bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEMBUATAN SELAI UBI JALAR UNGU DI DESA HITU, KECAMATAN LEIHITU, KABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH
Authors: C. D. Tuhumury Helen , Moniharapon Erynola , Souripet Agustina
Published: May 2022

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan masyarakat dalam membuat selai ubi jalar ungu di Desa Hitu, Kecamatan Leihitu, Kabupaten Maluku Tengah. Sasaran kegiatan ini adalah Ibu-Ibu PKK Desa Hitu, sedangkan metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan, demonstrasi, dan pelatihan. Partisipasi peserta sangat baik, yang terlihat dari antusiame peserta dalam mengikuti kegiatan sehingga tingkat pengetahuan mengenai karakteristik dan manfaat kesehatan ubi jalar ungu meningkat serta menjadi terampil dalam membuat selai ubi jalar ungu.
PENGOLAHAN CAKE BERBASIS PANGAN LOKAL SAGU PADA JEMAAT BUKIT SION GUNUNG NONA, KOTA AMBON
Authors: Mailoa Meitycorfrida , H. Tulalessy Abraham
Published: May 2022

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk melatih masyarakat dan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat yang berada di dalam organisasi Gerejawi di Gunung Nona Kecamatan Nusaniwe Kota Ambon. Sasaran kegiatan ini adalah masyarakat yang tergabung dalam Wadah Pelayanan Perempuan Jemaat Bukit Zaitun. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode ceramah dan metode pelatihan. Melalui program pelatihan ini, masyarakat dilatih untuk mengolah tepung sagu menjadi cake rasa lemon dengan menambahkan beberapa bahan tambahan pangan lainnya, diberi nama “Cake Sagu Lemon” (Cake Sag’L).  Masyarakat juga diberikan ilmu pengetahuan tentang manfaat sagu bagi kesehatan. Keberhasilan dari kegiatan ini yaitu terjadi peningkatan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi serta keterampilan masyarakat dalam memanfaatkan sumberdaya pangan lokal sagu menjadi produk yang bermanfaat dan inovatif serta dapat diterima oleh konsumen.
Hindu Marriage System In India
Authors: Sharma Priya , Sharma Ruchi
Published: May 2022

In Hindu religion, Marriage is treated as Union between two souls. It is not just Union for this life but also coming life as well. Marriage is treated as essential for every hindu to marry. Marriage as a holy sacrament According to Satpath Brahman, Wife is considered as Ardhangani. Some religious duties cannot be performed as a bachelor, so every hindu must marry to fulfil those religious obligations. The marriage connects between a wider range of people included Parents, brothers, sisters and other blood relatives of the spouse become relatives. Marriage is a pious relationship between husband and wife and this relation can be successful only if there is existence of trust, understanding and care between both husband and wife.
Influence of Technological Instruments on the Course of Vibration Tests Carried Out on the Inductor of Vibrations for 120 mm Mortar Cartridges
Authors: BIENIEK Piotr , KOWALIK Grzegorz , ŁYSIAK Karol
Published: May 2022

The paper deals with a proper selection of technological instruments for fixing 120 mm mortar cartridges into the vibrations inductor at laboratory testing. The work was aimed to find out the influence of modified technological instruments on the course of vibration tests in comparison to an original design which had been changed along with performed trials to take into account the fixation on the vibrations inductor and matching with the tested sample. Aspects connected with the improvement of the technological handle, which is a transitional device between the vibrating system and tested sample, have essential impact into the course of vibration tests which were conducted both on the head and the sliding table of the inductor for comparison. Each test is burdened by actions of adverse effects which are partially caused by the design of the vibrating system, and hence the experience of operator and selection of suitable technological handle are also important for coping with difficulties. For this reason it may be helpful to use some recommendations described in the paper for balancing disproportions connected with the limitations of the vibration inductor and fabrication and fixation of the handle for 120 mm mortar cartridge. The way of coping with encountered difficulties is presented directly with proposed solutions on the base of vibration tests examining the resistance of 120 mm mortar cartridges against mechanical loads in the form of sinusoidal vibrations.
POROMA ÉCRINO EM MEATO ACÚSTICO EXTERNO: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Batista Cosra Marília , Delgado Fernandes Mariana , Alcântara de Oliveira Santos Mônica , José Tebcherani Antônio
Published: May 2022

Introdução: O poroma écrino é uma neoplasia benigna de glândulas sudoríparas, com apresentação rara e etiologia desconhecida. Geralmente, trata-se de lesão solitária localizada em palmas e plantas. O estudo histopatológico é fundamental para o seu diagnóstico, já que possui grande variedade clínica. O tratamento preconizado é a total remoção da lesão.

Objetivo: Descrever um caso de poroma écrino em meato acústico externo e realizar uma revisão sobre o tema.

Descrição do caso: Paciente atendida no Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo (HSPE-SP), sexo feminino, 94 anos, com lesão em meato acústico externo, cujo diagnóstico histopatológico foi de poroma écrino.

Conclusões: O poroma écrino é uma neoplasia anexial benigna rara, cuja etiologia permanece desconhecida. O caso em questão reporta uma localização atípica em meato acústico externo.
SÍNTESE E DETERMINAÇÃO DA PERMEAÇÃO TRANSCUTÂNEA DO PRÓ-FÁRMACO HIDROXIMETILNITROFURAL (NFOH)
Authors: Brito Fukushima Mayna , Galdorfini Chiari Bruna , Bosquesi Priscila Longhin , Man Chin Chung , Borges Isaac Vera Lucia
Published: May 2022

Métodos de modificação molecular, especialmente a latenciação, têm se apresentado promissores na obtenção de fármacos mais eficientes no que diz respeito à farmacocinética. O desenvolvimento de pró-fármacos permite aumentar a atividade do fármaco administrado topicamente, uma vez que a modificação das interações fármaco-pele aumenta a taxa de penetração. Em pesquisa com novos derivados com potencial atividade antichagásica, para a obtenção de pró-fármacos recíprocos de nitrofural (NF) e primaquina, foi sintetizado um intermediário de reação, o hidroximetilnitrofural (NFOH). Este intermediário foi testado quanto à atividade antimicrobiana e antichagásica, apresentando efeito superior, para estas duas atividades, em relação à molécula matriz, destituído de efeito mutagênico.  Desta forma, tendo em vista que o NFOH é mais eficaz que NF, comercialmente utilizada na forma de pomada para queimaduras, este trabalho visou estudar o comportamento do NFOH em formulações farmacêuticas quanto à sua capacidade de permeação transcutânea.  Os resultados demonstraram que ambas as formulações (emulsões e pomadas) utilizadas foram eficazes na manutenção do princípio ativo na superfície da pele.
Stratigrafi Pegunungan Rumbia, Kabupaten Bombana, Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara
Authors: Hasria Hasria , Idrus Arifudin , Warmada I Wayan
Published: May 2022

Stratigrafi Pegunungan Rumbia, Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara berdasarkan hasil analisis lapangan dan analisis petrografi yang dipadu dengan peta geologi Lembar Kolaka 1:250.000, maka daerah penelitian memiliki lima satuan stratigrafi dengan urutan tua ke muda yakni Satuan Sekis Pompangeo, Satuan Batupasir Langkowala, Satuan Batugamping Eemoiko, Satuan Batugamping Lempungan Boepinang dan Satuan Endapan Alluvial.
Analisis petrofisika deterministik pada Formasi Parigi dan Batu Raja di Cekungan Jawa Tengah Utara
Authors: Julianto Ahmad , Buburanda Harisma , Hasan Erzam Salahuddin
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui properti petrofisika secara deterministik pada zona reservoar karbonat di formasi Parigi dan Batu Raja melalui data bawah permukaan (log sumur dan inti bor batuan) dengan variabel volume serpih (Vsh), porositas (Ф), permeabilitas (K), dan saturasi air (Sw). Penelitian ini membandingkan beberapa metode pada sebagian variabel yakni volume serpih secara linear dan non-linear, model porositas berdasarkan log kombinasi dan tunggal, dan saturasi air berdasarkan metode Archie, Simandoux, dan Indonesia, yang diintegrasikan sesuai informasi geologi yang berlaku di daerah tersebut. Analisis elektrofasies log gamma ray memperlihatkan pola serrated sebagai petunjuk litologi dominan karbonat dengan suksesi vertikal aggradasi. Hasil analisis petrofisika untuk variabel volume serpih (Vsh) memperlihatkan nilai cut off rata-rata 32,0 dan 26,0 persen pada metode linear, kelas porositas (Ф) yakni rendah-tinggi dan menengah-tinggi, saturasi air (Sw) rata-rata 57,0 dan 55,0 persen. Net pay reservoar adalah 155,23 m pada zona 3 di sumur A-1, 10,92 m pada zona 5 di sumur A-1, 82,26 m dan 31,24 m pada zona 3 di sumur B-1, 53,49 m dan 41,76 pada zona 4 di C-1, dan 15,00 m pada zona 4 di sumur M-1.
Penentuan zona resapan air menggunakan analisis Sistem Informasi Geografis untuk kawasan perlindungan sumberdaya airtanah di Kabupaten Kolaka Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara
Authors: Pangestu Adi , Irawati Irawati , Asfar Suryawan
Published: May 2022

Daerah penelitian ini terletak di Kabupaten Kolaka, Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara, terletak 165 km dari ibukota Kendari, Sulawesi Tenggara. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui sebaran dan luas daerah tangkapan air menggunakan metode survei dan analisis overlay menggunakan sistem informasi geografis (SIG). Metode survei bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi lapangan, sedangkan analisis overlay telah dilakukan untuk menentukan distribusi dan luas daerah resapan air. Distribusi zona resapan kawasan, termasuk penelitian ke dalam 5 kategori: zona resapan baik hingga kedalaman level air tanah antara 0-10 meter dengan wilayah tangkapan air seluas 37851,72 ha (13%), zona resapan normal alami hingga kedalaman level air tanah berkisar antara 5-20 meter seluas 33553,73 ha (12%), zona resapan mulai kritis hingga kedalaman muka air tanah berkisar dari 0-30 meter dengan daerah tangkapan air seluas 74850,11 ha (25%), zona resapan agak kritis dengan rentang level air tanah dari 0-20 meter seluas 50175,72 ha (17%), dan zona resapan sangat kritis untuk kedalaman level air tanah berkisar 0-10 meter dengan zona tangkapan seluas 95211,3 ha (33%).
Alternatif Titik Lokasi Halte untuk Mendukung Pengembangan Transportasi Multimoda di Kota Makassar
Authors: Kasim Muhammad Ridha , Gunawan Andi Baso
Published: May 2022

Perencanaan transportasi publik saat ini masih direncanakan atau di desain secara parsial dan tanpa mempertimbangkan dampak pelayanan terhadap transportasi publik atau moda transportasi lainnya. Permasalahan yang terjadi di Kota Makassar adalah transportasi publik yang saling bersaing dan berkompetisi. Dalam segi pelayanan yang didapatkan oleh penumpang atau pengguna, persaingan ini dapat merugikan dikarenakan adanya penurunan kinerja operasional. Transportasi multimoda merupakan suatu konsep besar dalam perencanaan transportasi publik, dimana semua moda harus terintegrasi satu sama lain. Dalam upaya mencapai konsep transportasi multimoda tersebut, integrasi yang paling awal dapat dilakukan adalah dengan mengintegrasikan moda transportasi secara fisik, yaitu pada halte atau tempat naik-turun penumpang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menentukan ruas jalan yang menjadi pengembangan transportasi multimoda, menentukan skala pelayanan halte eksisting, serta menentukan titik alternatif halte baru berdasarkan titik naik turun penumpang di Kota Makassar. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis overlay untuk pemilihan ruas jalan, skala pelayanan halte berdasarkan radius, dan analisis density (kepadatan) titik naik turun penumpang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan beberapa rekomendasi titik penambahan halte berdasarkan titik naik turun penumpang, serta alternatif lokasi pengembangan kawasan multimoda pada 4 ruas jalan yaitu Jalan Ahmad Yani (Halte Karebosi Link), Jalan Urip Sumiharjo (Halte Perum Damri, Halte Kompleks Karuwisi, Halte Graha Pena, dan Halte Litha & Co, Jalan Masjid Raya (Halte Masjid Raya dan Halte Al-Markaz), dan Jalan Sudirman (Halte RS Pelamonia).
Analisis Galian Dalam dengan Metode Konstruksi Top Down Menggunakan Analisis Elemen Hingga 2-Dimensi dan 3-Dimensi
Authors: Chou Vinna Fransiska , Rahardjo Paulus Pramono , Lim Aswin
Published: May 2022

Kasus galian dalam perlu mendapat perhatian yang khusus terkait defleksi dinding dan deformasi tanah yang dipicu akibat galian dalam itu sendiri. Hal ini dikarenakan defleksi dinding maupun deformasi tanah yang berlebihan dapat menyebabkan kerusakan pada struktur sekitarnya. Untuk memverifikasi performa maupun keamanan suatu pekerjaan galian dalam dapat dilakukan dengan analisis balik. Penelitian ini berfokus pada analisis balik terhadap pekerjaan galian dalam pada salah satu bangunan perkantoran tersohor di Indonesia. Galian dalam ini menggunakan metode konstruki top down dengan dinding diafragma setebal 0,8 m sebagai sistem penahan. Melalui penelitian ini, diketahui bagaimana jika parameter hasil analisis balik dengan metode elemen hingga 2-Dimensi digunakan dalam analisis 3-Dimensi. Analisis dilakukan menggunakan model material Hardening Soil dan analisis balik dilakukan dengan mengacu kepada hasil pengukuran inklinometer. Berdasarkan hasil analisis diperoleh bahwa analisis 3-Dimensi memberikan hasil defleksi dinding dan deformasi tanah yang underestimate jika dibandingkan dengan analisis 2-Dimensi menggunakan parameter input yang sama. Hal ini disebabkan oleh adanya efek 3-Dimensi yang berperan signifikan dalam kasus galian dalam ini. Jika dilakukan iterasi parameter agar diperoleh hasil defleksi dinding yang sesuai antara analisis 3-Dimensi dengan hasil pengukuran lapangan, nilai modulus tanah perlu direduksi hingga mencapai 80% pada kasus ini. Artinya, nilai modulus tanah menjadi parameter yang sangat berperan penting dalam memprediksi besarnya defleksi dinding akibat galian. Selain itu, besarnya defleksi dinding dan deformasi tanah yang terjadi juga dipengaruhi oleh faktor kedalaman galian.
Overcoming Acceptance of Physician-Assisted Suicide
Authors: Thomas Columba ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: May 2022

Acceptance of Physician-Assisted Suicide has been on the rise, especially in recent years. However, it is the position of the Catholic church that this practice denies the inherent dignity of all human beings from the point of conception to natural death. The Art of Dying, a classic Catholic text recently translated into English, provides a more compassionate, faithful, and dignified approach to end-of-life care that recognizes the rights of the dying, as well as their loved ones, while remaining faithful to the teachings of the Church.
The Humanity of the Embryo in Its Origin
Authors: Dias Felix E. ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: May 2022

The question of when life begins is well established in the field of embryology. However, modern philosophy has given rise to the question of when a living human organism is, in fact, human. With serious ramifications in the issue of abortion, establishing the humanity of a growing human organism is still a contentious issue. Dias details the course of development of the human organism, giving compelling evidence that from the beginning of life the human organism is the same unique human being and should be given the rights appropriate to a human person.
Principles of an Option for the Poor in Bioethics
Authors: Reilly Christopher ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: May 2022

The principle of a preferential option for the poor is an oft misunderstood Catholic teaching, in part because it is rarely explored beyond casual invocation. In this article, Christopher Reilly explores this principle as it pertains to Bioethics. In order to clarify the concept, this article puts forth nine points to follow in order to effectively implement this principle.
Las medidas de «acomodación» de la religión en el Derecho estadounidense
Authors: Nathan Chapman Michael W. McConnell y
Published: May 2022

En este trabajo se analizan las medidas de acomodación de la religión, que gozan de una gran tradición en el derecho constitucional de los Estados Unidos, así como los debates que han generado desde el punto de vista de su conformidad con las cláusulas de la Primera Enmienda de la Constitución de los Estados Unidos: la cláusula de no establecimiento de una religión oficial y la cláusula de libre ejercicio de la religión. A lo largo del trabajo se analiza la principal jurisprudencia recaída sobre las medidas de acomodación y los test que se han construido para enjuiciarlas.
La incidencia de los estándares europeos en los ordenamientos nacionales: a propósito de la inscripción de bebés nacidos en el extranjero
Authors: Matia Portilla Francisco Javier
Published: May 2022

La filiación de menores habidos en el extranjero por gestación subrogada ha experimentado una interesante evolución. Tras la negativa inicial de las altas jurisdicciones francesa y española a reconocer tal vínculo, la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos relacionada con el derecho a la vida privada y familiar les ha llevado a reconsiderar sus posiciones iniciales. Esto es especialmente visible en la evolución jurisprudencial del Tribunal de Casación francés, que hoy es más avanzada en la materia que la del propio Tribunal de Estrasburgo. Otras autoridades nacionales europeas se han negado a transcribir la filiación de hijos de parejas formadas por personas del mismo sexo, en defensa del matrimonio tradicional. Y esta vez ha sido el Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea quien, al amparo de la libre circulación de los ciudadanos de la Unión y sus familiares, ha impuesto el deber de que esa vinculación sea reconocida por los Estados miembros. Lo que de uno u otro modo se está imponiendo es el interés superior del menor, que obliga a las autoridades nacionales a llegar, incluso, a inaplicar preceptos estatales con fuerza de Ley.
Función y utilidad: un acercamiento distinto al problema de la politización del Tribunal Constitucional
Authors: Rodríguez Patrón Patricia
Published: May 2022

En el presente trabajo mantenemos que, al margen de influencias externas, la propia actuación del Tribunal Constitucional puede repercutir en gran medida en una imagen politizada del órgano. Pero, precisamente por ello, puede también ser parte importante de la solución a ese problema. Para ilustrar nuestra tesis ponemos, en primer lugar, algunos ejemplos en los que el Tribunal presenta modos o características de órgano político, alejándose de la función que le ha sido constitucionalmente asignada. Posteriormente, sugerimos algunas medidas que pueden adoptarse desde el interior del órgano para un mejor cumplimiento de esa función, que es la que dota de sentido a su existencia.
La proporcionalidad en la protección anticipada de las libertades fundamentales: análisis de la sentencia del Tribunal Constitucional Federal Alemán del 24 de marzo de 2021 sobre la Ley Federal de protección del clima
Authors: Portocarrero Quispe Jorge Alexander
Published: May 2022

La sentencia del Tribunal Constitucional Federal alemán que declaró parcialmente inconstitucional la Ley Federal de Protección del Clima del año 2019 ha generado gran interés por sus implicaciones para las políticas estatales sobre el control de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, así como por sus aspectos de dogmática iusfundamental e interpretación. Llama particularmente la atención la incorporación de consideraciones sobre los efectos del paso del tiempo en la valoración de afectaciones al derecho a la libertad en el contexto del cambio climático, así como la individualización de una obligación estatal de proteger el medioambiente en interés de las generaciones futuras. Esta idea puede sintetizarse en la paradoja de garantizar una libertad sin límites temporales en un mundo de recursos limitados en el tiempo. A fin de dar cuenta de los argumentos del Tribunal Constitucional Federal alemán, el presente análisis se inicia con una breve descripción de la controversia que llevó al Tribunal a declarar parcialmente inconstitucional a la Ley Federal de Protección del Clima, para luego pasar a un análisis de los principales aspectos dogmáticos e interpretativos en que se basó el Tribunal para fundamentar su decisión.
Los senadores vitalicios en el ordenamiento constitucional italiano
Authors: Delgado Ramos David
Published: May 2022

La figura de los senadores vitalicios en Italia constituye una herencia residual del modelo parlamentario proveniente del Estatuto Albertino que fue plenamente incardinada en la Constitución Italiana de 1948, adaptada a las características del moderno Estado Constitucional. Surgieron así dos categorías en este tipo de senadores: los senadores de designación presidencial y los expresidentes de la República. Ambas figuras, en cualquier caso, han desempeñado y desempeñan un activo rol parlamentario, lo que ha conllevado algunas propuestas de reforma, incluyendo una reforma constitucional en 2019, aprobada en referéndum en 2020.
Chrysostomides: completando el puzzle constitucional de la unión económica y monetaria
Authors: Dobre Daniela
Published: May 2022

En el presente trabajo se analiza la sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia, de 16 de diciembre de 2020, recaída en el asunto Chrysostomides (asunto C-603/18 P). Se destacan sus principales consecuencias, en particular, la ausencia de responsabilidad jurídica del Eurogrupo y la insuficiencia de los mecanismos de rendición de cuentas. Por último, se propone una conceptualización del órgano que permitiría superar su presunta invisibilidad jurídica.
Aspectos taxonômicos e ecológicos de imaturos ceratopogonidae (Diptera: Insecta) no leste maranhense, Brasil
Authors: Franco Cleilton Lima , Azevêdo Carlos Augusto Silva de
Published: May 2022

A família Ceratopogonidae são consituidos por quatro gêneros Forcipomyia, Leptoconops, Austroconops e Culicoides. São pequenos dípteros conhecidos vulgarmente por maruins, mosquitos pólvora. As larvas possuem corpo alongado e cilíndrico. Adultos são predadores e hematófagos, alimentam-se de sangue humano outros animais, onde podem transmitir doenças. O trabalho objetivou descrever aspectos taxonômicos e ecológicos dos imaturos da família Ceratopogonidae nos igarapés presentes na Área de Proteção Ambiental do Buriti do Meio na cidade de Caxias-Maranhão. Foram realizadas coletas no periodo de dezembro de 2017 a maio de 2018 e material já coletados realizadas nos anos de 2016 e 2017 depositadas no Laboratório de Entomologia Aquática no CESC/UEMA. Foram avaliados fatores ambientais e fisico-químico. Os espécimes foram coletados com rede entomológica em D (rapiché) e catação manual em folhas, raízes, fitotelmatas e macrófitas, em áreas de correnteza ou remanso. No estudo, obteve-se 287 larvas da família Ceratopogonidae, com duas subfamílias, Dasyheleinae, Ceratopogoninae. A subfamília Ceratopogoninae foi abundante com 197 espécimes e Dasyheleinae com 88 espécimes. Os gêneros mais abundantes foram Culicoides (n= 132), Dasyhelea (n= 88), Bezzia (n= 52) e Palpomyia (n= 13). Para os três igarapés encontrado o Riachão I obteve maior abundância de espécimes (N= 193), seguido do igarapé Buriti I (N= 42) e com menor abundância o igarapé Riachão II (N= 9) já a lagoa do Buriti obteve abundância de N= 41 espécimes. Os igarapés estudados possuem leito arenoso a argiloso, vegetação ripária presente, dossel de aberto a fechado ao longo do igarapé. A média dos substratos foram, folha 26,6%, tronco 10%, raiz 25%, Macrofitas 6,6%, pedra 3,3%, areia 28,3. Os valores médio para os fatores estudados foram temperatura 26,8°C; pH ácido de 5,8, condutividade 47,8 μS/cm, oxigênio dissolvido de 10,9, largura 3,3m, profundidade 0,64m, velocidade 0,2cm/s e vazão média de 0,56cm3/s. Estudos de biodiversidade da família Ceratopogonidae são essenciais para o conhecimento geral sobre os gêneros, auxiliam a definir áreas de risco e distribuição de determinadas doenças e propor estratégias de manejo e controle que minimizem o incômodo transmitido por esses insetos em áreas infestadas.
Análise morfométrica de árvores em áreas verdes na região central de Curitiba, Paraná
Authors: Ivasko Júnior Severo , Batista Daniela Biondi , Reis Allan Rodrigo Nunho dos , Behling Alexandre , Martini Angeline
Published: May 2022

Os serviços ambientais fornecidos pelas florestas urbanas são maximizados se as árvores tiverem um bom desenvolvimento, o que pode ser avaliado por meio de análises morfométricas. O objetivo foi analisar as relações morfométricas das espécies com mais registros de queda em áreas verdes localizadas no bairro Centro de Curitiba, Paraná. Foram avaliadas 122 árvores das espécies Tipuana tipu, Jacaranda mimosifolia, Erythrina falcata, Melia azedarach e Ligustrum lucidum localizados no parque Passeio Público e em nove praças. Foram calculados os índices morfométricos: Proporção da Copa, Grau de Esbeltez, Índice de Saliência, Índice de Abrangência e Formal de Copa, por meio do teste de correlação de Pearson ao nível de 5% de significância (p<0,05). As espécies T. tipu e J. mimosifolia apresentam os maiores valores para todos os índices morfométricos, e o formal de copa apresentado pelos indivíduos dessas duas espécies foi do tipo arredondada; E. falcata entre arredondada e elíptica horizontal; e M. azedarach e L. lucidum, elíptica horizontal. Houve correlações significativas negativas e positivas entre os índices, principalmente para T. tipu e J. mimosifolia. Os resultados encontrados permitem conhecer o comportamento das espécies arbóreas em áreas verdes urbanas e auxiliar no seu manejo.
Inspeção na ponte do setor Jardim Querido em Porto Nacional
Authors: Marques Thalis Alves , Santos Douglas Freitas Augusto dos
Published: May 2022

As pontes são consideradas obras de artes especiais, construídas desde a antiguidade com o objetivo de transpor obstáculos de um lado para outro sem interromper um outro percurso, seja de água ou via, as mesmas têm um tempo de vida útil estimado, que podem ser aumentados ou diminuídos de acordo com diversos fatores, como por exemplo, agentes químicos, físicos e biológicos, que fazem com que surjam as patologias. Percebe-se que as pontes, assim como as demais obras de arte especiais, são obras que necessitam de inspeção, pois estão sujeitas a deterioração da sua estrutura, e de acordo a classe de agressividade do ambiente pode levar a ruinas toda uma estrutura. A realização desse estudo tem como objetivo verificar as patologias existentes através de inspeção visual, da ponte que está situada no setor Jardim Querido, na avenida João Siruge no município de Porto Nacional –TO, e classificá-la o seu estado de conservação utilizando a literatura técnica. Para a realização da inspeção na estrutura de concreto, seguiu- se as diretrizes da NBR 9452 (2019) e o manual de inspeção de Pontes Rodoviárias (DNIT – 2004). De acordo o critério de classificação de condição de obras de artes especiais da NBR 9452 (2019), foi constatado, através da inspeção, que a ponte apresenta condição regular, recebendo então a nota 3, tornando necessário uma inspeção especial para obter dados mais detalhados.
Different roles of urinary light chains and serum light chains as potential biomarkers for monitoring disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Jiang Jun , Zhao Jin , Liu Dan , Zhang Man
Published: May 2022

Objective

The assessment system for monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) disease activity is complex and lacks reliable laboratory indicators. It is necessary to find rapid and noninvasive biomarkers. The aim of this study was to screen and identify the differentially expressed proteins in urine samples between active SLE and stable SLE and to further explore the expression of light chains.

Methods

First, we used a label-free quantitative proteomics approach to establish the urine protein expression profile of SLE, and then screened differentially expressed proteins. Subsequently, the expression of overall light chains was examined by immunofixation electrophoresis and immunoturbidimetric methods, respectively.

Results

Mass spectrometry data analysis found a total of 51 light chain peptides in the urinary protein expression spectrum, of which 27 light chain peptides were differentially expressed between the two groups. The largest difference was IGLV5-45 located in the variable region of the immunoglobulin Lambda light chain. The levels of urinary light chains and serum light chains were both significantly elevated in active SLE, and the levels of urinary light chains increased with the severity of disease activity.

Conclusions

The measurement of light chains would help to monitor SLE disease activity. Serum light chains had better discriminatory capacity than urinary light chains, while urine light chains were closely related to the severity of disease activity and could be used for dynamically monitoring the progress of disease activity.
TFR1 expression in induced sputum is associated with asthma severity
Authors: Wang Yang , Gu li Feng , Zhao Xincheng , Hu Chengping , Chen Qiong
Published: May 2022

Background

Asthma is characterized as a chronic inflammatory airway disease. Iron accumulation is related to asthma pathogenesis. Transferrin receptor 1(TFR1) expression is associated with intracellular iron overload in macrophages. In our study, we explored the association among TFR1 expression, the inflammatory macrophage phenotype, and asthma severity.

Methods

Induced sputum was collected from 50 asthma patients. Real-time PCR was used to evaluate mRNA expression. The status of inflammatory macrophage phenotype was assessed using flow cytometry.

Results

TFR1 levels were inversely correlated with forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) and FEV1/vital capacity (VC). Among inflammatory cytokines, TFR1 expression was positively correlated with IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6, IFN-γ, and IL-17A mRNA expression in induced sputum. Moreover, TFR1 expression was positively correlated with the number of proinflammatory M1 macrophages and iNOS expression in induced sputum. Neutrophil counts in induced sputum were significantly and positively related to TFR1 expression. Furthermore, TFR1 expression showed an increasing trend in asthma patients with no family history. Our findings indicated that TFR1 expression was consistent with the asthma severity index, especially the proinflammatory M1 macrophage phenotype. TFR1 expression may be a good marker to indicate asthma severity.
Hepaticojejunostomy vs. Hepaticoduodenostomy after Excision of Choledochal Cyst in Paediatric Population- A Retrospective Study
Authors: Deep Gagan , Gajanthody Suhitha , Ahmad Ashraf , Harishchandra B
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Choledochal cyst is a rare congenital anomaly of the bile duct with female predominance. Surgical excision of the choledochal cyst with hepaticoduodenostomy or hepaticojejunostomy is the standard of care in the last few decades. Many surgeons favour hepaticojejunostomy. Aim: To evaluate the outcomes of open hepaticoduodenostomy vs. hepaticojejunostomy procedure in excision of choledochal cyst in paediatric population. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study conducted from January 2015 to December 2019 on data of 16 paediatric patients who underwent choledochal cyst excision with biliary reconstruction in a tertiary health institute. The data of these patients were collected from Medical Records Department (MRD) on type of surgery performed, mean operating time, postoperative hospital stay, the onset of oral feeds and complications associated with the surgery and were analysed and evaluated in July 2021. All statistical analyses were performed with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. A p-value of <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: A total of 16 patients (5 males and 11 females) were included, out of them 9 (56%) had undergone hepaticoduodenostomy and 7 (44%) had undergone hepaticojejunostomy. The most common typeofcholedochalcystwasType1(n=7,43.7%).Operativetimewas longer for the hepaticojejunostomy than the hepaticoduodenostomy (212.86±31.33 vs 88.89±15.16 min; p-value 0.001). Patients who underwent hepaticoduodenostomy early feeds were started as compared to the hepaticojejunostomy (2.22 vs 5.29 days; p-value 0.001). Hospital stay was longer with the hepaticojejunostomy than the hepaticoduodenostomy (14.71±7.76 days vs 8.11±4.48 days; p-value 0.05). There were three complications (biliary enteric fistula that opened into the anterior abdominal wall at the previous surgical site incision, jejunal stump formed the fistulous tract with high output bile leak and surgical site infection was noted) in total noted in both groups. Conclusion: The present study concluded that hepaticoduodenostomy had a better outcome in factors such as operating time, the onset of feeds and hospital stay than with the hepaticojejunostomy.
Experiences in Reproductive Health Services in COVID-19 Era: A Nightmare
Authors: Kaur Surinder , Kamal Preet , Pahwa Sangeeta , Bala Ripan
Published: May 2022

With consistent efforts for the last four decades in the area of family planning, it had been a rare instance to receive emergencies with uterine perforation, gut injury, septicaemia, and multiorgan failure with unsafe surgical intervention. But Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused major disruption to the family planning information and services globally. These gaps have been due to breakdown in contraceptive supply chains, closure of primary healthcare and abortion clinics, diversion of staff from family planning services to COVID-19 response team and the poor response was also due to fear of infection in hospital. As a result, many unsafe abortions in the form of near-miss mortality nightmares were revisited. The present series is of five cases, done at a tertiary care teaching hospital wherein there was mismanagement of the abortion due to lack of expert services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Uterine perforation with sepsis was observed in all the patients with bowel injury in three and broad ligament haematoma in one patient. A comprehensive, women’s sexual health system response to address family planning services provision during pandemics is the need of the hour for India to avoid unwanted pregnancies and prevent additional mortality and morbidity in women.
Excavation of a double-ditched enclosure at Winchburgh, West Lothian
Authors: Savory Gary , Cressey Mike , Ellis Clare , Hastie Mhairi , Hunter Fraser , Thoms Jennifer
Published: May 2022

A sub-circular double-ditched enclosure, visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs, was excavated at Winchburgh, West Lothian (NGR: NT 0909 7547) in 2013. The enclosure had an inner ditch with two possible entrances and an intermittent outer ditch. The inner ditch measured up to 4.65m wide and survived to a maximum depth of 1.4m. Artefactual and ecofactual assemblages were limited, with the most significant finds being evidence of shale working. Soil micromorphological analysis indicates that both ditches silted up gradually, with their fills derived from re-deposited upcast as well as soil eroding from the surroundings. Radiocarbon dates from waterlogged wood and animal bone found within the ditch fills produced a date range of 1608–204 BC. The paucity of material makes it difficult to be certain of the date and function of the enclosure.
Knappach Toll, Balbridie
Authors: Lelong Olivia , Arabaolaza Iraia , Ballin Torben Bjarke , Evans Jane , Evershed Richard P , Kirk Susanna , Lamb Angela , McLaren Dawn , Šoberl Lucija , Wilkin Neil
Published: May 2022

A short cist discovered during ploughing at Knappach Toll on Balbridie Farm, Aberdeenshire (NGR: NO 7369 9595) held the remains of an adult accompanied by a Beaker, fragments of a copper awl and 11 struck flints. Little survived of the skeleton except for cranial fragments, but these indicate that the person had been placed with the head to the west, with the artefacts also at that end. While the sex of the person is indeterminate, with the single surviving sexual dimorphic trait suggesting a male, the position of the body and the presence of the awl are more usually indicative of a female. Radiocarbon dating shows that the person died between 3775±35 years BP (SUERC-30852) and 2330–2040 cal BC (95.4% probability). Stable isotope analysis indicates that he or she grew up on basalt geology, like that of the region, or on chalk. Residue analysis of the Beaker has established that it had held ruminant animal fat such as butter or milk, probably for some time, and some of the flint pieces had been lightly used. The composition and constituents of the burial suggest links between north-east Scotland and East Yorkshire. They also evoke the cultural practices that were spreading across eastern Britain in the later 3rd millennium BC through the mechanisms of cultural transmission and migration.
Membrane occupation and recognition nexus (MORN) motif controls protein localization and function
Authors: Zhou Jinrun , Liu Honghong , Lin Yushuang , Zhao Jing
Published: May 2022

The membrane occupation and recognition nexus (MORN) motif was first defined in 2000, when it was identified in the junctophilin protein family. Dozens of studies have been published ever since, mainly focusing on the function of a given MORN motif‐containing protein in parasites, plants or animal cells. Proteins with MORN motifs are not only expressed in most animal and plant cell types, but also significantly differ in their intracellular localization, suggesting that the MORN motifs may fulfill multiple physiological functions. Recent studies have found that MORN motif‐containing proteins junctophilin‐1/2 and MORN3 play a role in cardiac hypertrophy, skeletal muscle fiber stability and cancer. Hence, MORN motif‐containing proteins may be exploited to develop improved treatments for various pathological conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases. Here, we review current research on MORN motif‐containing proteins in different organisms and provide both ideas and approaches for follow‐up exploration of their functions and applications.
The apo‐form of the Vibrio cholerae replicative helicase DnaB is a labile and inactive planar trimer of dimers
Authors: Cargemel Claire , Walbott Hélène , Durand Dominique , Legrand Pierre , Ouldali Malika , Ferat Jean‐Luc , Marsin Stéphanie , Quevillon‐Cheruel Sophie
Published: May 2022

To enable chromosomal replication, DNA is unwound by the ATPase molecular motor replicative helicase. The bacterial helicase DnaB is a ring‐shaped homo‐hexamer whose conformational dynamics are being studied through its different 3D structural states adopted along its functional cycle. Our findings describe a new crystal structure for the apo‐DnaB from Vibrio cholerae, forming a planar hexamer with pseudo‐symmetry, constituted by a trimer of dimers in which the C‐terminal domains delimit a triskelion‐shaped hole. This hexamer is labile and inactive. We suggest that it represents an intermediate state allowing the formation of the active NTP‐bound hexamer from dimers.
Direct Asymmetric Addition of Heteroatom Nucleophiles to Imines
Authors: Egorov Ilya N. , Santra Sougata , Zyryanov Grigory V. , Majee Adinath , Hajra Alakananda , Chupakhin Oleg N.
Published: May 2022

The direct asymmetric addition of heteroatom nucleophiles to imines represents one of the most efficient tools for the formation of carbon‐heteroatom bonds and has received much interest recently. The review is devoted to the asymmetric addition reactions of non‐carbon nucleophiles to imines. The present review is divided into five main sections: reactions with N‐nucleophiles; reactions with P‐nucleophiles; reactions with O‐nucleophiles; reactions with S‐nucleophiles; reactions with Se‐nucleophiles. It has been seen that chiral catalysts such as quinines, BINOLs, chiral phosphoric acids as well as various Brønsted and Lewis acids are the source of asymmetry of the presented reactions of asymmetric addition of non‐carbon nucleophiles to imines.

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Once more unto the breach, dear friends: Resolving the origins and relationships of the Pellaea wrightiana hybrid complex
Authors: Windham Michael D. , Huiet Layne , Metzgar Jordan S. , Ranker Tom A. , Yatskievych George , Haufler Christopher H. , Pryer Kathleen M.
Published: May 2022

Premise

The taxonomic status of Wright's cliff brake fern, Pellaea wrightiana, has been in dispute ever since it was first described by Hooker in 1858. Previously published evidence suggested that this “taxon” may represent a polyploid complex rather than a single discrete species, a hypothesis tested here using a multifaceted analytical approach.

Methods

Data derived from cytogenetics, spore analyses, leaf morphometrics, enzyme electrophoresis, and phylogenetic analyses of plastid and nuclear DNA sequences are used to elucidate the origin, relationships, and taxonomic circumscription of P. wrightiana.

Results

Plants traditionally assigned to this taxon represent three distinct polyploids. The most widespread, P. wrightiana, is a fertile allotetraploid that arose through hybridization between two divergent diploid species, P. truncata and P. ternifolia. Sterile triploids commonly identified as P. wrightiana, were found to be backcross hybrids between this fertile tetraploid and diploid P. truncata. Relatively common across Arizona and New Mexico, they are here assigned to P. ×wagneri hyb. nov. In addition, occasional sterile tetraploid plants assigned to P. wrightiana are shown here to be hybrids between the fertile allotetraploid and the tetraploid P. ternifolia subsp. arizonica. These tetraploid hybrids originated independently in two regions of parental sympatry (southern Arizona and west Texas) and are here assigned to P. ×gooddingii hyb. nov.

Conclusions

Weaving together data from a diversity of taxonomic approaches, we show that plants identified as P. wrightiana represent three morphologically distinguishable polyploids that have arisen through repeated hybridization events involving the divergent sexual taxa P. ternifolia and P. truncata.
Switching Excited State Distribution of Metal–Organic Framework for Dramatically Boosting Photocatalysis
Authors: Guo Song , Kong Li‐Hui , Wang Ping , Yao Shuang , Lu Tong‐Bu , Zhang Zhi‐Ming
Published: May 2022

Photosensitization associated with electron/energy transfer represents the central science of natural photosynthesis. Herein, we proposed a protocol to dramatically improve the sensitizing ability of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) by switching their excited state distribution from 3MLCT (metal‐to‐ligand charge transfer) to 3IL (intraligand). The hierarchical organization of 3IL MOFs and Co/Cu catalysts facilitates electron transfer for efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution with a yield of 26 844.6 μmol g−1 and CO2 photoreduction with a record HCOOH yield of 4807.6 μmol g−1 among all the MOF photocatalysts. Systematic investigations demonstrate that strong visible‐light‐absorption, long‐lived excited state and ingenious multi‐component synergy in the 3IL MOFs can facilitate both interface and intra‐framework electron transfer to boost photocatalysis. This work opens up an avenue to boost solar‐energy conversion by engineering sensitizing centers at a molecular level.
Fine‐scale movement and habitat use of juvenile, subadult, and adult green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in a foraging ground at Ningaloo Reef, Australia
Authors: Pillans Richard D. , Whiting Scott D. , Tucker Anton D. , Vanderklift Mathew A.
Published: May 2022

The residence, home range, and habitat use of juvenile (42.0–63.5 cm midline curved carapace length, CCL), subadult (68.6–84.6 cm CCL), and adult (81.9–104.2 cm CCL) green turtles (Chelonia mydas) was investigated using passive acoustic telemetry in Ningaloo Marine Park, north‐western Australia. Eighty‐one turtles ranging in size from 42 to 104 cm CCL were captured on their foraging grounds and tagged with acoustic tags.

Individuals were monitored for up to 913 days (range 48–913 days, median 367 days). Turtles of all sizes demonstrated very high fidelity to their foraging area. Residence declined with turtle body size and home range increased with turtle body size, with an average 50% kernel utilization distribution (KUD) area of 0.29, 0.47, and 0.57 km2 for juveniles, subadults, and adults, respectively.

Juveniles occurred only in shallow inshore habitat dominated by seagrass and macroalgae‐covered pavement. Subadults and adults selected macroalgae‐covered pavement, sandy areas of the lagoon, and macroalgae‐dominated patch reefs within the lagoon.

At high tide, juveniles were approximately 200 m closer to the shore than at low tide, but there was no tidal pattern of space use in subadult and adult turtles.

Less than 5% of turtles departed the array within 6 months and there was no evidence of developmental migrations in subadults.

The results highlight the conservation potential for go‐slow areas to minimize boat strike in areas of high turtle density, given the small and stable home ranges. Furthermore, the spatial segregation of juveniles, subadults, and adults will result in variability in the susceptibility of individuals to boat strike.

The influencing factors that drive the developmental migrations of turtles to consecutive habitats as they grow, as well as movement away from foraging grounds in response to changes in habitat quality, are complex. The ability of acoustic telemetry to provide long‐term data on all size classes of turtles within foraging areas provides a tool to enable the long‐term monitoring of turtle populations, which is required for at‐risk populations and/or habitats.
Ability as legitimation of tracking: Teachers' representations of students in vocational and academic tracks
Authors: Tarabini Aina , Curran Marta , Castejón Alba
Published: May 2022

The division of educational systems into different tracks—academic and vocational—represents one of the key elements in explaining social stratification and inequalities. Previous research identifies teachers' expectations as a critical factor to understand the relationship between tracking and social inequality. This paper discusses how ability is represented in teachers' discourses and whether and to what extent it works as a legitimation of systemic forms of tracking. Using in‐depth interviews with 35 secondary school tutors, we analyse how teachers draw on the concept of ability to explain students' unequal transitions from a lower comprehensive to an upper tracked education system in Barcelona (Spain). The results indicate three main elements: a highly naturalistic conception of students' abilities among teachers; a remarkably dichotomised conception of theoretical and practical abilities that match with the academic and vocational tracks; and a direct association between types of student and types of track based on different types of ability at a cognitive, behavioural and personal level. Overall, the analysis contributes to opening the ‘black box’ of the notion of ability as represented by teachers and to identifying what we call the ‘mechanisms of misrecognition’ which serve to naturalise, legitimise and reproduce a highly segmented post‐16 school system.