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A Journey Through the First to Eighteenth Issue of JKAHS

The Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (JKAHS) is an official publication of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS), a government organization founded on October 20, 2011, by an act of the Parliament of Nepal [1]. KAHS was established with the objective of enhancing the quality of healthcare services, medical education, and research in remote and underserved areas of Nepal. The establishment of JKAHS in 2018 is a reflection of commitment of KAHS to these goals, providing a dedicated platform for the dissemination of scientific knowledge and clinical experiences in the health sciences [2].JKAHS is a peer-reviewed, international medical journal that operates under a diamond open access model, that means all its contents are freely accessible to readers without any subscription or paywall barriers [2]. This model not only broadens the journal’s audience, including researchers, students, policymakers, and the general public, but also aligns with the mission of KAHS to disseminate knowledge widely and equitably [1]. Importantly, JKAHS does not charge any fees for the submission, processing, or publication of manuscripts, thus removing financial barriers for authors and promoting inclusivity in scientific publishing. Additionally, to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of its content in the internet, JKAHS archives all its articles in LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) [2]. These archiving systems safeguard the integrity and usability of the published work, ensuring that it remains available to future generations.It is triannual journal publishing three issues per year, and is available both online and in print with pISSN 2616-0064 and eISSN 2676-1327 [2]. This regular publication schedule ensures a steady flow of new research and insights, contributing to the continuous advancement of medical knowledge.Achievements and milestonesOne of our significant achievements has been in indexing of JKAHS in two national databases namely Nepal JournalOnline (NepJol) in 2019 [3] and NepalMedLine (NepMed) in 2020 [4]. The NepJol is hosted by Central Library (TUCL) and it is hosted by Ubiquity Press [3] whereas NepMed is hosted my Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) [4]. A part from these national databases, we have been indexed in DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journal) [5] and Hinari [6] in 2023. In the earlier days after indexing in NepJol, individual articles were assigned an unique DOI (digital object identifier) from NepJol (10.3126/jkahs). Later on we have taken our own DOI (10.61814/jkahs) directly from CrossRef under the sponsroship under GEM (Global Equitable Membership (GEM) Program from CrossRef [7]. This recognition is a testament to the quality and impact of our published research. Being indexed has enhanced the visibility and accessibility of our articles, attracted a broader readership and fostered greater academic collaboration.

가스라이팅 관련 범죄기사 분석: 텍스트마이닝과 내용분석을 중심으로

This study aims to analyze the main keywords and themes of criminal cases related to gaslighting through text mining techniques, and to reveal the characteristics of articles containing the concept of gaslighting through content analysis of individual case articles on gaslighting. To this end, 710 criminal case articles searched for 'gaslighting' as a topic in 11 major daily newspapers in Korea from 2019 to 2023 were analyzed using text mining techniques such as word clouding and topic modeling, and the contents of the cases were presented through content analysis. As a result of topic modeling these incidents, they were organized into four topics: 'Valley murders', 'Minor abuse and sexual crimes', 'Sexual assault by authority', and 'Sports and celebrity-related incidents', which were reported the most. By analyzing the content of articles centered around the same incidents, a total of 118 criminal cases were extracted. The main types of crimes were sexual crimes, accounting for 60%, followed by murder, assault, fraud, and others. Further, when categorizing the relationship between perpetrators and victims, it was found that crimes occurred mainly in workplace relationships, romantic relationships, family relationships (parents-children, spouses, siblings), and priestly relationships. This reaffirmed that such crimes utilizing psychological manipulation and domination occur in existing intimate relationships. Based on the analysis results, directions, and implications for future research on domestic gaslighting crimes were suggested.

SHORTCOMINGS IN THE CIVIL LAW REGULATION OF NON-RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE RENTAL RELATIONS

The purpose of the research. This article examines the key shortcomings in the existing civil law regulation of rental relations of non-residential real estate in the Russian Federation. Results. The authors have identified such gaps as the intersection of features of several types of lease agreements, the lack of a specific criterion for the implementation of the typology of the lease agreement, the unsettled nature of the preliminary lease agreement, etc. As a solution to a number of problems, various solutions are proposed, including making changes to individual articles of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, as well as proposals for the use of specific norms in a number of situations that are contradictory from the side of legislation.

Права корінних народів України як центральний елемент їх правового статусу

The proposed article examines specific aspects of regulating the legal status of indigenous peoples of Ukraine and their rights as an element of its regulation. It was established that the rights of the indigenous peoples of Ukraine must be considered in the context of their legal status. It was determined that the legal status of the indigenous peoples of Ukraine is based on several international legal acts and the provisions of current national legislation. Given the existing classifications of legal status, the legal status of Indigenous peoples can be considered a special legal status due to its belonging to a particular group of people. The article examines the existing scientific controversy regarding the definition of the concept of “Indigenous peoples,” the basis of which is proposed to be defined based on its legal definition in the Law of Ukraine “On Indigenous Peoples of Ukraine.” The main characteristics of the indigenous people, distinguished by modern scientists in the field of law, are summarized. Broad and narrow approaches to understanding the indigenous people are determined depending on the number of such signs. It was established that the current Law of Ukraine, “On Indigenous Peoples of Ukraine,” demonstrates a three-level approach to the legal regulation of the rights of Indigenous peoples, consolidating them, in fact, into three groups: those that determine legal personality, fundamental rights, and others. However, the current legislation needs to allow to clearly define the legal markers of such a gradation and a clear understanding of the separation of fundamental rights and the rights provided for by individual articles of the profile law. The legal uncertainty of the mechanism of guarantees for the protection of the legal status of the indigenous peoples of Ukraine and its protection is established, as well as the need for further scientific research to improve the understanding of existing guarantees at the theoretical and legal level and their development at the regulatory level. Keywords: indigenous people, legal status, rights, guarantees, responsibility.

Ultra-processed foods and human health: An umbrella review and updated meta-analyses of observational evidence

Background & aimsUltra-processed food (UPF) intake has increased sharply over the last few decades and has been consistently asserted to be implicated in the development of non-communicable diseases. We aimed to evaluate and update the existing observational evidence for associations between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and human health. MethodsWe searched Medline and Embase from inception to March 2023 to identify and update meta-analyses of observational studies examining the associations between UPF consumption, as defined by the NOVA classification, and a wide spectrum of health outcomes. For each health outcome, we estimated the summary effect size, 95% confidence interval (CI), between-study heterogeneity, evidence of small-study effects, and evidence of excess-significance bias. These metrics were used to evaluate evidence credibility of the identified associations. ResultsThis umbrella review identified 39 meta-analyses on the associations between UPF consumption and health outcomes. We updated all meta-analyses by including 122 individual articles on 49 unique health outcomes. The majority of the included studies divided UPF consumption into quartiles, with the lowest quartile being the reference group. We identified 25 health outcomes associated with UPF consumption. For observational studies, 2 health outcomes, including renal function decline (OR: 1.25; 95% CI: 1.18, 1.33) and wheezing in children and adolescents (OR: 1.42; 95% CI: 1.34, 1.49), showed convincing evidence (Class I); and five outcomes were reported with highly suggestive evidence (Class II), including diabetes mellitus, overweight, obesity, depression, and common mental disorders. ConclusionsHigh UPF consumption is associated with an increased risk of a variety of chronic diseases and mental health disorders. At present, not a single study reported an association between UPF intake and a beneficial health outcome. These findings suggest that dietary patterns with low consumption of UPFs may render broad public health benefits.

Tailoring epilepsy treatment: personalized micro physiological systems illuminate individual drug responses

Introduction: Approximately 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, with many not achieving seizure freedom. Organ-on-chip technology, which mimics organ-level physiology, could revolutionize drug development for epilepsy by replacing animal models in preclinical studies. Our goal is to determine if customized micro-physiological systems can lead to tailored drug treatments for epileptic patients. Materials and methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted utilizing various databases, including PubMed, Ebscohost, Medline, and the National Library of Medicine, using a predetermined search strategy. We focused on articles that addressed the role of personalized micro-physiological systems in individual drug responses and articles that discussed different types of epilepsy, diagnosis, and current treatment options. Additionally, articles that explored the components and design considerations of micro-physiological systems were reviewed to identify challenges and opportunities in drug development for challenging epilepsy cases. Results: The micro-physiological system offers a more accurate and cost-effective alternative to traditional models for assessing drug effects, toxicities, and disease mechanisms. Nevertheless, designing patient-specific models presents critical considerations, including the integration of analytical biosensors and patient-derived cells, while addressing regulatory, material, and biological complexities. Material selection, standardization, integration of vascular systems, cost efficiency, real-time monitoring, and ethical considerations are also crucial to the successful use of this technology in drug development. Conclusion: The future of organ-on-chip technology holds great promise, with the potential to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning for personalized treatment for epileptic patients.

INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Sugar Sag: What Is Skin Glycation and How Do You Combat It?

Skin aging is influenced by various exogenous and endogenous factors, ranging from ultraviolet (UV) light exposure and environmental toxins to biological sources, such as those that arise from normal metabolic processes (eg, free radicals). Glycation is the normal process by which glucose and other reducing sugars react with proteins to form an array of heterogeneous biomolecular structures known as advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) over time. However, AGEs are toxic to human cells and are implicated in the acceleration of inflammatory and oxidative processes, with their accumulation in the skin being associated with increased skin dulling and yellowing, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity. Clinicians should become cognizant of how AGEs develop, what their biological consequences are, and familiarize themselves with available strategies to mitigate their formation. J Drugs Dermatol.  2024;23:4(Suppl 1):s5-10.

INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Update on Combined Topical Products for Treating Acne: Leaping From Dyads.

Antibiotic resistance and treatment adherence remain significant challenges for acne treatment. Advances in topical formulations have ushered in an era of fixed combination topical therapeutics that are well-tolerated and more efficacious. In addition, their once-daily application leads to increased treatment adherence. This article discusses formulation strategies that allow for the coadministration of active drugs and reviews all commercially available fixed-combination topical acne treatments.  J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23:4(Suppl 2):s4-10.

Promotion and Framework Act on Sport in South Korea and Japan : A Comparative Study

PURPOSE This study aimed to explore the enactment and background of Korean and Japanese sports laws, comparatively analyze the major sports-related laws of both countries, namely Korean National Sports Promotion Act, Japanese Sport Promotion Act, and the Framework Act on Sport of both countries, and derive implications for the Korean Framework Act on Sport, sports-related laws, and sports policy.METHODS Research related to sports law were collected through academic databases and major search portals in both countries and analyzed.RESULTS First, as reviewed in previous studies, the Korean National Sports Promotion Act at the time of its enactment imitated the Japanese Sport Promotion Act in almost all articles. Second, Japanese Basic Act on sport, which was a complete revision of Japanese Sport Promotion Act, further expanded the concept of “sports,” and specified nonexistent “sports rights,” “sport nation,” and “sport as a universally shared human culture,” was evaluated as having quasi-constitutional character. Third, the Framework Act on Sport of both countries specified similar sports policies and concepts in many individual articles. The Korea’s Framework Act on Sport independently included articles for superordinate law, spread of sports values into environmental and political fields, inter-Korean exchange and cooperation in sports, sports donation culture, and so on . Japan’s Basic Act on Sport independently specified preamble, sports integrity-related articles, articles for prompt and appropriate resolution of sports disputes, and for promoting anti-doping activities, and so on.CONCLUSIONS This study offers suggestions for clarifying the legal concepts of “sports” and “physical education,” resolving contradictions in the articles of the Korean Sports-related Act, establishing an independent sports policy implementation organization, establishing the legal system of the Korean Sports-related Act, and supporting the “life career” from the time of active athletes.

Commentary: Special Issue - Current Understanding of Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancers.

The Commentary on Special Issue- Current Understanding of Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancers provides the reasoning for the selection of the contributions on pancreatic and colorectal cancer, and summarizes in brief the individual topics and comments upon the main outcomes. The current knowledge, contribution of the individual articles within this Special Issue, and arising priorities in the research on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and colorectal cancer are highlighted.

ANALYSIS OF TAX COURT APPEAL DECISIONS ON INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX ARTICLE 25/29 DISPUTES 2019 TO 2022

This research aims to analyze the development of Individual Income Tax (Pajak Penghasilan Orang Pribadi - PPh OP) disputes in the Tax Court, the characteristics of Individual Taxpayers (Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi - WPOP) who file Individual Income Tax disputes in the Tax Court, and the factors causing Individual Income Tax Article 25/29 disputes. The research was conducted using the content analysis method. The results show that the development of the Personal Income Tax Article 25/29 decision in the period 2019 to 2022 in the Tax Court is as follows: experiencing an upward trend, based on the tax year appealed tends to experience a fluctuating trend, more in favor of the DGT, and 59.18% of the dispute value is below 4.8 billion rupiah. The characteristics of taxpayers who filed disputes are as follows: 86% are male, 21 taxpayers are identified as private employees, 21 taxpayers reside in DKI Jakarta, and during the trial at the Tax Court, 42 taxpayers used legal counsel. Disputes on Income Tax Article 25/29 (PPh OP) from 2019 to 2022 can be classified into two major classifications, namely formal and material disputes. Formal disputes are caused by the Appellant not knowing the fulfillment of tax obligations properly and correctly, the Appellant making mistakes / mistakes in filling out the tax return, and the Appellant not carrying out tax obligations. Meanwhile, in material disputes, the three biggest causes related to net disputes were caused by the absence of adequate evidence of mutations in the Appellant's account, differences in views and evidence in relation to share transactions, and the status of asset ownership.
 
 Keywords: Tax Court, Tax Court Decision, Tax Dispute, PPh OP, Individual Income Tax Article 25/29

Characterization of research trends and prospects on hepatic echinococcosis over the past forty years: a bibliometric analysis.

The distribution of hepatic echinococcosis (HE) is extensive, significantly impacting public health and economic development. Therefore, analyzing global collaboration networks and tracking developmental trends over the past four decades are crucial. This study aimed to demonstrate collaboration in the field of HE and explore key topics and future directions. Bibliometric analyses were conducted using CiteSpace, Bibliometrix package of R, and VOSviewer software on HE-related studies from the Web of Science Core Collection published before August 1, 2023. This study identified 2,605 records published in 196 journals by 9,860 authors from 2,607 institutes in 90 countries. Publications significantly notably increased in 2021. Developing countries like Turkey and China made notable contributions, while developed countries like the USA had higher average citation rates. The largest nodes in every cluster of the collaboration network were Hacettepe University, Tehran University, Xinjiang Medical University, Salford University, and the University of Pavia, and the top-producing authors were Wen H, Vuitton DA, Gottstein B, and Craig PS. Keyword co-occurrence analysis suggested that surgical techniques and novel drugs targeting combined immune checkpoints are the main therapeutic approaches in the future. Although developing countries had significantly contributed to publications on HE, the citation rate for individual articles from developed countries was significantly higher. Additionally, advancements in surgical techniques and novel drugs targeting combined immune checkpoints may emerge as the next research focus and developmental direction.

"I’ve Got a Feeling": Performing Sentiment Analysis on Critical Moments in Beatles History

Our project involved the use of optical character recognition (OCR) and sentiment analysis tools to assess popular feelings regarding the Beatles and to determine how aggregated sentiment measurements changed over time in response to pivotal events during the height of their musical career. We used Tesseract to perform optical character recognition on historical newspaper documents sourced from the New York Times and smaller publications, leveraging advances in computer vision to circumvent the need for manual transcription. We employed state-of-the-art sentiment analysis models, including VADER, TextBlob, and SentiWordNet to obtain sentiment analysis scores for individual articles (Hutto and Gilbert 2014; TextBlob, n.d.; Baccianella, Esuli, and Sebastiani 2010). After selecting articles mentioning the group, we examined the changes in average sentiments displayed in articles corresponding to critical moments in the Beatles’ musical career to determine the impact of these events.

INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Real-World Patient Cases Using Botanical Serum-Containing Corrective Gel as an Adjunct to Aesthetic Facial Laser or Microneedling Radiofrequency (MRF) Treatment.

Integrated skin care is defined as the complementary use of topical treatments to nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedures, such as lasers and radiofrequency microneedling devices, to produce pleasing aesthetic results. Real-world experience from expert dermatologists is invaluable in guiding patient treatment plans, as there are limited clinical trials on the efficacy of integrated skincare regimens. The SkinCeuticals (New York, NY) Phyto Corrective gel (botanical serum-containing corrective gel) contains a lightweight botanical serum that hydrates, calms, and soothes skin. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients derived from plant and fruit extracts, making it an appealing option for adjunctive treatment of post-procedure erythema and swelling.  J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23:3(Suppl 2):s3-s14.

Quality, Accuracy, and Bias in ChatGPT-Based Summarization of Medical Abstracts.

Worldwide clinical knowledge is expanding rapidly, but physicians have sparse time to review scientific literature. Large language models (eg, Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer [ChatGPT]), might help summarize and prioritize research articles to review. However, large language models sometimes "hallucinate" incorrect information. We evaluated ChatGPT's ability to summarize 140 peer-reviewed abstracts from 14 journals. Physicians rated the quality, accuracy, and bias of the ChatGPT summaries. We also compared human ratings of relevance to various areas of medicine to ChatGPT relevance ratings. ChatGPT produced summaries that were 70% shorter (mean abstract length of 2,438 characters decreased to 739 characters). Summaries were nevertheless rated as high quality (median score 90, interquartile range [IQR] 87.0-92.5; scale 0-100), high accuracy (median 92.5, IQR 89.0-95.0), and low bias (median 0, IQR 0-7.5). Serious inaccuracies and hallucinations were uncommon. Classification of the relevance of entire journals to various fields of medicine closely mirrored physician classifications (nonlinear standard error of the regression [SER] 8.6 on a scale of 0-100). However, relevance classification for individual articles was much more modest (SER 22.3). Summaries generated by ChatGPT were 70% shorter than mean abstract length and were characterized by high quality, high accuracy, and low bias. Conversely, ChatGPT had modest ability to classify the relevance of articles to medical specialties. We suggest that ChatGPT can help family physicians accelerate review of the scientific literature and have developed software (pyJournalWatch) to support this application. Life-critical medical decisions should remain based on full, critical, and thoughtful evaluation of the full text of research articles in context with clinical guidelines.

Ultrasound Performed by Emergency Physicians for Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Systematic Review.

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) performed by emergency physicians (EP) has emerged as an effective alternative to radiology department ultrasounds for the diagnosis of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Systematic reviews suggested good sensitivity and specificity overall for EP-performed POCUS for DVT diagnosis, yet high levels of heterogeneity were reported. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to provide the most up-to-date estimates of the accuracy of EP-performed POCUS for diagnosis of DVT and to explore potential correlations with test performance. We performed systematic searches in MEDLINE and Embase for original, primary data articles from January 2012-June 2021 comparing the efficacy of POCUS performed by EPs to the local standard. Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 for individual articles are reported. We obtained summary measures of sensitivity, specificity, and their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) using bivariate mixed-effects regression models. We performed meta-regression, subgroup, and sensitivity analyses as planned in the protocol CRD42021268799 submitted to PROSPERO. Fifteen publications fit the inclusion criteria, totaling 2,511 examinations. Pooled sensitivity and specificity were 90% (95% CI 82%-95%) and 95% (CI 91%-97%), respectively. Subgroup analyses by EP experience found significantly better accuracy for exams performed by EP specialists (93%, CI 88%-97%) vs trainees (77%, CI 60%-94%). Specificity for EP specialists (97%, CI 94%-99%) was higher than for trainees (87%, CI 76%-99%, P = 0.01). Three-point compression ultrasound (CUS) was more sensitive than two-point CUS but was only statistically significant when limited to EP specialists (92% vs 88%, P = 0.07, and 95% vs 88%, P = 0.02, respectively). Point-of-care ultrasound performed by emergency physicians is sensitive and specific for the diagnosis of suspected DVT when performed by trained attending EPs. Three-point compression ultrasound examination may be more sensitive than two-point CUS.

Features of Scientometric Results of a Russian Scientific Journal: the Case of the Scientific Direction “Economic Sciences” of the Bulletin of Chelyabinsk State University

The article presents the results of the use in the academic community of articles of the scientific journal Bulletin of Chelyabinsk State University in the direction of “Economic Sciences”. The study is based on data from the RSCI information system for 2018–2022. The total number of citations for each issue, individual articles, and the H‑index for issues and by year were calculated. The main trends and patterns in citing articles have been identified, including a three-year delay, passion for the topic of digitalization, inattention to articles by young authors and to international topics. The results of the study may be useful to editors of scientific journals for comparing the indicators of their journals with the one studied in this article, as well as for improving editorial policies.

Guidelines for the development, performance evaluation and validation of new sleep technologies (DEVSleepTech guidelines) - a protocol for a Delphi consensus study.

New sleep technologies are being developed, refined and delivered at a fast pace. However, there are serious concerns about the validation and accuracy of new sleep-related technologies being made available, as many of them, especially consumer-sleep technologies, have not been tested in comparison with gold-standard methods or have been approved by health regulatory agencies. The importance of proper validation and performance evaluation of new sleep technologies has already been discussed in previous studies and some recommendations have already been published, but most of them do not employ standardized methodology and are not able to cover all aspects of new sleep technologies. The current protocol describes the methods of a Delphi consensus study to create guidelines for the development, performance evaluation and validation of new sleep devices and technologies. The resulting recommendations are not intended to be used as a quality assessment tool to evaluate individual articles, but rather to evaluate the overall procedures, studies and experiments performed to develop, evaluate performance and validate new technologies. We hope these guidelines can be helpful for researchers who work with new sleep technologies on the appraisal of their reliability and validation, for companies who are working on the development and refinement of new sleep technologies, and by regulatory agencies to evaluate new technologies that are looking for registration, approval or inclusion on health systems.

Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery is now indexed on Scopus !

I have great news to share! The Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery is now indexed on Scopus. This is a significant achievement that will enhance the visibility and accessibility of this valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of pediatric neurosurgery.In the realm of academic publishing, the significance of visibility and recognition cannot be overstated. Researchers and scholars ardently seek acknowledgment, citations, and the dissemination of their work within the scholarly community. A pivotal factor in attaining such recognition is the inclusion of your journal in esteemed databases.In November 2023, the Scopus Content Selection and Advisory Board accepted the Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery APN) for indexing, recognizing the value of the new addition to the Scopus database and motivating the editorial team to achieve new highs. The acceptance for coverage is indeed a great achievement for the APN editorial team and the Brazilian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (SBNPed) support.Over the past decade, Scopus has gained immense importance because of its constantly improving functionality, expanded coverage of quality sources, and scrutinized selection and deselection criteria. Launched in 2004 as an Elsevier database, Scopus has succeeded in outperforming many other indexing systems, with 22,794 active titles and more than 78 million bibliographic records [1]Scopus is widely recognized as a reputable source of scholarly information and is used by researchers, institutions, and organizations worldwide for literature review, citation analysis, and research evaluation.Credibility and Quality Assurance Scopus employs a meticulous evaluation process for journals seeking indexing, ensuring that indexed journals meet certain quality and academic standardsHere are some key reasons why Scopus indexing is considered crucial for academic journals:Visibility and Exposure: Scopus is widely used by researchers, scholars, and academics to discover relevant literature in their fields of study. Indexing in Scopus enhances the visibility of academic journals, making them more accessible to a global audience. This increased exposure can lead to higher citation rates and greater recognition within the academic community.Quality Assurance: Scopus employs a rigorous selection process for indexing journals, considering factors such as editorial quality, regular publication, international diversity, and citation impact. Inclusion in Scopus is often seen as a mark of quality, and it signifies that the journal adheres to certain academic and editorial standards.Global Academic Community Recognition: Scopus is used by researchers and institutions worldwide. Being indexed in Scopus enhances the international recognition of a journal, making it more attractive to authors, readers, and potential collaborators from different parts of the world. This global recognition can contribute to the journal's academic prestige.Citation Analysis: Scopus provides citation analysis tools, allowing researchers and publishers to track the impact of individual articles, authors, and journals over time. This can be valuable for understanding the influence and reach of scholarly work published in a particular journal, and it can be used as a metric for evaluating academic impact.Bibliometric Indicators: Scopus provides various bibliometric indicators, such as the h-index, which can be used to assess the overall impact and influence of a journal. These indicators are often considered by researchers when choosing journals for manuscript submission and by institutions when evaluating the academic performance of researchers.Institutional Evaluation: Universities and research institutions often use Scopus indexing as a criterion for evaluating the research output and impact of their faculty members. Having publications in Scopus-indexed journals can positively contribute to the academic reputation of individual researchers and institutions.Research Funding and Grants: Some funding agencies and institutions may prioritize research published in Scopus-indexed journals when awarding grants or funding. This can create additional incentives for researchers and institutions to publish in journals indexed by Scopus.
 In summary, Scopus indexing plays a crucial role in enhancing the visibility, credibility, and impact of academic journals. It is a key factor for researchers, institutions, and publishers in the competitive academic landscape.

Sto dvajset let slovenske didaktike književnosti (1867–1987)

The review article treats the development of Slovenian didactics of literature from Janežič’s Cvetniki to the conclusion of its pre-academic phase in the time of career-oriented education. In the process, changes are observed in the didactic design of reading books and in determining goals, content and methods as conveyed by individual professional articles or the few monographs. Among the important milestones are the beginning of the 20th century within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the 1930s period of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, and the 1970s period of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.