bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trade Costs and Tax Structure Reform in Developing Countries
Authors: GNANGNON Sèna Kimm
Published: October 2022

Developing countries are striving to reform their tax structure so as to reduce their total tax revenue's dependence on international trade tax revenue. The present study has investigated the effect of trade costs on this type of tax structure reform (also referred to as "Tax transition Reform" - TTR) through the trade openness channel in developing countries. It has additionally examined how development aid and economic growth performance alter the effect of trade costs on the TTR process. The analysis has used a set of 124 countries over the period 1996–2019, and the two-step system generalized method of moments estimator. It shows that over the full sample, higher overall trade costs, in particular higher nontariff costs discourage the pursuance of the TTR process, while nontariff costs exert no significant effect on TTR. In less developed countries, higher overall trade costs (including higher nontariff costs) tend to promote the TTR, while higher tariff costs discourage the pursuance of TTR. Concurrently, in relatively advanced countries, the overall trade costs (including nontariff costs) undermine the TTR process, but higher tariff costs do not influence it. The analysis has also shown that higher trade costs (overall trade costs, tariffs costs, and nontariff costs) undermine the TTR process in countries that enjoy high degrees of openness to international trade. In other words, countries that wish to pursue their TTR process while further opening-up their economies to international trade have to reduce their trade costs. On the other side, high amounts of development aid allow developing countries to strengthen the TTR process in the context of higher trade costs. Finally, a high economic growth performance fosters the TTR process when countries face higher nontariff costs, while the effect of tariff costs on TTR does not depend on countries' economic growth performance.

JEL Classification: O34; F14; F35.
Simultaneous detection of various pathogenic Escherichia coli in water by sequencing multiplex PCR amplicons
Authors: Suzuki Yoshihiro , Shimizu Hiroki , Tamai Shouichiro , Hoshiko Yuki , Maeda Toshinari , Nukazawa Kei , Iguchi Atsushi , Masago Yoshifumi , Ishii Satoshi
Published: October 2022

Waterborne diseases due to pathogen contamination in water are a serious problem all over the world. Accurate and simultaneous detection of pathogens in water is important to protect public health. In this study, we developed a method to simultaneously detect various pathogenic Escherichia coli by sequencing the amplicons of multiplex PCR. Our newly designed multiplex PCR amplified five genes for pathogenic E. coli (uidA, stx1, stx2, STh gene, and LT gene). Additional two PCR assays (for aggRand eae) were also designed and included in the amplicon sequencing analysis. The same assays were also used for digital PCR (dPCR). Strong positive correlations were observed between the sequence read count and the dPCR results for most of the genes targeted, suggesting that our multiplex PCR-amplicon sequencing approach could provide quantitative information. The method was also successfully applied to monitor the level of pathogenic E. coli in river water and wastewater samples. The approach shown here could be expanded by targeting genes for other pathogens.
Effects of advection schemes and numerical stabilization filters on separated turbulent flows past a three-dimensional hill using WRF-LES
Authors: Cao Yong , Tao Tao , Zhang Kai , Zhou Dai , Chen Wen-Li
Published: October 2022

Explicit resolution of fine-scale turbulent motions is increasingly preferable in the framework of weather research and forecasting - large-eddy simulation (WRF-LES). While much is known about the effects of turbulence models, grid resolutions and nesting procedure in the atmospheric boundary layer over flat terrain, few studies have evaluated the performance of WRF-LES in resolving the separated turbulent flow past an obstacle. This study focuses on the flows past a three-dimensional (3D) asymmetric hill, and systematically investigate the effects of advection schemes (3rd–6th order accuracy) on the flow dynamics and turbulence characteristics under the neutral condition, including 3D vortex shedding, turbulent kinetic energy and energy spectra. Results show that the change from the odd-order schemes (widely used by WRF-LES users) to the even-order schemes results in considerable improvements of flow instability and small-scale turbulent motion prediction. Specifically, the even-order schemes produce earlier instability of separated flow behind the hill and the roll-up of hairpin vortices, which is closer to available wind-tunnel experiments. The energy spectra demonstrate the higher capacity of inertial subrange of turbulent motions in the wake of massively separated flow when the even-order schemes are applied. Almost half effective resolution could be obtained by the even-order schemes with respect to the odd-order schemes. Furthermore, we found that the increase in time off-centering coefficient in the acoustic integration significantly augments the numerical convergence without markedly contaminating the turbulent flow prediction.
A New Modified Adomian Decomposition Scheme for Solving Linear and Nonlinear Boundary Value Problems with Neumann Conditions
Authors: Mulenga Justina , Phiri Patrick Azere
Published: October 2022

A new solution scheme for solving boundary value problems with Neumann conditions is proposed. The scheme is based on the modified Adomian decomposition method and the inverse linear operator theorem. Some examples are presented to demonstrate the high accuracy and efficiency of the proposed scheme.
Estimating nosocomial infection and its outcomes in hospital patients in England with a diagnosis of COVID-19 using machine learning
Authors: Hardy Flavien , Heyl Johannes , Tucker Katie , Hopper Adrian , Marchã Maria J. , Navaratnam Annakan V. , Briggs Tim W.R. , Yates Jeremy , Day Jamie , Wheeler Andrew , Eve-Jones Sue , Gray William K.
Published: October 2022

Purpose.
Our aim was to provide a comprehensive account of COVID-19 nosocomial infections (NIs) in England and identify their characteristics and outcomes using machine learning.
Methods.
From the Hospital Episodes Statistics database, 374,244 adult hospital patients in England with a diagnosis of COVID-19 and discharged between March 1st 2020 and March 31st 2021 were identified. A cohort of suspected COVID-19 NIs was identified using four empirical methods linked to hospital coding. A random forest classifier was designed to model the characteristics of these infections.
Results.
The model estimated a mean NI rate of 10.5%, with a peak close to 18% during the first wave, but much lower rates (7%) thereafter. NIs were highly correlated with longer lengths of stay, high trust capacity strain, greater age and a higher degree of patient frailty, and associated with higher mortality rates and more severe COVID-19 sequelae, including pneumonia, kidney disease and sepsis.
Conclusions.
Identification of the characteristics of patients who acquire NIs should help trusts to identify those most at risk. The evolution of the NI rate over time may reflect the impact of changes in hospital management practices and vaccination efforts. Variations in NI rates across trusts may partly reflect different data recording and coding practice.
Evaluation of X-ray and carbon-ion beam irradiation with chemotherapy for the treatment of cervical adenocarcinoma cells on 2D and 3D cultures
Authors: Sekihara Kazumasa , Himuro Hidetomo , Saito Nao , Ota Yukihide , Kouro Taku , Kusano Yohsuke , Minohara Shinichi , Hirayama Ryoichi , Katoh Hiroyuki , Sasada Tetsuro , Hoshino Daisuke
Published: October 2022

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women and causes more than 250,000 deaths worldwide. Among these, the incidence of cervical adenocarcinomas is increasing. Cervical adenocarcinoma is not only difficult to detect and prevent in the early stages by screening, but it is also resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and its prognosis worsens significantly as the disease progresses. Furthermore, when recurrence or metastasis is observed, treatment options are limited and there is no curative treatment. Recently, heavy-particle radiotherapy has attracted attention owing to its high tumor control and minimal damage to normal tissues. In addition, heavy particle irradiation is effective for cancer stem cells and hypoxic regions, which are difficult to treat. In this study, we cultured cervical adenocarcinoma cell lines (HeLa and HCA-1) in two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) spheroid cultures and evaluated the effects of X-ray and carbon-ion (C-ion) beams. X-ray irradiation decreased the cell viability in a dose-dependent manner in 2D cultures, whereas this effect was attenuated in 3D spheroid cultures. In contrast, C-ion beam irradiation demonstrated the same antitumor effect in 3D spheroid cultures as in 2D cultures. In 3D spheroid cultures, X-rays and anticancer drugs are attenuated because of hypoxia inside the spheroids. However, the impact of the C-ion beam was almost the same as that of the 2D culture, because heavy-particle irradiation was not affected by hypoxia. These results suggest that heavy-particle radiotherapy may be a new therapeutic strategy for overcoming the resistance of cervical adenocarcinoma to treatment.
Absolute location estimation using QUAD GPS and image sensor for Autonomous ATV vehicle for military application and critical mission
Authors: Kalaimagal S , Kumar M Pradeep , Rajendraboopathy S R
Published: October 2022

True autonomous system for off road vehicle are most important requirement for the future 2 military and rescue operations. At any point the Autonomous All Terrain Vehicle AATV will get 3 instruction to reach the destination location defined by the geographical co ordinates [1]. AATV 4 should estimate a path and move towards its destination using GPS However the Finding GPS signal 5 consistently anywhere in the off road is difficult due to huge attenuation. As a result estimating right 6 path is difficult. Hence the autonomous vehicle may go around an long loop or travel huge distance 7 to reach its destination. Existing INS technologies has some limitation which is also improved in 8 this research work. The wedyork delivers a combined improvement in system performance by various 9 technology, Algorithm, Hardware, software and Methodology. We present this paper with more of 10 experimental aspects.
Nano-micron composite lithium-rich cathode materials prepared by oxalic acid one-step method
Authors: Li Yanli , Wang Zhen , Yang Fang , Li Zebei , Chen Cunguang , Guo Zhimeng
Published: October 2022

Lithium-rich material Li1.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13O2 with special nano-micron composite structure is synthesized by one-step oxalic acid method. The sample (SOP) is made of micron particles (1 ~ 3 µm) and nano particles (~ 100 nm). Compared with the sample (COP) prepared by traditional co-precipitation method, SOP has good rate performance and cycle stability. The specific discharge capacity of SOP sample reaches 104.2 mAh/g at 10 C, while that of COP sample is only 68.5 mAh/g. After 300 cycles, SOP still has a specific discharge capacity of 2.01mAh/g and the capacity retention rate is 89.6%, while COP only has a specific discharge capacity of 135.8 mAh/g and the capacity retention rate is 58%. Structure allocation with nano-micron particles is conducive to electrochemical performance improvement. This study provides a new idea for the synthesis of Lithium-rich material with better performance.
Effects of Environmental Cadmium Exposure on the Liver in Korean Adults: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Studies
Authors: Seo Mi-Na , Eom Sang-Yong , Lim Ji-Ae , Lee Jung-Eum , Choi Byung-Sun , Kwon Ho-Jang , Hong Young-Seoub , Kim Heon , Park Jung-Duck
Published: October 2022

Cadmium (Cd) is a ubiquitous environmental pollutant with an exceptionally long biological half-life. The liver is a major organ for Cd metabolism, but the toxicity of Cd is unclear. This study sought to determine whether blood Cd (BCd) level (representing recent exposure [months] to Cd) was associated with liver function in Korean adults, both cross-sectionally and longitudinally. The baseline cross-sectional study involved 2,086 adults (male: 908, female: 1,178) in 2010−2011, and 503 of them (male: 207, female: 296) were followed up in 2014−2015. BCd was measured by graphite-furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, and liver function indices (aspartate aminotransferase [AST], alanine aminotransferase [ALT], and γ-glutamyltransferase [GGT]) were determined. Liver damage was defined as an abnormal elevation of more than one liver function index. The geometric mean of BCd (1.07 µg/L) was higher in females than in males (1.16 vs. 0.96 µg/L). Liver function indices increased significantly in a dose-dependent manner according to the BCd levels, except for ALT in males, and were higher in males than in females. BCd level was also associated with the risk of liver damage in both sexes. No significant changes in BCd were observed between baseline and follow-up. The liver function indices in 2014−2015 were comparable to those in 2010−2011 in males, while ALT and GGT were significantly increased in 2014−2015 compared to 2010−2011 in females with relatively high BCd. These findings suggest that even a low level of environmental Cd exposure, short- and long-term, may affect liver function, and females appear more susceptible than males.
1-extendability of independent sets
Authors: Bergé Pierre , Busson Anthony , Feghali Carl , Watrigant Rémi
Published: October 2022

In the 70s, Berge introduced 1-extendable graphs (also called B-graphs), which are graphs where every vertex belongs to a maximum independent set. Motivated by an application in the design of wireless networks, we study the computational complexity of 1-extendability, the problem of deciding whether a graph is 1-extendable. We show that, in general, 1-extendability cannot be solved in 2o(n) time assuming the Exponential Time Hypothesis, where n is the number of vertices of the input graph, and that it remains NP-hard in subcubicplanar graphs and in unit disk graphs (which is a natural model for wireless networks). Although 1-extendability seems to be very closeto the problem of finding an independent set of maximum size (a.k.a. Maximum Independent Set), we show that, interestingly, there exist 1-extendable graphs for which Maximum Independent Set is NP-hard.Finally, we investigate a parameterized version of 1-extendability.
Hocus POCUS! Parental quantification of left ventricular ejection fraction using point of care ultrasound: fiction or reality?
Authors: Jaji Amina , Loomba Rohit S.
Published: October 2022

Background
Point of care ultrasound has become increasingly utilized in pediatric settings. The assessment of cardiac function is one such implementation of this. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of parents in acquiring images to assess function using a handheld ultrasound probe and the correlation of shortening fraction measurements by handheld ultrasound with hospital acquired echocardiography.
Methods
Single-center prospective study in which parents of pediatric patients admitted to the hospital. Parents underwent a 25-minute education session on how to use the handheld ultrasound probe and then were asked to acquire a parasternal short axis and apical four chamber image on their own. Acquired images were reviewed by two physicians to determine adequacy of images to assess systolic cardiac function subjectively and objectively. Shortening fraction was measured using parent-acquired images and then compared to recent hospital acquired shortening fraction.
Results
A total of 25 parents of 21 patients enrolled and completed the study. Of the enrolled parents, 96% of both parasternal short axis and apical four chamber images acquired were deemed appropriate for subjective assessment of systolic function. Inter-reader variability of shortening fractioning was moderate between two readers. Correlation of shortening fraction measured from parent-acquired images versus hospital acquired images was moderate.
Conclusion
Parents were able to successfully obtain a parasternal short axis and apical four chamber image adequate to assess function and quantify shortening fraction after a 25-minute education session. This pilot data demonstrates that further exploration of parent performed point of care cardiac assessment may be warranted.
Coproptosis related lncRNAs gene signature establishes a prognostic model of gastric adenocarcinoma and evaluate the effect of antineoplastic drugs
Authors: Tu Hengjia , Zhang Qingling , Xue Lingna , Bao Junrong
Published: October 2022

Background: One of the most frequent malignancies of the digestive system is stomach adenocarcinoma (STAD). Recent research has demonstrated how Cuproptosis (copper-dependent cell death) differs from other cell death mechanisms that were previously understood. Cuproptosis regulation in tumour cells could be a brand-new treatment strategy. Our goal was to create a cuproptosis-related lncRNAs signature. Additionally, in order to evaluate the possible immunotherapeutic advantages and drug sensitivity, we attempted to study the association between these lncRNAs and the tumour immune microenvironment of STAD tumours.
The TCGA database was accessed to download the RNA sequencing data, genetic mutations, and clinical profiles for TCGA STAD. To locate lncRNAs related with cuproptosis and build risk-prognosis models, three techniques were used: co-expression network analysis, Cox-regression techniques, and LASSO techniques. Additionally, an integrated methodology was used to validate the models' predictive capabilities. Then, using GO and KEGG analysis, we discovered the variations in biological functions between each group. The link between the risk score and various medications for STAD treatment was estimated using the tumour mutational load (TMB) and tumour immune dysfunction and rejection (TIDE) scores.
Result: We gathered 22 genes linked to cuproptosis based on prior literature. Six lncRNAs related with cuproptosis were used to create a prognostic marker (AC016394.2, AC023511.1, AC147067.2, AL590705.3, HAGLR, and LINC01094). After that, the patients were split into high-risk and low-risk groups. A statistically significant difference in overall survival between two groups was visible in the survival curves. The risk score was demonstrated to be an independent factor affecting the prognosis by both univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis. Different risk scores were substantially related with the various immunological states of STAD patients, as further evidenced by immune cell infiltration and ssGSEA analysis. The two groups had differing burdens of tumour mutations. In addition, immunotherapy was more effective for STAD patients in the high-risk group than in the low-risk group, and risk scores for STAD were substantially connected with medication sensitivity.
Conclusions: We discovered a marker for 6-cuproposis-associated lncRNAs linked to STAD as prognostic predictors, which may be useful biomarkers for risk stratification, evaluation of possible immunotherapy, and assessment of treatment sensitivity for STAD.
Community Shade Tree Leaves: Beneficial Uses for Agriculture
Authors: Heckman Joseph R. , Krogmann Uta , Wyenandt Christian A.
Published: October 2022

Every autumn an abundance of leaves from various species of shade trees [e.g., oak (Quercus sp.), maple (Acer sp.)] are collected from urban landscapes. In 1988, shade tree leaves were banned from landfills and combustion facilities in New Jersey because it was an unsustainable practice. Composting and mulching leaves and using them as a resource was proposed. The purpose of this review is to summarize studies of mulching and amending soils with shade tree leaves and their potential to benefit agricultural production. Research sponsored by New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station on soils and crops found that land application of shade tree leaves was beneficial for building soil organic matter content, protecting against erosion, and controlling weeds when used as a mulch. In general, crop yields and quality were improved with leaf mulch. Collected shade tree leaves on average have a relatively high carbon-to-nitrogen (N) ratio and the potential to cause a temporary deficiency of soil N availability. However, with good agronomic practices and well-timed N fertilization, crops perform well after shade tree leaves have been applied without increasing the recommended N fertilizer application rate.
Hypoactive sexual desire disorders in women: ways to solve the problem
Authors: Fedorova A. I.
Published: October 2022

In recent decades, women are increasingly contact the doctors with problems of hypoactive sexual desire disorders (HSDD). Female libido is considered as one of the important indicators of quality of life, sexual health. Therapy of HSDD is difficult due to insufficient knowledge by doctors of both complex, multiple pathogenetic mechanisms of libido reduction and modern therapeutic approaches. In this article, the female sexual desire is considered from the point of view of the biopsychosocial approach, recognized as the leading one when working with sexual dysfunctions. According to biopsychosocial approach, HSDD is a consequence of combined disorders at various levels of human functioning (somatic, personal-psychological and individual-social). Modern conceptual models of sexual desire are presented, on the basis of which therapeutic approaches to HSDD are developed. The most effective from the evidence point of view directions of therapy of HSDD in women – elimination of biomedical factors that violate libido, psychotherapeutic measures (sexual awareness, cognitive behavioral therapy, sexual therapy) are discussed. Evidence-based studies confirming the high effectiveness of an integrative approach to the therapy of HSDD, combining sexual awareness, CBT, sexual therapy and pharmacotherapy, are presented. A new Russian drug – a peptide created specifically for the treatment of HSDD in women is presented. The drug has passed all stages of clinical trials and can be used both in the treatment of idiopathic HSDD and as part of combine therapy (in combination with psychotherapy and sextherapy).
Use of myo-inositol in women with polycystic ovary syndrome in the application of auxiliary reproductive technologies
Authors: Titova M. S. , Kolodina M. I. , Lyashenko A. S. , Lyashenko E. N.
Published: October 2022

Introduction. A large number of treatments for women with PCOS are currently under consideration. Treatment with myo-inositol is one of the new approaches to the treatment of PCOS.

   Aim. To study the effect of myo-inositol on the restoration of reproductive function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome using assisted reproductive technologies.   Materials and methods. We conducted a systematic search and analysis of scientific papers in PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, eLIBRARY, CyberLeninka and Google Scholar using the search PCOS, myo-inositol therapy and assisted reproductive technologies in PCOS terms.   Results and discussion. In the development of PCOS, insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism play a role in 30–40 % of cases. Myo-inositol, which is an endogenous metabolite of the human body, is involved in the synthesis of inositol phosphate derivatives, which are necessary for signal transmission from insulin, GnRH, LH, FSH receptors. This substance helps to increase insulin sensitivity, which can reduce hyperandrogenism and improve the menstrual cycle. We analyzed the literature on the use of MI in women with PCOS with assisted reproductive technologies, since Myo-inositol is effective in normalizing ovarian function, improving the quality of oocytes and embryos in PCOS.   Conclusion. The studies we examined show improvements in ovarian function, oocyte and embryo quality in patients taking myo-inositol combined with other drugs. However, further examination of large multicenter, randomized, controlled studies are needed to evaluate pregnancy and live births, as there are sources that do not confirm the efficacy of myo-inositol therapy.
Validation of finite element connection modeling by comparison of experimental and virtual power injection methods
Authors: Sipos Dávid , Treszkai Marcell Ferenc , Feszty Dániel
Published: October 2022

There are several ways to obtain the matrix of damping loss factors and coupling loss factors for Statistical Energy Analysis. The most recent approach is Virtual SEA, where the Power Injection Method is performed virtually on a finite element model. In order to validate this approach, the most common connection types are investigated in this paper through an L-junction of two coupled steel plates. Virtual SEA and experimental Power Injection Method results are compared in a bent, line welded, superglued and spotwelded variants. The respective finite element connection representation is also validated during the comparison. It was found that with the correct simulation setup, Virtual SEA provides good agreement with the experimental results. In case of the spotwelded variants, further investigations were necessary regarding the parameters of the connection. The influence of these parameters was evaluated and the greatest source of deviations in the results is found.
Evaluation of organics reduction performance of the GAC filtration with regenerated carbons using the long-term operational data of drinking water treatment facilities
Authors: Kim Seung-Hyun , Kim Sanggoo , Yoom Hoonsik , Son Heejong
Published: October 2022

Degradation of raw water quality promoted the introduction of GAC (granular activated carbon) filtration and ozonation into Korean drinking water treatment facilities in 1994 in order to cope with organic pollutants. This study focuses on the evaluation of organics reduction performance of the GAC filtration with regenerated carbons using long-term operational data. Three drinking water treatment facilities at Busan were selected for this purpose. It was found in this study that GAC filtration and ozonation helped these facilities to reduce the treated levels of DOC (dissolve organic carbon) as well as of 1,4-dioxane. Regeneration affected organics reduction performance of GAC filtration. The GAC filtration with regenerated carbons was found more effective for DOC reduction, while the filtration with virgin carbons was more effective for THM (trihalomethane) reduction. These results were related to the pore size change that occurred after the regeneration. The regeneration increased the meso pore volume but decreased the micro pore volume. The regeneration cycle was important for the decrease in the micro pore volume. The micro pore volume remained relatively unchanged after the first regeneration but was substantially decreased after the regeneration was repeated by more than second time.
Dynamic characteristics of drought conditions during the growth of summer maize
Authors: Cui Bifeng , Ma Jianqin , Liu Lei , Hao Xiuping , Song Zhirui , Fang Cheng
Published: October 2022

This study aimed at investigating the applicability of a SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) model in understanding the effects of drought on summer maize. A real-time irrigation module was developed for the downstream irrigation area of the Yellow River to estimate the real-time irrigation of crops. By further simulating the dynamic evolution process of soil moisture content, a dynamic drought evaluation model of summer maize was established, and the relative soil moisture was set as the evaluation index to assess and analyze the dynamic variation of drought evolution during the growth of summer maize. The results showed that the improved SWAT model has strong applicability. During the growth of summer maize, the variation trend of drought is consistent with that of natural precipitation. Moreover, drought mainly occurs during the sowing-seedling and seedling-jointing stages, and the average frequency is 84.8 and 78.3%, respectively. Moderate drought is most likely to occur during the growth of summer maize and occurs mainly during the sowing-seedling and seedling-jointing stages, and the occurrence frequency is 55.3 and 32.6%, respectively. Extra-severe drought has the greatest impact, mainly in the jointing-tasseling, tasseling-milking and milking-maturity stages, and the occurrence frequency is 17.4, 15.2 and 10.9%, respectively.
caminho do parentesco ou o parentesco como situação inescusável?
Authors: Sousa Damásio dos Santos Ana Clara
Published: October 2022

O presente relato etnográfico tem a intenção de proporcionar uma descrição e análise de um caso etnográfico do meu campo de pesquisa vinculado ao parentesco, família, migração, gênero e geração. Campo esse que ocorreu ao longo do mestrado em antropologia social na Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG) e que continua em curso agora no doutorado no Departamento de Antropologia (DAN) da Universidade de Brasília (UnB). Com isso, pretendo compreender etnograficamente como, a partir de duas parentes-interlocutoras, minha mãe Analice (54 anos) e minha avó Anita (75 anos), consigo desenhar, pesar e mensurar os caminhos do parentesco que se enredam aos caminhos do gênero e da geração, para então compreender a inescusabilidade do parentesco contemporaneamente.
Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticle’s Safety in Biomedical and Agricultural
Applications: A Review of Recent Progress
Authors: Shakil Md Salman , Bhuiya Md Simul , Morshed Md Reaz , Babu Golap , Niloy Mahruba Sultana , Hossen Md Sakib , Islam Md Asiful
Published: October 2022

Cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (CFN) have drawn attention as a theranostic agent.
Unique physicochemical features of CFN and magnetic properties make CFN an outstanding
candidate for biomedical, agricultural, and environmental applications. The extensive
use of CFN may result in intentional inoculation of humans for disease diagnosis and
therapeutic purposes or unintentional penetration of CFN via inhalation, ingestion, adsorption,
or other means. Therefore, understanding the potential cytotoxicity of CFN may pave
the way for their future biomedical and agricultural applications. This review scrutinized
CFN biocompatibility, possible effects, and cytotoxic mechanisms in different biological
systems. Literature indicates CFN toxicity is linked with their size, synthesizing methods,
coating materials, exposure time, route of administration, and test concentrations. Some in
vitro cytotoxicity tests showed misleading results of CFN potency; this might be due to
the interaction of CFN with cytotoxicity assay regents. To date, published research indicates
that the biocompatibility of CFN outweighed its cytotoxic effects in plant or animal
models, but the opposite outcomes were observed in aquatic Zebrafish.
Gastroprotective Agents for the Prevention of NSAID-Induced Gastropathy
Authors: Ares Jeffrey J. , Outt Pamela E.
Published: October 2022

Over 30 million people in the world take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's). A large percentage of these individuals will develop gastric ulcers and related complications, a condition known as "NSAID gastropathy". NSAID gastropathy differs from classic peptic ulcer disease in many ways, and traditional peptic ulcer therapy is largely ineffective in preventing NSAID-induced gastropathy. The prostaglandin misoprostol has been shown to be effective and is approved for the prevention of NSAID gastropathy. However, misoprostol has side effects that limit its general use. For this
reason, considerable effort throughout the 1990's has focused on the identification of new gastroprotective molecules. Some synthetic •studies have been aimed at the preparation of new prostaglandins, prostacyclin mimetics, and thromboxane antagonists. New histamine H2 receptor antagonists have also been developed which, unlike cimetidine or ranitidine, now appear to couple true gastroprotective activity with antisecretory properties. One new H2 antagonist, ebrotidine, has shown clinical utility in preventing NSAID gastropathy. Many other types of structures (flavonoids, peptides, terpenoids, xanthines, others), as well as compounds displaying certain pharmacological actions (5-hydroxytryptamine receptor binding, adrenergic receptor binding, mast cell stabilization, others) have been linked in some way to gastroprotection. This article reviews many of these recent gastroprotection findings, with emphasis on those of potential use for prevention of NSAID gastropathy.
The Interaction between Hellenic and Persian Pharmacology: What's the output?
Authors: Khosravi Azam , Changizi-Ashtiyani Saeed , Amini Saeed
Published: October 2022

Background:

Pharmacology has always been of utmost significance to Persian and Hellenic ancient scientists and presented their viewpoints in medical texts. The aim is to assess the interaction between Hellenic and Persian pharmacologists and the resulting output.

Methods:

Using descriptive-analytical method, primary Persian sources written by scholars such as Raban Tabari, Rhazes, Avicenna, and Jorjani, and also the works by prominent Greek scholars including Theophrastus, Hippocrates, Dioscorides, and Galen were searched using selected keywords, based on inclusion and exclusion critera, without time limit in domestic and foreign databases. Finally, the PRISMA diagram was drawn.

Results:

Studies show that Persian and Greek doctors have tried to develop the concepts of pharmacology and its applications interactively. In this research, pharmacology in Persian and Greek medical traditions is studied, and their mutual contributions are depicted. The concepts of medicine and pharmacology in Greek and Persian medicine are first analyzed. The reciprocal impacts of these two schools of pharmacology are explored, and at the end, the Persian scholars who have cited Greek scholars in their works are introduced.

Conclusion:

With the expansion of territories, ancient theories from the farthest lands entered the realm, introducing new drugs and ideas, which by the critical approach of the Persian scholars were sometimes modified and developed.
Basic Microscopic Techniques to Characterize Nano Materials
Authors: Banerjee Diptonil , Sharma Amit Kumar , Das Nirmalya Sankar
Published: October 2022

It is not surprising that materials with nanoscale dimensions have existed since the creation of the universe. The reason is simple since all the materials are composed of different atoms or molecules, so an assembly of a few molecules can give rise to what one calls “nanomaterials”. The concept of nano, or more specifically, nanoscience and technology, is relatively new, as it requires a long journey of technological advancement to develop distinct optical devices that can see materials with dimensions of 10-9 metres and thus manipulate them for greater purposes. These special devices are commonly known as microscopes; however, they are not the same as traditional microscopes, which have a maximum resolution of 10-6 (micro) meters. In this chapter, the basic constructions and working principles of the more commonly used microscopes, rather than nanoscopes, will be discussed. Discussions on field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopes (HRTEM), and scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) will also be done. Besides, the name and the main working principle of some other microscopic techniques will be mentioned. Apart from imaging, some other uses (if any) of these devices would also be mentioned.
The Efficiency of a Few Potential Nanosystems as Dye Removers
Authors: Banerjee Diptonil , Sharma Amit Kumar , Das Nirmalya Sankar
Published: October 2022

In the preceding section, we have discussed the basic characteristics of nanomaterials, their properties, as well as the basic science behind the fact that nanomaterials behave differently from their bulk form. The discussion has also been done regarding the basic features of different microscopes and their working principle. We now have an idea regarding the features of different textile dyes, their toxicity, classifications, and properties. Not only that, the two main ways, like catalysis and adsorption, that help remove dyes from water have also been discussed. We are also now familiar with the basic structures and properties of a few effective dye removers like carbon nanostructure, oxides, and others. As a continuation of all the previous discussions, this chapter deals with the efficiencies/performances of a few potential materials in removing different textile dyes from water. This chapter considers mainly the performance of materials in removing dyes through catalysis and adsorption. We have taken only those materials whose structures and properties we have discussed in the preceding section. The results related to the performance of materials in removing different dyes from water have been taken from outside literature as well as from our own experimental results. It has been shown that the dye removing efficiency of the materials depends upon the material itself, its structure, surface area, porosity as well as numbers of effective adsorption sites.
influence of organizational culture and work environment toward lecturer performance with instrinsic motivation as intervening variables
Authors: Adiwinata Djaka , Irawan Irawan , Adha Suhroji , Kusuma Hero Wirasmara
Published: October 2022

This research was conducted to analyze the influence of organizational culture and work environment on lecturer performance with intrinsic motivation as an intervening variable. This research was conducted with sample of 80 lecturer respondents at the University of Faletehan was taken using convenience sampling / accidental sampling. The data analysis method uses the SEM method, it was smart PLS. Based on the results of the reasearch, it was concluded that organizational culture had a positive and significant direct effect on lecturer performance, the work environment had a positive and insignificant direct effect on lecturer performance, organizational culture had a positive and significant impact. Against intrinsic motivation, work environment has a positive and significant impact toward intrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation positive and significant influence toward the performance of lecturers. The indirect relationship is organizational culture has an indirect effect on lecturer performance through intrinsic motivation, and the work environment had an indirect effect on lecturer performance through intrinsic motivation.
De federale staat als vastgoedmagnaat? De herontwikkeling van het Belgische ambassadeterrein in Tokio (1960-2010)
Authors: De Maeyer Bram
Published: October 2022

Since the turn of the century, successive Belgian governments have increasingly sold assets of its real estate portfolio in order to balance the national budget. Against the backdrop of this domestic policy, the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched an extensive redevelopment of its embassy premises in Tokyo in 2006. This article questions to what extent financial triggers incentivised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to launch this building project in Tokyo and identifies the ramifications of these financial concerns on the design of the new embassy that emerged from this redevelopment. Therefore, this research calls upon a wide variety of sources such as archival records, parliamentary debates, memoirs of diplomats and press articles.
V(>)2 in de declaratieve hoofdzin in de Frans-Vlaamse dialecten
Authors: Farasyn Melissa
Published: October 2022

This article reports on the position of the finite verb in declarative main clauses in French Flemish, a group of dialects which belong to the West Flemish dialect group, but which are overarched by Standard French. We transcribed recordings of 52 different locations in Northern France. In this article, we present the first general results on the linear position of the finite verb in French Flemish in the corpus, following the generative tradition, by giving quantitative results and representative examples. We especially focus on the common V2 violations in French Flemish, in which the verb takes the third place or more (V>2) in the declarative main clause. We discuss the main properties of those violations and how they set them apart from the other coastal Dutch dialects. In order to do that, we focus on the different nature of the language, which is on the one hand very archaic, but on the other hand in certain aspects new and unique.
“Mit der Kinobrille gesehen”? Over tekst en intermedialiteit in Felix Saltens pantomime. Das lockende Licht (1914)
Authors: Meert Mathias
Published: October 2022

In diesem Beitrag wird Felix Saltens Pantomime Das lockende Licht als ein intermedialer Text analysiert. Die Pantomime wurde 1914 uraufgeführt, erschien im gleichen Jahr aber auch als gedruckter Text. Ausgehend vom Konzept der intermedialen Referenz werden zwei Aspekte von Saltens Pantomimentext in den analytischen Vordergrund gerückt: (1) die Pantomime als metatheatraler Kommentar zur historischen Gattungstradition und (2) die intermediale Beziehung zum neuen Medium des Stummfilms. In diesem Beitrag wird anschließend analysiert inwieweit der kinematographische Diskurs einen Einfluss ausübt auf die intermediale und narrative Struktur von Saltens Pantomimentext
Wielen van goud? Dorpsambachten en dienstverleners in een commerciële landbouwzone, een detailstudie van een achttiende-eeuwse wagenmaker in Doel
Authors: Vande Sompele Wout
Published: October 2022

The commercialization of the early modern countryside has been studied mostly from the perspective of the agrarian producers, who increased their income through product specialization or by income pooling with additional activities in the secondary or tertiary sector. Only recently European scholars more attention has been paid to the non-agrarian rural population, who did not possess large land properties and had to rely on their craftsmanship and the provisioning of goods and services as their primary source of income. Similar studies on the existence and social and economic strategies of the non-agrarian rural population on the Flemish countryside are still lacking. The aim of this paper is to contribute to our general understanding of the economics ot village artisans, retailers and service providers by looking at a specific case-study. An micro-analysis of the account book of a cartwright in the 18th-century Doelpolder reveals his revenue, production regime, and customers and therefore provides insights in his social-economic activities and relationships.
Interstitial Living: Fragments towards an Ethics
Authors: Daffron Eric
Published: October 2022

This work in autotheory documents my adoption of an interstitial lifestyle in 2021. I derived my project’s guiding concepts from Roland Barthes. After a foreword, which elucidates the project’s context, concepts, and genre, this piece turns to a series of fragments arranged by topic. Most of the fragments record my interstitial experiences or reflect on interstitial topics. In the margin are Barthes citations that inspired the project, a structural device borrowed from A Lover’s Discourse: Fragments and autotheory.
Assessment of Objectivity Characteristics in Visual Art Value
Authors: Wan Mohamad Daud Wan Samiati Andriana , Kamaruddin Norfadilah , Zainal Abidin Mursyidah
Published: October 2022

The work of art is considered a relic of history. Art also serves as a documentation of history. It contains meaning, which is intrinsic and extrinsic at the same time. The value of art is subjective, depending on the inclination of each connoisseur's taste. The value is the essence, the fundamental principle, which can eventually become the normative basis. This paper discusses the objectivity characteristic of visual art value based on a survey done with 407 participants. The outcomes highly help the audience/public in appreciating any visual arts.
Conceptualisation of Myself who has Tribulation on Adulthood in the Form of Printmaking
Authors: Abdul Shukor Nurina Aiman , Tohid Mohd. Suhaimi
Published: October 2022

This report aims to investigate how to correlate the idea of conceptualisation of myself who has tribulation in adulthood into visual in the form of printmaking. Research has been conducted by studying the causes of anxiety and fear in adulthood as well as digital printmaking art forms to convey the latter subject. The objective of this research is to explore the conventional and contemporary approach of print media by implementing surrealist art into art-making to show the symbolisation of the feeling of tribulation of adulthood. This concludes that art is significantly influenced by subjective experience, which can no longer be conveyed through an emblematic structure but rather through individual ordering systems. Authenticity and self-reflection are both sources of content and form.
Beyond the Boundaries of Conventional Printmaking through “Putu Oh Putu” Series
Authors: Md Noor Rosiah
Published: October 2022

The production of artworks was inspired by the traditional Malay biscuit. Nowadays, it is not easy to obtain due to the dumpling of various instant snacks. To prevent continuity of tradition from being forgotten, the artist applied carved mould to the production of print artwork. This paper discusses idea generation and the formation of alternative printmaking that transcends conventional disciplines. The idea was initiated through empirical studio-based research. The finding in terms of the new look of printmaking gives satisfaction and pleasure visually. The discovery of a new approach in making artwork contributes to the emerging trends in Malaysian printmaking.