bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Effects on Renal Function Tests Among Patients Undergoing the Surgery in Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Hospital in Zahedan (South East of Iran) In 2018.
Authors: Reza Shahraki Ahmad , Shahraki Elham , Mohammadi Mahdi , Abaee Reza , Shahraki Elahe , Khazayi Ali Reza , Niazi Abbas Ali
Published: November 2023

Background: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, one of the most common elective surgical procedures, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for patients with gallbladder diseases.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of laparoscopic cholecystectomy on Renal function Tests among patients undergoing the surgery in Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Hospital in Zahedan (South east of Iran).
Methods: Following a quasi-experimental design, 21 cases scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy for whatever reasons at Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Hospital in Zahedan (Iran) were selected. To study the serum levels Renal function Tests, blood samples were collected at three stages, i.e., before the surgery (time point 1), 30 minutes after pumping the carbon dioxide gas into the abdomen (time point 2), and 30 minutes after removing the last port from the abdomen (time point 3). Data were analyzed using repeated measures.
Results: According to the findings, laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery only had a significant effect on the BUN at the 99% confidence level. Also, BUN was increased and significantly differed at time points 2 (30 minutes after pumping) and 3 (30 minutes after removing the port) compared to time point 1 (30 minutes before the surgery).
Conclusions: Generally, it can be argued that despite observing some variations in the BUN test during the laparoscopic surgery, the Cr level did not change. Hence, it can be considered as a safe surgical intervention for renal functions.
Dobra klinična praksa za raziskovalce, ki izvajajo klinična preskušanja zdravil
Authors: Tivadar Andrijana
Published: November 2023

Razvoj zdravila je dolgotrajen in drag proces. Preden zdravilo dobi ustrezno dovoljenje za promet, je potrebno poleg njegove kakovosti dokazati tudi njegovo učinkovitost in varnost. Za dokazovanje učinkovitost in varnost zdravila so nujna klinična preskušanja. Klinično preskušanje zdravila je raziskava na zdravih posameznikih in pacientih, pri kateri je potrebno upoštevati načela dobre klinične prakse (GCP; Good clinical practice). Skladnost s tem standardom daje javno zagotovilo, da so pravice, varnost in dobrobit udeležencev v preskušanju zaščiteni ter da so podatki kliničnih preskušanj verodostojni. V kliničnem preskušanju zdravila sodelujejo raziskovalci, sponzorji in udeleženci. V prispevku se osredotočamo na raziskovalca v kliničnem preskušanju zdravila, ki mora dobro poznati načela GCP, da lahko svoje obveznosti in odgovornosti tudi upošteva. S prikazom primerov ugotovljenih pomanjkljivosti med inšpekcijo na mestu preskušanja (pri raziskovalcu) želimo raziskovalcem pomagati pri doseganju skladnosti z dobro klinično prakso.
“I was ashamed, and now I am proud as I finally know how to let go.” How Female Polers Perceive, Experience, and Give Meanings to Their Bodies—An Ethnographic Case Study
Authors: Wojciechowska Magdalena
Published: November 2023

Although the popularity of recreational pole dancing continues to gain momentum, its prevailing association with the erotic sphere and resulting stereotypes shape it as a borderline activity. Notably, the way pole dancing is approached and enacted elucidates how bodies, especially female embodiment, are socially constructed and controlled. Thus, to look at that issue from recreational female polers’ perspectives, this article sheds light on how their understandings of the body evolve with their engagement in the leisure activity at hand. That process is analyzed in the context of how women deal with tensions that arise while they navigate between the internalized societal expectations concerning desired femininity and personal agency. Drawing on ethnographic and interview data from pole dance studios in Poland, I discuss how polers’ perspectives on their bodies change from personal and interactional ‘limitations’ to embracing their bodies as interactional partners with whom to achieve their goals. In the process of learning by doing, women get to know their bodies and develop with them a relationship based on trust. Subsequently, growing to understand the bodies as their substantial selves that functionality allows them to achieve the ‘impossible’ as one empowers women. At the same time, I highlight how the process of espousing alternative perceptions of one’s body unfolds under the umbrella of an internalized frame of meanings concerning female embodiment that lures women to fit societal expectations. The interplay between the two sheds light on how female polers navigate toward reclaiming their self-confidence from the clutches of the critical social gaze while negotiating the notion of their bodies. Compelling in that regard is how relying on erotic associations with recreational pole dancing in terms of inciting empowerment through a sexual agency, as some studios do, plays out and factors into female pole dancers’ experiences concerning their leisure activity.
Estudio de la evolución del (cyber) bullying en tiempos de pandemia por COVID-19
Authors: Lobato Carvajal Francisco J.
Published: November 2023

El cyberbullying y el bullying son fenómenos interrelacionados que se dan en nuestros centros escolares, que se entienden como los actos intencionales, repetidos en el tiempo y con desequilibrio de poder para hacer daño de una o varias personas a otra, a través de medios digitales (cyberbullying) o cara a cara (bullying), con consecuencias negativas para quien las sufre. La pandemia y los confinamientos han constatado un aumento de los casos de acoso escolar en forma de cyberbullying. Además, el estudio del acoso escolar no se entiende sin una de sus formas más frecuentes, como es el acoso digital. En el presente estudio se pretende presentar los datos obtenidos de la panorámica de conductas de acoso escolar en un grupo-aula antes de la pandemia y posteriormente, tras un periodo de confinamiento. Se busca mostrar los cambios originados entre un escenario y otro, indagando en los factores que determinan las formas en las que se interrelacionan en una nueva realidad. A su vez, comprobar la extrapolación de unas formas de acoso escolar hacia otras que muestran una evolución desde el bullying más convencional, cara a cara o presencial hacia el cyberbullying, que se amplifica por darse en el espacio disponible donde los estudiantes se articulan durante el confinamiento sin asistencia presencial a las aulas.
Pengaruh Sustained Silent Reading Terhadap Motivasi Membaca, Pengetahuan Kosakata, dan Pemahaman Membaca Teks Bahasa Inggris Siswa Kelas 1E Sekolah Dasar Swasta X di Jakarta Barat [Effect of Sustained Silent Reading to Reading Motivation, Vocabulary Knowledge, and Reading Comprehension of Elementary School X Grade 1 Students in West Jakarta]
Authors: Cheriebelle Cheriebelle , Markus I Made
Published: November 2023

Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) is a reading method with a purpose to increase enjoyment in reading. The enjoyment in reading will improve the reading skills which lead to increased reading motivation, vocabulary knowledge, and reading comprehension. This research was conducted to know the effect of SSR to grade 1 students’ reading motivation, vocabulary knowledge, and reading comprehension as young learners. The research design used a quantitative, pre-experimental one group pretest and posttest method. 24 students of 1E class of Elementary School X who received the SSR treatment are the subjects of this research. To collect the data, the researcher did a literature review and used instruments such as reading motivation questionnaire which is adapted from MRQ and RAI (Wigfield & Guthrie, 1997), vocabulary and reading comprehension tests. The data were analyzed using SPSS v. 21 software, with descriptive and inferential statistics (Paired Sample t-test and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks). After the treatments, there were increment in the students’ reading motivation (t = 4.881; ρ = 0.000), vocabulary knowledge (Z = -2.453; ρ = 0.014), and reading comprehension (Z = -3.539; ρ = 0.000). These analyses showed that the SSR method brought improvements to the students’ reading motivation, vocabulary knowledge, and reading comprehension.
Flintiella sanguinaria F. D. Ott (Porphyridiales, Rhodophyta) New to India
Authors: Bhattacharjee Ratul , Mal Jay , Keshri Jai Prakash
Published: November 2023

A rare freshwater unicellular red alga Flintiella sanguinaria F. D. Ott has been reported for the first time from India. It is a monotypic taxon and a rare alga. The alga was found growing as powdery covering on moist burnt soil of a damp paddy field from Rajhat, Chinsurah, West Bengal and collected in the month of January. It has been reported from very few localities of the world. Probably, this is the first report of the genus and species from the Asian subcontinent.
On the Morphology of Five Species of Chara (Characeae, Charophyta) from West Bengal, India
Authors: Mondal Kailash , Pal Tuhin , Keshri Jai Prakash
Published: November 2023

Five representatives belonging to the family Characeae have been studied under the genus Chara L. viz., Chara fibrosa C. Agardh ex Bruzelius, Chara socotrensis Nordst., Chara zeylanica Klein ex Willd., Chara vulgaris L. and Chara hydropithys Rchb. occurring in West Bengal. The studies have been done under stereo zoom and Field emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FeSEM). FeSEM observations for the morphology of oospores are the first time in Eastern India. The occurrence of Chara socotrensisis Nordst. reported for the first time from Eastern India.
Notes on Taxonomic Status of Phlogacanthus gracilis (Acanthaceae) and Typification of the Name
Authors: Maity Rohan , Dash Sudhansu Sekhar
Published: November 2023

Phlogacanthus gracilis T. Anderson ex Burkill (Acanthaceae) has been reduced here as a heterotypic synonym of Pseuderanthemum leptanthum (C.B. Clarke) Lindau. Lectotype for the name Phlogacanthus gracilis T. Anderson ex Burkill is also designated here.
Lectotypification of Dendrobium heyneanum Lindl. (Orchidaceae)
Authors: Sulaiman M. , Murugan C. , Sharief M. U.
Published: November 2023

Dendrobium heyneanum Lindl. is lectotypified in accordance with the International Code of Nomenclature (ICN).
Lectotypification of Acilepis pulneyensis (Gamble) Kottaim. (Asteraceae), a Rare Stenoendemic of Southern Western Ghats, Southern India
Authors: Arumugam S. , Sampath Kumar K.
Published: November 2023

Vernonia pulneyensis Gamble (Asteraceae) was transferred to the genus Acilepis D. Don by Kottaimuthu (2015), citing Fysonâ€™s specimen at K (K000814763) as the lectotype of Acilepis pulneyensis (Gamble) Kottaim., but it is not in accordance with the Art.7.11 of ICN. Therefore, the specimen at K (K000814765!) is designated here as the lectotype of Acilepis pulneyensis (Gamble) Kottaim. The other duplicates of the same gathering are the isolectotypes of A. pulneyensis as per the Art. 9.3., 9.17 of ICN.
Glimpse of Herbaceous and Woody Climbers of Hassan District, Karnataka
Authors: Prashanth Kumar G. M. , Shiddamallayya N.
Published: November 2023

The study was carried out to document the species of herbaceous and woody climbers in the Western Ghats region of the Hassan district. A total of 170 species of climbers were documented belonging to 126 genera under 46 families. The dominant climber families are Leguminosae (26 spp.), Convolvulaceae (18 spp.), followed by Cucurbitaceae (17 spp.). Of the total climbers documented, 76 species belongs to herbaceous climbers and 94 species belongs to woody climbers. Of the six climbing mechanisms, twiners (54 %) are most predominant, followed by tendril climbers (21 %), stragglers-armed (13 %), stragglers-unarmed (8 %), root climbers (3 %), and hook climbers (1 %). Distribution among the vegetation revealed that a maximum number of species inhabit tropical dry deciduous forest (52 spp.), scrub forest (39 spp.), and wasteland (33 spp.) have the most species, followed by home garden (28 spp.), tropical semi-evergreen forest, (21 spp.), tropical moist deciduous forest (16 spp.), and other vegetation types. The study also documented the various uses of climbers for human consumption (42 spp.), medicinal purpose (98 spp.), ornamental purpose (26 spp.), and other uses (4 spp.).
Gentiana capitata Subsp. hemkundiana (Gentianaceae) - A New Subspecies from Hemkund, Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Shabir Mohd , Shukla A. N.
Published: November 2023

Gentiana capitata Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don subsp. hemkundiana M.Shabir & A.N. Shukla collected from Hemkund in Garhwal Himalaya of Uttarakhand, India is described and illustrated here. The subspecies is morphologically characterized by small stout herb, stem sub-sessile; margin of leaves broadly membranous, flowers few, not dense or clustered, calyx tube herbaceous (not membranous), lobes linear-lanceolate or narrowly oblong; stamens inserted near the middle of corolla tube; seeds membranous with rough surface or slightly reticulate. The new taxon is compared morphologically with sympatric taxa G. capitata subsp. capitata and G. capitata subsp. harwanensis (G.Singh) Halda. In addition, a diagnostic key to the close infra-specific taxa of G. capitata is also provided.
Aspidistra mokokchungensis (Asparagaceae : Nolinoideae), a New Species from India
Authors: Roy Dilip Kumar , Lytan Rikertre , Biate David L. , Odyuo Nripemo , Punatemjen Tiatemsu , Mao Ashiho A.
Published: November 2023

New species of Aspidistra (Asparagaceae; subfamily Nolinoideae), A. mokokchungensis D.K. Roy, N. Odyuo, R. Lytan, D.L. Biate & A.A. Mao, is described and illustrated from the state of Nagaland in North Eastern India.
Zanthoxylum myriacanthum Wall. ex Hook.f. (Rutaceae) â€“ a new distributional record to Manipur
Authors: Pekosii B. Koshoni , Ningthoujam Sanjoy Singh
Published: November 2023

A new distributional record of Zanthoxylum myriacanthum Wall. ex Hook.f. in the flora of Manipur is discussed here with detailed description and photo plate.
Occurrence of Chrysopogon velutinus (Hook. F.) Bor (Poaceae: Andropoginae) in Eastern Ghats of Telangana.
Authors: Ramakrishna Avula , Sadasivaiah Byalla , Ramadevi Gorrela , Siddabathula Nagaraju , Rao Nirmala Babu
Published: November 2023

Chrysopogon velutinus (Hook.f.) Bor, an endemic grass collected from other than type locality in Eastern Ghats of Telangana, India. Brief description and photographs were provided for easy identification.
Impatiens ecalcarata Collett & Hemsl. (Balsaminaceae) â€“ A New Addition for the Flora of India
Authors: Gogoi Rajib , Sherpa Norbu , Tham Bladimir Bajur Theodore , Meitei Laishram Ricky , Singh Harminder
Published: November 2023

Impatiens ecalcarata Collett & Hemsl. (Balsaminaceae) is recorded from India for the first time. The new record is based on the specimens collected from marshes near Loktak Lake in Bishnupur district of Manipur. A detailed description with illustration is provided here for its easy identification.
Vegetation and Floristic composition of Dr. Y.S.P. University of Horticulture and Forestry Campus, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Ambrish Kumar , Dogra Kuldip Singh , Sharma Renu , Meena Brajesh
Published: November 2023

The present study is mainly concerned with the flowering plants and provides a comprehensive information on the vegetation and floristic composition on local flora of the Dr. Y.S.P. University Campus area, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Floristic analysis through intensive plant collection revealed that, it is composed of 113 families (Dicot- 96 and Monocot-17), 402 genera (Dicot-351 and Monocot-51) and 628 species (Dicot-553 and Monocot-75), including infraspecific taxa, ornamental and cultivated species, introduced plant species/weeds among the angiosperms. The proportion of the dicots and monocots is 7.3: 1, where, Asteraceae stands as largest family having 36 genera with 57 species, followed by Fabaceae with 29 genera and 56 species.
New record of grass genus Phalaris L. to the flora of Telangana State, India
Authors: Siddabathula Nagaraju , Paramesh L.
Published: November 2023

Phalaris minor Retz. (Poaceae), collected from Bilal Eidgah Road, Walanthary, Rajendranagar, Ranga Reddy District, is reported here as addition to the flora of Telangana State. Taxonomic description and colour photographs are provided to facilitate easy identification.Â Â
Determinantes domésticos para atração de estudantes internacionais
Authors: Goes Marcos Linhares , Lucena Andrea Freire de , Vieira Edson Roberto
Published: November 2023

Objetivos: Este estudo objetiva mensurar o poder de atratividade de um grupo de países sobre os estudantes internacionais e identificar os principais determinantes da atratividade de um grupo de países para os estudantes internacionais. Metodologia: A partir dos dados de países do G20, Europa e Ásia, disponibilizados pela Organização das Nações Unidas para a Educação, a Ciência e a Cultura (UNESCO), entre os anos de 2009 e 2018, foi estimada uma equação de gravidade, por meio da técnica Poisson Pseudo-Maximum Likelihood (PPML).  Resultados: Os resultados do trabalho indicaram que:  i) países com alto Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano (IDH), com políticas de atração e anglófonos são os principais destinos de imigrantes-estudantes; ii) países com sistema de educação superior inclusivo, com uma política de atração ou com relações colônias e idiomas semelhantes são centros regionais de atração de estudantes internacionais e iii) inclusão socioeducacional, existência de política de atração e reputação do sistema nacional de educação superior são os componentes fundamentais da força de atração de estudantes exercidas pelos países. A análise de uma equação de gravidade, estimada pela técnica PPML, permite identificar os principais componentes das forças de atração de estudantes internacionais para os sistemas nacionais de educação superior. Conclusão: Além disso, a análise auxilia pesquisadores e gestores, que passam a contar com novas informações sobre internacionalização do ensino superior, na tomada de decisão sobre o tema.
Hambatan-Hambatan Mewujudkan Pemilu Inklusif bagi Penyandang Disabilitas pada Pemilu Kota Surabaya: Studi di Kecamatan Sukomanunggal
Authors: Permatasari Mezaluna Indy
Published: November 2023

Inclusive elections involve diverse identities, including gender, minority groups, marginalized groups, and groups with disabilities. These elections provide special access for blind voters, including data collection and voting facilities at their residences, familiarization with special materials, accessible polling stations, and accessible voting equipment. The 2019 Surabaya City Election in Sukomanunggal District was not inclusive due to structural obstacles such as not verifying data on persons with disabilities, not providing outreach to every residence, and not using special outreach materials for disabilities. The research method used was field study, collecting data through in-depth interviews and documentation. The theoretical perspective of inclusive elections was used to analyze the results, revealing that the 2019 Surabaya City Election in Sukomanunggal District was not inclusive. Cultural barriers arose due to the lack of voting facilities for blind voters, leading to despair and a belief that their participation will not have any impact on the election. Additionally, their families did not allow them to attend the polling stations.
Principles of reconstruction. Like with like and flap thinning: two essential tools
Authors: Ciclamini Davide , Arioli Leopoldo , Giacalone Francesco , Battiston Bruno , Fissore Francesca
Published: November 2023

The "like with like" and the "flap thinning" are two workhorse principles the surgeon must keep in mind to achieve a functional and cosmetic reconstruction of the hand. These principles are underpinned by a thorough knowledge of anatomy and functional hand units, with a wide range of reconstructive procedures that must be finalized to the necessity of the impaired structures. "Like with like" means that a lost tissue must be replaced with another one that can be compared in appearance and function. In addition, good cosmetic is often associated with good function because the complex attempt to get a proper aesthetic always traduces itself into a better functional reconstruction. "Flap thinning" is essential because soft tissue injuries of the hand represent a more difficult reconstructive challenge than similar injuries elsewhere, and the need for thin tissue to wrap the superficial noble structures of the hand is constant. However, the procedure of thinning a flap can be dangerous and must adhere to the vascular architecture of the flap. This paper aims to review and briefly summarize the current literature in this field.
Reproductive Parameters, and Host Specificity of Eurytoma Erythrinae (Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae), a Biological Control Agent of the Erythrina Gall Wasp, Quadrastichus erythrinae (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)
Authors: Nagamine Walter T. , Yalemar Juliana A. , Wright Mark G. , Ramadan Mohsen M.
Published: November 2023

Eurytoma erythrinae Gates & Delvare (Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae), is an important biological control agent of the erythrina gall wasp (EGW), Quadrastichus erythrinae Kim (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), an invasive species native likely originating in eastern Africa, that is a threat to Erythrina trees in Hawaii and worldwide. Thousands of Erythrina trees in Hawaii succumbed to EGW since 2005 and died within few years of infestation. The endemic wiliwili tree, Erythrina sandwicensis, an important component of Hawaii’s dry forests, and one of few deciduous native trees were severely impacted by this wasp. Early during the invasion by EGW it became evident that the endemic species may be driven to extinction, and exploration programs for natural enemies of the EGW started in December 2005. East Africa was selected as the start point for natural enemy exploration owing to high native Erythina species richness. Several gall formers were found in Tanzania and a putative color variant type of Q. erythrinae was detected in association with three ectoparasitoids. During January 2006, the dominant parasitoid of this gall former was introduced to Hawaii and described as the new species, E. erythrinae. It was found in Ghana, and South Africa attacking other gall wasp species on Erythrina. Eurytoma erythrinae was a voracious ectoparasitoid feeding as a predator on 1 – 5 adjacent EGW immatures to complete its development. Host specificity studies that included seven non-target gall-forming species showed no evidence of attraction or parasitism by this parasitoid. Mean ± SEM longevity of host deprived females (40.4 ± 2.2 days) was significantly higher than males (20.5 ± 1.1 days). Host feeding enhanced longevity of ovipositing female (51.3 ± 1.5 days). Female’s peak fecundity (105 – 239 offspring /female), host feeding biology, short life cycle (18.4 ± 0.1 days), and synchronization with the host, were additional desirable attributes of E. erythrinae. The parasitoid was approved for field release in Hawaii in November 2008. A total of 3998 wasps were distributed on six Hawaiian Islands, with establishment in less than a year. Impacts on high density infestations of EGW were sufficient to prevent tree deaths. Limited rates of parasitism on low density galled leaves, flowers, and seedpods necessitated the consideration for releasing a second parasitoid, Aprostocetus nitens (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae). We report on the reproductive characteristics, and host specificity of E. erythinae that could be of importance for classical biocontrol programs in areas with EGW problem.
Effect of Frequency and Ratio of Wet/Dry Stages in Cyclic Corrosion Test on Localized Corrosion of Complex Phase High-Strength Steel
Authors: Yoo Jin-Seok , Kim Geon-il , Kim Jung-Gu
Published: November 2023

This study delves into the atmospheric corrosion behavior of chromium-free complex-phase steel (CP), specifically investigating the influence of wet/dry frequency and ratio in cyclic corrosion tests (CCT). The study employs a modified ISO 14993 standard CCT method, which involves salt spray, dry, and wet stages. After 15 and 30 CCT cycles, mass loss, maximum corrosion depth, and corrosion products were analyzed to gain insights into corrosion mechanisms. In general, increasing the frequency and wet/dry stage ratio in CCT extends the time for autocatalytic reactions to occur, leading to accelerated localized CP corrosion and increased pitting factors. However, as the rust layer thickens, uniform corrosion may also intensify, so careful considerations are necessary. This study underscores the importance of controlling the frequency and ratio of wet/dry stages in CCT for effectively analyzing localized corrosion behavior in specimens.
Experimental study on direct shear properties of polypropylene fiber concrete of different scales
Authors: Liang Ninghui , 彭 龙 , REN Lianxi , LIU Xinrong , MAO Jinwang
Published: November 2023

In order to study the shear performance of polypropylene fiber concrete (PFRC), two kinds of polypropylene fine fiber and one kind of polypropylene coarse fiber were selected for incorporation combination, and the direct shear tests of polypropylene fiber concrete under different axial compressive stress were carried out. The damage pattern and shear stress-displacement curve of PFRC under direct shear load were analyzed, the shear damage mode and strength criterion of PFRC were studied, and the shear toughness enhancement effect of polypropylene fiber on concrete was investigated. The results showed that: when the axial compressive stress was below 4 MPa, the PFRC specimens were mainly damaged by slip; when the axial compressive stress was between 4MPa and 15MPa, the specimen mainly suffered shear failure, accompanied by slip failure. In the case of total fiber admixture of 3 kg/m3, the greater the content of coarse polypropylene fibers, the more obvious the enhancement effect; the combination of two types of fine fibers and coarse fibers exhibited better performance compared to using a single type of fine fiber and coarse fiber; fine fibers with a smaller aspect ratio showed a better effect on enhancing the shear strength and shear toughness of concrete. The shear strength and axial compressive stress of PFRC were found to follow the Moore-coulomb criterion.
HessianAuth: A Secure and Efficient Authentication Mechanism for Resource-Constrained IoT Networks
Authors: Dey Debasmita , Ghosh Nirnay
Published: November 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) constitutes an ecosystem of 6LoWPAN networked resource-constrained devices that entail lightweight security solutions. Owing to the resource limitation of these devices and the delay-sensitive nature of applications running on them, an efficient authentication mechanism is required to validate requesters’ identities with minimum resources and delay. Inthis work, we adopted the Hessian curve, a variant of the elliptic curve and unexplored in Elliptic Curve Cryptography, to propose a distributed authentication mechanism called HessianAuth. Unlike other elliptic curves, it avoids using the expensive “point inversion” curve operation. We leveraged this property to generate digital signatures for authenticating device identities for low-power devices in IoT networks. We simulate a 6LoWPAN environment on the Contiki-based Cooja simulator and empirically show that our approach outperformed three baselines: AES-CBC, the standard Weierstrass curve-based ECC, and the Edward curve-based ECC regarding CPU usage, latency, and power consumption. Finally, we conduct a theoretical security analysis to deduce the validity of mutual authentication done by HessianAuth and its robustness to various identity theft attacks.
Successful management of 15 years late-onset Cytomegalovirus infection complicated with deep venous thrombosis in a kidney transplant patient: a rare case report
Authors: AlNajjar Rami Hassoun , Asaad Rama , Kseibi Hala , Mansour Marah , Al-Shehabi Zuheir , Abrash Mohamad Ali
Published: November 2023

Background
Over the past decades, cytomegalovirus has stood out as one of the most common viruses to cause acute infection in kidney transplantation patients, especially during the first six months, noting that the causes of late and very late infection are still not sufficiently studied. Symptoms of cytomegalovirus infection range from asymptomatic to end-organ infection that may cause graft rejection, which makes it an important factor for investigation and further study. Cytomegalovirus infection showed an increase in the morbidity and mortality of patients in addition to life-threatening complications associated with hypercoagulability and deep vein thrombosis, such as pulmonary embolism.
Case presentation
A65-year-old man with a history of kidney transplant 15 years ago due to idiopathic chronic renal failure, hypertension, diabetes type 2, and ischemic heart disease presented to the emergency department with a complaint of fatigue and hematemesis. His vital signs were normal, and initial tests showed an increase in creatine numbers. An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed, and a biopsy was taken from the superior side of the pylorus, which later revealed signs of chronic gastritis. A cytomegalovirus-polymerase chain reaction was made, which came back positive, and the patient was diagnosed with chronic cytomegalovirus gastritis and treated with ganciclovir. The patient was discharged later with no signs of deep venous thrombosis. Five days after the discharge, the patient was admitted with signs of deep venous thrombosis only in the right lower limb and, after a few days, developed superficial vein thrombosis in his right arm. He was treated for both and left to rest.
Conclusion
Cytomegalovirus can cause deep venous thrombosis through an unknown mechanism that needs to be studied and analyzed. It is important to note that there is only one case report in the medical literature similar to ours (33) to the best of our knowledge, which makes our case considered to be a very rare case. In addition, CMV infection is a predisposing factor for thrombosis that needs to be considered in kidney transplant patients. Therefore, physicians should be aware of this complication and consider using prophylactic anticoagulants for high-risk patients.
Loosely Coupled Under-Resolved LES/RANS Simulation Augmented by Sparse Near-Wall Measurement
Authors: Piroozmand Pasha , Brenner Oliver , Jenny Patrick
Published: November 2023

We investigate scenarios, where only sparse wall shear stress measurements are available, while accurate wall shear stress and velocity profiles are sought. Applying discrete adjoint-based data assimilation, with only near-wall measurements, accurate wall shear stress profiles are achieved at the expense of unrealistic velocity profiles. We therefore add and employ internal reference data generated by performing a relatively cheap hybrid simulation. We modified the dual-mesh hybrid LES/RANS framework recently proposed by Xiao and Jenny~\cite{xiao12} by loosely coupling under-resolved LES in the interior with steady RANS near the walls. The framework was developed in OpenFOAM and tested for flow over periodic hills with Re = 10595. Results show that the devised framework outperforms conventional dual-mesh hybrid LES/RANS and standalone sparse wall-data assimilated RANS models.
Dorsal pulvinar inactivation leads to spatial selection bias without perceptual deficit
Authors: Kaduk Kristin , Wilke Melanie , Kagan Igor
Published: November 2023

The dorsal pulvinar has been implicated in visuospatial attentional and perceptual confidence processing. Pulvinar lesions in humans and monkeys lead to spatial neglect symptoms, including an overt spatial saccade bias during free choices. But it remains unclear whether disrupting the dorsal pulvinar during target selection that relies on a perceptual decision leads to a perceptual impairment or a more general spatial orienting and choice deficit. To address this question, we reversibly inactivated the unilateral dorsal pulvinar by injecting GABA-A agonist THIP while two macaque monkeys performed a color discrimination saccade task with varying perceptual difficulty. We used Signal Detection Theory and simulations to dissociate perceptual sensitivity (d-prime) and spatial selection bias (response criterion) effects. We expected a decrease in d-prime if dorsal pulvinar affects perceptual discrimination and a shift in response criterion if dorsal pulvinar is mainly involved in spatial orienting. After the inactivation, we observed response criterion shifts away from contralesional stimuli, especially when two competing stimuli in opposite hemifields were present. Notably, the d-prime and overall accuracy remained largely unaffected. Our results underline the critical contribution of the dorsal pulvinar to spatial orienting and action selection while showing it to be less important for visual perceptual discrimination.
Use of Recycled Coarse Aggregate for M40 Grade Concrete
Authors: Singh Niranjan , Gupta Ashish
Published: November 2023

Decreasing natural resources of coarse & fine aggregates and growing issues with trash management assistance the beneficiation of trash materials. The quality and uniformity of the recycled aggregate and the concrete generated from it are clearly influenced by the degree of processing and the original concrete's quality, according to research on recycled aggregate concrete. Adhered mortar on the demolished aggregate is the major factor which influences the reuse of recycled aggregate. Different methods are given in the literature to remove the adhered mortar such as mechanical grinding, thermal treatment, chemical treatment etc. In the present study, the demolished waste after testing was taken from the waste concrete present in Structure Engineering Laboratory in B.I.E.T., Jhansi. With a 5 kg hammer, pulverized concrete was broken into coarse aggregates that were 20 mm and smaller. This coarse aggregate derived from the demolished waste, was put in the Los Angles abrasion apparatus for3, 5& 8 min duration. It was observed that after 3 minutes, mortar removal was marginal and after 8 min, abrasion causes loss & rough edges of surface to smooth edges. The optimal mortar removal and maintenance of rough edges was observed after 5 minutes abrasion. Now coarse aggregates obtained after mechanical grinding were immersed in the various concentration of lime of 1N, 1.5N, 2N, 2.5N and 3N for different period of time of 3 days and 7 days. Lime treated aggregate was sieved through 10mm and 20mm sieves and washed with clean water and oven dried subsequently for use in concrete mix design. The natural and recycled coarse aggregates were proportioned by replacing natural coarse aggregates at intervals of 10% by weight with recycled coarse aggregates in the M40 grade concrete. These concrete cubes were tested after 7 and 28 days for cube compressive strength. In this study, It is discovered that RCA concrete has More water is absorbed, the specific gravity is lower, and the bulk density is lower than natural concrete. This results from the existence of adhered mortar on RCA. It is also found that a rise in the % of recycled coarse aggregate decrease the compressive strength of the mix. So RCA is up to 10% can be effectively used to get the compressive strength in order to achieve target strength of the desired design mix.
PERCEPÇÕES DOCENTES SOBRE A UTILIZAÇÃO DA METODOLOGIA DE RESOLUÇÃO DE PROBLEMAS PARA A EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA NO ENSINO DE QUÍMICA E CIÊNCIAS
Authors: de Lima Franciane , Bohn Denise , Ribeiro Daniel , Passos Camila
Published: November 2023

TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE USE OF THE PROBLEM-SOLVING METHODOLOGY FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN THE TEACHING OF CHEMISTRY AND SCIENCE. This manuscript aims to present and analyze the contributions of a training process on the principles of Inclusive Education integrated with the Problem-Solving (PS) methodology. This research intervention involved a 20-hour training course conducted during three consecutive semesters, with a total of 32 participants, including graduates in Chemistry and Biological Sciences from a Brazilian federal public university, as well as Chemistry and Biology teachers working in basic education in Rio Grande do Sul. Data were collected using initial and final procedures, field diary entries, and semi-structured interviews with three participants who implemented PS in a school context. According to the triangulated results, the formative action contributed to the conceptual construction of the theoretical aspects that were worked on. It also demonstrated that PS can democratize the teaching and learning process among students with and without disabilities by considering the different possibilities of learning school problems and representations of scientific knowledge. The methodology favors respect for the students’ developmental specificities, as well as educational interaction and mediation in an active and collaborative way between students and teachers.
Współpraca słowackiego biskupa Pavla Hnilicy z polskimi katolikami w latach 1964-1989
Authors: Szumiło Mirosław
Published: November 2023

Po 1956 r. została nawiązana współpraca między polskimi i słowackimi katolikami,  w ramach której Polacy udzielali w różnych formach pomocy dla prześladowanego Kościoła w komunistycznej Czechosłowacji. Akcja ta polegała przede wszystkim na przerzucie zakazanej literatury religijnej oraz przekazywaniu informacji i potajemnym wyświęcaniu księży. Znaczącą rolę odgrywała przy tym słowacka emigracja kościelna z biskupem Pavlem Hnilicą na czele. Hnilica miał zakaz wjazdu do Czechosłowacji, ale do 1978 r. przyjeżdżał regularnie do Polski, aby osobiście organizować kanały przerzutowe do kraju oraz spotykać się z przedstawicielami   słowackiego tajnego Kościoła i młodymi Słowakami na oazach Ruchu Światło-Życie. Nawiązał bliską współpracę z polskimi biskupami i księżmi, w szczególności z kardynałami Wyszyńskim i Wojtyłą.
Carmina qui quondam. Melodie metrów boecjańskich w zasobach rodzimych na tle repertuaru europejskiego
Authors: Grajewski Czesław
Published: November 2023

S. Boecjusz w każdej z pięciu ksiąg traktatu filozoficznego De consolatione philosophiae umieścił fragmenty poetyckie, tzw. metra – łącznie 39. W epoce karolińskiej, do pierwszych słów tych metrów anonimowy kompozytor stworzył melodie, zapoczątkowując tradycję, której dowody znajdują się w ponad 30 źródłach rękopiśmiennych Europy Zachodniej. Wiele wskazuje na to, że praktyka taka służyła celom dydaktycznym: miała ułatwić uczniom recytację antycznej poezji. W XV w., najprawdopodobniej w Krakowie, narodziła się inna tradycja, która tym samym metrom przydała odmienne melodie. Dotąd udało się odnaleźć osiem starodruków z odręcznie zapisanymi przekazami tych melodii. Co interesujące, obie tradycje nie przenikają się wzajemnie. Ponadto, melodie „polskie” zostały opracowane polifonicznie, być może przez Jerzego Libana z Legnicy (ok. 1464 – po 1546). Treść ksiąg, w których widnieją zapisy melodii, również wskazuje na cel dydaktyczny tej praktyki. Niniejszy artykuł jest próbą porównania repertuaru obu tradycji.
Strategic and Innovative Roles of lncRNAs Regulated by Naturally-derived Small Molecules in Cancer Therapy
Authors: Hale Alkan Ayşe , Ensoy Mine , Cansaran-Duman Demet
Published: November 2023

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In the field of precision and personalized medicine, the next generation sequencing
method has begun to take an active place as genome-wide screening applications
in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Studies based on the determination of
the therapeutic efficacy of personalized drug use in cancer treatment in the size of the
transcriptome and its extension, lncRNA, have been increasing rapidly in recent years.
Targeting and/or regulating noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) consisting of long noncoding
RNAs (lncRNAs) are promising strategies for cancer treatment. Within the scope of
rapidly increasing studies in recent years, it has been shown that many natural agents obtained
from biological organisms can potentially alter the expression of many lncRNAs
associated with oncogenic functions. Natural agents include effective small molecules
that provide anti-cancer effects and have been used as chemotherapy drugs or in combination
with standard anti-cancer drugs used in routine treatment. In this review, it was
aimed to provide detailed information about the potential of natural agents to regulate
and/or target non-coding RNAs and their mechanisms of action to provide an approach
for cancer therapy. The discovery of novel anti-cancer targets and subsequent development
of effective drugs or combination strategies that are still needed for most cancers
will be promising for cancer treatment.
Vector-Mediated Delivery of Transgenes and RNA Interference-Based
Gene Silencing Sequences to Astrocytes for Disease Management:
Advances and Prospectives
Authors: Yadav Deepika , Malviya Rishabha
Published: November 2023

Astrocytes are a type of important glial cell in the brain that serve crucial functions in
regulating neuronal activity, facilitating communication between neurons, and keeping everything
in balance. In this abstract, we explore current methods and future approaches for using vectors to
precisely target astrocytes in the fight against various illnesses. In order to deliver therapeutic cargo
selectively to astrocytes, researchers have made tremendous progress by using viral vectors
such as adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) and lentiviruses. It has been established that engineered
viral vectors are capable of either crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB) or being delivered intranasally,
which facilitates their entrance into the brain parenchyma. These vectors are able to contain
transgenes that code for neuroprotective factors, synaptic modulators, or anti-inflammatory
medicines, which pave the way for multiple approaches to disease intervention. Strategies based
on RNA interference (RNAi) make vector-mediated astrocyte targeting much more likely to work.
Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) and short hairpin RNAs (shRNAs) are two types of RNA that
can be made to silence disease-related genes in astrocytes. Vector-mediated delivery in conjunction
with RNAi techniques provides a powerful toolkit for investigating the complex biological
pathways that contribute to disease development. However, there are still a number of obstacles to
overcome in order to perfect the specificity, safety, and duration of vector-mediated astrocyte targeting.
In order to successfully translate research findings into clinical practise, it is essential to
minimise off-target effects and the risk of immunogenicity. To demonstrate the therapeutic effectiveness
of these strategies, rigorous preclinical investigation and validation are required.
Effects of Chronic Cold Exposure on Proteomics of Lung Tissue in Mice
Authors: Li Moyou , Liu Ying , Tian Xiaoye , Wang Zhuojun , Cheng Feng , Han Xiao , Chen Zheyuan , Ma Ruihang , Jin Hongxu
Published: November 2023

Background:

Cold exposure can induce inflammation-related injury in lung tissue, but
the exact mechanism is still unclear.

Objective:

The study aimed to clarify the proteomic characteristics of lung tissue under cold exposure.

Methods:

Forty mice were randomly equally divided into a control group and a model group. The
model group was exposed to - 20°C for two weeks (4 hours per day), while the control group was
maintained at 22 ± 2°C. H&E staining and ELISA were used to verify the injury of lung tissue. Furthermore,
a quantitative analysis of the overall proteome in the lung of mice exposed to cold stress
was conducted by using LC-MS/MS. 15 differentially expressed proteins were selected for PRM
validation.

Results:

According to our results, cold exposure induced lung injury, and the expressions of 151
proteins were upregulated and those of 95 proteins were downregulated. Bioinformatics analysis
showed that differentially expressed proteins were associated with tricarboxylic acid cycle, fat metabolism,
glycolysis, and oxidative phosphorylation. The expression of gabra2, Klkb1, and complement-
related proteins was significantly upregulated. The results of PRM validation were consistent
with those of proteomics.

Conclusion:

We found changes in glycolysis, gabra2, Klkb1, and the complement system in the
lung tissue of cold-stressed mice, which may play an important role in cold stress-induced lung injury.
A Multimodal Ultrasound Observation Study on the Effect of Vitamin D on
Uterine Fibroids in Non-menopausal Women
Authors: Wang Qi , Tian Peng , Sun Wei , Liu Xin , Yang Xiuhua , Yang Zhiwei
Published: November 2023

Introduction::

It has been reported in the literature that Vitamin D can inhibit the growth of uterine fibroids, but the evaluation index is only the size of the uterine
fibroids. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of vitamin D on the size, hardness, and blood flow of uterine fibroids in premenopausal
women by multimodal ultrasound.

Methods::

A total of 64 pre-menopausal women with uterine fibroids complicated vitamin D deficiency were enrolled in this study and randomly divided into
two groups: the vitamin D group (n=32) which received oral vitamin D (1600 IU/ day) and the control group (n=32) without vitamin D
supplementation. After three months of intervention, the mean diameter of uterine fibroids, elastic strain ratio, and blood flow grade were evaluated
by multimodal ultrasound, and the clinical symptoms of the two groups were evaluated by questionnaire.

Results::

The vitamin D group reported a significant increment in the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (P < 0.001). In addition, there were significant reductions
in the mean diameter, and elastic strain ratio of uterine fibroids (P =.043 and P =.038, respectively), but no significant difference in the blood flow
grade of uterine fibroids was observed (P =.272). Compared with the control group, the vitamin D group achieved significant relief in
dysmenorrhea and frequent urination, as well as improvement in heavy menstrual bleeding.

Conclusion::

The application of multimodal ultrasound provides a more comprehensive theoretical basis for vitamin on uterine fibroids. Vitamin D can
effectively reduce the size of uterine fibroids in pre-menopausal women and relieve their symptoms. It is highly likely to be a promising, safe,
effective, and inexpensive drug for uterine fibroids, which has good application value and promotion prospects.