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A GRAMATICALIZAÇÃO DO VERBO DAR: DE PREDICADOR A INTEGRANTE DE EXPRESSÕES CRISTALIZADAS
Authors: Coelho Luana Carvalho
Published: November 2021

A língua falada como objeto social é passível a mudanças. Inovações surgem constantemente e novos conceitos, significados vão se formando. A partir dessa perspectiva, tenciona-se com esse estudo refletir sobre a natureza polissêmica do verbo dar no português brasileiro à luz da Sociolinguística e do Funcionalismo norte-americano a fim de investigar as alterações sofridas na forma e na função por esse verbo. As amostras analisadas nesta pesquisa foram extraídas doCorpus do Português Popular de Vitória da Conquista (PPVC) e do Corpus do Português Culto de Vitória da Conquista (PCVC), organizados pelo Grupo de Pesquisa em Linguística Histórica e em Sociofuncionalismo. Foram selecionadas, aleatoriamente, vinte e quatro entrevistas, com doze informantes pertencentes a cada corpuse, nestas, foram retiradas as ocorrências do verbo dar para descrição. Para análise, selecionamos, como variáveis linguísticas, transitividade verbal, extensões de sentido e continuum de gramaticalização; e, como variáveis extralinguísticas, nível de escolaridade, sexo e faixa etária. Nossos dados foram rodados através do Programa GoldVarb. Neste estudo, constamos que o processo de gramaticalização é o responsável pela capacidade categorial do verbo e, além disso, notamos que os valores atribuídos ao dar ao longo do tempo possibilitaram criar uma cadeia de gramaticalização com esse verboe, ainda, percebemos a potencialidade polissêmica do dar.
 
Como citar
COELHO, Luana Carvalho. A gramaticalização do verbo dar: de predicador a integrante de expressões cristalizadas. orientadora: Valéria Viana Sousa; coorientador: Jorge Augusto Ales da Silva. 2016. 96f. Dissertação (mestrado em Linguística) – Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Programa de Pós-graduação em Linguística, Vitória da Conquista, 2016. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54221/rdtdppglinuesb.2016.v4i1.88 .  Acesso em: xxxxxxxx
RECONSTRUÇÃO DA LINGUAGEM NA AFASIA: ESTRATÉGIAS DE UM SUJEITO AFÁSICO PARA SE MANTER NA INTERAÇÃO
Authors: Souza Raiane Silva
Published: November 2021

A partir dos postulados da Neurolinguística Discursiva, objetivamos investigar o funcionamento de linguagem de um sujeito afásico, as estratégias utilizadas para se manter na interação, assim como demonstrar que em sua linguagem há expressão de subjetividade quando inserido em práticas discursivas. Partindo da proposição de que é através das relações sociais que o sujeito afásico reconstrói a sua linguagem, formulamos as seguintes perguntas que norteiam este trabalho: (i) quais são as estratégias linguísticas utilizadas pelo sujeito afásico para driblar sua dificuldade de enunciação? e (ii) qual o papel de uma intervenção discursivamente orientada no processo de reconstrução da linguagem? Os dados foram coletados a partir de um acompanhamento longitudinal realizado no Espaço de Convivência entre Afásicos e não Afásicos (ECOA) na Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB). A análise do corpus nos permitiu constatar que, apesar das dificuldades linguísticas decorrentes da afasia, o sujeito utiliza recursos linguísticos tais como os procedimentos de formulação textual como um caminho para reconstruir a linguagem através de associações, retomadas da fala do interlocutor e formulações/reformulações que evidenciam a ação reflexiva do sujeito afásico quando inserido em práticas sociais de uso da linguagem.
 
Como citar:
SOUZA, Raiane Silva. Reconstrução da linguagem na afasia: estratégias de um sujeito afásico para se manter na interação.  Orientadora: Nirvana Santos Ferraz Sampaio.  2016. 60f. Dissertação (mestrado em Linguística) – Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Programa de Pós-graduação em Linguística, Vitória da Conquista, 2016. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54221/rdtdppglinuesb.2016.v4i1.95 . Acesso em: xxxxxxxx
Integrating Natural Resources Education and Citizen Science Communication through the Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones)
Authors: Kulhavy Dr. David , Unger Dr. Daniel , Hung Dr. I-Kuai , Schalk Dr. Chris , Zhang Dr. Yanli , Viegut Reid
Published: November 2021

Science communication is increasing through the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or drones. Within the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU), UASs such as the DJI Phantom 4 Pro and Mavic Mini2 drones were used by students and faculty to study mistletoe, crapemyrtle and fire ants and then drone images were uploaded to iNaturalist, the largest repository for flora and fauna specimens to share with the scientific community and general public. The benefits of using a UAS is that nadir (directly above) images of the specimens increase the locational accuracy of each specimen compared to distance images acquired from a smartphone. By incorporating drones into course works at SFASU, faculty are increasing the technological abilities of students to communicate natural resource information to a greater audience as a citizen scientist. With ever increasing capabilities and lower cost, UAS are becoming a viable alternative to smartphones for communication of science, especially for iNaturalist. The ability to communicate science information and display images adds a dimension for the citizen scientist to use a UAS in teaching and information exchange while creating a well-rounded, better informed, and more employable student upon graduation.
Model dan Simulasi Rangkaian RLC Menggunakan Aplikasi Matlab Metode Simulink
Authors: Parinduri Ikhsan
Published: November 2021

The simulation approach begins with the development of a real system model. The model should be able to show how the various components in the system interact so that it really describes the behavior of the system. The RLC circuit is either a circuit connected with parallel or in series, but the circuit must consist of a capacitor; inductor; and resistors. RLC naming itself also has its own reasons, namely due to the name of the electrical symbol is usually on the capacitance; inductance and resistance respectively. This circuit will resonate in the same way that is-as the LC circuit.

Keywords: model and simulation, RLC series
Peningkatan Kemampuan Dimensi Pengetahuan Konseptual Peserta didik melalui Penerapan Model Discovery Learning Terintegrasi media Pembelajaran KineMaster
Authors: Asholahudin Muhammad , Syichabudin Ismatullah , Solihin Dadang Daniswara
Published: November 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan peserta didik dalam dimensi pengetahuan konseptual, meningkatkan kompetensi kepala sekolah dan meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam proses pembelajaran. penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan pelaksanaan dua siklus yang di dalamnya, dengan uraian tahapan penelitian yang terdiri atas, (1) Persiapan; (2) Pelakasanaan; (3) Monev; (4) Refleksi; (5) Tindak lanjutdengan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data diantaranya adalah wawancara, dokumentasi, angket dan observasi. Hasil penelitian adalah menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model discovery learning terintegrasi dengan media pembelajaran Kine Master dapat meningkatkan kemampuan peserta didik, meningkatkan kompetensi kepala sekolah dan meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam proses pembelajaran dengan menunjukkan sangat baik.
PARAMEDİK ÖĞRENCİLERİN ZOR ALGILADIKLARI GİRİŞİMLERDE SİMÜLASYON EĞİTİMİNİN ETKİSİ
Authors: ŞAPULU ALAKAN Yeliz
Published: November 2021

Amaç: Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu İlk ve Acil Yardım programında okuyan öğrencilerin mesleki anlamda en zor algıladıkları girişimlerden iğne krikotroidotomi ve plevral iğne dekompresyon uygulamalarında simülasyon eğitiminin beceri, özgüven düzeyi ile yeterlilik algısına etkisini incelemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Yarı deneme modelinde tasarlanan araştırmanın evrenini bir üniversitenin Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu, İlk ve Acil Yardım Programında öğrenim gören 61 öğrenci oluşturdu. Verilerin toplanmasında, öğrencilerin tanımlayıcı özelliklerini, uygulama öncesi ve sonrası yeterlilik algılarını içeren anket formu ile becerilerin değerlendirildiği simülasyon maketleri ve beceri değerlendirme formları kullanıldı. Simülasyon uygulamaları eğitim öncesi ve eğitim sonrası olacak şekilde iki kez değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Çalışmamıza katılan öğrencilerin %62,3’ü kadın, %37,7’sini erkek öğrencilerden oluşmaktadır. Öğrencilerin daha önce alanda uygulama yapma ya da görme durumları incelendiğinde, her iki uygulamanın 112 stajları sırasında görülmediği, acil servis stajlarında ise iğne krikotroidotomi uygulamasının %3,3 oranında, plevral iğne dekompresyon uygulamasının ise %4,9 oranında görüldüğü belirlenmiştir. Öğrencilerin sadece %1,6’sı alanda plevral iğne dekompresyon uygulama fırsatı bulmuştur. Öğrencilerin simülasyon destekli uygulama eğitimi sonrası iğne krikotroidotomi ve plevral iğne dekompresyon uygulama basamaklarının tümünü doğru yapma oranlarının istatistiki açıdan ileri derecede anlamlı olduğu belirlenmiştir (p<0.001). Sonuç: Paramedik öğrencilerinin zor algıladıkları ve çoğunlukla klinik ortamda görme ya da uygulama imkanı bulamadıkları “iğne krikotroidotomi” ve “plevral iğne dekompresyon” uygulamalarında simülasyon destekli eğitimlerin, paramediklerin uygulama başarı oranlarını, yeterlilik algısını ve öz güvenlerini arttırmada etkili bir yöntem olduğu görülmüştür.
Preservation of Lexical meanings in Stable Polylexical Units Components
Authors:   Free International University of Moldova, Savin-Zgardan Angela
Published: November 2021

The effect of semantic links leads to the modification / non-modification of the lexical meanings of the components following the semantic influence. It has been proved that when a component retains its meaning, it (this meaning) can serve as a motivation for the signifier - the perception of the meaning of the stable polylexical unit (SPU). In these denominative SPUs the image is missing, and the motivated components can be both the modal verb and the noun. Moreover, these elements also include in their semic structure the semes of certain lexical and grammatical values. This gives denominative SPUs the ability to designate those realities in the surrounding world, which cannot be named monolexical correlations of SPUs. Preservation of lexical meanings in the components of stable polylexical units depends on several factors of a semasiological, etymological, and grammatical nature and which is manifested by keeping the meanings of one or more components of the SPU. When we speak of retaining the meanings of all SPU elements, we refer to the denominative polylexical units, which are manifested in Romanian by some set expressions, and when we mention the preservation of the meaning of only one or several components of stable polylexical units, we refer to phraseological expressions, which are connotative. In this case we can speak of the motivation of either total or partial stable denominative or connotative polylexical units.
The functions of idioms in a sentence
Authors:   Free International University of Moldova, Podoliuc Tatiana
Published: November 2021

This article is devoted to the functions of idioms in a sentence. In the work the word ídiom is used to define phraseological units. Idioms or phraseological units are properly studied from the point of view of their semantic and structural peculiarities, but their functions in a sentence are not given due attention to. Different transformations can take place in idioms. Very often they are the result of the application of specific transformations in the interests of a witty economy of expression. In other words, the application of the transformation is linked with the achievement of a specific stylistic effect. An idiom can become an institutionalised expression when it is approved by the usage of the language. The usage of an idiom or of a word-group in the sentence creates big problem from linguistic point of view and still there is no unanimity of ideas regarding this point.The origin of an idiom can help the translator to know why and where this or that idiom appeared. It may help to find a right idiomatic set-expression in the target language. The knowledge of the functions of idioms in a sentence can help learners to analyze and translate sentences better. An idiom in the text is investigated as a single lexical unit notwithstanding its structure. The author considers that an idiom can be a subject, a predicative, an object, attribute and adverbial modifier in a sentence.
The semantic analysis of the conceptual fields “wealth” in the English language
Authors:   Free International University of Moldova, Colenciuc Ina
Published: November 2021

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of functioning of the conceptual fields “wealth” with monolexical and polilexical units in the English language. The author begins her theoretical research by presenting the approaches to defining the term”concept” by different scholars. It is regarded as either a linguistic-cognitive or a cultural-linguistic phenomenon. Then we analyse the theory of “the concept” suggested by Yuri Stepanov, confronting it with the opinions of others and expressing our personal point of view. The concept, unlike the word, has a more complicated structure. Its content is divided into linguistic meaning and cultural sense. The study of the vocabulary from the point of view of systematization and structuring into subsystems of different areas has recently become of paramount importance. The conceptual field is defined as a complex structure, which provides interconnected components verbalizing various aspects of the field. The field is not viewed just as a collection of concepts whose features are ordered in a certain hierarchy but as a system of overlapping cognitive structure. For this contribution, we consulted the works of different linguists who carried out research on the theme such as Western scholars: J. Trier, G. Ipsen, V. Porzig, J.Lyons, V. Evans, E. Coserio, Russian scholars: D. Lihacev, and Yu. Stepanov as well as Moldovan researchers S. Berejan, A. Ciobanu and V.Bahnaru. Monolexical units have been selected for the semic analysis of the constuents of the fields. Numerous examples of polilexical units are offered and their classification is presented.
Representative Terminology in the Field of Human Intelligence (in English and Romanian languages)
Authors:   Moldova State University, Nichita Cristina
Published: November 2021

The study mainly focuses on compiling a reliable terminological corpus that is included in the domain of human intelligence. We approach two main types of manifesting human intelligence: cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence; with the instrumentalities of a terminological corpus, which we analyze in order to obtain conceptual clarity and with the intention of validating the terms extracted from various specialized sources. Human intelligence is a domain from which technology inspires on a regular basis and a reason for novel studies due to its social and scientific complexity and impact. Cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence remain the most discussed and measured types of intelligence – with IQ and EQ tests, serving also as sources of cognitive terminology shaped by formal and semantic methods of creation, which require an in-depth analysis. These fields allow for enough space for further research and analysis, because it is a source of multiple scientific interests. The terminological corpus compiled helps in tracing cases where terms “migrate” from one type of intelligence into the other. Therefore, our study also addresses its interdisciplinary side, that serves as a strong motivation for further research, which includes compiling an inventory of terms that will help in completing existent terminological recor.
Michel Ocelot's films: a Journey through Time and Space
Authors:   Institute of Cultural Heritage, Republic of Moldova, Tipa Violeta
Published: November 2021

In the last decades, the animation movie protrudes more and more in the modern culture by a deep philosophical and aesthetic approach with a wide spectrum of inquiries. The multitude of techniques and modalities to realize allows it to dive in the area of the most different cultures. Amongst the directors-animators who uphold the multiculturalism in their creation enlists the Frenchman, Michel Ocelot, a significant figure in the art of European animation. His movies power themselves from the art and the culture of different European civilizations, and, first of all, from Greek myths. Even since his first short film – Les Trois Inventeurs (1980) – he imposes as original creator. The world recognition is achieved by the feature films about Kirikou: Kirikou et la sorcière (1998) and Kirikou et les bêtes souvages (2005), which anchor in the African mythological universe. A world full of symbols and metaphors profiled also in the movie Azur et Asmar (2006), where two different cultures – European and African, unite. Mr. Ocelot creates his movies as initial formulas by which the viewer understands better the complex universe of the man and human relations, showing that the conflicts may be overcome through communication and comprehension, kindness and tolerance. Princes et Princesses (2000), Les contes de la nuit (2011) și Ivan Tsarevitch et la Princesse changeante (2016) inscribe in the context of the multiculturalism, as they are true trips back in time and space, highlighting the fairy tales of the people from the three continents Africa, Asia and Europe. The French director conceives the world of these fairy tales by a long forgotten technique – the cut-out animation, making us thinking about the theatre of shadows. Analysing the movies of Michel Ocelot, we may qualify them as modern recitals, personal interpretations of the traditional fairy tales and myths, where the art and the culture of different spaces and times rank at the top.
Discursive Identities in Media Culture
Authors:   Free International University of Moldova, Bohantov Alexandru
Published: November 2021

The polysemantic nature of the identity concept predetermines the fact that the entity in question cannot be limited to a specific scientific field. Thus, it has to be considered from various research perspectives as philosophy, psychology, sociology, anthropology, communication, social psychology, etc. A multitude of factors influence the current context related to shaping cultural identity and, first of all, the complexity of the post-modernistic world, in which there has been an obvious fragmentation of the public environment. Thus, the research of Discourse identities (a concept coined by the French linguist Patrick Charaudeau and widely used in the international scientific framework) and of the identity representations from the media culture must indispensably be associated with the phenomenology of intercultural communication. Media culture is a technological, industrial, sociological, cultural and trade phenomenon, therefore its productions must be permanently related to the sociocultural context in which they were or are created. And since the present analytical approach is focused on the identity aspect of the audiovisual arts or, in a broader context, of media culture, it is natural that the “talking subjects”, as creators of symbolic goods, be in the forefront of this scientific discourse alongside with their past and present day productions.
Semantic Properties of the Rhythmic and Modal-Intonational Elements of Folkloric Origin in the Piano Creations of the Composers from the Republic of Moldova
Authors:   Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts, Republic of Moldova, Hatipova Inna
Published: November 2021

The national character of piano pieces written by composers of the Republic of Moldova, its means and forms of expression are a recurring topic in the analysis of autochthonous piano repertoire. From this standpoint, the present study reviews some piano pieces by Moldovan composers that have become a part of concert and pedagogical repertoire. Bearing in mind the varied character of approaches to folklore in the autochthonous piano works, the author identifies the main tendencies in the development of musical language of Moldovan composers and characterizes their attitude towards the folk base of musical material. Factual basis for the review of particularities of thematic material is included in the article in the form of music score excerpts, selected according to the methodologies generally accepted in musicology and ethnomusicology. In the analysis of character and tempo, a distinction is made between cantilena and virtuoso pieces: it is shown that while cantilena pieces have a close connection to the genre of doina, the virtuoso ones are inspired by Moldovan folk dances. The author also underlines that the style originality of the works reviewed in the article stems mainly from the folk elements that have impregnated naturally in their language, becoming an inherent component of musical canvas.
Motivation of Foreign Students in the Romanian Language Preparatory Year: Strategies and Techniques
Authors:   ", Chirila Arina ,   Alexandru Ioan Cuza",   Univeristy, Romania
Published: November 2021

Motivation is a key element in the life of any person: it defines his forms of activity, his success and failures, the directions of his personal and professional development etc. As for the system of education in particular, motivation is one of the most important factors determining the success of teaching process: it is a well-known fact that a motivated student will demonstrate better and longer-lasting results as compared to others. The present article is aimed at the analysis of some possible motivation strategies when teaching Romanian as a foreign language in the framework of the preparatory year practical course. We believe that in this context the issue of student motivation is especially important. On the one hand, some students develop a strong intrinsic motivation, realising the importance of studying the Romanian language for their academic and professional activity. On the other hand, however, in the case of other students, for various reasons, the teacher has to make additional effort in order to motivate them. In this paper we will present some possible strategies and techniques that can be used by the teacher of Romanian as a foreign language at the preparatory year practical course, dividing them into the following groups: motivational strategies from the perspective of teaching activities suggested by the teacher, motivational strategies from the perspective of assessment activities suggested by the teacher and realisation of the motivational profile of the student.
Epigrafski miljokazi i njihov značaj za proučavanje rimskih komunikacija na jugu provincije Dalmacije / Epigraph Milestones and Their Significance for the Research on the Roman Roads in the South of the Province of Dalmatia
Authors: M. Samardžić Gligor
Published: November 2021

The paper presents data on epigraph milestones and their significance for the  research on the Roman roads in the south of the province of Dalmatia (east Herzegovina and west Montenegro). Milestones (miliarium) are the most reliable proof  of the existence of the Roman roads, especially if they are in situ. They are historically highly valuable due to the fact that they are an exceptional testimony on the  existence of the Roman roads in the eastern areas of Herzegovina and western areas  of Montenegro. The road network in the south of the province of Dalmatia presented integral part of military, political and economic plans of the Romans. These  roads connected the coastline with the available continental passes through the  massive Dinarides. A significant numbers of epigraph and non-epigraph milestones  that were found testify on the existence of the Roman road which intersected east  Herzegovina and west Montenegro going from west towards east and from south to  north (Narona-Dyrrachium, Narona-Sarajevo, Epidaurum-Anderba). The found milestones and epigraph inscriptions contributed to determining assumed road routes in the south of Dalmatia and the approximate date of their construction. That is why it is thought that Narona-Dyrrachium, Narona-Sarajevo, Epidaurum-Anderba roads were started by the Dalmatian appointed consul suffectus Publius Cornelius Dolabella (from 14 to 20) and that they were finished during  the rule of Claudius (41–54). Additional repairs of these roads were done in the 3  and 4  centuries and the milestones found in the area of Konjic (seven of them), Nevesinje (two), Trebinje (three) and Nikšić (two) testify about that. They help us determine the approximate date of the road construction.
Osvrt na arhitektonski kompleks na Mogorjelu kao problem historiografije XIX, XX i XXI stoljeća / A review of the Mogorjelo architectural complex as the historiographical problem of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries
Authors: Veletovac Edin
Published: November 2021

Ever since it has been mentioned for the first time in the 19  century, the site of Mogorjelo has sparked the interest of the scholarship. Much of what we know today about this architectural complex is owed to Carl Patch who conducted a systematic archaeological research at this site from 1899 to 1903. Patch believed that  the discovered remains of the complex, in fact, represent a former Roman camp  or a castrum, one link in the system of Roman forts between the rivers Krka and  Neretva. He dated this camp to the period of the 1 st th  century which was restored in the second half of the 3 rd  century after being destroyed at the beginning of the 2  century. Scholars such as Bojanovski, Anthes, Swoboda, Duval and Špehar agreed with Patch that Mogorjelo was a military camp, but they rejected the 1  century as its date. The second group of scholars rejected this view and believe that this site was the center of a large agricultural estate with supporting facilities. When it comes to construction phases and dating, the majority of scholars agree that the remains, visible today in Mogorjelo, belong to the Late Antiquity period, more specifically the 4  century. However, their opinions differ in case of construction. Thus, some scholars, such as Basler and Vetters, believe that the first construction phase can be dated to the 1 th  century, whereas others believe that this phase took place somewhat later. st Although it has been more than one century since the discovery of Mogorjelo, we can assume that two basic requirements are necessary for obtaining a definite answer regarding its character and construction phases. The first requirement is the analysis and publication of over 150 crates of materials that Carl Patsch has dug out during the systematic research between 1899 and 1903. This material was sent to the National Museum in Sarajevo where it has been sitting in its depot ever since. An important drawback in the study of Mogorjelo is the lack of access to the logs compiled by Carl Patch, as well as his drawings, photographs and plans prepared from 1899 to 1903 that are being kept today in Südost-Institut in Munich. The unavailability of his excavation insights, remarks and notes represent a gap for all researchers who have dealt with Mogorjelo. Thus the second requirement is the publication of Patch’s materials which would enable all interested researchers to access his work and study this site.
Pulmonary Actinomycosis Complicated by Fistula of the Chest Wall
Authors: Łyżwa Ewa , Siemion-Szcześniak Izabela , Sobiecka Małgorzata , Kacprzak Aneta , Winiarska Agnieszka , Szołkowska Małgorzata , Karuś Krzysztof , Tomkowski Witold
Published: November 2021

Actinomycosis is a rare disease caused by Actinomyces spp. The clinical and radiological picture of the disease is uncharacter-istic, which delays the diagnosis and can lead to complications. We present a case of pulmonary actinomycosis complicated by a chest wall fistula in a 43-year-old man with advanced tooth decay. The patient was admitted to our Department due to a chest wall fistula with bloody discharge. A few months earlier, he was treated with antibiotics for pneumonia. Since then, weakness, exertional dyspnoea, and weight loss had been observed. On admission, increased inflammatory markers were found in laboratory tests. Chest computed tomography (CT) revealed right-sided encapsulated pleural fluid collection containing gas bubbles, pleural thickening, anterior thoracic wall soft tissues thickening and subcutaneous fat stranding. CT suggested an empyema or a breast either pleural malignancy. The picture suggested a breast or pleural tumour to differentiate with an empyema. Videothoracoscopy was performed, the histological examination of the collected samples revealed granulation tissue and bacterial colony of a morphology corresponding to Actinomyces spp. Pulmonary actinomycosis was diagnosed. Antibiotic therapy according to the Guideliness was initiated and dental treatment was recommended. Healing of the fistula and significant regression of lesions in the right lung were achieved. Although it is a rare disease, actinomycosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any chronic infiltrative lung lesions.
Persistence of Post-COVID Lung Parenchymal Abnormalities during the Three-Month Follow-Up
Authors: Zubairi Ali , Shaikh Anjiya , Zubair Syed , Ali Akbar , Awan Safia , Irfan Muhammad
Published: November 2021

Introduction: COVID-19-associated pulmonary sequalae have been increasingly reported after recovery from acute infection. Therefore, we aim to explore the charactersitics of persistent lung parenchymal abnormalities in patients with COVID-19. Material and methods: An observational study was conducted in patients with post-COVID lung parenchymal abnormalities from April till September 2020. Patients ≥ 18 years of age with COVID-19 who were diagnosed as post-COVID lung parenchymal abnormality based on respiratory symptoms and HRCT chest imaging after the recovery of acute infection. Data was recorded on a structured pro forma, and descriptive analysis was performed using Stata version 12.1. Results: A total of 30 patients with post-COVID lung parenchymal abnormalities were identified. The mean age of patients was 59.1 (SD 12.6), and 27 (90.0%) were males. Four HRCT patterns of lung parenchymal abnormalities were seen; organizing pneumonia in 10 (33.3%), nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis in 17 (56.7%), usual interstitial pneumonitis in 12 (40.0%) and probable usual interstitial pneumonitis in 14 (46.7%). Diffuse involvement was found in 15 (50.0%) patients, while peripheral predominance in 15 (50.0%), and other significant findings were seen in 8 (26.7%) patients. All individuals were treated with corticosteroids. The case fatality rate was 16.7%. Amongst the survivors, 32.0% recovered completely, 36.0% improved, while 32.0% of the patients had static or progressive disease. Conclusion: This is the first study from Southeast Asia that identified post-COVID lung parenchymal abnormalities in patients who had no pre-existing lung disease highlighting the importance of timely recognition and treatment of this entity that might lead to fatal outcome.
Influence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Right Heart Structure and Function
Authors: Harańczyk Michał , Konieczyńska Małgorzata , Płazak Wojciech
Published: November 2021

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a highly prevalent sleep disorder associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to investigate heart structure and function and their correlation with the degree of OSAS and sleep indexes in patients diagnosed with OSAS. Materials and methods: A cohort of 77patients (48 males, aged 58.1 ± 11.0 years, body mass index [BMI] = 32.4 ± 6.2) admitted to the hospital due to suspected OSAS was examined using echocardiography and polysomnography. Results: Patients with moderate-to-severe OSAS compared to patients without diagnosed OSAS or with mild OSAS had greater right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) dimensions (32.6 ± 3.6 vs. 30.9 ± 2.4 mm; p < 0.05), larger right atrial area (RAA; 21.1 ± 4.8 vs. 17.2 ± 3.2 mm; p = 0.002), greater right ventricular mid-cavity diameter (RVD; 35.5 ± 7.0 vs. 32.2 ± 4.7 mm; p = 0.02), and diminished tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE, 21.9 ± 4.5 vs. 25.8 ± 4.4 mm; p = 0.04), while there were no significant differences in tissue doppler imaging (TDI) parameters (S’ and E’) and in valvular regurgitation gradient for both groups. Moreover, significantly greater RVOT dimensions (31.6 ± 2.6 vs. 30.9 ± 3.0 mm, p = 0.04), RVD (39.3 ± 7.0 vs. 32.7 ± 5.2 mm, p = 0.003), and RAA (21.4 ± 4.4 vs. 18.1 ± 4.2 mm, p = 0.02) as well as reduction in TAPSE (20.9 ± 5.3 vs. 25.0 ± 4.3 mm, p = 0.01) were observed in patients having ≥ 10 episodes of obstructive apnea (OA) per hour. Conclusions: In moderate-to-severe OSAS patients, right ventricular (RV) enlargement was observed together with RV dysfunction as measured by TAPSE. Examination using TDI is not superior to standard echocardiography for the detection of heart pathology in OSAS patients. Right heart pathology is present predominantly in patients with obstructive apnea.
Improved Modified Symbiosis Organisms Search (IMSOS): A New and Adaptive Approach for Determining Model Parameters from Geoelectrical Data
Authors: Sungkono Sungkono , Grandis Hendra
Published: November 2021

Symbiotic Organisms Search (SOS) is a global optimization algorithm inspired by the natural synergy between the organisms in an ecosystem. The interactive behavior among organisms in nature simulated in SOS consists of mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism strategies to find the global optimum solution in the search space. The SOS algorithm does not require a tuning parameter, which is usually used to balance explorative and exploitative search by providing posterior sampling of the model parameters. This paper proposes an improvement of the Modified SOS (MSOS) algorithm, called IMSOS, to enhance exploitation along with exploration strategies via a modified parasitism vector. This improves the search efficiency in finding the global minimum of two multimodal testing functions. Furthermore, the algorithm is proposed for solving inversion problems in geophysics. The performance of IMSOS was tested on the inversion of synthetic and field data sets from self-potential (SP) and vertical electrical sounding (VES) measurements. The IMSOS results were comparable to those of other global optimization algorithms, including the Particle Swarm Optimization, the Differential Evolution and the Black Holes Algorithms. IMSOS accurately determined the model parameters and their uncertainties. It can be adapted and can potentially be used to solve the inversion of other geophysical data as well.
Thermal Performance Analysis of a Newly Designed Circular Firewood Boiling Salt Stove
Authors: Srichat Apichart , Kaewka Weerapol , Vengsungnle Ponthep , Wiriyasart Songkran , Naphon Paisarn
Published: November 2021

Different biomass stoves are introduced and distributed among people living in rural and urban areas, especially in developing countries. For salt crystal production in Thailand’s rural north-eastern area, open fire stoves are used in domestic and small productive activities. Their thermal efficiency is very low for converting heat into utilization energy. A new stove with a circular configuration was designed and constructed to consider its thermal efficiency and economics, which were compared with those from a traditional and an improved traditional stove. The obtained thermal efficiency of the newly designed stove was 14.77% higher than that of the improved stove and 81.45% higher than that of the traditional stove. For the same initial saline volume, the final amounts of salt crystals and salt flowers obtained from the newly designed stove was higher compared with those obtained from the improved stove and the traditional stove, respectively, resulting in a 69.25% shorter payback period.
Das Ziel im Auge behalten
Authors: Armbruster Eva-Maria , Bachert Robert
Published: November 2021

Die beschlossene Personenzentrierung in der Eingliederungshilfe bietet Chancen und stellt Herausforderungen für alle Beteiligten, wie am Beispiel des Bundeslandes Baden-Württemberg gezeigt werden kann.
Identität braucht Geschichten
Authors: Thier Karin
Published: November 2021

Die Arbeit an der eigenen Identität ist für soziale Organisationen ein wichtiger Baustein, um Vertrauen bei Kunden und Bindung bei Mitarbeitenden herzustellen. Der Einsatz von Storytelling kann dazu einen Beitrag leisten. Prof. Dr. Karin Thier von der IU Internationale Hochschule und Mitgründerin eines Beratungsunternehmens, zeigt in vier Schritten, wie Organisationen interessante Geschichten über sich selbst finden und wie sie diese einsetzen können.
Führung entscheidet
Authors: Herdmann Frank
Published: November 2021

Pandemien und Umweltkatastrophen haben gezeigt: Die Verantwortlichen für die betriebliche Steuerung einer Organisation und eines Unternehmens müssen sich künftig stärker auf Krisen vorbereiten. Ein ISO-Normenwerk kann dabei helfen, wie der Normenexperte, Rechtsanwalt und Unternehmensberater Dr. Frank Herdmann erläutert. Er zeigt die Bedeutung der Belastbarkeit eines Unternehmens und zählt auf, wie diese gestärkt werden kann. Dabei kommt einem ganzheitlichen, integrierten und nachhaltigen Steuerungssystem eine besondere Bedeutung zu.
Schadensersatz bei Missbrauch einer marktbeherrschenden Stellung
Authors: Nath Lena-Marie
Published: November 2021

The prohibition of abuse of a dominant position is gaining importance in private enforcement due to the highly concentrated digital markets and the increasing number of actions for damages (e.g. Idealo against Google). According to the Damages Directive 2014/104/EU and the 9th Amendment to the German Competition Act (GWB), injured parties should receive comprehensive rights to have their damages compensated and thus also effectively enforce the prohibition of abuse of a dominant position. However, these innovations primarily focus on cartels, even though the ECJ's guideline decision "Courage" was issued in a case similar to a abuse of a dominant position. This creates deficits for victims of an abuse of market power, since some regulations are not geared to the abuse of a dominant position, while others expressly apply only to cartels.
Bewegte Kita
Authors: Müller Christina
Published: November 2021

Physical activity and games can offer a variety of learning oppotunities in daycare. In younger years especially, children learn through movement, and active team games do not only prepare for future sports, but also supports the notion of teamplay. The present work is as well a theoretical overview as it is a practical manual for daycare centers to focus on learning with and through movement. In a playful, age-appropriate manner, children acquire core skills preparing them for school.
Rheumatic Diseases and Biosimilars: Evidence about Switch from Originators to Biosimilars in the Real Life
Authors: Chiara Ditto Maria , Parisi Simone , Talotta Rossella , Priora Marta , Borrelli Richard , Fusaro Enrico
Published: November 2021

Biosimilars are broadly available for the treatment of several diseases including inflammatory arthritis. Thanks to biosimilars it has been possible to treat a greater number of rheumatic patients who previously were undertreated due to the high cost of originators, in several countries. There are a lot of data from double blind, randomized, controlled clinical trials, especially on TNF inhibitors (TNFi), concerning the maintenance of clinical efficacy after switching from originators to biosimilars; therefore, such a transition is increasingly encouraged both in the US and Europe mainly for economic reasons. However, despite the considerable saving, such shifts to biosimilar drugs are still being debated, principally over their ethical implications. Since the drugs are similar but not identical, the main issues are related to the possibility to compare the adverse events and/or the lack of efficacy and, to date, the variability in effectiveness for a single patient remains an unpredictable datum before effecting the switch. Despite encouraging data about the maintenance of efficacy and safety after the switch, there are many reports of discontinuation due both lack of efficacy or and adverse events. In this chapter we aim at showing the disease activity trend and the safety after the transition to TNF-i biosimilars in patients with rheumatic diseases in real life.
Agent-Based Modeling and Analysis of Cancer Evolution
Authors: Niida Atsushi , M. Iwasaki Watal
Published: November 2021

Before the development of the next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, carcinogenesis was regarded as a linear evolutionary process, driven by repeated acquisition of multiple driver mutations and Darwinian selection. However, recent cancer genome analyses employing NGS revealed the heterogeneity of mutations in the tumor, which is known as intratumor heterogeneity (ITH) and generated by branching evolution of cancer cells. In this chapter, we introduce a simulation modeling approach useful for understanding cancer evolution and ITH. We first describe agent-based modeling for simulating branching evolution of cancer cells. We next demonstrate how to fit an agent-based model to observational data from cancer genome analyses, employing approximate Bayesian computation (ABC). Finally, we explain how to characterize the dynamics of the simulation model through sensitivity analysis. We not only explain the methodologies, but also introduce exemplifying applications. For example, simulation modeling of cancer evolution demonstrated that ITH in colorectal cancer is generated by neutral evolution, which is caused by a high mutation rate and stem cell hierarchy. For cancer genome analyses, new experimental technologies are actively being developed; these will unveil various aspects of cancer evolution when combined with the simulation modeling approach.
Functional Materials Synthesis and Physical Properties
Authors: Senzaki Tatsuya , Matsukawa Michiaki , Yonai Takanori , Taniguchi Haruka , Matsushita Akiyuki , Sasaki Takahiko , Hagiwara Mokoto
Published: November 2021

A citrate pyrolysis technique is a unique route to prepare reactive precursor mixtures through an ignition process of concentrated aqueous solution. This procedure enables to synthesize highly homogeneous and fine powders for functional materials. The double-chain based superconductor Pr2Ba4Cu7O15−δ and double perovskite photocatalytic semiconductor Ba2Tb(Bi,Sb)O6 were synthesized by using the citrate pyrolysis technique. For the present sample with a reduction treatment for 72 h, a sharp superconducting transition appeared at an onset temperature Tc,on=26 K accompanied by a zero-resistance state at Tc,zero=22 K. The superconducting volume fraction estimated from the magnetization measurement showed an excellent value of ∼58%. Both reduction treatment in a vacuum and subsequent quenching procedure are needed to realize higher superconductivity due to further oxygen defects. The polycrystalline samples for Ba2Tb(Bi1−x,Sbx)O6 (x=0 and 0.5) were formed in the monoclinic and cubic crystal structures. We conducted the gaseous 2-propanol (IPA) and methylene blue (MB) degradation experiments under a visible light irradiation, to evaluate photocatalytic activities of the powder samples. For the Sb50% substituted sample, the highest performance of MB degradation was observed. The effect of Sb-substitution on the photocatalytic degradation of MB is in direct contrast to that on the IPA decomposition under visible light irradiation. The enhanced photocatalytic properties in the citrate samples are attributed to their morphology, where fine particles are homogeneously distributed with a submicron order.
Accidental Aspiration of Orthodontic Components or Appliances
Authors: Sonwane Siddharth
Published: November 2021

Background: Contemporary orthodontic practice consists of innovative appliances for ease, safe, and quick results. However, the associated potential disadvantages are rarely published. Objective is to publish the literature on the accidental swallow of foreign objects such as orthodontic appliances or parts of fixed orthodontic appliances in patients. Method: An electronic search was performed on PubMed, Medline, Scopus, The Cochrane Library, and EMBASE until March 15th 2019. Methodological quality and synthesis of case series and case report tool (MQCC) was applied to determine the quality of these case reports and series. The outcome variable was to assess its effect on airway and gastrointestinal tract; methods of removal of these foreign bodies. Meta-analysis was not performed as the study included case reports and case series in which no control groups were present Results: Out of 113 case reports and series, twenty-nine articles were included in this systematic review. Only 31% of articles have satisfied the MQCC scale and maintained as high-quality case reports, 43% of articles were medium to high quality and 26% designated as low quality. Conclusions: An orthodontic appliance accidentally detaches from its position, and patient can engulf due to patient’s negligence, lack of its maintenance education and awareness. Orthodontist should educate, instruct and provide a written format of management, precautions. Accidental ingested foreign body can be managed in two methods, first is noninvasive, check forth airway obstruction, encourage for fiber-rich diet and laxatives. Second method is the use of endoscopically and laparoscopy with use magill’s forceps.
Low-Dose Ketamine for Acute Postoperative Pain Treatment
Authors: Gelmanas Arunas , Vitartaite Migle , Tamosiunas Ramunas , Macas Andrius
Published: November 2021

Treatment of acute postoperative pain is an essential part of perioperative care and if left untreated could complicate the healing period. Ketamine blocks nociceptive pain and pain arising from inflammation. Therefore, it is potentially beneficial in the postoperative period. After systematic review using “MEDLINE/PubMed (NLM)” database, we analyzed 18 studies published during 2011–2020 and found that 0.5 mg/kg/h ketamine bolus and 0.1–0.25 mg/kg/h ketamine infusion to be the most effective dose to alleviate postoperative acute pain. Ketamine, when compared with a placebo, did not have any impact on patients’ satisfaction with postoperative pain management and overall well-being. Only three studies revealed more frequent adverse reactions to ketamine after surgery suggesting that ketamine did not have any impact on patients’ postoperational rehabilitation. So, it is the option to recommend low-dose ketamine to be part of multimodal analgesia in acute severe postoperative pain treatment. It can be used in both opioid-dependent and opioid-tolerant patients. Ketamine bolus should be ≤0.35 mg/kg and infusion ≤1 mg/kg/h. One should avoid the use of ketamine in pregnant women, people with cardiovascular diseases, acute psychosis, impaired liver function, increased intracranial, and intraocular pressure. Intranasal ketamine may be considered for children during procedures outside of the operation room.
Methodological Aspects of Using Comparators for Metrological Traceability of Instrument Transformers
Authors: Isaiev Valentyn , Anokhin Iurii
Published: November 2021

Instrument transformers are widely used in accounting the electricity as well as in protecting the energy generation systems. The accuracy of both voltage and current transformers is a critical parameter in terms of ensuring the reliability of functioning whether high-voltage or low-voltage networks. Two approaches are predominant in characterizing the voltage transformers with high primary rated voltage, these are applying either reference capacitor or reference transformer. Both methods require a device that enables the comparison of either two currents or two voltages. The errors of current transformers are determined by using the means of comparing two secondary currents, one of which is an output of reference transformer and the other is an output of a device under test. The calibration of such comparators may be a very sophisticated procedure. As metrological traceability depends on the measuring instruments and working standards used in calibration, the application of the proposed specific combinations of measuring instruments allows identifying the metrological traceability routes when calibrating the comparators.