bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Voice Assistant based on GPT-3 and Whisper
Authors: Vivek V. Sai , Raj P. Prudhvi , Santhosh K. , Ganesan Dr. Vithya
Published: March 2023

Abstract: A voice assistant based on GPT-3 (Generative Pre-Trained Transformer 3) and Whisper, a secure multi-party computation technology, can offer an enhanced level of privacy and security to users. By leveraging Whisper, GPT-3 can securely process user data without compromising privacy, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected. This combination also enables the development of decentralized voice assistants, which can operate without relying on a central server or data centre, further enhancing privacy and security. With this technology, users can interact with the voice assistant confidently, knowing that their data is secure and private. Additionally, the natural language processing capabilities of GPT-3 make the interaction with the voice assistant more intuitive and seamless, allowing users to complete tasks quickly and efficiently. Overall, a voice assistant based on GPT-3 and Whisper offers a powerful and secure tool for individuals and organizations that prioritize privacy and security.
International Day of Permafrost 2023
Authors: MacLean Tristan
Published: March 2023

NSERC PermafrostNet invited the permafrost community to an online day of presentations and discussions highlighting the many organizations and projects around the world studying, monitoring, and addressing permafrost issues. The International Day of Permafrost built on the session “Making new connections: International Partners” held during our 2020 AGM.
Proteinuria en la infancia: a propósito de un caso de enfermedad de Dent
Authors: Murillo Luisa , Paz Beatriz E , Forero Delgadillo Jessica M , Padilla Guzmán Alejandro , Ochoa Jiménez Vanessa A , Restrepo Jaime M
Published: March 2023

Introducción: la proteinuria en la edad pediátrica es una entidad relativamente frecuente, la cual puede ser fisiológica o patológica. La segunda, por una alteración a nivel glomerular con pérdida de proteínas de gran tamaño o a nivel tubular, caracterizada por pérdida de proteínas de bajo peso molecular y alteraciones en la excreción de iones. Entre las enfermedades hereditarias que cursan con proteinuria tubular, se ha descrito la enfermedad de Dent, una patología ligada al cromosoma X. Esta enfermedad se manifiesta principalmente en varones, pero las mujeres pueden ser portadoras y tener manifestaciones clínicas leves de la enfermedad. La primera descripción de esta enfermedad fue hecha por Dent y Friedman en 1964. La mayoría de los casos recientemente reportados han sido en China y Alemania.
Objetivo: realizar una revisión general de la enfermedad de Dent y del enfoque diagnóstico de la proteinuria en la infancia con base en nuestro caso, para así, sospechar de esta enfermedad.
Descripción del caso: se presenta el caso de un paciente masculino sin antecedentes prenatales ni personales de importancia, quien presenta proteinuria persistente desde los primeros meses de vida y a quien, a los 7 años de edad, se le documenta la presencia de una variante ya conocida en el gen CLCN5, causante de la enfermedad de Dent tipo 1.
Discusión: la proteinuria persistente patológica en la infancia debe ser estudiada debido a su posible relación con patologías que pueden afectar la función renal. Además de la diferenciación de la proteinuria persistente, de origen glomerular y tubular, la evaluación de alteraciones en la excreción de electrolitos, puede guiarnos hacia la realización de estudios genéticos y, por ende, al diagnóstico de patologías infrecuentes como la enfermedad de Dent.
Conclusión: el enfoque diagnóstico de causas poco frecuentes de proteinuria tubular en la infancia, como la enfermedad de Dent, requiere de la valoración conjunta entre nefrología pediátrica y genética clínica.
Ерөнхий суурийн "Герман хэл" хичээлийн нөхцөл байдалд хийсэн дүн шинжилгээ
Authors: Одонтуяа М. , Булгансор Ц.
Published: March 2023

The German course has been part of the general curriculum since autumn 2014/15. Students were interviewed during the semester to find out the reasons for studying the course, the factors influencing the course and whether they want to continue learning German, as well as additional teaching materials and tools used by the students to learn German alongside the textbooks. This will help you to assess the teaching situation, measure it, get a preliminary picture, identify the factors that will contribute to its further improvement and determine the future direction of the teaching.
Монгол улсын их, дээд болон ЕБС-ын суралцагчдын гадаад /орос/ хэлний талаарх төсөөлөл, санаа бодол /нийгэм-хэл шинжлэлийн тандалт, санал асуулгын урьдчилсан үр дүнгээс/
Authors: Саранцацрал Ц. , Цогзолмаа Ц. , Г.А. Дырхеева , Ч.С. Цыбенова
Published: March 2023

Өнөөдөр орос хэлний тархалт, нийгэмд орос хэлний эзлэх байр суурь, үйл ажиллагааны асуудал Орос оронд төдийгүй хилийн чанадад хэл шинжээч, социологич, улс төр судлаач г.м. бусад мэргэжлийн судлаачдын анхаарлыг онцгой татаж байгаа бөгөөд энэ чиглэлээр нийгэм-хэл шинжлэлийн судалгаануудыг хийж байна. Судлаачид энэхүү өгүүлэлдээ Google Forms платформ дээр хийсэн тандалт санал асуулгад дүн шинжилгээ хийж, урьдчилсан үр дүнгээс танилцуулна. Энэхүү судалгааны зорилго нь Монгол улсын залуучуудын дунд орос хэлний талаар ямар төсөөлөл, санаа бодол байдаг зэргийг илрүүлж дүн шинжилгээ хийхэд оршино.
Роль русской литературы в рождении и развитии жакра романа в монголской национальной литературе
Authors: Баярчимэг З.
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this article is to show how Russian literature has played main role in the novel forming as a new genre in the Mongolian national literature. As we understand, such attributes as the breadth of views of Russian writers of the historical process, faithfulness, understanding the revolutionary path of the people and the vividness of the image of the positive and progressive aspects of life have enabled a Russian literature to become a unique and unrepeatable. The value of Russian literature has been recognized by the world since it could express the life and ideals not only of Russian but also of mankind in whole. We assume there was a strong and fruitful influence of the works of leading Russian thinkers on the formation of national literatures and the development of a revolutionary-democratic ideas in Asia.
Орос, монгол үндэстний цаг хугацааг үзэх үзэл, сэтгэлгээ зүйр цэцэн үгээр илрэх нь
Authors: Алтанцэцэг Д.
Published: March 2023

In proverbs and sayings expressing the popular idea of time categories, in particular about the beginning and the end, not only the meaning of the cyclicity of everything that happens is revealed and the beginning is sacralized, not only the meaning of these concepts or rituality is reflected, but also the philosophical nature of reflections on time comes to the fore, the so-called folk worldly wisdom, which has been formed over the centuries, and moral assessment, which make up the content and genre basis of this type of folk art. In the article the author investigates the time vision of the world contrasting Russian and Mongolian proverbs and sayings. As the material studied shows, time is emotionally and value-saturated in Russian and Mongolian folk aphorism with a temporal meaning. Proverbs and sayings give us an idea of the similarity of the picture of the world in the Russian and Mongolian languages: time has power over people and people feel a sense of subordination, respect to time.
Síndrome hemofagocítico asociado a dengue grave en una institución pediátrica de Cali - Colombia
Authors: Pérez-Sánchez Monica Lizet , Gil-Artunduaga Mónica Alexandra , Valencia-Benavides Maribel , Figueroa-Vargas Arieth
Published: March 2023

Objetivo: caracterizar los pacientes pediátricos con síndrome hemofagocítico asociado a dengue grave en una institución pediátrica de Cali-Colombia. Material y método: Estudio observacional descriptivo tipo serie de casos. Se incluyeron 7 pacientes menores de 18 años con diagnóstico de dengue grave y síndrome hemofagocítico asociado, hospitalizados en la Fundación Clínica Infantil Club Noel desde diciembre del 2019 hasta noviembre del 2020. Resultados: Se incluyeron siete de 136 pacientes con dengue grave que cumplieron con los criterios diagnósticos de síndrome hemofagocítico. La mayoría fueron hombres (n=6/7), con una media de edad de 7,7 años. Las manifestaciones clínicas fueron fiebre (n=7/7), dolor abdominal (n=7/7), exantema (n=7/7), síntomas constitucionales (n=7/7) y hepatomegalia (n=7/7). El sistema más frecuentemente comprometido fue el respiratorio (n=7/7) seguido del hemodinámico (n=6/7) con requerimiento de ventilación mecánica (n=5/7) e inotropia (n=6/7). Discusión: Todos los pacientes se manifestaron con hepatoesplenomegalia, trombocitopenia, hiperferritinemia e hipofibrinogenemia, menor presencia de células hemofagocíticas, mayor aparición de anemia y mayor requerimiento de ventilación mecánica e inotropía en comparación con otros estudios (1,2). Conclusión: Los niños con síndrome hemofagocítico secundario a infección por dengue grave pueden presentar disfunción multiorgánica observando mayor compromiso respiratorio, hematológico y renal. El diagnóstico y tratamiento oportuno pueden mejorar el pronóstico.
Characterization of pediatric patients with necrotizing pneumonia treated at a quaternary care center in Bogotá, Colombia, 2010-2017
Authors: Guerrero Maria Paula , Camacho-Moreno German , Márquez Kelly
Published: March 2023

Introduction: The incidence of Necrotizing Pneumonia (NP) as a complication of pneumonia has increased. Between 0.6 and 2% of parapneumonic effusions result in empyema, while up to 20% are complicated by necrosis. Methodology: A observational, ambispective study was conducted. The retrospective phase included patients treated between 2010 and 2015; the prospective between 2015 and 2017. The clinical records of patients with pneumonia were reviewed. Patients with pneumatoceles in radiography (Rx) or chest tomography (CT), or bronchopleural fistulas diagnosed were included. Results: 69 patients were collected. Information on immunization was obtained in 67% of patients. Laboratory test results showed leukocytosis > 15,000/mL (65%), thrombocytosis > 450,000/mL (45%), and LDH in pleural fluid > 2500 IU/L (61% of 18 patients). Imaging findings were consolidation (75% vs. 100%) and pneumatocele (33% vs 90%). Microbiological isolates were collected from 27 patients. Streptococcus pneumoniae (56%) and Staphylococcus aureus (30%) were the most common agents. Twelve (80%) pneumococci were identified: five serotype 3, two serotypes 14 and 19A, one serotypes 6A, 8, and 1. Conclusions: NP is a complication that should be suspected in children under 5 years of age with torpid evolution, leukocytosis, thrombocytosis, increased LDH levels in pleural fluid, and pneumatoceles in imaging scans.
Microbiology of bone-joint infections in children at a university clinic in Medellín, Colombia
Authors: Hoyos-Orrego Álvaro , Mantilla-Mantilla Luisa Fernanda
Published: March 2023

Objective: the objective of the study was to describe the microorganisms, antimicrobial susceptibility, and diagnostic microbiology procedures in children with osteoarticular infections. Methods: This was a retro-prospective case series in children who consulted a university clinic in Medellín, Colombia, between 2010-2016, who had a cultureconfirmed diagnosis. Results: Out of a total of 218 registered patients, we included 39 with microbiological confirmation. There were more males (27; 69,2%), and 71% cases occurred in >5 years old. The main microorganisms were Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) 53,8%, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) 20,5%, other gram-positive cocci 10%, Pseudomonas aeruginosa 5,1%, Enterobacter cloacae complex 2,5%, Haemophilus haemolyticus 2,5%, Mycobacterium tuberculosis 2,5%, and Candida albicans 2,5%. The susceptibility of MSSA/MRSA to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and vancomycin was 100%, and for clindamycin it was 100% and 87%, respectively. Bone tissue and bone secretion using conventional methods, bone pus or synovial fluid inoculated in a blood culture bottle, and synovial tissue were positive in 96%, 87,5% and 50%, respectively. The blood cultures were positive in 54%. In two patients only the blood cultures were positive. Conclusion: MSSA was the most frequent microorganism followed by MRSA. However, MRSA showed high susceptibility to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, clindamycin, and vancomycin. The high positivity of primary cultures suggests the importance of always obtaining them. Although the positivity of blood cultures was lower, should always be included as part of microbiological studies.
Guía de práctica clínica para la infección de vías urinarias complicada
Authors: Cortés Jorge Alberto , Cano Arenas Nairo , Camero Blanco José Danilo , Valderrama-Rios Martha Carolina , Diaz Brochero Cándida , Donoso Donoso Wilfredo , Puentes Bernal Andrés Felipe , Esparza German , Cuervo-Maldonado Sonia Isabel , Reyes Pabón Patricia , Torres-Espinosa Catalina , Chaves Walter Gabriel , Meléndez Rhenals Sugeich Del Mar , Contreras Kateir Mariel , Guevara Fredy Orlando , Bravo-Ojeda Juan Sebastián , García López Felipe
Published: March 2023

La infección de vías urinarias complicada es la infección que ocurre en alguna de las estructuras del tracto urinario, en pacientes con comorbilidad, o con anomalías estructurales o funcionales del tracto urinario. La infección de vías urinarias complicada tiene un alto impacto en morbilidad, mortalidad y en la problemática actual de resistencia a los antimicrobianos, por lo que resulta de importancia generar directrices que permitan orientar el adecuado diagnóstico y tratamiento en este grupo de pacientes, con el objetivo de obtener mejores desenlaces clínicos y propender por un uso racional de antibióticos. La presente guía contiene recomendaciones para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de pacientes adultos con infección de vías urinarias complicada, basadas en la evidencia, realizadas mediante el proceso de adaptación de guías de práctica clínica para el contexto colombiano.
Searching for Forms and Methods of Acting on Indigenous Population by Turkestan Soviet and Communist Party Bodies in the Context of Fighting the Basmachi in 1918-1924
Authors: Barmin Valeriy A.
Published: March 2023

The protest movement of the Turkestani indigenous population against the Soviet rule known in history as “Basmachi movement” became the most important stage of the Civil War in the Central Asian territory of the former Russian Empire. This phenomenon, complicated in terms of motivating features, social composition, and ideological dimensions, had been researched throughout the entire period of Soviet Union. However, the researchers were conditioned by rigid ideological framework, the ban on access to documental sources, and several other restrictions, that excluded the possibility to provide unbiased objective assessment of the Basmachi phenomenon. Questions relating to the true causes of the movement, and specifically those that disclosed the support to the movement from the majority of Turkestani population, remained beyond the research scope. The collapse of the USSR, the access to formerly classified closed archives made it possible to largely change the view on the history of this popular protest. In the proposed paper, the author’s research is supported by materials from newly identified sources in the holdings of the Russian State Military Archive and the Russian State Archive of Socio-Political History. The author claims in the paper that a significant part of the causes that boosted the scale of the movement and its support from the population resulted from gross mistakes of the Soviet government in socio-political reforms and especially in matters of nationalities policy. Correcting these mistakes, applying new forms and methods of acting on indigenous peoples made it possible for Bolsheviks to gain the victory over the Basmachi and bring the internal political situation in the region to stability.
UPAYA GURU DALAM MENGATASI KESULITAN MEMBACA, MENULIS, DAN MENGHITUNG (STUDI KASUS PADA SDN KUTA PASIE KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR)
Authors: Lubis Silvia Sandi , Juhra Al , Helmi Nur
Published: March 2023

Teachers are the most important component in the world of education and occupy a respectable place in society. Teachers have a very big influence on changes in the behavior of their students. Reading, writing and calculating are skills that must be owned and mastered globally. Based on the results of observations made at SDN Kuta Pasie, information was obtained that there were students who had difficulty reading, writing and calculating. The purpose of this study was to analyze the efforts made by the teacher in overcoming reading, writing and arithmetic difficulties, and to analyze the obstacles faced in efforts to deal with reading, writing and numeracy difficulties at SDN Kuta Pasie. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods with data collection techniques of interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this study indicate that (1) Efforts made by teachers in overcoming difficulties in reading, writing and arithmetic are all educators who are graduates, learning programs according to the applicable curriculum, conducting initial tests for new students, conducting class workshops, carrying out activities Ramadan reading at the beginning of the fasting month, learning to read using the phonics method, collaborating with parents of students, and providing motivation to learn and encouragement to study enthusiasm for students. (2) The obstacles experienced by teachers are the lack of support and cooperation from parents of students, students who have difficulty reading, writing and calculating tend to be lazy to study, low student memory, unstable student psychology, and limitations of schools in providing supportive media in the process of learning to read, write and count.
Dynamic Nelson–Siegel model for market risk estimation of bonds: Practical implementation
Authors:   HSE University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Makushkin Mikhail , Lapshin Victor ,   HSE University, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: March 2023

The article is devoted to Value‐at‐Risk estimation of bonds based on Dynamic Nelson–Siegel model (DNS). Instead of dealing with estimation of future interest rates and their volatiles, DNS model forecasts several unobservable shape parameters of the yield curve. We illustrate that for practical purposes one factor model is enough to correctly estimate bond VaR — this factor being long‐term level of interest rates. We recommend to use AR(1)‐GARCH(1,1) model to describe the evolution of interest rates level. Such dynamics specification provides accurate risk estimates while minimizing the number of consecutive VaR violations. We emphasize that the choice of optimization algorithm for estimation of yield curve parameters is crucial for accurate VaR forecasting since it might bring additional model noise into time series of yield curve parameters.
Visual and bibliometric analysis of Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps
Authors: Jiao Qingqing , Liu Zhichen , Yao Yuxu , Xie Huanxia , Zhou Aina , Fan Yuhui , Liu Jisheng
Published: March 2023

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a heterogeneous
disease characterized by persistent sinonasal inflammation and sinus
microbiome dysbiosis. Nasal polyps (NPs) is one of the main
manifestations which cause diverse clinical symptoms of CRS. We
conducted a bibliometric and visual analysis of CRS and NPs articles
published between 2003 and 2022 to provide researchers with the current
state of research and potential directions. Method: We used a
systematic search strategy to search relevant articles in the databases
of the Web of Science from 2003 to 2022. VOSviewers, Bibliometrix R
package, and CiteSpace were used to perform the bibliometric analysis.
Results: 3,907 publications, including 3,266 “articles” and
641 “reviews” were retrieved. The USA made the highest contributions
to global research, followed by China; furthermore, Northwestern
University, Capital Medical University, and Sun Yat-Sen University had
the highest number of publications. A total of 12,894 authors
participated in this research, with the most published author being
Bachert C., followed by Schleimer Robert P. and Schlosser Rodney J.. And
the authors with the most co-citations were Bachert C., Fokkens W.J.,
and Gevaert P. 428 journals had published the articles of this research.
Moreover, the journal with the most publications was the
International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology and the Journal
Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology received the most citations.
“Covid-19”, “biologic”, and “type 2 inflammation” were the top
current research hotspots. Conclusion: The United States and
Northwestern University were the leading country and institution in
researching CRS and NPs. And Bachert C. is the most influential expert.
The International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology published the
most articles, and the Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology
got the highest number of citations. Moreover, “Covid-19”,
“biologic”, and “type 2 inflammation” were the trending topics.
Induction of a fast ventricular tachycardia by a CRT-D device. What is the mechanism? Device Rounds
Authors: Barold S. , Kucher Andreas
Published: March 2023

A fast ventricular tachycardia was apparently induced in a patient with
a CRT-D device by the delivery of a pacemaker stimulus whose timing
corresponded with the timing of the QRS complex in the far-field
electrogram. Appropriate programming of the device might have prevented
this complication.
Near-Field Wireless Communication and Power Transfer for Biomedical Implants: Applications, Challenges and Solutions
Authors: Abduljaleel Hala K. , Mutashar Saad , Gharghan Sadik Kamel
Published: March 2023

Electronic bio-implanted medical devices are essential due to their
effectiveness in monitoring, disease diagnosis, patient comfort, and
safety. Recently, significant efforts have been undertaken to develop
implantable and wireless telemetric biomedical systems. Topics such as
appropriate near-field wireless communication design, power use,
monitoring devices, high-efficiency energy transfer from external to
internal parts (implanted), high communication rates, and the need for
low energy consumption all significantly influence the advancement of
implantable systems. This study reviews various topics related to
near-field wireless power transfer (WPT)-based biomedical applications,
including WPT types, comparison of WPT types and methods for medical
devices, data transmission for WPT-based modulation techniques, and
biomedical implantable systems-based WPT. In addition, it extracts
research on WPT topologies with related mathematical models—such as
power transfer, transfer efficiency, mutual inductance, quality factor,
and coupling coefficient—from the literature. The article discusses
the effect of specific absorption rate on patient tissue and highlights
challenges and solutions for WPT in biomedical implants. Finally, it
presents current issues and future developments.
Autonomous Vehicle Control Systems- State of the Art of Decision-Making and Maneuver execution
Authors: Abdallaoui Sara , IKAOUASSEN HALIMA , Kribèche Ali , Chaibet Ahmed , Aglzim El Hassane
Published: March 2023

As self-driving cars perform more tasks, new challenges arise. One of
these challenging tasks is autonomous driving decision-making due to the
uncertainty of the vehicle’s complex environment. This paper provides an
overview of decision-making technology and trajectory control for
autonomous vehicles. The main common goal in decision-making is to
consider uncertainties, unpredictable situations, and driving tasks to
propose a global and robust solution adapted to each situation. The main
concern is safety. Decision-making falls into three categories. The
first is the traditional approach, which often consists of building a
rule system and deriving optimal operations. The advantages of such an
approach are well known for being easy to understand and applicable to
small problems. The second category of decision-making is based on a
probabilistic process and, due to its efficiency, has several
applications in this area. The third category is learning-based
approaches. Once a decision has been made, manipulate the steering angle
or accelerator/brake pedals to perform the appropriate action. Two
approaches are existing to designing autonomous driving controllers.
Either based on imitating human drivers that includes approaches based
on the use of driver models such as AI, or the use of approach-based
models
Using BLaER1 as model for L. major infection of human macrophages to investigate the role of pyroptosis in parasite spreading
Authors: Zandbergen Ger van , Volkmar Kerren , Jaedtka Moritz , Baars Iris , Walber Bianca , Bagola Katrin , Mueller Andreas , Heine Holger
Published: March 2023

Leishmania is the causative agent of the tropical neglected
disease leishmaniasis and infects macrophages as its definitive host
cell . In order to sustain and propagate infections,
Leishmania parasites have to complete cycles of exit and
re-infection. Yet, the mechanism driving the parasite spread to other
cells remains unclear. Recent studies reported pro-inflammatory
monocytes as replicative niche of L. major and showed prolonged
expression of IL-1β at the site of infection, indicating an activation
of the NLRP3 inflammasome and pointing towards pyroptosis as a possible
mechanism of parasite spread. To address the species-specific
inflammasome activation of human cells we characterized the BLaER1
macrophages as a model for L. major infection. We found that
Leishmania can infect, activate and develop in BLaER1 macrophages
similar as they can do in primary human macrophages. Harnessing the
possibilities of this infection model, we first showed that BLaER1
GSDMD cells, which carry a deletion of the
pore-forming protein gasdermin D, are more resistant to pyroptotic cell
death and, concomitantly, display a strongly delayed release of
intracellular parasite. Using that knockout in a co-incubation assay in
comparison with wild type BLaER1 cells, we demonstrate that impairment
of the pyroptosis pathway leads to lower rates of parasite spread to new
host cells, thus, implicating pyroptotic cell death as a possible exit
mechanism of L. major in pro-inflammatory microenvironments.
Comparative phylogeography of Himalopsyche (Trichoptera, Rhyacophilidae) in the Tibeto-Himalayan Region: An assessment of the mountain-geobiodiversity hypothesis
Authors: Deng Xiling , Domisch Sami , Favre Adrien , Jähnig Sonja , Frandsen Paul , He Fengzhi , Shah Deep Narayan , Shah Ram Devi Tachamo , Cai Qinghua , Pauls Steffen
Published: March 2023

The Tibeto-Himalayan Region is famous for its geography, climatic
influence, and exceptional and immense biodiversity. The
“mountain-geobiodiversity hypothesis (MGH)” explores the interaction
of topography, climate, and biology in the evolution of mountain
biodiversity. We tested this hypothesis in the Himalayas and the
Hengduan Mountains on a group of caddisflies that are endemic to this
region. We investigated one caddisfly species pair from each mountain
respectively, each pair containing one species inhabiting high elevation
and one inhabiting low elevation. We incorporated genomic and ecological
evidence to reveal population structure, demographic history, and
potential habitat range dating back to the last glacial maximum (LGM) of
each species. The results indicated that in both mountains, the
high-elevation species showed strong local differentiation, while the
low-elevation species were shaped by hydro-morphology indicating greater
regional dispersal activity. Results of demographic history and species
distribution modelling supported demographic expansions for all species
during the LGM linked to an increase in potential habitats. Caddisfly
species in the Himalayas generally exhibited an East-West oriented
dispersal. Species from the Hengduan Mountains showed greater
connectivity on the North-South orientation, suggesting that species
have a higher chance to survive in the Hengduan Mountains by both
in-situ displacement (along the elevational gradients) and long-distance
dispersal (along the latitudinal gradients) during glaciation. Our study
demonstrates that historical geodiversity and climate fluctuations
interact and influence the diversification of caddisflies in the
Tibeto-Himalayan Region, thus supporting the MGH.
The Clinical Characteristics of Heart Rate Variability after Stroke: A Systematic Review
Authors: Bai Xue , Wang Na , Si Yueqiao , Liu Yunchang , Yin Ping , Xu Chun-Mei
Published: March 2023

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction has been reported in up to 76% of
stroke patients 7 days after an acute stroke. Heart rate variability
(HRV) is one of the important indicators reflecting the balance of
sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. Therefore, we performed a
systematic literature review of existing literature on the association
between heart rate variability and the different types of stroke. We
included studies published in the last 32 years (1990–2022). The
electronic databases MEDLINE and Pubmed were searched. We selected the
research which met the inclusion or exclusion criteria. A narrative
synthesis was performed. This review aimed to summarize evidence
regarding the potential mechanism of heart rate variability among
patients after stroke. In addition, the association of clinical
characteristics of heart rate variability and stroke has been depicted.
The review further discussed the relationship between post-stroke
infection and heart rate variability, which could assist in curbing
clinical infection in patients with stroke. HRV as a non-invasive
clinical monitoring tool can quantitatively assess the changes in
autonomic nervous system activity, and further predict the outcome of
stroke. HRV could play an important role in guiding clinical practice
for autonomic nervous system disorder after stroke.
Electromagnetic compatibility analysis of thermal energy recovery power system driven by new energy vehicles
Authors: Zhang Huaxin , Du Danyang , Wang Aibing , Zhang Yuquan , Hu Ruixue
Published: March 2023

In order to ensure the stability of battery management power system, improve
the reliability of on-board electronic products, and ensure the stability of
thermal energy recovery power system, the author proposes an
electromagnetic compatibility optimization scheme based on wiring harness,
power module, and PCB noise, taking the battery management system of vehicle
electronic components as an example, the role of electromagnetic
compatibility on products is described, the hardware circuit is analyzed and
designed by electromagnetic compatibility design theory to ensure the
reliability of vehicle components. The electromagnetic stability of the
power battery is guaranteed through the electromagnetic compatibility
optimization analysis of the battery management system, so as to achieve
more stable battery management. The experimental results show that each
module of the battery management system works stably, and the disturbance
degree test shows that the resonant noise of the battery management system
disappears, and there is no obvious narrowband electromagnetic disturbance,
and the overall value is below the limit of 20 dB. In conclusion the
electomagnetic compatibility optimization scheme can effectively ensure the
stability of the battery management power system, and indirectly ensure the
stability of the heat recovery power system.
Thermal energy storage technology and its application in power data remote transmission
Authors: Xu Aixue , Qi Huijuan , Wen Hongnian
Published: March 2023

In order to meet the current situation of the strong growth of energy demand,
the authors put forward the research of thermal energy storage technology
and its application in power data remote transmission. The main content of
the technology is based on heat energy storage technology, discuss the
advantages of heat energy storage technology, and study the stability
analysis in the remote transmission of power data, finally, the stability
performance of heat energy storage technology in power data remote
transmission is obtained through experiments. The experimental results show
that the energy storage is added at bus 6 of the power supply end, and the
transmission distance between the energy storage power station and bus 6 is
changed and the energy storage output is kept at 100 MW, the power of the
connecting line is 400 MW. With the increase of the transmission distance,
the variation trend of the interregion oscillation mode and the oscillation
mode in Region 1 and Region 2 is that the oscillation frequency increases,
the characteristic root moves to the left and the damping ratio increases,
but the change is small. In conclusion it proves that heat energy storage
technology has outstanding advantages, it has a broad development prospect
and an important role in power data remote transmission.
Clinical results of scarf osteotomy
Authors: Gluscevic Boris , Stanojkovic Aleksandar , Bukumiric Dragica , Jeremic Danilo
Published: March 2023

Background/Aim. There are a few research papers in Serbia that report on the clinical results of scarf osteotomy (SO) and its long-term effects. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the efficacy of SO in hallux valgus (HV) deformity correction, as well as the degree of recurrence and its possible causes. Methods. The study included 48 patients (52 feet) who underwent SO. The average follow-up time was 103.9 (63?156) months. In order to clinically evaluate the results, the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scale and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of pain were used. In order to radiographically determine the degree of deformity, preoperative and postoperative radiographs of the feet were taken in the standing position, and the following parameters were determined: HV angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angle, distal metatarsal articular angle, and sesamoid position. Results. The AOFAS scores increased from 19 (5?45) points preoperatively to 92 (54?100) points at the time of the latest follow-up examination (p < 0.001). The VAS values significantly improved from 10 (8?10) preoperatively to 0 (0?6). The average HVA correction was 24.8?. The recurrence rate in patients in whom the HVA was greater than 20? was 26.9%. Conclusion. Although SO is a proven procedure for the correction of HV, long-term results still show a relatively high rate of recurrence.
Role of the Neutral Amino Acid Transporter Slc7a10 in Adipocyte Lipid Storage, Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Authors: Admin Ada , Jersin Regine Å. , Tallapragada Divya Sri Priyanka , Madsen André , Skartveit Linn , Fjære Even , McCann Adrian , Lawrence-Archer Laurence , Willems Aron , Bjune Jan-Inge , Bjune Mona S. , Våge Villy , Nielsen Hans Jørgen , Thorsen Håvard Luong , Nedrebø Bjørn Gunnar , Busch Christian , Steen Vidar M. , Blüher Matthias , Jacobson Peter , Svensson Per-Arne , Fernø Johan , Rydén Mikael , Arner Peter , Nygård Ottar , Claussnitzer Melina , Ellingsen Ståle , Madsen Lise , Sagen Jørn V. , Mellgren Gunnar , Dankel Simon N.
Published: March 2023

Elucidation
of mechanisms that govern lipid storage, oxidative stress and insulin
resistance may lead to improved therapeutic options for type 2 diabetes and other
obesity-related diseases. Here, we find that adipose expression of the small neutral amino acid transporter
SLC7A10, also known as alanine-serine-cysteine transporter 1 (ASC-1), shows
strong inverse correlates with visceral adiposity, insulin resistance and
adipocyte hypertrophy across multiple cohorts. Concordantly, loss of Slc7a10
function in zebrafish in vivo accelerates diet-induced body weight gain
and adipocyte enlargement. Mechanistically, SLC7A10 inhibition in human and
murine adipocytes decreases adipocyte serine uptake and total glutathione
levels and promotes reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Conversely,
SLC7A10 overexpression decreases ROS generation and increases mitochondrial
respiratory capacity. RNA-sequencing revealed consistent changes in gene
expression between human adipocytes and zebrafish visceral adipose tissue
following loss of SLC7A10, e.g., upregulation of SCD (lipid storage) and
downregulation of CPT1A (lipid oxidation). Interestingly, ROS scavenger
reduced lipid accumulation and attenuated the lipid-storing effect of SLC7A10
inhibition. These data uncover adipocyte SLC7A10 as a novel important regulator
of adipocyte resilience to nutrient and oxidative stress, in part by enhancing
glutathione levels and mitochondrial respiration, conducive to decreased ROS generation,
lipid accumulation, adipocyte hypertrophy, insulin resistance and type 2
diabetes.
Biomathematical Analysis on Mechanical Engineering during COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: B Zhao
Published: March 2023

In mechanical engineering research and design process will involve a large number of mathematical applications. In order to analyze the significance and application of mathematics in the research and design of mechanical engineering, this paper lists and analyzes the basic mathematical equations, mathematical models and finite element related problems in some fields of learning. The results show that the application of mathematics in mechanical engineering is not limited to higher mathematics, but also covers the related knowledge of numerical processing, matrix theory and other courses during COVID-19 pandemic.
Bacteriological Analysis of Fermented Cereal Flour Sold in Markets in Calabar Metropolis, Southern Nigeria
Authors: M Mbah
Published: March 2023

Fermented flour obtained from Maize, Sorghum and Millet is a popular product sold in Calabar. It is locally referred to as pap or ogi. . Different types of pap are sold in the market which include: white pap, yellow pap and reddish-brown pap. The aim of the study was to determining the presence of bacteria in pap samples in three markets in Calabar metropolis. The markets were Goldie, Marian and Watt market. A total of 80 pap samples were collected aseptically from the three different markets and were analyzed using standard microbiological and biochemical methods. The various pap samples were cultured on both Chocolate (CHOC) agar and MacConkey agar and incubated at 37°C overnight. Staphylococcus aureus (41.7%), non-coagulase Staphylococcus aureus (23.4%) and Bacillus cereus (27.8%) were isolated from the Pap samples purchased from the three markets.. Out of the 80 samples were examined for bacterial organisms, Staphylococcus aureus (41.7%) found in Pap samples purchased from Goldie market had the highest prevalence. However, the difference in the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus contamination, non-coagulase Staphylococcus and Bacillus cereus infection by markets were not statistically significant (P˃0.05). Therefore, there is a need for sanitary measures to be taken in the production of Pap, to minimize the rate of contamination during processing and storage and also, to ensure that pap sold to consumers are free of contamination.
Esquecidos após a exclusão escolar
Authors: Almeida Victor Alexandre Ferreira de , Ronca Antônio Carlos Caruso
Published: March 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar os desafios e possibilidades encontradas no estudo da deriva educacional, condição em que os sujeitos já estiveram na escola, mas foram dela excluídos antes de concluir a educação básica, sendo responsabilizados pelo retorno aos estudos. Trata-se de um ensaio teórico-metodológico que foca no pensamento categorial, sobretudo a categoria da dimensão subjetiva como recurso para apreensão da concreticidade do fenômeno social estudado. A deriva educacional é um fenômeno social pouco estudado no campo da Psicologia da Educação e a possibilidade de explicá-lo é desafiadora, tendo em vista as armadilhas presentes nos discursos carregados da intenção de ocultar o modo como se trata de uma condição social e historicamente determinada no modo de produção capitalista. Diante dessa dificuldade, ter como base teórico-metodológica o Materialismo Histórico-dialético (MHD) e a Psicologia Sócio-histórica (PSH) foi fundamental. O pensamento categorial possibilitou, partindo das significações dos participantes da pesquisa, superar as múltiplas camadas de aparência para compreender a deriva educacional em sua complexidade. A categoria da dimensão subjetiva e o processo de análise por meio dos núcleos de significação possibilitaram chegar a uma síntese das múltiplas determinações da deriva educacional que permitiu explicá-la de forma contra-hegemônica, apontando para os movimentos já existentes ou ainda necessários para a transformação, sem recorrer à justificativas individualizantes, psicologizantes ou sociologizantes.
Por um exercício coletivo de aprendizagem crítica e colaborativa na pós-graduação
Authors: Nascimento Gabriel Silva Xavier , Sá Rubens Lacerda de
Published: March 2023

No contexto da pós-graduação, as inúmeras demandas e pressões que recaem sobre professores e alunos em termos de produtividade e o direcionamento metodológico das pesquisas incitam cada vez mais à criação de redes de colaboração que permitam não somente a troca de conhecimentos como também integram o percurso formativo dos pesquisadores no âmbito do mestrado e doutorado. Neste contexto, apresentamos aqui um relato que parte da experiência vivenciada no curso «Critical Research Methodologies: (Some) Cultural-Historical Perspectives”. O curso, base para esta edição especial, resulta da confluência de três Metodologias de Pesquisa Crítica , com vistas a contribuir para a formação de pesquisadores, pautando-se em uma perspectiva dialógica e colaborativa de aprendizagem que possibilite a transformação social. O ferramental teórico abordado, bem como as atividades propostas no percurso formativo mostram-se essenciais e urgentes para um pensar metodológico mais abrangente e crítico ao promover a interação entre alunos e docentes de diferentes países e articular experiências sobre o fazer pesquisa.
Das Potenzial der Literatur für Selbst- und Welt- reflexion im Fremdsprachenunterricht
Authors: Gardemann Christine
Published: March 2023

The Corona pandemic has highlighted the consequences of individuals remaining in filter bubbles, in which background assumptions and subjective value systems are not recognised as such and are thus neither evaluated nor reflected upon. However, mutual understanding, or at least the willingness to engage with other perspectives, is the basis for our democratic coexistence. This article addresses the question of how the use of literature in the foreign-language classroom can contribute to stimulating the students’ self-reflection and reflection on the world. It discusses an understanding of the EFL classroom as an irritation-friendly space, in which the potential of literature can be explored through a changed view of the learners. It also argues for the consideration of the developmental tasks of adolescence as text selection criteria. Finally, it explores a comparison of the didactics of Fremdverstehen and a pedagogy of discomfort.
Faculty Transition Strategies from In Person to Online Teaching: Qualitative Investigation for Active Learning
Authors: Basdogan Merve , Birdwell Tracey
Published: March 2023

In this qualitative case study, we investigated how active learning strategies discussed and practiced in the face-to-face classroom context were transferred to an online modality by four faculty fellows of Indiana University’s Mosaic Faculty Fellows Program. This program is intended to support faculty members’ perception of how classroom space influences approaches to active learning. In 2020, all faculty members had to transition their courses online, and the semi-structured interview findings of this study showed that faculty members used three online space types to support the continued use of active learning approaches when transitioning to online: (1) core space to replicate existing practices (e.g., video conference and text), (2) shared space to supplement existing practices, and (3) augmented space to transform existing practices (e.g., activities that merge the physical world and online space). We concluded that preparing faculty members to effectively use active learning approaches in in-person classrooms can also guide active learning approaches in online teaching environments. The study also discussed the need for professional development programs that address support for active learning in different modalities by considering augmented space and its impact on student engagement.
Difficulties of Simultaneous Interpreting from ‎Translation Students‏'‏‎ Perspective
Authors: Aminzadeh Sirvan
Published: March 2023

The present study is a survey that explored the difficulties of simultaneous interpreting (SI) for translation students. The survey addressed the senior translation students in the Kurdistan Region, asking them about the troubles of SI from English into Kurdish or Arabic in the classrooms. Relying on the available models in interpreting studies reviewed by Pöchhacker (2004), this study assessed the students` difficulties in SI from the linguistic, cultural, cognitive, interactional, and translational aspects. For this purpose, a questionnaire was designed and distributed among the students, covering the issues relevant to the cited dimensions. Sixty respondents participated in the survey, whose responses were statistically analyzed and discussed in this paper. The results revealed that the cognitive issues- i.e., comprehending fast speaking, concentration, memorization, controlling stress, encyclopedic knowledge, and strategic thinking- formed the highest degree of difficulty (22%) for the students. In sum, working on all aspects of SI should be emphasized by the translation teachers in the classroom to pave the way for developing the students` skills and abilities in these respects.
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Memahami Konsep Bilangan 1-10 Dengan Kartu Angka Melalui Metode Demonstrasi Pada Anak Didik Kelompok B TK Bakti Mulia Tlepokkulon
Authors: Oktariyanti Dwi
Published: March 2023

This research was conducted on the grounds that group B students at Bakti Mulia Kindergarten Tlepokkulon had low cognitive abilities. The purpose of this study was to describe the effect of using number card media in improving students' cognitive abilities. This research uses classroom action research which is carried out in three cycles and each cycle through planning, implementing actions, observing, and reflecting. The subjects of this study were group B students of Bakti Mulia Kindergarten, Tlepokkulon Village, Grabag District, Purworejo Regency, which collected 15 children. The object of the research is to increase children's cognitive abilities in understanding the concept of numbers with number symbols using number cards as media. The results showed an increase in children's cognitive abilities through the connection of a collection of objects 1-10 with number cards through the demonstration method, namely students who developed according to expectations which previously reached 2 children (13%), in the cycle to 4 children (27%), cycle 2 became 7 children (46%) and cycle 3 became 13 children (86%).
Pengaruh Koneksi Politik terhadap Tingkat Real Earnings Management di Indonesia
Authors: Kesaulya Feby Astrid , Putri Weny , Khairunnisa Khairunnisa
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan bahwa terdapat pengaruh dari koneksi politik terhadap manajemen laba riil (real earnings management). Beberapa penelitian sebelumnya menemukan bahwa koneksi politik dianggap dapat memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap tingkat manajemen laba, namun beberapa penelitian lain menyatakan hal yang sebaliknya. Koneksi politik pada penelitian ini diukur menggunakan jumlah dewan direksi dan dewan komisaris terkoneksi politik untuk menunjukkan tinggi atau rendahnya pengaruh. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Indonesia dengan menggunakan sampel perusahaan manufatktur yang terdaftar di BEI. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 297 firm years. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tidak mendukung hipotesis yang telah dikembangkan. Penelitian kali ini menunjukkan hasil bahwa penerapan dewan direksi terkoneksi politik dan dewan komisaris terkoneksi politik tidak berpengaruh terhadap praktik manajemen laba riil. Hal ini bisa dikarenakan jumlah dari dewan direksi dan dewan komisaris yang belum signifikan dalam sampel sehingga belum dapat menjadi prediktor dari praktik manajemen laba.