bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Structural brain abnormalities in schizophrenia in adverse environments: examining the effect of poverty and violence in six Latin American cities
Authors: Crossley Nicolas A. , Zugman Andre , Reyes-Madrigal Francisco , Czepielewski Leticia S. , Castro Mariana N. , Diaz-Zuluaga Ana M. , Pineda-Zapata Julian A. , Reckziegel Ramiro , Gadelha Ary , Jackowski Andrea , Noto Cristiano , Alliende Luz M. , Iruretagoyena Barbara , Ossandon Tomas , Ramirez-Mahaluf Juan P. , Castañeda Carmen P. , Gonzalez-Valderrama Alfonso , Nachar Ruben , León-Ortiz Pablo , Undurraga Juan , López-Jaramillo Carlos , Guinjoan Salvador M. , Gama Clarissa S. , de la Fuente-Sandoval Camilo , Bressan Rodrigo A.
Published: August 2020

Background

Social and environmental factors such as poverty or violence modulate the risk and course of schizophrenia. However, how they affect the brain in patients with psychosis remains unclear.

Aims

We studied how environmental factors are related to brain structure in patients with schizophrenia and controls in Latin America, where these factors are large and unequally distributed.

Method

This is a multicentre study of magnetic resonance imaging in patients with schizophrenia and controls from six Latin American cities. Total and voxel-level grey matter volumes, and their relationship with neighbourhood characteristics such as average income and homicide rates, were analysed with a general linear model.

Results

A total of 334 patients with schizophrenia and 262 controls were included. Income was differentially related to total grey matter volume in both groups (P = 0.006). Controls showed a positive correlation between total grey matter volume and income (R = 0.14, P = 0.02). Surprisingly, this relationship was not present in patients with schizophrenia (R = −0.076, P = 0.17). Voxel-level analysis confirmed that this interaction was widespread across the cortex. After adjusting for global brain changes, income was positively related to prefrontal cortex volumes only in controls. Conversely, the hippocampus in patients with schizophrenia, but not in controls, was relatively larger in affluent environments. There was no significant correlation between environmental violence and brain structure.

Conclusions

Our results highlight the interplay between environment, particularly poverty, and individual characteristics in psychosis. This is particularly important for harsh environments such as low- and middle-income countries, where potentially less brain vulnerability (less grey matter loss) is sufficient to become unwell in adverse (poor) environments.
Approach to Interpreting Common Laboratory Pathology Tests in Transgender Individuals
Authors: Cheung Ada S , Lim Hui Yin , Cook Teddy , Zwickl Sav , Ginger Ariel , Chiang Cherie , Zajac Jeffrey D
Published: August 2020

Context

As the number of transgender (trans) people (including those who are binary and/or nonbinary identified) seeking gender-affirming hormone therapy rises, endocrinologists are increasingly asked to assist with interpretation of laboratory tests. Many common laboratory tests such as hemoglobin, iron studies, cardiac troponin, and creatinine are affected by sex steroids or body size. We seek to provide a summary of the impact of feminizing and masculinizing hormone therapy on common laboratory tests and an approach to interpretation.

Cases

Case scenarios discussed include 1) hemoglobin and hematocrit in a nonbinary person undergoing masculinizing hormone therapy; 2) estimation of glomerular filtration rate in a trans woman at risk of contrast-induced nephropathy; 3) prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in a trans woman; and 4) chest pain in a trans man with a cardiac troponin concentration between the reported male and female reference ranges.

Conclusions

The influence of exogenous gender-affirming hormone therapy on fat and muscle distribution and other physiological changes determines interpretation of laboratory tests that have sex-specific differences. In addition to affirmative practice to ensure a patient’s name, gender, and pronoun are used appropriately, we propose that once individuals have commenced gender-affirming hormone therapy, the reference range of the affirmed gender be reported (and specified by treating clinicians) except for PSA or cardiac troponin, which are dependent on organ size. While suggestions may be challenging to implement, they also represent an opportunity to lead best practice to improve the quality of care and experiences of healthcare for all trans people.
The Role of Hormone Stimulation in Men With Nonobstructive Azoospermia Undergoing Surgical Sperm Retrieval
Authors: Tharakan Tharu , Salonia Andrea , Corona Giovanni , Dhillo Waljit , Minhas Suks , Jayasena Channa
Published: August 2020

Nonobstructive azoospermia, (NOA) is the most common cause of azoospermia. NOA is characterized by hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, testicular failure, and impaired spermatogenesis. The recent development of surgical sperm retrieval techniques such as microsurgical testicular sperm extraction (mTESE) has, for the first time, allowed some men with NOA to father biological children. It is common practice for endocrine stimulation therapies such as gonadotropins, selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), and aromatase inhibitors to be used prior to mTESE to increase intratesticular testosterone synthesis with the aim of improving sperm retrieval rates; however, there is currently a paucity of data underpinning their safety and efficacy. We present 2 cases of men with NOA undergoing endocrine stimulation therapy and mTESE. We also discuss the current evidence and controversies associated with the use of hormonal stimulation therapy in couples affected by this severe form of male infertility.
Compartment and cell-type specific hypoxia responses in the developing Drosophila brain
Authors: Baccino-Calace Martin , Prieto Daniel , Cantera Rafael , Egger Boris
Published: August 2020

Environmental factors such as the availability of oxygen are instructive cues that regulate stem cell maintenance and differentiation. We used a genetically encoded biosensor to monitor the hypoxic state of neural cells in the larval brain of Drosophila. The biosensor reveals brain compartment and cell-type specific levels of hypoxia. The values correlate with differential tracheolation that is observed throughout development between the central brain and the optic lobe. Neural stem cells in both compartments show the strongest hypoxia response while intermediate progenitors, neurons and glial cells reveal weaker responses. We demonstrate that the distance between a cell and the next closest tracheole is a good predictor of the hypoxic state of that cell. Our study indicates that oxygen availability appears to be the major factor controlling the hypoxia response in the developing Drosophila brain and that cell intrinsic and cell-type specific factors contribute to modulate the response in an unexpected manner.

This article has an associated First Person interview with the first author of the paper.
Σύγκλιση λογοτεχνίας και ειδικής αγωγής. Η αναπαράσταση του παιδιού με ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες στο πεζογραφικό έργο της Κατίνας Παπά: Το διήγημα "Παπού!"
Authors: Βλαχονικολέα Γεωργία
Published: August 2020

Περίληψη"[Στο μεσοπόλεμο] η πεζογραφία ανέδειξε ή εν πάση περιπτώσει υπήρξε μια εκδήλωση των κοινωνικών διεργασιών της εποχής" (Μπασκόζος, 1992: 14). Είναι άξιο παρατήρησης πως "την κοινωνικά προηγμένη πεζογραφία της γενιάς του ΄30 εκπροσώπησαν κυρίως γυναίκες" (Μερακλής, 1986: 289): ανάμεσά τους η Κατίνα Παπά˙ "από τις πλέον ολιγογράφους πεζογράφους της γενιάς του ΄30" (Μέλμπεργκ, 1993: 10), μάχιμη β΄/-θμια εκπαιδευτικός (φιλόλογος) (Δαφνής, 1972), εξειδικευμένη στη Θεραπευτική Παιδαγωγική (Χάρης, 1959), με συγγραφικά γνωρίσματα τη φροντίδα και την αγάπη προς τα παιδιά και τους βασανισμένους από την κοινωνία ανθρώπους (Αργυρίου, 1948). Η παρούσα εργασία μελετά τον τρόπο αναπαράστασης του παιδιού με ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες σε ένα ομόθεμο διήγημα εκείνης. Μεθοδολογικά αξιοποιούνται η Ποιοτική Ανάλυση Περιεχομένου και η μεθοδολογία της θεωρίας της Παιδικής Λογοτεχνίας. "Προδρομική και πρωτοποριακή για την εποχή της" (Δαφνής, 1972: ιε΄), μετουσιώνει τις αρχές της Θεραπευτικής Παιδαγωγικής για το παιδί με ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες (αυτόνομη προσωπικότητα με δικό του ψυχισμό) σε ένα αισθητικά δικαιωμένο δημοτικιστικό κείμενο, γεμάτο ειλικρίνεια.
Μοντέλα Ηγεσίας στο ελληνικό Δημοτικό Σχολείο
Authors: Σταύρου Δημήτριος
Published: August 2020

Ο Διευθυντής του ελληνικού δημόσιου σχολείου ασχολείται από τη μια πλευρά με διαχειριστικά/γραφειοκρατικά θέματα που αφορούν την καθημερινή λειτουργία της σχολικής του μονάδας - ως εκτελεστικό όργανο της εξουσίας - και από την άλλη οφείλει να ανταποκριθεί στον ρόλο του ως ηγέτης ενός σύγχρονου, συνεργατικού και αποτελεσματικού σχολείου. Στην έρευνα που παρουσιάζουμε, σκοπός ήταν να διερευνηθούν οι στάσεις και οι αντιλήψεις των Διευθυντών Δημοτικών Σχολείων του Νομού Αττικής για το Νέο Δημόσιο Μάνατζμεντ στην Εκπαίδευση σε σχέση με το Στυλ Ηγεσίας το οποίο εφαρμόζουν στις σχολικές τους μονάδες. Μεταξύ άλλων, συμπεραίνουμε ότι κάθε διευθυντής δεν ανήκει απόλυτα σε ένα ηγετικό στυλ, αλλά ανάλογα με την περίσταση χρησιμοποιεί διαφορετικά στυλ ηγεσίας.
Discovery of potential immune epitopes and peptide vaccine design - a prophylactic strategy against Rift Valley fever virus
Authors: Bhuiyan Maruf Ahmed , Quayum Syeda Tasnim , Ahammad Foysal , Alam Rahat , Samad Abdus , Nain Zulkar
Published: August 2020

Background: Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is an emerging arbovirus infecting both animals and humans. Any form of direct contact with body fluids, blood or tissue of infected animals is the mode of transmission of this pathogen. Despite being an emerging virus, no proper vaccinations are yet available for the public. Our objective is to compose a multiepitope vaccine utilizing immuno-bioinformatics as a strategy against RVFV.

Methods: To identify immunodominant epitopes and design a potent vaccine candidate, we applied a series of immunoinformatic approaches with molecular dynamics and immune response simulation frameworks.

Results: A glycoprotein with the highest antigenicity was selected and employed for determining promising epitopes. We selected T cell epitopes based on their immunological potencies and cytokine inducing properties, while B cell epitopes were selected based on their antigenic features. Finally, we selected four cytotoxic T-lymphocyte, two helper T-lymphocyte, and three linear B-lymphocyte epitopes that were arranged into a vaccine construct with appropriate adjuvants and linkers. The chimera protein was modeled, refined, and validated prior to docking against toll-like receptor 4. Docking studies suggest strong binding interactions while dynamics simulation revealed the stable nature of the docked complex. Furthermore, the immune simulation showed robust and prolonged immune responses with rapid antigen clearance. Finally, codon optimization and cloning conducted with Escherichia coli K12 suggests high translation efficiency within the host system.

Conclusion: We believe that our designed multiepitope vaccine is a promising prophylactic candidate against RVFV pathogenesis.
Stage 2 Registered Report: How subtle linguistic cues prevent unethical behaviors
Authors: Guo Wen , Liu Huanxu , Yang Jingwen , Mo Yuqi , Zhong Can , Yamada Yuki
Published: August 2020

Background: Differences in descriptions can influence people’s evaluations and behaviors. A previous study by Bryan and colleagues suggested that subtle linguistic differences in ethical reminders can differentially prevent readers’ unethical behavior. The present study tried to replicate the previous finding in the Japanese context (Experiment 1); additionally, we explored the influence of unfamiliar Japanese instruction words that captured participants’ attention (Experiment 2).

Methods: In two online experiments, participants were asked to make 10 coin-tosses and report the number of “heads” results, which would indicate the amount of money that they could earn. In Experiment 1, we analyzed the difference in the number of “heads” results as reported by 768 participants under three conditions with different instructions (“Don’t cheat” vs. “Don’t be a cheater” vs. baseline as a control). In Experiment 2, we conducted an extended experiment with an additional task in which more attention was directed toward the text.

Results: In Experiment 1, we successfully replicated the results of the original experiment. The results of Experiment 2 showed no evidence that the results in Experiment 1 were influenced by attentional factors.

Conclusions: In conclusion, the results of the present study supported the hypothesis that self-identity-related words of moral reminder curb unethical behaviors more effectively.

Stage 1 report: https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.20183.4
Radiation ulcer treatment with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and haemoglobin spray: case report and literature review
Authors: Winaikosol Kengkart , Punyavong Pattama , Jenwitheesuk Kamonwan , Surakunprapha Palakorn , Mahakkanukrauh Ajanee
Published: August 2020

Objective:

To explore the effectiveness of a combination of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and haemoglobin spray in radiation ulcer treatment.

Method:

We reviewed the available literature and present a case report in which radiation ulcer was treated with a combination of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and haemoglobin spray.

Results:

After 30 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (2.4 ATA; 90 minutes each session) and administration of haemoglobin spray, the wounds showed gradual progress towards healing and a good granulating base was achieved. The wounds were closed after two months using a small split thickness skin graft.

Conclusion:

A combination of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and haemoglobin spray was effective as a short course of treatment for radiation ulcers.
The effect of COVID-19 on the trauma burden, theatre efficiency and training opportunities in a district general hospital
Authors: Karia Monil , Gupta Vatsal , Zahra Wajiha , Dixon Joeseph , Tayton Edward
Published: August 2020

Aims

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of the UK lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic on the orthopaedic admissions, operations, training opportunities, and theatre efficiency in a large district general hospital.

Methods

The number of patients referred to the orthopaedic team between 1 April 2020 and 30 April 2020 were collected. Other data collected included patient demographics, number of admissions, number and type of operations performed, and seniority of primary surgeon. Theatre time was collected consisting of anaesthetic time, surgical time, time to leave theatre, and turnaround time. Data were compared to the same period in 2019.

Results

There was a significant increase in median age of admitted patients during lockdown (70.5 (interquartile range (IQR) 46.25 to 84) vs 57 (IQR 27 to 79.75); p = 0.017) with a 26% decrease in referrals from 303 to 224 patients and 37% decrease in admissions from 177 to 112 patients, with a significantly higher proportion of hip fracture admissions (33% (n = 37) vs 19% (n = 34); p = 0.011). Paediatric admissions decreased by 72% from 32 to nine patients making up 8% of admissions during lockdown compared to 18.1% the preceding year (p = 0.002) with 66.7% reduction in paediatric operations, from 18 to 6. There was a significant increase in median turnaround time (13 minutes (IQR 12 to 33) vs 60 minutes (IQR 41 to 71); p < 0.001) although there was no significant difference in the anaesthetic time or surgical time. There was a 38% (61 vs 38) decrease in trainee-led operations.

Discussion

The lockdown resulted in large decreases in referrals and admissions. Despite this, hip fracture admissions were unaffected and should remain a priority for trauma service planning in future lockdowns. As plans to resume normal elective and trauma services begin, hospitals should focus on minimising theatre turnaround time to maximize theatre efficiency while prioritizing training opportunities.

Clinical relevance

Lockdown has resulted in decreases in the trauma burden although hip fractures remain unaffected requiring priority Theatre turnaround times and training opportunities are affected and should be optimised prior to the resumption of normal services. Cite this article: Bone Joint Open 2020;1-8:494–499.
Rapid Measurement of Potato Canopy Coverage and Leaf Area Index Inversion
Authors: Cai LingHan , Zhao Yuan , Huang Zhuojue , Gao Yang , Li Han , Zhang Man
Published: August 2020

Highlights

This article calculates the canopy coverage (Cc) and inverts it to the leaf area index (LAI) of the collected images through a portable device such as a mobile phone, which is convenient for researchers.

The Lab color model has been used for plant area extraction, which has achieved good results. Steps such as weed removal make the algorithm more universal.

The inversion results of LAI based on canopy coverage has high accuracy, which indicates that it can be used for LAI calculation.

Abstract
. Canopy coverage (Cc) and leaf area index (LAI) are important parameters for qualitative and quantitative descriptions of plant growth trends. Meanwhile, LAI can be reflected by Cc. Therefore, it is of great significance to observe Cc and establish the relationship between Cc and LAI for monitoring the growth of plants. In July 2019, in Shang Zhuang experimental field of China Agricultural University, 30 potato canopy images were taken vertically by camera, and the actual LAI data of the corresponding images were measured and recorded by LAI-2200C. Image extraction algorithms of different models, such as ExG, ExGR, NDIGR, and Lab color space extraction model are evaluated and compared. After that, estimating the parameters of the logarithmic model of LAI-Cc by minimizing errors, evaluating the inversion model by Hold-Out. Besides, the result shows Cc can be calculated efficiently by using Lab color space extraction model. In the training set, the average value of R2 between the predicted LAI and the actual LAI reaches 0.940, and the RMSE reaches 0.144. In the test set, the average value of R2 reaches 0.937, the RMSE reaches 0.197. And the average time consumption of the entire process is 2.989 s on an image. It suggests that the study can provide a basis for dynamic monitoring of potato and other crops. Keywords: Canopy coverage (Cc), Leaf area index (LAI), Image processing, Potato, Rapid measurement.
Lymph node ratio as a prognostic marker of oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma: a cohort study
Authors: Iftikhar H , Rozi S , Zahid N , Awan MS , Nathani KR
Published: August 2020

Introduction

Lymph node metastasis is a poor prognostic indicator and is well established in tongue squamous cell carcinoma. Based on the current staging system, accurate risk stratification is difficult. There is thus a need to evaluate an alternate method for predicting recurrence and survival. The objective of the study was to evaluate lymph node ratio as a prognostic marker as compared with N-staging for tongue squamous cell carcinoma.

Materials and methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study with 56 patients with a lymph node ratio greater than 0.012 (exposed) and 74 patients with a lymph node ratio less than 0.012 (unexposed). Overall five-year survival and disease-free survival were assessed. The Cox proportional hazard model was used to analyse lymph node ratio as a predictor of outcome, together with other covariates.

Results

A total of 130 patients were included in the study. Patients with lymph node ratio greater than 0.012 had a poor overall five-year (mean survival time 52.1 months vs 38.1 months) and disease-free survival (mean survival time 53.6 months vs 39.2 months). The hazard of death among patients with a lymph node ratio greater than 0.012 was 3.24 times higher than the hazard of death among patients with a lymph node ratio less than 0.012 (95% confidence interval 1.82–5.77).

Discussion

Lymph node ratio is a superior prognostic marker compared with the currently used American Joint Committee on Cancer N-staging. Our findings also suggest that the margin status (involved) of the primary tumour resection adversely affects prognosis.
Switchable broadband metamaterial absorber/reflector based on vanadium dioxide rings
Authors: Cao BinZhao , Li YuRong , Liu Xin , Fei HongMing , Zhang MingDa , Yang YiBiao
Published: August 2020

A new broadband tunable metamaterial absorber based on different radii of vanadium dioxide (

V
O

2

) rings loaded on the dielectric layer is designed. According to the insulator-to-metal phase transition characteristics of

V
O

2

under thermal excitation, the dynamic adjustment of the absorption by the external temperature is achieved. The simulation results demonstrate that when

V
O

2

is in its metal phase at high temperature, an absorption greater than 90% in the bandwidth range of 2.64–7 THz can be obtained and its relative bandwidth is reached to 90.5%. However, the absorption rate in the same frequency range is always lower than 2.3% when

V
O

2

is in the insulator phase at low temperature, which means that the absorber can be used as a perfect reflector. The maximum tunable range of the proposed absorber can be realized from below 2.3% to nearly 100%. We further analyze and discuss the equivalent impedance and electric field distribution of the absorber and clarify the adjustment mechanism of the absorption performance of the

V
O

2

ring. In addition, a multireflection interference theory is also investigated to quantitatively explain the physical absorption mechanism. Such a tunable broadband absorber based on temperature control has great potential to be applied to sensors, thermophotovoltaics, and wireless communication.
Computational proximity lithography with extreme ultraviolet radiation
Authors: Deuter Valerie , Grochowicz Maciej , Brose Sascha , Biller Jan , Danylyuk Serhiy , Taubner Thomas , Siemion Agnieszka , Grützmacher Detlev , Juschkin Larissa
Published: August 2020

The potential of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) computational proximity lithography for fabrication of arbitrary nanoscale patterns is investigated. We propose to use a holographic mask (attenuating phase shifting mask) consisting of structures of two phase levels. This approach allows printing of arbitrary, non-periodic structures without using high-resolution imaging optics. The holographic mask is designed for a wavelength of 13.5 nm with a conventional high-resolution electron beam resist as the phase shifting medium (pixel size 50 nm). The imaging performance is evaluated by using EUV radiation with different degrees of spatial coherence. Therefore exposures on identical masks are carried out with both undulator radiation at a synchrotron facility and plasma-based radiation at a laboratory setup.
Broadband, electro-optic, dual-comb spectrometer for linear and nonlinear measurements
Authors: Carlson David R. , Hickstein Daniel D. , Papp Scott B.
Published: August 2020

We demonstrate a dual-comb spectrometer based on electro-optic modulation of a continuous-wave laser at 10 GHz. The system simultaneously offers fast acquisition speed and ultrabroad spectral coverage, spanning 120 THz across the near infrared. Our spectrometer is highly adaptable, and we demonstrate absorption spectroscopy of atmospheric gases and a dual-comb configuration that captures nonlinear Raman spectra of semiconductor materials via coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering. The ability to rapidly and simultaneously acquire broadband spectra with high frequency resolution and high sensitivity points to new possibilities for hyperspectral sensing in fields such as remote sensing, biological detection and imaging, and machine vision.
Virtual brightfield and fluorescence staining for Fourier ptychography via unsupervised deep learning
Authors: Wang Ruihai , Song Pengming , Jiang Shaowei , Yan Chenggang , Zhu Jiakai , Guo Chengfei , Bian Zichao , Wang Tianbo , Zheng Guoan
Published: August 2020

Fourier ptychographic microscopy (FPM) is a computational approach geared towards creating high-resolution and large field-of-view images without mechanical scanning. Acquiring color images of histology slides often requires sequential acquisitions with red, green, and blue illuminations. The color reconstructions often suffer from coherent artifacts that are not presented in regular incoherent microscopy images. As a result, it remains a challenge to employ FPM for digital pathology applications, where resolution and color accuracy are of critical importance. Here we report a deep learning approach for performing unsupervised image-to-image translation of FPM reconstructions. A cycle-consistent adversarial network with multiscale structure similarity loss is trained to perform virtual brightfield and fluorescence staining of the recovered FPM images. In the training stage, we feed the network with two sets of unpaired images: (1) monochromatic FPM recovery and (2) color or fluorescence images captured using a regular microscope. In the inference stage, the network takes the FPM input and outputs a virtually stained image with reduced coherent artifacts and improved image quality. We test the approach on various samples with different staining protocols. High-quality color and fluorescence reconstructions validate its effectiveness.
High-speed label-free ultraviolet photoacoustic microscopy for histology-like imaging of unprocessed biological tissues
Authors: Li Xiufeng , Kang Lei , Zhang Yan , Wong Terence T. W.
Published: August 2020

Ultraviolet photoacoustic microscopy (UV-PAM) has recently been demonstrated as a potential imaging tool for surgical margin analysis (SMA). UV-PAM does not require staining or micrometer-thick slicing, which is inevitable in conventional histological imaging. To promote UV-PAM as a practical intraoperative diagnostic tool, the imaging speed should be improved while preserving the high-resolution imaging capability and simplistic system design. In this Letter, we developed a galvanometer mirror-based UV-PAM (GM-UV-PAM) system for high-speed histology-like imaging. By using a UV laser with a high repetition rate (55 kHz) and a one-dimensional galvanometer mirror, our GM-UV-PAM system can generate subcellular images in less than 15 min for a typical brain biopsy (

5

m
m

×

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m
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), with a lateral resolution of

∼

1.0

µ

m

. The images of mouse brain slices obtained by our GM-UV-PAM system show that it can provide histological information for SMA.
Generation of a simultaneous orthogonally polarized dual-wavelength Raman laser with power ratio tunability by a single hexagonal crystal: Cs2TeMo3O12
Authors: Wu Qian , Gao Zeliang , Wu Zhixin , Li Conggang , Tian Xiangxin , Zhao Peng , Wang Zhengping , Sun Youxuan , Xia Shengqing , Tao Xutang
Published: August 2020

A new generation of orthogonally polarized dual-wavelength lasers was
demonstrated using a dye mode-locked neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum
garnet laser for the first time. With a hexagonal

C
s

2

T
e
M
o

3

O

12

as the Raman medium, efficient
dual-wavelength stimulated Raman scattering was obtained at 1175 and
1154 nm with similar output power, corresponding to the stretching
vibration of Mo-O and the asymmetric stretching vibrations of Mo-O and
Te-O groups, respectively. The power ratio of two Raman components can
be flexibly adjusted by tuning the polarization of the incident laser,
which can be tuned from 0% to 100%. Laser sources with such a small
wavelength separation could prove interesting for the
difference-frequency generation of terahertz waves in the 4.6 THz
range. Our study provides a simple and flexible method to achieve a
promising dual-wavelength laser source in orthogonal polarization by
Raman-based nonlinear frequency conversions.
Changing sourcing practices: Journalists’ use of Facebook in Croatia
Authors: Vesnic-Alujevic Lucia , Jurišić Jelena , Bonacci Duje
Published: August 2020

With the rise of social media, media professionals have got more information sources now than ever before. An interesting phenomenon is the use of social media posts with political content as political news sources in traditional media in Croatia. This article explores the use of Facebook posts as political information source in eight news media. Its main objective is to contribute to the understanding of the impact of social media on news production and journalistic practices and the implications on the relationship between the source, journalists and news consumers in the news production cycle. The results show how this new practice has brought novelties and changes in news sourcing techniques, influenced the public agenda and impacted the use of Facebook by political actors. One of our main findings shows that sourcing Facebook posts shifts the power balance from journalist towards the source. The article concludes that although journalistic practice has changed with the use of social media, elite sources are still dominant.
Tweenhood: Femininity and Celebrity in Tween Popular Culture, Melanie Kennedy (2019)
Authors: Hill Sarah
Published: August 2020

Review of: Tweenhood: Femininity and Celebrity in Tween Popular Culture, Melanie Kennedy (2019)

London: I. B. Tauris, 256 pp.,

ISBN 978-1-78076-842-7, h/bk, £67.50, p/bk, £26.09
Puppets as psychotherapeutic instrument: Intermediary and intra-intermediary object in psychodrama
Authors: Rojas-Bermúdez Jaime , Moyano Graciela
Published: August 2020

This article provides an explanation of the origins and conceptualization of the term ‘intermediary object’, based on the clinical practice developed by Jaime Rojas-Bermúdez, with chronic psychotic patients sunk into self-absorption. Its characteristics and relationship with natural communication are presented as well as its applications in other psychotherapeutic contexts; this led us to conceptualize the intra-intermediary object and allowed us to work more effectively with objects in the psychodrama clinic.
Efeito da Massagem de Aromaterapia com Óleo Essencial de Lavanda: Revisão Integrativa / Effect of Aromatherapy Massage with Lavender Essential Oil: Integrative Review
Authors: Borges Ingred Naurah Almeida Sena , Reis Luana Araújo dos , Ferreira Juliana Barros , Grisi Érica Porto , Brito Flávia Rocha , Ferreira Zâmia Aline Barros
Published: August 2020

Este artigo objetiva verificar a efetividade do uso da aromaterapia com óleos essenciais de lavanda associado à massagem. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, desenvolvida a partir do levantamento de artigos científicos nas seguintes base de dados: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS-BIREME), National Library of Medicine dos Estados Unidos da América (PUBMED) e Scientifc Eletronic Library Online (Scielo), acessados no período de março 2020. Os descritores utilizados, individualmente ou em associação, foram: “aromatherapy and massage”, “lavandula and essential oil and massage” e “lavender essenti”. Os dados foram analisados de acordo análise de conteúdo de Bardin: pré-análise, exploração do material e interpretação. Concluiu-se, portanto que o uso da aromaterapia com óleos essenciais de lavanda associado à massagem possui eficácia no tratamento da ansiedade, problemas psicológicos/ emocionais, pressão arterial sistólica e consequentemente a qualidade de vida.
Prevalência de Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica e Diabetes Mellitus entre os Trabalhadores da Indústria de Vitória da Conquista, Bahia / Prevalence of Systemic Arterial Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus among Workers in the Victory Industry of Conquista, Bahia
Authors: Caires Sileide Dos Santos Gomes , Chiachio Nádia Cristina Ferreira
Published: August 2020

A hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) e o diabetes mellitus(DM) são doenças crônicas não transmissíveis que evidenciam enormes problemas de saúde no Brasil, pelas suas elevadas prevalências, e os fatores de risco associados às doenças cardiovasculares levando à diminuição na qualidade e expectativa de vida da população, demonstrado elevadas taxas de morbidade e mortalidade e custos sociais e econômicos decorrentes do uso de serviços de saúde. Diante disto, faz-se necessário a importância do conhecimento da prevenção dessas doenças e de suas complicações. Este trabalho teve como objetivo determinar a prevalência de hipertensão e diabetes entre os trabalhadores da indústria de Vitória da Conquista, Bahia. Foi realizado um estudo de delineamento transversal, de natureza descritiva com abordagem quantitativa, a coleta dos dados amostrais foi realizada no ambulatório do SESI (Serviço Social da Indústria) de Vitória da Conquista. A população do estudo foi constituída de 150 pacientes. Foram analisados o perfil sociodemográfico, a prevalência de hipertensão, o perfil glicêmico e a prevalência de hipertensão e diabetes associadas. Os resultados obtidos permitiram identificar que houve uma predominância do sexo masculino, 122 indivíduos de 18 - 63 anos de idade e 28 indivíduos do sexo feminino, com 22 - 53 anos de idade. Em relação a prevalência de hipertensão foi possível verificar que 6 homens e 4 mulheres são hipertensos, e 140 trabalhadores apresentavam níveis pressóricos normais. Já em relação ao perfil glicêmico, apenas 1 mulher e 27 homens apresentam glicemia em jejum alterada. Destaca-se que nenhum dos participantes tinham hipertensão e diabetes associadas. Conclui-se que há a necessidade de fortalecer as medidas de prevenção e ações de monitoramento de saúde dos portadores de hipertensão e diabetes, a fim de proporcionar melhor qualidade de vida à população e evitar o aparecimento de complicações crônicas associadas à essas doenças.
Os Benefícios da Carboxiterapia no Tratamento da Adiposidade Abdominal: Uma Revisão Integrativa / The Benefits of Carboxitherapy in the Treatment of Abdominal Adiposity: An Integrative Review
Authors: Bastos Gabriela Ribeiro , Nogueira Ana Paula Silva
Published: August 2020

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar os benefícios da técnica da carboxiterapia no tratamento da adiposidade abdominal. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, realizada através do levantamento nas bases de dados LILACS, SCIELO e BIREME. A busca das publicações sobre o assunto foi realizada por meio dos seguintes descritores: adiposidade abdominal, estética, carboxiterapia no período de 2015 a 2019. A etapa de análise dos dados envolveu a leitura e seleção criteriosa dos artigos para posterior discussão dos dados de interesse da revisão. Os resultados evidenciaram que a carboxiterapia é um método alternativo eficaz de combater perda de elasticidade da pele, redução de sombras, edema, hérnia de gordura sob a olhos, estrias, celulite e excesso de gordura corporal. Conclui-se que em comparação com outros métodos utilizados na dermatologia estética e na cosmetologia, a carboxiterapia oferece inúmeros benefícios no tratamento da adiposidade abdominal e está associada a um baixo risco de complicações e não limita todos os dias atividade profissional.
Importância da Contribuição do Profissional Farmacêutico no Controle de Epidemias / Importance of the Contribution the Pharmaceutical Professional in the Control of Epidemics
Authors: Delmondes Ana Paula De Araújo , Coelho José Leonardo Gomes , Neves Samya De Araújo , Santana Willma José De
Published: August 2020

As epidemias são enfermidades que alarmam toda a população de maneira geral e isto ocorre desde a antiguidade. No Brasil relatos de doenças epidêmicas são bastante relatadas, pois além de um país em desenvolvimento também é localizado em uma zona tropical o que auxilia na reprodução de vetores para promoção de doenças. Para impedir tais acontecimentos são tomadas medidas de prevenções e preparações dos profissionais de saúde, entre eles o farmacêutico que auxilia nas medidas preventivas, melhores meio para tratamento, notificações e fiscalizaçôes de casos, descobertas de vacinas e medicações.
Inclusão e Participação Masculina no Planejamento Reprodutivo / Male Inclusion and Participation in Reproductive Planning
Authors: Silva Jaiane Gomes da , Dias Eslei Batista Nascimento Reis , Holanda Carlos Welmer Bezerra , Oliveira Talita Santos de
Published: August 2020

Objetivou-se realizar um apanhado literário de artigos científicos brasileiros indexados a Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), dos últimos cinco anos com o intuito de buscar compreender a baixa participação masculina no planejamento reprodutivo. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura. O conhecimento do homem acerca da sexualidade e reprodução se dá a partir de suas vivencias cotidianas e não por meio dos serviços de saúde. Há carência de serviços de planejamento reprodutivo voltados para esse público. Os homens reconhecem a importância de participarem do planejamento reprodutivo, entretanto, a inclusão e adesão deles praticamente não ocorre. Horário de trabalho alternativo, ações educativas em empresas, trabalho intersetorial visando a educação, desde o ensino infantil, bem como trabalho interdisciplinar em saúde e gestores no desenvolvimento de estratégias são meios adequados de enfrentamento da problemática, assim como da mudança de percepção e concepções contarias as que atualmente embarreiram a participação do homem no planejamento reprodutivo.
Reconhecimento Profissional e Motivação nas Empresas: Revisão Sistemática da Literatura / Professional Recognition and Motivation in Companies: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Aragão Ana Silvia Martins , Maranhão Thércia Lucena Grangeiro
Published: August 2020

O artigo tem como objetivo geral investigar o impacto do reconhecimento profissional dentro da empresa como ferramenta que gere motivação; e como objetivos específicos avaliar as formas de reconhecimento profissional; Refletir sobre o impacto da motivação dos colaboradores para os resultados da empresa; Identificar se a falta de reconhecimento profissional aumenta a rotatividade do material humano dentro da organização. A metodologia adotada foi a revisão sistemática da literatura, foram estabelecidos os descritores: motivação, satisfação no trabalho e gestão de pessoas. A busca foi realizada em três bases de dados: SciELO, Portal Regional da BVS e Portal de Periódicos da CAPES. O interesse pessoal na pesquisa nasceu da vivência do pesquisador em sua rotina de trabalho.
Gestão de Recursos Financeiros no Sistema Único de Saúde / Financial Resource Management in the Unique Health System
Authors: Silva Jaiane Gomes da , Oliveira Talita Santos de , Dias Eslei Batista Nascimento Reis , Holanda Carlos Welmer Bezerra
Published: August 2020

Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura de artigos indexados aos principais bancos de dados brasileiros, publicados nos últimos cinco anos com o intuito de ampliar o debate acerca da importância social do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), os desafios a ele inerentes, bem como sobre seu financiamento e impactos gerados por sua gestão. Ficou evidente que embora o SUS tenha agido favoravelmente à saúde da população, sua gestão é comprometida por interesses pessoais de quem os gerencia e possui um financiamento abaixo do que realmente necessita em virtude de critérios de alocação de recursos desatualizados. Torna-se, portanto, imprescindível que novas discussões sejam realizadas acerca dos investimentos e operacionalização do SUS, bem como que novos estudos ocorram com o objetivo de contribuição contínua para o gerenciamento desse exímio sistema de saúde.
Atendimento com Excelência e as Competências Profissionais do Colaborador: Revisão Sistemática da Literatura / Service with Excellence and the Professional Skills of the Employee: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Lima Thayza Priscila Matos Arruda , Maranhão Thércia Lucena Grangeiro
Published: August 2020

Este artigo tem como finalidade estudar sobre as competências à ser desenvolvidas pelo funcionário no atendimento nas instituições. Várias são as pessoas que reclamam do acolhimento no momento do atendimento, e que na maioria das vezes não chegam a tirar suas dúvidas, são atendidas de qualquer forma, e saem sem uma solução ou retorno do que pode ser feito. A pergunta norteadora é: Quais as competências profissionais necessárias para a excelência no atendimento? A pesquisa foi realizada para analisarmos e refletirmos, pois muitos são os descontentamentos dos clientes referentes ao seu atendimento, e sempre é frequente em todas as empresas sejam pequenas, médias ou grandes. O tema foi escolhido para buscarmos avaliar as necessidades que os funcionários têm para ser apto neste tipo de trabalho, tendo competências especificas. Alguns pontos com certeza são de extrema importância no atendimento, como empatia, sorriso, escutar, respeito e amor ao trabalho, essas são as qualidades que mais se identifica como importante em um atendimento de excelência, na qual, precisamos buscar ter como adjetivo no portfólio.
Urbane Ethiken und Umweltschutz
Authors: Fischer Jeannine-Madeleine
Published: August 2020

Angesichts der global zunehmenden Umweltverschmutzung werden vor allem Städte für einen enormen Ressourcenverbrauch verantwortlich gemacht. Die Frage nach umweltfreundlichen urbanen Lebensstilen prägt auch den lokalen Diskurs in Auckland, der größten Stadt Aotearoa Neuseelands. Jeannine-Madeleine Fischer nimmt städtische Umweltprojekte wie Weeding (die Eliminierung nicht-endemischer Pflanzen), Community Gardening und Abfallinitiativen als praxisorientierte Aushandlungsfelder städtischer Wertvorstellungen in den Blick. Sie zeigt auf, wie Subjektivierungs- und Governance-Prozesse in diesen Projekten wirken und wie eng diese mit urbanen Ethiken und lokalen Machtdynamiken verflochten sind.
Tabu, Trauma und Identität
Authors: El Bulbeisi Sarah
Published: August 2020

Die seit 1947 andauernden systematischen Vertreibungen der PalästinenserInnen aus Palästina/Israel gehen u.a. auf die europäische Geschichte des britischen Kolonialismus und des deutschen Nationalsozialismus zurück. Dennoch wird die palästinensische Gewalterfahrung aus dem europäischen kollektiven Gedächtnis ausgegrenzt und tabuisiert. Sarah El Bulbeisi beschäftigt sich mit den Auswirkungen dieser Tabuisierung auf PalästinenserInnen in Deutschland und in der Schweiz und mit ihren Spuren in der Eltern-Kind-Beziehung. Sie zeigt, wie sich in der Erfahrung von deutschem und schweizer Rassismus und in der Konfrontation mit »dem hegemonialen Traum von Unschuld« die traumatische Erfahrung von Siedlerkolonialismus und ethnischer Säuberung fortsetzt.
Growth and production of ornamental sunflower irrigated with dilutions of treated domestic sewage
Authors: Gonçalves Karoline Santos , Bispo Gustavo Araújo , Bandeira Samir de Sousa , Gheyi Hans Raj , Paz Vital Pedro da Silva
Published: August 2020

The water and nutritional potential of wastewater has been frequently exploited as an alternative water source for the irrigation of crops, especially in regions affected by the scarcity of water resources. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate growth and production of ornamental sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) cv. Anão de Jardim irrigated with different dilutions of treated domestic sewage in public-supply water. The experiment was conducted in completely randomized design with five treatments and four replicates, in a greenhouse, in the Experimental Area of the Agricultural Engineering Graduate Program of the Federal University of Recôncavo of Bahia, located in the municipality of Cruz das Almas - BA, Brazil. Treatments started seven days after transplanting of the seedlings and consisted of five dilutions of treated domestic sewage (TDS) in public-supply water (PSW) (100% PSW – control; 25% TDS + 75% PSW; 50% TDS + 50% PSW; 75% TDS + 25% PSW and 100% TDS). In the control treatment, plants were fertilized with 100% of the mineral fertilization recommendation, whereas plants in treatments with effluent received 50% of the nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) recommendation. Biometric (plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, shoot fresh and dry matter and leaf area) and production (capitulum internal and external diameter, capitulum fresh and dry matter, beginning of flowering and full capitulum opening) indicators evaluated at harvest demonstrated that ornamental sunflower plants irrigated with 100% TDS showed similar performance to those irrigated with PSW, which makes it possible to infer on the possibility of replacing PSW by TDS in irrigation, along with the 50% reduction in the recommendation of N and K fertilization, with no damage to the growth and production of ornamental sunflower, cv. Anão de Jardim, thus leading to the saving of good-quality water and fertilizers.
Physiological indexes of mini tomato cultivars grown in a protected environment
Authors: Gama Diego Rangel da Silva , Ferreira Kalline Mendes , Souza Vanuza de , Yuri Jony Eishi , Mesquita Alessandro Carlos
Published: August 2020

Shading screens are widely used to control excessive solar radiation, thereby changing plant growth. Thus, through physiological indices the objective was to evaluate the growth of three cultivars of minitomatoes under colored meshes. The experiment was conducted from April to July in the DTCS / UNEB experimental field in experiment DBC with subdivided plots, and four replicates, comprised of three shaded environments and the control treatment, three cultivars, and seven plant sampling seasons. For growth analysis, we used the destructive method, total dry matter was determined after drying it in an oven at 65°C. The total leaf area (LAI) was obtained using the software QUANT. Results showed that there was no interaction between environments and the other factors. Regarding leaf area index, cvs. Shani and Sweet Million stood out in all environments, whereas cv. Red Sugar had a similar behavior in all environments. Shani obtained the best indices in open sun environment and in the environment covered with red shading screen, and Sweet Million obtained the best index under gray shading screen. Red Sugar had the lowest LAI, and consequently, the lowest SLA and LAR. On the other hand, it showed the highest RPF, since it obtained the highest dry matter in leaves compared to the other cultivars. Cvs. Shani and Sweet Million showed the best: TAL, TCR, TCA and TCC.
Nutritive value of elephant grass hay ammoniated by urea
Authors: De Morais Leonardo Fiusa , Almeida João Carlos de Carvalho , Nepomuceno Delci de Deus , Freitas Rafaela Scalise Xavier , De Melo Bárbara Maria Gomes , Silva Joice Fátima Moreira
Published: August 2020

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ammoniation by urea on the nutritional value of elephant grass hay harvested after flowering. A completely randomized design, in double factorial designs with an additional treatment: 4 urea doses (2, 4, 6 and 8%) x 2 treatment periods (30 and 45 days) + 1 (Control) with four replicates each, was employed. Dry matter, ash, ether extract, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, cellulose, lignin, neutral detergent fiber corrected for the ash and the protein, total nitrogen, acid detergent insoluble nitrogen, neutral detergent insoluble nitrogen, non-protein nitrogen, in vitro gas production and carbohydrates fractionation were analyzed. The treatments influenced the contents of DM, EE, NDF, ADF, lignin, cellulose, NDFap, fraction A + B1, fraction B2, fraction C, TN, NPN, ADIN, NDIN, L and Vf2. There was a positive linear effect of urea dose for NDF, ADIN, NDIN and L, positive linear effect on fraction A + B1, NT and NPN, and positive quadratic effect for Vf2, with absolute maximum point of 4.5%. Elephant grass hay harvested after flowering has its nutritional value improved, with a minimum dose of 4.5% urea on a dry matter basis.