bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
International and National Legal Protection of the Civilian Population During an Armed Conflict: The Example of Ukraine
Authors: Streltsova Yevdokiia J. , Streltsov Yevgen L.
Published: April 2024

The protection of civilians is a basic ethical, strategic, and legal requirement for the international community and every democratic state, one of the key aspects of any military (combat) action. Such protection should not only be proclaimed, but also serve as a priority. If armed forces during armed conflicts rely on the foundation laid by international humanitarian law and adhere to civilised rules of military (combat) operations, then the damage caused to the civilian population can be minimised. This problem is also important in terms of the international and national legal protection of the civilian population during the international military conflict in Ukraine.
Mineral and Vitamin Profiles of Chuck and Sirloin Cuts of Cattle in Ethiopia
Authors: Erena Tariku , Belay Abera , Singh Anurag , Deme Tesfaye , Hailu Demelash , Geleta Mulatu
Published: April 2024

Background: Meat plays a crucial role in the human diet as it is a rich source of micronutrients and helps combat malnutrition. The objective of this research was to examine the mineral and vitamin compositions of three different cattle. Methods: Two methods, Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (AES) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES), were employed to evaluate the mineral concentrations present in the meat samples. Result: The ranges of concentrations of the minerals were Cu (0.001±0.00-0.002±0.00), Fe (0.107±0.00-0.127±0.01), Na (0.469±0.06-0.620±0.06), K (0.054±0.01-0.149±0.02), Zn (0.047±0.01-0.085±0.01), Se (0.040±0.01-0.120±0.03), Mg (0.228±0.02-0.269±0.02) and Ca (0.1108±0.03-0.254±0.01) mg per 100 kilograms. Certain cuts of Ethiopian Boran beef have been shown to contain an abundance of essential minerals, nutrients and fat-soluble vitamins. The ranges for vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E are 10.34±0.86 to 17.14±2.39), 0.45±0.06 to 0.89±0.13) and 9.55±1.92 to 15.46±1.86), respectively. The results of the study showed that the sheko cattle variety had higher levels of vitamin D and E than other types of cattle and meat cuts.
Identification of SNPs in the MAP4K4 Gene Coding Sequence and Their Association with Mastitis Susceptibility/Resistance in Nili Ravi Buffaloes
Authors: Dhillon Sehajpal Singh , Kaur Simarjeet , Mukhopadhyay C.S , Dash Shakti Kant
Published: April 2024

Background: The Nili-Ravi water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) stands out as the premier domestic dairy animal, renowned for its exceptional milk production capabilities. Its significance in agriculture is underscored by its remarkable efficiency in converting crop by-products into valuable resources, coupled with its ability to thrive and maintain productivity amidst changing climatic conditions. An instrumental player in inflammation regulation, the Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 4 (MAP4K4) gene holds a pivotal role. The primary objective of the presented research communication was to investigate the potential correlation between specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) found across the entirety of the MAP4K4 gene’s sequence and the susceptibility of Nili Ravi buffaloes to mastitis. Methods: A total of 40 whole blood samples were collected having mastitis positive (n=20) and an equal number (20) of healthy, normal counterparts. From total 40 samples, RNA extracted, cDNA was synthesized and the PCR products generated by employing specific primers were meticulously purified using a gel purification kit after agarose gel electrophoresis. Subsequently, the MAP4K4 gene was amplified and subjected to sequencing procedures. The chromatogram data obtained from sequencing were subjected to homology analysis using the Finch-TV tool. This scrutiny unveiled the presence of a total of seven single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). To elucidate the potential connection between the identified SNPs and the animals’ susceptibility or resistance to mastitis, a chi-square test was employed. Result: In conclusion, Identified seven SNPs at locations 173, 226, 252, 329, 400, 410 and 459. In 3 SNPs, values were found to be less than 0.05 and in 4 SNPs values were found to be greater than 0.05. This confirmed the possibility of association of the MAP4K4 gene with the first 3 determined SNPs. The current genome association study showed the potential correlation between these significant polymorphisms and the incidence of mastitis in Nili Ravi buffaloes. As a result, the MAP4K4 gene may be an ideal candidate gene for dairy buffalo selection against mastitis and the discovered polymorphisms may one day serve as potential genetic markers.
Pathomorphological and Molecular Studies of Respiratory Mannheimiosis in Goats
Authors: Mazumder Amdedul Islam , Begum Shameem Ara , Buragohain Mridusmrita , Gogoi Sophia M. , Regon Manjula , Hazorika Mousumi , Hazarika Girin , Dutta Biswajit
Published: April 2024

Background: Mannheimia is a Gram-negative, facultative anaerobe, non-spore forming and non-motile bacteria belongs to the family Pasteurellaceae. Caprine bacterial pneumonia is most often caused by Mannheimia haemolytica (previously known as Pasteurella haemolytica) and Pasteurella multocida which are more frequently associated with the outbreak of acute pneumonia and death of goats, particularly young once. Mannhemia is an opportunistic pathogen that particularly inhabits the nasopharynx and tonsils of goat and sheep. The present study was aimed to study Mannheimiosis in Guwahati, Assam in order to diagnose and control the disease among goats. Methods: The present investigation was conducted during the year 2021-2022 in Guwahati, Assam. A total of 51 pneumonic lung samples were collected from nearby slaughter houses and during necropsy at Department of Pathology, C.V.Sc., A.A.U., Khanapara, Guwahati-22. All the samples were subjected to primary isolation in blood agar and MacConkey's agar and further confirmation was made using PCR. Result: Out of total 51 pneumonic lung samples examined seven (13.72%) cases were found positive for Mannheimia haemolytica infection where 5 cases were found to be associated with other respiratory pathogens. Visible gross lesions observed during necropsy were broncho-interstitial pneumonia, suppurative pneumonia and fibrinous pneumonia with hemorrhagic tracheitis. Histopathological examination revealed presence of characteristic oat cells, intravascular thrombosis, fibrin balls, oedema, necrosis and polymorphonuclear cell infiltration in the lungs. Bacteriological culture for isolation and identification of Mannheimia haemolytica showed β haemolytic zone on MLA plates. Confirmatory diagnosis was made using PCR targeting 16s rRNA gene with amplicon size 1500 bp and Lkt gene with amplicon size 206 bp. The phylogenetic analysis of 16s rRNA gene from positive sample showed percent identity of above 97% with other strains of Mannheimia haemolytica present in NCBI website. The variability in the lesions observed in the present study it can be concluded that a mixed infection with reduced resistance of the animals contributed to the development of pneumonia rather than Mannheimia haemolytica alone and PCR can be used as reliable technique for confirmatory diagnosis of respiratory mannheimiosis.
Anterior Cervical Cystic Lymphangioma in an Adult Patient
Authors: Neto Castro Bárbara , Martins Daniel , João David Afonso , Graça Susana , Oliveira Manuel
Published: April 2024

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Chitosans and grapevine trunk diseases: surprising results from laboratory and vineyard studies
Authors: Mayet Valérie , Lecomte Pascal , Nazaris Bastien , Badet Lucile , Gouraud Charlotte , Moine Virginie
Published: April 2024

The potential of chitosans to control grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) has been studied in a public-private partnership. In vitro tests, vineyard efficacy trials and laboratory analyses were carried out to understand their mode of action. In vitro, low molecular weight (MW) chitosans, the most soluble, were often the most effective. In the vineyard, the most effective were those with a medium MW, in particular chitosan hydrochlorides which form a protective film. They could be used to dress wounds caused by pruning, re-trunking or curettage.
A Math Digital Game and Multiple-Try Use in Primary Students: A Gender Analysis on Motivation and Performance
Authors: Cubillos Claudio , Roncagliolo Silvana , Cabrera-Paniagua Daniel , Vicari Rosa Maria
Published: April 2024

Gender has been a rarely addressed aspect in digital game-based learning (DGBL). Likewise, mixed results have been presented regarding the effects according to gender and the conditions that generate these effects. The present work studies the effects of a drill-and-practice mathe-matical game on primary students. The study focused on an analysis by gender, measuring learning performance, and motivation in the practice activity. Also, two instructional mechanics were considered regarding the question answering, a multiple-try (MTF) and a single-try (STF) condition, to search for possible differences. A total of 81 students from 4 courses and 2 schools participated in the experiment. The study's main findings were that: (a) the girls outperformed boys in terms of students' learning gains, (b) girls presented lower levels of competence and autonomy than boys, (c) in the MTF, girls presented lower levels of autonomy but no differences in competence contrasted to boys, (d) in the STF, girls presented lower levels of competence but no differences in autonomy against boys, and (e) no differences existed in interest, effort and value among gender overall o per instructional condition. This study enhances the knowledge of gender differences under diverse instructional settings, in particular providing insights into possible differences by gender when varying the number of attempts provided to students.
The Roles Played by Environmental Sustainability and Innovation in the Rehabilitation of Abandoned Mining Sites
Authors: Gligor Viorel , Nicula Emanuela-Adina , Cretan Remus
Published: April 2024

The rehabilitation of abandoned mining sites is an increasingly pressing issue in the context of sustainable development. Recent research has emphasized the need for a holistic approach to the abandoned mining sites and their environmental rehabilitation. Based on field analysis, environmental assessments, satellite imagery processing and geographic information operations, this paper pushes forward the existing knowledge by doing a comprehensive assessment of abandoned mining sites in the Romanian Carpathians and by proposing innovative and sustainable rehabilitation solutions. Our findings highlight that abandoned mining sites and their surrounding territories in the Romanian mountains have significant ecological imbalances and complex socio-economic issues. The findings also suggest that by adopting innovative, integrated, and sustainability-oriented approaches, territories affected by mining can be transformed into valuable and sustainable spaces to meet human needs. We conclude by presenting the importance of innovation in ecological reconstruction and spatial-functional reintegration of mining sites in mountain areas as a useful tool in making fair decisions, both in the context of implementing appropriate development policies as well as for resilience and environmental sustainability of mining-affected mountain areas.
Type-B Energetic Processes: Their Identification and Implications
Authors: LEE James Weifu
Published: April 2024

We have now identified two thermodynamically distinct types (A and B) of energetic processes naturally occurring on Earth. Type A energy processes such as the classical heat engines, apparently well follow the second law of thermodynamics; Type B energy processes, such as the newly discovered thermotrophic function that isothermally utilizes environmental heat energy to do useful work in driving ATP synthesis, which follows the first law of thermodynamics (conservation of mass and energy) but does not have to be constrained by the second law, owing to their special asymmetric functions. Several Type-B energy processes such as asymmetric-function-gated isothermal electricity and epicatalysis have been created through human efforts. The innovative efforts on Type-B processes to enable isothermally utilizing endless environmental heat energy could help to liberate all peoples from their dependence on fossil fuel energy, thus helping to reduce greenhouse gas CO2 emissions and control climate change towards a sustainable future for the humanity on Earth.
Study of Force Control for Construction Automation
Authors: Hiramatsu Toshifumi , Saiki Miyuki , Hara Naohiro , Yamada Masaki , Sugiura Hisashi
Published: April 2024

Automatic operation is one of the main research topics in the field of construction for solving labor shortages. However, workers still perform manual work at construction sites and there is an urgent need to automate this. To automate manual work at construction sites, construction machinery requires force control that absorbs external shock impact forces and provides appropriate forces along with environmental forces. In this study, the boom/arm/bucket joints of a 0.06 m3 class excavator were electrically driven, and a series elastic actuator (SEA) was applied to satisfy these two requirements. There are few examples of SEA studies on its application in large machines with high outputs, such as excavators. We designed the structure of the SEA, conducted the control design, and fabricated an actual bench simulating a 0.06 m3 class excavator to verify its performance. The results of the bench tests show that our SEA system achieves a control accuracy and responsiveness suitable for use in manual work.
Automatic Calibration of Environmentally Installed 3D-LiDAR Group Used for Localization of Construction Vehicles
Authors: Inagawa Masahiro , Yoshizawa Keiichi , Kawabe Tomohito , Takei Toshinobu
Published: April 2024

Research and development efforts have been undertaken to develop a method for accurately localizing construction vehicles in various environments using multiple 3D-LiDARs installed in the work environment. In this approach, it is important to calibrate the installed positions and orientations of the multiple LiDARs as accurately as possible to achieve high-accuracy localization. Currently, calibration is performed manually, which results in accuracy variance depending on the operator. Furthermore, manual calibration becomes more time consuming as the number of installed LiDARs increases. Conventional automatic calibration methods require the use of dedicated land markers because stable features are difficult to acquire in civil engineering sites in which the environment is altered by work. This paper proposes an automatic calibration method that calibrates the positions and orientations of 3D-LiDARs installed in the field using multiple construction vehicles on the construction site as land markers. To validate the proposed method, we conducted calibration experiments on a group of 3D-LiDARs installed on uneven ground using actual construction vehicles, and verified the calibration accuracy using a newly proposed accuracy evaluation formula. The results showed that the proposed method can perform sufficiently accurate calibration without the use of dedicated land markers in civil engineering sites, which increase costs and make features difficult to acquire.
Automatic Hand-Eye Calibration Method of Welding Robot Based on Linear Structured Light
Authors: Dongmin Li , Yu Wang , Wenping Ma , Xiujie Liu , Guowei Ding , Guohui Zhang , Jiaqi Fang
Published: April 2024

Aiming at solving the problems such as long calibration time, low precision, and complex operation in hand-eye calibration of welding robot, an automatic hand-eye calibration algorithm based on linear structured light was proposed to solve the calibration matrix X by using AX=ZB calibration equation. Firstly, a square calibration plate is customized to effectively constrain the structured light. The α-shape algorithm was adopted to extract the contour of the 3D point cloud model of the calibration plate. Secondly, an improved random sampling consistency algorithm which could determine the optimal iterative number was proposed to fit the contour point cloud, the contour point cloud model fitted was obtained. Finally, the 3D coordinates of the target points were determined with the linear structured light to complete the hand-eye calibration. In order to prevent the calibration plate from deviating from the acquisition range of the vision sensor during the calibration process, the distance between the linear structural light and the inner circle in the calibration plate was set to limit the motion range of the robot. In order to eliminate the error transfer of the robot body, an optimal solution of the rotation matrix R and the translation vector t of the calibration data was calculated with the singular value decomposition (SVD) and the least square rigid transpose method. The experimental results show that the calibration accuracy reaches 0.3 mm without compensating the robot body error, and the calibration speed is improved by 36% than the existing automatic calibration method. Therefore, the algorithm proposed can automatically complete the calibration only by establishing the user coordinates in advance, which improves the working accuracy and efficiency of the welding robots greatly.
Pair Correlation Influence on Superconductors Josephson Penetration Depth
Authors: Poudel Yadhav , Gupta Suresh Prasad , Shrestha Narayan Babu , Yadav Kishori , Dhobi Saddam Husain
Published: April 2024

The Josephson penetration depth is an essential characteristic of Josephson junctions, serving a role akin to the London penetration depth in bulk superconductors. It originates from the substantial self-magnetic field generated by a strong Josephson supercurrent, influencing the distribution of the gauge invariant phase difference across the junction. This study delves into the intricate relationship between cooper pair correlation and critical temperature in superconductors. To study relationships authors develop theoretical method and observed that critical temperature exhibits a noteworthy decrease with an increase in cooper pair correlation. Specifically, as the level of coherence among electron pairs rises, the material's capacity to maintain the superconducting state at elevated temperatures is enhanced, resulting in an elevated critical temperature. Conversely, regions characterized by lower pair correlation demonstrate a sharp reduction in critical temperature, indicating their heightened susceptibility to changes in correlation levels. This sensitivity is particularly pronounced across junction and penetration depth where cooper pair correlation is diminished. Furthermore, the study reveals an exponential decay trend in critical temperature concerning cooper pair correlation, underscoring the pivotal role played by pair correlation in the superconducting state. Even slight alterations in pair correlation have a substantial impact on the material's ability to exhibit superconductivity. These findings provide valuable insights for the tailored design and optimization of superconducting materials for specific applications. By leveraging the understanding gained from this research, it becomes possible to engineer materials with enhanced superconducting properties. This study not only advances our fundamental comprehension of superconductivity but also offers practical implications for a diverse range of technological applications.
Распространение вариантов вируса SARS-COV-2, вызывающих интерес (VOI) и находящихся под наблюдением (VUM), на основе количества их геномов, депонированных в базу данных GISAID за неделю с 13 по 19 апреля 2024 г.
Authors: Зимирова Анастасия , Дмитриева Людмила , Краснов Ярослав , Осина Наталья , Чумачкова Елена , Иванова Александра , Карнаухов Игорь , Караваева Татьяна , Щербакова Светлана , Кутырев Владимир
Published: April 2024

В обзоре представлена информация по циркулирующим в настоящее время вариантам вируса SARS-COV-2 вызывающих интерес (VOI) и субвариантов Omicron, находящихся под наблюдением (VUM), геномные последовательности которых размещены в международной базе данных GISAID за неделю с 13 по 19 апреля 2024 г.
Assessment of the Scope of Work for Operational Control of Steel Underground Gas Pipelines, Taking Into Account the Organizational and Logistical Factor
Authors: Strutsky N. V. , Romaniuk V. N.
Published: April 2024

One of the main types of maintenance of steel underground gas distribution pipelines is periodic instrument inspection. This inspection is a kind of operational control, which includes detection of defects of insulation coating and gas leaks by instrumental methods, without opening the pipeline. This simultaneously controls two different levels of failure of the gas pipeline’s serviceability, one of which fully preserves its operability, but creates the possibility of a chain of events threatening to cause a failure in the future (insulation defect), while the other level of failure is, in fact, the case when the failure has already occurred (loss of tightness of the gas pipeline), but before the examination was not detected. All underground gas distribution pipelines are subjected to an instrument inspection with a certain regulatory frequency. The identified damages are subject to mandatory elimination, the serviceability and operability of the gas pipeline are being restored. Thus, periodic instrument inspection is a key technical measure that ensures the management of the technical condition of steel underground gas distribution pipelines. It should be mentioned that the work carried out during the inspection and further repair of gas pipelines is the most extensive and labor-consuming of all those performed on the linear part of the gas distribution system. Accordingly, adequate planning in this area is very important from the point of view of both the reliability and safety of the gas distribution network and the economic and economic one. At the same time, it is quite difficult to ensure the required adequacy of operational control planning and maintenance of engineering facilities in practice, since the maintenance process itself combines regulated and unregulated components and has significant inertia of management. The present article is devoted to the issues of reasonable forecasting of the scope of work on the instrument inspection of steel underground gas pipelines, taking into account a specially identified complex organizational and logistical factor reflecting the influence of existing production practices and management approaches in the field of gas distribution. The forecast is based on the currently relevant time series analysis methods.
Dynamic Processes of Development Jointing of a Fractal Type: Models for a Solid-State Material of the Chamber in a Power Facility during its Operation
Authors: Ryzhova T. V. , Bukharov D. N. , Arakelyan M. M. , Arakelyan S. M.
Published: April 2024

The patterns of formation and development of defects in critical metal parts and elements of mechanical engineering, including power plants and heat engines of various classes, have been studied. The issues of dynamic processes of development of micro- and nanojointing structures of a fractal type from stress points in the solid material/metal of the internal chamber with the working substance of energy devices under conditions of different modes of their functioning are considered. At the same time, regularity, determinism and stochasticity can be realized according to various well-known scenarios, which is illustrated by the example of a number of modes. The possibility of dislocation development and reversibility of such processes, such as the formation of inhomogeneities and cracks, is also discussed. The modifications and development of the 3D fractured structure in the material are analyzed using simple analytical relations with the corresponding topological mappings inside the material with the emergence of fractal objects on the surface of the chamber. Although the analysis carried out is a model in the general formulation with known representation algorithms, nevertheless it is based on relevant physical principles and has obvious practical significance in terms of determining trends and directions for assessing the reliability and durability of such installations. All this makes it possible to qualitatively assess the trend in the development of instabilities and defects, which can eventually lead to the destruction of the solid-state working chamber of various power plants. The availability of a reliable database of their characteristics and operating modes of the working substance in real conditions with numerical parameters should allow, within the framework of the considered concepts, to fulfil predictive modeling and prediction of the durability of safe and stable operation of such devices and control their modes, taking into account appropriate metrological support.
The mechanism of recrystallization of carbon steels
Authors: Marukovich E. I. , Stetsenko V. Yu. , Stetsenko A. V.
Published: April 2024

A nanostructural mechanism for recrystallization of carbon steels has been developed. First, structure‑forming nanocrystals of austenite, ferrite and cementite are formed from elementary nanocrystals of iron and graphite, free iron and carbon atoms. The crystallization centers of microcrystals of phases are formed from them. From these centers, structure‑forming nanocrystals of phases, free iron and carbon atoms, microcrystals of austenite, ferrite and cementite of carbon steels are formed.
Experimental impact study of ultra‑fine metal powders on technical characteristics and physical properties of foundry sodium silicate sand cores
Authors: Gutko Yu. I. , Voytenko V. V.
Published: April 2024

The results of the experimental impact study for the mass fractions of ultra‑fine metal powders added into compositions of core mixtures on technical characteristics and physical properties of the foundry sodium silicate sand cores under influence of high temperatures during production of metal castings are presented and discussed. The dependences for technical characteristics and physical properties of the cores on the mass fractions of ultra‑fine powders based on aluminum, steel, and bronze are established. The significant reserves for improving a knocking‑out ability of the cores based on promising compositions for cast iron by adding ultra‑fine powders of aluminum or bronze into core mixtures are revealed. It is established that the best knockingout ability of the cores in combination with a low outgassing rate and a high gas permeability can be achieved by combining 15.0 wt. % crushed seashell and 0.5–1.0 wt. % aluminum powder. The boundaries for reasonable use of a recycled mixture in preparation of a core mixture are determined.
Comparative analysis of hot‑rolled sheet rolling process modeling results in QForm VX environment with technical characteristics of the hot strip mill of JSC “Uzmetkombinat”
Authors: Olimzhonov J. O. , Sherbutayev N. I. , Tataru A. S.
Published: April 2024

The paper presents an analysis of the methodology for calculating the parameters of hot‑rolled low‑carbon steel strip on a 1600 wide strip mill. Based on the analysis, a computer program for quick calculation of rolling parameters has been developed. A solid‑state model was constructed and the rolling process was simulated in the QForm environment. A comparative analysis was carried out with the passport data of the “Danieli” unit based on the modeling results. The obtained modeling results do not exceed the maximum allowable deviations for rolling force and geometric parameters of the hot‑rolled strip.
Temperature Measuring Method Accuracy Evaluation in the Microarc Heating Process Based on Reproducibility and Uncertainty Indicators
Authors: Stepanov M. S. , Koshlyakova I. G.
Published: April 2024

It is necessary to control temperature using thermoelectric sensors for steel products surface alloying in conditions of microarc heating. The using S-type thermocouples possibility has been substantiated, main factors affecting the measurement results have been established, and the the reproducibility index functional dependence on the measured temperature has been determined, as a result of previous studies. However, additional influencing factors that may affect to the heating process kinetics and the temperature measurements results were not taken into account. The purpose of the work was a steel temperature measurement results uncertainty generalized assessment during microarc heating, taking into account most complete influencing factors set. Influencing factors comprise: average coal powder particle size (X1), sample diameter (X2); chromium content in steel (X3 ). The measurement error was denoted Y. The dependence is obtained: Y = –4.032X1 – 0.095X2 + 0.0058X3 + 3.414. Thus, in the studied range of values, an increase in the powder particle and the samples diameter size leads to a decrease in the measurement error, and the chromium content increase leads to its increase. Therefore, the temperature measurement error during microarc heating can be reduced with decrease the sample heating rate, as well as with increase the heat transfer intensity from its surface to the material depth due to an increase the size, and, accordingly, the processed products mass. Next, the studied factors values distribution laws were evaluated. For X1 and X2, the normal distribution law is adopted, for X3 – uniform. Taking into account each factor's influence coefficients, and the total uncertainty estimate introduced assessment by them, a generalized uncertainty estimate was found: U = 1.1 °C. The microarc heating temperature measurement method quantitative assessment detailed of the accuracy makes it possible to take into account all significant influencing factors and their total measurement uncertainty contribution. The obtained temperature measurement's total uncertainty value from the three studied factors can be used as a priori information as a type B uncertainty during the microarc saturation process.
Geografía del éxito futbolístico en España: la influencia de la densidad demográfica
Authors: Llorente Pinto José Manuel , Plaza Gutiérrez Juan Ignacio , Sánchez Hernández José Luis
Published: April 2024

Este artículo analiza la distribución geográfica del éxito futbolístico en España entre las temporadas 1959-60 y 2019-2020. Se mide el éxito futbolístico de una demarcación territorial a partir del cálculo de las clasificaciones obtenidas por su equipo (o equipos) al término de cada temporada de Liga en primera y segunda división durante el período considerado o en distintas etapas del mismo. La revisión de la literatura más significativa sobre la geografía del fútbol permite formular la hipótesis de que el éxito futbolístico de un territorio guarda una notable relación con su dinamismo socioeconómico. Se utiliza aquí la densidad demográfica para contrastar esta hipótesis mediante técnicas estadísticas y de análisis espacial. Los resultados permiten afirmar que la densidad demográfica predice correctamente el éxito futbolístico local y provincial, que se concentra en la Comunidad de Madrid, el arco mediterráneo entre Barcelona y Valencia, la cornisa cantábrica oriental y el occidente andaluz. No obstante, se han detectado desviaciones positivas (éxito superior al esperable) y negativas (éxito inferior al esperable) que sólo pueden interpretarse mediante análisis cualitativos pormenorizados que incorporen factores institucionales y sociológicos subyacentes al éxito o fracaso de determinadas provincias y clubes.
Manual de cultivo de Chondracanthus chamissoi («yuyo» o «mococho»)
Authors: Baltazar Guerrero Paul Martin , Castañeda Franco Max Stevens , Oyola Salvador Wendy Barbara
Published: April 2024

El presente manual, es el resultado de los diversos trabajos que se vienen realizando en la biotecnia de manejo de esta especie, por parte del Laboratorio de Investigación de Cultivos Marinos (LICMA) de la Universidad Científica del Sur, que contiene valiosa y muy aplicable información sobre la vida, ecología, cultivo, mercados, comercialización y usos de este importante recurso propio de las costas del Perú y Chile. Asimismo, se incorpora una útil y explicativa sección sobre los procedimientos para el acceso y los permisos requeridos, a fin de desarrollar las diversas modalidades de acuicultura en el país.
Sobre amores e dores: análise de narrativas de mulheres vitimadas por relacionamentos violentos e destrutivos
Authors: Lima Fábio Fernando
Published: April 2024

Partindo do quadro teórico oferecido pela Análise da Narrativa, este trabalho analisa narrativas de histórias de vida de mulheres pobres que vivenciaram relacionamentos conjugais violentos, descrevendo as maneiras pelas quais essas mulheres operam discursivamente com determinados aspectos normativos estabelecidos socialmente, atrelados aos atravessamentos de “gênero”, “raça” e “classe social”, bem como as maneiras pelas quais tais atravessamentos se articulam com elementos e sistemas sociais contemporâneos. Nesse caminho, sobretudo nas “avaliações” das narrativas analisadas, foi possível observar como as narradoras sustentaram ou, no mais das vezes operaram fissuras significativas sobre as normas de “gênero” e “classe social” vigentes - neste último caso, através da performação de novos aspectos morais direcionados para novas formas de habitar mundos saudáveis, sem sofrimento nem violência.
Historiando a Língua Portuguesa no Novo Mundo
Authors: Castilho Ataliba Teixeira de
Published: April 2024

Este trabalho trata do Projeto para a História do Português Brasileiro, mencionando suas equipes regionais, produção científica do grupo e cooperação europeia recebida.
The Pelvic (floor) Reminders (to) Explore Perinatal (women’s) Acceptability (of) Reminders (to) Exercise (PREPARE) study: protocol for a feasibility trial
Authors: Harper Rosie C , Armstrong Matthew , Sheppard Sally , Stewart Carly , Clark Carol J
Published: April 2024

Background
Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction (PFMD) is a condition that affects up to one in three women at some point in their lifetime and can typically be traced back to the perinatal period. Supervised Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) is the gold standard of treatment for symptoms of PFMD however women commonly forget to complete PFMT. ‘Nudges’ are a behavioural intervention that can be targeted to certain populations and can be integrated in existing reminder features in mobile apps. No study has tested this novel digital intervention to encourage perinatal women to complete PFMT. The overall aim of this feasibility trial is to explore adherence to PFMT in those who receive targeted digital nudges and a mobile app compared to those who receive a leaflet.
Methods
A feasibility study will explore acceptability of digital PFMT nudges amongst perinatal women. Seventy-five women over 26 weeks pregnant will be invited to participate in the study. Women who consent to participating will be randomised to either the intervention or control group. Those in the intervention group will receive a weekly digital PFMT nudge and a PFMT mobile app until they are four months postnatal. Those in the control group will receive a PFMT leaflet. Participants will have three follow-ups at 9, 21 and 31 weeks corresponding to the appropriate gestational and post-natal phase. Both quantitative and qualitative data will be collected. Quantitative data will be collected at each follow up and will include the EQ5D5L, ICIQ-UI SF, EARS, the Broome Pelvic Muscle Self-Efficacy Scale, self-recorded PFMT adherence logs as well as in-app adherence. Qualitative data will be collected through interviews of between five to ten participants at the end of the study. One open-ended question on the acceptability of the intervention at each follow up will be asked.
Discussion
This feasibility trial will attempt to better understand perinatal women’s acceptability of the novel intervention and study processes provide practical and relevant solutions that can be taken forward in a randomised controlled trial.
Identifying and prioritizing the post-corona consequences of COVID-19 in Iranian cities
Authors: Faraji Seyed J. , Arash Majid , Arman Mohadeseh
Published: April 2024

In the current era, which is the world of increasing interactions and the growth of rapprochement with other societies, the influence of societies on each other has increased dramatically. This issue has well been illustrated by the COVID-19 epidemic, a disease that has spread through the world in the shortest possible period of time and it is still transmitting. One of the countries having been affected by this epidemic is Iran, whose urban communities are severely affected. The aim of this current research is to identify the consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic in the post-corona era in cities in Iran. To achieve this goal, a combination of both quantitative and qualitative methods, the thematic analysis methods, Fuzzy Delphi, ISM, and Micmac analysis have been used. The findings of research on the consequences of this epidemic in the post-corona era in metropolitan areas in Iran have been classified as 6 pervasive concepts, 20 theme organizers, and 91 basic themes, which have been extracted from the interview. twenty organizer themes were evaluated by fuzzy Delphi and the results are included in the article. Meanwhile, the ISM Method evaluated 6 Pervasive themes (Social-cultural, Educational, Economical, Health and sanitary, Political administrative, Technological). Based on that, two political and socio-cultural themes were placed in the third layer, and the economic theme was in the second layer, and finally, the educational and health- sanitary themes were in the first layer.
Virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome caused by influ B and varicella-zoster virus co-infection
Authors: Chen Xiaojun , Wang Yuyu , Yan Dongning
Published: April 2024

Background:Varicella (chicken pox), which caused by the varicella-zoster virus(VZV), is usually self-limiting and benign. However, VZV can lead to significant and serious complications, especially in immunocompromised patients or accompanied by other pathogens infection. HPS caused by varicella-zoster and influ B virus co-infection is rare.
Case presentation:A 15-years-old boy was admitted to our hospital because of general rash, severe back and low back pain. CT scan revealed pneumonia in left upper lobe. Initial blood tests showed normal blood WBC and PLT, mild liver dysfunction, enhanced D-dimer and myocardial enzyme. However, after 4-days treatment of acyclovir, antibiotics, and analgesic therapy, his pain did not relieved and fever developed. At the same time, hyperferritinemia, abrupt reduction on blood WBC and PLT count were observed. Virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome (VHAS)was confirmed.Then, intravenous drip dexamethasone(10mg/day) and gamma globulin(10mg/day) were administrated. He recovered completely at last.
Conclusions:Disseminated Varicella which was accompanied by influenza B virus and bacteria infection is infrequent. Disseminated varicella may cause significant morbidity and even mortality in immunocompromised patients. Hemophilic syndrome induced by duel-virus and bacteria infection is limited and usually fetal.Anti-bacterial therapy, early identification of haemophilus syndrome and timely administration of glucocorticoids and gamma globulin are the key links of treatments.
Efficacy of balloon catheter dilation treatment in children with phimosis in China
Authors: An Bing , Li Jia-kuan , Wang Jun , Zhang Man , Chen Xu-lin , Zheng Cheng-zhong , Liu Gang
Published: April 2024

Background
Circumcision has been the traditional method for the treatment of children with phimosis. Recently, a new treatment technique for children's phimosis is presented, which minimizes the repairing time and the postoperative complications, and also maintains the intact physical foreskin appearance. Existing studies encourage the use of this new technique, Balloon Catheter Dilation Treatment (BCDT), for the treatment of phimosis. We aim to investigate the efficacy and safety of BCDT in children with different types of phimosis.
Methods
A study was performed in children who were referred to our hospital for possible phimosis, between July 2015 and March 2018. All children were treated with either BCDT or conventional circumcision (CC). children were then reassessed for a one-month follow-up. A total of 3,671 outpatients were assigned to receive CC(n = 1175) or BCDT (n = 2496). Patient characteristics, operative time, visual analogue scale (VAS) of pain, cosmetic result, and complications were recorded.
Results
Significant differences were observed in complications (including the rate of blood loss, pain, edema, incarceratiom, dysuria), with p-value < 0.01 between the two groups of children given different treatment. There were significant differences in the VAS scores of pain at two hours after surgery (p-value < 0.01). Children who underwent BCDT were significantly more satisfied with the cosmetic results (p-value < 0.01).
Conclusion
BCDT is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive technique for children with phimosis. Compared with CC, BCDT have the advantages of a faster postoperative healing and a better effect on wound cosmetics.
Trial registration:
The consent to participate is not applicable because it is a retrospective study.
Effects of dietary interventions and different types of physical activity in sedentary obese adults: a network meta-analysis
Authors: Wang Chongpeng , Liu Xi , Chow Shengchih , Zhang Ping
Published: April 2024

Obesity is one of the most important health problems facing society today. Body mass index is an important indicator used to measure the degree of obesity. Sedentary adults are one of the main groups suffering from obesity. This network meta-analysis (NMA) was designed to compare the effects of different training methods and diets on body mass index results in sedentary adult obese patients. PubMed, EBSCO and Web of Science were searched to identify the following:(1) randomized controlled trials (RCTs); (2) the study population means ages 18–65 with overweight and sedentary;(3) Body Mass Index (BMI) > 25 kg/m2;(4) No other diseases that interfere with the weight loss effect. All articles are written in English and published from January 1991 to January 2024. Random-effects NMA models were fitted in a frequentist approach. GRADE framework was used to assess the certainty of evidence. Forty-one RCTs with 3442 participants with obesity were included in this review. The group without dietary control and exercise was used as the baseline. The BMI index was used as the unit. The results of point estimation showed that in the case of dietary control, the best effect was combined training(combine CET and RT, 1.4, 95% CI: 0.53 to 2.3) and the worst was interval training (0.79, 95% CI:-0.86 to 2.4). In the absence of dietary control, the best effect was Hybridge-type training (1.1, 95% CI: 0.23 to 2.0), and the worst was the control group (as the baseline).
Sustainability in The Arctic: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Ahmed Fatma , Poelzer Greg , Zapata Oscar
Published: April 2024

This paper examines the literature on the Sustainability in the Arctic region, using a bibliometric analysis of 213 English-language articles published between 1980 and 2022 exploiting Bibliometrix, an R package. To find relevant literature using the Web of Science (WOS) database, we searched for documents using mesh terms based on the query of two terms, “Arctic & Sustainability”. We used the Boolean operator “AND” to combine the two terms and the Boolean operator "OR" to include synonyms of the terms. The articles retrieved were authored by 724 researchers, published in 98 journals, representing 132 countries, and growing at 5.08% annually. The findings reveal that a substantial portion of the Arctic sustainability literature placed significant emphasis on the examination of climate change, adaptation, and vulnerabilities affecting local communities. Furthermore, the more recent publications in this field concentrate predominantly on exploring perceptions and governance.
Tumor immune dynamics and long-term clinical outcome of stage IIIA NSCLC patients treated with neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy
Authors: Schmid Dominic , Sobottka-Brillout Anna Bettina , Manzo Massimiliano , Trüb Marta , Leonards Katharina , Herzig Petra , Jermann Philipp , Hayoz Stefanie , Natoli Marina , Prince Spasenija Savic , Tochtermann Giulia , Pless Miklos , Bettini Adrienne , Früh Martin , Mauti Laetitia , Britschgi Christian , Peters Solange , Mark Michael , Ochsenbein Adrian , Janthur Wolf-Dieter , Waibel Christine , Mach Nicolas , Froesch Patrizia , Buess Martin , Bohanes Pierre , Gonzalez Michel , Alborelli Ilaria , Rothschild Sacha , Koelzer Viktor , Zippelius Alfred
Published: April 2024

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy offers promise to improve outcomes for patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Yet, not all patients derive treatment benefits and reliable biomarkers of response are still lacking. We here assess the long-term clinical outcome of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and perioperative anti-PD-L1 inhibition in resectable stage IIIA NSCLC in the SAKK 16/14 trial and provide a comprehensive characterization of anti-tumor immune responses for biomarker-based treatment personalization. At a median follow-up of 5.3 years, the median event-free survival (EFS) was 4.0 years while median overall survival was not reached. Computer-aided spatial image analysis emphasized the importance of CD8+ T cell positioning in tumors, and larger tertiary lymphoid structures in pre-treatment biopsies correlated with improved EFS. Genomic techniques revealed the association of intratumoral TCR diversity with response. Finally, circulating proliferating CD39+ PD-1+ CD8+ T cells and elevated levels of CCL15 post-treatment were seen in patients with sustained therapeutic benefit.
Two opposing yet complementary ocular dominance plasticity: thalamus strengthens the weak channel while higher cortex listens to the strong signal
Authors: Zhang Peng , Qian Yazhu , Sun Zhouyuan , Wang Yizhi , Gao Yige , Qian Chencan , Zhou Jiawei
Published: April 2024

Monocular patching improves the non-patched eye in clinical practice, while recent laboratory evidence suggests that short-term patching strengthens the patched eye instead. The neural mechanisms underlying these opposite effects remain elusive. Using high-resolution 7T fMRI, we found two rapid and opposing mechanisms in the visual thalamus and higher visual cortex in response to monocular contrast deprivation (MCD) in human adults. Short-term MCD shifted ocular dominance of BOLD responses in favor of the deprived eye (DE) in the lateral geniculate nucleus and the ventrolateral pulvinar of the thalamus. Perceptually, DE became more sensitive in contrast detection and more dominant in binocular combination. In higher visual cortices, MCD shifted ocular dominance towards the nondeprived eye (NDE) in BOLD responses and their connectivity from V1. The 3-D shape perception was more accurate from shading cues presented to NDE compared to DE following deprivation. These findings demonstrate that a homeostatic gain modulation mechanism in the thalamus concurrently operates with a rapid Hebbian-like mechanism in the higher cortex to adaptively adjust interocular balance to abnormal binocular input.