bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Development of Nursing Research–Directions and Best Practices in the USA and Europe: A Narrative Review
Authors: Saleva Milena K. , Aleksandrova-Yankulovska Silviya S. 
Published: July 2022

Summary
Nursing research is a relatively new area of professional development that began firstly in the USA and made significant progress during the second half of the 19th century. Nursing research has made significant progress in European countries, mainly developed countries. This article aimed to review publications describing the evolution of nursing research, the directions of development, and best practices in the USA and Europe. Different databases were searched according to selected criteria, and a narrative literature review was conducted. Forty-two articles from the USA and Europe were identified and included as the most appropriate in the analysis, published in 22 journals. During the analysis, five basic directions of developing nursing research were identified - nursing research education, organizational structures for nursing research and collaboration with clinical professionals, research dissemination and journals, trends and priorities, and funding nursing research. To increase research capacity and respond to the growing research culture and the requirements of the scientific community, nursing research education is needed at every educational level. Establishing organizational structures has proved the importance of supporting and encouraging nurses to participate in and conduct studies. Funding research in teams is more likely to occur at any organization or centеr than looking for funding sources from individuals. Encouraging nurses and midwives to conduct research in clinical practice and publish results from scientific studies will help achieve sustainable implementation of evidence-based practice.
The Role of Three Plasma Proteins in the Diagnosis of Ovarian Tumors
Authors: Racheva Valeria Z. , Ruseva Adelaida L. , Mateva Svetlana A. , Malkodanski Ivan Tsv. 
Published: July 2022

Summary
Ovarian cancer is not common, but it is still the fifth leading cause of death from malignant diseases among women worldwide. More than 200,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year globally. Due to its asymptomatic course, most patients are diagnosed at a late stage. Therefore, ovarian cancer (OC) has the highest mortality among gynecological malignancies. Unfortunately, there is no adequate screening program for the early detection of ovarian cancer, and as a result, this diagnosis escapes clinicians. The protocol for early diagnosis of OC is currently a combination of elevated cancer antigen 125 (CA 125) and transvaginal ultrasonography (TVUS). However, it does not meet the necessary cost-effectiveness criteria and is therefore not recommended by any working group to screen ovarian cancer in the general population. The biomarkers with the highest informative value should be selected individually or combined in multi-biomarker panels from the many biomarkers strongly associated with OC. Numerous such panels of biomarkers and algorithms have been developed for the early diagnosis and differentiation of OC from other benign ovarian diseases. These panels or biomarkers need to be sufficiently reliable and show measurable changes in non-invasive samples obtained from patients with early-stage OC. Their reliability would significantly reduce mortality from this aggressive disease and improve the patient’s prognosis.
Two Clinical Cases of Secondary Neoplasia After Remission of Hodgkin’s Disease
Authors: Popova Vanya S. 
Published: July 2022

Summary
Hodgkin’s disease is one of the most common lymphomas in young people. In such cases, long-lasting hematological remissions are achievable using therapeutic regimens, including combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy. This publication aims to present clinical cases from our practice in patients with Hodgkin’s disease in whom the occurrence of second neoplasia is probably causally related to the treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. We present two clinical cases of women with established secondary neoplasia (breast carcinoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma) 20 years after treatment for Hodgkin’s disease had been completed. The probability of developing another neoplastic disease, leading to increased mortality in these patients, requires updating the recommendations for secondary prevention in oncology.
Gender roles and equality through popular Asian drama series: critical interpretations and pedagogical implications
Authors: Ng Chiew Hong , Cheung Yin Ling 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The paper draws on two drama series in Asia and demonstrates that studying issues related to gender roles and equality through popular historical Asian drama series is both challenging and fruitful. The present study not only illustrates the complexity involved in studying gender roles and gender equality, but also suggests several teaching pedagogies. Looking at gender roles and equality from a historical perspective and employing a comparative analysis of the past and present can help students assess whether gender roles and equality have remained the same or evolved in the Asian context. Critical literacy enables the broadening of perspectives when taking into consideration the gender roles adopted by the various characters to survive in the complex world. Critical literacy, pedagogies of affect as well as pedagogies of invitation and transformation can be utilized to examine how performing assigned gender roles can result in favouritism, which may in turn lead to atrocities. The implications of the study may be applicable to contexts outside Asia.
Transparency of Accounting Information in the Romanian Gendarmerie
Authors: Corman Narcis-Alexandru 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Given the current context in which, for the first time since 1945, a war is taking place in Europe between two states, right on the borders of NATO and Romania, it is very important that the specialized state institutions with military status, such as the Romanian Gendarmerie, to be efficient. The budgets allocated to the Romanian Gendarmerie exceed the amount of two billion lei annually. Analyzing the level of funding, the requirements of citizens from the Romanian Gendarmerie can be raised and they expect to benefit from a considerable level of security. The Gendarmerie has the legal obligation to make available to the citizens through the websites the information related to the financial statements. This is a strong proof of openness to the taxpayer, as he has the right to know the directions of action of public entities. The purpose of the paper is to present the importance of the Romanian Gendarmerie’s transparency towards the citizens through the accounting information. The paper also examines the procedure by which interested parts have access to the financial statements and analyzes the particularities and differences between two strategic Gendarmerie units, located in Cluj-Napoca.
Creative Accounting – Option or Necessity
Authors: Floştoiu Sebastian 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Starting from the approach of accounting as a “social game”, in which the main actors are on the one hand the providers of accounting information, and, on the other hand, its users, we can see that depending on the interests pursued by the management of the economic entity, the creativity of the accounting professional can be used both to seek new solutions to problems arising at a given time and to “beautify the financial statements”. Thus, these manipulative accounting practices aimed at generating an image that is as convenient as possible for the entity, to the detriment of the true image, are known as creative accounting.
Current Challenges in Allocating Financial Resources for Public Investment
Authors: Ocolişanu Andreea , Candale Virgil 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Public investment projects must be linked to the priorities of Cohesion Policy and the Sustainable Development Strategy, highlighting the importance of the investment process and the allocation of funding sources. Therefore, steps such as the evaluation, selection and prioritization of public investment projects are key elements in the public investment process, in order to create a stronger and more sustainable future in the face of crises. This paper aims to clarify some issues related to the current challenges of allocating financial resources for public investment in the context of global economic crises. Public investment management makes the difference in making quality public investment and progress in achieving sustainable development goals. However, the present reality shows that ensuring the efficient management of public investment projects will always encounter difficulties, of which the most threatening are considered to be represented by global economic crises and more recently by the COVID 19 pandemic crisis, through their widespread effects on economies. Therefore, strengthening public investment management must be a priority in public investment policies to maximize the impact of available public resources.
Societal Resilience, A Key Factor in Combating Hybrid Threats
Authors: Apostol Adrian Constantin , Cristache Nicoleta , Năstase Marian 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
February 24, 2022 has changed the course of recent history, proving the greatest fears of Western states concerning the intentions of the Russian Federation regarding Ukraine and Europe. Hybrid warfare instruments used in Ukraine over the past decade have led to the destabilization of the security situation in eastern Ukraine, culminating in the invasion of a sovereign state and the outbreak of armed conflict. We are currently witnessing an absurd theater of contradictory news, a struggle for resources and state decisions taken in accordance with their concern for their own economy, cyber-attacks and revelations of a sensational sometimes with macabre overtones. The diversity and complexity of the hybrid threats so evident in today’s society, used as a military strategy prior to the armed conflict but especially since its inception, influences our perception and increases the effects of conventional warfare.
Advantages of Language Proficiency in the Military Environment
Authors: Boştină-Bratu Simona , Negoescu Alina , Morar Lucia 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Multilingualism describes the fact of using several living languages, understanding them, and mastering their nuances. Languages apprenticeship is long, tedious, but rewarding. Worldwide, 60-75% of the population speaks at least two languages. To be monolingual is to be part of a minority. For the new generations of military leaders, speaking several languages is a huge advantage, socially, professionally and neurologically. After briefly reviewing some scientific data on the advantages of the bilingual brain, the paper discusses how bilingualism positively affects their cognitive development as future Army leaders. Indeed, the obligation to juggle between two languages, the mother tongue and the language learned, offers bilingual people better control of the executive functions of their brain. In other words, the faculties of attention, memory, reasoning developed by learning the language are reinforced. This is an advantage for the military leader, who can thus process each piece of information more quickly and adapt more effectively to the evolution of a situation in a theatre of operations, for example. Cognitive control skills, mental flexibility, the ability to perform tasks requiring change, monitoring and conflict control are thus easier for a bilingual army officer.
On the Use of Qualitative Research Methodology in the Military Organization
Authors: Bumbuc Ștefania 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The paper identifies and analyse some features of qualitative social studies that, in the context of the military organization, could create difficulties in data collection process and could have a negative impact on the validity and reliability of the results. There are presented the main aspects of qualitative research and methodology, and highlighted how the main characteristics of the military organization could influence the conduct of this type of scientific research.
Oracy in the 21st Century – Developing Speaking Competence for Real World Interactions
Authors: Dragomir Isabela-Anda , Niculescu Brândușa-Oana 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Communication is a fundamental skill for the existence and survival of societies. In the learning of a foreign language, classroom practice should focus with priority on developing communicative skills. Oracy, a term coined by Andrew Wilkinson in 1965, is defined as the ability to express oneself efficiently, effectively, and fluently. Having strong oracy skills involves the capacity to structure one’s thoughts in a way that is comprehensible to others, and accurate control of both vocabulary and grammar, in order to transmit a clear message. In the same way that literacy is essential for reading and writing, oracy is necessary for becoming a good speaker and listener. This paper will define oracy as a language teaching strategy, establish an oracy framework, and detail on oracy subskills. The practical part takes a pedagogical approach to the concept of oracy and underlines its importance in the teaching of a foreign language by integrating oracy skills and sub-skills in an applied discussion exemplified by concrete classroom practice.
On Types and Paradigms of Military Leadership
Authors: Frăţilă Crina-Bianca 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Leadership in the military entails making crucial decisions, frequently under intense pressure and with serious repercussions. Effective military leaders reason strategically to arrive at well-informed, actionable conclusions while they build and motivate teams. Within the complexity of such an approach that calls for a wide range of military, psychological, discursive and functional perspectives, this paper sets out to review the notion of leadership and to emphasize several military leadership literature approaches delineating the roles of a military leader that are context-dependable, multi-levelled and transformational in the army environment.
Complaints, Requests and Petitions as Instruments of Social Control for Civil Society in a Democratic State of Law
Authors: Hrynicki Wojciech M. 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The article deals with non-procedural means of social influence, such as complaints, requests and petitions, on the performance of public tasks by public authorities. Complaints, requests and petitions belong in Polish law to extra-procedural legal means which discipline bodies and institutions of public authority to perform public tasks in the best possible way. On the other hand, these extra-procedural legal remedies are a tool for civil society capable of becoming active in the social space. In this way, complaints, requests and petitions constitute an important manifestation of social control in a democratic state of law, based on the principles of cooperation between the citizen and the agent of authority. On the one hand, they constitute a kind of cooperation of civil society with the authorities, and on the other hand, they subordinate the directions of the authorities’ actions. The performance of public tasks should, after all, coincide to the highest degree with public expectations. Complainants and petitioners can, through these means, stimulate the activities of public bodies and institutions, and thus influence the spending of public funds. By activating actions of public authorities complaints, requests and petitions become human rights related to freedom, as no one should limit the activity of civil society. On the example of Polish legislation the author explicates these extra-procedural means of supporting civil society initiatives, indicating their importance not only in Polish constitutional and administrative law, but, above all, their general social significance.
Contingent Valuation of Built Cultural Heritage in a Small Town: Oraviţa (Romania)
Authors: Merciu Florentina-Cristina , Păunescu Cornel , Olaru Martin , Merciu George Laurențiu 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The evaluation of the cultural heritage from the perspective of the optimal ways of use requires a complex analysis that must be related both to its multiple patrimonial values and to the economic value. In this context, the evaluation of cultural heritage is difficult due to its characteristics such as uniqueness, authenticity and irreversibility. The purpose of this study is to assess the value of non-use of cultural heritage buildings in a small Romanian town, Oraviţa. The evaluation was carried out using the contingent method that allowed to identify the perception of the local community on the cultural heritage and the concern regarding its conservation. The cultural objectives that the local population has selected, mentioning the desire to pay for their conservation, contribute to shaping the tourist attractiveness of Oraviţa.
Comparison of spinning trajectory designing methods for products with noncircular cross-section
Authors: Majewski Marcin , Gądek Tomasz , Klimek Leszek , Nowacki Łukasz 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
This article provides information about comparative research on designing of spinning trajectories for products with a non-circular cross-section. Generation of two outlines for the two mandrels was carried out using three methods: (1) a spreadsheet, (2) a 2D CAD program, and (3) a 3D CAD program. Technological tests were carried out using mandrels with the following geometries: ellipse and square. The material used in the research was aluminum Al 1050A. Due to the high degree of complexity in the design of the trajectory, Method 1 was used only for spinning of the ellipse. Methods 2 and 3 were used for spinning the square. Only Method 3 was suitable for programming of upsetting moves of tool. Test of Vickers's microhardness was conducted on sample 3. The influence of the spinning trajectory on the drawpiece was evaluated by measuring the percentage reduction of side wall thickness.
Open Innovation Strategies and SMEs’ Performance: The Mediating Role of Eco-Innovation in Environmental Uncertainty
Authors: Nuryakin  , Nurjanah Adhianty , Ardyan Elia 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The current increasing topic around empirical study is environmental issues. Several previous studies examined how open innovation strategies could affect eco-innovation amid research debates about environmental conservation in corporate innovation. This study aims to prove the effect of open innovation strategies on creating eco-innovation to affect SMEs’ sustainable competitive advantage and performance empirically. This study developed and empirically tested the mediating role of eco-innovation on sustainable competitive advantage and performance. A quantitative approach in testing the empirical research model was implemented. A total of 223 SMEs in the batik sector in Yogyakarta were examined. We used purposive sampling approach to select the research sample. The criteria used in the sampling is SMEs batik which has been operating for three years or more. The results revealed that open innovation strategies significantly positively affected eco-innovation while eco-innovation significantly positively affected competitive advantage and SMEs performance. Environmental uncertainty strengthened the eco-innovation relationship on competitive advantage, but not on the SMEs’ performance.
Accuracy of Hourly Demand Forecasting of Micro Mobility for Effective Rebalancing Strategies
Authors: Boonjubut Kanokporn , Hasegawa Hiroshi 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The imbalance in bike-sharing systems between supply and demand is significant. Therefore, these systems need to relocate bikes to meet customer needs. The objective of this research is to increase the efficiency of bike-sharing systems regarding rebalancing problems. The prediction of the demand for bike sharing can enhance the efficiency of a bike-sharing system for the operation process of rebalancing in terms of the information used in planning by proposing an evaluation of algorithms for forecasting the demand for bikes in a bike-sharing network. The historical, weather and holiday data from three distinct databases are used in the dataset and three fundamental prediction models are adopted and compared. In addition, statistical approaches are included for selecting variables that improve the accuracy of the model. This work proposes the accuracy of different models of artificial intelligence techniques to predict the demand for bike sharing. The results of this research will assist the operators of bike-sharing companies in determining data concerning the demand for bike sharing to plan for the future. Thus, these data can contribute to creating appropriate plans for managing the rebalancing process.
Cognitive Technologies in Smart City Services as the Future in Strategic Management of Cities
Authors: Giela Małgorzata 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to indicate the possibility of applying cognitive technologies in smart city services and analyze their impact on strategic management in the city. The subject of this study is the use of cognitive technologies in big data as one of the tools of smart city. The study also identifies the risks that may occur when using modern technologies at the local level. At the same time, it refers to features that can provide a form of safeguards for an individual’s rights and freedoms. This article also covers legal issues that affect the use of cognitive technologies in local government units. This paper indicates that the challenge that local governments should now meet is to build a Smart Sustainable City. Implementation of modern solutions should strive to improve the lives of all residents and thus prevent the exclusion of social groups or individuals.
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Children: Variation in Different Ethnicities, Age, and Sex in North Macedonia
Authors: Raufi Аrjeta , Konstantinova Marina Krstevska 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Childhood obesity is assuredly one of the most important health challenges of the 21st century, particularly regarding long-term metabolic complications. In the last four decades, there has been a tenfold increase in childhood and adolescence obesity.
This cross-sectional study aimed to show the prevalence of overweight and obesity compared by age, sex, and ethnicity in n=1034 healthy male and female children, aged 6-13 years in North Macedonia.
Out of the total 1034 children included in the study, 589 (57.0%) were observed with normal weight, 202 (19.5%) children were obese, 140 (13.5%) children were overweight and, 103 (10.0%) children underweight. The study presents an insight that 33% of primary school children are at >85th percentile overweight; or at ≥95th percentile with increased weight due to obesity. The data show that boys have a higher prevalence of obesity and overweight with 37.1%, compared to girls with 29.1%. Also, all age groups demonstrate an exponential increase of the prevalence of overweight: in 6-7 years (5.8%); 8-9 years (12%); 10-11 years (15%); and, 12-13 years old with 19.5%. A jump of prevalence of overweight and obesity between the age groups of 6-7 years, and 8-9 years was observed (17.9% to 25.4% obese and 5.8% to 12.0% overweight). The onset of puberty may be the possible cause.
According to the Global Atlas of Childhood Obesity, North Macedonia is graded with a risk index of 7/11; i.e. it is expected that in the next decade until 2030 the obesity rate will rise to 52.5% for children aged 5-19 years old.
It is with utmost importance to emphasize that continuous monitoring of children’s nutritional status and their risk of obesity is essential, as to further prevent obesity and overweight in the pediatric population.