Scientific Conference Research Articles

How do authors' perceptions of their papers compare with co-authors' perceptions and peer-review decisions?

How do author perceptions match up to the outcomes of the peer-review process and perceptions of others? In a top-tier computer science conference (NeurIPS 2021) with more than 23,000 submitting authors and 9,000 submitted papers, we surveyed the authors on three questions: (i) their predicted probability of acceptance for each of their papers, (ii) their perceived ranking of their own papers based on scientific contribution, and (iii) the change in their perception about their own papers after seeing the reviews. The salient results are: (1) Authors had roughly a three-fold overestimate of the acceptance probability of their papers: The median prediction was 70% for an approximately 25% acceptance rate. (2) Female authors exhibited a marginally higher (statistically significant) miscalibration than male authors; predictions of authors invited to serve as meta-reviewers or reviewers were similarly calibrated, but better than authors who were not invited to review. (3) Authors' relative ranking of scientific contribution of two submissions they made generally agreed with their predicted acceptance probabilities (93% agreement), but there was a notable 7% responses where authors predicted a worse outcome for their better paper. (4) The author-provided rankings disagreed with the peer-review decisions about a third of the time; when co-authors ranked their jointly authored papers, co-authors disagreed at a similar rate-about a third of the time. (5) At least 30% of respondents of both accepted and rejected papers said that their perception of their own paper improved after the review process. The stakeholders in peer review should take these findings into account in setting their expectations from peer review.

Long COVID and post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis and treatment: A Keystone Symposia report.

In 2023, the Keystone Symposia held the first international scientific conference convening research leaders investigating the pathology of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) or Long COVID, a growing and urgent public health priority. In this report, we present insights from the talks and workshops presented during this meeting and highlight key themes regarding what researchers have discovered regarding the underlying biology of PASC and directions toward future treatment. Several themes have emerged in the biology, with inflammation and other immune alterations being the most common focus, potentially related to viral persistence, latent virus reactivation, and/or tissue damage and dysfunction, especially of the endothelium, nervous system, and mitochondria. In order to develop safe and effective treatments for people with PASC, critical next steps should focus on the replication of major findings regarding potential mechanisms, disentangling pathogenic mechanisms from downstream effects, development of cellular and animal models, mechanism-focused randomized, placebo-controlled trials, and closer collaboration between people with lived experience, scientists, and other stakeholders. Ultimately, by learning from other post-infectious syndromes, the knowledge gained may help not only those with PASC/Long COVID, but also those with other post-infectious syndromes.

From the history of development of departments of medical service for head and neck tumors

The article presents the history of development of otorhinolaryngology, a medical service associated with the head and neck tumors, as well as head and neck medical departments. The need for treatment of patients with malignant neoplasms in specialized oncological institutions is shown. Analysis of literature data, doctors’ speeches at various scientific conferences and personal contact with specialists in the head and neck cancers from Russia and countries – former republics of the USSR confirms the need for existence of the head and neck tumor departments.

Epilepsy surgery in adults older than 50 years: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Despite the general safety and efficacy of epilepsy surgery, there is evidence that epilepsy surgery remains underutilized. Although there are an increasing number of studies reporting epilepsy surgery in older adults, there is no consensus on whether epilepsy surgery is efficacious or safe for this population. Our objective was to systematically assess the efficacy as well as safety of resective surgery in people aged 50 years or older with drug-resistant epilepsy. We considered studies that examine the efficacy and safety of epilepsy surgery in adults aged 50 years and older. Study eligibility was limited to studies carried out after 1990, with a minimum of 10 participants and 6 months of follow-up. We searched the following databases for published studies: Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsychInfo, and Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science. The risk of bias of each included study was independently assessed by two reviewers using the MINORS (Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies) instrument. Eleven case series and 14 cohort studies met the criteria for inclusion, for a total of 1111 older adults who underwent epilepsy surgery along with 4111 adults younger than 50 years as control groups. The pooled cumulative incidence of older adults achieving seizure freedom after resective surgery was 70.1% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 65.3-74.7). There was no evident difference in the incidence of seizure freedom among older adults as compared to younger adults (risk ratio [RR] = 1.05, 95% CI = .97-1.14) in cohort studies. The pooled cumulative incidence of perioperative complications in older adults was 26.2% (95% CI = 21.3-31.7). Among them, 7.5% (95% CI = 5.8-9.5) experienced major complications. Older adults were significantly more at risk of experiencing any complication than younger adults (RR = 2.8, 95% CI = 1.5-5.4). Despite important considerations, epilepsy surgery may be considered appropriate among carefully selected individuals older than 50 years.

МЕЖДУНАРОДНАЯ НАУЧНО-ПРАКТИЧЕСКАЯ КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯ «РАЗВИТИЕ СИСТЕМЫ НАКАЗАНИЙ, НЕ СВЯЗАННЫХ С ИЗОЛЯЦИЕЙ ОСУЖДЕННЫХ ОТ ОБЩЕСТВА. ВВЕДЕНИЕ ИНСТИТУТА ПРОБАЦИИ В РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ» (15 НОЯБРЯ 2023 ГОДА)

On November 15, 2023, the Department of Penal Enforcement Law and the organization of educational work with Convicts of the Academy of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia within the framework of the VI International Penitentiary Forum «Crime, Punishment, Correction» held an international scientific and practical conference «Development of the system of punishments not related to the isolation of convicts from society. Introduction of the Institute of Probation in the Russian Federation». The features of the scientific event were a comprehensive discussion of numerous theoretical and applied issues of improving the effectiveness of the execution of criminal penalties, directions for the development of penitentiary, executive and post-penitentiary probation, as well as the presence of two insufficiently interconnected lines of influence implemented by institutions and bodies executing punishments (in the context of the correction of convicts and the use of various forms of probation), having a common goal in the form of prevention the commission of new crimes.

Cultural Heritage Recognition through Protection of Historical Value and Urban Regeneration: CSOA Forte Prenestino

The conformation and dynamics of metropolitanisation act as propulsive elements of territorial transformations. The deficiency of infrastructural equipment, the heterogeneity of urban fabric and the lack of services and public spaces contribute to severing the identity ties between settled communities and territories. In light of this, within the more general reflection concerning urban regeneration, we recall the role that cultural heritage plays in the physical and functional organisation of the city, as a reflection of the interaction between community and context. The contribution is contextualized in the research work on the activities related to Thematic Line 4 of the Extended Partnership 5—CHANGES (NRRP). The thematic line activities follow three phases: 1. contextualization; 2. operational phase; 3. experimentation. The research work presented here is part of the ‘operational phase’, to identify strategies and projects for heritage-led regeneration. The article analyses the pilot case of CSOA Forte Prenestino as a starting point for thinking about expanding the research activity to other similar cases. It is a self-managed community centre in Rome (Italy) located in the nineteenth-century Forte, which has become a symbol of collective identity. The case study was identified following three levels of investigation: 1. identification of the municipality, first-level administrative subdivision of the city of Rome (Italy); 2. identification of the main historical, archaeological and architectural emergencies of the municipality; 3. identification of an asset to be analysed as “Heritage by designation” (involvement of experts) and “Heritage by appropriation” (involvement of communities). The research results show the “Recognition Path” of Forte Prenestina: according to what has been ‘designated’ by urban planning instruments, project instruments, legislative instruments and authors of scientific publications and conferences; and on the basis of the bottom-up ‘appropriation’ process of the asset that has allowed its management, assessment of its cultural and social potential and its development. The research results allow us to reflect on heritage-led urban regeneration as a strategy capable of capturing and promoting the links between social integration and cultural–historical identity.

ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ВБУДОВАНИХ ФІНАНСІВ : ІННОВАЦІЇ FINTECH ЛАНДШАФТУ

Formulation of the problem. Noting the rapid development of innovative technologies in the financial sphere, especially in the context of FinTech, today embedded finance is becoming an increasingly important element of the financial ecosystem. Given the diversity and depth of embedded finance's impact on the financial landscape, the challenge lies in understanding the potential of these tools and determining their prospects in the context of innovative FinTech development. The purpose of the study is to analyze the technological, economic and regulatory aspects of the use of embedded finance, as well as to identify their impact on the financial landscape and innovative strategies in FinTech. This research aims to deepen understanding of the potential of these innovative tools and to contribute to the development of the modern financial sector. The object of research is technological platforms, tools and services based on embedded finance, as well as their impact on the economy, business models and the regulatory environment. Scientific publications and monographic editions, magazine articles and materials of scientific and practical conferences became the methodological basis of the research. During the research, content analysis of scientific periodicals was used; comparative critical analysis of existing approaches and methods of analysis of financial stability and tax burden; statistical methods of analysis. The main hypothesis of the study was the assumption of the possibility of integrated finance to become a key catalyst of changes in the financial sphere, ensuring greater efficiency, accessibility and competitiveness of financial services in the future. Presenting main material. Innovative technologies and platforms based on the concept of embedded finance and their potential to change and transform the financial sphere are highlighted. The technological, economic and regulatory aspects of the use of embedded finance are analyzed, and the key challenges and opportunities associated with their application are identified. As a result of the study, it is established that integrated finance can become a significant factor in accelerating the innovative development of the financial sector, improving the quality of financial services, and ensuring greater accessibility and efficiency in the provision of financial products and services. Originality and practical significance. Investigating the impact of innovative technologies on the financial sector, the article draws attention to the underestimated potential of embedded finance as a critical element for the development of innovative strategies in FinTech. The originality lies in the approach to the analysis of embedded finance as a key catalyst of changes in the financial sphere, which opens up new opportunities for improving the quality of financial services and ensuring greater accessibility for users. The analysis of the challenges facing the implementation of embedded finance is shown and indicates ways to overcome them, which makes it a valuable resource for developers of strategies in the financial sphere and regulatory authorities who seek to stimulate innovation and ensure the stability of the financial system. Conclusions and prospects for further research. The performed analysis confirms the great potential of integrated finance for the transformation of the financial sphere, ensuring greater availability, efficiency and quality of financial services. It was revealed that there are certain challenges on the way to the implementation of embedded finance, in particular, related to the regulatory environment, data security and privacy. These obstacles must be overcome in order to fully realize the potential of embedded finance and ensure the sustainable development of the financial sector. Further research could focus on a detailed study of specific aspects of the use of embedded finance, such as their impact on financial inclusion, financial system stability, and the effectiveness of regulatory oversight. In addition, the possibilities of using embedded finance in specific industries such as international payments, micro-finance and investment management can be explored. It is also important to explore the relationship between embedded finance and other innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and the Internet of Things.

IJCM_373A: Effectiveness of a workshop on Making effective presentation in scientific conferences in improving the knowledge and perception of faculty members of various health science courses in Mangalore, India.

Background: Presentation at scientific conferences requires skills that may not be familiar among faculty members. Objective: To assess the knowledge and perceptions of faculty members before and after attending a workshop on making effective presentations at scientific conferences. Methodology: This was an intervention study among 31 faculty members who attended a workshop in April 2023. Data were collected using a Microsoft form. Results: Results: Eighteen (58.1%) carried first aid kits while travelling for conferences. Majority of the participants felt that the interaction with the audience was better in onsite conferences than in online conferences. Majority of them preferred oral presentations to reach a wider audience. Less than 10% of the participants indulged in post-conference activities. Self-perceived confidence level in attending conferences and self-perceived knowledge regarding activities to be performed before, during, and after attending conferences were reported to significantly improve (p<0.001) after attending the workshop by the participants. The median knowledge score of the participants in the pre-test was 12, IQR (11, 16), and in the post-test was 15, IQR (14, 18) (Z=3.422, p=0.001). Conclusion: The workshop was found to increase the participants’ knowledge and confidence level in essential aspects of conference presentations. Hence more such training programs are required among health care professionals.

The N-LVA Study: effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) for patients with cancer who suffer from chronic peripheral lymphoedema – study protocol of a multicentre, randomised sham-controlled trial

IntroductionCancer-related lymphoedema is one of the most debilitating side-effects of cancer treatment with an overall incidence of 15.5%. Patients may suffer from a variety of symptoms, possibly resulting in a...

Codesigned online cognitive bias modification of interpretations for anxiety and depression in children: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial

IntroductionPrevious research has shown that cognitive bias modification of interpretations (CBM-I) may be a promising intervention for anxiety in youth; however, results are mixed. Given the high comorbidity between anxiety...

Effect of implementation strategies on the routine provision of antenatal care addressing smoking in pregnancy: study protocol for a non-randomised stepped-wedge cluster controlled trial

IntroductionGlobally, guideline-recommended antenatal care for smoking cessation is not routinely delivered by antenatal care providers. Implementation strategies have been shown to improve the delivery of clinical practices across a variety...

Base de données Enthalpies : évidence et théorie appliquée à la pratique en stérilisation

In order to share their knowledge, sterilization unit managers publish the results of their work in journals or at scientific conferences. The aim of Enthalpies is to list all such work in a single database. The work presented describes the construction of this database and the assessment of its feasibility for the washing step. The first step was to carry out a literature review. Only articles published over 10years (2013-2023) in connection with the ten-year washing stage were included. Then, each publication was categorized, coded, graded and summarized by a pharmacist-internal pair. All this data was collated in an Excel® spreadsheet, and from the data categorization a tree structure was created, enabling the interface between the user and the platform hosting Enthalpies to be understood. Eighty-one publications were identified. These were categorized into 6 themes and 27 sub-themes. A reading grid was drawn up for each publication. Genially®, an online platform, was chosen to host our database. Enthalpies was not designed to issue recommendations for best practice. However, by collating published scientific data, this tool can be used to assist decision-making. It represents an innovative solution for providing a literature review in the field of hospital sterilization.

Preface

The 6th International Conference on Chemical Engineering, Food and Biotechnology (ICCFB2023) The 6th ICCFB - International Conference on Chemical Engineering, Food and Biotechnology was successfully held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam during September 29th-30th, 2023. The scientific conference was organized by the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), VNU-HCM, and co-organized by PetroVietnam University.During the 6th ICCFB, the emerging technologies and scientific advancements in the fields of Chemical Engineering, Food and Biotechnology were disseminated. It served as a platform for strengthening partnership between academia and industry. The scientific papers submitted to the conference were categorized into three sections (Sustainability, Green Technology and Process Safety Engineering; Material Sciences, Environmental Engineering; Agriculture, Biotechnology and Food Technology) and carefully reviewed with a double-blind process. All the accepted papers were presented in the conference.The plenary speeches were given to make the conference more productive and precious.• Prof. Nobuyuki Kijima, Institute of Food Research, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Japan - What is the major impact of antibiotic-application to agricultural field? • Prof. Won-Chun Oh, Hanseo University, Korea - Recent advances in CO2 reduction applications: progress, challenges and perspectives.• Prof. Suresh Sagadevan, University of Malaya, Malaysia - Nanocomposite photocatalysts for wastewater treatment.• Prof. Sanggono Adisasmito, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia - Energy Transition and Carbon Capture Process for Coal-Fired Power Plants in Indonesia.We thank all distinguished guests, authors, participants for their contributions to make a successful conference and look forward to the 7th ICCFB in 2025.List of Steering Committee and Editors are available in this pdf.

Functional therapy and adenotonsillectomy clinical trial for class II malocclusion (FACT-II): protocol for a randomised controlled trial

IntroductionClass II malocclusion with mandibular retrognathia is a common complication of paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), often accompanied by transverse maxillary deficiency. In early orthodontic treatment, a twin block (TB)...

Frequency of self-directed dying in the Netherlands: research protocol of a cross-sectional mixed-methods study

IntroductionIn the Netherlands, assisting in suicide is allowed for physicians and regulated by the Termination of Life on Request and Assisted Suicide (review procedures) Act. However, some people decide to...

State and Market: The Eurasian Dominant Development in the Context of the Formation of a Multipolar World and Increased Hypercompetition

The article is devoted to the results of the International Scientific Conference “State and Market: the Eurasian dominant development in the conditions of the formation of a multipolar world”, held on October 19–20, 2023 at the St. Petersburg State University of Economics. The conference examined a complex of topical problems of the relationship between the state, market and global networks in the process of deepening Eurasian integration and in the conditions of the formation of a multipolar world. Significant emphasis was placed on the problems of the formation of Eurasian political economy as a science in the conditions of the formation of a multipolar world. Much attention is paid to the specifics and patterns of Eurasian economic integration; the role of the Eurasian Economic Union in these processes is shown; various aspects of economic cooperation with China and other Eurasian countries are considered; the transformation of models of economic development of Eurasian countries under the conditions of sanctions restrictions is considered; Current environmental problems and issues of digital transformation of Eurasian countries were studied.

Effect of vitamin D in addition to letrozole on the ovulation rate of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: protocol of a multicentre randomised double-blind controlled trial

IntroductionLow vitamin D status is prevalent among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The objective of the study is to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on (1) the...

All-Russian scientific conference ‘Limnology in Russia’, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Institute of Limnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (St. Petersburg, February 12–14, 2024)

All-Russian scientific conference ‘Limnology in Russia’, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Institute of Limnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (St. Petersburg, February 12–14, 2024)

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Этнокультурные ценности народов Кабардино-Балкарии как элемент мягкой силы в между-народных связях Российской Федерации (на примере деятельности Международной черкес-ской ассоциации по популяризации адыгской этнической культуры)

It has been revealed that the popularization of the Circassian ethnic culture, propaganda of the components of the ideological position – maintaining interethnic peace and a positive image of Russia abroad is one of the main directions in the activities of the International Circassian Associ-ation. In this activity of the ICA, the most large-scale and effective are socio-cultural forums, sci-entific and practical conferences, festivals, educational projects, etc. These aspects of the ICA’s activities are also released as part of the work with young compatriots and repatriates. The com-ponents of the ideological position of the ICA are recorded in the resolutions of its XIII and XIV congresses. Considerable attention in the activities of the ICA is paid to events aimed at popular-izing the Circassian language (Adyghe and Kabardino-Circassian literary languages) and attract-ing public attention to the problems of its preservation. The active and constructive work of the ICA was highly appreciated at the federal level. In the welcoming address of the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin to the participants and guests of the XIII Congress of the ICA, it was recorded that the ICA cares about preserving and popularizing the native language, implements meaningful projects in the field of culture, edu-cation, enlightenment, increases multifaceted interaction with foreign compatriots, that the ICA’s efforts to maintain peace and consent in the North Caucasus. In 2023 ICA was included in the Fed-eral Register “All-Russian Book of Honor”, in which the most worthy organizations of various forms of ownership and fields of activity are formed.