bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
In situ effects of arsenic, aluminium and chromium stresses on algal periphyton of the river Ganga at Varanasi, India
Authors: Yadav Arpana , Pandey Lalit Kumar
Published: June 2023

In situ effect of metal stress on periphytic algal communities of a river was studied using chemical diffusing substrates. The metal stress caused the inhibition of periphytic biomass in a concentration-dependent manner. The study indicated differential response of various periphytic groups to different metal treatments. Diatoms exhibited tolerance against arsenic (As) and aluminium (Al) treatment but displayed sensitivity against chromium (Cr) treatment. An increased abundance of cyanobacteria was noteworthy in Cr enrichment, but Al and As were hazardous to these organisms. The relative abundance of green algae also increased in all three test metals. The metal stress lowered the species richness and diversity of periphytic algae, apparently due to the elimination of some of the sensitive species followed by an increased abundance of tolerant forms. Periphytic taxa tolerant to one metal were not necessarily tolerant to other metals or metalloids, and vice versa. The metal-induced changes in algal community composition will lead to severe ecological consequences by affecting biological diversity and in turn productivity of aquatic systems. Since algae occupy the aquatic food web base, any harmful effect on these organisms would have repercussions at higher trophic levels. Thus, it seems urgent to incorporate biomonitoring practices and chemical analysis to monitor the river Ganga's ecological health.
Immune and inflammatory mechanism of remote ischemic conditioning: A narrative review
Authors: Xu Yi , Wang Yuan , Ji Xunming
Published: June 2023

The benefits of remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) on multiple organs have been extensively investigated. According to existing research, suppressing the immune inflammatory response is an essential mechanism of RIC. Based on the extensive effects of RIC on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, this article reviews the immune and inflammatory mechanisms of RIC and summarizes the effects of RIC on immunity and inflammation from three perspectives: (1) the mechanisms of the impact of RIC on inflammation and immunity; (2) evidence of the effects of RIC on immune and inflammatory processes in ischaemic stroke; and (3) possible future applications of this effect, especially in systemic infectious diseases such as sepsis and sepsis-associated encephalopathy. This review explores the possibility of using RIC as a treatment in more inflammation-related diseases, which will provide new ideas for the treatment of this kind of disease.
Hypomagnesaemia
Authors: Saluja Manoj , Sen Pawan , Balachandran Prasad , Pillai Drishya , Chittora Saurabh , Saluja Komal V.
Published: June 2023

Background:

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of morbidity in India, and diabetic neuropathy is its major complication causing a reduced quality of life. Besides chronic hyperglycaemia, non-glycaemic pathophysiology of insulin resistance and neuronal damage are key to developing novel diabetes management strategies like correcting serum magnesium.

Aims:

We aimed to analyse hypomagnesemia and its correlation with diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Materials and Methods:

We conducted a cross sectional study, collecting data for a year (2019-2020) in GMC, Kota. Pearson correlation was performed between serum Magnesium and HbA1C, as well as serum magnesium and nerve conduction parameters. Patients classified based on the absence or presence of neuropathy were compared for various biochemical parameters using Unpaired t-tests, with Welch's correction.

Results:

Pearson correlation indicates an inverse relationship between hypomagnesemia and hyperglycaemia (HbA1c) (r = -0.5568; P < 0.001), irrespective of neuropathy. Hypomagnesemia has a significant correlation with DPN, such that low serum magnesium has a positive correlation with nerve amplitude (in all the tested nerves) and conduction velocity (in sensory nerves). The pattern of DPN in our study was predominantly sensorimotor axonal polyneuropathy. Mixed axonal and demyelinating neuropathy was seen in sensory nerves. Latency was not affected by serum magnesium concentration in any peripheral nerve tested. T2DM patients with neuropathy had significantly lower serum magnesium, higher HbA1C and serum creatinine than in patients without DPN.

Conclusions:

Apart from controlling hyperglycaemia, non-glycaemic corrections are also needed to manage the diabetic complications. Serum magnesium and its correlation with disease severity, axonal and demyelinating neuronal injury provides an interesting insight into one such strategy. Further studies are needed to establish the probable role of magnesium supplementation and its benefits in T2DM.
Clinical utility of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in the assessment of asthma and its severity
Authors: Tahseen Rabia , Parvez Mohammad , Jahan Parveen
Published: June 2023

Homoeostasis of the immune system is regulated by cell-mediated immune-inflammatory responses. The shift of the immune response is clearly reflected by the cellular ratios than individual cell count. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) serves as a good cell-based marker of inflammation, which is being investigated in various inflammation-related diseases. Asthma which is a chronic inflammatory airway disease associated with hyperresponsiveness, recurrent attacks, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness coupled with multicellular influx of granulocytes with mild-to-severe symptoms of and altered NLR. The aim of the present study was to explore the existing literature on NLR in asthma to realise its clinical utility in asthma and its severity. We searched online database resources 'PubMed' and 'Google Scholar' up till now (20th May, 2022), and studies were included as per eligibility criteria. The data collected were reviewed and analysed. The study included eight published articles on NLR and asthma. The analysis revealed that there is a significant difference in mean NLR between healthy controls and asthma patients (1.57 ± 0.35 vs. 2.36 ± 0.30; P < 0.0001); further, severe versus non-severe asthma cases showed the highest mean NLR as compared to non-severe cases (4.82 ± 2.85 vs. 2.13 ± 0.17; P < 0.0001). Receiver operating curve analysis of NLR showed excellent discriminating capacity, for health versus disease and controlled versus uncontrolled. This mini review suggests NLR can serve as a non-expensive, non-invasive monitoring tool to reduce the risk of exacerbation and hospitalisation. However, large studies are warranted.
Awareness, perceptions, and attitude towards Coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine among pregnant women in India
Authors: Pushkar Kumar , Sahu Rajesh , Kapoor Suraj , Kaushik S. K. , Teli Prabhakar , Bobdey Saurabh , Yadav Arun Kumar
Published: June 2023

Introduction:

The present study was conducted to explore the awareness and perception of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine among pregnant women.

Material and Methods:

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from September 01, 2021, to September 28, 2021, among 301 pregnant women aged 18–35 years at antenatal care outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital of Western Maharashtra.

Results:

On assessing the knowledge and awareness score, the mean score (± standard deviation) was 7.83 ± 1.2 out of 16. A total of 176 (58.5%) had good scores (≥8). There was no statistically significant association between knowledge and awareness scores and the level of education, type of residence, and age or with weeks of gestation. Although the overall awareness of study participants was satisfactory, 177 (58.8%) felt that COVID-19 vaccines should be avoided during the first trimester. Interestingly, 45 (15.3%) felt that vaccines should not be given during menstruation. There were misconceptions about perceived contraindication, with 81(26.9%), 50(16.6%) and 43(14.4%) responding that diabetes, hypertension and heart disease are contradicts respectively. Interestingly, a total of 52 (17.3%) responded as likely when enquired whether the present vaccine can cause infertility. Similarly, about 62% of study participants felt that the vaccine might alter the DNA.

Conclusion:

The present study revealed good overall knowledge and awareness about the COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant with certain misconceptions. The findings suggest that immediate health education programs, risk communication, and correct information should be disseminated by respective health authorities.
Emergency Resuscitation Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ER ECMO) in 60 Saves Life
Authors: Vijayakumar Gowtham , Rangasamy Ajai , Kumar Dhilipan , Varadharajan Ramesh , Ramalingam Gunaseelan
Published: June 2023

Aluminum phosphide (ALP) is one of the most commonly used pesticides worldwide with high mortality rates primarily due to the production of phosphene gas which causes severe mitochondrial damage leading to refractory myocardial depression, refractory hypotension, severe metabolic acidosis, and acute respiratory distress syndrome.[1] There is no antidote for ALP poisoning and treatment remains mainly supportive. The available literature shows a favorable outcome with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in severely intoxicated patients presenting early with cardiovascular collapse. In this study, we describe an adult male who presented to us with ALP poisoning following deliberate self-harm, was put on ECMO in the emergency room and had a good prognosis.
An Estimation of Stature and Sex using Various Anthropometric Parameters in South Indian Population
Authors: Yadav Swati , Nayak Vinod C. , Palimar Vikram , Gupta Chandni , Chetal Janvi Ram
Published: June 2023

Estimation of stature and sex is very important to identify the unidentified human remains to solve the crime or in the case of mass destruction. The stature can be estimated using various regression formulas and it differs depending on the population and the regions. To predict stature and sex from various anthropometric parameters in south Indian population. One hundred adults (living individuals) belonging to the age group of 20–80 years were included in the study. A total of 22 anthropometric parameters were measured for the study. Using the regression formula, the stature is been estimated. Statistical analysis of all the parameters was done. Correlation coefficient test was done to correlate all the parameters with stature and sex. Based on the coefficient correlation result, it was found that for stature estimation leg length followed by thigh length is the best and ear length (EL) is the worst in females. In males for stature estimation, forearm length (FL) is the best and nose width (NW) is the worst. In estimating sex height, weight, foot length and width, hand length and width, arm and FL, inter-acromial distance, cranial height and width, face length and width, NW and nasal height and EL were found to be significant. Results of this study will be useful for forensic anthropologist for estimating stature and sex. The regression equations obtained in this study are population specific and they can be used for estimating stature in the south Indian population.
Some Aspects of Notarization of the Surrogacy Agreement: The Experience of Ukraine and the World
Authors: Andrushchenko Tetiana , Polishchuk Maryna , Bashta Ivan , Dutko Alona , Koval Anna
Published: June 2023

Relevance of the problem under research is due to the fragmentary character of the regulatory framework for concluding a surrogacy agreement both in Ukraine and foreign countries, which does not solve the full range of problems that arise in law enforcement practice. Moreover, there is no clear regulation for the notarization of the surrogacy agreement. The study aims to analyze the existing legal regulation of theoretical and practical aspects of the conclusion of a surrogacy agreement and draw certain conclusions and scientific provisions on the notarization of the surrogacy agreement. The leading research methods used for a comprehensive examination of surrogacy and surrogacy agreement were the following: normative semantic method, general logical methods of cognition, comparative and formal legal methods, generalization, historical method, systemic method, and structural and functional method. The research results proved the need for the legislative regulation of surrogacy. If a notarial form of the surrogacy agreement is implemented, it can significantly reduce the criminal component in this service and the risk of adverse consequences for the parties. There must be a separate law on the regulation of surrogacy adopted in Ukraine, which also concerns all other types of assisted reproductive technologies.
Assessment of the Mental Attitude of Dental Students Recently Exposed to Clinical Settings for Management of COVID-19-Positive Patients in Comparison with HIV-Positive Patients
Authors: Hiswankar Shruti , Nagpal Deepak Kumar Jairamdas
Published: June 2023

Background:

COVID-19 is an ongoing pandemic outbreak of which has brought about dynamic changes in health-care delivery systems. Dental treatment often includes direct contact with patient’s oral mucosa, blood, damaged, skin, or saliva. Therefore, the risk of exposure to viral infections is high in dental professionals. Hence, it is essential to gain an insight into dental student’s knowledge and attitude toward COVID/HIV patients. In this study, we assessed the mental attitude of dental students recently exposed to clinical settings for the management of COVID-19-positive patients in comparison with HIV-positive patients.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional study was conducted using a peer-reviewed closed-ended questionnaire designed to assess the knowledge regarding HIV and COVID-19 including 11 items that were answered using a five-point Likert scale.

Results:

90.59% of students agreed to statements in the questionnaire that included 11 items based on prevention and control, stigma, revision of guidelines, risk factors, transmission, and HIV with COVID-19 coinfection. 74.6% of students are aware of the probable causes of high mortality rate in patients with HIV and COVID-19 coinfection.

Conclusion:

With this study, we conclude that dental students newly exposed to clinical setups are well aware of the necessary precautionary measures, changed methods of treatment, and impact of both the viruses. But have an unprofessional approach towards their management. Refresher courses for practicing dentists on new infection control strategies and curriculum in dental schools should be expanded to include competencies in pandemics and disaster relief. Effective training modules should be designed and incorporated in the academics to imbibe professional attitude in young clinicians.
Methamphetamine Use and Role of Clinical Pharmacists
Authors: Alrashed Mohammed A. , Alyousef Saleh , Alyousef Abdulrahman , Alnahari Faisal , Alqumeizi Rakan , Alayaf Badr
Published: June 2023

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy (SSCP) believe that the pharmacist plays an important role in substance abuse prevention, education, and assistance. Amphetamine and its derivatives are the second most widely used class of illicit globally. Clinical pharmacists can collaborate with the healthcare team to manage medication therapies for patients experiencing acute methamphetamine abuse. This mini-review aimed to explore the effects of methamphetamine use, discuss the challenges associated with its treatment, and emphasize the crucial role of pharmacists in addressing this growing epidemic.
Ongoing Objectification, Marginalization and Sexualization of Women in Michael Ondaatje’s The English Patient and Divisadero: Old Patterns, New Disguises
Authors: Burcar Lilijana
Published: June 2023

The year 2023 marks Michael Ondaatje’s 80th birthday, a landmark in the author’s life and an occasion for literary critics to look back and revisit what are perhaps some of the more troubling aspects of his literary production. Ondaatje’s poetry and fiction have received little attention from feminist literary critics, which is due to the author’s conservative take on the figuration of female characters and representation of women. While some critics have proposed that The English Patient (1992), and therefore also by extension his novel Divisadero (2007), might signify a turning point in Ondaatje’s otherwise problematic gender politics, this article demonstrates that earlier patterns of women’s objectification, sexualization and marginalization found in Ondaatje’s poetry and fiction persist in both of these seemingly more progressive works, albeit in new forms and disguises. This article also introduces a new concept to the field of (feminist) literary theory, the so-called blazon in prose.
Journalistic Transcreation of News Agency Articles from English into Serbian: Associated Press and Reuters Articles in Blic and N1 Online Portals
Authors: Petrović Katarina
Published: June 2023

Transcreation refers to adapting translated content to suit the target audience’s context, culture, and expectations. Predominantly researched in marketing, this phenomenon has recently come under scrutiny as a method of transferring foreign news to local readership. This paper explores journalistic transcreation in Blic and N1, the two most visited Serbian online news portals, considered to be on opposing ideological and political spectrums. As a point of comparison, articles in English are taken from web portals of the two leading news agencies globally – the Associated Press and Reuters – as their reporting practices are regarded as more factual and less biased compared to non-agency media. The findings reveal transcreation’s much greater presence in the Blic portal, as illustrated in two selected examples, which might stem from the portal’s pro-government reporting and reader base who predominantly have absolute trust in the government or support it in the hopes of gaining employment via political affiliation.
Shaping the Elite of Attalid Pergamon: A Reappraisal of the Epigraphic Dossiers Concerning Priesthoods
Authors: Caneva Stefano G.
Published: June 2023

The history of Hellenistic Pergamon is deeply affected by the dual status of a polis that also functioned as a dynastic residence. This overlap between civic and royal institutions significantly impacted the political life of the city. This paper contributes to the ongoing debate about honorific habits and the consolidation of the civic elite of Pergamon by focusing on the triangular interactions between the Attalids, their court, and the polis’ institutions in the period from Eumenes I to Attalos III. To do so, several dossiers concerning the priesthoods and religious liturgies of Attalid Pergamon will be reassessed by paying attention to their tenure, appointment, privileges, and the social groups that held these charges.
Honoring the King in the Seleukid and Ptolemaic Empires: A Comparative Approach. Part 2
Authors: Lorber Catharine C.
Published: June 2023

The paper provides a dossier of honors offered to Seleukid and Ptolemaic kings, preceded by a brief introduction.
Conversion of post-industrial architecture for residential usage - analysis of selected examples in Poland centred around the criteria of the definition of loft
Authors: Piegza Mateusz , Rabiej Jan
Published: June 2023

The subject matter of this article is the conversion of post-industrial architecture for residential usage. Lofts (or loft apartments) are typical of such conversions. Definitions of this type of architectural building determine their specificity. The aim of the research was to answer the question Do modern-day adaptations of post-industrial buildings for residential usage in Poland meet the criteria of the definition of lofts? The first section of the article introduces the origins of the loft and the evolution of its definition from the 1950s to the beginning of the 21st century, taking into account international context and considerations in Poland. The fields of objective research determine the criteria for buildings that qualify and meet the definition of lofts. The second part of the article presents the findings of analyses of four examples of conversions of post-industrial buildings, completed in Poland between 2008 and 2020, and which have been designated as lofts/loft apartments. The case studies focus on the following areas of research: general information about the building, the range of conversion, the typology of the apartments, functional layouts and affordability of the apartments. The findings of the analyses are summarised with conclusions. In the final section of the article the findings of the analyses are set against the qualification criteria, allowing for the formulation of an answer to the research question. The entire study is then summarised and the authors’ recommendations presented.
Postęp w nauce prawa konstytucyjnego. Ewolucja poglądów dotyczących (nie)konstytucyjności zmian konstytucji
Authors: Klinowski Mateusz , Smoleń Rafał
Published: June 2023

Progress in the Constitutional Theory. Evolution of Doctrine on (un)Constitutional Change of Constitution

This paper is an attempt to characterize the phenomenon of a scientific progress in jurisprudence on the example of the evolution of the ideas on the conditions and scope of the allowable constitutional amendments of the 1997 Constitution of Poland. Explaining the notions of formal and material limits of amending a constitution, we show that those limits are constituted not only by the explicit constitutional regulations but also by the practical context of constitution’s functioning and doctrinal assumptions being the fundaments of a political or social system that it realizes. In the final part of the paper the identified elements of the progress in constitutional law are seen in the light of the theories of scientific progress formulated in the literature, with the conclusion that the described change of the ideas on material amendments of the Polish Constitution bears the marks of a scientific progress.
REAKTUALISASI PERLINDUNGAN PEREMPUAN DALAM HUKUM KELUARGA ISLAM DI ARAB SAUDI DAN MESIR
Authors: Sofiana Neng Eri , Meiningtias Dian
Published: June 2023

The actualization of Islamic family law is a manifestation of legal reform in regulations, fatwas, and legislation, so that it can keep up with the times, and is more effective and more useful. Within the scope of the state, ulama's ijtihad and legislative policies are the basis for reforming Islamic family law, so that the actualization of the law is expected not only to suit the needs of the times but also to be the basis for the people to move forward. This research is presented in three areas of Muslim countries, namely Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The two Muslim countries were chosen because of their work in the world and their position which is often a barometer of policy and reform of Islamic law in other countries. Furthermore, this study looks at how the two countries provide protection to women in family law reform and how the typology in family law reform is carried out with a literature study with data obtained from related literature and descriptive analysis and obtains the results that family law reform in Saudi Arabia there are still many polemics and problems that harm women, so efforts are needed to re-accredit family law reforms that can protect women, while in Egypt, efforts to protect women in family law have begun, but have not touched all aspects of family law.
The L2 proficiency level effect in L3 lexical learning: high-proficiency L2s do not transfer
Authors: Falk Ylva , Lindqvist Christina
Published: June 2023

In this case study we investigate the role of the proficiency level in an earlier formally learned L2 for the transfer source in L3 learning at the lexical level, by comparing two pairs of learners with different proficiency levels in their L2s English, French, Spanish and Italian. The data were gathered with a mirror design: L1 German/L3 Swedish and L1 Swedish/L3 German. The learners were absolute beginners of the L3. Both pairs were recorded over 6 months during conversation with a bilingual German/Swedish interlocutor. The recordings were conducted on a monthly basis. The proficiency levels of all L2s were tested in written tests, based on the CEFR scale. The results show that the proficiency level in the L2s has an impact on the transfer source. The L2s at C1+ level were not transferred, but L2s with lower proficiency levels were. These results confirm what is predicted by the L2 status factor (Bardel & Falk, 2012), namely that a high-proficiency L2 can lose its status as an L2, approaching L1 status, which makes it less susceptible to transfer. The study also confirms the value of case studies in L3 research.

Keywords: lexical transfer, proficiency, L3 learning, oral production
APLIKÁCIA TEÓRIE GRAFOV V LETECKEJ DOPRAVE
Authors: Némethová Hélia , Zýka Jan
Published: June 2023

Práca ja zameraná na aplikácie teórie grafov do leteckej dopravy – aké sú možnosti využitia a aplikácie grafov v leteckej doprave. Zaoberá sa analýzou, skúmaním a následne  riešením aplikácie teórie grafov do leteckej dopravy pri plánovaní a optimalizácií letových ciest a toku letovej prevádzky. Pojednáva o jednotlivých vybraných metód použiteľných pri výpočte grafov. Cieľom práce je poukázať na možnú aplikáciu oboru teórie grafov do leteckej dopravy súvisiace s optimalizáciami letových tratí a toku letovej prevádzky.
ČASOVO-PRIESTOROVÁ ANALÝZA ŠPECIFICKEJ DOPRAVNEJ NEHODY NA DIAĽNICI
Authors: Kolla Eduard , Adamová Veronika
Published: June 2023

Predmetný príspevok sa zaoberá komplexnou rekonštrukciou a analýzou špecifickej dopravnej nehody na diaľnici. Hlavným cieľom analýzy dopravnej nehody bolo určenie konkrétnej príčiny úmrtia vodiča vozidla Škoda 1203. K nehode došlo v nočnej dobe za účasti 3 osobných automobilov, medzi ktorými došlo k vzájomným rázovým kontaktom. Tieto vzájomné kontakty determinovali technicko-logické vymedzenie nehodového deja s časovo prijateľnými odstupmi medzi jednotlivými rázovými kontaktmi. Časovo-priestorové vymedzenie technicky prijateľného intervalu priebehu dopravnej nehody umožnilo definovanie času dostupného pre vodiča vozidla Škoda 1203 k vykonávaniu po-nehodových úkonov. Následná biomechanická analýza umožnila ustálenie pravdepodobného mechanizmu vzniku závažných zranení daného vodiča.
gestación por sustitución en el punto de mira de la bioética
Authors: Yebra Delgado Sara , Garmendia Leiza José Ramón , Vizcaíno López María Inmaculada , Valiente Gómez Laura , González Antón Guillermo
Published: June 2023

La gestación por sustitución es la gestación convenida mediante un contrato, con o sin precio, en el que una mujer renuncia a la filiación materna del futuro hijo/a (vínculo jurídico que une a madre y nasciturus), a favor del contratante o de un tercero. A pesar de que esta práctica es nula de pleno derecho en España por la Ley 14/2006, de 26 de mayo, sobre Técnicas de Reproducción Humana Asistida, existen distintas legislaciones internacionales que la permiten en otros países. Por este motivo, es importante realizar un análisis con mirada bioética a los hechos y valores que subyacen bajo esta práctica, como la comercialización, los vínculos madre-feto, el interés superior de los/las menores así como una mirada global con perspectiva de género y planetaria. Este análisis nos va a permitir aportar argumentos desde el punto de vista bioético contra una práctica que entraña un menoscabo de los derechos de la mujer, un daño a los intereses superiores de los/las menores y un aumento de la desigualdad a nivel planetario.
Depopulation 1.0: Geography and the Factors of Rural Demographic Decline in the Spain of Developmentalism
Authors: Recaño Valverde Joaquín
Published: June 2023

The debate on rural depopulation, which has centred on the demographic challenge in Spain, usually starts with consensus on its historical roots. Nevertheless, it’s necessary to inspect in detail the sociodemographic factors underlying this starting point in order to understand it and tackle it today. In the last 60 years, 65 percent of the demographic decline in rural areas is concentrated between 1960 and 1981. In the present study, I inquire into two little-known aspects of this crucial phase of rural depopulation: the geographic dimension and the factors that favoured this initial depopulation.
Among the elements that contributed towards the demographic decline of rural areas are geographical isolation of mountain areas, poverty, human capital, and an almost exclusive dependence on agriculture. By contrast, the economic diversity, the demographic dimension of rural centres, disperse and dense settlement, and good public infrastructure favoured demographic resilience in the face of depopulation.
Despoblación 1.0: la geografía y los factores del declive demográfico rural en la España del Desarrollismo
Authors: Recaño Valverde Joaquín
Published: June 2023

El debate sobre el despoblamiento rural, que ha focalizado el reto demográfico en España, suele partir del consenso sobre sus raíces históricas. Sin embargo, es necesario abordar con detalle los factores sociodemográficos de ese origen para poder entenderlo y abordarlo en la actualidad. Entre 1960 y 1981 se concentra el 65 por ciento del declive demográfico de las zonas rurales en los últimos sesenta años. En esta investigación indagamos dos aspectos poco conocidos de esa fase determinante del despoblamiento rural: la dimensión geográfica y los factores que favorecieron esa despoblación inicial. Entre los factores que propiciaron el declive demográfico de las zonas rurales se encuentran: el aislamiento geográfico de las áreas de montaña, la pobreza, el capital humano y la dependencia casi exclusiva de la agricultura; por el contrario, la diversidad económica, la dimensión demográfica de los núcleos rurales, el poblamiento disperso y denso y unas buenas infraestructuras públicas favorecieron la resiliencia demográfica frente a la despoblación.
La retroalimentación de actividades y uso de recursos digitales en educación superior
Authors: Sosa Meza Glenda Aracely , Reina Muñoz Nuvia María Patricia
Published: June 2023

El objetivo fue analizar la retroalimentación de las actividades y uso de recursos digitales en la educación superior. La metodología de la investigación tuvo enfoque cualitativo, con un diseño no experimental con alcance exploratorio, se basó en la técnica de la entrevista dirigida a 10 profesores universitarios. Los principales resultados del estudio fueron que los docentes universitarios consideran de relevancia la retroalimentación, proporcionarla y obtenerla para que se mejore de forma continua el proceso de aprendizaje. La principal conclusión fue que la retroalimentación involucra procesos internos de pensamiento y sentimientos, así como externos, a nivel cognitivo y de construcción del conocimiento, cuando se hace con base en actividades y recursos digitales, puede servir para mejorar la mediación del contenido y entablar una comunicación eficaz orientada a la mejora continua.
The ancient art of North Asia: modern possibilities of documentation, publication and data exchange
Authors: Панкина А.И. , Ростяженко Т.Е.
Published: June 2023

Статья представляет собой обзор информационных систем, посвященных древнейшему искусству Северной Азии. В последние десятилетия в России и за рубежом научно-исследовательскими коллективами было реализовано несколько проектов, нацеленных на документацию, публикацию и научный обмен материалами об объектах древнейшего искусства. Рассмотренные системы демонстрируют широкий диапазон решений с различными техническими возможностями в зависимости от поставленных исследовательских задач и квалификации исполнителей. Обзор имеющихся проектов позволил проанализировать уровень разработки их специализированного инструментария (возможность переключения текстур, инструменты наложения прорисовок на модель, средство автоматического наложения масштабной линейки и т. д.), возможности и ограничения данных систем, а также дальнейшие перспективы их развития. Авторами статьи был выделен список важнейших критериев для информационных систем наскального и мобильного искусства: наличие подробных научных описаний предметов, библиография, публикация фотографий, виртуальных копий, прорисовок и текстур с разработанным специализированным инструментарием для работы с ними, а также географическая привязка памятников на интерактивной онлайн-карте.

The article is an overview of the largest information systems dedicated to the ancient art of North Asia. In recent decades, research teams in Russia and in other countries have created several projects aimed at documentation, publication and scientific exchange of materials about archaeological artifacts. The considered systems demonstrate a wide range of solutions with different technical capabilities that depend on the research tasks and the goals of an executive team. A review of existing projects allowed us to analyse the level of development of specialized tools (the ability to switch textures, tools for applying drawings to a model, a means of automatically applying a scale ruler, etc.), the capabilities and limitations of these systems, as well as further prospects for their development. The authors of the article identified a list of the most important criteria for information systems of rock art and portable art: the availability of detailed scientific descriptions of objects, bibliography, publication of photographs, virtual copies, drawings and textures with developed specialized tools for working with them, as well as geographical reference of sites on an interactive online map.
Russian émigré artist Evgeny Klimov as an heir to the Russian realistic portrait tradition
Authors: Романова Е.О.
Published: June 2023

Статья посвящена портретному творчеству представителя первой волны русской художественной эмиграции Евгения Евгеньевича Климова (1901–1990). Портрету, как и пейзажу, мастер сохранял верность на протяжении всей жизни. Е.Е. Климов, получивший академическое образование в Латвийской академии художеств, воспитан в лучших традициях русского реалистического искусства. Созданные им портреты, выполненные в разных материалах и техниках, характеризуются острой психологичностью образа. В статье определена роль портретного жанра в творчестве Е.Е. Климова: как возможности развития мастерства (работа непосредственно вблизи натуры); как материальной поддержки в сложные периоды жизни; как средства сохранить для потомков память о выдающихся личностях — видных представителях культуры и искусства из среды русской эмиграции. Рассмотрен ряд портретов деятелей русской культуры, выполненных с 1934 по 1970-е годы. В статье использованы письма из личной переписки Климова с рядом известных русских художников (З.Н. Серебряковой, А.Н. Бенуа и др.), где присутствуют и характеристики изображенных личностей, и оценка его деятельности как художника-портретиста.

The article is devoted to the portrait work of the artist Evgeny Evgenyevich Klimov (1901–1990). E.E. Klimov is a representative of the first wave of Russian artistic emigration, whose creative path lasted almost the entire 20th century. The artist received an academic education at the Latvian Academy of Arts, he was brought up on the best traditions of Russian realistic art and adopted them. Realistic portraits by Klimov, made in different materials and techniques, are characterized by an acute psychological character of the image. The article defines the role of the portrait genre in the master's work: as opportunities for the development of skill (work directly close to nature); financial support during difficult periods of life; as a means to preserve for posterity the memory of outstanding personalities — prominent representatives of culture and art from the Russian emigration. Here the author analyses a number of portraits of Russian cultural figures made by E.E. Klimov from 1934 to the 1970s. The article uses letters from Klimov's personal correspondence with a number of famous Russian artists (Z.N. Serebryakova, A.N. Benois, etc.), which contain both the characteristics of the personalities portrayed by Klimov and an assessment of his activities as a portrait painter.
Arquivos colaborativos e escutas performativas transfeministas: o Banco de sons #Vivas
Authors: Polti Victoria
Published: June 2023

En los últimos años el activismo transfeminista en Argentina ha cobrado una fuerte presencia en manifestaciones públicas, como en plataformas, redes, y espacios vinculados al campo sonoro resituando la capacidad de interpelar sentidos desde el sonido y la escucha. La colectiva #Vivas (Buenos Aires, 2016) surge con el objeto de fomentar la expresión y el registro sonoro del movimiento transfeminista de mujeres, travestis, trans y no binaries. Cuenta con un banco de sonidos colaborativo que funciona como archivo público de registros de campo de manifestaciones en diversas partes del mundo, de actividades de expresión y debate, y como plataforma de creación y difusión de performances y obras sonoras.

Al respecto me pregunto ¿cuáles son los dispositivos performáticos que permiten analizar articulaciones posibles entre corporalidad-materialidad-sonoridad?, ¿cuál es la eficacia performativa de estos sonidos?, ¿qué sentidos y afectaciones emergen de estas experiencias a partir de la potencialidad política del sonido y la escucha? Indagaré cómo estos sonidos en tanto archivos y repertorios tendrían el potencial de reconfigurar las agencias políticas plurales, y cómo el carácter colaborativo y rizomático de #Vivas no sólo audibiliza de modos novedosos las violencias ejercidas hacia mujeres y disidencias sino que pone en práctica de manera sono-sorora  formas singulares de hacer política.
Fuego violeta, fuego verde y el marrón de la ‘Acción Volcán’.
Authors: Fogelman Patrícia
Published: June 2023

El uso de las representaciones del fuego es un tópico en discursos escritos, orales, visuales y performances de las feministas argentinas contemporáneas. La gran mayoría de ellas cuestiona con firmeza las políticas de la Iglesia. Las transfeministas  libran una batalla política sin par en la sociedad. En las protestas y luchas por la visibilización de la opresión patriarcal, las manifestaciones y las marchas, los actos de “artivismo” tienen la potencialidad de estremecer el espacio público y acercar a las feminidades a la toma de conciencia y la lucha contra el orden patriarcal.

Dentro del espectro de grupos y acciones artivistas, voy a enfocar sobre la “Acción Volcán”, performance realizada por ARDA, colectiva artivista feminista en Buenos Aires, el 8M 2019. Me interesa analizar las apropiaciones que “las ardas” hacen de la idea de “fuego”, su plasticidad y algunas de sus múltiples significaciones y de la “tierra”, como elemento ligado a las representaciones de la ancestralidad. Mi trabajo se enmarca en los estudios culturales de la religión, el género y la performance. Las principales fuentes para este estudio son videos, grabaciones de audio, fotos, entrevistas, testimonios de artivistas, poemas, publicaciones electrónicas de la colectiva, etc.

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Fogo violeta, fogo verde e o marrom da 'Ação-Vulcão'.

Uma performance decolonial do coletivo feminista artivista ARDA

(Buenos Aires, 8M 2019)

 

Resumo: O uso de representações do fogo é um tópico em discursos escritos, orais e visuais e performances de feministas argentinas contemporâneas. A grande maioria delas questiona fortemente as políticas da Igreja. As transfeministas travam uma batalha política sem igual na sociedade. Em protestos e lutas pela visibilidade da opressão patriarcal, manifestações e passeatas, os atos de “artivismo” têm o potencial de abalar o espaço público e aproximar as feminilidades da conscientização e da luta contra a ordem patriarcal. .

Dentro do espectro de grupos e ações artivistas, vou me concentrar na "Ação Vulcão", performance realizada pelo ARDA, coletivo feminista artivista de Buenos Aires, no dia 8M 2019. Interessa-me analisar as apropriações que "las ardas" fazem da ideia de "fogo", sua plasticidade e alguns de seus múltiplos significados e "terra", como elemento vinculado às representações da ancestralidade. Meu trabalho faz parte dos estudos culturais de religião, gênero e performance. As principais fontes para este estudo são vídeos, gravações de áudio, fotos, entrevistas, depoimentos de artivistas, poemas, publicações eletrônicas do coletivo, etc.

Palavras-chave: feminismo – artivismo- fogo
Orcés’ Anole (Anolis orcesi)
Authors: Arteaga Alejandro
Published: June 2023

This is the species account about the Orcés’ Anole (Anolis orcesi), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.
Özel Eğitim Öğretmenlerinin Öz yeterlilik Algıları ile Motivasyon Düzeyleri Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: OCAK Gürbüz , ADALIOĞLU Cenk , YURTSEVEN Ramazan
Published: June 2023

Bu araştırmanda, özel eğitim öğretmenlerinin öz yeterlilik algıları ile motivasyon düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemek amaçlanmıştır. İlişkisel tarama modelinde olan araştırmanın örneklemine 360 öğretmen dâhil edilmiştir. Veriler, “Öğretmen Öz yeterlik İnancı Ölçeği” ve “Öğretmen Mesleki Motivasyon Ölçeği” aracılığı ile toplanmış ve analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgulara göre, katılımcıların öz-yeterlik algıları; cinsiyet ve yaşa göre anlamlı olarak farklılaşmamakta, ancak özel eğitim mezunu olma durumuna göre farklılaşmaktadır. Motivasyon düzeyleri ise incelenen bu değişkenler açısından anlamlı farklılık göstermemiştir. Katılımcıların öz yeterlik algıları ve alt boyutları motivasyon düzeylerine göre anlamlı olarak farklılaşmaktadır. Katılımcıların öz-yeterlik algılarında; motivasyon ve yaşın, motivasyon ve özel eğitim mezunu olmanın ortak etkisinin olduğu; motivasyon ve cinsiyetin ise ortak etkisinin olmadığı bulunmuştur. Katılımcıların öz yeterlilik algıları ve motivasyon düzeyleri arasında, pozitif yönlü ve düşük bir ilişki olduğu, öz yeterlilik algılarının motivasyon düzeyi üzerinde anlamlı bir yordayıcı olduğu bulunmuştur.
A Case of Recurrent Syncope: To Pace or not to Pace is the Question?
Authors: Hussain Fatima Iqbal , Qureshi Aman , Ahmed Intisar , Khan Aamir Hameed
Published: June 2023

Syncope is a frequently encountered condition in the emergency room, with vagal syncope being the most prevalent form. However, overlapping symptoms can pose diagnostic challenges when distinguishing between vagal syncope and symptomatic sinus node dysfunction. A comprehensive history and careful evaluation of hemodynamics and electrocardiogram findings are crucial for accurate differentiation. Vagal syncope is typically associated with an upright posture, and supine syncope is considered atypical. In this case report, we describe an intriguing instance of supine vagal syncope, highlighting the importance of correct diagnosis to avoid unnecessary pacemaker implantation.
In-hospital Mortality in Heart Failure Patients with Acute Kidney Injury
Authors: Bhatti Khalid Iqbal , Imdad Madiha , Ali Gulzar , Khan NaveedUllah , Zada Shakir , Kumari Shueeta
Published: June 2023

Objectives: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is frequently present co-morbid condition in patients admitted with acute heart failure (AHF). This study aimed to determine the frequency of in-hospital mortality in AHF patients presenting with AKI.
Methodology: This descriptive case series of AHF patients with AKI was conducted at a tertiary care cardiac hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. In accordance with the “Risk, Injury, Failure, Loss, and End‐Stage Renal Disease (RIFLE) scale," the AKI was defined as a 3.0‐fold increase in serum creatinine (sCr) or sCr > 4.0 mg/dL within 48 hours. All the patients were followed for seven days in order to assess the outcome variable, i.e., in-hospital mortality.
Results: A total of 149 patients were included with a mean age of 59.7 ± 11.03 years, and 80 (53.7%) patients were male. Hypertensive patients were 59.1% (88) of the sample, and 38.9% (58) of the patients were diabetics. In-hospital mortality was found in 11 (7.4%) patients. The mortality rate was 14.1% vs. 2.4%; p=0.008 among patients >60 and 40 to 60 years, respectively. The mortality rate was 12.5% vs. 3.5%; p=0.038 among diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Similarly, the mortality rate was 11.4% vs. 1.6%, p=0.022, among hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients.
Conclusion: It is to conclude that AKI in AHF patients carries a significant burden of in-hospital mortality. The mortality rate was significantly higher for patients with older age and co-morbid conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
Genomic analyses of Calonectria pteridis and standard area diagram sets for severity assessment of calonectria leaf blight
Authors:   , Queiroz Marcia Ferreira
Published: June 2023

Calonectria leaf blight (CLB) caused by several Calonectria species represents a serious threat to the sustainability of commercial plantations and nurseries of Eucalyptus in worldwide. In Brazil, C. pteridis is the main causal agent of CLB in eucalyptus plantations. The selection and planting of resistant eucalyptus genotypes are the main strategies of control of this disease. A comprehensive understanding of biology, genetics and pathogenicity of Calonectria species, as well as assessing of disease severity accurately and reliably for screening of resistant eucalyptus clones are critical knowledge to an efficient management of CLB. Therefore, in chapter 1of this Thesis, we present de novo assembly of the nuclear genome of C. pteridis LPF059, which represents a baseline for further investigations. In chapter 2, we performed a comprehensive genomic analysis study that allowed us to maximize our understanding of genetics, lifestyle, reproduction, and pathogenicity of C. pteridis compared to other Calonectria species. The assembly of C. pteridis LPF059 genome shows a high completeness with a large set of coding sequences related to CAZymes and secondary metabolites. The size and gene content of the mitochondrial genome of Calonectria of C. pteridis LPF059 is comparable to the mitochondrial genome of other Calonectria species. Based on mating type genes C. pteridis is a heterothallic species. Calonectria henricotiae and C. pseudonaviculata are classified as mesotrophs and the other species in this study as vasculartrophs due to their differences in CAZymes content and therefore nutrient acquisition. In addition, Calonectria species considered as saprophytic - “apathogenic”- or broad host-range showed a higher content of pathogenicity/virulence-related genes than species that are narrow host-range, which indicates that the loss of certain genes may affected their ability to infect multiple plant host species. In chapter 3, we evaluated the effect of rater instruction and two standard area diagram sets (SADs), that varied on scale structure, on the accuracy and reliability of visual estimates of CLB severity. It was found that the instruction is critical for inherently less accurate raters and given the importance of visual assessment of disease symptoms, we recommend the use of amended-linear set for CLB severity assessment. This study maximizes our knowledge on the biology, genetics, lifestyle, evolution, and pathogenicity of C. pteridis compared to other Calonectria species, providing valuable genomics data for future investigations. Moreover, it improves our understanding of fundamental issues on development and usage of SADs, besides valuables SADs to be used on CLB severity assessment for screening of resistant eucalyptus clones. Keywords: Cylindrocladium pteridis. Genome sequencing. CAZymes. Lifestyle. Fungal pathogenicity. Diagrammatic scale rating. Disease resistance.