Corporation, Moscow Institute of Thermal Engineering, Russia, Erofeev Mikhail ,   Moscow Aviation Institute, National Research University, Russia, Khuramshin Ilnur ,   26 Central Design Institute, 31 State Design Institute for Special Construction, Gagarin, Russia, Nikolenko Vyacheslav ,   26 Central Design Institute, 31 State Design Institute for Special Construction, Gagarin, Russia
Published: September 2024

The paper presents the results of experimental studies of the destruction of fillers of polymer composite materials (PCM) with the control of acoustic emission (AE) signal parameters. As object of research were considered silica filaments К11С6-180, carbon filaments UKN-M-12K-1-7-380 and aramid technical fiber Rusar-С600 type А. Based on the experimental data obtained, acoustic emission portraits of the destruction processes of various types of PCM fillers were obtained. This allows, when loading a structure made of PCM with AE control, to fix the destruction of the filler, and, consequently, to increase the reliability and safety of operation of products made of PCM.
Fracture behavior of concrete made with sintered fly ash lightweight coarse aggregate in comparison to normal weight concrete
Authors:   Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences Pilani, Pilani & Group Manager at National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Ballabgarh, India, Singh Brijesh , Singh Shamsher Bahadur ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences Pilani, Pilani, India, Barai Sudhirkumar V. ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences Pilani, Pilani, India, Ojha P N ,   National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Ballabgarh, India, Kumar Rohit ,   National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Ballabgarh, India
Published: September 2024

Sintered fly ash lightweight aggregate based concrete has been reported to give mechanical and durability properties similar to conventional concrete. But concrete made up of lightweight aggregate possesses lower stiffness and shear strength resulting into a brittle mode of failure due to crack propagating directly inside aggregate which is weak in nature. The study presents findings from the experimental investigation of fracture behavior of concrete made with sintered fly ash lightweight coarse aggregate in comparison to normal weight concrete (NWC) at w/b ratio of 0.5, 0.4 and 0.3. The mixes have been tested for compressive and split tensile strength for both concrete types. On notched beams of size 100x 100 x 500 mm, a three-point bend test has been carried out for both lightweight and normal weight concrete to evaluate fracture parameters. The results of split tensile strength test indicated that the split tensile to compressive strength ratio lies in the range of 5-8% for lightweight concrete and this ratio lies between 5-10% for normal weight concrete. The study indicates comparable fracture behavior for both lightweight and normal weight concrete. The non-linear ascending and descending branches in load vs deflection curve of concrete with sintered fly ash lightweight coarse aggregate can be linked with the non-linearity in tensile type stress-strain behavior and formation of the fracture zone in front of the initial notch. The modulus of elasticity of lightweight concrete is significantly lower than normal concrete. The modulus of elasticity, area under the load deflection curve, tensile strength, fracture behavior etc. needs to be considered appropriately in the non-linear analysis of lightweight concrete.
Formalization of Elements and Control Schemes in Intelligent System Models
Authors:   Kuban State University, Krasnodar, 350040, Russian Federation, Kostenko K. I.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the work is to formalize the concepts and principles that form the basis of the mathematical model for controlling the life cycles of intelligent systems. The controlling elements formal description is part of a universal model of such systems. This model part is important for implementing complex intelligent systems with a large amount and diversity of knowledge flows and knowledge processing schemes performed simultaneously. The other two areas of this model are associated with a unified logical-algebraic description of the concept of knowledge representation formalism, as well as concepts related to the architecture of intelligent systems. Formalization of ideas about control in intelligent systems is carried out according to the principle of a hierarchy of controlling elements and processes. The elements of the mathematical model that implements this principle correspond to event-controlled automata with infinite memory and associated algorithms for the automata simulation in specific systems. The objectives of the research include the development of formats for describing the hierarchy of diagrams and assemblies of control elements in a universal model of an intelligent system, and diagrams of algorithms for the functioning of intelligent systems based on the processing of model descriptions. Models of intelligent system control elements hierarchy and execution algorithms for the sets of activated control elements for the implementation time of life cycles of intelligent systems are described by extending the special ontological structures. These structures implement customizations of universal control model
Some ethnocultural psychological features of the Kazakhs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, KIKBAEV Daniar
Published: September 2024

An objective understanding of the psychological characteristics of a person is impossible outside the ethnocultural context. At the same time, cultural processes are constantly changing under the influence of various factors. These changes in culture affect the way people live and perceive reality. This review examines some ethnocultural psychological features of the Kazakhs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including historical and cultural determinants of the psychology of modern Kazakhs; features of national stereotypes; the influence of national psychology on the interaction and behavior of people in organizations, and the specifics of the implementation of managerial functions by leaders; and the influence of national psychology on the behavior of Kazakhs in conflict situations. To achieve these goals, the issues of historical memory of the Kazakh people, ethnogenesis, as well as other factors that characterize the Kazakh mentality, are studied. Thus, the mentality of the people is dominated by hospitality, respect for older relatives, eloquence, the nomad cult, and tolerance. These features represent only a small part of Kazakh culture, which may differ depending on the region, social context, and characteristics of each representative of the ethnic group. Understanding the ethnocultural characteristics of Kazakhs contributes to effective cross-cultural interaction, communication, successful business and work, mutual respect, and tolerance. Furthermore, nowadays the need to study the ethnocultural psychological features of the Kazakh ethnic group is emphasized considering the military invasion of Russia in Ukraine.
Parental stress in childhood epilepsy
Authors: Bykovshchenko G. K.
Published: September 2024

Background. Epilepsy is a common and persistent neurological disorder that typically affects children. In addition to the obvious physical and emotional outcomes for a child, epilepsy, like other chronic conditions, can have a profound impact on the well-being of family members. In order to comprehensively address and manage parental stress, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the various factors involved.

Objective: to determine the influence of parental stress on the course of epilepsy in children.

Material and methods. A search for publications devoted to the study of parental stress in pediatric epilepsy in scientific databases PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, eLibrary identified 2670 articles. After the selection, 39 publications were included in the review.

Results. There are a number of questionnaires that allow determining the level of parental stress: PSI, PSI-SF, PIP, IPES. They have shown their accuracy and have been validated in studies devoted to parental stress in parents of children with chronic diseases, including epilepsy. The relationship between the level of parental stress and the prognosis of epilepsy course, psychological state of children and the quality of life of parents was shown. The need for additional psychological support for parents of children with epilepsy was indicated. The feasibility of using biomarkers of brain damage in children as an additional tool for assessing the severity of parental stress was presented.

Conclusion. Children with chronic conditions, such as epilepsy, and their families often face a number of interrelated problems. These include parental stress, difficulties in following treatment plans and adjusting to school, social discrimination. Despite the relevance of this issue, there are no large-scale, longitudinal studies examining stress in parents of children with epilepsy, so the relationship between epilepsy and parental stress is not fully understood. A collaborative approach is necessary, in which both the child and parents take responsibility for the treatment of the disease.
Современные тенденции развития традиционных и инновационных образовательных технологий в вузе в условиях дистанционного обучения
Authors: Крылова Мария Николаевна , Новикова Юлия Викторовна
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена осмыслению процесса технологичности современного образования применительно к дистанционному обучению. Актуальность исследования определяется ситуацией, сложившейся в мире в связи со сложным эпидемиологическим положением и другими факторами и потребовавшей от различных образовательных организаций адаптации к формату дистанционного обучения. Отмечается, что различные образовательные технологии получают в условиях дистанционного обучения новые реализации. Тенденция к постепенному отказу от традиционной (объяснительно-иллюстративной) технологии обучения и переход к инновационным технологиям, действовавшая в образовательной системе на протяжении последних десятилетий, в связи с активным использованием дистанционного обучения претерпела изменения. Традиционная технология, в структуру которой внесены определенные элементы интерактивности и инновационности, в условиях дистанционного обучения доказала свою эффективность. Наименее результативными, исходя из опыта преподавания в вузе авторов статьи, можно считать тренинговую и игровую технологии. Технология развивающего обучения может быть действенной при соблюдении преподавателем ряда условий и находится в зависимости от выбранных методов, средств и других технологий обучения. Наиболее эффективными оказались проектная технология, эвристическое обучение, проблемное обучение, технология кейс-стади, дифференцированное обучение. Более того, в условиях дистанционного формата обучения данные технологии даже увеличивают свою результативность. Отмечено, что действенность использования технологий, применяемых в процессе дистанционного обучения, во многом зависит от профессионализма и творческого подхода преподавателя. Делается вывод о динамичности системы образовательных технологий, ее зависимости от условий обучения и быстром реагировании на изменение данных условий. Перспективы исследования состоят в определении эффективности в новых условиях каждой из существующих в современной педагогической системе образовательных технологий.
Гуманитарные аспекты проблемы понимания и оценки качества жизни в современном обществе
Authors: Колин Константин Константинович
Published: September 2024

Проведен анализ гуманитарных аспектов проблемы понимания и оценки качества жизни в современном обществе. Показано, что эта проблема выходит далеко за рамки проблематики социально-экономического развития и является ключевой в области обеспечения национальной  и глобальной безопасности. Рассмотрены основные положения новой концепции оценки качества жизни в современном обществе, разработанной в Российской академии наук. Показаны ее принципиальные отличия от концепции ООН и международных рейтинговых агентств. Главное из них состоит в комплексном подходе с учетом гуманитарных аспектов качества жизни. При этом важнейшим показателем качества жизни является качество человеческого потенциала, который формируется в результате жизнедеятельности людей в конкретных условиях их обитания. Показана высокая значимость  психологических факторов, которые являются определяющими для жизнеспособности человека. Главными из них являются безопасность жизни и уверенность в будущем.
Giant uterine fibroid with phlegmona of the anterior abdominal wall
Authors: Yashchuk Alfiya G. , Musin Ilnur I. , Berg Polina A. , Naftulovich Raisa A. , Galanova Zulfiya M. , Imelbaeva Albina G. , Makarova Maria N. , Khasanshina Alicа R.
Published: September 2024

This report presents a rare case of giant uterine fibroids in a 52-year-old patient, which was complicated by phlegmon of the anterior abdominal wall. Physical examination revealed skin necrosis above the navel, measuring 12×10 cm, with purulent content. On palpation, a space-occupying formation reaching the xiphoid process was noted, indicating an abdominal distension. The patient underwent surgery as planned; a suppurated section of the anterior abdominal wall, extending to the aponeurosis, was placed on the operating table. An inferomedial laparotomy with excision of a necrotic, suppurating area of the anterior abdominal wall was performed. Furthermore, a mass in the abdominal cavity was removed using a blunt and sharp method, and extirpation of the uterus and appendages was conducted. Histological examination revealed a giant uterine leiomyoma with stromal hyalinosis and omentitis. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 10 in satisfactory condition. No complications were observed during the postoperative period. Advanced uterine fibroids are common, and ignoring the need to undergo regular medical examinations and insufficient medical examination coverage can lead to such complications, which can significantly affect the quality of life of patients.
Impact of climate change, environmental pollution, and nutrition on women’s reproductive health
Authors: Pavlova Sofya A. , Plokhotnikova Alexandra I. , Sarlova Aleksandra B. , Katsyna Alexey R. , Troian Nikita A.
Published: September 2024

In recent years, interest in the impact of the environment on human health, including the reproductive function of women, has increased significantly. This review aimed at analyzing the dependence of women’s reproductive health on environmental conditions and dietary patterns. The study evaluates the direct impact of pollutants, such as heavy metals and endocrine disruptors, on reproductive health and their indirect effects through changes in dietary habits and the quality of consumed food. Moreover, the study focused on the relationship between the quality of the environment, including the level of air pollution, and women’s reproductive health. Furthermore, the article describes the effect of the mechanisms of chemical substances on the endocrine system and subsequent reproductive outcomes and the influence of nutrients and chemicals contained in agricultural products. Data from various studies worldwide were used; thus, the conclusions are more universal and generalized. The authors emphasize the need for adopting international measures to improve environmental standards and develop strategies to reduce chemical pollution in air and water. Moreover, this study highlights the consequences of climate changes for public and reproductive health, emphasizing the urgency of adapting healthcare and social systems to change environmental conditions. Such changes require a comprehensive approach in response strategies, including reforming the food industry and agriculture and increasing public awareness and activity in environmental well-being issues. Additionally, using various studies as examples, issues concerning the relationship between climate changes and human health, in general, and the need for adapting social and healthcare systems to the current level of environmental stress are raised. This review aimed at stimulating public dialogue and developing innovative approaches to addressing the issue of improving women’s reproductive health against the backdrop of environmental changes and challenges of the modern world.
Effect of X-ray scan quality on the collective effective dose in patients in telemedicine
Authors: Lantukh Zoya A. , Kozhikhina Daria D. , Tolkachev Kirill V. , Shatenok Maria P. , Soldatov Ilya V. , Druzhinina Uliya V. , Vasilev Yuriy A. , Ryzhov Sergey A. , Vodovatov Aleksandr V.
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: The key objective of a healthcare provider is to ensure the quality and increase the efficiency of X-ray diagnostics in both municipal and private medical facilities. A poor-quality radiologic image requires repeated procedures, which results in further reputation, time, and economic losses for the medical organization. Moreover, repeated examinations further contribute to the patient’s total radiation exposure.
AIM: To assess the contribution of poor-quality X-ray examinations to patient exposure in outpatient medical organizations with telemedicine services.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study aimed to evaluate poor-quality X-ray examinations recorded by radiologists at the Moscow Reference Center in 2022 by applying a specially developed quality control system for diagnostic examinations based on information technology. In addition, during X-ray examinations, the methods for finding effective doses received by patients were applied in compliance with current regulatory requirements. Statistical methods were also used.
RESULTS: In this study, 2,059 poor-quality examinations were recorded, accounting for 0.084% of the total number of examinations interpreted with telemedicine. The collective effective dose from poor-quality examinations was 3.613 man-Sv, which was 0.11% of the total collective dose of patients in outpatient medical organizations.
CONCLUSION: The implementation of a quality control system for diagnostic examinations based on information technology proved to be efficient for medical organizations rendering telemedicine services.
Description of a clinical case of bullous scleroderma in a somatically impaired patient
Authors: Snarskaya Elena S. , Teplyuk Natalya P. , Shnakhova Lydia  M. , Myshlyanova Diana A. , Semiklet Juliya M.
Published: September 2024

Bullous scleroderma is a rare variant of localized scleroderma characterized by the formation of subepidermal tense blisters. At the moment, the etiology and pathogenesis of dermatosis is not fully understood, but a number of authors consider the pathology of the endocrine system as a trigger for the development of localized and systemic scleroderma.
Untimely or erroneous diagnosis of bullous scleroderma leads to the risk of developing a systemic process, irreversible cosmetic defects and even disability.
Treatment of bullous scleroderma should be complex and multicourse with the inclusion of systemic glucocorticoids, antibacterial and cytostatic drugs, agents that improve microcirculation, as well as topical glucocorticoids of the 3-4th class of activity, regenerating agents. Physiotherapeutic methods of treatment such as PUVA and UVA therapy are widely used; there are reports on the successful use of a combination of immunosuppressive mycophenolate mofetil and extracorporeal photopheresis, as well as intravenous infusions of N-acetylcysteine. In addition to traditional drug and physiotherapy therapies, the use of biological therapies is currently being considered.
The article presents a rare case of scleroderma bullosa on the background of pronounced chronic endocrine pathology. The interest of this clinical case lies not only in the rare form of the disease and the progressive nature of the course of dermatosis, but also in the probable association of dermatosis with the patient's endocrine gland diseases in the form of panhypopituitarism due to adenohypophysis macroadenoma with the development of secondary hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency. In our observation, the steady negative dynamics of the skin process — from localised plaque scleroderma with subsequent transformation into the bullous form, and further into a probable systemic process — drew attention.
Taking into account the severity of the disease course, the presence of concomitant chronic endocrinopathy, as well as positive specific serological reactions for the systemic form of scleroderma, in the presented clinical case the patient needs an interdisciplinary approach and constant dispensary observation.
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Authors: Zharov Anton A. , Tishchenko Igor V. , Pavlyuk Ekaterina N. , Nikolaev Vitaly S.
Published: September 2024

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On the Concept of a Concept and the Use of the Name “Concept” in Legal Literature
Authors: Kmiecik Zbigniew Romuald
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the history of the perception of the essence of the concept from antiquity to modern times and the mutual relationship between the concept and the name as two vertices of the so-called “semantic triangle”. The pretext to discuss these issues is quite common in legal literature treating a concept as a synonym for a name and even using the terms “concept” and “name” interchangeably. The author investigates the origins of such erroneous practice, presents its most common manifestations and tips on how to avoid this type of logical and semantic errors. The research methodology includes analysis of philosophical ideas, ordinary language philosophy and thought experiments.