bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comprehensive Review on Pharmacology and Toxicology of Bioactive
Compounds of Lagerstroemia Speciosa(L.) Pers.
Authors: Tripathi Surya Kant , Behera Sunayna , Panda Munmun , Zengin Gokhan , Biswal Bijesh K
Published: December 2020

Background::

Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.) Pers is one of the most valuable plants due to its ornamental and pharmacological relevance. It is known for its anti-diabetic activity with proved potent blood sugar-lowering activity. The anti-diabetic activity is due to presence of its biologically active component corosolic acid. Moreover, L. speciosa and its novel purified compounds are also well-known for its several biological activities with beneficial health benefit on the human being.

Objectives::

This review provides a summary of pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and pharmacological properties of L. speciosa and its purified phytochemicals which may help researchers for building up new researches in near future.

Methods::

The current article is prepared by collecting through various online and offline databases. Preliminary source of study and data collection for outlining the review was research articles and reviews that have been already published by many reputed publishers, including Springer, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis imprints, BMC, Willy, The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Environmental health prospective (EHP), and PLOS One.

Result::

The available studies results suggested that the L. speciosa and its phytochemicals showed antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-obesity, and cardio-protective activities. Pharmacokinetic stud-ies suggested the low bioavailability of its purified compounds. However, nano-encapsulation can improve the bioavaila-bility related issue and effectively potentiate the medicinal properties of its constituents.

Conclusion::

Considering the worthy pharmacological properties, L. speciosa is considered as a potent source of several novel drugs. Though, still preclinical and clinical studies are needed to reveal the targets, molecular mechanisms, bioavail-ability, and toxicity of its constituents.
A Review Study on Prakriti (Body Constitution) Specific Herbal Tea in
Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Sapna Sehgal , Huddar Vitthal G , Rao Mangalagowri V
Published: December 2020

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Among the health challenges, management of diabetes is very important. This is on account
of the decrease in the age of incidence, high prevalence and systemic complications that reduce
the quality of life of patients. The age-standardised DALY rate was highest among major
non-communicable diseases for diabetes, which is increased in India by 39·6% from 1990 to 2016.
Furthermore, conservative management through modern medicine has produced many adverse effects
along with invariable systemic complications. Personalised Prakriti-based medicine is an essential
part of Ayurveda as compared to modern medicine, which advocates disease specific management
irrespective of personal factors. This personalised Prakriti specific management offered
by Ayurveda will play a vital role in changing global health. It offers a holistic package of modalities
encompassing diet, lifestyle, and medication. Prakriti-based herbs are likely to offer remedies
for health issues like adverse drug reactions, drug withdrawals, and economic disparities. Hence, a
review study on personalised Prakriti specific herbal tea for Diabetes mellitus (Madhumeha)
throws light on the various herbs along with their mode of action, which can be a very effective
remedy.
Coronavirus Pandemic: Role of Bats And Zoonotic Transmission in Humans
Authors: Singh Baljinder , Kaur Jasleen , Gupta Sumeet
Published: December 2020

Background::

In the past two decades, the human coronavirus (HCoV) outbreaks have
gripped the international communities almost six times in different forms [HCoV-OC43 (2001);
HCoV-NL63 (2004); SARS-CoV (2003); HCoV HKU1 (2005); MERS- CoV (2012); SARS-CoV-
-2 (2019)]. These emerging pathogens have been proven very challenging from medical perspectives,
economic conditions, and psychological impact on human society.

Introduction::

SARS-CoV-2, a novel coronavirus, has evidenced a historic yet troublesome pandemic
across the globe. In humans, its clinical manifestations may range from asymptomatic, severe
pneumonia to mortality. Bats are the natural reservoirs of a variety of viruses belonging to the
family Coronaviridae. Most of the bats harboring coronaviruses mainly reside in Asian and African
regions.

Objective::

The objective was to describe the various characteristic features of all coronaviruses,
clinical manifestations, and complications associated with SARS-CoV-2. The major goal was to
highlight the involvement of the strong immune system of bats in the cross-species transmission of
coronaviruses in intermediate hosts and, finally, zoonotic transmission in humans.

Methodology::

A systematic literature search was conducted for high quality research and review articles.
We searched the databases for articles published between the year 1972 to 2020 with search
terms zoonosis, coronaviruses, zoonotic transmissions, clinical manifestations, and the immune system
of bats.

Conclusion::

The domestic and non-domestic animals come in closer contact with humans. Some
requisite measures should be taken to decrease the contact with livestock to prevent further threatening
viral transmissions. Furthermore, the remarkable immune system of bats is required to inquire
thoroughly to develop novel therapeutics to conquer the evolving coronaviruses in the future.
Corrosion of steel in carbonated concrete: mechanisms, practical experience, and research priorities – a critical review by RILEM TC 281-CCC
Authors: Angst Ueli , Moro Fabrizio , Geiker Mette , Kessler Sylvia , Beushausen Hans , Andrade Carmen , Lahdensivu Jukka , Köliö Arto , Imamoto Kei-ichi , Von Greve-Dierfeld Stefanie , Serdar Marijana
Published: December 2020

Carbonation of concrete is generally assumed to lead to reinforcing steel corrosion. This mindset has long dictated the research priorities surrounding the developments towards new, low-emission binders. Here, by reviewing documented practical experience and scientific literature, we show that this widely held view is too simplistic. In fact, there are many cases from engineering practice where carbonation of the cementitious matrix surrounding the steel did not lead to noticeable corrosion or to corrosion-related damage at the level of a structure. The influencing factors that can, however, lead to considerable corrosion damage are identified as the moisture state, the microstructure of the carbonated concrete, various species that may be present – even in minor amounts – in the concrete pore solution, and the cover depth.

The circumstance that a reduced pH alone is not sufficient to lead to significant steel corrosion in concrete seriously challenges the established approach of assessing the  durability performance based on carbonation testing and modeling. At the same time, this circumstance offers great opportunities for reducing the environmental impact of concrete structures with low-emission binders. To realize these opportunities, the focus in research and engineering should shift from studying carbonation to studying corrosion of steel in carbonated concrete.
Изучение особенностей пропитки сред с двумя масштабами пористости
Authors: Батыршин Э.С. , Солнышкина О.А. , Питюк Ю.А.
Published: December 2020

The trapping of bubbles during the impregnation of micromodel of dual scale porisity media by a liquid are experimentally studied. The micromodel of a porous medium is formed by a system of cylindrical pins spatially ordered in a flat microchannel. It is shown that the content of bubbles in a porous medium after impregnation depends on the capillary number and wettability of the pore surface. The proposed approach can be used to solve the practically important problem on studying and selecting optimal mechanisms to control the impregnation process of porous materials to minimize the total amount of trapped bubbles.
Исследование ультратонких сверхпроводящих пленок нитрида ниобия, полученных методом атомно-слоевого осаждения
Authors: Шибалов М.В. , Порохов Н.В. , Мумляков А.М. , Трофимов И.В. , Дюдьбин Г.Д. , Тимофеева Е.Р. , Тагаченков А.М. , Ануфриев Ю.В. , Зенова Е.В. , Тархов М.А.
Published: December 2020

This publication presents a method for deposition of ultrathin superconducting NbNx films by atomic layer deposition enhanced by plasma with metal-organic precursor and a gas mixture of H2/Ar used as reactant. The obtained films characterized by measuring of sheet resistance, ellipsometry, atomic force microscopy, and superconducting characteristics measurements. The optimal parameters of the H2/Ar gas ratio was defined at which sheet resistance of NbNx films was minimal. A comparative analysis of sheet resistance of the obtained NbNx films performed. The dependence of the transition temperature to the superconducting state on the film thickness investigated. The transition temperature of 13.7 K and the critical current density of 0.7 MA/cm2 achieved. High film uniformity, precision control of the thickness and deposition temperature of 350°C makes it possible to use these films in the manufacture of field effect transistors and in functional devices for various purposes, working on the superconductivity effect.
La Arquitectura desde una Filosofía de la Vida
Authors: Sulbarán-Sandoval Joely Ariagny , Guerrero-Torrenegra Alejandro Jesús
Published: December 2020

Valorar es un acto humano por naturaleza, pero el valorar desde la Arquitectura al ser persigue la interpretación correcta del habitar. La presente investigación tiene como objeto de estudio la valoración del ser a través de las respuestas arquitectónicas, basado en el conocimiento de los hábitos, acontecimientos y modos de vida de los habitantes; jerarquizando la importancia de valorar estos actos para la debida solución a las necesidades humanas. Por tratarse del comportamiento humano como estudio para el habitar, se emplea el método hermenéutico, para la discusión de diferentes teorías que permiten la interpretación de la realidad humana a través de la filosofía y, aún más, tratando de concientizar acerca de su importancia como fundamento de la existencia del ser. Se concluye con una definición de Arquitectura de la Vida, que está basada en la teoría de la Filosofía de la Vida y que permite erigir Arquitectura a partir del conocimiento del ser, incitando a la potenciación del mismo.
An Intervention With Dance and Yoga for Girls With Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (Just in TIME): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Philipson Anna , Särnblad Stefan , Ekstav Lars , Eriksson Mats , Fagerberg Ulrika L , Möller Margareta , Mörelius Evalotte , Duberg Anna
Published: December 2020

Background

Functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) affect many children worldwide, predominantly girls, and cause considerable long-term negative consequences for individuals and society. Evidence-based and cost-effective treatments are therefore strongly needed. Physical activity has shown promising effects in the practical management of FAPDs. Dance and yoga are both popular activities that have been shown to provide significant psychological and pain-related benefits with minimal risk. The activities complement each other, in that dance involves dynamic, rhythmic physical activity, while yoga enhances relaxation and focus.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a dance and yoga intervention among girls aged 9 to 13 years with FAPDs.

Methods

The study is a prospective randomized controlled trial among girls aged 9 to 13 years with functional abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, or both. The target sample size was 150 girls randomized into 2 arms: an intervention arm that receives dance and yoga sessions twice weekly for 8 months and a control arm that receives standard care. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and after 4, 8, 12, and 24 months, and long-term follow-up will be conducted 5 years from baseline. Questionnaires, interviews, and biomarker measures, such as cortisol in saliva and fecal microbiota, will be used. The primary outcome is the proportion of girls in each group with reduced pain, as measured by the faces pain scale-revised in a pain diary, immediately after the intervention. Secondary outcomes are gastrointestinal symptoms, general health, mental health, stress, and physical activity. The study also includes qualitative evaluations and health economic analyses. This study was approved by the Regional Ethical Review Board in Uppsala (No. 2016/082 1-2).

Results

Data collection began in October 2016. The intervention has been performed in 3 periods from 2016 through 2019. The final 5-year follow-up is anticipated to be completed by fall 2023.

Conclusions

Cost-effective and easily accessible interventions are warranted to reduce the negative consequences arising from FAPDs in young girls. Physical activity is an effective strategy, but intervention studies are needed to better understand what types of activities facilitate regular participation in this target group. The Just in TIME (Try, Identify, Move, and Enjoy) study will provide insights regarding the effectiveness of dance and yoga and is anticipated to contribute to the challenging work of reducing the burden of FAPDs for young girls.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02920268); https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02920268

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/19748
Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Chinese Health Care Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Authors: Ni Jie , Wang Fang , Liu Yihai , Wu Mingyue , Jiang Yan , Zhou Yujie , Sha Dujuan
Published: December 2020

Background

The outbreak of COVID-19 has dominated headlines worldwide. The number of infections has continued to rise and had reached 30,000 worldwide at the time this paper was written. Because of the high risk of nosocomial transmission, medical health care workers may be experiencing substantial psychological stress. This descriptive study aimed to identify psychosocial effects on hospital staff associated with working in a hospital environment during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Objective

Our survey participants included 57 frontline clinicians working at Wuhan First Hospital and 157 medical students working at Jiangsu Provincial People’s Hospital during the COVID-19 outbreak. The questionnaire we adopted included questions regarding the participants’ personal well-being, sociodemographic characteristics, and psychological status.

Methods

57 frontline clinicians working in Wuhan First Hospital and 157 medical training students working in Jiangsu Provincial Peoples Hospital during this outbreak participated in our survey. The questionnaire we adopted included questions regarding the participants’ personal well-being, sociodemographic characteristics and the psychological status.

Results

The COVID-19 outbreak had psychological impacts both on formal workers and medical students. The psychological effects included sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression. There was no significant difference between the group of formal workers and medical students (P=.85), and more than 50% (30/54, 56%, vs. 83/157, 52.9%) of the respondents reported pandemic-related mental disorders.

Conclusions

Our study indicates that the high risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure caused substantial psychological stress among health care workers. This finding emphasizes the need to promote psychological crisis intervention for medical personnel during this epidemic.
A Multicomponent Intervention to Reduce Screen Time Among Children Aged 2-5 Years in Chandigarh, North India: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Kaur Nimran , Gupta Madhu , Malhi Prahbhjot , Grover Sandeep
Published: December 2020

Background

Excessive digital screen exposure (≥1 hour per day) is associated with limited growth and development in children.

Objective

This study aims to develop and assess a multicomponent intervention program's effectiveness in reducing excessive screen time among children aged 2-5 years.

Methods

A theory-based multicomponent intervention known as Program to Lower Unwanted Media Screens (PLUMS) at the household level has been developed. It is based on the social cognitive theory for children and self-determination theory for caregivers. After pretesting, a randomized control trial will be conducted to assess this intervention's effectiveness among healthy children aged 2-5 (±3 months) years and their primary caregivers who have at least one digital media gadget at home in zone three of Chandigarh (population of 2,730,035). A sample size of 428 children is estimated per arm. PLUMS includes disseminating specific information, education, communication in the form of videos and posters to the primary caregivers, and conducting motivational interviewing as and when needed. Children will be provided suggestions for playful activities as alternatives to digital media gadgets. The primary outcome is the mean change in the duration of screen time, and secondary outcomes are sleep duration and patterns, emotional-behavioral problems, and level of physical activity of the children. Per-protocol and intention-to-treat analyses will be conducted using SPSS for Macintosh, Version 25.0.

Results

The intervention package will be disseminated once a week for 8 weeks to the participants via the caregivers' preferred means of communication. The endline assessment will be done immediately postintervention and after the 6 months of follow-up. The Institute's ethics committee, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, has approved this study (INT/IEC/2019/000711). The Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi (3/1/3/Next-100/JRF-2015/HRD), and PGIMER, Chandigarh (71/2-Edu-16/92, Dated 08/01/2018) funded this study.

Conclusions

PLUMS might be effective in reducing excessive screen time among children aged 2-5 years in a North Indian Union Territory.

Trial Registration

Clinical Trial Registry India CTRI/2017/09/009761; https://tinyurl.com/53q6dpjs

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/24106
Skema Model Vertikultur dan Implikasinya Bagi Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Studi Kasus: Desa Salam Karangpandan Sukoharjo
Authors: Samudro, S.E., M.Si, Ph.D Bhimo Rizky
Published: December 2020

Skema pemberdayaan desa sehat dapat dilakukan dengan visi utama peningkatan perekonomian masyarakat desa. Peran serta dan rasa memiliki masyarakat desa menjadi modal utama agar masyarakat yang bersangkutan dapat melakukan aktivitas perekonomiannya secara mandiri dan berkelanjutan.  Desa sehat adalah salah satu bukti dari kemandirian desa di dalam melaksanakan kehidupan di tingkat akar rumput. Dalam kenyataannya berbagai persoalan yang ada di tingkat akar rumput merupakan fenomena kehidupan riil, di mana masyarakat melakukan kegiatan langsung yang bersentuhan dengan sumberdaya alam. Tata nilai yang berlaku di tingkat kampung merupakan suatu tantangan yang harus dihadapi untuk mendukung terciptanya desa sehat.  Metode yang dilakukan oleh pemberdayaan di desa Salam adalah dengan sistem inovasi pertanian baru dengan pola tanam ke atas yaitu vertikultur. Sistem  budidaya  pertanian  secara  vertikal atau bertingkat ini merupakan konsep penghijauan yang cocok untuk daerah dengan  lahan  terbatas, dan atau pengalihfungsian lahan pekarangan warga yang tidak bernilai ekonomis menjadi memiliki nilai panenan. Misalnya,  lahan  1  meter mungkin  hanya  bisa  untuk menanam  5 batang  tanaman,  dengan  sistem  vertikal  bisa  untuk  20  batang  tanaman.  Sementara itu, vertikultur organik adalah budidaya tanaman secara vertikal dengan menggunakan sarana media tanam, pupuk, dan pestisida yang berasal dari bahan organik non kimiawi. Tanaman organik yang dapat dibudidayakan dan sesuai dengan sistem vertikultur adalah jenis tanaman sayur-sayuran dan tanaman obat-obatan yang memiliki perakaran yang dangkal dan memiliki berat yang relatif ringan sehingga tidak akan terlalu membebani media tanam vertikultur pada pertumbuhan tanaman tersebut.
Instalasi PLTS sebagai Sumber Energi Listrik untuk Usaha Peternakan Instalasi PLTS sebagai Sumber Energi Listrik untuk Usaha Peternakan Ayam Pedaging Masyarakat di Kecamatan Jakenan Kabupaten Pati Jawa Tengah
Authors: Satya Trias Prima , Fahrurrozi Imam , Setyawan Galih , Al Fauzan Muhammad Rifqi , Puspasari Fitri , Rosyid Nur Rohman , Yogaswara Prihadi , Subardono Alif , Lestari Sri , Dwi Admoko Estu Muhamad
Published: December 2020

The community engagement programme of Solar Power Plant (PLTS) installation as an electrical energy source for broiler farming society business in Jakenan Subdistrict, Pati District, Central Java Province has been done. The aims of this programme helped the broiler farming society in that Subdistrict to increase their business production by utilizing the PLTS technology. The implementation of this community engangement was carried out by giving an example to install, maintain, utilize, and develop of PLTS system in one of the broiler cage. This programme was done from April 2018 until September 2018 continously. The result of this programme was installed the 3 x 100 wp PLTS system in one of the cage as an example. Furthermore, the broiler farming society in Jakenan Subdistrict, Pati District, Central Java Province were understood and abled to applicating the PLTS technology to increase their broiler business productivity.
Peningkatan Produktivitas dan Penjualan pada UMKM Pakaian Muslimah Ummu Syuraih di Kecamatan Medan Marelan
Authors: Nasution Lily Karlina , Murni Mayang , Dewi Ika Sari
Published: December 2020

Intense competition requires MSMEs to be active in innovating both in terms of products, marketing and business development. MSME Ummu Syuraih produces Muslim clothing, khimar and niqab. MSME Ummu Syuraih also facing several problems in running its business including the using of financial management manually,lacking of HR capabilities and production machinery, using a mouth to mouth marketing and displaying less attractive product packaging. The purposes of this community service activity is to 1) manage the MSME Ummu Syuraih business financial management professionally, 2) increase the capacity of products through enhancing the expertise and skills of its HR, 3) expand the marketingnetwork for the products through the right marketing mix strategy, 4) improve the display of the packaging of the products. Activities in community service include training (sewing skills, marketing and financial management by using application and website), assistance (using financial management application and website), and tool grants. Based on the implementation and evaluation of the activities, it can be concluded that SMSE Ummu Syuraih can manage her business professionally and there is an increase in production and sales capacity due to the increase of customers demand.
MAPPING OF POTENCY OF AGROINDUSTRY IN JATIREJO VILLAGE, LENDAH, KULON PROGO AS A TYPICAL PRODUCT TO SUPPORT VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Hardiyanti Ratih , Purwaditya Anjar Kistia , Wijanarti Sri , Bachtiar Wildan Fajar , Sari Anjar Ruspita , Norsita Diklusari Isnarosi , Revulaningtyas Ika Restu , Anoraga Satria Bhirawa , Sabarisman Iman , Falah Mohammad Affan Fajar
Published: December 2020

In line with the government's program to strengthen tourism destinations in Indonesia, many tourism villages have been initiated, including Kulon Progo Regency. The needs of people to relieve fatigue by visiting tourist attractions, encourage the growth of tourist villages. The existence of a tourism village encourages the growth of typical souvenirs of the tourist village. Jatirejo is one of the villages in the Lendah sub-district, Kulon Progo, which is located at 7o93'22" south latitude and between 110o23'08" east longitude. Jatirejo has an area of 635.89 ha or 17.87% of the area of Lendah District (3,559.19 ha). The location of Jatirejo is close to access pathway of NYIA Airport, so it has great potential to become one of the tourism destinations. It is necessary to develop a tourist village by recognizing the agroindustry product potency owned by Jatirejo. This Community Service aimed to recognize and to document the agroindustry product potency of villages, as a first step in the development of local souvenirs and to support the development of Jatirejo Tourism Village. The method used was a field survey and plot the survey results on a map of Jatirejo Village using Corel Draw software. Based on the results of a survey of 5 hamlets in Jatirejo Village, the potential of processed foods that might be developed including emping melinjo, rice plates, catfish product, benguk/koro tempeh, coconut fiber broom, and also chicken cage.
PELATIHAN PENGOLAHAN KAKAO OLEH PRAKTISI INTERNASIONAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MUTU PRODUK OLAHAN KAKAO DI KELOMPOK TANI DESA BANJAROYA, KALIBAWANG, KULON PROGO
Authors: Revulaningtyas Ika Restu
Published: December 2020

Kelompok tani Sumber Rejeki merupakan gabungan petani kakao dan menjadi ujung tombak Desa Kakao yang dikembangkan sejak tahun 2013. Kelompok tani ini akan menjadi mitra Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Diploma Agroindustri selama tiga tahun ke depan. Sejauh ini, kelompok tani telah mampu memproduksi beberapa produk olahan kakao dengan menggunakan alat bantuan dari pemerintah. Produksi yang dilakukan masih berskala kecil dan bergantung pada sistem pre-order. Kendala yang dihadapi dalam menghadapi peluang pasar yang besar antara lain kelompok tani belum memiliki pengetahuan terhadap karakteristik produk yang diinginkan oleh pasar, belum menerapkan proses pengolahan produk olahan kakao yang baik sehingga produk tersebut belum dapat diterima oleh pasar, serta masih minimnya kemampuan untuk melakukan pengembangan produk. Dari permasalahan tersebut, Diploma Agroindustri mengadakan pelatihan mengenai proses pengolahan cokelat oleh praktisi internasional sehingga dapat meningkatkan mutu produk olahan cokelat yang telah dapat diproduksi oleh kelompok tani Sumber Rejeki. Proses pengolahan cokelat memiliki keunikan tersendiri, di mana pembuat cokelat harus bisa mengamati dan memahami karakteristik serta perubahan cokelat selama proses pengolahannya. Keahlian ini akan meningkat seiring dengan waktu dan pengalaman yang dilakukan. Program pendampingan proses pengolahan kakao oleh praktisi internasional mampu melatih dan membantu kelompok tani dalam mempelajari, mempraktikkan, dan mengembangkan pengolahan cokelat melalui seminar dan praktik
The promise of nanomedicine research with Sourav Bhattacharjee
Authors: Bhattacharjee Sourav
Published: December 2020

In this Expert Perspective video, Sourav Bhattacharjee of the University College Dublin discusses the hopes and challenges in the field of nanomedicine research, overviewing the basic principles of nanomedicine and the progress made so far. Sourav also summarises his work in nanomedicine, providing guidance and advice to new researchers in this field.
Ground stone technology in context: Consumption of grinding tools and social practice at Neolithic Avgi, NW Greece
Authors: Bekiaris Tasos
Published: December 2020

Excavations at the Neolithic site of Avgi (Middle-Late Neolithic, circa 5700-4500 cal. BCE) in the Kastoria region, northwestern Greece, brought to light one of the largest ground stone assemblages known from Neolithic Greece. More than 8000 ground stone tools and objects, raw materials and by-products comprise a valuable record for investigating various aspects of ground stone technology (production, consumption, discard), while their rich contextual information provides an ideal opportunity for addressing its significance for Neolithic societies.

This paper examines the presence of grinding tools (stable grinding slabs and mobile grinders, their raw materials and by-products) within different spatiotemporal contexts (habitational phases, buildings, open areas, pits). Through the detailed technological and contextual analysis of the grinding artifacts we seek to explore different aspects of their biographies, related to their manufacture, use, maintenance, destruction and discard, within the context of a single Neolithic community. The goal is to shed light on the multiple ways through which the Neolithic society of Avgi consumed those technological products in various social occasions, practices and places (e.g., daily routine activities, special events of communal or symbolic character, individual houses and communal activity areas) and explore their role in the formation of social identities and the production of social meaning.
Errett H. Callahan (1937-2019): Researcher, flintknapper, and artist
Authors: Nami Hugo Gabriel
Published: December 2020

Errett Hargrove Callahan Jr. was a standout American pioneer in experimental archaeology, lithic technology, and replicative experimental studies. Errett, son of Errett Callahan, Sr. and Mary Ingraham Callahan, was born on December 17th, 1937 in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he lived until his death on May 29th, 2019. He leaves his son Tim, daughter Melody, and three grandchildren, Chris, Megan, and Ryan.
Short Report: A déjeté Levallois tool from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) and the role it plays in the chronology of the Pleistocene terraces of the Bannu Basin
Authors: Biagi Paolo , Nisbet Renato , Haider Romana
Published: December 2020

This paper discusses the importance of the discovery of one déjeté Levallois tool from the surface of a dark grey and black patinated gravel terrace located ca. 500 m south-west of the Neolithic site of Sheri Khan Tarakai in the Bannu Basin (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan), and provides a detailed geomorphological description of the area where it was found. The Neolithic site rests on a large gravelly fan, at present terraced and dismembered by small seasonal streams. Scatters of black varnished pebbles, at the top of a thick ochre silt of possible alluvial origin, cover its surface. Amongst the numerous siliceous gravels forming the deposit, some are of a good quality chert, whose source can be found in the Tertiary Sulaiman Formation. The typological characteristics of the tool, the chert employed for its manufacture, its location and the presence of black patina on its cortex are all important elements that contribute to the definition of the Pleistocene period during which pebble terraces formed. The tool comes from a region where Middle Palaeolithic artefacts had never been found before, though the re-analysis of old collections would suggest their presence as far as the course of the Indus in Lower Sindh. Moreover, its discovery contributes to the study of the south-eastern spread of the Middle Palaeolithic Levallois technique, an important topic that still needs to be fully understood.
Features of clinical course and intensive therapy of severe COVID-19 pneumonia
Authors:   Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University, Ziamko V.Y. , Nikitsina K.V. ,   Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University, Dzyadzko A.M. ,   Minsk Scientifi c and Practical Center of Surgery, Transplantation and Hematology
Published: December 2020

Цель – установить особенности клинического течения и интенсивной терапии тяжелой пневмонии при COVID-19. Материал и методы. Проведено исследование результатов обследования и лечения 30 пациентов с пневмонией тяжелого течения коронавирусной и 30 – бактериальной этиологии. Результаты. Для пациентов с пневмонией при COVID-19 была характерна лимфопения, гипергликемия, гипопротеинемия, статистически значимо более высокий показатель С-реактивного белка и креатинина. Острый респираторный дистресс-синдром осложнил течение пневмонии при COVID-19 в более половины случаев (66,7%), причем низкий респираторный индекс (219,8 [103,6-235]) указывал на более тяжелое течение заболевания. Интерлейкин-6 как маркер цитокинового шторма был выше в 2,5 раза нормы при вирусной пневмонии (p<0,05). Повышенный лактат, интерлейкин-6 и лимфопения коррелировали с летальным исходом (r=0,69, r=0,57, r=0,5, p<0,05). Наиболее частыми схемами антибактериальной терапии были меропенем и левофлоксацин или цефепим, и левофлоксацин – по 10 случаев (33,3%). В большинстве случаев прон-позиция в течение 8 часов позволила улучшить показатели оксигенации крови в среднем в 1,6 раза, p<0,05. На 5-е сутки у пациентов нормализовалась температура, улучшились показатели лейкоцитарной формулы, С-реактивного белка, а также оксигенации крови и КТ-картина легких при интенсивной терапии, включающей антибактериальную, гормональную терапию и гидроксихлорохин (p<0,05). Заключение. Лимфопения, повышенные уровни креатинина, С-реактивного белка, интерлейкина-6, лактата, гипергликемия, гипопротеинемия, низкий респираторный индекс были характерны для более тяжелого течения заболевания. Высокий уровень лактата, интерлейкина-6 и лимфопения коррелировали со смертностью. Комплексная интенсивная терапия, включающая прон-позицию, лечение гидроксихлорохином, а также гормональную терапию, позволила улучшить результаты лечения пациентов с пневмонией при COVID-19.
Microbiome of the uterine cavity in female patients with chronic endometritis
Authors:   Gomel State Medical University, Lyzikova Y.A.
Published: December 2020

Цель – изучить микробиом полости матки у пациенток с хроническим эндометритом и пациенток группы сравнения с помощью метода секвенирования 16sрРНК. Материал и методы. Обследовано 128 пациенток репродуктивного возраста. В основную группу вошли: 91(71,09%) пациентка с иммуногистохимическими признаками хронического эндометрита, 37 (28,91%) женщин с нормальным эндометрием составили группу сравнения. Микробиом полости матки исследован с помощью метода секвенирования 16sрРНК. Результаты. Путем секвенирования участков гена 16sрРНК определен генетический материал микроорганизмов в полости матки у 34 (91,89%) пациенток без хронического эндометрита и у 82 (90,11%) пациенток основной группы (p=0,72). У большинства пациенток группы сравнения выделен один вид микроорганизмов (c 2 =29,11, p<0,001), в основной группе у 45 (52,75%) определено сочетание четырех и более микроорганизмов (c 2 =21,21, p<0,001). Статистически значимо чаще в составе микробиома полости матки у пациенток с хроническим эндометритом определяются Corynebacterium spp., Dialister spp., Eubacterium spp., Bacteroides spp., Leptotrichia spp. и Porphyromonas spp. Наиболее часто у пациенток основной группы определялась Prevotella spp.– у 23 (25,27%) пациенток, в группе сравнения данный микроорганизм выделен у 1 (2,70%) женщины (c 2 =7,83, p=0,006). В составе микробиома полости матки у 75 (82,42%) женщин с хроническим эндометритом и у 13 (35,14%) пациенток группы сравнения присутствуют микроорганизмы, не выявленные методом ПЦР в цервикальном канале (c 2 =30,33, p<0,001). Заключение. Микробиом полости матки у пациенток с хроническим эндометритом представлен большим разнообразием видов микроорганизмов и их сочетаний, формирующих в полости матки уникальный биоценоз, определить который можно с помощью метода секвенирования 16sрРНК.
A TEORIA DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS EM FRANCISCO DE VITÓRIA
Authors: Brandão Cláudio
Published: December 2020

Vitória, através das lentes do pensamento humanista, quebrou muitos dos paradigmas solidificados no medievo. Substituindo o pensamento especulativo por uma metodologia prática, voltou-se para a resolução de controvérsias de sua realidade histórica, recompreendendo os conceitos de norma e de jus gentium. Com isso, ao enfrentar a questão referente aos índios, deu as ferramentas jurídicas que serviram de contenção aos interesses dos detentores do poder político, as quais se baseavam na dignidade humana e na potentia rationalis, formando, deste modo, uma teoria substancial dos direitos humanos.
À PAZ PERPÉTUA: IMMANUEL KANT E O DIREITO INTERNACIONAL
Authors: Afonso Henrique Weil
Published: December 2020

O objetivo deste trabalho é investigar, desde um prisma histórico e comparado, os elementos constitutivos do opúsculo kantiano à Paz Perpétua, de 1795. Immanuel Kant desenvolve uma série de questões atinentes à preservação da ordem internacional e promoção das condições para a paz entre os Estados. O trabalho procede à contextualização de tais questões para, em um segundo momento, apontar possíveis desenvolvimentos recentes do pensamento internacionalista que se desenvolve, aprofunda ou opõe críticas à proposta original do filósofo.
Algunos colorantes vegetales usados por las tribus indígenas de Colombia
Authors: Uscátegui Mendoza Néstor
Published: December 2020

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Excavaciones en Tunjuelito: Informe preliminar
Authors: Broadbent Sylvia M.
Published: December 2020

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Puerto Hormiga: un complejo prehistórico marginal de Colombia (Nota preliminar)
Authors: Reichel-Dolmatoff Gerardo
Published: December 2020

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El Morro de Tulcán (pirámide prehispánica)
Authors: Cubillos Chaparro Julio César
Published: December 2020

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Artefactos paleolíticos de una tumba en Garzón, Huila
Authors: Bürgl Hans
Published: December 2020

En una tumba del Municipio de Garzón, Departamento del Huila, se hallaron restos de Megaterio y Mastodonte junto con instrumentos de piedra (xilópalo) tallada. Una comisión del Instituto Geológico Nacional completó la excavación de la tumba y constató que estaba llena de una mezcla de arcilla, tierra y piedras, en la cual estaban distribuídos los huesos fósiles y los artefactos. Aparentemente la tumba fue varias veces excavada y rellenada, quitándole, de tal manera, casi todo su valor científico.

Sin embargo, a una distancia de ½ - 1 m. de la tumba, las capas están intactas y muestran su posición original. El infrayacente consta de arenisca y greda de la formación Honda (Mioceno). Sobre estos sedimentos reposan depósitos de 1 m. de espesor aproximadamente, pertenecientes a una terraza pleistocena que está colocada a 145 m. sobre el nivel actual del río Magdalena. La base de esta terraza representa una capa cultural, en la cual encontramos in situ otros huesos fósiles y artefactos del mismo tipo de los que se hallaron distribuídos en la tumba.

La edad precisa de la terraza y de los vertebrados fósiles se desconoce, pero es probable que pertenezca al Pleistoceno Medio o acaso al Inferior. Por lo tanto no se puede descartar una edad igual para los artefactos de la capa cultural.
Role of Russia’s and China’s Higher Educational Institutions in the Development of Innovation Educational Clusters
Authors: Gertsik Y. G.
Published: December 2020

The article is devoted to one of the most perspective mechanisms of innovation implementation in Russia and China – in the form of innovation educational clusters. The leading role of higher educational institutions is underlined in formation of innovative economy and high-tech projects, as well as in the decision of previously established and newly emerging constraints associated with global processes in the world economy. Based on the review and analysis of its results, the authors formulate proposals for applying the existing experience of implementing the cluster approach with the direct participation of higher education institutions in the creation of international innovative educational clusters for the formation of joint projects in the most promising industries and technologies, in particular, in the medical industry and pharmaceuticals. The relevance of the research is due to the need for further development of educational and scientific ties, trade and economic relations between Russia and China, increasing the competitiveness of both national economic systems as a whole, and high-tech enterprises of the two countries in domestic and global markets.
OS PRIMEIROS PROCESSOS CRIATIVOS DE BOB WILSON E SUAS RELAÇÕES COM UMA INFÂNCIA LIVRE
Authors: Pinheiro Lucas
Published: December 2020

O presente ensaio busca refletir como os trabalhos iniciais de Bob Wilson relacionam-se com a ideia de uma infância livre e criadora – contrapondo-se àquela que é cerceada, guiada, induzida ou silenciada pela figura de um adulto, como pontua Hannah Arendt (2003). Para tanto, buscou-se uma intersecção de algumas reflexões sobre a infância presentes em Marina Machado (2010a; 2010b; 2013; 2014; 2016), Manuel Sarmento (2002; 2008), Hannah Arendt (2003) e Jorge Larossa (1988), dentre outros, com as primeiras experiências teatrais de Wilson, no início de 1970. Palavras-chavesBob Wilson. Teatro. Infância. Criança. Poéticas de Criação.
A CONFERÊNCIA COMO ESTRATÉGIA DRAMATÚRGICA DE DESVIO
Authors: Sanches João Alberto Lima
Published: December 2020

Este artigo discute estratégias dramatúrgicas que estruturam peças-conferência, ou conferências-espetáculo. O trabalho comenta exemplos dessas formas recorrentes na cena contemporânea e, como perspectiva teórica, baseia-se nas noções de crise do drama e desvio, formuladas respectivamente por Peter Szondi e por Jean-Pierre Sarrazac. O estudo também dialoga com o trabalho de outros artistas e teóricos como Fernando Kinas, Patrice Pavis e Cleise Mendes. Palavras-chavesPeça-conferência. Dramaturgia contemporânea. Desvio.
A ESCRITA MOTIF NO SISTEMA LMA/BF
Authors: Do Valle Flavia Pilla
Published: December 2020

Este trabalho procura discutir o que é e qual a utilidade da notação ou escrita Motif, assim como fundamentar seu emprego e realização. Baseia-se na sistematização da experiência pessoal da autora apoiada em revisão de literatura. O texto aborda conceitos, funções e traz uma exemplificação dessa notação. A escrita do movimento em Motif traz maior consciência do fazer de dança e é uma ferramenta valiosa para trabalhos que se propõem a analisar estéticas de dança e assinaturas pessoais de movimento corporal de artistas.Palavras-chavesMotif. Labanotação. Registro. Notação. Dança.
LINHAS SERPENTINAS: NOTAS SOBRE UMA ABORDAGEM LABANIANA DO ESPAÇO
Authors: Caldas Paulo
Published: December 2020

A partir da afirmação de uma concepção dinâmica do espaço e do reconhecimento da linha como seu elemento generativo recorrente, o ensaio aborda concepções de Rudolf Laban e seus prolongamentos nos processos investigativos de William Forsythe.Palavras-chavesRudolf Laban. William Forsythe. Coreografia. Espaço. Linha.
LABAN PARA MULTIDÕES: A DANÇA-CORAL E A ALEMANHA NAZISTA
Authors: Dal Col Francisco Lima
Published: December 2020

O artigo apresenta uma breve historiografia das danças corais à luz das premissas ideológicas de Rudolf Laban em comparação com a ideologia nacional socialista na Alemanha dos anos 1920 e 1930. As danças-corais labanianas foram uma forma de dança coletiva que o coreógrafo propunha como meio de resgate de um sendo de comunidade e que ocupava um lugar essencial em seu projeto de difusão da linguagem da dança. Considerando o histórico das danças-corais e, mais especificamente, o episódio da coreografia que Laban criara para as festividades dos jogos olímpicos de 1936, o artigo trata das aproximações e distâncias entre os projetos culturais de Laban e do Nacional Socialismo. O artigo mostra como a potência coletiva contida nas danças-corais, que foram parte da política cultural instituída nos primeiros anos do regime nazista na Alemanha, acabaram por ser um ponto chave tanto para a ascensão como a queda de Laban dentro do governo alemão. Por fim, o texto busca refletir sobre as responsabilidades e as consequências das concessões nas relações entre arte, política e ética que surgiram nesta relação específica entre Laban e o Nazismo. Palavras-chavesRudolf Laban. Dança-Coral. História da Dança. Nazismo.
ENSINO SUPERIOR E EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA: PENSAMENTO LABANIANO, CONTEXTOS E DANÇAS
Authors: Gabardo Junior Jair Mario , Castilho Thaís
Published: December 2020

Objetivamos neste texto descrever e refletir sobre duas pesquisas desenvolvidas em contextos educacionais distintos – porém, não desconectadas – cujas práticas se basearam na Eucinética de Rudolf Laban. Da primeira, uma proposta de doutoramento em Educação no PPGE-UFPR, realizada em um curso de Bacharelado em Artes Cênicas no interior do estado do Paraná. Da segunda, um estudo exploratório de Mestrado, dentro do mesmo programa, desenvolvida na disciplina de Arte da educação básica localizada na cidade de Curitiba/PR. A escrita emerge das experiências de seus autores em espaços públicos de Educação a fim de propor um cenário polissêmico de análises. Os resultados apontaram para [cor]possibilidades capazes de (re)pensar e (re)criar as propostas de Laban, que não param de produzir sentidos na contemporaneidade. Por meio ao presente estudo, averiguamos uma espécie de condição metodológica frente à Coreologia, tornando-a uma perspectiva didático-filosófica a qual propomos denominá-la por Pensamento Labaniano. Palavras-chavesPensamento Labaniano. Dança. Ensino Superior. Educação Básica.
JOANA LOPES E A COREODRAMATURGIA: DIÁLOGOS ENTRE O JOGO DRAMÁTICO E A ARTE DO MOVIMENTO DE RUDOLF LABAN
Authors: Madureira José Rafael , Yonashiro Andreia Ferreira
Published: December 2020

Artigo biográfico introdutório sobre a artista e pesquisadora Joana Lopes e seu procedimento investigativo denominado Coreodramaturgia. Joana Lopes desenhou uma longa trajetória como arte-educadora, jornalista, diretora teatral e dramaturga, tendo produzido obras monumentais que marcaram a cena paulista nos anos de 1980. Durante os mais de 20 anos em que atuou junto ao curso de graduação em Dança da Unicamp, Joana Lopes desenvolveu a Coreodramaturgia, uma escrita dramatúrgica para a dança. A Coreodramaturgia nasce do frutífero diálogo entre a Arte do Movimento de Rudolf Laban e o jogo dramático. Não por acaso, a Coreodramaturgia se tornou verbete atualizador do Dicionário Laban idealizado por Lenira Rengel. A Coreodramaturgia, enquanto metodologia de processo, já estava em gestação no Pega Teatro (1981), um livro que marcou toda uma geração de arte-educadores no Brasil e América Latina. A Coreodramaturgia estabelece uma relação íntima com a reteatralização, conceito-chave das revoluções teatrais do século XX, em especial com o expressionismo alemão na dança (Ausdruckstanz) e o Teatro-Dança (Tanztheater). Palavras-chavesJoana Lopes. Coreodramaturgia. Rudolf Laban. Coreologia. Jogo Dramático.
OS ESTUDOS COREOLÓGICOS COMO PRÁXIS PARA CONSTRUÇÃO DE UMA DRAMATURGIA AFETIVA
Authors: Scialom Melina
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo traz os Estudos Coreológicos como uma práxis que, ao ser apre(e)ndida pelo bailarino/ator/performer, permite que esse desenvolva um domínio do seu movimento, empoderando-se de sua potência criativa na composição em dança. A Coreologia, quando incorporada, ativa um processo de pensar em termos de movimento – um tipo de pensamento que advogo como dramatúrgico. Para experimentar a dramaturgia que surge do pensamento ocorrido por meio do movimento, trabalhamos com uma obra do pintor Wassily Kandinsky, como um mapa de intensidades, formas, dinâmicas e espacialidades que orientaram a criação dos performers. O processo criativo resultante dessa experimentação revelou uma dramaturgia afetiva, realizada pelos intérpretes-criadores do trabalho que coletivamente organizaram afetos – individuais e coletivos – no espaço-tempo da cena. Palavras-chavesEstudos Coreológicos. Dramaturgia. Afeto. Processo de Criação.
LABIRINTO LABAN
Authors: Sastre Cibele
Published: December 2020

Este artigo propõe uma relação entre arte e vida, articulando eventos da vida privada de Rudolf Laban com a criação de seus referenciais para os estudos da Arte  do Movimento, hoje disseminados em diferentes vertentes e centros de estudo. Reúne alguns aspectos de sua biografia a partir de dois principais referenciais internacionais – Valerie Preston-Dunlop (UK) e Karen Bradley (USA) – duas autoras respectivamente ligadas a centros de formação do legado labaniano – O Trinity Laban e o LIMS: Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies –, que trazem intensa pesquisa sobre a vida e a obra de Rudolf Laban. A partir da compilação de informações menos visitadas pelos textos acadêmicos biográficos, é possível acessar rastros de movimentos labirínticos multidimensionais relacionais e as propulsões em que Laban flui, visando dar acesso a obras não traduzidas para o português. Entre a partilha contingente, e suas (des)continuidades, vemos um constante retorno a si mesmo em outro(s) corpos, espaços e tempos. Palavras-chaveRudolf Laban. Arte do Movimento. Arte-Vida.