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Lengua, Cultura e Identidad Mestizas en el Teatro de Carlos Morton y en Sus Traducciones
Authors: Errico Elena
Published: January 2024

En este trabajo analizo una selección de piezas del dramaturgo chicano Carlos Morton (Chicago, 1947), a saber: El jardín (1974a; 1974b) y Johnny Tenorio (1983) y sus respectivas traducciones al castellano (1999a), así como Frontera sin fin (2010) y su traducción al inglés (inédita). Argumento que estos trabajos son representativos de las etapas de la trayectoria existencial y artística de Morton hacia el redescubrimiento y la reafirmación de sus raíces mestizas. Esta negociación de una identidad multicultural aflora claramente en los temas que caracterizan la obra del dramaturgo, así como en su estilo y en sus elecciones lingüísticas, que aprovechan los recursos del repertorio bilingüe inglés–español (p.e., préstamos, cambios de código, etc.). Debido a su naturaleza inherentemente cultural, la traducción de los textos híbridos es un gran reto. La segunda pregunta de investigación que planteo, partiendo del continuum extranjerización–domesticación de Venuti (1995) y de la perspectiva postcolonial aplicada a la traductología (Tymoczko 1999), es cómo la expresión de la diferencia a través de elementos culturales (conceptuales y lingüísticos) en los textos fuente de Morton se re–crea en las traducciones existentes al español y al inglés.
Interrogating the Ethnogenesis of the Spanish and Mexican “Other”
Authors: Vélez-Ibáñez Carlos G. , Gonzales Phillip B. (Felipe) , Plascencia Luis F. B. , Rosales Jesús
Published: January 2024

This essay interrogates early New Mexican folklore through the cultural position of the folklorist Aurelio M. Espinosa and his general avoidance of most things Mexican regarding New Mexico. We consider how Espinosa and some of his students associated local materials with Spain within the context of the simultaneous rise of an essentialist political-cultural position in support of a “Spain only” identity. Additionally, we interrogate representations of New Mexican folklore as unfettered transmissions from Spain to New Mexico. We argue for the emergence of a type of political and cultural ethnogenesis that precluded associations with anything Mexican and supported a “difference” of origins which legitimized the Nuevo Mexicano political sectors and their position in relation to Anglos. These processes led to the “Othering” of Mexican populations, regarding Mexicans as either a commodity to be bought and sold or recruited for labor then expelled when unwanted together with their American born children, as in the present day.
Gracias a Dios que los Bailes Me Han Ayudado
Authors: Aguilar Rodolfo
Published: January 2024

Sonidero is a subculture centered around immigrant Mexican sonidos (sound men) who possess powerful DJ sound equipment. Working in Latina/o nightlife spaces that are popular with Mexican immigrants, sonidos typically curate bailes (dances) with Latin American soundscapes, including cumbia and salsa rhythms, that are accompanied by saludos (shout-outs). Scholars have focused on sonidero as a form of transnational cultural practice, but few have examined the informal economy of labor, earnings, and expenses associated with sonidero spaces and the sonido’s role. This essay looks at Mexican sonidos’ participation in the baile economy in Chicagoland following the Great Recession, when sonidos supplemented their low-wage jobs in the formal sector by working in sonidero dances on weekends. I introduce the concept of symbolic networking to analyze how Chicagoland Mexican sonidos strategically use collaboration, as well as competition, with other sonidos to realize both material and social benefits. In this way they transform sonidero bailes into leisure and labor spaces as a means to confront economic uncertainties associated with neoliberal restructuring in both Mexico and the United States.
Mexican American Masculinities on Reality TV
Authors: Barraclough Laura
Published: January 2024

This essay examines the treatment of Mexican American masculinities on Los Cowboys, an internet-based reality TV show that followed a team of charros (Mexican cowboys) from Los Angeles as they prepared to compete in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Though it aired for only two seasons (2015–16), Los Cowboys was a landmark achievement because it used the genre-specific techniques of reality TV to represent the diversity, complexity, and contradictions of Mexican American masculinities in ways that challenge longstanding patterns of racial and gender stereotyping on television. Integrating theories and methods from Chicanx studies, media studies, and masculinity studies, I analyze the characters’ interactions around issues such as dating, marriage, and childrearing; body weight and fitness; style and fashion; and labor and skill. While the show ultimately upholds the desirability of Mexican American men’s aspirations to be heteropatriarchal providers, it also shows hegemonic gender norms to be produced through interactions among men, rather than by essentialist traits, and to exist in critical dialogue with subaltern Mexican American gender formations, including feminism and queer Latinidad. I conclude that reality television offers rich potential for representations of diverse Mexican American masculinities, particularly when produced in the institutional contexts of the Latinx web series and internet television more broadly.
Revisiting and Rethinking the Identifiable Victim Effect: Replication and Extension of Small, Loewenstein, and Slovic (2007)
Authors: Maier Maximilian , Wong Yik Chun , Feldman Gilad
Published: January 2024

The identifiable victim effect describes the stronger tendency to help a specific victim than to help a group of unidentified statistical victims. Our reanalysis of a meta-analysis on the effect by Lee and Freely (2016) using robust Bayesian meta-analysis suggested publication bias in the literature and the need to revisit the phenomenon. We conducted a pre-registered far replication and extension of Studies 1 and 3 in Small et al. (2007), a seminal demonstration of the identifiable victim effect, with hypothetical donations. We examined the impact of deliberative thinking on the identifiable victim effect both by directly informing participants of the effect (Study 1) and by providing an identified victim with statistical information (Study 3). We found no empirical support for the identifiable victim effect (ηp2 = .000, 95% CI [.000, .003]) and subsequently no support for debiasing such a phenomenon (ηp2 = .001, 95% CI[.000, .012]). These findings suggest that the identifiable victim may be better framed in terms of ‘scope-insensitivity’. In other words, rather than providing more to a single identified victim, participants seem to be insensitive to the number of victims affected. However, our study involved only hypothetical donations rather than a real-effort real-donation paradigm as in Small et al. (2007). Therefore, we hope that our results spark motivation for future high-powered replications with real money donations, ideally carried out as registered reports and in collaboration with proponents of the original effect. Materials, data, and code were made available on the OSF: https://osf.io/n4jkh/ .
The press-assisted fusion scheme significantly mitigates the quantity of HVJ-E required in mitochondrial replacement techniques
Authors: Ma Meng , Jiang Shutian , Jin Wei , Li Wenzhi , Chen Chen , Lin Kaibo , Liao Xiaoyu , Li Danjun , Kuang Yanping , Lyu Qifeng
Published: January 2024

In brief

The impact of HVJ-E employed in mitochondrial replacement techniques (MRTs) on embryonic development remains uncertain. This study has exhibited the influence of HVJ-E utilized in MRTs on embryonic development and has devised a novel HVJ-E-induced fusion approach to curtail the amount of HVJ-E employed in MRTs.

Mitochondrial replacement techniques (MRTs) provide a viable option for women carrying pathogenic mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variants to conceive disease-free offspring with a genetic connection. In comparison to electrofusion, HVJ-E-induced fusion has been identified as the most promising approach for clinical translation of MRTs due to its absence of electrical interference. However, despite confirmation of the absence of RNA activity in HVJ-E, a reduction in blastocyst quality has been observed in various MRTs studies utilizing the HVJ-E-induced fusion scheme. Recent investigations have revealed a dose-dependent elevation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in various cancer cells incubated with HVJ-E. However, the impact of HVJ-E as a sole determinant on embryonic development in MRTs remains unverified. This investigation establishes that the augmented concentration of HVJ-E utilized in the conventional HVJ-E fusion protocol is an autonomous variable that influences embryonic development in MRTs. This effect may be attributed to amplified DNA damage resulting from heightened levels of ROS in reconstructed embryos. To mitigate the presence of HVJ-E in reconstructed zygotes while maintaining optimal fusion efficiency in MRTs, a novel HVJ-E-induced fusion approach was devised, namely, press-assisted fusion. This technique offers potential advantages in reducing detrimental factors that impede embryo development in MRTs.
Homeopathy as a protocol for post-surgical orchiectomy in rabbits: serial case study
Authors: Sousa Barbosa Maria Luiza De
Published: January 2024

This work aims to highlight the therapeutic potential of homeopathy in the postoperative period of orchiectomy in rabbits. It is an easy application method, proving a standard method for healing and infection control by strengthening the immune system. This study was done 3 male rabbits of different behaviors homeopathy was very well done.
Prevalence of genetic polymorphisms ABCB1/ C3435T in patients with epilepsy in Iranian population
Authors: Miladpour Behnoosh , owji Mojdeh , Mokhtari Mohammad Mahdi
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting approximately 1% of the global population. A significant proportion of patients develop drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), which leads to poor outcomes for treatments and low quality of life. The multidrug transporter P-glycoprotein, encoded by the ABCB1 gene, plays a key role in limiting brain penetration of antiepileptic drugs. The C3435T single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in ABCB1 has been linked to variable P-glycoprotein expression and AED response. In this study, the prevalence of C3435T genotypes among epilepsy patients and healthy controls in Fars Province, Iran was investigated. Materials and methods: This study involved 50 patients diagnosed with epilepsy and 100 healthy individuals without a history of seizures or epilepsy. Genotyping was conducted using PCR-RFLP analysis. Results: The variant T allele occurred at a frequency of 52% in cases and 54% in controls. However, no significant association between the C3435T polymorphism and epilepsy risk was observed. Interestingly, it was found that the CT genotype was overrepresented in drug-responsive patients compared to those with drug-resistant cases. This suggests that individuals with the CT genotype may have a more favorable response to antiepileptic drug therapy. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the ABCB1 C3435T variant may play a role in influencing seizure control specifically among Iranian patients, but its effects on susceptibility are minimal. Moreover, individuals with the CT genotype may have a more favorable response to antiepileptic drug therapy. Further research involving larger cohorts is needed to fully understand the impact of ABCB1 genetics on determining individual responses to antiepileptic drugs. Such research could also pave the way for personalized management strategies based on pharmacogenomic testing.
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Following Prenatal Use of Supplements Containing Tianeptine
Authors: Ikeri Kelechi , Anderson Alexandria , Eyal Fabien , Whitehurst Richard
Published: January 2024

Tianeptine is an opioid receptor agonist that is prescribed as an antidepressant in many countries. In the United States, tianeptine is not approved for medical use because of its potential for abuse and addiction. Nonetheless, products containing tianeptine are easily obtainable and are marketed as dietary supplements. There are increasing reports of adverse effects and fatal toxicities resulting from tianeptine use among adolescents and adults. This emerging public health threat could escalate the opioid epidemic and drive increased newborn perinatal exposure. The impact of in utero exposure to tianeptine has not been studied, and to our knowledge, the authors of only 1 report have documented possible neonatal effects. Here, we describe a case of chronic prenatal exposure to tianeptine in the setting of maternal dependence on dietary supplements. This infant developed signs of severe withdrawal shortly after birth that were refractory to treatment with oral phenobarbital but responded to subsequent oral morphine therapy. On further questioning, the mother revealed the use of a tianeptine-containing dietary supplement. We did not perform confirmatory toxicology testing because tianeptine is not assayed by usual urine drug screening tests. For infants with clinical signs of opioid withdrawal without known etiology, we suggest that the maternal interview should inquire about the use of neurotropic over-the-counter drugs.
Patani Scholars' Views on Tawassul with the Prophet and Righteous: Analysis of Abd al-Qadir bin Wangah's Risalah Irsyad Al-Jawiyīn
Authors: Katih Isma-ie
Published: January 2024

This study explores the theological concept of Tawassul in the Islamic tradition of the Nusantara region, focusing on Patani scholars' perspectives, particularly in Abd al-Qadir bin Haji Wangah Sela Budi Sekam Fatani's manuscript "Risalah Irsyad Al-Jawiyiin Ili Sabilil Al-Ulama' Al-‘Amilin." The manuscript's context is set in a period of theological debates between the Salaf and Khalaf schools, addressing Quranic interpretations, Hadith studies, and practices like Tawassul. The qualitative research methodology involves transcribing the original Jawi script into the Roman alphabet, translating it into English, and performing a detailed textual analysis. This approach aims to uncover the nuances of Tawassul, as discussed in the manuscript, making it accessible to a broader audience.The study reveals Tuan Guru Haji Abd al-Qadir's in-depth discourse on Tawassul, particularly relating to Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu’ alaihi wasallam and other righteous individuals. It underscores the permissibility and varied forms of Tawassul, reflecting the intricate layers of Islamic jurisprudence and cultural practices in the Nusantara region. The manuscript offers significant insights into the diversity of Islamic thought within the Nusantara region. It bridges historical theological discourse with contemporary religious practices, enriching the understanding of Tawassul's role in Islamic worship and spirituality. The study situates Tuan Guru Haji Abd al-Qadir's perspectives within broader Islamic theological discussions, highlighting the dynamic and interpretive nature of Islamic theology.
Journey Towards Perfection: The Concept of Insan Kamil in al-Jili's Philosophy
Authors: Maknun Meihesa Khairul , Amalih Ihwan
Published: January 2024

The contemporary phenomenon of an identity crisis experienced by individuals in the modern era has increasingly eroded their comprehension and consciousness of their inherent essence and self-identity. Individuals, in the course of this ongoing crisis, tend to forget their fundamental identity as human beings, despite the fact that this recognition serves as the fundamental key to establishing a profound connection with their Creator. In response to this pressing concern, Abdul Karim al-Jili, through his conceptual framework of “insan kamil” or the “perfect human,” elucidates the multifaceted characteristics that constitute the identity of a human being. The present research adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing a library research method, to delve into the core of al-Jili’s philosophical insights. A content analysis approach is employed to draw valid inferences from pertinent texts that encapsulate the philosophical musings of Abdul Karim al-Jili. The findings of this study lead to a comprehensive conclusion: the definition of human identity, as postulated by Abdul Karim al-Jili, encapsulates the inherent state and attributes present within human beings, encompassing both the spiritual, metaphysical dimension and the physical faculties. These attributes collectively empower human beings to assume the sacred role of vicegerents of God on Earth. Moreover, within the concept of “insan kamil” as conceptualized by al-Jili, the emphasis is placed on the spiritual and metaphysical aspect of human identity, although it does not negate the role played by the physical dimension. To ascend to the level of “tajalli,” or divine manifestation, and to attain perfection as a human being, it is incumbent upon individuals to practice and embody the values enshrined in the pillars of Islam or outwardly express their devotion while nurturing their inner spiritual dimensions. On the external front, adherence to the guidance of religious law is imperative. Meanwhile, on the internal aspect, individuals must cultivate the capacity to grasp the profound meanings inherent in their actions and devotional practices.
Türkiye’deki Üniversitelerin Açık Erişim Arşivleri ve Politikaları
Authors: Sarı Özge , Doğan Güleda
Published: January 2024

Türkiye’de Açık Erişim (AE) arşivleri ile ilgili 2000’li yılların başından beri önemli gelişmeler olsa da bunlar daha çok niceliksel boyutla sınırlı kalmıştır. Arşivlerin ve arşiv içeriklerinin niteliği ile ilgili önemli sorunlar hala varlığını korumaktadır. Bu çalışma ile Türkiye’deki üniversite AE arşivleri ve politikaları ile ilgili durum üniversite web sayfalarından ve AE arşivlerinden yaklaşık iki yıllık süre içerisinde (2019-2020) birbirini takip eden üç farklı dönemde (Haziran 2019, Mart 2020, Kasım 2020) toplanan veriye dayalı olarak incelenmiştir. Söz konusu zaman aralığı, YÖK’ün üniversite AE arşivleri ile ilgili çalışmalarını hızlandırmış olması açısından önemlidir. Öte yandan, toplanan üç dönemlik veri, benzer dönemlerde YÖK tarafından üniversite beyanlarına dayalı olarak toplanan veri ile de karşılaştırılarak iki yönlü bir inceleme gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgulara göre, üniversite AE arşivlerinde ve arşivlerdeki kayıt sayısında sistematik olmasa da bir artış söz konusudur. Üniversitelerin AE arşivine sahip olmaları kuruluş yıllarından etkilenmekte, ancak türleri (devlet, vakıf) ile bağlantısı bulunmamaktadır. Öte yandan, üniversite AE arşivlerinin içeriğindeki kayıt sayısı, üniversitenin yaşından, türünden ya da bir AE politikasına sahip olup olmamasından, hatta bu politikanın zorunlu statüsünden etkilenmemektedir. Bu durum, AE politikalarının yeterince işlevsel olamadığını akla getirmektedir. YÖK’ün topladığı üniversite beyanlarına dayalı verilere göre arşiv sayısı üç dönem için de toplanan verilere göre bulunanlardan daha fazladır. En çarpıcı farklılık zorunlu AE politikası konusundadır. YÖK verilerine göre zorunlu AE politika sayısı toplanan verilerle bulunanın çok üzerindedir ki bu üzerine ayrıca çalışılması gereken bir konudur. Bu çalışma, Türkiye’de üniversite AE arşivleri ile ilgili mevcut durumu birbirini takip eden üç döneme göre ve doğrudan birincil kaynaklardan toplanan veriler üzerinden incelemesi, bu verilerle YÖK tarafından toplanan üniversite beyanlarına dayalı verileri karşılaştırarak, karşılaştırmalı bir analiz sunması ve AE politikalarının içeriklerini incelemesi bakımından mevcut çalışmalardan farklılaşmaktadır.
Automatisierte Vergabe von Notationen der Regensburger Verbundklassifikation RVK mithilfe des Toolkits Annif
Authors:   , Mecking Elisabeth
Published: January 2024

Das Toolkit Annif ist ein modulares Werkzeug zur automatisierten Sacherschließung, mit dem über verschiedene Verfahren des maschinellen Lernens Schlagwörter oder Notationen zu Dokumenten vorgeschlagen werden. In dieser Arbeit wird untersucht, ob mit Annif Ergebnisse erzielt werden können, die einen praktischen Einsatz für Bibliotheken im deutschsprachigen Raum rechtfertigen. Getestet wird die Vergabe von Notationen der Regensburger Verbundklassifikation (RVK) an deutschsprachigen monografischen Texten. Dabei wird auch untersucht, wie aufwändig die Beschaffung und Aufbereitung von geeigneten Daten für das Training ist. Es wird eine Auswahl von drei angebotenen Verfahren evaluiert. Hierzu werden Metadaten mit RVK-Notationen der Hauptgruppe S beispielhaft ausgewertet. Zusätzlich wird getestet, ob ein Training mit Volltexten die Qualität der Ergebnisse verbessert. Die Arbeit zeigt auf, welches Verfahren für die ausgewählten Daten am besten geeignet ist und erläutert, welche Herausforderungen es in Bezug auf die Vergabe von RVK-Notationen gibt und welche Aspekte bei der Zusammensetzung der Trainingsdaten besonders berücksichtigt werden müssen.
Contact Exchanges in Bottlenose Dolphin Mother–Calf Pairs
Authors: Duda Savanna M. , Themelin Manon , Hirons Amy C. , Dudzinski Kathleen M.
Published: January 2024

The relationship between a dolphin mother and her calf has been well studied, but details regarding tactile exchanges within these dyads are limited. Contacts between five adult female bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and their calves, with data from three pairs analyzed statistically, were examined from video collected in October 2017, 2018, 2019, and in January 2018. Of 289 contact events, calves initiated 65.7% (n = 190), of which 82.6% (n = 157) were affiliative; 77.8% (n = 77) of mother-initiated contacts were categorized similarly. Thus, the overall trend for mother–calf contacts was affiliative. Mothers initiated contact with the dorsal fin less often (n = 3), while calves initiated with their dorsal fin more often (n = 40), especially one-year-old (C1) calves (n = 33). The body was used to initiate contact more by three-year-old (C3) calves (n = 47) and less by C1 calves (n = 22). Both results are likely an artifact of the infant position used by calves at different developmental stages. Only two-year-old (C2) calves initiated agonistic contact with their rostrum (n = 4); 75% of these contacts were initiated by one male calf. Mothers used the body to initiate contact with most calf ages, though contact by pectoral fin occurred more often than expected with their C2 calves (n = 11). Since 72.7% of these contacts came from one mother, a specific maternal style may be present. Only one mother used her rostrum with her C3 calf to initiate agonistic contacts; all others used the fluke. Several variables, including individual preference, calf sex, and maternal experience, may explain some of the contact patterns, but a larger sample size is needed to illustrate potential patterns among pairs. Still, these results support the notion that mother–calf dyads share more affiliative than agonistic contacts, expanding our knowledge on the tactile relationships of mother–calf pairs.
Crescimento e Distribuição: Um modelo estilizado da Riqueza das Nações
Authors: AMADEO EDWARD , PARCIAS JR. CARLOS
Published: January 2024

RESUMO Neste artigo, um modelo simplificado é desenvolvido para analisar as principais características do processo de acumulação com base na visão de Adam Smith. O modelo é construído com base em um único produto e enfatiza a relação entre a produtividade, determinada pela divisão do trabalho, a proporção do excedente econômico investido no trabalho produtivo, o salário natural e a taxa de lucro, durante a fase de progresso e no estado estacionário das economias. Além disso, sugere-se um processo de determinação do salário natural com base nos elementos destacados pelos economistas clássicos.
Solving the debt crisis: Debt relief and adjustment
Authors: BRESSER-PEREIRA LUIZ CARLOS
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACT On January 5, 1989, Professor Luiz Carlos Bresser-Pereira, full professor at Fundação Getúlio Vargas and editor of this Journal, presented the following testimony before the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ajuste fiscal e dispêndios não-financeiros do setor público
Authors: WERNECK ROGERIO L. FURQUIM
Published: January 2024

RESUMO Este artigo apresenta uma análise da atual crise financeira do setor público no Brasil e os possíveis caminhos para o ajuste fiscal. Aponta algumas questões importantes envolvidas na concepção e implementação do ajuste fiscal no país que merecem maiores esforços de pesquisa. O artigo contém cinco seções. O primeiro aborda as origens da crise financeira enfrentada pelo setor público. O papel do ajuste fiscal na estabilização macroeconômica e na retomada do crescimento é analisado na segunda seção. O terceiro analisa a economia política do ajuste fiscal, levantando algumas questões que ajudam a compreender as dificuldades que têm impedido um ajuste da magnitude necessária. Na quarta seção são explorados caminhos distintos para o ajuste fiscal, com destaque para alternativas ao simples aumento da carga tributária. A última seção apresenta alguns comentários finais.
HDAC1-Mediated Downregulation of NEU1 Exacerbates the Aggressiveness of Cervical Cancer
Authors: Xie Nanzi , Mei Sisi , Dai Changlan , Chen Wei
Published: January 2024

HDAC1 functions as an oncogene in multi-type cancers. This study aimed to investigate the roles of histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) in cervical cancer (CC). mRNA expression was determined using reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The protein-protein complexes was analyzed using co-immunoprecipitation assay. The binding sites between NRF2 and NEU1 were confirmed by chromatin immunoprecipitation assay. Cell viability was detected by CCK-8. Cell proliferation was measured using CCK-8 and colony formation assays. Cell migrative and invasive ability were determined using transwell assay. We found that HDAC1 was upregulated in CC patients and cells. Trichostatin A (TSA) treatment decreased the number of colonies and migrated and invaded cells. Moreover, HDAC1 interacted with NRF2 to downregulate NEU1 expression. NEU1 knockdown attenuated the effects of TSA and enhanced the aggressiveness of CC cells. In conclusion, HDAC1 functions as an oncogene in CC. Targeting HDAC1 may be an alternative strategy for CC.
Local structural and sensing properties of TiO2 thin film using the PVD method
Authors: Vishwakarma Ankit Kumar , Mishra Ashok Kumar , Dixit C K , Yadava Lallan
Published: January 2024

This paper studied the structural, morphological, optical, and X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (XANES) and sensing properties of titanium dioxide (TiO2) thin film. The TiO2 thin film is prepared in the thin film laboratory on a clean glass plate using a physical vapor deposition (PVD) method. The structural, morphological, Optical, and electronic properties of the fabricated samples are presented by X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscope (AFM), UV-visible, and XANES. It is found from XRD the crystallite size was ∼25.66 nm with microstrain ∼0.0064 using the Williamson-Hall (W-H) plot. The fractal terms such as grain size, roughness, kurtosis, and skewness were estimated using AFM. The grain size lies in the nanometric range and found that ∼77.21 nm. The band gap of the fabricated film is ∼3.23 eV. The XANES analysis is well supported by XRD measurement and the result found that the fabricated TiO2 thin film was anatase phase. The sensing properties of TiO2 are studied for the detection of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) concentration (0-5000 ppm) at room temperature. Results found that the TiO2 film is highly sensitive and is the fast response for LPG gas sensors with a maximum sensitivity of ∼198 %.
Methodology for planning short-term urban bike lane networks; an example of downtown Gijón
Authors: Plasencia-Lozano Pedro , Pantiga-Facal Estela , Méndez-Manjón Irene
Published: January 2024

Recently there has been increasing interest in the construction of bike lanes in cities due to their enormous positive effects; however, in some places society is resistant to these infrastructures and it is difficult to break a dynamic defined as the vicious circle of cycling mobility. In view of this, there is the option of proposing temporary bike lanes to evaluate the social response and, if successful, to make them permanent. This option is called temporary or tactical urbanism and has been widely used in the field of bicycle infrastructure during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. The problem is that there is no quick and low-cost method to determine a comprehensive and well-connected scheme of bike lanes in the whole of a city; therefore, sometimes design mistakes are made and as a consequence temporary infrastructures, far from becoming permanent, disappear. This research study proposes an agile and economical methodology to establish which streets, within those that define the urban grid as a whole, can accommodate a temporary bike lane without altering the motorised traffic grid. The method is based on the use of quantum geographic information system and on a quick and easy data collection. The method was applied to downtown Gijón, Spain.
Creative sustainability: gamifying the creative process and creating new possibilities for forgotten materials
Authors: Souza Rosiane de Oliveira , Yecker Bruna Duque , Rodrigues Ana Carolina Caldas , Costa Naiara Vilela
Published: January 2024

Through the present paper, it is intended to share a synthesis of the elaboration, execution and results of the “Virtual Workshop of Creative Sustainability”, which was developed monthly through the social network Instagram, during eight (08) months of the year 2021. The workshop happened virtually due to the Covid-19 seclusion during the critical period of the pandemic. Aiming to expose and teach, in a simple, practical and objective way, the possible paths for transforming alternative materials, which would be discarded, into new possibilities for creation of decorative objects, furniture and other pieces with multiple purposes, created by the participants themselves, by encouragement of the use of creativity. The application methodology was through a challenging format and aimed to explore the potential of creations through a simple, intuitive and unique question, as a starting point to use the imagination in the most abstract way, questioning what could be done with the respective unused materials. At the end, it was handed to the participants files in multiple formats, in order to enable the inclusion of those who do not use civil construction creation software, to demonstrate the possibility of their projects becoming real. As the expected results of the experiment revealed, after the workshop, a rich perception of the possibility of the usage of creativity as a way to recycle materials, positively impacting the pillars of sustainability. The results contribute positively to the field of architecture and urbanism, with an innovative teaching typology and community of practice for students, families and community as a whole.
Protocolo de Manejo das Doses de Medicamentos para Tratamento de Mieloma Múltiplo em Função do Grau de Neuropatia Periférica Induzida por Quimioterapia (NPIQ) v1
Authors: Teodoro de Farias Leonardo
Published: January 2024

Objetivo O objetivo deste protocolo é fornecer diretrizes para o manejo das doses de medicamentos para tratamento de mieloma múltiplo em função do grau de neuropatia periférica induzida por quimioterapia (NPIQ). A pesquisa foi feita utilizando as bases de dados oficiais e o Up to Date, além de recomendações do fabricante de cada medicamento. Este protocolo leva em consideração os Medicamentos aprovados para o tratamento do mieloma múltiplo no Brasil. População-alvo Este protocolo se aplica a todos os pacientes com mieloma múltiplo que estão recebendo tratamento com medicamentos que podem causar NPIQ. Esse protocolo visa fornecer diretrizes claras para o ajuste de doses em pacientes com mieloma múltiplo, considerando a presença de neuropatia periférica induzida por quimioterapia. Recomenda-se consulta frequente às bases de dados e revisões periódicas deste protocolo para incorporar novas evidências e melhores práticas.
Bleaching and UV decontamination of materials v1
Authors: Essel Elena , Meyer Matthias , Szymanski Merlin
Published: January 2024

Protocol for reducing DNA contamination on materials (e.g. quarz glass bottles, spatulas) used in the ancient DNA cleanroom by sodium hypochlorite (bleach) and UV treatment.
Penasaban dan Pendaftaran Kelahiran Anak Tidak Sah Taraf Orang Islam di Malaysia dan negara Asia Lain
Authors: MUSA ZURINA
Published: January 2024

Terdapat perbezaan dari segi konsep anak tidak sah taraf menurut perundangan Islam dan peruntukan undang-undang sivil di Malaysia sepertimana yang diguna pakai oleh Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) di bawah Akta Pendaftaran Kelahiran dan Kematian 1957 [Akta 299], khusus berhubung dengan isu pendaftaran kelahiran anak tidak sah taraf orang Islam. Perbezaan ini memberi kesan yang amat signifikan dari segi hukum Syarak antaranya yang melibatkan penasaban, perwalian dan pewarisan harta pusaka. Selain itu, ia turut akan memberi implikasi yang sangat besar dan rumit kepada kelangsungan entiti keluarga. Justeru, artikel ini membincangkan tentang konsep penasaban atau penamaan dan pendaftaran kelahiran anak tidak sah taraf orang Islam serta pelaksanaannya menurut perundangan Islam dan sivil di Malaysia dan beberapa negara Asia iaitu Indonesia, Singapura dan Thailand. Kajian berbentuk kualitatif. Data terkumpul dianalisis secara diskriptif dan tematik. Hasil kajian mendapati di Malaysia terdapat kepelbagaian tafsiran konsep penasaban atau penamaan bagi anak tidak sah taraf menurut perundangan Islam. Berlaku konflik berkaitan prosedur dan pemakaian undang-undang antara perundangan Islam dan Sivil serta ketidakseragaman pelaksanaan antara perundangan dan kehakiman Syariah sendiri. Di negara Indonesia, pelaksanaan penasaban dan pendaftaran kelahiran anak tidak sah taraf orang Islam adalah mengikut hukum syarak. Manakala di Singapura dan Thailand, adalah merujuk kepada undang-undang sivil. Oleh itu terdapat keperluan dilakukan kajian terperinci berkaitan undang-undang penasaban dan pendaftaran kelahiran anak tidak sah taraf orang Islam dilakukan, demi kepentingan agama dan umat Islam amnya serta khusus kepada pihak-pihak yang berkepentingan bagi mengelakkan isu pertindanan nasab.
Strategi Pengeksplisitan dalam Terjemahan Gaya Bahasa Ījāz al-Quran kepada Bahasa Melayu
Authors: Rosli Mukhlis
Published: January 2024

Pengeksplisitan ialah suatu teknik penting dalam mengukur tahap kualiti sesuatu interpretasi. Pengeksplisitan ada kalanya boleh berbentuk wajib, pilihan, pragmatik dan inheren. Bahkan pengeksplisitan juga boleh mengundang kepada tahap kelewahan (redundancy) sesuatu teks. Penterjemah sama ada yang berpengalaman mahupun tidak berpengalaman cenderung melakukan pengeksplisitan dengan memindahkan makna elipsis bahasa sumber kepada bahasa sasaran. Kajian ini berobjektif untuk menganalisis klasifikasi pengeksplisitan dalam penterjemahan gaya bahasa ījāz al-Quran kepada bahasa Melayu. Reka bentuk kajian ialah kualitatif melalui pendekatan analisis kandungan (content analysis). Data kajian pula terdiri daripada sejumlah gaya bahasa ījāz al-Quran yang dianalisis mengikut klasifikasi strategi pengeksplisitan oleh Klaudy dan metode penyaringan (filtering method) oleh Becher. Dapatan kajian mendedahkan bahawa kategori pengeksplisitan pilihan merupakan jenis pengeksplisitan terbanyak yang ditemukan kajian berbanding dengan jenis pengeksplisitan yang lain. Pengeksplisitan pragmatik pula menjelaskan bahawa proses pemindahan makna tidak hanya bergantung pada struktur atau sistem bahasa (tatabahasa, leksikon dan sebagainya) tetapi turut dipengaruhi oleh konteks pengujaran ayat. Kajian mencadangkan bahawa penterjemah perlu berusaha meminimumkan pendekatan tafsiran ayat melainkan pada keadaan tertentu yang boleh mengundang salah faham atau penyimpangan makna. Pandangan ini dilontarkan berikutan bidang pentafsiran al-Quran (the science of exegesis) merupakan satu bidang yang amat luas, sarat dengan perbezaan pandangan dan mempunyai disiplin ilmunya yang tersendiri.
USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGIES TO RESTORE COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE: AN APPLICATION FOR CARDIAC PATIENTS WITH BRAIN ISCHEMIA
Authors: Razumnikova Olga M. , Trubnikova Olga A.
Published: January 2024

Highlights

We present an overview of publications on neurological and cardiac rehabilitation programs using virtual reality technologies. Training that involves multitasking and combining cognitive and physical tasks with interactive scenarios is most effective in terms of the improvement of the quality of life of patients with coronary artery disease. Ecotherapy in virtual environment is a promising way to reduce anxiety and stress.

 

The review presents the analysis of publications focused on neurological and cardiac rehabilitation programs using virtual reality technologies (VRT), involving the integration of multisensory and multidomain tasks, as well as a meta-analysis of such studies. It is shown that VRTs make it possible to simulate interactive scenarios for simulating vigorous activity with given visual, tactile and kinesthetic sensations and with the appropriate correction in accordance with the needs of various users. It is noted that when developing programs based on VRT, it is necessary to take into account the degree of immersion of users in the virtual environment and symptoms of virtual reality sickness.

The analysis of meta-reviews of published articles indicates the need to continue research in this field due to the wide variety of rehabilitation programs, used indicators of cognitive functions and health status in heterogeneous populations of healthy individuals and cardiac patients involved in training.

The results obtained allow us to conclude that neurological and cardiac rehabilitation is the most effective when it involves training with multitasking and combined cognitive and physical tasks in VR. Ecotherapy in virtual environment is a promising way to reduce anxiety and stress.
ROLE OF HYPOTHERMIA IN CEREBRAL PROTECTION IN SURGICAL CORRECTION OF CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS
Authors: Ivkin Artem A. , Grigoriev Evgeny V.
Published: January 2024

Highlights

This article is devoted to a review of studies on the mechanisms of cerebral protection and the effects of hypothermia on the patient.

 

Abstract

A large number of surgical corrections of congenital heart defects are performed around the world annually, most of them using cardiopulmonary bypass. This kind of surgery can be a pathological factor for the brain. In some patients, the kind of surgery involves the use of hypothermia. Supposedly, hypothermia should have a neuroprotective effect, however, as recent studies show, this is not always the case. This review is devoted to the mechanisms of the effect of hypothermia on the patient’s body, including not only a decrease in brain metabolism, but also a number of others. Moreover, a review of current works on the use of hypothermia in clinical practice in surgeries that do not require circulatory arrest is presented, along with an analysis of the intra- and postoperative period.
The celebration of the 100th anniversary of the imperial military medical academy as a recognition of its special role in the development of russian medicine
Authors: Salukhov Vladimir V. , Ovchinnikov Dmitry V. , Kurenkova Irina G.
Published: January 2024

The study describes the solemn celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Imperial Military Medical Academy. This celebration not only fixed the special status of the academy among the educational and medical institutions of prerevolutionary Russia but also allowed us to summarize the main results of its development and formation. For 100 years of its existence, it has turned into the largest military educational medical institution, known worldwide, and has experienced periods of ups and downs, heydays and declines, and hopes and disappointment. In 1809, shortly after its foundation, the academy was named the Imperial Military Medical Academy and was introduced into the rank of the first scientific institution of the Russian Empire. The academy reached its greatest heyday when it was part of the military Department, which generously paid for the expenses of its “offspring. ” Thanks to the care of the curators and trustees of the academy, the initiative and creative activity of its leaders in the second half of the XIX century created a wonderful complex of buildings with amphitheaters, auditoriums, classrooms, and medical Departments. More than 10 thousand military doctors had already been educated at the academy by that time. Continuous improvement of teaching and encouragement of the scientific activity of teachers and students put the academy on par with the leading scientific and educational institutions of the West, and some of its institutions nearly surpassed even the best European models. Anniversary events include laying a wreath at the grave of Emperor Paul I, assembly speeches, festive dinners, routs, and visiting the theater and remained in the memory of the participants of the celebration for a long time. During its anniversary, Russian scientists have received numerous warm and heartfelt congratulations from outstanding figures of world science. The involvement of the country’s top officials and the medical community in this celebration testifies to the great respect and love for this oldest military educational institution, the profession of a military doctor, and the recognition of the academy’s merits in the development of Russian and world medical science in helping a suffering person.
Intelligent transport systems in Russian megacities: the essence, structure and directions of development
Authors: Vasilyeva Maria E. , Volkova Elena M. , Romanov Alexey S.
Published: January 2024

Aim: to develop directions and determine the stages of development of intelligent transport systems in Russian agglomerations, taking into account their essential features, the effects they generate and the existing problems.
Materials and Methods: in order to achieve the research goal, at the first stage, systematization and comparative analysis of scientific results obtained by Russian and foreign scientists on the chosen topic are used. At the second stage, the authors use the methods of summarizing and grouping the results obtained, statistical analysis. At the third stage, the generalization method is used to formulate recommendations for the development of intelligent transport systems. The information base of the study was materials from open sources, periodicals, as well as Internet resources, including analytical reports and materials from the Federal State Statistics Service.
Results: The main scientific result is to determine the directions and stages of development of intelligent transport systems in Russian agglomerations based on the tasks they solve in the field of urban passenger transport management. In addition, a list of effects generated by the development of intelligent transport systems has been defined. The problems hindering the development of intelligent transport systems in Russian agglomerations have been identified.
Conclusion: as a result of the research, the authors have formed the stages of development of intelligent transport systems, suggesting their integration with the concept of "Mobility as a service" in Russian agglomerations. The results can be used by both passenger transport companies and state executive authorities in the regions of the Russian Federation.
The use of simulation modeling when choosing the option of reconstruction of the St. Petersburg-Main station in connection with the commissioning of HSH-1
Authors: Sugorovsky Artyom V. , Sugorovsky Anton V.
Published: January 2024

Aim: with the use of simulation modeling, analyze and choose the most rational option for the reconstruction of the St. Petersburg-Main station with partial preservation of the Kokorev warehouses included in the list of cultural heritage objects.
Methods: methods of simulation modeling.
Results: the analysis of three options for the reconstruction of the stations St. Petersburg-Main and St. Petersburg-Tov.-Moscow, necessary in connection with the construction of the St. Petersburg-Moscow high–speed highway (HSH-1) and the arrangement of the final terminal of HSH-1 on the territory of the apron park of the St. Petersburg-Main station. By the method of simulation modeling, the necessary and sufficient track development of the stations was determined, a reconstruction option with partial preservation of the Kokorev warehouses included in the list of cultural heritage objects was proposed.
Conclusion: the implementation of the proposed option for the reconstruction of the platform park of the St. Petersburg-Glavny station will allow, without the need for reconstruction of the locomotive facilities and technical parks, partially preserve the warehouses of the Kokorevs included in the list of cultural heritage sites.
Determination of parameters of anti-heave structures of the subgrade taking into account the freezing system
Authors: Isakov Alexander L. , Bukhov Stepan I.
Published: January 2024

Background: in the Northern Hemisphere, during the construction and operation of railways, one of the pressing problems is frost heaving. One of the key factors influencing the amount of frost heaving is the occurrence of groundwater relative to the freezing front of the subgrade soils, which is not fully taken into account by existing approaches to determining the parameters of anti-heaving structures. This factor is usually characterized by freezing regimes, there are two of them - open and closed freezing systems. An open system is characterized by the proximity of groundwater to the freezing front, at which there is a constant influx of water (migration) to the zone of phase transitions, which makes the process of frost heaving unpredictable, and the determination of the frost heave ratio incorrect. A closed freezing system assumes the absence or deep location of groundwater (the difference in the level of the freezing front and groundwater exceeds the height of the capillary rise of water).
Aim: development of a method for calculating the parameters of anti-heaving. structures depending on the freezing regime of railway subgrades.
Materials and Methods: comparative analysis of methods for calculating the parameters of anti-heaving structures, experimental studies of the process of frost heaving in an open system of freezing of clay soils.
Results: based on experimental studies of freezing regimes, a differentiated approach to assessing the characteristics of frost heaving is proposed, taking into account the peculiarities of the frost heaving process.
Conclusion: the proposed method with a differentiated approach compares favorably with existing ones, allowing to reduce the consumption of building materials when designing anti-heaving measures.