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Interpretacja dyrektywy 2019/1
Authors: Jaśkowski Marek
Published: November 2024

The subject of this article is the interpretation of Directive (EU) 2019/1 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 to empower the competition authorities of the Member States to be more effective enforcers and to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market. In the analysis, the author specifically focuses on Article 4 para. 4 of the Directive, which relates to how a national competition authority is selected. This provision requires that the procedure for selection or appointment be specified in advance in the legislation, be clear and precise. However, according to the author, this does not exclude the possibility of the political nature of the selection process of the candidate, the determination of his professional competence, involvement in political activities, or the term of the elected body.
Rządowy projektu ustawy o zmianie ustawy o refundacji leków, środków spożywczych specjalnego przeznaczenia żywieniowego oraz wyrobów medycznych oraz niektórych innych ustaw
Authors: Dubowski Rafał
Published: November 2024

The opinion analyzes the bill of amendment to the Act on Reimbursement of Medicines, Foodstuffs for Special Nutritional Purposes and Medical Devices. The article positively assesses the introduction of definitions for some of the terms found in the Act. It also approves the regulations on coordination teams, which are intended to remove doubts about their legal authority. The author also highlights the introduction of exceptions to the principle of permanence of final decisions, which, although legally permissible, can be assessed negatively from the perspective of the predictability of the reimbursement system. The opinion also addresses the problem of interpretative doubts as to the legal nature of the county board’s resolution to designate a community pharmacy to perform night or holiday duty.
Early Access Rights to Retirement Savings
Authors: Russel Piotr
Published: November 2024

The article describes the Polish pension system, which consists of a non-financial defined-contribution system managed by the Social Insurance Institution, a financial defined-contribution system within the framework of open pension funds created and managed by pension companies and individual and employee pension plans managed by various financial institutions. Moreover the obligatory or optional inclusion in a given system is described. The author also indicated the conditions on which the possibility of early access to pension savings depends.
Criminalisation of inciting, inducing or encouraging use of drugs in Poland
Authors: Zgliczyński Wojciech
Published: November 2024

The article presents the drug policy in Poland, specifically refers to the Act on combating drug addiction. The lack of legal differentiation between so-called hard and soft drugs is explained, with the exception of the possibility to legally purchase medical marijuana. The author also presents data on the number of reported crimes from the analyzed legislation.
Rozwiązania prawne w zakresie sportu dzieci i młodzieży w obszarze zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa oraz ochrony przed możliwymi zagrożeniami (m.in. wykorzystaniem seksualnym, niegodnym traktowaniem) w Danii, Finlandii, Francji, Holandii, Niemczech i Szwecji
Authors: Adamiec Danuta , Branna Justyna , Dziewulak Dobromir , Groszkowska Kamila , Karkowska Marta , Kupis Daniela , Tazuszel Angelina
Published: November 2024

The article describes legal solutions for children and youth sports in selected European countries. The authors analyze regulations protecting children and adolescents from sexual abuse and undignified treatment. The article also specifies the actions to be taken when illegal behavior is detected, the criminal sanctions for committing crimes against minors, and the legal requirements for those who work with children and adolescents.
Odmowa wynajęcia posłowi sali w miejskim centrum kultury na spotkanie z mieszkańcami
Authors: Karolczak Joanna M.
Published: November 2024

The article analyzes the possibility of refusing to rent a room to a Deputy for a meeting with residents by a local government cultural institution. The author concludes that such an institution is not an addressee of the obligation to provide comprehensive assistance to Deputies and make the premises available, as stipulated in Article 24 of the Act on the Exercise of the Mandate of Deputy and Senator. This is because this obligation applies to government and local government bodies, not to a municipal cultural center, which is an organizational unit with legal personality. In addition, the author points out that the obligation of a government administration or local government body to provide access to premises applies only to an occasional duty of a Deputy, unless the Deputy has opened a parliamentary office in this locality. This does not apply to a meeting with residents, since the Act on the Exercise of the Mandate of Deputy and Senator does not impose an obligation on Deputies to hold such meetings.
Petycja nr 144-IX-759/23 dotycząca zmiany ustawy o utrzymaniu czystości i porządku w gminach w celu określenia maksymalnej stawki opłat za usługi opróżniania zbiorników bezodpływowych
Authors: Gwiazdowicz Mirosław
Published: November 2024

The article is an analysis of a petition that calls for the introduction of a provision specifying a unified maximum rate of fees for services of emptying out of waste tanks and transporting liquid waste. The argumentation of the petition is based on the allegation of discrimination against residents of rural areas, who bear higher costs of sewage disposal. The author of the article does not deny the existence of the problem, however, he alleges that the solution proposed in the petition is inadequate. According to the author, establishing uniform maximum fees for waste disposal will satisfy neither residents nor businesses. This is because a stiff price will not take into account local conditions on which the cost of such collection depends and will be, depending on the location, either too low or too high. However, the author is considering an alternative solution – granting municipal councils the right to set prices for such services with the concomitant right of entrepreneurs to compensation if they can prove that they have suffered a loss.
YouTube Read-Alouds: A Case Study in Picture Books
Authors: Pierre Charis St.
Published: November 2024

New to picture-book research, this article considers the phenomenon of YouTube “read-aloud” channels. Unlike other “BookTube” channels which focus on reviews and recommendations, these channels consist of adults reading other people’s copyrighted stories in their entirety, sometimes with the addition of graphics or sound effects, but often with no transformation of the original work beyond the reader’s dramatized voice. Nevertheless, read-aloud channels can garner millions of views, and have turned YouTube into perhaps the largest online repository through which picture-books can be accessed in their entirety without paywalls.

This article therefore considers how YouTube read-alouds remediate picture-book reading. I offer a case study of two popular read-aloud channels, @AwniesHouse and @KidTimeStoryTime. My analysis considers branding, audience, recommendations, and how the channels’ video structures mediate interaction with the material texts they feature. Locating YouTube read-alouds within the existing research, I demonstrate how these videos diverge from other forms of book adaptation, and from other modes of oral picture-book reading. I therefore conclude that YouTube read-alouds are a distinct form of picture-book engagement, with unique affordances and limitations which particularly affect the stasis, tactility, and interactivity of picture-book reading.
Healing trauma through theatre: A therapeutic vignette from the DE-CRUIT Veterans’ theatre program
Authors: Jeffers Michelle , Ali Alisha , Wolfert Stephan , Dawson Zina Bethea , Farnsworth Annie , Thompson Shakira
Published: November 2024

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DE-CRUIT is a drama-based trauma-focused treatment program for military Veterans. The goal of the program is to help Veterans with the psychological effects of trauma and aid them in transitioning to civilian life. The core of the DE-CRUIT program is studying Shakespeare’s work. In this article, the experience of the program is illustrated through the case vignette of an African American woman Veteran who experienced military sexual trauma. After completing the program, she was able to disclose her abuse to family members for the first time. The article concludes with recommendations for expanding the DE-CRUIT program and including family members in the DE-CRUIT treatment process.
Combat amputee care for Global War on Terror Veterans: A systematic review
Authors: Pursel Alexander , Nichols Ryoma , Lindquist Kristina
Published: November 2024

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This article examines how the literature depicts the current state of U.S. combat amputee care with respect to physical, mental, and social health outcomes. The increased number of amputees after the Global War on Terror significantly impacts U.S. health care systems and can be used internationally to determine trends that will arise as the result of current military conflicts.
Mode of pandemic school instruction associated with distress among military and non-military-connected students
Authors: Sullivan Kathrine S. , Gilreath Tamika D. , Barry Adam E. , Wadsworth Shelley MacDermid
Published: November 2024

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Because they experience unique risk factors, students from military families may have responded differently to remote school instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results from this study show military-connected students were more distressed during this period than students from civilian families. Both groups appeared to fare better when they attended school in person. However, given their unique needs, military-connected students may benefit from specific resources to manage stressors associated with remote instruction.
A importância da educação ambiental como fonte de crescimento económico o caso da Guiné-Bissau
Authors: Damásio Teresa , Magalhães João
Published: November 2024

O presente estudo consiste numa análise bibliográfica sobre a Educação Ambiental na Guiné-Bissau e a sua importância como fonte de crescimento e desenvolvimento económico. Como resultado, propõe-se uma reestruturação da educação formal e não formal, com o objetivo de incentivar a adoção de práticas mais amigas do ambiente por parte da população local, em diversas áreas estratégicas para o país.
Defende-se a introdução da sustentabilidade no currículo escolar, através da interdisciplinaridade. No Ensino Superior, a estratégia inclui o aumento da oferta educativa em áreas do setor ambiental, a promoção da investigação em colaboração com universidades internacionais e empresas, bem como o desenvolvimento de pós-graduações em estreita parceria com outras instituições de ensino superior.
Outro eixo estratégico proposto é a reorganização da formação de professores, incorporando a sustentabilidade nos respetivos programas de formação. A Educação Ambiental surge, assim, como um instrumento essencial para alcançar a justiça social, o crescimento económico e o progresso social da Guiné-Bissau.
Shaping Digital Entrepreneurship: IT Students' Decision-Making Styles and Entrepreneurial Orientation
Authors: Fidan Üzeyir
Published: November 2024

Currently, entrepreneurship is recognized as a significant professional choice, and education in informatics enhances the prospects for digital entrepreneurship. This study seeks to analyze the influence of decision-making methods and demographic factors of IT students in Turkey on their entrepreneurial inclinations. The study employed a quantitative methodology and gathered data from a sample of 736 IT students via a survey. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and cluster analysis. The results indicated that the rational decision-making style was the most prevalent among 51.9% of the participants, while the intuitive style was observed in 7.1% and a balanced approach was adopted by 41%. Men exhibit a higher level of entrepreneurial intention compared to women, as measured by gender. The age variable reveals that the highest level of entrepreneurial aspiration occurs within the age range of 28-32. Findings has shown that receiving support from one's family has a beneficial impact on the desire to become an entrepreneur, encompassing both financial and spiritual aspects. Moreover, the existence of prior entrepreneurial individuals within the family further enhances entrepreneurial inclination. In conclusion, this research uncovers the necessary measures to comprehend and bolster the entrepreneurial aptitude of IT students.
KOLAYLIK FAKTÖRÜNÜN TÜKETİCİLERİN ARAŞTIRMA ALIŞVERİŞİ (SHOWROOMİNG /WEBROOMİNG) DAVRANIŞI ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: Hasipek Deniz , Baruönü Özge
Published: November 2024

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, perakendecilerin tüketicilere kesintisiz bir deneyim sunmak için omni-channel stratejilerini kullanmaya çalıştığı bir ortamda, webrooming ve showrooming davranışlarını etkileyen kolaylık unsurlarını belirlemektir. Araştırma tanımlayıcı nitelikte olup, kolayda örnekleme yöntemi ile seçilen 419 kişi üzerinden online anket formları aracılığıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bulgular, çevrimiçi ve çevrimdışı kanallarda algılanan kolaylık unsurlarının bu davranışlar üzerinde farklı etkileri olduğunu göstermektedir. Çevrimdışı mağazalarda ürünü fiziksel olarak deneyimlemenin ve satış temsilcisinden daha derin bilgi almanın webrooming niyetini artırdığı bulunmuştur. Ayrıca, çevrimdışı mağazalarda algılanan satış sonrası hizmet kolaylığının da webrooming niyetini olumlu etkilediği görülmüştür. Çevrimiçi mağazalarda ise web sitesine kolay erişim ve hızlı satın alma kolaylığının showrooming niyetini artırdığı belirlenmiştir. Ancak, çevrimiçi mağazalardaki değerlendirme ve satış sonrası hizmet kolaylığının showrooming niyetini etkilemediği gözlemlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, çevrimdışı mağazalarda yaratılan kolaylık algısı webrooming davranışını desteklerken, çevrimiçi mağazaların kolaylık algılarının showrooming davranışında önemli bir rol oynamadığı sonucuna varılmıştır. Çalışmanın gelecekteki araştırmalar için, webrooming ve showrooming davranışlarının daha geniş bir bağlamda incelenmesi ve diğer değişkenlerin de dikkate alınması önerilmektedir. Ayrıca, bu bulguların marka ve mağaza yöneticileri için stratejik ipuçları sunabileceği vurgulanmıştır.
İTİBAR YA DA PAZARLAMA HEDEFLERİ ÇIKMAZINDA KURUMSAL SOSYAL SORUMLULUK ANLAYIŞIİTİBAR YA DA PAZARLAMA HEDEFLERİ ÇIKMAZINDA KURUMSAL SOSYAL SORUMLULUK ANLAYIŞI
Authors: Boran Tuğçe
Published: November 2024

Günümüzde işletmeler pazarda var olmaya devam edebilmek, rakiplerinden farklı konumlanabilmek, satış arttırabilmek, marka değeri oluşturabilmek, daha geniş gruplarla buluşabilmek, sadık tüketiciler elde edebilmek vb. birçok nedenle mevcut ve potansiyel müşterileri ile ilişki kurarak yönetmek istemektedirler. Bu süreçte gündeme gelen sosyal sorumluluk uygulamalarının ise kurumsal iş stratejilerinin içinde yer aldığı ve kurumsal hedefleri olduğu bilinmektedir. Bununla birlikte bu uygulamaların öncelikli hedefinin toplumsal sorun ve ihtiyaçlar olması gerektiği de düşünülmektedir. Günümüzde işletmeler ekonomik olarak sürdürülebilir olmak için mevcut ve potansiyel müşterileriyle ilişki kurmak ve bu ilişkiyi yönetmek istemektedirler. Bununla birlikte kurumsal iletişim sürecinde, itibara yönelik daha geniş bir sosyal paydaş grubu ile ilişkiler de hedeflenmektedir. Böylece kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk uygulamaları ‘pazarlama hedefinde mi yoksa kurumsal itibar yönetimi sürecinde mi ele alınmalıdır’ konusu gündeme gelmektedir. Bu doğrultuda bu makalenin amacı; işletmelerin, sosyal sorumluluk uygulamalarının kurumsal hedeflerinin, itibar ya da pazarlama odaklı olmasına yönelik bakış açılarının, literatür taraması yöntemiyle, geniş bir perspektiften incelenmesi olarak planlanmıştır.
TÜRKİYE’DE HASTA GÜVENLİĞİ KÜLTÜRÜ: SİSTEMATİK BİR DERLEME
Authors: Söyler Sait
Published: November 2024

Sağlık hizmetlerinde güvenlik kültürünün geliştirilmesi, hataların önlenmesinin ve genel sağlık hizmetleri kalitesinin iyileştirilmesinin temel bir bileşenidir. Bu nedenle sağlık kurumları pozitif bir hasta güvenliği kültürü oluşturmaya çalışmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı Türkiye’de “Hasta Güvenliği Kültürü Hastane Anketi” kullanılarak gerçekleştirilen hasta güvenliği kültürü ölçümlerinin sistematik olarak derlenmesi, elde edilen sonuçların ağırlıklandırılarak özetlenmesi ve belirlenmiş olan “kıyas ölçütü (benchmark)” skorları ile karşılaştırılmasıdır. Çalışmada PRISMA bildirimi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma ulusal ve uluslararası tanınırlığı yüksek olan veritabanlarında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen araştırmalar özet ve başlık incelemesi, tam metin incelemesi ve raporlama kalitesi incelemesine tabi tutulmuştur. Bu kapsamda çalışmaya, dahil edilme kriterlerini sağlayan 9 adet araştırma dahil edilmiştir. Dahil edilen araştırmaların Hasta Güvenliği Kültürü Hastane Anketi bileşenlerinden hastane müdahaleleri ve değişim dışında, aldıkları ağırlıklı ortalamaların genel olarak benchmark skorlarından düşük olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmanın son bölümünde sağlık kurumlarında hasta güvenliği kültürünün geliştirilmesi için sağlık yöneticileri ve diğer uygulayıcılara yönelik öneriler sunulmuştur.
Identifikatsiya periodicheskikh rezhimov v dinamicheskoy sisteme
Authors: Naimov A. N , Bystretskiy M. V , Nazimov A. B
Published: November 2024

For a dynamic system given by first-order ordinary differential equations, the problem of identification of periodic regimes is investigated. This problem is the establishment the periodicity of an arbitrary solution via the periodicity of the observed value of solution. The conditions under which the problem of identification of periodic regimes is solvable are found. Formulated and proven theorems supplement the well-known results on the observability of dynamic systems.
Optimizing the Placement and Number of Measurement Points in Heating Process Control
Authors: Abdullaev V. M.
Published: November 2024

In this paper, a heating process control law with steam supply is designed for a fluid in a heat exchanger. The process is described by a linear hyperbolic equation of the first order with a nonlocal boundary condition with a time-delayed argument. The temperature of the supplied steam is found as a linear dependence on fluid temperature values at measurement points in the heat exchanger. Explicit formulas are obtained for the gradient of the objective functional of the control problem in the space of the feedback coefficients (parameters) of this dependence. A numerical scheme is developed for determining the feedback parameters based on these formulas. Finally, an algorithm is proposed for determining the rational (optimal) number of measurement points.
Analytical Investigation of a Single-Server Queueing System with an Incoming MAP Event Flow
Authors: Gortsev A. M. , Nezhel'skaya L. A.
Published: November 2024

This paper considers a single-server queueing system with an incoming Markovian Arrival Process (MAP) request flow with two states. Explicit expressions are derived for the stationary probability distribution of the states and several numerical characteristics of the system (the probability of idle time of the server, the expected number of requests in the system, and the mean queue length). The resulting numerical characteristics are presented in tables and plotted in graphical form as well. The recurrent MAP flow with two states as a special case of correlated MAP request flows is studied.
Statistical Complexity as a Criterion for the Useful Signal Detection Problem
Authors: Galyaev A. A. , Lysenko P. V. , Berlin L. M.
Published: November 2024

Three variants of the statistical complexity function, which is used as a criterion in the problem of detection of a useful signal in the signal-noise mixture, are considered. The probability distributions maximizing the considered variants of statistical complexity are obtained analytically and conclusions about the efficiency of using one or another variant for detection problem are made. The comparison of considered information characteristics is shown and analytical results are illustrated on an example of synthesized signals. A method is proposed for selecting the threshold of the information criterion, which can be used in decision rule for useful signal detection in the signal-noise mixture. The choice of the threshold depends a priori on the analytically obtained maximum values. As a result, the complexity based on the total variation demonstrates the best ability of useful signal detection.
Construction of the Time-Optimal Bounded Control for Linear Discrete-Time Systems Based on the Method of Superellipsoidal Approximation
Authors: Ibragimov D. N. , Podgornaya V. M.
Published: November 2024

The speed-in-action problem for a linear discrete-time system with bounded control is considered. In the case of superellipsoidal constraints on the control, the optimal control process is constructed explicitly on the basis of the discrete maximum principle. The problem of calculating the initial conditions for an adjoint system is reduced to solving a system of algebraic equations. The algorithm for generating a guaranteeing solution based on the superellipsoidal approximation method is proposed for systems with general convex control constraints. The procedure of superellipsoidal approximation is reduced to solving a number of convex programming problems. Examples are given.
An Attracting Cycle in a Coupled Mechanical System with Phase Shifts in Subsystem Oscillations
Authors: Tkhay V. N.
Published: November 2024

This paper considers the set of reversible mechanical systems with single-period oscillations and individual phase shifts in them. The problem of aggregating a coupled system with an attracting cycle is solved. The approach developed below is to choose a leader (control)system that acts on the other (follower) systems through one-way coupling control: in an aggregated system, there are no links between follower systems. Universal coupling controls are used. Particular attention is paid to conservative systems. Possible scenarios for the operation of the aggregated system are presented.
An Interval Observer-Based Method to Diagnose Discrete-Time Systems
Authors: Zhirabok A. N. , Zuev A. V.
Published: November 2024

This paper proposes a method for diagnosing linear dynamic systems described by discrete-time models with exogenous disturbances based on interval observers. Formulas are derived to construct an interval observer producing two values of the residual as follows: if zero is between these values, then the system has no faults to be detected by the observer. The case where zero does not belong to the interval between these values is qualified as the occurrenceof a fault. The theoretical results are illustrated by an example.
Colloidal system based on Pd(Acac)2–chiral stabilizer-H2 in the enantioselective hydrogenation of N-acetyl-α-amidocinminamic acid
Authors: Nindakova L. O. , Strakhov V. O. , Badyrova N. M.
Published: November 2024

It has been shown that the colloidal system Pd(Acac)2–mod–H2, where mod are chiral stabilizers of molecular (8S,9R)-cinhonidine, (-)-Сin, and ionic type (-)-Cin*HCl and (-)- Cin*2HCl, exhibits catalytic activity in the asymmetric hydrogenation of N-acetyl-α-amidocinnamic acid (AACA) at room temperature and a H2 pressure of 5 atm.
In the presence of protonated forms of cinchonidine, the esterification reaction of the product N-acetylphenylalanine (N-APha) was observed. The excess of the R-(-)-enantiomer of N-acetylphenylalanine reaches 78% on the Pd(Acac)2–(-)-Сin–H2 system at the ratio (-)-Сin/Pd = 1.5, while the protonated forms of the quinine alkaloid as modifiers of catalytic systems show less efficiency with respect to chiral induction.
Using XRD and HR-TEM, the formation of palladium nanoparticles with average size 5.3 ± 0.8 nm and 4.2 ± 0.5 nm, respectively, was established for the systems Pd(Acac)2–(-)-Cin–H2 and Pd(Acac)2–(-) -Сin *HCl–H2.
Synthesis and properties of magnitodielectric coatings based on photoresist and nano-sized Mg(Fe0.7Ga0.3)2Ox powder
Authors: Serokurova А. I. , Sharko S. А. , Novitsky N. N. , Smirnova М. N. , Nikiforova G. Е. , Romanova Е. S. , Ketsko V. А. , Stogniy А. I.
Published: November 2024

A two-component magnetodielectric coating based on an organic matrix, photoresist of the FP-9120 series, in which Mg(Fe0.7Ga0.3)2O4 powder is uniformly incorporated, has been obtained. It is characterized by preservation of the properties of the initial components. The coating is characterized by uniform distribution of particles, possesses phase stability and stable magnetic properties, which allows its application in the microwave region with low losses.
Synthesis, structure and luminescence properties of a anion-substituted germanates Ca2La7.2Eu0.8(GeO4)6–x(PO4)xO2+x/2 with an apatite-type structure
Authors: Vasin А. А. , Zuev М. G. , Popov I. D. , Baklanova I. V. , Zabolotskaya Е. V.
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research work is to study the effect of substitution in the anionic lattice of inorganic phosphors activated by Eu3+ ions with an apatite-type structure of [GeO4]4– by [PO4]3 groups on their luminescent and crystal chemical properties. A number of solid solutions with the general formula Ca2La7.2Eu0.8(GeO4)6–x(PO4)xO2+x/2–δ (1) have been synthesized. The reduction of Eu3+ to Eu2+ in the structure of synthesized crystal phosphors has been shown by methods of luminescent spectroscopy and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). For compounds with x = 0.18 and 0.48, the effect of the composition on the strength of the crystal field acting on Eu3+ ions is shown. The phonon sublattice was studied using IR and Raman spectroscopy methods. A decrease in the integral luminescence intensity is shown for the selected type of illumination. The obtained data can be used to create effective phosphors for such technological fields as the creation of scitillation detectors, television devices and photodiodes.
Nuclear Deterrence and Disarmament in a Polycentric World
Authors: Arbatov A. G
Published: November 2024

The experience of 60 years of nuclear arms control has been quite a success except one aspect – transition from a bilateral (the U.S.A. ‒ U.S.S.R/Russia) to a multilateral format of limitation and reduction of nuclear arsenals. The reason has been a mistaken approach to a multi-lateral disarmament, which did not take into account a specific nature of multilateral nuclear deterrence among nuclear states. From now on, a transition to a multilateral format is becoming an indispensable condition for rescue of the system of nuclear disarmament and its adjustment to a polycentric world order, so that it does not turn into a nuclear chaos.
In Search of a New Strategy of the Franco-German Tandem: Period of Limited Capacity
Authors: Rubinskiy Yu. I , Sindeev A. A
Published: November 2024

The authors analyse the beginning of a period of limited capacity of France and Ger-many to act and the reasons for this. They present the main features of this period. The two countries are searching for a new, joint and more in-depth strategy for the future of the tandem. This strategy will include a reform agenda for the European Union and will be based on a possible convergence of socio-economic models. The first part of the article «Macron’s autonomous initiatives and the Meseberg compromise» provides examples where President France hindered the tandem’s search for a common strategy. Documents signed by the two governments in the areas of security, defence and competitiveness of the EU during Macron's state visit to Germany are also analysed. The authors conclude that the partners allow a differentiation between their tasks in NATO and the Common Defence and Security Policy. In the second section «The elections to the European Parliament and the dissolution of the National Assembly» the results are compared and their impact on the beginning of the period of limited capacity for action of France and Ger-many is demonstrated. In the third section «The elections to the National Assembly and their consequences» the authors draw attention to little-known facts and connections, including the help of some German parties in the formation of the democratic coalition in France. In the fourth section «Signs of the period of limited capacity for action» seven signs are described. The authors believe that these signs mean that France and Germany should be deeply interested in normalising relations with Russia. They also reflect on how partners intend to overcome asymmetry and objective differences.
“France-Afrique Architects”? Analytical Support of Current French Politics in Africa
Authors: Degterev D. A , Abramova E. A
Published: November 2024

The ongoing foreign policy failures of France in Africa, primarily in the countries of the Sahel zone, force to pay close attention to the mechanisms of decision-making in this area. The key focus of the article is the role of the academic community in the foreign policy expertise of France, its personnel composition, affiliation with the main government actors (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, French Development Agency), research centers and universities. The authors' concept of four concentric communities of applied research on Africa is presented in function of their influence on foreign policy decision-making. The most influential representatives working at the intersection of thematic areas of African studies, development studies and international security issues are studied. These areas of research act as markers of applied African studies. A multi-criteria analysis of the affiliation of the main participants was carried out. Conclusions are drawn about the features of the system of French foreign policy expertise in Africa. Special attention is paid to works that critically assess France’s current foreign policy strategy on the continent, highlighting both systemic and “unconventional” critics who move into the category of political activists. The problems and prospects for the development of two main scientific journals on African studies are revealed (“Modern Africa” and “African Politics”). The insignifi-cant role of immigrants from the continent in African studies of France is demonstrated. Despite an extensive network of scientific partnerships uniting dozens of French universities and African institutes, there is no deep integration of Africans into the French academy, which also reduces the quality of African expertise.
The Role of Small Historical Towns in Preserving the National Identity (on the Example of Startford-upon-Avon)
Authors: Povazhnaya G. I
Published: November 2024

The article reveals the potential of small British town culture for preserving the national identity of the British. In the context of globalization processes, there is an erosion of national identity and a clash between the ideology of cosmopolitan elites and traditional values. It is the culture of small towns that allows one to preserve and strengthen national identity. The purpose of the article is to identify the features of the culture of Stratford-upon-Avon as a factor in preserving the ethnonational identity of the British. The author analyses the role of William Shakespeare as a “genius loci” who determines modern cultural practices and mechanisms for the reproduction of tradi-tional British identity, as well as identifies its components that are reproduced in the culture of a small town. Scientific publications, posts from the city’s official website, videos posted on the YouTube portal, as well as the results of the author’s field research were used as research sources. The role of William Shakespeare's work in urban culture is determined. An analysis of the cultural practices of Stratford showed the relevance of such characteristics of British identity as commitment to family values, disposition to charity, awareness of the special value of work, love of the history of their city and country, craving for high art and aristocratic forms of rituals. In addition, it is concluded that according to the European approach culture is an industry capable of gently managing society and a resource of material well-being.
Nostalgic Experience of a Place of Power (Based on the White Sea Biological Station Named After N.A. Pertsov)
Authors: Solov’yeva Tatyana I. , Tokarev Mikhail Yu. , Khachaturova Milana R.
Published: November 2024

The nostalgic experience of a place of power is considered using the example of the White Sea Biological Station named after N.A. Pertsov. Number of research examining the influence of place on human behavior, development and health, as well as its resource capacity, has increased dramatically in recent decades. We tested two research questions: what is the structure of the nostalgic experience of a place of power and what valence does it have? The study respondents are aged 16–25, 10 are female and 25 are male. We used the content analysis of interview texts with the identification of categories and codes, as well as the Janis coefficient to assess the valence of the nostalgic experience of a place of power. The results of the study showed that the structure of in the nostalgic experience of a place of power using the example of the White Sea Biological Station includes three main categories, mentioned in order of importance: Unique Environmental Conditions, Significant Events and Close People. The results of the study indicate the dominant positive valence of the White Sea Biological Station as the nostalgic experience of a place of power (the Janis coefficient — 0.11) and also that the nostalgic experience of a place of power can be ambivalent. On the one hand, it promotes movement forward by encouraging reflection on the past, where difficulties have been overcome more than once. On the other hand, if a person is prone to unhealthy thinking patterns, the benefits of remembering the past are neutralized, leading to fixation on it. The research results can be used in psychological counseling and psychotherapy, as well a part of training and programs to improve the level of personal potential and coping with difficult life situations.
A House for an Elderly Person: about Safety and More
Authors: Nikitina Elena A.
Published: November 2024

The article provides an overview of studies devoted to the search for options for the optimal place of residence and its equipment for elderly and senile people. Currently, most of the older generation prefer to stay in their own house or apartment. It is shown that a home should provide not only security and stability, but also the potential for the development and realization of one’s own individuality. The emphasis on safety and the prevention of household injuries does not fully reflect the real needs of older people. Some of the most significant characteristics of a home include the condition of the home, energy efficiency, temperature control, safety, proximity to nature, good lighting and privacy. Somewhat less frequently mentioned is the need to adapt premises to age-related changes - the safety of the bathroom, the expansion of corridors and doorways, the installation of handrails, the use of non-slip flat surfaces, sound insulation and natural ventilation of the room. Russian respondents point to the importance of the convenience and beauty of a home, its safety, historicity, reflection of individuality and connection with nature. At the same time, they draw attention to the fact that often younger family members take on not only financing, but also the choice of elements of the environment of an elderly relative, taking into account the potential deterioration of his physical and psychological functioning in the future, and do not take into account his desire for autonomy and the realization of his own desires. The negative consequences of such a scenario include a decrease in the vital activity of an elderly person, loss of independence, refusal to take responsibility for one’s life, and an increased tendency towards helplessness. The need for a transition from the paradigm of compensation and protection to the paradigm of salutogenesis and development of a person of late age is pointed out.
THE EFFECT IMPACT OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ON THE SOIL RESPIRATION OF GRAY FOREST SOIL
Authors: RYUMIN M.B. , ARTEMENKO YU.V. , LOPATOVSKAYA O.G.
Published: November 2024

In a model experiment on gray forest soils of the Botanical Garden of Irkutsk (Eastern Siberia), the content of petroleum products and the intensity of microbial respiration were determined in order to further their remediation. The experiments were carried out in laboratory conditions using oil (50, 150 and 300 ml/kg) and diesel fuel (50, 150 and 300 ml/kg) as a pollutant. To purify petroleum products, the samples were washed with a Tween 80 solution at a concentration of 5 g/l, which caused a decrease in toxic substances due to the leaching of oily films from the soil surface. As a result of washing with Twin 80, the release of carbon dioxide increased, due to the partial restoration of the initial characteristics of the soil during the cleaning process.
ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ЕНЕРГОЕФЕКТИВНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ У ФОРМУВАННІ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ ПІДВИЩЕННЯ ЕНЕРГОЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ
Authors: ВАСИЛЬКІВСЬКИЙ Дмитро
Published: November 2024

This article is devoted to the study of the methodological foundations for the formation and development of methods for the rational use of energy resources. It is proved that since Ukraine occupies a leading position in terms of energy consumption, the development and implementation of energy-efficient solutions for the domestic economy is a priority. The leading world practices of energy efficiency of the economy at each stage of the life cycle are considered and analyzed, which allow identifying existing ways to build energy efficient industrial production. The author of the article concludes that the most important component of the vector of development of energy efficient production is the construction of competent strategic and operational management, the desire to create a unified technical policy common to all participants in the production process at every stage - from design to maintenance and repair. The best ways to achieve such a policy are related to the use of innovative digital models and compliance with the principles of lean management. The analysis of the described methods makes it possible to identify the existing shortcomings and problems of using these methods in the domestic industrial sector, as well as the existing ways to solve them. This will improve the approach to energy efficient production and take into account the use of energy efficient solutions at each stage of the production life cycle. It is determined that this will lead to an increase in the competitiveness of the domestic manufacturing segment in the world community. It is substantiated that legal support for energy efficiency is one of the key elements of Ukraine's national policy, which contributes to the development of the economy, increase of its competitiveness and sustainability. It is determined that the Law of Ukraine "On Energy Efficiency" is fundamental in regulating energy efficiency relations in Ukraine. It defines the rights and obligations of entities in this area, establishes key terms, sets standards for energy efficiency in various sectors of the economy, and provides for state support instruments. The legislative framework aimed at modernizing and optimizing the energy sector forms the basis for further integration into the European energy space, which will allow Ukraine to gain additional opportunities for the development and stabilization of the energy sector.
Factores comerciales que determinan la competitividad exportable de café desde Funes, Nariño
Authors: Basante Chaucanez Meily Nayeli , Eraso Bastidas Camila Alexandra
Published: November 2024

El café de Funes, Nariño, ha ganado reconocimiento por su alta calidad y diversas variedades. Por lo tanto, el objetivo del presente artículo es identificar los factores comerciales que afectan la competitividad del café de Funes. El estudio abarca un análisis integral de las condiciones de producción, los procesos innovadores, los mercados objetivo y los socios potenciales. Para ello, se utilizó un enfoque de estudio de caso, empleando técnicas mixtas cualitativas y cuantitativas. Para la recolección de datos, se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a actores clave del sector cafetero y encuestas a productores locales; los datos fueron analizados mediante un modelo de regresión múltiple, lo que permitió identificar relaciones clave entre las variables que afectan la competitividad. Los resultados señalan que, aunque Funes enfrenta desafíos como los altos costos de producción y problemas logísticos, su enfoque en la calidad y en prácticas orgánicas le otorgan una ventaja competitiva en el mercado internacional. No obstante, existe la necesidad de mejorar la infraestructura logística y fortalecer los servicios de apoyo para maximizar la competitividad exportadora.
„Mężni wojownicy... gromadźcie się pod sztandarami Napoleona Wielkiego...” Pułk Pruski w służbie napoleońskiej i Polacy
Authors: Olejniczak Andrzej
Published: November 2024

To date, only a few works have been written regarding the functioning of foreign formations in the French army, but these are mostly general studies. The service of Poles in foreign units of the Napoleonic army is one of the lesser-known research issues. Based on French archives, this article attempts to present the service of Poles in the Prussian Regiment, established by Napoleon in the autumn of 1806. However, the archival material is incomplete, and it was not possible to determine the exact number of Poles serving in this unit between 1806–1813.
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the External Ear Canal: A Case Report
Authors: Caluma Sarah Eunice , De Ramos Joanne Sebastiana
Published: November 2024

Objective: To present a rare case of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the external ear canal in a 73-year-old man, including its diagnosis and surgical management.
Methods:Design: Case ReportSetting: Tertiary Government Training HospitalPatient: One
Results: A 73-year-old man who consulted due to decreased hearing on the right ear had a 4-year history of gradually enlarging mass occupying the right external auditory canal. Wide en bloc resection of the external auditory canal mass and superficial parotidectomy with facial nerve preservation was performed with final histopathology results of adenoid cystic carcinoma.  Follow-up at 2 years has shown no signs or symptoms or recurrence.
Conclusion: Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the external ear canal is a very rare disease that can present similarly to other otologic infections. Early identification of symptoms, performance of necessary imaging, and timely biopsy are key to reducing misdiagnosis and improving the survival rate. Complete resection of the tumor with adequate margins is the recommended treatment due to its high rates for recurrence.
Olfactory Dysfunction, Dysgeusia, and Clinical Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients: An Observational Study in a Tertiary COVID Referral Center in the Philippines
Authors: Tirol Chantel Jacqueline , Fullante Philip
Published: November 2024

Objective: To describe the prevalence, onset, associated symptoms, and clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in-patients with olfactory and gustatory dysfunction at the Philippine General Hospital from March 2021 to January 2022 and determine the number of patients with olfactory dysfunction/dysgeusia who recovered or expired.
Methods: Design: Prospective Cohort StudySetting: COVID-19 Referral Hospital (Tertiary National University Hospital)Participants: COVID-19 RT-PCR positive in-patients, ages 19 and older
Results: A total of 207 patients were included. Sixty-four (64) patients reported olfactory dysfunction and 79 reported dysgeusia. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunction were observed early in the course of infection, before day 6 of illness. The average length of hospital stay was 20.36 days; those with olfactory dysfunction stayed for 17.53 days, dysgeusia for 19.92 days, and 21.09 days for those who noted neither. For those subsequently intubated, 0 had olfactory dysfunction, three reported dysgeusia, three had both and six had neither. Thirteen (13) patients in the study expired. Among them, none reported olfactory dysfunction and two had dysgeusia.
Conclusions: Our results corroborate existing literature that olfactory and gustatory dysfunction as key indicators of COVID-19 with 42.5% of participants reporting these symptoms early, often before day 6 of illness. Ninety-two percent (92%) of those affected recovered and had shorter hospital stays, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these dysfunctions for improved disease detection and outcomes.
Regression Analysis of Preoperative Chest Radiographs to Predict Intraoperative Location of Esophageal Foreign Body (Coin) in Pediatric Patients
Authors: Martinez Angelika Doreen , Roldan Fortuna Corazon
Published: November 2024

Objectives: To provide a guide to estimate the location of coins within the esophagus based on the pre-operative radiographic image among pediatric patients seen at the East Avenue Medical Center Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ORL-HNS) between January 2018 and December 2020.
Methods:
Design: Retrospective Case Series
Setting:Tertiary Government Training Hospital
Participants: The records of 99 pediatric patients aged 6 months to 13 years who were diagnosed with esophageal foreign body (coin) impaction and underwent rigid esophagoscopy from January 2018 to December 2020 were retrospectively reviewed.
Results: A predictive model was derived from the data using linear regression analysis. The model shows that we can predict the intraoperative location of coin within the esophagus if provided with the patient’s age and vertebral level of the coin on chest radiograph. Prediction values were reported for patients in three age categories (less than 3 years old, 3 to 7 years old, 8 to 13 years old), at 10 radiographic locations (C2, C4, C5, C6, C7, T1, T2, T3, T7, T8), except for these (C1, C3, T4-T6) because of lack of data. For example, the table predicts that a coin will be located 13 cm (or between 11.4cm to 14.8cm) from the central maxillary incisors (CMI) intraoperatively if the coin was located at level C6 vertebrae on chest radiograph, for patients less than 3 years old.
Conclusion:This study provides a novel guide that may serve as a practical tool for ENT surgeons to estimate the intraoperative location of coin foreign bodies in the esophagus of pediatric patients based on preoperative radiographic imaging.
A concretização de princípios na Nova Lei de Licitações e Contratos Administrativos
Authors: Coutinho Ferreira Giroto Maira
Published: November 2024

The main objective of this paper was to identify articles of the new Law on Public Procurement and Contracts that embody the principles of efficiency, effectiveness, planning, transparency, segregation of functions, legal certainty, reasonableness, proportionality and speed provided for therein, without express provision in Law no. 8.666/1993, and to provide a theoretical explanation of these principles and legal articles. The method adopted was field research, based on the premise that the new law would contain articles that would be related to the principles provided as guidelines for its application. The result of the research consisted of a group of identified articles that met that criterion and, from there, a theoretical content that highlights such a relationship, outlining a perspective on the implementation of those principles and the conditions under which public procurement in Brazil will be carried out, provided by the new law.