bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Structure similarity virtual map generation network for optical and SAR image matching
Authors: Chen Shiwei , Mei Liye
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Optical and SAR image matching is one of the fields within multi-sensor imaging and fusion. It is crucial for various applications such as disaster response, environmental monitoring, and urban planning, as it enables comprehensive and accurate analysis by combining the visual information of optical images with the penetrating capability of SAR images. However, the differences in imaging mechanisms between optical and SAR images result in significant nonlinear radiation distortion. Especially for SAR images, which are affected by speckle noises, resulting in low resolution and blurry edge structures, making optical and SAR image matching difficult and challenging. The key to successful matching lies in reducing modal differences and extracting similarity information from the images.

Method: In light of this, we propose a structure similarity virtual map generation network (SVGNet) to address the task of optical and SAR image matching. The core innovation of this paper is that we take inspiration from the concept of image generation, to handle the predicament of image matching between different modalities. Firstly, we introduce the Attention U-Net as a generator to decouple and characterize optical images. And then, SAR images are consistently converted into optical images with similar textures and structures. At the same time, using the structural similarity (SSIM) to constrain structural spatial information to improve the quality of generated images. Secondly, a conditional generative adversarial network is employed to further guide the image generation process. By combining synthesized SAR images and their corresponding optical images in a dual channel, we can enhance prior information. This combined data is then fed into the discriminator to determine whether the images are true or false, guiding the generator to optimize feature learning. Finally, we employ least squares loss (LSGAN) to stabilize the training of the generative adversarial network.

Results and Discussion: Experiments have demonstrated that the SVGNet proposed in this paper is capable of effectively reducing modal differences, and it increases the matching success rate. Compared to direct image matching, using image generation ideas results in a matching accuracy improvement of more than twice.
Initial characterization of print awareness in unhoused children
Authors: Hoffmann Anne , Little Lauren , Vincent Kristen , Lui Karen , Pabalan Laura
Published: February 2024

This study provides an initial understanding of print awareness, a foundational literacy skill, in a group of 12 unhoused children at two shelters in a large urban setting. Children ranged in age from 4;1 to 8;0, representing grades associated with learning to read (i.e., pre-kindergarten to second grade). Findings indicate that the majority of children in this sample were significantly delayed in their acquisition of print awareness skills. Caregivers were surveyed regarding their beliefs about supporting literacy development and what would be beneficial for helping them in this area. Responses indicated that almost all caregivers believed that some literacy development should occur outside of the school setting and that it would be helpful if they (the caregivers) were taught both what skills to teach and how to teach them.
Proust and involuntary retrieval
Authors: Gisquet-Verrier Pascale , Riccio David C.
Published: February 2024

Proust was undoubtedly a pioneer in exploring cognitive processes engaged in memory. The analysis of the episode of the madeleine, as well as the study of Proust’s statements on the goals of his work, clearly reveal the visionary side of this author. Long before several concepts entered into mainstream scientific thought, Proust proposed, among other things, that recall was a reconstruction, that a sensory cue could provoke a memory recall, and that we should distinguish between voluntary and involuntary memory. Through numerous episodes of “involuntary reminiscence” scattered throughout his work, Proust illustrates a particular form of autobiographic memory recall: a recall that does not involve consciousness and whose starting point is an emotion provoked by a specific cue. This recall, which leads, according to Proust, to a more intense revival of the memory than voluntary recall, has only reached prominence in cognitive science more than 80 years later. Additionaly, Proust underlined the determinant role that emotion may have in this particular form of recall. On the other hand, studies on animals have shown that the presentation of a retrieval cue could induce emotional reactions followed by a facilitation of the memory retrieval associated with the cue. The existence of these data, which support Proust’s proposals, should encourage the neuroscience community to further explore, in humans and animals, this form of cue elicited emotion that initiated involuntary recall of autobiographical memory.
Child maltreatment among deaf and hard-of-hearing adolescent students: associations with depression and anxiety
Authors: Hammad Mohammad Ahmed , Al-Otaibi Mansour Nayef , Awed Huda Shaaban
Published: February 2024

Objective

Child abuse and neglect have several short- and long-term consequences for the victim. Though Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children are at higher risk of being maltreated as compared to hearing children, little research in Saudi Arabia has focused on this population. To determine the prevalence of child maltreatment and to examine its association with depression and anxiety among a sample of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students in Saudi Arabia, recruited from secondary schools in southern Saudi Arabia.

Methods

The sample included 186 Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students aged 14–17 years (M = 15.7 years; SD = 3.41 years). Data were collected using the Child Abuse Self-Report Scale, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire. Bivariate and Linear regression analyses were conducted using SPSS 20.

Results

About 47.3% of the students were exposed severe to very severe child maltreatment. The severity of maltreatment varied based on parents’ educational and income level, number of children in the family, the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing student’s gender, and parents’ hearing status. Linear regression analysis indicated that child maltreatment was a significant predictor of depression and anxiety in this sample.

Conclusion

Considering the socio-demographic factors influencing the prevalence of maltreatment in the present study, it seems important to work with parents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children to improve their skills in rearing a child with special needs. Addressing the social stigma and social barriers experienced by DHH individuals through familial, institutional, and community interventions may be a first step toward long-term prevention of maltreatment among DHH children.
Metabolic disturbances are risk factors for readmission to psychiatric hospitals in non-smokers but not in smokers: results from a Swiss psychiatric cohort and in first-episode psychosis patients
Authors: Laaboub Nermine , Locatelli Isabella , Grosu Claire , Piras Marianna , Ngoc Tram Ho , Ranjbar Setareh , Preisig Martin , Elowe Julien , von Gunten Armin , Conus Philippe , Eap Chin B.
Published: February 2024

Background

Psychiatric patients are at high risk of readmission, and a high body mass index has previously been shown as a risk factor. We sought to replicate this finding and 1) to prospectively assess the association of metabolic syndrome and its five components with readmission in psychiatric hospitals and 2) to identify other clinical and sociodemographic predictors of readmission.

Methods

Between 2007 and 2019, data on 16727 admissions of 7786 adult and elderly patients admitted to the Department of Psychiatry of the Lausanne University Hospital, were collected. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the International Diabetes Federation definition. Cox frailty models were used to investigate the associations between readmission and metabolic disturbances.

Results

A total of 2697 (35%) patients were readmitted to our psychiatric hospital. Novel risk factors for readmission in non-smokers were identified, including being overweight (HR=1.26; 95%CI=[1.05; 1.51]) or obese (HR=1.33; 95%CI=[1.08; 1.62]), displaying hypertriglyceridemia (HR=1.21; 95%CI=[1.04; 1.40]) and metabolic syndrome (HR=1.26; 95%CI=[1.02; 1.55]). Central obesity and hyperglycemia increased the risk of readmission when considering the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales variable. In first-episode psychosis patients, obesity (HR=2.23; 95%CI=[1.14; 4.30]) and high-density lipoprotein hypocholesterolemia (HR=1.90; 95%CI=[1.14; 3.20]) doubled the risk of readmission.

Conclusion

The observed interaction between smoking and metabolic variables are compatible with a ceiling effect; metabolic variables increase the risk of readmission in non-smokers but not in smokers who are already at higher risk. Future studies should determine whether better metabolic monitoring and treatment can reduce readmission risk.
The association between the sense of control and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Msetfi Rachel M. , Kornbrot Diana E. , Halbrook Yemaya J.
Published: February 2024

Introduction

High levels of depression and low sense of control have been reported during the COVID-19 pandemic. The removal of typical freedoms through public health restrictions may have played an important role. The aim of this review was to examine data collected during the pandemic and (1) estimate the strength of the association between sense of control and depression, (2) examine whether the different types of control measures affected the strength of the association, and (3) whether this changed as a function of pandemic indicators.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published in English between December 2019 and November 2022. A total of 993 articles were identified, of which 20 were included in the review and 16 in the meta-analysis after conducting a quality assessment using the standard NIH tool.

Results

The control–depression association gave a bias-independent pooled effect size of r = .41, and grew stronger over the 130 weeks covered by this review but did not change as a function of local COVID incidence rates. Subgroup analyses showed that external and overall control were more strongly related to depression than internal control.

Discussion

These findings emphasize that external factors are important to the sense of control and the importance of preserving the sense of control in situations where the removal of personal freedoms is necessary, such as public health emergencies.
Trauma and mental disorder: multi-perspective depictions in Top Boy
Authors: Quadros Wesley , Ogunwale Adegboyega , Sule Akeem
Published: February 2024

Psychiatry has often had an uneasy relationship with popular culture as depictions of mental health may be stigmatising and inaccurate. A recent critically acclaimed series, Top Boy, set in a crime-filled fictional housing estate in the London Borough of Hackney offers an informed and fairly balanced insight into broad mental health-related themes including racial trauma embodied in social inequities, the syndemic of mental disorder, substance misuse and gang-based crime as well as the psychosocial ramifications of illustrated mental health conditions. From both idiographic and nomothetic perspectives, Top Boy touches on a rich variety of structural determinants of mental health, as well as individual and environmental predisposition to mental disorder and substance misuse. The show offers an opportunity for education for both the broader society and the groups which suffer these syndemics. An understanding of how structural factors epidemiologically affect what psychiatric conditions individuals are likely to suffer, how they can be better reached by psychiatric services, and what interventions can help improve the socioeconomic factors that lead to the behaviours/paths that individuals end up is vital for public mental health policy.
Exploring human papillomavirus vaccine hesitancy among college students and the potential of virtual reality technology to increase vaccine acceptance: a mixed-methods study
Authors: Yoon Sangchul , Kim Heeyeon , An Juhyeong , Jin Seok Won
Published: February 2024

Background

Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cancers in men and women. Despite the availability of an effective vaccine, HPV vaccination coverage remains suboptimal among college students. Literature showed that hesitancy for HPV vaccination is a leading barrier to the uptake in this group. However, prior interventions have shown limitations in reducing HPV vaccine hesitancy in college students. Thus, this study examined a conventional educational approach using a vaccine information statement (VIS), and subsequently explored college students’ HPV vaccine hesitancy and the potential of virtual reality (VR) technology to overcoming the limitations of interventional efforts.

Methods

We employed a mixed-methods design along with convenience sampling, constituting a one-way pre- and post-intervention (HPV VIS) survey (Study A) and individual interviews (Study B). All data collections occurred with 44 college students at an urban public university at the mid-south region of the U.S. between October 2022 and April 2023. Study A assessed changes in HPV vaccination outcomes including knowledge, beliefs/attitudes, vaccine hesitancy, and intentions. Study B measured college students’ primary reasons for HPV vaccine hesitancy and preferred strategies for the vaccination promotion including VR-based education. We conducted paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed ranks test for quantitative data and framework analysis for qualitative data.

Results

Participants reported significant improvements in knowledge [t(43) = 6.68, p < 0.001] regarding HPV vaccination between before and after reading the HPV VIS. No change was observed in beliefs/attitudes, vaccine hesitancy, and intentions. The framework analysis revealed college students’ reasons for HPV vaccine hesitancy, needed information, and preferred strategies along with the potential of VR technology for future HPV vaccination education.

Conclusion

The findings provided essential information on designing HPV vaccination information focused on vaccine hesitancy among college students. Future research should consider these findings in developing interventions including VR to increasing HPV vaccine acceptance among college students.
Epidemiological contemplation for a currently pragmatic COVID-19 health passport: a perspective
Authors: Ambalavanan Radha , Snead R Sterling , Marczika Julia , Malioukis Alex
Published: February 2024

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused a global pandemic that has wreaked havoc on the lives of millions of people around the world. Confinement measures aim to reduce the epidemic's spread and minimize the burden of morbidity and mortality. In response to the challenges caused by the pandemic, digital health passports have been developed exponentially. We highlight the latent epidemiological barriers to health passports to achieve standardized digital care platforms. This review paper not only highlights the epidemiological barriers but also articulates the possible infrastructure required to make the International Standard for a multi-factor authenticated and validated health passport.
Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (atDCS) and functional transcranial Doppler sonography (fTCD) in healthy elderly and patients with MCI: modulation of age-related changes in word fluency and language lateralization
Authors: Heimann Florian , Weiss Sabine , Müller Horst M.
Published: February 2024

Introduction: In addition to age-related changes in language, hemispheric lateralization of language functions steadily declines with age. Also, performance on word fluency tasks declines and is sensitive to the expression of dementia-related changes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of anodal tDCS combined with a word fluency training on language lateralization and word fluency performance in healthy elderly subjects and in persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Methods: The effect of anodal tDCS over the left inferio frontal gyrus (IFG) was measured in a group of healthy elderly up to the age of 67 years (YG, Ø = 63.9 ± 3.02), a group of healthy elderly aged 68 years and older (OG, Ø = 78.1, ± 4.85), and a group of patients with MCI (Ø = 81.18, ± 7.35) by comparing performance in phonological and semantic word fluency tasks before and after 3 days of tDCS. Half of the experimental participants received sham stimulation. In addition, language lateralization was determined using a lateralization index (LI) measured with functional transcranial Doppler sonography (fTCD) before and after the stimulation period.

Results: Anodal tDCS was associated with significantly higher scores in phonological but not semantic word fluency in both YG and OG. In MCI patients, no difference was measured between the tDCS and sham groups in either word fluency task. fTCD showed significantly increased left lateralization in all three groups after the training phase. However, this effect was independent of tDCS and the degree of lateralization could not be predicted by word fluency performance in any of the groups.

Discussion: Phonological word fluency can be increased with atDCS in healthy elderly people by stimulating the IFG in a 3-day training. When cognitive decline has reached a certain stage, as is the case with MCI, this paradigm does not seem to be effective enough.
Should we all be feminists? Development of the Liberal Feminist Attitudes Scale
Authors: Henze Bonny-Lycen , Buhl Sarah , Kolbe Elisa , Asbrock Frank
Published: February 2024

Introduction

The current social zeitgeist is characterized different feminist tendencies, some of which are embedded in a neoliberal logic. Although the impact of modern mainstream feminism on the individual and society is a subject of critical scholarly debate, there is a lack of suitable instruments to measure the complexity of modern feminist attitudes.

Methods

In three studies, we developed a scale assessing liberal feminist attitudes and tested its factor structure and validity. In Study 1, we generated an item pool capturing liberal feminist attitudes and presented it to a sample of N = 473 with scales for Ambivalent Sexism (hostile and benevolent), Social Dominance Orientation, System Justification, Neoliberal Beliefs, and the self-labeling as a feminist. In Studies 2 (N = 310) and 3 (N = 214) we aimed at replicating the factor structure of the LFAS from Study 1 and confirmed the construct and criterion validity with measurements of the constructs Self-Identification as a Feminist, Personal Progress, Conformity to Feminine Norms and a concrete behavioral measure that captured the willingness to receive information about feminism in the future.

Results

Exploratory factor analysis (Study 1) yielded a 4-factor structure with 17 items-the Liberal Feminist Attitudes Scale (LFAS). In Studies 2 and 3, this 4-factorial model showed excellent model fit, internal consistency and convergent as well as discriminant and criterion validity, at least within a particular demographic (i.e., German students).

Discussion

The LFAS holds the potential to provide psychologists with a tool to examine and analyse liberal feminist attitudes comprehensively.
Global economic crisis impact on organic food consumption in the Czech Republic
Authors: Majerova Jana , Cizkova Sarka
Published: February 2024

Introduction

This study investigates the impact of the global economic crisis of 2008 on organic food consumption in the Czech Republic. The structure of this study includes general consumption attitudes and consumption of individual organic food items (organic milk). The goal of this study is to quantify the influence of selected income macroeconomic indicators on organic food consumption (in general and individually). This study is focused on analyzing how this impact changed after 2008 in both prospectives.

Methods

Methodologically, the error correction methodology (ECM) has been applied. However, it has been modified to incorporate breakpoint analysis to model the impact of the global economic crisis on organic food consumption. Thus, the total consumption of organic food and consumption of organic milk has been investigated.

Results

Econometric verification of the estimated model proved that there was a statistically significant positive dependence of both indicators of organic food consumption on all the investigated indicators of income before 2008. Nonetheless, it was also proved that this dependence disappeared after the global economic recession in 2008. This retrospective analysis provides a valuable view of the mechanisms of organic food consumption changes caused by economic crises.

Discussion

Prospective repetition of the research with the data from the current crisis could enrich the theory of organic food consumption. On the one hand, the results of hypotheses testing could be verified, and thus, the mechanisms of consumer reactions to the crisis could be identified, and the model of reaction to the next crisis cycle could be developed so as not to harm radically this sector. On the other hand, the results of hypothesis testing could be denied, and thus, the evolution in organic food perception and consumption could be stated. In this case, the need to revise the so-far formulated theoretical approaches would be proved.
An evaluation of the combination effect of zoledronate and chemotherapeutic agents in canine osteosarcoma cells
Authors: Iwaki Yoshimi , Lindley Stephanie E. S. , Bergman Noelle , Smith Bruce F. , Pondugula Satyanarayana R.
Published: February 2024

Introduction

Osteosarcoma (OSA) is an aggressive form of bone cancer in both dogs and humans. The treatment options for metastatic (stage III) OSA are currently limited and the prognosis is poor. Zoledronate, a second generation amino-bisphosphonate, is commonly used for palliation of cancer induced bone pain. Zoledronate has also demonstrated anti-cancer properties and possibly enhances the cytotoxicity of doxorubicin in a canine histiocytosis cell line and human prostatic cancer cell line. The goal of this study was to evaluate the combination effect of zoledronate and various chemotherapeutic drugs in canine OSA cells.

Methods

Canine OSA cell line (D17), cells from two canine primary OSAs, and MDCK, a canine kidney cell line, were used to evaluate the therapeutic potential of these drugs. Carboplatin, doxorubicin, vinorelbine, toceranib, and isophosphoramide mustard (active metabolite of ifosfamide) were used as chemotherapeutic agents. First, cells were treated with either zoledronate or chemotherapy drug alone for 72 hours. Cell viability was assessed using CellTiter Glo and IC5, IC10, IC20, and IC50 were calculated. Second, cells were treated with a combination of zoledronate and each chemotherapeutic agent at their IC5, IC10, IC20, and IC50 concentrations. After 72 hours, cell viability was assessed by CellTiter Glo.

Results and discussion

Zoledronate, carboplatin, doxorubicin, vinorelbine, and isophosphoramide mustard showed concentration dependent decrease in cell viability. Toceranib showed decreased cell viability only at higher concentrations. When zoledronate was used in combination with chemotherapy drugs, while it showed potential synergistic effects with toceranib, potential antagonistic effects with vinorelbine and isophosphoramide mustard were observed. However, the results differed by cell line and thus, further evaluation is warranted to understand the exact mechanism of action.
Clinical, radiographic and histological findings of seven teeth from two California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) housed under professional care
Authors: Nemec Ana , Gracis Margherita , Monreal-Pawlowsky Tania , Magnone William , Pritelli Antonella , Bell Cynthia
Published: February 2024

Seven teeth extracted from two adult California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) due to pulp exposure and/or to gain access to the mandibular canine teeth were histologically evaluated, and the findings were compared with clinical and radiographic findings. Three teeth were diagnosed with pulp exposure, and two of these showed no radiographic signs of endodontic disease and were histologically vital with prominent coronal pulpitis and a pulp polyp. Another tooth with pulp exposure was showing clinical and radiographic signs of endodontic disease and was histologically confirmed with pulp necrosis. A discoloured incisor tooth was showing radiographic signs of endodontic disease and was also histologically non-vital. Two clinically and radiographically healthy mandibular first premolar teeth and one second incisor tooth had no evidence of pulpitis or pulp necrosis but had pulp canal obliteration. Regular clinical and radiographic follow-up for 5 months to 3 years after the procedures confirmed uneventful healing of the extraction sites, despite initial flap’s dehiscence. Although extractions of affected teeth in California sea lions are considered the most practical and beneficial therapy, these are associated with the risks of extensive trauma and anaesthesia and the need to perform these surgical procedures on-site under variable conditions. As California sea lions can be trained to allow conscious dental radiographic re-checks, monitoring teeth with clinical signs of pulp polyp formation and without radiographic signs of endodontic disease warrant further evaluation/reconsideration from previous recommendations. Endodontic treatment of abscessed teeth in California sea lions is reportedly unsuccessful and is discouraged. However, vital pulpectomy could be an alternative treatment to extraction in teeth with pulp polyps as it was found to be highly successful in humans, but the possibility of endodontic failure and need for further treatments should be weighted in the treatment choice.
Minőségmenedzsment és felelős vállalatirányítás a romániai ipari vállalatok webes kommunikációjában
Authors: Bakos Levente Attila
Published: February 2024

A kortárs minőségmenedzsment komplexebb kérdéskör, mint amilyennek az első benyomásra tűnhet, hiszen ma a minőségbiztosítás a szervezet azon képességét feltételezi, hogy egy bizonyos minőségi szintet folyamatosan és fenntarthatóan tudjon biztosítani. Ehhez messzemenően nem elegendő az optimális műszaki feltételek megteremtése, hanem egyes nem termelő tevékenységek is lehetnek kulcsfontosságúak a minőségbiztosításban. Kutatásunk egyik lényeges kiindulópontját képezi az feltételezés, hogy a teljes körű minőség biztosítása érdekében világosan elkülönült (közép- és felsővezetői) szerepköröket kell kialakítani a minőségmenedzsment érdekében, amelyben kiemelt fontosságúnak ítéltük meg a minőségmenedzsert és a közkapcsolatokkal/társadalmi felelősségvállalással megbízott vezetőt. A kutatásunkban azt vizsgáljuk, hogy a romániai telephelyű vállalatokban, különösen a helyi kis és közepes méretű vállalatoknál, milyen mértékben tudatosul és tükröződik a szervezésben a két szempontrendszer. A kutatási minta 158 vállalat, ebből 92 országos szinten kiemelkedő teljesítményt mutató vállalat, illetve 66 helyi, túlnyomórészt kis és közepes vállalat. Az adatok azt mutatják, hogy a társadalmi felelősségvállalás területén alig van eltérés a két vállalattípus között, míg jelentős az eltérés az OECD-elveken alapuló felelős társaságirányítás esetében. A minőségmenedzsmentre vonatkozó adatok viszonylag kis mértékben vannak jelen a vizsgált vállalatoknál.
Ipari létesítményekből származó hulladékhő kiaknázásának hatékonysága és ennek lehetséges felhasználása
Authors: Dósa János
Published: February 2024

A dolgozat célja az, hogy áttekintse az ipari létesítményekből származó főbb, újra felhasználható hőforrásokat, és elemezze azok főbb hasznosítási módjait. Néhány esettanulmány elkészítéséhez pár szemléltető példa lett kiválasztva az ipar azon területeiről, ahol nagyon magas az energiafelhasználás, nevezetesen az energiaiparból és a bányászatból. Kimutatták, hogy bár nagy mennyiségű energia nyerhető vissza, általában ezek alacsony hőmérsékletű hőforrások. Hatékony visszanyerésüket hőszivattyúk segítségével lehet elérni, de a hőforrás 70 °C körüli véghőmérséklete miatt főként fűtés- vagy melegvíz-szolgáltatásra használható. Ez a felhasználás nagymértékben korlátozza ezen másodlagos energiaforrások újra felhasználásával kapcsolatos kutatásokat és projekteket, ezért a jövőbeni kutatásoknak a magasabb hőmérséklet elérésére, illetve az ezekből a forrásokból származó gőz előállítására kell összpontosítani. A gőztermelés elősegíti ezen másodlagos energiaforrások ipari felhasználásra történő visszanyerését célzó projektek számának növekedését, ami ezen hőforrások magasabb szintű felhasználását eredményezné.
A jászberényi középkori ferences templom barokk átalakítása
Authors: Turi Olivér
Published: February 2024

Tanulmányomban a középkorban épült jászberényi ferences templom vizsgálatával foglalkozom. A Bauforschung-módszertan segítségével kísérletet tettem a templom egykori megjelenésének elvi rekonstrukciójára, lézerszkenneres felmérés és pontfelhő-feldolgozás alkalmazásával. Kutatásom nagy részben a padlástérre irányult, hogy választ találjak az egykori középkori boltozatot érintő kérdésekre.
Przenośne znaczenia terminów kulinarnych w języku polskim i francuskim
Authors: Bochnakowa Anna
Published: February 2024

This article provides an overview of some examples of the figurative use of culinary terms in contemporary Polish and French. Words, phrases, and expressions in both languages contain commonly known culinary terms (e.g. Polish: kapuśniaczek, odgrzewane kotlety, wiedzieć, gdzie leżą konfitury, French: nouille, patate chaude, mettre du beurre dans les épinards) and are mostly used in colloquial language. A comparison of selected examples in both languages in terms of structure and meaning is presented. For some, it has been possible to explain the basis of the metaphor’s origin.
Digital-Twin-Based Monitoring System for Slab Production Process
Authors: Fu Tianjie , Li Peiyu , Shi Chenke , Liu Youzhu
Published: February 2024

The growing demand for high-quality steel across various industries has led to an increasing need for superior-grade steel. The quality of slab ingots is a pivotal factor influencing the final quality of steel production. However, the current level of intelligence in the steelmaking industry’s processes is relatively insufficient. Consequently, slab ingot quality inspection is characterized by high-temperature risks and imprecision. The positional accuracy of quality detection is inadequate, and the precise quantification of slab ingot production and quality remains challenging. This paper proposes a digital twin (DT)-based monitoring system for the slab ingot production process that integrates DT technology with slab ingot process detection. A neural network is introduced for defect identification to ensure precise defect localization and efficient recognition. Concurrently, environmental production factors are considered, leading to the introduction of a defect prediction module. The effectiveness of this system is validated through experimental verification.
Pathophysiology, Histopathology, and Differential Diagnostics of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma—An Update from the Pathologist’s Point of View
Authors: Cocuz Iuliu Gabriel , Popelea Maria Cătălina , Niculescu Raluca , Manea Andrei , Sabău Adrian-Horațiu , Tinca Andreea-Cătălina , Szoke Andreea Raluca , Budin Corina Eugenia , Stoian Adina , Morariu Silviu Horia , Cotoi Titiana Cornelia , Cocuz Maria-Elena , Cotoi Ovidiu Simion
Published: February 2024

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) are the most frequently occurring non-melanocytic skin cancers. The objective of our study is to present the pathophysiology of BCC and cSCC and its direct relationship with the histopathological diagnostics and the differential diagnostics of these types of cancer, based on the morphological characteristics, immunohistochemical profile, and genetic alterations. The qualitative study was based on emphasizing the morphological characteristics and immunohistochemistry profiles of BCC and cSCC and the differential diagnostics based on the tissue samples from the Clinical Pathology Department of Mures Clinical County Hospital between 2020 and 2022. We analyzed the histopathological appearances and immunohistochemical profiles of BCC and cSCC in comparison with those of Bowen disease, keratoacanthoma, hyperkeratotic squamous papilloma, metatypical carcinoma, pilomatricoma, trichoblastoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, pleomorphic dermal sarcoma (PDS), and melanoma. Our study showed the importance of the correct histopathological diagnosis, which has a direct impact on the appropriate treatment and outcome for each patient. The study highlighted the histopathological and morphological characteristics of NMSCs and the precursor lesions in HE and the immunohistochemical profile for lesions that may make the differential diagnosis difficult to establish.
A Pharmacological Investigation of the TMEM16A Currents in Murine Skeletal Myogenic Precursor Cells
Authors: Sciancalepore Marina , Ragnini Asja , Zacchi Paola , Borelli Violetta , D’Andrea Paola , Lorenzon Paola , Bernareggi Annalisa
Published: February 2024

TMEM16A is a Ca2+-activated Cl− channel expressed in various species and tissues. In mammalian skeletal muscle precursors, the activity of these channels is still poorly investigated. Here, we characterized TMEM16A channels and investigated if the pharmacological activation of Piezo1 channels could modulate the TMEM16A currents in mouse myogenic precursors. Whole-cell patch-clamp recordings combined with the pharmacological agents Ani9, T16inh-A01 and Yoda1 were used to characterize TMEM16A-mediated currents and the possible modulatory effect of Piezo1 activity on TMEM16A channels. Western blot analysis was also carried out to confirm the expression of TMEM16A and Piezo1 channel proteins. We found that TMEM16A channels were functionally expressed in fusion-competent mouse myogenic precursors. The pharmacological blockage of TMEM16A inhibited myocyte fusion into myotubes. Moreover, the specific Piezo1 agonist Yoda1 positively regulated TMEM16A currents. The findings demonstrate, for the first time, a sarcolemmal TMEM16A channel activity and its involvement at the early stage of mammalian skeletal muscle differentiation. In addition, the results suggest a possible role of mechanosensitive Piezo1 channels in the modulation of TMEM16A currents.
Reduced Glycolysis and Cytotoxicity in Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Chronic Rhinosinusitis as Strategies for Host Adaptation
Authors: Tuchscherr Lorena , Wendler Sindy , Santhanam Rakesh , Priese Juliane , Reissig Annett , Müller Elke , Ali Rida , Müller Sylvia , Löffler Bettina , Monecke Stefan , Ehricht Ralf , Guntinas-Lichius Orlando
Published: February 2024

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a multifactorial infection of the nasal cavity and sinuses. In this study, nasal swabs from control donors (N = 128) and patients with CRS (N = 246) were analysed. Culture methods and metagenomics revealed no obvious differences in the composition of the bacterial communities between the two groups. However, at the functional level, several metabolic pathways were significantly enriched in the CRS group compared to the control group. Pathways such as carbohydrate transport metabolism, ATP synthesis, cofactors and vitamins, photosynthesis and transcription were highly enriched in CRS. In contrast, pathways related to lipid metabolism were more representative in the control microbiome. As S. aureus is one of the main species found in the nasal cavity, staphylococcal isolates from control and CRS samples were analysed by microarray and functional assays. Although no significant genetic differences were detected by microarray, S. aureus from CRS induced less cytotoxicity to lung cells and lower rates of glycolysis in host cells than control isolates. These results suggest the differential modulation of staphylococcal virulence by the environment created by other microorganisms and their interactions with host cells in control and CRS samples. These changes were reflected in the differential expression of cytokines and in the expression of Agr, the most important quorum-sensing regulator of virulence in S. aureus. In addition, the CRS isolates remained stable in their cytotoxicity, whereas the cytotoxic activity of S. aureus isolated from control subjects decreased over time during in vitro passage. These results suggest that host factors influence the virulence of S. aureus and promote its adaptation to the nasal environment during CRS.
Részecskeerősítésű nyílt cellás fémhabok
Authors: Szovák Benedek , Maróti János Endre , Orbulov Imre Norbert
Published: February 2024

A nyílt cellás fémhabok olyan cellás szerkezetű anyagok, amelyeken belül a cellák összeérnek. Ezeknek az anyagoknak egyes, a sűrűségre fajlagos mechanikai tulajdonságai kiválóak. Nagy mennyiségű energiát képesek elnyelni alakváltozáskor. A kutatás során sikeresen állítottunk elő cellaéleiben részecskével erősített nyílt cellás fémhabot nyomásos infiltrálással. A mechanikai vizsgálatok eredményeiből látható, hogy a kerámia erősítőanyag 10% és 41% közötti értékkel növelte az elnyelt energia mennyiségét és a platófeszültséget, valamint egyes esetekben a sűrűséggel normál platófeszültséget és az elnyelt energia mennyiségét.
İki Kutsal Şehir Kudüs ve Mekke’nin Kader Birliği Üzerine: Hârun Hâşim Reşîd’in Ümmü’l-Kurâ ve Beytü’l-Makdis Adlı Kasidesi
Authors: ASLAN Zahir
Published: February 2024

Müslümanların ilk kıblesi Mescid-i Aksa’nın bulunduğu Kudüs, tarihin farklı dönemlerinde olduğu gibi günümüzde de işgal, yıkım ve acılara şahitlik etmiştir. Semâvî din mensuplarınca kutsal kabul edilen Kudüs, bu yönüyle birçok alanda çalışmalara konu olmuştur. Bu çalışmaların en dikkate değer olanlarından biri de Kudüs’e yazılan şiirlerdir. Toplumun aynası olan şiir aynı zamanda tarihi yaşanmışlıkları edebî bir anlatımla dile getiren en etkili araçlardan biridir. XX. yüzyıl Filistin şiirinin önemli isimlerinden biri olan Hârûn Hâşim Reşîd de “Ümmü’l-Kurâ ve Beytü’l-Makdis” adlı kasidesinde Filistin’in son yüzyılda yaşadığı acıları iki kutsal şehir Kudüs ve Mekke’yi birlikte ele alarak anlatmıştır. Harun Haşim Reşîd, Mekke’nin kutsiyeti, ilk Müslümanların fazileti, çektikleri sıkıntılar ve ümmetin birlik olmasının önemini belirttikten sonra Kudüs üzerinden Filistin halkının çektiği acılar ve şehrin çiğnenen kutsallığını konu etmiştir. Şair konuyu edebi sanatlardan istifade ederek sade ancak çarpıcı bir şekilde işlemiştir. Bu çalışmada Hârûn Hâşim Reşîd’in hayatı, şairliği, kasidenin edebî önemi ve ele aldığı konular anlatılmıştır.
A Study on Long-Term Cycling Performance by External Pressure Change for Pouch-Type Lithium Metal Batteries
Authors: Sim Seong-Ju , Jin Bong-Soo , Park Jun-Ho , Kim Hyun-Soo
Published: February 2024

Lithium dendrite formation is one of the most significant problems with lithium metal batteries. The lithium dendrite reduces the lithium metal batteries’ cycling life and safety. To apply consistent external pressure to a lithium metal pouch cell, we design a press jig in this study. External pressure creates dense lithium morphology by preventing lithium dendrite formation. After 300 cycles at 1 C, the cells with the external pressure perform far better than the cells without it, with a cycling retention of 97.8%. The formation of stable lithium metal is made possible by external pressure, which also enhances safety and cyclability.
From the Editor
Authors: Nair Kichu
Published: February 2024

Welcome to the 7th Volume of the Health Education in Practice: Journal of Research for Professional Learning (HEPJ). 
We are pleased to open the first volume of HEPJ published under a continuous publication model.
The continuous publication model will allow us to maintain our commitment to increase the visibility of the knowledge published on HEPJ by expediting its dissemination, with articles being published as soon as they undergo our rigorous process of peer review and production. By eliminating the need to wait for a predetermined number of articles to form a volume, we aim to provide authors with the immediacy they desire and, consequently, increase the likelihood of their work receiving timely citations.
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Luther et Lénine, deux modèles culturels de la Réformation
Authors: Joukotski Vladimir
Published: February 2024

Лютер и Ленин, две культурные модели Реформации.

Оспаривая власть церкви, Лютер и его эпигоны утверждают свободу веры и совести, затем основные гражданские и индивидуальные права. Ленин и вслед за ним русская революция-реформация осуждают капиталистический строй и утверждают права трудящегося. Чтобы осознать советскую эпоху, можно провести параллели между Лютером и Лениным, между процессом реакции на догматизацию христианской веры на Западе, между универсалией Возрождение-Реформа-Просвещение, и аналогичным процессом в России, Возрождением, ведущим к русской Реформации, к светской религии, к советизму.

Светский гуманизм итальянского Возрождения, как позднее либерализм, ограничивается узким кружком образованной и творческой элиты ; христианский гуманизм северной Европы охватывает изнутри враждебную социальную и культурную действительность и принимает форму, зачастую жестокую, массовых движений, ведущих в дальнейшем к социализму, светскому варианту Реформации. Этот процесс позволяет понять логику русской революции с её ещё более жестокими проявлениями. Русский XIX век, это русское Возрождение, мирская культура, суверенная в своей национальной независимости. Её утонченность будет позднее отброшена примитивной христианской психологией, общинной и

уравнительной. Эта Реформация XX века, уникальное историческое явление, объединяет внешне противоречивые феномены Возрождения, Реформы и Просвещения на основе древней восточной православной традиции.

Чтобы доказать эту гипотезу, следует решить проблему большевистской партии как варианта протестантской церкви. По мнению Лютера, церковная иерархия, пригвоздившая Христа над алтарем, распинает его во второй раз духовно. Этот образ повлиял на молодого Маркса : атеизм не убивает Бога, он освобождает его от церковных пут и ставит его на службу совершенствования человека.
Questions sur la politique économique en Russie depuis quinze ans posées à : Jérôme Sgard et Ivan Samson
Authors: Sgard Jérôme , Samson Ivan
Published: February 2024

Вопросы об экономической политике в России за последние пятнадцать лет.

Ссылка на правила либеральной экономики осуществляется при помощи метафоры “игра”. Была ли неожиданной посткоммунистическая переходная эпоха ? Не было ли уже все решено, когда Гайдар и Чубайс начали свою либеральную политику ? Не поэтому ли эта политика была плохо воспринята ? Она была бы узаконена лишь в случае создания “добродетельного круга”, доказавшего превосходство частного сектора над государственным. Русских хищников, враждебно относящихся к иностранным инвесторам, поддерживает население, ненавидящее иностранцев, называющее иностранцев “хищниками”. Порочный круг ? Преуспел бы Горбачев, если бы он выбрал стратегию переходного периода вместо напрасной перестройки социалистической системы ?

Вопрос о нефтяной ренте и в целом вопрос об “экономике ренты” кажется главной проблемой. Она осложняет будущее России. Необходима стратегия выхода из ренты по примеру Мексики, но экономически рента сопротивляется и устраняет другие экономические секторы вместо того, чтобы способствовать их развитию. Если Россия растратит свою исключительную нефтяную ренту, будет ли снова дан шанс либеральной политике ? Если же нет, то нужно ли думать о худшем, о “военной экономике”, по примеру ситуации на Северном Кавказе, где война порождает войну ? Каким можно предсказать счастливое будущее России ? В сближении с Европой, неизбежном, учитывая растущую тень Китая ? Не нужно поддаваться бахвальству руководителей, их раздражение объясняется энергетической политикой, которую ОМС хотел им навязать. Они постоянно ищут равновесие между либералами, современными предпринимателями и консерваторами, которых поддерживает пассивное население. Главное-не предотвращать угрозы о “международной конспирации”, а решать внутренние проблемы, более юридического и политического характера, нежели экономического. Ссылаться в переходную эпоху на какой-то единый путь для всех бывших социалистических и для всех других стран -миф. Глобализация, не стандартизация.
La loi sur la langue russe et l’Idée nationale
Authors: Kronhauz Maxime
Published: February 2024

Закон языка и национальная Идея.

Если национальная Идея, объединительная основа, представлена столь разнородными элементами, как православие, Пушкин, футбол, восстановление империи, то именно в русском языке действительно узнаёт себя подавляющее большинство жителей. Но попытки политических деятелей связать национальную идентичность с языком неуклюжи и непродуктивны. Закон о “русском языке как официальном языке Российской Федерации” противоречив. Вместо закона о языке предложили закон о русском языке как официальном языке. Если следовать этой логике, то вместо закона о функциях президента предлагают закон о конкретном индивиде. Суть закона заключается в разнородных заявлениях в пользу русского языка, о мерах его защиты с упоминанием таинственных “иных мер”. К компетенции государства относится сохранение чистоты русского государства с рекомендациями и запретами на употребление неприличных слов, грубостей, использование языковой агрессии. Этот текст, обусловленный не юридическими, а политическими факторами, является не законом, а патриотическим заявлением. Попытка определить обязательное употребление русского языка, охватить с избытком телевидение, печать, рекламу, как и “другие сферы”, привело к созданию искусственных и юридически неэффективных формулировок. Как показала борьба с порнографией, невозможно точно определить, что является составной частью артистического проекта. Также смешно намерение взяться за рекламу и за“другие сферы” : реклама управляется другим законом.

Что касается иностранных слов, то они либо легко исчезают, либо ассимилируются и перестают осознаваться как иностранные. Таких заимствований -легион, и никто, говорящий сегодня по-русски, не может обойтись без них. Русскому языку смерть не угрожает. Парадоксально, но его здоровье охраняется одновременно великой русской культурой, литературой и малообразованной публикой, не знающей иностранных языков. Защита языка от тех, кто на нем говорит, неблагодарное дело, депутатам следовало бы помнить об этом. Нельзя бороться против саморегуляции языка, как нельзя бороться с дождем или снегом. Это законодательное действие создает лингвистический культ, консервирует язык, ведет к процессу его окаменения. Что естественно, современный русский язык быстро изменяется. Язык эволюционирует, чтобы можно было говорить о нашем времени, нашем мире, а не только о России XIX века.