bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Profile bibliotek publicznych w serwisie Facebook jako źródło informacji o wydarzeniach lokalnych – komunikat z badań pilotażowych
Authors: Wójcik Magdalena
Published: August 2022

THE ISSUES OF REGIONALISM IN THE BIBLIOGRAPHIC RESEARCH OF THE REGIONAL PEDAGOGICAL LIBRARY IN OPOLE The article discusses the progress on a specialist regional bibliography of education in Opole and demonstrates the directions of its development. Since 2000, a specialist bibliography has been in preparation at the Regional Pedagogical Library in Opole, entitled Oświata na Śląsku Opolskim [Education in Opole Silesia], which currently features ten thousand bibliographic entries. The bibliography records writings on the history and development of state and private education in the Opole region, and materials on education policy in Opole Silesia. It contains documents pertaining to educational and upbringing institutions (e.g. children’s homes, psychological counselling centres, and teacher training centres). Information about teachers is also recorded (biographies, teaching career, academic or artistic output). Similarly, bibliographic information related to students is collected. The data are entered in accordance with a regional classification which comprises fourteen main categories. The bibliographical research in progress at the Regional Pedagogical Library in Opole which aims to produce a bibliographical record of education in the region has also been documented in books published in 2011, 2018 and 2021 under the editorship of Iwona Kowalska and Anna Zacłona. Another bibliographic database discussed in the article is OMNIBUS, which features over 120 thousand entries in various areas of research, published in ca. 450 periodicals, especially in the fields of pedagogy, methods of teaching of various subjects, psychology, sociology as well as journals in literary studies, socio-cultural studies, popular science and library studies.
Biblioteka pedagogiczna jako instytucja kulturotwórcza w regionie na przykładzie Pedagogicznej Biblioteki Wojewódzkiej w Bielsku-Białej i Filii w Cieszynie
Authors: Picha Jadwiga , Szpak Halina
Published: August 2022

THE PEDAGOGICAL LIBRARY AS A CULTURE-FORMING INSTITUTION IN THE REGION: A CASE STUDY OF THE CIESZYN BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL PEDAGOGICAL LIBRARY IN BIELSKO-BIAŁA We present good practices followed at the Cieszyn branch of the Regional Pedagogical Library in Bielsko-Biała. Both libraries contribute to the local community by promoting knowledge about the history and culture of the region. Despite its complex history the area shows a strong sense of identity. Our libraries offer a wide array of activities in the field of regional education, also online, which help us promote and teach local culture. These include conferences, workshops, training courses, urban games, competitions, cultural events as well as print publications. We further develop regional education by supporting educational institutions in developing core competencies.
Działania, współpraca, integracja – edukacja varsavianistyczna w Pedagogicznej Bibliotece Wojewódzkiej im. KEN w Warszawie
Authors: Kołodziejczyk Lilla
Published: August 2022

ACTIVITIES, COOPERATION, INTEGRATION: VARSAVIANIST EDUCATION AT THE REGIONAL PEDAGOGICAL LIBRARY IN WARSAW The article is concerned with the efforts made by the Regional Pedagogical Library in Warsaw to create a community promoting Varsavianist education. Successful cooperation has been initiated between the library and the Polish Army Museum, the Museum of Warsaw, the Friends of Warsaw Society and the Skarpa Warszawska Publishing House. These institutions were invited to organize a series of conferences entitled Varsavianist Education at School. Methods of promoting and cultivating little homelands were demonstrated. In cooperation with other institutions, the library has created a community of people involved in the education and development of the young generation. One of the achievements is that activities undertaken through the cooperation and self-education network of school librarians at the Regional Pedagogical Library in Warsaw employ the assumptions behind regional education in practice.
Działania Publicznej Biblioteki Pedagogicznej Książnicy Pedagogicznej im. A. Parczewskiego w Kaliszu na rzecz promowania kultury regionalnej
Authors: Pomiecińska Róża , Zimna Aldona
Published: August 2022

ACTIVITY OF THE ALFONS PARCZEWSKI PEDAGOGICAL LIBRARY IN KALISZ IN PROMOTING REGIONAL CULTURE The Kalisz library actively participates in the promotion of the culture, tradition and history of the region. The study reviews initiatives undertaken by the library for the maintenance of cultural identity, also in cooperation with the local community, e.g. the Kalisz Friends of Sciences Society, or the University of the Third Age “Calisia”. The authors discuss a variety of regional publications, such as the periodical published by the Pedagogical Library, Closer to the Library. A Magazine of Librarians of Southeast Wielkopolska, which promotes the activities of teachers and regionalists cooperating with that institution. The article presents numerous projects, lectures, including the series The Famous/Unknown Inhabitants of Wielkopolska, library lessons and exhibitions organized by the library. The projects discussed make use of the rich resources of the library, including documents and manuscripts pertaining to Kalisz.
Kolorowy świat według Fridy Kahlo. Projekt regrantingowy Bardzo Młoda Kultura. Przykład dobrej praktyki budowania wspólnoty lokalnej
Authors: Wilczewska Maja
Published: August 2022

THE COLOURFUL WORLD ACCORDING TO FRIDA KAHLO: A REGRANT PROJECT UNDER THE PROGRAMME VERY YOUNG CULTURE: AN EXAMPLE OF GOOD PRACTICE IN BUILDING A LOCAL COMMUNITY The article discusses the winning project that received a grant from the National Centre for Culture under the regrant programme Very Young Culture. It was a cooperation between the Pedagogical Library of the Regional Teacher Training Centre in Gorzów Wielkopolski and the Farmers’ Wives’ Association in Santocko. Frida Kahlo and her artistic output served as an inspiration for the development of the local community and identity. The main goal was to integrate the local children with children who migrated from the city. The project involved the adult residents of the village, who organized workshops and activities for the participants.
PRODUÇÃO MUSICAL NA PERIFERIA: processos educacionais na potencialização da identidade cultural
Authors: Faria Filho Luis Darlan Gomes , Souto Carlos Augusto Pinheiro
Published: August 2022

Esta pesquisa se constitui como estudo autonarrativo que tem por objetivo, investigar de que forma a produção musical tem contribuído para a potencialização cultural de jovens da periferia a partir de lembranças e vivências de um educador musical e produtor musical na cidade de Vigia-PA, considerando o recorte temporal de 2017 a 2021 que marca sua inserção como graduando em música da Universidade do Estado do Pará – UEPA e atuação na produção musical de diversos trabalhos autorais realizados por artistas locais. Para este estudo, que privilegiará lembranças/experiências, optou-se pela abordagem qualitativa com metodologia autonarrativa, que atualmente assumem um maior protagonismo nos espaços acadêmicos fazendo com que haja uma ressignificação da ecologia comunicacional no que diz respeito a investigação científica. Viçosa et al. (2019) e Domenico (2019), em permanente diálogo, nos ajudarão a refletir sobre a autonarrativa e sua aplicação da pesquisa qualitativa. No que diz respeito à Educação Musical, Produção musical e periferia, autores como Souza (2004), Souto (2019), Dreher (2010), Morigi (2004), Macedo (2007), Beltrame (2017 e 2018) e Cotrim (2020) se relacionarão teorizando as conceituações às experiências narradas. Considera-se que a partir desse estudo autonarrativo será possível contribuir com novas ações para a educação e produção musical na periferia, bem como com o fortalecimento da cultura local.
DEMANDAS INTERCULTURAIS DE SAÚDE MENTAL E APOIO PSICOSSOCIAL EM CONTEXTOS HUMANITÁRIOS
Authors: De Barros Souza Beatriz , Vieira de Vincenzi Brunela
Published: August 2022

No pós-Guerra Fria, a cooperação internacional caminha para um consenso em torno dos serviços de Saúde Mental e Apoio Psicossocial (SMAPS) em situações humanitárias, o qual culmina, no início deste século, na elaboração de certas diretrizes para este fim. Este artigo possui o objetivo de analisar a abordagem da cultura, enquanto foco temático, pelo método da codificação teórica das menções a este termo nas referidas diretrizes. Entre os resultados, há que se destacar o fato de que, embora a dimensão da interação entre culturas — característica da abordagem intercultural — esteja presente, há um grande foco nas suas diferenças, mais típico da multicultural. Conclui-se que tal foco pode vir a causar ‘danos’ às pessoas em situação humanitária, sobretudo no contexto de emergências, pois não é dada às pessoas que são público-alvo dos serviços de SMAPS, muitas vezes, a oportunidade de participar ativamente no desenho dessas intervenções. Destaca-se, por fim, a educação intercultural e seu papel formador de agentes humanitários em emergências diversas, em particular dos que atuam com serviços de saúde mental e apoio psicossocial, para buscar reparar os danos causados no passado e prevenir os danos futuros.
“QUANDO É QUE AS CRIANÇAS FALAM ESSAS COISAS E A GENTE NÃO VÊ [OUVE]?” Uma etnografia interseccional entre/com crianças na/da Educação Infantil de Teixeira De Freitas – BA
Authors: Da Silva Paulo de Tássio Borges , Teixeira Alessandra Sousa
Published: August 2022

O presente texto faz parte de diálogos compostos junto ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ensino e Relações Étnico-Raciais (PPGER), Campus Paulo Freire, Universidade Federal do Sul da Bahia (UFSB) e ao Grupo de Pesquisa Currículo, Diferença e Formação de Professores – CNPq. A proposta tem como objetivo compreender os impactos causados nos processos de subjetivação das crianças a partir das relações étnico-raciais e suas interseccionalidades com as questões de gêneros e sexualidades nas instituições de Educação Infantil da rede municipal de Teixeira de Freitas. Como aporte teórico a pesquisa segue as reflexões da Sociologia e Geografia da Infância, Antropologia da Criança e Interseccionalidade, numa tentativa de descolonizar perspectivas adultocêntricas no pesquisar entre/com crianças. O caminho metodológico está dentro do campo da pesquisa qualitativa interseccionalizada com inspiração pós-crítica. Assim, o trabalho está direcionado numa perspectiva etnográfica de aproximação e relação com as crianças. A pesquisa aponta reflexões e caminhos nos diálogos com as crianças e infâncias numa perspectiva interseccional de raça, etnia, gêneros e sexualidades, perspectivando caminhos antirracistas e não sexistas na Educação Infantil do Município de Teixeira de Freitas – BA.
O LIVRO QUARTO DE DESPEJO DE CAROLINA MARIA DE JESUS EM SALA DE AULA: OLHARES PARA AS MULHERES NEGRAS NA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA
Authors: Amorim Roseane Maria de , Wanderley Alba Cleide Calado , Costa Luciélio Marinho da
Published: August 2022

Trata-se de um artigo em formato de relato de experiência sobre o uso do livro Quarto de despejo de Carolina Maria de Jesus e sobre as discussões voltadas às mulheres negras que compõem a História, invisibilizadas nos currículos da educação básica e do ensino superior. Explicita-se que as histórias das mulheres negras estudadas em sala de aula foram reinterpretadas através de manifestações artísticas. Objetiva-se apresentar aos discentes em formação, caminhos que permitam novos olhares para o currículo e para a prática docente. Compreende-se que as vivências de formação precisam questionar o modelo educativo atual, uma vez que este não mais atende às demandas de uma sociedade que vive em constante transformação, permeada por conflitos diversos.
MULHERES NA FÍSICA
Authors: Farias Maria Silva
Published: August 2022

O presente trabalho que versa sobre a visibilidade de mulheres nas ciências, em especial na Física, nos trará três grandes nomes:  Emmy Noether, Marie Curie e Mária Telkes. No qual discorremos sobre alguns fatos históricos sobre a vida e descoberta destas mulheres na sociedade, buscando trazer as dificuldades enfrentadas, importância de suas pesquisas e alguns trabalhos de destaque. As contribuições delas foram ponto de partida para inúmeras outras descobertas, e toda a luta dessas mulheres foi válida e geraram contribuições significativas para a sociedade de forma mais geral. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é destacar e mostrar por meio de aspectos históricos a importância das pesquisas dessas mulheres para a sociedade e as dificuldades enfrentadas por elas em suas respectivas épocas.  E assim trazendo mais visibilidade e representação destas na sociedade, que de certa forma, parecem estar esquecidas entre nós. A metodologia deste trabalho foi do tipo Qualitativo de
SABERES DO QUILOMBO: RELATOS DE UMA EXPERIÊNCIA EDUCATIVA COM ESTUDANTES EM UMA COMUNIDADE QUILOMBOLA NO BAIXO SUL DA BAHIA
Authors: Conceição dos Santos Rafael Conceição
Published: August 2022

Este artigo tem por finalidade relatar as experiências vivenciadas com os estudantes do ensino fundamental II (6º, 7º e 8º ano), decorrente da visita de campo a comunidade quilombola do Jatimane localizada no Território de Identidade do Baixo Sul da Bahia. O objetivo da aula consistiu em conhecer a história, a memória e os saberes do quilombo, as práticas culturais, aspectos da culinária, as manifestações religiosas, econômicas e a relação da comunidade com o meio ambiente. Metodologicamente, a atividade ocorreu em três momentos, o primeiro; consistiu numa roda de conversa sobre os aspectos históricos dos quilombos no Brasil, o segundo momento; referiu-se a visita de campo a comunidade quilombola, o terceiro momento; objetivou discutir a vivências pós-visita ao quilombo, por meio do seminário temático “História, cultura e memória da comunidade quilombola do Jatimane”. Destarte, o texto apresenta reflexões acerca da colonização e resistência indígena-negra no Baixo Sul, também, se propõe a discutir os impactos da colonialidade do saber na educação brasileira e seus atravessamentos nos currículos e nas práticas educativas. Em contrapartida, acentuamos a descolonização curricular e das práticas teórico-didático-metodológica como caminho outro de superação das ausências epistemológicas e dos saberes subalternos suprimidos pela colonialidade e seus mecanismos de controle. Deste modo, a atividade desenvolvida junto ao quilombo do Jatimane, possibilitou outros olhares aos estudantes, no reconhecimento do território quilombola como espaço de produção de saberes, da história, cultura e identidade do povo negro.
DE PROFESSOR E MACUMBEIRO TODO MUNDO TEM UM POUCO: ANÁLISE DO PROCESSO DE ENSINO-APRENDIZAGEM DE NATURAIS E NATURALIZADOS NO SAMBA
Authors: Vieira Thaynã Fabiano do rosário , Da Silveira Silvia Camara Soter
Published: August 2022

O presente artigo tenciona uma investigação acerca do processo de ensino e aprendizagem do samba no pé carioca para aqueles que são “de fora” do meio do samba, aqui chamados de naturalizados. Para isso, propomos uma análise de como esse mesmo processo de ensino-aprendizagem do samba no pé carioca ocorre com as pessoas “de dentro”, os naturais, em uma ótica comparativa. Trazemos para essa macumba metodológica, por meio de revisão bibliográfica e de uma etnologia, DUARTE, 2015 e TOJI, 2006, que dão suporte experiencial para a prática do samba, e também DA MATTA, 1997, ELIAS e L. SCOTSON, 2000 e EVANS-PRITCHARD, 2005, relidos a partir de uma ótica afrocentrada baseada na experiência do autor. Entendemos que, ainda que o naturalizado possa executar o samba no pé de modo correto, a este faltarão elementos que apenas a imersão temporária no ambiente do samba não garante. Por fim, o trabalho se propõe à construção da noção de “professor-cambono”.
OUTRAS EDUCAÇÕES E OUTRAS PRAXIS COM AS FAVELAS E PERIFERIAS URBANAS
Authors: Baptista Carlos Augusto
Published: August 2022

Este artigo se insere no campo dos estudos culturais e perpassa apreensões das andarilhagens com coletivos periféricos que se formam inspirados no ideário da emancipação social. Nossa imersão se deu no Museu da Maré entre 2018 e 2020, acompanhando lideranças de grande destaque e as ações propostas na dinâmica organizacional. Devido ao alto índice de violência existente em contextos sociais urbanos, periféricos e, até mesmo, semi-rurais, como é o caso de favelas e bairros favelizados da zona oeste, e entorno, a ênfase do argumento central tem a ver com os contornos da politização nas periferias urbanas a partir das linguagens midiáticas e estéticas. Consideramos que com o acúmulo de pesquisas acadêmicas, sobre as diferentes temáticas que emergem das favelas da cidade do Rio de Janeiro, é possível se aproximar de noções e conceitos específicos, diferenciados dos legitimados socialmente e fomentar outros percurso investigativos sobre esse temário. Sobre as questões que atravessam a realidade  cotidiana de moradores de favelas, destacamos a organicidade com capilaridade irreparável, na atualidade. Nessa mesma esteira, exploramos argumentações próximas de um compromisso-ético com sujeitas/os do território indo além das perspectivas hegemônicas sobre formação e consequentemente, processos de politização.  Palavras chave: Outras educações; juventudes racializadas; Periferias urbanas  ResumenEste artículo se enmarca en el campo de los estudios culturales y recorre aprehensiones de deambular con colectivos periféricos que se forman inspirados en los ideales de emancipación social. Nuestra inmersión tuvo lugar en el Museo de la Maré entre 2018 y 2020, siguiendo a los líderes destacados y las acciones propuestas en la dinámica organizativa. Debido al alto índice de violencia existente en contextos sociales urbanos, periféricos e incluso semirrurales, como los barrios marginales de la zona oeste y alrededores, el énfasis del argumento central tiene que ver con los contornos de la politización en la zona urbana. A partir de los lenguajes mediático y estéticos. Creemos que con la acumulación de investigaciones académicas sobre las diferentes temáticas que emergen de las favelas de la ciudad de Río de Janeiro, es posible abordar nociones y conceptos específicos, distintos a los socialmente legitimados, y propiciar otros caminos investigativos. sobre este tema. Sobre los temas que atraviesan la realidad cotidiana de los faveleros, destacamos la organicidad con irreparable capilaridad, en la actualidad. En la misma línea, exploramos argumentos cercanos a un compromiso ético con los sujetos del territorio, superando las perspectivas hegemónicas sobre la formación y, en consecuencia, los procesos de politización.Palavras chave: Otras educaciones; juventudes racializadas; Periferías urbanas
Metabolic Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
Authors: Lee Seungmin , Byun Jung-Ick , Choi Sung Il , Shin Won Chul
Published: August 2022

Objectives: The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its association with perioperative comorbidities in patients who undergo bariatric surgery remain unclear in South Korea. We investigated the prevalence of OSA and its association with metabolic parameters in patients who underwent bariatric surgery.Methods: This retrospective study included 144 patients who underwent bariatric surgery; 98 patients underwent a sleep study and were included in this study. Patients were categorized into two groups based on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) cut-off value of 15/hour.Results: Overall, 52 (53.1%) of the patients showed an AHI ≥15/hour. The neck circumference was larger (43.0±4.7 cm vs. 40.5±3.6 cm, p=0.005) and prevalence of diabetes was higher (65.4% vs. 45.7%, p=0.049) in patients with AHI ≥15/hour than in those with AHI <15/hour. Furthermore, fasting blood glucose levels were higher (134.7±50.5 mg/dL vs. 114.8±34.3 mg/dL , p= 0.028) and serum high-density lipoprotein levels were lower (46.8±9.9 mg/dL vs. 52.8±13.3 mg/dL, p=0.013) in the AHI ≥15/hour than in the AHI <15/hour group.Conclusions: More than 50% of patients who underwent bariatric surgery had moderate-to-severe OSA. The prevalence of metabolic comorbidities was higher in those with moderate-to-severe OSA than in those without. OSA screening may be useful for evaluation of the metabolic complications of morbid obesity.
Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation to Normal Sinus Rhythm With Optimal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Authors: Lee Byeongcheon , Yang Seong Kyu , Oh Dana , Yun Chang-Ho , Yoon Jee-Eun
Published: August 2022

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. OSA and AF share multiple risk factors, including hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, congestive heart failure, and metabolic syndrome. Although the two conditions are likely to have a bidirectional association, recent studies have suggested that OSA contributes to the development of AF through direct mechanical effects on cardiac remodeling. We report a patient with severe OSA showing immediate conversion of AF to normal sinus rhythm with optimal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. This supports that OSA may lead to AF, which can be effectively reversed with CPAP therapy.
Exploration of Insomnia With Excessive Daytime Sleepiness From Clinical and Polysomnographic Perspectives
Authors: Seong Min Jae , Kim Jae Rim , Choi Su Jung , Joo Eun Yeon
Published: August 2022

Objectives: Insomnia is a disorder that involves poor sleep quality at nighttime and various symptoms in the daytime. Although it is known to increase cardiovascular risk as well as psychiatric comorbidities such as depression and anxiety, less attention has been paid to daytime sleepiness in patients with insomnia. This study aimed to investigate clinical and polysomnographic characteristics and identify factors influencing excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with insomnia.Methods: Between 2014 and 2022, 1,241 patients with insomnia as the primary symptom who underwent polysomnography were included in the study. Patients with an Epworth sleepiness scale ≥10 were classified as having insomnia accompanied by daytime sleepiness, and sleep-related questionnaire responses and polysomnography findings were utilized for analysis.Results: A total of 327 patients (26.3%) had daytime sleepiness, and a higher prevalence was observed in younger and male individuals. Poor sleep quality, severe depression, and insomnia were identified through the questionnaire. Polysomnography showed longer total sleep times, a higher proportion of stage N3 sleep, and higher sleep efficiency. The variables related to the Epworth sleepiness scale identified in multiple regression analysis were age, the Korean Beck Depression Inventory-II, sleep latency, and the apnea-hypopnea index on polysomnography.Conclusions: Insomnia with excessive daytime sleepiness was more affected by depression than indicated by polysomnography findings. The pathophysiology is presumed to be related to sleep misperception, and further studies are needed to elucidate the discrepancy between excessive daytime sleepiness and polysomnography findings.
Highly efficient, ultra-compact, and ultra-broadband bidirectional vertical coupler based on spin-directional locking
Authors: Pezeshki Hamed
Published: August 2022

An ultra-compact and ultra-broadband polarization-selective bidirectional vertical coupler is proposed. The coupler is designed by coupling unique two-plane chiral

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-shaped plasmonic nanoantennas on top of a silicon-on-insulator waveguide. By taking advantage of the spin-directional locking principle and coupled nanoantennas, a circularly polarized incident light can be coupled into a specific direction through the waveguide, depending on its spin. Based on the full-vectorial finite element method, for a beam radius of 0.53 µm, the coupler with a size of

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. The proposed coupler has potential applications in telecommunications, vertical cross-chip communications, and quantum information processing.
Influences of Bi and Yb ions on the emission efficiency of an Er-doped silica optical fiber
Authors: Li Tiantian , Wen Jianxiang , Wu Yan , Wan Ying , Chen Wei , Pang Fufei , Zhang Xiaobei , Wang Tingyun
Published: August 2022

We investigate the spectral characteristics of three kinds of home-made active silica fibers, namely, Er-doped fiber (EDF), Bi/Er co-doped fiber (BEDF), and Bi/Er/Yb co-doped fiber (BEYDF), and thus explore the influences of Bi and Yb ions on the absorption and emission performances in the EDF. Compared with the EDF, the absorption cross section at 980 nm and the fluorescent lifetime at 1535 nm in the BEDF are enhanced by 1.2 × 10−25 m2 and 0.68 ms, respectively. Found that the fluorescent intensity in the BEDF is higher, and the emission slope efficiency of Er ions in the BEDF is more than doubled. Moreover, compared with the BEDF, the absorption intensity and bandwidth around 980 nm in the BEYDF are significantly enhanced and broadened, and its fluorescent lifetime at 1535 nm is improved by 1.08 ms. Their fluorescent intensities are increased with the increase of the pump power. Also found that the emission slope efficiency of Er ions in the BEYDF is more than doubled. Furthermore, their local microstructural models are also built up, and their energy levels and excited state characteristics are analyzed based on the density functional theory. These results indicate that co-doping Bi and Yb ions into the EDF could improve the optical characteristics of Er ions, especially the emission efficiency, which is potentially applied in optical amplifier and laser systems, and so on.
Development of a multi-keV shadowgraphy of indirectly driven plasmas using sub-TW laser pulses
Authors: Lightman Shlomi , Oren Gilad , Ehrlich Yosi , Levy Izhak , Karton Daniela , Henis Zohar , Moshe Inon , Oysher Zeev , Bakshi Lior , Strum Galit , Sokolovsky Rotem , Meir Avi , Carmiel Yacov , Lazovsky Guy , Engel Asaf , Gvishi Raz , Hurvitz Gilad
Published: August 2022

Bright x-ray sources play a key role in high-energy density physics experiments. Such sources, when acting as backlighting sources, may shed more light on the dynamics of various high-energy time depended processes. This work describes a shadowgraphy experiment of a dynamic shock-wave propagating inside a silica foam using a Ti foil as a backlighter source, that supports the theoretical simulations. This was carried out using a relatively low (38 J) laser beam for backlighting, providing a 50 µm spot size, a 94 ps pulse duration, and 0.01-0.05 conversion efficiency from laser energy to 4.7 keV x-ray photons. The lateral resolution values of a Ti foil and a narrow Ti wire were measured to be 50 µm and 12 µm, accordingly. The shock front was observed about 200 µm from initial reference point, with a good agreement to theory. Its detection throughout an opaque halfraum was possible using dedicated viewing slits. This work describes the preliminary experiments of the backlighting implementation for future experiments.
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Bali Province: Indonesia shows underdetection of COVID-19 cases by routine surveillance
Authors: Sawitri Anak A. S. , Yuliyatni Putu C. D. , Astuti Putu A. S. , Ajis Emita , Prasetyowati Endang B. , Husni  , Morgan Juliette , Mika Jennifer , Praptiningsih Catharina Y. , Mangiri Amalya , Mulyadi Ester , Noviyanti Rintis , Trianty Leily , Hawley William A.
Published: August 2022

The international tourist destination of Bali reported its first case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 in March 2020. To better understand the extent of exposure of Bali’s 4.3 million inhabitants to the COVID-19 virus, we performed two repeated cross-sectional serosurveys stratified by urban and rural areas. We used a highly specific multiplex assay that detects antibodies to three different viral antigens. We also assessed demographic and social risk factors and history of symptoms. Our results show that the virus was widespread in Bali by late 2020, with 16.73% (95% CI 12.22–21.12) of the population having been infected by that time. We saw no differences in seroprevalence between urban and rural areas, possibly due to extensive population mixing, and similar levels of seroprevalence by gender and among age groups, except for lower seroprevalence in the very young. We observed no difference in seroprevalence between our two closely spaced surveys. Individuals reporting symptoms in the past six months were about twice as likely to be seropositive as those not reporting symptoms. Based upon official statistics for laboratory diagnosed cases for the six months prior to the survey, we estimate that for every reported case an additional 52 cases, at least, were undetected. Our results support the hypothesis that by late 2020 the virus was widespread in Bali, but largely undetected by surveillance.
Stability of circulating microRNAs in serum
Authors: Kupec Tomas , Bleilevens Andreas , Iborra Séverine , Najjari Laila , Wittenborn Julia , Maurer Jochen , Stickeler Elmar
Published: August 2022

There is a strong body of evidence by several translational studies which demonstrate the potential of circulating miRNAs as a potential biomarker in oncology. However, recent reports documented varying stability of these small RNA molecules in serum samples. The aim of our pilot study was to evaluate the stability of miRNAs in serum in relation to food intake and sample storage. Serum miRNA expression levels of 16 different miRNAs from 8 healthy volunteers were quantified by real-time PCR. 4 samples from each donor were analysed—2 samples (fasting, in the morning and after food intake, at noon) were analysed within 24h and 2 samples (fasting and after food intake, at noon) were stored at -80°C for 14 days and subsequently analysed. Student´s t-test was used to determine significant differences. The detectability of the distinct miRNA as a surrogate for the stability of these small RNA molecules was slightly altered by the storage conditions, but only a miRNA 22-3p, out of the analysed 16 miRNAs, shows significant lower dCq expression (3.821 vs. 4.530; p<0,01) by qPCR dependent on storage conditions (-80°C vs. 4°C). However, miRNA levels were not affected by food intake. The difference between samples taken in the morning (fasting) and at noon (after a normal meal) did not show any significant differences. MiRNAs can be considered to be a relatively stable tool in laboratory diagnostics, but clearly every new assay needs thorough evaluation. The stability of miRNAs documented here in healthy volunteers shows their potential in the search for innovative biomarkers in oncology.
Sexual experiences of cancer survivors: A qualitative study in Jordan
Authors: Al-haddad Muhammad , Alananzeh Ibrahim M. , Green Heidi , Alomari Albara , Fernandez Ritin
Published: August 2022

Background

In Jordan, cancer is the second leading cause of death after cardiac disease. The impact of cancer on sexual relationships is a taboo subject and hence, such issues are underreported research among Jordanian people examining unmet needs.

Aim

To examine the experiences and preferences of Jordanian cancer survivors related to communication regarding their sexual needs.

Methods

Qualitative study conducted between May and June 2020 using semi-structured face-to-face interviews using the snow-balling approach for recruitment. Participants were recruited until data saturation was obtained and data were analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis.

Results

Analysis of participants’ interview data identified three main categories: 1) The psychological impact of cancer of sexual relationships; 2) Physician support; 3) Variations in sexual life and sexual experiences.

Conclusion

The study revealed that there is a substantial psychological impact of cancer on sexual relationships among Arab Jordanian cancer survivors. Feeling powerless, being labelled as ‘sexually disabled’, and lack of communication with physicians were emphasized by participants as a barrier to discuss sexual needs with their physicians. Lack of physicians support negatively impact Jordanian cancer survivors sexual experience and led to increased their sense of powerlessness and loss of control over sexual relationships.

Implications for practice

Overall, the study indicated a crucial need for physicians to encourage patients to disclose their sexual experience to help them maintain their sexual and mental health while in the fight against cancer. The physicians, nurses and allied health professionals should be engaged in the conversation with patients by taking an active role in the discussion. Additionally, the family and partners of the patients should also be approached and engaged by health professionals in the discussion to address their needs or sexual issues.
Pickering emulsion stabilized by palm-pressed fiber cellulose nanocrystal extracted by acid hydrolysis-assisted high pressure homogenization
Authors: Ng Shi-Wan , Chong Wai-Ting , Soo Yee-Theng , Tang Teck-Kim , Ab Karim Nur Azwani , Phuah Eng-Tong , Lee Yee-Ying
Published: August 2022

Palm pressed fibre (PPF) is a lignocellulose biomass generated from palm oil mill that is rich in cellulose. The present work aimed to combine acid hydrolysis followed by high-pressure homogenisation (HPH) to produce nanocrystal cellulose (CNC) with enhanced physicochemical properties from PPF. PPF was alkaline treated, bleached, acid hydrolysed and homogenised under high pressure condition to prepare CNC. The effects of homogenisation pressure (10, 30, 50, 70 MPa) and cycles (1, 3, 5, 7) on the particle size, zeta potential and rheological properties of CNC produced were investigated. HPH was capable of producing CNC with better stability. Results revealed that utilizing 1 cycle of homogenisation at a pressure of 50 MPa resulted in CNC with the smallest dimension, highest aspect ratio, moderate viscosity and exceptionally high zeta potential. Subsequently, 0.15% (CNC 0.15 -PE) and 0.30% (CNC 0.30 -PE) of CNC was used to stabilise oil-in-water emulsions and their stability was evaluated against different pH, temperature and ionic strength. All the CNC-stabilised emulsions demonstrated good thermal stability. CNC 0.30 -PE exhibited larger droplets but higher stability than CNC 0.15 -PE. In short, CNC with gel like structure has a promising potential to serve as a natural Pickering emulsifier to stabilise oil-in-water emulsion in various food applications.
Leveraging latent profile analysis to synthesize childhood and adolescent risk factors for suicidal ideation
Authors: Sarkisian Katherine , Planalp Elizabeth , Van Hulle Carol , Goldsmith H. H.
Published: August 2022

Person-centered typologies identified with latent profile analysis can clarify patterns of chronic and acute risk factors for suicidal ideation. We derived five profiles of individuals using cognitive, behavioral, and familial factors relating to suicidal ideation risk factors. Participants (n = 1,142) were assessed at age 8 using the Laboratory Temperament Assessment Battery and mother-reported parenting measures and at age 14 using interviews about clinical symptoms and suicidal ideation. The best-fitting model included five profiles: typical, elevated adolescent symptomology, mildly elevated typical, low childhood persistence, and very low childhood persistence/mixed symptoms. Participants in the elevated adolescent symptomology and very low childhood persistence/mixed symptoms profiles were 2.6 and 5.3 times more likely to report suicidal ideation compared with the typical profile. Overall, our results underscore how using a person-centered pattern recognition approach and incorporating facets of childhood behavior may enhance conceptualizations of adolescent suicidal ideation risk.
Locus of control and subjective well-being: Panel evidence from Australia
Authors: Kesavayuth Dusanee , Binh Tran Dai , Zikos Vasileios
Published: August 2022

This paper’s aim is to propose a mediation framework and test whether lifestyle choices and social capital are pathways through which locus of control (LoC) affects subjective well-being. Using longitudinal data for Australia, we find that life satisfaction and mental health are explained by direct and indirect effects of LoC. The direct effect is positive, indicating that individuals with an internal LoC have higher levels of life satisfaction and mental health. We also show that physical activity and social interaction are two pathways linking an internal LoC to higher levels of well-being. Our findings provide new insights into the relationship between LoC and subjective well-being and suggest that, if the aim of policy is to improve well-being, the focus should be on enabling people to develop an internal LoC. This may lead to higher well-being both through the identified channels and, more importantly, through the direct channel of LoC.
The use of social media as a two-way mirror for narcissistic adolescents from Austria, Belgium, South-Korea, and Spain
Authors: Mas Manchón Lluís , Badajoz Dávila David
Published: August 2022

The use of social networking sites (SNS or social media) often comes with strong self-centered behaviors to promote self-appearance. The relationship between narcissism and social media use has intensively occupied scholars in the last decade, yet not much research has focused on, first, how the intensity of social media use (SNS use) is associated with narcissism through a self-centered appearance focused use of these SNS; and second, whether these associations are moderated or not by cultural differences of the country of origin in such a critical age of personality formation and (global) culturalization as the transition from pre-adolescence to adolescence. We performed a correlation and mediation analysis on a cross-sectional survey among Austrian, Belgian, Spanish, and South Korean adolescents (n = 1,983; Mage 14.41, 50.3% boys) examining the adolescents’ daily usage of social media, their self-centered appearance focused behavior, and the reported narcissism. Findings show that a self-centered appearance focused use of SNS (SCA) moderates the association between SNS use and narcissism, especially for males from the three European countries. We have also particularly found that the years of use, number of friends and time spent in FB are associated with narcissism. Since SCA is defined in the study as narcissistic behavior in SNS, we argue that social media are part of the socialization process as both reinforcers and catalyzers of narcissism.
Thoracic surgery may alter body static balance via diaphragm dysfunction
Authors: Kocjan Janusz , Gzik-Zroska Bożena , Nowakowska-Lipiec Katarzyna , Burkacki Michał , Suchoń Sławomir , Michnik Robert , Czyżewski Damian , Adamek Mariusz
Published: August 2022

Many diseases and conditions can alter an ability to maintain body balance. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether thoracic surgery may elicit diaphragm dysfunction thereby impairing postural stability. 40 patients qualified to video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS) lobectomy or lobectomy via thoracotomy due to pulmonary carcinoma were examined two times: a day before lung resection and 3–5 days after surgical procedure. Diaphragm assessment was performed using ultrasonography, while postural sways were evaluated by Zebris FDM-S stabilometric platform. Thoracic surgery was associated with decrease of diaphragm thickness and movement, as well as, with deterioration of static body balance maintenance. Upper lobe resection was linked with greater diaphragm excursion restriction and worse body sway parameters than middle and lower lobe resection. VATS lobectomy was associated with better postoperative diaphragm function and better postural sway parameters than lobectomy via thoracotomy. Patients after lobectomy via thoracotomy had significantly more load on lower limb on the operated side than patients after VATS lobectomy. Impairment of diaphragm function is closely associated with equilibrium impairment after pulmonary resection. VATS lobectomy was less invasive than lobectomy via thoracotomy in terms of primary respiratory muscle function and body balance maintenance parameters.
Sphingosine-1-phosphate expression in human epiretinal membranes
Authors: Kim Minho , Kwon Soonil , Jeon Sohee , Jung Byung Ju , Kim Kyu Seop
Published: August 2022

The abnormal posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is speculated as an important mechanism of the development of the epiretinal membrane (ERM). However, there is only limited information about the molecular mechanism. Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a mediator of the mechanosensitive response in several cell types that may have a role in the pathogenesis of ERM during abnormal PVD. Therefore, we evaluated the expression of S1P in the human ERM and the role of S1P in cultured human Muller glial cells. Among 24 ERM specimens, seven specimens (29.2%) exhibited S1P expression. Patients with secondary ERM or ellipsoid zone defects, which suggest abnormal PVD presented a significantly higher S1P+ cell density (secondary ERM: 128.20 ± 135.61 and 9.68 ± 36.01 cells, p = 0.002; EZ defects: 87.56 ± 117.79 vs 2.80 ± 8.85, p = 0.036). The addition of S1P increased the migrative ability and expression of N-cadherin and α-SMA in human Muller glial cells, suggesting S1P is a potential causative molecule for the development of ERM during abnormal PVD.
Seasonal dynamics of the photosynthetic apparatus parameters of upright and prostrate pine species using the example of Pinus sibirica and P. pumila
Authors: Bender O. G.
Published: August 2022

The seed progeny photosynthesis intensity and the photosynthetic apparatus state of genus Pinus species of different life forms were studied in seasonal dynamics: P. sibirica is an upright tree, P. pumila is a prostrate species. The seed progeny age was twelve years old. The photosynthesis intensity of both species increased from May to July, was maximum in July and amounted to 9.2 mg CO2 mg-1 fr. m. h-1 in Siberian stone pine and 7.8 mg CO2 mg-1 fr. m. h-1 in Siberian dwarf pine, in August the assimilation activity began to decrease in both species. Studies have shown that in summer P sibirica had photosynthesis values 15-20 % higher than those of P pumila. In the winter months, the chlorophyll content did not differ significantly between the species; at the same time, during the growing season, Siberian stone pine contained more photosynthetic pigments than Siberian dwarf pine. An assessment of the photosynthetic apparatus functional activity showed that the seasonal dynamics of the maximum quantum yield photochemistry (Fv/Fm) of photosystem II (PSII), the real quantum yield of PS II ^psII) in both species had a similar character: Fv/ Fm sharply decreased from November to February, increased from March to June, reached its maximum values and practically did not change in June-Septem-ber and decreased in October. The electron transport rate (ETR) was minimal from November to April, increased sharply in May, and had maximum values in May, June, and July. In August, a significant decrease in ETR was observed. The rate of electron transport significantly differed between species in May-September and was significantly higher in Siberian stone pine. The shown differences between the P sibirica - upright species, compared to P. pumila - prostrate species, indicate species specific physiological parameters.
The content of chlorophylls and carotenoids in the leaves of tree introducers of the Altai Botanical Garden
Authors: Vdovina T. A. , Lagus O. A. , Danilova A. N. , Isakova E. A.
Published: August 2022

This article reflects the results of studies of the pigment system of 15 species of woody plants in the Altai Botanical Garden. The data obtained indicate the presence of species specificity in the content of chlorophylls a, b and carotenoids. In the studied species, the content of chlorophyll a varies from 5.38 mg/l to 19.28 mg/l, chlorophyll b from 0.43 mg/l to 5.09 mg/l, carotenoids from 4.65 mg/l to 8.34 mg/l .
On the issue of the diversity of mosses in the forests of the Trans-Baikal Territory
Authors: Vologdina O. S.
Published: August 2022

The analysis of the taxonomic composition and abundance of mosses in the larch forests of the Chita region (in the Olengui and Beklemishevsky forest areas) of the Trans-Baikal Territory is given. Leaf stemmed mosses (real mosses) are the largest class of mosses. The purpose of this work is the taxation of moss cover in the forests of the Trans-Baikal Territory. Mosses were determined in the laboratory by the traditional anatomical and morphological method. A ceno-tic characteristic is given for each moss species, distribution and occurrence are indicated. In the bryoflora of two forest areas of the Trans-Baikal Territory, most mosses are defined as widespread species growing in several plant zones of the Holarctic. Such species, as a rule, are identified as the dominant moss cover of plant communities. In the forests of the Trans-Baikal Territory, mosses do not form a continuous cover. The harsh and dry climate causes desiccation of sandy and rocky-gravelly soils. Under the canopy of such forests there are no conditions for the development of moss cover. Therefore, the species composition of mosses is poor, and the projective coverage on the accounting sites ranges from 10 % to 45 %. In forest areas, mosses grow in open habitats: on wastelands, cuttings, burning, soil outcrops, sometimes on rocks and dead wood.
Comprehensive cadastral assessment of the botanical diversity in the regions of Kazakhstan as a scientific basis for the effective use of plant resource potential
Authors: Gemejiyeva N. G. , Dimeyeva L. A.
Published: August 2022

The Almaty region is one of the most economically developed regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where cadastral assessment has not been carried out so far. A comprehensive cadastral assessment was undertaken for the first time within the framework of the scientific and technical program (2021-2023) which takes into account the most important components of biological diversity (flora, vegetation, plant resources), sustainable use, conservation and reproduction of phytogenetic resources of the Almaty region. As a result of research in 2021 on the territory of 7 administrative districts of the region, an annotated list of flora of higher vascular plants (2414 species), algae (377 species and varieties), mycobio-ta (1266 species of micromycetes and 356 species of macromycetes) was compiled. A phytocenotic assessment was carried out on the basis of 144 geobotanical descriptions, a list of plant communities was compiled, grouped into 6 types of vegetation. The stocks of fresh raw materials for 8 species of economically valuable plants have been identified. Operational stock form 4 species: Juniperus pseudosabina, Rumex tianschanicus, Berberis sphaerocarpa, Alhagi pseudalhagi. Locations and maps of 14 rare species and 19 rare communities have been determined. Locations of 29 alien plants, including 4 invasive species, have been identified. 25 forms of the Sievers apple tree and 26 forms of the common apricot of high value for breeding were selected.