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Abstract Food supplements are defined as foodstuffs the purpose of which is to supplement the normal diet and which are concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect, often referred to as nutraceuticals, may exert benefit to the human body. Their use is increasing worldwide, including Europe and in Italy. However, some doctors are skeptical about their effectiveness and safety. This reluctance may depend on poor knowledge of the mechanisms of action and clinical evidence in literature. The Italian Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (SIAIP) promoted the institution of an ad hoc Committee. The first initiative performed by this Committee was the administration of a questionnaire to the members of SIAIP. The results of this survey provided interesting results. Most pediatricians know the food supplement concept but frequently need help understanding the mechanisms of action. Most prescribe food supplements, mainly for preventing infections or enhancing immune defense. In addition, they prefer to use food supplements as cycles or add-on therapy. Finally, most participants like to attend events on this issue and contribute to new evidence through trials. In conclusion, this survey underscores the relevance of food supplement issues and attests to interest in this topic. However, there is a need to provide information and promote studies on this matter.

Food supplements are defined as foodstuffs the purpose of which is to supplement the normal diet and which are concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect, often referred to as nutraceuticals, may exert benefit to the human body. Their use is increasing worldwide, including Europe and in Italy. However, some doctors are skeptical about their effectiveness and safety. This reluctance may depend on poor knowledge of the mechanisms of action and clinical evidence in literature. The Italian Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (SIAIP) promoted the institution of an ad hoc Committee. The first initiative performed by this Committee was the administration of a questionnaire to the members of SIAIP. The results of this survey provided interesting results. Most pediatricians know the food supplement concept but frequently need help understanding the mechanisms of action. Most prescribe food supplements, mainly for preventing infections or enhancing immune defense. In addition, they prefer to use food supplements as cycles or add-on therapy. Finally, most participants like to attend events on this issue and contribute to new evidence through trials. In conclusion, this survey underscores the relevance of food supplement issues and attests to interest in this topic. However, there is a need to provide information and promote studies on this matter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The evolution of socio-technological habits together with the widespread demand of post-acute and chronic treatments outside hospital boundaries drove the increased demand of medical informatics experts to develop tools for and support healthcare professionals. The recent COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the need of physicians able to manage diseases virtually and remotely. Moreover, healthcare professionals need to access to innovative techniques and procedures to manage biomedical data, cloud-based communication, and data sharing procedures, often connected to innovative devices to support an effective precision in the health treatments. In this paper we report the experiences of the Italian Biomedical Informatics Society (SIBIM), in the definition and promotion of eHealth educational topics in medical and health professions teaching programs, as well as in bioengineering schools, showing how SIBIM members’ efforts have been applied towards increasing the level of eHealth contents in medical schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

At the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, Hungary was characterised by ethnic diversity. Nevertheless, for a long time there was no sign of this causing any particular tension. The language of everyday life was characterised by pragmatism, and the language of public life, education and science was uniformly Latin. Joseph II's language decree of 1784 (which made German the official language instead of Latin) started the process that would culminate in the language decree of 1844, which made Hungarian the official language. In the first decade of the 19th century, there was a revival of the language issue, with the publication of a series of documents on the language. At the Diet of 1807, there were such heated debates about the language that the Viennese court and the secret police thought it would be a good idea to hold a competition to see whether Hungarian was suitable for official use in Hungary. 21 contributions were received for this competition. Almost half of the applicants were from Upper Hungary, all of them Protestants, most of them pastors. They were the founders of one of the earliest scientific-literary societies, Solennia, in 1808. The works of the society's members were published every year in the journal Solennia, which was published in four languages (Latin, Hungarian, German, Slovak). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The BraYn association aims to bolster young neuroscientists’ research endeavors through collaborative support, fundraising assistance, and events promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration across Europe. Central to its mission is the annual BraYn conference, tailored for PhD students, postdocs, junior PIs, neurologists, and clinicians. This gathering champions cooperation, offering talks by key figures, educational workshops, and opportunities for attendees to present their work, compete for grants, and engage in international scientific experiences. The conference, established in 2018, has grown substantially in attendance and industry support and was adapted during the pandemic with virtual editions. The last sixth edition in Naples (27–29 September 2023) attracted over 300 delegates, focusing on peer-to-peer discussions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and interaction with renowned speakers, solidifying its place as a flagship event for Europe’s budding neuroscience researchers.

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The BraYn association aims to bolster young neuroscientists' research endeavors through collaborative support, fundraising assistance, and events promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration across Europe. Central to its mission is the annual BraYn conference, tailored for PhD students, postdocs, junior PIs, neurologists, and clinicians. This gathering champions cooperation, offering talks by key figures, educational workshops, and opportunities for attendees to present their work, compete for grants, and engage in international scientific experiences. The conference, established in 2018, has grown substantially in attendance and industry support and was adapted during the pandemic with virtual editions. The last sixth edition in Naples (27–29 September 2023) attracted over 300 delegates, focusing on peer-to-peer discussions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and interaction with renowned speakers, solidifying its place as a flagship event for Europe's budding neuroscience researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Congress of the Polish Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine is the most important event for all those involved in hematology and transfusiology. Between 14 and 16 September 2023, almost 1,300 attendees met in Katowice to discuss progress in these disciplines. Nowadays, the results of therapy of hematological malignancies in Poland are almost the same as the European average value. This is the result of hard work by the national working groups as well as international collaboration. Since 2021, Polish hematology has achieved great progress in therapy with the use of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy. Also, a number of new compounds for hematological disorders, and supportive therapy, have been introduced in Poland, either within clinical trials or reimbursed by the National Health Fund. Even so, many patients still suffer unmet medical needs. Several important compounds, already licensed, are awaiting reimbursement. New cellular technologies are in the pipeline. The reimbursement of more therapies is desired, and further progress in diagnostic and therapeutic methods is required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Radiation oncology is a field of medicine that has been rapidly growing with advances in technology, radiobiology, treatment algorithms and quality of life of modern radiotherapy over the last century. In the context of these advances, it is critical to be aware of the role of the young radiation oncologists and enable them to discover new perspectives. For this purpose, "The Young Radiation Oncologists Group" (GROG) has been established by the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology (TROD), a subgroup which has focused on the professional developments, early career and integrating into the TROD family while supporting education and innovative research of young radiation oncologists. The purpose of this paper was to outline the structure and responsibilities of GROG and its scientific and social activities within TROD and in its own right. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Writing scientific articles is one of the things that are mandatory for the scientific community according to its objectives. This community service activity is in the form of a secret peeling webinar activity that passes the National Education Training Center which aims to provide additional education related to professional and academic competencies for the scientific community and become a practical solution for publication for the scientific community. The scientific community in question is people who are in academia, such as teachers (teachers and lecturers), researchers, and students. This activity was attended by 52 participants from various professions and regions. In seeing the success of the objectives of this activity through data collection and analysis techniques in the form of video recording documentation of activities, observations and questionnaire responses of participants were carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner. In the implementation of this webinar activity, it was quite successful in becoming a practical solution for publications for the scientific community, by showing the number of webinar participants attending more than 70% of the total number of registrants, there was a match between the planning and implementation stages, as well as the results of the participant's response questionnaire with average results. more than 80% responded positively. As an alternative solution based on the results of the discussion and Q&A from the webinar activity, these are (a) mentally prepare; (b) pay attention to the ethics of writing and publication; (c) the strategy for selecting journals and their publications by taking into account the selection of journals following the scope of the titles of the articles that have been made, and using a template according to the provisions of the journal we have chosen; (d) strategies in writing good and correct scientific articles.

El objetivo de este artículo es presentar algunos avances sobre el estudio de las redes de circulación en Historia de la Educación en los espacios de comunicación, representación y construcción social. Concretamente, se analizan tres herramientas: la revista Cabás, la SEPHE y las Jornadas Científicas de la SEPHE. Los focos de interés se centran en aspectos vinculados a las formas y estilos de comunidad científica para articular su vida en común, los espacios creados para la participación y la construcción colectiva del proyecto, las colaboraciones e influencias transnacionales, las líneas de interés científico expresadas en reuniones científicas y publicaciones periódicas, y los canales de comunicación científica.

95 years ago, namely on October 12, 1926, through the efforts of 27 founders, including professors G.I. Turner, A.L. Polenov, R.R. Vreden and G.A. Albrecht, the first scientific society of orthopedic surgeons of Leningrad and the Leningrad region was created in our country, which continues to be an indispensable platform for the training of scientific personnel, the exchange of practical experience and research results directed by authoritative figures of domestic traumatology and orthopedics, the successors of the Leningrad school of orthopedic surgeons. The article summarizes the results of the societys work during four periods of its activity: the first period of formation (19261933), the second period work in the pre-war, war and post-war years (19341950), the third period the intensive development of traumatology and orthopedics (19501990) and the fourth period the modern rapid development of the specialty (since 1990). The main aim of the current activity and new areas of work are formulated.

In the article the analysis of activity of "Society of archaeology, histories and ethnographys", is presented at the Kazan university. By means of various forms, beginning from lecture-propagandist activity, and also bringing in of local public on the scientific disputes, the members of scientific societies, including wellknown professors, realized projects and executed an elucidative mission in relation to the nomads of South Ural, influenced on forming of world view of students. "Society of archaeology, histories and ethnographys", at the Kazan university became a center, coordinating activity, both specialists studying multinational Volga-Ural region and Western region of the Kazakh edge and numerous army of correspondents - connoisseurs of folk way of life.

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Introduction. The article investigates the ethnographic component in activities of the regional scientific society — Peter the Great Society for the Study of Astrakhan Region widely known in Russia, including due to works on the history and culture of the Kalmyk people. Goals. The study aims to delineate the image of the scientific society that became known nationwide and gave ‘food and arguments’ for public thought, which determined its significance in the Lower Volga Region’s multinational space in the mid-to-late 19th and 20th centuries. Materials and Methods. The article analyzes scientific works, collected documents from Astrakhan archives and museums to review results of diverse efforts undertaken by the Society’s members on collecting sources, interpreting them, translating the knowledge gained into public discourse. The main research methods are those of synchrony and diachrony, classification and evaluation, statistical and comparative ones. Results. The Astrakhan scientific society grew to become a most authoritative one in Russia thanks to research works of its members, facilitated the awakening of public conscience, motivated the population to start exploring their region, interacted with various social and cultural groups, administrative structures to solve urgent problems of social development. One of the brightest research areas of the Society was that dealing with the past of the Kalmyks that inhabited Astrakhan Governorate. The paper analyzes certain features of studies in the history and culture of the Kalmyks conducted by members of the Society, reveals the role and significance of their works in the formation of professional ethnography in Astrakhan Oblast, and introduces new sources into scientific circulation.

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Over the last few years, during the pandemic, the Brazilian population has suffered several problems, ranging from health to socioeconomic impacts. When we consider Brazilian science, there has been an undeniable scientific delay generated by the pandemic, especially in areas that are not related to the coronavirus. In this context, with the aim of fostering collaboration among researchers in the field of Developmental Origins of Health and Diseases (DOHaD) and enhancing the potential for implementing public health strategies to prevent noncommunicable chronic diseases, the Brazilian Association of Developmental Origins of Health and Diseases (DOHaD Brazil) was established in 2020. In this narrative, we explore the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, focusing on its impacts on scientific research conducted in universities. Additionally, we underscore the significance of the DOHaD Brazil Association, particularly from the perspective of young researchers engaged in DOHaD research in Brazil.

THE LVIV PERIOD OF VASYL SIMOVYCH’S CREATIVITY aVasyl Simovych was a full member of the National Association of Taras Shevchenko, professor and rector of the Ukrainian Higher Pedagogical Institute in Prague, head of the Ukrainian language department and dean of the philological faculty of Lviv University (1939- 1941). The article discusses the scientific and organisational, publishing, cultural and educational activities of Vasyl Simovych in Lviv and Prague. His influence is shown not only in the context of the scientific, social and public life of Lviv but also of Galicia.

The Association of Southeastern Biologists was founded in 1937 with the goal of increasing the contact and collaboration between scientists in the southeastern United States (US). With the exception of two years during World War II and one year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Association has met annually to promote research and education in the biological sciences by providing a student-friendly networking environment. In recent years, the Association has placed an increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion among elected and appointed leaders, among participants in the annual meeting, and in the development of funding and other opportunities for students. This work prompted us to review the history of our Association, including periods of racial segregation and inequity, and focus on our current efforts to promote access and inclusion by students and scientists from myriad underrepresented groups. In so doing, the past provides us with the opportunity to cast a vision for the future of the Association. In this paper, we seek to share the journey of the Association of Southeastern Biologists in this regard so that we may be transparent, exposing the missteps and amplifying the successes of our organization. We envision this work as a first step toward creating a more open and inclusive scientific community for the future.

The global scientific community has become increasingly diverse over recent decades, but is this ongoing development also reflected among top‐publishing authors and potential scientific leaders? We surveyed 13 leading journals in ecology, evolution, and conservation to investigate the diversity of the 100 top‐publishing authors in each journal between 1945 and 2019. Out of 1051 individual top‐publishing authors, only 11% are women. The United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and Canada account for more than 75% of top‐publishing authors, while countries of the Global South (as well as Russia, Japan, and South Korea) were strikingly underrepresented. The number of top‐publishing authors who are women and/or are from the Global South is increasing only slowly over time. We outline transformative actions that scientific communities can take to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion at author, leadership, and society level. The resulting promotion of scientific innovation and productivity is essential for the development of global solutions in conservation science. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

PREAMBLE: The Spanish Society for Developmental Biology (SEBD) organized its 17th meeting in November 2020 (herein referred to as SEBD2020). This meeting, originally programmed to take place in the city of Bilbao, was forced onto an online format due to the SARS-CoV2, COVID-19 pandemic. Although, we missed the live personal interactions and missed out on the Bilbao social scene, we were able to meet online to present our work and discuss our latest results. An overview of the activities that took place around the meeting, the different scientific sessions and the speakers involved are presented here. The pros and cons of virtual meetings are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is meant as an update on the previous articles published about the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM). It reflects the current organizational structure and describes its core activities. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the society are analyzed to define a strategic plan for the future of ISPRM. Key activities like ISPRM World Congresses, the foundation of the Journal of ISPRM and the creation of a certification project are described. The article reports also about the external relationship of ISPRM with different organizations and in particular with the World Health Organization and with the United Nations.

Vasyl Simovych was a full member of the National Association of Taras Shevchenko, professor and rector of the Ukrainian Higher Pedagogical Institute in Prague, head of the Ukrainian language department and dean of the philological faculty of Lviv University (1939-1941). The article discusses the scientific and organisational, publishing, cultural and educational activities of Vasyl Simovych in Lviv and Prague. His influence is shown not only in the context of the scientific, social and public life of Lviv but also of Galicia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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While the Chilean Society of Forest Sciences (SOCIFOR) was created by a group of forest-related institutions, its inactivity has wakened its progress. Here, we point out certain shortcomings of SOCIFOR, and propose actions to address them. We suggest increasing the number of members, restructuring its regulatory statutes - modeled on those used by other scientific societies-, taking an active role in the organization of the national forest science congress and editing the Chilean journal of forest science (i.e. Bosque). Strengthening SOCIFOR would help to improve the standing of forest sciences in the country. Our proposal is ambitious, though doable, if the keys come together to achieve a common goal: strengthening forest sciences in Chile. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is to bring attention to the complex issue of conflicts of interest (COIs) from the point of view of Scientific Societies and their responsibility in managing secondary interests possibly undermining their activities such as improvement of professional quality, research promotion, and development of guidelines. The first publication on the issue of COIs dates back to more than a century, but only in the last decades the related ethical and legal problems have received public and professional attention. The growing role of industry in biomedical research, the significant decrease in public contributions to health, care, training, and research, and the involvement of physicians in industry-funded research have obliged to study how to identify and manage COIs. The Bioethics and Palliative Care Study Group of the Italian Neurological Society addressed the issue with a specific focus on Scientific Societies that, in our opinion, should also set an example for individual practice, raising awareness among their associates on COIs and implementing strategies for their identification and management. The paper is focused on the nature of the COI, why and how it could be managed, which policies can be implemented, and which kind of action should be considered by Scientific Societies. We emphasize the role of Scientific Societies in fostering knowledge and awareness of conflicts of interest through training and continuing education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The authors discuss the role of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) in bringing together surgical competence, research, and evidence-based medicine (EBM) in orthopaedic surgery. They discuss the creation of core competencies for ESSKA specialists, known as the core curriculum; categories of competence in science and research; and how ESSKA embraces the changes in the surgical environment.

The text lays the grounds for the research into the activities of the Archaeological Society of Yugoslavia (ASY) in all its organizational aspects (1949–1991). The concept of scientific societies – one of the forms of organization of scholars in various discipline, is investigated. The aim is to introduce a wider investigation of ASY’s importance in archaeology, organized into several interconnected parts. A short chronology of the genesis of scientific societies in the territory of former Yugoslavia is laid out. The fact is emphasized that ASY was founded upon older traditions that shaped the diversity of archaeological practices in the region. New information is offered on organization of archaeologists in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, introducing for the first time the meeting of Yugoslav archaeologists in Dobrna by Celje, Slovenia, in 1922, thus acquiring a wider context for the interpretation of the first congress of Yugoslav archaeologists, held the same year in Belgrade. The importance of these meetings is emphasized, as well as the idea of the foundation of an archaeological institute in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, although it is clearly stated that the process of joining archaeologists in the Kingdom was unsuccessful in the long term. A chronological overview of the development of ASY is presented through its organizational forms: Coordination Board of Yugoslav Archaeologists (1949–1954), Archaeological Society of Yugoslavia (1954–1972) and Association of Archaeological Societies of Yugoslavia (1972–1991). The activities and achievements of the association are described (congresses, symposia, publishing activity...), implicitly linking the genesis of ASY with the development of the Yugoslav society and state. The importance of ASY is discussed and of the research issues its work raises. Since the paper is the result of the work in progress, the conclusions are not final, and the focus of research is flexible. The accessible evidence is discussed. The concluding part of the paper offers the author’s assessment of the importance of ASY and the concept of autonomous “Yugoslav archaeology”.

The conducted archival research and analysis of literary publications allowed us to supplement the biography and creative path in science, clinical and social activities of the outstanding Russian ophthalmologist A.N. Maklakov. This article emphasizes the urgency of the problem of teaching in medical universities, and gives special attention to the thoughts of the scientist about providing clarity in the process of teaching students. The article notes his role in the arrangement and equipment of the new eye clinic of the Moscow University, and presents fragments of memoirs of his student and mentee, another famous Russian ophthalmologist S.S. Golovin. A remark is made about the need to clarify the terms traditionally accepted in the history of medicine in relation to surgery and ophthalmology. An assessment is given on the contribution of A.N. Maklakov to the establishment of the Moscow Ophthalmological Circle, his efforts to unite doctors, and the development of the statutory documents of the All-Russian Society of Eye Doctors.

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Scientific societies play an important role in scientists' career development and can have an impact on scientific advancement. The current study explores scientific societies' view of and support for public engagement. Interviews with key actors of 21 US-based scientific societies suggest that societies recognize the value of public engagement and outreach, and the emphasis has been steadily increasing. Depending on the membership size and discipline of the society, various types of engagement activities are supported and offered. We also explored potential challenges and opportunities for societies in supporting scientific engagement of the public. The current project aimed at providing an overview of the role of scientific societies to help identify ways to areas to enhance the allocation of resources to support public engagement and future research, including theory development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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