bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transformation of head structures during the metamorphosis of Chrysomela populi (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Authors: Ge Si-Qin , Hua Yi , Ren Jing , Ślipiński Adam , Heming Bruce , Beutel Rolf , Yang Xing-Ke , Wipfler Benjamin
Published: July 2023

External and internal head structures of last instar (3rd) larvae, 4th day pupae and adults of Chrysomela populi were examined using a combination of traditional and modern morphological techniques, especially μ-computed tomography and computer-based 3D reconstruction. Morphological differences and similarities between the stages were assessed. In addition to long known transformations such as the appearance of compound eyes and the reorientation of the head capsule, the adult differs from the larva by having elongated antennae and palps, a gula and anterior and dorsal tentorial arms. Additionally, several changes in the muscular system occur. Most of these cephalic transformations are related to different tasks playing a predominant role in the developmental stages: feeding in the larvae, and dispersal and mating in the adults, the latter requiring improved sensory perception. The 4th day pupal head shows a combination of adult and larval characters. Almost all adult cephalic elements are already present but the internal anatomy shows several larval traits, especially in the musculature. The central nervous system is intermediate with enlarged optic lobes but still identifiable individual nerves cords. A short historical review on the application of non-invasive methods to study morphological details of metamorphosis is provided and the advantages and limitations of these approaches are discussed.
A first broad-scale molecular phylogeny of Prionoceridae (Coleoptera: Cleroidea) provides insight into taxonomy, biogeography and life history evolution
Authors: Geiser Michael , Hagmann Reto , Nagel Peter , Loader Simon
Published: July 2023

Based on partial sequences of three mitochondrial (cox1, cox2, trnL) and two nuclear genes (18S and 28S) we conducted a molecular phylogenetic analysis of Prionoceridae represented by all three valid genera, 34 species and a large number of informal species groups from the Palaearctic, Afrotropical and Oriental regions. Analyses indicate the split of Prionoceridae in two main clades, Lobonychinae and Prionocerinae. Lobonychinae includes the genus Lobonyx Jacquelin du Val, 1859 and some species currently placed in Idgia Laporte de Castelnau, 1838. Prionocerinae includes a large paraphyletic grade of Idgia and monophyletic Prionocerus Perty, 1831, with Idgia viridescens Gorham, 1895 identified as a sister group to Prionocerus. Idgia consists of seven clades, with their basal relationships weakly resolved. Two clades – Idgia oculata and Idgia pallidicolor species groups – are well supported by molecular data and morphological characters. Species identifications based on morphology are consistent with tree topology recovered from molecular dataset, with one possible exception (Idgia inapicalis). Sequence divergence in cox1 varies from 3.7 to 16% between species and from 0 to 4.9% within species of Prionoceridae. The reconstruction of diurnal and nocturnal life histories suggests a single origin of nocturnality, and multiple transitions from nocturnal to diurnal life style within Prionoceridae. The African and the Arabian species represent two lineages, both having their origin in tropical Asia.
Two new fossil species of Omaliinae from Baltic amber (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) and their significance for understanding the Eocene-Oligocene climate
Authors: Zanetti Adriano , Perreau Michel , Solodovnikov Alexey
Published: July 2023

Two fossil species, Paraphloeostiba electrica sp.n. and Phyllodrepa antiqua sp.n. (Staphylinidae, Omaliinae), are described from Baltic amber. Their external and relevant internal structures are illustrated using propagation phase contrast synchrotron microtomography. The palaeobiogeogaphy of the two genera, the thermophilous Paraphloeostiba, the temperate Phyllodrepa, as well as palaeoenvironment of the amber forest are discussed in light of the new findings.
Eoplaytpus jordali gen.n. et sp.n., the first described Platypodinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from Baltic amber
Authors: Peris David , Kraemer Mónica M. Solórzano , Smith Sarah , Cognato Anthony
Published: July 2023

The first platypodine beetle from Baltic amber, Eoplatytpus jordali gen.n. et sp.n., is described from two specimens. The species shares diagnostic characters with Tesserocerini and a phylogeny reconstructed with morphological and DNA data groups the species with Mitosoma, Cenocephalus, and Chaetastus. The species lacks mesepisternal and mesonotal carinae and has an antennal club wider than long, which is a unique combination of generic characters. Furthermore, the species provides an additional calibration point for dating of platypodine phylogenies. It corroborates the molecular dating of the Mitosoma + Cenocephalus + Chaetastus clade at approximately 50 mya. Finally, the rarity of platypodine Baltic amber inclusions is discussed.
Phylogeny of the Corynura group, an endemic southern South American clade sister to all other Augochlorini bees (Hymenoptera: Halictidae), and a revision of Corynura
Authors: Gonzalez-Vaquero Rocio , Roig-Alsina Arturo
Published: July 2023

Corynura Spinola, Callistochlora Michener and Halictillus Moure are the only taxa of Augochlorini endemic to southern South America. They are phylogenetically close, comprising a clade sister to all other augochlorines, which are mainly distributed in tropical America. Corynura and Callistochlora are common bees in Chile and the Argentinean Patagonia, while Halictillus inhabits also central Argentina and southern Brazil. A phylogenetic parsimony analysis of 93 morphological characters coded for 25 species supports the monophyly of each of the three taxa, of the clade formed by them, and their sister relationship to the remaining Augochlorini genera. Our analyses suggest Callistochlora as sister to Hallictillus + Corynura. Callistochlora, which has been treated as a subgenus of Corynura, is elevated to genus level. The study of the gradulus of the sterna, a structure usually ignored in morphological analysis, helped in the resolution of the group. A revision of Corynura is presented. We recognize 19 valid species, of which five are described as new: C. callaina sp.n., C. challhuacoensis sp.n., C. condita sp.n., C. luisae sp.n., and C. nahuelita sp.n. The males of C. apicata Sichel, C. patagonica Cockerell and C. spadiciventris Alfken are described for the first time. The following are new synonyms: Rhopalictus callicladurus Cockerell syn.n. is a junior synonym of C. ampliata (Alfken); Halictus analis Herbst syn.n. and C. heterochlora Alfken syn.n. are junior synonyms of C. bruchiana (Schrottky); Rhopalictus corinogaster chiloeensis Cockerell syn.n. is a junior synonym of C. corinogaster (Spinola); R. chloronotus Cockerell syn.n. and R. melanocladus Cockerell syn.n. are junior synonyms of C. herbsti (Alfken). Neotypes are designated to stabilize the usage of three names: Halictus apicatus Sichel, Halictus bruchianus Schrottky, and Corynura gayi Spinola. Lectotypes are designated for six names: Halictus (Corynura) atrovirens Herbst, Halictus analis Herbst, Halictus (Corynura) herbsti Alfken, Halictus spinolae Friese, Corynura lepida Alfken, and Corynura spadiciventris Alfken. Diagnoses, comments on the type specimens, floral associations, notes on variation within species, images, distributional data and a key to the species are provided.
The exoskeleton of the male genitalic region in Archaeognatha, with hypotheses on the early evolution and the morphological interpretation of genitalia in insects
Authors: Klass Klaus , Matushkina Natalia
Published: July 2023

The ventral exoskeleton of abdominal segments 7 – 9, including the phallic organs (belonging to segment 9 or 10), is described for five archaeognathan species: Machilis hrabei and Lepismachilis notata (Machilidae-Machilinae), Pedetontus unimaculatus (Machilidae-Petrobiinae), Petrobiellus takunagae (Machilidae-Petrobiellinae), and Machilinus sp. (Meinertellidae). In the focus are the segmental patterns of sclerites and formative elements, and fine structures of the cuticular surface. The results are compared with earlier descriptions of these body parts in Archaeognatha. Hypotheses of homonomy (transsegmental and male-female) and homology at the level of Ectognatha (= Insecta) are proposed and insect-wide terminologies applied. Morphological interpretations are revised, if required, with a focus on the segmental assignment and other aspects of the male genital opening and phallic organs. A data matrix of 39 male genitalic characters is composed as a source of information for subsequent phylogenetic and taxonomic work on Archaeognatha. Some discussions on character evolution are given; few apomorphies agree with previous molecular results of a clade Petrobiellinae + Meinertellidae, but phylogenetic conclusions remain limited due to poor data for outgroup comparison (mainly for Zygentoma). We compare and discuss the occurrence of genitalic specialities (= structural differences compared to pregenital segments) on segments 7 – 9 in both sexes. The new data shows that male Archaeognatha exhibit many genitalic specialities on segment 9 and few on segment 8, whereas females show many on segments 9 and 8 and on the posterior part of segment 7; the male specialities are largely a subset of the female ones, except for structures categorised as phallic in the male being largely absent in the female (with possible exceptions). Based mainly on the genitalic specialities common to both sexes, we discuss two discrete scenarios for the early sex-shared evolution of the genitalic region in stem-Insecta: (1) The ‘aquaeductal hypothesis’ proposes that water-uptake from crevices was the initial driving force of structural specialities that today mainly serve for genitalic functions. (2) The ‘sensorial hypothesis’ proposes that improving the sensorial exploration of the substrate was the driving force.
Revealing species diversity of Tomocerus ocreatus complex (Collembola: Tomoceridae): integrative species delimitation and evaluation of taxonomic characters
Authors: Yu Daoyuan , Qin Chunyan , Ding Yinhuan , Hu Feng , Zhang Feng , Yu Daoyuan
Published: July 2023

Tomocerus ocreatus species complex is among the commonest groups of Tomoceridae in East Asia and mainly distributed in the southern areas of China. Previous multi-locus molecular analyses have proved its monophyly and revealed extensive cryptic diversity within the complex. However, members of the complex are highly similar in traditional characters, thus morphological diagnosis have not been sufficiently developed in line with the molecular species delimitation. To update the taxonomy of the ocreatus complex, we carried out a molecular-morphological integrative study based on a wide-range survey of the complex in China. In addition to previous molecular analyses, we applied both distance and evolutionary model based methods on an enriched dataset of mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) sequences. The molecular delimitation detected 20–36 molecular operational taxonomic units (MOTUs). In comparison, preliminary diagnosis based on traditional taxonomic characters distinguished only four morphological forms, while the characters previously thought to represent intraspecific variation distinguished 13 forms. According to a set of species validation criteria, the identities of nine independent species were acknowledged. Five new species: Tomocerus huangi sp.n., Tomocerus pseudocreatus sp.n., Tomocerus virgatus sp.n., Tomocerus yueluensis sp.n., and Tomocerus zhuque sp.n. are described, while Tomocerus changbaishanensis, Tomocerus spinulus and Tomocerus zayuensis are redescribed on the basis of holotype and/or topotypes. A key to the species of ocreatus-type tomocerids is provided. Incongruence across delimitation methods may be caused by incomplete sampling of populations and limitations of each method. The dorsal chaetotaxy, the prominent manubrial chaetae and the detailed morphology of dental spines were reviewed and confirmed to be valuable in the taxonomy of Tomocerus. The extensive diversity of the ocreatus complex in the southern areas of China indicates that tomocerid Collembola have much higher species richness than expected in the oriental realm. This study narrows species boundaries within the ocreatus complex and provides an example of how molecular approaches and detailed morphological examination can jointly benefit the exploration of biodiversity and the taxonomy of morphologically conservative groups of Collembola.
Phylogeny and taxonomic revision of the genus Eristalopsis Evenhuis (Diptera: Bombyliidae: Bombyliinae)
Authors: Li Xuankun , Yeates David
Published: July 2023

The endemic Australian bee fly genus Eristalopsis Evenhuis, 1985 (Bombyliidae: Bombyliinae) is reviewed including 11 new species: E. aurata sp.n., E. concava sp.n., E. danielsorum sp.n., E. flava sp.n., E. maculata sp.n., E. minor sp.n., E. parva sp.n., E. rubra sp.n., E. smarti sp.n., E. uniformis sp.n., E. wrightae sp.n. In addition, we generate a morphological phylogeny including all recognised species. This genus can easily be distinguished from other Australian genera in the subfamily Bombyliinae by having a 2-segmented antennal flagellum, cell br longer than cell bm, crossvein m-m in apical half of cell dm, crossvein r-m much longer than crossvein m-m, abdominal tergites with black and yellow pattern, and female genitalia without sand chamber. A key to species of Eristalopsis is provided.
Taxonomic review of the genus Sinopanorpa Cai & Hua, 2008 (Mecoptera, Panorpidae) with descriptions of two new species
Authors: Hua Yuan , Gao Kai , Xing Lianxi
Published: July 2023

The scorpionfly genus Sinopanorpa Cai & Hua, 2008 is endemic to the mountain regions of central China, currently consisting of four species: Sinopanorpa tincta (Navás, 1931), S. digitiformis Huang & Hua, 2008, S. nangongshana Cai & Hua, 2008, and S. baokangensis Wang, 2021. Here, the genus is taxonomically reviewed, with descriptions of two new species: Sinopanorpa minshanicolasp. nov. from the Minshan Mountains and Sinopanorpa shennongjiaicasp. nov. from the Shennongjia Mountains, increasing the species number of the genus to six. An updated key to species of Sinopanorpa is provided.
New species and records of the genus Hybos Meigen (Diptera, Empidoidea, Hybotinae) from Wuyishan National Park, China
Authors: Li Meilin , Yang Ding
Published: July 2023

Wuyishan National Park is well known for its rich biodiversity. Previously, only five species of Hybos Meigen, 1803 were known to occur in this region. In this study, 27 species of the genus Hybos from Wuyishan National Park are reviewed based on comparative morphological characteristics. Among these, nine species are described as new to science: Hybos brevidigitatussp. nov., Hybos constractussp. nov., Hybos curvitibiasp. nov., Hybos dazhulanussp. nov., Hybos fujianensissp. nov., Hybos leucopogussp. nov., Hybos longidigitatussp. nov., Hybos modificatussp. nov., and Hybos wuyishanussp. nov. Diagnoses, detailed descriptions, remarks, colored illustrations, distributions, and some of the female terminalia characteristics are provided for nine new species. In addition, 13 species of this genus are reported for the first time in Wuyishan National Park. A key to Hybos species from Wuyishan National Park is also given.
Influence of teaching activities, environmental conditions and class schedules on teacher stress measured with a smartwatch: a pilot study
Authors: Fretes Gabriela , Llurba Cèlia , Palau Ramon
Published: July 2023

To recognize and assess the job stressors that teachers face in daily practice is essential. One of the most used objective measures of stress is the heart rate (HR). This pilot study explored the use of a wearable device (smartwatch) to monitor the HR of two teachers over two weeks in the classroom. Educational context variables (subject, class size, timetable, activity learning performed) and environment variables (temperature, humidity, sun irradiance) were related with HR. The results showed significant differences on HR among the teachers according to the educational activity, time of the day, or day of the week. The environmental variables were related differently in each of the participants. The study showed the practical implications of using a smartwatch, or smart bracelet, in the field of education. It provides systematic data that be analyzed and linked to other variables, opening the possibility of measuring real-time stress in the classroom, as an alternative or complement to stress self-reports.
Preparing for the Next Generation NCLEX Using a Virtual Simulation
Authors: Legge Tammy R. , Holthaus Abbey , Hallmark Beth , Alexander Kayla
Published: July 2023

Background:

Virtual clinical simulation is a digital innovation that augments clinical reasoning and clinical judgment, narrowing the theory-practice gap, preparing new graduates for the Next Generation NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination), and mitigating the demand for clinical placement and clinical faculty.

Method:

The purpose of this article is to describe an educational innovation employing a virtual clinical simulation using the tenets of Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model and a National League for Nursing Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors unfolding case.

Results:

A virtual clinical simulation successfully served to replace direct care clinical for 86 undergraduate nursing students enrolled in a foundation nursing course, augmenting the students' ability to transfer and apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice.

Conclusion:

This virtual clinical simulation served as a viable platform for teaching clinical reasoning and clinical judgment, mitigating the education-practice gap for new graduate registered nurses.

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J Nurs Educ
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Using deep learning in pathology image analysis: A novel active learning strategy based on latent representation
Authors: Sun Yixin , Wu Lei , Chen Peng , Zhang Feng , Xu Lifeng
Published: July 2023

Most countries worldwide continue to encounter a pathologist shortage, significantly impeding the timely diagnosis and effective treatment of cancer patients. Deep learning techniques have performed remarkably well in pathology image analysis; however, they require expert pathologists to annotate substantial pathology image data. This study aims to minimize the need for data annotation to analyze pathology images. Active learning (AL) is an iterative approach to search for a few high-quality samples to train a model. We propose our active learning framework, which first learns latent representations of all pathology images by an auto-encoder to train a binary classification model, and then selects samples through a novel ALHS (Active Learning Hybrid Sampling) strategy. This strategy can effectively alleviate the sample redundancy problem and allows for more informative and diverse examples to be selected. We validate the effectiveness of our method by undertaking classification tasks on two cancer pathology image datasets. We achieve the target performance of 90% accuracy using 25% labeled samples in Kather's dataset and reach 88% accuracy using 65% labeled data in BreakHis dataset, which means our method can save 75% and 35% of the annotation budget in the two datasets, respectively.
Study of the structure and mechanical properties of composites used in the oil and gas industry
Authors: Rusinov Peter , Blednova Zhesfina , Rusinova Anastasia , Kurapov George , Semadeni Maxim
Published: July 2023

This article describes the structure and properties of the developed hybrid composite Hastelloy X (NiCrFeMo)-AlMoNbTaTiZr-cBNSiCNiAlCo. The composite was obtained by the high velocity oxygen fuel spraying (HVOF) method in a protective atmosphere with a subsequent high-temperature thermomechanical treatment. In order to obtain new information about the structure, we studied the metallophysical properties of the composite using electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis, as well as the mechanical properties and phase composition. We studied the influence of high-energy mechanical processing of high-entropic and ceramic materials on the structural-phase state and composite quality. We determined the optimal technological parameters of HVOF in a protective atmosphere, followed by a high-temperature thermomechanical treatment. Additionally, we optimized these parameters to form a hybrid composite providing the highest adhesion and low porosity. Moreover, we investigated the microhardness of the composite layers. On the basis of complex metallophysical studies, we examined the composite formation. In order to determine the endurance limit in comparison to various other composite materials, we carried out cyclic endurance tests of the developed materials.
Riccati equation and metric geometric means of positive semidefinite matrices involving semi-tensor products
Authors: Chansangiam Pattrawut , Ploymukda Arnon
Published: July 2023

We investigate the Riccati matrix equation $ X A^{-1} X = B $ in which the conventional matrix products are generalized to the semi-tensor products $ \ltimes $. When $ A $ and $ B $ are positive definite matrices satisfying the factor-dimension condition, this equation has a unique positive definite solution, which is defined to be the metric geometric mean of $ A $ and $ B $. We show that this geometric mean is the maximum solution of the Riccati inequality. We then extend the notion of the metric geometric mean to positive semidefinite matrices by a continuity argument and investigate its algebraic properties, order properties and analytic properties. Moreover, we establish some equations and inequalities of metric geometric means for matrices involving cancellability, positive linear map and concavity. Our results generalize the conventional metric geometric means of matrices.
Path planning for mobile robots in complex environments based on improved ant colony algorithm
Authors: Shi Yuzhuo , Zhang Huijie , Li Zhisheng , Hao Kun , Liu Yonglei , Zhao Lu
Published: July 2023

Aiming at the problems of the basic ant colony algorithm in path planning, such as long convergence time, poor global path quality and not being suitable for dynamic environments and unknown environments, this paper proposes a path planning method for mobile robots in complex environments based on an improved ant colony (CBIACO) algorithm. First, a new probability transfer function is designed for an ant colony algorithm, the weights of each component in the function are adaptively adjusted to optimize the convergence speed of the algorithm, and the global path is re-optimized by using the detection and optimization mechanism of diagonal obstacles. Second, a new unknown environment path exploration strategy (UPES) is designed to solve the problem of poor path exploration ability of the ant colony algorithm in unknown environment. Finally, a collision classification model is proposed for a dynamic environment, and the corresponding dynamic obstacle avoidance strategy is given. The experimental results show that CBIACO algorithm can not only rapidly generate high-quality global paths in known environments but also enable mobile robots to reach the specified target points safely and quickly in a variety of unknown environments. The new dynamic obstacle avoidance strategy enables the mobile robot to avoid dynamic obstacles in different directions at a lower cost.
El horizonte neolítico de las cerámicas esgrafiadas de la Cova d’En Pardo y la Cova del Randero (Alicante). Estilo y relaciones sociales en el Mediterráneo occidental durante el V milenio cal AC
Authors: Martínez Amorós Silvia , García Atiénzar Gabriel , Roca de Togores Muñoz Consuelo , Soler Díaz Jorge Agatángelo
Published: July 2023

Las cerámicas esgrafiadas, pese a su limitada presencia en el registro si se compara con otro tipo de decoraciones, han servido para definir cronológica y culturalmente la segunda mitad del V milenio cal AC en buena parte del sector oriental de la península ibérica. En este artículo nos centraremos en las series cerámicas de la Cova d’En Pardo (Planes, Alicante) y la Cova del Randero (Pedreguer, Alicante) que, por su amplitud y variabilidad estilística, permiten realizar una aproximación detallada a este tipo de producciones. Analizamos estos conjuntos, y otras evidencias del área oriental y meridional de la península ibérica, desde la perspectiva del estilo y de la cadena operativa implicada en su fabricación. Esto nos permite concretar un conjunto de similitudes y divergencias que sirven para abordar, desde una perspectiva mediterránea, su incidencia en las relaciones sociales y económicas del Neolítico Medio.
The protagonism of Rey in Star Wars: the force awakens, a feminist reading
Authors: Meneses Allana Cristina Sales , Costa Margareth Torres de Alencar
Published: July 2023

Star Wars is a science fiction saga that for over thirty years has captivated fans and viewers all over the world. The saga reproduces the desires of the current society, decade by decade, and also produces new forms of representation regarding female characters. Although we know names like Princess Leia and Padmé, both had their narratives crossed by negative stereotypes about female representations. As it is a science fiction genre, we still notice a mostly male presence, despite new appearances of heroines. However, it was with the release of The force awakens (Foster, 2015), that the franchise reignited the engagement and interest of the public, besides attracting the eyes of a new generation. In this way, more female characters were cast for the new trilogy, such as the new protagonist being a woman. In the same year, a literary adaptation was launched in the publishing market, bringing the story to the field of letters and providing new dialogues between the characters.  Accordingly, this paper aims to conduct an analytical study on the construction of the character Rey in the literary version of the story, under the light of feminist criticism. For our methodology, we conducted bibliographical research, using authors such as Murdock (2013), Kuhn (1994), and Mulvey (1983).  As a result, we understand that it is important to perceive negative stereotypes reproduced in female characters in science fiction narratives, which are also related to women and their representations in literature.
As categorias de modo e voz, de Gérard Genette na construção do herói-autor Mil rosas roubadas, de Silviano Santiago
Authors: Lima Leila Aparecida Cardoso de Freitas , Franco Junior Arnaldo , Busato Susanna
Published: July 2023

A partir de pressupostos da Teoria da Narrativa apresenta-se este resultado de pesquisa. O tema concentra-se nos limites entre as categorias de ‘modo e voz’, desenvolvidas por Gérard Genette em Discurso da narrativa, (1979). Neste sentido, objetiva-se discutir alguns equívocos que os questionamentos sobre ‘quem fala’? e ‘quem vê’? podem desencadear em certos textos narrativos. Parte-se da hipótese de que tais confusões teóricas podem comprometer a interpretação crítica da obra literária. Os métodos empregados restringem-se ao recurso da pesquisa bibliográfica na área da Teoria Literária, sendo que, para tanto, utilizaremos como principal aporte a obra teórica Discurso da narrativa, de Gérard Genette (1979). No percurso de elucidação de nossas hipóteses, selecionaremos como corpus o romance Mil rosas roubadas, de Silviano Santiago (2014). Com semelhante estudo, espera-se chegar à compreensão dos possíveis efeitos de sentido que as categorias de ‘modo e voz’ podem trazer ao objeto artístico.
O nome social de candidatos a cargos eletivos no Brasil
Authors: Amaral Eduardo  Tadeu Roque , Timpani Caio Belicuas
Published: July 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar os nomes sociais de candidatos a cargos eletivos das eleições brasileiras. Como categoria antroponímica, o nome social corresponde ao nome pelo qual a pessoa transgênero se identifica e é reconhecida socialmente (Brasil, 2016; Amaral & Seide, 2020). A análise se baseia em pressupostos teóricos da Sócio-Onomástica, que busca relacionar aspectos linguísticos dos nomes próprios a fatores sociais (Ainiala, 2016; Ainiala & Östman, 2017). Os nomes foram extraídos do Portal de dados abertos do Tribunal Superior Eleitoral, especialmente das planilhas com dados dos candidatos das eleições gerais de 2018 e das eleições municipais de 2020. Como resultado, observa-se que o nome social possui propriedades gráficas inovadoras e tende a ter uma extensão menor que a de outros antropônimos do sistema onomástico brasileiro. Além disso, verifica-se que, em determinados casos, o nome social, por ser um antropônimo em geral escolhido pelo portador, apresenta traços identitários e marcas relacionadas ao contexto social.
Evaluation of the Effect of Aripiprazole Supplementation in the Prevention of Delirium in Patients Admitted to the General Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Nouri Mehranoosh , Salimi Sohrab , Kosha Mohsen , Abtahi Dariush
Published: July 2023

Background:

To prove the position of aripiprazole as a preventive and safe agent in delirium in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), it is necessary to conduct randomized controlled clinical trials with appropriate design.

Materials and Methods:

In this study, 80 patients were randomly divided into two groups of 40. Group A received placebo mart for one week, and group B received 15 mg aripiprazole daily (dissolved in 10 cc) daily. As a criterion for assessing delirium, the Confusion Assessment methods for the ICU (CAM-ICUs) were evaluated daily for patients. At the end of the study, the trends of CAM-ICU and CAM-ICU changes on day 7 were compared between the two groups. All statistical tests were performed in two domains with a significance level of 5% using the t-test. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 21 software was used to analyze the data.

Results:

The use of aripiprazole in the studied indices was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The results related to the length of stay in the ICU, showed that although the use of aripiprazole has reduced the length of hospitalization of patients in the ICU, this rate of reduction, was not significant (P > 0.05).

Conclusion:

The use of aripiprazole with the approach of reducing the risk or controlling the occurrence of delirium on patients admitted to the intensive care unit, despite creating some beneficial effects such as reducing the length of hospital stay in the ICU, cannot be clearly and significantly effective.
Utility of the Awake Video Laryngoscopy Assisted Fibreoptic Intubation Technique in Maxillofacial Gunshot Injury - A Case Report
Authors: Reddy Ashwini , Bansal Rajeev , Kaloria Narender , Patel Swati , Gowda Punith K.
Published: July 2023

Rationale:

Maxillofacial gunshot injury leads to significant soft tissue and bone defects, which compromise airway patency, thus posing a challenge for the anaesthesiologist. The utility of the videolaryngoscopy-assisted fibreoptic intubation (VAFI) technique in maxillofacial gunshot injury has not yet been described in the literature.

Patient Concerns:

We report the case of a young male presenting with extensive maxillofacial wounds with fractures of the bilateral maxilla, mandible and floor of orbit secondary to self-inflicted gunshot injury.

Diagnosis:

Major peri-operative concerns included anticipated difficult airway, control of potential haemorrhage and airway oedema.

Treatment:

A flexible fibreoptic bronchoscope used in combination with a video laryngoscope was used to successfully secure the airway.

Outcome:

He was extubated on the same day and discharged after two weeks.

Take-Away Lessons:

The current case highlights the safe and effective use of the videolaryngoscopy-assisted fibreoptic intubation technique in maxillofacial gunshot injury.
A Massive Craniofacial Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia of Midface – A Rare Case Report
Authors: Joshi Udupi Krishna , Patil Satishkumar G. , Thaminidi Sowmya , Mangalgi Anand , Hashmi Aaquib
Published: July 2023

Rationale:

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a fibro-osseous lesion of the osseous structures of the body. With an incidence of 1:4000–1:10,000, it seems to be a rare disease. Polyostotic craniofacial fibrous dysplasia involves the skull base bones and facial bones.

Patient Concerns:

The patient complained of a huge swelling over the right side of her face for the past 12 years.

Diagnosis:

Based on clinical, radiological and histopathological findings, the swelling was diagnosed as polyostotic craniofacial FD.

Treatment:

Swelling over the right side of the midface around 6 cm × 5 cm involving right maxilla, zygoma, floor of orbit, lateral side of nose (pyriform aperture) and skull base bones. Since the patient had no functional deficit, we opted for surgical recontouring.

Outcomes:

The patient was satisfied with post-operative results.

Take-Away Lessons:

In huge asymptomatic facial deformity, rather than going for resection, we can remove bone in a piecemeal manner followed by recontouring.
Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and other Key Factors on Hair Follicle Preservation
Authors: Thuangtong Rattapon , Chaweekulrat Pichanee , Thanomkitti Kanchalit , Triwongwaranat Daranporn , Rujitharanawong Chuda
Published: July 2023

Background:

Hair graft preservation is an important factor that influences graft survival in hair transplantation.

Objective:

To investigate the benefits of adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and the effect of different storage solutions and temperatures on hair follicle preservation.

Materials and Methods:

This randomized-controlled study included 10 androgenetic alopecia patients who underwent hair transplantation. Forty-five hair grafts were collected from each patient and then randomized to 8 different culture conditions for 7 days. Hair grafts were cultured in Williams’ Medium E or Ringer’s lactate solution (RLS) at either 4°C or 37°C, and with or without 10% PRP supplementation.

Results:

In vitro hair growth in Williams’ Medium E was significantly greater than in RLS. The 37°C temperature condition was found to be significantly better than the 4°C condition. The growth of hair grafts cultured with PRP was not significance difference from those without PRP. However, immunofluorescence staining for cytokeratin 15 showed greater expression in hair graft cultured with PRP.

Conclusion:

PRP may have a beneficial effect for preserving the viability of hair grafts. Williams’ Medium E and 37°C temperature were found to be superior to RLS and 4°C relative to hair follicle growth in organ culture.
Preparation and Characterization of Capsaicin Encapsulated Polymeric Micelles and Studies of Synergism with Nicotinic Acids as Potential Anticancer Nanomedicines
Authors: Shamsheer Rawan , Sunoqrot Suhair , Kasabri Violet , Shalabi Dana , Alkhateeb Rema , Alhiari Yusuf , Ababneh Riad , Ikhmais Balqis , Abumansour Hamza
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background/Objective/Methods:

Capsaicin micelles were prepared by the direct dissolution using the amphiphilic copolymer Pluronic P123 and advanced for substantially novel submicro-nanocytotoxicity.

Results:

Superior cytotoxicity of capsaicin loaded nanomicelles vs. both the raw capsaicin and reference cisplatin in pancreatic PANC1, breast MCF7, colorectal resistant CACO2, skin A375, lung A549 and prostate PC3 cancer cell lines were delineated. Nicotinic acid (NA) derivative 39 (2-Amino IsoNA) had antiinflammatory potential but consistently lacked antiproliferation in MCF7, PANC1 and CACO2. Besides NA derivatives 8 (5-MethylNA) and 44 (6-AminoNA) exhibited lack of antiinflammation but had comparable antitumorigenesis potency to cisplatin in PANC1 cells. Though capsaicin loaded nanomicelles exerted pronounced antiinflammation (with IC50 value of 510 nM vs. Indomethacin’s) in lipopolysacchride-induced inflammation of RAW247.6 macrophages; they lacked DPPH scavenging propensities. Free capsaicin proved more efficacious vs. its loaded nanocarriers to chemosensitize cytotoxicity of combinations with NAs 1(6-Hexyloxy Nicotinic Acid), 5(6-OctyloxyNA), 8(5-MethylNA), 12(6-Thien-2yl-NA), 13(5,6-DichloroNA) and 44(6-AminoNA) in CACO2, PANC1 and prostate PC3.

Conclusion:

Capsaicin loaded nanomicelles proved more efficacious vs. free capsaicin to chemo-sensitize antiproliferation of cotreatments with NA derivatives, 1, 5, 8, 12, 13 and 44 (in skin A375), 1, 5, 8 and 12 (in breast MCF7), and 1, 5, 12 and 44 (in lung A549).
Recommendations for enhanced primary series (third dose) COVID-19 vaccination for people with rheumatic diseases: Chapter of Rheumatologists, College of Physicians, Singapore
Authors: Xu Chuanhui , Lahiri Manjari , Santosa Amelia , Chew Li-Ching , Angkodjojo Stanley , Sriranganathan Melonie , Fong Warren , Arkachaisri Thaschawee , Suresh Ernest , Kong Kok Ooi , Lateef Aisha , Lee Tau Hong , Leong Keng Hong , Low Andrea , Tan Teck Choon , Leung Ying-Ying
Published: July 2023

Introduction:

This review aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for an enhanced primary series (third dose) coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in people with rheumatic diseases (PRDs) in the local and regional context.

Methods:

Literature reviews were performed regarding the necessity, efficacy, safety and strategies for enhanced primary series COVID-19 vaccination in PRDs. Recommendations were developed based on evidence according to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology. Evidence was synthesised by eight working group members, and the consensus was achieved by a Delphi method with nine members of an expert task force panel.

Results:

Two graded recommendations and one ungraded position statement were developed. PRDs have impaired immunogenicity from the COVID-19 vaccine and are at an increased risk of postvaccine breakthrough severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and poor clinical outcomes, compared to the general population. We strongly recommend that PRDs on immunomodulatory drugs be offered a third dose of the messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine as part of an enhanced primary series, after the standard two-dose regimen. We conditionally recommend that the third dose of mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 be given at least 4 weeks after the second dose or as soon as possible thereafter. There is insufficient data to inform whether the third mRNA vaccine should be homologous or heterologous in PRDs.

Conclusion:

These recommendations that were developed through evidence synthesis and formal consensus process provide guidance for an enhanced primary series COVID-19 vaccination in PRDs.
Elder Abuse—If You See Something, Say Something
Authors: Alderman Chris
Published: July 2023

As much as most health professionals would wish otherwise, elder abuse is everywhere. The forms it takes, the setting in which it happens, and the outcomes from the abuse might vary, but this pressing concern affects older people worldwide, is under-reported, and probably underestimated as a public health issue. As the global population ages, many health issues for older people have indeed become significant new concerns, but just as important as challenges in the medical sphere are the problems that arise at the intersection of medical care and social services.
Profitability of Using Five Different Commercial Tilapia Starter Feeds on the Ghanaian Market in Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus Fingerlings Production
Authors: Anani Francis A. , Atsakpo Patience D. K. , Donkor Kelvin K. , Ayarika Felix A. , Johnson-Ashun Mercy , Dankwa Evans T.
Published: July 2023

Choice and use of fish feed should not only depend on good fish growth but also, on higher returns on investment. Growth performance and cost-effectiveness of five tilapia starter feeds (Aller Aqua, ARDECFeed, Koudijs, Naam Papa and Raanan) to produce Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings were investigated. The feeds, with crude protein (CP) contents ranging from 42.0 to 60.0%, were randomly coded A, B, C, D and E. The study was conducted in fifteen fine mesh net hapas, each of dimensions 5.0x2.0x1.2 m, installed in three 0.2-hectare earthen ponds with each containing a replicate of each feed type. Nile tilapia fry, ranging from 0.05 to 0.08 g with an initial mean weight of 0.06±0.01 g were stocked at 500 fry hapa-1 and they were fed at 20.0% of their biomass; three times daily. The feeding rate was reduced to 10% when the fry attained mean weights ranging from 1.0 to 5.0 g and finally to 5.0% when they were greater than 5.0 g. The feeding trial lasted for nine weeks (63 days). Fry final mean weight ranged from 17.34±9.12 to 23.62±14.39 g, with B being significantly higher (Tukey`s HSDT, P<0.05) whilst there were no significant differences (ANOVA, P>0.05) among A, C, D and E. The profit indices ranged from 4.13±0.55 to 14.63±0.38, with D being the highest and B, the least. Hence, tilapia hatchery operators should opt for feeds that give higher profit indices, lower production and incidence costs for fingerlings production.
Гомологии транзитивных орграфов и дискретных пространств
Authors: Muranov Yury Vladimirovich , Jimenez Rolando Benitez
Published: July 2023

В работе доказано, что для транзитивных орграфов гомологии путей и, следовательно, гомологии Александрова совпадают с сингулярными кубическими гомологиями. Также в работе определены дискретные топологические пространства, являющиеся естественными аналогами стандартных топологических кубов. С их помощью определены сингулярные кубические гомологии дискретных топологических пространств и доказано, что эти группы гомологий совпадают с гомологиями Александрова.
Библиография: 24 названия.
Существование полиномиальных решений уравнения Монжа-Ампера 4-й степени. Сильный изгиб тонкой пластинки
Authors: Aminov Yuriy Akhmetovich
Published: July 2023

В работе даны необходимые и достаточные условия для существования решения простейшего уравнения Монжа-Ампера, когда правая часть и решение являются полиномами 4-й степени. Дан конструктивный метод решения основной системы алгебраических уравнений, соответствующей оператору Монжа-Ампера при выполнении указанных условий на заданный полином. Рассмотрено приложение полученных результатов в теории сильного изгиба тонкой пластинки.
Библиография: 9 названий.
Построение единым методом решений уравнений типа Цицейки в виде бегущей волны
Authors: Aydemir Tuğba
Published: July 2023

Уравнения Цицейки, Додда-Буллоу-Михайлова и Цицейки-Додда-Буллоу возникают в различных областях науки и техники, таких как физика твердого тела, нелинейная динамика, нелинейная оптика и квантовая теория поля. Обсуждается возможность использования единого метода для нахождения более общих волновых решений этих трех нелинейных эволюционных уравнений и их физических применений. Единый метод порождает большое количество общих решений с произвольными параметрами и представляет собой простой способ, не требующий привлечения дополнительных технических средств. Графики решений построены с помощью пакета Maple, они иллюстрируют физическую структуру волновых решений. Ввиду наличия многих решений для каждого уравнения, построены графики только некоторых решений для наглядного описания их поведения. С учетом важности наличия решений для описания нелинейных волновых явлений ясно, что этот метод является эффективным методом построения решений и демонстрирует разнообразие применений. Благодаря наличию произвольных параметров могут быть построены разнообразные типы геометрически структурированных солитонов, таких как солитоны с антикуполом, плоские солитоны, кинки, сингулярные солитоны.
Конструирование энергетического спектра и построение функций потенциала
Authors: Alhaidari Abdulaziz D. , Taiwo T. J.
Published: July 2023

По выбранной ортогональной последовательности полиномов $\{p_n(s)\}_{n=0}^{\infty}$, которая имеет дискретный спектр, строится энергетический спектр $E_k=f(s_k)$, где $\{s_k\}$ - точки конечного или бесконечного дискретного спектра полиномов. С помощью подхода к квантовой механике, который основан не на функциях потенциала, а на ортогональных полиномах, зависящих от энергии, построена локальная численная реализация потенциала, отвечающая выбранному энергетическому спектру. В качестве примера рассмотрены трехпараметрические непрерывные дуальные полиномы Хана. Приведены точные аналитические выражения для соответствующего энергетического спектра связанных состояний, сдвига фазы состояний рассеяния и волновых функций. Однако функция потенциала для заданного набора физических параметров получается только численно.
Pembinaan Rohani Anak Sekolah Minggu Oleh Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen Di GKII Gracia Lebak Ubah
Authors: Supardi Supardi , Lastari Yuki
Published: July 2023

Pembinaan rohani anak Sekolah Minggu adalah salah satu komponen yang paling penting dan utama dalam gereja lokal, secara khusus di kalangan GKII Gracia Lebak Ubah, Daerah I Sintang, Wilayah II Kalimantan Barat.  Pembinaan rohani anak Sekolah Minggu di GKII Gracia Lebak Ubah belum terlaksana secara maksimal.  Hal itu terjadi karena gereja belum memiliki guru Sekolah Minggu secara khusus. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengakaji serta menjelaskan upaya-upaya yang sudah dilakukan oleh Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam meningkatkan kualitas pembinaan rohani anak Sekolah Minggu di GKII Gracia Lebak Ubah, Daerah I Sintang Wilayah II Kalimantan Barat.  Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif, yakni peniliti terlebih dahulu melaksanakan riset lapangan, yakni wawancara. Dalam penilitian ini, sampel penelitian adalah Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen, yakni sebagai pembina rohani anak Sekolah Minggu GKII Gracia Lebak Ubah, Daerah I Sintang Wilayah II Kaliman Barat.  Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu melalui observasi (riset) lapangan, yakni wawancara. Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen telah melaksanakan tanggung jawabnya dengan baik dalam pembinaan rohani anak Sekolah Minggu di GKII Gracia Lebak Ubah, Daerah I Sintang Wilayah II Kalimantan Barat.   Peran serta Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen dalam pembinaan rohani anak di GKII Gracia Lebak Ubah, Daerah I Sintang Wilayah II Kalimantan Barat, mengakibatkan pertumbuhan rohani anak.
Analysis of Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Noor ul Huda  , Sarfaraz Aqiba , Saleem Saima , Azhar Abid
Published: July 2023

The incidence of DM (Diabetes mellitus) is rising all over the world. Inadequate glycemic control in patients having type 2 DM presents a higher risk of developing associated complications. This study was conducted to analyse the information on the management of diabetes in standard clinical practice. The study provides description of clinical profile of subjects with DM2 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus) under treatment with insulin and oral hypoglycemic drugs. A total of 500 patients diagnosed with DM2, and equal number of age and gender matched controls participated in the study. Clinical data including previous medical history of diabetes, medication taken for treatment, comorbidities, pre-prandial and post-prandial plasma glucose, and glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels were collected. It was observed that among all participants 59.4% were obese and 30.6% were overweight. It was also found that 57.4% patients were suffering from hypertension while 56% were suffering from hyperlipidemia. Patient’s data about family history revealed that 62.2% patients had both or either of the two parents suffering from diabetes. The mean fasting and random plasma glucose levels were found to be 178.6mg/dL and 245.4mg/dL respectively. Moreover, only 8% patients achieved glycemic goals and had HbA1c levels under normal limits. The study reveals that lack of awareness and poor self-care can increase the risk of comorbidities associated with type 2 DM. This study provides a basis for further investigations on quality of life of diabetic patients in various regions of Pakistan.