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Assessment of Selected Municipalities’ Performance of Citizen-Centric Investment Planning, and Support for Youth Programming in Kosovo
Authors: Hajdari-Hajra Florentina , Binaku Artan 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
This paper aims to assess selected municipalities’ performance of citizen-centric investment planning, governance and transparency, financial management, and support for youth programming in Kosovo. In completing this assessment, the Municipal Performance Management System of the Ministry of Local Government Administration (MLGA) in Kosovo was utilized. Selected municipalities are based on the Municipal Performance Report of 2019. Eight from Albanian majority municipalities in the top ranking, and two municipalities with higher scores from minority municipalities. The paper aims to highlight three critical local government issues in ten selected municipalities: 1) The way of governing municipalities assessed according to the applicable legislation and 2) The provision of services in terms of quantity and quality, when possible and 3) Youth-oriented capacity building for municipal staff for better youth services (Ministry of Local Government Administration, 2019). The paper will produce findings on capacity building needs and support needed on youth and citizen-centric investment and capacity building needs. A non-exhaustive list of needed capacities is produced, while the findings from the evaluation will be used to develop a capacity-building manual for municipal staff on youth-oriented municipal services.
Imaginación, subjetividad y compromiso: Sartre y las potencias de la ficción
Authors: Quepons Ramírez Ignacio 
Published: January 2022

Con base en una sistematización general de la fenomenología de lo imaginario de Sartre, el artículo propone las pautas para la reconstrucción de un concepto de ficción con base en las premisas de la filosofía de Sartre. Con ello, es posible aclarar la relación entre ficción y subjetividad y, por otro lado, sugerir una reflexión en torno a las potencias de la ficción que permita elucidar el sentido en el que puede comprenderse la noción sartreana de compromiso. En la primera parte, se presenta el papel de la imaginación y lo imaginario en los estudios literarios de Sartre. En la segunda parte, se presenta un esquema sobre la dialéctica de la reflexión y el papel de lo imaginario en la configuración de la subjetividad. Finalmente, y con base en la argumentación anterior, se plantea una interpretación fenomenológica del ensayo ¿Qué es literatura?, para sugerir inmediatamente después cómo la interpretación materialista de lo imaginario, sugerida por Sartre al final de sus días, se refiere a un concepto de ficción que se encuentra implícito en sus estudios literarios.Imagination, subjectivity and commiment: Sartre and the fiction potencysAbstractDeparting from a general systematization of Sartre’s phenomenology of the imaginary, the article proposes guidelines for the reconstruction of a concept of fiction based on the premises of Sartre’s philosophy. With this, it is possible to clarify the relationship between fiction and subjectivity and, on the other hand, to suggest a reflection on the powers of fiction that allows us to elucidate the sense in which Sartre’s notion of commitment can be understood. The first part presents the role of the imagination and the imaginary in Sartre’s literary studies. The second part presents an outline of the dialectic of reflection and the role of the imaginary in the configuration of subjectivity. Finally, and based on the previous argumentation, a phenomenological interpretation of the essay What is Literature?, is proposed in order to suggest immediately afterwards how the materialist interpretation of the imaginary, suggested by Sartre at the end of his days, refers to a concept of fiction that is implicit in his literary studies. Enviado a dictamen: 10 de noviembre de 2021Aceptación: 29 de noviembre 2021
“Parte del ayre”: el concepto del pneuma y el beso erótico
Authors: Sol Mora Pablo 
Published: January 2022

El concepto del pneuma –“aire”, “aliento”– aparece ya en la filosofía presocrática y posteriormente en el corpus hippocraticum y las obras de Platón y Aristóteles. Es un término filosófico y médico que tiene que ver con la materia que constituye el universo y el proceso de respiración. Después, pasa al pensamiento paulino y da pie al pneuma cristiano. En tanto el beso, desde la Antigüedad, se consideró un intercambio de alientos, el concepto del pneuma está estrechamente relacionado con él. Este artículo rastrea su historia desde sus orígenes clásicos hasta el Renacimiento y muestra cómo se volvió un elemento indispensable en la representación del beso. “Parte del ayre”: The Concept of Pneuma and the Erotic KissAbstractThe concept of pneuma –“air”, “breath”– appears in the Presocratic philosophy and later in the corpus hippocraticum and the works of Plato and Aristotle. It is a philosphical and medical term related to the origins of the universe and the process of breathing. Afterwards, saint Paul elaborates on it and gives birth to the Christian pneuma. Since Antiquity, the kiss was considered to be an exchange of breaths. This paper traces pneuma’s history from its classical origins to the Renaissance and shows how it became key in kisses in literature. Enviado a dictamen: 10 de noviembre 2021Aceptación: 24 de noviembre 2021
Carlos Fuentes y los horizontes de la traducción literaria
Authors: Ahumada Aguirre Javier 
Published: January 2022

Norma Angélica Cuevas Velasco y Ricardo Corzo Ramírez (Eds. y Coords.). (2020). Carlos Fuentes y los horizontes de la traducción literaria. 314 pp. ISBN UV: 978-607-502-860-6 y Colsan: 978-607-8666-72-0. Xalapa: Universidad Veracruzana/El colegio de San Luis. Un mito fundacional del Antiguo Testamento, el de la torre de Babel, explica el origen de la variedad lingüística del hombre como un escarmiento divino, cuyo objetivo era imposibilitar la comprensión mutua de las tribus humanas y dispersarlas por la tierra.
FORMING PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPIL’S EDUCATIONAL AND COGNITIVE ACTIVITY WHILE WORKING WITH DIGITAL INFORMATION
Authors: SHYSHAK ANDRIANA 
Published: January 2022

The relevance of the research topic is due to the fact that educational and cognitive activities of pupils are formed in the primary school years. A pupil learns the system of competencies gradually, which influences the development of his cognitive mental processes. Taking into consideration the fact that the field of education is in the stage of digitalization, pupils of primary school work with digital information during the educational process. The work with digital data itself is a means of forming educational and cognitive activities of junior pupils. The purpose of the article is to specify the essence of the concepts “educational and cognitive activity” and “digital information”; investigate the features of the formation of educational and cognitive activities of pupils of primary school while working with digital information.
In the article educational-cognitive activity is substantiated as activity which is directed on mastering a system of competencies. Therefore development of its cognitive mental processes is carried out. Being a complex category, its components are the educational and cognitive activities of a learner. One of the means of forming educational and cognitive activities of pupils of primary school are work with digital information. It is specified that digital information is information, the creation, storage, transmission and processing of which is carried out by means of information and communication technologies. In the context of digitalization of primary education, the specifics of the gradual acquisition of knowledge, skills, abilities and experience of cognition by the pupils of primary school while working with digital information are outlined: perception, comprehension and understanding, generalization, consolidation and application. The characteristic features of cognitive activity of primary school pupils (sensation, perception, memory, thinking, attention, imagination and speech) were analyzed through the prism of their work with digital information, which are caused by the specific form of educational material and the age characteristics of pupils of primary school. It is determined that motivation is the basis for the formation of educational and cognitive activities of pupils of primary school while working with digital materials; the motives of educational and cognitive activities that relate to the interaction of primary school pupils with digital information are characterized: the desire to learn something new, the desire to learn new ways of action, the desire to work with information and digital media.
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL POTENTIAL OF HUMOUR AS A MEANS OF TEACHING AND NURTURING PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS
Authors: PYSARCHUK OKSANA , CHAIKA VOLODYMYR 
Published: January 2022

The relevance of the article is stipulated to the active search for qualitatively new ways to improve the efficiency of the educational process in primary school. One of them is humour as a special property of human nature. The use of elements of humour in the organization of the educational process in primary school, methods and techniques based on wit, has significant psychological and pedagogical potential and is a significant reserve for improving the effectiveness of learning, education and personality development of primary school. The application of forms of humour with pupils of primary school in work contributes to the development of personal qualities of pupils, the formation of their critical thinking, the ability to make decisions independently and creatively approach any business. The purpose of the article is to determine the psychological and pedagogical potential of humour as a means of teaching and nurturing pupils of primary school.
Various approaches to the interpretation of the essence of the concept of “humour” are analyzed in the article; the complexity of the nature of humour is grounded, which is stipulated to synthetic combinations of communicative, emotional and intellectual spheres, personal traits of a child, socio-cultural conditions of its formation. The problem of application of elements of humour during the organization of educational process in establishments of general secondary education in the context of scientific developments of known scientists (Ya. A. Komensky, A. Makarenko, V. Sukhomlinsky, Sh. Amonashvili, O. Savchenko) is investigated. The psychological and pedagogical potential of humour as a means of teaching and nurturing pupils of primary school, which provides a set of all available tools, opportunities for humor that can be used in teaching and educational process in general, and identified a set of psychological and pedagogical conditions to increase its productivity: creating an atmosphere of cooperation and trust through the skillful use of humorous methods and techniques; adequacy of humor to the peculiarities of the development of the emotional sphere of junior pupils; organic use of humor in the content of educational material. The role of the influence of humor elements on the emotional sphere of junior pupils during the organization of the educational process in primary school is substantiated. The relationship of value emotional states (interest, joy, surprise) with the mental processes of the individual (memory, will, thinking) during the use of elements of humour in primary school lessons is analyzed. The forms of humour in the life of pupils of primary school, the peculiarities of their formation and development in accordance with the age category are reflected.
PRIVATE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO STATE INSTITUTIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL TRAINING OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors: RUDENSKIY ROSTISLAV , ZHARKOVA IRYNA 
Published: January 2022

It is noted that the development of a progressive society is dynamic, with a tendency to constantly accelerate, complicate and change, so the integration of Ukraine into the international educational space is the main task of Ukrainian education in general and preschool education in particular. Preschool education is not only a system of knowledge for its transmission to the younger generation, but also the most important means of creating a successful future for all mankind, and the key goal of education is a mature and educated person. It is noted that private preschools can become an effective alternative to public kindergartens only if the requirements set out in the State Standard for Preschool Education are met. The current state of the network of preschool educational institutions (PEI) of different types and forms of ownership (public, municipal, private, corporate, family) is analysed and regional indicators of the end of 2020 – beginning of 2021 are taken into account. It is determined that private and corporate PEI can help to solve national problems with groups overcrowding, low quality of educational and developmental environment organization (subject-spatial, psychological-didactic, social-communication and motivational-cognitive components), inclusive education organization, implementation of ideas of the best international experience, insufficient number of PEI in Ukraine.
The effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances on sleep quality in adults and adolescents in Saudi Arabia using Pittsburgh sleep quality index
Authors: Alkadhi Omar Hamad , Alomran Ali A. , Alrafee Nawaf S. , Alaresh Faisal A. , Alqahtani Marzouq S. , Talic Faisal N. 
Published: January 2022

Objectives:
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pain caused by orthodontic fixed appliances on sleep quality of participants using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

Materials and Methods:
A previously validated Arabic version of PSQI was electronically distributed through different social media platforms and in waiting areas of orthodontic offices. Eligibility criteria included healthy adults and adolescents with orthodontic fixed appliances and with no systemic conditions that may affect sleep. The cut-off point used to determine poor sleep quality was (>5).

Results:
Three hundred and eighteen participants were included in the final analysis (28.9% males and 71.1% females). Both males and females with orthodontic fixed appliances had poor sleep quality with (Mean = 6.48, SD = 2.85, P = 0.000) for males, and (Mean = 7.18, SD = 2.87, P = 0.000) for females. Comparing males and females, we found that females scored higher than males in both subjective sleep quality and PSQI global score.

Conclusion:
Individuals undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances have poor sleep quality. Females undergoing orthodontic treatment tend to have poorer sleep quality compared to males.
Evaluation of white spot lesions around orthodontic brackets using different bonding agents – An in vivo study
Authors: Vashishta Vaibhav , Kaul Rakesh , Singh Ankita , Kapoor Sudhir , Grover Sulabh , Singhal Monisha 
Published: January 2022

Objectives:
The objectives of the study were to assess the white spot lesions around orthodontic bracket macroscopically using two different bonding agents – one with amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) (Aegis Ortho) and one without ACP (Transbond XT).

Materials and Methods:
The study comprises 10 patients from 14 to 23 years of age. Patients were divided into control and study groups. Forty premolar teeth were then observed (20 teeth in each group). Bonding procedure was done and brackets were positioned on all four 1st pre-molars teeth and pre-treatment photographs were taken. The experimental material used was Aegis Ortho composite (study group) and Transbond XT (control group). Debonding procedure (by Wing deformation technique) was performed after 16 weeks which led to adhesive fracture at composite resin adhesive bracket interface leaving essentially all adhesive on the enamel. Then, follow-up photographs were taken to evaluate each.

Results:
Aegis Ortho containing ACP used for bonding purpose, provided lesser enamel demineralization than Transbond XT.

Conclusion:
Aegis Ortho for orthodontic bonding is significantly more beneficial and reliable, however, further investigations are also required to understand its clinical performance better.
Localization of irritative zones in epilepsy with thermochromic silicone
Authors: de Font-Réaulx Enrique , Terrazo-Lluch Javier , Díaz-López Luis Guillermo , Collado-Corona Miguel Ángel , Shkurovich-Bialik Paul , González-Astiazarán Adalberto 
Published: January 2022

Background:
During epilepsy surgery, the gold standard to identify irritative zones (IZ) is electrocorticography (ECoG); however, new techniques are being developed to detect IZ in epilepsy surgery and in neurosurgery in general, such as infrared thermography mapping (ITM), and the use of thermosensitive/thermochromic materials.

Methods:
In a cohort study of consecutive patients with focal drug-resistant epilepsy of the temporal lobe treated with surgery, we evaluated possible adverse effects to the transient placement of a thermochromic/thermosensitive silicone (TTS) on the cerebral cortex and their postoperative evolution. Furthermore, we compared the precision of TTS for detecting cortical IZ against the gold standard ECoG and with ITM, as proof of concept.

Results:
We included 10 consecutive patients, 6 women (60%) and 4 men (40%). Age ranges from 15 to 56 years, mean 33.2 years. All were treated with unilateral temporal functional lobectomy. The mean hospital stay was 4 days. There were no immediate or late complications associated with the use of any of the modalities described. In the 10 patients, we obtained consistency in locating the IZ with ECoG, ITM, and the TTS.

Conclusion:
The TTS demonstrated biosecurity in this series. The accuracy of the TTS to locate IZ was similar to that of ECoG and ITM in this study. More extensive studies are required to determine its sensitivity and specificity.
Recurrent ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the upper thoracic region 10 years after initial decompression
Authors: Segi Naoki , Ando Kei , Nakashima Hiroaki , Machino Masaaki , Ito Sadayuki , Koshimizu Hiroyuki , Tomita Hiroyuki , Imagama Shiro 
Published: January 2022

Background:
Posterior decompression surgery consisting of laminoplasty is generally considered be the treatment of choice for upper thoracic OPLL. Here, we describe a patient who, 10 years following a C3–T4 level laminectomy, developed recurrent OPLL at the T2–3 level with kyphosis requiring a posterior fusion.

Case Description:
A 64-year-old male with CT documented OPLL at the C3–4, C6–7, and T1–4 levels, originally underwent a cervicothoracic laminectomy with good results. However, 10 years later, when T2–3 OPLL recurred along with kyphosis, he warranted an additional posterior fusion.

Conclusion:
Due to the long-term risks of developing kyphotic deformity/instability, more patients undergoing initial decompressive surgery alone for upper thoracic OPLL should be considered for primary fusions.
Adult gangliocytoma arising within the lateral ventricle: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Alarifi Norah , Del Bigio Marc R. , Beiko Jason 
Published: January 2022

Background:
Gangliocytomas are rare neuronal tumors with an incidence of <1% of all central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms. They occur mostly in the pediatric age group, localizing within the cerebral cortex, most often the temporal lobe.

Case Description:
We report a case of an intracranial gangliocytoma arising within the lateral ventricle in a 66-year-old female. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed a diffusely enhancing lobulated mass situated within the frontal horn of the right lateral ventricle with extension into the foramen of Monro and obstructive hydrocephalus. The patient underwent an interhemispheric transcallosal approach with gross total resection and relief of her hydrocephalus. Pathological examination showed clusters of highly pleomorphic neuron-like cells without evidence of neoplastic glial cells. Histopathological and immunohistochemistry findings were consistent with the diagnosis of gangliocytoma (World Health Organization Grade 1).

Conclusion:
Gangliocytomas are rare low-grade CNS neoplasms that can present in an older population within unusual locations and should be included within the differential whenever a suspicious lesion is encountered.
SYNTHESIS OF MACROCYCLES FROM COMPLEX NICKEL SALTS
Authors: Ильясов Д.С. , Ильясов С.Г. 
Published: January 2022

Исследовано взаимодействие комплексной соли хлорида никеля (II) с диаминомочевиной в присутствии глиоксаля. Получены различные комплексные соли катионного типа на основе никеля (II) с диаминомочевиной и на их основе были синтезированы соответствующие макроциклические соединения. Полученные комплексы и макроциклы исследованы физико-химическими методами анализа.
The interaction of a complex salt of nickel (II) chloride with diamino urea in the presence of glyoxal was studied. Various complex salts of the cationic type based on nickel (II) with diamino urea were obtained and the corresponding macrocyclic compounds were synthesized on their basis. The resulting complexes and macrocycles were studied by physicochemical methods of analysis.
SYNTHESIS OF 2-NITRO-1,3-BIS(3,3’-DIHYDROXYMETHYL)-1,2,3-TRIAZOLYL-2-AZAPROPANE BY THE REACTION OF AZIDE-ALKYN CYCLOADDITION
Authors: Шестакова Е.О. , Щурова И.А. , Ильясов С.Г. 
Published: January 2022

2-Нитро-1,3-бис(3,3'-дигидроксиметил)-1,2,3-триазолил-2-азапропан (2-НДТАП) представляет интерес в качестве исходного вещества в синтезе высокоэнергетических соединений. В статье рассмотрен синтез 2-НДТАП реакцией азид-алкинового циклоприсоединения 1,3-диазидо-2-нитро-2-азапропана с пропаргиловым спиртом в среде трет-бутилового спирта в присутствии медного катализатора (проволока, порошок меди, оксид меди, нанооксид меди). Исследовано влияние катализатора и температуры процесса на его продолжительность, выход и качество продукта. Структура 2-НДТАП подтверждена методами ИК- и ЯМР-спектроскопии. В результате разработан метод получения 2-НДТАП с выходом 62 % и содержанием основного вещества выше 97 %.
2-Nitro-1,3-bis (3,3'-dihydroxymethyl)-1,2,3-triazolyl-2-azapropane (2-NDTAP) is of interest as a starting material in the synthesis of high-energy compounds. The article discusses the synthesis of 2-NDTAP the reaction of azide-alkyne cycloaddition 1,3-diazido-2-nitro-2-azapropane with propargyl alcohol in tert-butyl alcohol in the presence of a copper catalyst (wire, copper powder, copper oxide, nano copper oxide). The influence of the catalyst and the temperature of the process on its duration, yield and product quality has been investigated. The structure of 2-NDTAP was confirmed by IR and NMR spectroscopy. As a result, a method for obtaining 2-NDTAP with a yield of 62 % and a basic substance content of more than 97 % was developed.