bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trabeculectomy in Staphyloma Eye with High Intraocular Pressure Following Ocular Trauma – A Case Report
Authors: Sari Masitha Dewi
Published: June 2021

BACKGROUND: Ocular trauma may alter the anterior segment condition that may lead to secondary glaucomas such as inflammation, hyphema, angle recession, and lens subluxation. One of the most common procedures to decrease intraocular pressure (IOP) is trabeculectomy by creating pathways that allow aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber. Scleral tissue destruction can cause damage in thin areas (such as posterior to the rectus muscle insertions) as in case of scleritis.

CASE REPORT: An 11-year-old boy presented to the Ophthalmology Department of Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital with a bigger white grayish mass and blurry vision. There was a history of the left ocular trauma 6 years ago, followed by redness of the eye, but not treated properly. On the general examination, the patient’s left eyes looked cloudy. On ocular examination, the left eye visual acuity was 1/300 and IOP was 28 mmHg. Segment anterior examination showed staphyloma from 9 to 12 o’clock, conjunctival injection, corneal scar, shallow anterior chamber, and cloudy lens. We could not asses the posterior segment due to cloudy media. We gave anti-glaucoma medication for 1 month, but the IOP did not decrease. We performed a trabeculectomy to control IOP and to prevent staphyloma from getting bigger.

CONCLUSION: Trabeculectomy was an effective procedure to control IOP in a staphyloma eye following ocular trauma.
(Re)lire les corps avec soin
Authors: Pahud Stéphanie
Published: June 2021

La présente contribution, croisant des perspectives de la (socio)linguistique et des éthiques du care , explore un usage métaphorique du verbe « lire » : elle repose sur le postulat que « nos corps sont à lire ». Elle soumet à discussion l’hypothèse qu’une lecture des corps « qui prend soin » ( caring ) peut permettre non seulement de rencontrer autrui « attentivement » et « solidairement », dans le respect de ses vulnérabilités, mais aussi, en nous reconnaissant dans cette dynamique intersubjective de lecture, d’aller vers une meilleure version de notre propre corps – d’accroître notre liberté/puissance – et de faire entendre notre voix. Elle entend montrer que, bien qu’exposés aux normes en circulation dans nos contextes de vie, nos corps s’offrent comme des médias de résistance à ces dernières et que les (re)parler avec soin nous offre la possibilité de passer du fantasme limitant d’un « parler bien » au fantasme libérateur d’un « parler juste ».
Coopérer, (s’)éduquer, développer pour changer le monde
Authors: Draperi Jean-François , Cottin-Marx Simon , Roueff Olivier
Published: June 2021

Dans cet itinéraire, Jean-François Draperi raconte son parcours de théoricien de l’économie sociale (et solidaire) et de pédagogue qui, dans la lignée d’Henri Desroche, met en œuvre des pratiques d’éducation populaire. Il transmet dans cet entretien un véritable pan d’histoire du monde coopératif, de la coopération, en soulignant leur aspect révolutionnaire et toujours d’actualité.
Comptabilité sociale et environnementale
Authors: Nefti Michel
Published: June 2021

L’idée de comptabilités environnementales et sociales est née au cours des années 70, mais aucun standard ne s’est encore imposé. Un marché du conseil en soutenabilité se constitue ou différents acteurs (consultants, cabinets d’expertise-comptable, chercheurs, associations) tentent d’imposer leurs valeurs, leurs approches de la soutenabilité. Certains succès comme l’Écobilan ou le Bilan Carbone ® laissent envisager d’autres réussites de diffusion. En proie à des mutations de leur métier, les experts-comptables sont identifiés comme des prétendants naturels pour ce marché de conseil. On constate que plusieurs méthodes émanent de diplômés de l’expertise bien que dans l’ensemble la profession reste en retrait. Après avoir rappelé les limites du modèle comptable actuel, nous nous intéressons au cas d’ADESS LOGIC ® mis en perspective par les méthodes de Comptabilité Universelle ® et de Care-Tdl ® en les comparant pour mieux comprendre les choix qui ont présidé à la construction de ces comptabilités. Nous replaçons ensuite ces propositions dans un contexte plus large ou différents acteurs interagissent.
A Computational Statistics Review for Low Complexity Clutter Cancellation for Passive Bi-Static Radar
Authors: D. Venu , Rao N. V. Koteswara
Published: June 2021

Direct signal, clutter, and multipath echoes are received along with surveillance signal in passive bi-static radars. These signals degrade the target detection capability of the radar processing algorithm and thus require additional processing to achieve a decent performance. Different clutter and multipath cancellation algorithms are devised for removal of unwanted signals. These algorithms require different computational complexity to provide different level of clutter cancellation. This chapter reviews different clutter cancellation techniques and compares their performance based on the computational complexity. This performance comparison allows understanding the computation load put up by different clutter cancellation techniques and ultimately the response rate of the radar system while maintaining decent target detection.
Application of Machine Intelligence-Based Knowledge Graphs for Software Engineering
Authors: Althar Raghavendra Rao , Samanta Debabrata
Published: June 2021

This chapter focuses on knowledge graphs application in software engineering. It starts with a general exploration of artificial intelligence for software engineering and then funnels down to the area where knowledge graphs can be a good fit. The focus is to put together work done in this area and call out key learning and future aspirations. The knowledge management system's architecture, specific application of the knowledge graph in software engineering like automation of test case creation and aspiring to build a continuous learning system are explored. Understanding the semantics of the knowledge, developing an intelligent development environment, defect prediction with network analysis, and clustering of the graph data are exciting explorations.
Conceptualizing the Role of Renewables in Determining Energy Security
Authors: Sharma Pooja
Published: June 2021

All countries worldwide demand energy for economic growth. The main objectives of the chapter are three-fold: firstly, to investigate the role of renewables in the global energy transition, examining the parameters such as a share in the primary energy demand, installed capacity, etc.; secondly, to identify the factors that affect determine deployment of renewable energy such as energy imports, R&D funds, energy prices, etc.; and thirdly, to examine the role of renewables in contributing to energy security by computing a renewable energy security index (RESI) by deploying the methodology of principal component analysis (PCA) method. The renewable energy security index has been improving over the period 2000-2018 and is significantly correlated with all the four aspects of energy security availability, accessibility, acceptability, and affordability. Consequently, the economies across all nations should adopt appropriate pathways of the energy transition towards renewable energy sources not only to achieve energy security but also energy efficiency.
Effect of ZnO Nanoparticles on the Physical Properties of PLA/PBS Biocomposite Films
Authors: Jamnongkan Tongsai , Yosta Aksaraphak , Thanesthakul Budsakorn , Sugimoto Masataka , Hara Tomijiro , Takatsuka Yumiko , Mongkholrattanasit Rattanaphol
Published: June 2021

Petroleum-based polymers have significantly problems to the environment due to it cannot degrade in the nature. Biopolymer become to interesting materials for replacing these materials for overcome these disadvantages. Here, we intend to study the biocomposite films of polylactic acid (PLA) blend polybutylene succinate (PBS) composited with ZnO nanoparticles. The chemical reaction and the water absorbency of biocomposite films were investigated by FT-IR spectroscopy and swelling ratio, respectively. The FT-IR results showed that the biocomposite films did not have any chemical reactions between polymers chains and ZnO nanoparticles. The swelling ratio of biocomposite films have proportionally with the contact time. The photocatalytic activity of biocomposite film was investigated by the methylene blue degradation in the aqueous solution. It was found that the efficacy of photocatalytic activity increased with increases in the contact time.
Utilization of Powdered Cassava Stem as an Alternative Bioadsorbent for Lead (Pb2+) Removal from Aqueous Solution
Authors: Mutiara Tintin , Trimartina Andira Budi , Putri Rafika Erniza , Chafidz Achmad
Published: June 2021

Industrial waste containing heavy metals can pollute the aquatic environment. One method that can be done to manage heavy waste is the adsorption method that uses adsorbent from cassava stem powder. This research was conducted to utilize cassava stem powder waste for the adsorption of Pb2 + metal ions. Cassava stem powder was mashed until it passed 100 mesh sieve. Cassava stems have a cellulose content of 70-80%, lignin 15-20%, ADF 15-20% and cellulose can be used as an absorber of heavy metals. The adsorption process is carried out with variations in pH, time and concentration under optimum conditions. In this adsorption involves the functional groups contained therein so that the interaction between the adsorbent with the metal ion Pb2 +. Based on the research, the optimum conditions were obtained at pH 6, 180 minutes contact time and 50 ppm concentration. This test is carried out using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS).
Expression of Programmed Death-Ligand 1 and Programmed Death-1 in Patients with Extramammary Paget's Disease
Authors: Goto Hiroyuki , Sugita Kazunari , Yamamoto Osamu
Published: June 2021

Background:

Extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD) is a rare skin cancer and sometimes has fatal prognosis. For progressive cases, therapeutic options are limited. In recent years, treatment with an anti-programmed death-1 (PD-1) antibody has improved the prognosis of various malignancies. In addition, correlations between PD-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression in tumor cells and favorable responses to anti-PD-1 therapy have been reported for several cancers. There have been a few case series of analysis of PD-L1 expression in patients with EMPD.

Aims:

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the EMPD and PD-L1/PD-1 expression in Japanese EMPD patients.

Materials and Methods:

We investigated 39 patients with EMPD by immunohistochemical staining of PD-L1 and PD-1. We counted the number of tumor cells that were positive for PD-L1 and the number of tumor-infiltrating mononuclear cells (TIMCs) that were positive for PD-L1 and PD-1. We also analyzed correlations between the expression of PD-L1 and PD-1 in EMPD and patients’ characteristics.

Results:

We found that none of the Paget's cells expressed PD-L1. All of the specimens contained TIMCs, and some of the TIMCs expressed PD-L1 and PD-1. However, there was no correlation between the expression of PD-L1/PD-1 in TIMCs and patients’ characteristics.

Conclusion:

Although tumor cells did not express PD-L1 and the expression of PD-L1/PD-1 in TIMCs did not correlate with patients’ characteristics, future clinical studies should be carried out to explore another immune escape pathway in EMPD.
Structure of partially hyperbolic Hénon maps
Authors: Lyubich Mikhail , Peters Han
Published: June 2021

We describe the structure of “substantially dissipative” complex Hénon maps admitting a dominated splitting on the Julia set. We prove that the Fatou set consists of only finitely many components, each either attracting or parabolic periodic. In particular, there are no wandering components and no rotation domains. Moreover, we show that

J = J^\star

and the dynamics on

J

is hyperbolic away from parabolic cycles.
A surjection theorem for maps with singular perturbation and loss of derivatives
Authors: Ekeland Ivar , Séré Éric
Published: June 2021

In this paper we introduce a new algorithm for solving perturbed nonlinear functional equations which admit a right-invertible linearization, but with an inverse that loses derivatives and may blow up when the perturbation parameter

\varepsilon

goes to zero. These equations are of the form

F_\varepsilon(u)=v

with

F_\varepsilon(0)=0

,

v

small and given,

u

small and unknown. The main difference from the by now classical Nash–Moser algorithm is that, instead of using a regularized Newton scheme, we solve a sequence of Galerkin problems thanks to a topological argument. As a consequence, in our estimates there are
no quadratic terms
. For problems without perturbation parameter, our results require weaker regularity assumptions on

F

and

v

than earlier ones, such as those of Hörmander [17]. For singularly perturbed functionals

F_\varepsilon

, we allow

v

to be larger than in previous works. To illustrate this, we apply our method to a nonlinear Schrödinger Cauchy problem with concentrated initial data studied by Texier–Zumbrun [26], and we show that our result improves significantly on theirs.
Topological regularity of spaces with an upper curvature bound
Authors: Lytchak Alexander , Nagano Koichi
Published: June 2021

We prove that a locally compact space with an upper curvature bound is a topological manifold if and only if all of its spaces of directions are homotopy equivalent and not contractible. We discuss applications to homology manifolds, limits of Riemannian manifolds and deduce a sphere theorem.
Stability and collapse of the Lyapunov spectrum for Perron–Frobenius operator cocycles
Authors: González-Tokman Cecilia , Quas Anthony
Published: June 2021

In this paper, we study random Blaschke products, acting on the unit circle, and consider the cocycle of Perron–Frobenius operators acting on Banach spaces of analytic functions on an annulus. We completely describe the Lyapunov spectrum of these cocycles. As a corollary, we obtain a simple random Blaschke product system where the Perron–Frobenius cocycle has infinitely many distinct Lyapunov exponents, but where arbitrarily small natural perturbations cause a complete collapse of the Lyapunov spectrum, except for the exponent 0 associated with the absolutely continuous invariant measure. That is, under perturbations, the Lyapunov exponents become 0 with multiplicity 1, and

-\infty

with infinite multiplicity. This is superficially similar to the finite-dimensional phenomenon, discovered by Bochi [4], that away from the uniformly hyperbolic setting, small perturbations can lead to a collapse of the Lyapunov spectrum to zero. In this paper, however, the cocycle and its perturbation are explicitly described; and further, the mechanism for collapse is quite different.

We study stability of the Perron–Frobenius cocycles arising from general random Blaschke products. We give a necessary and sufficient criterion for stability of the Lyapunov spectrum in terms of the derivative of the random Blaschke product at its random fixed point, and use this to show that an open dense set of Blaschke product cocycles have hyperbolic Perron–Frobenius cocycles.

In the final part, we prove a relationship between the Lyapunov spectrum of a single cocycle acting on two different Banach spaces, allowing us to draw conclusions for the same cocycles acting on

C^r

function spaces.
Evaluation of inferior turbinate outfracture outcomes using computed tomography
Authors: Min J.Y. , Dhong H.J. , Cho H.J. , Chung S.K. , Kim H.Y.
Published: June 2021

Background: Outfracture of the inferior turbinate (IT) presents numerous advantages, but it is generally believed that the lateralized IT will resume its original position. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of IT outfracture objectively using computed tomography (CT). Methodology: Fifteen patients who underwent bilateral IT outfracture for the removal of pituitary adenomas by the endonasal approach were enrolled. The angles between the lateral wall of the nasal cavity (NC) and IT on both sides were measured from CT scans before and at least 6 months after operation. In addition, we evaluated the effects of variables including age, thickness of IT attachment site and width of the nasal floor, on the angles. Results: Regardless of the side where a Hardy retractor was placed, the angle between the lateral wall of the NC and IT decreased significantly within 6 months after the outfracture compared to preoperative values on both sides. Other variables showed no significant correlations with the angle between the IT and the lateral wall of the NC. Conclusion: The outfracture procedure effectively lateralized the IT and it maintained that position for at least 6 months after the operation.
Pregnancy-induced rhinitis
Authors: Orban N. , Maughan E. , Bleach N.
Published: June 2021

Background: Pregnancy-induced rhinitis (PIR) is often misclassified and under-diagnosed. There is currently no cure or optimum symptomatic treatment. Objective: To summarize current knowledge of PIR and assess evidence supporting treatment options. Type of review: Structured literature search. SEARCH STRATEGY AND EVALUATION METHOD: Review of English-language articles addressing evidence for aetiology, classification, differential diagnosis or treatment options for PIR. Comparisons to management of other types of rhinitis in pregnancy are also considered. Results: Incidence and prevalence of PIR vary widely between studies. Hormonal changes have a presumed aetiological role, although present evidence is scanty. Smoking appears to be the only agreed identifiable risk factor. Distinction between PIR and other types of rhinitis in pregnancy, especially allergic rhinitis, is important as effective treatments differ. Management of PIR focuses on minimal intervention required for symptom relief. Conclusions: Although PIR is temporary, its impact on patients` quality of life can be profound. Advice and conservative treatment provide the mainstay of clinical management. None of the currently available medical options offer an ideal solution. Any potential benefit gained should be balanced against risks to the foetus. Clarifying the definition of this separate category of rhinitis will lead to better recognition, with prompt and appropriate treatment.
Clinical-radiological correlation after functional endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis: interest of a sinonasal aerial volumetry
Authors: Garetier M. , Barberot C. , Chinellato S. , Commandeur D. , Le Bivic T. , Bonne L. , Marianowski R. , Nonent M. , Rousset J.
Published: June 2021

Background: Although a CT scan is often performed after functional endoscopic sinonasal surgery (FESS) in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, its role hasn`t been firmly established. The goal of this study is to investigate the correlation between symptoms and CT findings before and after FESS for chronic rhinosinusitis. In addition, the interobserver agreement for both sinonasal aerial volumetry and CT score is assessed. Methods: Thirty-three patients surgically treated for chronic rhinosinusitis were included in this prospective study. Conventional and modified Lund-Mackay scores and sinonasal volumetry were determined by two radiologists before (M0), at 3 months (M3) and 1 year (M12) after surgery. The symptoms were evaluated by the 22-item SinoNasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22). Results: Change of SNOT-22 and air volume were significantly correlated between M0 and M12, but not between M0 and M3, for both readers. Compared to other scores, volume had the best intraclass correlation coefficient and reproducibility, according to the Bland-Altman analysis. No correlation was found between SNOT-22 and CT scores before and after surgery, except between M12 and M0 for one reader. Conclusion: The correlation between CT scan and symptoms is low or absent. The measurement of sinonasal air volume is best correlated with the symptoms after surgery, with the best inter-observer agreement.
Asymmetrical nostril axis angle in the post traumatic nose
Authors: Smillie I. , Sil A. , Haddock R. , Balaji N.
Published: June 2021

Background: Nasal tip reconstruction is a challenging part of septorhinoplasty in post-traumatic patients. Aesthetic appearance of the nose is dependent on adequate tip definition, projection and rotation. Our aim is to establish if caudal septal dislocation (secondary to fracture or subluxation) is a significant factor in causing asymmetry in nostril axis angle (NAA) to effect surgical intervention. In addition, to assess if there is an association between the side of dislocation and the magnitude of NAA. Methodology: Photographic assessment of NAA was measured in a study group of 26 patients with caudal dislocation of the septum and a control group of 26 patients without caudal septal dislocation. All 52 patients were awaiting a septorhinoplasty procedure due to nasal trauma. Results: Caudal septal dislocation causes a mean difference in NAA of 7.95o compared to 1.38o difference in the control group. We also found there is a greater degree of upward tip rotation on the side of the dislocation resulting in a larger NAA. Conclusion: Caudal dislocation of the septum causes a significant asymmetry in NAA, with a greater degree of rotation on the side of the dislocation. We should be aware of this fallacy prior to surgery.
Evaluating the relationship between nasal obstruction and mean platelet volume by using acoustic rhinometry in patients with septum deviation
Authors: Ulu S. , Ulu M.S. , Bucak A. , Kahveci O.K. , Yucedag F. , Aycicek A.
Published: June 2021

Background: Nasal airway obstruction is a common cause of upper airway obstruction. It is associated strongly with obstructive and hypoxic manifestations. Mean platelet volume (MPV) levels increase in hypoxic conditions. MPV is one of the platelet activation indices which re!ects the platelet production rate. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between MPV levels and nasal septal deviation (NSD) by using acoustics rhinometry in patients with septum deviation. Methods: We performed a retrospective study of 51 patients with NSD and 58 healthy age matched subjects as control group. The diagnosis of patients with NSD was based on anterior rhinoscopy, endoscopic nasal examination and acoustics rhinometry. All the patients underwent Cottle- or Killian-type septoplasty under general anesthesia. Blood samples were collected before nasal septoplasty. Results: MPV and platelet distribution width (PDW) levels were significantly higher and mean platelet count was lower in patients with NSD than the control group. A negative correlation was found between MPV, NDVol2 (volume2 of non-deviated side of the nose) and TNDVol (total volume of non-deviated side of the nose) values. Conclusion: MPV values increase in patients with NSD. Moreover, this increase was found in relation with the severity of obstruction.
Clinical usefulness and feasibility of time-frequency analysis of chemosensory event-related potentials
Authors: Huart C. , Rombaux Ph , Hummel T. , Mouraux A.
Published: June 2021

Background: The clinical usefulness of olfactory event-related brain potentials (OERPs) to assess olfactory function is limited by the relatively low signal-to-noise ratio of the responses identified using conventional time-domain averaging. Recently, it was shown that time-frequency analysis of the obtained EEG signals can markedly improve the signal-to-noise ratio of OERPs in healthy controls, because it enhances both phase-locked and non phase-locked EEG responses. The aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical usefulness of this approach and evaluate its feasibility in a clinical setting. Methodology: We retrospectively analysed EEG recordings obtained from 45 patients (15 anosmic, 15 hyposmic and 15 normos- mic). The responses to olfactory stimulation were analysed using conventional time-domain analysis and joint time-frequency analysis. The ability of the two methods to discriminate between anosmic, hyposmic and normosmic patients was assessed using a Receiver Operating Characteristic analysis. Results: The discrimination performance of OERPs identified using conventional time-domain averaging was poor. In contrast, the discrimination performance of the EEG response identified in the time-frequency domain was relatively high. Furthermore, we found a significant correlation between the magnitude of this response and the psychophysical olfactory score. Conclusion: Time-frequency analysis of the EEG responses to olfactory stimulation could be used as an effective and reliable diagnostic tool for the objective clinical evaluation of olfactory function in patients.
Application of Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow reference values in the treatment of allergic rhinitis
Authors: de Souza Campos Fernandes S. , Ribeiro de Andrade C. , da Cunha Ibiapina C.
Published: June 2021

Objective: To assess the applicability of the Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) curves in follow-up of children in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Methods: Prospective study of 40 patients with AR, grouped in corticosteroid spray versus physiological saline solution use. Follow up for 10 weeks through clinical score and PNIF percentages in relation to the reference curves, with was-out at week 8. Statistical assessment of the effect of treatment on variation of PNIF and clinical score was calculated by ANOVA model and Multiple Comparison of Means Test - Least Significant Difference. Results: There was a statistically significant influence of the group, time and interaction between time and group on PNIF percentages. Throughout follow up, patients from the treatment group had mean PNIF percentages significantly higher than the placebo group. Clinical score results also demonstrated a statistically significant influence between the groups, time and interaction between time and group. Conclusion: Increase in PNIF percentage values observed in children treated with intranasal corticosteroids revealed the applicability of PNIF curves in their follow up.
Mariologiczno-eklezjologiczna interpretacja obrazu Niewiasty z Ap 12
Authors: Piekarz Danuta
Published: June 2021

Mariological and ecclesiological interpretation of the image of the Woman from Apocalypse 12

In chapter 12 of the Apocalypse, key to the whole work, there appears the mysterious figure of a Woman clothed with the sun. Throughout history, this figure has been interpreted in many different ways. The average reader spontaneously associates her with Mary, as artists often portray the Mother of Christ according to the apocalyptic description; however, the oldest commentators saw in the Woman the People of God of the Old and New Testaments. Later on, the Marian-ecclesiological interpretation became widespread – and is often accepted in our Times – which perceives the Woman as both Mary and the Church. Certain elements of the description of the Woman are more suited to Mary, others – to the Church, and many can be interpreted in both senses. This is shown in the second part of the article, which discusses the individual symbolic elements of the image of the Woman, emphasizing the references to the texts of the Old Testament.

Abstrakt

W rozdziale 12. Apokalipsy św. Jana, kluczowym dla całości dzieła, pojawia się tajemnicza postać Niewiasty obleczonej w słońce. Na przestrzeni dziejów bardzo różnie interpretowano tę postać. Przeciętny czytelnik spontanicznie kojarzy ją z Maryją, gdyż artyści często przedstawiają
Matkę Chrystusa zgodnie z apokaliptycznym opisem; jednak najstarsi komentatorzy widzieli w Niewieście Lud Boży Starego i Nowego Testamentu. Później rozpowszechniła się – i jest często akceptowana w naszych czasach – interpretacja maryjno-eklezjologiczna, dopatrująca się w Niewieście zarówno Maryi, jak i Kościoła. Pewne elementy opisu Niewiasty bardziej pasują bowiem do Maryi, inne – do Kościoła, a wiele można interpretować w obu znaczeniach. Ukazuje to druga część artykułu, w której omówiono poszczególne elementy symboliczne obrazu Niewiasty, podkreślając nawiązania do tekstów Starego Testamentu.
Maryja i współczesny problem ciała
Authors: Królikowski Janusz
Published: June 2021

Mary and the contemporary question of the body

The question concerning human body certainly can be counted among the most urgent issues in the modern culture. Therefore theology as well has to include it among the fields of its research if it wants to participate in a most vital discussion for contemporary man. Theological tradition focuses upon the figure of Mary, and especially on Her virginity, emphasising that She has always ameliorated the profound understanding of the body and its destiny and concurrently its personal and moral context. In the face of contemporary, urgent need for the restoration of the dignity of the bodythe return to Marian devotion and following Her virtues is definitely required. Only in this perspective it is possible to grsap and properly cultivate the relation between the body and the soul and further between man and woman, and by the same token to influence the culture making it more friendly for people.

Abstrakt

Problematyka dotycząca ciała na pewno należy do najbardziej aktualnych we współczesnej kulturze, a tym samym także teologia musi ją uwzględniać w swoich poszukiwaniach, jeśli ma uczestniczyć w tym, co najbardziej zasadnicze dla człowieka. Tradycja teologiczna zwraca uwagę, że także postać Maryi, szczególnie Jej dziewictwo, zawsze wpływała na pogłębione rozumienie ciała i jego przeznaczenia, a tym samym na osobowe i moralne odniesienie do niego. Wobec współczesnej, pilnej potrzeby odbudowania godności ciała zachodzi między innymi wyraźna potrzeba powrotu do kultu maryjnego i do naśladowania cnót Maryi, ponieważ w tej perspektywie można uchwycić i właściwie kształtować relacje między duchem i ciałem, między mężczyzną i kobietą, a tym samym oddziaływać na kulturę, czyniąc ją bardziej przyjazną człowiekowi.
Vita consacrata come opera dello Spirito Santo
Authors: Poleszak Leszek
Published: June 2021

Consecrated Life as the work of the Holy Spirit

Consecrated life born from the God’s initiative should be considered in the charismatic perspective. Holy Spirit, who works in the Church, not only stands at the beginning of each institute of the consecrated life, but has been the source of countless blessings and positive fruits throughout the centuries. Consecrated life manifests itself as the always changing reality which under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit brings about many fruits. In the article one can find the explanation for Trinitarian dimension of the presence of the Paraclete in the consecrated life: Firstly in the vocation of a human to sainthood, secondly in the charism of the particular institute or form of the consecrated life. Finally thanks to these dimensions mentioned above one can easily discover another one, which is the charismatic form of living within the Church.

Życie konsekrowane jako dzieło Ducha Świętego

Życie konsekrowane rodzące się z Bożej inicjatywy winno być rozważane w perspektywie charyzmatycznej. Duch Święty, który działa w Kościele, nie tylko stoi u początku każdego instytutu konsekrowanego, ale staje się też źródłem licznych owoców na przestrzeni wieków. Życie konsekrowane objawia się jako rzeczywistość nieustannie zmieniająca się i owocująca, podległa stałej inspiracji Ducha Świętego. W artykule zostanie omówiony potrójny wymiar obecności Parakleta w życiu konsekrowanym: w powołaniu człowieka do świętości, w charyzmacie instytutów i w nowych formach życia konsekrowanego. Dzięki temu będzie można łatwiej dostrzec wymiar charyzmatyczny tej formy życia w Kościele.
The Seasonal Behavior of the Characteristic Wave in Low Latitudes
Authors: KURT Kadri
Published: June 2021

This manuscript investigates on the magnitude of polarization of characteristic wave (Dz=0), for all seasons by using the real geometry of the Earth’s magnetic field for the selected altitudes (390,410,450,500,550 and 600 Km) in the equatorial anomaly region at low latitudes (-300S and 300N). The part of imaginary of the characteristic wave having a complex structure in latitudes where equatorial anomaly occurs it has a dramatically resemblance to the change of electron density and the real part has been similarity showing with the change with latitude of the refractive index for all seasons for 12.00-24.00LT.
Ameaças à dimensão humana da segurança hídrica na cidade fronteiriça de Oiapoque – AP/Amazônia Oriental
Authors: Paungartten Sâmella , Santos Jader de Oliveira
Published: June 2021

A segurança hídrica, apesar de implicar em desafios em responder como, para quem e sob quais circunstâncias o acesso à água está ameaçado, tem se tornado um conceito importante no entendimento do grau de ameaça a qual está submetida uma população frente a esse recurso. Apesar da extensão das abordagens e dimensões, do ponto de vista humano, é consenso que, entre outros elementos fundamentais, a segurança hídrica é atingida quando há acesso à água potável em quantidade e qualidade suficientes, de forma a satisfazer as necessidades básicas humanas. Amparado nessa temática, o objetivo deste artigo é introduzir uma breve discussão, fundamentado na literatura especializada sobre o tema segurança hídrica e em dados sobre abastecimento hídrico e esgotamento sanitário na cidade fronteiriça de Oiapoque, no extremo norte do estado do Amapá com a Guiana Francesa, a partir de dados disponibilizados pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística – IBGE e pelo Sistema Nacional de Informação sobre Saneamento – SNIS - sobre as condições de abastecimento de água e saneamento básico nesse território. Como resultado preliminar, aferimos que as condições de abastecimento hídrico, abaixo da qualidade desejável, comprometem o acesso seguro à água, ameaçando a dimensão humana da Segurança Hídrica.
Tendinţe moderne în formarea competenţei fonologice în limba engleză
Authors: Usatîi Larisa
Published: June 2021

The article touches upon an important problem concerning the modern tendencies that facilitate the formation of the phonological competence in the English language. The vector of the role and the place that pronunciation has in the educational process of the English language learning changed starting with 1980. There appeared new methods – communicative – that assure better, improved communication among people, the results being the switching from learning segmental units to suprasegmental ones. All this gave an impulse to the practical work of forming the phonological competence.
In the way of modern techniques for the purpose of forming the phonological competence in English refer: mulimodal programmes, personal computers, informational technologies, the utilisation of gestures and body movement, intelligibility, comprehension, the use of the English language as a lingua franca.
The New Perceptions on Life of Iranian Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Shahba Sara , Jafari-Shakib Reza , Mahmoudi Mahdi , Jamshidi Ahmadreza , Vojdanian Mahdi , Pourghane Parand
Published: June 2021

Various studies suggest that ankylosing spondylitis (AS) as a chronic inflammatory disease with many disabilities can have impacts on different aspects of patients’ life. Despite many quantitative studies, only few qualitative studies have thus far been published on this subject. For the first time, the present study aims at gaining insight into the life experience of Iranian AS patients. We performed a content analysis through semi-structured interviews with twenty-eight patients diagnosed with AS, including three females and twenty-five males with an average age of 38.5 years, to gain insight into their experiences. Whatever the patients expressed was written and transcribed verbatim. Then, we did analysis of the results after each interview. The detailed information completely extracted from the interviews was classified as sub-themes and main themes. Three main themes were identified by the analysis: (i) “Always with pain” describing the effects were found in regard to pain on patients’ life, (ii) “The perceived limitation” describing many difficulties that people may face in the society as a result of their disease, and (iii) “Fearing the unknown future” which implies to both patients and their families have concerns about the future and what will happen. Our research findings in line with other qualitative studies showed that AS disease puts a heavy and intolerable burden on patients and their family. It seems that the experiences of people living with AS can be useful to meet challenges caused by the disease and it can enhance their coping with the disease.
Nutrición en los niños de preescolar, escolar y adolescencia: actuaciones y orientaciones educativas para lograr y mejorar una buena alimentación
Authors: Nicolás Alba Hernández , Cano Marta Garrido , García Sandra Giménez , Alonso Jose María Rabal
Published: June 2021

Actualmente, se estima que el 80% de los alumnos forman parte de cualquier centro educativo no llevan a cabo una adecuada alimentación, así como unos hábitos de higiene adecuados a la hora de comer. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo conocer la importancia que tiene una buena alimentación en los niños de edades comprendidas desde los 3 hasta los 12 años, así como sus características biológicas que determinan su crecimiento. Por otro lado, conoceremos algunos factores que condicionan la alimentación en esta etapa y las características principales de una buena alimentación. Es de vital importancia dar a conocer cómo llevar una buena alimentación desde los primeros años de edad, por ello se hará hincapié en cómo trabajar la alimentación en la escuela, qué estrategias utilizar para favorecer dichos hábitos en el alumnado y algunos recursos que pueden ser utilizados tanto para la etapa de Educación Infantil, como para la de Educación Primaria. Por último, es necesario saber qué enfermedades pueden desencadenar una mala alimentación y cómo podemos evitar que esto suceda.
Detection and Intimation of Vehicle Theft in Parking Slots
Authors: Priya J. Geetha , Revathi T. , Subasri G. , Shivani A.
Published: June 2021

Now-a-days, vehicle thefts have very high impact on public safety. There is a need in preventing those thefts. For vehicle theft detection and tracking system, we design a device which is cheap, compatible and also efficient. This device is vehicle tracking hardware which consists of GPS and GSM module for tracking the location of vehicle using co-ordinates and also it has a camera for live face capture of the intruder. In our system, whenever the vehicle’s engine starts, an OTP will be sent to the owner’s mobile for verification, if the OTP is not verified or incorrect OTP is entered, buzzer starts and an alert intimating theft will be sent to the owner. This hardware device is installed on the vehicle in the place where the intruder finds it difficult to identify and remove. The proposed system is an updated version of existing locking system in such a way that the device alerts the owner and notifies with updated location of vehicle at regular intervals and image of the intruder can be seen using live face capture system which secures the vehicles from theft.
Pindorama contra Brazil
Authors: Barros José D'Assunção
Published: June 2021

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A prática do estágio na formação docente: um olhar sobre a experiência vivida no CAp - COLUNI/UFV no contexto presencial e remoto, em virtude da pandemia do COVID-19.
Authors: da Silva Martins Geisevânia , Cunha da Silva Moreira Marco Túlio , da Silva Maik  Taylor , Nogueira da Costa Yann , Tiradentes Leomar
Published: June 2021

O estágio é uma forma de aprendizado e como tal, deve ser feito visando ao máximo preparar o licenciando para lidar com os desafios inerentes da carreira docente. Com base em algumas importantes referências bibliográficas e também toda a nossa trajetória no estágio até aqui, buscaremos nesse texto compartilhar vivências e momentos do cotidiano de quatro estagiários do curso de Geografia da Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV). O estágio ocorreu no Colégio de Aplicação COLUNI-UFV. Detalharemos nesse breve relato nosso contato direto, pela primeira vez, com a sala de aula de uma escola após nosso ingresso no curso de licenciatura em Geografia pela UFV. Também apresentaremos como ocorreram nossas experiências com os mais variados locais e pessoas que compõem o ambiente escolar, como as áreas comunitárias, as salas de aulas, laboratórios, as salas dos professores, e os próprios professores, alunos e demais profissionais que compõe o corpo administrativo. Além disso, também buscamos trazer nesse relato as mudanças que ocorreram devido à pandemia de COVID-19. Fazendo com que nosso estágio passasse a ser executado, depois de alguns meses paralisados de forma completamente remota via tecnologias digitais e online. Por fim, também faremos uma diferenciação entre a modalidade presencial e remota, destacando os pontos positivos e negativos que acompanham essa mudança.
Representatividade importa: um relato de experiência sobre o PIBID e as contribuições do letramento racial crítico para o ensino de inglês
Authors: Macário Fernandes Rafael , Pulinho Alves Hilen , Da Silva Pires Gabriela
Published: June 2021

Este relato, desenvolvido por um grupo de estudantes da Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) – bolsistas do Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação à Docência (PIBID) – baseou-se em uma aula de língua inglesa ministrada em uma escola da rede pública da cidade de Viçosa/MG. Nossa aula teve como foco a prática do letramento racial crítico (LRC)  sob a luz da representatividade negra na mídia. Para isso, baseamo-nos nos estudos de Ferreira (2014, 2018) e Santos (2020). Fazendo uso de materiais diversificados e priorizando a comunicação oral, objetivamos contribuir para a formação sociocrítica dos alunos através do ensino da língua estrangeria. Dentre as discussões apresentadas neste relato, destacam-se a produtividade do LRC como abordagem pedagógica que proporciona visibilidade e diversidade no ambiente escolar ao mesmo tempo em que desconstrói pensamentos racistas, e a importância de se trabalhar a representatividade na mídia como forma de questionar representações estereotipadas que acarretam a internalização de práticas preconceituosas. Na parte final do trabalho, apontamos para, dentre outras questões, a relevância de práticas educacionais que possibilitem o exercício da cidadania em sala de aula e que promovam a conscientização dos alunos acerca da multiplicidade racial e cultural humana.
Análise das estruturas arco de desinfecção, rodolúvio e pedilúvio como barreiras sanitárias em tempos de pandemia
Authors: Silva Souza Ivanilson , Ferreira Cecília
Published: June 2021

Dada a urgência de abordagens sólidas sobre o novo coronavírus, o presente artigo faz uma reflexão sociológica sobre três estruturas que são barreiras sanitárias: o arco de desinfecção, o pedilúvio e o rodolúvio. Neste estudo se comprovou a falta de referências científicas sobre tais estruturas e suas aplicações e, menos ainda, a relativa eficácia em ocasiões específicas. Observou-se também, nas poucas encontradas, a nomenclatura equivocada, demonstrando falta de fundamento até nas etimologias. Ficou claro ainda, que não há normas específicas referentes à confecção dessas estruturas e, nem testes sobre a eficiência de cada uma delas. O que se faz aqui é um esforço para, apesar da abordagem comum nas Ciências Agrárias, num olhar sociológico, tentar preencher uma lacuna no resgate da importância dessas barreiras, ainda mais em razão do momento atual do novo coronavírus.
The teenage pregnancy on obstetric fistula among women in fistula center at Malalai Hospital, Kabul Afghanistan: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Sahak Mahbooba , Saiqal Oniba , Salih Mohibullah
Published: June 2021

Introduction: Obstetric Fistula is defined as direct communication between the vagina and the bladder (vesicovaginal fistula) and/or between the vagina and the rectum (recto-vaginal fistula). Each year 50.000 to 100.000 new cases of obstetric fistula are globally reported.  According to World Health Organization, more than 200 million young women live with unrepair obstetric fistula mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and southeast Asia including Afghanistan. Women with obstetric fistula suffer from frequent urinary or fecal incontinence which causes shame, social segregation, and other health problems. Obstructed labor (due to early marriage and inadequately developed pelvic) constitutes the most common cause of obstetric fistula. Therefore, the current study strived to assess teenage pregnancy on obstetric fistula among women in the fistula center of Malalai Maternity Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of one year (2019-2020) with 30 cases of obstetric fistula among women attended at Fistula Center of Malalai Maternity Hospital.
Result: Among 30 women current aged with obstetric fistula 66.6 % were between20-37years, the mean age was 33.9±10.2 and the median was 30 years, the max and min range was between 20-56y. 66.6 % cases their marriage-age was between 16-20 y, while marriage age(mean) was 18.4±3.2, most women (60%) their ages in first delivery were between 15-19 y old, the height of the 40% women was less than 150 cm, and 46.7% women had 1-4 parity with mean of 5.2±3.1 and extreme (1-14), duration of labor in 90% were more than one day, majority of cases (60%) was Recto vaginal, 33% vesicovaginal and 7% with a compound type of fistula, 80% of cases were from remote and rural areas.
Conclusions The teenage pregnancy and early marriage between (16-20 y old) was the vast majority of obstetric fistula formation, rectovaginal fistula, living in a remote area, short stature less than 150cm, and duration of more than one day have been seen. teenage pregnancy and obstetric fistula are preventable conditions. These findings suggest that efforts to reduce obstetrical fistula should target teenagers
Working Women and the Transformation of Family Relationship Patterns in Bangladesh
Authors: Haque Israt Eshita , Haque Mehjabin , Muniruzzaman Md. , Hossain Md. Sabbir
Published: June 2021

The study focuses on working women and their changing forms of family relationship patterns in Bangladesh. The study was conducted from September 2020 to December 2020 to examine the socio-economic condition of working women, the transformation of family relationship patterns, and the obstacles of working women. The study was qualitative in which multiple case studies were employed. Results demonstrate that working women play a significant role as the important agents for the transformation of family patterns in Bangladesh. The results unravel the obvious outcomes of the patterns of family transformation from both functional and conflict points of view. The study observed that there are some noticeable changes within the family for working women in where some are functional including changing pattern of gender role, the transformation of family structure, modification of economic decision making, socialization of the children, and individual freedom of women. This study also elucidates some changing patterns of the family that can be considered from the conflict point of view such as, negative impact on children, fertility-related problem, conflicting intimate relationship, extramarital relationships, divorce, separation, broken family, single parents’ family, and so on. It also demonstrates a need to address some obstacles faced by working women and some potential strategies to create equilibrium within the family and workplace as well as enhancing the overall status of women in society.