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Home-based supportive care in advanced cancer: systematic review
Authors: Hwang In Young , Woo Go-Un , Lee Sun Young , Yoo Shin Hye , Kim Kyae Hyung , Kim Min-Sun , Shin Jeongmi , Jeong Hye Jin , Jang Min Seol , Baek Sun Kyung , Jung Eun Hee , Lee Dong-Wook , Cho Belong 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesThis study systematically reviewed the literature on the effect of home-based supportive care (HbSC) programmes on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with advanced cancer.MethodsThe research question ‘Do home-based supportive care programmes for patients with advanced cancer improve their QoL?’ was addressed. After registering the plan with PROSPERO (CRD42022341237), literature published from 1 January 1990 to 30 May 2023 was searched on PubMed, Embase, Cochrane database, CINAHL and Web of Science, and reviewed for inclusion based on predefined criteria. This review only included trial studies published in English.ResultsOf 5,276 articles identified, 17 studies were judged suitable for inclusion in this review. The components of HbSC programmes included home visits, patient and caregiver education, home nursing, psychotherapy, exercise, telephone consultation, and multidisciplinary team meetings. Nine studies reported improvements in QoL, including social functioning, emotional functioning, and subjective QoL.ConclusionHbSC programmes appear to enable the improvement of the QoL of patients with advanced cancer. The area of QoL that shows improvement could vary depending on the HbSC components. More studies that address HbSC programmes are needed to select patients at the proper time and provide suitable programmes for patients to benefit most.
Conservative treatment of Ameloblastoma: report of 2 cases and review of the literature
Authors: Rios Esposito Nicolas , Moreno Ferrer Francisco Alonso , Romo Sanhueza Luis 
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Ameloblastomas correspond to one of the most prevalent odontogenic tumors in developing countries, they are mainly located in the mandible, and their treatment has been widely discussed over the years, using radical or conservative treatments depending on different variables. Clinical case: We present two cases of patients with Ameloblastoma who underwent conservative treatment without the use of adjuvant therapy, obtaining satisfactory results evaluated in the medium term. Discussion: Due to a possible recurrence with conservative treatment, radical management has been suggested, however, the choice of treatment should be based on a series of clinical, histological and radiographic characteristics.
Introducción: Los Ameloblastomas corresponden a uno de los tumores odontogénicos más prevalentes en los países en desarrollo, se ubican principalmente en la mandíbula, y su tratamiento ha sido ampliamente discutido a lo largo de los años, utilizando tratamientos radicales o conservadores dependiendo de distintas variables. Caso clínico: Se presentan dos casos de pacientes con un Ameloblastoma a quienes se les realizó tratamiento conservador sin uso de terapia coadyuvante, obteniendo resultados satisfactorios evaluados a mediano plazo. Discusión: Debido a una posible recurrencia con un tratamiento conservador, se ha sugerido manejo radical, sin embargo, la elección de tratamiento debe ser en base a una serie de características clínicas, histológicas y radiográficas.
The Slavonic Solunskaja Legenda (“The Legend of Thessalonica”) and Its Syriac Original
Authors: Lourié Basil 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The Slavonic eschatological apocryphon Solunskaja Legenda (“The Legend of Thessalonica”) is a direct translation from Syriac. The archetype of the extant recensions is datable to 893–972. It was created, in the First Bulgarian Empire, on the base of an earlier Slavonic text that did not mention the Bulgarians. The Sitz im Leben of the original Syriac recension and its Slavonic translation is a Syrian monothelete colony in North Macedonia (then, a part of Byzantium) between 752/754 and 839/842. The legend echoed events related to a successful Syriac monothelete mission to a slavinia (Slavic enclave headed by an autonomous prince) in the region of Thessalonica in the 670s or 680s. The legend describes the creation of the first Slavonic alphabet, and it uses specific terminology for writing tools. In its Slavonic translation, this terminology was transliterated instead of being translated. It can be assumed that the translator wanted to introduce new terms into the Slavonic language in this way.
Grotius’s Contribution to the Law of Secured Credit
Authors: van Hoof Vincent J. M. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Over the centuries, Grotius’s writings on onderzetting (rights of hypothec) have been widely cited, particularly in the Netherlands and South Africa. This article investigates the originality and lasting impact of Grotius’s contributions to this field. The article follows the layout of the chapter on hypothecs of Grotius’s Inleiding tot de Hollandsche Rechts-geleertheyd. It examines Grotius’s translation of hypotheca as onderzetting, the structure of his Inleiding, the distinctions between various kinds of hypothec, and contemporary requirements for the creation of hypothecs. It then explores the right to follow encumbered assets into the hands of third parties and analyses the enforcement of hypothecs, priority issues in cases of competing hypothecs, and reflects on Grotius’s influence on Dutch security rights. In summary, although Grotius’s insights were largely derivative, often echoing interpretations of earlier scholars, they illustrate Grotius’s deep understanding of the influence of Germanic and Roman law on Roman-Dutch security rights. Grotius had a lasting impact on legal scholarship and practice because he was the first to provide a scholarly systematization of Roman-Dutch law within the framework of Justinian’s Institutes and firmly placed the rights of hypothec in the book on property rights of his Inleiding.
Grotius and Insolvency
Authors: den Hollander Maurits 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This article considers Hugo Grotius’s ideas on a specific topic of commercial law, analysing his position and potential contributions to early modern Dutch insolvency legislation. It might be questioned how ‘Hollandic’ Grotius’s interpretations of legal solutions for insolvency as presented in the Inleidinge tot de Hollandsche Rechts-Geleerdheid actually were. Grotius’s treatment of cessie van goede is relatively strict, whereas compositions are hardly mentioned. A rather different image rises from his later work. Here, Grotius displays a more radical view, in specific cases allowing the sovereign to interfere in private property rights and to restructure debts for the common good. It is an intriguing question if and to what extent these ideas can be related to contemporary Dutch insolvency practices.
Islamic Radical Political Thought and the Struggle for a Righteous Society: Sayyid Quṭb’s Al-ʿadāla al-iǧtimāʿiyya fīʾl-Islām (Social Justice in Islam)
Authors: Manduchi Patrizia 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This article aims to investigate if and how Sayyid Quṭb’s social insights can be considered an example of radical political thought – not in an Islamic sense, but as one of the “counter-hegemonic articulations” within the Egyptian political debate in the 1940s and 1950s. The essay also wants to re-discuss the widespread belief that Qutb’s intellectual production underwent a clear transition in two distinct periods of his life. In fact, Quṭb’s political thought is generally described (especially by those who only consider him as the mentor of international jihadism) as initially characterized by a phase of nationalistic commitment and later by his “changeover” to extremist, fanatical and violent Islamism. To underline how this transition was in fact far more nuanced and gradual, I will focus on Quṭb’s essay Al-ʿadāla al-iǧtimāʿiyya fīʾl-Islām (1949), its particular editorial history and its enormous resonance among Egyptian intellectuals.
Preparation of high temperature resistant polycarbonate via ionic liquid activation of bisphenol fluorene under mild conditions
Authors: Gao Huanhuan , Zhang Xiaozhou , Jian Xigao , Wang Jinyan 
Published: December 2023

In this study, the melt polycondensation reaction of 9,9’- bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)fluoride (BHPF) and diphenyl carbonate (DPC) was catalyzed using three ionic liquids (ILs) and a conventional alkali metal as catalysts. The optimal IL catalysts were determined to be [BMmim][BF4] ionic liquid catalysts, and the catalytic mechanism was investigated. Furthermore, the optimum process conditions were identified: the optimal amount of [BMmim][BF4] was 0.05 mol% based on DPC, the polycondensation temperature was set at 200°C for a duration of 3 h, followed by polymerization at 280°C for another 3 h. As a result, the Mn value of poly(9,9-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) carbonate) (PFC) reached up to 41387 g/mol with a glass transition temperature band of approximately 254°C and Td-5% value of around 436°C.
Ten-Year Minimum Follow-up Study of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion in Young vs Old Patients
Authors: Scheurer Fabrice , Zimmermann Stefan M. , Fischer Philipp , Wirth Stephan H. , Beeler Silvan , Viehöfer Arnd F. 
Published: December 2023

Background: Painful degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP I), or hallux rigidus, mainly occurs in later stages of life. For end-stage hallux rigidus, MTP I arthrodesis is considered the gold standard. As young and active patients are affected considerably less frequently, it currently remains unclear, whether they benefit to the same extent. We hypothesized that MTP I arthrodesis in younger patients would lead to an inferior outcome with decreased rates of overall with lower rates of patient postoperative pain and function compared to an older cohort. Methods: All patients aged <50 years who underwent MTP I arthrodesis at our institution between 1995 and 2012 were included in this study. This group was then matched and compared with a group of patients aged >60 years. Minimum follow-up was 10 years. Outcome measures were Tegner activity score (TAS), a “Virtual Tegner activity score” (VTAS), the visual analog scale (VAS), and the Foot Function index (FFI). Results: Sixty-one MTP I fusions (n = 28 young, n = 33 old) in 46 patients were included in our study at an average of 14 years after surgery. Younger patients experienced significantly more pain relief as reflected by changes in VAS and FFI Pain subscale scores. No difference in functional outcomes was found with change in the FFI function subscale or in the ability to have desired functional outcomes using the ratio of TAS to VTAS. Revision rate did not differ between the two groups apart from hardware removal, which was significantly more likely in the younger group. Conclusion: In patients below the age of 50 years with end-stage DJD of the first metatarsal joint, MTP I arthrodesis not only yielded highly satisfactory postoperative results at least equal outcome compared to an older cohort of patients aged >60 years at an average 14 years’ follow-up. Based on these findings, we consider first metatarsal joint fusion even for young patients is a valid option to treat end-stage hallux rigidus. Level of Evidence: Level III, a case-control study.
Healthcare Workers’ Adherence and Attitudes Toward the Adherence to COVID-19 Precautionary Guidelines Post-Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Authors: Abu-Alhaija Dania M. , Gillespie Gordon Lee 
Published: December 2023

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) have shown increased adherence to infection control practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is a need to assess their adherence to and attitude toward COVID-19 guidelines after being vaccinated. The purpose of this pilot study is to assess the adherence to and attitudes toward the adherence to COVID-19 guidelines among HCWs who have been vaccinated. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional design was employed. One hundred and eight participants were recruited via email from a medical center in the Midwest United States. The participants completed online surveys measuring the level of adherence to and attitudes toward the adherence to COVID-19 guidelines. The response rate was 5.4%. Findings: Most participants were female (73.1%) and white (82.4%). The participants adhered to COVID-19 guidelines 79.7% of the time. The most frequently followed guidelines were performing hand hygiene, wearing a respirator or well-fitting mask in areas where patients may be present, and wearing eye protection when entering the room for a patient with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection. The least performed precautions were performing COVID-19 testing after exposure to a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case and maintaining social distancing. There was a significant decrease in the perceived importance of adherence to COVID-19 precautions post-vaccination ( p <.001, 95% CI [−0.78, −0.35]). Conclusions: The increased perception of safety after receiving COVID-19 vaccination may negatively influence HCWs’ adherence to COVID-19 precautionary guidelines. Continuous education and monitoring of HCWs’ safety practices are important to influence HCWs’ attitudes to adhere to COVID-19 precautions, particularly after vaccination.
Inositol - why should it be in the spotlight for women in a reproductive age?
Authors: Tomaszuk Sebastian , Wąsik Karolina , Wojtuś Magda 
Published: December 2023

Introduction and purpose: Inositol exists in the form of nine isomers, two of which are dominant - myo-inositol (MI) and D-chiro-inositol (DCI). It is a naturally occuring sugar involved in many biological pathways. Due to its insulin-sensitizing, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, inositol has been suggested as a novel treatment agent in prevention and treatment of reproductive disorders. The paper presents currently available data regarding the impact of oral supplementation of inositol for fertility of women and men, reproductive outcomes among subfertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and its effectiveness on preventing and treating gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Material and methods of research: The search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholarship databases available to November 2023.
Results: Although the evidence is still insufficient, it is suggested that inositol may be beneficial for subfertile women, also those undergoing assisted reproductive techniques and in vitro fertilization. Moreover inositol can positively influence sperm quality. Myoinositol supplementation was also effective and safe for pregnant women with GDM and their children. In these women lower HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment – Insulin Resistance) and reduction of fetal macrosomia were observed. Myoinositol also seems to be favorable for overweight or obese women in GDM prevention and treatment. Current findings indicate the positive impact for hormonal changes and restoration in menstrual cyclicity in women with PCOS, improving reproductive disorders in these patients.
Conclusions: Overall, although findings are encouraging, further trials for this promising intervention are still required to support oral supplementation of inositol.
Innovations in the systemic treatment of medullary thyroid cancer with kinase inhibitors
Authors: Lipczyńska Wiktoria , Jasiura Adam , Kasprzak Hubert , Justyńska Agata , Krafzik Hanna , Warchoł Konrad , Stępień Przemysław , Niedobylski Sylwiusz 
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Medullary thyroid carcinoma is a primary thyroid neoplasm originating from thyroid C cells. It can be familial or sporadic. The familial form is associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndrome types 2A and 2B and is caused by a mutation in the RET gene, which encodes a tyrosine kinase receptor. Treatment of medullary thyroid cancer is mainly based on surgical resection of the thyroid gland, usually a total thyroidectomy. It can be followed-up by a chemotherapy, which has limited efficacy. Hence, there is a growing interest in new molecular therapies, such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors, which include vandetanib, cabozantinib, selpercatinib, pralsetinib, sorafenib and lenvatinib.
Objective: The review and presentation of the current state of knowledge on the systemic treatment of medullary thyroid cancer with kinase inhibitors.
Material and methods: Literature review based on available sources from PubMed database and Google Scholar.
Conclusions: Though systemic treatment options for medullary thyroid cancer continue to improve, patients with advanced neoplasms still have limited therapeutic options. Hence, further development of targeted treatment with kinase inhibitors, particularly those selective for the RET receptor is crucial. Molecular studies of mutations and signaling pathways involved in the oncopathogenesis of medullary thyroid cancer could contribute to the discovery of new therapeutic mechanisms, and drugs that target them, could potentially further improve disease progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS).
Eastern European perspective on Security Studies. Lessons from Poland
Authors: Gierszewski Janusz , Tomaszewski Patryk , Siemiątkowski Piotr 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesThe aim of the article is to determine the directions of research conducted in the field of security, and realized by the most frequently cited (according to popular bibliometric databases) scholars. On this basis, the frequency of selection of research areas of Polish scientists dealing with issues in the field of security was determined.Material and methodsThe text presents the author's conclusions from a cross-sectional analysis of Scopus and Google Scholar databases of the most frequently cited authors. The selection of sources was based on several citation indices. Foreign publications were selected in the field of social science on the basis of citations from the internationally recognized and prestigious Scopus database . The analysis refers to the years 2015-2020, as this is the period in which the scientific discipline took shape.ResultsPolish research, despite raising often important from the point of view of world security problems, is not very noticed in the world. There are several reasons for this. First of all, until recently, it was published mainly in Polish. Secondly, local scientific periodicals or multi-author monographs were usually chosen as the place of publication.ConclusionsThe Polish literature is dominated by topics related to internal security, such as: public and general security (crisis management), social security, cultural security, etc. Another theme is terrorism (along with its varieties), which is replaced by other problems, such as: the aging of society, the relationship between security and development, or the problems of migration. They mostly refer to regional or even local problems.
Labour incomes and economic activity in Poland
Authors: Koronowski Adam 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesThe purpose of the paper is to examine the impact of labour incomes on economic activity and growth in Poland.Material and methodsThe thesis of the paper is rooted in the hypothesis of underconsumption and it claims that a proportion of labour incomes to the domestic product exerts an influence on the structure and the value of the aggregate demand and thus it eventually has an effect on economic activity. Empirical analysis provided refers to macroeconomic data for the period 2010-2019.ResultsThe results support the thesis; relatively low growth of labour incomes is followed by low rates of economic growth and investment and higher rates of unemployment.ConclusionsThe analysis of changes in real production per employee, real wages, the rate of unemployment, the rate of GDP growth and changes in households’ consumption spending strongly support the claim that low wages at least periodically stand behind a demand constraint in the Polish economy and that they impair economic results.
Information and modern technologies as an asymmetric threat to state security. Philosophical perspective.
Authors: Warchał Arnold , Piotrkowski Kazimierz 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesRapid evolution and progress in computer sciences present new determinants for informational technologies. The universal knowledge based on Mathematics and Computer science exploring processes in information dissemination, should be persistently analyzed. Its focus on practical applicability presents various problems and new possibilities for the field of Security Studies, adding new categories to its research interests, that should be constantly defined and redefined. And what is the objective of the article.Material and methodsThe descriptive methodology used in the article is limited to a presentation of philosophical categories, as it allows for defining of chosen problems that correspond, upon analysis, to asymmetric threats mounting from IT evolution.ResultsThe predicaments of technological evolution in view o the categories arising through philosophical focus, presented here by authors and as applied in Security studies, point to definitions and associated categories of potential dangers that IT progress may entail. Hence, the presentation of three categories analyzed – information, communication, asymmetric threat, and the following analysis of categories of threats with asymmetric values, as a potential nuisance and danger to state security, related to those categories.ConclusionsAnd as is concluded, the new developments, as discussed in the article, present challenges for state security and are presently evolving. Hence, those should be constantly categorized and associated with security predicaments – active and potential.
Communication competence of future early childhood teachers -
a report on a study in Poland
Authors: Sosnowska-Bielicz Ewa , Sala-Suszyńska Justyna 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesCommunication competence of future early childhood teachers - a report on a study in polandMaterial and methodsThe research was based on a quantitative paradigm. To determine the level of communication competence we used the Self-assessment of Communication Competence Scale (SPCC), stress was examined with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and dispositional optimism was tested with the Life Orientation Test (LOT-R).ResultsThe analyses showed that prospective early childhood teachers obtained average scores in communication competence. At the same time, they reported high levels of stress and low levels of dispositional optimism. In addition, stress levels correlated negatively with all dimensions of communication competence, meaning that the higher the stress level, the lower the level of communication competence in all the measured dimensions. In contrast, dispositional optimism correlated positively with all dimensions of communication competence, indicating that all dimensions of communication competence increased as dispositional optimism increased.ConclusionsBased on the analyses, we suggest enriching education programs for early childhood teachers with issues related to communication competence, coping with public speaking, and preventive activities related to stress management.