bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Long bone metastases of renal cell carcinoma imaging features: case report and literature review
Authors: Shi Dabao , Zhang Rui
Published: June 2023

Objectives

This article analyzed the imaging features of 18 long bone metastasis (LBM) of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) confirmed by pathology and reviewed the available literature.

Case presentation

Patients who underwent radiographic examinations at our hospital between January 2015 and December 2021 with pathology-confirmed bone metastases were evaluated. The clinical and radiographs and CT, and MR images features of the patients were analyzed. Eighteen patients with pathology-confirmed LBM from RCC were collected. All the patients had X-ray examinations, 15 had computed tomography (CT), 13 had magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and six had MR enhancement. The clinical and imaging features of the lesions were analyzed, including morphological and signal intensity characteristics. Ten patients were found with metastases after nephrectomy, and eight patients were admitted to the hospital with skeletal-related events (SREs). Eighteen cases originated from clear cell RCC. Fourteen lesions were located in the epiphysis and four in the diaphysis. The height-to-width ratio of the lesions ranged from 1.11 to 3.41 (mean, 1.84). All lesions showed osteolytic destruction, with 16 lesions showing expansile destruction. Seven lesions demonstrated soap bubble hyperintensity and hypointense separation on T2-weighted images. Six lesions demonstrated a flow-void sign, and six showed marked marginal enhancement.

Conclusions

The LBM of RCC mainly occurred in the proximal epiphysis and tended to spread along the long bone axis with expansile osteolytic destruction. In some cases, soap bubble hyperintensity, hypointense separation, and the flow-void sign were seen.
Uncovering minoritized voices: The linguistic landscape of Mieres, Asturies
Authors: Álvarez Alba Arias , Bernardo-Hinesley Sheryl
Published: June 2023

Recent sociolinguistic studies have emphasized the role of the linguistic landscape (LL) in relation to languages and identity negotiation. The present study examines the presence of Asturian, a minoritized language spoken in the Principality of Asturies, in the LL of a town located in the center of Asturies: Mieres. Through qualitative analyses, data illustrate that Asturian has visibility not only on top-down signage but also on bottom-up. Furthermore, findings reveal that the use of this language, as well as semiotic resources that convey the Asturian identity in the Mieres signage, portray the struggles and fragility of the Asturian minoritized linguistic group within this locality. This study illustrates the importance of comprehensive implementation of language protection policies in relation to the maintenance and revitalization of minoritized languages, as well as in the protection of a speech community’s linguistic rights.
Study on the inter-porosity transfer rate and producing degree of matrix in fractured-porous gas reservoirs
Authors: Jin Jie , Lu Detang
Published: June 2023

The inter-porosity transfer is one of the decisive factors for gas development in fractured-porous gas reservoirs. In this article, we establish an analytical solution for the inter-porosity transfer rate and producing degree of matrix. Then, we study the law of inter-porosity transfer based on the solution. Through the Stehfest inversion transform, the typical curves of inter-porosity transfer rate and producing degree of matrix are plotted. It is found that the producing degree of matrix is close to zero in the initial period. Then, the inter-porosity transfer rate begins to increase, and the producing degree of matrix becomes larger. In the late period, the producing degree of matrix remains constant. In addition, the differences between the quasi-steady state model and the three kinds of unsteady state models are compared. It is found that the inter-porosity transfer occurs earlier in unsteady models. However, when pressure propagates to the external boundary, the transfer rate is equal between quasi-steady and unsteady models. It is also found that the inter-porosity transfer rate is slightly different in the three unsteady models, whereas in the spherical model it is largest at the intermediate period. Next, we discuss the influence of key parameters. The results reveal that gas reservoir radius, storage ratio, and inter-porosity flow factor can play an essential role in inter-porosity transfer. The findings of this study can improve our understanding of gas flow between fractures and matrix. Besides, it helps field engineers better understand the variation law of gas productivity in fractured-porous gas reservoirs, which can provide the scientific basis for making a development scheme.
News Coverage of Mental Health in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic – An Analysis of the German Press Landscape
Authors: Krayter Stephan
Published: June 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic led to fundamental changes in all aspects of public life. Non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) have had a significant impact on children given their early developmental stage and the smaller number of coping strategies and resources they possess to counter such stressors. Since the discourse on the effectiveness and side effects of interventions plays an important role in legitimising these interventions, the present article seeks to determine both who talks about children’s mental health in the news media and which aspects are addressed. The results of a quantitative discourse analysis of three German daily and weekly newspapers during the first two lockdowns in Germany reveal that political actors speak most often in the discourse, though health professionals are playing an increasingly prominent role. Thematically, mental health among children is becoming significantly more important in the discourse, which will likely lead to future political action.
CICLO PDCA
Authors: Moraes Fernanda De Souza , Costa Gabriel Alexandre Da Silva , Bentes Flavio Maldonado
Published: June 2023

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo a implementação de uma ferramenta da qualidade em uma empresa do ramo varejista. A ferramenta busca minimizar os erros e implantação de melhoria contínua nos processos de manutenção da empresa. O trabalho se desenvolveu seguindo a ferramenta PDCA. Este trabalho apresentou uma revisão de literatura e um aporte teórico que embasaram seu objetivo principal de implantação. O trabalho buscou explorar os objetivos específicos, com a utilização de gráficos onde demonstram o antes e depois da implementação da ferramenta e atuando diretamente nos problemas propostos pelos gestores da empresa, em um brainstorming, sendo guiado pela ferramenta PDCA, com o objetivo de controlar e melhorar os processos. Como resultado o trabalho conseguiu diminuir o número de manutenções corretivas e, por consequência, o tempo de equipamentos parados também foi diminuído. Criando assim, uma cultura de melhoria contínua no setor de manutenção na empresa e comprovando a eficiência da metodologia aplicada durante o trabalho.
Uncovering the Genetic Link between Acute Myocardial Infarction and Ulcerative Colitis Co-Morbidity through a Systems Biology Approach
Authors: Chang Chen , Cai Ruping , Wu Qiang , Su Qiang
Published: June 2023

Background: Cardiovascular diseases, particularly acute myocardial infarction, are the leading cause of disability and death. Atherosclerosis, the pathological basis of AMI, can be accelerated by chronic inflammation. Ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory disease associated with immunity, contributes to the risk of AMI development. However, controversy continues to surround the relationship between these two diseases. The present study unravels the pathogenesis of AMI and UC, to provide a new perspective on the clinical management of patients with these comorbidities.

Methods: Microarray datasets GSE66360 and GSE87473 were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Common differentially expressed genes (co-DEGs) between AMI and UC were identified, and the following analyses were performed: enrichment analysis, protein-protein interaction network construction, hub gene identification and co-expression analysis.

Results: A total of 267 co-DEGs (233 upregulated and 34 downregulated) were screened for further analysis. GO enrichment analysis suggested important roles of chemokines and cytokines in AMI and UC. In addition, the lipopolysaccharide-mediated signaling pathway was found to be closely associated with both diseases. KEGG enrichment analysis revealed that lipid and atherosclerosis, NF-κB, TNF and IL-17 signaling pathways are the core mechanisms involved in the progression of both diseases. Finally, 11 hub genes were identified with cytoHubba: TNF, IL1B, TLR2, CXCL8, STAT3, MMP9, ITGAX, CCL4, CSF1R, ICAM1 and CXCL1.

Conclusion: This study reveals a co-pathogenesis mechanism of AMI and UC regulated by specific hub genes, thus providing ideas for further mechanistic studies, and new perspectives on the clinical management of patients with these comorbidities.
Carcinoid Heart Disease – A Review of Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis and Management
Authors: Ghanta Sai Nikhila , Vallurupalli Srikanth
Published: June 2023

Objective: Neuro-endocrine tumors (NET) resulting in syndromes of serotonin excess can lead to cardiac involvement, and substantial mortality and morbidity. This article is aimed at reviewing the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of carcinoid heart disease (CHD).

Results: The pathophysiology of CHD stems from chronic exposure to circulating vasoactive compounds. Frequent clinical evaluations, monitoring of biomarker levels and cardiac imaging play critical roles in screening and early recognition. The complexity of the disease necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, medical management and timely surgical intervention.

Conclusion: Outcomes of CHD have improved, owing to advances in medical management and increased surgical expertise. Surgical valvular intervention is the only definitive therapy for the treatment of symptomatic CHD.
An Improved Measure for the Strength of Social Gender Norms (SSGN) Developed for Adolescents in Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Gorur Krittika , Cislaghi Ben , Forscher Patrick
Published: June 2023

Social norms can frame how typical and appropriate the choices available to individuals are, making some more difficult while others easier to make. Despite the important role of both descriptive and injunctive norms for intervention, few measures are available that distinguish these types of perceptions. Fewer still are tailored for settings where development challenges are present and behaviorally-informed interventions are implemented. To address gaps in measuring social norms that impact women’s employment in India, this study was conducted with 399 adolescents aged 14-17 years to develop the Strength of Social Gender Norms (SSGN) scale. Exploratory factor analysis demonstrated a good two-factor structure. Psychometric analyses satisfied tests for internal consistency, differentiated it from attitudes, and found moderate test-retest reliability. Using this scale, we found that girls perceived more positive social norms overall but held more negative perceptions of what others in their communities think about women working (i.e. injunctive norms), relative to boys. Our results confirm the ability of the SSGN scale to distinguish different aspects of social norms among low-income Indian adolescents, a population that is neglected in psychology research at large. Future research should aim to replicate results in additional hard-to-reach samples and investigate the association between actual longer-term employment outcomes of women.
How Focus and Position Affect the Interpretation of Demonstrative Pronouns
Authors: Patterson Clare , Schumacher Petra B.
Published: June 2023

The explicit marking of focus has a measurable impact on language comprehension, including the interpretation of pronouns, but so far the impact of focus on demonstrative pronouns has been largely overlooked. Using story-completion experiments with ditransitive contexts in German, we tested the role of focus in demonstrative pronoun resolution using the tools of the Bayesian model for pronouns, and furthermore investigated whether final position influences demonstrative pronoun interpretation independently of focus. We found that demonstrative pronouns are indeed influenced by focus to a similar extent as personal pronouns, but the influence for demonstratives is mediated via the next-mention bias. Final position also influences demonstrative pronouns, mediated not via the next-mention bias but the production likelihood.
Enhancing Internal Branding Outcomes through Customer Experience Management: New Empirical Insights from the Automotive Industry
Authors: Souka Mohamed , Rump Markus , Löffler Michael , Decker Reinhold
Published: June 2023

Companies increasingly strive to optimise the external customer experience by systematically building on customer experience management (CEM). Based on the internal carleasing service of Porsche AG, this article shows how leaders can correspondingly benefit from applying this expertise to their employees’ interactions when offering services or benefits that are similar to the company’s external offerings. By doing so, companies can authentically demonstrate brand values and actively engage employees in a positive brand experience, thus enhancing internal branding outcomes. The results of a qualitative study provide a set of directions and actions to guide managers towards the internal implementation of CEM in various sectors. Furthermore, the findings of a subsequent quantitative study reveal that this implementation can lead to positive impacts on employee satisfaction with the offered service, enhance loyalty towards employers as well as improve employee brand knowledge, belief in brand and brand endorsement.
Standortspezifische Leistungsziele in globalen Produktionsnetzwerken
Authors: Verhaelen Bastian , Kaiser Jens , Remling Dominik , Peukert Sina , Lanza Gisela , Friedli Thomas
Published: June 2023

Die Steuerung global verteilter Produktionsstandorte erfolgt in der Praxis häufig über jährlich vorgegebene, prozentuale Verbesserungen von Produktivitätskennzahlen aus der Unternehmenszentrale ohne Beachtung des standortspezifischen Kontextes. In diesem Artikel werden Standortrollen, geeignete Steuerungstypen und Kennzahlen analysiert, um das Potenzial internationaler Standorte besser auszuschöpfen.
Reform bei den Reform-Werken
Authors: Riepl Reinhard , Hiebl Martin
Published: June 2023

REFORM ist führender Spezialist in der europäischen Bergland- und Kommunaltechnik. Für diese Nischen entwickelt, produziert REFORM Spezialfahrzeuge für den Ganzjahreseinsatz. Das 1910 von Johann Bauer gegründete Unternehmen ist nunmehr in der dritten Generation in Familieneigentum und wird seit 2019 erstmals exklusiv von nicht familienzugehörigen Führungskräften geleitet. Zur Unternehmensgruppe mit aktuell mehr als 500 Mitarbeitern zählen die Reform-Werke in Wels (Österreich), die Agromont AG in Hünenberg (Schweiz) und die Kiefer GmbH in Dorfen (Deutschland). Zu den bekanntesten Produkten des Unternehmens zählen die Transporter Muli und Boki, die Geräteträger Metrac und Mounty, die Einachser Motech sowie die Friedhofsbagger Boki.
Datengetriebenes Risikomanagement in der Praxis
Authors: Kammerer Robert , Bürger Björn , Will Simon
Published: June 2023

Unternehmen benötigen ein zukunftsgerichtetes Risikomanagement, das neuen Qualitäts- und Effizienzanforderungen gerecht wird. Dies kann durch einen vermehrt digitalen und datengetriebenen Ansatz erreicht werden. Auf diese Weise können Unternehmen die digitale Entwicklung für sich nutzen, bessere Entscheidungen treffen und ihre Wettbewerbsfähigkeit langfristig verbessern.
Neugestaltung der finanziellen Steuerung bei Endress+Hauser
Authors: Schultheiss Luc , Möller Klaus
Published: June 2023

Die Endress+Hauser AG ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Messgeräten, Dienstleistungen und Lösungen für die industrielle Verfahrenstechnik. Entwickelt und angeboten werden Prozesslösungen für Durchfluss-, Füllstand-, Druck- und Temperaturmessung, für analytische Messungen sowie Messwertregistrierung und digitale Kommunikation in nahezu allen Branchen. Endress+Hauser erwirtschaftete 2021 mit rund 15.000 Mitarbeitern einen Umsatz von knapp 3 Milliarden Euro. Das Unternehmen ist mit rund 9.000 Patenten eine innovatives Technologieunternehmen, das sich in Familienbesitz befindet. Hauptsitz ist Reinach in der Nähe von Basel.
Adsorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution on activated carbon produced from soybean oil cake by KOH activation
Authors: Tay Turgay , Erdem Murat , Ceylan Burak , Karagöz Selhan
Published: June 2023

This study presents the adsorption behavior of the methylene blue (MB) dye onto the activated carbon produced from soybean oil cake by chemical activation with KOH at 800 °C. The adsorption isotherms, kinetic models, and thermodynamic parameters of the adsorption were studied. The Langmuir isotherm showed a better fit than the Freundlich isotherm. The adsorption rate was described by pseudo-second-order kinetics. The negative values of ΔG° and the positive values of ΔH° indicate that the adsorption of MB was favored and endothermic.
The synergistic effect of mixed xerographic toner agglomeration
Authors: Wang Cuixia , Chin Yungchang F. , Tong Guolin
Published: June 2023

Agglomeration phenomena of two mixed xerographic toners were investigated using 1-octadecanol as the agglomeration agent and a cationic surfactant as the co-agglomeration agent. One toner carrying no surface charge agglomerated well under most conditions, while the other toner carrying a negative surface charge performed worse. It was found that when mixing these two toners together during pulping and when using 1-octadecanol as the agglomeration agent alone, there was an additive effect on agglomeration. On the other hand, addition of a small amount of cationic surfactant dramatically enhanced the mixed toner agglomeration efficiency and generated an obvious synergistic effect. The particle number after agglomeration was significantly reduced, and the particle size was greatly increased compared to the single toner agglomeration. The optimal amount of the cationic surfactant was close to the optimal cationic surfactant demand of the negatively charged toner. Based on these findings it can be recommended that the cationic surfactant should be added during agglomeration of the mixed office waste paper, and its optimal dosage needs to be chosen to reach the best performance.
Starch-sodium stearate complex modified PCC filler and its application in papermaking
Authors: Fan Huiming , Wang Daoxuan , Bai Wenrui , Liu Jianan
Published: June 2023

The use of fillers tends to reduce paper strength, which can limit their application. Therefore research on filler modification is of significant importance in order to overcome this limitation. In this paper, precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) was modified by starch, sodium stearate, and the starch cross-linking agent sodium hexametaphosphate. The purpose of this research is to provide useful references to the industrial application of modified precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). Modified precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) was characterized by particle size analyzer and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The analysis showed that the particle size of the modified PCC was significantly increased versus the control. The morphology of modified PCC also greatly changed. The influence of modified and unmodified PCC filled paper on paper physical performance was studied. The experimental results showed that at the same ash content, modified PCC filled paper compared with unmodified PCC filled paper had higher brightness, lower opacity, and higher physical strength. The impact of modified and unmodified PCC on stock retention and the comparison between modified and unmodified PCC were investigated. The experimental results showed that the stock filled with modified PCC had better retention compared to those filled with unmodified PCC.
A mechanistic approach to methylene blue sorption on two vegetable wastes: Cork bark and grape stalks
Authors: Olivella M. Àngels , Fiol Núria , de la Torre Florencio , Poch Jordi , Villaescusa Isabel
Published: June 2023

Two vegetable wastes, cork bark and grape stalks, were investigated for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution. The effects of contact time, dye concentration, pH, and temperature on sorption were studied relative to adsorption on a commercially-activated carbon. The highest adsorption yield was obtained within the pH range 5 to 10 for grape stalks and 7 to 10 for cork bark. The sorption kinetics of dye onto activated carbon and grape stalks was very fast. Kinetics data were fitted to the pseudo-first and second order kinetic equations, and the values of the pseudo-second-order initial rate constants were found to be 1.69 mg g-1 min-1 for activated carbon, 2.24 mg g-1 min-1 for grape stalks, and 0.90 mg g-1 min-1 for cork bark. Langmuir maximum sorption capacities for activated carbon, grape stalks, and cork bark for methylene blue estimated by the Orthogonal Distance Regression method (ODR) were 157.5 mg g-1, 105.6 mg g-1, and 30.52 mg g-1, respectively. FTIR spectra indicated that carboxylic groups and lignin play a significant role in the sorption of methylene blue. Electrostatic forces, n-p interactions, cation-p, and p-p stacking interactions contribute to methylene blue sorption onto grape stalks and cork bark. Grape stalks can be considered an efficient biosorbent and as a viable alternative to activated carbon and ion-exchange resins for the removal of methylene blue.
Process optimization for sugars production from rice straw via pretreatment with sulfur trioxide micro-thermal explosion
Authors: Li Fenghe , Yao Risheng , Wang Huai , Hu Huajia , Zhang Ranran
Published: June 2023

The effects of sulfur trioxide micro-thermal explosion (STEX) and enzyme loading on reducing sugars conversion of STEX-treated rice straw and enzymatic hydrolysates were researched. Important process parameters in the pretreatment of biomass were identified by a Plackett-Burman design, and parameters with significant effects were optimized using a Box-Behnken design (BBD) and response surface methodology (RSM). The optimal conditions were a temperature of 80 °C and a treatment time of 30 min when only single factors were considered. Meanwhile, glucose and xylose were primary components in the enzymatic hydrolysates. Subsequently, STEX time, liquid-solid ratio, and soaking temperature were the main factors governing the enzymatic saccharification of rice straw. The optimum pretreatment conditions were STEX time 23.3 min, liquid-solid ratio 13.3 (V/m), and soaking temperature 62.2 °C. The chemical composition analysis of straw further demonstrated that STEX collaborative dilute lye pretreatment could remove lignin and hemicellulose.
Ageism in students of psychology and medicine and its relationship with religiosity
Authors: Sequeira Neto Joana Margarida , Modesto de Macêdo Isabelle , Cristina Fukuda Cláudia , Ifeka Nwora Emmanuel , Helena de Freitas Marta
Published: June 2023

More and more, the elderly population is assuming a fundamental role in the structure of our society. However, this advancement does not appear to be matched by a change in the subconscious of many people in contemporary society who still tend to nurse a certain stigma with regard to old age. Ageism is the term that represents prejudice against and discrimination of the elderly and the ageing process. Religiosity has been suggested as one of the protective factors against ageism. In order to investigate the relationship between ageism and religiosity in future health professionals, this article describes a study carried out with students of Psychology and Medicine in a university in the Federal District of Brasilia. A total of 88 Psychology and 80 Medicine undergraduates took part in the study. The Fraboni Scale of Ageism and the Duke Scale of Religiosity were employed. The results show a predominance of positive attitudes towards the elderly, a prevalence of religious believers in both groups studied as well as a modest relationship between ageism and religiosity. The implications for training in the area of health are discussed
Major Causes of Age Distortion in Uranium-Lead Isotopic Radiogeochronology
Authors: Stepanyuk L.M. , Dovbush T.I.
Published: June 2023

The causes of isotopic age distortion that may occur during the dating of endogenous geological processes (rocks) by the uranium-lead isotopic method are considered. Three groups of reasons are distinguished: mineralogical, geochemical and analytical. The main mineralogical reason for the distortion of the U-Pb isotopic age is the multistage crystallization of geochronometer minerals, which is manifested, for example, in zircon, in the anatomy of their crystals. It was concluded that in order to obtain reliable information about the time course of geological processes for complex crystals (primarily zircon), local uranium-lead isotope dating methods ("SHRIMP", LA-ICP-MS, etc.) should be used. The geochemical reasons include the discrepancy between the isotopic composition of impurity lead and the isotopic composition of corrective lead (abnormal isotopic composition of ordinary lead) and the polystage history of the development of the uranium-lead isotope system. It is noted that the most probable reason for the violation of the uranium-lead isotope system by zircons in the hypergenesis zone is the entrapment of uranium by defects in the crystal structure and cracks, and the predominant loss of uranium in monazite. At the same time, the loss of uranium by monazites depends on the composition of the acids. It is indicated that washing monazites in a weak solution of nitric acid leads to the appearance of a significant reverse discordance, while no loss of lead is observed. The same operation in a weak solution of hydrochloric acid leads to the preferential leaching of ordinary lead. For analytical reasons, the lowest accuracy of determining the prevalence of the 204Pb isotope (204Pb/206Pb ratio) is indicated. The impact of contamination of samples dated (method TIMS) by lead and uranium from reagents is considered. It is clear that the contamination of multi-grain samples (1-2 mlg) of minerals with uranium and lead from reagents with a modern isotopic composition, in a blank test of lead 10–9 g (the ratio of the mass of Pb of the sample to the mass of Pb from the reagents of 40 to 1) is not significant affects dating results (isotopic ratios of 207Pb/206Pb, 207Pb/235U and 206Pb/238U). A blank sample of uranium is usually 2 orders of magnitude smaller (10–11-10–12 g). A strong inverse relationship between the degree (proportion) of radiogenic lead contamination of radiogenic lead aliquots on the isotopic composition of lead and the calculated values of the lead content in the sample was revealed. When an aliquot for determining the content of uranium and lead is contaminated with ordinary lead from the reagents, the smallest distortion of the calculated value of the lead content occurs when the ratio of sample lead to tracer lead is 1:1, while a slightly smaller relative distortion of the lead content is noted with increasing age of the radiogenic lead of the samples.
La falsa búsqueda tras el telón: crítica a la noción de creencia en la antropología
Authors: Perdomo Juan Camilo
Published: June 2023

Este artículo explora las limitaciones lógicas del uso de la noción de creencia en la investigación social. Para ello identifico algunas reflexiones teóricas de la antropología contemporánea que directa e indirectamente ponen en duda la neutralidad y operatividad de este término. Con esta revisión epistemológica encuentro que la asociación implícita de la palabra creencia con comprensión, convicción y sistematicidad conduce a la búsqueda forzada de coherencia en el material etnográfico. A la vez, planteo que este término agrupa de manera imprecisa experiencias humanas disímiles. Por lo tanto, como propuesta analítica, resalto el valor heurístico de distinguir entre convenciones, experiencias y analogías. Finalmente, concluyo que la palabra creencia no posee un estatus académico claro debido a sus amplias deficiencias analíticas.
Historia del Tiempo Presente, la Shoah y la paratraducción:
Authors: Veríssimo de Sousa Leão Karl Schurster , Ferreiro Vazquez Oscar
Published: June 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo el estudio de la relación entre la Historia del Tiempo Presente, los estudios del Holocausto y la Paratraducción. Busca evidenciar cómo los análisis elaborados a partir de investigaciones sobre genocidios han profundizado en todas estas áreas de conocimiento. Nuestros enfoques, mediante una perspectiva bibliográfica y de recopilación de trabajos a lo largo de la segunda mitad de los siglos XX y XXI, han buscado entrelazar la historia de dichas áreas, destacando las dificultades que cada una de ellas han tenido para emerger en el tiempo y en el espacio en cuanto a categorías y conceptos. Además de presentar la paratraducción como una metodología multiperspectiva, nuestro objetivo ha sido entender cómo un término normalmente perteneciente al campo lingüístico y traductológico dialoga con la Historia del Tiempo Presente y cómo ambas disciplinas se interrelacionan con los estudios de la Shoah, que, en cierta medida, han estado ligados al origen de estas dos corrientes.
El derecho humano a la renta básica
Authors: Matarrita Arroyo Mario , Robles Leal Alejandro
Published: June 2023

La evolución de la humanidad se ubica en un punto en el cual la exclusión social se ha convertido en una problemática acuciante que coloca en riesgo muchas de las conquistas alcanzadas en procura de asegurar la dignidad de todas las personas. Frente a esa exclusión, la sociedad ha intentado ofrecer respuestas para integrar a las personas cuyas condiciones socioeconómicas los coloca en una postura desventajosa. Las respuestas, hasta ahora, en la mayoría de los casos se han decantado por la atención focalizada de quienes se encuentran en esa posición desfavorecida. Sin embargo, diversos pensadores sostienen que esas respuestas son incompletas, fragmentarias y no respetan la dignidad de las personas, por lo que proponen una solución diversa y novedosa que corrija esos inconvenientes. De esta manera, se ha ido construyendo la idea de la renta básica como un nuevo derecho humano. Ella constituye un planteamiento teórico que pretende ser implementado en las sociedades modernas con el propósito de dotar, a los integrantes de ese conglomerado, de niveles superiores de libertad e igualdad. Conceptuada como un ingreso universal, incondicional, de entrega periódica y distribuida por el Estado, la renta básica es considerada un derecho humano emergente que propone erradicar los efectos nocivos de la exclusión social y la pobreza de los individuos en una determinada comunidad humana. Esta idea cuenta con antecedentes históricos que han permitido perfilar el instituto. Aunado a lo anterior, puede señalarse que las principales justificaciones de este mecanismo de distribución de la riqueza se anclan en una fundamentación que inicia en el derecho natural para, posteriormente, dar paso a argumentos de naturaleza ética. Esa robusta conceptuación, empero, no exime a la renta básica de una pluralidad de críticas que se le oponen por el carácter no tradicional de sus contenidos.
BUENA FE Y DOCTRINA DE LOS ACTOS PROPIOS
Authors: Arguello Rojas Luis Mariano
Published: June 2023

La presente investigación estudia la buena fe desde el punto de vista del Derecho Privado, evidenciado como: su frecuente invocación no siempre lleva aparejada una cabal comprensión del principio; de este modo, se pasa revista de forma célere, por algunas nociones elementales y clasificaciones desarrolladas tanto a nivel doctrinal como jurisprudencial; lo anterior, con el claro propósito, de dejar sentadas las bases a partir de las cuales, debe derivarse la doctrina de los actos propios, misma que a pesar de su vitalidad aplicativa, no ha sido del todo estudiada y menos aún, asimilada -en cuanto a sus presupuestos y características- en el foro costarricense.
ANÁLISIS DE SENTENCIA: MASTERPIECE CAKESHOP LTD. v. COLORADO CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION
Authors: Bueno Sánchez Ricardo , Alvarado Alfaro Enrique
Published: June 2023

Este artículo analiza la sentencia Masterpiece Cakeshop LTD. vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, dictada por la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos, el 4 de junio de 2018. La sentencia en análisis, versa sobre una discusión en derecho constitucional, en la cual se realiza una ponderación de derechos fundamentales consagrados en la Constitución de los Estados Unidos. En específico, se desarrolla una discusión originada en la opinión jurisdiccional sobre la actividad del consumidor y el libre mercado propio de los particulares frente a las libertades de conciencia, de expresión y de la práctica de la fe personal de quienes participan en esa misma actividad comercial.
RAZONES Y SINRAZONES EN LOS PELIGROS PROCESALES PARA EL DICTADO DE LA PRISIÓN PREVENTIVA
Authors: Zamora Acevedo José Miguel
Published: June 2023

La libertad personal, luego del derecho a la vida es uno de los derechos fundamentales inherentes a la personalidad humana, de cuyo goce depende el ejercicio de los otros derechos que contemplan la Constitución y las Leyes.  Por ello, el presente trabajo está basada en el análisis jurídico, doctrinario y crítico de los peligros procesales de la prisión preventiva, aplicable en nuestro país reconocida en nuestra legislación y estipulada claramente dentro del Código Penal y Código Procesal Penal, los cuales contienen disposiciones básicas y que enmarcan parámetros muy generales, provocando de este caso, la comisión de varios errores por parte de las autoridades en su aplicación.
ECOS CONSTITUCIONALES EN SISTEMAS REGIONALES
Authors: López Chaverri José Francisco
Published: June 2023

En el caso del impresionante corpus doctrinario que ha surgido a raíz del proyecto europeo en sus distintas etapas (fundación de la CECA, de la Comunidad Económica, etc.) es clara y reiterada la alusión a la existencia de un  procesos de constitucionalización. Inclusive se ha evocado a tal vínculo para acentuar la diferencia entre este esquema europeo con el restante de estructuras análogas de carácter transnacional; lo cual motiva a ahondar la exploración de la relación planteada. En el caso específico de los análisis con carácter jurídico sobre el fenómeno europeo -como arquetipo para otros movimientos con carácter regional dentro de un contexto globalizado-, muchos estudios se han dirigido hacia análisis particulares de ciertos tópicos de los sistemas, sin plantear mayor reflexión sobre los planteamientos de naturaleza político-jurídica que pueden surgir sobre los presupuestos o los alcances que pueden tener este tipo de movimientos regionales. Teniendo lo anterior en consideración, el presente estudio pretende examinar ciertas ideas que faciliten un planteamiento jurídico generalizable que permita precisamente analizar organizaciones que posean tal clase de institucionalidad regional.
EL SISTEMA DE LA DEUDA PÚBLICA COSTARRICENSE EN EL CONTEXTO DE LA FINANCIARIZACIÓN GLOBAL
Authors: Rodríguez Miranda Martín , Tasies Castro Esperanza
Published: June 2023

Este trabajo aborda resultados parciales desde una investigación interdisciplinaria[1]. Se trata de resultados que contribuyen a la comprensión del fenómeno de la deuda pública y específicamente el sistema de la deuda tal y como es comprendida en el contexto de la financiarización mundial[2]; tal fenómeno se expresa en protagonismo del capital financiero y concentración de poder en actores ligados a experiencias bursátiles. Al mismo tiempo la interpretación del secreto bancario en este contexto revela una dicotomía entre el interés público y el interés privado.
 
[1] La investigación cuenta con el aporte de Phil. Cesar Gómez Calderón, Bach. Pablo Abarca, Máster Edwin Zamora, Licda. Rocío Chamorro Tasies y Doctor Marino Marozzi. (Equipo interdisciplinario de la investigación)
[2] El concepto financiarización global explica una fase del capitalismo a partir de los años 70. Como rasgo central el equipo Fattorelli define el extremo poder del capital financiero mundial a través del control del sistema de la deuda pública (Fattorelli, 2013, pp. 12-17).
Consideraciones taxonómicas acerca de la paleoictiofauna de la localidad de Alto Guayacán, Formación Uscari, Mioceno Tardío-Plioceno Temprano [N17 a N19]: registro del género Parascyllium
Authors: Calvo Cristian , Laurito César A. , Valerio Ana L.
Published: June 2023

Se registra por primera vez para el Cenozoico del Caribe y la América Neotropical el género Parascyllium. En la actualidad las 5 especies existentes del género se restringen a las aguas meridionales de Australia y a nivel mundial los registros fósiles de Parascyllium son sumamente escasos, de allí que el registro fósil costarricense sea un hecho tan significativo.
Cultura organizacional en una universidad del Perú: una opinión del área administrativa, 2022
Authors: Pozo-Enciso Rosmery Sabina , Vargas-Prado Kelly Fara , Fernández-Honorio Ilse Faustina , Atúncar-Deza Susana Marleni , Campos-Sobrino Mariana
Published: June 2023

El objetivo del estudio fue conocer como es la cultura organizacional actual en una universidad del Perú, desde la opinión y perspectiva de los trabajadores administrativos. El diseño de la investigación fue cualitativo, fenomenológico-descriptivo y la muestra estuvo constituida por 20 trabajadores del área administrativa de la universidad. Los participantes del estudio indicaron sentirse en constante desarrollo tanto personal como profesional, con un clima laboral óptimo y siendo el trabajo en equipo uno de los factores más resaltantes dentro de la cultura que la organización desea tener, todo esto en conjunto es parte fundamental de toda empresa, el tener una cultura organizacional es la esencia por la que funciona una institución ya sea privada o pública. Como conclusión general se pudo conocer que la cultura organizacional de la universidad en estudio es positiva; la misma que tiene un sistema de creencias y valores institucionales que se han ido desarrollando a lo largo del tiempo y que ha sido impartido entre sus miembros lo que ha generado que se logren metas importantes como son la acreditación, el licenciamiento y el renombre de la institución.
Adenosine Deaminase as Inflammatory Marker in Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Yadav Sushil , Bansal Megha , Kumar Pradeep , Sharma Preeti
Published: June 2023

Objective: To evaluate the enzymatic activity of Adenosine Deaminase in type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods: This study was conducted on 60 clinically diagnosed type II diabetes mellitus patients, with 60 healthy subjects as the control group. Subjects were enrolled in the study only after their written consent was obtained. The inclusion of diabetes mellitus cases (DM) was conducted as per the WHO guidelines. Estimation of enzymatic activity of serum ADA was performed by Kinetic method using a commercial kit.Result: The observed serum ADA activity in DM patients was 48.34 ± 21.05 U/L, which was significantly higher in comparison to healthy controls (25.02 ± 5.78 U/L). The serum activity raised in about 80% of patients and they had higher values above the reference activity of 30 U/L. The increased activity of ADA among the diabetic subjects indicates inflammatory changes in these individuals.Conclusion: It is possible that in the coming years, a new therapeutic strategy based on anti-inflammatory properties with beneficial effects on diabetic complications can be translated into real clinical treatments.
Oxidative Stress in Seminal Plasma Negatively Influences Sperm Quality in Infertile Males
Authors: Mahat Roshan Kumar , Bhale Dhananjay Vasantrao , Rathore Vedika
Published: June 2023

Objective: To investigate the association between malondialdehyde concentration in the seminal plasma of infertile men and sperm quality.Methods: This case-control study included 60 male participants ranging from 25-40 years old with half of them were fertile and the other half were infertile. Semen analysis was performed as per the WHO standards, and spectrophotometric measurement of seminal plasma malondialdehyde level was done.Results: Results showed that infertile men had significantly a higher mean level of malondialdehyde in their seminal plasma than fertile men (p<0.001), which was inversely associated with sperm count and motility. Also, malondialdehyde was positively associated with abnormal sperm morphology.Conclusions: Elevated malondialdehyde levels in seminal plasma are associated with poor sperm quality. Malondialdehyde testing can, therefore, be used to diagnose and predict the outcome of male infertility. Antioxidants should also be administered to men with infertility to help counteract the effects of oxidative stress.
Inequalities in the use of health services in a municipality in Southern Brazil in 2019: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Quadra Micaela Rabelo , Shäfer Antônio Augusto , Meller Fernanda de Oliveira
Published: June 2023

Abstract Objective: to assess inequalities in the use of health services in a municipality in Southern Brazil. Methods: This was a population-based cross-sectional study conducted with adults living in the urban area of the municipality of Criciúma, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, between March and December 2019; the research outcomes were medical consultation, dental visit, nutritional counseling and the use of the Brazilian National Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde − SUS); the exposures were age, schooling and income; inequalities were analyzed using the Slope index of inequality and equiplots. Results: A total of 820 individuals were studied; medical consultation was higher (14.2 percentage points [p.p.]), and dental visit was lower (-29.5 p.p.), in older adults, when compared to young people; dental visit (41.1 p.p.) and nutritional counseling (18.0 p.p.) were higher in individuals with higher level of education, when compared to those with lower level of education; the use of SUS was higher in older adults (21.3 p.p.), with lower level of education (-61.2 p.p.) and lower income (-51.6 p.p.), when compared to their peers. Conclusion: in order to develop public policies, these inequalities should be taken into consideration.
Fingerprinting Portland cements by means of 87Sr/86Sr and 143Nd/144Nd isotope ratios and geochemical profiles
Authors: Kazlagić Anera , Stephan Dietmar , Ostermann Markus , Possolo Antonio , Vogl Jochen
Published: June 2023

This study uses conventional 87Sr/86Sr and 143Nd/144Nd isotope and interelement ratios of Ca, Sr, K, Mn, Mg and Ti as fingerprints for provenancing ordinary Portland cements (OPC). Herein, the first database of Sr and Nd isotope ratios investigated in OPCs, stemming from 29 cement plants located worldwide, was created. The results show that the Sr isotope ratios of OPCs are higher than those of seawater from the observed geological period. The spread of 143Nd/144Nd in OPCs is not as large as the spread for 87Sr/86Sr isotope ratios. However, the combination of both Sr and Nd isotope ratios provides the potential for distinguishing between cements of different production sites. Most of the OPCs investigated have measurable differences in their 87Sr/86Sr and 143Nd/144Nd isotope ratios, which can be employed as a valuable analytical fingerprinting tool. In the case of equivocal results, divisive hierarchical clustering was employed to help overcome this issue. The construction of geochemical profiles allowed the computing of suitably defined distances between cements and clustering them according to their chemical similarity. By applying this methodology, successful fingerprinting was achieved in 27 out of the 29 ordinary Portland cements that were analysed.
Strategies for a Large Vocabulary Learning Based on Sensorimotor Experiences Referencing the American Television Series Community
Authors: Im Mijin
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this paper is to suggest a strategy to enhance vocabulary learning through a sensory-motor experience. A case study was conducted involving four college students who were all non-English majors and had intermediate TOEIC scores. The study emphasized the role of the brain. The material used was from season 1, episode 1 of the American television series Community (Russo & Russo, 2009). During the study, the four students participated in one instruction session, did three test activities assessing attention and saliency, collocation, memorization, and had an oral interview. In the attention and saliency test, the results revealed that three of the four participants were successful. In the collocation test, three participants were excellent, and one participant was fair. In memorization of an entire dialogue, Participant A was perfect and the other three participants were very good, despite some minor errors. In the oral interview, three participants were positive about using this new method, and one was critical. This participant preferred the traditional vocabulary learning method of matching form-meanings with vocabulary lists. The participants all agreed that this method was innovative and fun, but they all indicated that the instruction was too complicated and suggested that it should be adjusted to make it more understandable.
THE ROLE OF PET CT IN CANCER OF UNKNOWN PRIMARY
Authors: KANDEMİR Ozan , DEMİR Fadime
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT:

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in detecting the primary focus and in suspicious foci in patients who underwent PET/CT with a pre-diagnosis of carcinoma of unknown primary.

Material and Methods: In this retrospective study, a total of 49 patients who underwent PET/CT scan with a prediagnosis of carcinoma of the unknown primary between 2015 and 2019, and whose clinical follow-up and histopathological data were available, were included.PET/CT study was performed in 20 (40%) patients after the metastatic lesion was detected as a result of pathology, and in 29 (60%) patients due to clinical findings and imaging methods and suspicion of malignancy. The histopathological and clinical evaluation of the patients before PET/CT and the primary surgery, histopathological examinations and clinical follow-ups after PET/CT were examined. The success of PET/CT in detecting primary lesions and evaluating suspicious lesions in metastatic cases was analyzed.

Results: Seventeen (34.7%) of the patients were female and 32 (65.3%) were male. A primary malignant tumor was detected in 34 (85%) of 40 patients with PET/CT. Regional distribution in patients with primary cancer focus; 9 pancreases, 9 lungs, 4 livers, 3 urothelial, 2 thyroids, 1 vertebra, 1 breast, 1 ovary, 1 esophagus, 1 prostate, 1 iliac bone, 1 skin, 1 stomach and 1 colon. In the follow-up of 6 cases whose primary could not be determined; Cervical cancer was detected in 1, ovarian cancer in 1, and the primary focus could not be detected in the clinical follow-up of 4 metastatic patients.

Conclusion: PET/CT is highly successful in detecting cancers whose primary is unknown. Therefore, PET/CT is a diagnostic imaging method for the detection of the primary in cancer patients whose primary is unknown.

Keywords: Cancer of unknown primary; Positron emission tomography; Malignant lesion