bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vascular anatomical considerations in preparing colonic flaps to replace the oesophagus
Authors: AbouZeid Amr Abdelhamid
Published: October 2021

Background

The colon is among the best options to substitute the oesophagus; it is well known for its durability and good function that makes it most suitable for paediatric patients. The steps of the procedure, postoperative complications, and outcome assessment were thoroughly discussed in previous reports. However, in this report, we have tried to focus on one basic and essential step of the operation, which is fashioning of the colonic flap used to substitute the oesophagus.

Results

The study included 50 consecutive paediatric cases who underwent colonic replacement of the oesophagus during the period 2010 through 2020. The indication for oesophageal replacement was either oesophageal atresia (27 cases) or corrosive strictures (23 cases). Our standard technique was using a middle segment of the colon (transverse colon) based on the left colic vessels (vascular pedicle) after ligation of middle colic vessels. Variations of the middle colic vessels were encountered that included single, double, or absent vessels. In a single case (2%), the middle colic vessels were multiple, short, and non-branching with interrupted continuity of marginal vessels at that point. In the latter situation, we had to use a different technique by fashioning a right colonic flap based on the middle colic vessels.

Conclusion

In colonic replacement of the oesophagus, preparing a pedicled flap from the transverse colon based on the left colic vessels was almost always feasible owing to the stable collateral marginal vessels. On a rare occasion, the marginal vessels were interrupted by disturbed anatomy of the middle colic vessels when we had to shift to another technique using a right colonic flap.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in people with intellectual disability: statistical approach to developing a bespoke screening tool
Authors: Sawhney Indermeet , Perera Bhathika , Bassett Paul , Zia Asif , Alexander Regi T , Shankar Rohit
Published: October 2021

Background

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among people with intellectual disability. Diagnosing ADHD in this clinically and cognitively complex and diverse group is difficult, given the overlapping psychiatric and behavioural presentations. Underdiagnoses and misdiagnoses leading to irrational polypharmacy and worse health and social outcomes are common. Diagnostic interviews exist, but are cumbersome and not in regular clinical use.

Aims

We aimed to develop a screening tool to help identify people with intellectual disability and ADHD.

Method

A prospective cross-sectional study, using STROBE guidance, invited all carers of people with intellectual disability aged 18–50 years open to the review of the psychiatric team in a single UK intellectual disability service (catchment population: 150 000). A ten-item questionnaire based on the DSM-V ADHD criteria was circulated. All respondents’ baseline clinical characteristics were recorded, and the DIVA-5-ID was administered blinded to the individual questionnaire result. Fisher exact and multiple logistic regressions were conducted to identify relevant questionnaire items and the combinations that afforded best sensitivity and specificity for predicting ADHD.

Results

Of 78 people invited, 39 responded (26 men, 13 women), of whom 30 had moderate-to-profound intellectual disability and 38 had associated comorbidities and on were medication, including 22 on psychotropics. Thirty-six screened positive for ADHD, and 24 were diagnosed (16 men, eight women). Analysis showed two positive responses on three specific questions to have 88% sensitivity and 87% specificity, and be the best predictor of ADHD.

Conclusions

The three-question screening is an important development for identifying ADHD in people with intellectual disability. It needs larger-scale replication to generate generalisable results.
Analysis of The Relationship Between Pay Level Satisfaction and Individual Work Performance With Person–Environment Fits (Person–Job Fit, Person–Organisation Fit, and Person–Group Fit) as Moderating Variables
Authors:   Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia, Hardiyanto Dedy , Hendarsjah Hidajat
Published: October 2021

In this study, we examined the effect of pay level satisfaction on individual work performance moderated by person–environment fits, namely person–job fit, person–organisation fit, and person–group fit. This study used a survey questionnaire of 297 conductors of PT Kereta Api Indonesia Persero. The study results show that pay level satisfaction has a positive and significant association with individual work performance. In contrast, person–environment fit does not affect individual work performance, as the unsupported analysis results evidence. This article concludes with directions for future research on the relationships among pay level satisfaction, person–environment fit, and individual work performance and their various implications for management practice. Keywords: Pay level, satisfaction, person–environment fit, individual work performance, conductor
Mapping Communication Priority of Local Government Leaders through Instagram Captions in Publicising Smart City Programmes
Authors:   School of Economics and Business, Telkom University, Indonesia, Anggadwita Grisna , Alamanda Dini Turipanam ,   Faculty of Economics, Universitas Garut Indonesia, Permatasari Anggraeni ,   Faculty of Business, President University Indonesia, Setiawan Idzhar Inzaghi ,   School of Economics and Business, Telkom University, Indonesia
Published: October 2021

Currently, social media is required to inform the public about local government programmes related to smart city. Advances in technology require the government to provide fast, precise and accurate information services. Local government leaders' communication patterns are crucial factors in the successful implementation of the smart city technology. This study aims to map the communication priorities of DKI Jakarta government leaders in publicising the smart city programmes using Instagram. The study, using a qualitative method with a content analysis approach, employs a case study involving an Instagram account owned by Anies Baswedan as the head of the DKI Jakarta regional government, analysing captions posted between February 2019 and February 2020. The ATLAS.Ti program was used for data processing. The study results reveal that the highest priority area for communication regarding the smart city programmes was Smart Economy. Moderate priorities included Smart Living, Smart People, Smart Governance and Smart Mobility. Lastly, Smart Environment had a low priority. This study demonstrates that Instagram can be an effective medium for building interaction between leaders and the community in delivering smart city programmes with balanced communication intensity for each programme. Thus, this study's findings are expected to provide a reference for local government leaders in balancing communication priorities for all smart city programmes. Keywords: Analysis content, instagram, local government leader, smart city, social media
Environmental Information Disclosure Assessment: The Case of Manufacturing Firms Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia, Handoyo Sofik
Published: October 2021

This study aimed to assess the environmental information disclosure of listed manufacturing firms on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Furthermore, this study used the content analysis procedure of the firm’s annual reports and sustainability reporting. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standard was adopted as the guidelines for assessing environmental disclosure. Meanwhile, the evaluated topics are material, energy, water, biodiversity, emissions, effluents and waste, environmental compliance, and supplier environmental assessment. The results showed that manufacturing firms had disclosed environmental information at a moderate level, and the average performance level was relatively low. Furthermore, by topic, the environmental performance levels showed that disclosure related to effluents and waste was the highest, followed by energy, materials, emissions, water, biodiversity, and compliance, respectively. The results indicated that the Indonesian government needs to improve environmental law enforcement for industrial practice. Furthermore, Indonesia’s capital market authority is expected to introduce a sustainability index as part of a business organisation’s concern for environmental protection. The Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountant (IAI) also needs to consider developing a standard for environmental reporting as an integral part of corporate financial reporting. Keywords: Annual report, environmental disclosure, environmental compliance, stock exchange, sustainability reporting
Development of IES (Innovation Entrepreneurship System) Application Mobile for Start-Ups Using Service Science Perspective (Study Case: LPIK ITB)
Authors:   School of Business and Management, Institute Technology Bandung, Indonesia, Utari Mentari Nur , Novani Santi
Published: October 2021

Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (LPIK) ITB is established as a hub to commercialize the innovation as well as an entrepreneurship development for ITB academic community. Many organizations including LPIK still deny how Industry 4.0 can influence businesses or struggle to find the talent or knowledge how to adopt it. LPIK applies change and prepares a future where intelligent machines improve their business goals. One of them is the existence of mobile applications to create value co-creation. This study using service science perspective to portray LPIK ITB. The methodology used is using a mix methodology. First, quantitative survey is conducted to measure the service quality (SERVQUAL) then qualitative study is conducted by exploratory approach using in-depth interviews and FGDs. Using service science approach, we identify the failed points using blueprints method and design thinking to create for product innovation features. The result of this study is proposed four development programs to improve IES LPIK ITB services, i.e, IES Shop along with the UI/UX features of the standalone service system and as a liaison between the Customers, Mentors, Industries, Investors, and Employees at LPIK involved (Proposed Prototype), Design Service Blueprint (Customer Oriented), Integrated People Development Program, and Digital Experience Development Program. Keywords: LPIK ITB, servqual, service science, mobile application, and service design
Quasi-Stochastic Electricity Markets
Authors: Mays Jacob
Published: October 2021

With wind and solar becoming major contributors to electricity production in many systems, wholesale market operators have become increasingly aware of the need to address uncertainty when forming prices. Although implementing theoretically ideal stochastic market clearing to address uncertainty may be impossible, the use of operating reserve demand curves allows market designers to inject an element of stochasticity into deterministic market clearing formulations. The construction of these curves, which alter the procurement of reserves and therefore the pricing of both reserves and energy, relies on contentious administrative parameters that lack strong theoretical justification. This paper proposes instead to link their construction to outcomes that would be expected in efficient stochastic markets. The analysis considers the potential of these “quasi-stochastic” market clearing approaches to improve efficiency relative to the deterministic status quo as well as ways in which they are unable to fully replicate the stochastic ideal. Further, the paper argues that efficiently managing uncertainty entails a reexamination of the discriminatory uplift payments and enhanced pricing schemes currently employed to address nonconvexity.
Infection prevention: coordinating the community response to COVID-19
Authors: Rees Sue
Published: October 2021

Sue Rees, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Community Infection Prevention, Hywel Dda University Health Board ( Sue.Y.Rees@wales.nhs.uk ), was runner up in the Infection Prevention Nurse of the Year category at the BJN Awards 2021
Enhancing the utility of virtual surgical pre-assessment
Authors: Goonasekera Chulananda , Gammon Nicola , Found Phil , Sheikh Asme , Fleming Ian , Amoako Derek , Nanavati Nilesh
Published: October 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual pre-assessment was introduced for all elective and semi-urgent surgeries to maintain surgical clinical services in the authors' Trust. This mainly involved telephone pre-assessments, although occasionally video technology was used. This had to be managed and maintained at a distance with little or no training or established method. This article includes experiences of staff involved in a single tertiary centre, an assessment of the pros and cons of virtual pre-assessment and concludes with a set of recommendations to enhance the utility of the service for the future.
The right to respect for family life, consent, minors and Gillick competence
Authors: Griffith Richard
Published: October 2021

Richard Griffith, Senior Lecturer in Health Law at Swansea University, discusses the statement made by the UK vaccines minister that healthy 12–15-year-olds could override their parents' decision on coronavirus vaccination
A TERRITORIALIDADE DO EMPREENDEDORISMO: PERSPECTIVAS E DESAFIOS PARA O EMPREENDEDEDORISM0 CULTURAL
Authors: Neves Joyce Neri dos Reis , Davel Eduardo Paes Barreto
Published: October 2021

Encontramos pesquisas que relacionam o empreendedorismo com questões territoriais e espaciais. Todavia, desconhecemos pesquisas que pensem o empreendedorismo cultural em relação a essas questões. Ora, no contexto das economias culturais e criativas, sustentadas e dinamizadas pelas forças empreendedoras, pensar sua relação com as questões territoriais e espaciais não seria um caminho para tornar o desenvolvimento mais enraizado, político, distinto e robusto? O objetivo desta pesquisa é elaborar e discutir perspectivas e desafios para uma concepção territorial do empreendedorismo cultural. A pesquisa é teórico-conceitual, baseada em uma revisão sistemática das pesquisas acadêmicas publicadas sobre empreendedorismo, empreendedorismo cultural e territorialidade. Os resultados da pesquisa fornecem (a) uma visão integrada de como os conceitos territoriais são utilizados no campo do empreendedorismo, (b) perspectivas espaciais para reorientar novas pesquisas sobre empreendedorismo cultural, e (c) uma discussão sobre essa reorientação.
Passion fruit production under different swine wastewater doses treated in a biodigester
Authors: Vásquez Manuel Antonio Navarro , Santos Ana Maria Sousa , Oliveira Danilo Francisco de , Vásquez Edilza Maria Felipe , Santos Francisco Gauberto Barros dos , Sousa Francisco Rondynelle Rodrigues
Published: October 2021

Soil fertilization using materials of animal origin, such as biofertilizers, is an important practice to maintain productive soil, as they provide beneficial effects on soil physical, chemical, and biological properties. This study aimed to evaluate the number of fruits, fruit mass, and yield of yellow passion fruits in the first year of cultivation with the application of swine wastewater (SW) treated in a biodigester. The experiment was set up at the experimental area belonging to IFCE Crato, CE, Brazil, with a spacing of 5.0 m between plants and 3.0 m between rows, using the espalier system of training and drip irrigation. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design, with five treatments and four replications. Treatments consisted of five SW doses (D1 = 0, D2 = 0.50, D3 = 1.00, D4 = 1.50, and D5 = 2.00 L plant?1) applied at two phenological stages of the crop. The results were subjected to analysis of variance at a 5% significance, followed by the regression test. The increased SW doses influenced all the studied variables, following the linear and quadratic regression models, except for the mean fresh fruit mass. The highest yield was achieved with the highest studied dose, being an interesting alternative for recommendation to farmers in the region.
Γ-profilometry: a new paradigm for precise optical metrology
Authors: Falldorf Claas , Agour Mostafa , Müller André F. , Bergmann Ralf. B.
Published: October 2021

We show that the shape of a surface can be unambiguously determined from investigating the coherence function of a wave-field reflected by the surface and without the requirement of a reference wave. Spatio-temporal sampling facilitates the identification of temporal shifts of the coherence function that correspond to finite height differences of the surface. Evaluating these finite differences allows for the reconstruction of the surface using a numerical integration procedure. Spatial sampling of the coherence function is provided by a shear interferometer whereas temporal sampling is achieved by means of a Soleil-Babinet compensator. This low coherence profiling method allows to determine the shape of an object with sub-micrometer resolution and over a large unambiguity range, although it does not require any isolation against mechanical vibration. The approach therefore opens up a new avenue for precise, rugged optical metrology suitable for industrial in-line applications.
Accurate detection of spherical objects in a complex background
Authors: Gasser U. , Zhou B.
Published: October 2021

The automated detection of particles in microscopy images has become a routinely used method for quantitative image analysis in biology, physics, and other research fields. While the majority of particle detection algorithms have been developed for bulk materials, the detection of particles in a heterogenous environment due to surfaces or other objects in the studied material is of great interest. However, particle detection is hindered by a complex background due to the diffraction of light resulting in a decreased contrast and image noise. We present a new heuristic method for the reliable detection of spherical particles that suppresses false detections due to a heterogenous background without additional background measurements. Further, we discuss methods to obtain particle coordinates with improved accuracy and compare with other methods, in particular with that of Crocker and Grier.
Harvesting electrical energy using plasmon-enhanced light pressure in a platinum cut cone
Authors: Lee Ha Young , Kwak Min Sub , Lim Kyung-Won , Ahn Hyung Soo , Hwang Geon-Tae , Ha Dong Han , Taylor Robert. A. , Yi Sam Nyung
Published: October 2021

We have designed a method of harvesting electrical energy using plasmon-enhanced light pressure. A device was fabricated as a cut cone structure that optimizes light collection so that the weak incident light pressure can be sufficiently enhanced inside the cut cone to generate electrical energy. An increase in the device’s current output is a strong indication that the pressure of incident light has been enhanced by the surface plasmons on a platinum layer inside the cut cone. The electrical energy harvested in a few minutes by irradiating pulsed laser light on a single micro device was possible to illuminate a blue LED.
»Die Polygamie bedeutet einen Krebsschaden für die deutschen Kolonien.«
Authors: Schaper Ulrike
Published: October 2021

In its African colonies, the German colonial authorities of ten encountered marriages among the colonized population that did not correspond to the European bourgeois ideal of monogamous marriage. Colonial government and Christian missions saw polygamy as an obstacle to their colonial or missionary project. Using files from the German colonial administration in Cameroon, documents from the archive of the Basel Mission, and texts from missionary and colonial magazines, the article examines what precisely the colonial government and missions saw as the dangers of polygamy and what challenges arose in dealing with it. Overall, it is shown how essential monogamy was for the self-definition of the German colonial power. Criticism of polygamy served to distinguish Germany from the colonial other and to devalue its culture. Polygamy was considered non-Christian, non-European, non-civilized. In practice, however, this clarity blurred in the face of diverse challenges, so that missions and the colonial government tended to seek pragmatic and temporary solutions.
Valproate-associated Movement Disorder: A Literature Review
Authors: Rissardo Jamir Pitton , Caprara Ana Letícia Fornari , Durante Ícaro
Published: October 2021

Valproate (VPA) was first synthesized in 1882, but it was only in the early 1960s that its anticonvulsant properties were discovered. The aim of this literature review is to evaluate the clinical epidemiological profile, pathological mechanisms, and management of VPA-associated movement disorder (MD). Relevant reports in six databases were identified and assessed by two reviewers without language restriction. A total of 138 reports containing 362 cases of subjects who developed a MD secondary to VPA were reported. The MD identified were parkinsonism (PKN) (252), myoclonus (MCL) (54), dystonia (DTN) (17), dyskinesia (DKN) (16), stutters (4), tics (3), akathisia (AKT) (1). In the not clearly defined group, 15 extrapyramidal symptoms, 3 AKT, 2 DTN, 1 rigidity, 1 unstable gait were assessed. The mean and median age was 55.8 (SD: 16.58) and 61 years (range: 4–87 years). The most common VPA-indication was epilepsy, and 51.36% were males. The mean and median time from the VPA start to the MD onset was 32.75 (SD: 30.05) and 21.15 months (range: 1 day – 20 years). The mean and median time from the VPA withdrawal until the MD recovery was 2.89 (SD: 2.79) and 3 months (1 day – 12 months). The most common management was drug withdrawal. A complete recovery was obtained in 80.61%. VPA-associated MD was extensively reported in the literature. PKN was the most well-described. Future studies need to clearly report the clinical history of the patient, considering the full investigation of other adverse events during their entire life.
Performance evaluation of automated cell counts compared with reference methods for body fluid analysis
Authors: Seghezzi Michela , Previtali Giulia , Moioli Valentina , Alessio Maria Grazia , Guerra Giovanni , Buoro Sabrina
Published: October 2021

Objectives

Cellular analysis of body fluids (BFs) can assist clinicians for the diagnosis of many medical conditions. The aim of this work is the evaluation of the analytical performance of the UF-5000 body fluid mode (UF-BF) analyzer compared to the gold standard method (optical microscopy, OM) and to XN-1000 (XN-BF), another analyzer produced by the same manufacturer (Sysmex) and with a similar technology for BF analysis.

Methods

One hundred BF samples collected in K3EDTA tubes were analyzed by UF-BF, XN-BF and OM. The agreement was evaluated using Passing and Bablok regression and Bland–Altman plot analysis. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were selected for evaluating the diagnostic agreement between OM classification and UF-BF parameters.

Results

Comparison between UF-BF and OM, in all BF types, showed Passing and Bablok’s slope comprised between 0.99 (polymorphonuclear cells count, PMN-BF) and 1.39 (mononuclear cells count, MN-BF), the intercepts ranged between 26.47 (PMN-BF parameter) and 226.80 (white blood cell count). Bland–Altman bias was comprised between 7.3% (total cell count, TC-BF) and 52.9% (MN-BF). Comparison between UF-BF and XN-BF in all BF showed slopes ranged between 1.07 (TC-BF and PMN-BF) and 1.16 (MN-BF), intercepts ranged between 8.30 (PMN) and 64.78 (WBC-BF). Bland–Altman bias ranged between 5.8 (TC-BF) and 21.1% (MN-BF). The ROC curve analysis showed an area under the curve ranged between 0.9664 and 1.000.

Conclusions

UF-BF shows very good performance for the differential counts of cells in ascitic, pleural and synovial fluids and therefore it is useful to screen and count cells in this type of BF.
Visualization of the damage evolution for Ti–3Al–2Mo–2Zr alloy during a uniaxial tensile process using a microvoids proliferation damage model
Authors: Tong Ying , Zhao Jiang , Quan Guo-zheng
Published: October 2021

Understanding the damage evolution of alloys during a plastic deformation process is significant to the structural design of components and accident prevention. In order to visualize the damage evolution in the plastic deformation of Ti–3Al–2Mo–2Zr alloy, a series of uniaxial tensile experiments for this alloy were carried out under the strain rates of 0.1–10 s−1 at room temperature, and the stress–strain curves were achieved. On the other hand, the finite element (FE) models of these uniaxial tensile processes were established. A microvoids proliferation model, Gurson–Tvergaard–Needleman (GTN) damage model, was implanted into the uniaxial tensile models, and the simulated stress–strain curves corresponding to different GTN parameter combinations were obtained. Based on the simulated and experimental stress–strain curves, the GTN parameters of this alloy were solved by response surface methodology (RSM). The solved GTN parameters suggest that higher strain rate can enhance the proliferation and coalescence of microvoids. Furthermore, the uniaxial tensile tests over different strain rates were simulated using the solved GTN parameters. Then, the damage processes were visualized and evaluated. The result shows that the degradation speed of this alloy is slow at the initial stage of the tensile deformation and then accelerates once the voids volume fraction reaches a critical value.
Anti-discrimination Case Law of the Court of Justice of the European Union before and after the Economic Crisis
Authors: Frese Amalie
Published: October 2021

Income inequality is at an all-time high in the Europe Union (EU). Implications from the economic crisis which broke out in 2008, and in particularly the austerity measures introduced by Governments in Eurozone countries receiving bailout programmes, created further inequalities, for example between men and women. This paper starts from the hypothesis that whereas other institutions in the EU have played a direct role in tackling the economic crisis, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) may have played a more indirect role, which nonetheless can have an overlooked value in particular for setting direction for legal norms of equality and anti-discrimination in Europe. The paper therefore addresses a legal-empirical question: To what extent does the anti-discrimination case law of the CJEU reflect the increased inequalities in Europe following the economic crisis? Based on a dataset of all anti-discrimination cases of the CJEU, I conduct a quantitative analysis of changes in the case law from before to after the economic crisis. I find that there is only weak evidence, which suggests that the case law of the CJEU reflects the increased inequalities following the economic crisis.
Fabrication of Ag/ZnO hollow nanospheres and cubic TiO2/ZnO heterojunction photocatalysts for RhB degradation
Authors: Chen Xiaodong , Yang Zhong-Tao , Wang Nannan , Gao Xin , Wang Gang , Song Chunyu , Liu Yunfeng , Cui Lifeng
Published: October 2021

ZnO nanomaterials with the stereochemical structure were becoming a research focus in the scope of photocatalytic materials, but the ZnO was sensitive to UV light rather than the solar light source, which considerably prohibited its extended application. ZnO nanomaterials coupled with other nanomaterials could generate the alternative composite heterojunction nanomaterials to promote the photocatalytic activity. Herein, we reported two facile and feasible synthesis methods to fabricate TiO2/ZnO cube nanocomposites and Ag/ZnO hollow spheres by hydrothermal reaction and chemical deposition, respectively. In this regard, these composited nanomaterials have been successfully fabricated with high purities, good morphology, and crystal structure. Noticeably, in contrast with TiO2/ZnO and Ag/ZnO bulk nanocomposites, the Ag/ZnO hollow spheres could offer the higher activity for RhB degradation under the visible light. Moreover, the photocatalytic performance of Ag/ZnO for RhB degradation could be improved synergistically, and the effect of RhB degradation was highest when the Ag mass ratio was modulated at 10% in the sample. Furthermore, it remained a high photocatalytic efficiency even after four cycles. This protocol provided an approvable approach to fabricate efficient photocatalysts with persistent photostability in the wastewater treatment process.
GARCH with generalized Pareto tail
Authors: Kawakatsu Hiroyuki
Published: October 2021

This paper proposes the use of a spliced distribution with generalized Pareto tail for financial risk management. The proposed distribution is tailored to flexibly capture the heavy tail in asset return distribution. The parameters of the distribution can be estimated jointly with a conditional heteroskedasticity model. The estimated parameters can then be used to produce tail risk forecasts for risk management purposes. The use of the proposed distribution is illustrated by evaluating tail risk forecasts for a number of major stock indices.
Ultrasound-guided ethyl alcohol injection to the deep branch of the ulnar nerve to relieve hand spasticity in stroke patients: A case series
Authors: Chang Min Cheol , Choi Gyu-Sik , Boudier-Revéret Mathieu
Published: October 2021

Hand spasticity with a flexor pattern is a common problem affecting stroke patients and can result in pain, contractures, esthetic concerns, skin maceration, and overall loss of function. Poststroke (≥6 months) hemiparetic adult patients having a Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) score of ≥1 for metacarpophalangeal flexion and thumb adduction spasticity were selected to receive an ultrasound-guided 20% ethyl alcohol block performed perineurally at the level of the deep branch of the ulnar nerve. Their MAS scores were evaluated pretreatment at 1 month and the change in MAS scores was assessed using Wilcoxon’s test. The threshold for statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. The mean MAS score for the flexor muscles of the 5 MCP joints and for thumb adduction was reduced from 3.3 ± 0.5 at pretreatment to 0.9 ± 0.5 at 1 month after the injection for the 10 patients. One month after the injection, the MAS scores were significantly reduced compared with those at pretreatment (p < 0.001), without complications. These are encouraging results showing that ultrasound-guided alcohol blocks of the deep branch of the ulnar nerve are safe and can help chronic stroke patients with metacarpophalangeal flexion and thumb adduction spasticity at 1 month.
Der Holodomor, die NS-Propaganda in der Ukraine und ihr schwieriges Erbe
Authors: Penter Tanja , Tytarenko Dmytro
Published: October 2021

Tanja Penter und Dmytro Tytarenko beleuchten einen bislang kaum beachteten Aspekt deutsch-ukrainischer Verflechtungsgeschichte im Zusammenhang mit der großen Hungersnot der Jahre 1932/33. Sie untersuchen, wie die Hungerkatastrophe in der Ukraine, über die man unter Stalin nicht öffentlich sprechen durfte, in der deutschen Besatzungspresse zwischen 1941 und 1944 erstmals öffentlich thematisiert und propagandistisch instrumentalisiert wurde. Ausgehend von einer Analyse der Pressepublikationen fragen sie unter anderem danach, welches Bild der Hungersnot die Besatzer vermittelten und ob das Erbe dieser propagandistischen Instrumentalisierung des Verbrechens Spuren in der ukrainischen Erinnerungskultur hinterlassen hat.
O poder de polícia e a administração da Justiça: Estado e partido na Alemanha nazista e na Itália fascista
Authors: BERTONHA J. F.
Published: October 2021

The aim of this article is to discuss the differences and similarities between the police and legal systems shaped during the Fascist dictatorships of Italy and Germany and their implications on the collapse of Fascism in 1943 and the survival of Naziism until 1945. The article also discusses the police and legal culture created under these regimes and its survival in the later period, with the consequent democratic deficit. The backdrop to this is a discussion on the relationship between police officers, judges, and militiamen within the regimes of Italian Fascism and Nazi Germany and the broader subject of the relationship between State and party in these regimes. As “case-control studies”, the examples of Spain, Brazil, and Japan will also be discussed.
Performance, Properties, and Resiliency of Thermal Insulations
Authors: Fisler Diana , Pazera Marcin
Published: October 2021

Description

Featuring nine peer-reviewed papers with state-of-the-art knowledge on topics related to performance of resiliency of thermal insulation materials in the built environment.

More frequent and extreme weather events, increasing global temperatures, and recently, a global pandemic, are stressing the ingenuity of the building industry and building professionals to respond. This book provides key information the industry needs, with separate sections on mechanical and pipe insulations and the building envelope and materials therein.

Sponsored by ASTM International Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation.
Using Models to Predict the Hygrothermal Performance of Equipment and Piping Insulation
Authors: Shrestha Som S. , Antretter Florian , Desjarlais André O. , Venkateswaran Sai P.
Published: October 2021

The development of hygrothermal models began in earnest in the 1990s, with the initial emphasis on the performance of building envelope systems. Numerous large-scale building envelope failures associated with water intrusion drove this development. The physical principles of moisture transfer that apply to building envelopes are equally valid for equipment and piping insulation systems. The main advantage of modeling is that carefully characterized models can predict the long-term hygrothermal performance of any system under different climatic and interior conditions. Thermal insulations are commonly used on outdoor equipment and piping for different applications, such as thermal energy conservation and freeze protection. The insulated equipment usually experiences moisture intrusion due to many factors, such as the duration and frequency of moisture exposure, equipment operating temperature, insulation type, exposure temperature, weather conditions, equipment thermal cycling, and weatherproofing condition. Hygrothermal models have been employed to estimate the moisture pickup of insulated equipment and piping systems, as well as the moisture redistribution and subsequent change in thermal performance as these systems become contaminated with moisture. The hygrothermal model provides insights on the parameters influencing the time of wetness, the lateral redistribution of moisture along the pipe away from the leak, and the ease by which water escapes the insulation/jacketing systems. It has been shown that the moisture leak effect decreases rapidly with distance from the leak and that one- and two-dimensional hygrothermal simulations help to identify solutions to reduce conditions that support corrosion under insulation (CUI).
Main Renal Artery Plus Branch Ablation in the Treatment of Resistant Hypertension with Renal Denervation
Authors: Lyu Tian-Jiao , Li Ling-Yan , Wang Xu , Ye Jian , Gao Jun-Qing , Liu Zong-Jun
Published: October 2021

Objective: To study the safety and efficacy of denervation of renal artery branches in the treatment of resistant hypertension.

Methods: Sixty patients with resistant hypertension were enrolled. The patients were randomly assigned to the main renal artery plus branch ablation group or the main renal artery ablation group. The clinical data and operation-related parameters, including number of ablation points, temperature, and average energy, were recorded. Ambulatory blood pressure was taken for all patients at the baseline and at 6 months after treatment. Office blood pressure was recorded before treatment and after treatment every 3 months for 2 years.

Results: Sixty patients with resistant hypertension were enrolled in this study. There were 30 patients in each group. Angiography was performed after ablation. No renal artery complications, such as stenosis and dissection, occurred in the two groups. There was no significant difference in age, sex, BMI, comorbid disease, and medication between the two groups (P>0.05). The number of ablation points for the main renal artery plus branch ablation group was greater than that for the main renal artery ablation group. The office blood pressure and 24-hour blood pressure were significantly lower 6 months after treatment than before treatment in both groups (P<0.05). Office blood pressure in the main renal artery plus branch ablation group was lower than that in the main renal artery ablation group during the 3–12-month follow-up period, with a statistical difference. However, as the follow-up time increased, the difference disappeared.

Conclusion: The results of this study show that main renal artery plus branch ablation is a safe interventional method, but there was no obvious advantage on long-term follow-up compared with only main renal artery ablation.
Tempos, espaços e memórias: diálogos interculturais com professores na Província da Huíla em Angola
Authors: Paim Elison Antonio , Luís Solange
Published: October 2021

O presente artigo resulta de pequisa de pós-doutorado realizada no Instituto Superior de Ciencias da Educação (Isced) de Lubango em Angola. Objetivamos identificar como experiências, memórias, patrimônios e culturas locais são agenciados na produção dos saberes escolares a partir da investigação do trabalho em instituições de educação básica em sete municípios da Provincia da Huíla. Para a coleta das informações, trabalhamos com documentos diversos e entrevistas orais com quinze professore/as. Teoricamente dialogamos com epistemologia decolonial, interculturalidade, História Oral, memória, patrimônio cultural e história local. Neste artigo apresentamos algumas narrativas sobre os conteudos ensinados na relação com os saberes locais. O artigo é composto por uma introdução, interculturalidade e educação, pontuações geoistóricas sobre Angola, memórias e narrativas e reflexões finais.
La voz de nuestra América: el sumak kawsay y la crítica intercultural al desarrollo
Authors: Villanueva Barreto Jaime Javier
Published: October 2021

Este artículo explora los aspectos filosóficos del sumak kawsay, entendido como buen vivir, es decir, como una apuesta vital y ancestral que se presenta en el orden civilizatorio andino, haciendo énfasis en su poder crítico frente al modelo hegemónico propio de la sociedad neoliberal. Inicialmente, el término se vincula con su propia significación lingüística, para extraer de ahí su sentido. Luego, se intenta una conceptualización del buen vivir, vinculándolo con su aspecto crítico, y, finalmente, se plantea el buen vivir desde la perspectiva de la filosofía indígena y del debate que se abre ahí en relación con la naturaleza.
Infectious complications secondary to prostate biopsy
Authors: Mohammed Mzyiene x Mzyiene , Justin Dieudonné Ziba Ouima , Ahsaini Mustapha , Soufiane Mellas , Tazi Mohammed Fadl , Elammari Jalal Eddine , Jamal Elfassi Mohammed , Farih Moulay Hassan
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Prostate biopsy (PB) is a routine procedure performed by urologists in cases of suspected prostate cancer, any abnormality in the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) assay, and/or perceived by the digital rectal exam. Although this is a safe and rapid procedure, it is not without potentially serious complications, including infectious complications ranging from asymptomatic bacteriuria to acute prostatitis and even septic shock. Materials and methods: This work reports the experience of the urology department of the Hassan II University Hospital of Fez in the study of post-biopsy prostatitis through the analysis of a retrospective series of 538 cases during the period January 2014 - December 2018. Results: We report 11 cases of acute post-biopsy prostatitis diagnosed in the urology department of the Hassan II University Hospital in Fez. The bacteria most frequently involved in post-biopsy infections are gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Acinetobacter baumannii) although gram-positive cocci (Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus) can also be responsible. Anaerobic bacteria are rarely found. The treatment of these post-biopsy infections is based on prolonged antibiotic therapy (3 to 6 weeks) using third-generation cephalosporins (Ceftriaxone). In our series, no death, septic shock, or prostatic abscess was found. The evolution was towards a good improvement under antibiotic treatment with discharge at home after 48 hours of apyrexia. Conclusion: The study of infectious complications secondary to prostate biopsy makes it possible to determine the most appropriate empirical (therapeutic and prophylactic) regimens to minimize the risks. Because of the prevalence of infection by multi-resistant bacteria, particularly to quinolones, the biopsy must be performed following the rules of antibiotic prophylaxis.
Antibiotic sensitivity patterns of uropathogens isolated from catheterized patients in a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Arina Sunzida , Shamsuzzaman SM
Published: October 2021

Among nosocomial infections catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is one of the most common infection. The antibiotic resistance amongst the uropathogens isolated from CAUTI are multi-drug resistant and a growing public health problem in the world including Bangladesh. The study objective was to determine the aetiology of uropathogens in catheter associated urinary tract infection and find out their anti-microbial sensitivity pattern among the isolates. A cross sectional study was done from July 2016 to June 2017 in Dhaka Medical College, Bangladesh. Urine samples were collected from 400 patients with suspected CAUTI which were processed microbiologically and antimicrobial sensitivity was performed. Out of 400 patients Escherichia coli (38.93%) was the most common isolated organism followed by Pseudomonas spp, (15.98%), Klebsiella spp, (8.61%), Proteus spp. (7.38%) Enterobacter spp, (6.56%) and Acinitobacter spp. (1.22%). Among the Gram positive isolates Staphylococcus aureus (1.64%) and Coagulase negative Staphylococeus (6.97%%) were isolated. Enterobacteriaceae showed high resistant to commonly used antimicrobials Amoxiclav, Gentamycin, Ceftriaxone, azithromycin , ciprofloxacin, cortimoxazole and were sensitive to colistin ,nitrofurantoin ,imepenem, Meropenem. Many isolates showed multi- drug resistance pattern hence strict aseptic precaution has to be taken prior to catheter insertion and after to prevent infection.
Momo Challenge
Authors: Alderton Zoe
Published: October 2021

From 2018–2019, the spectre of Momo haunted the internet. Momo is depicted as a gaunt Japanese woman with long black hair, an enlarged mouth, and bulbous, haunting eyes. Allegedly, Momo responds to those who text her phone with violent imagery and explicit threats. She also encourages children to self-harm and shows them triggering images of gore, sometimes interspersed amidst innocent cartoons. Of course, Momo is not real and no one has hurt themselves in response to her ‘challenges’. From the start, Momo was very clearly a novel urban legend whose influence was magnified in the popular press and by their deeply-held suspicion of internet predators, peer pressure, and an online world in which technology makes any kind of sinister attack possible. Momo is thus an important case study in establishing the recent history of online demon fear, which feeds into broader trends surrounding ‘Satanic panic’ gateways into the occult. This article positions Momo as the latest manifestation of a fear that children are especially susceptible to evil, and that parents must remain vigilant to the corrupting forces of the demonic.
Tiberius and the Romanization of the Vasconia – Continuity and change in the early Principate based on a Tiberian coin type from Calagurris
Authors: Klär Timo
Published: October 2021

This paper intends to approach a study about the ongoing process of Romanization during the period of government of Tiberius by means of a provincial coin emission from Calagurris in the territory of the Vasconians. To achieve this objective we present an analysis of important elements shown on the coin: the imperial title on the obverse, the iconography and the two duoviri mentioned on the reverse.
Provisional numbers and rates of suicide by month and demographic characteristics: United States, 2020
Authors: Curtin Sally , Hedegaard Holly
Published: October 2021

This report presents provisional numbers of deaths due to suicide by demographic characteristics (i.e., sex, race, and Hispanic origin) and by month for 2020 and compares them with final numbers for 2019.
Mortality Profile of the Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native Population, 2019
Authors: Arias Elizabeth , Xu Jiaquan , Curtin Sally , Bastian Brigham , Tejada-Vera Betzaida
Published: October 2021

NVSR 70, no 12
Community structure and ecological distribution of benthic animals in Tien Hai mangrove forest, Northern Vietnam
Authors: Nhuong Do Van , Hau Tran Duc , Hung Nguyen Duc , Hai Tran Nam
Published: October 2021

Mangroves are a diverse and rich ecosystem, in which many animals are associated, including benthos. Species composition and occurrence of these animals are driven by the mangroves and tidal conditions. To examine how the benthic animal is distributed in mangrove habitats from northern Vietnam, two surveys in 2019 were conducted in Tien Hai Wetland Nature Reserve, which resulted in a total of 89 species, belonging to 56 genera and 35 families of zoobenthos. This is the first publication of these animals in the study site. The two major groups of benthic animals in the ecosystem were Crustacea and Mollusca, which occupy 54.02% and 36.78% of the total species, respectively. There are several new records of these animals from the coastal mangroves of Vietnam. Two species were new data for northern Vietnam (Scopimera curtelsoma and Parasesarma eumolpe), and four species were new records for Vietnam (Laemodonta punctigera, Cassidula nucleus, Pythia cecillei and Microtralia alba). Also, the present study shows distributional characteristics of the benthic animal community in mangrove forests. The present study indicates that benthic animals show an increase in species diversity and density from the river mouth to the continent. Seasonally quantitative data of benthic from the study site are the first work in mangrove forests of Vietnam. Recent findings are fundamental data for further studies on zoobenthos and related issues to preserve biodiversity in the mangrove forests in Vietnam.
Analysis of composition and abundance of viral communities associated with coral \(\textit{Acropora formosa}\)
Authors: Nhung Doan Thi , Ngoc Bui Van
Published: October 2021

Coral reefs harbor the extraordinary biodiversity and not only provide livelihoods for coastal communities but also play a crucial role in economic development generally. Unfortunately, they are in decline in Vietnam and around the world because mass coral bleaching events have become more common worldwide. However, little is discovered, about viruses that infect corals and their symbionts. Herein, we present metagenomic analyses of the viral communities in coral mucus associated with healthy and bleached coral Acropora formosa which was collected at Con Dao Island, Vietnam. Interestingly, the number of viral species in bleached specimens are higher than those in healthy status. Viruses similar to those that infect humans and some marine animals also appeared in the coral viral assemblage. The results indicated that the proportion of shared viruses were quite small, and represented extremely abundance. Among the phage identified, vibriophage and cyanophage were only presented in healthy and bleached coral, respectively. Therefore, coral-associated viruses could prospectively infect all constituents of the holobiont - coral, microalgal and microbial. Thus, we expect viruses to be illustrated prominently in the preservation and breakdown of coral health.