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Pathological Changes on Skeletons from the Bronze Age Neplyuevsky Cemetery (Kurgan 1)
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Karapetian Marina , Sharapova Svetlana ,   Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2022

Introduction. Currently, the picture characterizing the health status of the population, inhabiting the Southern Urals during the Bronze Age, is fragmentary due to the unsystematic nature of paleopathological studies and the often small sizes or poor preservation of the analyzed skeletal samples. This paper contributes new data to the overall discussion of the topic by presenting the results of a paleopathological study of materials from the Neplyuevsky kurgan cemetery, kurgan 1, located in the southern Chelyabinsk region and excavated between 2016 and 2017. The sample includes the remains of 14 adults (aged 18 and older) and 23 subadults (<18 years old). Methods. The skeletons were assessed for macroscopically detectable pathologies and markers of physiological stress. Pathological lesions were scored base on the recommendations given in specialized literature. Analysis. Cribra orbitalia, dental enamel hypoplasia and various traumatic injuries were common in the sample. As in other Srubnaya and Srubnaya-Alakul series of the region, the skeletons from kurgan 1 show no changes consistent with specific infections, though incidences of nonspecific infections are not excluded. Results. In general, the sample from kurgan 1 of the Neplyuevsky kurgan cemetery demonstrates similarity with materials from other synchronous sites of the Southern Urals and the Samara valley region. A distinguishing feature of the Neplyuevsky series is the relatively high frequency of bone fractures and their predominance in women.
The FDA has approved a vaccine for the prevention of whooping cough in infants up to 2 months of life
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: December 2022

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The Phylogeny ofErrazurizia(Fabaceae: Amorpheae) and Description of the New Monotypic GenusPictarena
Authors: Becklund L. Ellie , Ayers Tina J.
Published: December 2022

Abstract—Errazurizia(Fabaceae) is a genus comprised of four species of New World desert shrubs with an ambiguous evolutionary history. Prior studies determined the North American species ofErrazuriziawere polyphyletic and the relationship ofE. rotundatawith other genera in the tribe Amorpheae remained undetermined. The sole South American species, which is also the type species, has never been included in a molecular study. We inferred the phylogenetic relationships ofErrazuriziaand six closely related genera using data from the cpDNA genome and nrDNA cistron from reference guided assemblies. Maximum likelihood and Bayesian analyses found two of the North American and the South American species were a monophyletic group, but thatE. rotundatawas sister to the monotypic genusParryella. Gland and pollen surface characters confirm the close relationship betweenP. filifoliaandE. rotundata. Cytonuclear discordance yielded partially incongruent tree topologies, and while the cpDNA phylogeny indicated a monophyleticAmorphawas sister to theE. rotundataandP. filifoliaclade, the nrDNA cistron phylogeny recovered a paraphyleticAmorpha, withA. californicasister to theE. rotundataandP. filifoliaclade. Molecular and morphological evidence support the elevation ofE. rotundatato its own monotypic genus,Pictarena. The new genusPictarenais defined by subsessile, suborbicular leaflets, mammiform leaflet glands, spicate inflorescences, and flowers with either all petals absent or rarely with a banner petal. ElevatingE. rotundatatoPictarenaresolves the confusing classification of the species, an imperiled endemic known only from four localities in northern Arizona and lends support for continued conservation.
Inselbergs Again: Four New Species ofMandevilla(Apocynaceae) from Brazil
Authors: Morales J. Francisco , Fontana André P. , Kollmann Ludovic J. C. , Fraga Claudio N.
Published: December 2022

Abstract—Four new species ofMandevillafrom inselbergs in Espírito Santo, Brazil are described, including illustrations, and maps.Mandevilla declinataresemblesM. crassinodabut differs by leaf blades acuminate to long acuminate and longer corolla.Mandevilla fornograndensisis distinguished from morphologically similar species by its yellow corolla.Mandevilla mysteriosais morphologically similar toM. lucidabut differs by its longer petioles, leaf blade characters, shorter corolla tube, and smaller anthers;Mandevilla obovataresemblesM. hatschbachii,but it is separated by its puberulent leaves, longer sepals, and white corolla. An informal evaluation of the conservation status according to IUCN guidelines is proposed for each species:M. declinata(VU: D2),M. fornograndensis(VU: D2),M. mysteriosa(VU: D2), andM. obovata(VU: B1ab(i,ii,iii)+2ab(i,ii,iii)). A key to the species ofMandevillain Espírito Santo is included.
MODELING INTERNAL FLOW AND PRIMARY ATOMIZATION IN A SIMPLEX PRESSURE-SWIRL ATOMIZER
Authors: Ferrando Diego , Carreres M. , Belmar-Gil M. , Cervelló-Sanz D. , Duret B. , Reveillon Julien , Salvador F. Javier , Demoulin Francois-Xavier
Published: December 2022

Numerical simulations of simplex pressure-swirl atomizers can aid their design process toward better atomization. This work aims at studying the two-phase flow at both the internal geometry and the first millimeters of the external domain of such atomizers, where primary breakup takes place. In particular, the atomizer under study has been used in the CORIA Rouen Spray Burner (CRSB) test rig, which aims at studying lean premixed turbulent combustion. Ultimately, our goal is to complete the spray characterization in the vicinity of the injector. Such data will potentially enforce the validity of numerical simulations of nonreacting and reacting flow for this burner. Injection characteristics are analyzed through an interface capturing method within a detailed numerical simulations framework. The importance of the internal flow simulation on the final result is demonstrated in the manuscript, but it requires accurately measuring the injector internal geometry. In the present investigation, an experimental methodology combining different techniques is applied to this end, obtaining and parameterizing the actual geometry of the internal ducts within the atomizer. The numerical workflow is divided in two simulations to separately study the internal flow formation and the external spray development. This division is proposed given the difficulty to mesh the whole computational domain handling all the present length scales while still preserving the required accuracy. Several mesh refinements are studied for each simulation, also analyzing the coupling between the related internal and external simulations. The methodology is validated against experimental data for two CRSB operating conditions. The investigation then proves it is possible to couple the internal and external flow in order to describe the actual air core formation, liquid film behavior and breakup mechanism of these atomizers, extracting relevant atomization outputs in the near-field region where experimental data are scarce.
RELATIVE EXPLOSIVE FORCE OF Al/MoO3 NANOCOMPOSITE/POLYMERIC BINDER
Authors: Popov Vitaliy , Sysolyatin Sergey V. , Malykhin Valeriy , Komov V.
Published: December 2022

We briefly overview the common and most studied nanothermite composites of different formulations. The paper primarily deals with systems whose main representatives are nanothermite composites for pyroautomatic delay and special devices and initiator primers. The problem of the development of gas-free (low-gas), fast-burning pyrotechnic compositions based on nanothermites is considered herein. The experimental part discusses an understudied issue of explosive transformation mechanisms, including the identification of governing chemical reactions. A study on the effect of fluoropolymer F-42L on the relative explosive force of a pyrotechnic composition based on a thermite reaction between nanopowdered aluminum as the fuel and molybdenum oxide as the basic oxidizer is also reported. The fluoropolymer was shown to reduce the explosive force of the nanocomposite, in which case the governing chemical reaction of explosive transformation was found to be the reaction of Al with the fluoropolymer.
Cholangioblastic liver carcinoma
Authors: Ayvazyan Kh. A. , Gurmikov B. N. , Anvari R. O. , Stepanova Yu. A. , Kalinin D. V. , Glotov A. V. , Shirokov V. S. , Marinova L. A. , Kadirova M. V. , Malyshenko E. S. , Zhao A. V.
Published: December 2022

Cholangioblastic variant of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is a rare, extremely malignant liver tumor. Currently, only six clinical cases have been described worldwide. Following the bibliographic research, the authors of the paper introduced main features of the tumor, methods of its diagnosis and treatment. A clinical observation of a patient with cholangioblastic variant of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is presented. The course of the disease was complicated by tumor thrombosis of the left hepatic and inferior vena cava with thrombus flotation in the right atrium. The paper describes the stages of the disease diagnosis and surgical treatment of the patient, providing insight into the patient surveillance in such cases. Given the low incidence of such neoplasms, each clinical case reported in the scientific literature is of great value and practical interest.
Complex resections for focal neoplasms of hepatico-caval confluence in children
Authors: Akhaladze D. G. , Rabaev G. S. , Merkulov N. N. , Tverdov I. V. , Uskova N. G. , Talypov S. R. , Krivonosov A. A. , Grachev N. S.
Published: December 2022

Aim. To analyze the results of liver resection for neoplasms of hepatico-caval confluence without hepatic vein reconstruction in children.Materials and methods. From June 2017 to April 2022, surgical treatment was performed in 5 patients with tumors in hepatico-caval confluence requiring resection of the right hepatic vein and/or median hepatic vein.Results. Two children underwent VII, VIII bisegmentectomy, one of them – laparoscopically. One child underwent laparoscopically assisted IVa, VIII subsegmentectomy. Two children underwent I, IVa, VIII trisegmentectomy with atypical SII, III resection, as well as IVa, VIII, VII trisegmentectomy with I segmentectomy. The median duration of5surgery was 445 min. (315–785), the median blood loss was 400 ml (150–3000). In the postoperative period, complications developed in 2 patients (IIIa and IIIb according to Clavien-Dindo classification), no disturbance of venous outflow from the lower segments of the liver was detected. Vascular margin of R1 resection was obtained in case 1.Conclusion. In the majority of cases of hepatico-caval confluence tumors in children, liver resection, when carefully planned, does not require prosthetics of the right hepatic vein and/or middle hepatic vein and is not accompanied by venous outflow disturbance from the lower liver segments by means of the collaterals to the preserved hepatic veins.
Unfinished Business? Informal Privacy and the Private at the Perpetual Construction Site of the First Christiansborg Palace (1740-1794)
Authors: Maekelberg Sanne , Kristensen Peter Thule
Published: December 2022

On 26 November 1740 the Danish royal family took up residence in the new Christiansborg Palace, located at the center of Copenhagen. As was the case for many other European court residences, construction, especially on the interiors, continued well after the inauguration of the palace. In this paper we look at examples of different notions of privacy and how the spatial organization of the first Christiansborg Palace contributed to the living experiences of the residents. While the surviving floor plans show a magnificent residence, the actual living situation must have differed considerably from the ideal evoked by these widespread drawings. The inventories depict a residence that is only partly used, with empty rooms and unfinished spatial sequences. The most ceremonial routes in particular,  including the great hall or the king’s staircase, were incomplete. The hierarchical structure established by the succession of rooms was hence nullified by shortcuts and actual accesses and connections. Court instructions and reports of foreign visits give more insight into these accesses that were ad hoc or improvised.
Epistemic inclusion in the Qanuilirpitaa? Nunavik Inuit health survey: developing an Inuit model and determinants of health and well-being
Authors: Fletcher Christopher , Riva Mylène , Lyonnais Marie-Claude , Baron Annie , Saunders Ida , Lynch Melody , Baron Marie
Published: December 2022

Objective

At the request of Nunavik Inuit health authorities and organizations, the Qanuilirpitaa? 2017 Nunavik regional health survey included an innovative “community component” alongside youth and adult epidemiological cohort studies. The community component objective was to identify and describe community and culturally relevant concepts and processes that lead to health and well-being.

Methods

A qualitative, community-based research process involving workshops and semi-structured interviews was used to generate a corpus of data on health concepts and processes specific to Inuit communities in Nunavik. Thematic analysis and repeated community validation allowed for the identification of three key dimensions of health salient to Inuit experience and eight community-level health determinants.

Results

The health model consists of three linked concepts: ilusirsusiarniq, qanuinngisiarniq, and inuuqatigiitsianiq, which reflect distinct dimensions of Inuit health phenomenology. The determinants community, family, identity, food, land, knowledge, economy, and services were generated through analysis and reflect community-level sources of health and well-being.

Conclusion

The development of the culturally grounded health models and determinants is an exercise of epistemic inclusivity through which researchers and Indigenous communities may form new and equitable paths of knowledge creation.
CZI Pediatric Nasopharyngeal Swab Processing for 10X scRNA-seq (Illustrated Protocol) v1
Authors: M Long Jaclyn
Published: December 2022

A protocol for recovering viable single cell suspensions from cryopreserved human nasopharyngeal swabs for pooled single-cell RNA-seq and individual bulk RNA-seq. The illustrated schematic below details the process.
Co-extraction of RNA and DNA from soil and sediment samples v1
Authors: Buchner Dominik
Published: December 2022

This protocol describes extracting RNA and DNA from soil and sediment samples. of soil or up to of sediment can be processed in one extraction. The protocol is based on the RNeasy PowerSoil Total RNA Kit but does not rely on any components of the kit. It also replaces the RNeasy PowerSoil DNA Elution kit. The JetStar 2.0 columns are replaced with the HiPure Columns from Invitrogen's PureLink HiPure Plasmid Miniprep Kit. A lot of the buffers can be found in the following patent https://patents.google.com/patent/US7459548B2/en.
Yield and Fiber Quality Characteristics of Some Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Cultivars Grown in the Southeastern Anatolian Conditions
Authors: ASLAN Ramazan , AYGÜN Yusuf Ziya , MERT Mehmet
Published: December 2022

The aim of this study was to determine cotton cultivars for high yield and fiber technological characters in Southeastern Anatolian ecological conditions. For this purpose, the study was carried out with 11 cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivars in 2019 and 2020. Field experiment was designed based on randomized complete block design with four replications. The results of combined analysis indicated that there were significant differences between cultivars in terms of yield and quality parameters except for the number of monopodia, fiber strength and fiber fineness. It was determined that cv. Edessa and cv. PG 2018 were superior to other cultivars for seed cotton yield, in respectively 4006.25 kg ha-1, 3971.42 kg ha-1. While these cultivars had higher fiber yield than all others, they were the least affected by the year difference. Cv. PG 2018 also had the highest plant height and ginning turnout. It was concluded that cv. Edessa and cv. PG 2018 are more suitable for cultivation in Batman ecological conditions.
The Challenges of Social Infrastructure for Urban Planning
Authors: Högström Ebba , Berglund-Snodgrass Lina , Fjellfeldt Maria
Published: December 2022

This editorial addresses social infrastructure in relation to urban planning and localisation, drawing together the themes in this thematic issue on “Localizing Social Infrastructures: Welfare, Equity, and Community.” Having contextualised social infrastructure, we present each of the 12 contributions by theme: (a) the social consequences of the localisation of social infrastructure for individuals, (b) the preconditions for localising social infrastructure in the urban landscape, and (c) the social consequences for the long-term social sustainability of the wider community. We conclude with the openings for future research, such as the need to continue researching localisation (for example, the ways localisations of social infrastructure support, maintain, or hinder inclusion and community-building, and which benefits would come out of using localisation as a strategic planning tool); second, funding (the funding of non-commercial social infrastructure and who would take on the responsibility); and third, situated knowledge (the knowledge needed by planners, architects, social service officials, decision makers, and the like to address and safeguard the importance of social infrastructure in urban development and regeneration processes).
Teaching a foreign language at technical university according to the blended learning model in LMS «English Patient»
Authors: Shirokolobova Anastasia G. , Shirokolobov Georgii V.
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the work is to create a methodology for managing educational activities in LMS English Patient using blended learning model Flipped Classroom in the course of improving the language skills of university teachers. The study was conducted in four stages. At the first stage, the features and technical characteristics of the LMS English Patient for teaching foreign languages at the university were studied. At the second stage, the authors electronic course Professional English Language Development (PELD) was developed in LMS English Patient for teaching foreign languages at the university according to the model of blended learning Flipped Classroom. At the third stage, the methodology of organizing educational activities according to the Flipped Classroom model using the LMS English Patient is described. At the fourth stage, the level of formation of language skills while working in the LMS English patient was revealed.

The scientific novelty of the study consists in creating of effective methodology for managing educational activities using blended learning Flipped Classroom model in LMS English Patient.

It is proved that LMS English patient, as a means of organizing the educational process according to the blended learning model for learning a foreign language, is an effective tool for organizing not only independent work, but also classroom interaction of students with a teacher, which is demonstrated by the high efficiency (76.8 %) of mastering language skills as a result of final testing.
Scientific interpretations of discursive competence in teaching a foreign language to students of higher and secondary education
Authors: Kozlova Anzhelika N.
Published: December 2022

The paper presents a diachronic analysis of existing concepts of discursive competence and features of its formation among college students. Two stages of discursive competence (DC) studies are considered, including Western and domestic linguistic studies. The stages of development of the concept of discursive competence are traced based on the theory of communicative competence of D. Haims and N. Chomsky, which was then continued in the works of Canale and Swain and conceptualized for educational purposes by Celce-Murcia, Dornier and Turell. The component composition of the DC includes, according to Celce-Murcia, the categories of connectivity, integrity, conversational structures, compliance with the order in conversation. The Council of Europes Language Policy Regulation (CEFR) on the essence of discursive competence, which includes the students ability to arrange proposals in the desired sequence, was also considered. Russian linguists and teachers also contributed to the understanding of the recreation center, in particular, N.D. Arutyunova, L.O. Gelivera, A.G. Gorbunov, E.N. Elistratova, N.V. Popova and others. In a generalized form, according to their opinions, the formation of the recreation center includes the creation of coherent statements in compliance with their thematic organization, cohesion and coherence, the interaction of the author with the reader within the functional style required by the communication situation. The novelty of the presented research is to consider the methodology for forming a discursive competence in classes on a foreign language in college, using the authors textbook on discursive analysis. Experimentally, the author defines the main components of the formation of foreign-language discursive competence of college students and discloses their content for the implementation of oral and written communication of students.
Central Limit Theorems for Tableaux Related to the Partially Asymmetric Simple Exclusion Process
Authors:   , Yaroslavskiy Aleksandr , Hitczenko Pawel
Published: December 2022

In this thesis, we primarily study corners in Tree-like and Permutation Tableaux. Tree-like Tableaux are in bijection with other combinatorial structures, including Permutation Tableaux, and have a connection to the partially asymmetric simple exclusion process (PASEP), an important model of an interacting particles system. In particular, in the context of Tree-like Tableaux, a corner corresponds to a node occupied by a particle that could jump to the right while inner corners indicate a particle with an empty node to its left. Thus, the total number of corners represents the number of nodes at which PASEP can move, i.e., the total current activity of the system. As the number of inner corners and regular corners is connected, we limit our discussion to just regular corners and show that asymptotically, the number of corners in a tableau of length n is normally distributed. Furthermore, since the number of corners in Tree-like Tableaux are closely related to the number of corners in Permutation Tableaux, we discuss the corners in the context of the latter tableaux. Finally, using analogous techniques, we prove a central limit theorem for the number of corners in Symmetric Tree-like Tableaux and Type-B Permutation Tableaux.
deducciones autonómicas en el Impuesto sobre la renta de las Personas Físicas para hacer frente a la despoblación
Authors: Vaquera García Antonio
Published: December 2022

El trabajo se centra en examinar las medidas fiscales, principalmente las deducciones en la cuota íntegra del Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas, promulgadas para ayudar a que se impida que algunas zonas en España sigan perdiendo población. Dichas bonificaciones pueden ser aprobadas por el Estado y por las Comunidades Autónomas en España, siendo el núcleo del presente estudio las puestas en vigor por estas últimas. Para llevar a cabo el estudio de las deducciones, se ha partido de señalar de forma general las posibilidades normativas al alcance de las Regiones para modificar algunos aspectos de la regulación de la imposición personal sobre la renta y, posteriormente, se aborda con detenimiento los requisitos y posibilidades que en cada Comunidad Autónoma tienen los beneficios fiscales en vigor.
Matter of context? On legal and political aspects of understanding totalitarian symbols
Authors: Smuck Péter
Published: December 2022

The ban of symbols of totalitarian regimes is generally accepted in Europe although constituting a remarkable limitation on the freedom of expression. The legitimate reason for this is the historical situation in which the victims of totalitarian regimes still live with us, and the relatively young democracies want to prevent the return of toxic ideas and dictatorships. The peculiarity of symbolic speech is that the symbols used can have multiple meanings, so there may be a need to punish the use of these symbols only in case of promoting totalitarian systems and ideologies. This paper aims to analyse Central European (and the turns in Hungarian) legal regulation and cases arising from the prohibition; pointing out how consistently the courts take into account the context of the use of symbols and the historical background of symbols.
Miguel Basterra Hernández. La relación laboral de los deportistas profesionales. Thomson Reuters Aranzadi, 2022
Authors: Contreras Hernández Óscar
Published: December 2022

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Innovaciones del mandato de la Agencia de los Derechos Fundamentales de la Unión Europea
Authors: Gamarra Chopo Yolanda
Published: December 2022

La Agencia de los Derechos Fundamentales de la Unión Europea (en adelante la FRA, en sus siglas en inglés) promociona los derechos fundamentales con datos e investigaciones, asesora y ayuda a las instituciones de la UE y a los Estados miembros, cuando apliquen el Derecho de la Unión, al mismo tiempo que favorece campañas de comunicación y sensibilización. Desde su creación por el Reglamento (CE) nº 168/2007 del Consejo (en adelante el Reglamento fundacional), la FRA aborda problemas muy diversos en sus informes, conclusiones, dictámenes y opiniones que afectan a los derechos de los niños, el antisemitismo, la no discriminación y la igualdad, la violencia de género, la situación de los gitanos, los delitos de odio, los derechos de los migrantes o la inteligencia artificial, entre otros muchos. El nuevo Reglamento (UE) nº 2022/555 del Consejo, incorpora las modificaciones propuestas por la Comisión Europea en 2020 con el objeto de mejorar la eficiencia, pertinencia y gobernanza de la FRA. La necesidad de acomodar el ámbito de competencias de la FRA al Derecho de la Unión y de adaptar sus procedimientos a los estandarizados para el resto de las agencias de la UE fueron las razones que condujeron a introducir modificaciones técnico jurídicas específicas en el Reglamento fundacional. Mi propósito aquí es analizar si tales innovaciones son las requeridas para lograr un mecanismo eficaz y eficiente con el fin de afrontar con agilidad y habilidad las nuevas demandas contemporáneas en el ámbito de los derechos fundamentales.
Los mecanismos de gestión de crisis bancarias como garantía de estabilidad financiera en la Unión Europea. El Tribunal General desestima los recursos contra la resolución del Banco Popular
Authors: Urbaneja Cillán Jorge
Published: December 2022

La unión bancaria tiene como finalidad asegurar el correcto funcionamiento del sistema financiero en la Unión Europea. La regulación de mecanismos de gestión de crisis bancarias es uno de los elementos esenciales de la unión bancaria, garantizando la estabilidad financiera en los procesos de reestructuración y resolución bancaria. La resolución del Banco Popular es la primera crisis bancaria gestionada directamente por el Mecanismo Único de Resolución, aplicando los nuevos instrumentos de la normativa europea. La activación del procedimiento de resolución permitió la continuidad de las funciones esenciales de la entidad y aseguró la protección de los depositantes. En junio de 2022, el Tribunal General ha resuelto cinco recursos de anulación, confirmando la legalidad de la resolución del Banco Popular y su venta al Banco Santander. En estas sentencias, el Tribunal General considera que el procedimiento de resolución ha garantizado la estabilidad financiera y que la imposición de pérdidas a accionistas y acreedores no ha supuesto, de conformidad con el Derecho de la Unión Europea, una vulneración de sus derechos.
Crónica de Jurisprudencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea, mayo-agosto, 2022
Authors: Castillo de la Torre Fernando , Nemeckova Petra
Published: December 2022

Crónica de Jurisprudencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea, mayo-agosto, 2022
Spermatic cord block in open inguinal hernioplasty
Authors: Roy Arijit , Bhar Anindita , Das Tamoghna
Published: December 2022

Background: Spermatic cord block is a useful technique for providing anesthesia with scrotal pain and it has been described and published in the urology and anesthesia literature for more than 40 years. Spermatic cord block for inguinal hernioplasty along with spinal anaesthesia avoids the potential risks of neuraxial and general anesthesia and provides long-lasting postoperative analgesia. The aim of this study is to evaluate the postoperative effect of 0.5% Bupivacaine for spermatic cord block along with spinal anaesthesia in inguinal hernioplasty.Methods: This study was carried out in KPC medical college and hospital on 100 patients with ASA physical status I and II, age older than or equal to 18 years undergoing elective open inguinal hernioplasty from September 2021 to August 2022. Patients were randomly allocated into two equal groups: 50 patients received spermatic cord block after mesh placement by bupivacaine 5 ml (0.5%), and 1 ml normal saline (group 1), and 50 patients received 6 ml saline injection in spermatic cord.Results: There was no significant difference between the demographic data, patient characteristics, heart rate, mean arterial blood pressure, and oxygen saturation in the studied groups. There was significantly rapid onset and prolonged duration of blockade, significant decrease in visual analog scale score at 6 h and 12 h postoperatively and the amount of rescue analgesia in group 1 respectively.Conclusions: Spermatic cord block in inguinal hernioplasty surgery improves onset of the block, prolongs postoperative analgesia and reduces the consumption of of postoperative rescue analgesics.
Estimaciones de las tendencias comerciales América Latina y el Caribe - Edición 2023
Authors: Giordano Paolo , Michalczewsky Kathia
Published: December 2022

Esta nota presenta las estimaciones de los flujos comerciales internacionales de América Latina y el Caribe para el año 2022. Las cifras fueron elaboradas por el Sector de Integración y Comercio (INT) del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) en colaboración con su Instituto para la Integración de América Latina y el Caribe (INTAL).
A Hybrid Lesion of the Mandible with Three Co-existent Pathologies: Report of a Rare Case with Literature Review
Authors: Verma Anjali , Dabas Jitender , Mohanty Sujata , Urs Aadithya B.
Published: December 2022

Hybrid lesions are rare and microscopically composed of areas of distinct pathologic entities. The occurrence of dual lesions containing Central Giant Cell Lesion (CGCL) and fibro-osseous lesions has been recorded in the literature. Although many similar cases have been reported the pathophysiology of such lesions is yet not well understood. Furthermore, their clinical behaviour and treatment guidelines are also not clearly outlined. Presented here is a unique case of a 17-years old male with a hybrid lesion with a triad of pathological entities, Ossifying fibroma, CGCL and aneurysmal bone cyst. The clinical presentation, pathogenesis and behaviour of the reported lesion are comprehensively explained. The authors believe that greater knowledge of the hybrid variety of jaw lesions may aid in better understanding and management of these lesions by clinicians.
Management of Oral Leukoplakia – Non-Surgical and Surgical Treatment
Authors: Shah Jigna Sathya , Shah Himali Alkeshbhai
Published: December 2022

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of topical retinoic acid (A-RET gel-0.025%) in homogenous leukoplakia and diode laser in non-homogenous leukoplakia patients (speckled, nodular and verrucous). Study Design: Study included total 30 patients of clinically diagnosed cases of leukoplakia; homogenous leukoplakia (n = 15) and non-homogenous leukoplakia (n = 15). Material and Method: Homogenous leukoplakia patients were given treatment of topical A-RET gel and antioxidant, while non homogenous leukoplakia patients were surgically treated by diode laser. Patients were followed up for healing after diode laser. Results: Total regression was reported in almost all cases of homogenous leukoplakia within one month, without any recurrence. Speckled leukoplakia and buccal mucosa showed faster healing as compared to other types of nonhomogenous leukoplakia with laser. Conclusion: A-RET gel and diode laser gives excellent results in homogenous and non homogenous leukoplakia cases respectively. Type of leukoplakia and lesion site plays an important role in prognosis of the lesion.
Effect of Different Denture Cleansers on Color Stability of Acrylic Resin Teeth – An In Vitro Study
Authors: Paramashivam Kavitha , C.J Venkatakrishnan , Balavadivel Tamizhesai
Published: December 2022

Introduction: The durability of denture teeth to colour change is critical in selecting denture teeth, especially in terms of aesthetic demands and patient expectations. It is critical that the artificial teeth color remains constant over time when exposed to various cleaning solutions. The objective of the study is to assess the influence of three different commercially available denture cleansers on the color of acrylic resin teeth using the digital photography method and the Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage (CIE) L*a*b* standard. Methodology: Sixty acrylic maxillary central incisor teeth were divided to three groups of 20 samples each. The samples were left immersed in three different denture cleansers (DENSIVE, SECURE and CLINSODENT) for one month, simulating one month of usage by the patient. Digital photography was used to obtain baseline and final color readouts of the teeth on the basis of CIE L*a*b* standard, using image analysis software (Adobe Photoshop Inc System) and the color alteration (ΔE) of the samples was computed. Results: Maximum color change was found in teeth treated with DENSIVE denture cleanser, followed by CLINSODENT and SECURE, respectively. And this was found to be statistically significant (p-value ≥ 0.05). Conclusion: It is possible to deduce that the color stability of acrylic resin teeth is influenced by the use of denture cleansing solutions, and a marked color change was noted with the digital photography method.
Endodontic Management of Dilacerated Maxillary First Molar with Tactile Controlled Activation Technique – A Case Report
Authors: Yadav Vijay , Kumar Rega , Roongta Nawal Ruchika , Talwar Sangeeta
Published: December 2022

Root canal treatment of teeth with dilacerations and Sshaped curvature often presents a challenging situation to the clinician. It is important to visualize the severity of curvature in a preoperative radiograph for successful treatment. Negotiation of such curvature requires coronal preflaring and precurved instruments. Controlled memory Ni-Ti files (Hyflex EDM) can be precurved and used with passive Tactile Controlled Activation (TCA) to negotiate the severe root canal curvatures. This case report presents endodontic management of dilacerated maxillary molar which was handled with Hyflex EDM files and TCA technique.
Law and Ideas of Justice
Authors: Sen Amartya
Published: December 2022

The social contract approach concentrates on identifying perfectly just social arrangements, taking the characterization of "just institutions," along with compliant human behaviour, to be the principal - and often the only identified - task of the theory of justice. Rather than following the contractarian tradition of beginning the exercise by asking what is perfect justice, or what principles should govern the choice of perfectly just institutions for the society, Amartya Sen here argues for asking about the identification of clear cases of injustice on which agreement could emerge on the basis of public reasoning (even in the absence of an agreement on the nature of "perfect justice"). In arguing, for example, for the abolition of slavery, as the Marquis the Condorcet, Adam Smith and Mary Wollstonecraft all did, they did not have to seek an agreement on the nature of the perfectly just society, or the characteristics of ideally just social institutions. That is, agreement can be reached on the manifest injustice of particular institutions and behaviour patterns even without having the same view of an ideally just society, or of perfectly just institutions.
The role of memory in the social recognition mechanism
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Kopaneva Valeria A.
Published: December 2022

Introduction. This article examines the role of memory in communication between people, as well as in such a process as recognition. No communication is feasible without the primary recognition of one subject by the other. Recognition is a way of holding a subject in memory through the connection of the less significant with the more significant. Accordingly, recognition becomes social not when it has occurred, but after it has been fixed. Theoretical analysis. The hypothesis proposed is the idea of fixation, which refers to the fact that recognition implies distance in time: it is possible to determine whether or not recognition has actually taken place post factum through reflection on experience. Thus, memory ensures the preservation of recognition. A number of conditions are necessary for recognition to occur at the level of memory: novelty, duration of exposure, reinforcement of value, contrast, eventfulness, emotional background, actualization, narrativity. Conclusion. The problems of oblivion, which also affect the mechanism of recognition, have been considered. Oblivion creates a deficit of material for recognition, which becomes difficult due to the lack of sufficient information. Memory helps to connect disparate elements into a system and thus enables recognition to take place, since it is a condition for the construction of a semiotic reality.
Attitudes towards artificial intelligence, anxiety and openness to experience
Authors:   Moscow International University, Yasin Miroslav I.
Published: December 2022

Introduction. Information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI) have become an integral part of our daily reality. However, psychological studies of the interaction between humans and computer systems remain very one-sided, covering mainly the “problem” side – threats, addictions, destruction of natural communication. The interaction of people with IT will continue developing, and the demand for information about the contact of the mind with technology will increase as this contact becomes more complicated. Theoretical analysis. Based on the image of AI in mind of young people as “the most useful and the most dangerous”, we set the goal to study whether there are links between subjectively perceived danger from AI, personal anxiety and openness to experience. Empirical analysis. The hypothesis was tested using a quasi-experiment. Data collected using author’s questionnaire and two psychological scales. The sample was 83 students. As a result, we obtained a positive weak significant relationship between subjectively perceived danger from IT and general anxiety (r = 0.32, p < 0.005). To show no relationship between subjectively perceived danger and openness to experience (r = 0.22, p < 0.25). Conclusion. The results suggest that anxiety about AI threats is more common in people with high overall anxiety, but not with low openness to experience.
When Fun Turns Into Hedonism: Boon or Calamity?
Authors: Rofiah Chusnul
Published: December 2022

Adolescent behaviour is influenced by their surrounding environment and by them being an active agent in shaping their own environment. The ability to adjust to campus environments is associated with certain psychosocial factors, including parental support and peer attachment. The majority of adolescents with moderate and high levels of hedonistic behaviour were found among undergraduate students. It was discovered that millennials explore identity theory more by utilizing all the conveniences of fintech services to achieve their financial goals. The development of fintech in Indonesia continues to advance, one of which is a new breakthrough that has emerged and is widely discussed, named Spaylatter. The purpose of this study was to determine the moderating effect of peer attachment on the hedonistic behaviour of undergraduate students in Jombang. By using a post-positivist approach, the case study is a limited system. In this study, it was found that the pattern of life is influenced by opinion, interest, and activity. It is found that the Credit option is used when it is a situation of urgency, not having funds or facing a financial problem. It also found that hedonistic lifestyle behaviours include buying just for pleasure and being the centre of attention. Based on the results of research and observations, the following conclusions can be drawn: pattern of life is influenced by the opinion of someone who is affected by the program, credit options are used in times of urgency, from this credit option, it can lead to a hedonic lifestyle.
Keywords: Hedonism, Lifestyle, Fintech, Self-actualization, Online Credit, Pay Later
Political Influence of Kiai on Santri's Voting Behavior at the 2019 Election
Authors: Siswanto Akhorin , . Supriyad , Zuber Ahmad
Published: December 2022

It is undeniable that Kiai (the leader in the Islamic boarding school) and Santri (the students of the Islamic boarding school) have a long history in Indonesian political dynamics. Additionally, the number of Islamic boarding schools has significantly increased. This study aimed to explain how Kiai’s voting behavior influenced the voting behaviour of Santris in the General Elections of 2019. The method used in this study was a descriptive qualitative method that involved observing a case study at the Wisma Wisnu Islamic Boarding School, Madiun. The data was analysed by using the sociological theory approach (The Columbia Study) and Rational Choice. The findings of this study showed that the voting behavior of Kiai in the Elections in 2019 involved rational choice. Kiai was able to assess the quality, competence, and integrity of the candidates through their vision, mission, and programs. Conversely, the voting behaviour of Santri in the election showed a sociological approach (The Colombia Study); they did not know the vision, mission, and programs of by the electoral candidates because they were not involved during the campaign stage. The Santri only considered and made their choices based on the guidance of their Kiai and parents.
Keywords: Kiai (the leader in Islamic boarding school); Santri’s (the students of the Islamic boarding school); Voting Behavior
Building a Learning Management System which Features Gamification of Appreciative Inquiry for a Remote Elementary School in Indonesia
Authors: Qotrun Nada Noora , Rizqa Mona , Agus Herlambang Bambang , Trijaka Harjanta Aris , Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Communication between teachers and students is not limited to the physical classroom but has shifted to include the online classroom. A learning management system (LMS) is an app or software that aids in administration, documentation, finding materials, reporting on an activity, and providing online teaching and learning materials. The purpose of this research is to build a Learning Management System (LMS) which features gamification of appreciative inquiry. Gamification motivates students to learn and makes it easier for teachers to provide materials and give assignments to students. The study was carried out using the waterfall method. The waterfall method includes analysis requirements, system and software design, implementation, and unit testing.
Keywords: Gamification, LMS, Appreciative Inquiry
Evidence-based Practice of School Management in PAUD Darussalam Pudak Payung Central Java Indonesia
Authors: Taulany Himmah , Kumaira Herdiantoputri Safira , Intan Rochmawati Nur , Fauziah Syifa , Cahyanti Dian
Published: December 2022

This study aims to analyze the management of the Darussalam Pudak Payung Early Childhood Education Center, Central Java, Indonesia. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research. The data collection techniques used are observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The key informant is the Principal, and their claims are compared with the claims of other informants, namely teachers, parents, and children. The data analysis technique used was the Miles and Huberman interactive analysis models, namely Data Reduction, Data presentation, and Conclusion Drawing or Verification. The results showed that the management of the Darussalam Pudak Payung Early Childhood Education Center implemented eight standards. Of the eight standards, five standards have been achieved or have advantages, namely Child Development Achievement Level Standards, Content Standards, Process Standards, Management Standards, and Assessment Standards. The implementation of the eight standards was not entirely successful. Of the eight standards, 3 standards have not been achieved or have shortcomings, namely the Standards for Educators and Education Personnel, Standards for Facilities and Infrastructure, and Standards for Financing.
Keywords: Management School, Early Childhood Education Standards, Early Childhood Education
Strategies to Improve Entrepreneurial Behavior in Online Selling Through Advances in Entrepreneurial Characteristics, Intellectual Agility and Business Environment
Authors: Nusron Anis , Setiawan Margono , Noermijati Noermijati , Rofiaty Rofiaty
Published: December 2022

This study aims to examine the effect of entrepreneurial characteristics, intellectual agility and business environment on entrepreneurial behaviours in selling online. This study used a quantitative approach. The population in this study were embroidery entrepreneurs in Pasuruan, East Java, who do business online. The sample used in this study was 180 respondents, and the sampling technique was purposive sampling. The data was obtained through a questionnaire. The results showed that entrepreneurship, intellectual agility and the business environment significantly affected entrepreneurial behaviour in selling online. The business environment weakens but does not significantly influence the effects of entrepreneurial characteristics and intellectual agility on entrepreneurial behaviour. Intellectual agility can partially mediate the influence of entrepreneurial characteristics in selling online. The implication of this research is, that for embroidery business actors, it is hoped that they will be able to carry out entrepreneurial behavior through maximizing their entrepreneurial characteristics and intellectual agility
Keywords: entrepreneurial characteristics, intellectual agility, business environment, online entrepreneurial behaviour