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Analysis of Impact of Different Distributed Generation Technologies on Harmonics and Short-Circuits in Real Low Voltage Distribution Feeder
Authors: Rahmanović Mirsad , Bosović Adnan , Musić Mustafa 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
In modern power systems, reliable electricity supply is crucial. This study analyzes the impact of small hydro power plants (SHPP) and photovoltaic (PV) systems on a low-voltage network using DigSILENT PowerFactory software tool. Results show that PV systems increase total harmonic distortion (THD), while sHPP reduces THD and significantly increases short-circuit currents during faults. These findings highlight the importance of strategic integration of distributed generation (DG) sources to maintain network quality and stability.
The Extradition of the Balts from Sweden to the USSR –Baltutlämningen – retold
Authors: Alberts Pēteris 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The tragic event when Sweden extradited the Balts to the Soviet Union (USSR) in 1946 has been discussed in numerous publications in scientific literature, belles-lettres, and fiction (P. O. Enquist: Legionärerna. En roman om baltutlämningen, 1968), and on the screen (J. Bergen-stråhle: Baltutlämningen, 1970). Sometimes, when historic events are described, deviations from facts, omissions and errors are introduced. The present aim is to summarise some of these and show their possible effects on the overall description of a historical event. Examples were obtained from a review by Kristensen and Burman (2018). The results show that while care should be taken to avoid deviations, omissions and errors, if sufficiently numerous, they may lead to a skewed interpretation of the historical event. Furthermore, the authors “argue that Enquist established a Swedish war trauma that was not self-evident in the social imagination before his novel”, and that the film “changes the focus of the trauma by downplaying the bad conscience of the Swedes”. However, these lines of thought were not followed up, and the authors did not take the opportunity to discuss what could have been a logical continuation. Namely, the possible post-factum application by Enquist of a rhetorical strategy known as playing the victim. This is when an aggressor pretends to be a victim to justify his or her own aggression. In conclusion, the present results suggest that deviations from facts, omissions, and errors may seriously distort the description of the actual event and lead to conclusions not supported by evidence.
Forecasts of Performance Indicators in the Health System Using the Arima Method
Authors: Mirescu Lucian , Popescu Liviu 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This paper presents quarterly forecasts on several performance indicators from the Romanian health system, from a county emergency hospital. Using data from the period 2010-2022, forecasts are made for the period 2023-2025 of the average duration of hospitalization, the rate of bed utilization, the index of complexity of cases, the number of cases and the average cost of hospitalization. The method used is that of the auto-regressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) applied to time series. The Dickey-Fuller test is used to check the stationarity of the time series, as well as other tests for the validation of prediction models.
Artificial intelligence prediction model for educational knowledge representation through learning performance
Authors: Ane Tanjea , Nepa Tabatshum 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Precision education derives teaching and learning opportunities by customizing predictive rules in educational methods. Innovative educational research faces new challenges and affords state-of-the-art methods to trace knowledge between the teaching and learning ecosystem. Individual intelligence can only be captured through knowledge level representation, i.e., learning performance that sheds light on learners’ knowledge and ability to apply skills after course learning in the education process. Emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) predicts future learning performance in the higher education system. This research aims to implement an AI application using a supervised learning model to predict students' learning abilities, which are developed by the end of course study. The authors examine learners' performance skills using Bloom's classifiers. This study aims to develop more innovative ways to represent learners’ knowledge level by implementing AI models in learning performance. This prediction model assists both teacher and learner in understanding learners' knowledge abilities, and this study can find out the current status of learners' knowledge.
Role of DW Akademie’s Media and Information Literacy Model in Cultivating a Media-Savvy Generation
Authors: Dadakhonov Azamjon Oltmishevich 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is one of the most important issues in today's mediatized world. Under the leadership of UNESCO, many international organizations in the world, as foreign donors, annually announce many projects and grants for the promotion and development of the field of MIL in the countries of the world. One of the main actors of this movement is DW Academy with various media and MIL projects in over 50 countries of the world. This research paper examines the role of DW Akademie's MIL model in shaping a media-savvy generation. The study examines the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of the DW Akademie's MIL model and analyzes its effectiveness in fostering media literacy skills. The research takes a multifaceted approach, incorporating case studies to assess the model's impact on different demographic groups. The paper also considers the model's alignment with global education policy and proposes recommendations for its integration into broader frameworks. By examining the DW Akademie's MIL model, this research contributes to the ongoing discourse on media literacy education and provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers. The findings offer a nuanced understanding of the model's place in cultivating a media-savvy generation capable of navigating the complexities of the information age.
Finding Pathways to Effective Learning Environments: A Systematic Review of Online Learning for First Language Spelling Education
Authors: Simbeck Katharina , Sellmeijer Nathalie , Schatz Anne , Pinkwart Niels 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Spelling and grammar are a priority in first language (L1) classrooms. Digital learning has increased significantly around the world, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the range of online learning for spelling and grammar is very large, there is still no systematic review of the effectiveness of different features and platform characteristics in this area. This systematic literature review summarizes research on online learning platforms for L1 spelling and grammar instruction. We aim to synthesize what is known about online L1 learning environments and to infer the effectiveness and quality of a platform from its design, pedagogical approaches, or technologies used. Special attention is paid to the different features that can be implemented in such platforms. 49 relevant publications were included after a two-step screening process and application of inclusion and exclusion criteria. We found that digital L1 learning platforms are often described rather than evaluated in an experimental study. However, immediate feedback, repetition of tasks, and varying levels of difficulty were described as particularly effective for learning success. While digital learning platforms are widely used, adaptive or machine learning based methods were rarely found. The review suggests future work in adaptive learning environments for L1 learners and the integration of experimental studies.
Shattered Dream of Purism: Sociolinguistic Dynamics of the Emerging Hybrid Social Media Language in Sri Lanka
Authors: Dassanayake Noel 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
The rapid digitization of communication in the last decade, especially in social networking spaces, has contributed to radical changes in the virtual language environment in Sri Lanka. It has not only reshaped the way individuals communicate, but has also fueled the emergence of new linguistic trends that reflect the dynamic nature of language in the contemporary virtual landscape. The present study seeks to explore the prospects of a pure language ideology in Sri Lanka with special reference to the use of Sinhala and English in the virtual space. The study used a corpus of memes extracted from social media and analyzed them from a sociolinguistic standpoint using Critical Discourse Analysis. The results show that social media have created a safe space for less competent language users to interact within their linguistic capacity. The adaptation of words and the invention of neologisms have occurred due to the unavailability of terms in users' L1 or L2, as well as to avoid taboos or prohibitions. Given the rapid evolution of communication technology, added to the dynamic changes that have already occurred within languages, aspirations to linguistic purism have become unrealistic optimism.
AI Literacy and Adaptive Learning in Moroccan Education: Advancing Critical Thinking and Personalized Learning
Authors: Ismaili Yassine 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This research examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can be effectively integrated into education. It focuses on the skills and strategies that students and educators need to be successful. The study takes a qualitative approach. It includes discussions with students and faculty at a Moroccan University of Interdisciplinary Studies and a review of the relevant literature. The findings show that AI has great potential to enhance learning and critical thinking. However, there is a clear need for structured training and strong institutional support to build AI literacy. The study suggests that educational institutions should take a comprehensive approach to integrating AI. This includes creating training programs, integrating AI into the curriculum, and encouraging collaboration on AI-related projects. These steps can help prepare students for a future in which AI plays an important role in their careers. This research adds to the ongoing conversation about AI in education. It also offers practical ideas for improving teaching and learning with technology.
The Translation of Diminutives in Miron Białoszewski’s “A Memoir of the Warsaw Uprising.” A Cognitive Analysis
Authors: Prażmo Ewelina , Kowalewski Hubert 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
In this paper we investigate the diminutives in Miron Białoszewski’s Pamiętnik z powstania warszawskiego and how they are rendered in the English translation by Madeline G. Levine – A Memoir of the Warsaw Uprising. We adopt the semantic account of the category of the diminutive proposed by John Taylor (1989), which treats meanings of the diminutive as a radial network of interrelated senses. In Pamiętnik…, the diminutive seems to be used most commonly in the descriptions of highly stressful and dangerous events, possibly to make those experiences less frightening (the meaning of low intensity and low quality) and more manageable (the literal meaning of smallness). At times it seems to help re-interpret a bad experience, or rather to mitigate the subjectively experienced impact of a negative event. The proliferation of diminutives is made possible by the productivity of the morphology of the Polish language and by Białoszewski’s linguistic creativity. In the English version, the translator employs compensatory strategies to address linguistic nuances, but often omits the diminutive altogether. This work aims to investigate the effect the diminutive has on the construal of the analysed texts and to highlight the problems it poses for translation from Polish to English.
EDUCACIÓN EMOCIONAL-AFECTIVO-SEXUAL HACIA EL COLECTIVO ESTUDIANTIL MUSULMÁN EN ESPAÑA
Authors: GALCERÁN CONDE LAIA 
Published: December 2024

Este documento pone en relevancia la importancia de una correcta educación emocional-afectivo-sexual para el desarrollo integral de las personas, especialmente en el periodo de la adolescencia. Del mismo modo, se hace énfasis en el colectivo musulmán, cuya religión y cultura juegan un papel muy importante en la educación y crecimiento personal de los jóvenes, mediante un recorrido sobre sus creencias acerca de este tipo de formación, así como por los rasgos distintivos y personales del islam.
Por otra parte, se ha construido un programa completo y actualizado, adaptado a las características de las nuevas aulas inclusivas, dirigido a dar a conocer y trabajar la educación emocional-afectivo-sexual y la multiculturalidad. Cuenta con una serie de apartados en los que, entre otros, se reflejan los contenidos conceptuales que se van a trabajar, las actividades que se van a hacer con el alumnado, así como el cronograma con el horario de desarrollo del proyecto. Del mismo modo, se basa en una serie de metodologías innovadoras (aprendizaje basado en problemas, aprendizaje basado en pensamiento o Thinking Based Learning y aprendizaje cooperativo), las cuales son empleadas para favorecer el desenvolvimiento del grupo, el trabajo en equipo y el pensamiento crítico, así como para la consecución de los objetivos de las actividades. También, se presenta una evaluación a través de las técnicas de observación, medición y autoevaluación, empleando para ello una serie de cuestionarios y rúbricas.
Para finalizar, se demostrará que este tipo de formaciones benefician al desarrollo integral de las personas (sobre todo en niños y adolescentes), favoreciendo, entre otras cosas, al desarrollo de una buena salud mental, una buena calidad de vida, bienestar general y mejora en el ámbito académico y social.
Syphilis renaissance: Truth or mirage. Analysis of syphilis trends and possible factors from a tertiary care centre in North India
Authors: Baskaran Narayanan , Kumaran Muthu Sendhil , Narang Tarun , Handa Sanjeev 
Published: December 2024

Background
Syphilis has shown a recent resurgence globally, including in India. However, inconsistency in the data and diagnostic criteria used, especially in India and developing countries, hinders ideal understanding. Factors responsible for this surge need to be explored.

Objectives
This study aimed to assess the trends and describe the clinicodemographic characteristics of syphilis cases seen in a tertiary care health centre from Northern India.

Methods
This is a retrospective chart review of syphilis patients registered in our sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic spanning 13 years from January 2011 to December 2023. Complete demographic details, sexual history, clinical examination and laboratory investigations of all syphilis cases, including associated STIs, were retrieved.

Results
The retrospective analysis included 2000 records, of which 324 were confirmed syphilis cases (16.2% of total STI cases). Patients’ mean age was 30.9 ± 9.9 years, of which 80.9% were male and 64.2% were married. Education level varied, with professionals comprising 22.2% of the total cohort. Premarital and extramarital exposure were present in 35.8% and 32.7% patients, respectively; over half (56.8%) reported multiple partners and 13% were homosexual. There was an initial plateau in the number of confirmed syphilis attending the clinic (2011–2019), a decrease during 2020–2021 due to COVID and significant increase from 2022 onwards. Latent syphilis was the most common (66.7%), followed by secondary (18.8%) and primary (8.9%). In all, 36.1% of syphilis patients had associated STIs, with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection being the most prevalent (25.0%).

Limitation
Retrospective nature of the study is major limitation. Rising trend needs validation with population-based studies to establish if the rise is true or a shadow phenomenon.

Conclusion
A resurgence of syphilis cases has appeared in the past two years, with latent syphilis contributing to the majority of cases. Possible factors for the surge include changing sexual behaviour, including male having sex with male (MSM), early adolescent sexual exposure, increased screening for latent syphilis, increased healthcare accessibility post-COVID-19 pandemic, and HIV co-infection.
Investigation of the use of gabapentinoid drugs in pain management
Authors: Yılmaz Ebru , Güler Duygu , Toluk Özlem 
Published: December 2024

Objectives:
This study aimed to investigate the kind of painful conditions and preferred drug doses for which gabapentinoids were used for pain management for the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

Materials and Methods:
The study included 364 patients over the age of 18 who applied to the physical therapy and rehabilitation outpatient clinic with complaints of musculoskeletal and nervous system pain. Demographic characteristics of the patients including age, gender, body mass index, smoking, disease diagnoses, preferred gabapentinoid drug, and dosage were recorded. Moreover, the estimation of the severity of pain by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) before and 6 months after the treatments was collected from medical records.

Results:
The mean age of the patients was 59.54 ± 11.59 years and 82.1% were female and 17.9% were male. The diseases preferred for drug use were lumbar disc herniation (39.3%), cervical disc herniation (13.7%), spondylolisthesis (11.3%), diabetic neuropathy (11%), frozen shoulder (10.7%), gonarthrosis (10.4%), psoriatic arthritis (8.5%), spondylosis (8%), fibromyalgia (4.9%), carpal tunnel syndrome (4.7%), complex regional pain syndrome (2.7%), restless leg syndrome (1.1%), coxarthrosis (0.8%), postherpetic neuralgia (0.8%), and hemiplegia (0.5%), respectively. There was significant female gender superiority in both pregabalin and gabapentin groups (P < 0.001). In whole chronic pain conditions, the VAS scores before and after 6 months of treatment were significantly reduced in both groups, except for restless legs syndrome (P = 0.066). According to the results of the study, it was determined that the indication for gabapentinoid use was mainly related to neuropathic pain and gabapentinoid doses were below the recommended amounts.

Conclusion:
Originally developed as anticonvulsants, gabapentin, and pregabalin are increasingly used in the treatment of various types of pain, including neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain. Although they raise concerns about addiction, it should not be overlooked that gabapentinoids are useful in the treatment of chronic painful conditions when used in the correct indications and doses.
Efficacy of botulinum toxin type A injections in improving hypertrophic scarring and keloid formation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Mortada Hatan , Alowais Fahad Abdullah , Alassaf Hala , Al Jabbar Imtinan , Albalawi Ibrahim Abdullah S. , Alshomer Feras , Alawirdhi Bassam 
Published: December 2024

Introduction:
This article aims to provide a systematic review of the use of botulinum toxin type A (BTA) in the prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids. These types of scars pose significant challenges in clinical practice, and alternative treatment approaches are being explored. BTA has shown promise in its potential to modulate scar formation and improve outcomes.

Material and Methods:
Following the guidelines set forth by the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, a thorough examination of the available literature was conducted, encompassing the period from the inception of relevant databases until September 2023. The electronic databases utilized for this review included CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and EMBASE.

Results:
Our review evaluated 1001 articles, ultimately including 12 randomized controlled trials that fulfilled our inclusion criteria. The visual analog scale (VAS) scores revealed a significant improvement in the cosmetic outcomes for the BTA group (mean difference [MD] 1.03, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.01–2.05, P < 0.0001). Similarly, the vancouver scar scale (VSS) scores indicated superior scar quality in the BTA group (MD = −1.18, 95% CI −1.94 to −0.42, P = 0.001). Adverse events were minimal and included instances such as mild eyelid drooping and the development of an abscess requiring surgical intervention.

Conclusion:
Our systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that BTA significantly improves hypertrophic scars and keloids, as shown by better VAS and VSS scores. Adverse events were minimal. Further large-scale studies are needed for validation.
Dermoscopy as a novel tool to examine and assess treatment response of acne scars: A pilot study in an Indian population
Authors: Sharma Rashmi , Khunger Niti , Poddar Shreya 
Published: December 2024

Objectives:
Acne scars are common and have limited methods of evaluation. They occur due to decreased collagen (atrophic, rolling, icepick, boxcar, and linear) or increased collagen (hypertrophic and keloidal). There are very few studies concerning the evaluation and treatment methodology of acne scars by dermoscopy. The primary aim of the study was to observe the dermoscopic features of different types of acne scars. The secondary aim was to evaluate the role of dermoscopy in the assessment of response to treatment.

Material and Methods:
Thirty consenting patients with post-acne scars were enrolled for the study in a tertiary care dermatology center. Detailed history and clinical examination data were recorded followed by dermoscopic evaluation at presentation. Consequently, the standard treatment modality was chosen depending on the type of acne scars, and the procedure was done at monthly intervals. Dermoscopy was repeated at a frequency of 6 months. Concurrently, histopathological evaluation for collagen and elastin was performed in a case of deep atrophic scar.

Result:
Initial dermoscopy showed a poorly defined pseudo reticular network on the face and diffuse pigmentation interrupted by adnexal openings. Ice pick scars appeared as comedo-like openings along with an accentuated perifollicular pigmented network and vascular structures. Rolling scars showed valley-like areas with sloping edges and a marginal rim of pigmentation. Boxcar scars had characteristic cup-shaped depressions with a hyperpigmented rim and dilution of central pigmentation. On sequential dermoscopy following treatment, a decrease in perifollicular pigmentation, and a granular pigment network was seen. There was considerable curtailment of size and depth of acne scars. Further, an increase in the hair follicle density was observed following treatment. Scars of shorter duration showed better response compared to scars of longer duration. In histopathology, increased collagen deposition and early elastogenesis were observed.

Conclusion:
Treatment is more effective in cases of acne scars of shorter duration. Dermoscopy may be a valuable tool in the assessment of acne scars and their response to treatment.